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News from Afghanistan

We have shipped our packages to FOB Wilson in Afghanistan.  In doing so we had prayers from Michael Penn and Jerry Kinman from the First Baptist Church.  Today I am asking that you include your prayers also.  I just received this message from FOB Wilson.  Our men and women both in uniform and out of uniform, civilian personnel are in …

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Movies in the Park TONIGHT!

Movies in the Park will be showing The Santa Clause tonight at the grassy area next to the Splash Pad.  The movie starts at 6:30pm and is FREE!  Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy a fun family night out with the whole family.  It will be a little chilly so make sure to wear an extra layer 🙂

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Traffic jammed on I-10 to LA

All westbound lanes are blocked at this hour on I-10 west of Parker going toward Orange County/Los Angeles. A semi has turned over with one fatality with a hazardous spill between Palm Springs and Cabazon, blocking all westbound lanes and creating what one driver reporting to KLPZ calls “the worst traffic jam I’ve ever been in”. California Highway Patrol says …

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High Court denies County’s Yakima appeal

The Arizona Supreme Court has denied La Paz County’s petition to review its request for an appeal. The latest in the ongoing legal embroilment with Yakima Compost Company is expected to put the onus back upon the County Board of Supervisors to negotiate a settlement with Jim Willett, Yakima’s owner. Some attempts have been made in the past, but the …

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ADF intervenes in church tax tussle

A Christian organization known for defending church rights around America is intervening in the property tax bill of a Quartzsite church after the church received a bill they claim they do not owe. The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), founded by well-known conservative Christian leaders like Bill Bright and James Dobson, says the Isaiah 58 Project church should not owe any …

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ADEQ gives money to Parker to clean up asbestos

ADEQ Press Release Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials announced today that a $56,000 grant has been awarded to the Town of Parker for the cleanup of small quantities of asbestos in three town buildings which the town wants to bring in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The town received a community development block grant for the barrier …

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Power outages

Repeated APS power outages are affecting Parker (at least) for the past 25 minutes. Stay tuned for updates. —– UPDATE 1: A representative for APS tells Parker Live crews are attempting to find the ‘feeders’ which appear to be damaged in today’s high winds, to repair them. No timescales were given for a fix. —– UPDATE 2: APS says its …

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Found at BlueWater Resort & Casino

  This dog was found at the side entrance of BlueWater Resort & Casino on Thanksgiving Day early in the afternoon. His feet were wet as if he might have come up from the boat launch. Searched for owners. He knows basic commands and has a very good disposition. No collar (we put the one on him in the picture), …

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Final Days Christmas for the Troops

This Thanksgiving many families will have an empty chair at their table.  This chair is for their service member who is in harms way.  Please include them in your Thanksgiving prayers. Christmas for the Troops will pickup your donations until November 30, 2010.  December 1st, Wed. at 5:30 p.m. we will be packing boxes to ship to Afghanistan.  All are …

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Parenting Class starting January

The PAACE Parenting Academy is limited to 15 families and starts on January 20th (enrollment ending on the 14th of January).  The Strengthening Families Program is a 14-week family skills training program designed to increase flexibility and reduce risk factors for substance abuse, depression, violence and aggression, delinquency, and school failure in 6-12 year old children.  Call or email Zuky …

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