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Welcome to Dystopia

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Dystopia, Per Merriam Webster: an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives. Dystopia is no longer an imagined society or world coming full speed our way. Just take a look at the misery and suffering of the millions of homeless on the streets of our once great nation. Look closely at the once great state of California and the conditions there. The politicians who believe in societal engineering and the rewards of socialism are still proud, if you can believe that, of the condition of their state. It can take a while to…

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry closing December 1

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

The center will re-open next spring LEES FERRY – On Sunday, December 1, the National Park Service’s Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry will close for the season. Until December 1, hours remain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week (except Thanksgiving, November 28, when it will close for the day). The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center will re-open next spring. The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is located on Highway 89A on the west side of Navajo Bridge, near Lees Ferry. The public will still be able to enjoy the center’s outdoor exhibits and a self-guided walk across…

Community News

Grief support available

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Harmony Hospice Bereavement Services hosts a grief support group every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the WACOG building, 208 N. Fourth St., Room 210. Their motto is, “We Understand the Struggle: You Are Not Alone,” and offers group support for anyone experiencing any loss that has cause grief and sadness. Come out and explore the dynamics of grief and learn about healthy ways to cope. The group is facilitated by a grief support specialist.

Community News

Hunters get second shot at doves beginning Friday

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Arizona dove hunters will be able to double their wing-shooting pleasure when the state’s “second” season begins Friday, Nov. 22. Unlike the 15-day season that begins Sept. 1, the late season lasts 45 days and runs through Jan. 5, 2020. There still is a 15-bird daily bag limit, all of which must be mourning doves. The possession limit remains 45 mourning doves after opening day, of which no more than 15 may be taken in any one day. As always, there is an unlimited daily bag and possession limit for the invasive Eurasian collared-dove. A few things to remember to…

Business News

Evers joins SBH board of directors

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services (SB&H) has announced that Karen Evers, a recognized business leader with over 21 years of human resources and facilities experience, has been appointed to the board of directors. Currently a senior vice president of human resources and facilities at Nautilus Insurance Group, Evers has been leading human resource teams for over 13 years, working in a variety of industries including nonprofit, healthcare and insurance. Evers is president of the Arizona Insurance Institute and a director on the National Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association Education Foundation board. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of…

High school dropout overcomes challenges, now excels in college

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Sunshine Boylan’s path to becoming a member of the 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team, as well as an honors society member, student council officer and university scholarship recipient has not been easy. At age 15, family financial struggles forced Boylan to drop out of high school in California and get a job. Over the years she became a single mother of four, and dreamed about becoming a registered nurse. The lack of a high school diploma and college degree limited her options, but when she met her fiancé she said an opportunity opened up that gave her time to further her…

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Welcome to Dystopia

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry closing December 1

Grief support available

Hunters get second shot at doves beginning Friday

Evers joins SBH board of directors

High school dropout overcomes challenges, now excels in college

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