John Wright

John is Editor of Parker Live. He is also the host of a daily afternoon radio show on KLPZ 1380am and a documentary filmmaker.

Epic

A little later than usual – my fault (JW) – here’s Josh Savino’s review for Epic, the hot animated feature playing right now. One more day to see it! —– JOSH: Epic tells the story of an ongoing battle deep within the forest between the forces of good and evil…. The first animated family film of the Summer promised to …

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Motor vehicle deaths down slightly for 2012

The number of deaths in motor vehicle crashes across the state of Arizona went down slightly in 2012, according to annual statistics released by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Meanwhile, motorcycle-related fatalities increased by more than five percent last year. An analysis of law enforcement reports shows 823 people lost their lives in crashes on state and local roadways in …

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Parker Unified School District to have public comment for Impact Aid June 12th

The Governing Board of Parker Unified School District has established June 12th, 2013 for the annual official meeting at which public comment will be taken regarding programs funded with Impact Aid. An agenda item will be included to provide Tribal Officials and parents of students residing of Indian Land an opportunity to make suggestions regarding the use of Impact Aid …

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To The Editor: Boat adrift!

“We recovered a ski boat adrift this morning. At my dock in Miraleste Shores. Called the Sheriff. No one called them as yet.” Is this boat yours? Call the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department or Parker Live to get in touch with the person who found it! UPDATE: After being up here for only a matter of minutes, the owner …

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VIewfinder: 181 miles, no motor

Stan Roberts flew a Hang Glider from Parker, AZ to Sheba Crater east of Flagstaff, AZ with no motor. Stan rode the wind and Thermals / columns of hot rising air 181 linear miles. The Flight took 7.5 hours. Via Michael Collins.

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A weekend on the river

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, …

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