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TABLE of CONTENTS

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Care for all families With its new and improved Children’s Health Center opening this fall, Northern Arizona Healthcare nurses and physicians will be treating infants through young adults with expanded physical, speech and occupational therapy gym space, an adaptive playground and more.

DEPARTMENTS MATTERS of TASTE

MIND & BODY

16 Juice Pub & Eatery in downtown

26 Release from the hospital following a

Flagstaff offers customers fresh coldpressed juices, loaded toasts and other nutritious treats.

BY the BOTTLE 20 The blending of wine varietals is a

delicate art form. Learn why blends are made and how they’re labeled, then sample custom combinations at Blendz Winery.

traumatic injury or illness is just the first step in recovery. Visiting a facility like the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is the next.

OUTDOOR LIFE 28 The Flagstaff Urban Trail System

connects more than 50 miles of trails throughout Flagstaff. Discover four stand-out sections to explore this fall.

the ARTS

DISTINCTIVE SPACES

21 The Museum of Northern Arizona’s

32 Home improvements can raise the

Liberating Landscape exhibit, on display through January 2021, highlights 20th-century artists who found home in the Southwest.

value of your property, impact your mood and even enhance your health.

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EDITOR’S NOTES

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34 PLAYING FAVORITES 35 SPOTLIGHT

Pediatric specialists take the family as a whole into account when treating patients.

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EDITOR’S NOTES

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ealth has been at forefront of many peoples’ minds the past six months, whether it’s wondering how to strengthen the immune system to fight off a possible COVID-19 infection, how to remain accountable for at-home workout routines while gyms are closed, how to keep up with regular check-ups or how to maintain mental health while trying to navigate this new distanced reality we’re all living.

There are many facets to our health that are important to monitor, and experts throughout northern Arizona are here to help. For this issue’s cover story, I spoke with Diana Holt, DNP, of Northern Arizona Healthcare to learn more about the intricacies of pediatric care. From childhood to old age, our individual health needs differ, but keeping up with regular check-ups remains key.

For those who tend to get nervous when it comes to setting up a dentist appointment, let this ease your worries. We checked in with Dr. David Yang from True North Dentistry to learn about the services he provides to the community and the tools he uses to make each patient’s visit as seamless as possible. He also gives some tips on how to get ahead of your oral health—that’s in the Spotlight section on page 35.

Another sometimes overlooked preventative measure people can take to benefit their health is shifting toward a whole foods diet. Riant

and Vanessa Northway turned to fresh produce to alleviate symptoms of multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s disease nearly 10 years ago and never looked back. The couple opened Juice Pub & Eatery in downtown Flagstaff this spring, where they offer freshpressed juices, vibrant smoothie bowls and more to a steady flow of customers. Turn to page 16 to learn more about their personal health philosophy.

Even with all the precautions one might take, illness and injuries do happen. That’s where the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona comes in. Physicians, physical and speech therapists, dieticians and other specialized medical staff are available to help patients get back to their lives after a traumatic injury. Learn more about the facility on page 26.

We hope you find information that’s useful to your own unique situation within these pages. A healthcare provider directory on pages 14 and 15 can point you in the right direction. Of course, we still have our other sections as well, with a rundown of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s historic Liberating Landscape exhibit, some of our favorite sections of the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, a guide to successfully blending wine varietals and more.

We’ll be back in November with our special holiday gift guide issue.

Until then, stay healthy, stay safe, stay sane.

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ABOUT TOWN

Favorites of the season from the area’s art and entertainment offerings

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AT THE DRIVE-IN, PART II Coconino Center for the Arts parking lot, 2300 N. Fort Valley Road Take last issue’s drive-in movie series from the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance, but make it Shakespeare. For one night only, Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will present its virtual gaming adaptation of the Bard’s classic comedy As You Like It. Directed by James Cougar Canfield and filmed by actors nationwide, the play is full of mistaken identities, battles and even a lion. Northern Arizona is represented by Becki Zaritsky, who plays Rosalind, and musician Sean Golightly, who composed a video game score to accompany the action. The evening will also include live music by local powerhouses F-Town Sound. Tickets range from $25-$105, which includes a selection of themed chocolate truffles from Elicit Chocolates. Or, visit www.flagshakes.org to register for access to the digital stream, available from Sept. 11-27.

SUNDAYS THROUGH OCT. 19, 8 A.M.-NOON SUPPORTING FARMERS Flagstaff High School parking lot, 400 W. Elm Ave. The annual Flagstaff Community Market, like most things, looks a little different this year. A limited number of vendors set up tents and display colorful produce, humanely sourced meats, fresh herbs and more each Sunday in the Flagstaff High School parking lot. Here’s what else has changed: all attendees must wear a mask at all times, no dogs are allowed, samples will not be given, prepared foods will not be sold and admission is limited to allow social distancing. For those still a bit uncomfortable with in-person gatherings, orders can be made online Mondays at noon through Thursdays at 5 p.m. for pick up during market hours on Sundays. www.flagstaffmarket.com

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Professors from Northern Arizona University’s College of Arts and Letters have organized a virtual book club featuring Albert Camus’ The Plague throughout the fall semester. Camus’ novel considers how the inhabitants of Oran, a bustling, commerce-driven, colonial city in the heart of the North African Mediterranean, slowly come to terms with the meaning of life in the midst of a plague. The novel is widely seen as an allegory about human resistance and choice within the context of forces that curtail human freedom.

Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, 10 years after The Plague was published. The book club is free and open to the public, with events launching Sep. 24. For more information, registration or supplemental materials, visit www.nau. edu/cal/plague

After closing to the public this past March, Flagstaff’s historic Lowell Observatory has launched its phased reopening plan. Phase 1A sees Lowell’s free virtual programming—which has highlighted celestial phenomena like the passing of Comet NEOWISE and the annual Perseid meteor shower—continuing, with the observatory introducing exclusive private stargazing for groups at the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. In order to keep employees and visitors safe during this process, Lowell is adhering to CDC guidelines for hygiene, physical distancing and facial coverings, as well as covering telescope eyepieces with clear petri dishes that can be easily disinfected between people. $725 flat rate for groups up to 10 cohabiting or co-traveling guests. www.lowell.edu

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Northern Arizona Healthcare expanding Children’s Health Clinic

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rivers headed north on Highway 89 in Flagstaff may have noticed that Northern Arizona Healthcare’s new Children’s Health Center is enclosed by a chain link fence. But it won’t be for long. When the facility opens this fall—with a projected opening date of early October—it will be a place of healing and growth for northern Arizona’s younger generations.

“The goal when looking for a new space was to find a location that would better accommodate new programs, allow easier parking and access from the freeway and create a place where children and young adults feel comfortable and safe,” Jon Cook, director of rehabilitation services at

NAH, said. “Families will have greater access to expert pediatric care close to home. More space equals more opportunity to offer new and improved programs to the already diverse medical services we have.”

The wide range of services offered by pediatric specialists— with expertise in neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, neurosurgery, developmental behavior, gastroenterology, urology, endocrinology, ENT, plastic surgery and pediatrics—at the NAH CHC includes custom orthotics made on-site, neurogenic bowel management, social work, an audiology and cochlear implant program, speech and occupational therapy, follow-up care for high risk newborns up to 3 years old and more.

A pediatric nurse at the clinic

offers a look at what patients and families can expect from the new facility. Diana Holt, PNP, specializes in special needs pediatrics with NAH, where she has worked since 1993.

MLM: What drew you to pediatric nursing as opposed to working with adult patients?

Holt: Children are fun. They’re spontaneous, they’re honest, they’re resilient. They bounce back quickly, but paired with that, they’re also vulnerable and I think people in pediatrics have to really pay attention to taking care of the whole family. As far as parents are concerned, relating well to parents is part of my job. Holding that trust that the parents put in you is a big responsibility and I take it seriously. But kids are

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fun. And when they’re hurting, you have to be more of a detective when you work in pediatrics, especially with kids that have disabilities. If they’re nonverbal, then you have to look at other signs and use your clinical skills to find out what’s happening. So it’s really challenging also, and that’s what I love about it.

How did you decide to build your career in Flagstaff?

Flagstaff just drew me here. It’s a cool town to live in, a lot of outdoor recreational activities, great climate and great organization to work for. I’ve been treated very well here. I’ve worked for other places in Arizona, but working at Northern Arizona Healthcare has really afforded me a lot of opportunity to grow as a nurse practitioner and I feel supported in making a difference in this community. I’m raising my [16-year-old] daughter here and my husband is a Wildland Firefighter, and it just kind of fits for all of us.

When the new Children’s Health Center opens, how will it change the landscape of care you and the other physicians currently provide?

The new facility is going to offer us a lot more space to do the job and to grow as an outpatient pediatric clinic. We have more rooms to see patients for medical clinics, which allows for people to spread out more and cuts back on waiting time.

We have more therapy rooms for physical, occupational and speech therapy, so we can build more of our therapy programs.

We have four large play gyms designed with special adaptive equipment to help children play through their therapies. It’s nice to have lots of toys and things they can hang on and climb on to do their therapy because they don’t really get on the treadmill and lift weights like adults do; we have to be really creative. In physical therapy a child may propel themselves laying on a longboard to build upper body strength. We might see them riding a tricycle down the hallway as part of their therapy, or going down a slide to improve core strength and balance.

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I think all of our staff here loves to work with children because you can incorporate play and see children really get engaged.

It’s fun—not that it’s not difficult work.

Children often don’t understand why they might need a big surgery or have to take their medications or do therapy every week. It’s hard to see them not being able to do activities or have the same skills as their same-aged peers. Sometimes they act out and get angry or feel sad. It is our job to be understanding and support them and their parents to get through it together. That’s a thing in pediatrics you have to do a lot of, is get creative and be in the moment and adapt—and be positive. And children are usually very hopeful people with a lot of enthusiasm so it makes it easy to want to share that with them.

One other thing about the new space is that, because we’re going to be offsite and we’re not going to be on [Flagstaff Medical Center’s] campus anymore, our billing structure is going to change. Visits will be more affordable and that’s definitely an improvement for access to care.

We serve children from all over northern Arizona, Coconino, Navajo, Apache and Mojave [Counties]. Many of these children come to Flagstaff for their special health care needs. Even though they might be 30 minutes from Las Vegas, they still have to see healthcare providers in Arizona because, if they’re on Access [Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System], it’s an Arizona health plan, so they have to see providers in the state. We have a lot of patients that travel a great distance.

In regard to COVID-19, what can you tell parents to help relieve any concerns they may have?

All parents are worried about COVID, and kids are worried about COVID too. I try to emphasize common sense. First, always encourage parents to keep up on their child’s vaccinations. Nationally we have seen a drop in immunization rates over the summer because patients were missing well-child checkups, so they’re getting behind on their primary vaccines. That’s critically important to stay on top of. The flu vaccine is critically important and that’s coming up in the fall.

As far as protecting against COVID specifically, it’s about following the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines which we’ve all done here at the hospital.

We’re practicing good hygiene through good hand washing/sanitizing, facial masking and eye protection for everyone’s safety. Social distancing, or really physical distancing, of six feet or more is recommended. The closer you are, and the longer you spend time (greater than 5 minutes) at that close interval of distance, the more likely you are to contract the virus if the virus is present. So time and distance are important factors in preventing spread.

Finally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always good for disease prevention, getting enough sleep, managing your stress, eating a healthy diet and outdoor play. Those are all important things in keeping yourself healthy.

Learn more about the Children’s Health Center at www.nahealth.com/childrens-health-center.

PREPARE FOR A VIRTUAL DOCTOR VISIT The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly accelerated the need for doctor’s offices to offer virtual appointments, but this has been a trend in the works for many years.

Technology has made it beneficial—both from a convenience and cost perspective—for physicians to perform regular checkups online.

On March 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services broadened access to Medicare telehealth services to reduce the number of people traveling to and from doctors’ offices and other clinical sites.

This has greatly expanded the number and range of providers, conditions and situations where telehealth services are covered.

Some states are also expanding options for telehealth to keep people safe by encouraging social distancing.

While not ideal for all medical situations, the virtual doctor’s appointment is surely here to stay, especially as we come out of the pandemic more focused on social distancing, health and wellness than ever before. Read on for ways to prepare for your next virtual doctor’s appointment to maximize the screen time you get with your physician.

Check Your Technology One of the first things you’ll need to do before your virtual appointment is to check that you have the right equipment. Most telehealth visits involve a video

component, so be sure your smartphone, tablet or computer is connected to the internet. You may also need to download an app or software to connect with the provider. Check with your physician’s office to make sure you understand the instructions to avoid any glitches once your appointment gets started.

Double-Check Insurance Check with your insurance company to make sure your virtual appointment will be covered prior to the session.

Ask your insurance provider if there will be any co-pay so you can have it ready for your physician’s office. Work with a local insurance agent if possible to stay up to date on your policy’s telehealth processes and requirements.

Prepare Like Normal Prepare as you would for any other visit, including jotting down some notes or list any symptoms you want to discuss.

This will help you organize your thoughts and prevent you from forgetting anything important during the video call.

To minimize distractions, sit in a quiet, comfortable, well-lit place. This will help you focus on your physician’s questions as you work through the appointment together. After the session, be sure to provide feedback to your physician’s office. This may be a new offering for them, and patient feedback is key to improving their processes.

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At-home fitness routines

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orking out at home is the new reality for many Americans across the country, and thanks to technology, they are able to find creative programs to bring the gym to them.

Many health and fitness companies, as well as local gyms and workout facilities, have created virtual workout programs for their clients that have made it

easy to stay in shape.

Whether you’re looking for a consistent cardio routine or a high-intensity interval training to keep you in shape, there are many options out there that are easy to weave into your normal day at home.

Read on for tips and tricks to staying in shape from home.

solid home workout plan is making sure you have the time to properly execute it. Many people find that waking up before the family in the morning can be the best time to exercise. Or maybe you’re more of a night owl who likes to work off the stress of the work day after hours. Whenever you choose to work out, it’s important that you find a dedicated, uninterrupted time to focus on bettering your body. Without adequate time, you’ll end up burning yourself out and not sticking with your routine.

Body Weight Exercises When executed correctly, using just your body weight can give you an effective workout routine with great results.

Here are a couple of ideas for you to incorporate.

Bridge:Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on Carve Out the Time the floor and your arms exThe first step to creating a tended by your sides. Pushing

through your feet, raise your posterior off the ground until your hips are fully extended.

Slowly return to the starting position and repeat until you have finished a set of 10. Perform three sets for maximum effectiveness.

Stationary lunge: Split your stance with your right leg in front. Bend your knees and lunge forward, stopping when your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Then, push up through your right foot to return to the starting position.

Repeat for a set of 10 and complete three sets.

Extensions : Get on all fours and simultaneously extend your left arm and right leg, keeping your hips square to the ground. Pause when you reach the position for five seconds.

Return to the start position and repeat with your right arm and left leg. Do this for three sets of 10.

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superfoods The 2020 US Dietary Guidelines recommend healthy eating patterns, “combining healthy choices from across all food groups—while paying attention to calorie limits.”

Research has shown that doing so can reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. In addition, there are many nutrient-packed “superfoods” that are must-haves in your diet as you work toward achieving health benefits and reducing chronic disease.

Berries

High in fiber, antioxidants and disease-fighting nutrients, berries are a sweet addition to any diet. Think blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.

Even when they are not in season, you can buy them frozen and add them into your diet for a healthy snack. Eat them plain or add them to yogurt, cereal, oatmeal or smoothies.

Fish

Fish are a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent heart disease. Fish with the highest omega-3 content are salmon, fresh tuna, mackerel, herring, trout, anchovies and sardines.

Remember that adding loads of butter and salt to your fish can cancel out the health benefits.

Leafy Greens

Dark, leafy greens are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. They also include

fiber and several phytochemicals that can have a positive impact on your overall health.

Dark lettuces are great additions to any salad, but don’t forget varieties such as spinach, Swiss chard, kale, collard greens or mustard greens.

Sauté them with olive oil or add them to soups and stews for a super addition to your diet.

Olive Oil

Speaking of olive oil, this cooking addition is a good source of vitamin E, polyphenols and monounsaturated fatty acids. All of these can help to reduce the risk of heart disease. You can substitute

butter or margarine with olive oil in pasta or rice dishes. Drizzle over vegetables or use as a dressing to reap the benefits of this superfood.

Nuts

Most nuts contain monounsaturated fats, which may be a factor in reducing the risk of heart disease. Hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds and pecans, specifically, are great sources of plant protein. You can easily add a handful to oatmeal or yogurt or have as a standalone snack. Consider trying the various types of nut butters such as peanut, almond and cashew, as well.

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MATTERS OF TASTE

Mediterranean Toast offers a mouthful of flavors while a wheatgrass shot boosts the immune system with five pounds of veggies in the twoounce serving. Photos by Gail G. Collins

Juice

PUB & EATERY Healthy from the inside out

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catalyst is a change agent. Double the force, and it is unstoppable.

So it was for Riant and Vanessa Northway, who, after navigating various health issues, opened Juice Pub & Eatery in downtown Flagstaff this past March. The Northern Arizona University graduates met as students, married and moved to Minnesota, settling into a productive life before encountering several road blocks.

Their twins were a year old when Riant was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Vanessa suffered a decade of untreated Lyme disease in addition to Hashimoto’s disease, a thyroid condition.

“We were pushed into a whole lifestyle health change—a major alternative route,” Vanessa explained.

Through food, rest and stress outlets— like triathlon training for Riant—they learned to manage their health without a cabinet shelf full of medications. Flare-ups that manifest as flu sometimes occur, but Vanessa said, “It always goes back to food, exercise and rest.”

The couple’s self-care began with a green smoothie they have consumed each day for the past 10 years. The O.G. smoothie headlines Juice Pub’s menu, glowing with greens, celery, cucumber, avocado, pineapple, mint, lemon, lime and olive oil.

The body can only perform as well as it is fueled, and with premium ingredients, it may even overcome affliction. The Northways’ goal was not just to survive, but to thrive. This health journey drove an idea to create a juice bar where others could benefit from their recipes.

The couple aims to sustain the health of the community by incorporating natural ingredients in menu items, like matcha, coconut milk, turmeric as an anti-inflammatory and supplements like multi-chain

triglycerides (MCT) oil to achieve ketosis chaser and a welcome addition to any juice to burn fat and increase energy. The ma- or smoothie. Riant calls it the super-est of jority of ingredients, such as micro greens superfoods for immune boosting, providor kombucha—a fizzy, fermented tea rich ing five pounds of veggies in a two-ounce in beneficial probiotics—are as locally shot. The trifecta of shots includes the sourced as possible. These ginger—which can aid condifoods are the building tions from nausea to joint blocks of their juice soreness—with apple and lemon, plus the farmacy. turmeric shot with Gratitude is a Juice Pub & Eatery is located at popular juice on orange and pepper.

22 E. Birch Ave. It is open Monday Juice Pub’s menu, All veggies and through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for take-out and dine-in on the patio. fruit are coldcontaining orange, Visit www.juicepubandeatery.com for pressed with a lemon, carrot, more information or to view the centrifugal force ginger, turmeric, menu. extractor and are collagen—a protein Price range: $-$$ providing structure best consumed within to skin, joints and mus20 minutes of preparation, which is performed cles—and black pepper. upon ordering one of the Juice The glass of sunshine is zesty with citrus, plus slight heat and bite. Ac- Pub’s signature juices. This slower service cording to Riant, black pepper activates method is effective for maximizing health turmeric’s absorption by 2,000 percent. benefits.

Among the shots, wheatgrass is a sweet, But it’s the bowls that are the eye-catchsummer meadow with an orange chunk ing big sellers. The hot pink dragon bowl

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The dragon smoothie bowl paired with Gratitude juice. glows with blended dragon fruit, mango, pineapple and lime on a bed of homemade granola. It’s topped with sliver slices of strawberries, pineapple and kiwi, scattered with chia seeds, sweetened toasted coconut flakes, spicy candied pecans and a cayenne honey drizzle. Chia, which in Mayan means “strength,” contains large amounts of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein and several essential minerals and antioxidants. The vibrant blue mermaid and purple acai bowls are equally as pleasing to the eyes and palate while being nutrient-packed at the same time.

“Our employees take such pride in making the bowls,” Vanessa said. “They are beautiful—it’s food, it’s art, it’s awesome.”

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sourdough, multigrain or gluten-free bread. The Mediterranean spreads hummus on the customer’s bread of choice, adding sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, feta, Kalamata olives and micro greens for a savory snack. The Tella-Berry toast springs from childhood, layered with Nutella, strawberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds and a drizzle of honey.

There are also pub salads and boxes on the menu for quick pick-me-up meals.

Specialty coffees round out the need for caffeine with beans from Minnesota StoneHouse Coffee and Roastery, which partners with South American farmers.

The Juice Pub &

Eatery provides food that is nourishing and necessary to health.

“The goal is to hit all the dietary needs from simply offering something yummy to fighting cancer,” Riant said.

The Northways dream big, with plans to open more locations of the juice bar later down the line.

Until then, Flagstaff is a good fit for the couple’s many outdoor pursuits and dedication to health from the inside out. After a decade of family wellbeing, even their three children— 9-year-old boy and girl twins and a 6-year-old daughter—can confidently make any smoothie or bowl on the menu.

CONSIDER JOINING A CSA

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inancing is always a problem for farmers. By the very definition of what they do, they start spending on seed and equipment well before they see a profit. And they’re just one storm or drought away from losing the whole thing.

Shopping at a farmers market helps— the Flagstaff Community Market offers pick-up orders or in-person shopping Sundays through Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Flagstaff High School parking lot, 400 W. Elm Ave. Visit www.flagstaffmarket.com for more information. But you can also help support regional farmers by joining a CSA. In a CSA, which stands for community supported agriculture, you give the farmer the money upfront in return for a regularly delivered box of their crops.

It’s not just good for the farmer, it’s also good for you. CSAs guarantee a steady supply of fresh, local produce delivered straight to you. If you find yourself eating green beans

or corn every night, a CSA box is a great way to break out of a rut. Many CSAs will also hand out recipes with their boxes, so you’re not stuck with something you can’t prepare. It’s the ultimate meal delivery service.

However, remember to keep expectations reasonable. You’re experiencing the same weather your farmer is. If it hasn’t rained in weeks, don’t expect boxes bursting with leafy greens. Some CSA farmers will vary their crops to protect against this, adding honey or eggs to the rotation, but bear in

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In the U.S., a varietal needs to be at least 75 percent of one type of grape. Wineries can add up to 25 percent of other grapes to enhance the original varietal and still be labeled as that grape. To be officially labeled a blend, a wine must contain at least 40 to 50 percent of one type and a mix of two or more others. The creative possibilities are nearly endless.

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COMPLEXITY

Blending enhances aromas, colors, textures and body. Common varietals used in blending are malbec, merlot and cabernet sauvignon.

Blends are usually mixed in a steel tank, and more expensive blends are aged in oak. Aging, bottling and fermentation methods and timelines often vary from winery to winery.

TRADITION There are some traditionally blended wines. Rioja, for example, comes from a region of Spain that includes La Rioja, Navarre and Alava. Wines from this region are normally a blend of grapes and can be red, or tinto; white, or blanco; or rose, rosado. The most widely used variety of tinto grape is tempranillo, which contributes the

main flavors and aging potential. It’s mixed, usually, with garnacha tinta, graciano and mazuelo, used for seasoning and aromas.

TRY SOMETHING NEW Start with a varietal you like (though you’re not likely to see pinot noir; it’s too delicate) and look for blends that include that grape. You also can look for blends from regions you like.

In Flagstaff, Blendz Winery & Bar (21 E. Aspen Ave. downtown) is all about creating new wine experiences for customers. Try the 20 or so varietals the winery has on tap in oak barrels, sample house blends or make your own with guidance from a sommelier.

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"Church at Ranchos de Taos."

Watercolor by Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, circa 1913-14

LANDSCAPES

American Southwest celebrated through art of women

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estern mythos perpetuate the notion of the Rugged Individualist—yes, even in the artistic realm—those brave souls

who forge paths in the forbidding frontier and build lives and work that reimagines what is possible and exposes the West’s roughhewn aesthetic to the cultured Eastern establishment.

Too often, though, the default for such an archetype has been male. All that Teddy Roosevelt rough riding and Wyatt Earp swagger, all those Horace Greeley exhortations that spurred such

noteworthy artists as Frederic Remington and George Catlin to “go West, young man” and depict the wild frontiers from their exalted perch for a curious, cultivated audience. And the women folk? Well, for decades under patriarchal hegemony, it was presumed they were either left behind back East to keep the home fires burning or, if they headed West, dwelled strictly in

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Reality, however, tells a far different, if less shared, story. It’s a tale of tough women who took chances and built their own careers in a time of the women’s suffrage struggle and stifling gender roles. Such fearless, and peerless, women artists of the early 20th century are celebrated in Liberating Landscape, an exhibit at the Museum of Northern Fall 2020 namlm.com

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“A Navajo Squaw Dance by Firelight.”

Oil painting by Lillian Wilhelm Smith, 1968

“San Francisco Peaks from Cameron.”

Oil painting by Lillian Wilhelm Smith, 1925

“Walpi.” Oil painting

by Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, 1914

Arizona.

If you may not have heard of several (or all) of the six artists featured, well, that’s the point.

Few considered these women, though noteworthy outliers at the time, as candidates for the artistic canon of America—at least until now. A changing society means a reevaluation, and now artists such as the Hopi potter Nampeyo, the photographer Kate Cory and the painter and renaissance woman Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton are seen anew on the gallery walls and displays in Flagstaff. And lesser known illustrators, such as Lillian Wilhelm Smith, Harriet Morton Holmes and Nora Lucy Mowbray Cundell, get exposure perhaps denied them back in the day.

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How about Nampeyo, the turn-of-the-century Tewa/ Hopi potter who, in her time, became the first breakout artist known to collectors and ethnologists and almost singlehandedly led a revival of the Native American craft, though, in time, her contributions were overshadowed?

Or Cory, who lit out for northern Arizona on her own at age 44 to join what she assumed was a colony of artists but instead lived for seven years among the Hopi? She became so accepted into their cloistered community that they encouraged her to photograph their most private moments and rituals.

Or what about Wilhelm Smith, a thoroughly modern woman way ahead of her time? She came west from New York City in 1913 to work as an

“Navajo Shepherdess.”

Oil painting by Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, 1918

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Untitled print by Harriet Morton Holmes, circa 1930s

“Rainbow Bridge - Upstream View.” Oil painting by Lillian Wilhelm Smith, 1925 illustrator for popular Western author Zane Grey, but soon made a name for herself for her oil and watercolor canvases depicting the West as she, not Grey, saw it.

She even enlisted her husband, war hero Jesse Smith, to scout out locations for her landscapes.

And then there’s Ferrell Colton, who co-founded MNA in 1928 with husband Harold S. Colton. Paintings on display in the exhibit only scratch the surface of her pursuits. She’d roll up her sleeves and perform science experiments in a spare bedroom, trying to suss out the precise mix of mordants and plant extracts to reproduce traditional Native dyes for weaving, sometimes boiling weeds in sheep urine for the desired effect. She, too, would venture to Hopi land to help preserve Indigenous culture while not ignoring her own painting up and down the Colorado Plateau.

What curator Alan Petersen and staff archivist Melissa Lawton sought to express in the MNA exhibit is a sampling of the West as seen through a subtle, yet distinct, early feminist perspective.

Most of these women artists came of age before passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women 24 Northern Arizona’s Mountain Living Magazine

“Woman and Child, Moqui, Arizona.” Oil painting by Kate Cory, early 20th century voting rights, but their artistic voices were far from blunted.

“All these women were looking for opportunity, and coming to the Southwest gave them the freedom to grow as artists—and as people, as well,” Lawton said.

“There were decades of artists coming out West, painting these amazing landscapes and taking them back to the East Coast. Art was one of the more acceptable forms of careers for women, and northern Arizona gave them the ability to go out and do their own thing.”

Indeed. Take the case of Cundell, an established painter in London who, at the height of the Great Depression, made a trip to the Grand Canyon that changed her life. In 1935, in an audacious act of liberation at the time, she sold her house and all her worldly goods in England, took a steamer ship to New York, bought a used Ford Model-A and set off for Arizona’s Vermillion Cliffs where, she told friends, the landscape “looked more home-like than anywhere I’d seen for a long time.” Upon her death in 1948, her ashes were scattered at the base of the Marble Canyon cliffs.

It’s not that these artists were

making overtly feminist statements; they were just individual acts of independence that, seen in retrospect, amount to a clarion call.

“I don’t think coming West was an escape for them,” Lawton said. “Times were starting to change, and they felt nothing was off limits for women anymore, so they embraced that fact.”

Rather than a room of one’s own, these artists—save Nampeyo, born and reared on her Native land—found a landscape of their own in the wide open spaces of the West. And their artistic output, on display at MNA, is a testament to that fact.

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Living your

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njuries and illness happen, whether it’s a broken femur from a mountain biking accident, shattered pelvis due to a car collision, traumatic brain caused by a rock-climbing fall, stroke, knee and hip replacement, chronic disease, foot amputation due to diabetes or recovering from a long bout with COVID-19.

Finding yourself or a loved one in the hospital due to an injury, illness or surgery can be scary and overwhelming. Knowing what to do next when your physician says it is time to leave the hospital can be even more overwhelming and confusing, especially if more time and care is needed to heal and get back to the quality of life desired. That’s where physical rehabilitation at a specialized facility can really make a difference.

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For more information The Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is located at 1851 N. Gemini Road in Flagstaff. Call (928) 774-7070 or visit rhna. ernesthealth.com for more information. or cognitive (mental) abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence.

Some injuries and illnesses that may require short- or long-term care at a rehabilitation facility include stroke, disabling diseases such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries or surgery, amputation, ventilator and breathing support, post-surgery recovery, acute illness and infection, and general wound care.

“While it is true that medical treatment can help put the body back together again,” Chris LaFontsee, Jr., CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona, said, “it is physical rehabilitation that trains and re-trains the body and mind to work together to restore and maintain function

and mobility.”

Depending on the severity of the injury or illness or surgical procedure, patients may need a few days, weeks or months of rehab, which can include physical, speech, occupational and behavioral therapies.

The more severe the condition, the longer the recovery period. The longer the recovery period, the more long-term effects are likely.

“Following surgery or illness, the mind and body often need to be re-trained to move and function,” LaFontsee explained.

“Immediate and intense rehabilitation reduces the long-lasting effects of injury or illness, decreases recovering time and helps patients avoid future injuries.”

Rehabilitation hospitals are not residential facilities or nursing homes. They are regulated and certified by the federal government. Stays at these facilities are covered by Medicare for up to 100 days.

Different from medical hospitals, skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes, acutecare rehabilitation hospitals such as the

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona require patients to participate in several hours of intense therapy a day.

Long-term acute-care rehabilitation hospitals specialize in treating patients who may have more than one serious condition, but who may improve with time and care and return home. Medicare reports the average length of stay is 26 days.

Short-term acute-care rehabilitation hospitals can help speed the recovery process following surgery (most often an orthopedic surgery such as joint replacement or spine repair) or an extended hospital stay. Short-term rehabilitation focuses on rebuilding strength, retraining muscles, regaining speech and rewiring the brain.

Treatment plans are individualized and most patients participate in two to three hours of physical and occupational therapy a day. Medicare reports the average length of stay is 12 days.

Staff at these specialized care centers may include physicians and nurses; physical, occupational and speech therapists; social workers; dietitians; and other specialized medical staff as needed to meet individual needs.

Most medical hospitals and skilled nursing facilities do

not have many technological advances needed to retrain the body and the brain. Acute-care rehabilitation hospitals have large physical therapy areas, indoor pools, hydro tubs, specialized equipment to promote strength and movement, and more.

“In addition to the technology and equipment in our facility,” LaFontsee said, “our specialized and advanced-trained staff focus on training and techniques that promote independence, strength, health and living the highest quality of life possible, regardless of the injury or illness.

“Northern Arizona and the greater Flagstaff area is unique when it comes to the number of people who are in need of acute rehabilitation,” LaFontsee continued. “That is why we chose to open our 40-bed facility in 2018—to serve the needs of the residents and visitors of northern Arizona. With all of the great outdoor activities, four seasons, number of tourists and adjacent Native American lands, there is a great [need] for post-hospital rehabilitation.

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Frances Short Pond draws fishers and wildlife alike to its waters.

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inding its way throughout the neighborhoods and open spaces of Flagstaff, the Flagstaff Urban Trail System is one of the city’s crown jewels, providing its users with well-maintained trails for non-motorized recreation like bicycling, running, hiking or casual walking. There’s likely a portion of the trail near you, so why not take the time to explore and take advantage of this important resource. Even a brief 30-minute walk once a day can make tremendous improvements to your health, both physical and mental.

With that in mind, here are some highlights along two of the more than 30 trails that make up the FUTS. Explore one section, or explore them all—you can start pretty much anywhere, as all 50-plus miles of the trail system are interconnected and widely accessible. Just remember, it’s about the journey, not the destination; there are plenty other features along these trails worth appreciating, and you never know what might catch your eye. Visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/1763/ FUTS-Trail-Descriptions for more information.

Frances Short Pond Just half a mile along the Karen Cooper Trail, which begins at Wheeler Park on Birch Avenue, lies Frances Short Pond, a Watchable Wildlife site near Thorpe Park. Ducks, great blue herons,

Ducks and other wildlife call tFrances Short Pond home, or at least a place to stop for a meal. Photos by MacKenzie Chase

Abert’s squirrels, rainbow trout and even bats utilize this riparian habitat during different times of the day—if you sit long enough, you’re guaranteed to see a number of other birds, mammals, reptiles and more.

The pond, colloquially referred to as the Duck Pond, is regularly stocked by Arizona Game and Fish. Families and seasoned fishers alike often settle in along the shore with fishing poles to see if they can get a bite, just know that a state fishing license is required to fish at the pond.

Former National Biology Teacher of the Year Jim David helped save the pond from being paved over in the mid-1960s, with subsequent improvement projects effectively turning it into an environmental classroom. Today, interpretative signs are placed around the perimeter and schools regularly schedule visits to provide students with a first-hand biology lesson during a typical school year. Whatever your age, spending some time at the Duck Pond is a relaxing way to learn something new about this local ecosystem.

Getting there: Walk or bike north along the Karen Cooper Trail portion of the FUTS. The pond is located about half a mile away from Wheeler Park down a dirt trail that follows the Rio de Flag. Or, by car, drive north on Aztec Street from West Cherry Avenue. A small parking lot is located at the south end of the pond.

The Hiking Flagstonian

Joshua Meyer’s Flagstonian, grasping a custom walking stick, waves at passersby on the Karen Cooper Trail.

It’s a familiar sight to those who frequent any sort of trails around Flagstaff: a fellow hiker, biker or stroller gives a courteous nod of the head, wave or quick greeting as they pass. Typically, these exchanges are with other people—or even dogs. But for those who continue exploring what the FUTS has to offer north of the Duck Pond, they’re met by a different sort of creature, one forged from iron and volcanic rock: a Flagstonian.

This Flagstonian, dubbed “The Hiker,” is one of artist Joshua Meyer’s creations in a series he plans to continue installing

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throughout Flagstaff. The minimal design— two different-sized malapai rocks and wiry steel limbs—allows passersby to use their imagination, although the smaller rock’s resemblance to a face is uncanny and the larger rock, representing the torso, has the perfect hump to suggest the presence of a backpack as the Flagstonian stands in an aspen grove.

Be sure to stop by once the fall colors make an appearance.

“My hope,” Meyer wrote in a blog post on his website, “is that [the Flagstonians] reawaken a playful side in us all, and that as I continue to install more over the coming years that their small tribe grows with us and engages our community, draws us into nature, encourages adventure, invites curiosity while ultimately keeping us real and being a source of pride for us all!”

Getting there: Travel north along the Karen Cooper Trail portion of the FUTS and you’ll find the cheery hiker on the west side of the trail just beyond Coconino Estates Park, north of Meade Lane. www.joshuameyerart. com

Wildlife sightings at the labyrinth. Photos by MacKenzie Chase

Flagstaff Community Labyrinth‌ Around 15 tons of lichen-covered andesitic basalt, gathered from a nearby lava river that flowed through downtown one million years ago, outline a short, winding path overlooking a wide section of the FUTS just south of Willow Bend Environmental Education Center.

This is Toe of the Flow Labyrinth, or Flagstaff Community Labyrinth, as it’s more commonly known. Built using a pattern recorded in 1480

by German humanist and Augsburg councilman Sigmund Gossembrot, the labyrinth offers a single path that leads to the center, allowing walkers a moment of reprieve to slow the mind and engage in walking meditation.

It typically takes about 20 minutes to reach the center, reflect for a few minutes and then head back out. The path can be walked as quickly or slowly as necessary, and visitors shouldn’t feel obligated to complete the journey if they get bored halfway through.

People often leave a variety of trinkets at the center of the labyrinth. If you see something that can fit in your pocket and you feel was meant for you, it was; take it and leave some-

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The Flagstaff Community Labyrinth invites all to walk its path.

A wind chime hung in a nearby tree dances in the breeze during a recent visit.

Sinclair Wash Trail is one of the wider portions of the FUTS.

thing in return if you’d like. Recent trinkets seen at the center include key chains, seashells, dolls, jewelry and a note of encouragement for anyone who might be struggling with their mental health.

Getting there: Along the Sinclair Wash Trail/Arizona Trail just off of Lone Tree Road, look for a sign on the west side of the path that reads “Labyrinth” with an arrow pointing toward a trail up a small cliff. The labyrinth can also be accessed from Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. Park at the facility on East Sawmill Road and take a brief stroll through the Multicultural Art and Nature County Park. Several flat paths at the corner of Sawmill and South Lone Tree Road will lead you to the labyrinth. www.flagstafflabyrinth.com.

Sinclair Wash Trail One of the things that makes the FUTS—and Flagstaff in general—so unique is the variety of landscapes through which it passes. Busy city streets, grasslands, meadows, forest, Flagstaff has it all. But one particular section of the Sinclair Wash Trail stands out. Granted, the 5.7-mile trail in its entirety is varied enough, beginning at Fort Tuthill County Park before passing through the commercial Woodlands Village area and winding its way through the south end of the Northern Arizona University campus, but east of South Lone Tree Road, it takes a dramatic turn.

A verdant limestone-walled canyon transports visitors to a landscape that would not be out of place in the Pacific Northwest. Like other sec-

tions of the FUTS abutting neighborhoods, many residents have their own personal entrance to the trail from their backyards—makeshift stone steps leading down steep hills spark daydreams about the possibilities of having such an oasis in one’s backyard.

Runners, bicyclists, hikers and walkers alike all share space on this eight- to 10-foot wide trail, but any amount of time spent in the canyon can still provide a deep sense of solitude not commonly found in the middle of a city.

Getting there: Continue northeast along the Sinclair Wash Trail after you’ve visited the labyrinth. Admire the lush greenery lining the trail as it follows the Rio de Flag and later arrives at several seasonal ponds at the eastern end.

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DISTINCTIVE SPACES

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HEALTH T here are numerous ways a home in poor condition can affect its occupants. In some cases, necessary upgrades can be lifesaving or boost the healthy livability of a space.

If your home is older, it’s especially crucial to analyze it for safety conditions that may be impacting your and your family’s health.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead paint in residential properties in 1977. Asbestos is another hazardous material used in insulation, drywall, floor tiles and cement.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the substance was banned to manufacture, distribute or process in 1989. If your home was built before this time, it’s imperative to hire an expert to determine if dangerous wall covering or insulation is present and prepare a strategy to remove it safely.

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tions that may be found within the place you PEST INFESTATIONS call home as recommended by the Robert Homes that are infested with pests and Wood Johnson Foundation. rodents have a risk of more than just degraded structural integrity. Inhabitants are COOL INDOOR TEMPERATURES also exposed to harmful bacteria when these It’s crucial that your HVAC system and nuisances are present. home’s insulation is operating correctly to If your property is overrun with pests, warm and cool your house. The National don’t be embarrassed to call a professional Center for Biotechnology Information sug- exterminator. Check out these statistics gests that low indoor temperatures can lead from the National Pest Management Asto these serious health conditions. sociation to realize you are not alone in the  Inflammation of lungs and circulation struggle. inhibition.  Nearly 30% of American homeown Increased risks of respiratory illnesses ers have had a rodent problem in their like asthma. home.  Cardiovascular damage like heart dis Termites cause over $5 billion in propease, stroke and even death. erty damage annually.

If you have trouble staying warm during  About 63% of homes contain cockthe winter, consider talking to your electric- roach allergens, which can cause severe ity company about performing an energy allergic reactions  One in five households have had a bug audit. They can easily analyze your home to find out where you’re losing heat and infestation or know someone who battled recommend steps to correct the problem. an infestation.

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Step 1: Clean it up You can’t put paint over dirt. Get the best coverage by removing dirt and debris from your house using a pressure washer. Work from the top to bottom, overlapping each stroke.

Step 2: Repair While you’re washing, make note of any damage to wood, brick, stucco or siding. Use epoxy filler to cover cracks or holes. Once the filler is dry, lightly sand it using medium-grit sandpaper.

and overlapping your strokes, just like you did when you power washed. If your color is very different from what’s already on the house, you may need a coat of primer, too. Talk to the professionals at your local paint store for advice.

Step 3: Remove loose paint

Scrape or sand loose paint off the surfaces around your home before painting.

Step 4: Caulk the trim Fill any gaps between the house and trim around your doors and windows using caulk made for exterior finishes.

Caulk wherever different materials meet.

Step 8: Paint the trim Remove the plastic sheeting and get to your windows and doors using an exterior semigloss paint and a paintbrush.

Use drop cloths to make clean up easier.

Step 5: Cover stains Put a coat of stain-blocking primer over any stains to help your paint cover it.

Step 6: Protect Keep those doors, windows and lights clean. Cover anything you don’t want painted with plastic sheeting and tape.

Step 7: Paint!

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paint sprayer with your chosen exterior paint (pick a flat or eggshell finish for the best look). Work your way from top to bottom, moving smoothly

After you get everything cleaned up, walk around your house and touch up any surfaces that may have gotten missed or scratched during the process. Then, sit back and enjoy your fresh curb appeal.

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PLAYING FAVORITES

Through the

ages

and for

all ages Time traveling Bubba Jones series arrives at Grand Canyon SVEA CONRAD

Did you know that there are 92 mammals, 447 types of birds, 22 species of bats and 58 reptile species in the Grand Canyon?

Or that Kaibab is a Paiute word meaning “mountain turned upside down” and what the tribe calls the Grand Canyon? Or that Phantom Ranch used to have a swimming pool?

These facts are just a handful of those in The Adventures of Bubba Jones 4: Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park, the newest in award-winning author Jeff Alt’s national park series. From thousands of feet of rock layers to the Civilian Conservation Corps-installed phone line at the bottom of the canyon, Bubba Jones makes learning engaging and immersive.

And, though it’s marketed for ages 8-12, like the best children’s literature, this story has something for all ages.

The Adventures of Bubba Jones starts on the roaring Colorado River. Here Bubba’s grandpa “Papa” Lewis, dad Clark and sister Hug-a-Bug encounter geologist and explorer John Wesley Powell as an experienced Papa Lewis ferries their wooden boat through dangerous rapids.

What makes this impossible sighting possible is that young Bubba can time travel. In fact, what sets the entire Bubba Jones series apart is that he and his family 34 Northern Arizona’s Mountain Living Magazine

can hop through history at a whim.

What better educational tool than a little magic that makes young readers feel as if they are actually present for historical moments, important figures more than just a name on a textbook page.

B u b ba ’s special ability moves from generation to generation and is a secret only he and his family are privy to as they are tasked with using it to preserve and protect the country’s wildlands. An urgent coded message is what brings him to Grand Canyon in this book: a special telescope is missing and has likely landed in the wrong hands, putting the family secret and maybe even the very existence of the Grand Canyon in danger.

What unfolds in scenes at the South Rim, on the South Kaibab Trail, in the Hopi House and all throughout the national park is Bubba, his sister and their extended family’s journey to retrieve the telescope.

They hop back in time throughout the book, learning about archeology, history, ecology, petroglyphs and architecture of the canyon along the way.

The brother and sister swim in a vast ocean 270 million years ago, long before the canyon was born of a massive tectonic shift and the Colorado River carved it out over a span of about 60 million years. They visit Mary Colter in 1935 and find her overseeing construction of the Bright Angel Lodge, jump back to 1898 and watch Buckey O’Neill mull the idea of a train connecting Williams to the rim of Grand Canyon. Alt brilliantly uses every new character and setting as an opportunity to introduce new information about the natural world wonder.

Unfortunately, it is the richness of fact and story, their expert pairing on each page, that makes the scarce mentions of Native American history that much more noticeable. Though Alt does include the 11 tribes

and their “historical ties” to Grand Canyon, it isn’t until chapter two—long after mention of Lewis and Clark, the canyon’s designation as a forest reserve in 1893 and 1919 national park declaration.

The historic figures Bubba and Hug-aBug encounter throughout are all Anglo.

Powell and Colter, O’Neill and Theodore Roosevelt, while important, could easily have shared the page with Billy Burro, who protested the creation of Grand Canyon National Park, a designation that barred the Havasupai tribe from farming as they’d done there for hundreds of years. Why, when Bubba and Hug-a-Bug travel to May 6, 1903, to see Roosevelt’s speech at the South Rim, leave out how he personally delivered the message to Burro and others that they had to leave their home? Burro held out 10 years following the national park designation, only to be forcibly removed by officials who then tore down his home.

The shortfall regarding Indigenous history makes the characters Blaze and Song— Bubba’s cousins—all the more important.

Half Navajo, it is through the siblings that Alt leads into a discussion of colonialism.

“All of the tribes here suffered through European colonization and settlement.

Many tribes’ ancestral lands were taken from them.” Blaze sighed, shaking his head.

“Some of their territories have been given back but not all of them.”

“We’re still here,” Song concluded. ”Grand Canyon is our home and our history, and that won’t be forgotten.”

What ultimately makes The Adventures of Bubba Jones a success, albeit with some omissions, is the agency given to youngsters Bubba and Hug-a-Bug as well as Song and Blaze. Together they are at the helm of their educational adventure, distant historical events made easier to grasp through these character’s eyes. This is a book that drums up awe and fascination, fuels dreams of a Grand Canyon hike one day and inspires young audiences to keep reading.

What a joy it would have been for those of us who grew up 20 years ago to have a Bubba Jones of our own. Alt’s national park series will hold steadfast for generations, perhaps with an Indigenous-centered sequel to come.

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Dentist, True North Dentistry Just to start, tell us a bit about yourself. What drew you to a career in dentistry?

I have always have been fascinated with medicine. Dentistry had everything that I was looking for including the ability to work with my hands and to bring art to the craft. I have been able to create an environment where people feel truly comfortable and I can help them restore their smile and their overall health.

My wife, Dr. Felicia N. Bleecker Psy. D., and I moved to Flagstaff on Feb. 14, 2005, after completing my residency at UCLA. It’s been such a pleasure to help the residents of Flagstaff. To give back to our special community, each year around Thanksgiving, we start accepting submissions for our annual True North Dentistry Smile Makeover. We restore a deserving Flagstaff resident’s smile completely complimentary. Over the years, we’ve helped victims of domestic abuse, valued members of law enforcement, medically compromised patients, military veterans and many others in need.

We have totally changed their smiles. It’s been very rewarding!

In addition to serving the larger community, I have also shared my time with students at North-

ern Arizona University as a faculty member in the NAU Dental Hygiene Program for the past 15 years. Molding young minds and helping them develop professionally has been a great honor!

Although I’ve recently retired, I will continue to substitute in the clinic and lecture as requested.

What are some preventative measures people can take to support their dental health?

One of the simplest things you can do is use a timer to ensure that you are brushing each quadrant of your mouth for the recommended amount of time. Personally, I use an electric toothbrush with a timer that beeps every 30 seconds so that I know when to brush the next quadrant. Your teeth will thank you if you brush them softly for the full two minutes at least twice a day.

An important thing to note is that we do not fluoridate our water in Flagstaff, but it can help fortify tooth structure against decay.

If you don’t have anything against fluoride, try adding a fluoride rinse like ACT. If you do not want fluoride in your body, you can use products like MI paste which can be purchased from your local dental office. This product restores calcium and phosphate back into

Technology has completely overhauled how I practice dentistry today. For example, the Solea laser is a CO2 laser that allows me to remove cavities without giving anesthetic. Yes, that means no shots, no numbness and no pain! People who fear dentistry because of needles no longer have to fear the dentist.

Cerec is a dental CAD/CAM digital system that allows us to scan and mill out crowns for you on the same day. We no longer need to take a goopy impression, make you a temporary crown and wait two weeks to get your crown back from the lab. With this technology, you walk out of my office with a sparkling new porcelain crown specifically designed for you in under two hours! This is revolutionary for patients.

CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) provides us with 3D imaging of your teeth, soft tissue, nerve and bone. Although it has many applications, I personally use it frequently to plan out my dental implant cases and implant placements.

And finally, 3D printers can print out scanned models, surgical guides and help us fabricate night guards quickly. We can now custom design appliances and other tools in house so that our patients can take them home for use the same day. This is critical for patients with TMJ pain, orthodonture needs and implant dentistry.

This past April, you partnered with Woodlands Village Dentistry’s Dr. Elliot Martich to 3D print personal protective equipment for health care workers. Can you briefly describe that process and the response you two received for this work?

Dr. Martich and I started out tinkering with our 3D printers to see if we could fabricate custom 3D masks to protect ourselves and our staff during the recent PPE shortages.

We started to test out multiple designs and began talking to others online who were doing something similar. Eventually, we were successful in modifying some of the designs that we had researched online. We also started to print other protective equipment like face shields and ear guards. We had offered the masks we designed to our local COVID unit at Flagstaff Medical Center and the next thing we knew, we were getting requests from Coconino County, front line workers in our community and medical professionals throughout the United States. Through our efforts, we were asked to assist FMC’s PPE Strategic Group and serve as a member of the AZ Dental Association’s COVID Task Force.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

The number one thing for me is family. This is the reason why we moved to Flagstaff. We wanted a safe, family-focused community with clean, beautiful skies and peaceful forests to raise our 7-year-old son, Barron.

We also have a daughter with fur, Princess Poppy Primrose. In my spare time, I love to travel, dine at our amazing local restaurants, and enjoy the Flagstaff arts and sporting events.

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