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22 www.DesertMessenger.com HISTORY FROM PAGE 17 eral discovered here. Other rich mines around Quartzsite were the Cinnabar, Copper Bottom, Farrar Gulch, La Cholla Placers, La Plomosa, Laguna, Mariquita, Red Cloud, Silver Clip, Trigo, and the Valenzuela, among many others. In 1912, Arizona became a state with an economy based on cattle, copper, cotton, citrus, and climate. Dramatic growth came after 1945, as snowbird retirees begin flocking to Arizona for the state's wonderful weather and lower cost of living. My guess is that, Miss Craigmiles would be pleased with what the oldtimers taught me about the history west of the Mississippi. However, Miss Craigmiles first spurred my curiosity about and enjoyment for history. DEADLINE IS WED. MARCH 27 for APRIL 3RD issue of the Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com Phone: 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com HOTEL FROM PAGE 1 Miners and freighters, hauling mining equipment and military supplies from the river port at Ehrenberg, to the Territorial Capital at Prescott, also stopped here. In addition to the stage station, the Oasis Hotel was added in 1899. The Quartzsite Historical Society opened Tyson's Well Museum in February 1980, after extensive restoration work. The museum houses artifacts of the old west, photographs and old mining equipment. Outside in the yard is the original assay shack from the Mariquita Mine, which offers a peak into the everyday life of the miners. Also, in the yard is the handiwork of Walter Barrett. Just to the west of the museum are the ruins of the Oasis Hotel, which is being restored. The museum is open November through March; Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Summer hours are 9 AM to 12 PM on Thursdays or by appointment. Admission is Free. Rail Splitters news for next winter season The "Rail Splitters" Dance Band has re-grouped for the 2013-14 winter season. They are featuring the sounds of the Country style accordion and keyboard by Betha. And new to group are Dick and June Bell. Well known entertainers of the southwest, singing their solos and duets country-style for dancing, Del Trogden on bass and vocals and welcoming back Dave Adams on great lead guitar and vocals. The band is very excited about the new sounds and songs of the group and are ready for your dancing to great country songs and other styles of dancing for the coming Snowbird Season. Watch for their schedule of dates in Quartzsite and surrounding area in the November issues of the Desert Messenger. Remember, Stay Young, Go Dancing. They also wish you a safe and healthy summer! Beautiful Quartzsite Full-time positions Located in La Paz County. Professor of English: La Paz County Professor of Mathematics: La Paz County First review of applications 03/19/13 at 5:00 p.m. Positions will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please visit www.azwestern.edu/hr or the Human Resources office for information regarding current job openings. Phone: 928-344-7504 TTY: 928-726-0329 AWC is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions. AWC es un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y extiende esta igualdad de oportunidades a todos los solicitantes para todas las vacantes. Home For Sale By Owner 655 West Cowell 3 Desert-colored Buildings: 1960 sq. ft. Ranch Home w/Long Backyard Awning and Fans, Large Lapidary Workshop w/6" Insulated Walls, Extra tall & Large Garage & Pebble-Tec Pool with Kool Deck finished Jan. 2010. Most areas cemented for maintenance-free living. Double sliding glass door w/Levelors with nice view of pool. All 1-year-old appliances included. Vaulted ceilings. Landscaping has been left open for you to finish your way. RV hook-ups. Completely fenced (back privacy fencing) and gated w/lots of tall Mexican brick fencing on the sides. Energy-efficient outside floodlights. All permits through final inspection completed. 32' x 38' Garage has 19' ceiling & 14.5' door to fit toy haulers; plenty of room for racks and other storage. Best Buy in Quartzsite! $199,000 Cash OR $209,900 Terms. More details? See www.zillow.com (search under Quartzsite, AZ). Call to see: 760-415-2021. March 20, 2013 Bouse Geneology The Bouse Genies are a group of people who are interested in their personal genealogical research. All of the original members at some time throughout the winter of 2006 -2007 attended genealogy classes given by Carol Brown at the Bouse Library. Bouse Genies Meeting Schedule For the rest of the season The Bouse Genies regular meetings are held every other Friday at the Bouse Community Building from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Bring a Sack Lunch. All meetings, seminars, and workshops are open to the public. Meeting dates: 29 March 2013 12 & 26 April 2013 10 & 24 May 2013 For further information contact BouseGenies@gmail.com. Food bank seeks donations Quartzsite Food Bank is asking for donations from folks leaving for north destinations. Drop off your excess non-perishable food items at the Quartzsite Food Bank on Moon Mountain Ave., just north of the Senior Center. Senior Center updates The Quartzsite Senior Center is located at 40 Moon Mountain Ave., Quartzsite. Open Monday through Friday from 9am - 3pm. The Center Serves LUNCH Monday -Friday at Noon for a $3 Donation. You are invited to come and join the fun at the center, including Cards, Games, Books, Puzzles. Other activities include: Tuesday, Quilters 8am-3pm Wednesday, Rock Painting 9-11am Wednesday Bingo at 6pm