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Patricia Mary Stipsky

Matthew Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Patricia Mary (Rickert) Stipsky was born at the Methodist hospital in downtown Los Angeles, California in 1937 and passed away at Kingman Regional Medical Center on February 12, 2024. She was 86 years old. Patricia (Pat) liked to deny that she was born in Kingman since her parents, Val and Hazel Rickert, traveled to Los Angeles for the birth of their only child, returning after two weeks. She grew up at the Wal-A-Pai Court on Route 66 (Front Street) and graduated from Mohave County Union High School in 1955. In fact, Pat lived her entire life in Kingman with the…

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MCC fall enrollment window opens Feb. 20, sign up before classes fill up

Matthew Wanner2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Take the next big step in your educational journey at Mohave Community College. Registration for the fall semester opens Feb. 20 for classes that start Aug. 19. The College is also currently enrolling students in eight-week classes that begin March 11, and summer classes that begin May 28. Students are encouraged to sign up and enroll in the classes they want and need as soon as possible, because many classes tend to fill up quickly. “The earlier people start a student account, fill out the application and get enrolled in classes not only helps secure their spot,…

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Flemmons takes state wrestling championship

Matthew Wanner2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Nic Verville got the party started years ago with a state wrestling championship for Lee Williams High School (LWHS). James Wayman followed before his brother Payton Wayman won back-to-back state championships for the Volunteers. And Nevaeh Flemmons has carved her niche in LWHS wrestling history with her own state title. Flemmons pinned all four opponents over the weekend to win the Arizona Division II girls wrestling championship in the 138 lb. weight class. The 17-year-old junior was 58-2 heading into state. “When I looked over the bracket there was a lot of girls that I already wrestled, so…

Advocating for More Than 30 Children: A Court Appointed Special Advocate Shares Her Journey

Matthew Wanner2 years ago6 mins

Dear Editor, I had the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom which enabled me to volunteer regularly in my children’s classrooms, but as they moved into High School, I looked for another way to serve in my community. My husband was speaking with a co-worker who told him about the CASA program. I looked up our county program in Washington State where I was living at the time and became a CASA in 2007. I wanted to continue to work with children and after learning about the critical support a CASA provides to a foster child, I began my service…

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Lamacki sentenced for assaulting officer

Matthew Wanner2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man convicted of violence against a local police officer following a DUI-related traffic stop was sentenced in Kingman on Friday, Feb. 16. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen credited Jacob Lamacki, 24, for the 37 days he previously spent in custody while ruling that no further jail time is necessary, provided that the defendant complies with conditions of probation for three years. Deputy County Attorney James Schoppmann told the court at the Jan. 17 change of plea hearing that Lamacki became combative following the Oct., 14, 2023 traffic stop in the…

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Roberts named LHC Deputy Fire Chief of Administration

Matthew Wanner2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department is pleased to announce the selection of Garrett Roberts as the new Deputy Fire Chief of Administration. This appointment resulted from a nationwide search process involving highly qualified candidates inside and outside the fire department. As the Deputy Fire Chief of Administration, Garrett will oversee various administrative functions within the department, including fire prevention/community risk reduction programs, emergency management, fleet/facility services, grants, personnel management, and policy development. Furthermore, Garrett will work closely with Chief Pilafas to ensure efficient operations and collaboration with other city departments. Garrett comes to the Lake Havasu City…

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Patricia Mary Stipsky

MCC fall enrollment window opens Feb. 20, sign up before classes fill up

Flemmons takes state wrestling championship

Advocating for More Than 30 Children: A Court Appointed Special Advocate Shares Her Journey

Lamacki sentenced for assaulting officer

Roberts named LHC Deputy Fire Chief of Administration

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