Three years ago, when her young son was gravely ill, Sunny Parker prayed and made a promise: “My son was dying in the hospital. I prayed, ‘Lord if you spare his life, I will spend the rest of my life doing good.’ My son walked out of there. The Lord kept his promise, so I kept mine. I try to spend as much time as I can educating people about defensible space, protecting the desert, and doing what I can to keep my promise.” True to her promise, her good works have been many and varied through … [Read more...] about Arizona Foothills Volunteers Supporting Pets, People, Firefighters in Emergencies
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Fires Prohibited on Forest
Fire restrictions remain in effect on the Coconino National Forest. Under these restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal or wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds only. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles, buildings or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be turned off are allowed. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest land. During daily patrols, forest personnel have … [Read more...] about Fires Prohibited on Forest
