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40 www.DesertMessenger.com September 20, 2023 May 20, 2009 �������������������� Serving The Communities Of Quartzsite, Ehrenberg, Brenda & Bouse ����������������� ������������������� Flag Retirement Ceremony June 14 By Joanne Winer QUARTZSITE- What do you do when you have a U.S. flag, or any State flag that has been fl own and is now in tattered or worn? The United States fl ag, espe- cially, should be treated with the utmost care and respect, since it represents a living country and, as such, is considered a living thing. There is a very special protocol in dealing with the United States fl ag. You should always display the fl ag with the union fi eld (blue corner with stars) up- -never display the fl ag upside down except as a distress signal. Always hold the fl ag carefully; never let it touch anything beneath it- the ground, the fl oor, water or merchandise. Always keep the fl ag aloft and free-never carry it fl at or horizontally. Always keep the fl ag clean and safe, and if it should get torn, soiled or damaged, dis- pose of it properly, preferably by burning it. Operation Hero Comfort will be holding a fl ag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 14 at 2 p.m. at the pavilion at the Town Park. There will be a special ceremony held honoring the fl ag, and the fl ags will then be burned and the ash- es buried. Anyone who has a torn, damaged or soiled fl ag that they would like to "retire" at this ceremony is welcome to bring it at that time. If you cannot be there, you can drop off any damaged fl ag at either the Town Hall or the Fire Dept. before June 14, and they will be picked up and appropriately disposed of at the ceremony. Quartzsite Girl Scouts will be part of the ceremony, and everyone is invited to come to the Town Park and participate. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. For further information, please call Anita Carlson at 927-4292. QUARTZSITE - Join La Paz Medical Ser- vices with the ribbon cutting, Thursday, May 20, as they celebrate the opening of the fi rst imaging/radiology services in Quartzsite. La Paz Medical Plaza continues their goal to improve healthcare services in La Paz County and the surrounding areas. La Paz Medical Services is a Family Health Care Clinic located in Quartz- site and operated by La Paz Regional Hospital. La Paz Medical Services is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our patients, staff and community. The Medical Plaza Grand Opening Thursday, May 20, noon Mayor resigns due to health Clinic provides quality health care services to residents of Quartzsite and surrounding areas. In three words, our mission is "People Serving People." " W e s e r v e w i t h c o u r t e s y , e m - pathy and integrity. We support a patient's dignity and individuality." Greta Brown, M.D., provides excellent general medical services/treatment for all ages. Phone: 928-927-8747 Address: 150 East Tyson Road, Quartz- site, AZ 85359. Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Visit the website for more information: www. lapazhospital.org. QUARTZSITE- On May 15th, 2009, Mayor Walt Akin submitted his letter of resignation to the Town of Quartzsite, Town Manager, Town Employees and Town Residents. Letter follows: "This was not an easy decision to make. I am grateful for the opportunity I've had the past seven years to represent those who had instilled their faith in me and to represent them on the council and beign their mayor. "I regret to inform you that I'm resigning as your mayor. I regret the inconvenience it will cause, but circumstances have left me no choice. I have enjoyed working with everyone and have learned a great deal. This letter is because of health problems and wanting to be close to family. Please be informed that I am resigning as of Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12 noon. "Thanks again everyone, thank you, council members past and present for having the wisdom to do what is best for your town and not yourself. I wish you all the best going forward." Walt Akin was sworn in as May- or following in November, 2009, the death of the late Mayor Chuck Busby. Since taking offi ce, the mayor has had to deal with many important issues regarding bud- get cut-backs, recalls, and new council members. "I really was hoping to heal the town" he told Desert Messenger, Monday morning. When asked if he had a statement, he replied, "I wrote seven starts to a letter, but there was so much to say to the community... It was just so hard." Akin will participate in a 8-9 month program to "rebuild" his heart health through exercise and diet in Arkansas. He said he hopes to return to Quartzsite, but "so much is up in the air right now". Akin's resignation left the coun- cil free to appoint someone to fi n- ish out his term. A special council meeting was being planned for Tuesday, at press time. For updated information, visit www.desertmessen- ger.blogspot.com M�������� P��� 3 King of Arizona Realty Jayne F. Cushman, Broker DONNA DAE'S CRAFTS 63 W. Cowell (behind Post Office) Quartzsite - 928-927-5944 art & craft supplies SUMMER HOURS: Wed. - Sat. 10-4 (only closed for month of June & 2 weeks of Aug. 26-Sept.8) We will continue to enjoy the comforts of the Senior Center on the first and third Thursday of the month. The time is the same, 6:30 pm until around 8:30 pm. We will be enjoying the following classes: May 21 st , Watercolor pour June 4 th , Critique pour and finish painting June 18 th , Portrait study, bring photo to work from July 2 nd , Finish up portrait and critique July 16 th , Matt cutting, bring extra mats if you have them. Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us. You can just drop in to say hi and see what we are all about. We are enjoying our second year and hope to grow in the knowledge and fun of friendship with others who enjoy our love of art. Any more information, call Mary Huntley, 928-927-7059. are difficult the Quartzsite for presented in an Literacy way They for offered a and for them to Arizona they programs 140,255 $739,293 the Art Guild continues through the summer Coffee with Cops Quartzsite - At the regular meeting of the Town Council, Tuesday, May 13, Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert announced plans to hold morning meetings with the public called, Coffee with Cops. Plans include a time for questions and answers, creating an opportunity for dialogue between the police and the citizens of Quartzsite. For more information on dates and times, call Quartzsite Police Department, 928-927-4644. P��� 4 D����� M�������� The 4th Annual Quartzsite Activity Center (QAC) Sleep-over will be held on the last day of school, Friday, May 22 at Quartzsite Elementary School. 70 children participated in last year's event. Children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to join in the fun! Drop off is at 6pm Friday night. Pick up your child(ren) at 8am sharp on Saturday morning. Last day of school for elementary and Sleep-over - Friday, May 22 Bible 3-12 tion-packed do more Women's Crisis Line: 888-499-0911 24 hour Crisis Hot Line to support women in times of need. Women help- ing women. Colorado River Regional Crisis Shelter in Parker, AZ. New Hope Thrift Store is located at 1316 Joshua Ave., Ste. C, in Parker. They are open Monday through Friday from 11 to 4. Proceeds Colorado River Regional Crisis Shelter. OPEN ALL SUMMER Daily 7 -6 425 N. Central (Hwy. 95) ������� Refills Tanks OPD Valves Custom Hoses Recertification RV Pit Stop ����� R/O Ozone Water BUY - SELL - TRADE MOBILE HOMES Mobile Home Transport Mobile Home Installation & Tear Down Mobile Home Interior, Exterior, Drywall & Paint Install Awnings, Decks, Concrete DT CONSTRUCTION, LLC QUARTZSITE- Department Enforcement the in hire The be duties. rather is encourage be are brush assistance. Information and Referral Service 928-927-3700 All your child needs to bring is a sleeping bag and a pillow. There will be dinner, entertainment and plenty of chaparones provided. Fee is $10/child, however scholar- ships are available. If you would like to sponsor a child, or for more informa- tion, contact Tracey Richardson at the Quartzsite Children's Library or call 928-926-1765. Children's Library Summer Hours Quartzsite- The Children's Library is now open Monday through Friday, from noon-5:00 pm. The Children's Library is located right next to Town Hall on N. Plymouth. P��� 8 D����� M�������� M�� 20, 2009 Desert Messenger Congratulates the Jose Godina Robin Helton Chantai Heras Adriannna Hernandez Audrieanna Joyce Scholars' Academy Class of 2009 Ashley Kimberlin Zachary Lee-Butler Jose Maldonado Diego Rascon Antonio Rios Douglas Rivas Anna-Alicia Rogers Crystal Romero Kassie Sargent Jesus Zuniga Victor Arellano Alexander Carter William Castor Morgan Davis Jesue Dolfi n SPECIAL SECTION

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