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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 20 — Happy Thanksgiving from District 2 and our family to yours

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Coconino County
Board of Supervisors
ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA
Supervisor, District 2
Phone: (928) 679-7162
November 20, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving
from District 2 and our family
to yours.
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Thanksgiving Delights
On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.
For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.
We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.
The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!
By Joanna Fuchs
Food Safety Essentials to Holiday Meal Planning
CCPHSD encourages people to make food safety a priority during the holiday meal planning process. To avoid the risk of food borne illnesses, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions in handling, preparing and cooking foods during the upcoming holiday season.
To ensure that holiday foods are safe, CCPHSD recommends following these basic safety steps:
• Clean: Wash your hand and surfaces when you begin and whenever you change tasks. Bacteria and other organisms can spread from contaminated hands and other surfaces throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, knives, sponges, and counter tops.
• Separate: Don’t cross-contaminate. Don’t let bacteria spread from one food product to another. Wash hands, cutting boards and utensils after they come into contact with raw meats, poultry or eggs.
• Cook: Cook to proper temperatures and maintain the proper temperature for at least 15 seconds. Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause food borne illness. Proper cooking temperatures of some foods include:
  • Fish and beef steaks – 145 degrees or higher
  • Ground meat – 155 degrees or higher
  • Poultry (turkey) and stuffed food items – 165 degrees or higher
• Chill: Refrigerate foods quickly because cold temperatures keep most harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying. Cool foods uncovered and in smaller portions to lower the temperature quickly. Refrigerators should be set at 40 degrees and the freezer at zero degrees and the accuracy of the settings should be checked occasionally with a thermometer. Discard food that has been in the refrigerator for more than seven days. When in doubt, throw it out.
Free Thanksgiving Dinners and Food Distribution
  • Sunshine Rescue Mission (124 S. San Francisco St.) will serve a full Thanksgiving feast with turkey and all the fixings from 11 a.m.-6 p.m on Nov. 22nd. For more information or to donate or volunteer, call (928)774-3512.
  • Flagstaff Family Food Center (1903 N. Second St.) will host its annual turkey dinner from 4-5:30 p.m on Nov. 22nd. There will be turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. Call (928) 526-2211 for more information.
Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Cranberry Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups white sugar. 1 cup shortening. 3 eggs. 3 mashed bananas.1 cup cranberry sauce. 1/2 cup milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 4 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, and mix in bananas, cranberry sauce, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually blend flour mixture into the banana mixture. Fold in walnuts. Pour into the prepared loaf pans.
  3. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack, and cool completely.
Turkey Enchiladas
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterrey cheese blend.1 onion, chopped. 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives. 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas. 1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce. 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped.
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  3. In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  4. Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  5. Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.
Coconino County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be closed on Thursday and open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, with limited staffing. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency Dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices.
In the event of a snow storm or other impactful weather during the holiday, County Public Works crews will be deployed to keep County roadways open and passable.
Coconino County’s parks and natural areas will remain open during the holiday, but administrative offices at Fort Tuthill will be closed and limited staff and services will be available. The Fort Tuthill Bike Park is open, but may close due to weather. Check the department’s Facebook page for the latest information. Drinking water has been turned off at all parks, but bathrooms are still available at Raymond, Peaks View and Sawmill County parks. Water and bathrooms are available at Louise Yellowman County Park, located in Tuba City.
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Animal Management office will be closed Thursday and will respond to non-emergency messages on Friday. An officer will be on call for emergencies only on Thursday and working normal hours on Friday from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Contact the CCPHSD Animal Management office at 928-679-8756 to leave a message and an officer will return the call.
Stay Connected
Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov
219 E. Cherry Avenue
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001