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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Construction underway for the Tuba City Bashas’ Shopping Center parking lot

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September 3, 2019
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District 5 Highlights
Construction underway for the Tuba City Bashas’ Shopping Center parking lot
Construction being done in front of Bashas’ store.
Customer parking in gravel lot.
Parking lot in front of Goen Cinemas.
Designated loading station for Bashas’ customers.
Reconstruction of the parking lot at the Tuba City Bashas’ Shopping center began the week of August 26 and is predicted to continue to the end of November, barring any unforeseen days. The project should not disrupt on adjacent streets and operations at the Bashas’ Shopping Center will continue as usual. The re-paving is being done to the whole parking lot including the parking behind the shopping center. They are currently closing off sections of the parking lot for construction and due to this there is limited parking.

Last week, Bashas’ provided a designated loading station service where customers could pull up to a canopy due to the work being done on the parking lot in front of the store. Bashas’ had a courtesy clerk greet and assist customers with the loading of their groceries into their vehicles due to the shopping carts inability to be pushed through the gravel at such distance.

The needed construction of the parking lot has been a long overdue service for the community. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated during this construction period.
Upcoming District 5 Events!
Download the Flagstaff Courts flyer here.
Download the Navajo Bridge Star Party flyer here.
Coconino County is currently hiring the following positions in the District 5 region
  • Bailiff I- Page Justice Court – Page, AZ; Temp. Part Time – $15.93 – $16.73 hourly
  • Detention Officer I: Page- Sheriff’s Office – Page AZ; $36,010 annually
  • Probation Officer I or II: Juvenile Court – Page, AZ; Regular Full Time – $49,407.00 – $51,877.00 Annually
  • Workforce Development Specialist- Health and Human Services: Career Services: Page, AZ; Regular Full Time – $45,743.00 Annually
  • Environmental Health Specialist I- Health and Human Services Department: Public Health District: Page, AZ; Regular Part Time – More than 20 hours – $21.99 Hourly
  • Deputy Sheriff Recruit: Tuba City- Sheriff’s Office – Regular Full Time – $48,499.00 Annually
For Employment Opportunities: http://www.coconino.az.gov/843/Job-Openings
Come and join a wonderful team!
Coconino County News
At the Board meeting this past week:
Last week, they confirmed the appointment of new Health and Human Services Director Thomas Pristow. The Board also heard presentations and will possibly take action on cell phone towers at Fort Tuthill County Park, current fire season conditions and flood mitigation efforts.The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 3. They will consider a consent agenda and will convene in executive session to discuss an consider candidates seeking appointment as the Superintendent of Schools.
Community Services
Human Resources

Job Openings with Coconino County
  • Administrative Specialist I (Part Time): Elections – Recorder (0819)
  • Administrative Specialist II: Elections – Recorder (0819)
  • Administrative Specialist II: Legal Defender’s Office (0719)
  • Attorney II: Temporary- Public Defender (0819)
  • Attorney IV- Legal Defender (0819)
  • Bailiff I- Page Justice Court
  • Building Inspector I: Community Development (0819)
  • Buyer- Finance: Finance Department (0819)
  • Cook- Community Services (0419)
  • Cook: On Call-Community Services (1118)

  • Click here to find out more info about these County positions
Health and Human Services
Health and Human Services Earns National Accreditation

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, tribal and territorial public health departments.

“We are pleased and excited to be recognized for achieving national standards that foster effectiveness and promote continuous quality improvement,” said CCHHS Director Thomas Pristow. “The accreditation process ensures that the programs and services we provide are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community. With accreditation, Health and Human Services is demonstrating increased accountability and credibility to the public, funders, elected officials and our partner organizations.”

The national accreditation program, which is jointly supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, sets standards against which the nation’s nearly 3,000 governmental public health departments can continuously improve their performance and quality of services. To receive accreditation, a health department must undergo a multi-faceted, peer- reviewed assessment process to ensure it meets or exceeds a set of quality standards and measures.

CCHHS is one of fewer than 300 health departments that have achieved accreditation through PHAB since the organization launched in 2011.
Second Positive Test in Mosquitoes for West Nile Virus

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed a second mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The mosquito sample was taken from the Cheshire area in northwest Flagstaff.

Recently, a mosquito sample from an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff tested positive for WNV. No human cases have been reported in Coconino County since 2010 when two human cases where identified.

CCHHS staff has applied a non-toxic larvicide treatment to reduce mosquito populations in water pools in the affected areas and in other locations in the County. CCHHS will continue trapping and testing mosquitoes in areas where there is mosquito activity until colder weather returns. Although these are the only areas where mosquitoes have tested positive this year, WNV is endemic to the region and could be present in other areas throughout the County.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus or PMD (the synthesized version of oil of lemon eucalyptus) and IR3535 typically provide reasonably long-lasting protection.

People should continue taking preventive measures until cold weather returns and mosquito activity diminishes in the fall.

Most people (8 out of 10) infected with WNV do not develop any symptoms. Symptoms and signs of West Nile Virus include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. If people experience symptoms, they should contact a healthcare provider.

There is no specific treatment for WNV other than supportive care, and there is no vaccine available for humans. A WNV vaccination is available for horses. CCHHS encourages horse owners to discuss vaccinations with their veterinarian.

For more information or to report any concerns, call the Coconino County Health and Human Services Environmental Health office at 928-679-8750 or toll free 1-877-679-7272.
Library District
Bookmobile Schedule for May to October
Sheriff
Community Bulletin Board 
News Release
Aug. 30, 2019
Kaibab National Forest to offer firewood permits in Navajo and Hopi communities

The Kaibab National Forest will offer free-use, paid personal-use and ceremonial firewood permits for the Tusayan Ranger District at a variety of locations in Navajo and Hopi communities over the next two months. These opportunities are part of the Kaibab National Forest’s ongoing effort to increase access to firewood for tribal members and communities.

Kaibab National Forest representatives will offer firewood permits on the specified days and times and at the following locations:

  • Friday, Sept. 13  –  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. DST  –  Tuba City, Flea Market
  • Saturday, Sept. 28  –  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. DST  –  Cameron, Cameron Celebration
  • Friday, Oct. 4  –  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST  –  Kykotsmovi Village, Honahnie Building
  • Friday, Oct. 18  –  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. DST  –  Tuba City, Flea Market
  • Saturday, Oct. 26  –  8 a.m. to 2 p.m. DST  –  Cameron, Chapter House

A permit must be acquired by anyone harvesting firewood on the Kaibab National Forest. The 2019 firewood season runs from May 1 to Dec. 31 for the Tusayan Ranger District.

Each person, with proper identification, may obtain permits for up to 30 cords per season of combined paid-use and free-use firewood. Individuals may purchase up to two 10-cord paid-use firewood permits at a rate of $2 per cord, and may obtain one 10-cord free-use firewood permit. Ceremonial-use permits are also available, which authorize collection of two cords per individual.

The Kaibab National Forest has increased the amount of wood available to each person for purchase while reducing the cost per cord by crediting firewood cutting for the contribution it provides to forest restoration goals. By removing dead and down as well as small-diameter trees, firewood cutting can help improve forest health and reduce the risk of unnaturally severe wildfire.

It is important that a permit be acquired even for free-use areas because by tracking public demand for the various kinds of permits, the amount of wood removed, and other factors, forest managers are better able to plan for the future needs of firewood collectors and provide greater opportunities for accessing these important resources. Firewood from the Kaibab National Forest is frequently used by local community and tribal members for home heating, cooking and other critical purposes.

All firewood permits issued by the Kaibab National Forest will include a map and detailed cutting regulations as well as load tags, which must be physically attached to each ¼ cord of firewood and visible from the rear of the vehicle. The goal of this load tagging system is to ensure accountability for the amount of wood removed from the forest and to inform planning for future firewood cutting areas to meet public need and forest restoration objectives.

The removal of firewood is permitted only from National Forest lands on the specific district for which the permit is issued. Firewood cutters are reminded to take note of property boundaries and cut only on National Forest lands.

Detailed firewood cutting information and maps are available on the Kaibab National Forest website at http://bit.ly/KNFfuelwood.

Kaibab National Forest information is also available through the following sources:
Download the 2019 Tuba City Birth Certificate schedule
Community Resource Link:

 Tuba City & Window Rock Resource Guide

This guide is a compilation of information provided by agencies and service providers in Coconino County. 

Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office

46 Maple Street
PO BOX 948
Tuba City, AZ 86045
P: 928-283-4518 | F: 928-283-6366 | www.coconino.az.gov

Hours:
Monday – Thursday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Fridays & Holidays

Questions or comments? Email us at mmorales@coconino.az.gov or call us at 928-283-4518.

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