Golden Shores eXtra
WEATHER - Click Above E-News Weekly -- Friday, September 24, 2004 Issue # 84 50 Cents
BLACK SMOKE POURS FROM HOUSE FIRE
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Wednesday morning 9/22 at around 9:00 a.m. the Golden Shores Fire Department responded to a call at the corner of Cochise and Arivaipa, the home of Jeffrey Greer. By the time fire units arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames along with two boats. Witnesses at the scene said there was a dog inside the house that perished in the fire. Fortunately the wind was from the north and there are no other structures to the south of the lot and firemen were able to quickly prevent the fire from spreading. Southwest Gas and Mohave Electric were also called to the scene. A neighbor said she heard an explosion and looked out the window and saw the fire. A realtor was at another corner of the scene and saw the fire starting. No one knew what caused the fire. The house was a total loss.
WOMAN MOTORCYCLIST CRITICAL G.S. -
Mohave County Sheriff's deputies investigated a traffic accident that occurred on County Route 1 just north of Golden Shores between milepost 4-5 early Monday evening 9/20. At around 7:00 p.m. deputies responded to the scene where a motorcycle rear ended a pick-up truck while both vehicles were in motion traveling south bound on County Route 1. The single occupant on the motorcycle was driven by Debra Luhnow, 49, of Bullhead City. Witnesses at the scene said Luhnow was not wearing a helmet. Luhnow was initially transported to Needles Hospital and later air lifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas where she is listed in critical condition. The truck was occupied by two females. The female passenger was transported to Needles Hospital with back injuries and the female driver of the truck was uninjured. The highway was closed for about an hour. The motorcycle was towed from the scene. The accident is still under investigation.
SUSPECTED KILLER CAUGHT ON THE RUN
Additional suspects, Cynthia Siebert, 20 years of age and Dana Omatsu, 29 years of age, both from Bullhead City, have been arrested on the charges of 1st degree murder and hindering prosecution. Information indicates that the three suspects took Victim Wolf to the area where her body was eventually located.
Siebert and Omatsu were arrested in Bullhead City. Information developed led officers to believe that King was on a bus enroute to Kansas. The Department of Public Safety was notified of the route of the bus and they were able to take King into custody at a regular scheduled bus stop in Flagstaff. The motive for the homicide is still under investigation.
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CHILD LEFT ALONE AT CHILDCARE Bullhead City -
A couple, Jennifer and Milton Albrecht, went to pick up their one-year-old daughter from ABC Child Care at approximately 12:30 a.m. They were unable to find an adult at a Bullhead City day care center early Wednesday morning 9/22. The Albrecht couple is now seeking child abuse charges against the day care provider. When they arrived, the door was unlocked and their daughter alone and crying in a playroom, according to police reports. The child was reportedly suffering an asthma attack, wearing a soiled diaper, and running a fever when the parents arrived. Police have forwarded the case to the county attorney for possible child abuse charges.
DRUGS AT RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Mohave Valley -
Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Victor Hernandez, 18, of Mohave Valley, for possession of marijuana and possession of drugs in a drug free zone, which are felonies. According to Patricia Carter, MCSO Media Specialist, deputies responded to a report at the River Valley High School on Tuesday morning 9/21 due to a student possessing drugs. At around 8:00 a.m., deputies spoke with a Teacher who reported at about 7:40 a.m. he observed Hernandez drop some marijuana from his pocket onto the ground. He also observed Hernandez holding a lighter to his face as if he was smoking something. Hernandez became defensive and uncooperative with school officials. Deputies contacted Hernandez and during conversations, he said that he was keeping his hands warm with the lighter. Hernandez was transported and booked into the Mohave County Jail.
FOURTH BODY STILL NOT FOUND Topock -
The continuous search for crash victim Dale Baldwin of Huntington Beach, CA ended last week. However, the search will continue in a "sporadic manner" as time and personnel are available. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office has already located 3 victims of the Labor Day boating accident at the Topock bridge.
I-40 ACCIDENT VICTIM CRITICAL Needles -
At around 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning 9/19 about 30 miles west of Needles, a man towing a trailer drifted off the Interstate. The driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, according to California Highway Patrol. CHP reported the man drifted off into the desert, then overcorrected and rolled the vehicle and the trailer. He was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated and flown to Vegas where he’s in critical condition. The man, 18, is not expected to survive. His name is being withheld at this time.
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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WEBSITE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE FROM THE GOVERNOR Phoenix -
Today I want to focus on mentoring programs that can enrich and sustain the lives of our youth. All children need nurturing to reach their potential. Unfortunately, not all children have access to such support due to economic, health or family circumstances. My mentoring initiative was launched earlier this year to encourage state employees and citizens to volunteer as mentors to school-aged youth. The executive order I signed allows state employees to use one hour of flex time per week to mentor children in school. Large and small businesses around Arizona have donated their time and resources as well.
Mentoring is a life-changing experience for both mentors and youth by fostering academic, vocational and social development. We need more people to empower youth, to increase their opportunities and to help them achieve their goals. Arizona’s youth will play a critical role in our state’s future. Mentor a child today -- one hour a week can change a life forever. Please visit www.azmentors.org and click on 'Program Listings' or call Dana Phelps at River Valley H.S. 788-1521. Please don't hesitate to contact my office at (800) 253-0883 or visit my website at www.governor.state.az.us. $MONEY$ AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HOME Mohave County -
Community Development (MCCD) announces the continuation of Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation in the Golden Shores area. Mohave County has received additional funding through the State of Arizona, Department of Housing, which will enable approximate 7 – 10 additional low-moderate income home owners to continue to receive grants for necessary health and safety repairs to their homes. MCCD has successfully completed 8 homes under the FY2002 Community Development Block Grant.
Homeowners in Golden Shores are urged to apply. Applications and Program Information sheets are available at the MCCD office in Bullhead City located at 1355 Ramar Road, Ste 9. Applications are taken Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. and must be picked up and dropped off in person.
For more information contact Barbara Blythe, Grants Coordination Specialist, at 928-753-0723, or call the toll-free # 888-735-3711.
SHERIFF TOM SAYS "HELP" Kingman -
Sheriff Sheahan said he has recently lost four officers to better paying jobs offered by other departments. He said that leaves him with 14 to 16 vacancies. The Sheriff told county supervisors that recent pay increases for the Kingman Police Department have made matters worse. Mohave County officials are working to develop a compensation package that will help Sheriff Sheahan better recruit and retain law enforcement officers.
Sheahan said, "It's dangerous for the public and it's also dangerous for our officers to be out there because they don't have the backup that they need. We need to address this issue immediately."
County Manager Ron Walker said, “I think we should be able to come back to you within 30 days with an immediate remedy."
MARINE ROLLS JEEP Goffs, CA -
A U.S. Marine was heading back to the base at 29 Palms after a weekend in Las Vegas when he rolled his Jeep on Sunday. California Highway Patrol spokesman said, “He claims he fell asleep and ran off the road.” “When he woke up, he was already in the dirt. He tried to regain control, was unable to, lost control in the desert and rolled his Jeep. He was not wearing a seatbelt, and he was fully ejected. Right now, he’s in critical condition.” The Marine was airlifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas from the scene of the crash, approximately 10 miles west of US 95 on Goffs Rd.
NEVADA MAN DIES IN ROLLOVER N.W. AZ -
A Henderson, NV man, Keith Wright, 33, was killed in a single vehicle accident early Friday in northern Arizona. The Department of Public Safety press release stated Wright was southbound on U.S. 93 when he lost control of his 2002 Ford pickup truck about 12:23 a.m. DPS said the vehicle left the highway before Wright overcorrected bringing the pickup back across the highway before it rolled in the median. DPS officials reported Wright suffered massive head trauma and died after he was transported to University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
 MAN DIES ON BULLHEAD PARKWAY Bullhead City -
Last Thursday evening 9/16 an 85-year-old man was killed in a collision with a pickup truck on Bullhead Parkway. Bullhead PD spokesperson Carrie Conner reported that Theodore Glen Tollefson sat at a stop sign at the intersection of Adobe and the parkway shortly before a southbound truck approached. Tollefson apparently gunned the engine, pulling out in front of the truck, and paid with his life. Conner said the driver of the blue Daewoo may have failed to yield and he just didn’t use good judgment entering the roadway. There’s also a possibility that the victim had a medical event prior to impact. No cause of death was determined at the scene. Tollefson’s wife, who was in the passenger seat of the Daewoo, was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.
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FOOD CARE SIGNUP G.S. -
Food Care Club signup will be at the Civic Breakfast on October 2nd from 7:00-11:00 a.m. As always, we have a great package of food for only $15 and we nearly always get a bunch of extra stuff. This month we got extra pears and tomatoes. They always surprise us with something great. See ya Saturday! Info: 768-1400.
FALL FESTIVAL G.S. -
Golden Shores Community Baptist Church is having a Fall Festival. On Saturday 10/2 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. there will be all kinds of games, face painting, baloons, food, drinks, clowns, skits and more. Everyone is invited, kids and adults alike. You are certain to be in for a great time. The church is at Oatman Hwy 66 and Cibola. Call 768-2515 for information. See you there!
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WEEKLY PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father,
Once again we thank You that You are the God of more than enough! You never fail to meet every need we have even when You don't do it like we think You will. We praise You for every mercy You have bestowed on us even though we do not deserve even one. Thank You for all Your gifts to us, may we use them now for your glory, physical, spiritual and financial gifts to further Your kingdom on this earth and into hurting lives.
We pray and ask these things in the Name of Jesus. Amen. If you believe this prayer, please continue... If you are reading the printed version and this is your first time to pray this or similar prayer, please contact or attend your local church. Learn about your future: Click Here. NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH?
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