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Strategize your money flow

Dear Editor, If your outgo is more than your income then your upkeep will be your downfall.  A sure way to disable yourself financially is to spend more than your income.  If your income is $2500 a month then you can’t spend $3500 a month and come out ahead.  An old friend used to say, “You can’t borrow yourself rich.” We have “wants” and “needs.”  Needs must always outweigh wants. We need food and shelter, transportation and basic utilities to survive.  A person with a small income has severe financial pressure and must live on a strict budget. The person who…

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Havasu approves $195 million spending plan

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Tentative adoption of a $195-million budget occurred during the June 8 Lake Havasu City Council meeting. The spending plan can be adjusted but cannot be increased prior to final adoption expected June 22. Mayor Cal Sheehy said the budget is fiscally responsible and funds the realm of services citizens expect. He also noted it holds the property tax levy in place, though it will generate more revenue due to increased assessment within the city limits. The council also approved a five year Capital Project Improvement plan totaling almost $64-million. Council members were told all projects within the…

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Tax reform town hall planned

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County officials continue to measure public support for a proposal to reduce the primary property tax, but collect roughly the same amount of revenue by increasing the sales tax by one quarter cent. Supervisors Jean Bishop and Travis Lingenfelter invite interested citizens to a Wednesday town hall that will provide information and opportunity to pose questions. Adoption of the tax reform package requires unanimous support from the five-member board. County Finance Director Coral Loyd and Assessor Jeanne Kentch will be on hand for the town hall in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium in the Administration building…

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Veterans Resource Fair June 25

BULLHEAD CITY – The JAVC and VFW District #8 are collaborating to bring a Veterans Resource Fair to Bullhead City on Friday June 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a 9:00 a.m. registration time. The Fair will be held at the Suddenlink Community Center gymnasium, 2380 Suddenlink Way. The Bullhead City Transit stops at the Suddenlink Center at 22 minutes after the hour. Transportation requests are to be made through info@javc.org by Tuesday, June 22. They now have a shuttle available for pick-ups.  There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions at the Center but wearing a mask will not be discouraged….

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Excessive Heat Warning; cooling stations in place

MOHAVE COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Mohave County today through next Saturday.The desert heat can be very dangerous. Please stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty to stay hydrated. Avoid outdoor activities, or limit them for the early morning or evening hours. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light, loose fitting clothing. Take the time to check on loved ones, elderly neighbors and pay extra attention to children and pets during this excessive heat warning.IN KINGMAN:Temporary cooling stations…

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Riverside Pharmacy opens

The Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the grand opening of Riverside Pharmacy in Bullhead City this week. Riverside Pharmacy is a locally owned independent pharmacy with over 15 years’ experience in the community. Among those attending and pictured are Owner Cariappa and Tech Shannon Reed, Mayor Brady, Council Member Dr. Zehri, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, and staff including John Hassett, Ellen Brown, Todd Levitt, Mary Schramm, Gregg Eidsness, Jeanette McCartney, Amanda Wallace, Yvette Pursley, Chrissy Walla, Larry Tunforss, Tristan Johnson, Terri Sponder, Katrina Faulks and Nicole Diaz. The business is located at 2410 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, AZ…

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