February events continue  
TRI-STATE - February may be the shortest month on the calendar, but it's not lacking for events, as both a fishing tournament on Lake Havasu and a sand drag competition in Laughlin is set for this coming weekend. "We have everything from little kids - which is our pee-wee class - to jeeps, the buggies and top fuel dragsters that cover the 100 years in 2.5 second," said Howard Tonguet with Other Guys Motorsports. The sand drags will take place at the Laughlin Events Site. Meanwhile on Havasu it's the Paralyzed Veteran's of America Grand National Championship fishing tournament. "This is a new event for Lake Havasu that we recruited. It's quite prestigious actually, the Paralyzed Veteran's Association, of which even Sen. Bob Dole is a member. And in fact we're waiting to hear if he won't make a guest appearance," said Tourism Bureau president Bonnie Barsness. The fishing tournament will be filmed for broadcast on ESPN.

Getting ready to hit the water
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. - Mohave County Sheriff Tom Sheahan's efforts to secure two new boats that will be used by volunteers comes at just the right time, as the Sheriff's office prepares for Spring Break on Lake Havasu. "Weather's been really nice lately, more boats are hitting the water. We're going to be, very soon, beginning our waterways patrol and keeping everybody safe on the lake," said Sheriff's spokesman Jarrod Lyman. Mr. Lyman said the MCSO will review restricting access to portions of the river and lake - such as the sandbars at Blankenship Bend - on a case-by-case basis during Spring Break, holidays and other busy boating times. The boats were offered at no cost by Bullhead City Police.

G.S. 20 YEAR CELEBRATION
Golden Shores Civic Association- This Saturday, February 22nd, from 3:00--5:00p.m., the Civic Association is hosting a 20 year celebration of all those who have lived in Golden Shores for 20 years or more. You will be surprised how many there are. There will be LOTS OF MEMORIES of "how it use to be". There is entertainment planned and refreshments will be served. EVERYONE is invited, no matter how long you have been here. If you have pictures or written memories you would like to share, please bring them along with you. "We're sure you will find it an interesting time."

WOMEN'S CLUB HIGH TEA
- The Women's Club will have their High Tea this Friday at 2:00p.m. at the Civic Center. All ladies invited. For information call Bev at 768-9175.
     HELP - HELP - HELP
The Women's Club is in desperate need of a place to store the items we are collecting for our September rummage sale. If you have a garage or shed that you would be willing to let us use, please call: Pat at 768-7986 or Lynne at 768-1952. Your donation is tax deductible. Thank you.

FOOD CARE PICKUP
- Food Care pickup is this Saturday from 8:00--10:00a.m. at the Civic Center.

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Controlled burn announced
NEEDLES, Calif. - Bureau of Land Management officials announced a prescribed burn will take place in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Saturday, February 22. The burn will force the closure of the Topock Marsh to boat launching, and traffic along Highway 95 between Golden Shores and the Cal-Pine Power plant may be impacted.