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Who is perfect? Biden, Trump, McConnell, Pelosi?

Ron Martin5 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor, Democrats have proven once again that they can find fault in President Donald Trump. Faults and flaws were found in him before the election. Many years before politics there were never any rave reviews about him being perfect. During the recent impeachment trial, Democrats and Republicans hammered home their perspectives and interpretation of Trump’s speech given on January 6 th to those who came to Washington to protest. Once again Americans either agreed or disagreed with the outcome of the impeachment trial. Surely most Americans will agree there is no such thing as a perfect President. Was John F. Kennedy…

Arpaio makes appearance in Golden Valley

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, center, was joined by former Graham County Sheriff Richard Mack as two top headliners of a constitutional rally at Great American Pizza Company in Golden Valley Saturday. Arpaio was signing copies of his books and both sheriffs were delivering speeches on how other law enforcement leaders can enforce and uphold constitutional law in their respective communities. Great American Pizza Company owner Robert Hall estimated nearly 150 people attended the event throughout the afternoon. The view of the parking lot of Great American Pizza Company in Golden Valley Saturday. Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and…

It’s a Marine thing: Why Marines say “Semper Fi”

Ron Martin5 years ago7 mins

The following submission was published in the Winter edition of “Semper Fi”, the magazine of the Marine Corps League. It is authored by Kingman resident Terry Flanagan, Commandant, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887. Some time ago, I pulled into a gas station, and as I exited my pickup, a voice was heard behind me: “Semper Fi.” As I turned to see who had used the term, a gentleman with a baseball cap that had the EGA and the word ‘Marine’, had just exited the vehicle behind me at the pumps. I will assume that he knew I had a connection…

Gardening an option during protracted pandemic

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Area residents can legally grow marijuana in their sheds and backyards this spring and summer. Joe Kinnear has been measuring interest at his indoor-outdoor gardening Bull Mountain Hydro store at 1750 Butler Avenue in north Kingman. “Oh man. Since Prop 207 passed, a lot of people are coming in. It’s not been overwhelming but it’s picked up. They want to cultivate their own cannabis,” Kinnear said. “I’m getting a lot of seniors coming in, surprisingly. Not only are they doing vegetable gardens but they’re really interested in cannabis now that it is legal.” Kinnear said gardening is…

AFRW president to speak at KRW meeting

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – At its regular meeting on March 1, Kingman Republican Women (KRW) will host Cindy Casaus, President of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AFRW). Casaus will speak on the history and missions of AFRW as well as the National Organization and about how KRW is part of this three-tiered organization. She will explain the benefits of being a member and how KRW member can get further engaged with the Federation and the political process in Arizona. A third-generation Arizonan, she has served as Secretary of the Maricopa County Republican Committee, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona…

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Mammoth business project eyes Kingman

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Houston, Texas-based company that previously passed on Kingman and later pulled the plug on Casa Grande is once again eyeing northwest Arizona for a huge economic development project. The Mohave Daily News and District 1 Mohave County Sup. Travis Lingenfelter reported and confirmed that Nacero LLC is hunting for a site for a $6 billion zero-sulfur gas processing facility. “What I’ve been told by their board members is 3,500 construction jobs and then over 500 full time jobs with an average wage of 90 grand. Significant. Huge for Kingman,” Lingenfelter said. “On paper it looks great and…

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Who is perfect? Biden, Trump, McConnell, Pelosi?

Arpaio makes appearance in Golden Valley

It’s a Marine thing: Why Marines say “Semper Fi”

Gardening an option during protracted pandemic

AFRW president to speak at KRW meeting

Mammoth business project eyes Kingman

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