Entries by Joel Silverstein

Before The Memories Met The Demolition Crew

  Prior to the demolition of the old English Village, RiverScene Magazine was permitted to go into the buildings that had been abandoned. The structure awaited its demise when the photo shoot took place. It was pitch dark inside the old movie theater; a flashlight was used to light the way. It was far from

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Topock Fire Update

  3:30 p.m. Update: Fire officials report that the fire burning near Topock has consumed 1,200 acres, 50 acres on the California side of the river, and there is zero containment at this time. Firefighters currently working the fire are from the San Bernardino Fire Department, Mohave Valley Fire Department, Bureau of Land Management and

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Young Marines Hold Recruit Encampment

The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point for

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Another Orange Ball Comes Down

Another Havasu landmark has been taken down. The Northside “Orange Ball” was torn down Saturday morning. The building on North Palo Verde was originally built in 1988 and housed one of the three original McCulloch real estate offices. Since 1988 residents have referred to the Orange Balls for giving driving directions to visitors. Brian and

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34th Annual Home Show

The Colorado River Building Industry Association sponsored its 34th Annual Home Show this weekend at the Aquatic Center. Vendors for the Home Show included spas, artwork, food, kitchen designing, outdoor patio sets, mortgage companies, and other businesses. The Home Show continues Sunday from 9am-3pm. Photo Gallery By Rick Powell:

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Yacht Club Kicks Off 2016 Boating Season

The Lake Havasu City Yacht Club held a parade of ten boats through the Bridgewater Channel Saturday morning in honor of the first day of the 2016 boating season. After circling and saluting Commodore Don Evan on his boat by the Bridge, everyone beached their boats at London Bridge Beach for a picnic and a

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Students Team With City Workers For Green Project

  Thunderbolt Middle School honor students teamed with city workers this week on a water conservation project set to spruce up McCulloch Boulevard near the Island Ball Fields by Friday. “It’s been a year-long planning with Thunderbolt for this water-conservation project,” said Mary Eidmann, Lake Havasu City’s water conservation specialist. “We’re doing something special here

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