Northern Arizona Gazette

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Predator Protection: The Anti’s Endgame

Posted on June 13, 2012 by GCD

by Broadfoot Media Group on June 7, 2012

Talk to a fellow hunter about wolves, cougars or bears and their first reaction will most likely be that their populations are out of control and must be scientifically managed. Ask an anti-hunter and you will hear that they are the most majestic, critical, endangered and necessary animal to ever set foot in the woods.

The truth is predators are a critical tool in the endgame of the anti-hunting movement far more than they are critical to “balancing our ecosystem”, as they would have the general public believe. The portrayal of the wolf, cougar, bear, coyote and other predators as harmless creatures that only kill the weak and diseased is nothing more than a marketing scheme aimed at making the prey the perpetrator. It has been very successful for the anti-hunting movement as they have made predators the star player in their endgame to ban all hunting.

Read more at Outdoorhub.

Camp Civitan cook out rescheduled for June 30

Posted on June 13, 2012 by GCD

WILLIAMS—The Cook Family & Friends cookout to benefit Camp Civitan has been rescheduled from June 23 to the 30th. The event will begin at noon at 4728 White Tail Loop in Williams and run until it ends.

They are seeking volunteers to assist in some of the events and to with food stands. Interested parties can call (951)660-2497 for more information.

Camp Civitan is a camp for special needs people to enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment. They also run a thrift store to benefit the organization downtown in the old laundry. In the event that you do not know where the old laundry used to be, it is next to the Grand Canyon Coffee and Cafe.

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