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By Joanne Winer The volunteers at the Rotary Club in Quartzsite have been working non-stop to get ready for two big events that will be held on February 28. The Chili Shootout at Tyson Wells will start at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chili cooks from the CASA (Chili Appreciation Society of Arizona) will be arriving to challenge each other for the trophies, with 10 prize places for red chili (CASI rules), and there will also be prizes for Showmanship. This is a CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) sanctioned event, and the judges will declare the winners at around 2 p.m. There will also be a special cookoff for People’s Choice Chili, where any kind of chili is eligible, and chili cooks from local towns are welcome to enter as well as the CASA cooks if they wish. The People’s Choice entrants must have at least 5 gallons of chili to hand out to the people who purchase tasting cups and the winner is determined by votes cast by those tasting all the samples of chili. This contest will have three big prizes--First prize is for $1000, second prize is $500, and third prize is $250 (plus bragging rights of course). Cost to enter

the People’s Choice contest is $20. unless you are a CASA entrant where $25 will enter you in both competitions. Applications to enter the cookoff and rules are available on line at www.facebook.com/ quartzsiterotarychilicookoff or by calling 928-927-6111. All proceeds from the sales of the tasting cups with help the Rotary with projects in Quartzsite. There is still time for you chili cooks to enter this contest for the big prizes, so get your entry in as soon as possible to be included in this ﬁrst cookoff sponsored by the Quartzsite Rotary. If you are not able to enter, please come out to the cookoff and try some of the best chili in the southwest!! The second event that the Rotary has planned for Feb. 28 is a special concert at the Q.I.A. that features the music of some of the greatest country singers you know and love. Called the “Legends of Country Music” this 2 hour concert honors the people who made country music one of the most popular kinds of music in the country. Singers like George Strait, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, and many more will have their music played in this award win-

ning concert which also features a tribute to the military. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show starts at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are on sale at the Q.I.A., Horizon Community Bank, and the Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce and are $20 per person at the door also. Call 928927-6111 for more information. This is a once in the long time concert, and hopefully will be so successful that it will return again sometime!

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Musical instruments sought By Shanana “Rain” Golden-Bear

“Your mission: Be so busy loving your life you have no time for hate, regret, or fear.” ~ Karen Salmansohn It’s been a disturbing week for journalists around the nation. With recent deaths of famous and not so famous reporters, to the suspensions of Anchors Brian Williams and Leslie Roberts. An article in Hufﬁngton Post reminds journalists, “The reporter isn’t and should almost never be the story. Or try hard not to be, no matter how much “personal brand” work our social media experts tell us is essential to survive the tornado of change that’s tearing up our old ideas.” When journalists choose to make themselves the story, how can they report neutrally? The value is telling stories... about “other people.” However, there are those who love the limelight so much, they get so caught up in the drama and forget about reporting facts. We see this happening daily; from the evening news to local tabloids (and I’m not

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being speciﬁc, just in case “you thought this song is about you...”) If you’ve been reading my editorials for very long, you’ll notice I actually love living in Quartzsite and have a fairly positive attitude on life. My passion is helping businesses succeed through marketing and sharing with the world what they’re doing, telling their story through advertising. Without customers, businesses fail and the community at large suffers. Imagine if a business only advertised the goofs they made instead of shouting from the rooftops how wonderful their business is. Customers would be turned off very quickly. This is why we only hear short clips about journalists getting caught lying or abusing their positions. Think about it, do you want to shop at a store where you’re greeted by the owner complaining about what a horrible day it is, or would you rather shop where the owner expresses they’re happy to see you? I often hear vendors complaining loudly without noticing customers are walking away. People are naturally drawn to others who are happy and welcoming. Employers want happy employees because happiness means more productivity. I hope your day is full of happiness. ...Just ‘cause!

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letters to the editor Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger.

QUIT BICKERING

I once knew a man who ran for a school board position. He made a promise that on every issue he would vote no. He won and he did. He convinced the board to vote no on a purchase of new school busses. In a district that was growing by leaps and bounds. The results were drastic. Council persons start thinking, you can’t control change you can only adjust to it. Change is a process that just happens. Quartzsite is in a constant change and you can’t stop it. It just grows and grows and you are mostly living in a personal past, Quartzsite deserves something better. Quit bickering and placing extra work on our staff. It takes person power to put together all those demands you place on the manager and town attorney, it just waists more time and money. Especially when it appears they are often motivated and guided by a personal vendetta. Perhaps the citizens of Quartzsite should ask annually for the cost of the councils demands on staff that are clearly not a total council issue. For every action, there is always a reaction. Elmer London Quartzsite

THANKFUL FOR HEALTH CARE

The residents and visitors to the Quartzsite are have a lot to be thankful for in their health care. I have been seeing Dr. Paglinawan for about 15 years. He listens and tries to ﬁnd out what your problem is. Dr. Cole came to Quartzsite a couple of days a week from Phoenix He gives excellent Chiropractic care and is not one who tells you that you need to come back weekly, daily or monthly. These two Doctors need to be commended for their excellent care and service to the Quartzsite area. I no longer stay in Quartzsite for any length of time. I now have wintered in Niland California. I want everyone to know that for medical services I drive over a 110 miles to see these Doctors. They are the best. Thank you Dr. Paglinawan and Dr. Cole. Linda Jean Callison

www.DesertMessenger.com HARD WORKING TOWN STAFF

Last week at the council meeting there was an item on the agenda that brought up the subject of reducing Town employees by 10 %. Having worked for the Town, my concern is that if they do reduce employment by 10%, what they will actually be reducing is customer service by that amount. I know for a fact that when you reduce employees to an extreme, the community as a whole is what suffers. When I worked there, people were skipping their breaks, working through their lunch and donating their time after hours. These are hard working employees and if you suggest comp time that won’t work either. You have to be able to catch up on your work to be able to take the time off. In other words, it becomes a vicious circle. (You take time off and you fall behind in your work to only have to work late to catch up.) The council needs to realize that there is more to running a town besides money. They need to make sure that the community as a whole doesn’t suffer. They need to approach the Town Manager and ask for a survey to be done to ﬁnd out how many of them work though their lunch, don’t take breaks and donate time to the town by working after hours without pay. I think they would be surprised by what they would ﬁnd out. They would also keep it as it is, so the community would have good customer service and not suffer. Terry Frausto Quartzsite

GRATITUDE EXPRESSED

Thank you to : Uta and Betty for walking Pretty Girl and Foxy2 for their mommy (me), as I’m unable to do it. They have been so helpful and awesome. Thank you to Shelley for sitting and watching the Pretty Girl and Foxy2 and my yard sale, so I could make an errand. Thank you for Wheeler and John as I had ran out of propane, the company Ferrell Gas ﬁlled it up. Also have to thank big time Sheena, Shawn and Jim of Ferrell Gas for their immediate help too, because when the propane ran out, they got everything restarted, and checked for leaks. They were so helpful with all the work they did. Glenda Kae Hines year-round resident

OPINION

RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS WITH YOU

“Responsibility starts with the willingness to experience yourself as cause. It starts with the willingness to have the experience of yourself as cause in the matter.” -Werner Erhard Responsibility is not: Burden, Praise, Blame, Credit, Shame, Guilt. Because all these include judgments and evaluations of good and bad, right and wrong, or better or worse, they are not responsibility. Responsibility starts with the willingness to deal with a situation from and with the point of view, whether at the moment realized or not, that YOU are the source of what you are, what you do, and what you have. This point of view extends to include even what is done to you and ultimately what another does to another. There is no good, there is no bad, there just is. The negative works just the same as the positive, negative can be good when you use it for success. Take anything negative in your life and look for three positive things that came from the negative, eventually the negative fades and all things are positive.

You are your own creator. You create everything that happens in your life, and anything can stop at this very moment, by just calling it forth. Stop blaming others! Accept what is...and start living! Judgments are attacks that hold you down from growing; just live; enjoy. Teamwork: When you take on your context of responsibility, you make the team strong, functional, supportive and fun. You can call forth, put into being, your own domain that has no context. You create it with your knowingness, your imagination, your own creativity. You are your own unique individual; but you must be distinct, clear and make the distinction, the clarity and develop a desire and the desire, the imagination, the inner knowingness comes into being. Make it yours. Belief systems and reality: Our belief system is based upon our past experience which is constantly being relived in the present with an anticipation of the future being like the past. Detach yourself from the past. Future preoccupation and the choose to live in the now! Pat Meisner Quartzsite

DOWNSIZING AUCTION FEBRUARY 21ST AT 9:00 A.M.

PREVIEW AT 8:00 A.M. LOCATION 410 LOMA VISTA, QUARTZSITE AZ. Auctioneer: Clancy Munson For information call 509-710-1884 The following is a partial list of merchandise: Daisy butter churn, four oak chairs, Griswold Dutch oven, old bottles and tins, old lamps, unusual three legged stool, wicker chair, old high chair with tin tray, corner kitchen cupboard, bamboo corner shelf, Roseville vase, old pedal grinder, old saddle, ladder back chair, carpenters saw box, lots of collectible wood boxes, trunks, wicker stand, butcher block, wood and metal toolboxes, old tools, cans, cast iron tire patch machine, Navajo sand painting, Native American pictures, wicker rocker, primitive rocker, pottery, scales (old) with weights, Western whiskey bottle figurine collection, old wood sluice box shaker, wooden cobblers set in wood box along with cast iron shoe laths, Redwing #10 crock, old musical instrument?, cast iron grinder, really nice kerosene cook stove, dishes, pots, baskets, wood drafting table, old silver plates, corner shelves, wood tables and stands, and lots of decorative collectibles, rugs, old linens and vintage lace, pedestal sink, in addition to the above there is a lot of modern hand tools, drills, yard tools, a Honda generator, and lots of miscellaneous boxes, parts bins, Kennedy toolbox, wood desk, children’s chairs, boxes of household, carpet kicker, paint sprayer, electric chainsaw, sleeping bags, wheelbarrows, there are a lot of items not yet listed stuff will be brought out right up to sale time, so please check the website for an updated list. Go to Auctionzip.com and in the upper right corner enter the auctioneer ID# 27395 and that will take you to my auction listing. DON’T MISS THIS SALE FOR SOME GREAT BARGAINS. Thanks.

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SO THANKFUL

Thank you to everyone involved in putting on the Sock Hop Saturday night. It was a fantastic fundraiser for the Food Bank! The Band, The Golden Oldies, provided lots of great dancing for everyone! The Car Show was a great addition, too. It was so nice to see such a large turnout for supporting the Food Bank. Thank you to Lee, Gunny, Mrs. Gunny (Deb) and all their volunteers; for all the donations for the rafﬂes and the delicious cakes and cupcakes. Carol Kelley Director Quartzsite Food Bank

SUPER COIN HUNT THANKS...

The Quartzsite Metal Detectors Club would like to send a” BIG THANK YOU “to all the Merchants and Vendors who so willingly donated prizes to our annual January Super Coin Hunt, held at the Quartzsite town park on January 17th, 2015. Without your support and donations, we would not have been able to have great prizes. We had 222 coin hunters and just about as many onlookers cheering them on. Thanks for making our annual Super Coin Hunt a tremendous success again this year. Desert Messenger

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Join the fun 2nd & 4th Saturday nights at 6pm at the 76 Station. Great cars, cool motorcycles. Everyone welcome. 50 cent hot dogs & drinks. Plus Rafﬂes!

PAUL WINER CONCERT FEB 17

Boogie Woogie/Blues concert at QIA on Feb. 17th at 7pm. Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. ofﬁce 928-927-6235.

BUCK A BAG BOOK SALE FEB. 19

Quartzsite Public Library is holding a $1 a bag book sale on Thursday, February 19th from 8am-5pm.

CHAMPION FIDDLER FEB. 21

FRED LOHMANN & Friends will perform at Gold Star, FEB. 21, 7pm. Old time Fiddle & Country Music with Bernie Seely, Barbara Larsen, Terry Swindt.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FEB. 28

Queen of Peace Catholic Church will host their monthly Pancake Breakfast Sat.,Feb. 28 , 7:30 to 9:30 am. All you can eat pancakes with our signature cactus syrup. Sausage, eggs, juice, coffee or tea served with meal. $5/person. Join us every 2nd Saturday during the winter season. Cactus syrup is also for sale. 500 E Mockingbird St. Quartzsite, north of Exit 19

ART SHOW FEB. 27 & 28

Southwest Roundup Annual Art Show & Sale with Authors Signing will be held on Feb. 27 & 28th at Mt. Quail RV Clubhouse, N. Moon Mt.

LINE DANCE PARTY MAR 2

Come join the fun at a Line Dance Party on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the QIA in Quartzsite, AZ from 10AM to 3PM. $1.00 donation at the door to pay for use of building. Bring your lunch and plenty of water. Snacks will be provided. Will walk through every dance. Level of dances geared to beginner

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BOOK SALE MARCH 5

On March 5th the Quartzsite Library will have a regular book sale from 8am-5pm. Lots of new books, DVD’s, videos, paperbacks and lots of Arizona magazines. Stop by and ﬁnd some great deals!

BINGO IN QUARTZSITE

• Desert Gardens RV Park. Bingo games start at 6:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays through March. Bingo cards are sold from 5:15pm - 6:30pm. Open to all ages 18 & up. • Quartzsite Senior Center! Doors open at 5:00 pm. Early Bird is at 6:30 pm. Regular session starts at 7pm. Bingo will be held each Wednesday AND Saturday through March, 2015. • QIA (Quartzsite Improvement Association) Friday nights. Doors open at 5pm. Early Birds at 6:30pm

QUARTZSITE ART GUILD MEETS

The Quartzsite Art Guild meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Senior Center located at 40 N Moon Mountain Ave, Quartzsite, AZ. The meeting time is 6:30 PM. Info 727-460-1948.

GRIEF SUPPORT

Hospice of Havasu offers a free grief support group the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2pm at the Quartzsite Library. For further information please call Rosalinda at 888-468-2111.

GARDEN CLUB MEETS

We meet at the Quartzsite Library at 4:30 pm. every 3rd Monday of every month until April 2015. We have programs and group discussions about gardening here in the dessert. Come join us and ﬁnd out about our “winter” growing season. For more information call Lynn Stimson 928-916-4562.

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CANASTA! It’s fun...It’s easy...We’ll teach you how. Every Monday 6:00 p.m. at the Quartzsite Senior Center (40 Moon Mountain Road). Bring cards, shufﬂers, and card holders if you have them, plus pen and paper for notes. Everyone welcome!

QUILTERS MEET TUESDAYS

The Quartzsite Quilters meet every Tuesday at the Senior Center on Moon Mountain Rd. from 9am to 3pm. Sewing charity projects, we als share our skills, knowledge and friendship. 425-210-6468

February 18, 2015

Charges filed on councilman Quartzsite - On January 20, 2015, Special Quartzsite Prosecutor Alexander Benikov filed a disorderly conduct charge against Council Member Hal Davidson. According to court documents filed in Quartzsite Town Court, on or about August 26, 2014 at the Senior Center, Davidson “engaged in seriously disruptive behavior that was witnessed by several people.” Several people witnessed Davidson engage in threatening and harassing conduct which is in violation of Arizona Revised Statute 13-2904.A1, a misdemeanor. Davidson’s only comment Monday to Desert Messenger was, “The whole thing is totally bogus!” However, back in early fall, Davidson voluntarily reported the incident to Desert Messenger and admitted he “was hot” and just “went off!” He explained the Senior Center had an issue with his political sign being attached to their fence. According to Davidson, volunteers from Senior Center took his sign down and called him within the legal time limts. He said he drove straight to the Senior Center. Davidson said that he had permission from the neighboring business to put up signs. He believed the fence belonged to the business or was at least shared. Representatives from the Senior Center pointed out the fence belonged to the non-profit organization and they cannot allow political signs on their property. Davidson was to appear in court on February 11th, but an extension was granted until February 25th in Quartzsite Magistrate Court.

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Energy medicine workshop Brenda - “Energy Medicine: Gateway to Vibrant Health” is the title of an incredible Workshop my daughter Eugenia Magill is presenting right here in Brenda. You will experience how your own energy feels, how to feel energy in others, and techniques to relieve pain. That’s right, relieve pain without dangerous side effects. I am so excited that Eugenia has agreed to present this workshop while she is visiting me. She is a Certiﬁed Healing Touch Practitioner and you can read more about her on her website www.caringforyouhealingctr.com Not only is Eugenia presenting this workshop while she is here, but she is offering it at a huge discount. It will be held on Friday, February 27 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Desert Gold RV Resort in the Ping Pong room for only $25 per person. You will be amazed at how much better you feel after practicing the techniques she will be sharing with you. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to register. Call me, Jean Marcley, at 503 313 2840 or email me at jmarcleyhaha@gmail.com. Do call and reserve your spot and begin feeling more energetic, more focused, and more YOU.

Square dance classes in Brenda Beginning square dance classes will be held at the Black Rock RV Village Rec hall in Brenda. The ﬁrst class will start Tuesday evening on February 3rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thursday afternoon classes will begin at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tuesday and Thursday classes will continue through the end of March. For more information, contact Dave Guille, caller/instructor, 307-630-8241.

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Quilt Show results Results of the 2015 Quartzsite Quilt show: Members Choice Ribbons went to Icky Orr, and Marilyn Wilbanks.

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Quilters present check to Senior Center Marilyn Wilbanks of the Quartzsite Quilt Guild, presented Suellen Pennington, secretary of the Quartzsite Senior Center, the proceeds from the “Birds and Blossoms” quilt that Marilyn made. We received 186 cans of non perishable foods and $100.00. Thank you to all that helped us.

Quartzsite Transit will offer transportation to a free presentation at Parker Senior Center on February 26th. The presentation is Proactive Legal Choices & Long Term Care @ the Parker Senior Center Feb. 26, 12:00 -pm-1:30 pm. Discussion will include Advanced Directives, ALTCS Beneﬁts, Long Term Care Planning and VA Wartime Pension. If you’re interested, please schedule a ride with Town Hall at 928-927-4333.

Art Guild The Quartzsite Art Guild will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19th at 6:30 PM at the Senior Center at 40 N. Moon Mountain, Quartzsite, AZ. Our presenter is Mark Goldberg, and the subject is on Photography for Artists. The Art Show Awards will also be given out at this meeting.

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Looking for more things to do in Quartzsite this winter? ARIZONA OASIS RV RESORT located at: 50238 Ehrenberg Parker Hwy in Ehrenberg. 928-923-8230 February 23- Mardi Gras Party - 5 pm February 27 –”The Best Illusion of Elvis” with Danny Vernon- 7:00 PM Reserved seating seats go fast- $8.00 February 28- Skyhawk Dance /Show night Wine and Cheese Reserved seating -$7.00Reservations requested: 928 923 8230 Ice cream Sunday Social/Karaoke 3pm$ Breakfast Tuesday Saturday 8 am -11am $ Bingo Wednesday Nights 6:30 pm Karaoke - Friday nights 7 pm JR’S RV PARK 82 N. Central Blvd. Every Monday 7pm dancing with Smoking Joe Lonsdale. $3. SKYHAWK RETURNS After a year hiatus, the band Skyhawk returns to entertain with their wonderful blend of music. The band will be featured every Friday night at the Senior Center Dances at 7pm. Fri. Feb. 20 Dance - Senior Center Sat. Feb. 21 - Show JR’s RV Park Fri. Feb. 27 Dance - Senior Center Fri. Mar. 6 Dance - Senior Center Fri. Mar. 13 Dance - Senior Center DESERT GOLD RV RESORT Located at 46628 Hwy 60 in Brenda. The public is cordially invited to the following events: Tuesday Nights Gospel Jam, 7 pm Saturdays Country Western Jam, 1pm Feb. 20th, Barefoot & Boots Dance 7:00pm, $4.00 Feb. 22nd, Canada’s Double Portion, 7:00pm, Free Will Offering

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• THE GRAND GATHERING LEGACY Mar. 6 Health Fair 9am-4pm Mar. 6 - 8 The LEGACY Mar. 6 QIA 50th Anniversary Dinner 6pm Mar. 7 Senior Prom, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 7pm $20 Tickets at ofﬁce Mar. 8 Paul Winer Concert 1:30pm FREE! • KAYE BOHLER Mar. 10 7pm $7/advance $8 at the door www.QiaArizona.com

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Southwest Roundup 5th Annual Art Show, Sale & Author Signing

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Tai Chi Ribbon Cutting & Open House The Open House and Ribbon Cutting gathering at Heather Caton’s 540 Desert Vista in January was a big success. Over 60 people attending throughout the day to learn more about the Art of Tai Chi, see live demonstrations and even join in a lesson. There were drawings for give-aways and most of all, a chance to meet people in the community. “It was wonderful to meet so many great people in the community, I am grateful so many took the time to come out to say hi,” said Heather Caton. Tai Chi, pronounced (TIE-CHEE) and (written as T’ai Chi, Taiji, Tai Chi Chuan) is a slow-motion, low-im-

pact, weight-bearing, and aerobic, yet relaxing exercise. It began as a martial art in China. Tai Chi has gained enormous popularity in America and throughout the rest of the world for its health beneﬁts for body and mind. As it developed, it took on the purpose of enhancing physical and mental health. Practiced in a variety of styles, Tai Chi involves slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation. Harvard University is calling it “Medicine in Motion.” Heather teaches several classes in the community including beginner Tai Chi and Yoga with a Chair. To learn more about her classes contact Heather at 585-935-1982.

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Southwestern Roundup 5th Annual Art Show and Sale with Author Signing February 27th and 28th, 2015 from 9 am -3 pm Mountain Quail RV Park Rec. Hall 490 Moon Mountain Rd. Quartzsite, AZ. By Oney Budge We would like to Thank and introduce Our Silent Donors for their gracious gifts for the fund raising Raffle prizes that bring hundreds of dollars for our community. Each year Robert (Earl) and his wife of 61 years Nadine Schmidt work months prior to the show on a hand-crafted wooden item. This year we have been gifted a 1930’s classic Cadillac right down to red velvet seats for its passengers. Building these wooden treasures for 20 years, Earl prefers to donate them to fund-raisers rather than selling them. Yet some have sold for $700 - $800 and raised thousands of dollars at auctions. Earl and Nadine have been winter visitors of Quartzsite for the past 12 years. Retiring as Director of Security for a Utility Co. and working with the National Police Society, he and his wife have traveled from Orcas Island to winter with us. Last year Earl, Hardie’s Bead and Jewelry, and Thunder Gourd Artist Pam and Tom Froom brought in $800. Come to the Art Show and enjoy the Artist Scavenger hunt, refreshments, door prizes of gift certificates from local businesses. Drawn every 20 minutes! Plus, buy raffle tickets for great gifts. This year’s Raffle Gifts are the

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The GRAND Gathering -Legacy March 6-8 Quartzsite - The Quartzsite Improvement Association – QIA – is hosting a fabulous event the ﬁrst weekend in March. It just so happens to be the 50th Anniversary of the QIA, as well. Friday, March 6th Health Fair – 8am till 1:30 pm Co-sponsored by the La Paz County Regional Hospital and the La Paz County Health Department. La Paz Regional Hospital: • Educational Health information • Free Health Screenings to include: • Analysis of body composition with In-body 230 Machine • Blood Glucose screenings • Cholesterol Screenings (fasting required) • Oximetry Testing • Blood Pressure checks • Bone Densities • BMI Calculations • Heimlich Vests- training • PSA Testing-(there will be a $30 charge for this test) La Paz County Health: Living Healthy Lifestyles • Nutrition/ Healthy Eating • Manage Medication use • Free Wellness programs • Sensation Services- Access to “Ash Line” - program and aids to help you quit smoking • Million Heart CampaignHeart Attack and Stroke prevention Educational information Home Health Care and Hospice: Alzheimer’s Information • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM The Basics of Alzheimer’s • 10:30-10:45 AM Dementia Conversations • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM “The Basics” If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia,

it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. “Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning” When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about dementia and their changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips on being prepared and developing a plan for difﬁcult conversations. This Health Fair will provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about your own health as well as improving your lifestyle so you can enjoy life longer. 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner – 6pm Special Guests from around the State, Lifetime Members and Volunteers will be honored at the QIA with a special Dinner – at the 1965 prices!! QIA Members will enjoy a meal at $2.00. Non-Members are only $7.00 for the Dinner! Exciting night of Memorabilia from all 50 years of the QIA is planned. Pictures and videos showing the beginning and growth of the QIA to an all-volunteer non-proﬁt that has been open and helping Quartzsite residents and visitors for 50 years

self – it doesn’t matter – cross it off your Bucket List of things you always wanted to see or hear - plan on a wonderful and exciting time at the QIA – tap your feet in your seat, or dance to wonderful nostalgic music! Tickets available for $20. We’re even providing a “Photo Area” for those of you that want your pictures taken – formal or informal attire – just plan on a fun evening with friends! Need a ride? Call the QIA Ofﬁce to ask for help on a ride. Sunday, March 8 1:30 pm Paul Winer Concert – a fabulous Boogie Piano Show 4:30 pm- Community Church Service

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Saturday, March 7 – Craft Fair and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra – 7PM The Monthly Craft Fair will be held from 9am till noon. That evening, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra is providing a once in a lifetime experience – a Live Professional 16 piece Orchestra at the QIA. It’s a Concert, Senior Prom, Dance, and Show – call it what you want – but it will be an exciting and fun evening. Bring a date, a friend or just your-

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February 18, 2015 impurities, like hydrocarbons. Fluorite is one of the more famous fluorescent minerals and many specimens strongly fluoresce with a great variation of color. In fact, the word “fluorescent” is derived from the mineral Fluorite. Fluorite occurs throughout the world, with some of the most notable North American locations found in the Niaca Mine in Mexico, the Rock Candy Mine in British Columbia, Canada, and here in our beloved desert Southwest. Though Fluorite was first discovered in Germany in 1529, one of the first ore bodies found in Arizona to contain Fluorite was in 1890 at the Diamond Joe and Purple Passion Mines near Wickenburg. The U.S. also produces numerous fine occurrences in locations like the Blanchard Mine in New Mexico, and the highly collectible specimens from Hardin Co., Illinois. Beautiful teal blue, green, and purple fluorite is also found in the Bighorn Mountains between Tonopah and Aguila, just off Eagle Eye Road. There are plenty of old mines, hot springs, and an abandoned Flourospar mine in that area so allow extra time to explore while there. For more information and maps to the fluorite collecting areas near Aguila, come to RocksInMyHead. We are located at A37 in Rice Ranch, 605376-8754, and we are open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. We have the beautiful blue and green fluorite from near the Eagle Eye Rd. site, and some very pretty purple and rainbow fluorite from New Mexico available, as well as lots of great rocks, fossils, minerals, and gemstones. We have everything you need for rockhounding, prospecting, and lapidary, as well as books, maps, and more. Like us on Facebook or visit us online at RocksInMyHead.com.

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In front of D&B Leather, next to Silly Al’s

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MICHAEL’S PLACE

Famous Gourmet Pizza

LIVE MUSIC • Thur-Sat. 7pm - One Eyed Romeo KARAOKE DJ • Mon- Wed 7pm Kevin James

Quartzsite Marketplace • 50 E. Kuehn #17

Serving Quartsite at Same Location for over 20 years!

WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY!

5 spaces west of Bad Boys Cafe

DRIVE UP Kettlecorn & Carmelcorn Lots of Parking in Front & Rear Unique Gifts, Walking Sticks, Purses, Videos, Scrapbooks & More!

Home Style Cooking!

• DAILY SPECIALS • Friday FISH Special • Sat. PRIME RIB • Sunday POT ROAST

928-927-8890

SILLY AL’S PIZZA

COUPON

(corner of Moon Mt. & Quail Trail)

Enjoy our Famous Bread Pudding!

Old Fashioned Shakes & Malts

COUPON

490 N. Moon Mt. Ave., Quartzsite

Open 7am 7pm 7 DAYS/ WEEK

Quail Trail

B-10, Main St.

JoAnn’s Frybread FAMOUS INDIAN TACOS

BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER Breakfast Menu with BREAKFAST TACOS 1/4 lb. Burgers & Fries Pork Tenderloin Grilled Chicken Breast

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Located on the SE corner of E. Kuehn & Hwy. 95 Rice Ranch south side of road

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13 YEARS SAME LOCATION!

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Welcome Back

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February 18, 2015

776 E. MAIN STREET, QUARTZSITE (at the I-10 Exit 19 off ramp) 928-927-9338

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Voices from The Past in Quartzsite, AZ

Excerpts from “In the Shadow of Saguaros”

by Rosalee Oldham Wheeler

“In the Shadow of Saguaros” Vol. I & II are now available exclusively at the Tyson’s Well Museum and Reader’s Oasis Book Store

Desert Kangaroo Hotel In January of 1937 the snow in Flagstaff had been steadily coming down for three days. Snow was piled high along the streets and out on Highway 89. For employees of the Coconino National Forest where my husband Charles and father-in-law, affectionately known as “Mr. Oldham” worked, there was little they could do. Mr. Oldham, chief of the Northern Coconino National Forest and Charles, a ﬁre guard, decided to use the furlough to make a trip down to the desert near La Paz where the family had a placer claim, the Jack of Diamonds. They packed their gear and waited for the blizzard to let up. It didn’t so they announced they would leave for Quartzsite early the next morning.

QIA

Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities!

BINGO FRIDAY NIGHT

Opens at 5pm. Early Birds 6:30pm. Main7pm Concessions Available

928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite

Being a bride of three months I wasn’t sure how to go about inviting myself on the trip. When I told my father-in-law that I would give anything to not have to shovel a path to the clothesline to hang our wash that would freeze before I could put the clothespins on he said, “Pack light Rosalee, we don’t have much room.” As we pulled away from the Nob Hill Ranger Station, in the warmth of the pickup, the early morning twilight was actually beautiful. Hanging from the eaves of homes were long shiny icicles. The snow was still coming down, bending the branches of the tall evergreens with a heavy accumulation of sparkling white snow. Out on U.S. 89 the drifts were deep and we stopped to pull several vehicles out of the snow. All the way out to Williams the blowing snow was blinding. Not until we reached Chino Valley did the storm begin to let up. We arrived in Quartzsite as the sun was setting behind the Dome Rock Mountains. The pale blue sky was brightly streaked in shades of bright orange, yellow, and mauve. The soft purple of the Middle Camp Mountains was growing darker by the minute. When we pulled off onto Tom Wells Road, the pickup brushed against a forest of bright greenish-yellow bushes emitting a pungent fragrance. Charles saw my nose twinge, “Greasewoods,” he announced. This city girl had a lot to learn. Stepping out of the pickup onto warm ground, I was in love with the desert.

THRIFT STORE

Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3

928-927-4223

Supported by your generous donations!

February 18, 2015

No frozen fingers, no slipping on ice, or vehicles making 180s in the street. Mr. Oldham made a campfire causing the coyotes to serenade us until the ironwood coals went dim. The next morning I was awakened by the cackling of a covey of Gambel’s quail passing by. Later, when I tried to locate the source of a distinct cooing sound, Charles pointed to a pair of white-winged doves perched in an ironwood tree. Mr. Oldham stoked the coals and added some wood as Charles set out two Dutch ovens; one for baking powder biscuits and the other for bacon, fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs. Charles and his dad left for the diggings and I stayed behind to wash dishes. Later I went to watch Charles dig down to bedrock and fill another bucket with sand and gravel for Mr. Oldham to dump into the dry washer. As my father-in-law furiously turned the crank, I wondered out loud how he was going to spot any gold in that fast-moving dirt. Mr. Oldham simply said, “You just can’t take your eyes off the riffles.” When he left to get another bucket, I asked if I could turn the crank with the hope of finding a nice little nugget or two. I was curious about the workings of the dry washer and promised to keep my eyes on the riffles. A couple of days later, Charles dug into the den of a Kangaroo rat all curled up and fast asleep for the winter. When there’s no food and the temperature falls below a certain point, Kangaroo rats go into a state of dormancy. This little rat had a large head in comparison to the rest of its compact body. It had tiny ears and big black eyes with long eyelashes. The top of its head and body were a grayish-tan with the area around its eyes, back of its ears and undersides were white. From head to tail, which was mostly tail, this little Kangaroo rat was about 8-inches long. Its long,

slender tail gradually darkened towards the end where it puffed out into a ﬂuffy white brush at the tip. Its hind legs were long and powerful with claws that could be used to defend its den. When sitting on their back legs, if they see something they want, can jump as high as 30 inches. Kangaroo rats keep their shorter front legs hidden under their throat unless reaching for food which is stuffed into fur-lined cheek pouches on each side of its mouth.

I took the little critter back to camp and offered it some pinion nuts that Charles and I had picked near our post on Hutch Mountain Lookout in the Coconinos, which it eagerly ate from my hand. I found a large empty tomato can that I stuffed with one of Charles’ handkerchiefs and let the little mouse down easy. It curled right up and went back to sleep. When I told Mr. Oldham and Charles about our tomato can house guest, Mr. Oldham just shook his head and raised his very dark eyebrows as a broad grin spread across his face. The next morning after Charles and his dad went back to the diggings I crushed some dry bread and took my little friend out of the tomato can to see if it was interested. After ﬁnishing off the crumbs it proceeded to explore around camp. From time to time it would dart back into the tomato can, then venture out and follow me around as I offered it more things to eat. 

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20 X 40 RV GARAGE OR SHOP

Completely finished inside with air conditioner, adjoining bath, laundry room & hobby room. 1 full RV service. 565 Connor Lane $79,000 WINTER VISITOR 1 ACRE HAVEN 2 full RV services, 8x40 metal pod with electric, water, and sewer. Including washer and dryer.12x30 carport, city water. Quiet private view. Owner Financing. 965 W Camel $60,000

SOLD

PRIVATE LOCATION

Corner Property brick front fence, 2 utility services. Storage building. Low Down Owner Financing. Good terms. 595 Adobe $48,500

WANT A HOBBY ROOM OR WORKSHOP?

24x15 Garage with evaporative cooling, automatic overhead door. 1 full utility service. Additional storage building fenced. Great price. Open to Offers! 635 Bonanza $48,700

BEAUTIFUL DESERT VIEW

1 acre corner property with all utilities, 25x18 Kool Kover, 2 storage buildings. Owner financing. 550 W. Pryamid $59,500

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HOMES FOR SALE

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LOTS OF STORAGE

3 10x8 Metal storage buildings, 1 with washer & refrigerator. 20x20 carport. Fenced. Nicely decorated. 615 Comanche Drive $39,800

2 FULL UTILITY SERVICES

1 Wood Storage building with electric, 1 Metal storage building. Make Offer. 835 Connor Lane $45,500

BEAUTIFUL LARGE CORNER

Fenced property with 2 full RV hookups. Metal carport Metal storage building. And 36’ 5th wheel included. 710 Emerald $50,000

RV OR PARK MODEL

Lot fenced on 3 sides. 1 Utility connection Driveway. good area. 658 Bonanza $35,000

QUARTZSITE’S FINEST ¼ ACRE

Fenced – Privacy fence on 3 sides, 2 complete RV services, each with 10’x10’ custom buildings with electric, 2 large trees plus other landscaping with underground watering. 390 N Washington $57,800

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

1 Acre C-2 Commercial. Excellent exposure 45x30 Metal Building 3 overhead doors.18’x 22’ Metal canopy plus other storage. Well Priced! 315 E Ironwood St. $125,000

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PICTURE PERFECT INSIDE AND OUT WITH A VIEW

Top of the line newer park model home. Plus extra-large finished laundry room and finished hobby room. Manicured landscaping with trees. Mexican brick fence front wrought iron gate. 806 Cienega Drive Only $69,000

Hank Covey, Broker

SOLD

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ENJOY THE VIEW AND PRIVACY

SANTA FE STYLE

2 Bedroom, open living room and dining with laminate flooring. Gorgeous large master suite. Large enclosed RV parking with hookup. Large shade trees, Mexican brick fence. Rainbow Acres. 49579 Jade Avenue $148,000

GREAT 3 BEDROOM DOUBLEWIDE MANUFACTURED HOME

Split bedroom floor plan, Large master suite. Large country kitchen and dining room. Open floor plan with fireplace divider. Fenced with wrought iron gate. A really nice home! Owner will carry to qualified buyer. 676 Granada $115,000

SOLD

VIEW FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE Doublewide Manufactured Home with big open living room, dining room, and kitchen, 2 bedroom, upgrades, well maintained, covered decks on 3 sides, large carport, big workshop. Large fenced corner property. Super Nice Landscaping. 706 Hagley Loop $135,000

ONE ACRE WITH FIXER UPPER

Livable Older Home some upgrade and TLC needed. Can be the best buy in Quartzsite! Close in on quiet street. Large country kitchen, 2 bedroom, hobby area, big workshop Plus 2 large storage buildings, 2 Guest RV hook-ups. Lots of shade trees Owner open to offers. 65 N. Oregon $75,000

From this 1 year old site built custom Santa Fe style 2 bedroom home loaded with custom features – custom cabinets throughout, tile counter tops, tile flooring throughout. A kitchen a cook will love. Located on 1/3 acre elevated lot. 1099 N Duke Street ONLY $138,500

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Park Model facing BLM land. Enjoy beautiful sunrises from open floorplan with lots of windows or from big covered deck. 2 large storage buldings, one with washer & dryer. Extra RV hookup. Fenced. Owner financing. 800 Cienega Only $63, 500

TAKE A LOOK

A beautiful home located on corner lot with private back yard and citrus trees, Mexican brick fence, 2 driveways with wrought iron gates RV hookup. View from large covered deck. Pride of ownership throughout. 49738 Rainbow Lane $97,300

GREAT BARGAIN

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February 18, 2015

IMS CARDIOLOGY Full Service Cardiovascular Office in Quartzsite Our Providers

Our goal is to make your healthcare experience a very positive and comfortable one. We strive to provide the highest quality of patient care.

Diagnose and Treat

Dr. Riyaz Sumar MD, FACC, FSCAI

• chest pain • shortness of breath • leg pain • varicose veins • leg swelling • palpitations

Cardiac Services Provided Dr. Koushik Nag DO

• stress testing • echocardiograms • vascular ultrasound • PAD screening • coronary angioplasty/stenting • peripheral angioplasty/stenting • structural heart disese intervention

Urgent Care NOW OPEN

Quartzsite, Arizona Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm

WALK-INS • NO APPT. NECESSARY

IMS Urgent Care will provide care for all ages! SOME SERVICES WE OFFER: • Allegery Testing • Laceration Repair • Suture/Suture Removal • Worker’s Comp • Sports Physicals • Cough/Congestion • Colds • Burns: Heat/Chemical • Allergies • STD Testing/Treatment • Just to Name a Few

ACCEPTED INSURANCES: • Mercy Care • Phoenix Health Plan • Maricopa Health • APIPA • Humana • Aetna • Cigma • BCBS • Health Net • Medicare We Accept Other Insurance Also

IMS CARDIOLOGY Sonoran Heart

Bethanie Sorensen PA-C, BS, NMS

928-927-6105

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LOCATED in Palm Plaza 255 N. Central Blvd. #5 Quartzsite

SERVING Quartzsite since 2006 Kenneth Dizon DO

All testing done on-site No need to travel

Not affiliated with Sonoran Cardiology

Matthew Sweeney PAC

Michelle Blankenship FNP-C

Sister Benvinda Pereira FNP-C

LOCATED in Palm Plaza 255 N. Central Blvd. Suite 7 Quartzsite, Arizona

928-927-5658

February 18, 2015

Mr. Jones Water Delivery

Bringing Dual Filtered Drinking Water to QUARTZSITE Area!

WE DELIV ER 7 DAYS A WEEK

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NOW IN QUARTZSITE!

Large Selection of Czech Seed Beads Sizes 6s, 8s, 9 cuts, 10s, 11s, 11 cuts, 12 cuts, 13 cuts, 14s, 15s, 11 Delicas.

MARBLES - MOCCASINS - PAPERBACKS - ANIMAL HATS INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS

PEGGY BAIRD

WE NOW ACCEPT

Located Across from Pilot - 2 Rows Back Quartzsite Showgrounds Also at QIA Pow Wow Jan. 21-25 in Sp #170 Email: peggysuebaird@yahoo.com

Join us for the

6th Annual Rock Auction THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH Quartzsite Elementary School (QES)

7th & 8th grade students fundraiser dinner @ 5pm - 5:30pm rock auction and talent show @ 5:30pm events will take place in the QES gym located at 930 W. Quail Trail Quartzsite, Arizona Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) is established to provide benefits to local charities and non-profit groups by promoting the community of Quartzsite, and the surrounding area, through quality local celebrations!

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” ~ Maya Angelou

HWY. 50-95 ROCK SHOP

Call Kasey

(870) 736-6270

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Lapidary Tools & Supplies, Beads, Findings, Wire, Gift Items, Mineral Specimens, Rough Rock, Slabs, Jewelry, Tumble Mix Rough, from our own Rock Crusher Turquoise- Rough, Jewelry & Huge Selection of Cabs. Dealer for Lortone, Barranca, Estwing, Diamond Pacific, Inland, Raytech & others.

MOST BEADS & FINDINGS 50% OFF

HUGE SELECTION OF NEW & USED EQUIPMENT OPEN Mon-Sat 10-4 On Hwy. 95 N between Best Auto & Grubstake.

645 N. Central Blvd. (Hwy. 95 N) Quartzsite 775-781-2047 cell

Blue Diamond Turquoise Hand Rolled Beads by William Murdoch

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WARNING: Life will be back in balance.

February 18, 2015

Less Pain. Faster Recovery. Learn how new minimally invasive surgical techniques for knee and hip replacement can get you back to doing the things you love. Our breakthrough knee and hip replacement could have you up and walking the same day, thanks to new minimally invasive surgical techniques. Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Thomas Coon, Dr. John Diana and Dr. Ryan Moore will help you learn about surgical options and their proprietary techniques, including a live demonstration of the MAKO robot. Amongst other prestigious awards, St. Helena Hospital’s Coon Joint Replacement Institute has been rated by Medicare in the top 1% nationwide for knee and hip replacements.

MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing MAKOplasty® Partial Knee and Hip Resurfacing is a breakthrough procedure powered by a robotic arm system. It enables surgeons to precisely resurface the damaged area of the knee and hip without compromising the surrounding healthy bone and tissue.

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WEDNESDAY | FEBRUARY 25, 2015 REGISTRATION & DINNER: 6:00 PM PRESENTATION: 6:30-8:30 PM

Knee replacement from the Coon Joint Replacement Institute

QIA COMMUNITY CENTER 234 E. Ironwood Avenue Quartzsite, Arizona 85346

RSVP 877.596.0644 www.napavalleyjointcare.org

Diane Livingston | Vintner

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February 18, 2015

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Gem World & QUARTZSITE SHOWGROUNDS

WE SALUTE YOU!

1330 W. Main St.

with heartfelt thanks for all your support

Quartzsite Cap & Embroidery 1230 W. Main Street

The Scenic Road RV Park TheScenicRoad.com

Silly Al’s Pizza SillyAlsPizza.com

The General Store 410 E. Main Street

Ironwood Outpost ironwoodoutpostquartzsite.com

Main St. Eatery 205 E. Main Street

Crazy Jerry’s Pizza & Wings 1099 W. Main Street

Roadrunner Market 200 E. Main Street

Diagonal from Burger King/Mobil • Quartzsite, Arizona

BEADS

WHOLESALE • RETAIL

SILVER INDIAN JEWELRY Lots of New Items!

FINDINGS

Bails • Crimp Beads & Covers Fancy Spacers • Jump Rings Lobster Claws

FOSSILS - MINERALS

Amethyst • Calcite • Crystals Desert Roses • Geodes • Fluorite Jasper • Raw Minerals

American Custom Tire 928-927-6382

Hardies Beads & Jewelry 1250 W. Main Street

GIFT ITEMS

Dr. Jennifer Maltby Chiropractor, 431 E. Main Street

RV Pit Stop 425 N. Central/US 95 N

Addicted to Deals Look for the Pink Building

Mike McAndrew Real Estate Broker 760-922-9900

Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show January 2 - 11, 2015

Bad Boys Cafe 50 W. Kuehn Street

Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama January 16-25, 2015

YOUR NAME HERE! Call Dennis Dole 928-580-1741

Market Center W Kuehn St. Oct. 1, - Mar. 31 Annually

Stone Vases • Watches Compacts • Tools Hardware • Display Cases

SUPPLIES FINDINGS PENDANTS

VFW Post 769

FOSSILS CRYSTALS RAW MINERALS

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

120 S. Palo Verde, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697 Buddy Poppy cans have been placed about town. Please wear a Poppy and any donations received are very appreciated to help our Veterans.

Comrades meeting -1st Saturday 9 a.m. at Post Ladies Auxiliary meets-1st Saturday 9 a.m. at Post House Committee meets -1st Sat. 10 a.m. at Post Mens Auxiliary – 1st Saturday - 1 p.m. at Post District 1 Riders meeting 2nd Sat 2 p.m. - TBA

COMPLETED JEWELRY Indian Jewelry Bracelets • Earrings Necklaces • Pendants

Herb’s Hardware 240 N. Central Blvd.

Quartzsite Yacht Club & Motel QuartzsiteYachtClub.com

BEADS

Semi-Precious Beads Crystal Beads Rhinestone Studded Beads Pandora Style Beads Seed Beads

CALL

GIFTS Open Daily!

cashiers wanted!

VENDORS WANTED! GEM WORLD • 626-922-1258

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Arizona

Mobility Scooters Assembled & Ride Ready!

250 E. Main St., Quartzsite Robert Highsmith

480-250-3378

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High-Tech Satellite YOUR SATELLITE SYSTEMS EXPERT & SERVICE TECHNICIAN! Ask us How to Watch 2 TVs on 1 Receiver Competitive Rates - Dependable Service Serving High-Tech Satellite Quartzsite Call Bob Today! Area!

605-391-2842

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February 18, 2015

Let’s Talk Dirty!

MD CARPET CLEANING Serving Quartzsite & Blythe Area

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Street South of Herb’s Hardware- around the corner

Recovery Shoes can help your knees, hips, back - for your overall health.

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February 18, 2015

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“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia

Nails

come in and see what’s new!

Introducing “Finger Candy” with lots of colors and shapes! Add Sparkle to your Nails and Toes for the Holidays We continue to offer Acrylics, Gel Polish by OPI and Pedicures. Make your appointment today! Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite •

928-927-5400

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ~ Confucius

Antique Alley Specializing in Licensed

Coca Cola Collectibles! Antiques & Goodies! 543 W. Main Street Quartzsite Dickering Encourged!

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February 18, 2015

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1270 W. Main St. Bright Pink Building (across from McDonald’s)

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February 18, 2015

QIA turns 50! The Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on March 6, 2015 (coming up quickly). There will be a dinner and celebration at the QIA on March 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 for Members; and, $7.00 for non-members. The QIA was the original “Civic Center,” and the hub of early community activities and location of Town Council Meetings. As a commemoration of the 50 years of volunteer service to the Community of Quartzsite, small items will be collected at the dinner celebration for consideration for inclusion in the Time Capsule. We would like to have a small item from your group or organization, along with a short explanatory note, to include in this important legacy. Be sure to purchase your commemorative mug for only $15, too! Call QIA ofﬁce Monday thru Friday, 9am - noon at 928-927-6325 or stop by 235 E. Ironwood in Quartzsite.

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Luther Michael Page was born on 2-8-2015 to Courtney Richardson and Thomas Page. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and is 18 inches long. He is the light of his mommy and daddy’s world. Grandparents Teresa and Michael Richardson are so excited to welcome their ﬁrst grandson; and Great-grandparents Ann and Jack Richardson are happy to welcome their ﬁrst greatgrandson!

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Anniversary Announcement

Engagement Announcement

On April 11th, 2015 Mr. Ronald Kreger and Martha (Suz) Kreger will have been Married 60 years. The parents of Cynthia Martin Owner of Cindy’s Small Dog Grooming. Congrats! Dave Martin

Starr BearCat, former Constable, and Shanana “Rain” Golden-Bear, Publisher of Desert Messenger, are happy to announce they will be married March 21st, 2015. After 24 years of ups and downs, family and friends will gather to celebrate their legal union, followed by a feast and give-away.

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Save those Box Tops for our school Clip Box Tops from hundreds of products Since 1996, the Box Tops for Education program has helped schools across America earn cash for the things they need. Support your school today and see what a difference you can make! Once you start looking, you’ll see these little pink coupons everywhere! Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢ for your school. Drop off your Box Tops at Quartzsite Elementary School, General Store, Food Bank and Quik Chek Shell Station. You can also help by shopping online. For more information visit www. boxtops4education.com.

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HOTEL FROM PAGE 16

A Kangaroo rat’s diet is mostly airdried seeds. They actually shun green food and even water because their bodies have a complex chemical process which creates water from the digestion of dry food. They have evolved to withstand desert conditions in southern New Mexico, Arizona and California. They don’t perspire and on hot days simply hide out in their burrows after plugging the door with dirt. My little friend continued to lodge in our Desert Kangaroo Hotel until the morning we left for home. I took the little rat in its tomato can hotel back near the burrow where we had found it. He bounded into the burrow and was gone. I had learned a lot about plants, animals and insects on my ﬁrst visit to the desert and I could cook a meal in a Dutch oven including some darnedgood biscuits. The following winter we came back during another furlough but this time Charles and I didn’t go back to Flagstaff. Judge Mott offered to sell us his bee business and I stayed on for another 70 years. The last time I saw a Kangaroo rat was one evening in 1959 when our family was eating watermelons in the yard and two little rats were busy gathering seeds as we spit them out. So we put up our feet up and quietly enjoyed watching them stuff their little pouches with seeds. What a delight!

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Broken Jewelry, Old Teeth, Coins, Nuggets, etc. 1240 W. Main Street

Across from McDonald’s • Quartzsite

QUARTZSITE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE 177 W. Main St. (end of Showplace Lane) Behind Silly Al’s Pizza 100% of our proceeds remain here in Quartzsite! Call us and schedule a donation pickup 928-927-6039 or 928-916-7338.

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by Jane Finley writer * artist * teacher (stretching, exercise, relaxation, meditation)

DISCOVERING SUNSETS IN CELIA’S GARDENS

February 18, 2015

Traveling with Gypsy Jane

Quartzsite, AZ

One Friday, the Desert Singles held their weekly potluck at the Town Park. I had heard about nearby Celia’s Rainbow Garden, and after lunch Doris suggested we go there. Doris loved the garden and went there often. She told me the garden was created by volunteers in memory of a local girl who passed away at age eight. I later learned that her parents are the multi-talented Paul Winer, owner of Reader’s Oasis Books, entertainer extraordinaire, and creator of the clever “Desert Daze” comic strip which I look forward to in every Desert Messenger; and Joanne Winer, well known for all her many volunteer efforts in town. Like most volunteer projects, the gardens started small but has grown into a very large area. There are paths throughout the gardens and a longer walking trail around it with exercise equipment. People have adopted small pieces of land within the gardens to develop and care for. The garden is dedicated to Celia’s memory, but there are plots dedicated to others within the garden. (Don’t worry; no one is buried there.) It is truly amazing and certainly the highlight of my visit to Quartzsite. The variety, creativity, and beauty of the plots astounded me, and the obvious love that went into caring for the individual plots touched my heart. In the days that followed, I went there several times on my own. One evening, I drove to Celia’s Gardens about 5:30 p.m. In Quartzsite, you can often ﬁnd me walking at sunset. I found the long path around the garden’s perimeter. I noticed the exercise stations along the way, but I’d already worked out that day and would be going dancing that night; so I didn’t do them. I was the only one on the path, and I enjoyed the solitude. The sunset was just beginning. As I walked along the path, I was again reminded of how much I love Quartzsite. I breathed in the clean air, observed the changing shadows on the surrounding mountains, reveled in the sweep of open desert, and looked forward to the oncoming sunset. When I ﬁnished the trail around 6:00 p.m., I sat at one of the picnic tables and

waited for the universe to do its sunset “thang.” The mountains to the east, opposite the setting sun, were glowing, but the shadows were quickly creeping up the sides. They were pinkish tan on top and dark brown near the bottom. Straight ahead, the sky was a mixture of baby blues and cotton-candy pinks under a gray layer which spanned the enormous sky. The setting sun could no longer be seen, but there was no doubt where it had been because of the brilliant neon-orange glow in the west. I have always loved and appreciated sunsets. They, more often than not, leave me speechless and in awe of their beauty -- always changing, always different, no two ever the same. I usually time my daily walk about sunset time. Tonight in Quartzsite, I felt I discovered sunsets for the first time. Before tonight, I always thought the sunset was just in one place -- where the sun set -- but in Quartzsite tonight, in Celia’s Gardens, I realized that REAL sunsets cover all four directions and the entire sky. Celia’s Garden is a truly awesome place, and I will always remember it as the place where I REALLY discovered sunsets. ~*~*~*~*~*~ I’m trying to remember one spectacular sunset, so hard to capture its beauty in words: florescent orange interspersed with baby blue topped by a row of small, wispy, gray clouds like waterfalls, and higher up a layer of narrow, gray clouds with the brightest magenta lining I’ve ever seen. As I watched, the magenta got more and more intense -just streaks of vibrant color like someone had taken a paintbrush across the sky. As the night progressed, the colors faded until only the faintest duskymelon hue remained on the horizon..... Gypsy Jane from my Journal July 6, 2002, Port Angeles, Washington ~*~*~*~*~*~ Jane’s book is WANDERINGS: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily (Stories from the Road). This column consists of stories from her book (email: janefinley@yahoo.com, website: janefinley.com)

February 18, 2015

MUSIC JAM SCHEDULE Quartzsite, Brenda, La Paz Valley

Sunday 1:30pm Split Rail RV Park 1:30pm Wagons West RV Park, Brenda 6:30pm Mountain Quail #1 50’s, 60’s rock n’ roll 6pm Black Rock RV Park, Brenda 6:30pm. Gold Star Gospel Acoustic

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Paul Carnevale retires from Q-Check (now 76 Station) after 20 years By Joanne Winer Paul Carnevale, son of Tony and Cee Carnevale, came to Quartzsite in the early 1990’s to visit his folks, and like a lot of people who come to our wonderful town, he ended up staying!! Paul started out working for Everett’s Towing, and ended up marrying the bosses daughter Tammy Smith, whose parents Everett and Jeannette have owned the business in Quartzsite for many years. Paul and Tammy have two teenagers now--Vinny and Emily, and they have been very active in their children’s schools and supportive of their activities like 4-H and bands, etc. Paul has been working at the station since November of 1994, when it was a Texaco station. He has worked there ever since, watching it change to a Shell Station and now a 76 Station. A lot of changes have happened over the years, and Paul credits his fellow employees, especially those who have worked there for many years like himself-for making his job so much easier and for their loyalty to him as manager. He says he will miss them all, and wishes them all the best. He thanks them as well as all his steady customers for making his job such a pleasure, and wishes only the best for the new manager, Gary Lacouture. Gary is a former military man from California, and is now the new manager of the station.

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Paul and his dad Tony ﬁrst started the Cruise Ins, with support from owner Barrett Covington over three years ago. Barrett and his wife Pattie have been in business with Chris Passmore and wife Janet for many years. They own not only the station in Quartzsite, but also the Mobile station on Hwy 95 and the 76 station on Lovekin, both in Blythe. When Chris Passmore died, his son John became the new partner. New manager Gary has planned to keep the Cruise Ins going, with help from Paul and Tony. Paul has long been a vintage vehicle collector, and loves puttering around the yard working on his cars, a passion he shares with his two twin brothers back east and his father here. He has been hoping to have more time for his hobby, although he also plans to work part-time back at Everett’s helping them, and will do some work on small engine repairs as well as anything else that catches his fancy. He has also been doing security work during the season, so he may continue that as well. Whatever he does, he will do it to the best of his ability, just as he has done for the past 20 years at the Station, because that is how he is--a real hard worker with love for his community, friends and family. He will be sadly missed at the Station by all who knew him, but he will still be around!!! ABOVE PHOTO : Paul giving keys to new manager Gary

Monday 1pm Desert Edge RV Park 6:30pm. Arizona Sun RV Resort 6:30pm Ramlin Roads, Hope 6:30pm Alliance Church Tuesday 1pm La Posa South, bring chair 1pm Kofa Mt. RV 1pm Brenda RV Resort, Brenda 6:30pm Community Bible Church now Gospel, Country w/ampliﬁed instruments. 7pm. Desert Gold, Brenda, Gospel

Wednesday 12:30pm Desert Pueblo RV Bousee 1pm Gold Star, Acoustic 1pm. Crawford’s RV 6:30pm. Holiday Palms, Country Jam 6:30pm. Scenic Road RV Acoustic Thursday 6:30pm Mt. Quail Music Jam 6:30pm. QIA, Show $1 donation 7pm. Brenda RV Resort, Gospel Friday 6:30pm JR’s RV Park 6:30pm Split Rail RV Park Saturday 1 pm Desert Gold RV Park, Brenda, Country 1pm Park Place Acoustic 1pm Brenda RV Park, Brenda Acoustic 4pm Mt. Quail #2 W. Cowell Is your favorite jam listed correctly? Contact Rain at 928-916-4235 Editor@DesertMessenger.com

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February 18, 2015

VFW Riders donate to Operation Hero Comfort

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By Joanne Winer Anita Carlson, co-founder with her late husband Doc, has been sending packages to the troops in harm’s way for many years now, and has stated that as long as there are troops who need them, she will continue with her mission. Since Doc passed away, she has had volunteers and family members helping her pack up and send two boxes to each unit every two weeks every month, and some extra during special holidays. They have had as many as 10 units at a time, but are currently sending packages

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to 5 units. These boxes are filled with non-perishable food items like peanut butter, cans of tuna, beef (no pork products allowed) chicken, turkey, and other fish snacks, as well as cookies, crackers, pickles (plastic bottles only) and cereal bars, granola bars, candy, jerky, canned fruit, drink mixes, coffee, creamer, etc. They also send non-food packages with books, movies, DVDs CDs, magazines, games, puzzle books, small stuffed toys, stationary items, toiletry and hygiene items, and things like socks, cool collars and more. Each one of these packages are over $15 to send, and sometimes items are needed to be purchased to fill the boxes. These are the biggest costs of the group, and every donation is very important--their only fundraiser is their Silent Auction in December, and

they just recently tried a Yard Sale that was successful and may be done again. Operation Hero Comfort just received a check from the VFW Riders group from District 1, delivered to Anita by Julie Anderson--it was for $200 and this will go a long way to helping get the packages out. Anita, on behalf of Operation Hero Comfort members, accepted the check and wants to personally thank everyone who donated to it to help. If you have items for the packages, or to donate for the next Silent Auction or Yard Sale, please call Anita at 763-639-9330. PHOTO ABOVE: Julie Anderson presenting check to Anita Carlson

Invitation to join VFW Ladies Auxiliary You are Cordially invited to apply for Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Relationship to a veteran of combat on foreign soil will ensure eligibility in our fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational organization of more than 750,000 members. R. S V.P. Auxiliary Name: Corporal Ben Scott Post Ladies Auxiliary Auxiliary Number: 769 Your Name: _________________________________________ Telephone No.: ______________________________________

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Quartzsite Community Thrift Store donates to local organizations

By Joanne Winer The total is now $34,000--not bad for a small thrift store in the middle of the desert!! That is the current able of money that has gone back into the community through donations from the Quartzsite Community Thrift Store. At a recent board meeting, it was voted to give $500 to each of the following--Quartzsite Historical Society (Museum), Isaiah 58 Project, and Quartzsite Public Library. Thanks to the generosity of the community in donating items to sell in the store to help raise this money, the store has been able to help many local non-proﬁts and organizations who are underfunded get some help to keep their programs going. The volunteers at the store work very hard to get items ready for sale--customers who ﬂock in love the selection of reasonably priced items, making this store a huge success. Donations are always welcome during open hours 9 a.m. to t p.m. Monday thru Saturdays during the winter season, and going to summer hours as things

slow down. Bring any donations to the back of the store please or call Jini at 916-7338 for pickup. The board and volunteers thank you so much for your support and hope to keep doing more for the community as funds allow. PHOTO left: Jini, Billie, Jane (Library) PHOTO middle: Jini, Linda and Jane (Isaiah) PHOTO right: Jane, Billie, Bob (Museum)

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SPLIT RAIL RV PARK Split Rail RV Park has Karaoke Monday nights at 6:30pm GEM & MINERAL CLUB The Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem and Mineral Club is now open for its 2014/2015 season. Join the fun. Attend a general orientation any Thursday morning at 8am. Check out our ﬁeld trips and class offerings at www. qrgmc.org. Or attend one of our meetings held at QIA Thursday at 2pm.

BOUSE BOOSTER CLUB Plomosa Road and Frame Ave. in Bouse, Arizona. 928-851-1819 Monday Pancake Breakfast 7 – 9 a.m. Tuesday Game / Card Night 7 p.m. Thursday Bingo 7 p.m. <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> TENTATIVE CRAFT SHOW SCHEDULE through SPRING – 2015

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NOTABLES BAND SCHEDULE 50S & 60S POP, ROCK & DOO WOP Sat. Feb. 21 - Indian Hills Rec Centre Salome Fri. Feb. 27 - Brenda RV Park, Brenda Fri. March 6 - Holiday Palms, Qtz.

DESERT GOLD Contact: Sheri Wittlake Craft Show & Yard Sales 9AM-1PM - 2nd Thursday of the month from November 2014 through March 2015 (Note new schedule for next year)

TOPS AZ 0078 QUARTZSITE (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting on Tuesday mornings in the fellowshipHall next to the Alliance Church. Weigh in from 7AM to 7:45Am, meeting from 8AM to 9AM. For more information, please call Ruth at 928-927-8352.

WAGONS WEST Craft Show 9 am-1 pm Saturday, February 7, 2015

BOUSE CHAMBER: HISTORIC BOUSE ASSAY MUSEUM Open: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10:00am to 2:00pm MONTHLY SWAP MEET 1st. Friday of the month At Bouse Rest Stop. 928-851-2509 www.bousechamber.org

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Across from McDonald’s • Quartzsite

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CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTER Contact: Sharon Hillhouse Craft Show 9AM-1PM Salome Saturday, February 28, 2015 SENIOR CENTER –Quartzsite – Contact: Donna Lucas Craft Shows - 3rd Friday of each month, November to March - 9 am to 1 pm QIA – Quartzsite Improvement Center. Contact 928-927-6325. 1st Saturday of each month, November thru March - 9 am to 1 pm BOUSE BOOSTER CLUB Contact: Julie Riffe Spring Fever Daze March 6-7

To Donate $10 to American Red Cross Text “REDCROSS” to 90999

What in the World is Happening?

Wars • Big Brother • NSA • Borders • Mideast Crisis • Disease • Jobs Terrorism • Anarchy •Moral Decline • Earthquakes • Tyranny Gun Control • U.S. Power Decline • Etc., Etc. End Time Prophesies are found in the Bible Book of Revelation

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Quartzsite Business Chamber receives donations By Joanne Winer The Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce recently received a big surprise when Dennis Kuehl from Desert Gardens, called and offered them a donation of $500. to help the Chamber with anything they needed it for. The check came at a great time, since this past August 21, the Chamber lost their original trailer ofﬁce to a freak microburst, and they have been working hard to replace items and get back to normal again. They would like to thank Dennis and Desert Gardens for this generous donation. President Cee Carnevale said “we are so grateful for any donation that helps us get back to where we were before we lost the building this past summer, and thank everyone who has shown their support for what we do for our town.” PHOTO ABOVE: Dennis Kuehl and Cee Carnevale

Cactus Dodgers Dance Schedule: 2015 Caller Quer Feb. 23 Dave Guille Mar. 2 Dale Dockery, Dale Dockery Mar. 9 Gordy Oseth, Last Dance of Season Stop by the Quartzsite Improvement Association Bldg. (QIA), 235 E. Ironwood, Monday nights from 7-9pm. Come on out for some Mainstream and Round Dancing, even if it’s been awhile... come and watch maybe you’ll remember a thing or two...could meet some old friends or make some new ones. (Free RV..Dry camping night of dance ONLY)

The Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year! Organizers are looking for old photos, posters, ﬂyers, ads, souvenirs of QIA events, etc. for a display during The GRAND Gathering, March 6th - 8th, 2015. Events include the 50th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, March 6th and Senior Prom, with Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra on Saturday, March 7th. Call QIA at 928-927-6325 for more info.

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Salome High updates The students of Salome High School have been extremely busy. On February 6, culinary and photography students headed to Arizona Western College for the CTE Competition. All of the competitors Salome sent to the completion placed. Rosa Frias received a first place gold medal, Kirshana Guy received a second place silver medal and Kaelynn Whatley received a third place bronze medal. Students will be taking a day off on February 16 for President’s Day. Baseball practice started on February 9 and Softball and Track will start on February 11. Softball’s first game will be February 25, baseball’s first game will be on February 27. Track’s first meet will be on March 4. FBLA State Conference is coming up in the spring, and they will be raising money to attend the three-day affair in Tucson. They will be at the Annual Chili Cook-Off selling tickets for a chance to win an amazing loaded Easter Basket. National Honor Society has sent out applications to prospective members with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Science Club will be heading to Castles and Coasters for Physics Day on February 20. Student Council will be selling cinnamon rolls at the Annual Chili Cook-Off. The Annual

www.DesertMessenger.com Chili Cook-Off is on February 15. Student Council will be having a Mexican dinner on February 26. Mr. Anog, the math teacher at Salome High School, has entered certain students into Moody’s Mega Math Challenge. There are two teams that Mr. Anog will be coaching. In the first team, there are three seniors, Kirshana Guy, Porsche Gresham and Ericka Martinez. The second team has five juniors, KaLynne Strobel, Esmeralda Cruz, Joel Freedman, Jacquelin Harold, and Stephanie Claytor. These students will be solving an “open ended, realistic, math modeling problem” in just fourteen hours. The students will be participating in this on February 28 or March 1. The Student Council recently attended the 2015 AASC State Convention from February 5 through the 7 at Apache Junction High School. This year’s theme was ‘Legends Never Die’. While there, they voted on the new state officers, attended various leadership and spirit building activates. They also participated in a service project that helped the Ronald McDonald House. ’ The Student Council members did their best to suit the theme. For example, on one day they all dressed up as famous scientists. They brought valuable information back to campus to help the student body to explore new school wide activities.

Court issues final orders in theft/fraud case Court allows third-party claimant to take $4,050.00 from the $43,000.00 deposited with the court by defendant Jacque Nelson for restitution to the Bouse School District. Parker, AZ - On Friday, February 6, 2015 Superior Court Judge Robert C. Olson issued the final orders in State v. Nelson. The Judge ordered the distribution of the remaining $38,950.00 and vacated the final restitution hearing set for later this month. The court ordered that the school district be paid in full from the sum previously deposited by Ms. Jacque Nelson. The Court also ordered that the remainder of the $43,000.00 be paid to the insurance company as partial reimbursement, with the remainder to be paid in monthly installments when Nelson is released from prison. Ms. Nelson was convicted of two crimes against the Bouse Elementary School District pursuant to a plea agreement negotiated by County Attorney Tony Rogers, who said Nelson wrote herself checks from the District’s funds. For the crime of theft she will serve 1.5 years in the Arizona State Department of Corrections. For the crime of fraudulent schemes, a class 2 felony, she will serve 7 years of supervised “White Collar” probation to follow her release from prison. White Collar Probation is a strict program which requires that the probation department monitor all aspects of Ms. Nelson’s financial dealings. She is prohibited from incurring new debts without permission and from gambling. In addition she is required to submit to a review of all her accounting records. Ms. Nelson is also required to release information for all banking accounts and tax

Rockin’ in Quartzsite 2015 Quartzsite- Be sure to check out the Rock Art by local artists throughout town in local businesses listed below and Town of Quartsite and the Public Library. This year, the Rock Art is smaller, so RVers can enjoy, no larger than 2’, sitting on wooden easels.

Artist: Carol Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant

Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Silly Al’s Pizza

Artist: Forrest Noland Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Lucy Peters

Artist: Jasmine Tinoco Sponsored by: Roadrunner Market

Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

Artist: Jessika Gardner Sponsored by: Desert Messenger

Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Mountain Quail Cafe

Artist: Linda Klein Sponsored by: Horizon Community Bank

Student Artist: Angel Baeza Sponsored by: Carrollynn Henshaw Student Artists: Angel Baeza & Rhiyanna Timberlake Sponsored by: Desert Messenger Student Artist: Ashtyn Timberlake Sponsor: Horizon Community Bank Artist: Bud Woodyard Sponsored by: Desert Gardens Showgrounds

Artist: Danielle Miller Sponsored by: Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce

Student Artist: Michaela Briggs Sponsored by: Monica Timberlake Artist: Nolan Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant Artist: Ruby Corya Sponsored by: Hardie’s Beads & Jewelry Artist: Vangie Millard Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

returns, not open new checking accounts, provide proof of all household income and pay a minimum of 10% of that household income toward restitution to the victims. She must also notify any employer of this conviction. Violation of this probation could result in an additional prison sentence of up to12.5 years. As part of the plea agreement Ms. Nelson deposited with the court clerk $43,000.00 for restitution to the victims, to be distributed between Bouse School District and their insurer, who had already covered the school’s losses in part. County Attorney, Tony Rogers stated: “The plea agreement was structured to provide justice, community safety, and restitution, compensating the Bouse School District for all of its financial losses, including nearly $20,000.00 for the cost of the forensic accounting and investigation into the theft.” The Judgment, Sentencing, and Distribution Hearings were held on Friday January 9, 2015. During those proceedings several individuals claiming to be victims of Ms. Nelson described their losses to the court. The Judge found one individual had a colorable claim on the funds Ms. Nelson had deposited with the court for restitution to the school. The court awarded Mr. Kirk Wilson $4,050.00. County Attorney Tony Rogers states “This was Ms. Nelson’s first criminal conviction. While prison is not the norm for a first time conviction, this case was unique due to the number and severity of the offenses and victims discovered during the investigation. The seven years of White Collar probation following her incarceration insures that the community will be protected from future financial crimes by Ms. Nelson through close monitoring of her financial dealings. And finally, the prison sentence sends the right message, that perpetrators of financial crime will be held accountable in La Paz County.”

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Places

Worship

Alliance Church 720 W. Desert Vista, Qtz. Sunday: Morning Worship -9:30am Adult Sunday School- 8:30am Evening Bible Study -6pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6pm 927-5332 Assembly of God 655 W. Tyson St., Qtz. Sunday:Christian Education 9am Worship Service 10:30am Evening Celebration Service 6pm Wed. Women’s Bible Study 10am Wed. Bible Study 6pm 928-927-5808, Pastor Bruce Swart

Bouse Southern Baptist Church Sunday Services: 8:45 am – Sunday School 10:00 am – Morning Worship 6:00 pm – Back to Basics Mondays: 6 pm, Men’s Bible Study at the parsonage except during revival. Wednesdays: 6 pm, Bible Study and Prayer Pastor Ted Finkbeiner, 928-851-2612

Catholic Community Queen of Peace Mission 5005 Mockingbird Dr., Qtz. (3/4 mile east of ARCO) Padre Richard Kusugh, V.C. Sunday Mass 5:00pm Confession 1/2 hour before Mass Pancake Breakfast 2nd and 4th Saturday 7:30 to 9:30am November thru February and 2nd Saturday in March Angels Meeting, 2nd & 4th Monday 10:00am www.SacredHeartParker.comeze.com Century One Cottage Church Bro. Don Asselin An In-Home Church Home PO Box 1478, Quartzsite 85346 907-440-6419 Church of Isaiah 58 100 Moon Mtn. Rd., Quartzsite Sunday Services 10:00am.6:00pm Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm Daily Devotions 8:00 A.M. 928-927-3124 Food Bank 9-3 Mon-Sat Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Riggles Road, Qtz. Sacrament Meeting 9:00am Sunday School 10:00am Priesthood & Relief Society 11:00am 927-6080 Church of the Resurrection Episcopal/Anglican Worshipping each Sunday 9:00 A M Parker Senior Center Parker AZ. Telephone 928-486-5759 The Rev. Dale McQueen Priest EVERYONE IS WELCOME

February 18, 2015 Fellowship Baptist 42951 Vicksburg Rd. Salome “Come just as you are!” A spiritual oasis in the desert. Sunday School Sun. 9:30am Worship 11:00am Bible Study/Prayer meeting Wed. 5pm

Community Bible Church of Quartzsite Sunday Bible Study 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wenesday Bible Study 6:00 pm 375 E. Sunrise. 928-927-5035

First Baptist Church Harquahala Rd, Salome Ariz. Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am Club Sun & Wed. 6pm. Spanish Services Sat. 7:00pm8593510

Covenant Lutheran Church 270 E. Cowell St., Qtz. Sunday Worship Services 9:30am Sunday School/Adult Bible Class 10:30am. 928-927-4113 Desert Cowboy Church La Posa South Pavilion starts Nov. 16th Non-demoninational Sunday 10am. Follow the signs. Come as you are and bring a chair. Pastor Randy Cardinal 435-668-4947. God’s Little Church In The Desert “The Church That Jesus Would Like, People Helping People” 46751 E. Hwy. 60 Black Rock RV Park, Brenda, AZ Church Service 10am Sunday School 8:30-9:15am Coffee, Treats & Visiting 9:15-9:45am Rev. Rick Roland Sr. 928-916-2055 Faith for Life Church Parker Poston Rd, Ehrenberg, Ariz. Sunday Services 10:00am Wednesday Services 6:30pm 928-923-7729

Mision Bautista de Quartzsite 100 N. Kofa Ave. Qtz 760-703-5063 Pastor German Jueves 6:30pm Y Martes 6:30pm Quartzsite Church of Christ New Location! 76 S. Emelia , Qtz. Every Sunday 10:00am Evangelist, Wendell Seawright 603-996-1366 Quartzsite First Baptist Church 30 Church St., Qtz. Sunday School - 9:00am Morning Worship Hour - 10:00am Evening Bible Hour 6:00pm Mid-week Pray Hour 6:00pm Southern Baptist Church Kofa St., Qtz. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Evening Services 6:00pm Sunday School - 9:45am. 928-9275860 Zion Lutheran Church Blythe, CA: Sunday Worship 9:15am Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Adult Bible Class 8am Pastor Gary Boye 760-922-7321

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AA meetings New Locations QUARTZSITE • Sunday 6pm QIA South entrance Closed Big Book Study John B. 870-490-1029 • Local Survivors’ Group Monday, Thursday & Saturday 5:30pm Wed. 10am Women’s Recovery Community Bible Church, 375 E. Sunrise Gloria 316-617-1877 • Rainbow AcreS Snowbird Meeting Tuesday & Friday 7pm Turquoise Ave. Don 907-440-6419 BRENDA Tuesday & Saturday 11am Black Rock RV Park behind Clubhouse BOUSE Thursday 11am 27928 S. Evans Ted 308-383-7780.

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First Assembly of God Church Winter Schedule FEBRUARY 22ND 10:30AM – Bost Family Tradition Family Bluegrass Gospel Band FEBRUARY 25TH - 28TH 6:00PM – The Talleys MARCH 1ST 10:30AM and 6:00PM - The Talleys

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Community Bible Church “Come join our Family where the Love of Jesus is preached” Sunday Worship: 10am & 6pm

Wednesday Service: 6pm

MARCH 2ND – 6TH All Day – Campers for Christ MARCH 13TH 5:00PM-9:00PM Women’s Retreat – Cost is $25.00 and includes registration and dinner. Speaker will be Pearl Offrey. Will be held at the Church.

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Our great Pancake Breakfasts are coming up Saturdays Feb. 28th 7:30am-9:30am Eggs and Sausage on the Side, Beverages Served.

Our Cactus Syrup is available for SALE!

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MARCH 14TH 8:30AM-4:00PM Women’s Retreat – Breakfast and lunch included in registration above. Speaker will be Pearl Offrey. Will be held at the Church.

Schedule Subject to Change. Please call ahead if traveling long distance or check Church Website: quartzsiteag.com

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February 18, 2015 In Memoriam

The following arrests were made by Quartzsite Police Department JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 12, 2015 1/29: Carl Campbell, 72, from Pocatello, ID was cited and released for DUI. 1/31: Rosendo Alcazar, 28, from San Diego, CA was booked into jail for an Active Felony Warrant out of Collier County, Florida for Conspiring to Trafﬁc Cocaine. 2/1: Bryan Bowman, 65, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Dog at Large. 2/3: Sergio Hernandez, 20, from Phoenix, AZ was booked into jail for DUI Drugs and Obstruction of Police. 2/7: Rodney Patch, 40, from Parker, AZ was booked into jail for DUI during an Agency Assist to Parker Police Department during a DUI Enforcement Detail.

2/8: Nicholas Holder, 24, from Parker, AZ was cited and released for Reckless Driving during an Agency Assist to Parker Police Department during a DUI Enforcement Detail. 2/8: Mary Dunn, 22, from San Diego, CA was cited and released for Driving with a Suspended License. 2/12: David Curry, 39, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Driving with a Mandatory Insurance Suspension. 2/12: Mark McClure, 51, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Driving with a Suspended License. All persons included in this report from QPD are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

VFW Post 769

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

120 S. Palo Verde, Quartzsite, AZ, 928-927-7697

ACTIVITIES FOR CORPORAL BEN SCOTT POST 769

Eric Paul Stapleton

Eric Paul Stapleton passed away in Quartzsite, AZ. He had been missing for eight long months after last being seen at his residence on Riggles Road on May 18, 2014. His friends and co-workers at the local Family Dollar store sounded the alarm that Eric had not showed up for work as scheduled. Sadly, on January 20, 2015, Eric’s remains were found by hikers in the Scaddan Wash area located east to south-east from the Town of Quartzsite. The cause of death is still under investigation. Eric was born February 11, 1955, in Roseburg, Oregon to Don and Alyce Stapleton. He is survived by his mother, Alyce Stapleton of Salem, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Rebecca (Ruby) Stapleton of

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We are collecting coupons you may have that you won’t use. These go to the military families who can use them up to 6 months after expiration. Collection boxes are placed in businesses around Town and at the Post. Please help us in this endeavor to assist our Veterans.We are also collecting labels for the school.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:.

Fridays is Fish Fry night at the Post – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. $8.50 donation thru March 27th. February 21 –Masters Golf Tournament – Tee off at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm – Lunch begins at 11:00 am – sign up with Dennis Dole March 9 – Garden Party – 12:00 noon – at QIA large hall. Tickets are $10.00 donation which includes lunch and door prizes. Contact Dona Dole – 928-2107904 or Mary McAllister 480-495-9880 March 14 – Club Sandwich lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. for $6.00 donation. Includes potato salad or chips March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Serving

Irish Stew or Corned Beef and Cabbage beginning at 4:00 p.m. April 4 – April 4 – ALL FOOL’S DAY at NEW VFW BUILDING – lots of activities: ATV Poker Run Breakfast In A Bag at 8:30 a.m. raffles, egg eating contest; bake sale; live music; live auctions; “Fools Beer”; hot dogs or hamburgers for lunch; lantern release at dusk; and more. Come join us as we celebrate our move to the previous Palo Verde Café on N. Central.

Check our VFW Post 769 website for additional activities being planned: www.vfwpost769.org Comrades meeting – First Saturday each month 9:00 a.m. at Post Ladies Auxiliary meeting –First Saturday each month 9:00 a.m. at Post House Committee meeting – First Saturday each month 10:00 a.m. at Post Men’s Auxiliary – First Saturday each month 1:00 p.m. at Post District 1 Riders meeting – 2nd Saturday 2:00 p.m. - location TBA

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McMinnville, Oregon; granddaughter, Peyton; Brandon’s mother and the Love of Eric’s life, Sheree (Greenleaf) Stapleton; sisters, Valerie Vandecar of Tucson, Arizona and Lynne Stapleton-Ybarguen of Salem, Oregon; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Cheryl (Morris) Stapleton of Sheridan, Oregon; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Steinmetz, Hilary, Peter, and Jacob Rose; and Jessica, Christopher and Elizabeth Stapleton. He is pre-deceased by his father Don Stapleton. The Family would especially like to thank the Community of Quartzsite for their continued diligence in locating Eric. We also thank Quartzsite Police Department, in particular Ofﬁcer Horatio Tanakeyowma, for his tenacity, support, and patience anytime, all the time, day and night.

Eric was loved by many, and those who knew him remember his kindness and easy smile. We will miss him dearly. A Celebration of Life for Eric will be held on February 15, 2015 in Salem, Oregon.

Life after Loss Life After Loss: Hospice of Havasu will be leading an 8-week Support Group designed to help those who are going through a time of sorrow. Group participants will be provided with the tools to help make their grieving process a healthier experience. Tuesday from 10a.m. to noon January 6 through February 24 at the Quartzsite Library 465 N. Plymouth Avenue. Preregistration required. No fee, all are welcome. Contact Rosalinda at 888468-2111 to register or for questions regarding the group.

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February 18, 2015 to let go of; now is the time to release what ever is not for your highest and greatest good.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21/22- “I Transform”

Astrological Perceptions by Barbara Lee Aries: March 21 to April 19- “I AM”

You have all the power you will ever need behind you now. Your Sun in Aries is part of a grand trine with Mars in Aries, Moon 29 degrees in Cancer and Saturn 4 degrees in Sagittarius. Your foundation is secure and you feel safe to express your deepest and darkest secrets that will most likely alter your belief system.

Taurus: April 20 to May 20- “I Have”

The very core of your being is calling out for change and transformation on so many levels. Just take a step in any direction and life will put you where you

are needed the most. Take the time to look within, be still and take the time to listen what your heart and mind are saying to you! Go with the ﬂow as you learn to be gentler with yourself and others.

You have foundation, intense emotion and a drive as strong as an OX. Make a plan and go for what you want and believe that it is real and it will be! This month you have the opportuGemini: May 21 to June 20- “I Think” nity to clear out some past hurts and Balance speaks to you in so many ways; misunderstandings with your family nature, romance, family, food and members. You will feel like a whole healthy ways. The answers to the ques- new person. tions you seek are all around you. Take a moment to be present and aware of what Leo: July 23 to August 22- “I Will” you are feeling and you will once again You are a big dreamer but you have the feel at home with yourself and others. power to manifest those dreams when Things are not as bad as they sometimes you can set your ego aside and put another person’s needs ﬁrst. When you seem. Find a fresh perspective. are undisciplined, egotistical, and irresponsible you can cause great difﬁculties with yourself and others.

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Virgo: Aug. 22 to Sept. 22- “I Analyze” You can spend your time and money lavishly on others when you have it. Your greatest service is to help others when they turn to you for help and guidance. This month you will be very practical and helpful when it comes to being of service to those you really care about. Now is a great time to get clear about what is really important to you!!!

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22/23- “I Balance”

There will be many important changes in your home environment this month, it is up to you how you handle this misfortune. You can deﬁnitely turn this situation into a fortunate experience. If there is something that you need

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Recently you have been driven to your knees in the amount of emotional pain you have gone through, you now know there is no changing the past and that the future is only a dream waiting to be realized. Going to the depths of your soul is the solace that helps you keep a positive perspective on your life.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21- “I Perceive”

This month you have chosen to take a ride on the wild side of life like never before. You will be protected and shown things and avenues of being that you have only heard of but never experienced. You are ready to walk through the door of expression into unknown worlds and altered states of consciousness.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19- “I Use”

The choices you make on a daily basis have to do with work and relationships, you get more fulﬁlled from work than you do from your partnership. You can keep doing and playing the game, but sooner or later reality and the need to be honest will catch up with you. Decide to be happy.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 19- “I Know”

This is the month where you decide to communicate your truth; you will hold nothing back!Declare to the Universe what you want and intend to receive it. Life is just about to become even more amazing than you ever thought possible. You have tuned into some profound vibrations that are changing your life for the better, trust and allow it to happen.

Pisces:Feb. 19 to March 22- “I Believe”

This month your gift to the world is an understanding heart, and a solid bank account with money to burn. You are in a healing cycle that can regenerate every area of your life, and then what? You keep your energy moving and helping people feel better, an endless cycle of improvement.

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YARD SALE Thurs. Fri. Feb. 19 & 20, 8am to ? 405 Emerald near Town Park. CRAFT & PARKWIDE Yard Sale, Fri. Feb. 20, 8am-3pm. Refreshments available. Desert Gardens RV Park. COMMUNITY YARD SALE Hosted by the Artisans of C.R.I.T. February 21st, 9am - 4pm at Manataba Park under Tin Shed in Parker. $10/space. Contact Lynnette @ 928-916-0019. BIG MUSIC SALE at Holiday Palms RV Park In Quarztsite on Thursday Feb. 26th From 10am to 2pm Seller’s may set up at 9am. No Fee for Seller’s Free admission to Buyers. Buy-Trade-Sell all Music Related Items InstrumentsAmps-Mics- Strings and More. Lunch Available For information Call 818-422-6356. LARGE YARD SALE 465 N. Kofa Ave. Fri. & Sat. Feb. 27 & 28, 7:30am - 12:30pm. PARK WIDE YARD SALE on March 6 and 7 @ Mountain Quail RV Park from 8:00am to 4:00 pm No early birds, please. 2000 ITASCA SUNCRUISER by Original Owner 35’ Two Slides. 73K Miles $24,500 OBO New tires, brakes, awning, batteries. Serviced engine & generator. Solar & inverter added. Custom outside shades. 209743-4116 text/phone. FIXED TRAILER for sale, La Paz Valley, Burrwood RV Park. One bedroom, add on, covered parking, fully furnished storage shed. Laundry on site. $9,800 OBO. 480-570-1434 leave message. 1987 KEY LARGO Park Model, 33’ located in Desert Gold RV Park in Brenda, AZ. New Thermo Payne windows in 2014, new gas range in 2012, new water heater in 2012. Washer and Dryer (Propane) 2 storage sheds, 10 X 12 and 6 X 8 with electricity. 21’ X 33’ carport. Fully furnished. $22,000 OBO, very negotiable. 406-465-0134. RENTAL SPACE for Rv or Trailer. $150.00 per mo. +deposit +elec. references required. 443-248-0542.

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ESTATE SALE – Furniture, Complete Twin Bed, Large BBQ, Handycap Assist Items, Appliances, Yard Tools, Hand Tools & More! Many items only a few months old! Call 928-927-6672. FOR RENT- Cute Trailer for Rent. $300 per month. LaMirage RV Park, 146 N Washington. Call Beverly 928-446-5326. 1995 30 FT. SIERRA 5th wheel w/large slideout & lots of extras, solar electric. Exc. Condtition. Must see to appreciate! Must Sell! $5,000/offer. 435-299-2855. 2004 MONTANA MOUNTAINEER travel trailer, 33 ft. like new. Metal awning, 8x10 shed, rent paid thru Oct. 15th. Arizona Sun 55+ RV Park, #64. $10,500. 928-503-6638. WANTED: FIDDLE Teacher. Call 928-287-4515. 12 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT, trailer, Evinrude motor, life jackets & boars, $750/ 928-927-4722. WANTED: VIBRATING LAPIDARY tumbler; used or will trade for like-new Ninja 2 qt. professional blender. 928-927-4722. SONY TURNTABLE, exc. Condition, $75/OBO. 928-277-3945. COMPLETE BEDROOM SET, queen mattress, box spring, night stand, headboard, triple dresser w/mirror, $450/OBO. 503-551-4049 or 928-671-1542. SMALL UTILITY TRAILER, call for info. 503-551-4049 or 928-671-1542. 3 BENCH SEATS from 2013 Ford Van. Exc. Condition. $125 each. Desert Gold RV Park in Brenda. 714-393-9972.

1985 WINNEGAGO Chieftan, 27 ft. 75,766 miles, solar panels, regulator, two 12-v glass mat batteries. New tires. Catalytic heater, 4 kw generator. Great cond. No leaks, $5,800/ OBO. Dennis 541-272-9055. CAFETERIA WORKER Quartzsite Elementary, 930 Quail Trail, Quartzsite. 4.5 hours per day, 181 days/ year. Salary Range: $8.52 - $10.87/hour D.O.E. Requirements: Completion of Fingerprinting and Criminal History Check, High School Diploma, Valid Driver License, ability to obtain a Food Handler’s card from La Paz County Health, must work well with students and staff. Application Deadline: February 18, 2015 Benefits: Arizona State Retirement, OASDI, Sick Leave. TO APPLY: Obtain Classified Application and Job Description at www.qsd4.org, at Quartzsite Elementary, 930 Quail Trail.Questions: Contact April Whitney @ (928) 923-7906 DennisMaryJoey@gmail.com. PARK MODEL. Immaculate! 13x33, 1 bedroom, wide fulllength metal awning w/attached matching 8x12 wired shop plus 8x8 wired metal shed.Enclosed patio w/white lattice, fully furnished on rented corner lot. Outside Q Mt. 55+ RV Park, $18,500/offer. 406-431-2434. 3000 WATT HONDA GENERATOr for 100. 928-276-1267. CUSTOM INSERT for storage & bed, fits 7’ truck bed, carpeted, like new. $200. 928-276-1267. 1979 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 30 ft. travel trailer, A/C, elect. Hot Water heater, elect. Fridge, micro, propane stove & heater. Solid floor & roof. Qtz. $950/offer. Desert Oasis #5. 541-709-6933. 1999 36 FT. DAMON Intruder motorhome, Ford Triton, V10, 37,725 miles, 2 slides, well equipped. Includes shed. Mt. Quail RV Park. 2015 rent paid. $21,800/offer. 760-668-3926. LARGE SHED with workbench and shelving, pegboard, vent. Wired for electric too. Asking $499/OBO. Large black iron WOODSTOVE FIREPLACE. Asking $400/OBO. Lots of firewood too. Call Shawn at The Scenic Road RV Park 808-990-7240 to see.

QUARTZSITE 10X50 PARK MODEL Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, 25: partially covered deck, brick patio, 8x19 shed, carport. New roof, windows, HW tank, $1,300. Pad rent paid to Dec./15. Pictures available. $14,500/offer. 480-319-4057 msg 250-999-0938. 1977 GMC MOTORHOME. 34,754 miles. One owner. Always under carport. Not driven since 2007. 455 Olds engine. $5,000. Private sale. Can be seen in Quartzsite. Call: 559 349-7741. FIRE EXTINGUISHER Recharge Service since 1962; under new ownership. Quartzsite & surrounding areas. Fire Safety Products. We come to you! Easy Out Fire & Safety, 928273-9744 or 928-259-9744 ALUMINUM ROOF & clear vinyl rear window for RZR 800, $110. 406-941-0429. GENERATOR, diesel, 4 kw, needs work, $200. Skip, 775530-3992. 2006 LANDMARK 5TH WHEEL, 38 ft, 3 slides. Exc. Condition. With deck for $28,500 or without deck, $25,000. 402-879-5607. 2 PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Tool Box units –One over $1500 invested asking $995-another asking $250. call 928-927-6672 evenings LARGE LOT for sale! In town. Priced to sell! ALSO Dry camping in town. $25/week, no utilities. ALSO Extra large RV lot for rent in town. Nice neighborhood. 207-380-3839.

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FOR SALE: Used Digitech Vocalist Live 2, multi-part harmony for guitarists, w/cord and book, $125. Music stand, 4 sheet size $10. Betha 928-927-4228. FURNISHED 1980 TARA PARK Model for sale, 11 X 40. Located in Wagon West 55+ RV Park. Full deck, awning, storage. Nice unit in good condition. $11,500/ offer. 775-745-3095. 5TH WHEEL HITCH Big Valley Inc. 15,000 bl. Great condition. Includes rails & bolts from longbed Ford truck, $225/OBO. 775-745-3095.

KIDS STUFF & COOL QUARTZSITE SOUVENIRS! Tshirts, coffee mugs, doggie tees, tote bags, bumper stickers, and more. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754. www.RocksInMyHead.com TOW BAR & Brackets $350 Call 928-927-6672. PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Tool Box – 50 gal asking $250. call 928-927-6672 evenings. GOT GEAR? We do! Stoves, tents, water storage, survival food, non-GMO seeds, solar & wind power, DIY, Ebooks and more! RocksInMyHead, A37 in Rice Ranch! 605-376-8754, and online at www.UltimateSurvivalist.com. WE BUY HOUSES!! Single & Multi-Family, Land, Lots, Mobile Homes, RV Parks, Commercial. Any condition. Cash & Quick Closings. Phoenix area, now serving LaPaz and Mohave Counties. 702-530-7304 www.WAZCash4Houses.com

1972 BAHA BUG. New interior, paint, glass & seals. Street legal, $3,500. Danny. 970-201-4436. KENMORE WATER SOFTENER, like new. Excellent Condition, $125. 916-812-6402. PARK MODEL 50 x 80. Move in ready on deeded lot. In Arizona Sun Village 55+ gated community. Nicely landscaped, completely furnished. $48,500. Call Mary 602-370-9299.

FOR SALE NICE clean older Alfa Gold travel trailer, 32 ft. twin beds, fully furnished, includes 8 x 10 shed, wired shelves in refrigerator. Sp 7 Arizona Sun 55+ Park. $4,000/offer. 208631-3717 or 208-880-1882.

GOLD PROSPECTORS! Mini Hibanker, Lots of Drywashers, Gold Wheels, Gold Vacs, Whites Coils and accessories, Whites Metal Detectors, Fisher Coils, Coiltek Coils, Sluice Boxes, Assay Equipment, Refining Equipment & supplies. RocksInMyHead , A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754, www.RocksInMyHead.com TOW BAR for VolkswagonCar, Dung Buggy etc.Connects to front axle. $50 call 928-9276672. 1978 MOBILE TRAILER 8’ x 35’. 2 tip-outs, swamp cooler, 2 sheds. Resealed roof 2/2014. Large covered patio. Washer & dryer, carport. $4000/offer. Quartzsite. 970-682-0173. .DRY WASHERS & Gold Wheel - Why buy new for $600-800, asking $350 + 250 & Gold Wheel $225 Gold Vac $250. Call “AL” 928-927-6672.

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MOVE IN READY! FULLY FURNISHED PARK MODEL FOR SALE! BRAND NEW HARDWOOD FLOOR, wall to wall carpeting, hand-milled woodwork in newly renovated family room. Brand new urethane foam roof, huge enclosed covered outdoor living area, shed. 920 sq ft! Lots of extras! Beautiful park, lots of amenities. $27,500. Other ones in town going for $30K and more. Call today for showing! 605-376-8754. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Motorhome: 2004 Monaco Windsor 38’ triple slide, Cummins 400, Allison Transmission, Roadmaster chassis, new upholstery and tile floor , sleep number Queen, 6 solar panels, Asking price $98.5K Shawn 808-990-7240. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - 4 String Bass Guitar $400 B/O, two Acoustic Guitars with Case $40 & $35. Call 928-927-6672 afternoons PAINTER - HOUSES inside/ outside. 25 years exp. Free estimates. Call 651-295-8359.

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STERLING TOW BAR by Road Master w/cables & extra brackets. Like new, $450. Qtz. 530-305-4656. FOR SALE BY OWNER! 14 x 60 mobile home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large screened porch w/great view of Q Mt. $13,500. 928-671-0778 or 928-927-6240. BY OWNER 1+ ACRE with clubhouse, w/bathroom, shower, kitchen, washer, dryer. 28 ft. storage bldg. 8x10 shed. Auto irrigation, 2 RV hookups, $105,000. ALSO 2002 Alfa Sun 5th wheel 34 ft. double fridge, 3 slides, $17,500. See both at 365 W. Tyson. 707-446-1919. 2 BEDROOM + OFFICE, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage w/shop on 1 acre in Qtz. Double carport w/2 sheds, 15 mature trees, self watering landscape, fenced 3 sides, well & septic on outskirts of town. $154,500. 541-510-4817. WEIGHT BENCH w/dumb bells, bar bells, & 200 lbs of weights, $50. Chaise lounge, overstuffed, brown, like new, $50. 541-510-4817.

SALE! 10X12 METAL Storage shed. Window & wall to wall carpeting plus electricity. Whirley bird roof ventilation.Very good condition. $1,200. 928-916-9143. SCROLL SAW, $60. Jody Bergsma prints, very old books, misc. antiques. 425-330-5485. 12 X 52 PARK MODEL $11,500/ offer. Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath in 55+ mobilehome park. Covered porch & carport, 9x12 shed, workbench, washer, circular driveway, 515 N. Washington. 307-413-8833.

.PRE-LOVED LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT! 8” Grinder Polisher Unit, 6” Combination Lapidary Units, Rock Saws, 20” Flat Lap, Buffers, Grinder/polishers, Dremels, Flex Shafts, Rock Tumblers, Motors, and More. Plus, we can order whatever you need. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch 605-376-8754, www.RocksInMyHead.com. FACETRON FACETING machine includes four index gears, cutting laps polishing laps and sterling silver findings. $2,100/ OBO. 505-860-1098.

PARADISE RV PARK & SelfStorage-reasonable rates for RV spots & storage, many amenities in our RV park, also Dry Storage & Dry Camp available145 N Moon Mountain Ave/928927-6318-call w/questions.

METAL DETECTOR GPX 4500. New never used fully functional. Complete with 11 in. Commander DD coil and Coiltekr 9X14 mono elip coil. $2600 cash or paypal. A real steal! 208-634-0046

TAILGATER Satellite Dome – Receives Dish Network, Barely Used asking just $250 Call 928-927-6672.

PRE-LOVED LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT! 8” Grinder Polisher Unit, 6” Combination Lapidary Units, 10” Rock Saw, 20” Flat Lap, Buffers, Grinder/polishers, Dremels, Flex Shafts, Rock Tumblers, Motors, and More. Plus, we can order whatever you need. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch 605376-8754, www.RocksInMyHead.com. ATTN VENDORS – We have a 10x20 tent for $150,10x10 Tent $75, Table Legs $6@, Display Cases $15, Table Tops $12@ call 928-927-6672. FOR RENT Two (2) bedroom mobile on huge lot. 56480 Hwy. 60, Vicksburg area $425. 928-600-2027.

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FOR SALE: Clean, no smoking, 38’ park model, furnished. Living room 12x13 w/dining, galley kitchen, tons of storage & cupboards, patio, carport, shed. In JR’s RV Park, lot 86. Lot rent $1200 year, paid to Oct. 2015. $6995/offer. 928-927-4228. I N V E S T O R / PA R T N E R S WANTED for cash flow & capital gains properties in Western Arizona. Want to invest in Western AZ? We can help. We have wholesale properties available in Quartzsite, Phoenix, & Kingman. 702-530-7304 www.WAZCash4Houses.com

VENDORS WANTED AT THE Historic Route 66 Swapmeet, Kingman, AZ. Every Friday, Sat, Sun., 7am to 5pm. Call Ron 520-491-9837 or go to www.66SwapmeetKingman. com for more information. MR KOOL-SEAL-RV Roof Coating- call for FREE estimatevery reasonable & honest, 1YR FREE service with Roof- call Bob @ 928-916-9812

STUFF - COUNTER Top Ice Makers – 35 lb per day – Paid $279.95 asking $175 & Scuba Divers Watch (165ft) $60 & 2 Burner Cooker $85 & Single 2 PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Cooker w/Deep Fryer Pot w/acc Tool Box units –One over $1500 $65 Call 928-927-6672. invested asking $995-another ITASCA Suncruiser asking $250. call 928-927-6672 2002 35U. Excellent condition, 2 evenings big slides,54K miles. See it in LIKE NEW ROOF A/C – Duo- Quartzsite. 35 ft. $37,995 Call Therm13,500BTU Roof A/C. or text Gary at 414-578-6170. Like New, but not working? - asking $250 B/O Call 928- 8 X 40 CASA REAL trailer, 1978, 2 tip-outs, furnished, remodeled 927-6672 inside, covered patio, 2 sheds. TIRED OF THE STOCK Mar- Desert Edge 55+ RV Park #32. ket? Did you know you can $8,000/offer. 530-218-7234. purchase Real Estate as an investment through your IRA? ALFA GOLD 5th wheel, dishCall today to find out how you washer, dryer, large slide, can diversify your portfolio and house fridge & water heater, get a better ROI investing in furnished. Good cond. Lots of storage. $9,900/offer. Skip. Real Estate. 702-530-7304 775-530-3992. TOWED VEHICLE BRAKE System. Used on one trip Paid BUILDING MATERIALS for over $1600. Asking $950 and a sale- Lattice, foam insulation, 2nd barely used asking $550 12 x 12 ceramic tiles, vintage 4 x 4 bathroom tiles, 2 x 4s, ceCall 928-927-6672. ment board, metal flashing, car2009 TRAILBLAZER LT, 2WD, pet remnants. Left- overs from 605-376-8754 130K, 4 Speed Auto. 4.2 L, Very renovations. Clean. $8,500. 928-916-4888. www.WAZCash4Houses.com

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HOUSE FOR RENT in Split Rail RV Park $530 month plus utilities. Damage deposit. Call 928-927-5296. 2006 JAYCO EAGLE 36 ft. 5th wheel. Rear kitchen, 2 slides, tow pkg., new tires. See to appreciate! Great cond. $16,000. 402-690-8228. LOT FOR SALE 80’X 125’ Rainbow Acres, Qtz. 2 covered patios, large shed w/deep sink. Hookups for washer/dryer. Full RV hookups for company. Small shed w/shelves, fenced w/car & people gates. Great for 2 RVs to share expenses. $90,000. Skip 775-530-3992 1987 HITCHHIKER NU-WA Champagne Edition, 40 ft. 5th wheel, one slide. All new lights. New bathroom sink, new toilet, new microwave, Reg. kitchen, small stove. All new curtains throughout. All new linoleum & carpet. Brand new hide-a-bed love seat & matching wall-away recliner. Good working propane heater with 50 gal tank. All furniture & Corelle dishes, pots, pans & utensils. Linen & bedding. 8x10 shed with washer & new clothesline & shed table. Roof done and ceiling painted. 35 ft. awning over a deck. New flat screen TV, deep freeze, stereo, New Keurig Coffee pot. Webber BBQ. 4 new lawn chairs & cushions, 1 outside table. All for $9,000. Must be seen! #25 Desert Edge RV Park. 928-632-2216. SEEKING WITNESS of accident on Jan. 6th at the Main Post Office around 3:30pm. Will pay for honesty. 515-528-1968. LAS CASAS DE Quartzsite Apartments has one spacious 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. 1617 E Quail Trail. Amenities include bulit in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceiling fan, patio/balcony, washer/dryer hook ups in all units, on-site laundry, car ports, picnic and BBQ area, play ground, and community pool. Pets under 25 pounds are welcome. Household income limits apply. Contact Anita 928 927-4410. WANTED: year-round maintenance /caretaker for the Queen of Peace Catholic Mission Church. Trailer site available, for more information Call Marjorie Turner at 517-290-3307. If approved will need to be fingerprinted.

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Motorhome: 2004 Monaco Windsor 38’ triple slide, Cummins 400, Allison Transmission, Roadmaster chassis, new upholstery and tile floor , sleep number Queen, 6 solar panels, Asking price $98.5K Shawn 808-990-7240. LAPIDARY SAWS from 6”-24”, complete Lortone tumblers & Inland lapidary line including spare parts. Beads, findings, wire & cabs. Huge selection of quality rough & slabs including turquoise. Jewelry & Gift Items. Tumbling, lapidary supplies & used equipment. Open 10-4 MonSat. Closed Sunday. Hwy. 50/95 Rock Shop. 645 N. Central Blvd (Hwy 95 N) between Best Auto & Grubstake. 775-781-2047. HAVE STUFF TO SELL? RocksInMyHead is now accepting consignments in Quartzsite! Lapidary, prospecting, mining, refining, jewelry making, camping, outdoor gear- rocks, minerals, gemstones, and more. Call 605-376-8754, or bring your stuff to us at A37 in Rice Ranch! www.RocksInMyHead.com LAND SALE! 1 acre from $2,995. 2 acres from $4,995. Low down. Easy terms. NE of Lake Havasu. 928-753-7125. 1996 PICKUP CAMPER 9 1/2 ft. Sportsman. Fully self contained.$2,500/OBO. 206-276-4575 GREAT LARGE RV SPACE for rent. Private residence, 50 amp, gravelled, drinkable well water, very quiet, close to town, $300/mo. + elect + $50 elect. Dep. 720-201-8821. GOT GEAR? We do! Stoves, tents, water storage, survival food, non-GMO seeds, solar & wind power, DIY, Ebooks and more! RocksInMyHead, A37 in Rice Ranch! 605-376-8754, and online at www.Ultimate-Survivalist.com. DRY WASHERS & Gold Wheel Why buy new for $600-$800 asking $350 + $250 & Gold Wheel $225. Call “AL” 928-927-6672. METAL DETECTOR Minelab GPX 4500. New, never used, fully functional, complete with 11” Commander DD Coil & Coiltek 9x14 Elip. Mono Coil. $2,900. Cash/Paypal. 208-634-0046.

CAR DOLLY – Like New, Ready to Tow Swivel Bed, 80in, Electric Brakes. Paid $1,749 asking $1,050 Call 928-927-6672. HEADLIGHTS LIKE NEW again. Call Ray the Headlight Guy. Professionally reconditioned headlights. No more yellow, oxidized or ugly headlights. $20/light for car/truck simple yellow extract. $25/light for RVs. Extra for sanding. Results guaranteed. I come to you! Over 12 years exp. 480-593-7116. STUFF - Counter Top Ice Makers – 35lb per day – Paid $279.95 asking $175 & Scuba Divers Watch (165ft) $60 & 2 Burner Cooker $85 & Single Cooker w/Deep Fryer Pot w/acc $65 Call 928-927-6672. 2 BDRM 2 BATH retirement home, attached large RV garage with full hookups; 1550 sq ft. 50+ subdivision in Deming, NM (close to I-10) $173, 900. Call 505-362-2732 or email for more info sanuhl@att.net. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3br 2ba home on .34 acre lot with 2 car garage, work shop, separate room for storage or a man cave and RV parking. Asking $85,000 for more info call 928-916-4575. NEED CAMPING GEAR? Stoves, tents, water storage, survival food, solar & wind power! RocksInMyHead, A37 in Rice Ranch! 605-376-8754, and online at www.RocksInMyHead.com. FOR SALE BY OWNER, 1997 U270 36’ FORETRAVEL MOTORHOME in immaculate condition. Kept in garage, 125,000 miles and ready for the road. $57,500, nranger@idabelok. net. 580-245-1855, 580-4814814. Please no solicitors. FOR SALE BY OWNER, 2005 40’ FLEETWOOD AMERICAN EAGLE MOTORHOME in like new condition. Kept in garage, 33,000 miles. 4 slides. 400 Cummins, new tires. Beautiful RV. $157,500, nranger@idabelok.net , 580245-1855, 580-481-4814. Please no solicitors ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, Jewelry, scroll saw, belt sander, etc. If interested, please call to see. 425-330-5485.

1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 32 FT. Alumilite, Best made, exc. Cond. Great floor plan, front bedroom, rear bath, large slide-out, 15 ft. awning. See to appreciate. $8,495. 801-7102175, 801-710-2102. UTV side-by-side w/Razr seats, new 6-ply tires, 2wd/4wd, low mileage. $4,800. 951-852-7815. 1999 MOTORHOME Holiday Rambler Vacationeer, 36 ft. Basement model, 2 A/Cs, 67k miles, $19,995/offer. 208-3161075 or 208-890-4045. 40 FT. ROYAL INTERNATIONAL fifth wheel, Emissary 1 slide, washer, dryer, new roof, newer refrigertor, stool, floor heat, clean. Fully furnished, rent paid up to May, 2015. Must see. 479621-3097. Rainbow Acres. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 1 bedroom on 1 acre lot in Vicksburg area water, Electric, septic in. $56,950. 928-600-2027. FOR RENT Two Bed two bath, bonus room and three car garage one bay finished room, 1/2 acre. First month and security deposit, pet deposit, no inside smoking.one year lease, $700/ month 928-916-8469. GREAT LARGE RV SPACE for rent. Private residence, 50 amp, gravelled, drinkable well water, very quiet, close to town, $300/mo. + elect + $50 elect. Dep. 720-201-8821. 2003 JAZZ 5th wheel, 30 ft. 2 slides, New tires, awning, micro & Memory Foam mattress. No smoking/pets. Clean. 796 Cienega, Q Mt. Estates. $12,500. 509-552-9419. 1996 YAMAHA TW200 Dual sport motorcycle. Only 2937 miles. $1800 firm. Immaculate condition. Looks brand new. 928-662-8104. . NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! Winterhaven 55+ RV Park in Quartzsite. $1175/year + electric. 928-8991210, 928-499-8128. TRAILERS FOR RENT, fully furnished. Year-round. $325/ mo + up. Cactus Patch. Call 928-927-6717. GOLD!!! Want to buy! 928-927-6717.

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FOR SALE FURNISHED 14 x 70 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home in 55+ park. Central heat & A/C, deck, ramp, sheds, new LP hot water heater, $18,000/offer. 208413-0720, 928-927-5663. SMALL 55+ RV Park seeking year-round manager in exchange for furnished trailer and space rent. No experience needed, minimum duties. Call 928-899-1210 or 928-499-8128. COWBOY, INDIAN, US Cavalry and unique quality Western Items! NEW LOCATION! Rice Ranch, just east of Gamblers! 719-289-4717. GOLD DRY WASHERS Why buy new for $600-800 asking $350 + 250 Call “AL” 928-927-6672 1990 GMC JIMMY 4 X 4 – new tires – runs good – clean Arizona title. $3,000. Call: Rick @ 928-916-9426. FOR ALL YOUR musical instrument needs call Ralph at 928927-7580. Now selling a good selection of guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele strings. .8 x 40 PARK MODEL for sale, 2 tip-outs, covered screen deck, 2 sheds, washer/dryer, completely furnished. On private property. REDUCED! Rent paid thru January. 350 Washington #4. $6,700/offer. 208-390-3540.

FACETED GEMSTONES, rounds, ovals, teardrops, marquees, emeralds, trillion cuts & cabachons. We have Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Iolite, Rainbow and Peach Moonstone, Tourmaline, Smokey & Rose & Rutilated Quartz, & More. Selling for as low as .40 cent/carat!!! WHOLESALE ONLY Call for an appointment for a viewing. 360-961-3866. 2 BDRM 2 BATH retirement home, attached large RV garage with full hookups; 1550 sf; 50+ subdivision in Deming, NM (close to I-10) $173, 900 - call 505-362-2732 or email for more info sanuhl@att.net. FOR RENT Two (2) bedroom mobile on huge lot. 56480 Hwy. 60, Vicksburg area $425. 928-600-2027. MR KOOL-SEAL-RV Roof Coating- call for FREE estimatevery reasonable & honest, 1YR FREE service with Roof- call Bob @ 928-916-9812 2009 TRAILBLAZER LT, 2WD, 130K, 4 Speed Auto. 4.2 L, Very Clean. $8,500. 928-916-4888. NEED A GUITAR? Ralph has guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukeleles, keyboards. Guitar stands & cords, music stands; strings for all instruments. Call Ralph at 928-927-7580. Wanted: US Military Items Buy, Trade, for Gunny’s Military Museum. Call Gunny 256-4267927 (corrected number) or stop by W Ocotillio Lane

1997 TRAVEL TRAILER 30 ft. w/17ft slide out, full length screened AZ room, 1 shed, catalytic heater, queen bed, front kitchen, fully furnished, $8,000/ offer. Holiday Palms 55+ Park, East #12. 801-773-5159. Or contact Judy at park office.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Yamaha Keyboard $85 & 5 String Banjo $400 B/O Trades. Call 928-927-6672 afternoons.

SEASONAL OR Year-round manager wanted for small 55+ RV park in Quartzsite. Minimum duties in exchange for space rent. Starts Oct. 1st. 928-8991210 or 928-499-8128.

1999 36 FT. Damon Intruder motorhome, Ford Triton, V10, 37,725 miles, 2 slides, well equipped. Includes shed. Mt. Quail RV Park. 2015 rent paid. $21,800/offer. 760-668-3926.

ROADRUNNER MAINTENANCE offers roof cool-sealing, most home & trailer repairs, some palm tree clipping, some towing & trailer relocating. Call for free estimates. Bob 928-916-9812. WALKING STICK RV STORAGE Under new management! Summer Special: $30/month!!! Open all year. 308 Scott Lane, behind sign shop, Qtz. Vicki 479-7694157, Ray 479-207-1772.

1995 NUWA HITCHHIKER excellent condition, very nice winter home. All you need to move in is food & bedding. 36’ w/2 slides, oak cabinetry, queen bed, washer/dryer, 2 sheds: 12x8 & 8x6. Carport with cover, AZ room, 2-brick gas heater, 2 TVs, like new canvas awning, waxed & roof resealed 2 yrs. ago, & 2 spare tires. Only $10,000 for all. To see: Brenda RV Resort #56, Call 541-4203657, 541-420-1193.