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February 5, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 31 DUMP THE DRUGS IN QUARTZSITE! Do you have expired or unused medications? Dispose safely at Quartzsite Police Dept. Mon - Fri. 8 am-5 pm Sponsored by QPD Town of Quartzsite, AZ Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! Here's the small print: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Garage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com In Memoriam By Trevon Tapp We have started a new semester here at Salome High School, which brings forth new opportunities and moves us closer to the end of the year. In light of the new milestone, we asked some students for their per- spectives. "I'm excited to see how it goes," said Jon Beckett. Elly Huhtala added, "I feel like it's going well, my favorite part is my good grades." Even the teachers are in the spirit of the second se- mester. Mrs. Downes, who is on her last year here at Salome High School, said, "I feel like it's going by really fast, and it's great that all the seniors are prepared for this year to end," Ms. Salazar stated, "It's good to start again, and the students seem more mature." According to the peo- ple we've talked to it seems like the new semester is going great. The start of the new semester brings a new member to the Salome High School staff. Mr. Neal, the new band teacher, has taken on the task of continuing the band program. Dur- ing an interview, Mr. Neal said he enjoys teaching at a smaller school. Salome High updates When asked what he sees for the fu- ture of the band program, he said, "I would like the students to learn and be able to appreciate the music." In other news, the Lady Frogs basketball team is undefeated with an 11-0 record! The upcoming home games are on February 3, vs MALC and February 4, vs Bagdad. The upcoming away games are Janu- ary 28, vs San Pasqual and January 30, vs Ash Fork. When asked how he plans to fi nish the season, Coach McCarty said, "We just need to practice like we wanna win…learn from each game, from fi lm, from practice and just keep striv- ing to get better every single day." Shifting over to the young men, Salome Fighting Frogs boys basket- ball team has a record of four wins and eight losses. The boys have only two more home games, one on Feb- ruary 3, vs. MALC and February 4, vs. Bagdad. Their other games will be against San Pasquel on January 28, and January 30, against Ash Fork. The boy's season has been a tough one. Seniors Joel Gonzalez, Pedro Velazquez, and Octavio Mar- tinez all feel the season is a bitter- sweet experience. They have mixed emotions but are proud to play the sport one last time with the team they have helped develop. Ruth P. (Pat) and Ralph E. Brown Pat and Ralph Brown of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away on July 31 and August 9, 2019, respectively. They were married almost 71 years. Pat was born on July 12, 1932 in Nemaha, NE. She was one of six children of Claudia (Andrew) Stiers and Lloyd A. Andrew. Ralph was born on February 3, 1928, in Billings, MT. He was one of four children of M. Avis and Mervy O. Brown. They were married in 1948 in Maryland while Ralph was sta- tioned there in the Army. On his release, they moved to Billings, MT. Ralph worked delivering fuel oil to ranchers and farmers in the Billings area until his retirement in 1990. Pat was a homemaker. After winter- ing in Quartzsite, they moved there permanently in 1991. Shirley Kelley December 23, 1939 ~ January 8, 2020 Ralph was a long-time rock hound and won numerous awards locally and regionally for his work. His interest in cactus began on moving to Quartzsite. Pat was tal- ented in almost all crafts and a de- voted Christian, attending the First Baptist Church in Billings and then Quartzsite. They are survived by three chil- dren: Lona J. (Michael) Sariano, Melinda E. (R. Joel) Lowy, and Gor- don E. (Abidia) Brown. In addition, Pat is survived by two sisters, Jean Martin and Norma Cantwell. Donations may be made to River Valley Home Health and Hospice (500 N. Lake Havasu Ave #D104, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403) or First Baptist Church of Billings (218 N 34th St, Billings, MT 59101). 800-656-HOPE NOTICE to Advertisers: Please check your ad(s). Errors/corrections must be submitted before deadline, to be published in the next avail- able edition of the Desert Messenger. DEADLINES are printed - in multiple locations - in EVERY issue of the Desert Messenger! For rates and deadlines visit www.DesertMessenger.com

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