BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen $200 classroom grants to educators for financial assistance in making classroom learning more engaging.

Thirty-two applications were received for the eighteen available grants. A team at MEC evaluated the projects submitted by educators basing their grading on creativity, following application instructions, classroom integration, as well as benefits and financial need to students. Classroom Grants are funded by assigned capital credits at no cost to the cooperative or its members.

“Every year teachers throughout the MEC service area turn in creative project ideas and we look forward to the new ways educators will implement these programs into the classroom,” said Heather Foreman, public affairs coordinator, “It’s never an easy process, with so many excellent projects, making it difficult to choose the 18 winners.”

Project ideas ranged from science, reading, math, wood working, construction, social studies, to music and organization. The eighteen selected educators represent nine schools where their various K-12 programs will be implemented. The schools are Bullhead Middle School, Camp Mohave Elementary School, Desert Star Academy, Desert Valley School, Fort Mojave Elementary School, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center, Sunrise Elementary School, Topock Elementary School, and Young Scholars Academy.

Congratulations to educators: Amber Gaudry, Tamsin Gardetto, Nicole Jarman, Samantha Penfold, Jennifer Turner, Juvicel De Guzman, Judy Chesla, Mike Jackson, Laci Ortiz, Aubry Sterk, Jorden Ostrowski, Brianna Guerrero, Valari Delgadillo, Ralph Green, Arlene Barnette, Dione DeBord, Maria Cid, and Marie Christine Villegas.

Checks were awarded at the luncheon May 2, 2024.

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KINGMAN – The Kingman Route 66 Street Drags are the largest legal street races in the world! This year the street drags will be held Friday through Sunday, May 17 through 19. Rt. 66 and Andy Devine Aves., will be closed for the 1/8 mile drag races, between Airfield Ave. and Fairgrounds Blvd.

The races will feature various categories, from muscle cars to motorcycles, ensuring that every gearhead will find something to enjoy. The three-day event will also feature dozens of food and craft and exhibition vendors situated behind the starting line on Route 66. Spectators can expect to see burnouts and have photo-ops with the famous Street Drags Trophy Girls.

General Admission is $20, children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. Spectator parking will be available at the Mohave County Fairgrounds with a trolley ferrying spectators to and from the west gate entrance. The North entry gate will be at Airfield and Andy Devine Ave, a convenient walk from several hotels on Route 66.

Visit https://www.kingmanrt66streetdrags.com for more information.

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MOHAVE COUNTY – Governor Katie Hobbs in partnership with Arizona’s 10 public community college districts has created the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations.

“The Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program is a terrific step toward equipping our regional workforce with the necessary skills to thrive in the economy today and into the future,” said Dr. Stacy Klippenstein, President of Mohave County Community College.

The scholarship is designed to provide Arizona students with the incentive to pursue a higher education certificate, degree, credential or license resulting in a skilled workforce equipped to meet the demands of the state’s economy.

Governor Hobbs has allocated $4.5M in federal funding to get the program started, with future public or private funding to help to ensure the future of the program.

The Community College Workforce Scholarship program will provide financial support to students for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. It is projected that 9,000-10,000 Arizona students, including working adults, will be able to upskill or reskill. Through these scholarships, the state will move closer to reaching its Achieve60AZ education attainment goal.

Scholarships are targeted to the following high-wage, high-growth sectors with each community college focusing on regional industries in the communities they serve.

* Advanced manufacturing, including semiconductors

* Health Care

* IT/cyber security/broadband/data analytics

* Education and early education

* Construction/trades/HVAC

* Aerospace/defense

* Veterinary technology

* Dental hygienists and dental assistants

* Tractor trailer driving

* Insurance appraisers

* Paralegal and legal assistants

Students participating in the Workforce Scholarship program are required to meet the following criteria:

* Have a 2.0 GPA or better.

* Meet with their academic advisor to review their academic plan and progress.

* Be eligible for in-state status for tuition purposes as defined by Arizona Law and the College.

* Be enrolled in or enroll in, a degree, certificate or credential program in one or more of the above high growth/high wage program areas.

MCC is currently accepting students for Summer and Fall semesters.  New and Returning students should get started by visiting the College Admissions webpage at www.Mohave.edu/Admission. Once a person fills out the application, an MCC representative will contact you to assist with the enrollment process, and provide more information on applying for tuition assistance. Current students should contact the MCC Office of Financial Aid and/or their advisors for more information on scholarship opportunities.

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KINGMAN – Pioneer Country Events will host a Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show on May 18 and 19 at College Park Community Center, 1990 Jagerson Ave and Van Nuys.

Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $7 per day or $12 for both days. Food will be available for purchase. For more information call Lon at 928-692-0937 or 928-279-4775.

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KINGMAN – Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.

Your local US Postal Service mail carrier will leave a donation bag at your home. Please fill the bag with canned food, cereal, dry food, and pasta. Mail carriers will pick up the bag from your front door on Saturday, 11. Donated food will go to the Kingman Area Food Bank and other local charities.

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KINGMAN – April 27 was the 7th Annual Superhero 5K Walk/Run & Kids Dash in Kingman.

There were many Heroes for a foster child, participating today in this great event as they came dressed in their favorite Superhero for CASA’s  Superhero Run/Walk.

It started out with the Kids Dash followed by the 5K Run/Walk and a Awards Ceremony!

All the proceeds went to benefit CASA Council Helping Children of Mohave County.

Big “Thanks” to Sponsors, UniSource Energy Services, Atia and Ahmad S. Khan, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Taco Bell and Hualapai Kwik Stop.

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Last week, Sunstone Real Estate Group partnered up with Mohave Shred for the company’s seventh annual Shred Hunger event. The charitable event took place on Thursday, May 2 right in front of the Sunstone’s business site on McCulloch Blvd.  

The family of realtors has been in business for ten years and specializes in vacation homes, luxury homes, RV garage homes and much more. The realtor team along with Mohave Shred, collaborated together that day in order to give back to the community in a major way.

Mohave Shred is known for their affordable prices with shredding personal documents for residents of the county. People were allowed to bring up to ten boxes of private documents for shredding for a donation of two canned foods or nonperishable items.

Their goal was an amazing success, as they received three hundred and seventy three pounds of donated canned goods. All donations went to Havasu Community Health Foundation’s food bank so that they can continue to serve those in need in  Lake Havasu.

Phaedra Veronique

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BULLHEAD CITY – As summer approaches Bullhead City and the tri-state come alive with events filling the weekends for residents to enjoy. Here are a couple for this weekend worth checking out. 

Earth Fair at Gary Keith Civic Park, Sat. May 11th and Sunday May 12th. There will be a Swap Meet, Kids Zone, Petting Zoo, Train Ride, Music, and More. Unique Art and Crafts plenty of Exhibits. All Day fun for the whole family and community. Free Admission and Free Parking.

Wings and Wildlife-At Pyramid Canyon Park in Laughlin, Saturday, May 11th from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Kite Flying, Birdhouse painting, wildlife treasure hunts, animal exhibits, complimentary food, and more. 

And Remember this Sunday is  Mother’s Day-As always the Casinos in Laughlin are taking reservations for Mothers Day specials on Brunch and Dinner. Mothers Day is always a big day at the many various restaurants up and down Casino Drive so get your reservation in now.  

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KINGMAN – The suspect in a near two-year-old double homicide outside Kingman faces a May 16 initial court appearance before Judge Doug Camacho at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center.

Daniel Matthew Avila, 26, El Mirage, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the June 27, 2022 shooting deaths of Retta Atkins, 73, and her husband Darren VanHouten, 50. Authorities allege a video surveillance system reveals Avila outside before breaking in and shooting the couple to death in their home in the 9200 block of Dilligaf Road.

Avila previously pleaded guilty in a Tempe burglary case and was given a 2.5-year prison sentence. He was recently extradited back to Kingman to stand trial in Mohave County.

Deputy Mohave County Attorney Jacob Cote is the prosecutor assigned to the case. Cote said Avila will be assigned legal counsel after the initial court appearance if he does not secure private counsel himself.

Dave Hawkins

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Judity Lorraine Mausolf, of Kingman, died Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was 81. Ms. Mausolf was born December 3, 1942 in La Crosse, Wisc. A service will be held Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Funeral Home in Kingman. The family contact is her daughter Laurie Lynn Behrends. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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