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Country Doctor Celebrates a Lifetime of Memories in Northern Arizona

April 4, 2020 By quadcities 5 Comments

For decades, retired physician and cattle rancher George Yard and his wife, Sharon, a nurse, have impacted the medical, educational and agricultural fields of both Yavapai and Coconino Counties, directly and indirectly. Though both had their primary careers in hospital medicine in Coconino … [Read more...] about Country Doctor Celebrates a Lifetime of Memories in Northern Arizona

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Dr. George Hershey

Former Green Beret Tackling Jail Issues

February 2, 2020 By quadcities 3 Comments

The coming weeks and months will be demanding and intense, says Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Chair Craig Brown. Requests continue to come in for more services and facilities. That, he says, coupled with what looks to be an aggressive political year, will heat up the governmental … [Read more...] about Former Green Beret Tackling Jail Issues

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Craig Brown, spotlight

Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride

January 6, 2020 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Across from the Xanterra South Rim is a mule barn sitting on an inconspicuous lot at the Grand Canyon Village. The historic building was a blacksmith’s shop. Inside, the old wooden floors show their age, while the aroma of worked leather and mules give away its purpose. This is Joe Marshall’s … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Grand Canyon, Joe Marshall, Xanterra

Former Trial Lawyer Shares Gentle Side in ‘Birding Arizona’

November 3, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Charles Babbitt grew up in Flagstaff. “It was a very different city then,” he recalled, “about 15,000 people. We had a father who was interested in the outdoors, and he encouraged us to take a deeper look at the natural world. We spent a lot of time driving, hiking and exploring Northern … [Read more...] about Former Trial Lawyer Shares Gentle Side in ‘Birding Arizona’

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Charles Babbitt

Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition

September 27, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Cleaning hotel rooms, working at the front desk and serving as a hostess and cashier is not typical for most nine-year old girls, but for Ann Serna, it was a way of life and perhaps the boost that landed her in the role she has today as owner and general manager of the Grand Canyon Plaza … [Read more...] about Tusayan Hotelier Carrying on Family Tradition

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Ann Serna, Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel, Women In Business

A Legacy of Giving Back

September 1, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Learning that Jim and Linda Lee had been named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year by the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County was not a big surprise to those who have lived in the Quad Cities area for any length of time. For decades, the Lees have been major contributors to a diverse … [Read more...] about A Legacy of Giving Back

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, Jim and Linda Lee, spotlight

Flying High

July 25, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and … [Read more...] about Flying High

Filed Under: Community Profile, Spotlight Tagged With: Craig Sanderson, Feature, spotlight

Grand Canyon Railway General Manager: A Man in Motion

June 28, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

A sign posted on the wall of the Grand Canyon Railway locomotive shop states, “Expect movement on any tracks from any direction…at any time.” Though a good reminder for engineers and mechanics working on the trains, the advice spells out sage wisdom for Bob Baker’s position as general manager of … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Railway General Manager: A Man in Motion

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: Bob Baker, community profile, spotlight

Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized

June 3, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

When all the other boys and girls wanted to grow up to be firefighters and police officers, John Panza wanted to be a chef. “I always kind of gravitated to the kitchen as a kid. If there was a family gathering or party, I was in the kitchen helping out mom or dad, whoever was cooking.” Panza’s … [Read more...] about Locally Sourced; Regionally Recognized

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: BiGA restaurant, Chef John Panza, spotlight

Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon

April 21, 2019 By quadcities Leave a Comment

Traveling almost 8,000 miles to fill his new position as food and beverage director for Xanterra at the Grand Canyon South Rim Lodges was an “easy” decision, says Todd Rodemyer, who left Kabul, Afghanistan, for the Grand Canyon. “It was the best move I’ve made yet and I really like it … [Read more...] about Hospitality from Kabul to the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: Spotlight Tagged With: community profile, spotlight, Todd Rodemyer

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