LOTS OF KIDS GET TOYS
 G.S. - The Golden Shores Fire Department joined Santa Claus for the delivery of toys in Golden Shores on Christmas Eve. Many kids received presents that would not have otherwise if it were not for all the hard work and efforts of the fire department. Thank you all who donated toys and gifts to make this a memorable Christmas for so many children, and such a BIG THANKS to our fire department employes and volunteers who labored to make it possible. Each child in Golden Shores received 3 to 5 gifts from Santa this year and all had a wonderful time making Christmas Merry.

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 Mohave County - The Mohave County Sheriffs Office has also been busy helping Santa and McGruff, the Crime Dog, giving gifts as part of their Angel Tree promotion and other events. Sheriff Tom Sheahan said that during the past weekend they delivered the angel tree gifts and bicycles throughout Mohave County including up on the Arizona Strip. They also worked with the Marine Corps league and Toys for Tots to deliver toys to Kingman Aid to Abused People Center. They also delivered to numerous homes throughout Mohave County, which continued throughout Christmas Eve.

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RISMEDIA, Dec. 19-Coming off one of the housing market’s best years in history in 2003. "With most - but not all - of the data in for 2003, it’s obvious that this has been a record-breaking year for the single-family market and for homeownership in the U.S.," said NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders. "Not only will new-home sales break the million-unit mark for the first time on record, but it’s now apparent that total production of new single-family homes (including homes built on owners’ lots) will hit its highest level in history in 2003, at about 1.5 million units. Moreover, evolving market fundamentals -- including a modestly higher interest rate structure, stronger job and income growth, and maintenance of strong demographic foundations (bolstered by robust immigration) -- will keep single-family market activity at an elevated level in 2004."
My very best wishes to you and your family for a fantastic 2004.
Becky welcomes your questions and comments.

GROCERS SAY "EAT BEEF"
 Tristate - If you are planning on beef dish on your holiday menu but you're concerned about the news of mad cow disease being discovered in Washington State, not to worry. According to representatives of at least one grocery store, there is no danger of eating beef being tainted with the bovine disease. The meat in this area does not come from Washington State and none of the meat suppliers get meat from WA. Despite there being no danger, grocers say proper meat handling and cooking practices are always a must.

NEW STATE HWY INFO SYSTEM
AZ 5-1-1 System - The Arizona Department of Transportation 5-1-1 System provides road condition updates throughout the state, including the latest on closures and restrictions. You can access the system by dialing 5-1-1 from any Qwest home phone line and certain other phone service providers, but NOT HERE in Mohave County. But you can visit the website at http://www.az511.com. By knowing current road conditions can make your drive safer and less frustrating.

RIVER VALLEY BEATS NEEDLES
Mohave Valley - The River Valley girls grabbed the lead and never let go. The Lady Dust Devils never trailed as they stood up for a 14-point win at home against Needles on 12/16. The final score was 50-36.

PHONE CALLS ONLINE?
Internet - Voice over IP is cheap, easy, and available. Here's how it works.
It started as a geek-out for corporate penny-pinchers. But now making phone calls using voice over Internet protocol is resonating with consumers. VoIP startups are promising cheap - sometimes free - calls to anywhere in the world. Stick wireless networking in the mix and voilà, voice over Wi-Fi. Add it all up and you get a disruptive technology that's making conventional phone companies nervous. Already 10 percent of all calls are transmitted with VoIP, and the adoption curve is arching steeply skyward.

TAX CREDIT DEADLINE
G.S. -
Time is running out for local residents to take advantage of the school tax credit program. Donations must be in by December 31. A married couple filing jointly can donate up to $250, and a single person can give as much as $200.

NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH?
G.S. - Golden Shores Community Baptist Church now has a bus. If you would like a ride to church on Sunday morning, or if you have children that would like to go, please call the church office at 768-2515.

EDITOR NEEDED
The editor of this paper AND The Civic needs an assistant. I need someone that I can train to possibly take over in the event something happens to me. Besides, this little paper is growing very fast and there is going to be room for expansion soon. It would be part time work, but you must be quite computer literate. There is no pay from the Civic Association, so the hours and pay are low, but great potential. If interested, call me at 768-1400 or email ys@goldenshores.net.

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