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The Quechan Senior Center is pleased to announce that we will have a soft opening of the center on November 14, 2022 by opening the cafeteria to participants. This is in response to the elders wishing to safely reunite and visit with others.
Although, the pandemic may be far from over we are hoping the worst days are behind us. We have thankfully gotten to the point where we can start to enjoy some of the activities we used to do.
We have created a meal schedule and designated the cafeteria and the outside patio area where you can safely enjoy your time while you are here at the Senior Center.
As we prepare for the opening of our building, we want to start off on a positive and healthy journey as we come back together for fellowship and community support by practicing safety measures such as strongly encouraging wearing masks, social distancing and staying home if you are ill.
The Senior Center will practice safe protocols and take the necessary precautions to prevent and avoid the spread of the COVID-19 and Influenza virus which may include the Center’s re-closure and disruption in food services in effort to ensure the health and safety of our participants.
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The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
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Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
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Impact Aide - (3) Vacant
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Health Committee - (2) Vacant
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Events Committee - (1) Vacant
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Higher Education Board - (1) Vacant
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Cultural Committee - (1) Vacant
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Enrollment Committee - (2) Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson,Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office. Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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November is National Diabetes Month and Yuma County Public Health Services District invites the community to the Ways to Prevent or Delay T2 Diabetes and Health Living with Diabetes community session, which will be taking place on November 9th at Foothills Library at 10:30am and November 14th at Yuma Main Library, English session at 10am and Spanish session at 2pm.
As many people begin cleaning their yards, gardens, and landscaping beds this Fall, please be mindful if using a burn barrel to dispose of your yard debris.
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Use a metal barrel in good condition.
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Cover the barrel with a metal screen with holes not larger than 5/8 inch. This will keep fire embers from escaping.
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Cut 3 evenly spaced 3-inch vents around the bottom of the barrel, backed by metal screen. This will drain rain water out, and create more air flow allowing your fire to burn hotter and quicker.
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Clear away all flammable debris and vegetation for 10’ around the barrel.
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Always have a water source close by and NEVER leave your fire unattended.
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The Quechan Social Service Department's Direct Assistance and Tribal Social Service Programs are reopened and accepting applications as of Wednesday, November 9th, 2022.
For more information call (760) 572-0201:
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Direct Assistance: Marissa Miller, Eligibility Worker
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Tribal Social Service: Shelyne Twist, Community Liaison
Tribal Social Service applications are available here.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the United States have been decreasing for the past few months, but that decline has slowed in recent weeks.
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The Quechan Tribal Council approved an increase of $150.00 raising the new total amount to $623.00 to the Elder Assistance Program to assist with the continued escalation of living costs due to the negative impacts to the economy. The Quechan Tribal Council passed a resolution at the November Regular Council meeting approving the Elder Assistance Program budget for 2023.
The Elder Assistance Program budget was revised to include the increase beginning November and December 2022 identifying the need with economic inflation and the contributing factors such as disruption in supply chains, major delays in shipping, labor shortages and surging consumer demands that have caused a rise in costs on everyday necessities such as food, clothing, housing, gas and utilities.
The Quechan Tribal Council wishes to continue to recognize and honor our elder citizens of the Tribe and to thank them for their contribution to the Tribe's history, culture, and strength.
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Every home in the United States is now eligible to a third set of free at-home, rapid Covid-19 tests. If you have already ordered your first two sets, order a third today at COVID.GOV /TESTS.
Orders will be delivered by USPS to your household.
The Quechan Office of Emergency Management also has free at-home tests available. Please call Jillian Attaway at (928) 587-5524 for more information.
You can also make an appointment with IHS for a rapid test at (760) 572-4711 or go to your local clinics, primary care physicians, or urgent care. Test may be free or covered by your medical insurance.
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In light of the evolving situation concerning the Corona virus (COVID-19), we are working to maximize safe environments for the public and our staffby implementing substantial mitigation strategies at our office. Per the CDC, social distancing is paramount in reducing the spread of the virus. To limit direct contact between individuals, public access to the office will be limited .
We are available at the office hours posted below, or you may contact the staff below to schedule an appointment on Monday's. Please provide our office advance notice.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - By Appointment Only Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please contact:
Susan Eddy, (928) 575-3590; Renelda Paya, (928) 575-3602 Sylvia Loya, Fiduciary Trust Officer (505) 362-2586
OR send email to:
BTFA A Colorado River@btfa.gov.
You may also contact the Trust Beneficiary Call Center at (888) 678-6836 for assistance
NEW Mailing address:
Bureau of Trust Funds Administration Attention: Colorado River
P.O. Box 26928
Albuquerque, NM 87125
For leasing, lease income, probate and social services related issues, please contact the Bureau of lndian Affairs Colorado River at (928) 669-7111 or Fort Yuma Agency at (928) 782-1202.
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Some people who have been infected with COVID19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as long COVID. Find information on symptoms, resources, and more at: https://www.ihs.gov/coronavirus/long-covid/
Here are some Halloween night reminders to keep the children safe.
- Watch out for vehicles that are turning or backing up.
- Cross the street at corners and always look left, right and left again before crossing.
- Stay alert! Put down phones. Keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
- Walk on sidewalks or paths. If there is no walkway, walk facing traffic and as far left as possible.
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Keep children seen by adding reflective tape or glow sticks to their costumes.
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Many people have misconceptions about what the influenza (flu) vaccine is and what it does, so we want to share 6 myths that we have debunked.
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YUMA COUNTY— The Yuma County Public Health Services District continues to warn the public of the dangers of fentanyl, but this time it looks a little different. While many are aware of the illicit “M30 pills” that contain Fentanyl, there is a new “rainbow fentanyl” circulating in our community. The Yuma County Health District has purchased several billboards across Yuma County to bring awareness to this new trend, and to educate the public on this dangerous drug.
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Getting a COVID-19 booster this season? Strongly consider adding a flu shot as well. Chances are, you can get both done at the same appointment. Hassle-free protection? That's a win.
More info ?? https://publichealth.jhu.edu/Bivalent-Covid-19-Booster-Updates
Depending on your circumstances, you can probably double up on vaccines this fall. Combining vaccines is not unusual. Kids get multiple vaccines all the time. There's no medical benefit or downside to doing this. It's about convenience - why make multiple appointments?
Consider your Covid immunity profile. You should wait at least 2 months since your last Covid shot (whether that was your second in the primary series, booster #1 or #2), and 3 months after a Covid infection.
But if you are still in the window of Covid-19 protection, don't wait to get your flu shot. You should aim to get the flu shot before the end of October or by early November.
If you have side effects, you can knock them out all at once. Both the Covid bivalent and flu shots can cause short lived tenderness at the injection site, headache, fatigue and, more rarely, fever. Getting both shots at once means you will only have to experience side effects once too.
It takes two weeks for either vaccine to take full effect. You will be fully immunized in time for the holidays.
Keep Halloween fun AND fire safe this year!
- Use glow sticks or battery-operated candles for jack-o’-lanterns & decorations.
- Keep decorations away from open flames, light bulbs & heaters.
- Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes.
If your residence is experiencing problems with mosquitos, please contact Antonio Emerson, Mosquito Abatement, at (928) 919-2490.
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Everyone can play a role in preventing infection and keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from infection.
Here are some tips for keeping yourself healthy:
- Wash your hands
- Cover your cough
- Stay home when feeling sick
- Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine and stay up to date on vaccines
For more information about infection prevention visit: www.cdph.ca.gov/HAI
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The official NOAA Winter Outlook is out! Here is the local summary for AZ and the southwest U.S. Much of the same trends as previous years.
"Triple-Dip" La Niña: 2022-2023 is slated to be the 3rd consecutive winter of La Nina conditions. La Nina is defined as cooler than normal waters in the equatorial Pacific.
La Niña AZ Impacts: La Niña typically brings warmer and drier conditions to Arizona during the winter months. These dry conditions can lead to increased drought prevalence, reduced water supply and an earlier start to the Spring wildfire season.
La Niña Precipitation versus Normal: Most La Niña years result in below normal precipitation across Arizona. However, it only takes one significant winter storm to have major impacts across the state.
Precipitation Outlook: Odds tilt towards below normal precipitation across Arizona including below normal snow in the higher terrain.
Temperature Outlook: Odds tilt towards above normal temperatures across Arizona.
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A new type of brightly colored "rainbow” fentanyl had been found in the U.S., including in California. This is a potentially fatal drug found in pills and powders in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes. Any pill, regardless of its color, shape, or size, that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can potentially contain fentanyl and be deadly.
California has education and prevention resources, including a program that offers free Naloxone, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdose, for qualified organizations. For more information, go to: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR22
