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Aquarius hosts annual Christmas Tree Auction

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Aquarius Casino Resort will host its 8th Annual Christmas Tree Auction beginngin Friday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec. 20 in the Aquarius front lobby. Twelve different trees will be on display, fully decorated with ornaments. Bids start at $300 and increase by $25. Trees can also be bought outright for $1,750. Proceeds from the Christmas tree auction will benefit the “Feed a Family” program, helping families in need have holiday meals. Christmas tree themes include: “All American;” “Snowman;” “Angels;” “Grinchmas;” “Sports;” “Red and Gold Poinsettia;” “Old World Santa’s;” “Navy, Blue and Gold;” “Butterflies;” “House of Mouse;”…

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BHC receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

BULLHEAD CITY – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Bullhead City’s Finance Department a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for  the City’s comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).This certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by Bullhead City and its Finance Team. City Manager Toby Cotter stated, “Finance Manager Rudy Vera and his staff work diligently throughout the year on the CAFR budget and other financial reports. This award of excellence is deserved and shows the high…

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Beale Street Theater renovation project on target

Preston fundraiser nets $17,000 KINGMAN – The Kingman Center for the Arts (KCA), owner of the historic Beale Street Theater, is thrilled and honored to announce that it is on target to meet Angle Homes $100,000 Matching Grant Challenge by the end of 2019, thanks in great part to a fundraiser on Nov 2 hosted by Scott and Emilie Preston, which raised over $17,000. “The KCA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Preston family for providing their beautiful home as a venue for the event, as well as donating the delicious food prepared by Garibaldi’s. We…

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Veterans Park improvements approved

GOLDEN VALLEY – Veteran’s Park in Golden Valley is getting a makeover! A host of improvements for the 10-acre park located at the southwest corner of Chino Drive and North Verde Road were approved during the November 4 Mohave County Board of Supervisors meeting. Amenities to be funded by the $75,000 allocation approved by the Board will include installation of new playground equipment and construction of new concrete walkways enhancing accessibility. Parks Administrator Hal Barton said the basketball court will also be resurfaced and that the half-acre area within the walkway will be covered in grass or with artificial turf…

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Bullhead City ‘most affordable city in Arizona’

BULLHEAD CITY – The Cost-of-Living Index (COLI) Annual Average Data report for the third quarter of 2019 was released and Bullhead City is once again the most affordable city in Arizona. Statistics show it is also one of the most affordable cities in the nation. Bullhead City was reported again as the most affordable city in Arizona with an overall composite index of 91.5 percent. This report represents the average prices submitted by the participating 268 urban areas nationwide. “Bullhead City residents and visitors enjoy the most affordable gas, food, utilities and retail prices. This is no small issue as…

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Mohave County sends Second Amendment message

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County has made history by becoming the first local jurisdiction in the State of Arizona to declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary. Mohave County Supervisors voted 5-0 Monday, November 4, approving the Second Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution proposed by Board Chairman Hildy Angius. Angius expressed hope that other Arizona counties will adopt similar resolutions, as have scores of other counties and cities across the nation. The District 2 Supervisor from Bullhead City said Resolution No. 2019-118 sends a message that Mohave County will oppose any erosion of rights afforded under the Arizona and U.S. Constitutions, specifically…

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