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Youth enjoy Radio Science Day 2016 By David Anderson On January 13, 2016, the Quartzsite Community Center turned into a Radio Science interactive exhibit with over 10 stations, bringing over 250 students, teachers and community members from around the county, together to have fun while discovering and exploring areas of Amateur Radio and Radio Science. The organizers, Gordo West WB6NOA, Tracy Lenoker WA6ERA, Neil Hays W6FOG, Heather Caton W8GEM and David Anderson K1AN, along with over 30 volunteers from the Quartzsite Amateur Radio Association and the

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La Paz Co.youth win statewide competition Young People in Arizona Step up and Serve the Governor’s Ofﬁce of Youth, Faith and Family Youth-Led Challenge

The Governor’s Ofﬁce of Youth, Faith and Family has announced that La Paz County has been declared the winner of the friendly competition between all ﬁfteen counties for the most youthled service projects logged on the Governor’s Youth Commission website at BeSeenBeHeard. az.gov. The competition began on October 23, 2015 and ended on January 23, 2016. During that time, youth organizations from across the state logged an impressive 44,723 service hours. As the second-least populous county in Arizona, La Paz County led the state with 56 youthled service projects, 752 youth

volunteers and 5,647 service hours. For the past few months, the youth were very busy planning and implementing projects throughout the county. One youth group served food at the community senior center annual luau party. Another youth group collected over 1800 pounds of food to be distributed to families in need. “La Paz County has set the standard for mobilizing youth to take the lead in their communities through community service,” shared GOYFF Director, Debbie Moak. “This award is a testament of how Arizona youth are joining together and inspiring other youth across the state to help build a better future for Arizona.” The Governor’s Youth Commission seeks to form a collective voice, mobilizing youth across

the state to bring about positive change. Along with the service competition that concluded in January, all Arizona youth are encouraged to participate in the Global Youth Service Day on April 15-17, 2016. Arizona was ranked number one in the world in 2015 for the most projects completed. Along with the service competition that runs through January, all Arizona youth are encouraged to participate in the Global Youth Service (GYC) Day on April 15-17, 2016. Arizona was ranked number one in the world in 2015 for the most projects completed. Locally Quartzsite Boy Scout Troop 116 will participate in the Town of Quartzsite’s Annual Arbor Day events. They’ve already registered with GYC for the Park cleanup and weed pickup. Congratulations to the youngsters of La Paz County!

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Quartzsite Gold Treasure & Craft Show Quilt Show Feb. 5, 6 Slideshow at Library Like the rest of Quartzsite, the returns Feb. 14 - 16 Living the Dream Quilters are seeing more and more

Quartzsite - The Quartzsite Gold, Treasure & Craft Show will be take place on February 14, 15, 16 2014 at the Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. (QIA) building. The Gold Show promises to be bigger and better than before with Tesoro Metal Detectors as our major corporate sponsor. The speakers bureau has several interesting speakers from the Public Lands for the People, the Tesoro representative speaking about their metal detectors, Erik Melchoirre the writer of Quartzsite Gold Atlas I and 2, meteorite information and more. Viper Voidance will again be available to snake train your dog with an appointment. Daily drawings for gold nuggets, silver rounds, metal detectors and more. Go to www.facebook.com/Quartzsite-

Gold-Treasure-and-Craft-Show for updates and see the ad in the Desert Messenger for more info. Food served. Please call 928 927 5479 for vendor space

There will be several contests outside with prizes for the quickest panner, and metal detecting. The crafters must be approved by the directors before set up time and must have something to do with minerals. Sponsors for the show are the QIA, Dick Thomas of Natures Nuggets, Richard Trusty and Blake Harmon of Miners Depot Prospecting Shop. For more information and an application for a booth go to our website: www.quartzsiteazgoldshow.com .

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faint or momentary. HEAR: A hissing or roaring sound coming from the ground, above-ground piping, or gas appliance. SEE: Dirt or water blowing into the air, unexplained dead or dying grass or vegetation, or standing water continuously bubbling. lf you suspect a leak: Leave the area immediately. From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 1-877-860-6020, day or night, whether you’re a customer or not. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible. � Don’t smoke or use matches or lighters. � Don’t turn on or off any electrical switches, thermostats, or appliance controls; or do anything that could cause a spark. � Don’t start or stop an engine, or use automated doors. � �

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old friends returning to join us on Tues. We will be having some classes and demos for new ideas or old ideas shown in a new way.

We are ramping up for our show in February. If you are planning on entering a quilt in the show you should pick up an entry form. They are available at our meetings on Tuesday at the Senior Center. Last day to turn them in will be January 26th, January 12 would be even better. Call Vickie 701-429-0700 with any show questions. The Show is scheduled for February 5 and 6 2016. Fun vendors, yummy light lunch from the ladies in the Center kitchen, and beautiful things to enjoy, how can you miss it?

Quartzsite Library Slide show Living the Dream – on a 32 foot sailboat On Thursday Feb. 11 at 7:00 pm in the Quartzsite Library, Aubrey and Judy Millard will present a slide show of their ﬁrst six years of living full time on their sailboat from the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi and across the Atlantic Ocean to England. They then take us down the rivers of France to spend four years in the Mediterranean and a year in the Black Sea before crossing back to Antigua in the Caribbean. Contact them at svveledaiv@hotmail.com or visit their website at www.veledaiv.ca for further info. (See Article on Page 36)

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THANK YOU FOR DONATIONS

The Friends of the Library in Quartzsite would like to thank the King’s, Mallory’s and Keith and Karen Shoemaker of Redlands Truck and RV for their generosity. Jan. 15, Redlands Truck and RV held their annual customer appreciation dinner here in Quartzsite. Over 600 people were in attendance. They held a 50/50 drawing and raised $800. The Friends of the Library got half. Mr. King gave a $100, bringing the Friends total to $500. Keith and Karen blew us away by matching the total amount with an additional $500 from Redlands Truck and RV. They also encouraged those attending the dinner to visit the

library, donate books to the library and become patrons of the library. Such a wonderful act of kindness sets an example of how we should live. Giving back to the community and those around us. Thank You, Thank You.

THANKS AND MORE THANKS

I’d like to express gratitude to my neighbors at La Posa South for being kind during what has been an extremely stressful winter. When you’re eight miles from town and have to pack your own water, empty a BlueBoy, have your vehicle out of commission for 3 months, is a major disaster. Especially when you’re living below the poverty level and mechanics charge $80$100/hour. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Adrenal Exhaustion, as well as EMF sensitivity. Some days I can barely get out of bed, or walk. No vehicle is a major survival issue. 

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One of my absolute favorite stones is jasper. It comes in just about all patterns and colors. Jasper can be found all over the world. Some of the best known deposits come from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Egypt, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Venezuela, and, of course, the United States. Here in the US, jasper can be found in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Like chalcedony, Jasper is a microcrystalline variety of quartz (silicon dioxide), but what separates jasper from chalcedony is that it contains up to 20% of foreign materials. Typically these foreign materials, called impurities, are hematite, pyrolusite, clay, or calcite, and it is these impurities which give it the characteristic grainy structure and opacity. In fact, the crystalline structure of jasper is so dense that it can only be seen under high magniﬁcation, and scientists have con-

sidered putting jasper into its own category within the quartz family. Jasper forms as solutions of mineral laden quartz percolate into veins and cracks in volcanic rocks, and often forms with or near chalcedony and agate. Occasionally, jasper occurs in igneous rocks, like the jasper from Germany that forms in granite. The cracks and ﬁssures in which Jasper forms are often created by tectonic activity. In this type of a situation, the jasper will form, and then when another tectonic movement reopens the crack, the jasper will be cracked or shattered. The cracks in the stone will ﬁll with more jasper, often of another color, creating patterns or layers of different colors within the 

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The British are coming! Downton Abbey, Masterpiece Theatre, Bernie & Red, just 3 of the British imports taking the US by storm, & one of the three will be appearing live in Quartzsite shortly. Yes, husband & wife comedy & music team Bernie & Red will appear at the QIA in Quartzite on Tuesday March 16th. Regular winter visitors will need no introduction to this zany couple, but if you’re new to the winter scene, let’s just say that Bernie & Red are one of the most popular & wellloved acts to appear in Quartzite. For newcomers, here’s a brief bio. Both were born in Liverpool, married 50 years, resident in Canada, and professional entertainers for over 40 years. They have performed throughout North America & on cruise ships worldwide. Have released over a dozen CD’s & in 2013 published their autobiography/songbook “Our Story”. And they are very funny. Bernie & Red pride themselves on constantly writing & performing fresh & new material every year, & this year is no different. Their brand new 2016 show features new originals, plus their versions of classics from the 60’s & 70’s & a very funny segment about senior discounts AND …….. The Great Carnac will return with all new predictions. Presold tickets are available for this show, call 928-927-6325 for more information. You can follow Bernie & Red on Facebook. www.facebook.com/bernieandred. Or visit their website: www.bernieandred.com

Come fly with us! The Quartzsite Desert Flyers once again wish to welcome back all experienced and novice RC Flyers for another season of flying and camaraderie. The Desert Flyers is a club with about 100 members who enjoy the experience and friendship of flying their radio controlled airplanes. We meet daily, each morning, weather permitting at the James B. Colwell Field located at 780 N. Plymouth Road in Quartzsite. The James B. Colwell Field was named by the town after one of our founding and prominent members. It has a 500 ft. paved runway, a covered shelter used as a windbreak and as a work station, 15 outside workstations, and 4 flight stations. Our monthly business meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month at Jimmy’s hangar 1365 Datig Drive at 9am. Membership fees are $10 and membership in the A.M.A. (Academy of Model Aeronautics.) If you have any interest in flying or wish to learn how to fly, feel free to join us. Please don’t be shy. For more information phone 916-616-7725. P.S. This year’s Fun Fly will be February 11, 2016.

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By Shanana “Rain” BearCat

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. Charles M. Schulz With Super Bowl Sunday, Fat Tuesday, the Gold Show, and Valentine’s Day being so close this year, I thought I’d mash some ideas altogether. All I need is a chocolate football draped in gold wrapped chocolate beads placed on a large heartshaped chocolate platter and I’ll be happy. Oh, if that only were true! Happiness does not come so easy sometimes. Society is moving at a faster pace more than ever and it’s not easy to keep up. Some people get caught up focusing on the negative in life. It’s easy to become addicted to anger and the rush of adrenaline that accompanies the emotion. Just listen to the nightly news, presidential candidates, or even customers at the local cafe, and you’ll hear chocolate is not the topic of preference. People are frustrated and angry over various issues; everything from their neighbor driv-

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ing too fast to government being too involved in their lives, or not iinvolved enough. But then comes Valentine’s Day and they try to get in touch with their gentle spirit just days after yelling at the ﬂat screen TV when their team lost the Super Bowl. We really are an interesting species when you think about it. We can move quickly through emotions...when we want, but at other times, aggressive behavior can cause road rage incidents, drive by shootings or even suicide. It’s that time of year when expectation of “being in love” can create additional stress. So, just take some time to enjoy the little gifts in your life, such as your ﬂuffy little companion and of course, some good chocolate. Savor the moments of watching the sun rising or setting. Then go inside and have a chocolate football draped in gold wrapped chocolate beads placed on a large heart-shaped chocolate platter and smile! Have a little gratitude, too.

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So I’d like to thank Rick Van Drusen and Ken Hoffman for technical advice. To Best Auto for trying, at least, to ﬁgure out why my van wouldn’t start (electrical short.) And for installing a new ignition for the cost of parts and a “Merry Christmas.” Thank you to Don, who’s probably the best friend I’ve had in ages, who gave me jump starts, rides, etc. and for trying to install a new fuel pump. And to Jim, who did, saving me a mechanic’s fee. And who explained why anti-freeze was leaking and why the engine was spewing black smoke. To Bernie, Jean Stiers, for loaning their jack. And to Pete, Sue Rothberg , for jump starts and for listening. And Troy, who sensed I needed the work done promptly, not in a 10day or 2-week interval. And who did a great job and acted like he actually cared. Because of what I’ve survived in the past 10 years, I’d pretty much given up on people. But these folks have proved there’s still genuine kindness in the world. And it’s not all money “greed.” Christina Blair, Quartzsite

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Senior Center Valentine Dinner

Art Guild updates

You are invited to The Sweetheart and Roses Valentine Dinner Dance on Sunday, February 14, 2016 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Senior Center. Fabulous Dinner Fun Rafﬂes, free Door Prize Drawing. Reservations required. Cost: $ 12.50. Dance to the music of Skyhawk Quartzsite Senior Center is located at 40 Moon Mountain Rd. For more information, call 928-927-6496.

Bouse Art Show turns 40 years Come Celebrate 40 Years and Counting! The longest running Art Show and Club in the area. this weekend February 5 - 6 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bouse Community Center, Bouse The Desert Brush Art Club in Bouse is holding their 40th year ART SHOW and celebration. The show will be filled with new art from artists ranging from Salome to Quartzsite. Children from the Bouse Elementary School district will be hanging their art and receiving certificates and cash rewards from the club members. Raffle Prizes include an original framed piece of art by each club members for you to chose from. Three tickets will be drawn. Door prizes each half hour as well as one of the best meals around served daily for a reasonable fee. Enjoy the other Bouse town-wide activities held this weekend. There is a Black powder shoot, townwide yard sale, and the race coming through from Parker. Your support is appreciated.

Turkey Shoot planned Feb. 13 Blythe Trap & Skeet Club will hold their annual Turkey Shoot Saturday, February 13. Events start at 10am and practice at 9am. There’s also a Barbecue. Trap-Skeet-Five Stand is located west of Blythe, Calif. Exit Neighbors Blvd. S.H.78 to Hobsonway; left 2 miles to the club. 16460 W. Hobsonway. For more information call Bill 760-854-3110 or Harold 760-922-6341.

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Quartzsite Art Guild meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, at the Quartzsite Senior Center on Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzite, AZ. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Last meeting we painted with Marcy Urban and will be viewing the ﬁnish painting. The art show questionnaire will be addressed for future shows planning..your input is important to us. Come join the group paint, play and learn .

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ed from Yale -- a man I could learn from. He knew everything about music and poetry and literature, but he didn’t have “street” smarts. And as for the age difference, I Gypsy Jane did more before breakfast than tells all... he did in a week! He was the one who said, “The thing about Jane someone to share expenses (i.e. pay is that if we’re not talking about it, Those of you who keep up with everything is OK.” I think there’s a her own way), cook, do laundry, my writing will be surprised to clean, etc. YIKES! Been there; done certain security in that -- a certain read this story, as I never write that! Nevertheless, I kinda liked all peace of mind. I liked that! about my personal life, but here Another boyfriend said, “Jane, the attention and the potential for goes. A story has been crisscrossyou have convinced me we can have an ongoing relationship. ing my mind all day, prompted a committed relationship without So what happened, you ask? no doubt by a relationship I just living together.” Has it come across The usual: Not talking about little ended. I should have known not that I don’t want to live with ANYthings, letting them pile up, and to trust somebody who didn’t like ONE? And how can I commit to then exploding. Not me, him. I peanut butter! anything but RIGHT NOW? Comthought everything was going It was a long-term relationship, mitting to someone “for the rest swimmingly. But then I DO talk for me, (three weeks with one of of my life” scares the @#!*% out about everything. I just can’t be those being by myself in Laughlin, constantly thinking about stuff, let- of me. Why? Because I’m not the NV escaping Christmas). Red flags ting it get in the way of the relation- same person I was 20 years ago or appeared from the first, but hopeven yesterday. I thrive on change! ing against hope, as usual I ignored ship and “living 100% right now.” My daughter always asks, “Is he I can’t think of anything more borthem. (I’m trying very hard to older than I am?” Probably because ing than being with another person let people be themselves and not for the rest of my life -- breakfast, my last real relationship was 19 have to agree with me on EVERYlunch, and dinner? 24/7? My years younger than me. I was with THING.) First red flag: He’s from Canada and has limited time in the him for 10 years in a committed re- apologies to those of you who ARE, lationship (although we never lived I hope, happily married, but my U.S. Secondly, he wants a live-in together). Nice guy: smart, graduat- choice is to be together WHEN we relationship, which I interpret as choose, WHERE we choose, for as LONG as we choose, and then go to our separate “corners” to regroup or heal, as the case may be. I wasn’t really sad about this recent break-up. It was too new    to mean much. Besides I’ve been Tyson Wells Show N-23 working on “attachment” and “expectations” which Buddha says See us at Quartzsite Farmers Market are the source of all unhappiness. Wednesdays 8am-2pm @ Desert Gardens East Maybe I’m progressing, but three J & C Trading 541-880-6270 weeks isn’t all that long; so I don’t know. Anyway, it was Saturday

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February 3, 2016 night, and I was ready to DANCE! Knowing dancin’ almost always lifts my spirits. So thinking back....dare I talk about the men in my life? At my age, there have been a few. (Promise not to add this all up and guess my age. You see, right now, today, I feel about 30, realizing that age is a state of mind, irrelevant really. Some people are old at 20; others are never old. But age is another story to write!) I’ll start with the ﬁrst man (boy?) in my life -- a bright guy, majoring in chemistry, and one year ahead of me in school. We were “going steady,” (pinned) my junior year of high school. I wore my class pin and his crisscrossed over my left teenage bosom. I was so proud.....but nobody seemed to notice. That was the ﬁrst disappointment. I can’t remember exactly how it ended, probably because he went off to college. I remember my brother asking about him and my telling him that his goal was to make $10,000 a year. My brother replied, “So he’s into money.” That was a lot back then. Now we’ll skip a few hundred years to last Saturday night at Silly Al’s in Quartzsite, Arizona, where someone said about the men: “The odds are good, but the goods are odd.” (Examples follow...) Nevertheless, I had the most fun dancing I’ve ever had. I don’t mind dancing by myself if there’s a good tune, and it’s pure torture for me not to dance, but this night I was asked to dance by men all night long. NICE! 

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16th Annual Rendezvous On February 18-21, 2016, The Bouse Hills Muzzle Loaders will hold our 16th annual Rendezvous in Bouse, Arizona at the La Paz County Shooting Range on Hwy. 72. The entrance is between the 29 and 30 mile markers on Hwy. 72, just outside Bouse. The community is welcome to participate in all events. Visit the Rendezvous and learn about some history of times long ago. Shooting, hawk and knife throwing, and other competitions take place from Thursday through Sunday morning, with an awards ceremony Sunday afternoon. Competitors shoot round ball firearms, both rifle and pistol. No inline firearms please. The club has a Rendezvous Raffle and you do not have to be present to win. Winners will be called on Sunday. The BHML Safety Monitors will allow visitors to fire a black powder riffle under their watchful supervision. Vendors will sell period appropriate merchandise. A food vendor has been contracted to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner on site. There will be demonstrations on Saturday such as flint knapping and tatting. Many participants will be dressed in clothing representing the 18201840’s Fur Trade Era. Visit our webpage at www.bouseaz.com/muzzleloaders.html or call Phil at 623-826-5619 or Larry, 623-386-3572.

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2017 Notice of Property Value Sharon Schuler La Paz County Assessor The La Paz County Assessor’s office would like to notify the public that the 2017 Notices of Property Value will be mailed out on Friday, February 5, 2016. This is the time you may file an appeal if you disagree with your Full Cash Value or Classification. If you do not receive your Notice of Property Value, please call our office at (928) 6696165. We would also like to remind you that you can now receive your Notice of Property Value via e-mail. To learn how to register for e-notification, contact us. Now that Proposition 117 came into effect, remember your Limited Cash Value can only go up five percent (5%) a year if there were no changes to your property. This is the value your tax rates are derived from. With the changes in today’s market there are areas that have increased, some that have decreased, and some with very little change. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (928) 669-6165.

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amateur radio community both in and out of state. Support from the Town of Quartzsite, RoadRunner Market and Ed Options was amazing. Everyone came together to lift youth into science and technology through Amateur Radio and everyone contribution is what mad this day such a success. Many youth and teachers from La Paz county participated including, Quartzsite, Ehrenberg, Wenden, Salome and Bouse. The day was divided into 2-hour segments. Students rotated throughout the stations where they had the chance to work with experts and participate in demonstrations of digital Ham Radio communications, discover visual modes, create their name in phonetics, practice Morse Code, get on the air, explore emergency communications and see a mobile station, discover solar power, learn about radio controlled helicopters and so much more. “It was so great to see the students light up. We thank all our supports and volunteers for bringing it all together and making this a memorable event, “said Heather Caton. This was only one event in a yearlong program. Many students have been involved in an 8 week afterschool Radio Study program and tested for their Technician License at this year’s QuartzFest, an ARRL Specialty Convention that took place between January 17 to 23, 2016 right here in in Quartzsite, Arizona. Malala Yousafzai said “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”

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Salome High updates Basketball season is coming to a close for the athletes of Salome High School. Both coaches had very positive things to say about their teams’ performances. With two games remaining in the 2015-16 girls’ basketball season, the varsity team sits at a 7-6 record (2-5 in their section) and is within one spot of clinching a berth in the sectional tournament. The Lady Frogs have been very busy during the month of January, and have faced a number of tough sectional opponents. Six of the last eight games have been played against sectional teams including Mohave Accelerated Learning Center, Bagdad, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, The Odyssey Institute, Tonopah Valley, and Mayer.

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Chris Schuldt, head coach of the girls’ team, said, “Although the Lady Frogs have won only two of those games, with their aggressive defense and quick-hitting offense, they have been able to compete and challenge their opponents until the ﬁnal horn. I am extremely proud to have the opportunity to coach these girls. Despite some heartbreaking losses this season, the girls have maintained their composure and have fought hard in every game. Thank you to all of the friends, family, and community members that have attended our games this season. We hope that you will join us on the road at Arizona Charter (February 2nd) and Mingus Mountain (February 3rd) as we ﬁnish out the season.” Matthew Scharboneau had this to say about his boys, “I’m very proud of how the guys rallied together; there were numerous occasions

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on which we could have collapsed and given up, but we stayed together and continued to ﬁght. It’s been a fun season thus far and hopefully we’ve got a bunch of games still in front of us!” In other news, our FBLA club continues to stay busy. The group would like to thank the ViSaWen for having them at the January Luncheon. FBLA will be selling cinnamon rolls at the upcoming Great Arizona Outback Chili Cook-off on February 20, 2016. Come ﬁnd them for a delicious start to your day! Salome also recognized the 25 students who made Honor Roll and perfect attendance.

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“Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” ~ Elbert Hubbard

Basket winner During the Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. (QIA) 50th Anniversary Gem & Mineral Show, Pamela Caskey held a raffle at her booth for Operation Hero Comfort, a local nonprofit supporting military units overseas. The on-of-a-kind basket she offered for the raffle is woven with grasses including walnut shells, beads and the center is a metal that reads “THANK YOU FOR SERVING.” Caskey said, “I would like to thank all those who purchased tickets for the basket I raffled off to help with Operation Hero Comfort. The total raised in the raffle was $202.00 and it was my pleasure to turn all the funds over to Anita Carlson so she can have it to help with the mailing of the packages to all those brave men and women in harm’s way. “The winner of the basket was Sherry Harned, a 14-year veteran RN, who was in the Air Force, and after that she served in the National Guard. She and her husband Tim had the Bustin Glass and Minerals vending space across from me at the Pow Wow. They live in Southern Calif. and have a son who is in the USMC. Many thanks to Anita for all she does to run and manage this project and her continued dedication to the cause.”

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Rattlesnake avoidance classes at Gold Show By Joanne Winer To most people who have dogs, their pets are part of their family, and they treat them just like one of the kids. They spend all kinds of money buying food, treats, doggie clothing, etc. and think nothing of pampering their pooches. And it should be that way, especially if you are alone and have no family near--you love to spoil them. One of the hazards of living in or visiting the desert areas is the venomous critters that can do a lot of damage to both people and animals. One of the most ﬁerce of these and the most prevalent in the desert here in the southwest are rattlesnakes. Most of the time, these venomous snakes are only out during the hot summer days where you can ﬁnd them sunning themselves on rocks or under trees or bushes.

from snakebites, but there is a great deal of pain, suffering and expense. Once it starts warming up, though, One of the best things you there are some that will come to can do for your dog is to have the surface, and it is times like this them trained not to go near a when you have to be really carerattlesnake. The dogs are introful, especially around your house, duced to caged, lives snakes and trailer or campsite. They usually when the dog’s attention is on don’t bother people, but they will the snakes, the dogs are given �� | N�� N�N�� F�� C�� C�� coil and strike if you startle them or a shock from an electronic collar. if they feel threatened. Mostly they The dos does not get hurt, but it just want to be left alone, but they sure makes them think twice about look for sources of water and food, going anywhere near snakes. The cost is only $80 per dog, and is so they can be a danger to anyone Last year, Jim Walkington, from well worth the money. who doesn’t look around. Phoenix, came to the Gold Show in Dogs and rattlesnakes don’t mix. February to teach a class on rattleTo schedule an appointment please Every year, thousands of dogs are snake avoidance at the Quartzsite call Jim at 480-215-1776. bitten--they often get it one the Improvement Assoc. (QIA) during nose when they are checking out the show. His classes were very You can check his service online at the holes in the ground and the popular and very informative. www.viperavoidance.com. Make snakes are still close to the surface. He is coming back to Quartzsite sure your best friend learns how You can get your dog a shot at the on February 13 during the Gold to avoid these vipers, and keep vet that will keep them alive if they Show again at the Q.I.A. and will be them from all the pain they would get bit until you can get them in having his classes by appointment endure if they get bitten. for treatment. Most dogs recover on the NW corner of the lot.

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Did you know... You can take Visitor Guides with you... “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” however...

What happens in QUARTZSITE goes around THE WORLD!

The Town of Quartzsite and the Publisher ordered extra copies of 2015-16 Visitor Guides this year, so our snowbirds can take some with you on your way back home. You can help share your love of Quartzsite! Guides can be placed at motels, RV Parks, restaurants, chambers and visitor centers of your favorite destinations. Be sure to ask permission ﬁrst, though. Before heading north, stop by Town Hall up your Quartzsite Visitor Guides! Town Hall is located at 465 N. Plymouth and open Monday through Friday between 8am-5pm. Call 928-927-4333 for more information. Remember the guide is available online at www. QuartzsiteVisitorGuide.com, too!

Softball fun Quartzsite, AZ - There is a small group of seniors, both male and female, who play softball in the park weekly.

February 3, 2016

Neighborhood Watch meets Thurs. Feb. 4, 6pm

Quartzsite Police Chief Ernie Renfro invites all residents of the Town of Quartzsite to attend and discuss establishing Neighborhood Watch The baseball field is located at at 6:00 PM, on THURSDAY, Quartzsite Town Park, near the FEBRUARY 4, 2016, at the Town Community Center, off Senter. The age group varies from 60 years of Quartzsite Community Center. “The QPD would like to coordinate to 80 years, however there’s a 92year-old lady who participates also! and establish small neighborhood groups with a representative to communicate to the police departThe seniors gather at 1pm on ment about the activities of your Tuesdays and play for about an neighborhood,” said Renfro. He hour. There’s no talent necessary, said he hopes to bring each Neighso all are welcome. Come join the borhood Watch group together fun and get out there and PLAY with QPD Officers and encourage BALL! others to participate in NeighborFor more information, contact Jim hood Watches to protect life and property.” Laeng and Jim Lacroix at Tyson For more information contact RV Park. 209-770 2925 Or Email the Office at (928) 927-4644 jlaeng@mlode.com.

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Artist spotlight

“You Are A Mighty Person in the Making, A Masterpiece in Progress, A Miracle in Motion” ~Tim Storey

She also started the group of Artists that provided cards and ornaments for charity called HEARTIST (Artist from the Heart.) The cards and ornaments where sold around town to raise money for the Food Bank of Quartzsite. She continued this until her husband’s failing health due to his service which prevented them from returning to Quartzsite regularly. We are very pleased to have them visiting this year.

Linda grew up in Kentucky and joined the Air Force right out of This month’s Artist Spotlight is high school. While stationed in CalLinda Gray, of Ducky Designs ifornia Linda met and married her (from her nickname as a child, husband Don, also in the military. Ducky.) Linda has always admired They had two sons, Bill and Mark. art, yet it wasn’t until she was 60 After retiring from the military, that she overcame her inhibitions the couple moved to Oregon. Linda and took a watercolor class through says they will continue to migrate to the Arizona Western College right Quartzsite as long as health allows. here in Quartzsite. Linda has been a great contribution to the community. She belongs to several art groups and served as secretary for several years in the Bouse Art Club. Linda is responsible for setting up the Artist www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com program that now provides various

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The ZIKA Virus La Paz County Health Dept. issued a press release this week: Mosquitos are once again in the news with a Zika virus outbreak. Zika is a virus spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. This mosquito, the Aedes, is the same mosquito that can spread dengue and chikungunya. Zika can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and red/swollen eyes. It is a relatively mild illness that usually doesn’t require hospitalization and lasts only a few days to a week. Symptoms typically start 2-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. There are significant risks associated with a Zika virus infection during pregnancy. An increased number of microcephaly, or smaller than expected head size, and fetal losses have been identified in babies born to mother who were infected with Zika while pregnant. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might not have developed properly. At this time, there is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika. An outbreak of the Zika virus was first identified in Brazil in May 2015. Since then, Zika has been circulating in several countries and territories throughout the Americas, including Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. While Zika has been identified in people from the U.S. who traveled to areas where the virus was circulating, there has been NO documented transmission of the Zika virus within the continental United States. There have also been NO identified Zika cases in the state of Arizona or La Paz County. The best way to prevent Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases, both in Arizona and when traveling outside the U.S., is to avoid mosquito bites by wearing long sleeves and pants, using screens in windows, and applying an effective insect repellant (such as

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Stouffer’s Party Size Lasagna 90-96 oz.

Foster Farms Mini Corn Dogs 84 ct. or White Castle Hamburgers 16 ct.

selected varieties

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selected varieties

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Best Foods Mayonnaise 30 oz. or Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce 40 oz. selected varieties

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$ Huskee Hauler Party Bucket 19 gallon $8.99

24 Double Rolls Iris Bathroom Tissue

selected varieties

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All Frito-Lay Party Size Chips 13-20 oz. or Synder’s Pretzels 12 oz.

Nabisco Snack Crackers 8.5-9.1 oz., Ritz 8.8-15.1 oz. or Chips Ahoy! 9-13 oz.

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30/12 oz. or Michelob Ultra Beer 24/12 oz. cans

Crystal Geyser Spring Water 35/.5 lt.

12/12 oz. cans

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Budweiser, Coors, Tecate or Miller

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selected varieties

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Sweet Cantaloupes

First Street Shredded Cheese 2 lb.

selected varieties

Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage 19 oz.

Hoffy Beef Franks 23-40 oz. or Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs 25 oz.

First Street Chicken Party Wings 10 lb.

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Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show

January 15-24

Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama Show

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February 3, 2016

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Rainbow Acres Golf Tournament #6 By Linda Taylor It was another beautiful day on the desert course at Rainbow Acres. We had a nice turnout with 3 new players joining us, Merlyn and Verlyn King, our first set of twins to participate and what fun we had getting acquainted. We encourage golfers to come join us to meet new friends and enjoy old ones. Winners for the day were Robert Dickson and Chester Henry who fired a team score of 37 which is 19 under par. This makes 2 times in a row that Robert has been on the winning team! Mac McLean and Pete Lilly teamed up fired another great score of 38 for 2nd place. Third place winner was the team of Russ Leininger and Bud Key who fired 39. Marlow Pounds made his first visit a memorable one by winning 4th place with his partner, Jerry Taylor, as they shot a round of 40. LeeRaye and Tom Chopski

followed closely with their 41 and Bill Toner and Dino Linden were close with 42. The award for lady’s long drive went to LeeRaye Christner, men’s long drives went to Marlow Pounds and Robert Dickson. Winner of closest to the pin on hole #8 was won by Linda Taylor with hole-in-one and closest to the pin on #9 was Jerry Taylor. Rainbow Acres will be hosting the February tournaments on Friday, Feb 5 & Feb. 26. We will start signing up with partners for the our 4th annual Good Guys/Gals vs Bad Guys/Gals Tournament at the Feb. matches. That tournament will be held March 2-3. First day play will be at Rainbow Acres and second day will be played at the town course. There is a delicious hamburger fry and potluck to celebrate the season on the evening of the 3rd at Bill Toner’s residence. Questions? Please call Jerry Taylor 208-405-3311. Hope to see you on the links!

Good Guys vs Bad Guys/Gals Season to end in Scramble & Celebration By Linda Taylor You are invited to play in the golf season ending celebration and scramble tournament to be held Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3. The ﬁrst day of the match is played on the Rainbow Acres course and the second day is on the Quartzsite town course. You pick your own partner for the two day event and sign up beforehand with Jerry Taylor. The cost is $6 for the 2-day tournament and $4 if you wish to bring someone with you to the meal. Bring your own chairs and beverage. Tableware, plasticware, meat, buns & condiments will be provided. If your last name starts with A-Q bring a side dish and R-Z please bring a dessert. The wonderful

hamburger and potluck meal to be held at Bill and Dorothy Toner’s home at 5:00 the evening of Thursday, March 3. Their address is 650 W. Saguaro. You may play your matches at anytime Wednesday and Thursday with your opponents. Sign up the foursome you plan to play with and designate one team as “Good” and one team as “Bad”. Whoever wins the match receives one point for the “Good” or “Bad” side. It’s just a lot of fun and no pressure so pair up and sign up with someone you’d like to play with each day. We encourage all golfers to join in the fun and meet some great new folks. Call Jerry Taylor, 208-405-3311, with questions.

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PHOTO Back Row (L to R): Gene Howard, Bud Key, Chester Henry, Jerry Taylor, Dino Linden Middle Row (L to R): Dean Harrington, Pete Lilly, Russ Leininger, Robert Dickson, Marlow Pounds, Gene-O Bisceglia Front Row (L to R): Brad Romaine, LeeRaye Christner, Bob Cutler, Mac McLean Missing: Merlyn King, Verlyn King, Tom Chopski, Bill Toner, Linda Taylor

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carving, and polishing. Jasper has been known and loved by people all stone. This fracturing and re-solidiﬁ- over the world for thousands of years. cation process can occur many times Many ancient peoples used it to fashion during the formation of the stone weapons and tools, to create everyand can result in beautiful color com- day items such as bowls or decorative binations and amazing patterns. containers, or as seals for politicians or royalty. Jasper has also been used As far as color goes, jasper can be since prehistoric times as ornamental found in just about any color, though jewelry, just as it is today. It is a favorby far the most common color is ite of both hobbyists and professional red. Yellow and brown are tied for a jewelers alike because of its abundance close second, while green and gray and variety of colors and patterns. It is are more uncommon. Black can also also a very durable and maintenanceoccur in jasper occasionally, and free stone, making it perfect for evblue is rare. Pink, orange, white, eryday wear in a wide array of jewelry and purple occur sometimes, as well. designs for both men and women. The color in jasper is caused by the other minerals in the solution as Here in Quartzsite, we are fortunate the stone is forming. Reds typically to have several beautiful varieties come from iron oxides, more speciﬁ- of high quality jasper located in our cally, hematite. Other iron oxides backyard. The intense red and yellow create oranges, yellows and somestone known as Brenda Jasper often times browns. Pink and purple is the has swirls of green and tiny incluresult of manganese. Jasper color sions of crystal pockets and is found combinations are extremely diverse within a short drive from town in the and varied, but single-color stones Plomosa Mountains near Brenda. are very rare. Another red and yellow jasper can 

Often jaspers are named for their color schemes or patterns. Bumblebee jasper, for example, is yellow and black and brings to mind its namesake insect, and zebra jasper has alternating zebra-like streaks of brown and white. Orbicular jasper has a pattern of orbicular concentric rings, scenic or picture jasper exhibits “landscapes”, and banded jasper is, well, banded. Some other jaspers whose names describe their patterns are leopard skin or poppy jasper from South Africa and Ocean Jasper from Madagascar. Sometimes the jasper is named for the location where it is found. Examples of this are Owyhee Jasper which comes from the Owyhee mountains in Oregon, and Gnandstein jasper, a gorgeous green, pink, and white banded stone from the Gnandstein region of Saxony, Germany. Our famous Brenda Jasper, which hails from Brenda, AZ, is another good example of this creative nomenclature. Jasper has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale and no cleavage, which makes it an excellent stone for cutting,

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ARIZONA SUN RV PARK Music Jam every Monday 6:30 PM Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at JR’S RV PARK Monday night dance 6:00 PM with Joe Lonsdale 7pm $4.00 per per- Yard Sale second Saturday 8-12 AM son. every Friday 6:30 Jam. Marilyn at 602-421-4307 BRENDA RV PARK: • Funnercise with Jean – an aerobic DANCE - - DANCE- - DANCE activity with dance and fun; Tuesday The 5 piece dance band, “On The Road & Fridays at 10a.m. and Mondays Again”, will be playing at the Quartzsite and Wednesdays at 7a.m. Brenda Senior Center every Tuesday nigh. RV Resort Club House. Questions? Dances are 7-9:30pm. Call Jean at 503-313-2840 or email jmarcleyhaha@gmail.com THE QUARTZSITE ART GUILD Meets • Chapel Service: Sundays, 10:30am on the first and third Thursday of each (Music Begins: 10:00am) month at the Senior Center at 6:30 PM. • Country Western Jams: New Members and Guests should come Saturdays, 1:00pm a few minutes early for information. • Gospel Jams: Tuesdays. 7:00pm Contact Jane Swank at (727) 460-1948 • Bingo: Mondays, 7:00 pm Doors Open, 5pm • March 12: Craft Show & Yard Sale, THE QUARTZSITE HISTORICAL Society is presently in the process of re- 9am-1pm organization and seeking nominations • March 20th: Barefoot & Boots Dance 7pm for officers and members of the Board ARIZONA PEACE TRAIL MAPS of Directors. Our monthly meeting is Stop by the new Quartzsite Area held on the first Wednesday of each Chamber of Commerce & Tourism month during the winter season, this office, across from McDonald’s, for month the meeting will be held at 2:00 a free Proposed AZ Peace Trail Map PM in the main dining hall at Isaiah 58 Flyer. Check out the 6 ft version and on Moon Mountain Road. other ATV trail maps available for Please stop in for a tour of the museum sale. Be sure to purchase your very own “Humpy, The Quartzsite Camel” located on Main Street to learn about our wonderful history and how to nom- for only $5, and share photos on Facebook, too! 1240 W. Main St. 928-927inate or run for office of the Society. 5200. www.QuartzsiteTourism.com

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QUARTZSITE DESERT SINGLES meet at the QIA every Friday at 10am for a short meeting. Then we go to different interesting places and have a cook-out. Join us and meet new friends. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weigh In from 7am -8am on Tuesday mornings. Meeting from 8:00AM to 9:00AM at the Quartzsite Alliance Church Fellowship Hall, 720 Desert Vista St., Quartzsite. For more information call Zee at 928-927-5075 or Ruth at 928-927-8352. CANASTA! It’s fun...It’s easy...We’ll teach you how. Every Monday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Quartzsite Senior Center (40 Moon Mountain Road). Bring large print cards, shufﬂers, and card holders if you have them, plus pen and paper for notes. FREE! Everyone welcome! PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS WANTED Southwestern Round Up -Sponsored by the Mountain Quail Cafe is hosting a photo contest for all those local area photographs you’d like to show off. Winners will be determined by public voting. Come by the Mountain Quail Cafe at 490 Moon Mountain Ave. in Quartzsite, to enter or vote for your favorite photo. See Rules and Application for details. A monthly theme from November through March. Cash Prizes. BOUSE HILLS MUZZLE LOADERS shoots on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, October through March. Join us at 10:00 AM on the La Paz County Range just outside Bouse. Our goal is to preserve the history of the Fur Trade Era. We are also accepting membership applications. Contact Phil or Libby Sparks at 623-853-9194 or go to www.BouseAz.com to view our webpage for more information. A Rendezvous is coming up in February, with shooting competitions, traders, and demonstrations. More info to follow.

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sex? Instead I said, “Sir, I hardly know you.” Later he asked for my I remember three men, two in phone number, and I told him I particular. The first was a much didn’t have a phone. Pushing the younger guy who was as fanatic sex and bingo comments aside, I about dancing as I was, and he was said, “But you could come by for tea VERY good. Turned out his mother and a walk in the desert tomorrow.” was a dance teacher, and he said He said, “OK,” and I drew him a that’s the reason he could waltz, map to my place on the back of my two-step, swing -- ANYTHING. He nonbusiness card. Against my betwas sweet too and funny and said ter judgment and past experience, I I made him smile. The young part got the tea things ready and spread didn’t bother me, finding most men the home-made cranberry bread my age seem to be couch potatoes with real butter. Guess what? He and can’t keep up with me. He got never showed, and I tell myself, he out on the floor and danced by didn’t understand the map I drew. himself once to the delight of the (Do you think it was the tea? Maybe other patrons. Of course he hadn’t he wanted something stronger.) any money, had just arrived in town Then I remembered the policy I adby hitch hiking from Montana, and opted when I had my own business: was sleeping in a tent on BLM land. Never stop what you’re doing until I turned to a fellow I know and said, you see the whites of their eyes. “Why do I always choose the crazy I’m eager to learn lessons but NOT ones?” The real deal breaker was learn them again and again! that he smoked, a nonnegotiable for Anyway he gave me hope. I began me.....just as well. to think MAYBE there’s a man out Another guy who sat next to be at there who believes you can have a the bar said, “You’re beautiful” and committed relationship and still asked how long it had been since live separately. Dream on... someone told me that. Being kind Well, it occurs to me that I could of turned off by pick-up “lines,” I go on and on about past men in responded “about an hour and a past lives, but this is a story, not a half” which was not at all true, but novel, and it fairly boggles my mind a snappy comeback. He proceeded, to think of all that. Maybe I’ll write through slurred speech, to offer a sequel some time. For now I’ll just to do something with me when close with this quote, from a friend, we leave; I’m not quite sure what, which always cheers me up when a but I thought I was pretty safe in relationship ends: “Not all is lost if replying, “It will never happen” and I can get a story out of it.” thought, beautiful or not. The third guy looked promising. ~*~*~*~*~ He was dark, nice looking, neatly “When you are in love, you can’t dressed, and avowed he loved to fall asleep because reality is finally dance. He talked about honesty, better than your dreams.” and he said he wasn’t interested in ~ Dr. Seuss commitment or living together. So ~*~*~*~*~ far so good. Then he said the magic word that turned me off: BINGO! Jane’s book is WANDERINGS: He asked why I didn’t play, and I Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily didn’t want to say it’s a nonthink(Stories from the Road). For an ing, time waster; so I just said I update on Jane’s travels and writnever had enough time and had to ing, visit her website (janefinley. prioritize, which is true but not the com) and/or read “Traveling with truth! A red flag rose rapidly when Gypsy Jane” and “Poems from the after idly chit chatting for a few Road” in The Desert Messenger minutes during the first dance, he (desertmessenger.com) beginsaid, “Do you like sex?” Silly quesning March 5, 2014. (contact: tion, I thought. Who doesn’t like janefinley@yahoo.com)

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www.DesertMessenger.com In Memoriam Norman co-owned Quartzsite SelfStorage at 10 N. Plymouth, Quartzsite, AZ. He was a jack of all trades, loyal friend, hard worker, witty, and kind. He enjoyed making jokes, telling stories, hiking and Studebakers. Most of all, he loved his friends and family and his roll as “El Guapo” (Grandpa).

Norman Nelson “El Guapo” McCauley Norman Nelson “El Guapo” McCauley, age 68, passed away unexpectedly in Quartzsite, Arizona on January 17, 2016. He was born December 10, 1947 in Toledo Oregon to Keith and Fern McCauley. Norman’s family came to Quartzsite when he was 6 years old, he went though elementary school in Quartzsite and graduated from Salome High. He served the Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart after his plane was shot down. He retired in 2006, after 22 years with the US Postal Service.

He is survived by Leslie- his loving wife of 41 years, his daughters Jillian (and husband Sean ludden), Erin (and her Fiance’ Ben Dunn), his granddaughters Avelyn and Hadley, his goddaughter Beckey Juarez, Four sisters Genny Yates, Janet Mason, Carole Anderson, and Liz DiVergigelis. An informal memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Instead of ﬂowers, the family hopes that you will follow Norm’s example and perform an unexpected and unsoliscited act of kindness in his name. We will miss him. Check out Norm Demonstrates the Model T on YouTube for a short video

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Living the Dream Living the Dream A Comparison of Lifestyles of Liveaboard Life on a 32 foot Sailboat and Full Time in a 28 foot RV By Judy and Aubrey Millard, who retired and sold their house in Toronto in 1998 and have been living full time in their Ontario 32 foot sailboat, or part time in the past five years in their 28 foot Jayco trailer, ever since. Capital Costs – Sailboats, like RVs, can span a wide range of capital costs, from $5,000 to over $500,000, depending on what one can afford and what a person wants to do with the investment. We bought our 1978 used Ontario 32 foot boat for about $45,000 twenty years ago, and have put the equivalent amount into it in maintenance and upgrades since. We wanted a boat that we could live on for prolonged periods of time and that could safely cross oceans. The boat has served us well and continues to do so. We crossed the Atlantic twice, circumnavigated the UK, the Mediterranean and Black Sea, and the Caribbean, sailed the east coast from Newfoundland to the Florida Keys and Central America, and the Pacific northwest from Washington and B.C. to Alaska. Five years ago we bought a used GMC Yukon XL (2006) and a used Jayco Jayflight 28 foot trailer (2007), the cost for both about the same $45,000 we paid for our boat. After living in a 32 foot sailboat, the 28 foot trailer is spacious. We have not had to spend as much in maintenance on the trailer and GMC, but we will have to get a newer vehicle in the next year or so. Operational Costs - are far less on a sailboat than an RV. The wind is free, and the motoring costs of our three cylinder 30 hp diesel engine are far less than the costs of gas for our eight cylinder Yukon. Marina costs are about the same as RV parks, but vary according to the length of the boat. The costs for nightly transient mooring in a commercial marina can be from $.50 to $2.00 a foot. However, we prefer to anchor out in sheltered isolated bays, free of charge. There is no charge for anchoring in most places. We spent months at anchor-

February 3, 2016 free-of-charge in the Great Lakes, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Pacific Northwest. The only costs were for fuel for our dinghy 15 hp Yamaha outboard and food and refreshments. We have solar panels and a small Honda generator to keep our batteries charged up when at anchor, and a 100 amp alternator when our engine is running. In an RV, the gas costs for travelling are a major consideration. The RV park costs, of course, can vary from zero on some BLM lands to nominal $3.00 to $70.00 a day. There are few spots an RV can stay safely overnight without charge. We use Wal-Marts, Casinos and Pilot or Flying J stations when in transit. Facilities - When in a full service RV park, power, water and sewage are provided, with some additional perks such as free WiFi or TV hook-ups. It is the same for boats in a marina, except boats have to go to a pump out system for their holding tanks. Most boats have holding tanks for black water, and the grey water from the sinks goes overboard. However, being at anchor is like dry camping, and boats need to go in to marinas periodically to pump out or get water. Boats can pump out overboard their own black water, but should not do so unless at least three miles off shore. Most boats also have a Y-valve which can allow black water from the toilets (heads) to go directly overboard. In the Great Lakes it is illegal for boats to even be able to discharge overboard. Such systems must be disabled or risk a fine by the Canadian Coast Guard. There are no tides in the Great Lakes to clean out the bays or anchorage waters. Facilities on a boat are similar to RV’s, but more compact. Our boat has a three burner propane stove with an oven. The stove is gimbaled so it can stay level when the boat is heeling under strong winds. It also has fiddles, arms attached to the sides of the stove to prevent pots from moving when the boat is under weigh. Refrigerators in most boats are smaller than those found in RV’s with no or smaller freezer compartments. Most are also top loading fridges as opposed to the standard front door on most domestic and RV fridges. Our refrigerator operates off battery power only, and is the big power hog on the boat. 

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RV refrigerators are smaller versions of domestic refrigerators, and can operate with propane or 110 ac electricity. At sea or at anchor, many boats will have an inverter to produce 110 power, some powerful enough to operate coffee makers and microwaves. Ours is a smaller 750 watt invertor for light tasks such as charging our laptops, or operating an electric drill. Larger $250,000 to $500,000 yachts will have all the bells and whistles, including powerful generators for all their power needs including air conditioning, hot water heaters, electric winches to raise and lower their dinghies or tenders, etc. For each of our boat and trailer we have a small 1000 watt Honda generator and two 85 watt solar panels. The solar panels are sufﬁcient for charging our batteries in the trailer, but not enough for keeping the batteries charged in the boat when we have the refrigerator running. We then have to use the Honda generator for a few hours every second day at anchor. Our compact galley has a deep single sink with hot and cold pressurized water, as well as a foot pump for overboard water. We have hot water available from a heat exchanger when the engine is running, or when we are plugged in to shore power. In the trailer we have a double sink with hot

and cold water available, the hot water heated by either propane or electricity. We always have to conserve our resources of water, fuel, and battery power, as when at anchor or sailing at sea or along remote coasts or islands, supplies at marinas are hard to find. Trailers are limited in their time of dry camping by the capacity of their water tanks and their holding tanks, but only need to be hauled to the nearest gas station or RV park. Our bed is located at the forepeak called the V birth (seven feet wide at the head and two feet wide at the foot), and has fitted fleece sheets. We have a dining table that when folded out can accommodate up to seven or eight people. The outer leaf can be dropped to make up a ¾ bed for guests. Our trailer has a large queen sized walk around bed with a large storage compartment beneath. The dinette can accommodate only four people. There is also a large full bed pull-out couch. A couple of easy chairs beside the large panoramic rear window provide a tranquil venue for relaxed reading and conversation. The cockpit is like an add-a-room in that it has bench seats on both sides and at the stern (back) with comfortable Sunbrella covered cushions that allow us to stretch out reading or snoozing. It has a hard bimini (roof) and full side curtains, allowing us to sit out in rainy weather or at night. It has bimini mounted reading lights, steering and cockpit instruments (GPS

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Biblical Archaologist and Christian Apologist Greg just returned from his 2nd trip to Greece following the footsteps of St. Paul. Come and hear Greg speak on this and other topics including: - The Truth of Scripture - Geography of the Holy Land - The Silver Scrolls - Archaology of the Temple Mount

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chart plotter, depth sounder, wind indicator, and engine console), twin speakers from our radio/CD/tape deck and Sirius satellite radio, and a propane barbecue on the stern rail. Outside the trailer we have an awning, a couple of collapsible lawn chairs, and a barbecue mounted on the side wall. Summary - RV life is more expensive due to fuel and camping costs, whereas sailboats use less fuel and can anchor free of charge almost everywhere. In RVs maintenance tends to involve a trip to a dealer as access to the systems on board usually requires a technician with the right tools and equipment. In sailboats the crew can usually do all the maintenance and replacement of defective systems. We know more about marine toilets than we ever thought we would know. We have rewired our boat, but to rewire an RV is far more tricky. One of my wife’s favourite sayings is that “liveaboard cruising give you the opportunity to do maintenance in exotic locations.” Incidentally, she is also a good mechanic, electrician and plumber.

37 We are biased in favour of the cruising lifestyle on our 38 year old 32 foot sailboat, but enjoy the convenience and spaciousness of our 8 year old 28 foot trailer. RV living is easier and more convenient. Liveaboard life on a sailboat is more exciting, dramatic, romantic, and fulﬁlling. Aubrey & Judy will be making a presentation on their ﬁrst six years of sailing down the Mississippi, across the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean and Black Sea at the Quartzsite Library at 7:00 pm, Thurs. Feb 11th.

Desert Singles meet Quartzsite Desert Singles meet at the QIA every Friday at 10am for a short meeting. Then we go to different interesting places and have a cook-out. Join us and meet new friends.

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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 6:30pm Wed. Women’s Bible Study 10am Wed. Bible Study 6:30pm 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 3, 2016 First Baptist Church Harquahala Rd, Salome Ariz. Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:45am Club Sun & Wed. 6pm. Spanish Services Sat. 7:00pm 859-3510

Community Bible Church of Quartzsite Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am 375 E. Sunrise. 928-927-5035 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. 15th 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 Open year-round Parker Poston Rd, Ehrenberg, Ariz. Sunday Services 10:00am Wednesday Services 6:30pm 928-923-7729 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

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 76 S. Emelia Street, Qtz. Worship 10 a.m. each Sunday Wed. 10am Ladies Bible Class Wed. 2pm, Adult Bible Class Gospel Meeting, Jan. 10-17, 2016 Minister, Gerald Molzahn 307-431-2789 www.quartzsitechurchofchristg.com e-mail:quartzsitechurchofchrist@gmail.com “Come & receive a friendly Welcome.” 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. 928-927-5860 Zion Lutheran Church Blythe, CA: Sunday Worship 9:15am Sunday School 9:15am Sunday Adult Bible Class 8am Pastor Gary Boye 760-922-7321

Pastor Jeﬀ Jones (928) 502-0492

elcome! W ’s e n o y r e Ev

Asst. Pastor Jeremiah Holcombe (928) 916-9571

Adults

Teens

SUNDAY: 8:30am Blended Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11am Tradi�onal Worship Evening Bible Study 6pm Main Sanctuary WEDNESDAY: Prayer Mee�ng 6pm Main Sanctuary FRIDAY: Prayer Mee�ng 6-6:30pm Main Sanctuary

SUNDAY: Sunday School 9:30am Teen Lounge FRIDAY: WRECK Nite 6pm Fellowship Hall

Children

SUNDAY: HIDEAWAY ST. 9:30am Classrooms 1 & 2

Need a Ride? Give us a Call 720 W. DESERT VISTA ST. Website: quartzsitealliance.com E-mail: qac@tds.net

“He will lead them to springs of Living water.” Revelation 7:17

(928) 927-5332

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After a week like yours, you need a church like ours!

AA meetings QUARTZSITE • Survivors Group Monday, Thursday & Saturday 5:30pm • Women in Recover Wed. 10am 375 E. Sunrise Gloria 316-617-1877 Randy 928-216-7297 RAINBOW ACRES Tuesday & Friday, 5:30pm Turquoise Ave. Don 907-440-6419

BLYTHE, CA Blythe Primary Purpose Group has Topic Discussion Meetings 7:00 pm (CA Time) every Monday and Friday at 187 N. 7th Street - Blythe.

Al-Anon meetings

BRENDA Tuesday & Saturday 11am Black Rock RV Park behind Clubhouse BOUSE Tuesday & Thursday 11am 27928 S. Evans Ted 308-383-7780.

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Open Meeting Quartzsite Saturday, noon-1pm BLM LTVA La Posa South. For info call Patty at 206-310-4755.

Changing Hearts.... Changing Lives... Through Worshiping God and Serving Others

Tuesday & Friday 5:30pm Rainbow Acres, Turquoise Ave. Bertha, 702-465-5137.

Community Bible Church “Come join our Family where the Love of Jesus is preached”

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Sunday Worship: 10am 375 E Sunrise St. Quartzsite

928-927-5035

Covenant Lutheran Church

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Sunday:

Christian Education 9am Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 6:30pm

270 E. Cowell St, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

(928) 927-4113

Bible Study 6:30pm

Church

Sunday Worship Service 9:30 am

Join us this Summer! All Are Welcome!

• Wednesday:

Fire Station

For free ride to Church call (928) 927-5808

Quartzsite Catholic Community at Queen of Peace Mission MASS SUNDAY 5PM

Located north of Exit 19 on 5005 E. Mockingbird Dr., Quartzsite • 3/4 mile east of ARCO

665 W. Tyson, Quartzsite, Arizona • 928-927-5808

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Trap & Skeet club

Gem Club ROCKS!

Welcome Snowbirds! The Bythe Trap & Skeet Club is open to the public. Wednesdays 2pm -? Sundays 8am -? Closed when we’re done shooting. We’re located at 16460 W. Hobsonway, Blythe, CA

Want to learn something new? Want to meet new people? The “Rock Club” may be it! We teach 30 classes/week.

Senior Center open all year! Monday - Friday, 9am – 3pm

We have great lunch menus, serving at 12 noon sharp! Suggested donation is only $3.50.

There’s cards, books, games, puzzles, pool table, Wi-Fi available. Community Services, Volunteers Needed! Come join the fun at

Quartzsite SENIOR Center 40 Moon Mountain Ave. For more information call

928-927-6496

Lapidary, Silversmithing, Faceting, Opal Cutting, Wire Wrapping, Knapping, Knife Making, Leather Tooling, Beading, Desert Trips, Casting, Copper Jewelry... the list goes on and on. Come to our club meeting at the QIA on Thursdays at 2pm for information on what we are doing and when. Coffee and cookies afterwards. Visit us at the Club from 9am-noon Monday thru Friday for a tour. Quartzsite Roadrunner Gem & Mineral Club, is located at 65 Ironwood (behind La Mesa RV) Check out the website www.qrgmc.org

Quartzsite Radio

KBUX 94.3 FM http://kbuxradio.com

• Quartzsite’s Favorite “CLASSIC HITS” • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week!

928-927-5111

First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. Proudly serving the communities of Quartzsite, Bouse, Brenda, Rainbow Acres, La Paz Valley and beyond, since 1988.

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Bouse Genies Bouse Genealogical Society Genies in the Desert Workshop The Bouse Genies are hosting a one day Genies in the Desert Workshop at the Booster Club on February 26th. Admission is $15 pre-register or $20 at the door. If you are interested in learning more about how to research you own family history, there will be classes to help you. Additional information and the registration form are located on the Bouse Genies website at http://www. bousegeniesaz.org/Events.html. Bouse Genies Meeting Schedule Bouse Genies regular meetings are

held every other Friday from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Bring a sack lunch. All meetings, seminars, and workshops are open to the public. Meeting dates: February 12 & 26Workshop (Booster Club) Users Groups Meeting Schedule The Legacy Users Group meets following lunch on the ﬁrst meeting of the month. The DNA Users Group meets following lunch on the second meeting of the month. The Genealogy Study Group meets at 10 AM the third Monday of the Month at the Bouse Library. For further information check out our website www.bousegeniesaz.org or www. facebook.com/ bousegeniesaz, or contact Bousegenies@gmail.com.

Cactus Dodgers Dance Schedule DATE Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Feb. 29 Mar. 7

CALLER Bob Stutevoss Dave Guillie Bob Jones Dale Dockery Dave Guillie

FROM Yuma Brenda Palm Desert Ap. Junct Brenda

CUER Recorded Dave G. Recorded Dale D. Dave G.

All dances are held at the Community Center, 295 Chandler. For more information, call Jim Akin 503-710-1237 or Dennis McDowell 408-497-0459

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928-927-6551

690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar)

70 South Kofa • Quartzsite, AZ Contact: Loretta Warner 928-927-8543

Storage units conveniently located in Quartzsite available at reasonable rates. Open year round. Fenced location. For information regarding sizes and rates, please contact Loretta Warner at 928-927-8543.

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AARP Smart Driver Class planned AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS will be held Friday, Feb 12th, at Black Rock RV Park Brenda. The class is from 9 AM to 3 PM. This class is nationwide DMV accredited, defensive driving program, focusing on driving safely within current DMV laws in an ever changing driving environment. Recognizing and compensating for natural occurring age related changes in driver safety. You can boost safety awareness, refresh and improve driving skills, minimize crash risks, increase conﬁdence, prolong mobility, and maintain Independence. Registration $20 (AARP members $15) which includes work books and class materials. Qualiﬁes for discount on auto insurance. 208-265-8133 or 503-701-5857 to register

Need Someone to Talk to?

Problems with Drugs? Alcohol? Depression? Mental Health? Suicidal Thoughts? Serving Quartzsite

“A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” ~ William Hazlitt

24 hour Crisis Line

1-866-495-3735

RJK CONSTRUCTION • • • •

No Job Too Small Commercial Residential Remodeling

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Call Roy and Bob

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AZ License #13-1743 (Not a licensed contractor)

For your dancing and listening pleasure, the popular

“On The Road Again” Dance Band will be appearing at the Quartzsite Senior Center

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 7:00-9:30 p.m. 40 Moon Mountain Rd., Quartzsite

Main Trading Post INDIAN ARTIFACTS & JEWELRY

BEADS ilver Sterling S Jewelry 50% OFF!

1360 N. Moon Mountain, Quartzsite

OPEN YEAR ROUND NICE, CLEAN, QUIET S! GREAT RATE

s! all for Detail

Se Habla Espanol Drug Free Park

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FAMILIES WELCOME!

Call for Deta

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Huge Selection! INFANT THRU ADULT

1170 W. Main (across from Pilot) PO Box 4028, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

928-927-3200

Findings Much More!

FREE Hugs!

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February 3, 2016 Happy Valentine’s Day to Quartzsite Businesses & Vendors! with love from Both Chambers!

Working Together for a Better Community

DANCE WITH SKYHAWK FEB. 14, 2016

Quartzsite Business Chamber & Quartzsite Area Chamber & Tourism

Quartzsite Senior Center 7pm - 9:30pm $4

J & A Fencing, LLC CONCRETE

Licensed • Bonded

ROC 298979

Residential • Commercial

Brick Wall • Concrete • Block Walls • Sliding Gates Driveways • Sidewalks • Mexican Brick

Jose Solorio, Owner

928-261-2454

Lexi, YOU FILL MY HEART WITH LOVE & JOY ANN, MEETING YOU WAS FATE, BECOMING YOUR FRIEND WAS CHOICE, FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU WAS BEYOND MY CONTROL... LOVE, MONTE

Love, Granny

KJ7CC, If I had nine lives, I’d want to spend them all with you. Love Love, B. B.

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Dearest B-, Forever and a day... or two Love, B-

Miss Carol, We love you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day Rhiyanna and Ashtyn I love you to pieces! ~Mom

from Food Bank Volunteers

Happy Valentine’s Day QUARTZSITE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!

Happy Valentine’s Day Gunny & Mrs. Gunny -Debra Thank you for all you do for the Veterans community

Zach & Coby! I love you most! ~Momma

Wishing you

Heather & David

Happy Valentine’s Day What a blessing you are for our youth!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank you for your support ~Rain

Don’t Miss This Beautiful Quartzsite Home! This cul-de-sac home offers privacy without short-changing location. Large Modern Kitchen with island and newer appliances included. Enjoy backyard entertaining under the full size awning. Family Fun on the Kool Decking surrounds the Pebble-Tec Pool; self-cleaning for easy maintenance. Also includes a large 24 x 28’ clubhouse/workshop…many extras here including a half bath. Must see! 32’ x 38’ RV Garage with 19’ ceiling and 14.5’ door. Also has 2 RV Hookups outside. Completely fenced. All structures 2x6 constructed. Town Water and Sewer. Too many extras to mention!

Shown by appointment only. CALL FOR SHOWING TODAY!!!

928 927-ROCK(7625) http://WhiteRockRealty.com

Steve Schue, Broker Carolyn Guthrie, Realtor

Located Downtown at 60 W. Main Street Right Next to the Main Post Office and the In Town Pharmacy

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QPD Arrest Report

October thru March QUARTZSITE SHOWGROUNDS

The following arrests were made by Quartzsite Police Department JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 31, 2016

October thru April Annual RICE RANCH “Yawl Come” SHOW November thru February

QUARTZSITE

2015 - 2016 Show Schedule

MAIN STREET TRADERS OPEN YEAR ROUND November thru February HI ALI SWAPMEET

November thru March MARKET PLACE SHOWGROUNDS November thru February PROSPECTOR’S PANORAMA November thru Feb. 15 GREASEWOOD SWAPMEET November thru April

DESERT GARDENS ANNUAL INT’L GEM, MINERAL, & JEWELRY SHOW January thru February DEC. 5, 2015 Soup & Chowder Festival DEC. 5, 2015 2nd Annual Chicknik at the Fire Station DEC. 12, 2015 Operation Hero Comfort Silent Auction DEC. 12, 2015 Annual Christmas Light Parade AUTHORS FAIR Jan. and Feb. at Desert Oasis Bookstore JAN. 1 - 10, 2016 Tyson Wells Rock and Gem Show JAN. 8-9, 2016 Art Show JAN. 9, 2016 24th Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade JAN. 20-24, 2016 50th Annual QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show JAN. 15-24, 2016 Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama JAN. 16-24, 2016 Quartzsite Sports Vacation & RV Show - AKA BIG TENT JAN. 29 – FEB 7, 2016 Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Show

01/17: Allen Haverkamp, 37, of Muenster, TX, was arrested for Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, Resisting Arrest, Assault, and Disorderly Conduct and booked into the La Paz County Detention Facility. 01/20: James Ross, 56, of Clearﬁeld UT, was arrested for Misconduct with a Weapon, Possession of Marijuana and Threats and Intimidation. 01/20 Eduardo Zabala-Sanchez, 41, of Quartzsite, AZ, was arrested for a Misdemeanor Warrant issued by Quartzsite Magis-

DRY CAMPING

$6/night Dump & Water $12 In the rear of Silly Al’s Bar Ask for Smitty

D & B Leather BERTHA IS BACK!

Leather as low as 50¢/ft! 5,000 sq. ft. upholstery 3-4 oz brown! 5 diesel loads Garment Leather!

FEB 5-6 Quilt Show, Senior Center FEB. 12, 2015 Flyers R/C Fly-In FEB 12-14, 2016 Quartzsite Gold, Treasure, & Craft Show at QIA FEB. 20, 2016

All persons included in this report submitted by QPD are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law.

Belts & Buckles Scrap Hides $2.00/lb.

Two Big Locations

Quartzsite Masters

Tough Golf Tournament MARCH 4-5, 2016 Grand Gathering Annual Event MARCH 10-13, 2016 La Paz County Fair in Parker MARCH 13 & 14, 2016 GFWC Community Yard Sale MARCH 18-19 Rock Fiesta Latino Music Fest

QUARTZSITE, AZ Main St. and Tyson Wash (behind Dorothy & Toto Ice Cream)

Open 7 days/week Nov. - mid-March

928-927-4077 BROAD ACRES SWAP MEET - LAS VEGAS, NV 2930 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

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trate Court for Obstruction Judicial Proceedings and booked into the La Paz County Detention Facility. 01/21 Donald Dean Taylor, 54, of Quartzsite, AZ, was arrested for Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and booked into the La Paz County Detention Facility. 01/24 Giovanni Adame, 39, of Blythe, CA, was cited and released for Driving with a Suspended License. 01/25 Sean Austin, 47, of Quartzsite, AZ, was cited and released for Disorderly Conduct. 01/25 Roberto Chavez, 36, of Quartzsite, AZ, was cited and released for Disorderly Conduct. 01/27 Angel Cardenas-Tinoco, 26, of Quartzsite, AZ, was cited and release for 2 Counts Attempted Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Mandatory Insurance, Displaying plates suspended for Mandatory Insurance and a Stop sign Violation. 01/28 Corey Lamere, 32, of Quartzsite, AZ was cited and released for Attempted Possession of Marijuana. 01/30 Shelly Schiller, 32, of Quartzsite, AZ, was arrested for Assault, and Disorderly Conduct and booked into the La Paz County Detention Facility. 01/30 Erica Jeski, 25, of West Hartford, CT, was cited and released for Violating Registration Law and Knowingly Displaying Fictitious Plates.

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YARD SALE Feb. 4 & 5, 9am - 4pm. Arizona Sun RV Village, Mesquite Ave. 2 fiddles w/case, new RV toilet, Empire gas heater, lots of misc. PARK WIDE GARAGE SALE Feb. 5 & 6 8am-2pm Mountain Quail Park. 490 N Moon Mt. YARD SALE 415 N. EMERALD Ave. (near Town Park) Thurs. Feb. 5 & Fri. Feb. 6 8am-1pm. Follow the signs PARKWIDE YARD and craft sale Feb 5 & 6 at The Scenic Road RV Park from 8-noon. Across the street from the pitstop on Hwy 95. BIG YARD SALE -Thru/Fri/Sat, February 4, 5, & 6. Gates open 9 am to 3 pm. 66681 SENORA DRIVE, Indian Hills Subdivision in SALOME. Welders, Limb Chipper, Sand Blaster, Generator, Air Compressor, Table Saw, Drill Press, Small Power & Hand Tools, Yard Tools, 2 Large Sprayers. Recliners, Twin Bed, Secretary Desk, 2 Bikes, Sewing Machine, 12 Ft. Aluminum Boat/Trailer, Ice Maker, Water Cooler And Much More!! INFO 928-581-8531 EVERYTHING MUST GO !! PARKWIDE YARD SALE 88 Shades RV Park 575 W. Main Feb. 5 & 6, 9am - 1pm. GIANT ANNUAL YARD SALEFri & Sat Feb 12 th & Feb 13th 7:30am to 1:00pm 465 Kofa Ave in Quartzsite featuring kitchen appliances, dishes & Pyrex, books and collectables. Guns, ammo, tools & hardware for the guys. PARK WIDE YARD SALE Brenda RV Park, February 11, 2016, 9:00 am to 2:00pm. PRE-ESTATE SALE (Moving Sale After House Sells) 64630 HARCUVAR DRIVE, 2 Miles West Of Salome. FRI/SAT FEBRUARY 12 & 13. Rocks, Slabs, Trim Saw, BIG Piece Ironwood, Collectibles, China, Kitchen/Household, Tools, Generator, 5th Wheel Hitch, Gun Cabinet, Furniture, Hot Tub. INFO 928-581-8531 PARK WIDE YARD SALE Saturday, February 13, 2016, 8am - 3pm, Desert Gardens RV and Mobile Home Park, 1240 Acacia Blvd. Food and crafts in the clubhouse.

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YARD SALE Feb. 11, 12, 13. 9am-3pm. 440 N. Washington. Guns, jewelry, 5 cu. Ft. Kenmore freezer, fiberglass car top carrier, small flat screen TV, lots of misc. ESTATE SALE--10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Reader’s Oasis Bookstore lot. some furniture, and lots of dishes, glassware, kitchen stuff, decorative and ornamental paintings, clothing and a ton of brass items. high value, very very low prices. must sell! CRAFT AND YARD SALE Quail Run RV Park, 918 N Central Blvd. Sales on the last Tuesday of every month from 9AM to Noon. GARAGE SALE: Every second Saturday of the month thereafter, garage sale spaces/tables will be available for $5. Sale time 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 Moon Mt. Rd. Call 9276496 to reserve your space or for more info. Breakfast will also be available from 7:00-9:00 AM.

WYOMING POTLUCK Bouse Community Center, Feb. 20 11am. Bring your own utensils & a covered dish. Door prizes. No kitchen facilities. Coffee & Lemonade will be provided. NOW HIRING at busy 24 hr Truck Stop! Cashiers needed for swing shift & graveyard shifts. Maintenance/Janitorial needed for graveyard shifts. Apply at Texaco, 18221 Tom Wells @ I-10, Ehrenberg today!! Preemploy drug screen and background required. FOOD COURT STAFF needed at busy 24 hr Truck Stop! Full & part-time, all shifts available. Apply Mon-Fri, 8 am - 1 pm at Quiznos/Roman Noble Pizza,18221 Tom Wells @ I-10, Ehrenberg today!! Pre-employ drug screen and background required. Serious applicants only, please. WANTED PART TIME Office Assistant for small Water Company and Homeowner Association. Responsibilities include general clerical tasks, i.e., answering phones, filing, billing etc. If interested contact Cathy at 801.529.2250 or 928.927.3088.

FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR, 18 cubic foot, white,2 doors, top freezer. $100. 864985-2080. Quartzsite. FOR SALE Wonderful, safe deck with lots of storage inside. Stairs can move to side or end. Call or text 515-418-0442 for details. 2000 ALFA 5TH WHEEL 34 ft. 3 slides, washer/dryer. New queen Tempurpedic mattress. Lg closets, lots of storage. Nice furniture, includes 9 x 12 custom wood shed & wood deck. Set up in Brenda RV Park sp 64. Moveable.$17,500. 406443-3120. 10’X12’ LIGHT BROWN indoor/outdoor carpet. New from Lowe’s still wrapped in plastic. Paid $125 asking $80. Call Randy at 505-215-4063 RC GLOW ENGINES for sale. Saito 180 2 cyl 4 stroke and 2 props $250. OS Surpass 40 4 stroke $55. OS Max 40F SR 2 stroke $50. Rossi 45 2 stroke W/tuned pipe $55. Box of props and spare parts $25. Call Randy at 505-215-4063. REFRIGERATOR SEARS KENMORE side by side, Ice maker/ water in door. Runs Great too big for us. $185/OFFER 714-318-0887. BRENDA PROPERTY 11.89 acres 794 ft. Hwy. 60 frontage. 40’ x 60’ Metal Building, Outstanding Views & Saguaros. BLM on Two Sides Re-Zone to Suit $480,000 with $90,000. Down payment will carry 714 318-0887 STORE/RESTAURANT/COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Salome Hwy 60. Building 780 sq.ft. Parcel 7000 sq.ft. + RV HOOKUP near Post Office. Newer A/C Heat pump, stove hood $78,000 or make CASH OFFER. 714 318-0887 CHEVY CAMPER TOP long bed $200 or OFFER. 714 318 0887 FOR SALE: SINGLE WIDE 14x64 $9,000 fully furnished in The Scenic Road RV Park. Payment plan available. Quiet area off Washington street in active and fun park. Call Shawn 928-927-6443

TWO BOATS FOR SALE 12 Foot Valco Aluminum Boat 7.5 Mercury Outboard With Trailer. $ 1,250 AZ Title & Registrations 928-581-8531 FOLDING 12 FT. Porta Boat $400 Storage Bag Included. 928-581-8531 CUSTOM BUILT GOLF Cart/ATV Trailer. Ramp Lifts Automatically. Load Area 54” Wide 84” Long $650. OBO 928-581-8531 LUDWIG SNARE DRUM, Hard Case/Stand $95, Also Available Yamaha Portable Keyboard, Chinese Wood Cheng Wind Instrument, Multi Track Recorder, Electronic Tuner, Mic & Stand 928-581-8531 Best Offers

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 Bedroom, 2 bath home. Awning all around plus carport on 1 end. 1 acre, all fenced with Mexican Fence facing street. Septic system, town water plus 6 sheds. Call for details 928-916-3609. 2014 MOTORCYCLE Scooter, IceBear 150 cc, 3 wheeler, red. $950. 928-916-3524. MOVING BACK TO WYOMING! 2006 Cardinal 5th wheel, 31 ft, 3 slides, AZ Room, large bedroom, lots of storage. Exc. Condition. 49689 Amber Ave. Rainbow Acres. 307-587-3634. TWO TALL PROPANE Tanks for sale. 1 full, 1 partial full. $150/both. 928-927-5941.

RV PORTABLE AC/DC Refrigerator Or Freezer Settings Sold new $ 1200. Now $ 600 OBO 928-581-8531

1969 KIT COMPANION Travel Trailer, 14 ft. Electric refrigerator/freezer. $2,500/offer. Las Vegas. 616-994-3892.

PARK MODEL TRAILERAdorable 40’ with 2 tip outs. Clean, fully furnished, including full size refrigerator/freezer, new hi-profile toilet, new deluxe wheel chair ramp, covered porch/carport, storage shed. Located in Holiday Palms RV Park, Space A-6. $9,950/offer. 775-475-0124.

FISHER GOLD BUG metal detector, $250/offer. Las Vegas. 616-994-3892. 2001 SEA BREEZE 33 ft. 5th wheel, 3 slides. plus or minus. Was $14,000 REDUCED to $11,000. Burwood RV Park sp 26. La Paz Valley. Rugs, canopy & ramp available. 330-766-9669.

2 LOTS FOR SALE, side by side, Q Mt. Vista Estates. 801 & 805 Connor Ln. PARK MODEL w/additions, large covered patio, 2 large sheds, 1-room bunkhouse w/bath. 28 ft. Holiday Rambler trailer w/2 more sheds w/washer & dryer. 928927-7712. 909-882-5427. NEW HUFFY Motorized bicycle, 2 wheel, 50 cc engine. Qtz. $960 firm. 928-235-8718. PARK MODEL 14 X 60, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, fenced yard, large porch, large shed in rear, washer, dryer. Desert Gardens 55+ Park $9,000. 920-492-9800. 1985 CASA TRAILER, 10 x 35 Park Model, large carpeted screened patio, 8x12 shop, large shower, fully furnished w/dishes, appliances, etc. Very good condition. Ameri-Can RV Park #34, Hwy. 95. $18,500. 530-949-9229, FERGUSON TRACTOR overhead valve engine, front end loader, rear scraper. Runs great! $2,700. 145 Senter St. Qtz. 920-838-2425. ELECTRIC YAMAHA piano, earphones, manual, $500/offer. 928-916-7180.

Quartzsite Farmers Market Every WEDNESDAY 8am-2pm THRU MARCH Desert Gardens Rock & Gem Show Grounds

Seeking Farm Fresh Produce & Quality Ar�san Cra�s Vendors $15/day

(No overnight camping) � Sell from your own tent, truck or tables � Required: Quartzsite Vendor Permit $50 (good for 6 mo.) AZ Sales Tax # (if not selling perishables) - La Paz Co. Health Permit if you are. � Call or Text Jenny Mills at 719-649-1250, Email alsrvpark@aol.com

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IN HOME ELDER CARE Home Services available, part time, 3 days. Ref’s avail. Light housekeeping, doctor’s appt. meals, etc. Call Sue 928-927-5311, 760-550-5042 cell. CLEAN WELL-MAINTAINED Park Model, 35 x 12 Chaparrel Trail in Gold Star 55+ park. Metal awning protects entire trailer. Beautiful detatched 10x10 shed w/power. Wonderful neighborhood. $20,000. Call or text Tim 801-369-5958 after Feb. 7. 2006 MOBILE SUITE by Doubletree 5th wheel, 36 ft w/3 slides. Very good cond. Central Vacuum, upgraded tires to 17.5. Lots of extras. Rear living room. 1 TON PICKUP & Semi hauler also available. Call for details. 231-359-1359. NEW CHAIR LIFT, TRUST-LIFT, lifts 550 lbs up to 5 ft. 34” x 46” metal lift platform, indoor/outdoor use. Easy to install & use. New $4,000. Asking $1,800. 867-334-7471 cell in Brenda. 2 OLDER PRIDE MOBILITY carts. (One 3-wheel, one 4 wheel. Condition unknown. Plus spare parts from a 3rd cart. $50/all. Jim 775-691-1544. REESE 15,000 5th Wheel hitch w/all brackets, $200. Qtz. 541420-6233. CHAMBERLINE Garage door opener 1/2 force, new in box, $100. Qtz. 541-420-6233. PARK PLACE RV PARK Now open year round. Come & check out our great rates! 928-927-6699.

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PREPARE NOW FOR SUMMER! Portable Swamp Cooler for sale! Water dispensers, popcorn maker. 605-376-8754 2002 HYUNDAI XG350 Fully Loaded, Very Good Condition, Well Maintained, 146,000 Miles $1,900. 541-579-1229 GOLF CART 1993 Hyundai, Blue in Color, Brand New Batteries, Street Legal $1,500. 541-579-1229. JEWELRY VENDORS!! We have good condition pre-loved jewelry displays for sale. Black velvet pads, earring displays, table top lighted wood case, and more. RocksInMyHead 605-376-8754 REDUCED!! MOVE IN READY! FULLY FURNISHED PARK MODEL With NEWLY RENOVATED BUILT-ON FAMILY ROOM featuring hardwood floors, wall to wall carpeting, paneling and hand-milled woodwork. Brand new urethane foam roof, huge enclosed covered outdoor living area, shed. Cable TV and Satellite. Lots of extras! Beautiful park, lots of amenities. Price Dropped to $24,500! Call today for showing! 928-530-7124 WE BUY GOLD! 928-927-6717 BLAIR CATALOG woman’s clothing storage sale located at Tyson Wells. Items $1 each, minimum purchase is $25. Contact Serene to schedule an appointment. 619-838-2815 PATIO TABLE SET Pub style, round, metal, patio table with two chairs. 32” diameter table, outdoor fabric on chairs. $100/ OBO 989-529-3522.

2005 LANCE 920 truck camper, roof air, ONAN generator, solar panel, electric jacks, queen size bed, dinette w/sleeper sofa, microwave oven, wet bath, side awning. Excellent condition. $9900. Quartzsite. 864-985-2080.

2000 ALFA 34’ 5TH wheel. 3 slides, washer/dryer. New Temperpedic mattress. Lg closets, lots of storage, includes 9x12 wood shed, deck. Set up in Brenda RV Park sp 64 or movable. $17,500. 406-443-3120.

GMC MOTORHOME FOR SALE 1977 Kingsley 26-ft, 35,453 miles, stored under carport in Quartzsite. $4,000 OBO. Call 559-298-8345 for appointment. . INTOWN LOTS FOR SALE 1 is 1/3 acre; 2 are just under 1/2 acre. Asking $24,500 each. 50% +_ down; owner will carry balance. Anne 207-380-3839.

ADORABLE 40’ with 2 tip outs. Clean, fully furnished, including full size refrigerator/freezer, new hi-profile toilet, new deluxe wheel chair ramp, covered porch/carport, storage shed. Located in Holiday Palms RV Park, Space A-6. $9950 obo. 775-475-0124.

FOR RENT Extra large RV space, nice yar, $100/week or $359.mo., all inclusive. - 28’ travel trailer, $350/mo. -Dry camp $25/week. 207-380-3839. SOLAR PANELS (5) Kyocera 120 watt $95ea --(6) 130 watt $105 ea.--(5) Sunwatt 120 watt $90 ea. Sharp 153 watt $115 ea.. Avondale, Az Bill 602-373-1294. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 12 x 37 fully furnished. Loveseat makes into bed, AC, electric heater & flat screen TV in Living room. Queen bed. Lots of storage. Large covered deck. Tankless hot water heater. Two 8x12 sheds one with freezer, washer & gas dryer. Lots of extras. $25,000 phone 240-818-8312. 2008 SANDSTORM FOREST River 5th Wheel Toy Hauler, 28 ft. Wide Body 1/2 Ton Series, Onan Generator, Excellent Condition $12,800. (707) 218-0153. MALE, 55 YEARS old seeking Frisky woman to date, age 3080. Kids okay. 559-614-2900.

FOR SALE IN PARKER 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. New plumbing, windows & cooler. Front awning, patio & storage building. 10706 Admiral Rd. Lakeside II. $59,000/offer. 928-308-7184. 1997 CORDOVA 5TH wheel, 33 ft, 2 slides. Excellent condition, updated. Furnished. Lots of storage, new stuff. Pattie’s RV Park #22 Qtz. Movable. Call 778-350-5201. 1987 NUWA CHAMPAGNE Edition, 40 ft 5th wheel. 35 ft. metal awning, 8x10 shed. Ready to move into. Everything you need is here! Desert Edge RV Park #25 $7,000/offer. 928-632-2216. 2003 THOR SKY Deck 5th wheel. Skirted w/full deck, 2 slides. Tews RV Park #12. $28,000. 520-343-8888. PREPARE NOW FOR SUMMER! Portable Swamp Cooler for sale! 605-376-8754 HONDA ACURA V 6 Desert Buggy, steering brakes, Fox shocks, all the best stuff! See at Wagon West RV, Brenda #44. $8,895. 360-431-3972. PARK MODEL 12 X 35, All electric, 14 x35 metal carport, heat pump, 8 x 8 shed, partly furnished. Ameri-Can Trails RV Park sp. 40. REDUCED to $15, 500. 541-944-6034. PARK MODEL with addition & 18 x 32 garage on 75’ x 100’ deeded lot in Q Mt. Vista Estates. $54,900. 307-941-1296. TRAILERS FOR RENT starting at $325/month. Cactus Patch. 928-927-6717.

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1998 NEWMAR MOUNTAINAIRE 5th wheel, 37 ft, 2 slides. 8 new tires on tandem axle w/duals. New TV, batteries & awning. RO Filter system. Includes EZ Rdier hitch, 8 x 10 storage shed, paid park space til Nov. $12,000. 5th wheel only, $11,500. 253-740-0484. FURNISHED HOME FOR SALE by owner. 1 bdrm., 1 bath, laundry room, 24 x 30 kitchen/dining/living room. 3 RV hookups. Includes guest trailer, $89,900, 530.941-4007. 1/2 ACRE LOT FOR SALE, Quartzsite. 3 RV hookups. 10 x 12 storage building. Town water, Septic, $45,500. Will take less with cash. Make offer! 928-927-6997. FOR SALE: SINGLEWIDE 14x64 $9,000 fully furnished in The Scenic Road RV Park. Payment plan available. Quiet area off Washington street in active and fun park. Call Shawn 928-927-6443. MOTORHOME 2004 ITASCA Suncruiser Model 38R Class A Motorhome w/2 slides, very low 30,000miles, 8.1 Chev engine on Workhorse chasis with Banks System (intake, headers, exhaust), excellent paint and decals (garaged most of time.) Near new tires (1 1/2yrs) with less than 5,000 miles mounted on 22.5 inch Alcoa aluminum wheels, near new batteries (1 ½ yrs), auto satellite dish, large 4 door fridge/freezer, electric awning, 10 gal water heater, leveling jacks, 5500 watt generator, micro/convection oven plus propane oven, sun blocking window shades all major windows, tire covers. $47,900. 406-360-6387 PLAY TIME!! Sports and outdoor gear 4 Sale!! – Boogie board, competition water ski, inline skates, Coleman 12 volt fridge, tent, army cot, backpack and more. 605-376-8754. 5 ACRES 3 Bed 2 Bath 1248 sq ft Remodeled Manufactured MM39/ Hwy60 East of Brenda (turn at Green Combine), Numerous Upgrades, Stainless Appliances, Energy Efficient, Furnished - Will Pay Escrow Fees $125,000 Call 702-235-9269.

2008 CANAM OUTLANDER 2up quad, 3462 miles, storage bags, ready to ride! $4300 Located at D47 Desert Gold RV Resort. 928-927-5370. SNOWBIRD SPECIAL! Komfort 30 ft 5th wheel trailer with superslide, fully equipped plus gazebo, 2 insulated and wired sheds, granite sidewalk, rugs, washer, steps with storage and more! $8200 for all - ready for you to move in! 928-927-5370. NEW TITAN 9000 TB Gas Generator, $4,000 New Sears Air Compressor, $100. 1992 Chev 1 ton Pickup great condition 136,000 miles. See to appreciate. Make offer. $4,000. 2014 enclosed car hauler new 1,000 miles.$8,000. Call 208-250-6109. 2008 LAUREL CREEK park model, fully covered deck & carport, washer & dryer, & metal shed. Located in Desert Gold RV Resort, Brenda. $36,500. 470-848-7676. 4 SALE BY OWNER: 1997 Foretravel Motorhome U 270 model, 36 ft. Immaculate condition! Garaged, 125k miles. Road ready, Best built motorhome in America! $47,900/offer. Please no solicitors. 580-481-4814. or email nranger@idabelok.net. NEW TITAN 9000 TB Gas Generator, $4,000 New Sears Air Compressor, $100. 1992 Chev 1 ton Pickup great condition 136,000 miles. See to appreciate. Make offer. $4,000. 2014 enclosed car hauler new 1,000 miles.$8,000. Call 208-250-6109. 2003 WEEKEND WARRIOR Toy hauler Travel Trailer, 31’ x 8 1/2’. New tires & suspension work. $9,500. 360-420-9804. FOR RENT: DOUBLEWIDE 2 bedroom mobile home, completely furnished, $750/month. 928-927-6717. PRE-LOVED 20 LB. Heavy Duty Rotary Tumbler, Vibratory Tumbler, Ultrasonic Tumbler, Vintage Faceting Machine, 6” Lortone Combination Unit, more quality pre-loved lapidary equipment. RocksInMyHead 605-376-8754

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GOLD PROSPECTING EQUIPMENT- Desert Fox, Mountain Goat Trommel, 12 volt Shaker Table, Metal Detectors, Coils, and more. RocksInMyHead 605-376-8754 2004 OULANDER 4 wheeler 2 passenger/2-up, $2,500. 740517-1909.

SOLID 18’ FLATBED trailer tandem axle. Put in ramp boards (removable) to drive a car onto trailer. Pulled car 2000 miles fine. $1200 715-254-9521 ESTABLISHED (MOVEABLE) food business. Single food item very successful since 2004. Conf. Agreement & Funds Qual. required $85k-$95k 928-857-2370. I’VE REDUCED THE price on my beautiful lot at 390 N. Washington. Please call my Realtor, Barbara Cowell, 916-4222, if interested. Thank you. Joanne Robinson 12 X 52 PARK MODEL REDUCED to $9,000.00/offer! Fully furnished, covered porch & carport, 2 TVs & Air Conditioners, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer, 8’x12’ shed, located in The Scenic Road RV Park, Active clubhouse (craft classes, bingo, Luau parties, games, & more) LOCATED at 515 N. Washington Ave. Quartzsite, AZ. 307-413-8833. BRAND NEW IN BOX: LG French Door refrig; bottom slide-out freezer; sliding pizza shelf; door shelves; all extras! Was $3200. $1500/OBO. 602-740-4788 26’ SEA RAY CABIN CRUISER: Twin engine; full galley w/booth; head w/shower; 2 sleeping areas; brand new Bimini top; triple-axle trailer. $3995 OR TRADE for car! 602-740-4788 INTOWN LOTS FOR SALE 1/2 -1/3 Acres, have electricity, water & sewer. Will carry 50%. $24,500. DRY CAMP in town, $25/week. RV SPACE, large, nice $275/mo. All included. Anne 207-380-3839. PORTABLE GENERATOR, 9500/7500 watt Champion model 42534, receptacles for 50A & 30A RV’s, wheel kit, electric start, new battery. Exc. cond. $500. Qtz. 864-985-2080

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2003 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER 35 ft. motorhome. 27,325 miles. Everything clean! Exc. Working condition. Includes 2-wheel car dolly. We’re done traveling- Ready to go! $46,800. 541-788-3261.

JEWELRY VENDORS!! We have good condition pre-loved jewelry displays for sale. Black velvet pads, earring displays, lighted wood case, and more. RocksInMyHead 605-376-8754

RV SPACES Private residence, large gravel 50 amp sites. Pets ok. Very quiet. Good well water. Extra parking for toys. $300/mo. + elec. 720-201-8821.

MOBILE HOME 1986 Flamingo. 14x52 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Lg. kitchen. Big wrap-around screened porch. Nice views, lg lot. $12,000/offer. Desert Gardens 55+ RV Park on Kofa #159. 928-927-6240 or 928-671-0778.

1997 FORD F-150 pickup w/shell, 140k original miles, A/C, stereo, CD, MP3 player. Runs good. Calif. Licensed & smogged. $2,500/offer. 503724-5482.

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 35 ft. with 2 tip-outs. Awning over shed & patio. JR’s RV 55 + RV Park #85. $6,500/offer. 435559-3489 or 435-559-0182. FURNISHED TRAILERS for rent, $300/mo year-round. Others available - furnished & fully equipped.Call for pricing! Reasonalbe rates. RV Spaces also. 928-899-1210 or 928-499-8128. FOR SALE: Fully furnished park model, 12x40, clean, move-in ready with washer, dryer and fridge. Laminate floors plus 12x12 new attached room. Spacious covered patio with furniture and shed. Tews RV Park Space A-7. Asking $15,000. 208-339-2908. TRAILER FOR SALE $6,000/ offer. Located in Burrwood RV Park, La Paz Valley. One bedroom with add on, fully furnished and covered parking. Storage shed. Owners have clean title and are motivated to sell. Phone 707-280-3744. REDUCED! MOVE IN READY! Fully furnished Park Model with Built-on family room! featuring hardwood floors, wall to wall carpeting, paneling and handmilled woodwork. Brand new urethane foam roof, huge enclosed covered outdoor living area, shed. Cable TV and Satellite. Lots of extras! Beautiful park, lots of amenities. Price Dropped to $24,500! Call today for showing! 928-530-7124

PARK MODEL FOR SALE! upgraded cabinets with covered porch, 2 storage shed, fire pit and 40 awning for parking - locate in Ameri-can Trails RV Park sp #16. Phone 505-8604745 or 505-860-1098. WE BUY GOLD! 928-927-6717 RUNNING LIZARD RV PARK 29 ‘ trailer 2 single beds for rent $365 per month.Also pull through space for rent $165/month. Call Linda @ 928-210-4279 2002 5th WHEEL, 36 foot Holiday Rambler Presidential 36SKT. 3 slides, washer/dryer, 2-120 watt solar panels, 2500 watt inverter. Unfurnished. Good clean condition. $12,900. Quartzsite. 864-985-2080. FOR SALE 3 Bed 2 Bath 1216 sq ft Manufactured On 2+ or 4+ Acres Just East of Brenda, Complete Remodel, Numerous Upgrades, Spacious, Energy Efficient, Stainless Appliances, Furnished $130,000. 702-408-5852. GOING FAST- and hopefully not to the Landfill!! BRING OFFERS! No Reasonable offers refused! Leftover Construction/ Renovation materials: Cement board for laying tile, WOOD wainscot paneling (not HDF), suspended ceiling panels and grid, 2 rolls of linoleum, louvre bifold door, wall mount bathroom sink, faucet fixtures, foil backed foam insulation panels, lattice. Call Jenn. 928-530-7124 MR KOOL-SEAL-RV Roof Coating- call for FREE estimatevery reasonable & honest, 1YR FREE service with Roof- call Bob @ 928-916-9812

PRE-LOVED 20” Highland Park Flat Lap, 20 Lb. Heavy Duty Rock Tumbler, Vibratory Tumbler, 8 Inch Trim Saw, and more quality pre-loved lapidary equipment. RocksInMyHead 605-376-8754 WALKING STICK RV Storage (formerly Jim’s 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. WANTED: BARBERS & Beauticians for New Full Service Salon at Tews & Date Palm RV & Mobile Home Park. Call 928927-8929 or 928-273-3442. NEED PIECES PARTS??? TRAVEL TRAILER PARTINGOUT- Kitchen and bathroom sinks, tub and toilet. Bring offers. 605-376-8754 RV SPACES AVAILABLE $1,175/year. Small, wellmaintained 55+ RV Park in Quartzsite. Conveniently located. Water, trash, sewer included. Winter Haven RV Park. 990 E. Rodgers Place. 928499-8128. 928-899-1210. ROCKSINMYHEAD will be accepting consignments of lapidary, gold prospecting, and jewelry making equipment at the Quartzsite store beginning November 1st. Thank you for allowing us to serve you for the past 5 years! We look forward to serving you again this season! Call Jenn @ 605-376-8754 or bring your stuff to RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch.

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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. 1993 CHEVY S10 with topper & metal rack, 200K miles, newer fuel pump, battery & water pump. Runs but needs work, $500. 304483-5015, 304-483-7658. RV SPACE FOR RENT, Yearround residents wanted. Close to Everything! Friendly, nice neighbors! Great Price! Pattie’s RV Park 928-927-4223. WANT PASSIVE INCOME? We are seeking 3 or 4 locations in which to place our gumball-style snack vending machines. Will share % of income in exchange for space in your busy indoor location. Call Jenn 605-376-8754 PLAY TIME!! Sports and outdoor gear 4 Sale!! – Boogie board, competition water ski, inline skates, Coleman 12 volt fridge, tent, army cot, backpack and more. 605-376-8754. 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.

2 BEDROOM Park Model for sale, Qtz. Family Friendly park. 208-339-2908. NEED STRINGS? Ralph has them! Bass Fiddle strings, Fiddle or Violin Strings, Mandolin & Ukulele strings. Call 928-927-7580. FOR RENT: Quartzsite Senior Apartments has spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available 1615 E Quail Trail. This community is designed specifically for Seniors 55+. All buildings are single story. Amenities include built in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceiling fan, patio, on-site laundry, car ports and community pool. Pets under 25 pounds are welcome. Household income limits apply. Contact Anita 928 927-4410 for additional information. FREE Lost and Found Ads Send photo via text to/ or Call Desert Messenger 928-916-4235. 2 BDRM 2 BATH retirement home, attached large RV garage with full hookups; 1550 sf; 50+ subdivision in Deming, NM (close to I-10) $163,900. Call 505-362-2732 or email for more info sanuhl@att.net PROSPECTORS RENDEVOUS RV Low monthly rates for season ..water & sewer included. $110/ month for five month season lease. Located 5 miles south of Quartzsite 29620 N. 53rd. 928-927-6661. 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. 928-927-6318-call w/questions.

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