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LAKE HAVASU CITY – Unisource Energy Services will build a shade structure with a solar rooftop component to help power a water feature at a park in Lake Havasu City. The renewable energy credit agreement approved during the Jan. 22 Lake Havasu City Council meeting moves forward an initiative patterned after a similar project in Kingman. Lake Havasu Parks and Recreation Manager Michael Keene said the rooftop solar generating shade structure will be erected at Mesquite Park. He said units atop the 21 X 16 sq. ft. structure will provide up to 85% of the power needed to operate the…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Ryan Richards of Lake Havasu City, AZ, was named to the Dean’s List at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, VT, for the Fall 2018 semester. Each semester, full-time students who have achieved a minimum grade-point average of 3.65 are placed on the Dean’s List. Founded in 1974 but with roots extending to 1926, Southern Vermont College is a small, liberal arts college located on a 371-acre campus overlooking the Green Mountains. The College is a model of an enlightened educational community: diverse, supportive, environmentally respectful and socially responsible. Through its career-focused, liberal arts curriculum, SVC transforms…

Two deadlines are quickly approaching at Mohave Community College. You need to apply and register for classes by February 4 to participate in the college 12-week classes, also called accelerated classes. There is no application fee at MCC. “These courses are for everyone and are considered accelerated because you can finish the class three to four weeks faster than the traditional semester courses,” said James Jarman, MCC director of public information.  “This gives new and current students another great option to take classes that may better fit their schedule.” The college has a full list of all the 12 week…

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Lake Mead National Recreation Area have resumed regular operations. During the shutdown of the federal government the park remained as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and launch ramps at Lake Mead National Recreation Area remained accessible to visitors. “We are grateful for our park partners who continued to provide first-rate services and for the support we received from our community during the shutdown,” said Todd Suess, acting superintendent The focus is now is to resume normal operations…