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Dear Editor, World Elephant Day is August 12,

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Proposed natural asset companies rule withdrawn by Biden Administration

Following strong opposition, it was revealed last week that the Biden administration has suddenly withdrawn a proposal that would have opened public lands to private ownership.  At the Mohave County Board of Supervisor’s first board meeting in January, the County Supervisors were prominent voices against a proposed rule by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) that would have authorized the listing of “Natural Asset Companies” (NACs) as a novel investment vehicle on the New York Stock Exchange.  Supervisor Buster Johnson brought the item forward for the Board’s consideration after digging deeper into what this proposed rule meant.  “I’m delighted to learn that the…

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Gun & Knife show Feb. 3, 4

KINGMAN – Pioneer County Events will host a Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show on Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, at the College Park Community Center, 1990 Jagerson Ave. Admission is $7 per day or $12 for a two-day pass. Kids 16 and under are free with an adult paid admission. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be available for sale, provided by Olympus Diner. For more information contact Lon at 928-692-0937, 928-279-4775 or pioneercountryevents@gmail.com.

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Kingman Young Marines extends thanks

Dear Editor, The Kingman Marine Corps League has official closed our Toys For Tots program for 2023. With help from the greater Kingman area, we were able to provide toys to 387 families with a total of 1417 children.  We want to thank all of you who supported our TFT program for 2023. We would particularly like to recognize the Kingman Golden Valley Association of Realtors who has been the main sponsor of the program for over 15 years, and the basketball teams of Kingman High and Kingman Academy for  their donation of over 800 toys. A rumor says that…

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UniSource Electric Rates rising

New electric rates for UniSource Energy Services customers will take effect Feb. 1 to help cover rising costs and support ongoing investments in safe, reliable service. The average monthly bills of typical residential customers on UniSource’s Basic pricing plan are expected to increase by $13.68 under the new rates, approved Jan. 17 by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Bill impacts will vary with usage and are likely to be higher during hot weather, when customers typically use more energy, and lower in cooler months. UniSource can help customers mitigate the impact through energy efficiency programs, rebates and advice available on uesaz.com….

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UniSource Electric Rates rising

New electric rates for UniSource Energy Services customers will take effect Feb. 1 to help cover rising costs and support ongoing investments in safe, reliable service. The average monthly bills of typical residential customers on UniSource’s Basic pricing plan are expected to increase by $13.68 under the new rates, approved Jan. 17 by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Bill impacts will vary with usage and are likely to be higher during hot weather, when customers typically use more energy, and lower in cooler months. UniSource can help customers mitigate the impact through energy efficiency programs, rebates and advice available on uesaz.com….

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Making an Entrance

I have three doors in which to enter my home, namely, the front, the back, and the garage. I have three doors in which to enter my church, one in front and two side ones. Coincidence? Yes. But are three entrances enough for either? From a literal sense, of course. Could it be argued that figuratively my church needs more doorways? Yes. Let me explain. Whenever I have taken a taxi, traveled on a train, or attended a sporting event at a large stadium, I am offered multiple doors to pass through. Why? Because there is a consumer demand for…

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