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We will see many non-answers during crisis

Dear Editor, Another example of (don’t expect an answer if you ask a conservative a question they can’t, or one for which they do not have an answer), was on full display this past week. When reporter Peter Alexander asked President Trump, during a presidential briefing, “What do you say to Americans who are watching you right now who are scared?” Trump responded, “I say you are a terrible reporter, that’s what I say.” Please compare our President’s crude response to President Obama’s 2009 refined answer when South Carolina’s Republican Congressman Joe Wilson yelled, “you lie.” Instead of denigrating the…

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EDWARD EUGENE (GENE) FOSTER

After a hard-fought battle with an aggressive cancer, Edward Eugene (Gene) Foster passed away on March 24, 2020 while at home with his loving wife and daughter. Gene was 90 years young. He leaves behind his wife Shirley Foster; his daughter, Paula McCarthy and her daughters, Casey Manganese and Jessica McCarthy and Shirley’s daughter, Vicki Foust. Gene was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline and son Dale. Gene was born June 25, 1929 in Culp Arkansas to father Benjamin Foster and Linnie Marman-Foster. Gene grew up in a large family with 13 brothers and sisters. He is survived…

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Third positive case of COVID-19 in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed the third positive case of COVID-19 in the Kingman service area. The individual, an adult, is being treated in the hospital under strict isolation protocols.  MCDPH will interview close contacts of the individual, and recommend that each person monitor for symptoms and quarantine themselves for 14 days, based on the risk of exposure. COVID-19 is believed to be spread mostly through respiratory droplets produced when a sick person coughs or sneezes.  Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.  The best way to prevent…

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LHCPD update on dog licensing due to COVID-19

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Due to health concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus and to protect the citizens and personnel of the police department, all in person lobby transactions for dog licensing and renewals are suspended until June 1.    Dog licensing transactions are sent in the mail to the Lake Havasu City Police Department, 2360 McCulloch Boulevard North, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 or completed online at https://www.lhcaz.gov/police/animals-pets All late fees are waived for dog license renewals due between March 1, 2020 and May 31. As a reminder, in order to ensure emergency services are available for priority calls, please do not…

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KUSD president extends thanks for teamwork

Dear Editor, I want to give a huge thank you and infinite amount of praise to the Kingman Unified School District Team. The administration, faculty and staff have worked tireless hours over the past weeks to ensure that the students of KUSD #20 have the best opportunities available to them during this difficult time. Teachers are working extended hours to set up curriculum plans that will prepare our students for academic success. The information technology department is working around the clock to provide online services for our students. Food services are going above and beyond their normal duties to guarantee…

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AURORA CHAVEZ

Aurora Chavez, of Kingman, died Friday, March 20, 2020. She was 91. Mrs. Chavez was born March 27, 1928 in Cuba, New Mexico. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Kingman. The family contact is her daughter Patricia Agnes Bradford. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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