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Parker Broncs unstoppable?

The Parker Broncs football team appears to be all but unstoppable after tonight’s away game in Chino Valley. The Broncs came away with a 19 – 7 win after an exciting game of twists and turns. At the end of the third quarter the score was still 0 – 0, so it was an incredible last quarter with the Broncs …

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Fugitive sex offender arrested at County Park

On October 7, 2010, Bruce Ronald Pope was arrested for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Pope had fled California after serving time for a Sex Offense Against a Minor. The La Paz County Criminal Investigations Division was contacted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service who requested assistance locating Pope. Pope was located at the La Paz County Park Space …

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Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park will be showing Nightmare Before Christmas this Friday at 7pm in the grassy area by the Splash Pad.  It’s free for the whole family!  Just bring your blankets and chairs.  Snacks are available in the Players 9th Street Youth Center, but you may bring your own as well 🙂  You can contact Melissa at 669-0175 or …

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Christmas for the Troops

We have had a soldier contact us from Forward Operating Base Davis Afghanistan.  Their Stryker team is at the location and they are lacking the basic necessities.  They are requesting microwaveable food and snacks and they really need personal care items such as tooth brushes etc.  We need to ship immediately.  If you can help please call Barbara Risen at 928-667-4564.  We need to get the stuff …

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FTF funds presented to La Paz and Mohave

Kids five years old and younger will have better access to the early education and health services that prepare them to succeed in school, thanks to a $3,985,616 check presented by First Things First (FTF) to community leaders last Thursday. “This check represents the on-going commitment of Arizona’s voters to children in the La Paz/Mohave region,” said FTF Executive Director …

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Conviction in Quartzsite Council disruption case

On October 8, 2010, a La Paz County jury convicted Michael Roth, 45, of Quartzsite, AZ, of two counts of Disorderly Conduct. Roth faces up to six months in jail for each count. The case was heard over two days in La Paz County Superior Court with Judge Michael Burke presiding. The case was prosecuted by Matthew Elias. On April …

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Charges in dismemberment case

On December 27, 2009 the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office responded to the desert area off of Hovatter Road, in reference to a deceased person. Upon arrival the deputies found a deceased person that had been dismembered. The deceased person has now been adentified as Dwight Tobyne, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Tobyne was reported missing by his family members on …

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BlueWater Challenge press release

With just days remaining until the flag drops on the newest Best In The Desert racing adventure, nearly 150 cars, trucks and UTVs have entered to take on the challenge. The BlueWater Desert Challenge in Parker, AZ, October 15-17, hosted by the BlueWater Resort & Casino, is the fourth event in the five-race 2010 Best In The Desert series. Unlike …

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CRIT Reservation ORV and Camping Fees to be Enforced During New Race

We have learned that CRIT Fish & Game will be enforcing the ORV (Off Road Vehicle) sticker requirement on the reservation during the new BlueWater Desert Challenge race next week, despite a request to CRIT from Best in the Desert Racing Association to have the fees waived for the event. Best In The Desert posted the following on its website: …

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Friday’s football game canceled

This week’s scheduled home game for the Parker Broncs against South Pointe is off. Phoenix’s South Pointe Griffins are forfeiting Friday night’s game due to a player shortage, so the game goes to the Broncs. The following week, the Broncs head to Chino Valley for an away game (Oct 15th), followed by the Homecoming game against Wickenburg (Oct 22nd).

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