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lake havasu city: Buying a Home in Lake Havasu City Can be a Financial Blessing - 06/24/10 07:37 PM
Buying a home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona can be a financial blessing. The city was recently recognized for their excellence in final reporting with a Certificate of Achievement. Therefore, because of their excellent financial reporting, you can feel sure that the community you are buying in is a strong and stable one.
The Government Finance Officers Association gave the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Lake Havasu City's financial officers. This is the highest form of recognition a city can achieve for governmental accounting and financial reporting. Earning this certificate of achievement signifies they have accomplished great … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: A Bowling Job Fair in Lake Havasu City - 02/11/10 07:18 PM
There was a job fair in Lake Havasu City recently at Havasu Lanes, which over 200 Lake Havasu City residents turned up for. The day kicked off a 12 week job fair program for Havasu Lanes and Kingman's Cerbat Lanes, which turned out over 600 people.
The job fairs will allow local unemployed or struggling residents to have a good time and bowl for free for three hours while they submit their resumes to businesses in the surrounding location. Several people who showed up for the job fairs had the same story: many are retired, but, with the cost of living, … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu City Celebrates 10th Annual Spring Frenzy - 01/14/10 02:29 PM
During the first week of February, some of the world's top water instructors will be in Lake Havasu City to help celebrate the city's 10th annual Spring Frenzy. This is promising to be the city's largest Spring Frenzy ever, with instructors coming from as far as Japan and Korea.
Instructors from Japan's Aqua Dynamic Institute and the Korean Aquatics Exercise Association will be in Lake Havasu City providing instruction to all guests who attend the event. Presenters will be offering instruction on master swimming, water exercise, Japanese folk swing performance and Japanese choreography swim.
Other instruction that will be offered at … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: A New Year’s Eve First for Lake Havasu City - 12/31/09 12:42 PM
Okay party goers, get your party hats on, your noisemakers out and maybe even the aspirin bottle ready because Lake Havasu City is having its first ever public New Year's Eve party. On Main Street, there will be at least 1,000 kisses exchanged during the city's first "Uptown Countdown."
The buzz all around town is huge. There have been over 1,000 tickets sold to the event already. Instead of the traditional ball being dropped, like most cities, Lake Havasu City will be lowering an olive into a 15-foot lighted martini glass. The glass itself will be suspended over 15 feet in … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: A Lake Havasu City Christmas - 12/24/09 11:10 AM
As Christmas nears, you can feel it all around you in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Everyone is getting into the spirit of the holiday season all around town. Even the children of Lake Havasu City are sharing their holiday spirit.
The kindergarteners from Guiding Light Christian and Education Center sang with other fellow students to the residents of Prestige Care LLC senior living community on Smoketree Avenue on Monday.
They will have another performance at 7:00pm today, Christmas Eve, at Lake Havasu City High School. So, bring your family and friends and come enjoy the holiday fun.
As you're out and … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu City Teachers Get Certified - 12/17/09 12:20 PM
Recently, three Lake Havasu City teachers received national education certifications. It's the most that the district has received since 2002. The district now has nine National Board Certified teachers who have completely finished the program, which has been described as the most difficult achievement of their lives.
This is no easy certification to prepare for. Over 200 hours goes into compiling the teacher's portfolio and then another 100 hours is spent preparing for the test itself.
The test is completely voluntary and will never be required. So, those teachers who have set the goal to get this certification should be recognized … (1 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Back On - 12/10/09 11:57 AM
When the tree lighting ceremony in Lake Havasu City was canceled to help balance the budget, many Lake Havasu residents were very disappointed. There just isn't the holiday spirit around town without the annual tree lighting ceremony.
After an article was published last month announcing the cancellation, citizens began to swamp city officials with phone calls in protest. City officials had no other choice but to find a way to fit the ceremony back into its budget and back into Lake Havasu's place in history.
Now, with volunteers tending to all the last minute details, Lake Havasu City's 29th Annual Tree … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Finding the Perfect Retirement Community in Lake Havasu City - 11/12/09 10:37 AM
Finding the perfect retirement community in Lake Havasu City can be as simple as 1, 2, 3. Since Arizona is so popular for its pleasant climate, vast public land and recreational opportunities, it's just plain easy to find the perfect retirement community for any senior.
Arizona is a crossroad of heritage and culture where several diverse traditions have met and combined into the unique state that has defined Arizona today, which has helped make Lake Havasu City a popular place to retire.
Best known for the London Bridge, Lake Havasu is also known for its abundance of recreational opportunities and perfectly … (1 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu City’s Fall Fun Fair - 10/15/09 02:10 PM
Children all around Lake Havasu City, Arizona are ready for and excited about the Fall Fun Fair that is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17th. The youth of the city's residents and visitors will all be enjoying over 80 different games and various other activities at this year's annual event.
The Fall Fun Fair has been organized by the Lake Havasu City Parks & Recreation Department and will be held at Rotary Community Park from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The first 2,000 children who come to the event with a parent will receive a bag of treats. Each bag has … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu City Needs More Supporters to Ban Together to Walk Together - 09/24/09 02:17 PM
Lake Havasu City needs more supporters to ban together to walk in the upcoming 11th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on October 3rd. The event is less than two weeks away and it's still quite a few walkers short of last year's turn out.
Lake Havasu City's 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk saw over 1,100 walkers. This year, there have only been 800 walkers to register so far. Some blame the economy on the low turnout, but there is still time to register. Let's encourage one another to ban together to walk for this great cause.
The event will be … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: City Council Members, the Local Police, the Fire Department and Great Pineapples - 09/10/09 10:22 AM
Ever wonder what would happen when you get city council members, the local police, the fire department and great pineapples all together? Well, in Lake Havasu City, when you put all four together, you get the first ever Hospitality Association Great Pineapple Race 2009.
So, if you've ever wondered if your local councilmen could out-paddle your local police and fire department, then head out to the Nautical today. The race begins at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Nautical and the Turtle.
There will also be many local business teams that will be participating for their chance on one of the … (2 comments)
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lake havasu city: Feng Shui Your Mind to Sell Your Home - 08/20/09 11:54 AM
Here is an interesting strategy to sell a home that I recently came across and thought I would share it with the readers of my blog. Many Feng Shui believers are now using the same technique with their mind to sell their home.
Many believe that there is a definite fear in today's market that they have to overcome with their mind. Therefore, with the right mindset, many more prospective buyers will be attracted to your home.
Feng Shui-ing the mind means sustaining a positive, high energy mindset. Those who practice in Feng Shui believe this is vital to attracting the … (1 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu Approves New Principal - 08/13/09 03:24 PM
The Lake Havasu Unified School District officially approved a new principal Tuesday night. The Governing Board was in a rush to find a new principal due to the sudden death of Susan Lust from Oro Grande Elementary.
As I read the article about the death of Susan Lust, I learned that Brad Gardner, who was the assistant principal of Thunderbolt Middle School, will now be the principal of Oro Grande Elementary School. I also learned that he was completely surprised to get the call offering him the position. Mr. Gardner has been in the education business for more than 25 years … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Help Keeping Lake Havasu City Lake Clean - 08/06/09 01:02 PM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City Real Estate
Trash has always been a problem on any lake around the world, but keeping Lake Havasu Lake clean is what residents around the community of Lake Havasu City are concerned about. Therefore, the London Bridge Yacht Club and the Lake Havasu City Marine Association banded together Tuesday in a huge volunteer effort to clean up a popular beach on the lake known as "That Beach", which was found extremely littered with trash over the weekend.
Many believe it was the work of local resident teenagers looking to have a little extra … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: A New Crop of Teachers for Lake Havasu City Schools - 07/23/09 03:39 PM
Each year, a new crop of teachers for Lake Havasu City schools is welcomed into the district. And this year was no different, as new teachers were introduced to one another on Wednesday at the new teacher orientation lunch inside the Havasupai Elementary library.
This group of teachers has come highly recommended, making many say it's the best group of teachers the district has had. The group is also coming into one of the most excelling school districts in the entire state.
Not one of the schools in the district have been on the academic failure list. Each school has a … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Lake Havasu State Park’s Windsor Beach Will Be Open 4th of July Weekend - 07/02/09 08:39 PM
Awesome news beach lovers; Windsor Beach, which is located in Lake Havasu State Park, will be open this 4th of July weekend despite the state budget shortfall. The decision was reached on Tuesday afternoon, when Arizona State Park and Lake Havasu City reached an agreement allowing the city to take over the park and boat launch ramp.
Visitation to Lake Havasu State Park has been up over 110% since 2008 and this 4th of July is expected to be even better than last. The Lake Havasu Marine Association is expecting over 1,000 boats to launch from Windsor Beach ramp this weekend … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Tips for Saving For a Down Payment - 06/18/09 01:25 PM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City Real Estate
In this rough economy, it can really seem hard to put any extra money away. That includes saving for a down payment to buy a new home. However, it's not as hard as it may sound. There are several ways to come up with the money that you may not be thinking about. Almost all homebuyers today will need to have a down payment to buy a new home.
Money can help you in so many ways. If you have enough of it, you have the greatest purchasing power, but not enough … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Selling Your Home against the Competition of Foreclosures and Short Sales - 06/11/09 02:37 PM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City Real Estate
Distressed sales now make up almost half of all home sales across the nation and many home sellers are finding themselves competing with the discounted prices that come with foreclosed properties and short sales. Therefore, I would like to offer some tips and advice to help the traditional home seller out and attract buyers that will help them compete against these discounted properties.
Keep the home in tip-top shape. Most foreclosed homes are in desperate need of repair or renovation. Typically, the homeowner takes many valuable items from the home, such … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Homeowner's Insurance – It’s Priceless - 06/04/09 10:02 AM
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood ~ Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Recently in the city I live, a runaway delivery truck ran into a residential house after getting away from its driver. The 126,000 pound truck actually jumped a curb and smashed right into the side of a house. The driver said it slipped out of gear while he was out of the truck making a delivery.
When I saw this story, I thought it would be a good time to blog about the importance of homeowner's insurance and how priceless it can be. I would bet this homeowner would never have expected … (0 comments)
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lake havasu city: Big Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home - 05/28/09 04:43 PM
When it comes time to sell a home, many homeowners often underestimate the true costs that can add up when the property sits unsold.
Time is money and every seller needs to consider this. For example, the seller wants to sell their home for $500,000 in April and, by May, the Agent suggests lowering the asking price to $475,000 but the seller refuses. Now, let's assume the monthly payment on the property is $5-$6K per month (including mortgage, insurance and taxes) and it doesn't sell for six months. By September, the seller has now spent over $30,000. This means the seller … (0 comments)
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