http://havasunews.com/ The latest news from the havasunews.com website! Newsys Template Engine News http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys--2145069729 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b6f90be133bb636925062.txt Six contestants licked their way for bragging rights as Havasu’s fastest ice cream eater Sunday during Winterfest. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:07:27 -0700 newsys--2143912012 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b6f9186ae7c3648443493.txt BOULDER CITY, Nev.— Less than a mile downstream from one of the nation’s best-known engineering marvels, the Hoover Dam, a second is taking shape. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:07:27 -0700 newsys--2145069731 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b6f91fc81601704879751.txt Associated Press PHOENIX — Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has for years tried to convince states to adopt Arizona’s system of selecting judges, which aims to remove politics from the judiciary. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:07:28 -0700 newsys-2138907974 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b690ac71c472707999880.txt Jayne Hanson/News-Herald Photo A 9-year-old Appenzellers Swiss Mountain Dog named Heidi is pictured mid-jump Tuesday at Lions Dog Park located at London Bridge Beach Park. Heidi and her owner Katherine Murray, of Jackson, Wyo., are currently wintering in Havasu. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:03:24 -0700 newsys-2138907973 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b690bf743473094089869.txt The Convention and Visitors Bureau may have a new president and chief executive officer earlier than it expected as the search committee is interviewing the final two candidates this week. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:03:25 -0700 newsys-2142241136 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b690c5f6549b052655647.txt A newly implemented nationwide tracking system will now be able to follow Lake Havasu High School graduates — and others seniors statewide — as they enroll in colleges or vocational programs throughout the United States. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 06:03:25 -0700 newsys-2139827503 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b67c3e5ddb13705385791.txt Keeping fingers crossed, several officials are hopeful new docks could be installed at Windsor Beach by April. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:57:44 -0700 newsys-2122604506 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b67c482e71e1646274773.txt The race for the August elections for mayor and City Council kicked off Monday. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:31:32 -0700 newsys-2122604504 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b67c4e32fb04120361426.txt A Lake Havasu City-based company that is working to develop a 1,200MW solar plant north of Pilot has decided to hold off on filing with Western Area Power Administration so the firm can consider its options, according to the project’s consulting engineer. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:31:32 -0700 newsys-2125515306 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b61221bd12f5827994858.txt A well-known extreme tattoo and body modification advocate, The Enigma, visited Lake Havasu City’s newest tattoo studio, Living Art Studio Tattoo, Wednesday. Why? — Because the new owner and staff asked him too. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:33:19 -0700 newsys-2125515305 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b6123c8daf96148932535.txt The only Toyota dealership in Mohave County, located in Lake Havasu City, is feeling the effects of Toyota’s suspension of U.S. sales on an unprecedented scale to fix faulty gas pedals. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:33:19 -0700 newsys-2116021520 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5fd5c13ed4a363285203.txt The City Council could have made three decisions regarding shoreline vendors at Rotary Park. It only needed to make one. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:18:57 -0700 newsys-2116021519 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5fd6758d18d026374128.txt The city laid off seven city employees in the Development Services Department Monday and today. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:18:58 -0700 newsys-2126256122 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5fd6d7dd534304226135.txt Mohave County could be in trouble and facing consequences of increased costs if proposed state budget cuts eliminate the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:18:58 -0700 newsys-2123479127 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5e7aa57645a407171655.txt Many birders flocked from all over to the annual Christmas Bird Count, and organizers said they were impressed with all of the numbers reported. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:06:39 -0700 newsys-2124246770 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5e7b60be4c7554125504.txt The estimated $78 million savings during the course of the sewer project has City Council members considering delaying a rate increase. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:06:39 -0700 newsys-2123479126 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b5e7d25295d8313979122.txt American Legion Post No. 81 launched a new Day of Thanks Sunday to recognize military support personnel who are an important part of military operation but have never been deployed to a war zone. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:06:39 -0700 newsys-2109114684 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b553a91cba13162637980.txt Lake Havasu City is in the pathway of a series of weather systems expected to soak the area this week. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:07:29 -0700 newsys-2109114683 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b553bbd2b880054651433.txt On one of the cloudiest days of the year, many members of the community were looking at brighter days ahead. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:07:29 -0700 newsys-2111512641 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b553c2e7d07c326424854.txt KINGMAN — Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch appointed on Thursday Judge Richard Weiss as the new presiding judge of Mohave County Superior Court. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:07:29 -0700 newsys-2097117114 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b4c0da542158647169766.txt Jillian Danielson Photo/Special to the News-Herald Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:04:56 -0700 newsys-2096069878 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b4c0e27d01b9082126917.txt The local school governing board took its next-to-last step Monday night in its process of deciding whether or not to close Daytona Middle School next fall. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:04:56 -0700 newsys-2096069877 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b4c0ea8cb32a661820848.txt Real estate officials expected a dramatic slide from November to December but the fears turned to a sigh of relief as the housing numbers remained level for another month. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:04:56 -0700 newsys-2094103664 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b46cd5e23118150140709.txt There were about 375 recycled Christmas trees picked clean of tinsel, adorned with a sandbag and tossed into the lake Thursday. The trees are a gift to the native and game fish that populate Lake Havasu — a practical gift. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 23:19:23 -0700 newsys-2093394079 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b46cdeaed042474818101.txt The money has started rolling in. Five high schools throughout Mohave and La Paz counties — including Lake Havasu High School — have received their first chunk of funding from taxes that voters approved in November 2008 to support a new educational school district. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 23:19:23 -0700 newsys-2093394081 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b46ce508d412305494949.txt The president of the local community college governing board has resigned and another board member is moving over — literally — to fill his spot, but the board toss up still leaves one vacancy. Thu, 7 Jan 2010 23:19:23 -0700 newsys-2086756978 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b42c1f45a45e215977277.txt Nathan Bruttell/News-Herald Photo Havasu Stitchers co-chairs Linda Visnow, Loretta Frilot and Linda Caringella set up a display for the third annual Quilting at the Lake at the Nautical Inn. The five-day event, featuring classes by national and local teachers, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and also from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Nautical Inn. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:07:15 -0700 newsys-2086822953 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b42c3294dc82859807574.txt PHOENIX — State budget cuts have prompted officials to prepare a list of proposed park closures they said could turn into a “death spiral.” Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:07:15 -0700 newsys-2085433439 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b42c3a8ee818990628389.txt KINGMAN — Richard F. Bartlett, 21, of Lake Havasu City, was sentenced to two years Monday in Mohave County Superior Court. Tue, 5 Jan 2010 07:07:15 -0700 newsys-2073655135 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b39806634cbe011409525.txt David Alley/News-Herald Photo The London Bridge is seen on a December morning. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:07:32 -0700 newsys-2073655137 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b398121c649c033291496.txt It is a case of “good things come to those who wait” in regard to Lake Havasu City Fire Department being selected to receive a $5,000 grant for a new fire extinguisher training tool. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:07:32 -0700 newsys-2073655136 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b3981cdc599b645660499.txt Editor’s note: The Lake Havasu Unified School District governing board took a first step this fall toward the possible installation of a solar system at the district’s only high school. They are currently waiting to review a contract, still in negotiations, that could jumpstart one of the largest single solar projects at a K-12 district in the state. This third story of a three-part series examines the funding of the potential project. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:07:32 -0700 newsys-2070600839 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b342fe7b3fbb961762984.txt For the last seven months, 1-year-old Regan Pilard has only seen her parents through a web cam on a computer screen. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:58:40 -0700 newsys-2070148680 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b3430e226eba603292608.txt Lake Havasu City residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills in 2010, but city officials are assuring residents the changes will make billing easier. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:58:40 -0700 newsys-2070600838 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b343182d8e21911779581.txt Sharon O’Connell received a $33,100 Christmas present this year. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:58:40 -0700 newsys-2068388658 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b32fab4d5ff7935987117.txt Jackie Campbell’s “addiction” started 19 years ago with a simple saucepan. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:08:43 -0700 newsys-2069330998 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b32fbdf3806c777333201.txt A crucial water bill for Lake Havasu City may not have passed this year, but Mayor Mark Nexsen said he’s pleased with the progress the bill has made. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:50:49 -0700 newsys-2063088025 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b305776ac214454927468.txt Jillian Danielson Photo/Special to the News-Herald Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:07:56 -0700 newsys-2063088024 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b30580e78d8b508920421.txt While census information won’t be needed for another four months, officials have been working long hours to increase awareness on the “most important survey in the last 10 years.” Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:07:56 -0700 newsys-2062125000 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b305889d9e2d553134782.txt The City Council is expected to select a recruiting firm for the next city manager during tonight’s council meeting. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:07:56 -0700 newsys-2048835267 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b287b58ecdd4645839991.txt Photo by Jackie Leatherman From left, Kaylee Keasey and Gavin Franz, both kindergarteners at Guiding Light Christian and Education Center, sang with their fellow students to residents at Prestige Care LLC, a senior living community on Smoketree Avenue. The students will have a holiday performance at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lake Havasu High School. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:38 -0700 newsys-2048835265 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b287cf8b5b02050549664.txt Residents should start seeing a decline in their estimated sewer bills within the next few months. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:38 -0700 newsys-2048835268 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b287d6b9046a503255280.txt Three local teachers received a national education certification recently — the most in one year for the district since 2002. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:38 -0700 newsys-2053903548 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b272b4c6be08273338182.txt Lake Havasu City Fire Department responded with a hazardous material team about 1:30 p.m. Monday after the employee of a service station at the intersection of North McCulloch Boulevard and Acoma Boulevard called 911 to report gasoline was spraying everywhere. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:39:45 -0700 newsys-2053903572 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b272cabc7e4a381050239.txt Three local hunters returned home safely after being trapped by snow during a storm near Flagstaff last week. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:43:58 -0700 newsys-2053842231 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b272de557270768058042.txt A few weeks have passed since city staff promised a swift and active response after a sewer contractor reportedly violated several contract provisions and residents say things have gotten better. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:17:59 -0700 newsys-2039893916 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b1dda2eeae9c909062685.txt Lake Havasu City Police Department reported two weather-related vehicle collisions on wet roadways in Lake Havasu City as of Monday afternoon. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reported no accidents in the Havasu area as a result of the weather. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 07:07:23 -0700 newsys-2040255058 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b1ddae4a15dd378673960.txt The City Council will listen to the loudest community response for the next 10 years during a work session today. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 07:07:23 -0700 newsys-2039981185 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b1ddb571a255000894785.txt Citizens will have an opportunity to possibly select future business in Lake Havasu City this month. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 07:07:23 -0700 newsys-2030117562 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b15f9024e57d344671988.txt Three Alaskans began a 2,000-mile trek across the United States in June and stopped in Lake Havasu City Tuesday on their way to their final destination of Yuma. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 07:07:18 -0700 newsys-2030117561 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b15f87c8e8d1229249549.txt Daytona Middle School could be closing its doors next fall forcing its estimated 500 students into area elementary schools and the district’s only other middle school, Thunderbolt. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 07:07:18 -0700 newsys-2029272423 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b15f9ea2ea04407346895.txt Rexford “Rex” Gene Wolfe, 60, was sentenced by La Paz Superior Court Judge Michael Burke, to serve 100 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. The Nov. 30 sentencing ends a nearly one-year investigation. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 07:07:18 -0700 newsys-2027741790 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b14a4e0645d4735305481.txt In a tight economy, elementary students are learning the true value of the dollar — and the true value of the penny. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:07:28 -0700 newsys-2027027872 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b14a58aa6353471913156.txt Two Parker women were arrested late Black Friday after they allegedly stole about $3,400 in merchandise from five department stores in Lake Havasu City Friday. The women reportedly were in the company of two juvenile females and had two minors in tow, according to police reports. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:58:09 -0700 newsys-2028935335 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b14a6144158e266795325.txt A garage fire at a residence in the 2000 block of Snead Drive caused about $800,000 damage late Friday night. Fire investigators said Monday they believe the fire was started after a forgotten barbecue grill ignited nearby combustible materials associated with the structure of the balcony. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 07:07:28 -0700 newsys-2015769739 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b0b55f94fd8a818287005.txt Who knew that one building could have such an impact on food donations for Lake Havasu City families? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:09 -0700 newsys-2015769736 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b0b56b5385c1853569270.txt City officials guaranteed an active response after a sewer contractor reportedly disobeyed several conditions. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:09 -0700 newsys-2015769737 http://havasunews.com/articles/2010/02/08/news/doc4b0b573f4bc7a590241374.txt The City Council is expected to decide on several vital sewer project items during tonight’s meeting. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:09 -0700