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Page 24 Temporary structures are smoke-free La Paz County, AZ- La Paz County's mild winters attract vendors from all over the United States to set up shop and sell their unique goods in several locations across the county. Many out- door vendors are not aware that the Smoke-Free Arizona Act of 2006 re- quires them to comply with the smoke free law. "Vendors who have a booth with sides, even temporary sides, are required to be smoke free and post the proper signage," explains Mike Sin- clair, Smoke-Free Arizona Coordinator SHADES REPAIRED DAY NIGHT 3 YEAR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE Local Resident • FREE Estimates Larry - cell 928-273-3719 www.DesertMessenger.com for La Paz County Health Department. Vendors with open sided booths (like an EZ Up with no sides hanging down) are not considered temporary struc- tures and are not required to comply with the law. "We understand that many of the The Smoke-Free Arizona Act was vendors do not have similar laws in their home state so we offer special assistance in helping the vendors come into compliance," said Sinclair. Vendors with temporary structures (booths with sides) are required to post no smoking signs that include: The international no smoking symbol (consisting of a pictorial representa- tion of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it) or the words "No Smoking," a citation to A.R.S. § 36-601.01, the telephone number for making complaints (1-877- 4-AZNOSMOKE, 1-877-429-6676), and the website address for making complaints (www.smokefreearizona. org). Vendors must also maintain a smoke free area inside the temporary structure. Free signs are available through the Smoke-Free Arizona web- site or through the La Paz County Pub- lic Health Education and Prevention Program. voted in by the public on November 7, 2006. Its main purpose is to pro- tect workers, customers and the gen- eral public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke in most enclosed public places and employment. This landmark statute prohibits smoking in most enclosed public places and places of employment including (but not limited to): Restaurants, bars, grocery stores, or any establishment that serves food, Offi ce buildings and work areas such as meeting rooms, employee lounges, classrooms, and private offi ces, Health care facilities, hospitals, health care clinics, and doctor's offi ces. Company- owned or employer-owned vehicles during working hours if the vehicle is occupied by more than one person, Enclosed common areas in hotels and motels, Lobbies, elevators, restrooms, reception areas, halls, stairways, and any other enclosed common-use areas in public and private buildings includ- ing condominiums and other multiple- unit residential facilities. Tribes are Sovereign Nations: The Smoke-Free Arizona Act has no ap- plication on Indian reservations as de- fi ned in A.R.S. §42-3301 (2). Businesses not in compliance with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act are issued a Notice of Violation and may be as- sessed a fi ne. The Health Department does not generate revenue from the collection of fi nes from the Smoke- Free Arizona Act. All fi nes assessed from the act are sent to the state to be put back in the education and enforce- ment of the law. To help residents and business owners understand the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, ADHS launched an infor- mation line and Website. The public is encouraged to report violations of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act to www. smokefreearizona.org or The toll-free information line 1-877-AZ-STOPS (1- 877-297-8677). For technical assis- tance with the implementation of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, assistance in adhering to the law, or for help obtain- ing free signage, call La Paz County Public Health Education and Preven- tion at 928-669-1062 or toll-free 1- 866-908 MAKE (6253). November 21, 2012 Make sure your kids protect their electronic devices (StatePoint) The technology used at school and at home by young people may be more expensive and sophis- ticated than in the past, but kids are still kids. Parents need to take steps to ensure their children make the most of their devices and protect their gear. Here are some things to consider be- fore letting kids take their technology out of the house: • Don't opt for the most souped-up devices until you can trust your kids. Buy basic models fi rst or buy used ones until your kids prove themselves responsible. • Consider extended warranties for valuable tech items. • Protective cases should be used whenever devices aren't in use, espe- cially when traveling to school and on family vacations. Save money and simplify with a universal case that al- lots for storage of cables and other ac- cessories. For example, the iEssentials Universal Tablet Case Series works with the Apple iPad, Android based tablets, and all e-readers, including Kindle and Nook. This way, your child can use the case with any device – even those you haven't yet bought! • Instill great habits in your children like never leaving devices in the car, especially during extreme weather. Teach children to lock devices in a safe place during the school day, and never to leave open drinks near tablets and e-readers. • Get extra cables and chargers. Kids are prone to lose wires and accesso- ries. To save money and time, choose a compact universal charger that works with all devices. For example, the Di- giPower Cross-Brand Tablet Charger works on all USB-powered tablets from Apple, Samsung, HTC and Black- Berry. Such chargers are ideal for use on-the-go, so that active but poten- tially forgetful kids don't end up with a low-battery dilemma! SEE GADGETS PAGE 28 Factory Chords!