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Opioid treatment discussed at Rotary

Community Medical Services Clinic Manager for Kingman and Lake Havasu City Michelle Valandingham and her associate Ronny Jones spoke at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s February 7 meeting (shown above with club president Karen Brown). Offering treatment for opioid addiction, there are 46 Community Medical Services clinics nationwide including Kingman, which opened September 2019 and Lake Havasu City, open since August 2019. The clinics administer methadone treatments and provide Naloxone for overdose treatment. Jones, a recovering opioid addict himself, noted opioids are as important to an addict as food and water and methadone helps rewire the brain to help patients…

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Death under investigation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The death of a man near Cattail Cove State Park outside Lake Havasu City is under investigation by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS public information officer Bart Graves said officers responded Sunday, February 9 after civilians reported finding man slumped over inside a vehicle parked off the northbound lanes of Highway 95. Responding troopers discovered the body of an adult male outside the vehicle. He was declared dead at the scene. The Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office will work to complete positive identification and determine the cause of death.

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BLM hosts wild horse and burro adoption and sale February 21-23

Wickenburg event will feature horse and burro training demonstrations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking good homes for wild horses and burros during its adoption and sale event planned for February 21- 23 at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds in Wickenburg. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Trained animals will be up for competitive bid Friday at 11 a.m.; then all animals are available on a first come, first served basis, through the weekend. Additionally, training demonstrations will be held on Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Florence Inmate…

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Lions Club to host City of Kingman’s Tourism Services Manager

KINGMAN – The public is welcome to the Thursday, February 13, noon meeting of the Kingman Mohave Lions Club at Calico’s Restaurant, 418 W. Beale St. City of Kingman’s Tourism Services Manager, Josh Noble will be giving a 2019 Kingman Office of Tourism recap about what happened in 2019 along with what to expect this coming year. There is no admission charge to attend the meetings and no reservations are needed. Calico’s offers lunch to attendees, the cost of which will vary dependent on what is ordered. For questions call Danette Myers a (928) 753-4505, email lions@kingmanlions.org or call Mari…

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Search & Rescue members recognized at dinner

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue units held their annual Installation and Awards Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 1, with Sheriff Schuster. Searchers from the Bullhead City Unit, Lake Havasu City Unit, Kingman Unit and the Arizona Strip Unit were recognized for their valuable contributions to search and rescue in Mohave County. In 2019, the unit searchers responded to about 100 missions for help and numerous training classes throughout the year. Search and Rescue is made possible with searchers who volunteer their time.

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KRMC Foundation hosts third annual Black Tie Gala

Tickets available now for March 14 Gala KINGMAN – The Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Foundation has announce our third annual Black Tie Gala. This year’s formal will benefit the KRMC Foundation’s Catch It Early program, which provides free screening mammograms and other breast health services to local women. Through the KRMC Catch it Early program, all women age 40 and over who live in Mohave County can receive a free (no out-of-pocket cost) screening mammogram at KRMC on an annual basis. For insured patients, the program covers all co-pays and deductibles. For women with no medical insurance, the program…

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