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15-year murder suspect hunt continues

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The FBI and Mohave County Sheriff’s office continue looking for the suspect wanted for a murder that occurred more than 15 years ago in Fort Mohave. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of Gerardo Mendoza, 32, Oceanside, California. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responding to a weapons offense on Jan. 22, 2005, learned that the victim of a shooting in the 1500 block of Teral Ln. had showed up at a local hospital for treatment. “The victim, identified as Joseph Alan Gravett, 31, Bullhead City, eventually succumbed…

Opinion

LMRFD board needs more businesspersons

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Susan DeLara of Dolan Springs was voted onto the Lake Mohave Ranchos Fire Department (LMRFD) Board, by the four existing members, at Friday’s meeting. She fills the position vacated by Larry Tennant’s resignation in June. She will complete Larry’s term through 2022. Susan aced the most grueling and lengthy interview by Chair Debora Cass of a prospective Board member that I have seen in my nearly 15 years of involvement with the LMRFD. Susan described plenty of experience serving on Boards. More impressively, though, her answers to Cass’s questions revealed her to be a reasonable, independent thinker, who…

Public safety members see retirement

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Bullhead City last week celebrated the career of newly-retired police chief Brian Williamson. Manager Toby Cotter told Bullhead City council members that the police department is in good hands with longtime Capt. Dennis DeSantis now serving as Acting Chief while the city searches for its next top cop. “He’s going to help me as we transition through this process to name our new permanent Chief,” Cotter said. “In the meantime, his (DeSantis’) retirement date is slated for June the 4th, so we’ve got a little bit of time to work through the process.” Two Kingman residents ended…

Opinion

Peace and Literacy

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, September not only heralds the infamously lovely harvest moon which is to be October 1. September is also National Literacy month and Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. But wait … there’s more! In 1981 the United Nations chose September to commemorate the International Day of Peace (IDOP). However, in 2002 the date Sept. 21 was declared as the permanent IDOP. Go online for background info on these three events. Note: Other events are honorably recognized as well in September; however, this article will be limited to the issues of peace and literacy. Ordinarily, in Kingman there is…

Roper takes helm at KALP

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – After starting the Kingman Area Literacy Program (KALP) seven years ago, director Chris Meisenheimer is retiring. “I started this program because teaching people to read is one of the best ways to lift them out of poverty,” said Meisenheimer. “Literacy’s value cannot be underestimated.” KALP tutors provide free tutoring to people of all ages, abilities and needs. Tutors have helped students with reading, writing, math, GED, English as a second language, and citizenship tests. Students and tutors identify goals together and meet in public spaces to work on those goals. Meisenheimer is leaving the program in the hands…

LHC announces First Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu Hospitality Association and Sysco Foods are inviting locals and visitors to take a break by the lake next month by enjoying the first Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27. Lake Havasu City’s creative chefs will dazzle patrons with culinary classics and gourmet achievements. For 10 days, people can channel their inner foodie and enjoy meals at over a dozen top restaurants at discounted prices. In fact,prix fixe menus will start, depending on the restaurant, at $35 per person or $35 for two, including a starter, entrée and dessert (excluding tax, gratuity and beverages). Participating…

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15-year murder suspect hunt continues

LMRFD board needs more businesspersons

Public safety members see retirement

Peace and Literacy

Roper takes helm at KALP

LHC announces First Havasu Restaurant Week, Sept. 18-27

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