September 5, 2024 – The Standard Newspaper

Kingman Concert Band opens 2024-25 season with Off Broadway

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KINGMAN – The Kingman Concert Band is tuning up for another dynamic season. Celebrating over 25 years of free community band performances, this season’s line is sure to offer something for every musical taste; Broadway shows to music from around the world and festive tunes to ring in Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day.

The group applauds Kingman Unified School District #20 and its Superintendent Dr. Gretchen Dorner for opening up the district’s high school auditoriums at no cost

Picnic for Paws fundraiser set

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KINGMAN – Friends of Mohave County Animal Shelter will host a Picnic for Paws in the Park fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 20. The event will be held at Metcalfe Park beginning at 5 p.m. with Yappy Hour. Tickets are $30 each and include a deluxe picnic dinner by Siren’s Café, and live music by Goodheart. All proceeds will benefit the homeless animals of Mohave County.

Bring a blanket or chairs for a wonderful evening under the starts. There will be raffle and an auction.

Wake up, America

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Dear Editor,

Hamas executed seven hostages because they knew Israel’s IDF was coming to rescue them. Shooting someone in the back of the head at close range is an execution. Why then are people all over the world blaming Israel for everything?

It is Israel’s fault because Hamas will not negotiate a peace. Why would Hamas negotiate a peace when the whole world is backing them on their massacre of the Jews/Israelis on October 7 as well as blaming the Jews/Israelis for being massacred.

June sports betting figures released

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PHOENIX – Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $454 million on sports in June of 2024, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 15.5% increase when compared to June of 2023. The state collected approximately $3.15 million in privilege fees in the month.

Suicide prevention walk slated for Havasu community

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu Community Health Foundation is taking it to the streets again to support an extremely important cause. The foundation is well known around town for getting the public involved with their many educational programs about mental health.

The health foundation has various ongoing support groups such as their caregiver group that provides help to those health care workers that help those suffering from dementia, and their cancer association of Havasu