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8 www.DesertMessenger.com October 18, 2017 Transfer station on Winter hours Quartzsite Transfer Station announced their hours for the WINTER. They are now open Sunday thru Wednes- day 7:30am to 2:30 pm. For more info call the Main landfi ll 928-916- 1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. Located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near Sewer Treatment Plant. THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 Quartzsite Beauty Salon Perms, Colors, Haircuts. Men & Women HOURS 9-5 Monday thru Saturday Walk Ins Welcome! 250 E. Main Street Quartzsite, AZ 928-927-6664 READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) 928-927-6551 DesertMessengerNews Camel Express will be holding a Transit Advisory Committee meeting open to the public October 19, 2017 3:00pm at Quartzsite Town Hall 465 N Plymouth Avenue Transportation will be provided upon request. Your comments are requested on the following items • Proposed relocation of the bus stop in Blythe to the center of town • Proposed reduction of services to Blythe • All day Dial-A-Ride in Quartzsite on Fridays The Town of Quartzsite/Camel Express operates its programs & services without regard to race, color, national origin or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabili- tation Act of 1973, & the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). If information is needed in another language, contact Janet Col- lier, Transit Coordinator @ (928) 927-4333 option 3 or email jcollier@quartzsiteaz.org Camel Express meeting Due to recent budge cuts at the coun- ty level, the County Health Depart- ment was not able to afford an em- ployee to come out to surrounding areas including Quartzsite to issue Food Handler Cards and classes. Quartzsite's Marie Wister felt that "it would be disastrous and a dis- service to our vast volunteer base or others that could not make the trip, so I've volunteered to teach the class to all who needs to be re-certifi ed or obtain a food handler card." The cost will remain the same as the $15.00 per paid employee and Free for all those who need the Volunteer Card. The following classes will be held at Quartzsite Senior Center located at 40 Moon Mountain Ave. October 18th, 10 am November 8th, 10 am November 22, 10 am December 6th, 10 am December 20th, 10 am January 3rd, 10 am Folks also still drive to the County Health Dept. in Parker to obtain their food handlers card. La Paz County Health Dept. is located at 1112 Joshua Ave, Suite #206, Park- er, AZ 85344 M-Th 7am-6pm Phone: 928-669-1100 Food Handlers Classes planned For anyone interested in signing up for food stamps without hav- ing to drive to Parker, there will be a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) coordinator at the Quartzsite Food bank on the 3rd Thursday of the month. https://www.facebook.com/ QuartzsiteCommunityFoodBank/ or for more information on SNAP SNAP provides a monthly supple- ment for purchasing nutritious food. If you qualify, you'll get a debit card to use for groceries. See eligibility requirements (usda. gov). StateArizona You can apply online at www.healthearizonaplus.gov Or call DES Family Assistance Administration, 855-432-7587. SNAP comes to town THANK YOU FOR SPEAKING UP It's really just that simple; we either speak up or we don't And the only reason we don't is out of fear, so feel the fear and speak up anyway! Speak up to help stop bullying. It takes courage to be real. Take courage and speak up! by Hygeia Halfmoon LETTER to Editor

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