F L U - S H O T S - MONDAY

 G.S. - The Golden Shores Fire Department will be administering Flu Shots on Monday, October 20th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Flu Shot - $16.00 Pneumonia - $21.00 Medicare Card (must bring) - $No Charge

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BOAT CRASH KILLS UNBORN
 Lake Havasu City - The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a boating accident that occurred on Lake Havasu Sunday. According to reports, two boats collided in the north basin around 8:30 p.m. One of the drivers was treated and released for minor injuries. "The passenger was a full term pregnant female, and she was transported to University Medical Center in Las Vegas," said Sandy Edwards with the Sheriff’s Office. Medical personnel were not able to save the woman’s unborn baby, and she is currently listed in critical condition. Both passengers of the other boat are from Lake Havasu City. The others from Huntington Beach, California. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. The names will be released as the investigation continues.

COUNTY CHECKING MOSQUITOS
 Mohave County - The Mohave County Department of Health reports that with the recent decrease in outside temperatures, mosquito populations are growing. Currently the Health Department is involved in trapping mosquitoes in order to be tested for West Nile Virus. During the recent trappings, an increased number of overall mosquitoes have been found. The Health Department reminds everyone that no traces of West Nile Virus have yet been found in the county, but the increase in activity warrants extra precautions like using bug repellant to prevent other diseases that mosquitoes might carry.

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
 National - Preventing Breast Cancer
Part II: Diet
Last Week's Tip discussed lifestyle changes that may help lower the risk of breast cancer. Today's Tip covers diet and nutrition and how they can affect your breast cancer risk. Try incorporating the following into your diet and life:
Keep your fat content low. Below 25 percent of your daily calories is ideal.
Avoid animal fats, polyunsaturates (many vegetable oils) and hydrogenated oils (margarines and vegetable shortenings) - all can increase cancer risks.
Use healthy fats: monounsaturates such as olive oil, and freshly-ground flaxseed and fish such as salmon and sardines (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) may reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Include soy products in your diet. Tofu, tempeh and miso provide weak, plant-based estrogens which may lower your breast cancer risk.
Eat cabbage and cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli, kale and collard greens may help block estrogen from other sources, such as environmental pollutants.
Avoid alcohol. It can increase your breast-cancer risk by increasing estrogen levels.
Minimize your consumption of ordinary meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Replace with organic, hormone-free versions, or cut way down on animal foods.
Eat more fruits and vegetables! They contain many different cancer-protective phytochemicals.
For more information on breast cancer prevention call 866-462-6667.

CHURCHES UPSET WITH GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL
 Lake Havasu City - Some local religious leaders have expressed concern over a gay pride convention that is planned to take place in LHC. "If we allow this to take place in our city, we are going to see some changes that most people in this city aren't going to appreciate," said Reverend Ted Matyja, "not the type of an atmosphere that I want my children or my grandchildren to possibly see, parading up and down possibly the streets of Lake Havasu and our community."
The River Rainbow Group is planning on holding the festival November 7-9 at the Nautical Inn Convention Center, and an itinerary doesn't mention any venues outside of the resort. But Rev. Matyja said that the event could still have an adverse effect outside the convention center.
"Even if they all were to stay within the convention confines, it's just the start of what I feel is going to spread further," he said. "I feel it's my God-given right, my constitutional right to share what I oppose, and I oppose this happening in Lake Havasu City." The president of the River Rainbow Group declined to comment on the concerns raised by Reverend Matyja and others in the community.

NOT ENOUGH RAIN
 Tri-State - While our area is reporting higher than average rainfall this year, the National Weather Service is saying that is not enough to end the drought the region has suffered for the past four years.
"Even if we get above normal snow pack this winter, which we don’t expect, it will take a couple of years at least," said Charlie Schlott, a forecaster with the National Weather Service. Mr. Schlott said that his agency is anticipating a warm, dry winter. Even though we have received around 4 inches of rain this year, well over last year’s total of 1.3 inches, we are still also above our yearly average of 3.8 inches.
While we have received more rain that normal, the average temperature was consistent with last year. September’s average high was 104, which is the close to last year, and slightly cooler than 2001. The average in 2001 was 106 degrees.