KINGMAN – Investigation of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a local teenager late last year has led to the arrest of a young Kingman man. Deputy Police Chief Joel Freed said Dalin Penrod, 20, was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility on April 11 on a charge of causing death by moving violation.

Lacey Lynn Gale, 19, Kingman, was fatally injured when her vehicle was struck by Penrod’s vehicle at about 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 13.

Freed said Gale was at Kino Ave. and turning left to proceed northbound on Stockton Hill Road when her SUV was struck by the southbound vehicle driven by Penrod that did not stop for the red light at the well-traveled intersection by Starbucks.

Gale died following transport to Kingman Regional Medical Center. Penrod was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Many pastors lament the absence of a certain demographic in church, namely people in their twenties and thirties. For a variety of reasons, this age group has largely checked-out of the local church and is likely to stay checked-out for a lifetime unless something changes. 

In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, young adults reported at least four categories for lessened church attendance: 1. Life changes; 2. Church or pastor-related reasons; 3.  Religious, ethical, or political beliefs; 4. Student and youth ministry reasons.

It seems that the church has been unsuccessful in helping individuals transition from adolescence to adulthood. Whether addressing the change young people feel as relates to new responsibilities such as higher education, marriage, or child-rearing, to participating in pastoral selection, to navigating oneself in a secular society, or to connecting people beyond youth groups to young adult groups, the church has had few answers.

In part, it also seems true that the difficult questions of faith and practice are often given staid and formulaic dogmatisms that do little to satisfy a seeking audience. As shallow as some would have us believe the younger generation is, the fact is that the necessary wrestling with the nature of God, sin, suffering, and pain are deeply important to this group; therefore, blind faith will no longer do regarding the importance of spirituality.

This emphasis on substance is seen in the hunger young people have for deep truths. The most successful speakers and teachers are those that confront the listener with the need for personal responsibility and point-out the absurdities and pitfalls of nihilism, hedonism, and narcissism.

The generations behind most of us have seen the fruit of these types of philosophies and lifestyles. Many witnessed their parents’ divorces, their involvement in substance abuse, the mismanagement of domestic monies, the destruction of familial relationships, the exploration of non-traditional family models, and generally divest their interest in child-rearing to preschools and daycare centers.  

As a result, the message of trust Jesus and “all will be well” simply does not resonate. They have seen the messiness of humanity and want reasonable explanations from God as to the meaning and purpose of such childhoods. To me, this seems a fair request, and, sadly, our churches are struggling to create a platform for exploring the complexities of modernity.

All is not lost, perhaps. As there are people, there will always be a desire to understand fundamental questions of existence, purpose, meaning, pain, suffering, injustice, and so forth. What is needed are well-grounded individuals and teachers who have a proverbial finger on the pulse of the new societal norms present, and an ability to communicate truth, however uncomfortable, to those hungry to listen.

While the answers may be true to the Lifeway Research study, is it possible the wrong questions were asked? Everyone moves, changes, and encounters new leadership, but the eternal questions do not change. The questions have never changed.

Wrestle with these and the church will gain relevance with all audiences.

Kent Simmons is the pastor of Canyon Community Church in Kingman, AZ. 

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MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four COVID-19 cases and one death.  The four confirmed cases are all in the Bullhead City service area.  The one death is a person in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case in the 70-79 age range.

Of the four new cases in the Bullhead City area, one is in the 60-69 year age range, is linked to another case, and the case is under investigation. The three remaining cases are all in the 70-79 year age range. One is hospitalized, one has the case under investigation, and the third is at home and linked to another case.

There are now 59 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including five deaths, 205 in Kingman, with a total of 24 deaths there, 9 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,)  and 30 in Bullhead City, including one death.  There are now a total of 32 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases, 303.

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For more stats about COVID-19 in Mohave County, the state of Arizona, and the country, go here…this site is always being updated. As of this writing, it may not have the latest cases listed above:  https://covid-19-mohave.hub.arcgis.com/.

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KINGMAN – A Mohave County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a man during a lunch hour encounter in Kingman. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 to a request to assist a neighboring law enforcement agency with a pursuit in north Kingman.

“Deputies spotted the involved vehicle and observed the involved male subject walking on Norrie Dr. with a weapon,” Mortensen said. “Verbal commands were issued and a confrontation with the male subject evolved into shots fired by one deputy and the male subject.”

Mortensen said the subject was dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The Kingman Police Department will conduct an independent, outside investigation of the incident, which is standard practice in officer-involved shootings. Also in line with customary procedure, the deputy involved is on paid administrative leave pending the investigative review.

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KINGMAN – Nobody was injured in an officer-involved shooting incident in Kingman late Sunday, May 10. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said the gunfire occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Jack In The Box restaurant off Andy Devine Avenue.

Cooper said one male suspect was taken into custody. No further details were provided.
The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent review, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.
Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt confirmed the involvement of her agency and said a press release will issue later today.

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MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 29 2020) The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late this afternoon of eleven new COVID-19 positive cases, as well as two COVID-19 related deaths in Mohave County.  Both of the deaths were in previously identified confirmed cases. All of these cases, including the two newly reported deaths are in the Kingman service area.

The two deceased are 65+ and linked to another confirmed case.  Besides these two, there are another 8 deaths in the county.

Four of the 11 new positive cases are hospitalized. One is in the 20-44 age range and is not linked to another confirmed case and is not travel-related; one is in the 55-64 age range and is linked to another case; and two of those are 65+ with one linked to another case and the other is not.

Of the remaining seven, one is in the 20-44 year age range, in isolation and recovering at home and is not linked to another case or travel-related; one is in the 45-54 age range, is in isolation and recovering at home, and is not linked to another confirmed case/not travel-related; two are in the 55-64 year age range, and both are in isolation and recovering at home and is linked to another confirmed case;  the final three are all 65+, in isolation and recovering at home, and linked to another confirmed case. 

There are now 29 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including three deaths, 76 in Kingman, with a total of six deaths there (including the two latest) and 11 in Bullhead City, including one death.  There are a total of 10 deaths in the county from the disease.

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Lenore H. Hafley, 82, of Kingman, Arizona, passed away on February 19, 2020.

She was born December 13, 1938 to J. Leonard and Grace Neal. Lenore is survived by two sons; Leonard and Ty Hafley, along with 14 grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by two sons, Tom E. Hafley and Casey C. Hafley; grandson TJ Hafley; brothers John L. and Raymond Neal; and parents John Leonard and Grace Neal.

Lenore loved ranching, horses, cattle, cooking, and the cinema. She was voted Homecoming Queen during high school and belongs to Little Miss Americans, a young women’s group,

Services will be held Saturday, March 14, at New Life Church, located at 419 Harrison St., Kingman, at 11 a.m. Afterwards a Burial Benediction will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on Stockton Hill Rd.

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Roberta Jane Koch went to our Lord on December 18, 2019. She was better known as Bobbie by her family and friends. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Richard W. Koch; two sisters Beatrice Nelson and Joan Quimby; two daughters, Barbara Zalewski and Josephone Light Body; son Ernest Kennett; granddaughter Lenora; grandsons Aaron, Benjamin, David, and Gary Lee; great-grandsons Trevor, Hunter, Cameron, and Remington; as well as her feline friends Misty and May. She was born to Edgar and Estella Stubs on November 23, 1938 in North Tonawanda, New York.

A memorial service will be held at the Kingman Church of Christ, 1915 Robinson Ave., Kingman, Ariz., at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Refreshments will be served after the service.

A private burial service will be held at a later time for the family.

Bobbie loved to knit and crochet. She would spend hours making blankets, scarves and hats for those less fortunate. She was the “Queen of the Classy Ladies,” as well as a member of the Kingman Social Club, Mad Hatters, Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (Bunco, and Witches of the Round Table), Chloride Jewels of the Cerbat, Snugs and Hugs, and the Ladies Craft Group at the Kingman Church of Christ. She also loved to play cards with her sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal charity of your choice in Bobbie’s memory.

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KINGMAN – As of 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, there are reports of a multiple vehicle accident on Hwy. 93 both north- and south-bound. All lanes are closed through Coyote Pass. An update will be posted as information is available.

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KINGMAN – Champion Church will host a Champion Kingman Womens Conference on Saturday, November 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Workshop speakers are Nancy Atkeson and Alma Reyes. The event will be held at the Grand Event Center, 515 E. Beale St. Tickets are $55 and include a catered luncheon. Pre-sale tickets are available by mailing your payment to Champion Church Kingman, 3001 N. Stoctkon Hill Rd., Kingman, AZ 86401.

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