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March 4, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 15 Annual Party in the Park to celebrate Paul Winer's Love of Music March 15 By Joanne Winer The annual Party in the Park to celebrate Celia's Rainbow Gardens will be held in the pavilion at the Town Park on Plymouth Ave. on Sunday, March 15 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This year, the music will start at 10:00am because this year we will have three bands. Lunch will still start at noon. This year will also be different because Paul will not be there. He tried to make it last year but couldn't because he was so ill. He passed away last May 7, 2019. His band mates and other musicians along with many friends held a Celebra- tion of his Life last November when a lot more people were here. Over three hundred people were there to give him a great send-off and it was great we have a link to the video we took if anyone would like it. The party this year is going to be a celebration of music which was his life. The Rock't Band, Sky- hawk Band, and a few musicians who played with Paul in the All Star Sweet Stomp Orchestra. Paul's idea. They've gotten together and played several places in town; their new name is Blue Coyote and the Prune Juice Posse. This should be some awesome music! When Paul was in the hospital the last time, a very generous per- son who wished to remain anony- mous had a brand new electric key- board delivered right to his room at the hospital. Paul had asked if any- one could loan him a keyboard, but this person donated it him. Paul just broke down and cried, as he never RV There Yet? Facebook RVerTV YouTube's # 1 RV Channel RVerTV.tv RV There Yet? Email: rvertv@gmail.com L a P a w s Dog Grooming Open Year-Round Locally Owned Large Dogs Welcome 928-216-1527 Call for appt 405 E. Ironwood, Quartzsite FULL SERVICE thought he would play again. He used it as much as he could in the week before he died. Paul was so very grateful. When asked if this person wanted it back after he died, she said to keep it and sell it or raffl e it off. We are planning to raffl e it off at the Party in the Park, along with some other prizes. Paul wanted any extra money left after the expenses for the party to be used in the Heroes Bell Gardens, because of his love and respect for those who have helped us personally over the years. Raffl e tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You can pre-purchase raffl e tickets at the bookstore and they will also be at the party for sale. This party will also include a free barbecue lunch with burgers,beans,salads, cake and lem- onade. If you can volunteer to help with the set up, serving, or cleanup please let me know at 928-927-6551. Please come out and join us for a great celebration and a lot of fun! 1265 W. Main St., Quartzsite West of McDonald's • 928-927-6014 Times Three Family Restaurant ST. PATRICK'S DAY TUESDAY, MARCH 17 TH Serving Corned Beef & Cabbage with Red Potatoes, & Soup or Salad Join us for Check out our SENIOR DINNER SPECIALS! $ 6 99 Monday, Tues. & Wed. $ 7 99 Thursday Starts at 3pm $ 13 99

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