Month: February 2012

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Weather Alert!!!: Weather for Needles, California. Fire Weather Watch and Hazardous Weather Outlook.

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News Alert!!!: Arizona Republican Primary: Mitt Romney Is Projected to Win the Arizona Republican Primary.

** Arizona Voting Results: **

81% Precincts In:

– Romney: 47%

– Santorum: 27%

– Gingrich: 16%

– Paul: 8%

News Alert!!!: Needles, CA: Needles City Council Meeting Happening Tonight.

The Needles City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at the Needles City Council Chambers Building located on J Street and Bailey Ave.

The Needles City Council Meeting starts at: 6:00pm PT.

** Due to the late notice of this upcoming Needles City Council Meeting and no information given about tonight’s Needles City Council Meeting, ZachNews has just learned about tonight’s Needles City Council Meeting and have posted a few of the items on tonight’s Needles City Council Meeting agenda.**
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** Needles City Council Meeting Agenda: **

– Boards and Commissions:

* Item #1: Interviews to be conduction and possible appointment made to fill a current vacancy for the Board of Hospital Trustees with a term to expire June 30th, 2012.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-1.pdf

– Presentation:

* Item #2: A presentation will be given by Mr. Ted Dutton, President of Urban Advisors, Inc., and Mr. Bob Olin, BCM Group, Inc., Vice President Construction Management, regarding the

More Information at:

http:// ** No Link Given For This Agenda Item **

* Item #3: Update on Colorado River Medical Center operations.

More Information at:

http:// ** No Link Given For This Agenda Item **

* Item #4: San Bernardino County Fire Department representative will review the January 2012 Administrative Monthly Report.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-4.pdf

– Public Hearings:
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** Item #7: Public hearing noticed to consider all evidence and testimony for or against allowing a 105 foot broadcast tower at Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 1405Lilli

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-7.pdf

– Consent Calendar:

** (Recommended Action: Approve Items 8 Through 11 On The Consent Calendar By Affirmative Roll Call Vote) **

** Item #11: Waive the reading and adopt Resolution No. 2012-7 establishing County Route 66 through the City of Needles.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-11.pdf

– Regular Items:

** Item #12: Discussion to approve the following Community Enhancement Projects:
A) Approve use of city-owned parcel APN 0660-081-20 near McShan’s Lane for the CEP; final design will be presented to Council at a future meeting; also approve fundraising activities through a partnership with the Needles Economic Development Corp. A separate account will be opened for funds raised for this use. Also approval to use Santa Fe Park for the volunteer fair (date to be finalized – planned for a Saturday afternoon).

B) Approval to add Route 66 stenciling on Broadway and staff time to do the work; also approve fundraising activities through a partnership with the Needles Economic Development Corp. A separate account will be opened for funds raised for this use.

C) Approve scheduling a meeting with Cal Trans to discuss I-40 clean-up, and identify appropriate Council Member(s) to join staff and WRC at said meeting.

D) Approve WRC’s intent to work with staff in preparing marketing materials and identifying one trade show to attend to market the City-owned 27 acre parcel located at I-40/East Broadway (behind Basha’s Market) for an industrial use (APN 0186-222-07). Any potential cost will be presented to City Manager in advance for approval; this action is for approval to market this specific site for an industrial use.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-12.pdf

** Item #13: Authorize Councilmember(s) to submit arguments for or against the Marijuana Business Tax ballot measure scheduled for a Special Municipal Election. June 5th, 2012.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-13.pdf

** Item #14: Discussion to consider if the Cadiz Valley Water Conservation, Recovery and Storage Project is in the best interest of the City of Needles and its Mojave Desert neighbors and the environment.

More Information at:

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-14.pdf
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** ZachNews will have the videos of the Needles City Council Meeting being held on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 at ZachNews on YouTube. **

ZachNews on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheZachNews
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** The Full Needles City Council Meeting Agenda: **

http://www.cityofneedles.com/2012_WEBSITE_POSTING/City_Council/February/cc_02-28-12-agenda.pdf

For More Information, Please Contact Dale Jones at the City Clerk’s Office – City of Needles at: 1 (760) 326-2113 Ext. 345

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Weather Alert!!!: Weather for Needles, California. Hazardous Weather Outlook.

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Needles, CA: ZachNews Newscast.

** (Updated Video on the 4th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show Event) **

**** Video Dated: Monday, February 27th, 2012 ****

– Update on the 4th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show Event.

– News on upcoming events along the Colorado River Tri-State Area.

** ZachNews Newscast at ZachNews on YouTube: **

http://youtu.be/mMK1WBexhuM

ZachNews will have more information on those upcoming events as well as more pictures and videos from the 4th Annual Route 66 Hot Boat and Custom Car Show and Golf Tournament held in Needles, California later on ZachNews.

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** Needles, CA: Free Social Media Class on Tuesday, February 28th, 2012: **

Frontier Communications’ Facility located at 911 Broadway and F Street in Downtown Needles, California.

Class Time: New or Less-Experienced Class: 9:00am to 11:30am PT and Experienced Class: 1:00pm to 3:30pm PT.

Get help with getting onto the social media train.

More Information, Please Contact Elaine Cullen at:

1 (626) 831-5727

Elaine.Needles@gmail.com

** Needles, CA: Dog Day In The Park on Saturday, March 31st, 2012: **

Jack Smith Park located on Bridge Road (River Road) in Needles, California.

From 10am to 2pm PT.

Dog Show Awards, 50/50 Drawing, Music, Entertainment, Food, Fun, Vendors, Raffles, and Many More.

Fun for your dogs and for your whole family.

More Information, Please Contact Deanna at the Needles Animal Shelter at:

1 (760) 326-4952

needlesanimalcontrol@yahoo.com

** Lake Havasu City, AZ: Legends By The Lake Car Show and Lake Havasu Boat Show: **

Lake Havasu Boat Show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2012

Legends By The Lake Car Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd, 2012

The London Bridge Yacht Club will be hosting the Legends By The Lake Car Show in conjunction with the Lake Havasu Boat Show at Windsor State Beach, Site #4 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Lake Havasu Boat Show Times:

Friday: Noon to Dusk (MT)

Saturday: 9:00am to Dusk (MT)

Sunday: 9:00am to 3:00pm MT

Legends By The Lake Car Show Times:

Saturday: 8:00am to Dusk (MT)

Sunday: 8:00am to 3:00pm MT

Lake Havasu Boat Show Event Activities: Boat Races Food Court, Beer Garden, Music, Entertainment, Fun, Vendors, and Many More.

Legends By The Lake Car Show Event Activities: Classic Cars, Car Show Awards, 50/50 Drawing, Music, Entertainment, Food, Fun, Vendors, Raffles, and Many More.

More Information, Please Contact the Following:

** Lake Havasu Boat Show Contacts: **

1 (951) 501-0210 (Office)

info@lakehavasuboatshow.com

www.lakehavasuboatshow.com

** Legends By The Lake Car Show Contacts: **

1 (928) 505-5399

viewjb@frontiernet.net

http://londonbridgeyachtclub.com/
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Chardon, OH: The Tragic and Deadly School Shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio. Facebook Picture of TJ Lane.

During a news conference Monday afternoon, Chardon Police Chief Tim McKenna gave an update on the tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio.

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials have identified the gunman as TJ Lane.

This is a picture from Facebook of TJ Lane.

Chardon, OH: More Information on the Tragic and Deadly School Shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio.

During a news conference Monday afternoon, Chardon Police Chief Tim McKenna gave an update on the tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio.

A call of shoots being fired at Chardon High School came in to 911 at around 7:38am ET.

Chardon Police arrived and went on a search for the gunmen.

A teacher‎ identified by students as Frank Hall, an assistant football coach, chased the gunman out of Chardon High School.

The gunmen was chased out of Chardon High School and surrendered to police without incident.

First responders arrived to help the victims of the shooting.

2 students have died in the tragic school shooting. has been identified as 16 year old Daniel Parmertor.

4 other students were injured in this tragic shooting.

Chardon Local School District has cancelled classes for Tuesday.

Federal Bureau of Investigation officials have identified the gunman as TJ Lane.

ATF and FBI are searching the home of TJ Lane and are looking at how this teen got the gun.

TJ Lane’s Facebook Page had postings expressing his anger and sadness at the world as well as writing about God, Lucifer, and Death. TJ Lane’s Facebook Page has been pulled off line.

Some media outlets reports Lane may have Tweeted that he was going to bring a gun to school but that Tweet is no longer posted.

Many of students from Chardon High School knew TJ Lane as a loner and may have been bullied in the pass for how he was dress or what hair color he was wearing.

Many students say Lane comes from a broken home and was being raised by his grandparents.

Unknown if the gunmen was targeting those who bullied him or if he was just shooting at random.

TJ Lane will be appearing in local juvenile court on Tuesday.

Many state agencies are heading to Chardon, Ohio to help those affected by this tragic school shooting.

The Governor of Ohio John Kasich issued a statement on the tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio:

“Please join me in praying for the students who’ve been injured in this horrible crime. Praise goes to the Chardon Police and Geauga County Sheriff’s Office for quickly getting this situation under control. I’ve pledged Ohio’s full support to them, the school and the local community in this difficult time.”

State Senator John Eklund issued a statement on the tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio:

“I ask that you join me in extending the sincerest thoughts and prayers to the students and families that have been affected by this morning’s tragedy. I would also like to commend the swift and effective efforts of local law enforcement entities as they continue to assess this situation. Our hearts and minds will remain with the Chardon community throughout this time.”

Ohio Department of Education Superintendent Stan Heffner issued a statement on the tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio:

“My deepest sympathies are with the students and their families, staff and teachers of the Chardon School District and the Chardon community as they work through the tragic incident on their school campus this morning. Please keep them in your thoughts today. I appreciate the quick response to this situation by Superintendent Bergandt and law enforcement and first responders to protect the students and to quickly apprehend the persons responsible for this horrific act.”

Two candlelight vigils are planned for Tuesday night at the following locations:

– The Church of St. Mary is located at 401 North Street in Chardon, Ohio,

The vigil will start at 7pm ET.

– The Crossroads Community Church is located at 6685 County Highway 22 in Madison, Ohio.

The vigil will start at 7pm ET.

Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, and Our Prayers Go Out to the Victims of the Chardon High School Shooting and to the community of Chardon, Ohio.

More updated information on this tragic school shooting at Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio on ZachNews as soon as they become available.
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(Map Was Made By ZachNews Using Google Earth)