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Judy Lacey

Judy is a reporter and staff writer for RiverScene Magazine, with a 35-year background in proofing and writing for newsletters, newspapers, and magazines. Her specialty is telling people’s stories—in particular, veterans' stories.

The Dream: Havasu’s Own Hot Air Balloon

Sep 1, 2015 Judy Lacey

Dean Baker, a local hot air balloon pilot who recently purchased the original hot air balloon that was commissioned by Robert McCulloch for the…

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Community News

London Bridge Hot Air Balloon Comes Back Home

Sep 1, 2015 Judy Lacey

After 40 years, the London Bridge hot air balloon is finally home again. The hot air balloon that floated over the London Bridge in…

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Community

Winner Named In Restaurant Contest

Aug 29, 2015 Judy Lacey

It’s official: The new name of the former Vinnie’s Pizzeria is “The Junkyard.” The winner of the naming contest was Mark Skolnick, owner of…

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Spotlight

Roz: One Of The First Women In The Marine Corps

Aug 25, 2015 Judy Lacey

Rosamond “Roz” Naylor grinned and her eyes sparkled when she talked about enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1943, during World War II. “I…

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Weather

National Weather Service Updates El Niño Outlook

Aug 22, 2015 Judy Lacey

Weather forecasters are predicting one of the strongest El Niño events on record in the coming months. In fact, it is being called “El…

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Featured

The Fabulous Saguaro

Aug 19, 2015 Judy Lacey

There is one living plant that invokes an iconic instant recognition of the Southwest. It is the beautiful and impressive Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) and…

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Story

Residents Return Home After Willow Fire

Aug 11, 2015 Judy Lacey

[quote_center]”If you’re out of there with your life, you’re blessed. Anything more you get, anything else, it’s that much better.” –Terry King[/quote_center] [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ore than…

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