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4 www.DesertMessenger.com October 17, 2018 RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER thank you! DesertMessengerNews T��� ����� ������� �� D����� M�������� 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! Art Show planned Nov. 10 Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor I think it's time for everyone to re- view their behavior, especially due to the upcoming holidays and the infl ux of visitors. Yes. Quartzsite gets very crowded for a few months. Traffi c sucks. We breathe down each other's necks. Can we all simply take a moment and ask ourselves how to be a better human being? If you have a religion, practice what you preach. Here are some simple tips: 1) Smile at a stranger. No really... and don't be a creep about it. That smile might be the one thing that keeps them from jumping off the edge. 2) Don't just point out an issue. Be part of the change. Whining only gets you upset and ticked off... And no one likes to deal with a grumpy gills or grump-i-saurus rex (a funny for those who deal in rocks and fossils). 3) Go outside and take a deep breath (assuming it's not a dust/ Grubstake Social Club & Waterin' Hole will host "Ticket A Cop" Satur- day, November 3rd starting at 2pm on the Patio. For only $5 donation, you will receive a "Ticket" to "issue" to a Quartzsite Police Offi cer, a burger and chips. The event will also include a Classic Car Cruise-In, their famous Raffl es, and there will be T-shirts for sale. The Remnants will perform Live from 4pm - 7pm. Grubstake Social Club & Waterin' Hole is located at 725 N. Central (Hwy. 95), Quartzsite. (928) 927-4485. Ticket a cop fundraiser Nov. 3 mudstorm). It's not heavily pollut- ed in Q, and the desert landscape is pretty breathtaking. 4) Do a good deed for a stranger daily. Maybe take your neighbors trash to the curb for them. If you have leftovers, offer to share. It's little things people. 5) Last one, and this is important. CALL YOUR FAMILY from time to time (yes, even your crazy aunt sally... we all have one, or many in the family tree lol). You never know how many hellos and goodbyes you will get, until one day you will real- ize how long ago your last talk was before they passed, and feel pretty crumby for being distant. Thanks everyone for reading. I hope you all feel better about your day! Looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks. Kat Snyder Quartzsite, AZ Branding Iron Art Gallery will be part of the Buck Connors West- ern Days, held Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at the Quartzsite Com- munity Center, 295 E. Chandler from 9 am - 3pm. The Art Show and Sale will feature an Art Gallery setting with original paintings, basketry, and spirit dolls. Joining us in the show will be our Summer Art Students and our area children will be showing off their coloring projects displayed outside on the east side of the building. Purchase raffl e tickets for a chance to win an original painting - there will be many to chose from. Pro- ceeds from the raffl e plus 10% of all sold items at the show will be donated to our community chari- ties. Attendees will be able to vote for your favorite booth. Raffl e win- ners and awards will be announced at 2:30p.m. Just in time for Christmas shop- ping, visit the Branding Iron Mer- cantile. Exclusively prepared by the show artists for your shopping needs. Desert Christmas cards and stamps will be available, along with prints, magnets, and much more. Nothing over $35. Refreshments available. Thank you to Thrivent for helping us prepare for our community charity event. Come visit the Branding Iron Art Show & Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 11th at the Community Center. Friday November 2nd, AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS will be held at the Parker Senior Center, 1115 12th St., Parker, 9am to 3pm. A nationwide DMV defensive driv- ing program, focusing on driving safely within current DMV laws in an ever changing driving environ- ment. Recognizing and compensat- ing for natural occurring age relat- ed changes in driver safety. Learn new driving laws and how to manage common age related chang- es in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Find out how to minimize blind spots, maintain a safe and le- gal following distance and increase your confi dence behind the wheel. Registration fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non members. No tests and completion of class qualifi es for a multiyear dis- count on your auto insurance. To register 928-669-9514. AARP driver class Nov. 2 in Parker

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