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Goodro selected as LMNRA Superintendent

The National Park Service has selected Margaret L. Goodro to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. She replaces Lizette Richardson, who retired last year. “Margaret is a proven collaborative leader who is passionate about bringing people together to protect America’s national parks while providing for recreational opportunities,” said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. “Margaret is a trail blazer who has created opportunities to hire youth, minorities and disabled staff throughout the Department of the Interior. She has also been successful making our national parks more accessible for our nation’s disabled visitors and veterans.”…

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Annual Laughlin Food Fest is just around the corner

LAUGHLIN, Nev, – The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the public to join them at the 32 nd Annual Chef’s Food Fest, to be held Thursday, June 6 at the Aquarius Casino Resort. Tickets go on sale April 1. The Chef’s Food Fest is well known as a leading community experience and has been a sellout each year, for the past 31 years During the evening guests will enjoy endless courses, fine beverages, and exquisite confections prepared by some of our area’s top chefs and mixologists. This year’s theme is “Flavors of the Islands”. Following suit with the “Flavors of the…

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New Golf Pro at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course

Greg Prudham has accepted the position as the Head Golf Professional at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course in Kingman. Prudham  is a Class A PGA professional with a diverse background in the golf industry.   Prudham is a 1987 graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy, celebrating his 24-year anniversary as a PGA Professional in this September. In his professional career, Prudham  has more than 15 years of experience in the management of semi-private and resort golf facilities, and five years of experience on the manufacturing side of the industry as a Tour Representative/Club Fitter.  Prior to joining the team at Cerbat Cliffs…

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Minnesota resident perishes in Golden Valley crash

A resident of Shakopee, Minnesota was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating was struck by a truck in Golden Valley last Friday. Mohave County Sheriff’s office personnel responded at 5:25 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of Colorado Rd. and Chino Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Troy Thomas Gambucci, 46, was dead at the scene.  “Deputies determined that the motorcycle was traveling south on Colorado Rd. and came to an intersection, but failed to stop at the posted sign,” Mortensen said. “The motorcycle slid into the intersection and collided into a truck that was traveling west…

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Vietnam Veterans Day Program scheduled for Friday

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Mohave County Chapter 975, will be hosting the 2019 Vietnam Veterans Day Program on Friday, March 29from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, 310 W. Beale St., Kingman. This event is held in Honor of the Commemoration of the Vietnam War. The public and all Armed Forces veterans are invited to attend. The guest speaker will be H. Lee Barnes, a Vietnam veteran and author of 10 books about the war. Those wishing to remember a friend from the Vietnam Conflict will be provided a brief opportunity to speak to the audience….

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Storms teach us life lessons

Seasons come, seasons go! Winter is fast giving way to spring, then spring to summer. Along with every season come various kings of weather, be it snow, wind, heat and monsoon rains. I remember the summer of 2014. The monsoon rains were the worst I remember in a long time. With the heavy rains I received weather alerts on my cell phone, as well as the television. We were adequately warned of flash floods. Fortunately, the National Weather Service kept each of us being informed and prepared for what would lie ahead. Like many of you, any storm that threatens…

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