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Financial Suicide is not necessary

Dear Editor, There is some risk to all of life. A friend and his wife had a house paid for and a substantial savings account. At the age of 65 he was retired and bored and bemoaned he had never been a business owner. He was aware of a family who had recently closed a business so he offered to buy it from them and even employed a family member to run it. He knew nothing about the business but was confident all would be well. The cost of the investment, his lack of understanding the business and the monthly…

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Financial Suicide is not necessary

Dear Editor, There is some risk to all of life. A friend and his wife had a house paid for and a substantial savings account. At the age of 65 he was retired and bored and bemoaned he had never been a business owner. He was aware of a family who had recently closed a business so he offered to buy it from them and even employed a family member to run it. He knew nothing about the business but was confident all would be well. The cost of the investment, his lack of understanding the business and the monthly…

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Z’s Glitz & Glam Hair Salon hosts grand opening

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of Z’s Glitz & Glam Hair Salon in Bullhead City this week. Owner Yazmin Portillo Specializes in Hair Cuts, Manicures, Pedicures, Eyelash Extensions, Braids, Make-up and much more. Among those attending and pictured are Portillo, City Council Member Kathy Bruck, Chamber Ambassadors, and staff including, Ellen Brown, Larry Tunforss, Chrissy Walla, Katrina Faulks, Amanda Wallace, Tania Fager-Zavala, George Smith, Heidi Hosley and Yvette Pursley. Also pictured are Raul Portillo, Sylvia Ruezga, Jaime Corona, Nikki Hartwick, Jason Hartwick, Brenda Castro, Alex Castro, Cruz Romero, Felix Carillo, Brenda Castro, Giselle Castro,…

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Kingman Mayor updates Republican Women on city issues

KINGMAN – The recently adopted $272.5 million city budget was the main topic on Monday, July 5 when Mayor Jen Miles spoke to the KRW (Kingman Republican Women). Mayor Miles advised the group that the budget was approved (in an online meeting) on June 28 after six months of process. She explained that the city begins early in the year with strategic planning sessions to identify priorities and goals. While the budget is very long and detailed, Miles said that very shortly the city will issue a “citizen’s ledger” which will summarize the budget and it will be on the…

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1,000th MEC Solar Residential Rebate Milestone

BULLHEAD CITY  – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) marks the 1,000th solar residential installation milestone for the SunWatts Renewable Energy Rebate Program. This also marks the 100th solar residential installation for 2021. The 17,600-watt solar system was completed three months after the Bullhead City member submitted the SunWatts application and will produce an average of 26,000 kWh per year. A rebate of $880 was presented to the MEC member on July 6. “Members have the flexibility of selecting a solar installer to help them choose the size and type of system that fits their needs,” said Steve Bouman, Energy Management Specialist. “We recommend…

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1,000th MEC Solar Residential Rebate Milestone

BULLHEAD CITY  – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) marks the 1,000th solar residential installation milestone for the SunWatts Renewable Energy Rebate Program. This also marks the 100th solar residential installation for 2021. The 17,600-watt solar system was completed three months after the Bullhead City member submitted the SunWatts application and will produce an average of 26,000 kWh per year. A rebate of $880 was presented to the MEC member on July 6. “Members have the flexibility of selecting a solar installer to help them choose the size and type of system that fits their needs,” said Steve Bouman, Energy Management Specialist. “We recommend…

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