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Some putting themselves before needs of the people

Dear Editor, In regards to Mohave County Supervisors delay ‘Constitutional Sanctuary’ decision until Jan. 4; The “1776 resolution” seems to be inspired by Alex Jone’s rhetoric and theatrics who has the date “1776” placed on many of InfoWar’s products, such as shirts, mugs, bumper stickers, etc. He also uses the “Molon Labe” phrase as a money making gimmick, too. Are some of our fellow Mohave residents copying Jone’s style of clownish antics? I would direct the reader’s attention to the recent clown show, involving the “Stop the Steal” campaign that has been more about grifting, selling merchandise than it has…

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Poverty never comes with privilege

Dear Editor, I hear a lot about white privilege.  I grew up in Martin county, Kentucky. We were considered one of the poorest counties in the United States. In April, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson and his entourage of staff, secret service, media and other politicians swarmed into the county seat of Inez during his war on poverty campaign tour. Johnson and the entourage rode through our town waving and then proceeded on down route 3, which was less than three miles north of my homeplace. He walked onto the porch of a local family where he did a photo…

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A Taste of Havasu returns

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Save your taste buds and experience delicious refreshments as A Taste of Havasu makes a comeback this month.  With more than 20 restaurants in participation, Taste of Havasu is being brought to you by the K12 Foundation. The K12 Foundation was created in 2003. They have partnered up with individuals, local businesses, and organizations to produce funds for school assignments and activities. K12 Foundation provides tax deductible financial assistance.   When you become a member of K12 and dedicate time, the help you give offers better opportunities for the youths of Havasu.  Another goal of K12 Foundation…

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LHCPD awarded re-accreditation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is proud to announce its re-accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP).  Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven method of assisting law enforcement agencies in measuring and improving their overall performance. ALEAP is intended to provide law enforcement agencies in the state with an avenue for demonstrating that they meet commonly accepted best practices and industry standards for efficient, effective, productive, and quality operations. Police Chief Troy Stirling met with the ALEAP commission on January 25 for a review of the…

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