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HAPPY FOURTH of JULY

This holiday weekend, take time to reflect on the incredible gift of our freedom and the sacrifices of so many courageous patriots that helped establish our nation. Here are some suggestions for celebrating the true meaning of Independence Day from David Barton of WallBuilders:

Take time to honor and thank God on the Fourth, make it a day celebrated "with solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty." 

Read the Declaration of Independence. Knowing the reasons for our founding is no less important today than it was 233 years ago.  

This is a flag-waving time of the year, so review the fascinating account surrounding Francis Scott Key's writing of the Star-Spangled Banner. 

Read John Quincy Adams' famous 1837 Fourth of July oration.


       Retired Pilots Tree House
 












This has got to the coolest tree house home ever. Not sure where it is located, but from the other photos it could be in the South Pacific.

 












Much wood has been used in finishing the inside hull and covered patio/deck.

 












The view from the deck shows a quite lagoon and beach as the front yard. What a view. No sales people!

 












One of two bedrooms built in the hull. Quite classy.








AT 5 MINUTES AND 6 SECONDS AFTER 4 A.M., ON THE 8TH OF JULY, THIS YEAR, THE TIME  AND DATE WILL BE:                   04:05:06 07-08-09
THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL THE YEAR 3009!


MCSO Sergeant Retires

Sgt. Steve Bailey, Mohave County Sheriff's Office, retires after serving 26 years as a certified officer for Mohave County
Sheriff Tom Sheahan said, "I have known Steve Bailey since 1981.  He is an outstanding law enforcement officer and supervisor.  I will personally miss him very much!"

 


















Sheriff Tom Sheahan (at right) presented Sgt. Steve Bailey with a plaque noting his 26 years  of dedicated service to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office and the Citizens of Mohave County.


     



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            In This Issue

City Offices Closed for Holiday

Desert Rescue at Sara Park

City to Keep Beach Open

Happy 4th of July
Retired Pilots Tree House

Here Your Sign

MCSO Sergeant Retires

Reward Offered

Shark Family Dinner
Police Seek Hid & Run Driver

Shooting Investigation

1000 Year Time Notation

Juvenile Death in Kingman

Recovered Vehicle in Mohave Valley


City Offices Closed for Holiday

Please note that Lake Havasu City business offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

 

Havasu Area Transit will observe a normal operating schedule Friday, July 3 and be closed Saturday July 4.

 

The Aquatic Center will be closed Friday July 3 and open Saturday July 4 for open swim from 12 noon to 4 p.m.


  










Shark Family Dinner Canceled!

Family on holiday in Australia for a week and a half when husband, wife and their 15 year old son decided to go scuba diving. The husband is in the navy and has had some scuba experience.  His son wanted a picture of his mum and dad in all their gear so he got the under water camera ready to go. When it came to taking the picture the dad realized that the son looked like he was panicking as he took it and gave the 'OK' hand sign to see if he was all right.  
The son took the picture and swam to the surface and back to the boat as quick as he could, so the mum and dad followed to see if he was OK.  When they got back to him he was scrambling onto the boat and absolutely panicking. When the parents asked why, he said 'there was a shark behind you.'  
The dad thought he was joking but the skipper of the boat said it was true but they wouldn't believe him either.  
As soon as they got back to the hotel they loaded the picture onto the laptop and this is what they saw.


 












(Try and tell me you wouldn't have emptied your Entire digestive system right at the point you saw it)
Would you have stayed to take the picture?
Maybe what saved them was that the shark wasn't hungry, they were in the water not on the surface, and there was no fear coming from them - only because they were not aware.
Probably better that the kid didn't point for them to look behind them.


 











Lake Havasu City Steps Up to Keep Windsor Beach Open During State Shutdown

The Lake Havasu City officials have been working feverishly to hammer out a cooperative agreement with Arizona State Parks to allow the city to keep the Windsor Beach facility open during an expected shutdown of state agencies.  The shutdown is anticipated due to the lack of a state budget being in place prior to the start of the new fiscal year that begins at midnight Tuesday.  "We are pleased that state parks officials are willing to work with the city to keep the gates open at Windsor Beach," said city spokesperson Charlie Cassens.  "Windsor is a key component of Lake Havasu City's summertime economy, especially with a holiday weekend coming up."  City Parks Department staff and other city personnel will manage the park with the assistance of volunteers from the Lake Havasu City Marine Association.  "City resources are already stretched to the limit, so we are very appreciative that the Marine Association is involved in this effort."  Cassens added.

 

"This is another example of a community coming together in a time of need," said Mayor Mark Nexsen. "When we had to cut a fireworks show from the city's budget, the citizens stepped up to make it happen.  And now the city, the state and the community have all come together to keep Windsor open in the wake of the state's budget crisis."

 

During the period when the city is operating the park, regular park fees will not be collected at the entrance gate and the campground will be closed until the park resumes normal operations.  A flyer will be handed to entering visitors informing them of the situation and encouraging extra courtesy during the unusual circumstances.


  How ALL phones SHOULD be answered!
"GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

"Please Press '1' for English."
"Press '2' to disconnect until you learn to speak English."


"Bailing out people who made ill-advised mortgages makes no more sense that bailing out people who lost their life savings in Las Vegas casinos.” ~~Thomas Sowell~~


                                                                                                                                        

















































 








































Police Seek Identity of Hit & Run Driver

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating and identifying the driver of a hit and run accident that occurred early Sunday morning June 21, 2009.

 

Between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM Sunday June 21, a pedestrian walking in the 2900 block of Amigo Drive was struck by a small, older model black pickup truck.  The suspect vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and left the roadway. The vehicle struck the victim before fleeing the scene without stopping to render assistance.

 

The victim suffered moderate but non-life threatening injuries.  The suspect vehicle had no distinguishing marks and is described as dirty.  The victim believes there were possibly two subjects in the truck.  The truck should have damage to the passenger side tires and rims from striking the curb.

 

Anyone with information on the suspects or suspect vehicle is encouraged to call the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 928-855-1171 or Detective Tom Gray at 928-680-5413 or Lieutenant Richie Sloma 928-680-5420.


                           REWARD
Mohave County
Sheriff's deputies responded to a criminal damage report near the Short Creek Wash, approximately 5 miles west of Colorado City, in the Arizona Strip on Wednesday (6/24). 
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party, a 57-year-old male victim.  The victim reported sometime between June 19th and June 24th someone damaged his cattle gate on his property. 
If anyone has any information, please contact Mohave County Sheriff's Office at (800) 526-1911 or Silent Witness at (888) 227-8780.  A reward up to $2,250 has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the criminal damage.  The victim is offering $2000.00 reward and Mohave Silent Witness is offering a $250.00 reward.


Desert Rescue at SARA Park

 At approximately 10:20 a.m. June 28, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department responded to a report of a 62-year old male with heat exhaustion approximately two miles into the desert on the SARA Park trail.  The first arriving fire rescue units reported a total of three patients.

Three engine companies with Technical Rescue off-road units and a Battalion Chief responded to the incident.  The Community Emergency Response Team responded to provide rescue personnel with rehab from the heat.  All three patients were treated on scene by Lake Havasu City Fire Department paramedics.  One patient was extricated via Kingman Ranger helicopter and transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center by River Medical Ambulance personnel. Two other patients were treated and released for heat exhaustion. Division Chief Joe Davis 928-855-1141


                                                  



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Luxury Car

I took out a luxury car last week, just to drive that sucker.  
The salesman sat in the back seat describing the car and
options. The seats were of particular interest. He explained the seats directed warm air to your butt in the in the winter and directed cool air to your butt in the summer heat.  I stated the car must be a republican car.
  
He asked why I thought it was a republican car and I
explained if it were a democrat car the seats would
blow smoke up your butt.


       


 
















You CAN help, can't you?

                         DID YOU KNOW?
The dazzling fireworks displays that light up holiday skies owe a dept to the Chinese for inventing gunpowder and the firecracker and th the Italians for creating sparkling areial displays. The Chinese remain the primary fireworks supplier, to the annual tune of about $160 billion.

WHAT IS IT?   WHERE IS IT?   WHO IS IT? 

       











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For Sale Items

Jack LaLanne Power Juicer. Bought new, used maybe 4 times. In box with all extras. $50.00 (928) 855-3637

Two Adult size Mongoose Al-Terrain, 18 speed bicycles. Top of the line at $400 each new.  Ridden very little.
Sacrifice for $75 each.
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STINGER RC PLANE

A Lancier R/C Inc. Stinger Trainer, 84" (7ft) wing span. Never flown. Needs landing gear, motor and finish canopy/cowl mounting. Has fuel tank, cables and Focus 4 channel F.M. radio system with five servos, new, never used but is installed. Have weed eater to convert for motor for lots of power. Asking $250.00 OBO. 928-855-3637

  














Quad for Sale

2005 Suzuki LTZ 400; only has 5 hrs on it.  Like new!   Great Condition!   Has been garaged.
Asking $3995.00         928-230-5364

 













Here's Your Sign Stupid!

Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization that complains about the noise from the base and its planes, forgetting that it was there long before they were.  A certain lieutenant colonel at Luke AFB deserves a big pat on the back. Apparently, an individual who lives somewhere near Luke AFB wrote the local paper complaining about a group of F-16s that disturbed his/her day at the mall.
When that individual read the response from a Luke AFB officer, it must have stung quite a bit.

                    The Complaint:
'Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base:
Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 A.M, a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune!  Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns early bird special?
Any response would be appreciated.

                   The Response:
Regarding 'A wake-up call from Luke's jets' On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship fly by of F-1 6s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt. Jeremy Fresques. Capt Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. 
  


























At 9 a. m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son and friend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the fly by, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the President of the United States and all those veterans and servicemen and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured.
A four-ship fly by is a display of respect the Air Force gives to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letter writer witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects.
The letter writer asks, 'Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will make the call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt Fresques, and thank them for you, for it was in their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation of their lives.

Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you. Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.
One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
Lt. Col. Grant L. Rosenstee Jr.  USAF


Two blondes living in Oklahoma  were sitting on a bench talking, and one  blonde says to the other, "Which do you think is farther away.... Florida or the moon?"  

 

The other blonde turns and says "Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida?"


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Shooting Investigation in Hackberry-703

Mohave County Sheriff's deputies and detectives responded to the Kingman Regional Medical Center on Sunday (6/21) regarding a shooting incident which left Kurt Allen Sanders, 47, injured from multiple gun shot wounds.  Sanders was airlifted to Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas where he was listed in serious condition.  Today, Sanders is listed in good condition at Sunrise Medical Center.  Sanders girlfriend, 
Mia Marie Robb, 41, was
identified as the suspect in
the shooting.
Initially Robb was arrested
on DUI charges on Sunday
(6/21). This case was
submitted to the County
Attorneys Office for review
and charges were filed
against Robb.  Robb was
charged with attempted
murder, class 2 felony and
two counts of aggravated
assault, class 3 felonies.  On Saturday (6/27) Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies took Robb into custody and she is currently awaiting extradition to Mohave County.


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Juvenile Death in Kingman

Mohave County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a juvenile male.  Deputies responded to the scene early Friday (6/26) afternoon at about 12:32 p.m. in the 3100 block of Butler Avenue.  A deceased 17-year-old male body was located inside a motor home.
Investigations thus far show no signs of foul play.  The investigation continues and autopsy results are pending.


   







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Recovered Vehicle in Mohave Valley

Mohave County Sheriff's deputies arrested Judy Lynn Bristow, 47, of Mohave Valley, early Thursday (7/2) morning for possession of stolen property, felony.  Approximately 1:25 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 7400 block of Harquahala Drive and contacted Bristow, the driver.  A record check showed Bristow to have a felony warrant out of California for a stolen vehicle. 
Deputies questioned Bristow regarding the stolen vehicle.  Bristow advised that she rented a vehicle about six months ago.  Deputies further questioned Bristow as to what type of vehicle and Bristow pointed at a silver Chevrolet Colbalt parked on the side of her residence.  A computer check on the license plate showed the vehicle belonged to Hertz Rental Company and it was reported stolen.  Bristow was taken into custody without incident.  She was transported and booked into the Mohave County District II Substation.  The rented vehicle was towed from the scene.  The warrant out of California was not extraditable.


 










 







 


Press One For English?

You have to watch this. It is the No. 1 song played all over the country. Over 8.0 million hits on YouTube.
You will not hear it on the radio or on the news.
I wonder why?
   This is awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEJfS1v-fU0



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