Make Bullhead Better: Recent Episodes
Grace Hecht
Bullhead City, AZ boarders California and Nevada it is nestled along the majestic Colorado River. It is a small town and this show highlights all of the incredible people, businesses and organizations that are doing their part to #MakeBullheadBetter
State representative Leo Biasiucci addresses how to stop the cycle of sexual abuse and where it begins. How his bill puts harsher penalties for perpetrators of sex crimes into law
I talk about the impact Lt Sessions made on my life, Mohave County Fair seeks volunteers, Steve Diamico announcement to run for mayor
There were two unfortunate deaths July 30. One in Laughlin Nevada at a Casino and one of a heroic rescue by a father saving his son from the river only to be swept away himself and drowning. There is a life jacket exchange happening now at fire station 2 and a pickle ball competition. Lots more in store here on the Make Bullhead Better podcast.
Homeless Shelter fully opening Aug 1, No school supplies to be brought to school, Governor Candidate to speak in Golden Valley.
Needles Water Story https://norwalkreflector.com/news/333021/one-of-americas-hottest-cities-is-down-to-one-water-well-what-happens-if-the-taps-go-dry/ Today I spoke about Needles desperate situation. World issues- China Flooding, Haiti in turmoil after president’s assignation. Getting involved locally at PTO or Kiwanis.
Jul 25, 2021 - Hear as Christina shares her journey with stage 4 Breast cancer. Are we still showing Covid hospital staff appreciation like last year? Rise up for children help bring Awareness about human trafficking
National news https://www.usnews.com/ International news https://www.bbc.com/news Help bring awareness about human trafficking by emailing to find out more or become a volunteer az.mohavecounty@ourvolunteer.org
Covered a couple international stories https://www.change.org/p/ban-jet-ski-rental-companies-from-operating-in-bullhead-city-az-parks. National News https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news international news https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57895957.amp
Zen Den closed it’s doors yesterday. A man dressed as a stuffed bear walks across America and crosses through Needles and Kingman. How the Navajo Code Talkers helped win the war. $7 Million in infrastructure for LHC Airport. 928 Group searches a section of the desert looking for missing man Felipe Zamora to no avail. There is a 3 month wait for a passport. Group forms on Facebook to address water safety. Pawnee Trail Wildlife project asks for donations to feed and water animals in the desert during this drought. Business highlight - Ace Moving Company 928-758-0304
Bullhead City, Arizona discontinued it’s recycling program last year and Recycolps has come in with a new way of recycling that leaves a smaller footprint, and has a very unique business plan
Bullhead City manager Toby Cotter speaks with Larry Tunaforss about Mayor Tom Brady’s proclamation on Larry’s show “Speak Out 2.0” which can be heard on 106.3 FM
I have a 2 year old daughter and am just a couple weeks away from having another. Baby clothes are so cute, but also can get quite expensive! Little Bunny Baby Clothing (where you can bring in your gently used baby clothing and trade it for other sizes) is such a refreshing new addition to the Tri-State area. Please come out and support local small businesses and save some money at the same time. She also has space for mommy vendors that want to sell their handmade items. She doesn’t charge for the space just takes a commission of 25% when the items sell.
A wonderful interview with Melissa Carter, who grew up coming the Bullhead as a kid and relocated here recently. She felt like she wasn’t connecting with other women when she came here, but after creating this Facebook group “Sisterhood of Traveling Fairies” she has made really great connections with other local women who were feeling lonely and separated as well. I love that she is making our community better ❤️
Arizona was scheduled to open back up May 1st, however Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order to extend the closure for another 15 days. I wanted to interview the Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster to find out why he made that decision. I also wanted to know what that meant for our county. Pinal County Sheriff Lamb was the only other Sheriff who was outspoken about not enforcing the closure measures. Right before this recording Gov. Ducey decided to revise his executive order so many businesses will be able to open up sooner. There are a lot of difficult decisions that have to be made on every level of government as well as business ownership and personal responsibility.
I have been following a couple of nurses that are from Bullhead City, Arizona that are serving in New York during the Covid-19 crisis. I had the opportunity today to interview a previous Valley View Medical nurse named Alayna DeLeon. She has been in New York for 3 weeks and has seen unimaginable things to us living here in Bullhead City (Rural Arizona)
I was able to ask her several questions that people on facebook had asked, and really got an overview of the situation there and how it has been improving from the time she arrived until now. Sometimes this whole thing seems so far removed from us here in our small town, but she is right in the thick of it and I really appreciate her taking her time to share with all of us how it has been for her.
Dr. Mirza has been practicing in Bullhead City for 20 years but was trained in Brooklyn. When he saw that the hospital that he trained at was suffering under Covid-19 he went no questions asked and without any pay. He has seen a lot of tragedy and talks in this episode about the things that he has seen and his suggestions for what the people of Bullhead can do to not contract Covid-19 .
We have teachers from all spectrums of education. Middle School/ High School, Elementary School, Honors Charter School Teacher. Anne Marie Ward who used to be a teacher and is now running for Congress to help be a voice for teachers so that they can set policy. And me Grace your host who is also a teacher of ESL and previous substitute teacher.
-How the Arizona Mommies Facebook page is helping mom's connect and help one another through this difficult time.
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How Mom's are helping one another with childcare
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How many mom's are working mom's or stay at home moms and how that is effecting them.
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How Anne Marie is now working her campaign from home as a stay at home mom now.
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How we as mom's are helping our children not be overwhelmed by fear
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Transitioning to teaching or educating at home.
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We address how mom's that are expecting might feel since they will have to have their babies in a hospital that could be ridden with Covid-19 patients and how many mom's are now choosing home birth as an option.
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We discuss how Allison thinks mom's in her group would feel to have a congresswoman who is representing them that is also a Native Arizona Mommy.
If you would like to connect with the Arizona Mommies Facebook page here is the link
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Arizonamommies/
If you would like to find out more about Anne Marie Ward who is running for Congress as well as sign her petition to get on the Ballot for the Aug 4th election please go to her website https://www.annemarieforcongress.com/
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How the Sheriff's Department is handling the Covid-19 Crisis in our very rural areas
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How they are handling not having enough staffing
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How Anne Marie Ward would address the issues from a federal level if elected.
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Suggestions for the public in response to this outbreak.
- We talked about how the city Council meeting will go tomorrow night since the CDC has handed down their recommendations as to how many people should congregate. How this will affect the items that are on the agenda and how the public will be able to be heard. -Census 2020 how people can and should take the census online at www.mycensus2020.org and how important it is to the city that everyone take the census. -The CDC is asking people not to congregate but there are hundreds of people at stores and they are buying up everything how is that impacting our city as well as what stores are doing to combat that. -what is the economic impact of this on Bullhead city and what does that mean in the long run. How is the government going to help with some sort of stimulus package?
In this Interview Anne Marie and I dive into several different topics
How is she differs from Congressman Paul Gosar What the main Issues she is hearing in our district and more specifically in Bullhead City. Please sign her Petition to get on the ballot. https://www.annemarieforcongress.com/
I was able to interview Ed who was very patient with me as I had quite a few technical difficulties.
He was born and raised in Lake Havasu City and when he was younger he made some not so great choices which led to him living on the streets. When he reached rock bottom his uncle took him in and taught him the trade of plumbing. He learned that trade and moved back to Lake Havasu, where he landed contracts with most of the Real Estate agents and then went on to become a real estate agent himself.
He later became a manufacturer of guns and has a very lucrative business. He believes that even though he hasn't ever served in law enforcement that he would be better suited to be sheriff because he is a business man and can run the Sheriff's Department more efficiently.
Bullhead City is a Rural town in Arizona. I have grown up here and am doing my part along with others to build a community within a community by highlighting local people and businesses that are Making Bullhead Better