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Disregarding expert opinion is folly

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Stupidity, hug? I wonder if the writer of the letter calling those of us who choose to wear masks and practice social distancing to protect ourselves and other from COVID-19 would, in his infinite wisdom, allow a surgeon to perform surgery on him without anyone in the O.R. wearing a mask? If has been well over a century ago the medical profession began postulating wearing gloves, masks, and using sterile equipment in a sterile environment, reduced nosocomial infections in post-op patients. Granted, there is now a fringe group questioning the veracity of such procedures. Just as there are those who…

Business News

MCC financial aid director selected for fellowship seminar series

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College will have one of its employees as a fellow at The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership during the Flinn-Brown Fellowship seminar series. Heather Patenaude, MCC Financial Aid Director, is one of 31 civic leaders that were chosen to fellow at the seminar. Presenters will represent four counties in Arizona, Coconino, Maricopa, Pima and Mohave. The seminar is 12 full days in late August that talk about topics ranging from public health, higher education, PreK-12, economy, environment, criminal justice, communications, media relations and more. During the seminar Patenaude will learn about the importance of financial…

Business News

MCC financial aid director selected for fellowship seminar series

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College will have one of its employees as a fellow at The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership during the Flinn-Brown Fellowship seminar series. Heather Patenaude, MCC Financial Aid Director, is one of 31 civic leaders that were chosen to fellow at the seminar. Presenters will represent four counties in Arizona, Coconino, Maricopa, Pima and Mohave. The seminar is 12 full days in late August that talk about topics ranging from public health, higher education, PreK-12, economy, environment, criminal justice, communications, media relations and more. During the seminar Patenaude will learn about the importance of financial…

Community News

Nominations sought for 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for the 2020 Commission Awards. The deadline for submission is Sept. 4, 2020. The purpose of these awards is to recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.Nominations may include individuals, organizations, clubs, foundations or government agencies. Arizona Game and Fish Department employees are not eligible for nomination. To nominate someone, download a form (visit https://www.azgfd.com/agency/commission/awards/) and follow the instructions on the form.The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will select the 2020 Commission Award recipients…

News

To mask or not should be a personal choice

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, In reference to any possible discussion and/or action regarding any government entity requiring the individuals or businesses to wear masks, I stand in full support that the decision to wear a mask or any other personal protective equipment is to be left at the sole discretion of the individual or business. History repeats itself as evidenced throughout time. With the expansion of social media (and mainstream media), we are one step closer to losing our own history. The “art of research” has taken a backstep to “feelings” that compare to a basic belief system. A belief system that…

Community News

2020 fall hunt draw results now available

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Hunters can check portal account, or by phone PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has completed its random draw for 2020 fall hunts. The results are now available for those who have a free AZGFD portal account, or by calling the department at (602) 942-3000, pressing “2” and following the prompts. Be prepared to provide a Social Security or Department ID number, and date of birth. This service is free. To open a portal account, visit accounts.azgfd.com/Account/Register and complete the required fields. A portal account allows customers to create a secure account where they can view and manage their contact information,…

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Year: 2020

Disregarding expert opinion is folly

MCC financial aid director selected for fellowship seminar series

MCC financial aid director selected for fellowship seminar series

Nominations sought for 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards

To mask or not should be a personal choice

2020 fall hunt draw results now available

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