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November 2, 2011 Animal Shelter update Quartzsite- Pawpower just want- ed to remind everyone the shelter is closed. To date, there is still no solution as to what to do with un- wanted and abandoned animals. We no longer offer spaying and neutering at a reduce cost. We still have 35 cats and three, med to large size, dogs here at the shel- ter that need to find homes. If you have animal problems you can try the La Paz County shelter at 928- 669-8774 or the town of Quartz- site at 928-927-4333. Mad Dash Turkey Hunt in Qtz? Yes, the Quartzsite Rotary Club will host a Turkey Hunt in Quartzsite! Have YOU signed up yet? Come on out and have some fun. What better way to help our community raise some funds for the Arizona Centennial Cel- ebrations set for February 14th, 2012? This should be great fun and "Oh My" the prizes: Of course some of the en- trance fee will go back to some par- ticipants but we also cannot thank enough the following establishments for their outstanding support in gifts and prizes to be given out. THANK YOU! THANK YOU to Wal- Mart in Parker, Safeway Food Stores, IHPO Restaurants, Bella Mia Candle Works, Hobby Lobby, Mountain Quail Restaurant, Silly Al's Pizza, The Arizona Tourism Association, the Ari- zona State Parks, Ann Pearson, Monte Pearson, Robbie Roske, Hi Jolly and those who wish to remain anony- mous. Start signing up, as those who do sign up early will receive extra points ac- cording to the date on their sign-up in- formation sheet. Sign up by November 4th, receive an additional 50 points. Sign up by November 8th, receive an additional 25 points. Sign up by No- vember 15 (the last early sign up date) and receive an additional 15 points. Sign ups can be done at the following locations; Arco AM/AP Station, Ho- www.DesertMessenger.com rizon Community Bank, La Casa Del Rancho Restaurant, Main Street Eat- ery or Main Street Laundry. For more information see our ad right here in the Desert Messenger or contact Linda Ward, President of the Quartzsite Rotary Club 803-984-4230 or Angie Masales, Secretary 805-312- 1544. Please leave a message as we are working and may not be able to get to the phone at the time you call. La Paz County to participate in statewide exercise, "Vigilant Guard" La Paz County, AZ- The 2011 Arizona Statewide Vigilant Guard exercise is being called the largest emergency response exercise to simulated cata- strophic events in Arizona's history and La Paz County is participating. On Friday November 4th, emergency response agencies around the county will test their ability to respond to a nuclear detonation in the metro area of Maricopa County and the influx of evacuees to the La Paz County area. Approximately 250 agencies and 8,000 participants (e.g., planners, players, controllers, evaluators, etc.) are involved in 2011 Statewide Vigi- lant Guard, an operations-based exer- cise designed to enhance the disaster preparedness of Arizona's emergency management agencies, local authori- ties, National Guard forces (from Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Minnesota), and U.S. Northern Command. The exercise will run Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 3 to 6, 2011 and involve simulated on- scene responses in several locations throughout Maricopa County. Participants in La Paz County include: La Paz County Health Department, La Paz County Emergency Management, La Paz County Public Works, La Paz Regional Hospital, and Parker Indian Health Services. "The majority of the exercise play will be at our two hospitals as they set up decontamination tents and have FULL SERVICE SALON See us for all your hair needs! 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