Construction on Hwy. 72 next week west of Vicksburg

Intermittent lane restrictions for APS project on 

State Route 72 west of Vicksburg next week

Arizona Public Service crews will be working on State Route 72 near milepost 46 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 9. Intermittent lane restrictions can be expected during work hours.

ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for APS construction equipment and personnel.

ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. For more information about this project, please visit www.aps.com.

FREE Internet workshops at AWC in Quartzsite

Free Community Workshops 

Available at 

Arizona Western College Quartzsite – 

December & January

Arizona Western College (AWC) in Quartzsite will host one-hour community workshops in the months of December and January. Featured workshops include: Creating an Email, Attaching a File to an Email Account, Creating a Personal Facebook, and How Is the Internet Useful?  During hour-long community workshops participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills in the above areas.

Attaching a File to Email - Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 9-10am and 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 10-11am (email account required prior to class)

How is the Internet Useful? - Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 12:15-1:15pm; 

Monday, December 17, 2012, 10-11am; 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 1-2pm (email account required prior to class)

Creating an Email Account - Monday, December 17, 2012, 10-11am and 

Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 10-11am

Creating a Personal Facebook - Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 1-2pm, 

(email account required prior to class)

Call or Stop by Today to Reserve a Seat! 

Space is limited for these free community workshops. 

AWC Quartzsite, 695 N Kofa Ave. Call 928-927-8299

Generic Lipitor recall. Check your bottles!

The Associated Press is reporting Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Inc just announced they are recalling dozens of lots of its generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor because some may contain tiny glass particles.

Ranbaxy, India's largest drug maker, has recalled their 10-, 20-, and 40-milligram doses of tablets of atorvastitin calcium, the generic of Lipitor. 

The 80-milligram strength tablets are not affected.

Patients who have recently filled prescriptions should contact their pharmacy to find out if their medicine was made by Ranbaxy or another generic drug maker. If it is from Ranbaxy, ask your pharmacist if it came from a recalled lot. 

For the full story, read:  
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-generic-lipitor-recall-20121123,0,239211.story


For a full list of the recalled lots, visit:
http://www.ranbaxyusa.com/images/a.pdf

Santa's Workshop Arts & Craft Show this weekend

   
After all the turkey and fixings have settled, and the holiday is over, be sure to rest up for another great event in Quartzsite!
The Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and check out our first annual Santa’s Workshop Arts and Crafts Festival that will be held at Tyson Wells Showgrounds on
Sat. & Sun. Nov. 24th & 25th.

The event will take place in the second metal building from the corner, where the artists had their Rock Motel, 100 W. Kuehn. The inside of the building is filled, and there will be lots of outside tables and booths as well.  Crafters from all over the place will be set up and ready to greet you and entice you with their wonderful handmade items!

   The theme is “Christmas with Santa’s Workshop”, but not all items will be Christmas related. Some of the crafters will be bringing jewelry, crocheted items, painted rocks, wood carving, handmade clothing and gift items, plastic canvas items, dolls, cards, magnets, pot holders and lights.

  There will also be rope cowboy art, vases, clocks, beaded scarves, items in wood, leather, and metal, marble tiles, painted sand dollars, bird feeders, handmade crosses, walking sticks, wood-burning items, engraving on glass and plastic, quilts, Christmas wreaths, candles, ornaments and much, much more!!
     Crafters will be able to set up Friday afternoon, and the booths and doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Be sure to come over and check out all the goodies you will find for yourself or as a gift for a special friend or loved one.

  There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, lots of little elves running around, and a raffle will be held both days with items donated by the crafters in the festival. Lots of fun for everyone!!
    For more information, please call the Business Chamber at 928-927-9321 or drop in to the office at 110 W. Main St.  Hope to see you all there!!!

Annual Christmas Boutique in Rainbow Acres Dec. 1st and Thank you letter to QFD

Quartzsite CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE at Maggie and Gene Ross's home!

Mark your calendars for December 1st

Christmas is right around the corner and we invite you to join us at

49513 Pearl Ave. in Rainbow Acres, for our Christmas Boutique. 

There will be free cookies and spiced cider to enjoy as you browse the lovely crafter's items. Time is from 9am - 4pm. Everything from homemade jewelry, crocheted and beaded scarves, embroidered towels, yarn, cookies and candies, art work and much, much more!

If you would like to help the Quartzsite Food Bank with their holiday food drive, please bring your donations and we will have a collection area. Thank you.

GRATITUDE FOR QUARTZSITE FIRE DEPARTMENT

On two separate occasions this past week, the Quartzsite Fire Department medics and personnel that work for the local ambulance service have sitied Rainbow Acres. Both a friend that lives here as well as a friend that was visiting required trips to the hospital. The medics arrived and handled both emergencies effieniently and with much care. We want to thank the young men and lady who came and let them know how very much we appreciate their services to the community. In both incidences both friends are recovering and also wish to express their gratitude.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We, as a community are very fortunate to have such wonderful people available in emergency situations.

Maggie and Gene Ross

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and your loved ones

 a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to take a moment and let you all know 

I am so very grateful for having you in my life!

As you take time to gather with family and friends today,

 enjoy the moments of gratitude the day brings. 

GRATITUDE is the inward feeling of kindness received. THANKFULNESS is the natural impulse to express that feeling. THANKSGIVING is the following of that impulse.

Henry Van Dyke

Blessings to you all in and around Quartzsite, 

~Rain

Tues. Nov. 27th Quartzsite Town Council meeting agenda

It appears it will be another long meeting for the Quartzsite Town Council next Tuesday. Mayor Ed Foster has placed Items which were pulled from the Nov. 13th's agenda back on Tuesday's agenda. There are 14 new business items, including a presentation regarding solar grants awarded to the Town awarding of $12,000 Economic Development Funds, and four Planning and Zoning requests. The link to the whole agenda is below:

http://ci.quartzsite.az.us/Support%20Docs/Council_NTS_AGD/2012/112712%20Council%20Agenda.html

Arizona DPS expects large volume of travelers this holiday weekend

Highway Patrol officers will focus their efforts on preventing collisions

Throughout this long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which will be one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be focusing their efforts on driving behaviors that can lead to crashes.

In 2011, 10 people were killed in 9 separate crashes during the Thanksgiving weekend on state and federal highways in Arizona. Two of those crashes involved impaired drivers.

The Highway Patrol will be vigilant in trying to prevent these types of crashes from happening but ask the public for help. Taking steps to ensure you and your family are safe while driving starts before you hit the road.

· Do not consume alcohol or other drugs that can cause impairment
· Get plenty of rest
· Check your tires for proper inflation and sufficient tread
· Avoid distracted driving; texting, checking emails, etc.
· Always wear your seatbelt
· Do not drive aggressively or become impatient with other motorists

Should you suspect that someone is impaired while driving, please call 911.

Helping ensure that your family makes it to their destination safely is the main goal of the Highway Patrol and we will take that responsibility seriously.

Quartzsite Youth Coalition holds Turkey Dinner Raffle

Quartzsite Youth Coalition 

will hold a 

Turkey Dinner Raffle. 

Tickets are $5 each.

The Turkey dinner for a family of five will include 

One Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, 

Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, 

One Holiday Pie, Two Liters of Soda. 

All items will be uncooked. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Melissa or Yesenia at 

Quartzsite Town Hall Recreation Department. 928-927-4333.

Quartzsite Flu Clinic WED. NOV. 14 at QIA 4-5pm

FLU CLINIC: 

The La Paz County Health Department 

will be in Quartzsite tomorrow evening from 4 pm -5 pm  

at the QIA building. 

It's not too late to get your flu shot.

Quartzsite Town Council 15-item agenda for Tues. Nov. 13th

Quartzsite Town Council has 15 New business items to discuss Tuesday, Nov. 13th beginning at 9am, including a four-item Executive Session. On the agenda includes:

NEW BUSINESS:

111312 — 01. Executive Session:
• An Executive Session for discussion or consultation for legal advice with special counsel
for the Town regarding the terms of an employment contract with Alexandra Taft as
Town Manager and liability issues pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3),
• An Executive Session for discussion or consultation with special counsel for the Town in
order to consider its position and instruct special counsel regarding the Town's position
regarding an employment contract with Alexandra Taft as Town Manager that is the
subject of contemplated litigation or settlement discussions conducted in order to avoid
litigation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(4).
• An Executive Session for discussion or consideration of employment, assignment,
appointment, promotion, demotion, dismissal, salaries, disciplining or resignation of Alex
Taft as Town Manager pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(AX I).
• Discussion regarding the Town Manager position.

111312 — 02, At the discretion of the Council, motion to terminate employment of Town
Manager Alexandra Taft pursuant to Town Code Section 3-2-113.
(not open for public discussion) Laura Bruno. Interim Town Manager

111312 — 03. Update on the waste water treatment plant expansion.
(not open for public discussion) Kevin Murphy, Atkins engineering

111312 — 04. Discussion and approval to collect monies owed to the Town by multiple parties by directing the Town Manager to take all actions necessary to collect monies owed to the Town, including commencing any necessary legal action, (not open for public discussion) Mark Orgeron, Council Member

111312 — 05. Discussion with Acting Town Attorney to provide Council with Clear
understanding of the Mayor's duties, responsibilities and role, and limits of his powers.
(not open for public Discussion) Norma Crooks, Council Member

111312-06. To adopt resolution 12-19 which resolves that the Council shall nominate and vote to select two council members to be identified to serve as primary-contact council representatives with the Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP), and provides that the same two council members selected thereby a vote of the Council shall also serve as the primary contact council-representatives to the Director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns (LEAGUE), and provides that one of the council persons thereby selected must also be specifically nominated in, by, and though the same motion to be further designated by the council to serve in the additional capacity as a council representative charged with the authority ad duty of seeking insurance/loss coverage quotes from alternative risk coverage providers and/or bonding providers as need be, and that the Common Council directs that the individual who serves in the day-to-day capacity as town manager shall provide ready access to any and all administrative Town resources, any or all Town information, and any and all aforementioned quotes, all of the foregoing being resolved pursuant to the policies and directives as set forth in the aforementioned Resolution. (not open for public discussion) Pat Workman, Council Member


111312-07 To adopt Resolution 12-29 which resolves to reinstate Town Manager Alexandra Taft to full Town Manager duties as of the start of the business day of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 whereby she shall serve at the pleasure of the Common Council of Quartzsite Arizona; and to terminate "without cause" the contract between the Town of Quartzsite and Interim Town Manager Laura Bruno in that Ms. Bruno's Services will be no longer needed after the end of this business day by the Town and/or Council and that Ms. Bruno shall be provided with immediate Thirty (30) day written notice of her termination, forthwith, to be signed by the Mayor and to contain notice that Ms. Bruno shall perform no further duties for or on behalf of the town after 5pm today to the Mayor Or his designee, which shall be a council member of the Town, (not open for public discussion) Pat Workman. Council Member

111312-08. The Council shall by a majority vale rescind the July 10, 2011 emergency suspension of the Call to Public on the council Agendas; and as the Council finds there is no longer any emergency basis for the suspension of Call to the Public, Call to the Public shall be restored under the present Council Procedure rule of the Council which allows for public comment under Council Procedure Policy Section V(1). (not open for public discussion) Put Workman, Council Member

111312-09. Discussion and possible action to direct the acting Town Attorney to draft: Modify Town Code 2-4-1 " Regular Meeting to read : "regular meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday at 7 pm."
(not open for public discussion) Ed Foster, Mayor

111312-10. Discussion and possible action to direct the acting Town Attorney to draft: Modify Town Code 2-4-6 order of business to insert "Call to the Public" after Reports and Announcements and before Consent Agenda. (not open for public discussion) Ed Foster, Mayor

111312-11. Discussion and possible action to direct the Acting Town Attorney to draft: Modify Town Code 34-8, Bidding for professional services, "shall not" with "shall".
(not open for public discussion)  Ed Foster, Mayor

111312-12. Discussion and possible action to direct the Acting Town attorney to Draft: Repeal Ordnance I I-08 referring to Town Code 3-2-5 Town Attorney duties, and restore that section of the Code to its previous form.
(not open for public discussion) Ed Foster, Mayor

111312-13. Discussion and possible action regarding the Town Manager position.
(not open for public discussion) Ed Foster, Mayor

1113-14. Discussion and possible action the approval on change of ownership of license 407150013. Ownership is changing from La Vonne Edna Olson to her daughter, Barbara Helen Oys.
(open for public discussion) Beth Praast, Community Development

1113-15. Discussion and possible action the approval for Liquor License for Shay Oil, Company, lee. This is a new local location of the Chevron Convenience Store located at 41 North Riggles Road.
(open far public discussion) Beth Praast, Community Development

THE FULL AGENDA IS ONLINE AT http://ci.quartzsite.az.us/Support%20Docs/Council_NTS_AGD/2012/111312%20Council%20Agenda.html

(copy and pasting may have caused some typographical errors above)

Casa Medical returns to Quartzsite helping Diabetics

Casa Medical in Quartzsite Wed.

Casa Medical returns to Quartzsite 

this Wed. Nov. 14th 

help Diabetics get shoes at NO COST 

(in most cases) .

Join Casa Medical, a Medicare provider, this Wednesday 

at two locations in town:

QUARTZSITE SENIOR CENTER FROM 10:30AM - NOON

QIA FROM 1:30-2:30PM

Quartzsite Historical Society Field trip to Swansea and Bouse Nov. 16

FIELD TRIP

Quartzsite Historical Society will hold their first field trip of the season. 

WHEN:      Friday, November 16, 2012

WHERE:    Bouse and Swansea

MEET:       Bouse tanks and railroad tracks at 9:00 a.m.

DIRECTIONS: 

Quartzsite on 95 North to Plomosa Road.  Turn right.

 Proceed to Bouse tanks and railroad tracks.

         

THIS IS WHERE WE SHALL MEET AND FOLLOW.

BRING:      Brown Bag lunch, water and camera.

PHONE:    (928) 927 – 5229 or Kay at (928) 927 – 6159

 $3.00 DONATION PER PERSON REQUESTED FOR NON-MEMBERS

Public Is Invited

Sponsored by Quartzsite Historical Society

Health Fairs planned for Quartzsite and Bouse Nov. 12 & 13

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Quartzsite, Arizona - La Paz Regional Hospital will host a Health Clinics in Quartzsite and Bouse.

The Quartzsite Clinic will be held Monday, Nov. 12th from 8am to noon at
Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 Moon Mountain Ave.

Services available are:
FREE glucose and cholesterol testing (fasting required)
FREE oximetry testing
FREE blood pressures
FREE bone densities
FREE educational health information
PSA Testing for $30.00
Flu shots - $20.00
Also participating: Hospice of Havasu, Health Choice and More
Sponsored by: La Paz Regional Hospital - “Smaller Size – Big Results”
For more information call
(928) 669-9201

ADOT holds open house in Quartzsite tonight on I-10 project

Community invited to attend open house to learn about I-10  Multimodal Corridor Profile Study The Arizona Department of Transportation is conducting the I-10 Multimodal Corridor Profile Study, a long-range planning study for Interstate 10. The primary purpose of the study is to develop a long-range transportation plan for the busy corridor. The study will consider a range of mobility options including vehicle, rail, transit, and air service in the study area. The study area for this project extends from downtown Phoenix (Central Avenue) to the state line. ADOT is hosting an open house to provide an opportunity for La Paz County residents to learn more about the study, review and comment on future transportation needs. Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (presentation at 6:15 p.m.) Place: Quartzsite Town Hall            465 Plymouth Avenue            Quartzsite, AZ 85346 For more information about this study, please visit www.azdot.gov/i10corridorstudy or contact Yuma District Senior Community Relations Officer Gabriella Kemp at 928.317.2165 or gkemp@azdot.gov or ADOT Community Relations Manager Jennifer Grentz at 602.510.9840 or jgrentz@azdot.gov.

Local unofficial election results for La Paz County

Quartzsite, Arizona - With 11 out of 12 precincts counted, the results for local races in La Paz County are the following. 

CANDIDATE                 PARTY      VOTES      PERCENT

La Paz County Supervisor DIST 1 WILSON, D.L.               REP 625 GILBERT, MESENA	DEM	439	27.49
HERNANDEZ, JUAN CARL	IND	109	6.83
PAGE, BOBBY	IND	421	26.36
Write-in		3	0.19
La Paz County Supervisor DIST 2 CLAPPERTON, KING E.	REP	1198	61.03
DINOLFI, RICHARD	DEM	410	20.89
NEILL, ANDY	IND	345	17.58
Write-in		10	0.51
La Paz County Supervisor DIST 3 IRWIN, HOLLY	REP	665	61.8
HALE, PAUL	IND	410	38.1
Write-in		1	0.09
Write-in		1502	100
COUNTY SHERIFF  DRUM, JOHN	REP	2681	56.86
ESCORZA, CANDY H.	DEM	1331	28.23
MORENO, JOSE	IND	670	14.21
Write-in		33	0.7
COUNTY TREASURER CASTRO, LEAH	REP	3672	98.9
Write-in		41	1.1
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT  SHELTON, JANICE	REP	3616	98.74
Write-in		46	1.26
COUNTY RECORDER BAKER, SHELLY	REP	3544	99.19
Write-in		29	0.81
COUNTY ASSESSOR SCHULER, SHARON	REP	2648	58.62
KOSSNAR, WILLIAM SQ"	DEM	1861	41.2
Write-in		8	0.18
ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE DIST. 2
BROUILLETTE, JAMES		772	40.95
WRIGHT, MELISSA		1105	58.62
Write-in		8	0.42
Write-in Votes for CONSTABLE JP 4 will be announced at a later date. QUARTZSITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. 4 BEARCAT, STARR		337	24.96
HEARNE, THERRI		467	34.59
RAYNER, JUSTIN		536	39.7
Write-in		10	0.74
Write-in Votes for COUNTY ATTORNEY will be announced at a later date. QUARTZSITE FIRE  BEARCAT, STARR          242 30.91 PRUTCH, JOHN 539 68.84 Write-in 2 0.26

Quartzsite Interim Town Manager terminates Town Attorney contract

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Quartzsite, Arizona.
In a letter dated October 30, 2012 Quartzsite Interim Town Manager Laura Bruno terminated Town Attorney Martin Brannan's contract "for Cause". Bruno claims Brannan committed a Material Breach of the contract including
* Violation of AZ Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys by allegedly Giving advice to council members regarding personnel matters and then initiated legal action when they failed to follow his advise;
* Material Misrepresentation to Quartzsite Town Council and Violation of Town Procurement Code by  claiming he was authorized by council to hire investigative firm regarding voter fraud, without approval of the council.
* Brannan repeatedly requested notice of constructive discharge (when an employee believes working conditions may have become intolerable) from then Acting Town Manager Teri Frausto
* Brannan abandoned his position by packing up belongings;
* Intimidation of Acting Town Manager and Coercion;
* Acting in violation of his duties of loyalty.

According to the letter, Bruno has set an appointment with  Brannan on Friday, Nov. 9th to discuss the reasons for termination.

AZ Attorney General warns of potential hurricane relief scams

HORNE ISSUES ALERT TO BE WARY 

OF POTENTIAL SCAMS 

RELATED TO 

HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF

Natural disasters often result in predatory consumer scams popping up nationwide, and Arizona consumers need to be alert to those potential schemes, Attorney General Tom Horne said today.

“One of the more unfortunate consequences of natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy is that scammers make their move in an effort to defraud consumers,” Horne said. “Generosity runs deep among Americans and when a crisis hits, even one that’s more than 2000 miles away, Arizonans have a great tradition of responding. Therefore, I am cautioning all Arizonans that when they give to a relief agency, they make sure they are giving to an established and responsible organization.”

Here are some consumer tips for charitable giving:

• To help victims, consider donating to nationally known and legitimate charities, like the Red Cross, rather than charities that you may not recognize. The IRS says that swindlers may attempt to use the destruction Sandy left behind in order to trick people into donating money to bogus sites that appear to be charities.
• Don’t judge a charity by its name. False charities may use names that closely resemble legitimate charities.
• Don’t let callers play on your sympathy by identifying their organization with the specific disaster. This can be a tactic to get your money.
• Don’t be pressured. Give only when you are comfortable with the charity.
• Avoid cash donations and make checks payable to the organization, not to an individual.
• Internet scams may emerge on social media and through unsolicited emails.
• After natural disasters, schemers often use fake videos, URLs or other schemes designed to commit identity or financial theft.
• Be cautious of Facebook postings, tweets, emails and websites claiming to have exclusive video or pleading for donations for disaster relief efforts. The postings often include malicious code that attempts to infect computers with viruses, spyware or Trojan horses.

More information on how to protect yourself from charitable scams is available here:http://www.azag.gov/consumer/CharityScams.pdf

Veteran's Day Weekend Fee Free at BLM recreation sites

BLM Announces “Fee-Free” Weekend at Recreation Sites

Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – To celebrate Veterans Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District will be waiving entrance fees to local recreation sites.  The fee-free designation applies to Veterans Day holiday weekend, November 10 - 12, 2012.

“These fee-free days will provide a great opportunity to visit a new area and explore the wonder of your public lands,” stated District Manager Roxie Trost.  “This is also a great way to help some folks, who might otherwise not have the opportunity, to experience their public lands and develop a passion for them as others have.”

Recreation areas in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District that will be free include the following sites.

Yuma Field Office – Squaw Lake Campground and Boat Launch, Senator Wash Boat Ramp and Day-Use Area, Senator Wash North Shore Campground, Senator Wash South Shore Campground, Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area, and Ehrenberg Sandbowl Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Kingman Field Office – Burro Creek, Wild Cow Springs, and Windy Point Recreation Sites

Lake Havasu Field Office – Crossroads and Empire Landing Campgrounds, Bullfrog Day-Use Area, and the 87 Lake Havasu Campsites

Site standard amenity and individual day-use fees at BLM recreation sites and areas will be waived.  Other fees, such as overnight camping, concession fees, and group day-use will remain in effect.

**Just a reminder that Betty’s Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Area just north of Yuma, Arizona, continues to be closed due to the Laguna Fire that burned through the area in May 2011.