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Dear Editor, A recent editorial in this newspaper

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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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Kingman City Council work session to focus on generating new revenue streams

Projects and funding sources are part of the focus of next week’s Kingman City Council work session. City manager Ron Foggin said staff will once again detail Kingman’s five-year capital improvement project list. Cost of the projects grossly exceeds Kingman’s current funding capacity. Foggin said he believes the City should reduce and redraft its project list and make it more realistic if it does not identify new revenue streams. A mix of fee and tax options to generate additional revenue will also be presented. “We’re going to talk to the Council about what’s their appetite for moving forward to address…

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CRUHSD narrowing school superintendent search

The Colorado River Union High School District (CRUHSD) governing board voted unanimously late Tuesday night to narrow the search for a new school superintendent to two finalists. The two, one from Arizona and one from South Dakota, will return next week for more interviews and community forums.  Todd Flora, an education program specialist with the Arizona Department of Education’s satellite office in Flagstaff, and Timothy Mayclin, superintendent of the Kimball School District in South Dakota, were among five semifinalists interviewed by the board over two nights. There were a dozen applicants for the position. “We interviewed five excellent candidates,” said board president Lori Crampton. “We appreciate the time and energy…

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