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Fulfillment brings contentment

For many years, one of the nation’s leading producers of dairy products advertised that all its milk came from contented cows. I suppose that we were to believe that the more contented the cow, the sweeter the milk. Though I am not certain that this is true, I am certain that contentment in God’s people produces a sweeter attitude toward life in general. The apostle Paul, as a man called to serve Christ, discovered that his service included sufferings. Most of us would never be able to understand such requirements and therefore would not be able to accept them. But…

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Scam warning to businesses

The Kingman Police Department has taken several reports over the last few months where it is reported that the “scammer” calls a business and portrays being the owner or district manager of the business.  The “scammer” will attempt to convince the employee to gather all of the cash from the store and obtain gift or money cards. The information on the cards is then given to the “scammer” who then redeems the cash at another location.  Several employees, predominantly younger and naïve, have almost followed through when their employment is threatened.  As in almost every scam the “scammer” uses fear…

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Law enforcement officers across the state are lighting the way for Special Olympics

Bullhead City police officers will carry the “Flame of Hope” through Bullhead City Wednesday, to help raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics Arizona. Citizens are encouraged to join them at the Torch Reception breakfast at Community Park. The event will honor local Special Olympics athletes and special needs children.  Visit the Firehouse ambulance and enjoy a variety of coffees and Tisane iced tea.  Enjoy entertainment by co-host of the Knack Morning Show, DJ Loke Lau, games and food for a small donation.  All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Arizona.  The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), will start at…

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Teenager killed in ATV collision

A Golden Valley teenager was killed April 3 when the all-terrain vehicle he was operating crashed into a motorized bicycle.    Marc Heywood, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said sheriff’s deputies responded at 5:50 p.m. to the accident in the area of Egar Road and Zuni Drive.    “It was reported that the ATV was traveling on Egar Road behind a semi-truck when the ATV crossed over into the left lane to avoid the dust caused by the truck,” Mortensen said. “The ATV then collided with a motorized…

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Local church raising funds for youth camp

Saturday, April 6, College Park Community Church hosted a Yard Sale Fundraiser for their Youth Camp Fund. There were volunteers of all ages out helping with the cause along with some of the youth group and about 10 others. Tables were set up and the community rolled in with support. “Well we have a lot of youth and a pretty good size youth group. We have about 30 kids. A lot of them are from disadvantaged homes and we want them to go to camp this summer. So we are trying to raise money for camp because they can’t afford…

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