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FREDE LEE (LIZZARD) CASTLEBERRY

Frede Lee (Lizzard) Castleberry, passed to a better place September 25, 2020. Lee was born in Kingman, Ariz., July 11, 1962 to Frede and Dorothy Castleberry. Lee was raised in Yucca, Ariz., where he attended school, up to sixth grade. He then went to Kingman where he graduated with the Class of 1980. Lee was in 4-H and FFA. When old enough, he worked at the Yucca Truck Stop for Don Ferrel, where he was a mechanic, drove the wrecker, whatever needed to be done. He also was a volunteer firefighter in Yucca. After graduation, he worked for his uncle…

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Supes discuss bar, restaurant pandemic enforcement flap

MOHAVE COUNTY – Commercial sector compliance with state government-imposed COVID-19 pandemic-related regulations and restrictions was a talking point during Thursday’s Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting in Kingman. Dist. 2 supervisor Hildy Angius noted that anonymous complaints have triggered angst and tension among rivals in the gym and bar business arenas. “There’s a whole thing going on where now businesses are thinking that their competitors are going after them,” Angius said. “It’s just not good for a community.” Board Chairman Jean Bishop addressed what she branded false rumors of heavy-handed enforcement tactics by the county and by herself. “We’re getting…

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Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager in-person

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson for coffee and casual conversation in-person, this Friday, October 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., at the stage under the London Bridge. Residents are encouraged to attend this socially distanced event to express any issues, concerns, or questions.  The event does not require an RSVP and is an informal come-and-go setting. Mayor Cal Sheehy, “encourages residents to bring your questions and get the latest information from City Hall at this socially distanced event.” For more information please contact the Mayor’s office at (928) 453-4152.

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Angius: It’s time to end the emergency

MOHAVE COUNTY – It’s time to signal the end of any emergency that Mohave County may have had with respect to COVID-19, according to Dist. 2 Mohave county Supervisor Hildy Angius. The Bullhead City rep. is asking fellow supervisors to rescind Chairman Jean Bishop’s March 18 proclamation at next Monday’s Board meeting. “I believe the emergency is over,” Angius said Tuesday. Angius said new coronavirus case counts and deaths have slowed to a trickle and that county government should return liberty to the people. Angius said that it is time for the county board to ratify or overturn Bishop’s more…

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Mohave County IT director receives award

Kyle Rimel, IT director for the Mohave County Superior Court, has been selected as the recipient of the National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) 2020 G. Thomas Munsterman Award for Jury Innovation. The Munsterman Award recognizes states, local courts, organizations and individuals that have made significant improvements or innovations in jury procedures, operations and practices. Rimel is being recognized for his innovative approach to remote appearances during the pandemic; the development of its in-house technology system for the court’s new Superior Court building; and for upgrading its juror communications programs. When the COVID pandemic started, Rimel began looking for ways…

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Site Six scheduled maintenance is Thursday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In an effort to provide better accommodations, the Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the closure of the Site Six launch ramp, fishing pier and surrounding area, on Thursday, October 1 from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to perform underwater maintenance on the fishing pier. This date is subject to change due to weather or other factors. It will be necessary for residents to use alternate facilities.

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