Desert Messenger

June 12, 2013 letters to the editor Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. them alone in a vehicle in the summer, even if the windows are down. Bye for now, stay safe and cool. Patricia Anderson Quartzsite resident PUT ASIDE THE NEGATIVE As I sat in the council meeting listening to the candidates for the vacant council position and what they would do and wanted for the HELLO NEIGHBORS! town, I thought "this is good!" "The heat is on", many of us have They indicted they wanted come to Arizona because of the the town to grow, wanted to get warm weather but we must use things done to keep the vendors caution when the heat becomes so and visitor to stay longer, and intense, a relative of ours recently wanted to make this town a pleaswas the admitted to the cardiac ant place to live. I believe Laura wing of the Yuma hospital for 3 Bruno has been trying hard to get days after becoming dehydrated. these things accomplished and The young and elderly are affect- to straighten out the areas that ed by heat very rapidly. A person needed attention. She inherited may not realize what is happening problems with the water and until it is too late; nausea, failure sewer systems, as well as other to perspire, cold clammy feeling, areas, and is trying to fix them. and dizziness are just some of Yet there are those out there who the symptoms a person can exkeep things in a turmoil all the perience; they may not even feel time. Let her do her job. Support thirsty. If a person is having these her and her staff instead of trying symptoms their clothing must be to tear them and the town down. loosened, moved to a cool location, If you would put aside all that given liquids (if they are connegative energy and turn it into science and able to swallow). Call positive energy, a lot more could for medical assistance. get done. I have ben a resident of To help avoid these problems Quartzsite for 16 years and I want dress in light colored clothing, eat this town to be successful. foods with lots of water in them Lois Duell such as thin soups and fruits, Quartzsite Resident drink a lot of water (some complain about the water in Quartzsite) but it can save your life, if GRATEFUL FOR DR. FRANKLIN you must be outside make sure it I am so greatfull to have Dr. Frankis early in the day or after sunset, lin in our community. He makes a stay out of the direct sun. great sacrifice to leave his family Remember your pets, their paws each week to serve the needs of will burn on the hot ground or our community. I would also like pavement and the sun will also to thank the staff. They are always burn their skin and noses. There helpful and friendly. is a sun-block made for animals; Carolyn Guthrie check with your veterinarian and Quartzsite or pet supply store. Do not leave -HAUL We sell U BOXES 7 www.DesertMessenger.com BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR S ! ERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 Johnny DelPino, Owner 928-927-8787 Library has new DVDs to rent Cemetery Rd closure The Quartzsite Library just received a new selection of DVDs available for rent. You can choose from the True Blood series, Downton Abbey, Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher and much more. Come "check out" what the Quartzsite library offers. We have a great selection of hardcover, paperback and large print books, magazines, and puzzles which you can check out for two weeks. DVDs, videos, audios, CDs, music cassettes are available for one week. In the Children's Library there are Young Adult (YA) books. The Quartzsite Library has 18 computers, Wi Fi, and Ebooks. Copies are only 25¢ and we Fax for only $1/ page. Check out the Sale Room where you can purchase hardcovers for 50¢, paperbacks are only 25¢ or 5/$1. Our helpful friendly staff is here to help. Billie, Betty, Penni and Laurie. Cool off at the Library, Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm. Quartzsite Library is located at Town Hall, 465 N. Plymouth, Quartzsite. The Town of Quartzsite announced that Cemetery Road off Business 10 and the new entrance to the Hi Jolly Cemetery off Kofa Avenue will be closed from May 28 through Aug. 30 for repaving. The Town said the new surface will pebble up, gouge out and scuff up if driven on in the heat of summertime. Parking for the cemetery will be available in the swap meet area south of the cemetery. For more information, contact Dinice Ross at 928-927-6593. DUMP THE DRUGS in Quartzsite! Do you have expired or unused medications? Dispose safely at QUARTZSITE POLICE DEPT. 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