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20 www.DesertMessenger.com December 15, 2021 too much junk? CLEAN OUT THAT GARAGE List your items in Desert Messenger CLASSIFIEDS Email Editor@DesertMessenger.com or CALL RAIN @ 928-916-4235 520-255-9081 MD CARPET CLEANING Let's Talk Dirty! Serving Quartzsite & Blythe Area LISTINGS WANTED! The Real Estate market is still very strong. If you are interested in selling your home or property and would like someone to handle the transaction call Arizona Westcoast Re- alty for professional representation. We will represent you during all inspections including the septic in- spection. We can also advise you regarding the laws of in- spections and seller disclosures. We have been selling Real Estate in the Quartzsite area for over 17 years and Barbara Cowell has lived in Quartzsite for 53 years. We are open year- round. If you have any questions or need a little help, or would like to put your property up for sale give us a call at Arizona Westcoast Realty 928-927-8900. ARIZONA WESTCOAST REALTY Porch Pirates The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is convenient for many consumers. Unfortunately, purchasing and hav- ing the item delivered to the proper address does not guarantee you will receive it. According to mar- ket research fi rm C+R Research, approximately 23% of consum- ers experienced package theft in 2021. Package thieves, also known as "porch pirates," often take ad- vantage of an opportunity and may frequent a neighborhood multiple times before moving on to another. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacifi c Southwest offers the fol- lowing tips to help prevent package thieves: • Check with neighbors. Before fi l- ing a report or contacting the send- er, check with your neighbors to see if your package was delivered to the wrong address. •Don't leave unattended packages. If you are expecting a package, attempt to schedule its delivery when you know you will be home. Ask your neighbors if they would mind hold- ing on to packages delivered if you plan to be gone for an extended time during the holidays. • Ship to store. If purchasing an item from a retailer that has a physi- cal location, consider shipping it there. Retailers will require proof of purchase or identifi cation before re- leasing packages they have received. • Use a security camera. Installing a home security system with cam- eras or a camera-enabled doorbell can deter package theft. If a package is stolen from your porch, the video evidence will help law enforcement track down the thieves. • Require a signature. Delivery companies include the option to require a signature before leaving a package, letting you take physical possession of the item as soon as it is delivered. Be sure to check with the delivery company on their pol- icy for packages that are not signed for; they may return it to the sender after a certain number of attempts. • Consider a package receiving service. Some major retailers and independent businesses offer se- cure package receiving locations away from your home that you can access with a key or code. If your package has been stolen, fi le a report with your local police department and the delivery com- pany. Depending on which delivery service you use, they may offer in- surance or other policies to reim- burse you for your losses. For more resources and tips on how to avoid scams this holiday season, visit BBB.org/Holiday. Re- port scams to BBB Scam Tracker. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. SKYHAWK hosts New Year's Eve Special Event New Year's Eve Special Event at the Quartzsite Senior Center Get your group of friends together and make reservations for a won- derful dinner 6:00 p.m New Year's Eve at the Quartzsite Senior Cen- ter. Then at 7:00 p.m. step onto the dance fl oor (or just listen) to the music of SKYHAWK. Bring in the New Year at 10pm. Dinner is at 6pm and only $5. Res- ervation required. Dance is only $5 at the door (our regular Friday night dance for the public) Eat, eat, eat, dance, dance, dance, fun, fun, fun! See ya' there! • Birth • Obituary • Obituary • Anniversary • Anniversary • New Job, etc. New Job, etc. Announce it for FREE in the Desert Messenger Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 Got an Announcement? "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" What happens in Q What happens in Q What happens in QUARTZSITE UARTZSITE UARTZSITE THE THEWORLD! WORLD! "What happens ...

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