2020 - The Standard Newspaper

Mental Health First Aid training offered

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) will be hosting a free Mental Health First Aid training on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the WACOG office, 208 N. Fourth St. This is an eight-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. To register or for more information call 928-377-4962 or email melindak@wacog.com.

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of John Salvino to the rank of Lieutenant. Salvino has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and tenure to act as a member of the Command Staff and lead others, and he is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Salvino started his career as a Detention Officer in 2004. In 2005, he was selected to attend the law enforcement academy to become a deputy. Salvino excelled in his duties and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2014. His most recent assignment was Sergeant…

Opinion

Shrinking, shrinking, shrinking

Ron Martin6 years ago4 mins

Aaah, the joys of aging. HA! I once saw a bumper that says it well. That unforgettable piece of mobile philosophy said “The Golden Years Suck”. We geezers, who were once robust and vigorous and who had bodies with some noticeable form now have a considerably changed perspective. We, as individuals, are shrinking. Yes, shrinking, as in getting smaller. This process happens so slowly as to be unnoticeable, until it’s too late to even try to do anything about it. When you walk down the street or walk around a store, you see old folks wearing clothing that must have…

Business News

Seminar slated for doing business with county

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Local merchants are invited to a mid-January workshop to learn how to do business with Mohave County. Training exercises, a presentation and a question and answer session will help local proprietors pursue business partnerships with Mohave County. “The goal is to make sure that local vendors know that there is opportunity to do business here and to understand how to go about it,” said Procurement Director Becky O’Brien. She said local proprietors were issued 83 purchase orders totaling roughly $6.4-million from July to mid-November this year. “To have strong partnerships with our local vendors on our projects is good for…

Community News

‘Polar Bears’ come out for New Year

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The “Polar Bears” of Kingman kicked off the new year with their 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge, hosted by the Kingman Parks and Recreation staff on the first afternoon of 2020. The air outside was a cool 44 degrees, and the Centennial Pool water was a frigid 38 degrees. The young and old of our community enjoyed a few moments of bliss before taking their plunge into the freezing water. Frozen plungers warmed back up afterwards with free hot showers, popcorn, and hot cocoa.

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Year: 2020

Mental Health First Aid training offered

Salvino promoted to lieutenant

Shrinking, shrinking, shrinking

Seminar slated for doing business with county

‘Polar Bears’ come out for New Year

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