Monthly Archives: December 2011

Fair grounds clean-up: a thank you note

The La Paz County Fair Board would like to thank Brent Strictland, all the 4-H Members, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Parents and Volunteers for the recent La Paz County Fair Grounds Clean-Up Day. It is a tremendous benefit to the fair grounds to have these dedicated people to help keep it a well maintained facility. The 4-H Members also were able …

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Thank You Community Members!

Last week PAACE Coalition held an appreciation lunch to say thank you to coalition members and the wider community for all their help and support towards making La Paz County a drug free and violence free community. Mayor Dan Beaver accepted a plaque on behalf of the Town of Parker for adopting a Social Hosting Ordinance, Maria Chavoya accepted a …

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County Attorney weighs in on Quartzsite open meeting laws

County Attorney Press Release On December 9th, 2011, the Office of the Arizona Attorney General made public its findings into its investigation into the Town of Quartzsite Common Council violating the Arizona Open Meeting Laws. The investigation conducted by the Attorney General was objective, fair and independent. I have read the letter addressed to Quartzsite Town Attorney Martin Brannan in …

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Substance Abuse Court holds second graduation

La Paz County Attorney Press Release On December 15, 2011, the La Paz County Substance Abuse Court held its second graduation ceremony. The graduates were Cynthia Young and Daniel Elizarraras. Cynthia and Daniel successfully completed the program and were released from probation as a result of their outstanding performance. The La Paz County Substance Abuse Court was first established in …

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Last weekend for 12 Days of Christmas!

This is the last weekend you can register your name for KLPZ’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. The first drawings will happen on Monday (December 19th). CLICK HERE to see a printable list of places you can register, and good luck with winning one of our 12 great gifts!

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Solar project public presentation

This presentation was given in a public meeting on Wednesday, December 14th, attended by many of the key project personnel and experts of the Quartzsite Solar Energy project. It involves mirror arrays focused toward a central tower for producing energy. This project is one of two currently in various stages of development for the desert areas in La Paz County. …

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Feds findings in Sheriff Joe civil rights violations

US Justice Department Press Release Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department today announced its findings in the ongoing civil rights investigation of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The Justice Department found reasonable cause to believe that MCSO, under the leadership of Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, has engaged in a pattern or practice of misconduct that violates the Constitution …

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