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May 18, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 9 Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ www.MyQuartzsite.com School board appointments & elections Quartzsite Animal Clinic Dr. John Hadlock 745 W. Main Street, Quartzsite Open M-T-W-TH 9am-noon 928-927-6404 Walk-ins Welcome Serving Quartzsite for 28 years! Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Cheyanne, Debbi, and Sandy ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR OPEN YEAR ROUND! Hair, Nails, and Pedicure Services PARKER – La Paz County School Superintendent Jacquline Price has made appointments to the following school district governing boards: Bouse Elementary School District— Robin Cooper and Brenda Garcia were appointed to fill two vacancies on the Bouse Elementary School District Governing Board, effec- tive May 2, 2016. Both of these appointments expire on December 31, 2016, and both appointees are eligible to run for a regular term in the November 2016 General Election. The board position filled by Robin Cooper will be up for re-election again in 2018 and the board position filled by Brenda Garcia will be up for re-election in 2020. Parker Unified School District— Marlon Short, Jr. was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Parker Unified School District Governing Board, effective May 9, 2016. This appointment will expire on Decem- ber 31, 2016. Mr. Short is eligible to run for a regular term in the November 2016 General Election. This position will be up for re-elec- tion again in 2018. Quartzsite Elementary School Dis- trict—Sally Kelley was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Quartzsite Elementary School District Gov- erning Board, effective May 9, 2016. This appointment will expire on December 31, 2016. Mrs. Kelley is eligible to run for a regular four year term in the November 2016 General Election. There are 16 seats up for re-election in the six La Paz County school districts. If you are interested in running for a seat on your local school board, please contact the La Paz County Office of the School Superintendent for information and a 2016 Elec- tion Packet. The last day to file is August 10, 2016. Bicentennial Union High School District (Salome High School) 2 seats Bouse Elementary School District 3 seats Parker Unified School District 2 seats Quartzsite Elementary School 3 seats Salome Consolidated Elementary School District 2 seats Wenden Elementary School District 3 seats WAVE JTED 1 seat BBB Complaints & Customer Reviews - The things you always wanted to know, but never had the chance to ask! Elaine Cullen of Better Business Bureau (BBB) will present information specifically geared for businesses 7am Thursday, May 19 at Mountain Quail Cafe. The Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Break- fast Meeting at Mountain Quail Cafe. The informal (no-host) meeting will start at 7am. The Chamber & Tourism offers two monthly networking opportunities; Breakfast meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month and Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Chamber events offer a chance for community members to share information about your business or organization. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism Information Center located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is open Monday through Saturday year-round from 9am-4pm. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. BBB to present at Chamber & Tourism 7 am Breakfast Meeting May 19 Quartzsite Improvement Associa- tion (QIA) will host a new Off-Road Swapmeet beginning this fall. The new event will be held the first Sunday of the month from Decem- ber through March. Organizers are planning a great selection of new and used ATVs, UTVs, parts, Jeeps, accessories, clothing and services for the off-road community. There are plenty of spaces available for rent. For more information contact Mark Goldberg at 951-852-7815 Off-road Swap Meet planned at QIA

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