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JAVC to host holiday fundraiser

KINGMAN – On Saturday, November 2, a Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser will be held for the Jerry Ambrose Veteran Council (JAVC). It will be held at the Kingman Elks Lodge #468 at 900 Gates Avenue in Kingman from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will include Tupperware, jewelry, wood working items, candles, home decorations and wreaths, Holidays lighted trees, baked goods, greeting cards, painted rocks, handmade soaps/lotions, tie-dyed shirts, kitchen accessories, doTerra essential oils, all Holidays decor, and much more. Please come support the vendors and veterans.

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BLM and Dolan Springs Trails Committee partner to host community cleanup event Sept. 28

DOLAN SPRINGS – The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office will be partnering with the Dolan Springs Trails Committee to complete a community cleanup in the Mt. Tipton area on Saturday, September 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers should be prepared to drive on primitive roads to access worksites or be shuttled by BLM staff to project work locations.  

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, dress in layers, bring a wide-brimmed hat, sunblock, a snack, and plenty of water. BLM will provide tools, gloves, and extra water.

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MEC Opens Application for Annual Washington Youth Tour

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of the annual Washington Youth Tour.

“Education, Training, and Information” is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. Mohave Electric Cooperative shows commitment to this principle, and our community, by supporting the future of even the youngest of members.

“The Washington Youth Tour is a unique opportunity to inspire students for success and to learn what it means to be a part of something larger, whether that be a cooperative or our nation.

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Adoption Mentality

As a horticulture enthusiast, when I visit a nursery and buy a plant for my home, I am essentially behaving like a new pet owner. I will adopt a certain variety, add a pot, select fortified soil, purchase plant food, and so forth, just as I would for a new puppy albeit with puppies I would select food, pet beds, collars, etc.

Lovingly, I will place my newfound friend, and responsibility, at a location that seems best for growth. Everything has an aura of invitation, inclusion, and interpersonal relationship.

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