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November 15, 2017 www.DesertMessenger.com 3 natural gas lines can be buried anywhere, even in areas where homes don't use natural gas. So it's important that EVERYONE knows how to recognize and respond to a natural gas leak, wherever they are. IF YOU SUSPECT A LEAK • Exit the area or building immediately. Tell others to evacuate and leave doors open. • From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020, day or night, whether you're a customer or not. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible. • Don't smoke or use matches or lighters. • Don't turn on or off electrical switches, thermostats, or appliance controls; or do anything that could cause a spark. • Don't start or stop an engine, or use automated (garage) doors. A leak may be present if you: Natural Gas Safety Wherever you live, work, or play. For more information about natural gas safety visit swgas.com/safety or call 877-860-6020 SMELL: a distinct sulfur-like odor, similar to rotten eggs, even if it's faint or momentary. HEAR: a hissing or roaring coming from the ground or above-ground piping. SEE: dirt or water blowing into the air, unexplained dead or dying grass or plants, or standing water continuously bubbling. The Town of Quartzsite is sponsoring the annual Town Wide Cleanup day November 17th 18th & 19th 2017. Dumpsters are available on the Town Lot just east of Ed Options, 560 E. Coyote (just around the corner from the Police Station, off Plymouth) and the North East corner of Moon Mountain and Quail Trail. Free trash and household goods disposal, however NO TIRES NO HAZARDOUS WASTE NO VEHICLE BATTERIES and NO MOTOR OIL If you need help or cannot get to the dumpsters, call Quartzsite Town Hall at 928-927-4333 to arrange a free pick. The pickups are available on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Mark your calendars for future Town wide cleanup dates February 16th - 18th 2018 and May 4th - 6th 2018 It's time to clean up around your home The Town Council of Quartzsite, AZ is soliciting applications from the public for consideration of appointment to a vacant Town Council posi- tion. Please contact the Town Clerk at 465 N. Plymouth Ave., P.O. Box 1282, Quartzsite, AZ 85346; 928-927-4333, ext. 301. For application in- formation, please visit www.ci.quartzsite.az.us. Submit application with a cover letter to the Town Clerk, at the address above. Deadline for submis- sion is December 8, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. Notice of vacancy Town Council position Dedication of Carol's Cupboard Quartzsite, AZ - Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank (FQFB) held a Rib- bon Cutting for the Food Bank Monday, Nov 13. In honor of the late com- munity leader and council member Carol Kelley, the food bank building will now be known Carol's Cupboard. In attendance were La Paz County Supervisors Holly Irwin and Duce Minor, Sheriff Bill Risen, Quartzsite Mayor Norm Simpson, Vice Mayor Loretta Warner, Council Members Starr BearCat and Steve Schue, FQFB Board Members Lois Dupre, Rich- ard Trusty, Maggie and Gene Ross, New Food Bank Director Jason Moore who Kelley trained for the position and volunteers overwhelmingly sup- port, plus friends and supporters of Carol and the Food Bank. Many sported freshly dyed blue hair in honor of Kelley, who loved dying her hair bright blue, to "stir the pot" with fellow council members and folks she considered "just too darn serious. You gotta have fun!" she said. La Paz County Supervisors approved the new name of the pantry dur- ing their regular meeting of October 16. The food bank serves upwards of 500 people during the busy winter season was Carol's special project. She fought for services for the hungry for many years before her death on March 13, 2017. The Friends Of The Quartzsite Food Bank (FQFB) was started in 2015 because organizers saw a need to help supplement the items received by the local Quartzsite Food Bank county program. In 2017 there was a need for the county to turn it over to a non-profi t and so FQFB is now operating as administrator for the Food Bank. FQFB is a 501c3 non-profi t organiza- tion. All the money we raise is used to help the Quartzsite Food Bank. The board members do not receive any salary. The Quartzsite Food Bank serves a community of many seniors, young families with children who live below the poverty level. Disabled adults are also among those that we help provide food for. Individuals need more than just canned and packaged food. They need healthy protein and vitamins only obtained by providing fresh items. The Quartzsite Food Bank also serves the towns of Cibola, Ehrenberg and Bouse. In the winter months our population explodes with the snowbirds coming here. Most do not use the food bank's services but there are many that do which puts an extra need on the FQFB. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteFoodBank.com

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