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WEATHER - Click Above E-News Weekly -- Friday, July 16, 2004 Issue # 74
ASSAULT - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE G.S. -
Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Darren Daniel Otero, 44, Saturday 7/10 for assault/domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 8:40 p.m. deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4900 block of Tule Drive and contacted the 33-year-old female victim. The victim reported that she and Otero, her husband, were in an argument earlier. During the course of the argument, he struck her in the chest. The victim refused medical treatment. During conversations with Otero, he denied hitting her. Otero was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
JET SKI'ER HITS SANDBAR Colorado River -
Mohave County Sheriff's Waterways deputies responded to the sandbar on the Colorado River Sunday 7/11 evening at around 8:00 p.m. A single passenger Jet Ski accident where Kyle Robert, 16, of Paris, California, was traveling from Topock to Lake Havasu apparently didn't see the sandbar when he wrecked, traveling approximately 60 mph. Deputies transported Robert to the Windsor Beach State Park where paramedics took Robert to the Lake Havasu Regional Hospital as he suffered head trauma.
ONE DIES, 2 INJURIED ON I-40 I-40 Mile 15 -
A defective tire is suspected to be the cause of a rollover Sunday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. The AZ Dept of Public Safety reports that a New Mexico woman, Yolanda Najera-Aguilar, 36, Rio Rancho, was dead at the scene of the accident on Interstate 40 about 15 miles east of the California border. DPS said she was ejected when the eastbound utility vehicle rolled when a tire separated. DPS said another passenger was hospitalized with chest injuries and the driver was treated and released for bruises.
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IDENTIFY THEFT G.S. -
by Bonnie Barker - I recently looked at my desktop icons and saw an icon on there that definitely should not be there. The icon was named "Payment Activity" which further made me curious. I'm not a computer geek, but on investigating the file, it contained the following in the description ...hr \Menu_on Web Event...Quick Summary, pg Quick Summary Payment, etc. The size of this desktop icon was 4.00 KB. It was placed on my desktop on Saturday, July 10th 2004. I am pretty sure it is a program that downloads from the internet to your desktop and then tracks the sites you visit in the hopes of obtaining personal information such as credit cards, etc.
I got an email today from Real Arcade (An internet game site that I subscribe to where you can buy and download their games) asking for my personal information and credit card information. Don't know if this was the result of the above mentioned desktop icon "Payment Activity" tracking my log on to Real Arcade but it is suspicious. The other email was supposedly from Ebay who never, ever asks for your personal financial information. The email said I had to input all my financial information on a form in the email and send it to a bogus website. I don't happen to have ever given Ebay any credit card numbers, etc. nor do I intend to! Please be very careful and check your desktop every day to make sure there isn't something on there that shouldn't be there. Watch and don't answer any emails that ask for your credit card numbers and personal information. As a matter of fact, delete those suckers! Editor's Note: I saw on TV this morning that President Bush has just signed a law requiring mandatory prison time for those convicted of indetity theft and aggravated privacy invasion.
WEATHER WARNING Desert -
If you are new to the desert you should understand that Flash Floods can happen almost instantly in desert washes, even when there are no clouds. When the National Weather Service issues a FLASH FLOOD WATCH, that means to check the weather where you are going and be on the lookout for water across the roadways. If the NWS issues a FLASH FLOOD WARNING, that means water has already been reported in the washes and on the roadways and you should use extreme caution.
You should NEVER attempt to go through water across the roadway. You can be swept away almost instantly. Almost every year in Arizona, people drown because they thought they could make it... Keep your radio and TV tuned so you can get the latest alerts this time of year. It could save your life.
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.
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NEW & USED COMPUTERS BREAST CANCER LEGISLATION National -
Important legislation for all women. If there was ever a time when our voices and choices should be heard, this is one of those times. If you are receiving this it's because I think you will take the 30 seconds to go and vote on this issue...and send it on to others you know who will do the same.
There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the "drive-through mastectomy" where women are forced to go home hours after surgery against the wishes of their doctor; still groggy from anesthesia and sometimes with drainage tubes still attached. Lifetime Television has put this bill on their web page with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on. PLEASE!!!! Sign the petition by clicking on the web site below and help women living with breast cancer get the care they need and deserve!! There is no cost or monetary pledge involved. You need not give more than your name and zip code number. Click Here. This takes about 10 seconds. FROM THE GOVERNOR Phoenix -
The rainstorms that have come through Arizona in the past week have brought both good news and bad news.
GOOD: Our parched forests needed every drop and the end of fire season has drawn closer. BAD: With moisture come mosquitoes – and with mosquitoes comes West Nile virus. Arizona’s West Nile cases have been on the rise even in rural counties, including Mohave County, and the disease has become a statewide issue. All citizens should take certain steps to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile: Eliminate pools of standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Check your yard for items that can collect water, such as cans, bottles, buckets, jars, old tires, and other containers. Change the water in flower vases, birdbaths, planters, and animal watering pans at least twice a week. Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets, and move air conditioner drain hoses frequently. Wear insect repellent when you go outside at night to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Wear lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs when you go out at dawn or dusk or are in a place where mosquitoes are active. If you have an evaporative cooler, drain it when it’s not in use. West Nile virus is completely preventable, and each of you can help eliminate it by taking those simple precautions. As the monsoons come and the rains continue, remember to protect yourself and your family so we can shut the door on West Nile virus in Arizona. Please don't hesitate to contact my office at (800) 253-0883 or visit my website at www.governor.state.az.us.
LADIES SUPPLY VETS IN PRESCOTT G.S. -
by Luke Boyer -
Ladies Auxiliary VFW 6306 delivered 125 ditty bags, 20 lap robes and 5 electric razors to the hospitalized veterans at the VA hospital in Prescott on July 9th. Joan Thompson, Sally Fuller, Mary Barber, Kathy Edgar, Doris Mac Master, Jane Lear and Luke Boyer formed an assembly line to fill the ditty bags with personal products and other items. It is the auxilialry's Christmas in July program. The ladies visited the wards and personally handed the gift to each veteran.
ONE DEAD ON BHC PARKWAY Bullhead city -
At approximately 10:08 a.m. Thursday 7/15 the Bullhead City Police Department responded to milepost 8.1 of the Bullhead Parkway reference a single vehicle accident. The driver, Joseph Piotrowski, 64 years of age from Bullhead City was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center where he expired. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have had an incapacitating medical event causing the 2004 GMC pick up truck to veer off the road. BHCPD reports the victim was southbound on the Bullhead Parkway, the vehicle drifted over the median, across northbound traffic lanes and then off the east side of the roadway. The vehicle continued over a 10-foot embankment and came to rest about 40 feet east of the parkway.
SILENT WITNESS AWARDS Bullhead City -
Mohave Silent Witness Program in conjunction with the Mohave Valley Contractors Association is offering a $200.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for burglaries at construction sites.
Several burglaries and thefts have occurred at new home construction sites, as well as temporary contractor storage locations. Anyone with information regarding this type crime is urged to contact Mohave Silent Witness.
Another $200.00 reward is being offered for information regarding thefts and damages to equipment belonging to companies working on the Sewer Improvement Project. Several reports have been made regarding thefts of equipment. Reports have also been received by the Bullhead City Police Department of graffiti applied to equipment in areas of the sewer improvement. MCSO NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE G.S. -
Mohave County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in identifying the person or persons involved with setting fires in the Golden Shores area:
- 2-car garage fire in the 4600 block of Pecos Drive - In March 2004, a fire was contained to the porch - In May 2004, the double-wide mobile home was gutted by fire - Double-wide mobile home exploded on Polaris Road - Fire was contained to the front door area of a business in the 12900 block of Highway 66 If anyone has any information, please contact Mohave County Sheriff's Office at (800) 522-4312 or Silent Witness at (888) 227-8780. A reward up to $500.00 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fires. HIGH ELECTRIC BILLS Tristate -
With high electric bills over the summer months, many people are concerned about how to keep their energy bills down. Joe Salkowski of Unisource Energy made the following suggestion, "One of the things some people use to try and moderate their electric costs are electronic thermostats that allow you to automatically change the temperature when you're away from the house for a longer period of time. We encourage people to limit the difference between the temperature they use when they're in the house and the temperature they use when they're away from the house to three degrees." Salkowski went on to say the easiest way to conserve energy is to just turn up the thermostat and the level that Unisource recommends for their customers is 78 degrees.
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SCHOOL'S OUT!
YOUR BUSINESS CARD AD HERE! MEMORIAL FOR LYNNE GOTSHALL G.S. -
A memorial for Lynne Gotshall will be held at the VFW 6306 by the Ladies Auxiliary at the post at 12858 Oatman Hwy on July 17 at 11 a.m. Lynne Mary Gotshall was born May 1, 1934 to Evelyn and Charles Hoey in Sunbury, PA. She passed away July 6 at her home in Golden Shores. She and husband, Ron, moved to Golden Shores in 1989. Ron preceeded her in death. She is survived by her sister Honor Renn of Sunbury, PA, a niece, Beth Carrigan and nephews Michael Wilt and David Renn. Lynne was active in the VFW Auxiliary, Golden Shores Women's Club, Civic Association and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association. She was also the Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary Fun Chairman. Lynne often dressed as a clown to entertain at VFW and Auxiliary events for children's Halloween, Easter and was very popular at the Women's Club Fashion Show.
WAL-MART HAS SCHOOL CLOTHES G.S. -
SCHOOL BEGINS JULY 25th. Wal-Mart has a large supply of Simply Basic Uniform Apparel. They have both colors, the navy and the khaki. They are well stocked. Remember they only carry the large variety at the beginning of the school year.
Ms. Konnerth also has a small clothes closet going for exchanging of sizes. If you have uniforms and have grown out of them and they are in good shape, we will be glad to exchange them with what we have. There is a vareity of sizes and colors. All parents must register their child every year. All parents need to contact Ms. Konnerth to fill out a 2004-2005 registration card. If you need to make an appointment for late registration call Ms. Konnerth at Topock Elementary School 768-3344. Go to the new Topock School website and print your own copy of the 2004-2005 calendar, www.goldenshores.net/topschl. Additional information will be on the website as it becomes available.
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