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KHAC announces monthly dinner

The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) will host its monthly dinner on Thursday, April 11 beginning at 4 p.m. until the food is gone. Suggested donation is $6.50 and goes toward the center’s no-charge programs. This month’s menu is ham, potato salad, raisin sauce or pineapple, French-style green beans, deviled eggs, dinner rolls, beverage, and dessert. Dessert is provided by Beacon of Hope Hospice. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., in Kingman, 928-757-2778.

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Reader unhappy with emergent medical care

Dear Editor, I have been suffering from shortness of breath and minor heart issues attributed to this making my heart slow or stop beating.  This has caused me to be hospitalized at KRMC several times over the past 12 months, having three stints put in and a pacemaker.  Again, Tuesday morning, I was fighting severely for breath and plummeting blood pressure, so I made my way to the ER at KRMC approximately 8:30 a.m. where I was quickly taken to an exam room and a staff of professionals examined me.   Again, a familiar level of concern came over their faces…

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LMNRA Environmental Assessment completed

The National Park Service has completed the Environmental Assessment, required under the National Environmental Policy Act, for a General Management Plan Amendment to address low-water conditions at Lake Mead. A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed March 13, which allows the park to address operational needs to maintain lake access and provide safe and diverse recreational opportunities at lake elevations above 950 feet. The document was made available for public review and comment. The selected action states that existing marina operations would be reconfigured and launch ramps would extend farther into the lake, as site conditions allow, at or…

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Guy gets four years for drug possession

A judge in Kingman has ordered a four-year prison sentence for a Bullhead City woman who possessed a half-ounce of methamphetamine when arrested last June at 1775 Lakeside Drive. Through a plea agreement Lindsay Rae Guy, 29, was convicted of the reduced charge of attempted possession of dangerous drugs. Defense attorney Michael Beane told Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert that Guy’s criminal history is connected to her drug addiction. He asked that she be given a minimal prison sentence so she could get counseling. Judge Lambert noted prior felony convictions in a 2009 marijuana case. The Judge chose…

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In the face of uncertainty, trust in the Lord

While visiting with a close friend, he shared with me concerning the uncertainty of his employment. Due to severe financial problems, the company for which he worked had announced massive lay-offs.  Those who were not laid-off could face having to move to other cities. My friend was quite worried, as anyone might be in such circumstances. He felt that because of his age he might not be desirable to other companies where ne might seek employment. A change in career was out of the question because of his lack of skills. He confessed, “I feel as though my world is…

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No injuries in Bullhead City blaze

No one was injured in a residential structure fire in Bullhead City. Fire department personnel responded just before 9:00 a.m. on March 28 to the incident in the 1400 block of Plata Drive. “Crews quickly confirmed that all of the occupants had safely evacuated the residence along with their small dogs,” said fire department spokeswoman Lori Viles. “Firefighters were able to  extinguish the blaze quickly but noted heavy smoke damage throughout the home.” After clearing the scene, firefighters returned at 1:00 to extinguish materials as the fire rekindled. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

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