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Animal Rights Advocacy – discussing the importance of animal rights and ways to get involved

Dear Editor, Animal rights advocacy is an important and necessary movement that seeks to protect the rights of animals and promote their welfare. Animals are sentient beings that deserve respect and humane treatment, just like humans. They should not be subjected to cruelty, abuse, or exploitation in any form. The importance of animal rights and ways to get involved in animal rights advocacy Is a must for all people.  It is important to know animals have the ability to suffer and feel pain, just like humans. They are not mere objects to be used for human purposes, but living beings…

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MCC Lake Havasu student named 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student, wins $10K

MOHAVE COUNTY – Kevin Gauthun was checking his emails when the one that would impact his future came through his inbox. The email made him feel excited and overwhelmed with happiness. The email notified him that he is the 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student award recipient. “It feels absolutely amazing to receive this award. The honor is surreal and something I never imagined possible,” he said. “It truly hasn’t sunk in yet and I can’t get over this feeling.” Along with the honor of being this year’s recipient, Gauthun will also receive $10,000 cash to put toward anything he…

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Vehicle Theft Prevention event is May 16  

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department will be hosting a free Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness event, where officers will provide free VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Etching. The etching equipment was provided by the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) to help law enforcement agencies reduce stolen vehicles.    “VIN etching is chemically etching the vehicle identification number onto all windows, which discourages thieves from stealing your vehicle and selling your car parts to unsuspecting customers or chop shops,” said Community Services Officer Lorrie Duggins.   The public is invited to the Bullhead City Police Department, 1255 Marina Boulevard,…

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No injuries in apartment fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – No injuries are reported after Lake Havasu City Fire Department personnel rescued parties trapped by fire at an apartment complex. Crews responded to the May 13 incident in the 100 block of Mulberry Ave. at 2:03 p.m. “The first arriving fire company reported a working fire with smoke and flames coming from a second story window and people trapped in a second story adjoining unit,” a news release said. “The trapped occupants on the second floor were rescued … and sustained no injury.” More than a dozen people are displaced by the incident and The American…

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Disc golf tourney will fund elementary school athletic program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu Disc Golf Club is working hard on building their athletic program for the youths of Lake Havasu, and this weekend, the public charity for Havasu’s grade schools will be hosting another upcoming exciting tournament.   The Battle at Bridgewater will have two rounds and ninety players will compete with eighteen holes and a shotgun start. Payouts for winners will be distributed at the end of the competition for both rounds.  The Pro Divisions will be awarded for the top three players  as each winner will receive a trophy and the top three players for the Amateur…

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Rebuttal to Dickson’s ‘Taxes, border issues, entitlement programs at risk

Dear Editor, Mr. Dickson, Here again Congress can fix the loopholes in our tax system. Why would they when they benefit from it? Don’t you think Hillary Clinton, Barrack Obama, and Joe Biden take advantage of it as well? At least a flat tax would be more fair to all. President Trump’s tax cuts put more money in our pockets as individuals. The corporate tax cut was to help our businesses be competitive as our corporate tax rate was higher than other countries we trade with. This encourages our companies to operate here instead of exporting jobs overseas. With tax…

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