This week, Miss La Paz County will hand her crown over to the new winner of the pageant at the La Paz County Fair. The outgoing titleholder, Lexi Woody, answered these questions for Parker Live.

How has the year been, and did it go quickly?
This year has been so amazing. There was a community event basically [...]

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UPDATE: Dakota has been found and reunited with his owner. He was found by a woman looking for her own dog in the rain and thunder. She took him in for the night and contacted the market here in Big River where the connection was made and the dog was returned. Happy ending.
My neighbors [...]

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A few days ago I mentioned that a bill to call for a special election had passed the Senate and moved onto the House. Today the House passed it as well. It now makes it’s way to the Governor to sign and since this is her idea, she is sure to sign it.
So [...]

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The House Republicans have passed a jobs bill that they believe will attract businesses to Arizona and provide manufacturing and high tech jobs. Among other things, the bill creates business incentives such as quarterly cash rebates for each high-wage job created and for participation in a job-training program. It also cuts the business [...]

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As expected a Senate bill has been introduced to call for a special election in May. SB1001 was introduced yesterday and will be heard in committee today. We can assume that a similar bill will be introduced to the House at some point, possibly today. The bill is asking for a special [...]

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Where: Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge: one of the hottest spots in Arizona with 358 species of birds recorded!
 When: 6:30 AM, Wednesday Dec 30, 2009. Bring water, lunch and sturdy shoes.
Compilation dinner at Havasu Springs, after dark (about 5:30). Bird all day or part of the day.
What: Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, anyone welcome, [...]

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CHRISTMAS FOR THE TROOPS
We will begin shipping soon. We will be sending to Iraq and Afghanistan. Contact has been established with the 1st Sgt. of a unit. He is willing to accept shipment asap. There are women in the unit. We need item for the women also, personal care items.  All are in desperate need [...]

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Presented by Rex Marine, The Solder Joint/PCI Radios & Bingham Equipment Rentals
November 27 & 28, 2009
Since the late ‘40’s, The Southern California Speedboat Club Sprint Boats have been roaring to life around a 1 ¼ mile oval course laid out on Lake Moovalya in Parker, AZ. Once again, the Southern California Speedboat Club (SCSC) is [...]

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Fun shopping opportunities abound in Bouse this weekend. Town-wide yard sales and the Bouse Library book sale start Friday morning and run through Saturday afternoon.
Bouse Library’s book sale is in the La Paz County – Bouse Community Services building next to the library. The library is on Plomosa Road, west of Highway 72.
Stop by the [...]

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…in the Parker Unified School District No. 27 Override Election today. State law restricts how much can be spent on continuing operations within local school districts without seeking the permission of voters. That’s what today is about, and there are only a few hours left to speak your mind with a vote for or against [...]

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Fri, from 12pm: Fry Bread Sale in support of the Lew Reed Spinal Cord Fund @ The Eagles
Sat, all day: 300 Enduro boat racing @ BlueWater Resort & Casino
Sat, from 11am: 2nd Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff & Car Show, including balloon bounce, sledgehammer car smash, horseshoe tournament, river diva bar, cash prizes, car giveaway, [...]

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I thought you all might be interested in seeing this information as it really affects rural Arizona. The Bouse Wash and Ehrenberg rest stops will be affected.
Please forward all complaints regarding rest area closures to LeRoy Brady at lbrady@azdot.gov
With a weakened economy, a decline in revenues and the legislative transfer of more than
$530 million in [...]

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Join everyone in helping the Homen Family to walk in the November Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk. On Saturday, October 10 the “block walk” fundraiser will start at the American Legion at 8 AM. FREE Pancake breakfast donated by Dumas Walker’s for all paid walkers or donators with tickets! [...]

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STICK HORSE RACE AT THE PARKER ROTARY RODEO!
October 17th @ 5:15 pm Entries must be received no later than Wednesday, October 14th. First place winners in each age division. For entry forms and rules contact Zuky: 928 669-0175 or visit Players 9th Street Youth Center at 1309 9th Street, Parker.
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