This past weekend showed exactly why people love the Parker area. It was Memorial Day weekend, the first of three summer holidays. (Many would argue that we have four holidays if you count the Parker Tube Float that brings thousands to the river each summer. I would have to agree with that.) Sunny skies, cool water, boats, wave runners, coolers, bikinis, …

Services are to be held at Parker Apostolic Church on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 7pm and on June 1, 2013 from 9am-10am. Evander is to be laid to rest June 1st, 2013 in the Parker Cemetery. When Evander Jordan Page walked into the room, those in his company felt energy, an enthusiastic spontaneity. This was just one example of …

36th Annual Parker Tube Float, “The Wild, Wild Wet” June 8, 2013 Frequently Asked Questions   Here are some of the most common questions regarding this year’s big event, right from the organizers’ mouths.   What is the location of the official launch site of this year’s Tube Float? This year’s Tube Float will launch at La Paz County Park …

Annual Water Day at Blake Primary School finished off the school year. Via Randy Hartless

The Arizona Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin bridge repairs on Interstate 10 at Tom Wells Road (Exit 5) east of Ehrenberg beginning Monday, June 3. Work will take place nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday throughout the month. During work hours, westbound I-10 will exit and re-enter the highway at Tom Wells Road (Exit …

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Memorial Day weekend 2013, traditionally the start of the summer season in Parker, AZ. Via Parker Area Tourism

Fundraiser for Shawna Scott

Results of the Emerald Canyon Mens Championship Match held May 18th & 19th. Overall Champion: Roman Garcia Championship Net Winner: Art Navarro Senior Champion: Art Gonzalez Senior Net Winner: Larry Galliani Grand Senior Champion: Sharky Inman Grand Senior Net Winner: John Woody Via John Woody