A close friend of mine is a workaholic. He devotes a minimum of 120% of his energy and time to his job! Though his doctor and family had often told him, “Slow down! Take time to relax! Don’t overdo it!” he just kept right on going until finally the inevitable happened. He had a heart attack. Fortunately (and all glory goes to God), the attack was a mild one. Yet, it was severe enough to keep him flat on his back for several days. Arriving at the hospital and finding that my friend was not critical, I walked into his…

Register now for event at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge KINGMAN — Young hunters who want to learn all about waterfowl hunting are invited to attend the annual Pintail Slough Junior Waterfowl Camp, sponsored by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The camp will take place Jan. 3-5 (hunters check in Jan. 3) at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. The deadline to register is Dec. 13. The event is limited to 20 hunters between ages 12 and 17 (each must be accompanied by an adult). No prior experience is necessary. All young hunters will learn how to identify, hunt and field-dress…

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year, making it by far the leading day for US home cooking fires. This sharp spike (a nearly 250 percent increase over the daily average) is a powerful reminder to use caution when cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The Bullhead Fire Department would like to offer the following tips and recommendations for cooking safety this Thanksgiving. ·         Make your cooking area safe. Move things that can burn away from the stove. Turn pot handles…