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16 www.DesertMessenger.com November 4, 2020 Desert Messenger offers FREE Classified 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 Ashwagandha literally means "smell of a horse," because the roots smell like a horse! It belongs to the Nightshade family. It's an ancient medicinal herb & been used for over 2,500 years!! It is a small shrub with yellow flowers & native to In- dia & North Africa. Other names for this amazing herb are Indian Ginseng (though the two aren't re- lated), Winter Cherry or Somnifera Root. The numerous health benefits of this herb are attributed to the high concentration of withanolides which are a group of steroids that have been shown in laboratory tests to suppress cancer cells and act as an antioxidant. There has been more than 200 studies done on the healing benefits of this herb!! Ashwagandha is one of the most commonly used & most extensively researched adaptogens around. It contains restorative & re- juvenating properties and helps the body to remain in balance. It can be used long term as it is gentle & mild, yet a powerful adaptogen. It's highly prized in Ayurvedic medicine!! The list of benefits for this amazing herb is quite extensive, so here goes!!! • Adaptogen • Promotes new nerve growth and is a neuro protective • Anti-inflammatory • Brain rejuvenator • Thyroid balancing • Helps neurological function and has been tested to help MS • Anti-depressant • Anti-malarial properties • Reduces stress • Treats adrenal fatigue • Anti-anxiety • Increases strength, stamina and endurance • Can prevent & treat cancer • Lowers & stabilizes blood sugar • Lowers cholesterol • Boosts immunity • Anti-tumor agent • Promotes death of tumor cells • Anti-oxidant • Reduces cortisol (stress hormone) • Nerve Tonic According to research, one should take 500-1,000 mg daily. Caution: NOT to be used during pregnancy Disclaimer: This is not meant to treat, cure, heal or diagnose any type of illness or disease as it is for informational purposes only. For more information, contact Herbmama at 580-490-1770 or go to www.herbs-4-health.com. Be sure to 'like' us on FB! Herbmama Do you know about Ashwagandha? OHV Decal required for nonresidents to ride in Arizona, purchased only through AZGFD Out-of-state residents wishing to legally ride their off-highway ve- hicle and support OHV trail main- tenance, education and law en- forcement efforts in Arizona can purchase a nonresident OHV decal beginning September of 2019. The new decal was supported and pushed by the OHV riding commu- nity during the 2019 legislative ses- sion and was signed into law by Gov. Doug Ducey. The law requires non- resident OHV owners to purchase a decal to operate the machines with- in the state. All OHVs designed by the manufac- turer primarily for use over unim- proved terrain and that weigh 2,500 pounds or less are required by law to display a valid OHV decal to oper- ate on public and state trust lands. This includes "street legal" OHVs that meet these two requirements. Before the law was passed, nonres- ident OHV owners could ride their machines within the state for up to 30 days only if their state had a sim- ilar in-state resident decal program. There is no longer a grace period allowing nonresidents to operate without an Arizona decal and own- ers are now required to purchase a decal before operating their ma- chines within the state. Those caught riding without a cur- rent decal can be fined. Both resident and nonresident OHV decals cost $25 (plus a $5 pro- cessing fee) and are good for one year from the purchase date. While the resident OHV decal can be pur- chased at any Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office or at www.servicear- izona.com, the nonresident OHV decal can only be purchased online through an Arizona Game and Fish Department portal account, which can be created at www.azgfd.gov by clicking "My Account." After registering for a new account, users should click on "AZGFD Apps" and select "special licenses" from the dropdown menu to purchase the nonresident decal. The decal will not be sold at AZGFD offices and nonresidents with multiple ma- chines must purchase additional decals as each OHV must have its own decal. Owners should also know that: • Decals are not transferable be- tween OHVs. • The nonresident OHV decal will be mailed within two to three weeks from the date of purchase, but pur- chasers can show their emailed re- ceipt (or a screenshot of it) for up to 30 days as proof of decal purchase. • Owners/riders must have the re- ceipt readily available if requested by law enforcement or until they re- ceive their decal. • Exemptions from the law include those participating in OHV special events; operating on private land; loading or unloading from a vehicle; operating during an emergency, if directed by a law enforcement offi- cer; or if the OHV it displays a valid dealer license plate. • Helmets are required by law to be worn by all operators and passen- gers under the age of 18, but they're strongly recommended for everyone. Funding raised by the decal program supports OHV opportunities and rid- er education in the state. Thirty per- cent of the funds collected go into the state's Highway User Revenue Fund, which is distributed to counties and cities for road and highway mainte- nance. The remaining 70 percent of the funds are split as follows: •60 percent to Arizona State Parks for grants and agreements, trail construction, development and maintenance, signage and maps. • 35 percent to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for law en- forcement, education and outreach. • 5 percent to the Arizona State Land Department for mitigation, signage and enforcement. Learn more:azstateparks.com/ohv Non-resident OHV riders require decal

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