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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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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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LHC seeking interest from contractors for housing rehab program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is seeking general contractors interested in bidding on Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation projects. Projects generally consist of home improvements, including flooring, kitchen, bathroom, HVAC, and roofing, among other similar improvements.  Contractors must meet the following criteria: ·                     All contractors must be licensed and insured ·                     All contractors must be in good standing with the Registrar of Contractors ·                     All contractors must have a valid City business license ·                     All contractors must have an IRS Tax ID (EIN) and a DUNS Number All contractors on the list of qualified and approved contractors are notified in writing,…

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