Cruz’n the Rim
The Cruz’n the Rim car show event is on Saturday June 5th, 2021 at 9AM at Frontier Field, open to the public. The first 200 spectators will be given a ballot and pen to vote on their favorite classic vehicle. Come and enjoy all types of vehicles from Rat Rods to full restoration of classic cars and trucks, while also supporting our local Salvation Army.
Hatch Toyota will bring the Snowflake Smokehouse, and Culver’s will be providing frozen custard to top things off. 50’s and 60’s music will be playing all the while, and people can see classic cars.
Admission is free!
Silver Creek Performing Arts Association to Present Alex Boye
(Picture above from www.alexboye.com)
Silver Creek Performing Arts Association will be presenting Alex Boyé in a live concert on May 21st aat the Show Low High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm.
A Stage Training Workshop will be held on May 22 at Noon at the Snowflake High School Auditorium.
Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.com.
Alex Boyé is truly a multicultural, multigenerational, global artist! With over 1 billion views on his YouTube channel, Boyé’s diverse blend of African-infused pop music and vibrant dynamic visuals have captured a loyal legion of online followers turning him into a viral sensation! Alex is an America’s Got Talent alumnus and has shared the stage with many notable artists, including Jay-Z, Tim McGraw, George Michael, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, The Beach Boys and Olivia Newton John.
Before earning fame as a solo artist, Boyé was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (2007-2014), where he honed many of the skills he considers crucial to his success. During his time with the Choir, he had the opportunity to perform solos for the spirituals “Rock-a My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham,” “Goin’ Home,” “I’m Runnin’ On,” and “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me,” which is perhaps his most well-known by Choir fans.While performing with the Choir on their 2015 Atlantic States tour, Boyé said, “Being with the Choir has been something that I’ve very, very much needed. Sometimes with all of this stuff [TV appearances] you can get overwhelmed and think you’re someone special all of a sudden. But being with the Choir and singing songs of praise grounds you and makes you realize what the most important thing is.”
Citizen Science Backpacks
(From Show Low Public Library’s Facebook page)
Citizen Science Backpacks are available for checkout starting April 28th [at the Show Low Public Library]! The backpacks can be checked-out for use while hiking our beautiful trails. They include items that will help you “Leave No Trace” as you take in the sights and sounds of nature. Each backpack contains a pair of binoculars, a compass, a supply of garbage bags, a tool for picking up your trash or any trash you may come across as you are hiking, an activity book with tons of ideas on how to make the most of your adventure, information on why it’s important to “Leave No Trace” and a scavenger hunt game with daubers to mark your card as you spot animals, bugs, and plant life. For each filled card that you bring back to the library, you will receive a free book about nature! These backpacks were made possible with a grant through the Network of the National Library of Medicine “All of Us” program and in partnership with SciStarter.
NPC’s Virtual Spring Theatre Festival, April 24-May 9
Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC’s), Performing Arts Department will be producing six 10-minute plays as part of the college’s 2021 Virtual Spring Theatre Festival. Due to the pandemic, NPC’s performing arts students and director Patrick Day have been rehearsing via Zoom and will record and post the performances to YouTube. The series will be available for public viewing from Saturday, April 24 through Sunday, May 9. The YouTube channel is titled Northland Pioneer College, 2021 Theatre Festival and can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6yzFzViIZqvrQA-Bn1Kyw/videos
NPC’s Virtual Spring Theatre Festival will feature the work of contemporary playwrights involved in the New Play Exchange, a website where playwrights from around the world post their work, which can then be read by subscribers and used by theatre companies who contact the playwrights about production rights and licensing requests.
This spring’s virtual theatre festival includes Tiffany is a Medieval Name by Sarah Rae Brown, featuring Claire Padilla and KayBree Raisor as two old vampire friends who connect via video chat to discuss an interesting revelation about their relationship.
In another play, performers Kellie Stanton and Taya Hancock portray two mismatched scene partners who connect in an online improv class in Allie Costa’s Yes, And…
In Stung, by Laura Ekstrand, two people, played by Kara Cirre and Reece Harris, meet at a farmers’ market and are resolved to change the way they participate in relationships. A simple transaction turns into a conversation that nudges them toward a new path forward.
Alexandrea Delarosa and Kellie Stanton appear in Jess Honovich’s comedy Amazing in which a mother hires a magician for her son’s birthday party… only one’s not really a magician and the other’s not really a mother.
Performers Alexandrea Delarosa, Taya Hancock, Reece Harris and Elaine Mahaffey make up the cast in another comedy, The Check-Up, written by Scott Mullen. A man attends a doctor’s appointment using Zoom but isn’t happy when it is a female doctor; then their mothers show up.
Jennifer O’Grady’s Fridge focuses on a woman and her refrigerator in a story about failure and acceptance. The play will be published in the Smith and Kraus anthology The Best 10-Minute Plays, 2021, and features Kara Cirre, Elaine Mahaffey, Claire Padilla and KayBree Raisor.
NPC’s Virtual Spring Theatre Festival is free to the public and viewable at any time during the YouTube unveiling, as a way for the college’s Performing Arts Department to provide entertainment to White Mountain communities despite the uncertainties brought about by the pandemic.
Questions about this and upcoming NPC performances as well as Northland Pioneer College’s Performing Arts program, can be directed to NPC’s Technical Designer/Production Manager, Patrick Day at 928-536-6267 or email patrick.day@npc.edu.
City of Show Low Updated Reopening Plans
Effective April 5, the Show Low Public Library and Show Low Family Aquatic Center will offer more hours of operation that resemble the pre-COVID-19 schedule. Certain programming will again be made available to the public.
Since June 1, 2020, the city enacted policies to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and has been in Phase 1. The city will begin making adjustments to maximize the community recreational resources available to citizens and visitors. Please visit the city’s website at www.showlowaz.gov under the “News” icon to see the detailed and updated reopening plans for the Show Low Family Aquatic Center and Show Low Public Library.
While using or visiting the city’s facilities, we encourage our citizens to continue following social distancing guidelines, wear masks where distancing is not possible, wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer frequently, don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, and stay home if you are sick.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Jay Brimhall at (928) 532-4014 or at jbrimhall@showlowaz.gov.
“Take a Hike” for student scholarships with NPC Friends and Family
Arizona Gives Day, Tuesday, April 6, is an online 24-hour giving campaign, sponsored by the Alliance of Arizona Non-Profits and the Arizona Grant Maker’s Forum. NPC Friends and Family, the nonprofit foundation that supports the students of Northland Pioneer College (NPC), primarily through need-based scholarships, has participated in the event since 2015. The nonprofits who raise the most funds can win thousands of dollars in bonus cash. NPC Friends and Family has finished among the top four in the category of Small Non-Profits – across the entire State of Arizona – since 2016!
This year, in conjunction with Arizona Gives Day, NPC Friends and Family invites you to “Take A Hike!” in support of NPC students! This fun new fundraising event will allow you to invite your friends to help in the important effort of supporting NPC students. A donation of $50 or more to NPC Friends and Family, made between Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, April 6 at NPC Friends and Family’s donation page (https://www.azgives.org/npcfriendsfamily) qualifies you to participate in the “Take A Hike” event, which includes a free official tee shirt!
You and your buddies choose where you hike and when – any time between March 16 and April 30 – whatever distance you like, with anyone! Then share photos and stories of your hiking adventures on the official NPC Take a Hike! Facebook group page https://bit.ly/2NiOhzb
This year, our featured Arizona Gives Day scholarship is a brand-new endowed scholarship, the “Taking Flight Scholarship” in Memory of Dr. Eric B. Henderson. Dr. Henderson spent the last sixteen years of his life as an instructor at NPC, and was a tireless champion of NPC students. This endowed scholarship, established by his family, will provide $1,200 each year to an NPC graduate who is pursuing a residential bachelor’s degree at any accredited college or university. This new scholarship provides an opportunity to help NPC graduates take the next big step!
Scholarships raised through events like Arizona Gives Day have been truly life-changing for NPC students, and no more so than in the past year. NPC Friends and Family’s “COVID-19 Emergency Fund” provided students with laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots keeping students connected with their classes during the pandemic. It has even helped students make utility bill payments, car repairs and buy groceries when many jobs were lost to the pandemic. These scholarships mean so much more to NPC students than just financial assistance. They are a validation of all the hard work, dedication and commitment that goes into earning a college degree. They show NPC students that someone cares about their success. For Arizona Gives Day 2021, please join us on the trail and “Take A Hike” for NPC students!
Prescribed Burn Planned on the Lakeside Ranger District
Greens Peak splendor (Forest Service Photo, from https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf)
The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests’ Lakeside Ranger District plans to conduct a prescribed burn of a slash pile between Monday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 31, 2021, as conditions allow.
Slash is the accumulation of limbs, leaves, pine needles and miscellaneous fuel left by natural debris and forest management activities, such as thinning, pruning, and timber harvesting. Slash piles are created by gathering these materials into manageable, isolated piles that can be burned in a safe manner to reduce fire hazards.
The prescribed burn, located within the Lakeside Administration Site, will require one day of ignitions on a single large pile, which is approximately 1-acre of land. Fire crews will be on scene from ignition until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries. Prescribed fire, also known as RX, operations are subject to cancelation due to unfavorable weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Prescribed burning provides many benefits and is essential to maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. It provides habitat diversity, recycles plant nutrients into the soil, and encourages new growth for a variety of plants used by wildlife and livestock. Prescribed burning of forest ground fuels also reduces the threat of large-scale wildfire impacts to private lands.
There may be smoke impacts along Porter Mountain Road, HWY 260, and in the City of Pinetop-Lakeside. In the interest of safety, forest visitors are reminded to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the pile burn as smoke may reduce visibility in the area. All prescribed burns are approved through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) before ignitions begin. ADEQ monitors air quality and determines whether or not it will be a good day for smoke dispersion.
Please use the following links for additional information:
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/asnf/fire
- Local Ranger Station: Lakeside RD (928) 368-2100
- Northeastern Arizona Public Information System: 311 Information
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_SNFs
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/apachesitgreavesnfs
Library Expansion
Show Low Public Library announces a 1,300 square foot expansion to the library that will be primarily used as a Youth Center. This project is funded in part from the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with funds appropriated by the Arizona State Legislature; Rural Activation and Innovation Network (RAIN), and Show Low Library Friends. Partners include the City of Show Low and Arizona@Work.
This new space will include dedicated computers for the youth, a large programming area, a recording studio, and an Arizona@Work Youth Affiliate Site. The project will be complete in June of 2021.
Construction will commence on February 26th. The library will remain open during construction, however, the east parking lot and east side entrance into the library will not be accessible. The drive-through bookdrop will be open. These restrictions will remain in effect for the duration of the expansion project. For more information, call the library at (928) 532-4070.
Derayna DeClay’s “Matriarch Ways”
NPC’s Talon Gallery features vibrant local artist Derayna DeClay’s
Matriarch Ways exhibit through March 31
“I prefer to live life in color.” This famous quote by the influential British artist David Hockney could not ring truer for White Mountain Apache artist Derayna DeClay. A member of the Eagle Clan, DeClay was born and raised on the Fort Apache Reservation and has seen her fair share of darker days.
Having lost her mother to cancer as a young teen, and struggling through the ups and downs related to her father’s battle with alcoholism (who is now four years sober) she grappled with difficult life choices. Despite the battles, DeClay is now well on her way to becoming an influential local native artist and is well known for her colorful artwork and larger than life murals.
Her artwork takes a critical view of what she sees on her reservation: the need for Apache female empowerment, environmental issues, Apache traditional culture, representation of Apache woman. In May 2019 she graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and plans to revitalize her community through education, training, and art. DeClay is a “Jack-of-All-Trades” who doesn’t limit herself to one medium. Acrylic, markers, spray paint, screen printing, pencil, or chalk can all be found in her work. She is influenced by graffiti and illustration, as well as expressionism and color; DeClay’s technique is always changing.
“The time has come for women to show their power, for others to hear our voices, to witness our grace, our healing spirit and the beauty of our truths,” said DeClay. ‘We are matriarchs.’ I’m not afraid to speak. Hear my voice. I strive to live life outside the lines, break the molds, and I am stronger than you think.”
As a muralist, she hopes to break from the gallery setting to a now interactive, engaging public forum. Believing creative expression can change painful experiences into strength, the artist has found healing, growth and personal transformation through creating art.
Her pieces can be found adorning local schools, service buildings and more – vibrant, positive murals with a big message and purpose.
Northland Pioneer College is pleased to present a collection of DeClay’s work at NPC’s Talon Gallery’s virtual exhibit Matriarch Ways, which can be viewed online at www.npc.edu/talongallery through March 31. The collection is available for public purchase and is representative of DeClay’s bright nature and immense talent.
An artist talk with DeClay will be held on Zoom on March 10, 2021 from 1 to 2 p.m. Please visit https://www.npc.edu/talon-art-gallery/current-exhibition to register for the event.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the physical art gallery at the Show Low campus remains closed to the general public. The virtual gallery and this and upcoming art exhibitions will be available on an ongoing basis at www.npc.edu/talongallery. Prior exhibitions can also be enjoyed there virtually. For more information about this exhibit, contact Gallery Director and NPC Art Faculty Magda Gluszek, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6176.
Woodland Lake Park Closure
(https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Woodland-Lake-Park-3)
The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside has been awarded a Grant from Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to mitigate Bark Beetle infestation at Woodland Lake Park. It is planned to treat 90 acres of the 107+ acre park. The goal of this project is to remove ponderosa pine trees that are infested and dying to protect the healthy ponderosa pines in the park and in surrounding areas. For the duration of this project the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside will be CLOSING the entire Woodland Lake Park. The closure is to ensure the safety of the public as well as staff working in the park. Contractors and staff will be continually working in the park until the project is completed. During the closure Town of Pinetop-Lakeside staff will also be working on improvement projects at the Park. The improvements to the park have been ongoing since the purchase of the park was finalized in August of 2020. Those improvements include removing cattails, removing silt, repairs to the dam, repairing the head gate, dock repairs, reconstruction of the boat ramp, widening and repaving the pedestrian path around the lake, installation of new playground equipment, resurfacing of tennis/pickleball courts and bathroom remodel.
The CLOSURE of Woodland Lake Park will begin on February 8th, 2021. The park will remain closed until the projects are complete and it is safe for park patrons to return. Since progress of these projects depends heavily on weather conditions it is unknown at the time when Woodland Lake Park will reopen to the public. The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside appreciates your patience during the closure. If you have questions regarding any of these projects or would like information regarding Bark Beetles and the devastation they can cause please contact Public Works Department at (928) 368-8885 or refer to the information page at https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/347/Woodland-Lake-Park-Western-Bark-Beetle.
Valentine’s Day Plans
Kid’s Night Out
When: Friday, Feb. 12
Where: Show Low Family Aquatic Center
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Age: 5-12 years
Cost: $10 per child (MUST PRE-REGISTER)
Kids enjoy dinner, play games and swim. Register online at showlow.activityreg.com. Limited space available. For more information, call (928) 532-4130.
Valentine’s Drive-In Movie
When: Friday, Feb. 12
Where: Show Low City Campus Gym
Time: Movie begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 per car (MUST PRE-REGISTER)
Featured movie is 50 First Dates. Includes a beautifully wrapped red rose for your sweetheart and a valentine treat for you to share. Tickets will be sold at Show Low Family Aquatic Center (1100 W. Deuce of Clubs) or online at showlow.activityreg.com. Spaces Limited. For more information, call (928) 532-4130.
New Peace Officers
(Pictured above) Successful 2020-2 NALETA graduates are from left to right: Carson Frahm, Chrispin Feller, Luca Barr, Jordan Smith, Ariel Edison, and Alexander Armijo.
Six new peace officers sworn in after completing 21-week academy
Northeast Arizona’s “Thin Blue Line” is a little stronger after the swearing in December 17 of six new peace officers who recently completed the intensive 21-week Arizona Peace Officer Standards for Training (AzPOST) at Northland Pioneer College’s Northeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA).
Navajo County Superior Court Presiding Judge Michala M. Ruechel administered a socially distanced oath to new Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jordan Smith, White Mountain Apache Police Officers Ariel Edison and Chrispin Feller, Payson Police Officers Luca Barr and Carson Frahm, and Clifton Police Officer Alexander Armijo.
NALETA is a true partnership with regional law enforcement agencies that assign sworn officers as instructors at no charge to the college, explained Jon Wisner, NPC’s director of public safety education.
Guiding the recruits through the academy were Class Supervisor Sgt. Brett Johnson (Navajo County Sheriff’s Office) and Recruit Training Officer (RTO) Cory Fechtelkotter (Show Low Police Department). Fechtelkotter presented the Physical Fitness award to Officer Armijo, the Firearms award to Officer Barr, and the Defensive Driving, Top Academic and the ‘David Kellywood Top Recruit Award’ to Deputy Smith.
On hand to witness the brief ceremony were limited law enforcement representatives from the sponsoring agencies and select family of the recruits.
“If you are interested in becoming a certified Arizona peace officer, contact the agency you would like to work for to begin the process,” urged Wisner. “By recruiting and training locally, the agencies know the individual already has ties to the community, the support of family members in the area and housing. This has also been shown to improve the success rate for cadets.”
NALETA’s class of 2021-2022 training is scheduled to begin January 25. Centrally located at the Northeast Arizona Training Center (Jake Flake Emergency Services Institute) in Taylor, NALETA is a fully accredited AzPOST “closed” academy. This means students can only enroll under the sponsorship of a law enforcement agency.
At a minimum, a prospective recruit must be at least 21 years of age by the end of the academy and be able to pass a variety of testing processes, including physical agility, firearms, and written tests along with a background investigation and a polygraph.
“Recruits must be dedicated and willing to endure the intensive academic and physical training required to be successful in the program,” explained Wisner.
Further information regarding AzPOST eligibility requirements can be found online at post.az.gov by clicking on the “Certification Process” link in the top navigation bar, or by contacting the police or sheriff’s office where you would like to begin your law enforcement career. Tribal officers, Game and Fish Wardens, and agricultural inspectors are also sworn peace officers.
Information can also be obtained by contacting Jon Wisner, NPC’s director of public safety education and NALETA director, (928) 536-6265, email jon.wisner@npc.edu, or on NPC’s website, http://www.npc.edu/law-
White Mountain Care Packages Raffle
White Mountain Care Packages is currently offering tickets for their Winter Raffle, with the drawing on February 28th. Tickets are $10 each, and are available at any Mountain Mobile Auto Glass location, in Lakeside, Show Low, and Snowflake. There will be a total of 7 names drawn, with each winning one of the following certificates:
-2 roll up window tints from Mountain Mobile Auto Glass
-310 watt solar panel from The Solar Exchange ($300 value)
-$250 certificate for Bilbie’s Interiors
-$150 towards a chimney and clean from Wizard’s Hearth & Home (2 winners)
-$150 certificate for 1st Quality Glass (2 winners)
All proceeds will go towards creating care packages for local families in need. In addition, they are always looking for donations of bottled water, small snacks, or small toiletry items (which can be dropped off at any Mountain Mobile Auto Glass location or Hopeful Treasures in Show Low). For more information, you can call White Mountain Care Packages at 928-358-7193.
Cook the Books
This book discussion with a bite has gone virtual! Join us to discuss “Going, Going Ganache” by Jenn McKinlay. Copies of the book will be available for checkout while supplies last. Email Maizie at mmcmillan@showlowaz.gov to get on the meeting list.
Deuce of Clubs Drop
Show Low’s “Deuce of Clubs Drop” Ushers in the New Year on December 31
Event will be broadcast live on the city’s Facebook page
Show Low’s annual, award-winning Deuce of Clubs Drop on Thursday, Dec. 31, is the last event of 2020. Due to ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 and in accordance with Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order 2020-59 dated December 2, 2020, the City of Show Low will host the Deuce of Clubs Drop live on the city’s Facebook page. We are encouraging the public to celebrate the New Year on Facebook live. The broadcast will begin at 11:30 p.m., and we will count down the remaining seconds of the “old” year and usher in the “new” year as an illuminated deuce of clubs drops to the ground. Fireworks cap off the evening as we celebrate the entrance of 2021! For more information, call the City of Show Low’s recreation department at (928) 532-4130.
Christmas Tree Recycling
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE DEC. 26 THROUGH JAN. 10
Trees must be free of decorations and lights
Help the environment and drop off used Christmas trees (free of ornaments, wire hooks, lights, tinsel, etc.) for recycling from Saturday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Jan. 10, in the designated area bordered by orange construction fencing in the parking lot at Frontier Park, 650 N. 9th Place in Show Low.
This annual recycling event is a partnership between the City of Show Low and Novo Power. The recycled trees will be transported to the Novo Power biomass plant in Snowflake and used as fuel to generate electric power.
The Novo Power biomass plant is a 25-megawatt electrical generation plant located on the former Catalyst Paper Corporation property. The plant began commercial operations in June 2008 and generates power primarily fueled by wood waste from forest thinning projects in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Novo Power is currently selling its electrical power output to Arizona Public Service (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP) under 20-year purchase agreements.
Online Business Permit System
CITY OF SHOW LOW GOING TO ONLINE BUSINESS PERMIT SYSTEM
Searchable business directory will be a feature component
The City of Show Low is replacing its current paper system with an online system for its business permit process beginning in 2021. Businesses that have a current Show Low Business Permit will receive renewal notices via email with instructions in December. A new portal will be added to the City of Show Low website for businesses with a business permit to operate in the City of Show Low.
A feature component of this new business permit system will be a searchable directory of Show Low businesses. Residents and visitors alike will have the ability to search for Show Low businesses by name and by business category to help facilitate business activity. Specific Information that will be in the directory for each business includes business name, business type, business contact information and a photograph of the business, if provided.
Currently permitted businesses in Show Low that do not receive a renewal notice by December 31, 2020 are encouraged to contact Katie Fechtelkotter with the City of Show Low Planning and Zoning Department at (928) 532-4042 or kblakeslee@showlowaz.gov to obtain a current permit and to get into the Show Low business directory.
NPC’s Spring 2021 Scholarship Winners
NPC Friends and Family Announces Spring 2021 Scholarship Winners
NPC Friends and Family, the non-profit foundation that supports Northland Pioneer College, is pleased to announce the winners of over $11,000.00 in scholarships for the Spring 2021 semester. All applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay describing their academic and career goals, and how they will use the scholarship. Applications are evaluated and awardees are selected by volunteer panels comprised of members of the NPC Friends and Family board as well as staff and faculty of the college.
Winners of the $500.00 Fill-the-Gaps scholarship include Ashlyn Adakai of Page, Layton Bauer of Holbrook, Gabriel Espineira of Lakeside, and Jocilyn McCleve of Snowflake. Each of these awardees plans to complete an associate degree at NPC and transfer to a four-year institution to pursue an advance degree. Fill-the-Gaps awardee Cody Meek of Show Low is a student in NPC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program, while Crystal Morrison of Lakeside is in the process of completing her nursing prerequisites. Stephanie Redhorse of Winslow will complete her Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology and operate her own business in the community. Amandalynn Truax of Fort Apache is a student in NPC’s Early Childhood Education program.
The $500.00 Leg-Up scholarship was awarded to second-year nursing students William Carlyle, who attends the Little Colorado Campus in Winslow, and Meagan Rogers of Taylor who attends the White Mountain Campus in Show Low. Annalise Castellano, a student at Holbrook’s Painted Desert Campus, is pursuing her nursing prerequisites. Cindy Owen of the Silver Creek Campus in Snowflake will graduate from NPC in May 2021 and enter Fresno Pacific University in California in the fall with the goal of a career in Special Education.
William Carlyle was also selected as the very first winner of the Jennifer Lee Witt Memorial Scholarship. A former student of Professor Witt, he wrote movingly in his essay of how her belief in his abilities gave him the confidence to pursue higher education. Carlyle, along with Stephanie Redhorse and Layton Bauer also received the Jon Graff PhD scholarship. Jocilyn McCleve was awarded the Pres Winslow Memorial Scholarship and the Jeanne Swarthout Presidential Excellence scholarship. The Claude Millet Endfield Early Childhood Education scholarship went to Amandalynn Truax.
The foundation will award the first Doris Reed Nursing scholarship in late December. Students with degree programs in Nursing or Allied Health, who do not qualify for financial aid, are encouraged to submit their applications in advance of the deadline date of December 17. Complete application instructions may be found at https://www.npc.edu/scholarships/doris-reed-nursing-scholarship .
There will be another competition for NPC Friends and Family scholarships in March 2021 for funding for the fall semester. All students interested in applying for scholarships must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov prior to submitting their scholarship applications. For more information about the FAFSA, students may contact the NPC Financial Aid office at 928-524-7418.
Since Fall 2014, NPC Friends and Family has awarded over 350 scholarships to NPC students, making a tremendous difference in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Over 95% of awardees have either completed an NPC degree or certificate program, or are still enrolled at the college. To learn more about NPC Friends and Family, and how you can help to transform a student’s life, contact Betsyann Wilson at 928-536-6245 or betsy.wilson@npc.edu. You can also make a tax-deductible donation at www.npcfriendsfamily.org.
“12 Days of Christmas” Cash Giveaway
Be sure to tune in to “The Good Morning Show” with Floyd and Rachelle on Mix 98.5 through December 23rd for the “12 Days of Christmas” giveaway. Every weekday morning from 7-10 on 98.5 between now and December 23rd, we are partnering with advertising friends to give away a prize of $500 cash to a needy family, each and every morning, for a total of over $6,000 going to those in need throughout the northeastern White Mountains of Arizona.
Thanks to The Perkatory, Holbrook 76, Larson Waste, Arizona Pawnman, Napa Auto Parts, Ace Hardware, Lynn & Paula Johnson, Robert Pico State Farm Insurance, Snowflake Smokehouse, and Hatch Toyota for partnering with us for this amazing series of giveaways.
Watch the Facebook Live video linked below as Floyd and Rachelle kicked this off with Hatch Toyota donating a set of tires, valued at up to $1,000. Thank you so much to Hatch Toyota for being able to provide Laurie Summers with this incredible prize. And Laurie, hope you enjoy the new set of shoes for your ride!
Also in this video, there is more information for how you can nominate your deserving family and friends to receive $500 in Christmas Cash in the next couple weeks, with a chance every weekday leading up to December 23rd. Simply tell us a bit about the people and share a little story on why they could use the hand up. Merry Christmas!
https://www.facebook.com/100013794318527/videos/1037807996689001/
Lunch with the Chiefs
EVENT: Lunch with the Chiefs – a community outreach event.
WHO ARE THE CHIEFS:
- Chief Shelley / Show Low Police Department
- Chief Barnes / Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department
- Chief Savage / Timber Mesa Fire & Medical District
- Chief Morgan / Pinetop Fire
WHERE: Firehouse Subs Restaurant at 5551 S White Mountain Road, Show Low.
WHEN: Friday, December 11, 2020 from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
If you are interested in lunch with the Chiefs, visit Firehouse Subs where you can enjoy lunch and the Chiefs will be available to answer questions and concerns you may have. A portion of lunch proceeds will be donated by Firehouse Subs to the Shop With A Cop and Shop With A Fireman programs.
Sports
Buy Local for the Holidays
CITY OF SHOW LOW PARTNERS ON “PLEASE BUY LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS” PROGRAM
Continuation of successful summer “Please Buy Local” campaign
The City of Show Low is partnering once again with the Northland Pioneer College Small Business Development Center and the Arizona Commerce Authority to present the “Please Buy Local for the Holidays” program for the 2020 holiday season. This is a continuation of the successful “Please Buy Local” campaign introduced during the summer tourist season in the White Mountains in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been a very challenging year for businesses in Show Low and the White Mountains, and this program aims to remind holiday shoppers that it is more important than ever to buy local this holiday season.
The City of Show Low has “Please Buy Local for the Holidays” posters available for Show Low businesses to display at their places of business as a reminder to holiday shoppers. Show Low businesses can pick up free posters at Show Low City Hall, 180 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For more information, call 928-532-4124 or email snorth@showlowaz.gov.
NPC’s Virtual Fall Festival Currently Underway
NPC’s Virtual Fall Theatre Festival kicks off Nov. 14
Bringing the live theatre experience directly to your favorite digital device, Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC’s) Performing Arts Department is proud to present its first ever “Virtual Fall Theatre Festival.” The festival will run November 14 – 30, 2020 on YouTube and can be accessed at any time during that window.
The exciting, emotionally-varied series consists of five one-act plays featuring NPC’s fall theatre students. “I am proud of what our students have accomplished this semester under less than ideal circumstances given how we have rehearsed in a physically distant manner,” states series director Dr. Mike Solomonson. “Although we are disappointed that we were unable to offer our Fall Dinner Theatre experience, we are extremely thankful for all the support our communities give our students. We’ve blended technology and theatre in a series that demonstrates some real-world scenarios somewhat telling of our times. Expect some great performances and prepare to be entertained, even if it is from afar this time.” Solomonson was assisted by Patrick Day, who is the lighting and technical adviser for the series.
The performances include, Taking Sum Lumps by Ken Preuss, featuring KayBree Raisor and Reece Harris in which a young woman breaks a mirror and is offered options by an agent in charge of dispensing the bad luck. Will she spread the bad luck across seven years or take it all in one lump sum? Virtuous Reality by Alex Wilkie stars Brian Jackson and Claire Padilla. While forced into quarantine by the pandemic, Brian hopes to use the time polishing up his dating skills with ‘Virtuous Reality,’ an online service that offers virtual advice through simulated dating scenarios. But Brian’s dating skills are in need of some serious remediation, and his coach, Lydia, thinks she has an unorthodox but effective solution. The Banishment Room by Jackie Martin features Vera Meier-Bennett, KayBree Raisor and Brian Jackson. Diane is distraught when her career takes an unexpected turn – right into a dead end. Her new office mate offers words of wisdom and a passive – very passive – way to fight back. A Christmas Pickle by Uma Incrocci stars Vera Meier-Bennett and Claire Padilla. A college professor calls a troubled student to her office… just what happened at last night’s drunken party, and could it possibly involve… Santa Claus? In Protocols by Vince Gatton, Reece Harris and Brian Jackson portray two siblings on a video call attempting to manage a crisis.
To access the virtual series visit YouTube and search “Northland Pioneer College, 2020 Fall Play Festival” or go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6yzFzViIZqvrQA-Bn1Kyw?view_as=subscriber. Questions can be addressed to Dr. Solomonson, at (928) 536-6217 or email michael.solomonson@npc.edu.
Humane Society Holiday Raffle
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS IS HAVING ANOTHER SERIES OF RAFFLE DRAWINGS, IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS OF NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA.
We’ll be drawing our lucky winners Live On Facebook on November 14th at 11 am. Buy your tickets NOW for our HOLIDAY RAFFLE 2020!
We have five new raffles loaded with great holiday gifts and treats for yourself. We have our Fall Abundance raffle basket; our I Love Christmas raffle basket, our beautifully handmade Pine Bench raffle, our Wine Cellar raffle basket (with over 80 bottles of wine!) and our Spirits Galore raffle basket (with over 35 bottles of liquor)! Each of the 5 raffles includes a gift card to Safeway from $100 to $500!
Pictures and an itemized list of all the items in each basket (and there are lots of items!), as well as purchase options and details on the drawing date, can be found on our website at https://hswm.org/holiday-raffle-2020-1.
If you don’t like raffles, will you be the animals’ hero by making a cash donation to help with their needs? Any amount is appreciated as we try to make up for the large deficit due to the cancellation of Happy Tails 2020. All proceeds go directly to the care and welfare of the animals we serve.
Thank you for whatever support you can give!
VOTE
(Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
Make sure your voice is heard.
Go out and vote today, if you haven’t mailed in a ballot already.
Here’s a list of polling places in Navajo County: https://www.navajocountyaz.gov/Portals/0/Departments/Elections/Documents/ImportantInformation/2020%20Vote%20Centers-by%20Precinct.pdf?ver=2020-06-11-135635-927×tamp=1591909387735
The Arizona Secretary of State’s website has a lot of information about this election: https://azsos.gov/elections
Vote.org can help you find the polling place that is right for you: https://www.vote.org/
NPC Names Dr. Swarthout Interim President
On Tuesday, October 27 in a special meeting of Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC’s) District Governing Board, Jeanne Swarthout, Ph.D., was appointed as NPC’s interim president. She will take over the position previously held by prior president Mark Vest who resigned earlier this month.
Dr. Swarthout has a long history with the college, having previously served as NPC’s Dean of Liberal Arts followed by Executive Dean, Academic Vice President, then 11 years as president. She will come out of retirement to fill the position until a permanent replacement is selected.
“This is not an easy time for the college, and certainly was not in my game plan a couple of weeks ago but I hope I can bring a sense of cohesion, as I know this has been a little disruptive to everyone at the college, as they go forward,” said Swarthout. “Hopefully we can move together in a really positive direction in finding a new president.”
The board was unanimous in their decision to appoint Dr. Swarthout and expressed gratitude for the invaluable input from NPC’s Leadership Council and the entire NPC community for their guidance in selecting an interim president.
Board member Everett Robinson indicated that it was a difficult decision, but that he believed, “Dr. Swarthout will keep this ship afloat and headed in the right direction” during the interim period. “We appreciate the support as we move forward to find a permanent president,” he concludes.
The college will begin its search to fill the permanent position in the coming months.
Stage I Fire Restrictions Imposed in Show Low
Mayor signs emergency proclamation
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (October 22, 2020) – Effective Friday, October 23, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., Stage I fire restrictions are in effect within the City of Show Low. Mayor Daryl Seymore issued an emergency proclamation indicating the following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire (unless noted in the exemptions below).
- Smoking outside of designated areas.
- Use of any and all fireworks.
- Use of explosive targets.
- Use of tracer round ammunition.
- EXEMPTIONS: (An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity.)
- Persons obtaining a written “Special Use Permit” from the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
- Fires used only for the cooking of food or for providing warmth for human beings or for recreational purposes (campfires and charcoal fires) in an area that is designated for that purpose and is barren or cleared of all debris for 3 feet in diameter around the device. Permissible items include propane fire rings, pellet stoves/smokers/grills that have UL or FM approval and are a contained unit. A person of appropriate age must maintain a presence at all times when in operation
- Smoking within enclosed buildings and inside vehicles is allowed. Smoking may also be allowed in or on porches, carports, garages, parking lots and other areas or properties which are cleared of all combustible materials so long as the smoking does not create a substantial risk of fire and all smoking materials are properly extinguished and disposed of. At no time is it allowed to discard lit cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials from a vehicle, or from ones’ possession in a public place. ARS 13-1603.a.1
- Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices with UL and/or FM approval can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device. A person of appropriate age must always maintain a presence with the device when in operation.
- Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.
- Emergency repair of public utilities.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
During “Red Flag Warning” conditions, as posted by the U.S. Forest Service, no open outdoor fires, campfires, charcoal fires, or outdoor smoking are permitted on either public or private property within the incorporated area of Show Low.
Those persons violating this ban on open fires and smoking may be charged with a class one misdemeanor and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The restrictions remain in effect until the fire danger abates and the proclamation is rescinded or if the proclamation is superseded by amended restrictions.
Fire at NPC Welding/Cosmo Facility in St. Johns
(NPC Photo – Air ducts in the building show minimal damage after the October 14 fire.)
Fire at NPC Welding/Cosmo facility in St. Johns mitigated by fast acting emergency personnel, students and staff
On Wednesday, October 14, St. Johns Fire Department firefighters responded to a fire at Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC’s) Welding/Cosmo facility in St. Johns.
At approximately 2:04 p.m. students and staff in the welding building began to smell smoke. Cosmetology classes (typically housed in the same building) were not in session at the time.
“Before I could say anything all 19 students were at their muster site and were counting to make sure all students were out, and were making sure they all had their buddy,” states NPC Welding Instructor, Frank Pinnell. “In an approximate 30 seconds of time the entire shop had filled with thick white smoke.” At 2:06 p.m. a 911 call was placed and emergency services were dispatched. Students were sent home or back to their high school.
St. Johns Emergency Services shared via their social media Facebook page that upon arriving “the first due engine company encountered heavy smoke, high heat and hidden fire. The crews found fire within a dust collector used in the welding booths, transport piping and some small amounts of smoldering debris,”. The “fire was rapidly extinguished, and due to the nature of large commercial complex fires, mutual aid was received from Concho, Springerville and Eagar Fire Departments,” the post continues. “Damage to the building was minimized, and efforts to remove smoke from the building limited smoke damage from extending further.” It was “a tremendous effort by the students and Mr. Pinnell. We commend Mr. Pinnell and the students for their prompt, efficient and expeditious evacuation.”
According to NPC Chief Information Officer of Technology Advancement and Support Scott Estes, “damage to the building is actually relatively small. There is no water damage to speak of. There was some drywall and roofing damage as the fire service conducted a search for additional hot spots.” There was no damage to the network or computer equipment. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Classes normally held in the building were moved to a virtual format on Thursday and Friday October 15 and 16. In person classes in the building are expected to resume by October 26. “We want to thank St. Johns Emergency Services as well as Navopache Electric, the City of St. Johns, St. Johns Police Departments, the Apache County Sheriff’s Office and Apache County Emergency Management for their efforts during this incident,” Estes concludes. “We are fortunate to have excellent emergency services in the area and extremely fast-acting, smart students and faculty.”
Early Voting in Show Low
EARLY VOTING AT SHOW LOW CITY HALL BEGINNING OCT. 12
Available from Oct. 12 to 16 and 19 to 23
The Navajo County Elections Department has designated Show Low City Hall as an early voting center for all Navajo County voters for the November 3 general election. The voting center at city hall will be open Monday through Friday for two weeks beginning Monday, October 12, and continuing through Friday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All voters will need to present a valid Arizona driver’s license. Voters who received an early ballot in the mail are also welcome to drop off their ballot at city hall during early voting, or they can be deposited in the ballot box at the north end of the Navajo County South Complex at 550 North 9th Place. Due to COVID-19, all visitors to city hall are reminded that they are required to wear a face covering while inside the facility. Face coverings will be available at city hall if you don’t have one with you. Questions about early voting at Show Low City Hall may be directed to the city clerk’s office at 532-4061.
October Fall Play Days
FALL Play Days
Where: Show Low City Campus, Multi-Purpose Building, 620 E. McNeil in Show Low
When: Monday – Thursday, October 12-15
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Age: 5-12
Cost: $14 per day, $50 for the week
Join us for some fun with The Magic School Bus themed week. We will set of on super adventures, learn some science, play games and so much more! Pre-register, space is limited. For more information, call (928) 532-4142.
NCFAC Custard and Cruise
Decorate your home or business purple to raise awareness for domestic violence, while also showing your support for the Navajo County Family Advocacy Center.
The Custard and Cruise Porch Parade runs from October 9th through October 23rd.
Go to www.ncfac.org or call Nicole at (928) 207-0775 for more information, or to see how you might be able to help.
Military Training Exercises in Show Low
MILITARY TRAINING EXERCISES ON OCT. 6 AND 12
Conducted by United States Air Force
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (September 24, 2020) – The City of Show Low has been notified by the United States Air Force that they are scheduled to conduct military training exercises with three C-17 airplanes on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at approximately 7 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 12, at approximately 8 p.m. for about an hour each evening just north of the Show Low Regional Airport. The C-17 is a very large military cargo plane measuring 174 feet long, with a wingspan of almost 170 feet, and is capable of transporting massive quantities of supplies or troops at a moment’s notice. Noise from the C-17s could be very loud and possibly within hearing distance of Show Low during the training exercises.
Seated Cardio & Strength with Dodie in October
Seated Cardio & Strength with Dodie
Where: Show Low Family Aquatic Center, 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs (outside patio)
When: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Age: All ages welcome (class is limited to 10 students)
Cost: $35 per month
This class is perfect for anyone with any physical limitations. All exercises are performed seated in a chair. Seated stretching, weight work, ball and resistance bands are used to condition and tone the body combined with cardio movements to raise the heart rate. Register in person at Show Low Family Aquatic Center, 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs or online showlowaz.gov/register. For more information call (928) 532-4130.
“Locally Grown” Exhibit at NPC
Entries sought for NPC’s 11th annual ‘Locally Grown’ juried art exhibit
Calling all artists in Navajo and Apache counties. You are invited to submit entries by October 1 for Northland Pioneer College’s 11th annual “Locally Grown” juried art exhibit, to be displayed November 2 to December 4 in the Talon Gallery on the Show Low — White Mountain Campus and virtually online at www.npc.edu/TalonGallery.
Gallery Director and art faculty Magda Gluszek encourages submission of drawings, paintings, pottery, sculptures, quilts, jewelry or any other original or unique artwork you make. The call for entries can be downloaded at https://www.npc.edu/talon-art-gallery/calls-entry.
Open to local artists over the age of 18, the “Locally Grown” exhibit will conclude with a virtual reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 4.
“I know the last six months have likely opened the door for many in our community to pursue some of their possibly ‘long lost’ artistic talents while in various stages of home isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Gluszek notes. “Even if you have never participated in something like this, I am hopeful the works of talent captured at home come to light and are submitted for this exhibit. I’m excited to see what the community has created.”
The Talon Gallery is located in the Aspen Center on NPC’s Show Low – White Mountain Campus, 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs. The gallery is open to the public Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on weekends and college holidays.
For additional information about the “Locally Grown” exhibit or gallery shows, contact Magda Gluszek, 532-6176, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6176 or email magda.gluszek@npc.edu.
Earth Day Celebration at S.L. Library
BELATED EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
April 22, 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet’s largest civic event. As part of the NASA @ My Library project, Show Low Public Library will hold a belated Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be recognizing this important event with a drive-through tribute to our glorious Earth. Come by the library and pick up some wonderful materials that will help you and your family stand up for our planet. The first 50 participants will receive a tree sapling to plant along with a lavender plant and recycling information for your children. All instructions will be included to help you find the right place to plant and how to take care of them so they will grow, flourish, and benefit others for years to come. Join us as we care for our planet one small step at a time! For more information, please call the library at (928) 532-4070 or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/showlowlibrary/.
Home Watch Programs
A joint message from the Show Low Police Department Senior Patrol, the Pinetop-Lakeside Volunteer Police, and the Navajo County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers.
With the White Mountain summer season winding down, many of our seasonal residents will be returning to their winter homes.
We would like to remind everyone that these agencies offer Home Watch Programs to our communities. These are invaluable programs offering security and peace of mind to our residents whose summer homes are vacant during the winter months. These programs operate solely on your generous donations. If you see Senior Patrol, Volunteer Police or Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers while you are out, ask for a property watch form…they will gladly give you one.
For more information:
If you live in Show Low, please contact the Senior Patrol at 928-537-5091 x247.
If you live in Pinetop-Lakeside, please contact the Volunteer Police at 928-368-8803 x226.
If you live in Navajo County jurisdiction, please contact the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers at 928-432-3062.
Or you may visit your community police department lobby, complete a home watch form, and turn it in at the reception window or take it with you to complete later and mail it in. Your generous donations to these programs fund these great organizations and related community policing activities and are greatly appreciated.
Crafty Kits at Show Low Public Library
New superhero take or make kits for ages 3+ will be available every Wednesday starting September 9th in the kids room. Take one home & do it or sign-up to make it at the Show Low Public Library. In-person groups must be 5 or less people (i.e. family, parent with child, etc.). Times for the groups are 9-11, 12-2, and 2-4. Call (928) 532-4070 to reserve your spot.
Movie in the Park
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Movie in the Park – Maleficent Mistress of Evil (PG)
Where: Show Low City Park, Ponderosa Field, 751 S. Clark Rd.
When: Friday, September 25
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Age: All ages welcome
Cost: FREE
Bring a camp chair or blanket and snacks to enjoy an evening movie. Children must be supervised.
Please help us keep our parks & facilities clean by utilizing the trash receptacles provided. For more
information call (928) 532-4141. Please use cleanliness and social distancing.
NACOG Head Start
For more information or to download applications online, please visit https://www.nacog.org/departments/head-start/page/head-start-home.html
Preparing for the Workplace
The Show Low Public Library is offering a “Preparing for the Workplace” workshop every Tuesday from September 1st to November 20th. All workshops are free and take place only online. A four-unit series of online workforce workshops. Each unit lasts 3 weeks.
On September 1st, we’ll start with Setting Employment Goals. Do you know the difference between a job and a career? How about how to turn a job into a step along the path toward a career? Join the workshop and find out! All work occurs online and is self-paced, but participants must meet weekly with instructor to check in. Sign-up is required for all workshops. Each unit has a rolling start, so it’s never too late to join!
The library has computers available for use, if needed for these online workshops. The computers are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Office hours are available, by appointment only, every Tuesday and Wednesday, from 11-4 pm, and can occur via phone, Skype, or face-to-face.
For more information, call (928) 532-4065, or email Emily at ecammack@showlowaz.gov.
“Arizona Gov. Ducey held COVID-19 briefing as businesses reopen”
(From www.fox10phoenix.com, written by FOX 10 Staff)
“Arizona Governor Doug Ducey provided a COVID-19 update on the afternoon of August 20, as another 723 cases and 50 deaths were reported.
Ducey held the media briefing with Major General Michael McGuire from the Arizona Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs and Dr. Cara Christ from the Dept. of Health Services.
Hundreds of businesses that were ordered to close for months are now applying to reopen, with numerous theaters, gyms and bars receiving approval to do so.
However, many more applications have been denied by ADHS.
Ducey’s briefing came as schools and universities return to a mix of virtual and online learning for the fall.
COVID-19 conditions in Arizona have improved to the point where it is safe for two largely rural counties to reopen schools for partial in-person learning [Apache and Yavapai].”
You can read more at the source here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-gov-ducey-held-covid-19-briefing-as-businesses-reopen-students-return-to-school
You can view a list of results for businesses that have applied to reopen here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/list-arizona-businesses-that-have-been-approved-to-reopen
NPC Non-Credit Courses
NPC offers free virtual non-credit community courses
Community education is a staple in the outreach programs provided by Northland Pioneer College (NPC). In the past, the college’s non-credit community courses have ranged from pottery, technical training and even included excursions to local landmarks. These programs have been offered for many years and will continue, even though access to many programs and locations are currently limited due to COVID-19.
Wes Wright, Community and Corporate Learning Specialist for NPC said, “It was important to us to continue offering educational opportunities to our community, especially during a time when many people are staying at home. Over 40-course titles are currently being planned and include topics like pilates, wild foraging, aromatherapy, drawing classes and more. You are sure to find something you are interested in among the offerings,” says Wright.
For the Fall 2020 session, all non-credit community education courses will be pre-recorded and available online at no cost to anyone who registers. “We recognized that course fees may limit community participation during this time, and we wanted to make sure everyone had access to these fun and informative non-credit community courses free of charge,” Wright continues.
Registration for fall classes is now open online at https://www.npc.edu/noncredit-classes. Classes will begin August 24. New classes will be added on an ongoing basis through the end of the year. There are no associated fees. Access to the internet is required to participate.