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4 www.DesertMessenger.com August 17, 2022 Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level – right under your nose. 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com County Landfill Transfer Station now on summer hours From APRIL 1st thru SEPTEMBER 30th the Transfer Station is open: Sunday thru Tuesday 6am-1pm. (When temperatures reach over 110 degrees, they will close early.) The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your load. For more info call the Main landfi ll 928-916-1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. NO DUMPING! Please don't abuse the free services at Quartzsite transfer station by dumping garbage outside gates when closed. Be sure to thank the staff, too! First Things First seeks help from La Paz County parents QPD arrest assault subject August 5, 2022 - At approximately 12:30pm, Quartzsite Police Offi cers were called to the area of 1349 W. Main St, Daniel's Best Jerky. A couple stopped at the store when an unknown male subject approached them while getting out of their vehicle. The male began assaulting the male oc- cupant with a metal object. The couple were able to fl ee the area in their vehicle and call 911. Offi cers immediately arrived on scene and after talk- ing to the couple it was found that the subject had fl ed. After searching the perimeter Offi cers found the suspect and took suspect, David Rus- sell, into custody. The suspect was charged with aggravated assault and booked into La Paz County Jail. Do you have a child ages birth to fi ve living with you all or some of the time? If so, First Things First La Paz/Mohave invites you to take a few minutes to complete a brief survey. Your answers will help the region plan how to use its state funding in the next few years (July 2023 – June 2027) to support children's school readiness. The region's staff and council of volunteers care very much about the health and well-being of families with young children, and the survey helps them hear from you on the types of services you use – or could use – to help your family's young children be healthy and well. Please use the link or QR code provided to access the survey on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The survey is anony- mous, so there is no need to provide your name. Vanessa Sandoval, La Paz/Mohave Re- gional Director, is available to answer questions and you can email her at vsandoval@fi rstthingsfi rst.org or phone 480-490-9833. First Things First is Arizona's early childhood agency that serves young children ages 0-5 years, their families, and their communities. First Things First focuses on early childhood health, learning, and family sup- port services. You can learn about First Things First in the La Paz/Mo- have region at www.fi rstthingsfi rst.org/regions/la-paz-mohave. On July 27, 2022 Quartzsite Police Department and BLM (Bureau of Land Management) coordinated enforcement of several evictions out of the Skadden Wash Camp area today. This included ordering of the immedi- ate clean up their camps, while offi cers watched. 4 citations were issued for various violations. 4 vehicles/RVs towed, 14 additional vehicles tagged with 24 hour removal notice. 5 more vehicles set for towing in the next 24-48 hours. One warrant arrest was made dur- ing this detail. This will be an ongoing effort between the two agencies. ����� |QPD F������� Cleanup on BLM lands

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