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September 7, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 9 Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ www.MyQuartzsite.com AWC offers workshops • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? Quartzsite Beauty Salon Perms, Colors, Haircuts. Men & Women HOURS May thru Sept. TUES 9am -7pm - WED 7am-3pm Walk Ins Welcome! 250 E. Main Street Quartzsite, AZ 928-927-6664 Arizona Western College (AWC) is excited to offer the following work- shops in the month of September please contact us for information about cost, location and class time: TAI CHI- Tai Chi, (Tie-chee) is a slow-motion, low-impact, weight- bearing and aerobic, yet relaxing exercise. It began as a martial art in China. Tai Chi has gained enormous popularity in America and through- out the rest of the world for its health benefits for body and mind. Harvard University is calling it, "Medicine in Motion." Some of the benefits include improved range of motion and better balance, reduced pain and stiffness, Enhanced sleep, increased immunity. YOGA according to the dictionary is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic dis- cipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Please join us for the opportunity to improve your health. COMPUTING FOR SENIORS In this course we will utilize the book "Computing for seniors" written by Sue Price. This course for seniors is updated to cover today's computing on the go lifestyle. Computing for seniors in easy steps demystifies the world of Tablet, PCs, touchscreens, apps, internet, email, Skype, digital photography, online shopping and more. For more information contact Arizona Western College 695 N. Kofa, Quartzsite, Arizona 85346 Phone: 928-927-8299 Quartzsite, AZ - More than 1,000 city and town officials, legislators, business leaders and guests from across the state gathered in Scott- sdale last week for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference, held August 23-26 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Among those in attendance from Quartzsite were Mayor Ed Fos- ter, Council Members Carol Kel- ley and Loretta Warner, and Town Manager Jim Ferguson. Quartzsite Youth Council representatives: President Rhiyanna Timberlake, Karl Briesch and Jonathan McEl- wain. Quartzsite Chamber & Tour- ism's President Phil Cushman, Marketing Director Shanana Rain BearCat, and Director or Organi- zations Monica Timberlake also attended. Norm Simpson, candi- date for mayor, also attended. The conference is held annually in late summer and provides a unique opportunity for local officials to gather together to attend training sessions designed to aid in more effective and efficient management of Arizona's municipalities, to hear from state and legislative officials, as well as share common concerns and ideas for problem solving. 2016 League Conference highlights included: - APS Dinner Reception featuring United States Senators John Mc- Cain and Jeff Flake - An opening general session on Wednesday, August 24 which in- cluded a keynote address and the annual Parade of Flags, highlight- ing Arizona's cities and towns. Speakers from the opening general session included: o US Senator John McCain o CNN Contributor and Political Analyst, Ana Navarro, Keynote Speaker o National League of Cities First Vice President and City of Cleve- land Councilmember Matt Zone Town officials attend League of Arizona Cities & Towns Annual Conference - Presentation of the 2016 League Legislative Awards, which honored local government supporters from the state legislature. - Presentation of the 2016 League Service Award Winners, which hon- ored mayors and members who have served in office for eight, 12, 16 or 20 years. - 11th Annual Youth Program welcomed more than 190 youth delegates from cities and towns throughout the state. Delegates participated in sessions and activi- ties planned specifically for youth interested in local government and interacted with local elected offi- cials, networked with other youth delegates and learned about issues and challenges facing Arizona. - More than 25 educational sessions on topics ranging from fundamen- tals of local government such as budgets and Open Meeting Law, to sessions on transportation, veterans issues, police body cameras, zoning, council-manager relations and eco- nomic development. In addition to the many education- al sessions and networking events at the conference, mayors and council members from across the state met during the event to develop resolu- tions for the League's Municipal Pol- icy Statement. The policy statement represents the collective interests of cities and towns statewide and will guide the League of Arizona Cities and Town's lobbying efforts dur- ing the upcoming legislative session that begins in January 2017. For more information, visit www. azleague.org. 2016-17 Visitor Guides now available The 2016-17 Quartzsite Visitor Guide & Business Directory is now available at Town Hall. Businesses, RV Parks, Vendors can drop by Town Hall during regular business hours to pick up boxes to distribute at your location. For more infor- mation call Town Hall at 928-927- 4333 and push 5 when prompted. Published by Desert Messenger in cooperation with Town of Quartzsite and both chambers, the Visitor Guide is jam packed with everything you need to know about visiting Quartzsite. The Guide is available online at www.QuartzsiteVisitorGuide.com

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