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BLM to host public meeting for proposed decorative rock mine expansion near Chloride

KINGMAN –– The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will host a public scoping meeting November 19 to present a proposed mine plan from Kalamazoo Materials Inc. that would allow for expansion of an existing decorative rock mineral material site near the town of Chloride in Mohave County. The current decorative rock mine and access road encompasses 37 acres. The proposed mine plan would expand the mine site west of the existing location, adding an additional 23 acres. The locations of the processing area, storage area (stockpiles), scale-house, lay-down area and the fuel storage area will not be…

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Public invited to an HAWK Signal Project open house

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The public is invited to an open house to discuss the upcoming HAWK Pedestrian Signal Project on Monday, November 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Smoketree Elementary School, located at 2395 Smoketree Avenue North. The open house gives residents an opportunity to meet City and Metropolitan Planning Organization (LHMPO) staff and get more information regarding this project. The HAWK (High Intensity Activated Crosswalk) Signal is planned to be installed at the intersection of Acoma Boulevard North and Pima Drive North to improve pedestrian safety. A HAWK signal is a Pedestrian Traffic Signal used to…

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Veterans Wall dedicated

White Cliffs Senior Living provides tribute to all veterans KINGMAN – Area veterans and their families joined together at White Cliffs Senior Living on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, to dedicate a tributary Veterans Wall. Some 31 veterans reside at the senior living center – eight of the 31 are WWII veterans. A lunch was served to attendees, followed by a flag ceremony at 1 p.m. with dedication by military Chaplain Paul Pitts. The flag line and color guard were presented by Young Marines. From left to right, Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Keith Kinter, Norman Eugene Fields, Lois…

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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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