ANOTHER HOUSE BURNS

 G.S. - Wednesday night shortly after 10:00 p.m. the Golden Shores Fire Department responded to a fire on Pecos street, next door to the house that burned twice last month. This house was a single-wide mobile that had just been remodeled and the owner had just put in all new appliances. The owner, Paul Robert said, "After the one next door burned last month, I called the insurance company and put fire insurance on it. They haven't even had time to get the check." The fire was obviously arson as the one next door. The flames were already high when the call came in. There was no one living in the house at this time. The house appears to be a total loss. Firefighters were quite proficient in preventing the fire from spreading to other buildings. The fire department still needs your help in finding the arsonist. They have leads, but not enough without witnesses. Please call the fire department if you have any information at 768-4546 during business hours. You can be kept annonymous or your name can be kept confidential if you prefer.

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EXPLOSIONS AVERTED
 Mohave Valley - A large wood shed was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon in Mohave Valley. The fire broke out in a shed at the BY Ranch in the 6000 block of Bradley Drive at about 4 p.m. and left oxygen tanks and two large diesel fuel tanks about 100 feet from the building in danger. The Fort Mojave Mesa and Mohave Valley fire departments responded to the blaze and were able to prevent more explosions than the initial oxygen tank that alerted neighbors to the problem. There were no injuries reported and an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

AIRPORT SECURITY BREACH
Bullhead City - A man was arrested Tuesday for trespassing after he breached security at the Bullhead/Laughlin International Airport. The incident began Monday when Bullhead City Police were called to a private section of the airport along Highway 95 where Marcus Gray, 48, allegedly walked through an open door into a hangar and climbed into a parked jet. Officers found the man sitting in the jet and he told them he had never seen one before and just wanted to look at it. He was told to leave and did so, but came back Tuesday to the same area and refused to leave. He was taken into custody and the airport is examining their security to find out how the situation occurred.

FOOD CARE SIGNUP
G.S. - We had good signup at the breakfast last Saturday and the Food Care Program is going very well. You still have until Monday, April 12, to signup at the church or call 768-1400. The cost is only $15 per box which is around $50 worth of food.

ADOT BLASTING HWY 93
Kingman - The long awaited widening of highway 93 is in progress. The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning motorists using US Highway 93 between Kingman and Wickenburg that delays are likely as they conduct blasting operations in the area of Burro Creek much of the week. Blasting hours will be between 7 and 9 a.m. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area.

FROM THE GOVERNOR

 Phoenix - Many homeowners are not aware that, in Arizona, contractors are required to be licensed with the state. As a result, unlicensed contractors prey on unsuspecting consumers, particularly for home-repair and remodeling jobs. Last year, Arizonans were conned out of more than $25 million of their hard-earned money for home-repair scams by unlicensed contractors, with the elderly at a much higher risk of becoming victims. These contractors may offer a great deal on a roofing job or an asphalt driveway, for example, but then do a poor job or not at all. Homeowners have often paid up front for the job, but the contractor is nowhere to be found. The Neighborhood Ambassador Program reaches out to homeowners through neighborhood associations and Block Watch groups to provide education and information to members of the community. If you are approached by an unlicensed contractor or observe this type of activity, please call the Registrar of Contractors' Investigative Unit at 602-542-1525, ext. 7558.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

 G.S. - The student of the month was named at Topock Elementary School assembly on April 7th. Seven-year-old first grade student Michael Wardrobe won a bicycle as he had 100% attendance, good behavior and did his homework. The bicycle was donated by Golden Shores Chamber of Commerce. A bicycle safety helmet was donated by VFW 6306 Ladies Auxiliary. Picture: Dick Davis, Jeannie La France, John Warren.

PATRIOTIC ART WINNERS

G.S. - Winners of the Ladies VFW Young American Patriotic Art Contest were announced April 6 at River Valley High School. The art contest was sponsored by Ladies VFW 6306 Auxiliary, Golden Shores. First place winner is Evan Purcell an 11th grade student at River Valley High School. Using a pencil, Evan’s entry pictured members of the military, Bob Hope, and a self- portrait. The theme was “From 1941-1945 a generation of American warriors fought and died to protect the future.” Second place went to River Valley High School 12th grade student Antoinette Harrison. Third place was won by Leslie White, a 15 year-old 10th grade student at Mohave High School, Bullhead City. Fourth place winner was Lindsay Canning a student at River Valley High School. Picture: Left - Evan Purcell first placer, Antoinette Harrison second place, VFW 6306 Auiliary President standing in for third place winner Leslie White, VFW 6306 Auiliary Youth Activieties Chairman Lucille "Luke" Boyer standing in for fourth place winner Lindsay Canning.

TWO WRESTLING AWARDS


G.S. - Topock Elementary School first grader Daniel Cornelison proudly displays his two medals won wrestling. The 7 year-old mighty mite won a second place medal in his weight class at Laughlin. He also won a second place medal at River Valley High School. River Valley High School has a program for young wrestlers. The program is called the River Kids coached by Ivan Brown.

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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BUSTER'S BILL FAILS
Kingman - A bill backed by Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson has side in the State Senate. S.C.R. 1042, the Residential property tax valuation limitation bill failed to make it through, however a new version of the bill will be attached to S.C.R. 1021. It was read in front of the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday. The results of that meeting is not yet known.

LAWYER CONFIDENT
Kingman - The Phoenix attorney representing Mohave County supervisor Buster Johnson has attempted to clarify some misinformation involving the matter pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As an elected official, Johnson is personally exempt from allegations of sexual harassment brought by two former office workers, according to lawyer Rick Cohen. Since it's a non-criminal matter, Cohen said Johnson is accountable only to the people and that the county is the liable party for any alleged harassment. Cohen said that's why he finds it deplorable that Mohave County Personnel Director Geoff Riches was quick to conclude that Johnson sexually harassed former office aides Marisa Tusa and Kelly McMahon. Cohen said Riches failed to consider defenses offered by Johnson that might help the county.