Liz Miller

The Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce is having its 12^th Annual Happy Harley Days this Friday, September 26, with this years theme being "Leather & Lace". The event will be held at the Relics and Rods Hall at the Aquatic Center from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

The event is in celebration of the Harley Davidson 105^th Anniversary. Tickets to this great event will sell for $250 for two admissions, two hearty steak dinner's, and a chance to win a new 2008 Limited Edition 105^th Anniversary Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy.

Harley Davidson fans will also get to enter the 50/50 drawings for chances to win cash and prizes throughout the entire day. Other prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, as well.

There are only 175 tickets left, so don't delay and get yours soon. This will be a great event for everyone who has a passion for Harley Davidson while in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Many people in Lake Havasu City are starting to spend more time in their outdoor living space, as cooler weather approaches. Outdoor living space helps homeowners to enjoy nature at its best, and it increases the home's value.

Many homeowners are expected to spend money on updating their homes. Some popular updates include the kitchen, bathroom, closet, and expanding their living space to the great outdoors. As budgets get tighter and tighter, many homeowners will be opting to add an outdoor living area to their home. It's one of the least expensive and most trendy ways to add to your home without breaking the bank.

Outdoor living has become much more sophisticated over the years, more so in the last five years. Today's outdoor living spaces contain kitchens, living rooms, tv's, fireplaces, beautiful ceiling fans and decorative lighting.

Lighting companies around the nation are carrying more and more outdoor lighting products because of this new trend. All the decorative lighting used look like indoor lights, but they are specially made for outdoor use.

Some great lighting companies that offer a wonderful variety of outdoor lighting styles include Bellaria, Emerson, Cox, and Regency. All offer several styles from contemporary to trendy. Whatever your style, you are sure to find the perfect outdoor lighting for your outdoor living space.

Many people from around the country will honor today's victims, and Lake Havasu City is not exception. Residents here will be honoring them with their own special ceremony. Flags will be raised at the 9/11 Ceremony at London Bridge Beach Park in Lake Havasu City, today. For many, images will come back that have forever been imprinted in their minds.

Lake Havasu City residents believe it is important for everyone to take time out of their day, today, to remember those who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy. So, today's ceremony will start with an opening prayer from Ford Richardson, the Chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars from Post 9401. Richardson's prayer will be followed by a moment of silence.

The posting of colors will be conducted by the Lake Havasu City Fire Department Honor Guard, and will be followed by the National Anthem, to be sung by Thunderbolt Middle School Choir and Daytona Middle School Choir.

After Lake Havasu City's Division Chief Joe Davis and Fire Chief Dennis Mueller ring the bells, there will be a special performance of We Honor Our Fallen, to be performed by Marine Corps Gunner Sergeant, Jim Glover on the bagpipes.

The Pledge of Allegiance will be lead by Travis Standal, Rachel Leach, Tyler Tibbetts, and Morgan Carstensen, essay contest winners. They will also present wreaths. Two guest speakers will also be featured at the ceremony: Lake Havasu City Mayor Mark Nexsen and a retired New York City Fireman, Jo Torillo.

Just before the Rifle Salute by several armed forces, Emily Kuczynski will perform "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning."

The closing ceremony will include a performance of taps by Doug Blair and Al Bitner and will end with the raising of the flags.

Many residents around Lake Havasu City have a goal to have the cleanest lake on the Colorado River. So, they have banned together to pick up all the trash left behind by visitors and other careless residents.

You know the old saying, "One mans trash is another mans treasure?" Well, that's not always true and, in this case, it would be great if everyone would trash their trash. The lake would be beautiful all the time without the unnecessary litter around it.

Cleaning up the lake will become a monthly process for the Chemehuevi Tribe, the Lake Havasu Marine Association, and resident volunteers. Some of the last clean up volunteers included Mayor Mark Nexsen, Dean Barlow, Don Callahan, the Lake Havasu Yacht Club, Lakeland Marine, Tantrum Motor Sports and several others.

Trash prevention will start with more trash cans around the lake and additional dumpsters. There are several there already, but people just need to use them. Hopefully, through publicity, people will start to pay attention to what they are leaving behind.

Lake Havasu City is a beautiful place to live, work and play, so let's help keep it that way.

It's that time of year for the 12^th Annual Havasu Iron Man Extreme Golf Tournament. The tournament is growing each year with several great players. Last year's tournament raised over $16,000 for Lake Havasu City scholarships and youth groups. This year's tournament is expected to bring in much more.

The Mohave State Bank, BJ's Cabana Bar, and Campbell Redi Mix will be this year's sponsors. Without these great sponsors, the tournament could not happen.

This year's tournament players are coming from miles around. Some are coming from as far away as Missouri. They will all compete for the title of Havasu Iron Man Champ at three of Lake Havasu City‘s golf courses. The Havasu Island Golf Course, London Bridge West Golf Course, and London Bridge East Golf Course are all part of the game. The winner will win $10,000.

Entry fees will be $150. This will include cart, green fees, golfer goody bag, and a tournament shirt. Players need to register on Friday, August 22. There will also be a tee-off party on Friday. At the end of the tournament, on Saturday night, there will be a Prime Rib Awards Dinner at the 55^th hole.

Don't miss your chance to be part of Lake Havasu City's history. Join the fun.