11/24/2009 6:00:00 AM News Briefs: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
KINGMAN
Santa and his motorcycle will make an appearance at DJ'S Biker Apparel and Accessories at 3630 Stockton Hill Road from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 for pictures and to hear Christmas wishes.
Pictures will be available for $6, with proceeds going to the Knights of the Patriot's military care package program.
For more information, call (928) 757-7955.
KINGMAN
Six people escaped injury after a house fire in the 200 block of Park Street just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Firefighters with the Kingman Fire Department found a fire in the hallway near a wall heater located on the first floor. They were able to contain the fire in the wall and keep it from spreading to the second floor. Six people, including four adults and two children, were in the home at the time.
One adult male re-entered to try to extinguish the fire with a garden hose but was removed by firefighters. The occupants were referred to the American Red Cross for temporary shelter. The fire was caused by a cracked combustion chamber in the wall heater, which allowed flames to contact framing materials.
Nomination forms available
KINGMAN - Nomination forms for Women Making History awards are available at the Mohave County Library, Mohave Community College and the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. Nomination deadline is Jan. 15, and the award winners will be honored at 2 p.m. March 7 at the museum. Nomination categories are the arts, business, education, homemaking, pioneering, professions, public service, religion and volunteer contributions. Monetary donations to help the Women Making History Committee continue its work of recognizing the contributions of local women can be mailed to: Women Making History Committee, C/O Desert de Oro Foods, P.O. Box 4179, Kingman AZ 86402. Call Brenda at (928) 681-3344, ext. 231, for more information.
Tax help volunteers sought
KINGMAN - Volunteer training for the AARP Tax Program begins Jan. 11.
Volunteers must have computer experience and tax experience is helpful. Volunteers must pass a written exam at the end of the course in order to assist the elderly and low income earners with their returns. Call Penelope at (928) 715-1745 for more information.
HALT fundraiser Dec. 2
KINGMAN - Lombardo's, located at the corner of Eastern and Southern avenues, is donating 20 percent of proceeds generated from 4 p.m. to closing time Dec. 2 to Help Animals Lives Today.
Diners need to write HALT and sign their name on the back of the receipt in order for the no-kill adoption center to receive the donation.
Visit www.Haltaz.org for more information.
KHS starts food drive
KINGMAN - The Kingman High School Student Council's annual Canned Food Drive is under way.
First Chiropractic, Cerbat Cliffs Animal Hospital, First American Title and the Kingman city offices are drop-off points for non-perishable foods.
Collections continue through Dec. 11.
Santa impersonators needed
KINGMAN - The Kingman Recreation Department is looking for several happy and cheery St. Nicks to assist in their annual North Pole Calling program that runs Dec. 1-22. Call (928) 692-3109 for more information.
