La Paz County School Superintendent Janice Shelton has accepted the resignation of a member of the Parker Unified School District Governing Board. Margaret Dewey has resigned, meaning there is now a vacancy to be filled. It is the County School Superintendent’s responsibility to fill a vacant governing board position by either appointment or by a special election. Mrs. Shelton says …
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Santa is coming to Parker via KLPZ 1380am! During the month of December (until Christmas week), you can register your name in the drawings for these must-have Christmas goodies at our sponsors’ places of business. The winner will be drawn live on-air the week before Christmas. Here’s where you can register: Parker Accounting Services (School Bus Play Center) BlueWater Cinemas …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Photo via Melissa Wright Photography It has been over 3 months since former Miss La Paz County Alyson Tozer suddenly moved to the Phoenix area to undergo a double lung transplant. Since then, she has been living near St. Joseph’s Hospital and having regular visits with her doctors to assess her body’s acceptance of the new organs. Today, Aly says …
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This is Shooter. He’s been missing since Sunday morning, an 8-year-old male black labrador, camo-colored collar with all his tags. Shooter was last seen on 2nd and Laffoon, and might have headed into town. Call Emmett at (928) 916-9694.
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