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December 4, 2019 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 Flu cases in AZ triples WE'RE BACK!! TRANSPONDER AUTO KEYS (Electronic Chip Keys) Jeep, Chrysler, Ford Chevrolet, Toyota & many more! Betty Crenshaw, Owner C & B LOCK & KEY 43 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only Into the wild blue yonder Quartzsite Desert Flyers The Quartzsite Desert Flyers, the radio controlled fl ying club, is start- ing its 14th season in Quartzsite this year. We welcome back all experi- enced, new fl yers and spectators to another season of fl ying and cama- raderie. The club has a membership of 100 fl yers of all levels; from begin- ner to the most advanced. We meet each morning, weather permitting at the James B. Colwell Field, 780 North Plymouth Road, the north end of Town Park. Each Thursday, starting at dusk, we night-fl y. At the fi eld we have a full 625 ft. run- way, capable of handling even jets. We have a "cross runway" to take ad- vantage of the northwest winds we frequently experience in Quartzsite. The fi eld consists of six fl ight sta- tions, 18 outside work benches and a solid covered shelter to work in out of the wind. The area is covered with carpet to keep the dust down. Our monthly business meeting is held the second Wednesday of ev- ery month at Jimmy's hangar, 1365 Datig Drive at 9:00 am. Member- ship fees are $10.00 annually and a membership in the A.M.A. (Acad- emy of Model Aeronautics) is man- datory. If you have any interest in fl ying, wish to learn how to fl y, or just want to be a spectator and talk to the pilots; feel free to join us. Please don't be shy. For more infor- mation, phone 916-616-7725. This season's Fun Fly and Air Show will be three days, February 14, 15, and 16, 2020. Friday, February 14 will have a demonstration of night fl ying. Saturday will be our regular air show, expanded to take in the af- ternoon. The fi nal day will have an informal fun fl y and a swap meet. A light lunch will be available on the Saturday. AUTO & RV REPAIR Jump Starts, Semis 575-626-5845 BURRWOOD RV PARK 29620 N. 53 rd St. 928-927-6661 LOW RATES! Located in BeautifulLa Paz Valley OHV TRAILS EASY ACCESS TO BLM LAND GREAT ACTIVITIES! ADHS Reports Infl uenza Cases are Three Times Higher in 2019 than Previous Season With More Than Half the Cases Re- ported in Children, Health Offi cials Urge Public to Get Vaccinated PHOENIX — The Arizona Depart- ment of Health Services (ADHS) reported today that infl uenza cases in Arizona have tripled compared to previous seasons at this time with more than half of reported cases this season in infants, children, and adolescents. So far this fl u season 950 laboratory-confi rmed infl uenza cases have been reported compared to 290 cases for the same time pe- riod in 2018. All counties in Arizona have reported infl uenza cases. "The best thing you can do to pro- tect yourself and your loved ones is to get your fl u vaccine now if you haven't already," said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona De- partment of Health Services. "Infl uenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness and can lead to hospitalization or even death. With the holidays right around the corner and people attending gatherings with friends and fami- ly, getting a fl u shot today can help stop the spread of the disease." There are many different op- tions to obtain your fl u shot. You can use FluFinder to fi nd a vac- cine provider near you. For ques- tions regarding the 2019–2020 infl uenza vaccine, call your local county health department or the Arizona Immunization Program Offi ce at (602) 364-3630. Infl u- enza vaccine recommendations are available on the CDC's web- site. For more information, visit azdhs.gov/fl u. Simple, everyday measures like washing your hands, covering your cough, and staying home when sick can help prevent spreading infl uenza and other illnesses. Stay up-to-date on infl uenza activity in Arizona throughout the season by viewing the weekly reports on the ADHS website, and subscribe at azhealth.gov/email to receive the infl uenza report via email. Got events? QuartzsiteCalendar.com is a FREE service to list your special events, workshops, classes, music jams, bingos, entertainment, pot lucks, picnics, gatherings, fundraisers, ice cream socials, meetings, etc. SUB- MIT your events for FREE today! www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com

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