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April 3, 2019 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 Your vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. Take a few simple steps to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of a burglary or other criminal acts against your home. Before you leave for your trip Notify local police of the departure and return dates of your trip and provide the name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to notify in the event of an emergency. Vacation Watch Request Form is available online at http://ci.quartzsite. az.us/images/Police_Department/QPD_Vacation_Watch_Request.pdf Going on vacation? Notify QPD Nancy's Kitchen SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced fi nely 2 teaspoons chili powder 8 ounces Dorito corn chips, crushed 1 (15-ounce) can Bush's ranch-style beans or chili beans 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (or other brand tomatoes with chilies), undrained 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup 2 cups Kraft Mexican-style shredded cheese 1 package Azteca tortillas, warmed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In a large skillet, brown the beef 5 minutes, using a spoon to break up any large clumps. Drain off excess fat and add onion, garlic, and chili powder. Continue to cook and stir 2 minutes. Add the beans to the cooked meat mixture. Combine the tomatoes with the soup in a small bowl, mixing completely. Place about 3/4 of the crushed chips into the bottom of the casserole. Spoon on half the beef mixture, then half the soup mixture. Then add half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with shredded cheese. Sprinkle the top of the dish with the remaining crushed Doritos. Bake 30- 35 minutes until mixture is bubbling and top is lightly browned. Serve with tortillas on the side. "You reclaim your power by loving what you were once taught to hate." ~Bryant H. McGill Receive 10 Free Shade Trees by Joining the Arbor Day Foundation National Arbor Day is Friday, April 26, this year, and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free shade trees. By joining the Foundation in April, new members receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weep- ing willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple, and red maple. The free trees are part of the Foundation's Trees for America campaign. "These trees provide shade in the summer and vibrant colors throughout the fall," said Matt Har- ris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Through the simple act of planting trees, one person can make a difference in helping to create a healthier and more beauti- ful planet for all of us to enjoy." The trees will be shipped postpaid with enclosed planting instruc- tions at the right time for planting in April or May. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the Foun- dation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE SHADE TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by April 30, 2019, or visit arborday.org. Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting trees By Herbmama I have been seeing a lot of info on this awesome essential oil, so I thought I would put everything I have read to- gether in one post for people to read & digest!!! Thyme essential oil is produced with the leaves & fl owers of the plant. It is a member of the mint family and has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times. It's one of the strongest antioxidants known and there are more than 300 different varieties!! One of the most popular varieties is Thymus vulgaris. Remember to check the Latin to make sure you get the one you want. Do NOT use if you are pregnant or are allergic to thyme. Thyme essential oil can increase circulation, boosts the immune system, protect heart health & so helps in regulating blood pressure; it's also help- ful in removing toxins from the body as it increases urination. It's an anti-spasmodic, so it can help with coughs, cramps and aches due to spasms. Thyme is an anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, vermifuge, stimulant, expectorant, carminative, stimulant & an all over tonic. It's also a bechic, which is a new one for me so of course I checked it out and it actually means: pertaining to or relieving a cough. So it can help to cure infections in the chest, lungs & bronchi. It's become one of the best essential oils to help balance hormones as it increase progesterone levels in the body. It can delay menopause. It can be benefi cial for irregular periods. Also helps with mood swings. Thyme is good as a bug repellant & treats bites and stings. It helps with stress, anxiety, anemia, low energy, arthritis, gout, headaches and more. Wow sounds like this little essential oil can just about do it all huh??? It's defi nitely on my 'to get' list just to see what all I can use it for!! This information is not to cure, treat or diagnose any type of illness or disease. For more information contact Herbmama at 580.490.1770. Be sure to 'like' us on FB or visit our website at www.herbs-4-health.com Thyme - the Essential Oil oil, so I thought I would put everything I have read to-

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