U.S. LOWERS THREAT LEVEL
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The United States on Thursday lowered the terror threat level from high to elevated -- orange to yellow - citing the end of the Muslim hajj pilgrimage as a key factor. At the same time, the United States warned that the country is still in danger of a terror attack. The level was raised from yellow to orange on February 7 based on specific intelligence, the government said. Attorney General John Ashcroft and Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge issued a statement Thursday saying the decision to lower the threat level "was based on a careful review of how this specific intelligence has evolved and progressed over the past three weeks, as well as counter-terrorism actions we have taken to address specific aspects of the threat situation.

MR. ROGERS DIED TODAY at Age 74. Stomach cancer.

VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN G.S.  
MONDAY NIGHT - Around 9:30 p.m. a small red car with 4 juvenile males were headed south on Sonoita St. when the street ended and the vehicle went thru the fence and a bush and hit an embankment. All 4 were taken to the hospital and all 4 were released later that night. The vehicle was apparently destroyed.

RAIN, RAIN, and MORE RAIN!
Rain to continue thru Saturday - Rains may be slowing traffic in some areas, but they bring a tremendous benefit to the area's Wildlife Refuges. According to the manager of the Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge in La Paz County, "With the continual little bits of rain periodically, we're going to have a wildflower bloom this spring that's just going to be unbelievable. Like something we haven't seen for four or five years." The Topock Marsh, Bill Williams and Lake Havasu Wildlife Refuges are open to the public however because of the water elevation in some parts, it's advisable to check with the Fish and Wildlife offices before heading in. Travelers heading to the high country in northern Mohave and southern Clark Counties be warned of a severe storm moving through the area. The storm is expected to dump heavy rains in the upper deserts and snow in elevations about 5,000 feet, with accumulations of up to 12 inches in the highest elevations. The storm is expected to continue dropping moisture in the Golden Shores area thru Saturday before moving out to the east. Golden Shores has had a little over 2 inches of rain in February.

G.S. Civic Association
This Saturday, March 1st- Community Breakfast at the Civic Center this Saturday from 7:00-11:00a.m. Also AARP Driver Signup, Food Care Signup and the monthly Indoor Swapmeet. The March Civic will be taken to the post office on Friday and hopefully in your box the same day.

YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD COULD BE HERE!-

     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.