Golden Shores eXtra
WEATHER - Click Above E-News Weekly -- Friday, August 27, 2004 Issue # 80
MURDERS IN GOLDEN SHORES MURDERER SHOOTS 3, THEN SELF
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Mohave County Sheriff's deputies responded Sunday morning 8/22 at around 6:15 a.m. to a report of two bodies at 4723 Monarch Drive. Deputies observed a male body lying in front of the residence near the roadway and a female body lying in the driveway near a vehicle. As deputies investigated, they discovered an additional male body inside the residence. The investigation determined that all three victims suffered multiple gun shot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives determined a suspect and an Attempt-to-Locate was issued for the suspect and his vehicle to local area law enforcement. That evening, Fort Mohave Tribal Police Officers observed the vehicle traveling on County Route 1 and conducted a traffic stop. MCSO arrived and as they approached the vehicle, the officers heard a shot fired from within the suspect's truck. Investigation determined that the man died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The suspect was reportedly out with the victims and the 4 were seen at local bars on Saturday night. Some neighbors said they had heard an undetermined number of gunshots several hours before the bodies were discovered, but did not call the sheriff because "the people at that house were commonly rowdy and sometimes set off fireworks." One local resident said he heard officers talking about the incident being execution style or biker related, but that is unverified. MCSO detectives are still knocking doors around the neighborhood asking questions.
The victims are identified as Carol Ann Applequist, 45, of Lake Havasu City, Rae Sean Emdy, 39, of Santa Monica, CA, and Timothy Quarters, age unknown, of Golden Shores. The dead shooter is identified as Travis Neil Thames, 73, of Golden Shores.
INDECENT EXPOSURE G.S. -
Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Trinidad Rodriguez Martinez, 32, of Golden Shores, Tuesday 8/24 afternoon for indecent exposure, a felony. On Monday 8/23 approximately 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to an indecent exposure report in the 12900 block of Apache Parkway and contacted the 14-year-old female victim. The victim reported that while she was walking home a vehicle stopped near her and the male driver flashed her and drove away. On Tuesday, at about 3:50 p.m. further investigations led deputies to contact Martinez at Highway 95 and Camp Mohave. During conversations with Martinez he denied flashing the victim. Martinez was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
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6th CASE OF WEST NILE Mohave County -
A sixth case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed by the Mohave County Department of Public Health.
Health Department officials say a male in his 40s in the Mohave Valley area has a case of West Nile Fever as opposed to meningitis or encephalitis. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 10 percent of Arizona's reported cases this year have suffered from West Nile Fever. Mosquito exposure is believed to have been local, as the victim had no recent travel history. Previous cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in humans, mosquitoes, and a horse in Mohave Valley.
FOGGING BEGINS SOON G.S. -
Areas of west Mohave County are being identified and mapped in advance of a campaign to apply pesticide that will kill mosquitoes whose populations are infected with West Nile Virus and capable of transmitting the virus to humans.
Federal funds from the Centers for Disease Control flowing through the Arizona department of Health Services will employ a Chicago-based company to mount a ground fogging campaign, currently planned to begin the week of August 30.
“It doesn't cause a problem for animals or children playing outside but we will be requesting that during the time of fogging that people and their family pets stay indoors,” said County Health Director Patty Mead.
“Each truck has the capacity in an eight hour shift to do about 40 to 60 square miles and they go about 10 to 12 miles an hour down the street.”
County officials are planning to fog a large area extending from Golden Shores into Mohave Valley and parts of Bullhead City. There is concern about stagnant water mosquito breeding ground in the Topock Marsh, federal land that the county cannot spray. “We're going to really be doing a massive effort at educating the public about what to expect, what times, what streets, where the fogging will be conducted each evening,” Mead said. Mead said concerned and curious citizens can call the Public Health Department's hotline at 1-800-858-7378 or the information will also be posted on the website at www.HealthELinks.com.
SUIT FILED AGAINST WOMEN'S CLUB PRESIDENT G.S. -
A local lady, Margaret Knibb, has filed a lawsuit against the Women's Club president Pat Colloran. Knibb alleges that Colloran offered to pay her for her time if she would help with "packing, unpacking, loading, unloading and pricing goods for Colloran's Personal yard sale." Knibb is asking for 12 hours pay, $120.00, plus court costs. The case was filed on Wednesday 8/25 in the Lake Havasu Justice Court, Case No JCV2004-00716.
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NEW & USED COMPUTERS VFW 6306 AUGUST ACTIVITIES G.S. -
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." For information, call Debbie Blizzard at 788-3666. 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 -
This week we celebrate an exciting milestone in Arizona's history. On Monday I signed a bill into law that invests state funding in voluntary full-day kindergarten at Arizona's public schools. Within five years, I hope to secure the funding to enable every Arizona school to offer full-day kindergarten as an option for parents, but this year we started with 130 schools with the highest number of students living in poverty.
Many schools offer full-day kindergarten, but without state funding they either charge tuition or pull money from other worthy classroom projects to make it happen. This is a choice that no parent or school should have to make. When the phase-in of full-day kindergarten funding is completed, no parent will have to, and every parent will have this option.
To ensure that the 130 schools receiving full-day kindergarten funding are maximizing the benefit of these dollars, I have invited representatives to participate in full-day kindergarten summits I'm hosting this fall. Findings from these summits will be shared with schools statewide.
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.
MISSING BOY FOUND Bullhead City -
The Police Department received information today that missing 6-year-old William Smith has been located and returned to his father. On August 3rd the Bullhead City Police Department asked for the communities help in locating William Handsome Smith, 6 years of age. On July 17th Lorraine Smith was arrested in Bullhead City on the charge of child abduction out of California, but she would not provide investigators with the location of her son. On August 25th the Bullhead City Police Department received information that the child has been returned to his natural father. Information indicates that Al Smith had William and was willing to give him back. Al Smith was in San Bernardino California and arranged to return him to his natural father. The boy is reported to be in good physical health.
MARIJUANA PLANTS DISCOVERED Bullhead City -
On a tip received on August 18th, Bullhead City police discovered a 33-pound marijuana plant growing in a backyard garden in the 1600 block of De Angelis Road. They spotted the plant over the fence growing among corn and sunflowers, in an apparent attempt to camouflage. A search warrant was obtained and the plant was removed booked into evidence. Portions were sent to the Department of Public Safety lab for analysis. Possible charges could include cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, all felonies.
FUGITIVE HARP CAUGHT & KILLED Kingman -
Bradley Virgil Harp was shot and killed Saturday during a gun battle with Mohave County Sheriff’s Deputies in the desert. The autopsy, which according to Kingman Police Spokesman Lt. Dean Bryce, was conducted in Maricopa County, because of the involvement of Mohave County employees (the deputies) in the death. “The autopsy was conducted today at 10 o-clock,” said Bryce. “It was determined by the medical examiner of Maricopa County that the cause of death was multiple gun shot wounds. The total was five gunshot wounds to the torso of the suspect.” Bryce said deputies fired about twenty rounds from a variety of weapons including AR-15 and Mini-14 semi-automatic assault weapons as well as Shotguns.
 LABOR DAY PARADE Oatman -
The Oatman Gold Road Chamber of Commerce will be holding the Oatman Labor Day Weekend Parade on Sunday, September 5th. Don’t miss all the fun including the Wild West Gun fights in the street, the Burro Bisket Toss, Cash prize treasure hunts, and much more local entertainment. The parade starts at 11 am and lasts all day. For more information, call Linda at 768-3839.
DOG ATTACKS CHILD Bullhead City -
The Police Department issued a citation late last week to a dog owner whose dog attacked a 10-year-old girl. “Unfortunately when the door was answered, the dog leapt out of the door and attacked the little girl. There were injuries to her hands and arms so her mother took her to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. The dog is currently at Animal Control in quarantine,” said Bullhead City Police spokeswoman Carrie Conner.
The owners of the pit bull were issued citations for dog at large, and no license.
According to Conner, additional charges may be filed at a later date.
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FOOD CARE SIGNUP G.S. -
The Civic Center wakes up again in September with breakfast on the first Saturday 9/4. Signup for Food Care will resume during this time, 7-11 a.m. If you can't make the breakfast, please call 768-1400 no later than 12 noon Monday 9/13.
This year we have been getting a LOT of extra stuff with our food boxes. Produce seems to be in plentiful supply. The price of each box is only $15 and it seems we are getting that much worth of produce plus the regular box, the meat, eggs, butter, etc. So come and signup, get yourself some good food and help keep the Food Care program going strong. BRITTANY LENHART ASSUMES TITLE OF
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 FREE CLASSIFIEDS, Click Here (Personal ads only) FREE CLASSIFIEDS: WEEKLY FUNNY WEEKLY QUOTE
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