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World renowned artisan makes Chloride home

6 years ago9 months ago2 mins

Chris Spencer, an antique restorer for more than 45 years, together with wife Cheryl a jewelry creator, recently made Chloride their home and opened a gift shop, “Back Roads Gold.” Spencer is known internationally as a leading and primary vintage Gillette Razor restorer. People worldwide send their personal razors to Spenser for restoration or purchase one or more of his beautifully restored collectibles he has on display. One of several art creations by his wife Cheryl are necklaces made from antique glass found in and around abandoned 1800’s mining camps throughout western states. Their store, located in a historic part…

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Mohave County Courthouse construction underway

6 years ago9 months ago2 mins

Site preparation is underway where a contractor is building a four story addition to the historic Mohave County Courthouse in downtown Kingman. Heavy equipment is busy tearing up the blacktop of the parking lot where the addition will go vertical. Fencing has been placed around the work zone that is just north of the Kingman City complex. County officials have estimated it might cost as much as $24-million to construct the 66,000 sq. ft. addition, remodel the old courthouse, and furnish and equip both facilities. Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler has said design features for the project will promote security and public…

“Wizard of Oz” is Mohave High spring musical through Saturday

6 years ago9 months ago2 mins

The yellow brick road passes through Bullhead City this week when the family-friendly classic “The Wizard of Oz” is performed at Mohave High School. The spring musical is scheduled each evening now through Saturday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $7 for students and $10 for adults. All performances are in the Mohave High auditorium, 2251 Highway 95. Proceeds benefit the Mohave High theatre program. This is the first Mohave High musical under the direction of drama teacher and Mohave alumnus Casey Amann. Amann was previously a teacher and drama instructor for many years…

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Fulfillment brings contentment

6 years ago9 months ago5 mins

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…

Scam warning to businesses

6 years ago9 months ago2 mins

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…

Mohave Community Orchestra to play Saturday, April 13

6 years ago9 months ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Mohave Community Orchestra has scheduled a performance at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Kingman High School located at 4182 Bank Street. Suggested donations are $10 for a family and adults are $5. Enjoy an evening out with the family and/or friends and listen to some great music.