Today is the last day of school before Thanksgiving, and many Parker residents and visitors will be beginning to prep for the most elaborate meal of the year. Many decisions are to be made, especially the big one: how to cook the turkey. How are you doing yours this year? Let us know below. Also, if anyone has any good …

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“Parker High School needs to address the issue of school uniform shirts that parents are forced to buy and students are forced to wear. The problem: students simply put another shirt over the uniform shirt so all that is seen is barely the collar of a tee or polo. What is the point of having parents pay for uniform shirts …

A local photographer offers a big discount for family portraits this weekend only.

The London Bridge Composite Squadron 501 has volunteered to conduct the Wreaths Across America ceremony this year at the Parker Cemetery on Saturday December 14th 2013, stating at 10:00 am. Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices, and teach our younger generations about the high cost of our freedoms. Specially designated wreaths for …

Photographs via Darcy Holt.  

La Paz County Health Department Press Release The Great American Smokeout is a day when smokers are encouraged to quit for a day, quit for life. This year members of Arizona’s statewide anti-tobacco youth coalition Students Taking a New Direction, better known as STAND, will take that one step further urging Arizonans to ‘decide today for life-long-strong lungs.’ In partnership …

The Arizona Department of Transportation cautions drivers that strong winds and blowing dust could impact travel Friday and Saturday on Arizona’s highways. The National Weather Service has forecast that very strong winds could kick up dust and limit visibility on highways in areas ranging from northern Arizona to the southern deserts. Travelers may encounter wind gusts of 40 to 50 …