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"If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to
work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner."
- Nelson Mandela
Cristobal Lara
retires after
27 years
at Town Hall
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Quartzsite Town Hall and staff held a retirement party for Cristobal
Lara, after working 27 years for the Town of Quartzsite. Staff members
cooked up a delicious Mexican meal for all the attendees. Quartzsite Pub-
lic Works Director shared Cristobal was the 11th employee of the Town.
Cristobal is known for greeting staff every morning with his singing and
a bit of dancing along with his great smile.
Town Manager Jim Ferguson said, "We will miss you and your smiling
face around town hall. We so often take simple things for granted, but
you always got it done!"
Tracy Hess, Community Development Director said, "I don't think
there's anyone out there who doesn't like you, Cristobal! The staff got to-
gether and purchased some gifts for your retirement." There was laughter
and tears as staff and council members said goodbye to a very dedicated
employee. Enjoy your retirement!
