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Rachel’s New Tradition

By Jack Mint EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part of a series of short stories written by local thespian Jack Mint. Mint submits stories for writing contest with NYC Midnight, who hosts short-story and screenplay contests nationally where writers are tasked with writing and submitting a story in 24 hours. Others writers interested in participating in the contest can go to nycmidnight.com. Rachel had signed up for a new tradition of one hundred sun salutations to conclude the new year. On the fifteenth downward dog, she farted so loud the sound echoed around the yoga studio. She imagined the face…

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Summers promoted to sergeant

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has announced the promotion of Stacy Summers to the rank of sergeant. Summers has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, experience, and drive to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility, and is recognized as a valuable member of MCSO. Summers started his career as a detention officer in August, 2013. In February  2018, he was promoted to corporal after excelling in his duties as a detention officer. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Bob Vollbracht, Sergeant Stacy Summers, and Captain Don Bischoff.

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Babiak named to MVD Dean’s List

Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2019 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. Noah Babiak of Bullhead City has been named to the Dean’s list. Babiak is a Junior and is studying Criminal Justice.

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MCC librarian earns spot in 2020 emerging leaders program

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College’s Kingman campus librarian, Erin Roper, has been accepted into the American Library Association Emerging Leaders program for 2020. The program is for librarians who have no more than five years of experience in the field. The goal for Roper is to work for six months on a project that she can later present at a conference. “It’s a great opportunity to work with other people and learn about library advocacy on the national level because there’s a myth that libraries are going extinct or that they are not going to exist in a couple…

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Grief and loss support group meets

KINGMAN Come and join White Cliffs Assisted Living Center for a monthly “Grief and Loss Support Group” on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. These are group meetings to provide support to those who are struggling with issues related to grief and loss. People are there to listen and provide support when you need it. Support Groups are led by the Pastor Paul Pitts of Living Waters Hospice. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. White Cliffs Assisted Living Center is located at 3600 Peterson Rd., and meetings are held in the Chapel/Theater room. For more information call…

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