Shy of just one month on the job and one year of age, goldendoodle Eden is receiving rave reviews for her work in her official duties as comfort dog for the Prescott Police Department’s Victim Services Unit. And, the community is returning the love. “She has already been hard at work, helping victims and others around the community,” said Police Chief Amy Bonney. “She is excelling at her tasks: crawl, cover, hug and touch,” said Senior Victim Advocate and Eden’s police trainer Amy … [Read more...] about Puppy Love
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Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka spent a sunny late-February day in the red rock country holding hands, quipping back and forth in their ongoing quick-witted banter and being nervous. The two veteran actors, married since 2005, were about to see their film, “Our Almost Completely True Story,” debut before a live audience at the Sedona International Film Festival. The movie is an almost completely true love story, and a really funny one, as evidenced by the laughter in the Sedona Performing … [Read more...] about Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Citing that Williams is a “cute little town where everyone has your back,” musician and entrepreneur April White has opened her newest highly curated business adventure, Cowgirls & Fairies. Located downtown, Cowgirls & Fairies is an eclectic women’s boutique that White refers to as whimsical and experiential, bringing big city shopping to a small town. “I will be offering a creative combination of luxury and rugged feminine Boho chic, desert cowgirl dresses, Western designer … [Read more...] about Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Zamboanga City, the fifth largest urbanized city in the Philippines, is where Highgate Senior Living Executive Chef Antonio Aizon was born. It is also where his love for cooking began. “My dad inspired my cooking,” said Aizon. “When I was younger, I would watch and help my dad cook for the family and relatives. In the Filipino culture, life is centered on food. The smells and flavors gave me a passion for the culinary arts.” Coming to the United States when he was 11, Aizon lived in … [Read more...] about Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Free Zoom Rooms Available at Camp Verde Library
The popularity of Zoom Rooms is taking off and Camp Verde Community Library is proud to be on board with this software-based meeting room system that provides an integrated experience for video conferencing, free to the public. Zoom Rooms is a software-based room system for conferencing. Community Library Director Kathy Hellman, MLIS, began installing the system last October and finished in December. “Zoom Rooms is a step up from a regular Zoom meeting. Before, when we would Zoom via … [Read more...] about Free Zoom Rooms Available at Camp Verde Library
Protecting, Recovering Dark Skies with The Flagstaff Solution
WATCH NOW! Dark starry nights, away from light pollution, open a wondrous window into the universe. Clearly, astronomers need dark skies for space exploration and discovery, but science tells us we need dark skies for our health. Animals do, too. And communities way up North rely on dark skies for their winter economy, as tourists seek captivating views of the aurora borealis. Meet some of our dark skies champions who are sharing The Flagstaff Solution and leading the world to a darker future on … [Read more...] about Protecting, Recovering Dark Skies with The Flagstaff Solution
Zonie Living: Surprise Wedding Proposals are on the Rise
Surprise wedding proposals are on the rise at the Grand Canyon and photographer Ronnie Tierney is sneaking in to capture the moment! Also, Arizona Nordic Village is getting hearts pumping in the snowy backcountry. Check out the exhilarating short video from drone pilot Chad de Alva. And meet Eden, the Prescott Police Department’s newest recruit -- a goldendoodle bringing love and comfort to victims of crime. It's all part of the “Heart Edition” of Zonie Living: Business, Adventure and … [Read more...] about Zonie Living: Surprise Wedding Proposals are on the Rise
Getting to Know Flagstaff’s Mayoral Candidates
On Nov. 8, local residents will elect the next Flagstaff mayor. If more than two candidates file nominating petitions, then a primary election will first take place on Aug. 2, to narrow down the list to two. To run, candidates must first file a Candidate Statement of Interest Form with the City of Flagstaff clerk, then turn in nomination papers and petitions with signatures by April 4. As of Feb. 1, three people have submitted the Statement of Interest Form: current Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy, … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Flagstaff’s Mayoral Candidates
Coworking Space Serving Residents, Traveling Professionals
Da Vinci Realty Owners Mark and Leslie Belsanti expanded their quest for downtown Flagstaff office space when they located, and then transformed, a larger-than-needed building into a coworking hub for themselves and a community of remote workers. The Belsantis provide office space to about 20 companies (called members) operating from Click Co+Work, the facility they established in 2015 at 111. E Aspen Ave. Additional workspace is offered to day users and city visitors, and the Click Co+Work … [Read more...] about Coworking Space Serving Residents, Traveling Professionals
Capturing the Grandest Wedding Proposals
Grand Canyon surprise wedding proposals have become popular in the last few years and Veronica “Ronnie” Tierney of Fresh Focuses Photography has become an expert at capturing the moment. Tierney has photographed more than a hundred nervous boyfriends kneeling before shocked girlfriends breaking down in tears against the stunning natural backdrop. “We moved to the Grand Canyon in 2012 from Napa Valley, where I officially started my business,” said Tierney. “My husband, Dan, accepted a position … [Read more...] about Capturing the Grandest Wedding Proposals