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34 www.DesertMessenger.com January 19, 2022 LIVE SMOKE-FREE Second-hand smoke kills 53,000 people a year. It's no longer a business issue; it's a public emergency. Report Smoke-Free Arizona viola- tions anonymously at www.smoke- freearizona.org or call 928-669-5912. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! Here's t Here's t H he 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 928-916-4235 or 928-916-4235 Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com Sites to see around see around see Quartzsite THERE IS A LOT OF HISTORY in this area, from the pioneers and settlers who came here and settled into the town that is now Quartzsite; to prospectors and ranchers, whose decedents still live in the town. CELIA'S RAINBOW GARDENS Located at the north end of Quartzsite Town Park on Plymouth Rd. This 20 acre section is a beauti- ful nature trail with several special areas along the trails. It includes a miniature pioneer village, a min- ing display, rock and gem pavilion, veterans' area, and much more. It's a work in progress started by Paul & Joanne Winer, the parents of Ce- lia Anne Winer, an 8-year old who died in 1994. The volunteer project has become one of the most visited parts of the area. Be sure to take your camera to capture your own memories of the fl ora and fauna while walking the trails. BOUSE FISHERMAN The Bouse Fisherman is an Inta- glio also known as a geoglyph or earth fi gure. These very large earth fi gures were created many years ago by American Indians. The fi sherman was fi rst spotted in 1932 on the des- ert fl oor when George Palmer, a pi- lot, saw an enormous human fi gure with outstretched hands. In 1984, the Colorado River Indian Tribes sponsored a fl ight which led to a second discovery of the Bouse Fish- erman. Bouse residents and others collected money and installed posts and a cable fence around the site. A bronze plaque was set into a stone pillar to commemorate the site hop- ing for preservation for all. To get there - North out of Quartzsite on Highway 95 for 5.4 miles, then turn right on Plomosa Road. 6 miles up the road look for fences on your left. Inside the far- thest fence you will fi nd the Rock Alignment and 1.3 miles farther up the road you come to a second "sce- nic view parking" sign. Park and follow path up the hill to see the In- taglios. GPS coordinates for Bouse Fisherman: N33.4745 W114.0557. THE HI JOLLY CEMETERY is operated and maintained by the Town of Quartzsite for the purposes of providing a cemetery, historic site and park. The Hi Jolly monument is in the pioneer section of the ceme- tery. The monument is a favorite of visitors to Arizona. The Hi Jolly Memorial at the cem- etery in Quartzsite pays tribute to Hadji Ali, one of several camel driv- ers brought over by the U.S. Army in a failed attempt to introduce camels to the American Southwest. After the experiment was abandoned, Ali was the only driver to remain in Arizona. He took up prospecting, and became known to locals as "Hi Jolly". He is by far the most color- ful of the camel drivers because he remained in the desert southwest and became a prospector, scout and was a courier for what was called the Jackass Mail. He was a packer, hauling freight in the area also. Hi Jolly died in December of 1902. In 1934 the Arizona Department of Transportation erected a monu- ment over his grave. For more info visit www.Quartz- siteTourism.com or drop in to Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism, lo- cated across from McDonald's, 1240 W. Main St. Open 10am-2pm Wed. Thurs. Friday 928-927-5200. Check the License Before Hiring a Contractor PHOENIX, Ariz. - Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC) reminds winter visitors and part-time residents to only hire licensed contracting professionals to work on their homes and to safeguard against remodeling and repair scams that could ruin their winter fun in the sun. Arizona is a popular place to be during winter months and offers a season full of sunshine. Unfortunately, individuals looking to take advantage of winter visitors know this too. From teeing up on the golf course to hiking quiet desert and mountain trails, AZ ROC hopes Arizona's property owners and visitors are able to enjoy a sunny winter here in our beautiful state. With that in mind, the Agency is warning property owners and visitors not to let their fun be in- terrupted with problems caused by hiring an unlicensed entity to work on their home. AZ ROC commonly receives complaints where an unlicensed entity goes door-to-door claiming to notice a needed repair on the property. These unlicensed individuals often promise cheap or discounted repairs made with "leftover" materials and pressure homeowners by stating the repair is needed immediately to prevent further damage. In many cases, they will allege having just performed work for a neighbor. Regardless of whatever these door-to-door solicitors may offer, AZ ROC reminds homeowners to always do their research before hiring a contrac- tor. When hiring a contractor, whether for a remodeling project or home repairs, AZ ROC reminds homeowners to not only ask contractors of their license status, but to also check the license by using the Agency's website (www.roc.az.gov) or by giving the Agency a call at 1-877-692-9762 (1-877- MY-AZROC Keep your winter stress free

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