Outside of the critical work of preparing Northern Arizona University for the return to campus, researchers, faculty and staff have been working hard to find vaccines, improve testing and support stressed communities and local businesses as they live through the various effects of the pandemic. One recent effort to enhance consumer confidence is an NAU partnership with Coconino County Health and Human Services to provide a COVID Aware Enhanced Food Handler’s Certification. The curriculum … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting Businesses, Communities During COVID-19
Snowbowl, Chamber Offer COVID-19 Relief Fund
As businesses continue to struggle with the effects of COVID-19, some are looking for ways to help. Arizona Snowbowl officials say the resort is partnering with the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce to create the Arizona Snowbowl/Flagstaff Chamber COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will provide eight $7,500 grants to qualifying small businesses. “COVID-19 has created new challenges for everyone, including all of us at Snowbowl,” said General Manager Rob Linde. “As a part of our continued … [Read more...] about Snowbowl, Chamber Offer COVID-19 Relief Fund
Flagstaff Mall Creating Experiences for Returning Shoppers
The Flagstaff Mall is preparing for crowds to return to shopping and creating community-focused experiences. “You may have noticed some construction going on the past few weeks,” said Managing Director Kirk Williams, of Cypress Equities, the Dallas developer behind the shopping center’s improvements. “We are making some necessary and unique changes for Flagstaff Mall.” Local contractors such as Wespac Construction Inc, Colter Electric LLC and Intermountain Plumbing, Mechanical and Solar … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mall Creating Experiences for Returning Shoppers
First-Time Gun Owners Driving Spike in Firearms Sales
Arizona native Stacy Speed, a vice president in the banking industry, has been working from her Flagstaff home during the pandemic and has found time to take on a new hobby. “I wanted to do something for myself. I love learning,” she said. “Also, intuitively, I knew coming into this year, an election year, the timing was good for me to learn self-defense. I want to know how to protect myself.” Speed has rarely picked up a gun before, but contacted Timberline Firearms and Training, enrolled … [Read more...] about First-Time Gun Owners Driving Spike in Firearms Sales
A Tea Party with the White Rabbit
It’s high tea time in Flagstaff. Where can you settle into a plush turquoise armchair, accept a lovely cup of perfectly- brewed tea and sip gently with your pinky out while decorously nibbling on a warm scone? With the opening of the White Rabbit Tea Lounge in an upscale retail space in Sawmill at Aspen Place, Flagstaff now has a charming location to savor the wonders of tea. The tea lounge, situated below luxury apartments, was launched during a soft opening on July 11, with a grand … [Read more...] about A Tea Party with the White Rabbit
Wedding Bell Blues
Lindsey Reed thought she would be Mrs. Stell the next time she ate at Pizzicletta in Flagstaff or camped at Marshall Lake, but COVID-19 arrived like an uninvited uncle who barged in and messed things up just when she thought all was under control. Northern Arizona University MBA alumnus Greg Stell surprised Reed when he got down on one knee on a Northland camping trip in October 2018. “We love Flagstaff so much – the outdoors and restaurants – it was my birthday weekend and I never thought it … [Read more...] about Wedding Bell Blues
Staying Hungry, Laughing Loudly, Being Too Busy to Die
When comedic writer/actor Carl Reiner died at the age of 98 on June 29, I imagine those of us who were raised on his wit couldn’t help but to crack a smile in quiet remembrance and appreciation. Reiner joined American families in their living rooms in the 1960s as the creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and also as Dick’s difficult and terse boss, Alan Brady, host of the “Alan Brady Show” for which Van Dyke’s character, Dick Petrie, wrote jokes. But that’s not all he did. Reiner was a … [Read more...] about Staying Hungry, Laughing Loudly, Being Too Busy to Die
McSally, Cornyn, Daines, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Don’t Lose Health Coverage
U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced legislation yesterday to help Americans who are laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19 continue on their employer’s health plan through December 31, 2020. “Arizonans who have lost their jobs or remain furloughed due to coronavirus should not have to worry about losing their health insurance too, particularly as we continue to combat a global health crisis,” McSally said. “Our bill … [Read more...] about McSally, Cornyn, Daines, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Don’t Lose Health Coverage
Prescott VA Supports VA ‘Fourth Mission’ COVID-19 Response
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) continues to support the VA’s “Fourth Mission” in helping all Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak. VA traditionally provides Veterans’ healthcare, benefits and memorial affairs. In times of national crisis, such as the current Coronavirus pandemic, VA provides services to the nation based on requests from individual states, while putting Veterans first. This is known as VA’s Fourth Mission. This support is approved after a determination … [Read more...] about Prescott VA Supports VA ‘Fourth Mission’ COVID-19 Response
Sinema: Munds Park Post Office to Re-Open with New Contractor
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today announced that the U.S. Postal Service will re-open the Munds Park, Arizona Post Office after securing a new contractor. “Re-opening the Munds Park Post Office ensures local residents will continue to have access to critical services they rely on,” said Sinema. In July, the Munds Park Post Office contractor discontinued its work. Sinema and her team of social workers have diligently been in contact with the U.S. Postal Service regarding the quick … [Read more...] about Sinema: Munds Park Post Office to Re-Open with New Contractor