Golden Shores eXtra
WEATHER - Click Above E-News Weekly -- Friday, August 20, 2004 Issue # 79
MORE FIRES ! MONSOONS CONTINUE TO THUNDER
TriState -
Although the National Weather Service (NWS) was predicting a week ago we were going to dry out for a few days, the monsoons have not let up. It seems that almost ever day isolated thunderstorms have been a continuous threat to the TriState area. NWS has severe thunderstorm warnings as well as a flash flood watches and warnings almost daily. Even as I write this article, storms are building all around. Many washes and streets have been affected throughout the tri-state area. Recent rains were responsible for the indefinite closure of Death Valley National Park in the Mojave Desert. Storms that hit the park over the weekend have been responsible for two deaths as well as flooding that washed cars off roads and sent debris into washes. A rollover on Interstate 40 on Thursday morning was also attributed to the storms. Thursday morning's rain caused Sacramento Wash to run at 3-4 feet and was closed most of the day.
HOUSE LIGHTNING FIRE G.S. -
As we awoke to the storms on Thursday morning, the Golden Shores Fire Department was busy with a call they received at around 7:00 a.m. on Pima Parkway. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning, but was under the house. Firemen had to cut a hole in the floor. There was no other damage to the house and no one was injured.
About the time they finished with that fire, G.S. Fire responded to Seranno's Nursery down at the Warm Springs Wash where lightning had struck a tree and resulted in a fire. Firemen were also able to extenguish that fire and there was no damage to structures and no injuries. NWS is still predicting a "drying out" but the air is moist and unstable and, therefore, unprecidtable. ALWAYS keep an eye out for storms and NEVER cross a wash that is flooded.
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HOUSE ON PINTA BURNS G.S. -
On Saturday morning 8/14 at around 9:00 a.m. the Golden Shores Fire Department responded to a fire call at 4830 Pinta. There was smoke and flames upon their arrival. The firemen on the scene said this was a "better built wood house" which would not burn so quickly as some of the others. Firemen were able to extenguish the fire before the outside of the home was destroyed. The fire started in the back bedroom, but the cause is unknown and still under investigation. The owners were not at home and there was no electricity on at the house, so it was obviously not an electrical fire.
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RATTLESNAKES ARROUSED G.S. -
The Golden Shores Fire Department was called to assist the sheriff's office on Sunday night with the removal of a Mohave Green rattler from a trailer. According to fire chief, Jim Boyle, a biologist at the gas company says there are some green rattlesnakes in this area, but there are no Mohave Greens in this area. The Mohave Green is the most dangerous rattle snake in the country.
Here is an edited statement from one local resident: "Bob and I encountered by a 3 foot Diamond Back rattlesnake yesterday. We were getting into our car. The snake was coiled up under the car ready to strike. I (Judy) heard him (the snake) but Bob could not. Our dog could both hear and see the snake. We wanted to shoot the snake, but our gun jammed. As time went by waiting for help from 911, the snake tried to go under our house. G.S. Fire Dept showed up and said just the night before they were called on a Mohave Green. I believe we need to be more cautious. I just thank God that Bob did not get bit because the snake was ready to attack Bob." Judy Wright Chief Boyle said, "If you need help with snake removal, give us a call." Email news@goldenshores.net 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 VFW 6306 AUGUST ACTIVITIES G.S. -
A change in the breakfast schedule at Brig. Gen. Clifford H. Shuey VFW Post 6306 has been announced.
Beginning Aug. 7, the post and auxiliaries will serve breakfast Saturday through Tuesday from 7 to 11 a.m. Breakfast on Wednesday has been discontinued.
HOSPICE OF HAVASU TO VISIT VFW 6306 Hospice of Havasu, Inc. will visit VFW 6306 and auxiliaries on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. Hospice treats anyone who has a terminal illness and helps families of those who are terminally ill. The subject for the meeting is, “What hospice can do for you and what you can do for hospice.” Any person and family who are coping with a terminal disease and cancer survivors, those who have or had cancer, and families and friends of cancer victims are invited to attend. The meeting is open to men as well as women and is open to all. The support group will meet on the last Wed. of the month at 3 p.m. The group would like to see men cancer survivors and spouses come to the meetings. As Debbie said, "Men get cancer too." Next meeting will be on Aug. 25 at 3 pm. at the VFW. For information, call Debbie Blizzard at 788-3666. 2ND TACO EATING CONTEST The VFW 6306 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the 2nd Taco Eating Contest at the post on Aug 21 at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $5 for all the tacos you can eat. The contest will have soft tacos and will be portion controlled. Prizes will be given to winners. This event is open to the public. DINNER AND MAGIC SHOW An evening of fun and magic will be held at VFW Post 6306 on Sept. 4 at 5 p.rn. A magic show will follow at 6 p.rn. Hollis Wolfe will prepare his famous Swiss steak dinner. Magician Shawn McMaster will perform mystery and magic. Seating is limited Advance tickets are available at the canteen. A donation of $6.50 is requested. KARAOKE RETURNS TO VFW VFW 6306 and auxiliaries announce the return of Karaoke Nites at the post. Shilo Entertainment with Jimmy and Laurie will play songs for singers and listeners on Sept. 1, 15th and 29th from 7 to 11 p.m. Beginning Oct 6, karaoke will be at the post every Wed. 7-11 p.m. This event is open to the public. The VFW Post also announces the addition of Poker Pool to be played on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. Dual Pool is played Tues. at 6 p.m. 9-Ball billiards will be played on Wed. and 8-Ball on Thurs. at 4:30 p.m. These events are open to the public. FROM THE GOVERNOR Phoenix -
As school begins throughout Arizona, I am doing my homework to ensure every child enters our classrooms safe, healthy and ready to learn.
One of the most important ways adults can prepare young children for academic success is to read aloud to them for just 15 minutes a day. Reading fosters high self-esteem, develops language skills, improves test scores, and builds the foundation for educational and personal accomplishments.
Education is absolutely essential to promote the best quality of life for all Arizonans, and literacy is the key. There is no substitute. In fact, literacy training is so important that the American Medical Association has suggested that all doctors prescribe "reading to children" to encourage healthy development.
As I have said before, Arizona must be more than a great state to grow old in. It must also be a great state to grow up in.
Please don't hesitate to contact my office at (800) 253-0883 or visit my website at www.governor.state.az.us.
COUNTY FAIR DRAWING NEAR Kingman -
The Mohave County Fair is now less than a month away, starting September 9th.
MAN ARRESTED FOR ARGUING WITH WIFE G.S. -
Late Saturday 8/14 evening Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Daniel Burt Bryant, 32, of Golden Shores, for disorderly conduct/domestic violence, misdemeanor. Approximately 10:25 pm, deputies responded to the 13400 block of Alturas Road and contacted the 36-year-old female victim. The victim reported that Bryant, her husband, became very argumentative with her. Bryant was taken into custody. That'll teach him to argue with his wife!
CAUSE OF DEATH DETERMINED Lake Havasu City -
We reported last week the tragic death of Lake Havasu City elementary school principal Bonnie Hoyt after she lost consciousness in her office and was later pronounced dead at Havasu Regional Medical Center.
According to Mohave County Medical Examiner Don Nelson, the determined cause of death was two different things.
“We had two major findings; pulmonary embolism and blunt-force head trauma. Either of which, in and of themselves, could have been lethal. She struck her head pretty hard. Because of that, I'm leaning towards giving her the benefit of the doubt that, had she not struck her head, she may have survived the other medical problems. Obviously, there's no way for me to prove that,” said Nelson. Funeral services for the 35-year old Hoyt were held last Saturday afternoon.
TERROR ALERT FOR MEXICAN BORDER Tucson -
If you are headed for the Mexican border, be aware that an alert has been issued along the Mexico border for a suspected Al-Qaida member who may be trying to cross the border through Arizona or Texas.
According to authorities, 29-year-old Adnan G. El Shukrijumah, who also goes by the names Adnan G. El Shukri Jumah, Abu Arif, Ja'far Al-Tayar, Jaffar Al-Tayyar, Jafar Tayar and Jaafar Al-Tayyar, is suspected of being an al-Qaida cell leader and has been wanted in the United States since 2003.
El Shukrijumah occasionally wears a beard, has a pronounced nose and is asthmatic, according to the FBI's Web site.
El Shukrijumah speaks English and carries a Guyanese passport, according to authorities. However, the suspected terrorist might also try to enter the United States with a Saudi, Canadian or Trinidadian passport.
The Rewards For Justice Program is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading directly to the capture of El Shukrijumah. El Shukrijumah should be considered armed and dangerous.
CRASH KILLS 3 ON US 93 Wikieup -
Around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening 8/15 a five-vehicle collision on U.S. 93 between Wickenburg and Kingman left three people dead and a fourth seriously injured.
The accident occurred about 23 miles north of Wikieup. The Department of Public Safety says a car with four people inside was attempting to pass another vehicle when it collided head-on with a utility truck.
DPS says the car then struck two other vehicles, which in turn rear-ended a fifth vehicle. Three of the people in the car that hit the truck were killed; the fourth person was seriously hurt.
At least three of the victims were from Phoenix.
CAR THIEF CAUGHT AT WALMART Bullhead City -
BHC Police Department has arrested Steven Gallegos Rodriguez, 21 years of age, in connection with multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries of vehicles. A multi-agency investigation began in early August involving Rodriguez and has been linked to at least five stolen vehicles from Laughlin Nevada, two thefts from Bullhead City and at least one from Tribal jurisdictions. Rodriguez was arrested on 8/18 at WalMart after being picked up for shoplifting a T-Shirt.
Suspect Rodriguez would steal the vehicles, strip the audio/visual equipment and any personal property left in the vehicle by the owners. He would then leave the vehicles abandoned in the surrounding area. At the time of this press release Suspect Rodriguez has been linked to approximately $100,000 worth of stolen vehicles. Most of the vehicles he stole were Honda’s or Acura's. OPINIONS
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TOPOCK SCHOOL TAX CREDITS G.S. -
Arizona is fortunate to offer a tax credit on state taxes. Any taxpayer may contribute up to $200.00 per individual or $250.00 per couple to any fee-required extra curricular activity offered at the school. This is a direct credit, not a deduction. That means it is subtracted from taxes you owe and is fully refunded for up to $250.00. For example, if you owe $400.00 for the year in Arizona state income taxes and give $250.00 to a school, you would only owe $150.00 for the tax year. It literally costs you nothing to give the $250.00. It comes back to you as a credit, refund, or reduction. We urge you to help share this message with all Arizona tax payers, your friends, neighbors and relatives. Any resident of Arizona may take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to help the students of Topock. For assistance or questions, please call 768-3344. Sincerely, Topock Elementary Governing Board & Administration ONLINE SCHOOL FOR ARIZONANS AZ -
The Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) is a public school that is serving hundreds of Arizona students in kindergarten through eighth grade. AZVA provides a unique learning opportunity where parents play an active role in their child’s education, and each child receives the tools, attention, and resources to guarantee they are getting the highest quality education, which includes a challenging and wide-ranging curriculum in six traditional subjects. Students enrolled in AZVA work from home with a responsible adult or parent while still receiving the guidance and instruction from a certified public school. Each AZVA student receives a computer, monitor, printer, access to the K12 On-Line School, lessons, assessments, books, materials, planning and progress tools, and much more – all tuition- free. AZVA will begin its second academic year this August. Contact (520) 623-1483 or visit www.azva.org for more information.
JOHNSON ANNOUNCES JOB FAIR Lake Havasu City -
Mohave County Supervisor, Buster Johnson, announced today that there will be a Job Fair in Lake Havasu City on August 27th for employment opportunities with Management Training Corporation. MTC has the contract with the State of Arizona to house and rehabilitate DUI inmates. The Job Fair will be held at the Ramada Inn located at 271 S. Lake Havasu Avenue. Supervisor Johnson stated, "We have set up two opportunities for interested persons to come and apply. The first session is from 9am to 12pm and the second is 4pm to 7pm. The positions available with MTC at this time are for correctional officers. There will be additional openings for Phase II in April 2005. Supervisor Johnson encourages those interested in the April positions to come to the Job Fair to submit their applications. Supervisor Johnson has stated "These are good paying jobs with opportunity for advancement and the benefits are welcomed.
FATHER OF SHERIFF DIES Downers Grove, Illinois -
Services for John J. Sheahan, 80, formerly of Chicago, will be this Saturday at the Adams-Winterfield and Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St., Downers Grove, Illinois. John is the father of Tom Sheahan, Mohave County Sheriff.
He was a retired construction mechanic and an Army veteran who served from 1943 to 1946. He was involved with Meals on Wheels, the Lisle VFW Ross Bishop Post and was a joint recipient with his wife, Bernadine, of the 1999 Lisle Rotary Club Senior Volunteer Citizens of the Year Award. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bernadine, his children, including Sheriff Thomas Sheahan, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (630) 968-1000 or visit www.adamswinterfieldsullivan.com.
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