LOCAL ASSAULT ARREST
 G.S. - Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Wayne Allen Cardwell, 41, late Saturday 3/6 night for assault/domestic violence. Approximately 11:00 pm deputies responded to a disturbance in the 13000 block of Waterreed Drive and contacted the 40-year-old female victim. The victim said that Cardwell, her boyfriend was very drunk and he becomes combative when he drinks. The victim attempted to leave their residence when Cardwell punched her in the mouth and in her left eye. The victim refused medical treatment. Deputies observed Cardwell to be intoxicated and was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.

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AGGRAVATED DUI
 G.S. - Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Richard Neil Clayton, 47, early Friday 3/5 morning for aggravated DUI. Approximately 1:45 am deputies conducted a traffic stop at Golden Shores Parkway and Shore Drive and contacted Clayton. Clayton immediately exited his vehicle, leaving it running, and had to lean on his truck in order to keep his balance. The deputy reached into his vehicle and turned off the ignition. Deputies smelled a strong odor of alcohol on Clayton. During conversations, Clayton admitted to having one drink. Clayton's' drivers license was suspended for a prior DUI. Following the field sobriety test, Clayton was taken into custody and transported to the Mohave County District II Substation where he refused to take the blood alcohol concentration test.

POSTMASTER DISRESPECTFUL
 G.S. - While the postmaster was gone last week, the ladies at the post office brought the flag to half mast in respect for J.P. Boyle. Reportedly, when postmaster Bonnie Comeau returned she asked "Why is the flag at half mast?" After hearing the answer, Comeau replied "He ain't nobody, put it back up." So the flag was returned to full mast. Numerous citizens in the community have expressed disdain and animosity toward the postmaster.

KNOW ABOUT NEWS?
G.S. - Sometimes the only way we can get news is if someone calls or emails to tell us about it. Anytime you know about news, please call 768-1400 or email news@goldenshores.net so we can follow up. We would love to have some articles written by local people as well. Thanks. The Editor.

MEMORIAL FOR J.P. BOYLE

 G.S. - John Patrick Boyle, 26, of Golden Shores, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2004. JP was born Sept. 18, 1977 in Bullhead City, and was the first baby in the community of Golden Shores. He is survived by his parents, John and Betty Boyle; sisters, Christina (Bernie) Anderson, and Shila Boyle; grandmother, Patricia Boyle; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and was faithfully loved by Melinda Polyak, Fiancee. "JP was a loving son, brother, fiancee, and member of the community of Golden Shores his entire life. He was a dedicated firefighter who never missed an opportunity to lend a helping hand. He loved sand, water, and fire and lived every minute of his life to the fullest." A firefighter funeral service was held Wednesday, March 10th at 1:00p.m. at the Needles Seventh-day Adventist Church in Needles. The family requests that donations be made to the JP Boyle memorial fund at the Golden Shores Fire Department, P.O. Box 66, Topock, 86436.

WATER POLUTION
Topock - National news wires are reporting that the Metropolitan Water District as well as environmental officials are concerned about a plume of hexavalent chromium, also known as Chromium 6, a known carcinogen. The chemical is making it’s way towards the Colorado River. The compound is emanating from Pacific Gas and Energy’s power plant at Topock. This could affect as many as 18 million southern Californians. PG&E officials as well as environmental officials have come up with a number of plans to try to keep the pollution of making it to the river, including pumping as much as 20,000 gallons of the tainted groundwater a day to stop the flow. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has asked California state legislators take emergency action. "The plume has moved past the last sentry well. It's thought to be 125 feet from the river," said Lisa Anderson, an environmental engineer at MWD's headquarters in Los Angeles.

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY
Chloride - St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated Western style with Beef, beer and blarney on the schedule as for Chloride’s 15th annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The festivities kick off with a bang, literally on March 13 as the Immortal Gunfighters stage a series of shootouts beginning at 10 a.m. The parade begins at high noon and is followed by more entertainment. Let's just hope the gunfighters from Oatman don't show up in Chloride.

INCREASE IN AD RATES
G.S. - Advertisement rates are on the increase in Golden Shores. Both The Civic and GSX ad rates are going up April 1st. Ad prices have been so low for so long that it is hard for either paper to make any money, or even break even. The new ad rates are still much lower than any other publication around.
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FOOD CARE PICKUP
G.S. - DON'T FORGET THE NEW PICKUP TIME! Food Care boxes will be distributed from 11:00 - 1:00 on Tuesday 3/16.

OPINIONS
VANDALISM IS HAPPENING AGAIN IN G.S. - I'm sure that all of us, as kids, loved to throw rocks whether it be across the top of water or at cans and bottles. And we've probably tossed a few at stray or unwanted critters. But when it comes to throwing them to destroy peoples property, that's vandalism. I don't know who the person (or persons) is that broke windows at the Old Route 66 gas station, but this letter is to them... .Breaking the stations windows was bad enough, but do you realize what you've done by breaking the windows in the old cars that were parked behind the station in a LOCKED & FENCED yard. Our friend, who owns that property, restores classic cars. Many times he must buy almost a complete car just to replace parts in the one he is restoring. You have completely destroyed windows that are (next to) impossible to replace. This man is very active with and sponsors different youth groups in his area and he could have been one of your "best friends". He even hires some "street" people to help them along their way. I truly hope that you, at the very least, are sorry and feel bad about what you have done. Or you will at least think twice before thinking about or destroying someone else's property. Gladys May

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