AMERICA AT WAR!
 Let's Honor our Relatives - As of this morning, March 27th, there have been 26 Americans killed in the Iraqi conflict that began one week ago today. We certainly hope you do not lose a loved one, but if you have relatives, siblings, children, grandchildren, etc., that are in Iraq, we would like to honor them in this publication. Please let us know who they are and we will name them so the people of Golden Shores can keep them in their prayers. We are also open to suggestions as to how we should honor our relatives in Golden Shores. Please contact us at this email address ys@goldenshores.net or call 768-1400.

STATE SEEKS SECURITY HELP
 Parker, AZ - State officials continue to step up efforts to guard against terrorist attacks, specifically surrounding potential targets along the Colorado River. "I actually placed a phone call to the deputy assistant secretary of the Interior, for enforcement, and expressed my concern that we have a serious increase in security at all the Colorado River dams, in particular Parker, Glen Canyon and Hoover," said Chuck Blanchard, Arizona director of Homeland Security. A security boom spanning the river is being installed downriver of Parker Dam, but at present there is no such security device at Davis Dam. "We do have plans to put booms up. I don't have a time schedule for when that might happen," said Bob Walsh, spokesman for the Bureau of Reclamation, who added that funding is a key component to installing the protection devices. The Parker Dam security boom is being installed this week.

TAX APPEALS STAND  
Kingman, AZ - The number of property tax appeals in Mohave County rose by just over 1 percent this year. Kingman had the most appeals for vacant land, with 817, followed by Bullhead City at 125 and 57 for Lake Havasu City. Meanwhile Bullhead City had the most appeals on developed property at 524, followed by Kingman at 227 and Lake Havasu City with 125 appeals.

NORTH STAR STEEL PURCHASED  
Kingman, AZ - The recently closed North Star Steel Plant just south of the city has been purchased by Nucor Corporation, the nation's largest steel manufacturer. The plant was purchased for $35 million and does not include any of North Star Steel's material liabilities. TSN's calls to Nucor were not been returned, but in a prepared statement, Nucor officials said they would immediately begin "to find the most effective solution for profitably operating the plant." No time frame has been set for a plant re-opening.

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LAKES & RIVER TO REMAIN AT NORMAL LEVELS
Colorado River Area - River levels below Hoover Dam are expected to remain at normal elevations through the spring and summer boating seasons. That's according to Bureau of Reclamation spokesman Bob Walsh. "We won't see any change in Havasu or Mohave, because we control those lakes from Mead. Now what's going to happen to Mead, whether we're going to get any additional water in there this year or not, I don't know," Low snow packs have already dropped Lake Mead significantly under normal elevation.
 

LETTER OF THANKS
Re: SLIM J.W. McDOW - Thanks to all in the community for their prayers, love and support during daddy's ilness. He's Home now with Jesus! No more pain, walker, cane or cast. God has healed him. We appreciate how this special town has always been there for us.
Love in Christ,
Betty & Ernie Campbell
 

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BULLHEAD CITY PATRIOTISM
Flags along Highway 95 - American flags lining Highway 95, purchased by the Community Pride Advocates for national holidays, are in place now and will remain so during the Iraqi War. "This is the first time they've ever been hung because of world events," said city spokesman Toby Cotter.
Perhaps the people of Golden Shores could come up with some ways of displaying community pride in our country as well as our community.
 

BOGUS SCHOOL SOLICITATIONS
 Topock School, G.S. - Last week we ran an article mentioning that some students were soliciting money for various school activities. This article information came from Mr. Warren at the Topock School. We sent an email to Mr. Warren and have not received any additional response. We apologize if this article offended anyone.