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November 16, 2022 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 Town Hall on 4-day work week permanently Having become a recent widow this year, Maggie Ross felt a real need to begin a new group of like sisters. She said, "There are dating groups, social groups, Hospice and church groups out there but none really ad- dress the need for connection with other women who have or are going through this stage of life." Sunfl ower Sisters has been started and it is hoped that it will grow and fl ourish starting this fall. Our fi rst event was held October 15th at 12 noon in the social hall at Covenant Lutheran Church. It was a free meet and greet luncheon and opportuni- ty for ladies to learn what we are all about. Ross states, "We have planned a great season of craft classes, fun outings and events to lift your spir- its and to form new friendships. There also is a new Sunfl ower Sis- ter's Facebook page you can join and see upcoming events for each month." Please call Maggie Ross if you need more information. 360-490-8175. Council meeting recap New Widow group forms During their regular meeting of September 27th, Quartzsite Com- mon Council approved the Town of Quartzsite and staff, go to a four-day work week immediately, permanent- ly. The motion passed with a vote of 6-0 (one member was absent). Council had originally approved the four-day work week in March only for the summer and to be re- visited in the fall. The Town of Quartzsite Town Hall is Open Monday through Thursday, 7am - 6pm . For more information, visit www.Quartzsite- AZ.org or call 928-927-4333 Quartzsite Elementary School An- nounced Improved Letter Grades: "We are pleased to announce the awesome improvements our teach- ers, staff, and students have made over the past school year. We have been working hard to improve in the area of student academic achieve- ment. The Arizona State Board of Education recently posted the letter grades for schools across the state of Arizona. We are pleased to an- nounce that Ehrenberg Elemen- tary School's letter grade is a B and Quartzsite Elementary School's let- ter grade is a C. With the new curriculum, imple- mentation of our professional de- velopment, having one teacher per grade level, support from our par- ents/community, and the hard work and dedication from our teachers, staff, and students we have made tremendous progress. We will con- tinue to strive for further improve- ments. Congratulations to all that worked so hard to help us with this amazing accomplishment." QES letter grades announced Welcome Back Snowbirds! • OPEN MIKE 2nd & 4th Thursdays 6:30pm $1 at the door • DANCES SAT. 7PM Music & Dancing with Jade Street Band $7 at the door • OFF ROAD MEET & GREET December 7 10am • METAL DETECTORS CLUB December 7 at 7pm • CHRISTMAS DINNER DEC.22 QIA & ROCK CLUB members only. 2pm Followed by JADE STREET BAND at 5pm, $5 • JAN. 3 ELVIS TRIBUTE 7PM w/Michael Cullipher $10 at door • JAN. 28 RICKY NELSON RE- MEMBERED 2PM & 7PM Tickets: $25/$35/$45 available at offi ce Check out our website for details QIAARIZONA.ORG 928-927-6325 Subject to change Snowbirds! QIA OFFICE NOW OPEN 9am-12 noon Mon-Fri Membership is $10 235 E. Ironwood Quartzsite POW WOW JAN.18-22, 2022 • THANKSGIVING DINNER QIA & ROCK CLUB MEMBERS ONLY Nov. 17, 2pm followed by JADE STREET BAND at 5pm, $5 • THANKSGIVING ALLIANCE CHURCH PIE SOCIAL Nov. 23 6 pm (open to all) • BINGO FRIDAY NIGHTS Doors open at 5pm. Early Birds at 6:30pm • CRAFT FAIR 9AM & • YARD SALE 8AM SAT. DECEMBER 3 SAT. DECEMBER 3 October 25, 2022 Regular Council meeting recap Mayor Simpson read a Proclama- tion declaring November 2022 as Alzheimer's and Caregiver Aware- ness Month. Carol Brown, WACOG Area Agency on Aging Program Director provided information via Zoom on the current state of re- sources and needs to support for the community. Vice-Mayor Warner presented a report from Food Bank Director Lois Dupre providing an update on the Quartzsite Food Bank and the unsuccessful attempt by the Yuma Food Bank to take over the Quartzsite Program. The annual non-profi t grant application will be fi lled out and returned as they need the funds to assist with their winter operations. Council approved consent agenda items Ledger of Accounts paid in the total amount of $271,047.18 and minutes of the Regular meeting of October 11, 2022. Council held a public hearing and voted to recommend approval to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for a Special Event License Application for a Beer Garden at the Quartzsite Fall Festival to be held on November 19, 2022 at 660 N. Plymouth Ave. (Town Park) Council voted to approve installa- tion of a permanent crosswalk and additional signage in front of the Quartzsite Southern Baptist Church, 100 N. Kofa Ave., Quartzsite. Council voted to approve the Quartzsite Police Department par- ticipating with the Parker Police Department to provide active shoot- er/scenario training at Quartzsite Town Hall. Chief Romo will sched- ule the training for some time in December. Council dirented the Town Man- ager to maintain the current CO- VID-10 prevention signs for Town facilities. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain

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