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8 www.DesertMessenger.com September 15, 2021 9/11 FROM PAGE 1 together to attend training sessions designed to aid in more effective and effi cient management of Arizona's municipalities, to hear from state and legislative offi cials, as well as share common concerns and ideas for problem solving. 2021 League Conference 2021 League Conference highlights included: highlights included: ● An opening general session on Wednesday, September 1, which in- cluded a keynote address; the pres- ident's report; and the annual Pa- rade of Flags, highlighting Arizona's cities and towns. Speakers for this session were: ● Peoria Mayor and League Presi- dent Cathy Carlat ● National League of Cities Presi- dent and Lexington Councilmember Kathy Maness ● Host Mayor, City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego oKeynote speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby ● A general luncheon on Thurs- day, September 2. The annual lun- cheon featured: ● Presentation of the 2021 League Legislative Awards, honoring local government supporters from the state legislature. ● Presentation of the 2021 League Service Award Winners, honoring mayors and council members who have served in offi ce for eight, 12, 16, 20 years and more. gave their support. After everyone spoke, I thanked everyone for being such a big part of the remembrance ceremony. Preacher from the VFW gave the closing prayer and Taps was played. Following the ceremony attendees were able to ring the bells in honor of lives lost on September 11, 2001. Also a huge thank you to Nicci Col- lier and Public Works for all your hard work. By the way, be sure to check out the monuments if you haven't seen them. The Ohlsen family from Colo- rado who did the block building is coming back in November to put the stucco on and then we can add all the items that will go on each one. We need to have several fundraisers over the winter to hopefully get the things we want, including plaques, etc. We plan to have a big dedica- tion ceremony on March 5th, 2022, for our next Heroes Appreciation Day in Quartzsite!! Be sure to come and support this project. It's going to be awesome to see it fi nished and landscaped. I am so proud!! ● 15th Annual Youth Program wel- comed nearly 200 youth delegates from cities and towns throughout the state. Delegates participated in sessions and activities planned specifi cally for youth interested in local government. They also had opportunities to interact with local elected offi cials, network with other youth delegates and learn about is- sues and challenges facing Arizona. ● More than 30 educational ses- sions on topics ranging from funda- mentals of local government such as council-manager relations and legislative issues, to sessions on water, recycling, economic develop- ment and short-term rentals. ● For a full list of sessions and other conference events, visit: http://leagueaz.org/e/21ac/ In addition to the many educa- tional sessions and networking events at the conference, mayors and councilmembers from across the state met during the event to develop resolutions for the League's Municipal Policy Statement. The policy statement represents the col- lective interests of cities and towns statewide and will guide the League of Arizona Cities and Town's lobby- ing efforts during the upcoming leg- islative session that begins in Janu- ary 2022. Next year's League conference will be held in Glendale, August 30 – September 2, 2022. About the League: The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is a voluntary association of incorporated cities and towns in the state of Arizona. It provides policy and legislative advocacy, informa- tion and inquiry services, along with publications and educational pro- grams to strengthen the quality and effi ciency of municipal government. It was founded in 1937 to serve the interests of cities and towns and to preserve the principles of home rule and local determination. For more information, visit www.azleague.org. LEAGUE FROM PAGE 1 NOTICE to Advertisers: Please check your ad(s). Errors/corrections must be submitted before deadline, to be published in the next available edition of the Desert Messenger. DEADLINES are S are S printed - in multiple printed - in multiple printed locations - in EVERY issue of the Desert Messenger! For rates and deadlines visit www.DesertMessenger.com Transfer station Transfer station T hours Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your Please cover your load. Quartzsite Transfer Station is still on SUMMER hours UN- TIL OCTOBER 1ST. They are open Sunday thru Tuesday 6am to 1pm. (When temperatures reach over 110 degrees, they will close early.) Starting OCTOBER 1ST, the Trans- fer Station begins their WINTER HOURS: Sunday thru Wednes- day, 7:30am to 2:30pm. For more info call the Main land- fi ll 928-916-1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. DIAMONDBACK BASEBALL RAFFLE TICKETS $5 DONATION DIAMONDBACKS VS COLORADO ROCKIES GAME 1st Drawing - 2 lower level tickets for Oct 2 - Sect 1 Row F - Value $377.50 2nd Drawing - 4 tickets Oct 2 - Sect 104 R38 - Value $158 • Drawing at Quartzsite Food Bank September 21, 2021 9AM. • Need not be present to win. • Must collect tickets by Sept 30, 2021.Each raffl e ticket • $5.Online purchases will be printed out and drawn A BIG THANK YOU TO APS FOR THE TICKETS! DONATE BELOW FOR TICKETS https://fqfoodbank.com/diamond- back-ticket-raffl e Food Bank raffles tickets to Diamondbacks game P & Z Meets 2pm Sept. 21 Quartzsite Planning & Zoning Com- mission to hold Public Hearing 2:00pm Tuesday, September 21st at Town Hall. The Public Hearing will consist of the following items: -Rezone Application #8821. Desert Gardens Holdings LLC has applied to rezone approximately 140 acres gen- erally described as the Desert Gardens area located east of Quartzsite Boule- vard, south of Kuehn Street and west ofQ Mountain Vista Subdivision, from Suburban Ranch (SR) to Light Indus- trial (LI), General Commercial (C-2) and High Density Residential (R3). Also the Commission will Review a draft Ordinance revising Article V, Uses Permitted in Each Zoning Dis- trict by amending Paragraph 4, Sub- paragraph B related to Farm Animals in the Town. For full agenda packet, see www- QuartzsiteAZ.org

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