Laughlin Buzz

Mar 31, 2013

Laughlin Townfest Parade Pictures





March 30, 2013.  Soon after the Easter Egg hunt ended people began to gather on Needles Hwy in Laughlin for the 10th annual Laughlin Townfest Parade.    Here are pictures from the parade plus the winners of the judging.



TownFest Organizer Lin Clark


Grand Marshal - The Easter Bunny




Las Vegas Metro Police Department kicked off the start of the parade

American Legion Post 87


 



Mohave Valley American Legion Post 60


Parade Award Winners


Best Float went to Laughlin Community Church

Award sponsored by the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce
Best Float - Lauglin Community Church

 Best Theme went to Crown Point Apartments. 

Award sponsored by Murphy Broadcasting


Crown Point Apartments

 

Most Original went to The Hideout

Sponsored by Silver Rider Transit 


The Hideout

 

Best Community Spirit went to the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by Laughlin Elks Lodge 287

Laughlin Chamber of Commerce



Most Patriotic Group — Laughlin Elks Lodge 287 


Sponsored by Crown Point Apartments 

Laughlin Elks Lodge #2872

Laughlin Elks Lodge Members

Most Team Spirit — Laughlin Cub Scouts 

Sponsored by American Legion Post 60 

  

Cub Scouts - Pack 9 of Laughlin

Other Parade Award Winners (not pictured) included:

Most Patriotic went to the ROTC 

Sponsored by Frank Buckley on behalf of all veterans


Best Car in Show went to Bruce Bodin 

Sponsored by Deb and Darryl Dauenhauer

 Most Enthusiastic went to the Laughlin Girl Scouts 

Sponsored by The Hideout)

Most Dedicated Non-Profit went to the Colorado River Food Bank 

Sponsored by Valley View Medical Center 

Most Creative went to the American Legion Post 87 Auxiliary Group 

Sponsored by the Pioneer Hotel and Gambling Hall

Other Participants in the Parade

(not all participants in the parade are shown)






Laughlin Jr/Sr High School Interact Club








Desert Valley Elementary Marching Eagles Band
Bullhead City Junior High School Band


Joe Hardy


Laughlin/Bullhead City Relay for Life  - Laughlin Team
Boys and Girls Club


 
Silver Rider







 

Everyone who attended seemed to enjoy the parade and the great weather. 


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Mar 23, 2013

Car Fire and a Hero at the Aquarius Resort Casino

Car Fire at the Aquarius Resort Casino - Update and Pictures

The car in the pictures below caught on fire and burned just in front of the Aquarius Resort Casino on Friday, March 15th.  The couple driving it were blessed that Russell Christopher was nearby and helped save their lives in an unthinkable situation that could of turned into a horrible tragedy.   

We just wanted to share our acknowledgement and say thank you to Russell for his quick action, unselfishness, risking his own life and in effect being a true hero.

Photos were taken and uploaded by Russell Christopher on Facebook   



Russell posted:                         























Russell posted:





Russell posted:

Safe and unscathed after escaping the car

We had walked by awhile after the fire had been put out.

Our original post with a few pictures we took can be viewed here.




Mar 22, 2013

Windows on the River Buffet at Aquarius - Another Visit

Review of the Buffet/Brunch at the Windows on the River Buffet

We last visited the Windows On The River Buffet at Aquarius Resort and Casino last September for a Sunday Brunch.  That visit was semi-disappointing. Read about it here.

This time we went on a Saturday (mid morning) for the Brunch.  This was the day of the Reba on the River Concert, which may have been the reason there was a long wait and line way out into the Casino.   Luckily, we got to use the preferred VIP line (for Green or Red ACE Players Cards) and were seated almost right away.  If not for that, we would not have waited.


You get two free drinks with Brunch at the little bar that is set off to the side.  Once again, as on previous visits, no one bothered to tell us this.   Choices are champagne, beer, or wine.   We got the Mimosas, Coffee, and a Mr. Pibb (Dr. Pepper's brother who didn't go to college).  Perhaps because of the larger crowd the food was fresher than the last visit.  Basically it is still a standard buffet.   They do have two omelet stations.  These are nice, the line for them was a bit long though.   

Highlights that people in our party most enjoyed:   
-The carved Ham (this was the only meat on the carving board).  
-The omelet station
-The chicken wings (hot sauce served on the side)
-Biscuits with Sausage Gravy (skip the Chicken Fried Steak thing, it was dry)
-Breakfast potatoes 
-Toronados (Raspberry and Cream Cheese filled)
-The BBQ Ribs (very tender, fall off the bone), however, several people didn't care for the sauce. That is mostly a matter of personal preference though. 
-Salad Bar and Fruit was fresh enough. 
-Mini Belgian Waffles (these were good if you grabbed them fresh in the bin)
-French Toast (same deal as the Waffles)


Just a few of the items off the Brunch

Other choices that were adequate:
-Eggs Benedict.  Better this time than last but small.
-Potato Bar - Make your own baked potato
-Fish

Low points 
-Eggs were bland
-Sausage was ok, but again was brown and serve type
-Bacon, some of it was good, other pieces were not cooked enough in the bin.
-Breads weren't super fresh
-Cheese Blintzes, expected them to be good but they had little flavor, maybe had sat too long
-Soups were just ok

The counters surrounding the salad bar, soup, bread stations were sort of messy with spills.  They need to be more diligent in cleaning up a bit faster.   The main food bars were kept much cleaner. 

The desserts were also better this time than the last visit.  Fresher.  Wide assortment of pies, cakes, custard, donuts, cupcakes, cookies, apple crisp, sugar free choices, and fat free yogurt.  No chocolate dipped strawberries again though!  They need to bring them back, this was a favorite.   Favorites (from our party) from the dessert included the Cupcakes, cheesecake, and the donuts (described as a chocolate cloud).  For some reason most of the pics we snapped were of the dessert (see below).









Service was pretty good considering how busy they were.  Maybe a bit too fast.  When we went for a second trip to the Buffet one of the employees started to bus our table.  They must of believed we had left.  One member of our party was just returning to it when she was about to finish clearing it.  She did apologize profusely and replace our drinks she had whisked away.  We have never had that happen in years of going to Buffets.  

View of the section overlooking the River.  Not viewable from the other section. 

The view from the Buffet is very nice if you can get seated over by the Window overlooking the River.  On this day there was a Special Event in that section so we could not.   

The cost for the Windows on the River Buffet Brunch is currently $10.99 (for Orange, Green, or Red ACE Player Cards) and $13.19 (blue ACE Player Cards).  If you don't have a card it is $14.65.  Cards are free. Even if you don't play or plan to you can get a Blue Card at the Customer Service area.   It was nice to see the prices had not risen (from the last time we were there) as they have at two other local Buffets. 

The Brunch runs from 7am - 3pm.   

Saturday is Prime Rib and Crab Legs Dinner night on the Buffet.  This starts at 4PM to 10PM after the Champagne brunch ends.  Prices go up:
$16.99  Orange, Green, Red Cards
$20.39  Blue Cards
$22.65  No card
Beer, wine, margaritas included. 

Overall for the price ($10.99) we were satisfied.  If we had to pay the higher price, maybe not so much. Either way, if you like brunches and buffets, this is a pretty good one for Laughlin.  They do allow you to use comps off the Players card if you have them. 

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