Upcoming Blood Drives

by KSNX on August 14, 2020 at 4:17 pm
Posted In: Local Events

(Press Release from the American Red Cross)

Though this summer may feel different than summers past, one thing remains constant, “The need for blood donations to help save lives.” The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals to give blood to restock the shelves for patients battling disease and facing the unexpected.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the country have stepped up to help by giving blood with the Red Cross. Blood donations from healthy individuals are just as essential now to meet patient needs, and those who gave this spring may be eligible to help again.

When you donate, you’re giving patients and their families a chance for more memories. There are several upcoming blood drive opportunities on August 18 through August 20, 2020.   “We’re all in this together.”

Blood Drive Locations: 

  • City of Show Low, hosted by Civil Air Patrol Squadron 210, at the City Campus Gym (620 E. McNeil, Show Low, AZ)
    • Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
    • Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
  • Town of Springerville, hosted by Civil Air Patrol, at the meeting room (418 E. Main St., Springerville, AZ)
    • Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from noon to 5:00 p.m. 

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance. 

For more information or to make an appointment, please visit www.redcross.org.

“Arizona Gov. Ducey releases guidelines for ‘paused businesses’ to reopen”

by KSNX on August 11, 2020 at 5:03 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.fox10phoenix.com, written by Matt Galka)

“PHOENIX – On Monday, Aug. 10, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey released guidelines for ‘paused businesses’ to follow to begin reopening once again during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the last few months, gyms, bars, movie theaters and water parks have been among the businesses that have been forced to shut their doors, were allowed to reopen, then were shuttered once again on July 23.

Ducey’s orders to close some of these businesses to help slow the spread sparked lawsuits from gym and bar owners.

The CEO of Mountainside Fitness took his concern to court about being forced to close his fitness clubs and a Maricopa County judge ruled gyms needed to be given guidance on how to reopen.

On Aug. 10, Ducey’s office released guidelines for gyms, theaters, water parks, tubing, bars, and nightclubs to reopen if they follow guidelines using a red, yellow and green benchmark system.

The guidelines will be determined on a county by county basis.

Gyms can reopen at 25% capacity when the spread is considered ‘minimal.’ They can reopen to full capacity when the percent positive is at 3% in the county.

Bars and nightclubs can reopen at 50% capacity once the percent positive is at 3%. There’s no date of when they can open at full capacity.

There are also sanitization guidelines that need to be followed.

When able to reopen, businesses will need to complete an ‘attestation’ form, saying they will comply with the guidelines set forth. Businesses are warned that they can be shut down immediately if they aren’t following guidelines.”

 

You can read more at the source here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-gov-ducey-releases-guidelines-for-paused-businesses-to-reopen

High School Sports

by KSNX on August 8, 2020 at 12:35 pm
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events, SPORTS

“The Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board, at a special meeting on August 5th, approved a fall 2020 interscholastic athletics calendar.”
“Football
First Practice – Sept. 7
First Competition – Sept. 30-Oct. 3
Championships – Dec. 11/12 (4A-6A & Open)
The 1A-3A conferences are currently discussing possibilities for length of their regular seasons and when to hold state championships.
Volleyball
First Practice – Aug. 31
First Competition – Sept. 21
Championships – Nov. 12-21
Cross Country
First Practice – Aug. 24
First Competition – Sept. 9
Championships – Nov. 12-13
Fall Soccer
First Practice – Aug. 31
First Competition – Sept. 16
Championships – Nov. 4-7
Golf
First practice – Aug. 17
First competition – Aug. 24
Championships – Oct. 26-29 (Div. I), Nov. 2-5 (Div. II)”
“Note that the resumption of all athletics and activities are subject to change based upon changes to national, state or local guidelines, or government directives.”

NPC’s Pedal the Petrified

by KSNX on August 4, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Posted In: Local Events

The Petrified Forest National Park is currently in the process of a phased reopening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, NPC Friends and Family’s Pedal the Petrified 2020 “in-person” ride has been cancelled and will now be held virtually. Pedal the Petrified 2020 – The Virtual Tour, will kick off August 15 and runs through September 19. 100% of the funds raised will help support NPC student scholarships.

The choice is yours! You choose the date of your ride, the location, the distance, and who rides with you! If you are self-isolating, ride your indoor bike! It’s up to you!

This ride raises need-based scholarship dollars for the students at Northland Pioneer College the only comprehensive community college serving all of Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona.

“I am very sorry to announce that we have had to cancel the Pedal the Petrified 2020 in-person ride,” conveys NPC Friends and Family Executive Director, Betsyann Wilson. “However, the current pandemic has made the need for student support in our service area even greater and the ‘Virtual Tour’ gives everyone and anyone a chance to not only participate in changing the lives of needy students but also gives participants an opportunity to have a little fun, get a little exercise and share their experience virtually with others,” she explains.

All participants will receive an official “Pedal the Petrified 2020 – The Virtual Tour” tee shirt to show off their virtual adventure and are encouraged to participate in a broadcast series of the event on NPC’s social media channels.

Register for the ride and find more information at www.npc.edu/pedal4scholarships or contact NPC Friends and Family Executive Director, Betsyann Wilson, at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6245, or email [email protected].

Stay safe and keep on bikin’!

Happy Tails 2020 Raffle Basket Extravaganza

by KSNX on July 31, 2020 at 4:55 pm
Posted In: Local Events

(Directly from the Humane Society of the White Mountains)

Cancelling Happy Tails 2020 for the health and safety of our community, volunteers and supporters was the right thing to do. However, the animals we serve are the ones that will suffer if we don’t find an alternative way to raise funds.

To this end and through generous donations from people who care about the welfare of homeless, abandoned and abused animals as much as we do, we are holding a Happy Tails 2020 Raffle Basket Extravaganza! in lieu of our live Happy Tails event.  We have five exciting raffle baskets you can purchase raffle tickets for: a Tool Lover’s Treasure Trove raffle basket; a Gardener’s Delight raffle basket, a Kitchen Extravaganza raffle basket, a Name A Litter of Puppies raffle and a Name a Litter of Kittens raffle and lastly we have a Big Love Package (a combination of tickets for all five raffles).  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/happy-tails-2020.

We will hold a second raffle with different exciting raffle items in the Fall to kick off the holiday season.  Stay tuned for that announcement sometime in September!

If you don’t like raffles, will you be the animals’ hero by making a cash donation to help with their needs? Perhaps the amount you budgeted for the silent or live auction or one of our blitz raffles from our normally held Happy Tails event?  Any amount is appreciated! As with every Happy Tails event, all proceeds will go directly to the care and welfare of the animals we serve.

We have We look forward to seeing you all at Happy Tails next year, to be held August 28, 2021! Thank you for whatever support you can give!

Arrest at Taylor Walmart

by KSNX on July 28, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

(From the Snowflake Taylor Police Department’s Facebook Page)

March the Deuce

by KSNX on July 24, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Posted In: Local Events

All proceeds raised by the March the Deuce Peaceful Protest on July 30th will go to “Operation Underground Railroad.”  Visit www.ourrescue.org to find out more about this cause, and call (928) 368-7929 for more information at the local level.

Virtual Cook the Books

by KSNX on July 21, 2020 at 6:34 pm
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events

Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlayJoin the Show Low Public Library for another great book discussion!  They will be reading & discussing “Red Velvet Revenge” by Jenn McKinlay through a Zoom Virtual Meeting on August 24 from 10-11am.  Email Maizie to get the Zoom link at [email protected]  Copies of the book are available at the library for checkout or through curbside pickup.  For more information, call (928) 532-4075.

White Mountain Care Packages

by KSNX on July 18, 2020 at 7:44 am
Posted In: Local Events

Snowflake Windshield Replacement & Snowflake Auto Glass Repair

White Mountain Care Packages is currently holding their “Christmas in July” raffle through 7/25.  Raffle tickets are $10 each, and the winner receives a $200 gift certificate.  All proceeds benefit White Mountain Care Packages.  To purchase a ticket, call (928) 358-7193.

In addition, they are also accepting donated items, which can be dropped off at Hopeful Treasures in Show Low or Mountain Mobile Auto Glass in Lakeside.  Small, hotel-sized toiletries are especially needed.  For more information or to find out what other items are useful for our community in need, call David at (928) 358-7193.

Arizona school board members urge Gov. Ducey to delay opening schools until October

by KSNX on July 14, 2020 at 9:55 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.azfamily.com, written by Carissa Planalp)

Arizona school board members urge Gov. Ducey delay opening schools until October

(ABOVE: 3TV/CBS 5)

“PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — School board members from across the state were joined by medical professionals Monday urging Gov. Doug Ducey to put off opening schools until at least October.

The group says more than 100 school board members signed off on the letter, in addition to about 1,000 healthcare workers and education advocates. They spoke outside the state capital before delivering the letter to the governor’s office.

‘If you open schools this fall and we see an increase in infections and death, you will have the blood of our students, our teachers, and their families on your hands,’ said Lindsay Love with the governing board for Chandler Unified School District.

The letter the board members signed off on, had the following demands:

  • Statewide closure of buildings and classrooms until October 1, or the date on district academic calendars that marks the end of the first quarter of instruction.
  • In October, districts may consider reopening buildings and classrooms for in-person learning when we meet agreed-upon levels of COVID-19 data points that show a reduction of risk and infection in our communities.
  • In October, districts may reopen buildings and classrooms when we meet agreed-upon safety protocols and requirements, as determined by the Center for Disease Control and the Arizona Department of Health.
  • Fund distance learning at the same level as in-person instruction without the requirement to also provide face-to-face classes five days a week.
  • Provide clarity and assurance that every school receive 100% of their prior year funding through the Enrollment Stability Grant, despite the COVID-19 specific related expenses we may incur.
  • Waive the 180 instructional day requirement for the school year 2020-2021.
  • Suspend the statewide standardized assessment, AzM2, for school year 2020-2021 and allow districts to use local assessments to track academic progress for accountability purposes.
  • Ask the Arizona Department of Education to submit an extension or new waiver for the USDA school lunch program so schools can offer ‘to-go’ meals to students even when campuses are closed.

As it stands, districts can begin offering in-person instruction on August 17, but some teachers have argued it’s not safe to be in class with kids amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona. Some districts have plans to go completely virtual while others plan to have a mix of online learning and in-person instruction.

‘If there’s one thing this pandemic has shown us is that it has highlighted the inequities that have existed for decades in communities of color,’ said Devin del Palacio, governing board member for Tolleson Union High School District. ‘Many of our students live in generational family homes where they have grandparents, aunts and uncles living there, and it would be devastating to get a whole unit ill.’

The letter for Ducey also calls for increased funding for districts to support online learning with equipment and internet access.

Physicians spoke at the capital insisting students and their families must be protected.

‘This state chose not to think of them as they went to barbeques and parties or to the bars on Mill Avenue and they’re certainly not thinking of them now as they demand that they return to school,’ said Dr. Dionne Mills, an obstetrician and gynecologist.”

 

You can read more at the source here: https://www.azfamily.com/news/arizona_schools/arizona-school-board-members-urge-gov-ducey-to-delay-opening-schools-until-october/article_259a2da8-c568-11ea-9442-4bafd32335d2.html

Primary Election in Show Low

by KSNX on July 13, 2020 at 2:55 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

“SHOW LOW, Ariz. (July 13, 2020) – Registered voters in the City of Show Low are reminded of the primary election on August 4 for three council seats and the mayor’s seat. Voters may select up to three of six candidates for council member—including Jon Adams, Melody Bell, Ray Duran, Jack Latham, Dawn V. Wilson and incumbent council member Connie Kakavas. Voters may vote for one of two candidates running for the mayor’s seat — Gene Kelley and John Leech, Jr.

Show Low voters may vote at either of two locations—city campus gym at 620 E. McNeil or Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District at 3561 E. Deuce of Clubs (beyond the airport across from the National Guard Armory). Or voters may request an early ballot be mailed to them by calling Navajo County at (800) 668-3867 no later than Friday, July 24. The city’s election is combined with federal, state and county elections and will appear at the end or near the end of the ballot.

All registered voters can vote in the election, whether they have designated a party preference or have declared themselves to be “independents” or “no party.” A voter who has a designated political party (Republican, Democrat or Libertarian) will receive that party’s ballot. Because Arizona is an Open Primary state, voters registered as “independents” or “no party” may select a Republican, Democrat or No Party ballot (which will show only the City Council race). The Open Primary option is available either by early ballot or at the polling place.

For voters with early ballots, the last suggested date to mail back a voted ballot is Monday, July 27, to ensure it is received by Navajo County by the August 4 deadline. Or voters may drop off a voted ballot at the Show Low Health Department at 550 N. 9th Place in the ballot drop box or at any ballot drop box location within Navajo County or at any polling place in Navajo County on election day. All polling places will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

For more information, call the city clerk’s office at (928) 532-4061 or (928) 532-4060.”

Show Low Emergency Proclamation

by KSNX on July 1, 2020 at 5:40 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

Home Page

(PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

“SHOW LOW, Ariz. (July 1, 2020) – On June 28, the City Council held a special meeting to discuss issuing an emergency proclamation to provide clarity regarding requirements for businesses and face coverings. After listening to opinions expressed by several residents and after lengthy discussion, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a motion allowing Mayor Daryl Seymore to issue an emergency proclamation. The proclamation asks all businesses to follow the requirements for businesses, including restaurants and bars, as outlined by the Executive Orders of the Governor.

All businesses are required to follow the requirements of public health officials, limit large gatherings on their premises, and mitigate the potential for transmission by sanitizing their place of business. Restaurants and bars are required to have their employees wear face coverings when interacting with the public. In addition, businesses have the right to implement stricter requirements than what was ordered by the Governor. Businesses are encouraged to promote the use of pick-up services and drive-through services and should require social distancing or wearing of face coverings if social distancing cannot be maintained. City staff will disseminate information to businesses in reference to the Governor’s orders to educate them regarding the requirements and measures to be taken to follow these orders.

The emergency proclamation issued by the Mayor, which took effect on Wednesday, July 1, provides exceptions for when face coverings are not required, for example, those who cannot wear one due to a medical or mental health condition or developmental disability, children under six years of age, restaurant patrons while dining, or for anyone who has trouble breathing or is otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Citizens are asked to respect others’ decisions regarding wearing face coverings.

We ask that everyone continue to follow social distancing guidelines, wash and sanitize your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, and stay home if you are sick. If we are vigilant, we can slow and contain the spread of COVID-19. We ask all to make the effort to follow the requirements put in place by the Governor’s order, for which further clarification can be found at https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/06/governor-ducey-announces-enhanced-covid-19-action-plan.”

Gov. Ducey Orders More Closures

by KSNX on June 30, 2020 at 9:51 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.fox10phoenix.com, written by Bailey Miller and FOX 10 Staff)

Gov. Ducey orders closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing; delays first day of school

“PHOENIX – Arizona will not be getting back to normal any time soon. During a news conference, Governor Doug Ducey rolled back the state’s reopening, announcing new closures and delaying the start of the school year.

Arizona has seen a big surge in COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks, so the governor is trying to flatten the curve and get things going in the right direction again.

Changes that will take effect at 8 p.m. on June 29 include closing bars, gyms, movie theaters, water parks and tubing. The closures will last for 30 days and be re-evaluated.

‘Our expectation is that our numbers next week will be worse,’ he said.

Public events of more than 50 people have also been banned. Pools, both public and private at apartment complexes and hotels, will be limited to 10 people at a time.

Another big announcement: the beginning of the school year has been delayed until August 17, so parents might have to change some plans moving forward.

Ducey says we can win the fight, but only if everybody does their part.

‘We need to slow the spread.. mask up. Please wear a mask… we’re not going back to normal any time soon.’

Arizona Department of Health Director Dr. Cara Christ also announced they will activate Crisis Standards of Care.”

 

You can read more at the source here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/gov-ducey-orders-closure-of-bars-gyms-movie-theaters-water-parks-and-tubing-delays-first-day-of-school

Face Coverings Required in Pinetop-Lakeside

by KSNX on June 24, 2020 at 2:26 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

(From the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside’s Facebook page)

“Today, I am issuing a proclamation requiring the use of face coverings in the town limits of Pinetop-Lakeside. The intent of this action is not to be punitive, but rather to increase compliance with our request to have people wear them. Some businesses have already implemented a policy requiring face coverings, so this is just a natural extension of that practice and gives local businesses the right to require face coverings. We know this order will not result in 100 percent compliance, but if we increase the percentage of people using face coverings, it will have met its goal. We have many vulnerable people in our area and with the upcoming 4th of July weekend, we know we will have a large influx of visitors. I ask everyone to please do the right thing and wear a face covering for the protection of those we love and the people we come in close contact with on a daily basis.

Finally, it is important to understand that the use of face coverings is not a substitute for proper physical distancing. If you are out hiking, fishing, walking, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors, you are not required to wear a face-covering if you are following physical distancing recommendations. The requirement also does not apply to people driving their vehicles with members of their family. And, if you are out to eat, face coverings can be removed while you are enjoying your meal at your table.

I appreciate the support of the community in working together to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Mayor Stephanie Irwin

Town of Pinetop-Lakeside”

Round Valley Rodeo

by KSNX on June 23, 2020 at 9:48 am
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events, SPORTS

Humane Society Celebration Postponed

by KSNX on June 19, 2020 at 4:26 pm
Posted In: Local Events

(Statement from the Humane Society of the White Mountains)

After consideration of the current increase of Covid-19 cases statewide, our HSWM Board of Directors [on Wednesday, June 17th] decided it was in the best interest of the community if we postpone our 50th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for this Saturday, June 20th.

We will plan to celebrate this milestone with all of you at a future date when we feel it is a more appropriate time for a community gathering.

We wish everyone good health!

Heber/Overgaard Meals on Wheels

by KSNX on June 12, 2020 at 11:15 am
Posted In: Local Events

Protect yourself from hazardous explosions & support your local Heber/Overgaard Meals On Wheels program.  Be sure to check your propane tanks.  All propane cylinders must be re-certified every 10 years. Dates can be verified on new cylinders by checking for a manufacturers 4 digit month/year stamped on the collar.

Bring your tank to the Heber Chevron for re-certification.  Only $10 to get professionally re-certified by Pinnacle Propane, and only $30 for tank valve replacement.

Proceeds benefit the Heber/Overgaard Meals on Wheels Program.

Heber Chevron

1977 AZ-260, Heber, AZ 85928

Saturday, June 13, 2020  

9am to 1 pm

COVID-19 Relief Drive

by KSNX on June 8, 2020 at 3:35 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

(News Release from the City of Show Low)

COVID-19 RELIEF DRIVE FOR WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE IS JUNE 11

Donations to be used to help WMAT community members in need

The City of Show Low, Navajo County and the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside are partnering to help our neighbors living on the White Mountain Apache Reservation who have been under lockdown several weekends in a row due to COVID-19 and are in need of cleaning supplies and food boxes. The City and the Town will have donation sites set up on Thursday, June 11, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Show Low City Hall, 180 N. 9th Street in Show Low, and Blue Ridge High School, 1200 W. White Mountain Blvd. in Lakeside. For those who are unable to drop off on Thursday, Show Low City Hall will also accept donations Monday through Wednesday, June 8 through 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Items needed include bleach, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, gloves, hand soap or liquid soap, masks or cloth masks, trash bags, bottled water, paper products (paper towels and toilet paper), mop heads/mops, brooms, rags, laundry soap, baby diapers, dustpans, Gatorade and food boxes. We ask our citizens to consider donating any of the items on the list to help our good friends on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

As adjacent jurisdictions, we have always appreciated having a warm, friendly and cooperative relationship with the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and we look forward to continuing our mutually successful partnerships. All items collected at both locations will be distributed to our neighbors in need on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. For more information, call (928) 532-4000.

Show Low’s Freedomfest cancelled

by KSNX on June 4, 2020 at 4:46 pm
Posted In: Local Events

Free July 4 Clipart

(Press release from the city of Show Low)

SHOW LOW’S JULY 4th PARADE AND FREEDOMFEST CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Enhanced fireworks show will go on as planned

Due to ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19, the City of Show Low made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s popular Fourth of July parade, wet zone and FreedomFest events. Summer weather conditions permitting, the City of Show Low will put on an enhanced fireworks show the evening of July 4.

The fireworks will be lit from their normal location north of Show Low High School and will be visible all around town. There will be no ground display of fireworks or pre-fireworks attractions, such as bands, kids’ zone, or vendors at the high school this year. Please use your best judgement when deciding on a location to watch the fireworks.

The fireworks show, which will last approximately 30 minutes, will begin promptly at 9 p.m. and will be broadcast live on Show Low TV (Sparklight cable channel 56 and 1056), the city’s Facebook page, ShowLowTV.com and on Show Low TV’s YouTube channel for those who would like to enjoy the fireworks show in their homes. We are also working with local radio stations to play patriotic music during the fireworks show for those who are watching from their vehicles.

We encourage the public to safely and responsibly celebrate Independence Day with loved ones and enjoy the fireworks show as we all work to limit the spread of COVID-19. For more information, call (928) 532-4140.

Local Police Response to Arizona Curfew

by KSNX on June 1, 2020 at 10:48 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

Police Officer Darrin Lee Reed, Show Low Police Department, Arizona

(From the Show Low Police Department Facebook Page)

“Governor Doug Ducey today issued a statewide Declaration of Emergency, including putting in place a curfew starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The curfew is in effect each day from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. and shall expire on Monday, June 8, at 5:00 a.m. unless further extended.

While Show Low Police Department fully supports and understands this order, we also understand the community’s concern. The Governor’s Order is intended to keep the peace, and to protect life and property. It’s not intended to interfere with everyday activities, and allows people to shop, go out to eat, go to church, seek medical help, etc. Show Low is fortunate not to have experienced the civil unrest seen in other parts of the state, but the Governor’s Order is meant to address a wide spread and rapidly changing situation. As always, Show Low Police stands with our community during these trying times.”

(From the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department Facebook Page)

“Governor Ducey has issued an emergency order for a curfew for the State of Arizona between the hours of 8:00 pm and 5:00 am, beginning Sunday, May 31st and expiring at 5 am on Monday, June 8th.

This state emergency order gives authority to the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department to enforce the curfew, HOWEVER We won’t enforce this order because it does not require any business to close since private business operators and their customers are exempt from any travel restriction, but persons travelling to and from a private business are still subject to the ban on assembly at a public place or on a public street .
The community of Pinetop-Lakeside, thankfully has had no issues with riots, fights, fires, etc., however, If issues do arise, the Pinetop-Lakeside PD has been given the authority to enforce the curfew.
Please stay safe and thank you for your cooperation.”

100-Mile Challenge 2020

by KSNX on May 29, 2020 at 4:06 pm
Posted In: Local Events

(PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

REGISTER NOW FOR COMMUNITY 100-MILE CHALLENGE 2020

A healthy challenge for you and your family–You can even bring the dog!

Are you ready to get up and move, win prizes, or make a lifestyle change while having fun? Register through June 5 to participate in the Community 100-Mile Challenge by walking, jogging or running a mile a day or participating in 20 minutes of continuous physical activity (biking, swimming, yoga, aerobics, skiing, weightlifting, etc.) for 100 days. However and wherever you choose to exercise, it all counts as one mile. If you choose to exercise by cycling or horseback riding, the requirement is 200 miles in 100 days.

Entry fee for adults, seniors and children is $6 per person or $12 (includes t-shirt at the end of the challenge) and $6 for dogs or $12 (includes bandana). You may register as an individual or as part of a group in our Group Participation Challenge. The challenge begins June 5 and continues through September 12, with a kick-off event on Friday, June 5, at Show Low Family Aquatic Center, 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs, from 2:00 to 6:30 p.m. when we will have a drive-through pick-up for your swag bags and tracking log. The Challenge will end with a celebration on Saturday, September 12, at Show Low City Park, Senior Field, 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Register at the recreation desk at Show Low City Hall (180 N. 9th Street), Family Aquatic Center, or online at showlow.activityreg.com. For additional information go to www.showlowaz.gov (search 100 Mile Challenge 2020) or call (928) 532-4140.

Queen’s Brian May Recalls ‘Near Death’ Experience After Suffering Heart Attack

by KSNX on May 26, 2020 at 6:17 pm
Posted In: MUSIC NEWS

(From www.billboard.com, written by Mitchell Peters)

Brian May Queen

PICTURED ABOVE: Brian May of Queen attends the press conference ahead of the Rhapsody Tour at Conrad Hotel on Jan. 16, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

“Brian May is ‘incredibly grateful’ to be alive after suffering a recent heart attack.

In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday (May 24), the 72-year-old Queen guitarist detailed the ‘saga’ of events leading up to the heart attack, including a recent gardening accident that injured his buttock muscle.

May says he was experiencing excruciating pain following the gardening incident, which he initially blamed on shredding his gluteus maximus. But an MRI of his lower spine revealed that May actually had a compressed sciatic nerve.

But the story doesn’t end there. During the process of treating his pain and torn muscle, the musician discovered that he had a ‘small heart attack.'”

 

You can read more and watch the video at the source here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9389937/queens-brian-may-recalls-near-death-experience-after-suffering-heart-attack-watch

Helping the Homeless with The Truck Stop

by KSNX on May 22, 2020 at 4:36 pm
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events

Meixler truck stop sign

The Truck Stop family of Wagon Wheel invites you to join us on Sundays for the Mountain Harmony Gospel Hour from 12:30-2:00, and Open Mic from 2:00-5:00. Admission is free.

Come join us for food, fun, fellowship, and live music. Local vendors will offer food and drinks, as well as handcrafted items. Proceeds will go to sponsor the White Mountain Coalition Against Homelessness. We are family-friendly so bring the kids!

The Truck Stop is located at 5549 W. White Mountain Blvd. in Lakeside.

Summer Reading Program

by KSNX on May 19, 2020 at 5:19 pm
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events

Summer Reading - Cheshire Public Schools

(PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (May 19, 2020) —  Show Low Public Library is excited to announce our annual summer reading program with online registration and the theme of “Imagine Your Story,” beginning on Friday, May 22. Library staff will be hosting a drive-by summer reading kick-off event at the library on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. After you have registered online at https://showlowpubliclibrary.azsummerreading.org/, drive by to pick up your summer reading bag and a cool treat and say hello. In-person summer reading programs will begin on Monday, June 8, with limited participation. Registration will be required since attendance will be limited to Governor Ducey’s guidelines related to COVID-19. In addition, “Make and Take” bags will be available for each activity for ages 5 through 12 for those who are unable to attend or if registration is full. For adult and teen activities, only in-person programs will be offered. You can find information on each activity on the Show Low Library’s Facebook page and Instagram. Registration for each activity will be available one week prior to start. Summer reading will continue through Friday, July 17, and reading minutes can be logged online through the end of that day. For more information or to register for the in-person programs, please call the library at (928) 532-4070.

Farmers Market and Art Walk

by KSNX on May 15, 2020 at 5:29 pm
Posted In: Local Events

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The largest open-air market in the White Mountains opens Saturday, May 23, when Show Low Main Street’s Farmers’ Market & Art Walk celebrates its 11th season. The weekly market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September 26, with extended hours on opening day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market continues to grow every year with new items and new vendors, although shoppers can expect to see many of their favorite products and vendors from previous years. Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of fresh produce, homemade and baked goods, hand-crafted items and specialty products from all over the Four Corners region.

This year’s market will include safety measures to protect vendors and customers from COVID-19. Shoppers will not be allowed to touch any items for sale, but vendors will handle and place the items in bags for their customers. Vendors will also wear face masks, and there will be several hand sanitizer stations available in the market area. Social distancing will also be encouraged.

Although the market is currently full with seasonal vendors, spaces often become available on a week-by-week basis. Interested vendors are invited to register for those spaces at www.showlowmainstreet.org/farmers-market-and-art-walk-registration. For more information about the market or vendor opportunities, contact Diana North at (928) 532-2680 or [email protected]

“Arizona Gov. Ducey: Gyms, pools can reopen on May 13, stay-at-home order to expire May 15”

by KSNX on May 13, 2020 at 9:26 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.fox10phoenix.com, written by Bailey Miller and FOX 10 Staff)

“PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that on May 13, gyms and pools can reopen.

Arizona was under a stay-at-home order that was extended to May 15 by Governor Doug Ducey amid the coronavirus pandemic. That order will expire, as scheduled, on Friday night.

According to Ducey’s executive order, entitled ‘Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay Connected,’ hair salons, nail salons, and barbershops were allowed to reopen to customers on May 8.

On May 11, Arizona restaurants were allowed to reopen dining rooms to patrons, with modifications that followed social distancing guidelines.

According to an executive order issued by Gov. Ducey, a new order, officially called the ‘Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger’ policy will take effect at midnight on May 16 in place of the stay-at-home order, which will have expired by that time.

The new order asks vulnerable individuals, including those with underlying health conditions and those of the elderly population, to limit their time away from their home.

The new order also asks businesses to continue to encourage telework, ask its workers to return in phases, minimize non-essential travel, and strongly consider special accommodations for those who are members of the vulnerable population.

Schools will remain closed, Gov. Ducey said, and in-person visits to nursing homes will remain banned.

‘This is not a green light to speed. This is a green light to proceed, and we’re going to proceed with caution,” Gov. Ducey said, during the news conference.'”

 

You can read more at the source here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-gov-ducey-gyms-pools-can-reopen-on-may-13-stay-at-home-order-to-expire-may-15

Apache County Libraries offering curbside services

by KSNX on May 8, 2020 at 10:13 am
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT, Local Events

(Press release straight from the Apache County Library District)

Striving to operate safely and in accordance with the guidance of Arizona’s Governor and the CDC during the Corona pandemic, Apache County Libraries have been closed to the public. We want to re-engage with you as soon as possible while still maintaining safe environments for our communities and staff. Beginning Monday, May 11th the Alpine, Concho, Round Valley, Sanders, St. Johns, and Vernon libraries will offer curbside service. Patrons can call their local library, place orders for a maximum of 10 items per family and then pick up by appointment. Anyone needing to fax or copy can make appointments for curbside assistance as well. We’ll offer this service from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all libraries Monday through Thursday, and through Friday in Alpine, Round Valley and St. Johns.

All staff will wear masks and gloves to keep you safe. If you have a mask, please wear it. Your cooperation will help us stay healthy and working.

Check out all the digital services available to you at apachecountylibraries.com and on each library’s website and Facebook pages. We’ve also expanded WiFi access hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.

For more information about our curbside service, please check out our website or call the library nearest you.

Virtual Adult DIY

by KSNX on May 5, 2020 at 5:27 pm
Posted In: Local Events

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Join the Show Low Public Library on May 12th at 11 a.m. for their LIVE Adult DIY class! You can pick up your at home kit so you can make the project through their curbside pickup program. Be sure to tell them if you want a spring kit or a fall kit, only while supplies last through May 8th.

To use curbside pickup come to the library Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. & park on the front side (facing City Hall) & open your trunk. Call the library at (928) 532-4070 to let them know you are here & what you want to pick up. They will come out & put it in your trunk.

Then hang on to your kit & watch them show you how to make it at home in a Facebook LIVE session. You must visit their main page at the starting time to see the activity or subscribe to notifications for LIVE sessions (@showlowlibrary on Facebook).

NPC Friends and Family Winners

by KSNX on May 1, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Posted In: Local Events

Northland Pioneer College Friends and Family Inc.

(NEWS RELEASE STRAIGHT FROM NPC)

NPC Friends and Family, the non-profit foundation that supports Northland Pioneer College, has awarded a total of $7,000 for the Fall 2020 semester. Winners of the $500 Fill-the-Gaps scholarship include Carlinda Perez of Polacca, who aspires to enter the NPC Associate Degree in Nursing program, Cheri Russell of Winslow, who is studying to become a medical assistant, Sidney Kizzar of Clay Springs who is enrolled in the college’s new Surgical Technology program, Brooke Alexander of Sun Valley who is completing an associate degree in Automotive Technology, Show Low’s Reichen Cooke, a welding student, Janae Crosson of St. Johns who is taking classes toward certification as a phlebotomist, Jamie Ortega, a Lakeside NPC first-year nursing student, and Lavea John of Keams Canyon whose immediate goal is a Certified Nursing Assistant licensure to prepare her for nursing prerequisites. Cooke and Kizzar also won scholarships awarded through the Jon Graff PhD fund, as did Snowflake CCP student Howard Ketner. Lavea John was also selected to receive the Jeanne Swarthout Presidential Excellence scholarship, the Pres Winslow Memorial scholarship and the Charles Listizky Memorial scholarship.

The foundation has opened a second round of scholarship opportunities, worth an additional $15,500 to assist continuing NPC students enrolling at NPC in Fall 2020. Individual awards range from $500 to over $1,000. Details and full application instructions, including the required cover letter form and tips on writing a strong essay can be found at www.npc.edu/scholarships, using “NPC Friends and Family” in the keyword search line. Scholarships available include the Claude Millet Endfield Early Childhood Education scholarship, the US Military Veterans scholarship, which is designated for veterans their spouses and dependents, and the NPC Friends and Family Leg Up scholarship, which is for students who do not qualify for federal financial aid. Two nursing scholarships are also being offered. The Summit Healthcare Foundation has once again generously contributed five $1,000 awards, and the newly-established Beehive Homes scholarship, sponsored by Beehive Homes of Snowflake and Mark and Becky Duncan will provide an additional $1,000 to four awardees enrolled in NPC’s nursing program.

Applications will be accepted through Monday, May 18. Students are strongly encouraged to review all criteria and application requirements carefully and get their applications in early! 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 300 scholarships to NPC students, making a tremendous difference in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. Over 97% 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 [email protected]. You can also make a tax-deductible donation at www.npcfriendsfamily.org.

“Gov. Doug Ducey extends Arizona’s stay-at-home order to May 15”

by KSNX on April 29, 2020 at 5:12 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.fox10phoenix.com, written by Matt Galka, Justin Lum and FOX 10 Staff)

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“PHOENIX – During a news conference, Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizona’s stay-at-home order will be extended to May 15, with modifications.

According to an executive order issued to amend the original stay-at-home order, officially titled as the ‘Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected’ policy, retailers not classified as an essential business may, starting May 4, operate through delivery service and other means that do not entail in-store sales.

On May 8, non-essential retailers can sell items to customers in-store.

Plans will also be announced next week on a return to dine-in operations for restaurants. Gov. Ducey did say during the news conference that in a best-case scenario, restaurants could reopen by May 12.

‘We will continue, in Arizona, to put public health first,’ Gov. Ducey said.

The executive order states no county, city, or town may issue orders, rules, or regulations that conflict with the executive order.

The Republican governor is holding the news conference just one day prior to the original expiration date of his stay-at-home order that started March 31.

Gov. Ducey said the return to normalcy will be gradual and phased in, based on CDC and health expert recommendations through May and June, and will balance public health and returning stronger.”

 

You can read more at the source here: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/gov-doug-ducey-extends-arizonas-stay-at-home-order-to-may-15

“New York Firefighter Rips ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ Hendrix-Style in Honor of Healthcare Workers”

by KSNX on April 28, 2020 at 6:21 pm
Posted In: ENTERTAINMENT

(From www.billboard.com, written by Gil Kaufman)

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PICTURED ABOVE: Tim Barr of the New York City Fire Department Engine 16 performs the national anthem outside NYU Langone Health hospital. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)

“If you live in New York then you’re probably used to the sound of cheering, clapping and pots and pans banging together around 7 p.m. every night in a tribute to the heroic job first responders are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The righteous clatter got a sonic upgrade recently when New York firefighter Louis DeRosa from Ladder 15 hopped up on his fire truck with some masked compatriots to rip a Jimi Hendrix-like version of the National Anthem outside of New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Last Thursday, DeRosa plugged in for the inspiring rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner,’ which drew a loud response from the crowd on the street.”

 

You can watch the video at the source here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9367069/new-york-firefighter-star-spangled-banner-honoring-healthcare-workers

“The Rolling Stones Drop Surprise Quarantine Anthem ‘Living in a Ghost Town'”

by KSNX on April 24, 2020 at 4:37 pm
Posted In: MUSIC NEWS

(From www.billboard.com, written by Glenn Rowley)

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“The Rolling Stones unveiled their new track “Living in a Ghost Town” on Thursday (April 23), and it’s the perfect soundtrack to life in quarantine.

The mid-tempo number written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards finds the veteran rock band grappling with an isolation that hits all too close to home amid the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. ‘I’m a ghost, livin’ in a ghost town/ You can look for me, but I can’t be found/ You can search for me, I had to go underground/ Life was so beautiful, then we all got locked down/ Feel like a ghost, livin’ in a ghost town,’ Jagger sneers over a steady drumbeat and electric guitar line.

‘So the Stones were in the studio recording some new material before the lockdown and there was one song we thought would resonate through the times that we’re living in right now,’ the frontman said in a statement about the song’s prescient timing. ‘We’ve worked on it in isolation. And here it is — it’s called ‘Living in Ghost Town.””

 

You can read more and listen to the song at the source here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/9364441/the-rolling-stones-new-song-living-in-a-ghost-town

2020 Census and the White Mountains

by KSNX on April 21, 2020 at 3:16 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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REMEMBER, YOU COUNT!

Please make sure you participate in the 2020 Census.  It’s as easy as going to www.2020census.gov, and completing the short questionnaire.  This year is the first time that the Census is available to complete online.  No matter which part of the White Mountains you live, it is very important to make sure you are counted.  Every person that responds means more necessary resources for our area.

Below is a direct statement from the City of Show Low:

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (April 21, 2020) – The 2020 Census is underway and over 70 million households across America have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households. However, the rate of response from residents living in Show Low is 32.1%, significantly lower than the national (50.7%) and state (48.4%) response rates. Residents living in Show Low who respond to the census receive numerous benefits.  Census population figures determine how much each city will receive in annual state and federal monies to fund community programs and services. Every resident who is counted equals more shared revenues, which are used to build and maintain roads, water and sewer services, recreational facilities and parks, and funds the police, senior citizen centers, schools, day care centers, etc.

For the first time ever, the Census is providing online forms with electronic submittal. The bilingual form includes seven questions for each member in the household to answer, with two additional questions for the head of household. Individuals who choose not to participate in the online version of the Census will be visited at a later date by a Census worker.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census operations in order to:

  • Protect the health and safety of the American public and Census Bureau employees.
  • Implement guidance from federal, state and local authorities.
  • Ensure a complete and accurate count of all communities.

The Census Bureau temporarily suspended 2020 Census field data collection activities in March. Steps are already being taken to reactivate field offices beginning June 1, 2020, in preparation for the resumption of field data collection operations as quickly as possible following June 1.

Participating in the Census is an easy way to benefit your community for the next ten years. For more information, call Planning and Zoning Director Justen Tregaskes at (928) 532-4041.

Show Low Library Offering Home Delivery

by KSNX on April 17, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Posted In: Local Events

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(Press release from the City of Show Low)

SHOW LOW PUBLIC LIBRARY OFFERS HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

Service limited to homebound residents

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (April 14, 2020)  –  Due to COVID-19,  Show Low Public Library will begin offering home delivery to those in need beginning Wednesday, April 22. Delivery will take place once a week on Wednesdays between 1 and 3 p.m. This delivery service only applies to those living within the Show Low city limits and those who are unable to come to the library to participate in curbside service due to the following reasons:

  • No transportation
  • No ability to drive
  • Elderly or homebound patrons

We ask that those who do not have one or more of the above listed conditions to reserve this service for those in need. This home delivery service will remain in effect only while the library is closed to the public.

To sign-up for home delivery, please follow these steps:

  1. Go to the online catalog www.navajocountylibraries.org to see what is available. We can only guarantee items that are in our library at this time. If you do not have access to the internet, call the library and a staff member can check on item availability. If you do not know what you would like to reserve, a library staff member can help you pick items. There is a 5-item limit. 
  2. Call the library at (928) 532-4070 prior to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays with your list of items and your library card number.  Staff may ask for your physical address if it is different from the mailing address on your library account.
  3. Staff will deliver these items to your home in the library’s outreach vehicle. We will ring the doorbell or knock on the door and leave items outside for you. Please do not answer/open the door until library staff has returned to the vehicle.
  4. If you have items to return at this time, leave them outside and we will pick them up.

 

NPC and Arizona Gives Day

by KSNX on April 15, 2020 at 4:23 pm
Posted In: Local Events

Students at Northland Pioneer College will benefit from $29,883 raised by NPC Friends & Family on Arizona Gives Day, April 7. These crucial funds will assist many students through established scholarships, as well as those whose college education was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to finish the semester and continue pursuing their career dreams.

Betsyann Wilson, executive director of NPC Friends & Family, which raises funds for student scholarships, said the college is directing resources designated for its emergency fund on Arizona Gives Day to help students in immediate need.

“Given the COVID-19 crisis, our board anticipated there will be many students who have emergencies that would prevent them from finishing out the semester,” Wilson said. “We believe if we focus on our most vulnerable students, with the goal of helping them to finish the semester and stay in school, we can make a difference.”

Wilson also noted that many NPC students are the first generation in their families to pursue a college education. “They are setting an example for their children, demonstrating that a college degree is attainable and worth achieving. Many are working adults with jobs, children, family or elders to care for,” she said.

On Arizona Gives Day, supporters of NPC helped vulnerable students as well as established scholarships in a big way. NPC Friends & Family placed third among 148 organizations in the state in the category of Most Dollars Raised among Small Nonprofits, earning an additional performance prize of $2,500. Out of 982 nonprofits participating in Arizona Gives Day, NPC Friends & Family ranked 32nd overall in fundraising generated with 116 unique donations and also finished first in the category of Early Giving – Small Nonprofits.

Nearly half of the gifts received by NPC, 53, totaling $9,450, were made in memory of Dr. Eric Henderson, an NPC instructor in sociology, anthropology and political science who died last month. Six individuals created Arizona Gives Day fundraising pages encouraging people to give to NPC, generating a combined total of $2,075.

Wilson said, “Our supporters out-did themselves once more. Again this year, our friends at Summit Healthcare came through with a $5,000 corporate match, which they annually pledge for our first $5,000.00 raised! Thank you to everyone who gave and who helped spread the word about our participation in Arizona Gives Day 2020.”

All donations to NPC Friends & Family, a 501 (c) (3) organization, are tax deductible. NPC Friends & Family is organized exclusively to support the mission and goals of Northland Pioneer College through advancement of college programs and services, establishment and growth of student scholarships and positive promotion of NPC. For more information about fundraising events or creating or donating to a scholarship, please contact Betsyann Wilson at (928) 536-6245, [email protected]npc.edu, or consider making a gift today by visiting www.npcfriendsfamily.org.

Virtual Gardening 101 Classes

by KSNX on April 13, 2020 at 3:40 pm
Posted In: Local Events

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Starting April 15th at 10 am, Show Low Public Library will be hosting LIVE virtual gardening classes!  These classes are brought to you in partnership with the White Mountain Community Garden & Show Low TV.  More dates to follow.  These are the classes that were originally being taught at the library starting in January of this year.  The Show Low Library will have 4 sessions total, all streamed LIVE on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/showlowlibrary).  They will be set up in back to back 30-minute sessions.

You must visit the library’s main page on Facebook at the starting time to see the class, or subscribe to notifications for LIVE sessions.

Hot Meals from The Salvation Army

by KSNX on April 10, 2020 at 2:58 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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(Press release directly from The Salvation Army)

 

Join us for Sunday Supper!

We are proud to be partnering with Heart of the Cross Ministries and the Hub, beginning Easter Sunday April 12, 2020, and continuing each Sunday as long as needed!

The Salvation Army of the White Mountains will be preparing a hot Sunday comfort meal to share with our community.  All meals will be prepared at the Salvation Army and packaged for people to take home and enjoy.  We will be taking necessary precautions.  We will have volunteers to bring the number of requested meals to your car and are coordinating with other volunteers for possible deliveries to those who cannot make it out.  We encourage people to pick up for their families and neighbors to avoid a traffic jam and social spread.

So from our kitchen to your home, please join us for Sunday Supper!

Dinner will be handed out from 11-2.  Food is on first-come, first-served basis.

*To receive meals, please call 368-9953 (pre-order is preferred but not required).

*To volunteer as a driver, call David at 242-0649.

Pick-up will be at The Hub, at 5208 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside.

Community Day of Prayer

by KSNX on April 8, 2020 at 10:57 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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(Press release directly from The Navajo County Board of Supervisors)

 

Dear Neighbors, Friends and Family of Navajo County,

In light of the COVID-19 virus and the impact we are feeling in Navajo County, and across the globe, we join together collectively, Navajo County, The Navajo Nation, White Mountain Apache Tribe, City of Holbrook, Town of Pinetop-Lakeside, City of Show Low, Town of Snowflake, Town of Taylor and City of Winslow to hold a Community Day of Prayer and Fasting.

On Friday, April 10th, 2020, we urge all citizens to come together in prayer and fasting to seek the inspiration needed in the coming days. Let us lift our voices in unity for modern day miracles as we search for solutions for the safety and protection of everyone. May our combined faith bring us clarity and direction as we look to make necessary and important decisions in overcoming the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Navajo County is unique in its beauty and diversity and held together by the strength of its people. May we unite our collective faiths and sympathy as a community on this day of prayer and fasting.

Press Conference on April 7th

by KSNX on April 6, 2020 at 5:50 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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There is an upcoming press conference with the Mayor of Show Low, Daryl Seymore, on Tuesday, April 7th at 10 am.  Floyd Simmons of the KRFM Morning Show on Storm 98.5 will be there and livestream it through the “Sports Zone” app, and we will carry it live on all six of our White Mountain Radio stations.

Whether you listen to KRFM 98.5, KVWM 970, KDJI 1270, KZUA 92.1, KZUZ 93.5, or KSNX 105.5, you will be able to listen to the press conference, thanks to our friends at “Sports Zone”.  We apologize to anyone inconvenienced by this programming change.  We will return to our regular schedule after the press conference with Mayor Daryl Seymore is over, and you’ll be able to hear all your favorite music or talk shows afterwards.

COVID-19 Web Pages on Show Low Website

by KSNX on April 3, 2020 at 4:43 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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(NEWS RELEASE STRAIGHT FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

CITIZENS INVITED TO VIEW NEW COVID-19 PAGES ON SHOW LOW’S WEBSITE

New web pages include latest information regarding Coronavirus

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (April 2, 2020) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the entire country and is affecting our own community, the City of Show Low has made available on its website at www.showlowaz.gov some key information related to COVID-19, commonly called Coronavirus. On the website, there is an alert bar at the top of each page that will link directly to the COVID-19 pages. The links on the Coronavirus main page include important information regarding city services, programs and resources, while another page includes a general overview of the COVID-19 virus, including how it spreads, its symptoms and when to seek medical attention. A third page contains links to the latest local media releases and videos featuring COVID-19 updates from Mayor Seymore. The last page contains vital resources for the business community as well as for community members and senior citizens, including information on restaurants that are open with pick-up and drive-through hours and grocery stores’ hours of operation. For more information, please call (928) 532-4061 or email [email protected].

Summit confirms case of COVID-19

by KSNX on April 1, 2020 at 2:21 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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(NEWS RELEASE STRAIGHT FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

SUMMIT HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19

Patient transitioned to facility in Phoenix

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (April 1, 2020) – The city received a press release today from Navajo County confirming that Summit Healthcare has diagnosed a resident of Navajo County with COVID-19, and the patient has transitioned to a facility in Phoenix. We were also notified that public health officials will contact any individuals who have been identified as having been exposed through this case. For those who have not been contacted by public health officials, the risk of exposure to this case is extremely limited. Any individuals with risk of exposure will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms in collaboration with Navajo County Public Health and medical providers.

The cases of COVID-19 are widespread in Navajo County, so all residents should take precautions, practice social distancing, and work from home, if possible.  Parents are urged to keep their children at home. If everyone takes personal responsibility for their own safety and their family’s safety, the spread of the virus will be slowed, and businesses and daily activities will soon be able to return to normal.

“To help slow the spread of this virus, it’s important that all our community members follow the Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order to ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,’” said Daryl Seymore, Mayor of the City of Show Low. “We encourage everyone to follow social distancing guidelines and shelter in place as much as possible. In addition to social distancing, any gatherings of 10 or more people should be postponed or canceled. There will be times when it is necessary to leave home for essential items, such as to buy groceries or pick up medications, but precautions should be taken in our homes or whenever we have to leave our homes.”

We encourage everyone to routinely check the COVID-19 Navajo County dashboard at http://navajocountyaz.gov/coronavirus for the most recent information.

COVID-19 spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within two to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose, and difficulty breathing.

The best way to prevent COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases is to:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

If you have even mild symptoms or have had contact with someone who is suspected to have COVID-19, stay home and call your healthcare provider. Also, if you or your children feel sick, stay at home and contact your healthcare provider. If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, keep the entire household at home. Please call your healthcare provider/facility to get instructions before going in.

How You Can Help Waste Management

by KSNX on March 30, 2020 at 3:31 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

Waste Disposal & Recycling for Home | Waste Management

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE GUIDELINES

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Federal and State Emergency Declarations, more of us are staying home and practicing social distancing.  Households are generating more waste than ever.  Waste Management continues to focus our efforts on the collection of trash and recycling, which are essential health and safety services in our communities.  We’d like to remind you of important service guidelines and recycling and waste reduction tips to keep your neighborhood healthy, clean and safe during this difficult time.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT OUR DRIVERS

1. All trash must be bagged and fit inside the cart with the lid firmly closed.

2. Place your cart at least 3 feet away from all objects including your second cart, mailbox, car or trees.  The lid opening should face the street with the wheels of the cart toward your house.

3. There are more cars on residential streets during the day.  Please help us service your house by keeping carts away from parked vehicles.  Our collection trucks need clear access to service your carts.

4. Please have carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.

5. Household Hazardous Wastes and Electronics are NOT ACCEPTED in your curbside containers.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY

Recycling is being considered an essential service during this crisis.  The materials you recycle at home, especially cardboard, are vital feedstocks for new materials that manufacturers desperately need.  Paper mills rely on fiber for the manufacturing of boxes for grocery and home delivery, and tissue and paper towels.  Doing your part to recycle right is more important now than ever.  Break down cardboard boxes and, if needed, cut them up to fit in your recycling cart.

1. Empty your bottles and cans before recycling. Leave the caps on your bottles.

2. Now is a great time to use your extra time at home to set up your recycling systems for success and download tools to help you Recycle Right. Visit wm.com/recycleright to learn more.

Update: NPC’s Response to the Coronavirus

by KSNX on March 27, 2020 at 5:12 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

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OFFICIAL UPDATE 3-26-20: NPC’s COVID-19 response moving forward

NPC’s top priority is the health and safety of our students, employees, and community members.  On Tuesday, executive staff held an extensive discussion with the District Governing Board regarding the College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The end result of this discussion was a decision to close college facilities to the public and students, effective March 30, until further notice. Our decision mirrors that of our local K-12 districts and several sister community colleges. This is not a step we take lightly, and we will do our best as a College to continue the work of the institution on behalf of our students and communities.

We will continue the suspension of classes through April 5, giving faculty time to move classes into an online/distance environment. Classes will resume in this revised format on April 6.  A few classes which cannot be offered in an online or distance format will be canceled.  Students will not be financially penalized for these cancellations, and will be notified by the College if their class is cancelled.

NPC faculty and staff are also quickly moving now to primarily work in a remote/telecommute format until further notice.  The College will be informing students of online and distance learning support and advising options that will be available to them.  We are committed to our community and to providing a quality education; and, will utilize this time to ensure that our student learning outcomes will not be compromised during this transition.

Following this announcement, we will contact our employees and students with more detailed information that pertains specifically to them.  In addition, further information can be found on https://www.npc.edu/covid19.  We realize that employees, students, and community members have many questions, and we are diligently working to communicate as much as possible.  Please continue to regularly check the website.

Beyond the current course suspension noted above, the College has also made the following decisions related to general college operations:

  • Community events taking place at NPC sites are canceled until further notice.  All payments made for affected events will be refunded.
  • All NPC spring semester completer events, including spring commencement, are canceled.  We will provide more information about alternatives to traditional mass-gathering completer events in upcoming messages.

NPC’s leadership will continue to work diligently to keep our community informed and safe.  The current health crisis in the United States is evolving rapidly.  The College may need to change its current plans with little notice to respond to emerging events or at the direction of federal, state, or local governments.  Please do your part in this process by checking our website regularly and watching for updates from the College.

Fraud Around Coronavirus

by KSNX on March 25, 2020 at 4:01 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

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(NEWS RELEASE STRAIGHT FROM THE CITY OF SHOW LOW)

FBI SEES INCREASE IN FRAUD SCHEMES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal from you

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (March 25, 2020) – Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information or both. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

Fake CDC Emails. Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites, apps and maps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Criminals are using malicious websites to infect and lock devices until payment is received.

Phishing Emails. Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private information in order to send you money. Phishing emails may also claim to be related to charitable contributions, general financial relief, airline carrier refunds, fake cures and vaccines, and fake testing kits.

We urge our citizens to refrain from opening or forwarding emails from unknown or suspicious senders. Instead, go directly to a trustworthy website for information rather than clicking on a link provided through search engines or pop-ups. Also, be sure to download a reputable antivirus software program that runs security scans often.

Apache County Libraries are Closed

by KSNX on March 23, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

A statement directly from the Apache County Library District:

To protect community members and staff from exposure to COVID-19 in
these unprecedented times, all Apache County Libraries are closed until
further notice. We are following the recommendations of the American
Library Association as well as those of National, State, and County leaders.

In the interim, the following services are available: staff will gladly renew
items by phone, we have temporarily extended Wi-Fi access availability
outside all libraries from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. You can also explore our
online resources at apachecountylibraries.com.

We regret any inconvenience this might cause. Help us be safe. Thank you
for your on-going support.

“COVID-19 spread is fueled by ‘stealth transmission'”

by KSNX on March 21, 2020 at 11:23 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

(From www.foxnews.com, written by Rachael Rettner)

People wearing medical gear stand outside an Urgent Care Hawaii medical clinic March 13, 2019, in Pearl City, Hawaii. AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
(Above: People wearing medical gear stand outside an Urgent Care Hawaii medical clinic March 13, 2019, in Pearl City, Hawaii. AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

“Cases of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that fly under the radar — without being detected or diagnosed — may have fueled the rapid spread of the disease, according to a new study.

The study found that people with COVID-19 who didn’t get diagnosed, likely because they didn’t feel very sick, were the source of at least two-thirds of documented COVID-19 cases in China in the early days of the outbreak.

‘The explosion of COVID-19 cases in China was largely driven by individuals with mild, limited, or no symptoms who went undetected,’ study co-author Jeffrey Shaman, a professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, said in a statement.

‘Undetected cases can expose a far greater portion of the population to [the] virus than would otherwise occur. … These ‘stealth transmissions’ will continue to present a major challenge to the containment of this outbreak going forward,’ Shaman said.

For the study, published Monday (March 16) in the journal Science, the researchers developed a computer model to simulate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, among 375 cities in China, including Wuhan, where the outbreak began. For the model, they combined data on reported infections with information on people’s movements (obtained from mobile phone data).

They estimated that, prior to the lockdown of Wuhan on Jan. 23, about 86% of all COVID-19 infections in China were undetected. In other words, for every confirmed case of COVID-19, there were six undetected cases, according to The Washington Post. These undetected cases were responsible for the majority of the disease spread prior to the lockdown, the researchers said.

The findings have implications for COVID-19 spread in the rest of the world, as many countries are behind on testing for the disease. The results suggest that the number of cases worldwide could be five to 10 times higher than what has been reported, meaning the true number of cases could be higher than 1.5 million, according to Quartz.

‘We know this is just the tip of the iceberg,’ Shaman said at a press conference Monday (March 16), according to Quartz. ‘The question is how much of the iceberg is submerged. We can argue about the exact number, but if you’re not in a place where you’re not proactively looking for people and testing, then the majority of infections will go undetected.’

After China implemented the lockdown on Wuhan, officials were able to detect the majority of cases, 65%, and reduce the spread of the disease.

The findings suggest ‘a radical increase in the identification and isolation of currently undocumented infections would be needed to fully control SARS-CoV-2,’ the authors concluded.

 

(Source: https://www.foxnews.com/science/covid-19-spread-is-fueled-by-stealth-transmission)

Coronavirus: The Latest in Arizona

by KSNX on March 19, 2020 at 3:47 pm
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

Map of Arizona county boundaries and county seats.

(Image from https://www.mapofus.org/arizona)

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services website, there are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Arizona.  The majority of these are in Maricopa County (22 cases), whereas Navajo County now has 3 confirmed cases.  For a full report, visit www.azdhs.gov.

 

Make sure you are doing your part to help reduce the spread of the virus:

-Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water, scrubbing for 20 seconds (also use hand sanitizer, though this is not a replacement for watching your hands)

-Avoid touching any part of your face

-Avoid personal contact with other people (recommended to keep 3-6 feet of distance between)

-Wipe down surfaces often with antibacterial wipes or a bacteria-killing spray

-Consider ordering takeout or delivery rather than eating in while supporting your local restaurants

-Try not to grab too many supplies, to ensure that others can gather what they need

-Most importantly, if you are feeling unwell, stay home (and call your doctor or hospital ahead of time to schedule an appointment)

 

For more information, visit the website of any of the following trusted sources:

-CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC): www.cdc.gov

-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO): www.who.int

-ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (AZDHS): www.azdhs.gov

City of Show Low closures

by KSNX on March 17, 2020 at 10:10 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS, Local Events

Show Low Public Library

CITY CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Concerns for citizens and visitors warrant closures

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (March 16, 2020) – COVID-19, commonly called the Coronavirus, is at a point where it is presenting considerable concern to our citizens and visitors. For this reason, the City of Show Low is taking proactive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The City cares about the health of our residents, city employees, visitors and those who work in Show Low.

We are implementing certain closures out of an abundance of caution. All city facilities will remain staffed; however, in-person services will be limited until the risk subsides. Until further notice, the aquatic center, public library, senior center and city campus gym will be closed to the public. (The city campus gym will be open for voting in the Presidential Preference Election on Tuesday, March 17.) All critical services such as police protection, transit, court services, water and wastewater and solid waste pickup will continue to be fully available. Show Low is prepared to continue provide these uninterrupted services even if the virus spreads.

For those who normally frequent the library, e-resources, e-books and audio books are available through the Navajo County Library District at navajocountylibraries.org. Additionally, Show Low Public Library will be offering curb-side services to its patrons. For those who wish to check out items, including books, DVDs and magazines, please call the library at (928) 532-4070 to request the item(s) you wish to check out. Call again when you arrive at the library and staff will bring the items to you as you wait in your vehicle.

For those who need to make utility payments, we encourage you to call (928) 532-4000 to pay by credit card, pay online on the city’s website, or drop your payment in the drop box outside city hall.

Unfortunately, all library programs and recreation programs are cancelled until further notice. Please check the city’s webpage at showlowaz.gov and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor) for further updates.

“WHO urges worldwide ‘solidarity’ against coronavirus: ‘We are all in this together'”

by KSNX on March 16, 2020 at 11:09 am
Posted In: CURRENT NEWS

From www.foxnews.com, written by Alexandria Hein.

WHO urges worldwide 'solidarity' against coronavirus: 'We are all in this together'

“The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for worldwide solidarity in a bid to stop the spread of novel coronavirus as the number of cases and deaths across the globe not outnumber those occurring in China.

‘We have seen a rapid escalation in social distancing measures, like closing schools & canceling sporting events & other gatherings. But we haven’t seen an urgent enough escalation in testing, isolation and contact tracing, which is the backbone of the COVID-19 response,’ WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press briefing on Monday.

Tedros, who said the agency’s message remains ‘test, test, test,’ called for isolation of positive patients, and for people who they had contact with for up to two days before showing symptoms to be tested as well.

He also called for confirmed cases, even those who are experiencing mild symptoms, to be isolated in health facilities to prevent transmission. In countries whose health systems are already overwhelmed by the virus, Tedros said patients with mild cases could be isolated and cared for at home.

‘People infected with COVID-19 can still infect others after they stop feeling sick, so these measures should continue for at least two weeks after symptoms disappear,’ he said. ‘Visitors should not be allowed until the end of this period.’

Tedros said the agency was also issuing new guidance for children, older people and pregnant women, and warned that even countries with advanced health systems are struggling to cope with this outbreak.

‘As the coronavirus moves to low-income countries, we’re deeply concerned about the impact it could have among populations with high HIV prevalence or malnourished children,’ he said. ‘We’re calling on every country and individual to do everything they can to stop transmission’

This includes, Tedros said, refraining from hoarding essential items like medicines and other products which ‘can exacerbate suffering.’

‘This is the defining global health crisis of our time,’ he said. ‘The days, weeks and months ahead will be a test of our resolve, a test of our trust in science and a test of our solidarity. Crises like COVID-19 tend to bring out the best and worst in humanity.’

He said the ‘amazing spirit of human solidarity must become even more infectious than the coronavirus itself.’

‘Although we may have to be physically apart from each other for a while, we can come together in ways we never have before,’ Tedros said. ‘We’re all in this together. And we can only succeed together.'”

 

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/who-urges-worldwide-solidarity-against-coronavirus-we-are-all-in-this-together

Helping the Homeless at Denny’s

by KSNX on March 11, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Posted In: Local Events

(Image above from https://www.dennys.com/food/dinner-classics/)

Denny’s in Show Low is putting on a spaghetti dinner to benefit the White Mountain Coalition Against Homelessness today, March 11th, from 4-8 pm, and again next Wednesday, March 18th from 4-8 pm.  Tickets are $14 each, and in addition, Denny’s will be selling raffle tickets for another $1, or 6 for $5.  The raffle drawing will be help March 18th.

To purchase tickets, call Pastor Tom Brown at 243-1864.

To learn more about the White Mountain Coalition Against Homelessness, you can reach out to Dave Sherman at 242-0649.