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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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Gain Some Control Over Your Life 

Dear Editor, Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for life happiness.  Control is not always easy. It takes planning, sacrifice, work and good fortune.  Lots of things can happen in life that will shake the earth beneath our feet. Illness, weather disaster, a bad accident, and stupid mistakes. We are all vulnerable to any and all of these.  Considering anything can happen in life and chances are it will, we can all still make an effort to be in control of our daily lives.  First, know who you are and build on who you are….

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Oktoberfest brews discussed at Rotary

At Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s March 22 meeting’s Jesh Liewer of Black Bridge Brewery (shown with Rotarian Becky Fawson) addressed the club on the process of how to brew beer. Jesh explained that the hops are the differentiator in the flavors of beer. The process takes weeks and sugar is added to carbonate or strengthen the beer. Jesh explained the differences between pilsners, IPAs, pales, stouts, and porters. As per tradition, Black Bridge Brewery will be brewing Oktoberfest beer for Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest this fall.

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Johnson to serve as Quadstate Chair for 16th consecutive year

LAKE HAVASU CITY  – Supervisor Buster Johnson was re-elected this past month as Chairman of the Quadstate Local Government Authority.   This is Supervisor Johnson’s 16th consecutive year serving as Chairman of the organization.  “I am honored that my colleagues have ensured their trust in me by continuing to elect me to serve as Chairman of this multi-state organization,” Johnson stated.  The Quadstate Local Governments Authority was established in 1999 and is a Joint Exercise of Powers Authority established between counties in the three western states of California, Nevada and Arizona.  The Quadstate Authority encompasses over 50,000 square miles in the Southwest, and contains over 39,541,259…

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Volunteering at Beacon of Hope is a key role

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Beacon of Hope Hospice has been boosting the lives of residents since their doors have opened. Beacon of Hope Hospice has created an inviting environment that provides exceptional healthcare to those in need.  They have also created a space where their residents can still thrive and feel useful. Volunteers of the organization play a crucial role to all involved in the care of loved ones. It seems simplistic at first however, visiting patients in hospice as a volunteer isn’t just about dropping in and keeping company with residents.  Volunteers are required by the facility to obtain specific credentials…

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Desert rescue ends well

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 12:01 pm on Tuesday, March 26, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department was dispatched to a desert rescue at Sara Park.  A male hiker was reported to be experiencing a heat-related injury and in need of assistance. Two Engine Companies, Two Rescue side-by-sides, an ambulance, and a Battalion Chief responded to Sara Park and were able to locate the injured person within 36 minutes. The patient was treated immediately while on the trail and was extricated from the desert using the Rescue side-by-sides. The patient was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for further…

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MCC Bullhead Campus Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members

MOHAVE COUNTY – Twenty-Six Mohave Community College students from the Bullhead Campus have been inducted to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-Alpha Chi Psi chapter during an induction ceremony with friends and family. The ceremony’s guest speaker was Grace Hecht from Make Bullhead Better and former MCC alumna. The ceremony also honored graduating members.  Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholarships among two-year college students by providing an opportunity for leadership, service, and development. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 GPA and earned 12 credit hours. New Inductees Chelsea…

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