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������ 4, 2010 D����� M�������� A second chance at Arizona’s popular fall big game hunts Mailed applications for leftover permits for deer, turkey, and javelina accepted starting Aug. 2 The more than 5,500 hunting per- mits left over from the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s fall drawing/ lottery process will be available on a first-come, first-served basis by mailed application only beginning Monday, Aug. 2. For those individuals who missed the draw deadline for fall hunts or were unsuccessful in getting a permit- tag, there is a second chance at more than 4,300 deer tags, 900 fall turkey tags, and 300 juniors-only fall javelina tags through the leftover process. Visit www.azgfd.gov/draw for a de- tailed list of the leftover permits re- Food Handlers classes - plan ahead La Paz County Department an- nounced their summer schedule for food handler classes. All classes will be held at the Quartzsite Senior Center, located at 40 Moon Mt. Rd. Wed. Sept. 22 ~ 10 am and 2 pm Wed. Oct. 13 ~ 10 am and 2 pm Wed. Nov. 17 ~ 1o am and 2 pm Beginning in December, classes will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 am and 10:30am. thru January. There will be no classes on Dec. 24. For more information, contact La Paz County Health Department in Parker, 928-669-1100. maining and an application form. Ap- plicants should refer to the 2010-11 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regu- lations to determine the hunt dates, legal wildlife, method of take, and for application instructions. Leftover permit-tags remaining from the draw are issued in two stages and by two methods. In the first stage, applications will be accepted by mail only beginning at 8 a.m. (MST) on Monday, Aug. 2. Appli- cations received prior to this time will be returned. After Aug. 9 at 8 a.m. (MST), hunt- ers can obtain a leftover tag in person at any of the seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices (in addition to the mailed application option). Walk- in customers will still need to fill out an application to obtain a leftover tag. A list of Game and Fish regional office locations is available at www.azgfd. gov/offices. For those who qualify, there are mili- tary hunts available for Fort Huachu- ca. Call (520) 533-2549 for additional information. Sign up for VIP alerts when the next E-edition of the Desert Messenger is available www.desertmessenger.com Pattie’s RV Park OPEN YEAR-ROUND ~ LARGE LOTS 455 E. Main St., Quartzsite ~ Walk to shopping! ~ Propane Sales ~ Laundromat ~ RO Water ~ Thrift Shop Pets & Children Welcome! 928-927-4223 VOLUNTEER BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE TOWN OF QUARTZSITE • Municipal Utility AdministrativComm. 2nd Thursday, 9am Town Hall • Health & Development Services Board, 1st Monday, 4pm, Library •Cemetery Board, 1st Monday, 3pm, Library • Library Board, 2nd Thursday, 6pm, Library • Parks & Recreation, 3rd Tuesday, 10am, Children’s Library • Planning & Zoning Commission, 3rd Tuesday, 4pm, Town Hall • Centennial Committee, 4th Wednesday, 10am, Library • Board of Adjustment, as needed • Personnel Board, as needed • Municipal Property Corporation, once/year GET INVOLVED! Town Hall is located at 465 N. Plymouth, Quartzsite. Call Town Hall for more info, 928-927-4333. KEEP INFORMED! Updated news from the Desert Tuesday Aug. 24 Messenger available 24/7 online at www.QuartzsiteBlog.com P��� 11 Benefiting Quartzsite’s No Kill Animal Shelter See our newly remodeled gift shop & boutique Check out our new designer jewelry! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open 7 days 9-2 951-764-6072 Animal Refuge Thrift Shop

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