NORTHEASTERN POWER OUTAGE SHUTS DOWN INTERNET FOR ARIZONA
 This Publication is Late - The major power outage in the northeastern state in New York, Ohio and Michigan has caused the loss of most of the Citizen's/Frontier internet services in the country, including Mohave County. Although our "gateway" to the internet is local, people who have websites or use web-based Citizen's/Frontier email are shut down until the power in New York is restored. The "big" server that holds all the internet websites and email is affected by the power outage. In fact, the pictures and graphics in this E-News may not be able to be seen until the power outage is resolved. Details can be seen on TV or go to www.cnn.com.

TEEN DIES IN CAR STUNT
 Laughlin - A tragic early morning accident on Casino Drive in Laughlin has claimed the life of an 18-year-old Bullhead City man. According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police detective Doug Nutton, the incident occurred about 3 a.m. on Monday. "Matthew Weaton was driving his vehicle and decided to exit through the passenger side window. His friend Shane Clouse was going to slide over and take control of the wheel. Matthew exited the car and was attempting to climb upon to the roof, lost contact with the vehicle and fell off of the car and landed in the opposing travel lane. Another vehicle, operated by Kirk Harper, drives over him," he said. Weaton was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing, no one has been charged at this time.

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THEFT OF SERVICES
 Mohave Valley - While investigating a possible theft of water services in the 10000 block of Zinc Thursday morning, a Mohave County Sheriff's Deputy contacted Robert Alan Young, 40, who resides in the 10000 block of Mint. The deputy reportedly found Young attempting to hide beneath his residence. Young reportedly admitted to illegally obtaining electrical service. An employee with the Mohave Electric Cooperative disconnected the hook up and Young was taken into custody on felony theft of services charges.

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HOUSING TO MAINTAIN STRENGTH DESPITE HIGHER INTEREST RATES.
NAR predicts 2003 will be a record year for home sales RISMEDIA, August 8-Even with a sharp rise in mortgage interest rates in recent weeks, housing markets are expected to maintain strong levels of activity for the balance of the year, according to the National Associations of Realtors. David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, said mortgage interest rates are still fairly low. "Fixed mortgage interest rates recently were below 6 percent - that is very much the exception to the norm and led to better than expected home sales during the first half of the year, " he said. "We now think the 30-year fixed should stay below 6.5 percent for the balance of 2003, and that's still very favorable when you look at where rates have been over the last four decades. Home sales in the second half of the year won't be as robust, but we'll still see an annual record." Lereah said the national median existing-home price should continue to rise above historic norms, increasing 5.9 percent in 2003 to $167,600, while the median new-home price should rise 3.2 percent to $193,600. Topock/Golden Shores WOW! What a great place to live.
Becky welcomes your questions and comments.

DRUGS FOR SENIORS
 Arizona - About 3 weeks ago there was an article in this publication about Governor Janet Napolitano's Pharmacy Discount Program. We finally got the information. Since June 1, over 11,000 people have enrolled, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars. This optional program is available to all Medicare-eligible citizens and is intended to save additional money for those who have no prescription drug insurance coverage or those who do not participate in other discount programs. To inquire or enroll, call (800) 770-8014 or go to http://rxamerica.com. For only $9.95 per year, the program provides significant discounts on prescription drugs at over 400 pharmacies across Arizona for seniors and disabled Arizona residents covered by Medicare.

DRUG PROGRAMS
 Arizona - Stay Put and Save - You don't have to cross the border to save money on prescription drugs, especially if your income is limited. Here are some discount and assistance programs for which you might qualify:
* In June 2002, seven drug companies created Together Rx, a program that otters discounts on prescription drugs to Medicare enrollees who lack public or private prescription drug coverage, and who have incomes below $28,000 ($38,000 for couples). The discounts range from 20 to 40 percent or more ott normal prices for drugs manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, and Novartis. For more information, call 800-865-7211 or visit www.togetherrx.com.
* Medicare enrollees with no drug coverage who earn less than $18,000 , ($24,000 per couple) may be eligible for the Pfizer for Living Share Card program. The cost, for most Pfizer drugs, is a flat fee of $15 for a 30-day supply. For information, call 800-717-6005 or visit www.pfizerforliving.com.
* Eli Lilly runs a similar program. Lilly Answers offers its medications for a $12 flat fee for a one-month supply. Eligibility requirements are similar to the Pfizer program. For more information, call 877-795-4559 or visit www.lillyanswers.com.
* For a state-by-state list of pharmacy assistance programs, go to www.aarp1.org/bulletin and look under "exclusive Web resources."
* If you are enrolled in any of AARP's health insurance plans, you have free access to the organization's Prescription Savings Service, which otters discounts on prescription medicines through the mail or at many retail pharmacies. If you don't have an AARP- sponsored insurance policy, you can pay $19.95 a year for an identical service called MembeRx Choice. For more information, call 800-456-2277 or visit www.aarppharmacy.com.

RED PLANET SPECTACULAR
Earth/Mars - This month Earth is catching up with Mars, an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Mars has not come this close to Earth in the last 5,000 years but it may be as long as 60,000 years.
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 35 million miles and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye.
Mars will be easy to spot. Right now Mars rises in the east at 10 p.m. and reachs its azimuth at about 3 a.m. But by the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30 a.m. No one alive today will ever see this again.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
G.S. - There has been great response to the articles about Neighborhood Watch. We now have a good list of people that intend to participate. A meeting date will be set soon. If you are interested and haven't already called, please call 768-1400 or email ys@goldenshores.net. Watch here for details.

FOOD SHARE COMING
G.S. - Food Share, which was shut down the end of June, is likely to make a comeback. The men of the local Baptist Church are working on a program, but we recently learned that Alberta Thrasher, local director of Food Care, is working hard to find a driver and a truck to go to Phoenix and pick up the food from St. Mary's Foodbank. The reason Food Care shut down is because St. Mary's will no longer deliver to this area. So hopefully in September there will be food again for those who need it and want it. Watch here for details.