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November 18, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 33 La Paz County- On December 10, 2015 at 9:00 am, there will be an Ac- tive Shooter Drill taking place at the Parker Indian Health Center, located at 12033 Agency Road, Parker, Ari- zona. This drill is intended to enhance local emergency operation plans, facilitate inter-agency cooperation, and help build a more resilient com- munity through the collaboration of local agencies. There has been an increase in public shootings across the United States. These active shooter incidents have occurred in all types of communities, regardless of size, demographics, or geographical location. The frequency and unpredictability of these inci- dents have highlighted the need for local law enforcement to be prepared. A group of emergency planners have worked together to develop an active shooter drill. Participating agencies include: CRIT PD, CRIT Fire, CRIT Fish and Game, CRIT Homeland Security, Indian Health Service, Town of Parker PD, La Paz County Emergency Management, La Paz County Sheriff's Department, River Medical, Native Air, Buckskin Fire Department, La Paz County Health Department, and La Paz Regional Hospital. All these agencies have collaborated to develop a plan that ensures the safety of our commu- nity. Local law enforcement agencies have spearheaded this drill to test newly implemented trainings, as well as to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. Medical respond- ers have also created a plan that will ensure the best medical treatment under crisis situations. After the exercise, each agency will assess the processes, plans, and equipment used during the drill. These discussions will generate an After Action Report (AAR) that will help agencies improve their mitiga- tion, response, and recovery efforts during an active shooter incident. Parker Indian Health Center has worked this drill around already scheduled administrative time. Patients and hospital services will not be affected as a result of this exercise. The Emergency Rooms at both Parker Indian Health Center and La Paz Regional Hospital will remain open during the drill. Inpatient and Emergency Room will also not be affected during this exercise. If there are any questions regarding the Active Shooter Drill, please contact Tim Poorbaugh, IHS Safety Officer, at 928-669-2137. Thank you.Shooter Drill, please contact Tim Poorbaugh, IHS Safety Officer, at 928-669-2137. Active shooter drill Provided by the Desert MESSENGER Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper www.DesertMessenger.com Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 QUARTZSITE 2015 - 2016 Show Schedul e TYSON WELLS MARKET SQUARE October thru March QUARTZSITE SHOWGROUNDS October thru April Annual RICE RANCH "Yawl Come" SHOW November thru February MAIN STREET TRADERS OPEN YEAR ROUND November thru February HI ALI SWAPMEET November thru March MARKET PLACE SHOWGROUNDS November thru February PROSPECTOR'S PANORAMA November thru Feb. 15 GREASEWOOD SWAPMEET November thru April DESERT GARDENS ANNUAL INT'L GEM, MINERAL, & JEWELRY SHOW January thru February DEC. 5, 2015 Soup & Chowder Festival DEC. 12, 2015 Annual Christmas Light Parade DEC. 5, 2015 2nd Annual Chicknik at the Fire Station DEC. 12, 2015 Operation Hero Comfort Silent Auction AUTHORS FAIR Jan. and Feb. at Desert Oasis Bookstore JAN. 1 - 10, 2016 Tyson Wells Rock and Gem Show JAN. 8-9, 2016 Art Show JAN. 9, 2016 24th Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade JAN. 20-24, 2016 50th Annual QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show JAN. 15-24, 2016 Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama JAN. 16-24, 2016 Quartzsite Sports Vacation & RV Show - AKA BIG TENT JAN. 22-24, 2016 Smoke On the Water BBQ Championship JAN. 29 – FEB 7, 2016 Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Show FEB. 12, 2015 Flyers R/C Fly-In FEB 12-14, 2016 Quartzsite Gold, Treasure, & Craft Show at QIA FEB. 20, 2016 Quartzsite Masters Tough Golf Tournament MARCH 4-5, 2016 Grand Gathering Annual Event MARCH 10-13, 2016 La Paz County Fair in Parker MARCH 13 & 14, 2016 GFWC Community Yard Sale Q D & B Leather BERTHA IS BACK! Leather as low as 50¢/ft! 5,000 sq. ft. upholstery 3-4 oz brown! 5 diesel loads Garment Leather! Belts & Buckles Scrap Hides $2.00/lb. Two Big Locations QUARTZSITE, AZ Main St. and Tyson Wash (behind Dorothy & Toto Ice Cream) Open 7 days/week Nov. - mid-March 928-927-4077 BROAD ACRES SWAP MEET - LAS VEGAS, NV 2930 N. Las Vegas Blvd. (corner of Pecos) Every Sat. & Sun. Buffalo, Elk, Deer, Goat Furs New Zealand Sheep Skins, Tooling Ladigo For Mail Order Call: 775-751-5351 DRY CAMPING $6/night Dump & Water $12 In the rear of Silly Al's Bar Ask for Mike DEADLINE : WED. NOV. 25 TH for the dec 2 nd edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com

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