Archive for October, 2010
Over 800 at Family Fun Day
Oct 31st
Family Fun Day at Pop Harvey Park was a hive of activity this afternoon, kids with face paint, Officer Hooper and others in the dunk tank, local emergency services in attendance, many groups involved and treating the kids with a fun afternoon. Happy Halloween!
Up to 300 people crowd into Goatman premiere
Oct 31st
Hemet Productions’ premiere screening of ‘Goatman: Search for the Legend’ on Friday night was many times more popular than anticipated. Estimates ranged from 250 to 300 people who showed up to watch the short documentary film on the local legend, most of them standing or sitting on the floor for the duration, which included an introduction by the group at the beginning.
Demand for copies of the film on DVD was high too. Around 20 DVDs had been brought to the screening and were all taken within a few minutes of the credits rolling, leaving the rest to take an order form.
Reviews of the film were very positive afterwards, flooding Facebook with comments: “It was wayyyy cool!” “It was great, we loved it!” “It was awesome!” Perhaps the comment which summed up the response of most was this one: “I enjoyed this very much. I can’t say that I believe in Goatman any more or any less than before, though.”
Supervisors to hold open meeting on BLM trails
Oct 29th
On November 3rd, at 6pm at Parker High School-Multi Purpose Room (1600 Kofa), the La Paz County Board of Supervisors is holding a work session to discuss the BLM ”Trail Closure” issue impacting La Paz County and surrounding areas.
If you are an ATVer, offroader or just enjoy our beautiful desert and its trails you will definitely want to attend. This meeting is to inform the public about this issue. We will have members from the Arizona Sun Riders Club, also from Parker Four Wheelers who will be in attendance.
This will have a huge financial impact on our economics here in La Paz County if these trails are closed. This is a County wide issue that impacts not only our residents but the thousands of winter visitors who come and enjoy our beautiful desert and its trails. We hope you will join us and help support keeping our trails open.
If you have any questions on this meeting please call the La Paz County Board of Supervisors for more information: (928) 669-6115
Free showing at BlueWater Cinemas!
Oct 27th
Thank you BlueWater Cinemas for supporting Red Ribbon Week!
Goatman film screening this Friday
Oct 26th
A short documentary investigating the Parker legend of the Goatman can be seen this Friday at 9 p.m. at the vacant retail store next to the CRIT Museum on Arizona Avenue. This is the final preview trailer. Film is 42 minutes and contains material at approximately PG-13 level.
VIDEO: BlueWater Desert Challenge
Oct 25th
Last week’s new race from Best In The Desert in Parker was a great success, as this clip from Tuba Art Films makes clear:
Red Ribbon Week Calendar
Oct 25th
Calendar of events for this year’s Red Ribbon Week October 23rd – 31st.
- Monday 10/25/10 – Get your Red Ribbon Wristband at school today. Special Red Ribbon activities during lunch period at Scholars Academy. Free small beverage at Parker Burger King for kids wearing their Red Ribbon Wristband from 4-8pm.
- Tuesday 10/26/10 – Free games at Players 9th Street Youth Center for members wearing their Red Ribbon Wristbands. Special Red Ribbon activities during lunch period at Salome High School. Free small fries at Parker McDonalds for kids wearing their Red Ribbon Wristband from 4-8pm
- Wednesday 10/27/10 – “Stand-Up Against Drugs & Violence” 9:15am, sponsored by U of A Coop Ext, KLPZ 1380 AM Country & KPKR 95.7 FM. Free bag of popcorn at Bluewater Cinemas for kids wearing Red Ribbon Wristband. Attend FREE showing of Coraline at 6pm with item for Troops. Limit of 150 seats.
- Thursday 10/28/10 – School Room Door Decorating Judging 7am-3pm. Business Decorating Judging 9am-3pm. Free small drink at Parker KFC for kids wearing Red Ribbon Wristbands from 4-8pm.
- Friday 10/29/10 – Special Red Ribbon activities during lunch periods at Parker High School. Free small bean burrito/taco at Parker Taco Bell for kids wearing their Red Ribbon Wristband from 3-7pm.
- Saturday 10/30/10 – Free games at Players 9th Street Youth Center for members wearing their Red Ribbon Wristband – ALL DAY!
- Sunday 10/31/10 – Celebrate Players 9th Street Youth Centers 15 Year Anniversary! Family Fun Day at Pop Harvey Park 2-5pm. Dump the Drugs Event, sponsored by La Paz Co. Sheriff’s Dept., to be held at Family Fun Day.
A big thank you goes out to these businesses and organizations for making these events possible!
PAACE Coalition
Arizona Western College
La Paz County Education Service Agency
New Hope Hospice
Walmart, Parker AZ
Cenpatico of Arizona
CRIT
Public Health Education & Prevention Program
Bluewater Cinemas
McDonalds
Taco Bell
Burger King
KFC
Where is Utting?
Oct 25th
Arizona Public Service’s scheduled power outage includes the towns of Parker, Quartzsite and Utting, according to APS. This led many hearers to ask where Utting is, a town most of us have apparently never heard of. According to Google Maps (above), Utting is located between Bouse and Hope along Highway 72 east of Parker. It even has an airstrip. (According to one caller to KLPZ this morning, only a metal recycling facility exists there now.)
Other listed communities along Highway 72: McVay, and Bush Pit.
Man flees, attempts suicide upon court decision
Oct 25th
PRESS RELEASE from the LA PAZ COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT:
On October 22, 2010 at approximately 10:41 hours, William Walzak was arrested for Escape and Felony Flight (from Law Enforcement). On the above date at approximately 10:15 hours, William Walzak was appearing before Superior Court Judge Richard Weiss for a pending case, at which time he was remanded to the custody of the La Paz County Detention Facility. Upon hearing this decision, Walzak ran from the Court Room, got into a vehicle and drove away with Detention Officers and other Court personnel attempting to stop him.
While driving back to his residence (northbound on State Route 95), Walzak was spotted by Deputy M. Harris from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office. Once Deputy Harris had the assistance of Parker Police Officer J. Irwin, they attempted to make a traffic stop between the River Island Market and Holiday Harbor. Walzak refused to pull over for the Officers and continued driving until reaching a friend’s home in Holiday Harbor. Upon arriving at the residence, Walzak jumped from the vehicle in an attempt to make it into the home. When he realized that he was going to be intercepted prior to making it into the door, he returned to his vehicle, locked himself inside and attempted to commit suicide with a razor blade.
In an effort to save Walzak’s life, Deputy Harris broke the passenger side window and pulled Walzak from the vehicle taking him into custody. Walzak was transported to the La Paz Regional Hospital and was treated for his injuries.
