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Letter to the Editor
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Dear Editor, A retired friend of mine fishes

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Matthew Wanner

Peace and Literacy

Dear Editor, September not only heralds the infamously lovely harvest moon which is to be October 1. September is also National Literacy month and Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. But wait … there’s more! In 1981 the United Nations chose September to commemorate the International Day of Peace (IDOP). However, in 2002 the date Sept. 21 was declared as the permanent IDOP. Go online for background info on these three events. Note: Other events are honorably recognized as well in September; however, this article will be limited to the issues of peace and literacy. Ordinarily, in Kingman there is…

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CLRs should be followed

Dear Editor, Valle Vista is a property owners association. Our amenities include a golf course, club house, restaurant, bar, park with tennis court, playground, and pool. We are governed by the Arizona Revised Statutes, Articles of Incorporation, and Covenants, Limitations and Restrictions, and By Laws. All prospective buyers must be given a copy of these prior to decision to purchase in Valle Vista. A second copy of each will be included in the Valle Vista welcome packet after purchase. We are requesting that each realtor furnish each prospective buyer with a copy of each. Furthermore, our governing documents require that…

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Carroll pleads to multiple drug cases

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A local judge has broad discretion with regard to punishment of a Lake Havasu City man who is resolving separate drug cases through a plea agreement. 40-year-old Jamie Carroll pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of dangerous drugs and possession of narcotic drugs. Prosecutor Doug Camacho said the convictions trace to seizures of almost nine grams of methamphetamine and four hydrocodone pills. Carroll is eligible for probation but could also be sent to prison for up to 7.5 years when sentenced September 29. Dave Hawkins

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Report card out on COVID-19 case positivity rate

MOHAVE COUNTY – Gyms, bars and some water business enterprises that have remain shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic could get a reprieve Thursday. Mohave County has already met two of three benchmarks allowing them to reopen under various restrictions and regulations. “What we haven’t been meeting is the percent positivity number put out by the state. Last week it was at 9.5%, which is just under 10%,” city manager Toby Cotter said during Tuesday’s Bullhead City council meeting. “So, the number on Thursday, if it’s under 10%, all the gyms can reopen but they have to follow the rules.” Council…

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Chadwick Boseman and Colon Cancer

Dear Editor, Actor Chadwick Boseman recently died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. Boseman had starred in the blockbuster Marvel superhero franchise movie Black Panther rising to stardom. He played Jackie Robinson in the movie 42. He also played James Brown in Get on Up and Thurgood Marshall in Marshall. Boseman had received international accolades for his movie roles. He was young, handsome, and very talented. He had a loving family who was by his Los Angeles bedside when he died. Colon cancer robbed him of another 20 or even 30 years of movie stardom. Boseman’s…

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Mohave Valley Area Spraying This Thursday

MOHAVE VALLEY – Mosquito surveillance that was conducted this week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Environmental Health Division (MCEHD) revealed the following locations meet the protocol to conduct fogging. The MCEHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide regarding when to fog. FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will begin this Thursday evening September 3 around 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Baron Pest Control was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application. Areas in Mohave Valley to fog include: • South of Willow Road to Laguna Road and…

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