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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The public library in Parker, AZ is offering a way to avoid the fines while helping the poor at the same time. With ‘Food for Fines’, Parker Public Library will accept canned goods and other non-perishable foods instead of cash during the months of November and December, saying, “Hunger never takes a holiday! Please lend a helping hand to your …
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Arizona Department of Transportation crews will begin repairs at four different locations along State Route 95 between mile posts 151 and 152 next week beginning Tuesday, Nov. 12. Work is scheduled to take place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and SR 95 motorists should be prepared to stop while traffic is directed through the work zone. Motorists are …
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