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100% national board pass rate for 2019 MCC Physical Therapist Assistant students

Every graduate of the MCC Physical Therapist Assistant class of 2019 passed the national board exam on their first attempt. These graduates join the MCC classes of 2017, 2016 and 2015 in this great accomplishment. There are just five openings left in the college Physical Therapist Assistant program for fall semester, which begins August 26. For information on signing up, contact Jennine A. Ramirez at 928-505-3351 or JRAMIREZ@mohave.edu. In photo – left to right – first row: Merrell Barnes, Jacqueline Canez, Jennifer Carlson, Rebecca Carranza, Bridget Jacobs, and Jenna Krautkremer.  Back row: Shannon Lawless, Savanna Nichols, Maria Sandoval, Karie Demyan, Samantha Upton, Brian Vanderpas and Alyssa…

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Computer room donations sought

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) computer room needs an update to protect seniors and the equipment. Uninterrupted power supplies and a cable containment system would make a huge improvement. This room is also used by the tax preparers and Area Agency on Aging Medicare Questions and Insurance Counseling to assist seniors. Donations are being sought for this improvement so the center can continue to give back to the community. The goal for this improvement is $800. Donations may be made in person or through PayPal at www.kingmanadultcenter.com. For information call 928-757-2778.

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Mohave County Animal Shelter is having adoption specials

The Mohave County Animal Shelter is so full with dogs, cats and kittens that they are running adoptions specials. Cats and Kittens are $16 and each is spayed or neutered and vaccinated and come with a free visit at a Kingman veterinarian. Dogs and puppies are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped and come with a free vet visit. Puppies and dogs less than 30 lbs are $125 Dogs over 1 year and over 30 lbs are $31. They will be at Tractor Supply 3136-A Stockton Hill Rd. Kingman for the upcoming Saturdays at least through August.

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SAINT Bowling For Pets fundraiser August 4

Join S.A.I.N.T. on Sunday, August 4, at the Riverside Lanes Bowling Alley for their twice-annual “Bowling For Pets” Bowling Tournament Fundraiser. The bowling tournament is $20 per person, with a portion of all bowling proceeds benefiting S.A.I.N.T.’s Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Program and the Saving Lives Adoption Program. Check-In begins at noon, bowling begins at 1 p.m. This is a No tap, 9 pin event with 34 lanes, 4 people to a lane. Pre-Register by calling the Riverside at 1-888-590-2695 or visiting www.BHCSaint.org. Register early to keep your group on the same lane. Barbara Berlier, author of “Oh My Dog!”…

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McClinton receives 100 years for child pornography charges

His attorney and his father informed the Court Monday that a Bullhead City man’s health challenges and his inability to work led Joseph McClinton to spend his time on the internet where he committed child pornography offenses. It mattered little as a law that defense attorney Robin Puchek called “Draconian” required Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert to send McClinton to prison for at least one century. Homeland Security agents who detected suspicious computer activity were assisted by Bullhead City police during a February 1, 2017 search of McClinton’s home in the 4300 block of La Mesa Road. Forensic…

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