For the past two years, the world has been battling the COVID-19 pandemic. While great progress has been made, there is no denying that it is still a global health crisis. Because of its novelty, questions remain about the long-term effects on those who have contracted the virus. This includes the virus’s impact on the auditory and balance systems. Fortunately, research is beginning to appear. To be clear, it is still in the early stages, but it does provide an idea of what to expect. Hearing … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Ear
World Traveler Making Flagstaff Home for Seniors
What do you do when a king cobra strolls into your yard and steals your chicken? Well, according to The Bluffs of Flagstaff Senior Living Executive Director Janet Mars, who once lived in Nigeria, West Africa, you chase it. “I was totally oblivious to the danger, but I do believe the snake was more scared than I was,” said Mars. “The cobra was on its tail end and all puffed up, slithering down a hill with the chicken in its mouth.” If that wasn’t enough, Mars also remembered the baboons … [Read more...] about World Traveler Making Flagstaff Home for Seniors
Touch is Contagious
As we enter the last month of the year 2021 and work our way through the end of the “giving season,” many of us have already contemplated how keeping our distance has affected us, our relationships, our friends and families – heck, even our co-workers! After all, right before COVID-19, I had just painted and hung a picture on my office door that said, “Free Hugs.” Wasn’t I disappointed when I couldn’t follow through with my favorite form of giving affection anymore! Before we were all afraid … [Read more...] about Touch is Contagious
Rest Well, DMK
At FBN, we mourn the loss of our long-time sales associate Deborah "DMK" Mainville-Knight. Deborah passed peacefully on November 19, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with illness. "DMK was an important and beloved member of our team," said FBN Publisher Troy Bix. "We will miss her spirited personality, her great laugh and how much she loved the people of Northern Arizona. She will always hold a special place in our hearts." FBN … [Read more...] about Rest Well, DMK
Verde Valley Wines Receive ‘American Viticultural Area’ Status
After six years of study, The U.S. Treasury Department has named Arizona’s Verde Valley an American Viticultural Area (AVA), elevating the Valley’s $56 million wine industry to the same status as Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley and other well-known wine-producing regions. According to the Treasury Department’s Tax and Trade Bureau, an AVA is a grape-growing region with geographic or climatic features that distinguish it from surrounding areas and affect how grapes are grown. Labeling local wines … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Wines Receive ‘American Viticultural Area’ Status
Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
When Albert (Al) Chatinsky drove his son, Steve, up to Flagstaff in the spring of 1976 from their home in Tucson, he was in search of a four-season town to start a new outdoor recreational business. Originally from a suburb of Minneapolis, the Chatinsky family had moved to Tucson when Steve was 14 years old. After leaving Pima Community College, the son joined his father in 1973 to start a Tucson-based electronic and military surplus store, which began with selling vacuum tubes, precious … [Read more...] about Route 66 Icon Changes Hands
Blind Author Recalls Success of Canine Support on 9/11
Michael Hingson and his partner, Roselle, rode the train into New York City that day. Admittedly, the night before was a bit rough. A thunderstorm decided to camp out over their home. Roselle hated storms. They made her nervous. The pair worked together in the North Tower. It was September 11, 2001. Michael recently spoke at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s Rescue Me fundraiser. Michael is blind. Roselle was his guide dog. “Guide dogs do not lead blind people. Guide dogs don’t … [Read more...] about Blind Author Recalls Success of Canine Support on 9/11
Navigating with Purpose
Lava Falls Rapid is white-water fierce. It is, by far, the most famous and daunting rapid on the mighty Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. It comes up after a nice calm stretch of laid-back, almost complacent, floating. Most wouldn’t even notice the distant spray and subtle splashing up ahead. But Christa Sadler does. With oars thrusting forward, she remains on high alert, reading the river. Within about half a mile of the falls, the passengers in Christa’s raft also will be on high alert as … [Read more...] about Navigating with Purpose
Kinney Construction Promotes from Within
Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) has announced the promotions of Dan Flint to senior project manager, Ron Lusk to senior superintendent and Francois Badenhorst to senior superintendent and safety liaison. The company says Flint, Lusk and Badenhorst all have been integral members of the KCS team, proving themselves as client and community champions. “Dan, Francois and Ron are some of the best in the business and each one of their projects serves as a testimony to that,” said KCS CEO … [Read more...] about Kinney Construction Promotes from Within
Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
Three experts from different backgrounds and organizations spoke on a panel called Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses in Your Community at the Arizona Association for Economic Development Fall Forum. Although panelists Alika Kumar, Carlos Velasco and Melody Lewis represented diverse communities, they shared a passion for empowering minority groups and minority-owned businesses. The panel discussion was part of the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), a three-day conference at … [Read more...] about Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses