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October 3, 2012 Quartzsite makes the Wall Street Journal By Shanana Rain Golden-Bear An article focusing on Quartzsite appeared Sep- tember 27, 2012, on page A8 in the U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), with the headline "Small-Town Politics, All-Out War". The article was written by Tamara Audi with con- tributions by James Oberman. Photos were taken by Sandy Huffaker for the WSJ. The link to the full online article is at www.QuartzsiteBlog.com. Of the 1300+ word article only 35 words men- tion the famous rock shows. Audi wrote, "This tiny desert outpost is known for 70-degree winters, an annual gem show that draws thousands of visitors, and a nudist bookstore owner who conducts busi- ness in little more than fl ip-fl ops and a straw hat." The remainder of the article showcases local po- litical activists, Ed Foster, Jennifer "Jade" and her husband, John "Jack" Jones, and Council Member Pat Workman and their favorite adversary, Police Chief Jeff Gilbert. Blurred in the background of one of many beautiful photographs taken at his properties, is Richard Oldham, Quartzsite's fi rst mayor, and local business owner who has his own disputes with the town. Foster told WSJ, "We're calling this the Twilight Zone in Quartzsite!" Council refused to seat Foster after he won the majority of the votes in the May 15th election, since Foster refused to pay the town $2200 in fi nes. Foster is scheduled for court Oct. 4th asking to be seated as mayor. Foster told WSJ that even if he were seated as mayor, he will sue the town for the Council's ap- pointment of a chair and vice chair. Foster prom- ised, "This fi ght's not over!" However, Interim Town Manager Laura Bruno told WSJ, "Our town council is coming together and is really trying to work as a team to move things forward." www.DesertMessenger.com Food Handler Classes La Paz County Health Dept. provides Food Handler Classes in Quartzsite. The classes are held on Wednes- days. In December and January, the Department adds Friday classes to the schedule. UPCOMING QUARTZSITE DATES: All Classes are held at Senior Center Wednesdays: October 10, 10am & 2pm November 14, 10am & 2pm Wednesdays & Fridays in December and January 9am & 10:30am that all food handlers or those people handling equipment must obtain a Food Handlers card prior to working in a food booth. La Paz County Health Regulations require Food Handler cards cost $15 (fees waived for volunteers for non-profi t groups) and can be obtained by coming to Health Department on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (7:00 am – 5:00 pm) to watch the video and take the test with a score of 70% or higher (retakes allowed) or by presenting a current food handlers card from another jurisdiction and paying cost of La Paz card, or by claiming extensive food knowl- edge and taking the test (no retakes without watching the video). annually. For more information contact the Health Dept. at 1112 Joshua Ave. Parker. Or call 928-669-1100. The food handler card must be obtained MOUNTAIN QUAIL CAFE NOW Open Year-round! 1099 W. Main St. Quartzsite, AZ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAILY SPECIALS 928-927-8600 Serving NOW OPEN DAILY 7am to 8pm 490 N. Moon Mt. Rd., Quartzsite (corner of Moon Mt. & Quail Trail) Home Style Cooking! • Thurs. Italian Night • Friday Fish Special • Sat. Prime Rib Enjoy our Famous Bread Pudding! 928-927-8890 Open 7am - 7pm (closed Tuesday) Quail Trail N X B-10, Main St. 928-859-3057 Page 19 www.VisitQuartzsite.com For an updated calendar of events online, check out www.VisitQuartzsite.com. To have your organization's event listed, just send an email to proudneighbors@yahoo.com. There is no charge for listing, as this is a promotional proj- ect of Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ). PNQ is established to help provide benefi ts to local charities and non-profi t organizations by promoting the community of Quartzsite, and sur- rounding areas, through quality local celebrations! When organizations share their events with each other online, everyone benefi ts. Shop local and share world wide! www.ProudNeighbors.com. NOW OPEN! 12 noon - 7 pm 56250 Hwy 60 Vicksburg area Moon Mountain Hwy. 95, N. Central