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5 Election details6 Editorial7 Letters to Editor8 AROUND TOWN11 OUT & ABOUT13 The GRAND Gathering14 Adventures w/Rocks15 Restaurants16 Voices from the Past26 Traveling with Gypsy Jane27 Music Jams 32 Churches35 Arrest Report35 In Memorium37 Classifi eds38 Paul Winer Comic

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

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

ning concert which also features a tribute to the military. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m. and the show starts at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are on sale at the Q.I.A., Hori-zon Community Bank, and the Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce and are $20 per per-son at the door also. Call 928-927-6111 for more information. This is a once in the long time concert, and hopefully will be so successful that it will return again sometime!

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Quartzsite - Voters will be asked to ap-prove the renewal of the APS franchise agreement with the Town of Quartzsite in the special election which is coming up March 10, 2015. You are encouraged to vote “yes” to approve this measure. Here are some things you need to know to help make your decision: 1) The franchise in question is a con-tract between the Town of Quartzsite and APS, which allows APS non-exclu-sive access to the Town of Quartzsite’s streets, alleys and other public rights-of-way in order to build and service their electric system. It ensure APS complies with Town regulations for use of streets safely and effi ciently.

2) A “yes” vote will not raise your elec-tric bill. It is a renewal of an agreement that has been in place with the Town of Quartzsite for over 50 years. The 25-year term agreement is required by the Arizona Constitution. If this agree-ment is passed it will be in effect until, March, 2040.

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It’s been a disturbing week for journalists around the nation. With recent deaths of famous and not so famous reporters, to the suspen-sions of Anchors Brian Williams and Leslie Roberts. An article in Huffi ngton Post re-minds journalists, “The reporter isn’t and should almost never be the story. Or try hard not to be, no matter how much “personal brand” work our social media experts tell us is essen-tial to survive the tornado of change that’s tearing up our old ideas.” When journalists choose to make themselves the story, how can they report neutrally? The value is tell-ing stories... about “other people.” However, there are those who love the limelight so much, they get so caught up in the drama and forget about reporting facts. We see this happening daily; from the evening news to local tabloids (and I’m not

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“Your mission: Be so busy loving your life you have no time for hate, regret, or fear.” ~ Karen Salmansohn

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

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Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. (QIA), is spearheading, along with local or-ganizations, Mark & Lynda Goldberg, and friends, to bring a new music pro-gram to local elementary students. Now is the time to ask your friends and relatives if they have any unused instruments; and also, to keep their eyes peeled for instruments at yard sales, etc. which can be donated to the program. Instruments can be collected all sum-mer for use next fall. If you, or a friend, would like to help mentor the students, please let us know. When you obtain an instrument, please drop it off at the QIA. Let’s make this work!If you have any questions, contact the QIA at 928-927-6325.

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Health Fair March 6A FREE Health Fair is being planned as part of The GRAND Gathering. The Health Fair is sponsored by the La Paz Regional Hospital District and La Paz County Health Dept. on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A wide-range of health screening and free information will be available.

The Bouse “Genies” will be also be giving programs on starting a Family Tree, and there will be the opportunity for you to record family stories (lore) on video disk for your family. Also available will be information on The Five Wishes, and creating a Family Health History.

Don’t miss this GRAND event and many other related activities! For more information visit QiaArizona.org.

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FEBRUARY 21ST AT 9:00 A.M. PREVIEW AT 8:00 A.M.

LOCATION 410 LOMA VISTA, QUARTZSITE AZ.Auctioneer: Clancy Munson

For information call 509-710-1884

The following is a partial list of merchandise:Daisy butter churn, four oak chairs, Griswold Dutch oven, old bottles and tins, old lamps, unusual three legged stool, wicker chair, old high chair with tin tray, corner kitchen cupboard, bamboo corner shelf, Roseville vase, old pedal grinder, old saddle, ladder back chair, carpenters saw box, lots of collectible wood boxes, trunks, wicker stand, butcher block, wood and metal toolboxes, old tools, cans, cast iron tire patch machine, Navajo sand painting, Native American pictures, wicker rocker, primitive rocker, pottery, scales (old) with weights, Western whiskey bottle figurine collection, old wood sluice box shak-er, wooden cobblers set in wood box along with cast iron shoe laths, Redwing #10 crock, old musical instrument?, cast iron grinder, really nice kerosene cook stove, dishes, pots, baskets, wood drafting table, old silver plates, cor-ner shelves, wood tables and stands, and lots of decorative collectibles, rugs, old linens and vintage lace, pedestal sink, in addition to the above there is a lot of modern hand tools, drills, yard tools, a Honda generator, and lots of mis-cellaneous boxes, parts bins, Kennedy toolbox, wood desk, children’s chairs, boxes of household, carpet kicker, paint sprayer, electric chainsaw, sleeping bags, wheelbarrows, there are a lot of items not yet listed stuff will be brought out right up to sale time, so please check the website for an updated list.

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

Elmer LondonQuartzsite

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

Linda Jean Callison

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

Terry FraustoQuartzsite

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

Glenda Kae Hines year-round resident

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

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

Pat MeisnerQuartzsite


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

Carol KelleyDirector Quartzsite Food Bank

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

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

PAUL WINER CONCERT FEB 17Boogie Woogie/Blues concert at QIA on Feb. 17th at 7pm. Quartzsite Im-provement Assoc. offi ce 928-927-6235.

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

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

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

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

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

dancers with knowledge of basic line dance steps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Below is the list of our sponsors: Larry Green Dodge (Blythe Ca.), Crazy Jerry’s Wings, Hardies Jew-elry, Headhunters Salon, Roadrunner Market, Driftstone Pueblo, Quartzsite Bakery, Phat Jack’s, Quartzsite Beauty Salon, Colorado River Treasure Seek-ers, Ron Coleman Arkansas Crystals, Bad Boy’s Cafe, Gary and Claudia Peck, The General Store, Joanne’s Fry Bread, Standage Tire (Blythe), The Sweet Shop, Baker Auctions, Desert Gold RV Park, El Paso Rocks, Village Originals, Brenda RV Park, Cactus Curers, Rings and Things, Black Rock RV Park, Silly Al’s Pizza, Rocks in my Head, Donna Barber, Janis Weinheimer, Main Street Eatery, Daddy O’s, Lonestar Trading, Dos Amigos Restaurant, Dona John-son, Sandy’s Apparel, Cactus Ranch Flowers, The Gambler, Simply the Best, Diamond Pacifi c, RV Lifestyles, Lynn & Judy Yoder, Satellite Advantage, 88 Shades RV Park, Marty’s Amethyst, Times Three 3 Family Restaurant, Rose Olson, Tom Warren, Ellen Carlson, K&K Kitchens, Artzy Things, Spirit-stone Gems, RV Pit Stop, Rug Gal-lery, Holiday Palms RV Park, Herb’s Hardware, Joe & Donna Wallingford, Linda Richards, QMDC, Beer Belly’s Adult Day care, Gemstone Materials, John Kelly, Bob and Linda Taylor, Rich Numainville, Miner’s Depot, Grub-stake Restaurant, Moroccan Fossils (Sahara Sea), The Show Place, Paleo Enterprises, K & B Tools, E.E. Johnson Enterprises Inc., Tom Iverson.

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





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www.MyQuartzsite.comQuartzsite - On January 20, 2015, Special Quartzsite Prosecutor Alexan-der Benikov fi led a disorderly conduct charge against Council Member Hal Davidson. According to court docu-ments fi led in Quartzsite Town Court, on or about August 26, 2014 at the Senior Center, Davidson “engaged in seriously disruptive behavior that was witnessed by several people.” Several people witnessed Davidson engage in threatening and harassing con-duct which is in violation of Arizona Revised Statute 13-2904.A1, a misde-meanor. Davidson’s only comment Monday to Desert Messenger was, “The whole thing is totally bogus!” However, back in early fall, Davidson voluntarily reported the incident to Desert Messenger and admitted he “was hot” and just “went off!” He explained the Senior Center had an issue with his political sign being attached to their fence. According to Davidson, volunteers from Senior Cen-ter took his sign down and called him within the legal time limts. He said he drove straight to the Senior Center. Davidson said that he had permis-sion from the neighboring business to put up signs. He believed the fence belonged to the business or was at least shared. Representatives from the Senior Center pointed out the fence belonged to the non-profi t organiza-tion and they cannot allow political signs on their property.

Davidson was to appear in court on February 11th, but an extension was granted until February 25th in Quartzsite Magistrate Court.

Charges filed on councilman

Quartzsite Art Guild would like to thank the community for its sup-port of the 2015 Fine Art Show and Sale on Jan. 9th & 10th.

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

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Quilters present check to Senior

Center

Results of the 2015 Quartzsite Quilt show:

Members Choice Ribbons went to Icky Orr, and Marilyn Wilbanks.

First Place in Large Quilts was Peggy Trask for her Birdhouse quilt. Ribbons in this category were also awarded to Kathy Chesher and Abby Weaver.

Ribbons in Small Quilts, Wall Hangings, Household and Fash-ion went to: Kathy Dunham, Barb Mitchell, Dawn Bowman, Natalie, Schneider, Kathy Chesher, Louise Cheever, Dee Falcon, Icky Orr, Cathy Heberling, Linda Woodruff, and Gerry Parker.

The winner of the “Tea Pot” Raffl e quilt at the Quilt Show Feb 7th is Carol Mesenbrink of Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Congratulations to you for buying the winning ticket. Thank you to all that supported our Quilt Guild!

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

Transit offers ride to legal presentation

in Parker

The Quartzsite Art Guild will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19th at 6:30 PM at the Senior Center at 40 N. Moon Mountain, Quartzsite, AZ.

Our presenter is Mark Goldberg, and the subject is on Photogra-phy for Artists. The Art Show Awards will also be given out at this meeting.

Art Guild

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East Side Breadery

928-927-6715 INSIDE AL’S RV PARK

510 S. Riggles, Quartzsite Corner of Riggles and E. Kuehn

FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday thru March

Desert Gardens ShowgroundsEast end • 8 am-12 noon

STORE ON THE PORCH NOW OPEN Mon - Sat • 8-4

through March

Sundays order and pick up only. May make exception to bake when ordered by 10am Sunday Morning.Closed the last Sunday of month.

Sourdough Breads Cinnamon Rolls Artisan Breads Fudge, Cakes and Goodies

on hand in store every day!

Check out our menu on Facebook and at www.EastSideBreadery.com

Looking for more things to do in Quartzsite this winter?

ARIZONA OASIS RV RESORT located at: 50238 Ehrenberg Parker Hwy in Ehrenberg. 928-923-8230February 23- Mardi Gras Party - 5 pm February 27 –”The Best Illusion of Elvis” with Danny Vernon- 7:00 PM Reserved seating seats go fast- $8.00 February 28- Skyhawk Dance /Show night Wine and CheeseReserved seating -$7.00Reservations requested: 928 923 8230Ice cream Sunday Social/Karaoke 3pm$Breakfast Tuesday Saturday 8 am -11am $Bingo Wednesday Nights 6:30 pmKaraoke - Friday nights 7 pm

JR’S RV PARK82 N. Central Blvd.Every Monday 7pm dancing with Smoking Joe Lonsdale. $3.

SKYHAWK RETURNSAfter a year hiatus, the band Skyhawk returns to entertain with their won-derful blend of music. The band will be featured every Friday night at the Senior Center Dances at 7pm. Fri. Feb. 20 Dance - Senior CenterSat. Feb. 21 - Show JR’s RV ParkFri. Feb. 27 Dance - Senior CenterFri. Mar. 6 Dance - Senior CenterFri. Mar. 13 Dance - Senior Center

DESERT GOLD RV RESORTLocated at 46628 Hwy 60 in Brenda. The public is cordially invited to the following events:Tuesday Nights Gospel Jam, 7 pmSaturdays Country Western Jam, 1pm Feb. 20th, Barefoot & Boots Dance 7:00pm, $4.00Feb. 22nd, Canada’s Double Portion, 7:00pm, Free Will Offering

OUT & ABOUT

Feb. 25th, Freddie & Sheila Show 7:00pm, $6.00.Mar. 1st Newcomb Gospel Concert7:00pm, Free Will OfferingMar 4th, Travlin Opry Show7:00pm, $5.00Mar. 6th: Barefoot & Boots Dance7:00pm, $4.00Mar. 11th, Monroe Crossing7:00pm, Reserved Seats: $10Mar. 12th, Craft, Yard & Café Sale9:00am-1:00pmMar. 13th, Melody Master’s Dance7:00pm, $4.00Mar. 18th, Arden Galley Show7:00pm, $4.00Mar. 20th, Ben Johnson Show7:00pm, Free Will OfferingMarch 26th, Melodrama Dinner Show5:30pm, Reserve Seats, $15(Deadline for Tix – Mar. 23rd)March 27th, Melodrama Dessert Show 6:00pm, Reserve Seats $7.50(Tix at Door if Available)*For Tickets or Info: 9-2, M-F,928-927-7605.

GOLD STAR ACTIVITIES• FREE Beginner Ballroom Dance Les-sons 4th Tuesday of every Month at 1:30pm• EVERY 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00pm dance: Music by Westernaires Gill & Erma $2

SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES3rd Wednesday. Free Crime Preven-tion Seminar after Lunch with Hoby Erickson and QPD. 928-662-8682.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN with The Travelers will be playing at the center on Tuesday nights in February Come dance with us February 17th & 24thSkyhawk returns to Friday Night Dances! 7pm - 9:30pm $4 donation.Bingo WED & SAT nights.

PARK PLACE RV PARKAcoustic Music Jams Saturdays 1:00 pmKaraoke Wednesdays 1:00 pmBeading Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:00 amCraft Fair & Indoor Yard Sale Friday, 2/20 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Craft Fair the 2nd Saturday of each month. Contact 928-927-6699

Welcome Back Snowbirds!

QIA OFFICE NOW OPEN9am-12 noon Mon-Fri Please come by and pick up a schedule!

• BINGO FRIDAY NIGHTSDoors open at 5pm. Early Birds at 6:30pm

• CRAFT FAIR 1ST SATURDAY9am-1pm Yard Sale/Swap Meet in parking lot. $5/table.

• DANCES WED & SAT NIGHTS7pm - 9:30pm $4 Donation

• PANCAKE SUPPER 5 - 6 pm Feb. 18- Pork Loin

• JOE STODDARD SHOWFeb. 24, 7pm, $6

• HIP, & KNEE SEMINAR& DINNER Feb. 24 6pm RSVP: 877-596-0644

• LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSICFeb. 28 4:30pm $20 tickets at offi ce

• THE GRAND GATHERING LEGACYMar. 6 Health Fair 9am-4pmMar. 6 - 8 The LEGACYMar. 6 QIA 50th Anniversary Dinner 6pmMar. 7 Senior Prom, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra 7pm $20Tickets at offi ceMar. 8 Paul Winer Concert 1:30pm FREE!

• KAYE BOHLERMar. 10 7pm $7/advance $8 at the door

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The Open House and Ribbon Cutting gathering at Heather Caton’s 540 Des-ert Vista in January was a big success. Over 60 people attending throughout the day to learn more about the Art of Tai Chi, see live demonstrations and even join in a lesson. There were draw-ings for give-aways and most of all, a chance to meet people in the commu-nity.

“It was wonderful to meet so many great people in the community, I am grateful so many took the time to come out to say hi,” said Heather Caton.

Tai Chi, pronounced (TIE-CHEE) and (written as T’ai Chi, Taiji, Tai Chi Chuan) is a slow-motion, low-im-

pact, weight-bearing, and aerobic, yet relaxing exercise. It began as a mar-tial art in China. Tai Chi has gained enormous popularity in America and throughout the rest of the world for its health benefi ts for body and mind. As it developed, it took on the purpose of enhancing physical and mental health. Practiced in a variety of styles, Tai Chi involves slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation. Harvard University is calling it “Medicine in Motion.”

Heather teaches several classes in the community including beginner Tai Chi and Yoga with a Chair. To learn more about her classes contact Heather at 585-935-1982.

Tai Chi Ribbon Cutting & Open House

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

Southwestern Roundup 5th Annual Art Show and Sale

with Author SigningFebruary 27th and 28th, 2015

from 9 am -3 pmMountain Quail RV Park

Rec. Hall 490 Moon Mountain Rd.

Quartzsite, AZ.By Oney Budge We would like to Thank and intro-duce Our Silent Donors for their gra-cious gifts for the fund raising Raffl e prizes that bring hundreds of dollars for our community. Each year Robert (Earl) and his wife of 61 years Nadine Schmidt work months prior to the show on a hand-crafted wooden item. This year we have been gifted a 1930’s classic Cadillac right down to red velvet seats for its passengers. Building these wooden treasures for 20 years, Earl prefers to donate them to fund-rais-ers rather than selling them. Yet some have sold for $700 - $800 and raised thousands of dollars at auctions. Earl and Nadine have been winter visitors of Quartzsite for the past 12 years. Re-tiring as Director of Security for a Util-ity Co. and working with the National Police Society, he and his wife have traveled from Orcas Island to winter with us. Last year Earl, Hardie’s Bead and Jewelry, and Thunder Gourd Artist Pam and Tom Froom brought in $800. Come to the Art Show and enjoy the Artist Scavenger hunt, refreshments, door prizes of gift certifi cates from local businesses. Drawn every 20 min-utes! Plus, buy raffl e tickets for great gifts. This year’s Raffl e Gifts are the

1930’s Cadillac, a turquoise and silver pendant from Hardies Bead and Jewel-ry and Sunwest Silver Co. gifted Silver and Turquoise earrings to complete the Raffl e. Jewelry set valued together at $150. And an original painting by Oney Budge.

The Community has come together to support the

Southwestern Art Show / Quartzsite Food Bank

Fundraiser

The Artists and Authors from the Southwestern Art Show would like to thank the following for their generous donations:

Cactus Ranch Flowers (NEW to our area), Sunwest Silver Co., Inc., Dorothy & Toto’s Ice Cream & Kettle Corn, Quartzsite Bakery, Roadrun-ner Market, Taco Mio, The General Store, Herb’s Hardware, Mountain Quail Cafe, Hardie’s Beads & Jewelry, Earl Schmidt, Silly Al’s Pizza, Joyce’s Crafts, Grubsteak, Main Street Eatery,Oney Budge.

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The GRAND Gathering -Legacy March 6-8

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Quartzsite - The Quartzsite Improve-ment Association – QIA – is hosting a fabulous event the fi rst weekend in March. It just so happens to be the 50th Anniversary of the QIA, as well.

Friday, March 6thHealth Fair – 8am till 1:30 pmCo-sponsored by the La Paz County Re-gional Hospital and the La Paz County Health Department.La Paz Regional Hospital: • Educational Health information • Free Health Screenings to include: • Analysis of body composition with In-body 230 Machine • Blood Glucose screenings • Cholesterol Screenings (fasting required) • Oximetry Testing • Blood Pressure checks • Bone Densities • BMI Calculations• Heimlich Vests- training• PSA Testing-(there will be a $30 charge for this test) La Paz County Health: Living Healthy Lifestyles • Nutrition/ Healthy Eating • Manage Medication use • Free Wellness programs • Sensation Services- Access to “Ash Line” - program and aids to help you quit smoking • Million Heart Campaign- Heart Attack and Stroke prevention Educational information

Home Health Care and Hospice: Alzheimer’s Information• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM The Basics of Alzheimer’s • 10:30-10:45 AM Dementia Conversations • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM “The Basics” -If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia,

it’s time to learn the facts. This pro-gram provides information on detec-tion, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, and much more. “Dementia Conversations: Driv-ing, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning” When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about de-mentia and their changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program provides tips on being prepared and developing a plan for dif-fi cult conversations. This Health Fair will provide a tremen-dous opportunity to learn about your own health as well as improving your lifestyle so you can enjoy life longer.

50th Anniversary Commemorative Dinner – 6pm

Special Guests from around the State, Lifetime Members and Volun-teers will be honored at the QIA with a special Dinner – at the 1965 prices!! QIA Members will enjoy a meal at $2.00. Non-Members are only $7.00 for the Dinner! Exciting night of Mem-orabilia from all 50 years of the QIA is planned. Pictures and videos showing the beginning and growth of the QIA to an all-volunteer non-profi t that has been open and helping Quartzsite resi-dents and visitors for 50 years

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

self – it doesn’t matter – cross it off your Bucket List of things you always wanted to see or hear - plan on a wonderful and exciting time at the QIA – tap your feet in your seat, or dance to wonderful nostalgic music! Tickets available for $20. We’re even providing a “Photo Area” for those of you that want your pictures taken – formal or informal attire – just plan on a fun evening with friends! Need a ride? Call the QIA Of-fi ce to ask for help on a ride.

Sunday, March 81:30 pm Paul Winer Concert – a fabulous Boogie Piano Show 4:30 pm- Community Church Service

Daily Events – Friday, Saturday and Sunday

The Legacy – Free Brief Seminars and information to assist families in documenting important information to

pass on to their family members: How to create a Family Tree; Family Lore, Health History and the “Five Wishes” – we are even providing a way to video and record family lore and history. All of these seminars are designed to help family members carry on their traditions and wishes to the rest of their family generations Daily BBQ Lunch provided by the QIA from 11 am till 1pm each day

Info and Ticket Sales – call the QIA Offi ce – 928-927-6325 9am till Noon DailyEmail: [email protected]


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Between 60 and 90 miles northeast of Quartzsite, as the crow fl ies along Highway 60, are the Harquahala, White Tank, and Vulture Mountains. These mountains are full of minerals and exciting Wild West-type history. The towns of Aguila, Tonopah and Wickenburg form a triangle around an area also rich in unique geology due to an abundance of hot springs in the area. A local legend says that the name Tonopah derives from the native Yavapai word Tu Nohwa, which means “Hot Water Under a Bush”.

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from warm at 70 to 95 degrees to hot at 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Wicken-burg was booming due to the rich soils along the Hassayampa River and the wealth of gold found in the Vulture Mountains. In 1896, Castle Hot Springs near Wick-enburg became the fi rst “resort” boasting a long list of ailments that would be cured by a soak in the springs. During its height in the 1920’s and 30’s many famous and wealthy people visited the resort, including families such as the Vanderbilts and the Rock-efellers. The area known for one of the richest gold mines in Arizona also gained notoriety for its hot springs, debutantes, and celebrities.

People fl ocked to the region. Explora-tions to the south and west of Wick-enburg into the mining areas around Aguila, and the Federal Highway Program completion of US Highway 60 in 1922, brought more settlers to the Harquahala, White Tank, and Vul-ture Mountains. With the discovery of many rich mineral deposits and several hydrothermal veins in the mountains, Tonopah was born in the early 1900’s and became a center for hot spring resorts by 1911. During its boom, there were as many as fi ve hot springs re-

sorts operating in Tonopah. One of the most popular and well known of these is El Dorado Hot Springs.

But the wealth and uniqueness of this area encompasses more than the occurrence of hot springs and large deposits of precious metals. In fact, the unusual combination of these two features creates a ripe environment for the mineral fl uorite to occur. Flou-rite is found in hydrothermal veins containing lead, zinc, silver and other metallic ores. Fluorite occurs in all col-ors, including colorless, white, purple, blue, red, pink, orange, yellow, brown, green, gray, and black, and may also be multi-colored and banded. It is one of the most varied colored miner-als in the mineral kingdom, and the colors may be very intense and almost electric. Pure Fluorite is colorless, but color variations are caused by various

impurities, like hydrocarbons. Fluorite is one of the more famous fl uorescent minerals and many specimens strongly fl uoresce with a great variation of color. In fact, the word “fl uorescent” is derived from the mineral Fluorite.

Fluorite occurs throughout the world, with some of the most notable North American locations found in the Niaca Mine in Mexico, the Rock Candy Mine in British Columbia, Canada, and here in our beloved desert Southwest. Though Fluorite was fi rst discovered in Germany in 1529, one of the fi rst ore bodies found in Arizona to contain Fluorite was in 1890 at the Diamond Joe and Purple Passion Mines near Wickenburg. The U.S. also produces numerous fi ne occurrences in loca-tions like the Blanchard Mine in New Mexico, and the highly collectible specimens from Hardin Co., Illinois. Beautiful teal blue, green, and purple fl uorite is also found in the Bighorn Mountains between Tonopah and Aguila, just off Eagle Eye Road. There are plenty of old mines, hot springs, and an abandoned Flourospar mine in that area so allow extra time to explore while there.

For more information and maps to the fl uorite collecting areas near Aguila, come to RocksInMyHead. We are located at A37 in Rice Ranch, 605-376-8754, and we are open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. We have the beautiful blue and green fl uorite from near the Eagle Eye Rd. site, and some very pretty purple and rainbow fl uorite from New Mexico available, as well as lots of great rocks, fossils, minerals, and gemstones. We have everything you need for rockhound-ing, prospecting, and lapidary, as well as books, maps, and more. Like us on Facebook or visit us online atRocksInMyHead.com.

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

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

Desert Kangaroo Hotel

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

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

side of its mouth.

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

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

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Bad Boys Cafe50 W. Kuehn Street

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Main St. Eatery205 E. Main Street

Roadrunner Market200 E. Main Street

Herb’s Hardware240 N. Central Blvd.

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In the rear of Silly Al’s BarAsk for Mike

The Quartzsite Improvement Associa-tion (QIA) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on March 6, 2015 (com-ing up quickly). There will be a dinner and celebration at the QIA on March 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00 for Members; and, $7.00 for non-mem-bers. The QIA was the original “Civic Center,” and the hub of early com-munity activities and location of Town Council Meetings.

As a commemoration of the 50 years of volunteer service to the Commu-nity of Quartzsite, small items will be collected at the dinner celebration for consideration for inclusion in the Time Capsule. We would like to have a small item from your group or organization, along with a short explanatory note, to include in this important legacy. Be sure to purchase your commemo-rative mug for only $15, too!

Call QIA offi ce Monday thru Friday, 9am - noon at 928-927-6325 or stop by 235 E. Ironwood in Quartzsite.

QIA turns 50!Luther Michael Page was born on 2-8-2015 to Courtney Richardson and Thomas Page. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and is 18 inches long. He is the light of his mommy and daddy’s world. Grandparents Teresa and Michael Richardson are so excited to welcome their fi rst grandson; and Great-grand-parents Ann and Jack Richardson are happy to welcome their fi rst great-grandson!

Birth Announcement

AnniversaryAnnouncement

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

EngagementAnnouncement

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


QUARTZSITE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

177 W. Main St. (end of Showplace Lane) Behind Silly Al’s Pizza

SUMMER HOURSApril thru October

Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9am-1pmCall us and schedule a donation pickup

928-927-6039 or 928-916-7338.

100% of our proceeds remain

here in Quartzsite!

WINTER HOURSNovember thru MarchMon- Sat 9am-1pm

QUARTZSITE COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

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

Traveling with Gypsy Jane

waited for the universe to do its sunset “thang.” The mountains to the east, op-posite the setting sun, were glowing, but the shadows were quickly creeping up the sides. They were pinkish tan on top and dark brown near the bottom. Straight ahead, the sky was a mixture of baby blues and cotton-candy pinks under a gray layer which spanned the enormous sky. The setting sun could no longer be seen, but there was no doubt where it had been because of the bril-liant neon-orange glow in the west. I have always loved and appreciated sunsets. They, more often than not, leave me speechless and in awe of their beauty -- always changing, always different, no two ever the same. I usually time my daily walk about sunset time. Tonight in Quartzsite, I felt I discovered sunsets for the fi rst time. Before tonight, I always thought the sunset was just in one place -- where the sun set -- but in Quartzsite tonight, in Celia’s Gardens, I realized that REAL sunsets cover all four direc-tions and the entire sky. Celia’s Garden is a truly awesome place, and I will al-ways remember it as the place where I REALLY discovered sunsets.

~*~*~*~*~*~I’m trying to remember one spectacular sunset, so hard to capture its beauty in words: fl orescent orange interspersed with baby blue topped by a row of small, wispy, gray clouds like water-falls, and higher up a layer of narrow, gray clouds with the brightest magenta lining I’ve ever seen. As I watched, the magenta got more and more intense -- just streaks of vibrant color like some-one had taken a paintbrush across the sky. As the night progressed, the colors faded until only the faintest dusky- melon hue remained on the horizon.....Gypsy Jane from my Journal July 6, 2002, Port Angeles, Washington

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Jane’s book is WANDERINGS: Living the Ordinary Extraordinarily (Stories from the Road). This column consists of stories from her book (email: janefi [email protected], website: janefi nley.com)

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

DISCOVERING SUNSETS IN CELIA’S GARDENS

Quartzsite, AZ

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

DISCOVERING SUNSETS IN CELIA’S GARDENS

Quartzsite, AZ

Across from McDonald’s • Quartzsite

NEED CASH?Jim Buys GOLD!

Broken Jewelry, Old Teeth, Coins,

Nuggets, etc.1240 W. Main Street

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

HOTEL FROM PAGE 16

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

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MUSIC JAM SCHEDULEQuartzsite, Brenda,

La Paz ValleySunday1:30pm Split Rail RV Park 1:30pm Wagons West RV Park, Brenda6:30pm Mountain Quail #1 50’s, 60’s rock n’ roll6pm Black Rock RV Park, Brenda6:30pm. Gold Star Gospel Acoustic

Monday 1pm Desert Edge RV Park6:30pm. Arizona Sun RV Resort6:30pm Ramlin Roads, Hope6:30pm Alliance Church

Tuesday1pm La Posa South, bring chair1pm Kofa Mt. RV1pm Brenda RV Resort, Brenda6:30pm Community Bible Church now Gospel, Country w/amplifi ed instruments.7pm. Desert Gold, Brenda, Gospel

Wednesday12:30pm Desert Pueblo RV Bousee1pm Gold Star, Acoustic1pm. Crawford’s RV6:30pm. Holiday Palms, Country Jam6:30pm. Scenic Road RV Acoustic

Thursday6:30pm Mt. Quail Music Jam6:30pm. QIA, Show $1 donation7pm. Brenda RV Resort, Gospel

Friday6:30pm JR’s RV Park6:30pm Split Rail RV Park

Saturday1 pm Desert Gold RV Park, Brenda, Country 1pm Park Place Acoustic1pm Brenda RV Park, Brenda Acoustic4pm Mt. Quail #2 W. Cowell

Is your favorite jam

listed correctly? Contact Rain at [email protected]

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

Paul Carnevale retires from Q-Check (now 76 Station) after 20 years

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

ABOVE PHOTO : Paul giving keys to new manager Gary

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

VFW Riders donate to Operation Hero Comfort

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

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

PHOTO ABOVE:Julie Anderson presenting

check to Anita Carlson

You are Cordially invitedto apply for Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary

to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Relationship to a veteran of combaton foreign soil will ensure eligibility in our fraternal,

patriotic, historical and educational organizationof more than 750,000 members.

R. S V.P.Auxiliary Name: Corporal Ben Scott Post Ladies AuxiliaryAuxiliary Number: 769

Your Name: _________________________________________

Telephone No.: ______________________________________

Mail this RSVP to above named Post atP. O. Box 4311, Quartzsite, AZ 85359

Call 928-210-7904 OR 253-208-3022 OR 928-927-7202For application forms.

Invitation to join VFW Ladies Auxiliary

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

Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE’S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON

Sandy, Debbi, Cheyanne, Beth, Linda, Jo, Sheryl & JannaARE BACK

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Quartzsite Community Thrift Store donates to local organizations

slow down. Bring any donations to the back of the store please or call Jini at 916-7338 for pickup. The board and volunteers thank you so much for your support and hope to keep doing more for the community as funds allow.

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PHOTO left: Jini, Billie, Jane

(Library)PHOTO middle: Jini, Linda and Jane (Isaiah)PHOTO right:

Jane, Billie, Bob (Museum)








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Quartzsite Business Chamber receives donations

What in the World is Happening?Wars • Big Brother • NSA • Borders • Mideast Crisis • Disease • Jobs

Terrorism • Anarchy •Moral Decline • Earthquakes • TyrannyGun Control • U.S. Power Decline • Etc., Etc.

End Time Prophesies are found in the Bible Book of Revelation

Revelation Bible Study on the AirTuesdays @ 7:30am Starting Nov. 4th

Scanners are to learn of emergencies. Listed above are EMERGENCIES!Police/Fire Scanners: 147.36 MHZ

Ham Radio Operators: 147.36+ MHZ, 107.5 tone

Across from McDonald’s • Quartzsite

NEED CASH?Jim Buys STERLING SILVER!

All Silver Coins, .999 Bars,

Sterling Silverware, etc.1240 W. Main Street

SPLIT RAIL RV PARKSplit Rail RV Park has Karaoke Mon-day nights at 6:30pm

GEM & MINERAL CLUB The Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem and Mineral Club is now open for its 2014/2015 season. Join the fun. At-tend a general orientation any Thurs-day morning at 8am. Check out our fi eld trips and class offerings at www.qrgmc.org. Or attend one of our meet-ings held at QIA Thursday at 2pm.

NOTABLES BAND SCHEDULE50S & 60S POP, ROCK & DOO WOPSat. Feb. 21 - Indian Hills Rec Centre SalomeFri. Feb. 27 - Brenda RV Park, BrendaFri. March 6 - Holiday Palms, Qtz.

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

BOUSE CHAMBER:HISTORIC BOUSE ASSAY MUSEUMOpen: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10:00am to 2:00pmMONTHLY SWAP MEET1st. Friday of the monthAt Bouse Rest Stop. 928-851-2509www.bousechamber.org

BOUSE BOOSTER CLUBPlomosa Road and Frame Ave. in Bouse, Arizona. 928-851-1819Monday Pancake Breakfast 7 – 9 a.m.Tuesday Game / Card Night 7 p.m.Thursday Bingo 7 p.m.

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TENTATIVE CRAFT SHOW SCHEDULE

through SPRING – 2015(check with RV Parks, subject to change)

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

WAGONS WESTCraft Show 9 am-1 pm Saturday, Feb-ruary 7, 2015

CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTERContact: Sharon HillhouseCraft Show 9AM-1PM SalomeSaturday, February 28, 2015

SENIOR CENTER –Quartzsite – Contact: Donna LucasCraft Shows - 3rd Friday of each month, November to March - 9 am to 1 pm

QIA – Quartzsite Improvement Center. Contact 928-927-6325.1st Saturday of each month, November thru March - 9 am to 1 pm

BOUSE BOOSTER CLUB Contact: Julie Riffe Spring Fever Daze March 6-7

OUT & ABOUT FROM PAGE 11

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

PHOTO ABOVE: Dennis Kuehl and Cee Carnevale

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

Seeking QIA memorabilia

Dance Schedule: 2015 Caller Quer

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

Cactus Dodgers


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

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

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

Student Artist: Abbagail PearsonSponsored by: Silly Al’s Pizza

Student Artist: Abbagail PearsonSponsored by: Lucy Peters

Artist: Allan GraySponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

Artist: Allan GraySponsored by: Mountain Quail Cafe

Student Artist: Angel Baeza Sponsored by: Carrollynn Henshaw

Student Artists: Angel Baeza & Rhiyanna TimberlakeSponsored by: Desert Messenger

Student Artist: Ashtyn Timberlake Sponsor: Horizon Community Bank

Artist: Bud WoodyardSponsored by: Desert Gardens Show-grounds

Rockin’ in Quartzsite 2015Artist: Carol BarneySponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant

Artist: Danielle MillerSponsored by: Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce

Artist: Forrest NolandSponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

Artist: Jasmine TinocoSponsored by: Roadrunner Market

Artist: Jessika GardnerSponsored by: Desert Messenger

Artist: Linda KleinSponsored by: Horizon Community Bank

Student Artist: Michaela BriggsSponsored by: Monica Timberlake

Artist: Nolan BarneySponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant

Artist: Ruby CoryaSponsored by: Hardie’s Beads & Jewelry

Artist: Vangie MillardSponsored by: Town of Quartzsite

Court allows third-party claimant to take $4,050.00 from the $43,000.00 deposited with the court by defendant Jacque Nelson for

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

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

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Alliance Church720 W. Desert Vista, Qtz.Sunday: Morning Worship -9:30amAdult Sunday School- 8:30amEvening Bible Study -6pmWed. Prayer Meeting 6pm927-5332

Assembly of God655 W. Tyson St., Qtz. Sunday:Christian Education 9am Worship Service 10:30amEvening Celebration Service 6pmWed. Women’s Bible Study 10amWed. Bible Study 6pm 928-927-5808, Pastor Bruce Swart

Bouse Southern Baptist ChurchSunday Services: 8:45 am – Sunday School10:00 am – Morning Worship6:00 pm – Back to BasicsMondays: 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 Mission5005 Mockingbird Dr., Qtz.(3/4 mile east of ARCO)Padre Richard Kusugh, V.C.Sunday Mass 5:00pmConfession 1/2 hour before MassPancake Breakfast 2nd and 4th Saturday7:30 to 9:30am November thru February and 2nd Saturday in March Angels Meeting, 2nd & 4th Monday 10:00amwww.SacredHeartParker.comeze.com

Century One Cottage ChurchBro. Don AsselinAn In-Home Church HomePO Box 1478, Quartzsite 85346 907-440-6419

Church of Isaiah 58100 Moon Mtn. Rd., QuartzsiteSunday Services 10:00am.6:00pmWed. Bible Study 7:00pmDaily Devotions 8:00 A.M.928-927-3124 Food Bank 9-3 Mon-Sat

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsRiggles Road, Qtz.Sacrament Meeting 9:00amSunday School 10:00amPriesthood & Relief Society 11:00am927-6080

Church of the ResurrectionEpiscopal/AnglicanWorshipping each Sunday 9:00 A MParker Senior CenterParker AZ.Telephone 928-486-5759The Rev. Dale McQueen PriestEVERYONE IS WELCOME

Community Bible Churchof QuartzsiteSunday Bible Study 9:00 amSunday Morning Worship 10:00 amSunday Evening Worship 6:00 pmWenesday Bible Study 6:00 pm375 E. Sunrise. 928-927-5035

Covenant Lutheran Church270 E. Cowell St., Qtz.Sunday Worship Services 9:30amSunday School/Adult Bible Class 10:30am. 928-927-4113

Desert Cowboy ChurchLa Posa South Pavilion starts Nov. 16thNon-demoninational Sunday 10am. Follow the signs. Come as you are and bring a chair. Pastor Randy Cardinal435-668-4947.

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, AZChurch Service 10amSunday School 8:30-9:15amCoffee, Treats & Visiting 9:15-9:45amRev. Rick Roland Sr. 928-916-2055

Faith for Life ChurchParker Poston Rd, Ehrenberg, Ariz.Sunday Services 10:00amWednesday Services 6:30pm928-923-7729

Fellowship Baptist42951 Vicksburg Rd. Salome“Come just as you are!” A spiritual oasis in the desert.Sunday School Sun. 9:30amWorship 11:00amBible Study/Prayer meeting Wed. 5pm

First Baptist ChurchHarquahala Rd, Salome Ariz.Sunday School 9:30amSunday Worship 10:45amClub Sun & Wed. 6pm.Spanish Services Sat. 7:00pm859-3510

Mision Bautista de Quartzsite100 N. Kofa Ave. Qtz760-703-5063Pastor German Jueves 6:30pm Y Martes 6:30pm

Quartzsite Church of ChristNew Location! 76 S. Emelia , Qtz.Every Sunday 10:00amEvangelist, Wendell Seawright603-996-1366

Quartzsite First Baptist Church30 Church St., Qtz.Sunday School - 9:00amMorning Worship Hour - 10:00amEvening Bible Hour 6:00pmMid-week Pray Hour 6:00pm

Southern Baptist Church Kofa St., Qtz.Sunday Morning Worship 11:00amEvening Services 6:00pmSunday School - 9:45am. 928-927-5860

Zion Lutheran Church Blythe, CA:Sunday Worship 9:15amSunday School 9:15amSunday Adult Bible Class 8amPastor Gary Boye 760-922-7321

Pastor Jeff Jones(928) 502-0492

Asst. Pastor Jeremiah Holcombe

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First Assembly of God ChurchWinter Schedule

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

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

FEBRUARY 22ND 10:30AM – Bost Family Tradition

Family Bluegrass Gospel Band

FEBRUARY 25TH - 28TH6:00PM – The Talleys

MARCH 1ST 10:30AM and 6:00PM - The Talleys

MARCH 2ND – 6TH All Day – Campers for Christ

MARCH 13TH5:00PM-9:00PM Women’s Retreat –

Cost is $25.00 and includes registration and dinner. Speaker will be Pearl Offrey. Will be held at the Church.

MARCH 14TH8:30AM-4:00PM Women’s Retreat –

Breakfast and lunch included in registration above. Speaker will be Pearl Offrey. Will be held at the Church.

Schedule Subject to Change. Please call ahead if traveling long distance or

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Community Bible Church“Come join our Family where the

Love of Jesus is preached”

Sunday Worship: 10am & 6pmWednesday Service: 6pm

375 E Sunrise St. Quartzsite

928-927-5035

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

Quartzsite Catholic Community at Queen of Peace Mission

MASS SUNDAY 5PM

SAVE THE DATE AND BRING YOUR APPETITE!Our great Pancake Breakfasts are coming up

Saturdays Feb. 28th 7:30am-9:30amEggs and Sausage on the Side, Beverages Served.

Our Cactus Syrup is available for SALE!

New LocationsQUARTZSITE• Sunday 6pm QIA South entrance Closed Big Book Study John B. 870-490-1029• Local Survivors’ GroupMonday, Thursday & Saturday 5:30pmWed. 10am Women’s RecoveryCommunity Bible Church, 375 E. SunriseGloria 316-617-1877• Rainbow AcreS Snowbird Meeting Tuesday & Friday 7pmTurquoise Ave. Don 907-440-6419

BRENDATuesday & Saturday 11amBlack Rock RV Park behind ClubhouseBOUSEThursday 11am 27928 S. EvansTed 308-383-7780.

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1/29: Carl Campbell, 72, from Po-catello, ID was cited and released for DUI.1/31: Rosendo Alcazar, 28, from San Diego, CA was booked into jail for an Active Felony Warrant out of Collier County, Florida for Conspiring to Traf-fi c Cocaine.2/1: Bryan Bowman, 65, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Dog at Large.2/3: Sergio Hernandez, 20, from Phoenix, AZ was booked into jail for DUI Drugs and Obstruction of Police.2/7: Rodney Patch, 40, from Parker, AZ was booked into jail for DUI during an Agency Assist to Parker Police De-partment during a DUI Enforcement Detail.

QPD Arrest ReportThe following arrests were made by

Quartzsite Police Department JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 12, 2015

2/8: Nicholas Holder, 24, from Parker, AZ was cited and released for Reckless Driving during an Agency Assist to Parker Police Department during a DUI Enforcement Detail.2/8: Mary Dunn, 22, from San Diego, CA was cited and released for Driving with a Suspended License.2/12: David Curry, 39, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Driving with a Mandatory Insurance Suspension.2/12: Mark McClure, 51, from Quartzsite was cited and released for Driving with a Suspended License.

All persons included in this report from QPD are innocent of crimes until

proven guilty in a court of law.

VFW Post 769VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

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

The Canteen is a smoking establishment • Members & Guests Only for Alcohol Service

ACTIVITIES FOR CORPORAL BEN SCOTT POST 769 AND LADIES AUXILIARY 769

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:. Fridays is Fish Fry night at the Post – 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. $8.50 donation thru March 27th.

February 21 –Masters Golf Tourna-ment – Tee off at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm – Lunch begins at 11:00 am – sign up with Dennis DoleMarch 9 – Garden Party – 12:00 noon – at QIA large hall. Tickets are $10.00 donation which includes lunch and door prizes. Contact Dona Dole – 928-210-7904 or Mary McAllister 480-495-9880March 14 – Club Sandwich lunch begins at 11:00 a.m. for $6.00 donation. Includes potato salad or chipsMarch 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Serving

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

Check our VFW Post 769 website for additional activities being planned:

www.vfwpost769.org

Comrades meeting – First Saturday each month 9:00 a.m. at PostLadies Auxiliary meeting –First Saturday each month 9:00 a.m. at Post House Committee meeting – First Satur-day each month 10:00 a.m. at PostMen’s Auxiliary – First Saturday each month 1:00 p.m. at PostDistrict 1 Riders meeting – 2nd Saturday 2:00 p.m. - location TBA

In Memoriam

Eric Paul StapletonEric Paul Stapleton passed away in Quartzsite, AZ. He had been missing for eight long months after last being seen at his residence on Riggles Road on May 18, 2014. His friends and co-workers at the local Family Dollar store sounded the alarm that Eric had not showed up for work as sched-uled. Sadly, on January 20, 2015, Eric’s remains were found by hikers in the Scaddan Wash area located east to south-east from the Town of Quartzsite. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Eric was born February 11, 1955, in Roseburg, Oregon to Don and Alyce Stapleton. He is survived by his moth-er, Alyce Stapleton of Salem, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Rebecca (Ruby) Stapleton of

McMinnville, Oregon; granddaughter, Peyton; Brandon’s mother and the Love of Eric’s life, Sheree (Greenleaf) Stapleton; sisters, Valerie Vandecar of Tucson, Arizona and Lynne Staple-ton-Ybarguen of Salem, Oregon; brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Cheryl (Morris) Stapleton of Sheridan, Oregon; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Steinmetz, Hilary, Peter, and Jacob Rose; and Jessica, Christopher and Elizabeth Stapleton. He is pre-de-ceased by his father Don Stapleton.

The Family would especially like to thank the Community of Quartzsite for their continued diligence in locating Eric. We also thank Quartzsite Police Department, in particular Offi cer Horatio Tanakeyowma, for his tenac-ity, support, and patience anytime, all the time, day and night.

Eric was loved by many, and those who knew him remember his kindness and easy smile. We will miss him dearly.

A Celebration of Life for Eric will be held on February 15, 2015 in Salem, Oregon.

Life After Loss: Hospice of Havasu will be leading an 8-week Support Group designed to help those who are go-ing through a time of sorrow. Group participants will be provided with the tools to help make their grieving process a healthier experience. Tues-day from 10a.m. to noon January 6 through February 24 at the Quartzsite Library 465 N. Plymouth Avenue. Pre-registration required. No fee, all are welcome. Contact Rosalinda at 888-468-2111 to register or for questions regarding the group.

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Astrological Perceptionsby Barbara Lee © 2015 Barbara Lee

Aries: March 21 to April 19- “I AM”You have all the power you will ever need behind you now. Your Sun in Ar-ies is part of a grand trine with Mars in Aries, Moon 29 degrees in Cancer and Saturn 4 degrees in Sagittarius. Your foundation is secure and you feel safe to express your deepest and darkest secrets that will most likely alter your belief system.

Taurus: April 20 to May 20- “I Have”The very core of your being is calling out for change and transformation on so many levels. Just take a step in any direction and life will put you where you

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

Gemini: May 21 to June 20- “I Think”Balance speaks to you in so many ways; nature, romance, family, food and healthy ways. The answers to the ques-tions you seek are all around you. Take a moment to be present and aware of what you are feeling and you will once again feel at home with yourself and others. Things are not as bad as they sometimes seem. Find a fresh perspective.

Cancer: June 21 to July 22- “I Feel”You have foundation, intense emotion and a drive as strong as an OX. Make a plan and go for what you want and believe that it is real and it will be! This month you have the opportu-nity to clear out some past hurts and misunderstandings with your family members. You will feel like a whole new person.

Leo: July 23 to August 22- “I Will”You are a big dreamer but you have the power to manifest those dreams when you can set your ego aside and put an-other person’s needs fi rst. When you are undisciplined, egotistical, and irre-sponsible you can cause great diffi cul-ties with yourself and others.

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

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22/23- “I Balance”There will be many important changes in your home environment this month, it is up to you how you handle this mis-fortune. You can defi nitely turn this situation into a fortunate experience. If there is something that you need

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

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21/22- “I Transform”Recently you have been driven to your knees in the amount of emotional pain you have gone through, you now know there is no changing the past and that the future is only a dream waiting to be realized. Going to the depths of your soul is the solace that helps you keep a positive perspective on your life.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21- “I Perceive”This month you have chosen to take a ride on the wild side of life like nev-er before. You will be protected and shown things and avenues of being that you have only heard of but never experienced. You are ready to walk through the door of expression into unknown worlds and altered states of consciousness.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19- “I Use”The choices you make on a daily basis have to do with work and relationships, you get more fulfi lled from work than you do from your partnership. You can keep doing and playing the game, but sooner or later reality and the need to be honest will catch up with you. De-cide to be happy.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 19- “I Know”This is the month where you decide to communicate your truth; you will hold nothing back!Declare to the Universe what you want and intend to receive it. Life is just about to become even more amazing than you ever thought possible. You have tuned into some profound vibrations that are changing your life for the better, trust and allow it to happen.

Pisces:Feb. 19 to March 22- “I Believe”This month your gift to the world is an understanding heart, and a solid bank account with money to burn. You are in a healing cycle that can regenerate every area of your life, and then what? You keep your energy moving and help-ing people feel better, an endless cycle of improvement.

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YARD SALE Thurs. Fri. Feb. 19 & 20, 8am to ? 405 Emerald near Town Park.

CRAFT & PARKWIDE Yard Sale, Fri. Feb. 20, 8am-3pm. Refreshments available. Desert Gardens RV Park.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE Hosted by the Artisans of C.R.I.T. February 21st, 9am - 4pm at Manataba Park under Tin Shed in Parker. $10/space. Con-tact Lynnette @ 928-916-0019.

BIG MUSIC SALE at Holi-day Palms RV Park In Quar-ztsite on Thursday Feb. 26th From 10am to 2pmSeller’s may set up at 9am. No Fee for Seller’s Free admission to Buyers.Buy-Trade-Sell all Music Re-lated Items Instruments- Amps-Mics- Strings and More.Lunch Available For informa-tion Call 818-422-6356.

LARGE YARD SALE 465 N. Kofa Ave. Fri. & Sat. Feb. 27 & 28, 7:30am - 12:30pm.

PARK WIDE YARD SALE on March 6 and 7 @ Mountain Quail RV Park from 8:00am to 4:00 pm No early birds, please.

2000 ITASCA SUNCRUISER by Original Owner 35’ Two Slides. 73K Miles $24,500 OBO New tires, brakes, awning, bat-teries. Serviced engine & gen-erator. Solar & inverter added. Custom outside shades. 209-743-4116 text/phone.

FIXED TRAILER for sale, La Paz Valley, Burrwood RV Park. One bedroom, add on, covered park-ing, fully furnished storage shed. Laundry on site. $9,800 OBO. 480-570-1434 leave message.

1987 KEY LARGO Park Model, 33’ located in Desert Gold RV Park in Brenda, AZ. New Ther-mo Payne windows in 2014, new gas range in 2012, new water heater in 2012. Washer and Dryer (Propane) 2 storage sheds, 10 X 12 and 6 X 8 with electricity. 21’ X 33’ carport. Fully furnished. $22,000 OBO, very negotiable. 406-465-0134.

RENTAL SPACE for Rv or Trail-er. $150.00 per mo. +deposit +elec. references required. 443-248-0542.

ELECTRIC BUNK BEDS for a toy hauler, with headboards & mattress (Still plastic covered-Never slept in.) $200. 928-276-1267.

PICK-UP TOOL BOX, 71 inches, $125.00. Obo call 970-799-2939.

USED WOMENS WESTERN wear. Embroidered flowered shirts by ‘Panhandle Slim’ and ‘Roper’, med, with skirts, med, and sequin hat. each 3 pc new $200 , sell for $95 ea 3 pc set. Extra hats, $10 ea. ‘Smoky Mt.’ Boots, pink sz 8.5 med. like new $40. Call Betha 928-927- 4228.

ESTATE SALE – Furniture, Complete Twin Bed, Large BBQ, Handycap Assist Items, Appli-ances, Yard Tools, Hand Tools & More! Many items only a few months old! Call 928-927-6672.

FOR RENT- Cute Trailer for Rent. $300 per month. LaMi-rage RV Park, 146 N Washing-ton. Call Beverly 928-446-5326.

1995 30 FT. SIERRA 5th wheel w/large slideout & lots of extras, solar electric. Exc. Condtition. Must see to appreciate! Must Sell! $5,000/offer. 435-299-2855.

2004 MONTANA MOUN-TAINEER travel trailer, 33 ft. like new. Metal awning, 8x10 shed, rent paid thru Oct. 15th. Arizona Sun 55+ RV Park, #64. $10,500. 928-503-6638.

WANTED: FIDDLE Teacher. Call 928-287-4515.

12 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT, trail-er, Evinrude motor, life jackets & boars, $750/ 928-927-4722.

WANTED: VIBRATING LAPI-DARY tumbler; used or will trade for like-new Ninja 2 qt. profes-sional blender. 928-927-4722.

SONY TURNTABLE, exc. Con-dition, $75/OBO. 928-277-3945.

COMPLETE BEDROOM SET, queen mattress, box spring, night stand, headboard, triple dresser w/mirror, $450/OBO. 503-551-4049 or 928-671-1542.

SMALL UTILITY TRAILER, call for info. 503-551-4049 or 928-671-1542.

3 BENCH SEATS from 2013 Ford Van. Exc. Condition. $125 each. Desert Gold RV Park in Brenda. 714-393-9972.

1985 WINNEGAGO Chieftan, 27 ft. 75,766 miles, solar pan-els, regulator, two 12-v glass mat batteries. New tires. Cata-lytic heater, 4 kw generator. Great cond. No leaks, $5,800/OBO. Dennis 541-272-9055.

CAFETERIA WORKERQuartzsite Elementary,

930 Quail Trail, Quartzsite.4.5 hours per day, 181 days/year. Salary Range: $8.52 - $10.87/hour D.O.E. Require-ments: Completion of Finger-printing and Criminal History Check, High School Diploma, Valid Driver License, ability to obtain a Food Handler’s card from La Paz County Health, must work well with students and staff. Application Deadline: February 18, 2015 Benefits: Ari-zona State Retirement, OASDI, Sick Leave. TO APPLY: Obtain Classified Application and Job Description at www.qsd4.org, at Quartzsite Elementary, 930 Quail Trail.Questions: Contact April Whitney @ (928) [email protected].

PARK MODEL. Immaculate! 13x33, 1 bedroom, wide full-length metal awning w/attached matching 8x12 wired shop plus 8x8 wired metal shed.Enclosed patio w/white lattice, fully fur-nished on rented corner lot. Outside Q Mt. 55+ RV Park, $18,500/offer. 406-431-2434.

3000 WATT HONDA GENERA-TOr for 100. 928-276-1267.

CUSTOM INSERT for storage & bed, fits 7’ truck bed, carpeted, like new. $200. 928-276-1267.

1979 HOLIDAY RAMBLER, 30 ft. travel trailer, A/C, elect. Hot Water heater, elect. Fridge, mi-cro, propane stove & heater. Sol-id floor & roof. Qtz. $950/offer. Desert Oasis #5. 541-709-6933.

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

LARGE SHED with workbench and shelving, pegboard, vent. Wired for electric too. Asking $499/OBO. Large black iron WOODSTOVE FIREPLACE. Ask-ing $400/OBO. Lots of firewood too. Call Shawn at The Scenic Road RV Park 808-990-7240 to see.

QUARTZSITE 10X50 PARK MODEL Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, 25: partially covered deck, brick patio, 8x19 shed, carport. New roof, windows, HW tank, $1,300. Pad rent paid to Dec./15. Pictures available. $14,500/offer. 480-319-4057 msg 250-999-0938.

1977 GMC MOTORHOME. 34,754 miles. One owner. Al-ways under carport. Not driven since 2007. 455 Olds engine. $5,000. Private sale. Can be seen in Quartzsite. Call: 559 349-7741.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER Re-charge Service since 1962; un-der new ownership. Quartzsite & surrounding areas. Fire Safe-ty Products. We come to you! Easy Out Fire & Safety, 928-273-9744 or 928-259-9744

ALUMINUM ROOF & clear vi-nyl rear window for RZR 800, $110. 406-941-0429.GENERATOR, diesel, 4 kw, needs work, $200. Skip, 775-530-3992.

2006 LANDMARK 5TH WHEEL, 38 ft, 3 slides. Exc. Condition. With deck for $28,500 or without deck, $25,000. 402-879-5607.

2 PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Tool Box units –One over $1500 invested asking $995-another asking $250. call 928-927-6672 evenings

LARGE LOT for sale! In town. Priced to sell! ALSO Dry camp-ing in town. $25/week, no utili-ties. ALSO Extra large RV lot for rent in town. Nice neighbor-hood. 207-380-3839.

FOR SALE: Used Digitech Vocalist Live 2, multi-part har-mony for guitarists, w/cord and book, $125. Music stand, 4 sheet size $10. Betha 928-927-4228.

FURNISHED 1980 TARA PARK Model for sale, 11 X 40. Located in Wagon West 55+ RV Park. Full deck, awning, storage. Nice unit in good condition. $11,500/offer. 775-745-3095.

5TH WHEEL HITCH Big Val-ley Inc. 15,000 bl. Great condi-tion. Includes rails & bolts from longbed Ford truck, $225/OBO. 775-745-3095.

KIDS STUFF & COOL QUARTZSITE SOUVENIRS! T-shirts, coffee mugs, doggie tees, tote bags, bumper stickers, and more. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754. www.RocksInMyHead.com

TOW BAR & Brackets $350 Call 928-927-6672.

PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Tool Box – 50 gal asking $250. call 928-927-6672 evenings.

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RV SpecialistPO Box 5082 • Quartzsite, AZ 85359

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1972 BAHA BUG. New interior, paint, glass & seals. Street legal, $3,500. Danny. 970-201-4436.

KENMORE WATER SOFTEN-ER, like new. Excellent Condi-tion, $125. 916-812-6402.

PARK MODEL 50 x 80. Move in ready on deeded lot. In Ari-zona Sun Village 55+ gated community. Nicely landscaped, completely furnished. $48,500. Call Mary 602-370-9299.

FOR SALE NICE clean older Alfa Gold travel trailer, 32 ft. twin beds, fully furnished, includes 8 x 10 shed, wired shelves in refrigerator. Sp 7 Arizona Sun 55+ Park. $4,000/offer. 208-631-3717 or 208-880-1882.

GOLD PROSPECTORS! Mini Hibanker, Lots of Drywash-ers, Gold Wheels, Gold Vacs, Whites Coils and accessories, Whites Metal Detectors, Fisher Coils, Coiltek Coils, Sluice Box-es, Assay Equipment, Refining Equipment & supplies. Rock-sInMyHead , A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754, www.RocksIn-MyHead.com

TOW BAR for Volkswagon- Car, Dung Buggy etc.Connects to front axle. $50 call 928-927-6672.

1978 MOBILE TRAILER 8’ x 35’. 2 tip-outs, swamp cooler, 2 sheds. Resealed roof 2/2014. Large covered patio. Washer & dryer, carport. $4000/offer. Quartzsite. 970-682-0173.

.DRY WASHERS & Gold Wheel - Why buy new for $600-800, asking $350 + 250 & Gold Wheel $225 Gold Vac $250. Call “AL” 928-927-6672.


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MOVE IN READY! FULLY FUR-NISHED PARK MODEL FOR SALE! BRAND NEW HARD-WOOD FLOOR, wall to wall carpet-ing, hand-milled woodwork in newly renovated family room. Brand new urethane foam roof, huge enclosed covered outdoor living area, shed. 920 sq ft! Lots of extras! Beautiful park, lots of amenities. $27,500. Other ones in town going for $30K and more. Call today for showing! 605-376-8754.

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Motorhome: 2004 Monaco Windsor 38’ triple slide, Cum-mins 400, Allison Transmis-sion, Roadmaster chassis, new upholstery and tile floor , sleep number Queen, 6 solar panels, Asking price $98.5K Shawn 808-990-7240.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - 4 String Bass Guitar $400 B/O, two Acoustic Guitars with Case $40 & $35. Call 928-927-6672 afternoons

PAINTER - HOUSES inside/outside. 25 years exp. Free es-timates. Call 651-295-8359.

STERLING TOW BAR by Road Master w/cables & extra brackets. Like new, $450. Qtz. 530-305-4656.

FOR SALE BY OWNER! 14 x 60 mobile home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large screened porch w/great view of Q Mt. $13,500. 928-671-0778 or 928-927-6240.

BY OWNER 1+ ACRE with clubhouse, w/bathroom, show-er, kitchen, washer, dryer. 28 ft. storage bldg. 8x10 shed. Auto irrigation, 2 RV hookups, $105,000. ALSO 2002 Alfa Sun 5th wheel 34 ft. double fridge, 3 slides, $17,500. See both at 365 W. Tyson. 707-446-1919.

2 BEDROOM + OFFICE, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car garage w/shop on 1 acre in Qtz. Double carport w/2 sheds, 15 mature trees, self wa-tering landscape, fenced 3 sides, well & septic on outskirts of town. $154,500. 541-510-4817.

WEIGHT BENCH w/dumb bells, bar bells, & 200 lbs of weights, $50. Chaise lounge, overstuffed, brown, like new, $50. 541-510-4817.

SALE! 10X12 METAL Storage shed. Window & wall to wall car-peting plus electricity. Whirley bird roof ventilation.Very good condi-tion. $1,200. 928-916-9143.

SCROLL SAW, $60. Jody Bergsma prints, very old books, misc. antiques. 425-330-5485.

12 X 52 PARK MODEL $11,500/offer. Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath in 55+ mobilehome park. Covered porch & carport, 9x12 shed, workbench, washer, cir-cular driveway, 515 N. Wash-ington. 307-413-8833.

PARADISE RV PARK & Self-Storage-reasonable rates for RV spots & storage, many ame-nities in our RV park, also Dry Storage & Dry Camp available-145 N Moon Mountain Ave/928-927-6318-call w/questions.

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

FOR SALE: Clean, no smoking, 38’ park model, furnished. Liv-ing room 12x13 w/dining, galley kitchen, tons of storage & cup-boards, patio, carport, shed. In JR’s RV Park, lot 86. Lot rent $1200 year, paid to Oct. 2015. $6995/offer. 928-927-4228.

I N V E S T O R / PA R T N E R S WANTED for cash flow & capi-tal gains properties in West-ern Arizona. Want to invest in Western AZ? We can help. We have wholesale properties available in Quartzsite, Phoe-nix, & Kingman. 702-530-7304 www.WAZCash4Houses.com

2 PICKUP TRUCK Fuel Tank & Tool Box units –One over $1500 invested asking $995-another asking $250. call 928-927-6672 evenings LIKE NEW ROOF A/C – Duo-Therm13,500BTU Roof A/C. Like New, but not working? - asking $250 B/O Call 928-927-6672

TIRED OF THE STOCK Mar-ket? Did you know you can purchase Real Estate as an investment through your IRA? Call today to find out how you can diversify your portfolio and get a better ROI investing in Real Estate. 702-530-7304

TOWED VEHICLE BRAKE System. Used on one trip Paid over $1600. Asking $950 and a 2nd barely used asking $550 Call 928-927-6672.

2009 TRAILBLAZER LT, 2WD, 130K, 4 Speed Auto. 4.2 L, Very Clean. $8,500. 928-916-4888.

VENDORS WANTED AT THE Historic Route 66 Swapmeet, Kingman, AZ. Every Friday, Sat, Sun., 7am to 5pm. Call Ron 520-491-9837 or go to www.66SwapmeetKingman.com for more information.

MR KOOL-SEAL-RV Roof Coating- call for FREE estimate-very reasonable & honest, 1YR FREE service with Roof- call Bob @ 928-916-9812

STUFF - COUNTER Top Ice Makers – 35 lb per day – Paid $279.95 asking $175 & Scuba Divers Watch (165ft) $60 & 2 Burner Cooker $85 & Single Cooker w/Deep Fryer Pot w/acc $65 Call 928-927-6672.

2002 ITASCA Suncruiser 35U. Excellent condition, 2 big slides,54K miles. See it in Quartzsite. 35 ft. $37,995 Call or text Gary at 414-578-6170.

8 X 40 CASA REAL trailer, 1978, 2 tip-outs, furnished, remodeled inside, covered patio, 2 sheds. Desert Edge 55+ RV Park #32. $8,000/offer. 530-218-7234.

ALFA GOLD 5th wheel, dish-washer, dryer, large slide, house fridge & water heater, furnished. Good cond. Lots of storage. $9,900/offer. Skip. 775-530-3992.

BUILDING MATERIALS for sale- Lattice, foam insulation, 12 x 12 ceramic tiles, vintage 4 x 4 bathroom tiles, 2 x 4s, ce-ment board, metal flashing, car-pet remnants. Left- overs from renovations. 605-376-8754 www.WAZCash4Houses.com

.PRE-LOVED LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT! 8” Grinder Pol-isher Unit, 6” Combination Lapi-dary Units, Rock Saws, 20” Flat Lap, Buffers, Grinder/polishers, Dremels, Flex Shafts, Rock Tumblers, Motors, and More. Plus, we can order whatever you need. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch 605-376-8754, www.RocksInMyHead.com.

FACETRON FACETING ma-chine includes four index gears, cutting laps polishing laps and sterling silver findings. $2,100/OBO. 505-860-1098.

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

PRE-LOVED LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT! 8” Grinder Polisher Unit, 6” Combination Lapidary Units, 10” Rock Saw, 20” Flat Lap, Buffers, Grind-er/polishers, Dremels, Flex Shafts, Rock Tumblers, Motors, and More. Plus, we can order whatever you need. RocksIn-MyHead, A37 Rice Ranch 605-376-8754, www.RocksInMy-Head.com.

ATTN VENDORS – We have a 10x20 tent for $150,10x10 Tent $75, Table Legs $6@, Display Cases $15, Table Tops $12@ call 928-927-6672.

FOR RENT Two (2) bedroom mobile on huge lot. 56480 Hwy. 60, Vicks-burg area $425. 928-600-2027.







HOUSE FOR RENT in Split Rail RV Park $530 month plus utilities. Damage deposit. Call 928-927-5296.

2006 JAYCO EAGLE 36 ft. 5th wheel. Rear kitchen, 2 slides, tow pkg., new tires. See to ap-preciate! Great cond. $16,000. 402-690-8228.

LOT FOR SALE 80’X 125’ Rainbow Acres, Qtz. 2 covered patios, large shed w/deep sink. Hookups for washer/dryer. Full RV hookups for company. Small shed w/shelves, fenced w/car & people gates. Great for 2 RVs to share expenses. $90,000. Skip 775-530-3992

1987 HITCHHIKER NU-WA Champagne Edition, 40 ft. 5th wheel, one slide. All new lights. New bathroom sink, new toilet, new microwave, Reg. kitchen, small stove. All new curtains throughout. All new linoleum & carpet. Brand new hide-a-bed love seat & matching wall-away reclin-er. Good working propane heater with 50 gal tank. All furniture & Corelle dishes, pots, pans & uten-sils. Linen & bedding. 8x10 shed with washer & new clothesline & shed table. Roof done and ceiling painted. 35 ft. awning over a deck. New flat screen TV, deep freeze, stereo, New Keurig Coffee pot. Webber BBQ. 4 new lawn chairs & cushions, 1 outside table. All for $9,000. Must be seen! #25 Desert Edge RV Park. 928-632-2216.

SEEKING WITNESS of ac-cident on Jan. 6th at the Main Post Office around 3:30pm. Will pay for honesty. 515-528-1968.

LAS CASAS DE Quartzsite Apartments has one spacious 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apart-ments available for immediate occupancy. 1617 E Quail Trail. Amenities include bulit in micro-wave, dishwasher, garbage dis-posal, ceiling fan, patio/balcony, washer/dryer hook ups in all units, on-site laundry, car ports, picnic and BBQ area, play ground, and community pool. Pets under 25 pounds are welcome. Household income limits apply. Contact Anita 928 927-4410.

WANTED: year-round mainte-nance /caretaker for the Queen of Peace Catholic Mission Church. Trailer site available, for more information Call Marjorie Turner at 517-290-3307. If approved will need to be fingerprinted.

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Motorhome: 2004 Monaco Windsor 38’ triple slide, Cum-mins 400, Allison Transmis-sion, Roadmaster chassis, new upholstery and tile floor , sleep number Queen, 6 solar panels, Asking price $98.5K Shawn 808-990-7240.

LAPIDARY SAWS from 6”-24”, complete Lortone tumblers & Inland lapidary line including spare parts. Beads, findings, wire & cabs. Huge selection of quality rough & slabs including turquoise. Jewelry & Gift Items. Tumbling, lapidary supplies & used equipment. Open 10-4 Mon-Sat. Closed Sunday. Hwy. 50/95 Rock Shop. 645 N. Central Blvd (Hwy 95 N) between Best Auto & Grubstake. 775-781-2047.

HAVE STUFF TO SELL? RocksInMyHead is now accept-ing consignments in Quartzsite! Lapidary, prospecting, mining, refining, jewelry making, camp-ing, outdoor gear- rocks, miner-als, gemstones, and more. Call 605-376-8754, or bring your stuff to us at A37 in Rice Ranch! www.RocksInMyHead.com

LAND SALE! 1 acre from $2,995. 2 acres from $4,995. Low down. Easy terms. NE of Lake Havasu. 928-753-7125.

1996 PICKUP CAMPER 9 1/2 ft. Sportsman. Fully self con-tained.$2,500/OBO. 206-276-4575

GREAT LARGE RV SPACE for rent. Private residence, 50 amp, gravelled, drinkable well water, very quiet, close to town, $300/mo. + elect + $50 elect. Dep. 720-201-8821.

GOT GEAR? We do! Stoves, tents, water storage, survival food, non-GMO seeds, solar & wind power, DIY, Ebooks and more! RocksInMyHead, A37 in Rice Ranch! 605-376-8754, and online at www.Ultimate-Survivalist.com. DRY WASHERS & Gold Wheel - Why buy new for $600-$800 ask-ing $350 + $250 & Gold Wheel $225. Call “AL” 928-927-6672.

METAL DETECTOR Minelab GPX 4500. New, never used, ful-ly functional, complete with 11” Commander DD Coil & Coiltek 9x14 Elip. Mono Coil. $2,900. Cash/Paypal. 208-634-0046.

CAR DOLLY – Like New, Ready to Tow Swivel Bed, 80in, Elec-tric Brakes. Paid $1,749 asking $1,050 Call 928-927-6672.

HEADLIGHTS LIKE NEW again. Call Ray the Headlight Guy. Professionally recondi-tioned headlights. No more yel-low, oxidized or ugly headlights. $20/light for car/truck simple yellow extract. $25/light for RVs. Extra for sanding. Results guar-anteed. I come to you! Over 12 years exp. 480-593-7116.

STUFF - Counter Top Ice Mak-ers – 35lb per day – Paid $279.95 asking $175 & Scuba Divers Watch (165ft) $60 & 2 Burner Cooker $85 & Single Cooker w/Deep Fryer Pot w/acc $65 Call 928-927-6672.

2 BDRM 2 BATH retirement home, attached large RV ga-rage with full hookups; 1550 sq ft. 50+ subdivision in Deming, NM (close to I-10) $173, 900. Call 505-362-2732 or email for more info [email protected].

FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3br 2ba home on .34 acre lot with 2 car garage, work shop, separate room for storage or a man cave and RV parking. Asking $85,000 for more info call 928-916-4575.

NEED CAMPING GEAR? Stoves, tents, water storage, survival food, solar & wind power! RocksInMyHead, A37 in Rice Ranch! 605-376-8754, and online at www.RocksInMy-Head.com.

FOR SALE BY OWNER, 1997 U270 36’ FORETRAVEL MO-TORHOME in immaculate con-dition. Kept in garage, 125,000 miles and ready for the road. $57,500, [email protected]. 580-245-1855, 580-481-4814. Please no solicitors.

FOR SALE BY OWNER, 2005 40’ FLEETWOOD AMERI-CAN EAGLE MOTORHOME in like new condition. Kept in garage, 33,000 miles. 4 slides. 400 Cummins, new tires. Beautiful RV. $157,500, [email protected] , 580-245-1855, 580-481-4814. Please no solicitors

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, Jewelry, scroll saw, belt sander, etc. If interested, please call to see. 425-330-5485.

1997 HOLIDAY RAMBLER 32 FT. Alumilite, Best made, exc. Cond. Great floor plan, front bedroom, rear bath, large slide-out, 15 ft. awning. See to appreciate. $8,495. 801-710-2175, 801-710-2102.

UTV side-by-side w/Razr seats, new 6-ply tires, 2wd/4wd, low mileage. $4,800. 951-852-7815.

1999 MOTORHOME Holiday Rambler Vacationeer, 36 ft. Basement model, 2 A/Cs, 67k miles, $19,995/offer. 208-316-1075 or 208-890-4045.

40 FT. ROYAL INTERNATION-AL fifth wheel, Emissary 1 slide, washer, dryer, new roof, newer refrigertor, stool, floor heat, clean. Fully furnished, rent paid up to May, 2015. Must see. 479-621-3097. Rainbow Acres.

PARK MODEL FOR SALE 1 bedroom on 1 acre lot in Vicks-burg area water, Electric, septic in. $56,950. 928-600-2027.

FOR RENT Two Bed two bath, bonus room and three car ga-rage one bay finished room, 1/2 acre. First month and security deposit, pet deposit, no inside smoking.one year lease, $700/month 928-916-8469.

GREAT LARGE RV SPACE for rent. Private residence, 50 amp, gravelled, drinkable well water, very quiet, close to town, $300/mo. + elect + $50 elect. Dep. 720-201-8821.

2003 JAZZ 5th wheel, 30 ft. 2 slides, New tires, awning, micro & Memory Foam mat-tress. No smoking/pets. Clean. 796 Cienega, Q Mt. Estates. $12,500. 509-552-9419.

1996 YAMAHA TW200 Dual sport motorcycle. Only 2937 miles. $1800 firm. Immaculate condition. Looks brand new. 928-662-8104..NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! Winter-haven 55+ RV Park in Quartzsite. $1175/year + electric. 928-899-1210, 928-499-8128.

TRAILERS FOR RENT, fully furnished. Year-round. $325/mo + up. Cactus Patch. Call 928-927-6717.

GOLD!!! Want to buy! 928-927-6717.

FOR SALE FURNISHED 14 x 70 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home in 55+ park. Central heat & A/C, deck, ramp, sheds, new LP hot water heater, $18,000/offer. 208-413-0720, 928-927-5663.

SMALL 55+ RV Park seek-ing year-round manager in exchange for furnished trailer and space rent. No experience needed, minimum duties. Call 928-899-1210 or 928-499-8128.

COWBOY, INDIAN, US Cav-alry and unique quality Western Items! NEW LOCATION! Rice Ranch, just east of Gamblers! 719-289-4717.

GOLD DRY WASHERS - Why buy new for $600-800 asking $350 + 250 Call “AL” 928-927-6672

1990 GMC JIMMY 4 X 4 – new tires – runs good – clean Ari-zona title. $3,000. Call: Rick @ 928-916-9426.

FOR ALL YOUR musical instru-ment needs call Ralph at 928-927-7580. Now selling a good selection of guitar, mandolin, banjo and ukulele strings.

.8 x 40 PARK MODEL for sale, 2 tip-outs, covered screen deck, 2 sheds, washer/dryer, com-pletely furnished. On private property. REDUCED! Rent paid thru January. 350 Washington #4. $6,700/offer. 208-390-3540.

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

SEASONAL OR Year-round manager wanted for small 55+ RV park in Quartzsite. Minimum duties in exchange for space rent. Starts Oct. 1st. 928-899-1210 or 928-499-8128.

ROADRUNNER MAINTENANCEoffers roof cool-sealing, most home & trailer repairs, some palm tree clipping, some towing & trailer relocating. Call for free estimates. Bob 928-916-9812.

WALKING STICK RV STORAGE Under new management! Sum-mer Special: $30/month!!! Open all year. 308 Scott Lane, behind sign shop, Qtz. Vicki 479-769-4157, Ray 479-207-1772.

FACETED GEMSTONES, rounds, ovals, teardrops, mar-quees, emeralds, trillion cuts & cabachons. We have Am-ethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Iolite, Rainbow and Peach Moon-stone, Tourmaline, Smokey & Rose & Rutilated Quartz, & More. Selling for as low as .40 cent/carat!!! WHOLESALE ONLY Call for an appointment for a viewing. 360-961-3866.

2 BDRM 2 BATH retirement home, attached large RV ga-rage with full hookups; 1550 sf; 50+ subdivision in Deming, NM (close to I-10) $173, 900 - call 505-362-2732 or email for more info [email protected].

FOR RENT Two (2) bedroom mobile on huge lot. 56480 Hwy. 60, Vicks-burg area $425. 928-600-2027.

MR KOOL-SEAL-RV Roof Coating- call for FREE estimate-very reasonable & honest, 1YR FREE service with Roof- call Bob @ 928-916-9812

2009 TRAILBLAZER LT, 2WD, 130K, 4 Speed Auto. 4.2 L, Very Clean. $8,500. 928-916-4888. NEED A GUITAR? Ralph has guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukeleles, keyboards. Guitar stands & cords, music stands; strings for all instruments. Call Ralph at 928-927-7580.

Wanted: US Military Items Buy, Trade, for Gunny’s Military Museum. Call Gunny 256-426-7927 (corrected number) or stop by W Ocotillio Lane

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

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

1995 NUWA HITCHHIKER ex-cellent condition, very nice win-ter home. All you need to move in is food & bedding. 36’ w/2 slides, oak cabinetry, queen bed, washer/dryer, 2 sheds: 12x8 & 8x6. Carport with cover, AZ room, 2-brick gas heater, 2 TVs, like new canvas aw-ning, waxed & roof resealed 2 yrs. ago, & 2 spare tires. Only $10,000 for all. To see: Brenda RV Resort #56, Call 541-420-3657, 541-420-1193.






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