July 15, 2015
Quartzsite joins
Economic Dev. Corp
During the June 23rd regular meeting of Quartzsite Town Council,
members voted to join the La Paz
County Economic Development
Corporation for $7500. The item
was requested by Mayor Ed Foster,
who said he attended a groundbreaking event for Rose Acres Farms
in Bouse last week and learned that
the La Paz County Economic Development Corporation was partly
responsible for the new egg farm.
He listed some high points of the
new company such as an addition
to the railroad and 300 jobs that
have retirement, health and dental
benefits.
He said it was time the Town joined
La Paz County Economic Development Corporation and participated
in the economic development of this
region. Council Member Orgeron
said he thought the Council had
made its wishes known regarding
that issue, at a Council meeting in
January, which was that the Council would like to see the Town’s own
issues taken care of before joining
the group. He said the Town needed
to get the sewer plant and the water
plant moving forward first. He said
the Town did not have the infrastructure, it will not have the housing, and does not have the capability or infrastructure for additional
housing.
The Mayor moved to approve the
agreement with the La Paz County
Economic Development and Vice
Mayor Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-3. Yes: Mayor Foster, Vice Mayor Simpson,
Council Member Warner, Council
Member Davidson. Council Members Kelley, Orgeron & St. Germain
voted against the agreement.
The Mission of the LPEDC is the development of economic wealth for
the well-being of our inhabitants
through sustainable improvements
in our standard of living.
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WITH MUCH GRATITUDE
For: Pastor Jeremiah Holcomb
and the youth group, for all the
work outside.Ms Linda from Isaiah 58 for her help. Joe Thompson
for stepping up for me when I can
pull the money for
the part for my A/C in the car.
Cindy the dog groomer, for the
great surprise for the fur children.
For all who sent cards and other
things for my beautiful fur angel
Pretty Girl that turned 8 years
young.
For Rain who painted rocks for the
pet memorial in front of my house.
And for Harry of Quartzsite WiFi
who redid my computer.
Glenda Kae Hines
(year round resident)
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New business Meet
& Greet planned
Quartzsite Business Owners, Business Managers, Non-Profit Organization Officers are invited to
attend a “Business Meet and Greet”
on Wednesday, August 5th, at
6 pm at the AWC Quartzsite
Learning Center, sponsored by the
Quartzsite Rotary Club.
Over 40 businesses and organizations came to the first one so let’s
really get together for some food,
good talk and friendship! Bring
your business cards so we can all
get to know each other. $10 per
person includes food and drinks
(no alcohol at AWC). Taking
Quartzsite forward, for the betterment of all! For more information
and to RSVP call Linda Cushman
at 202-430-4924 or Dennis Kuehl
623-606-0053.
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