Desert Messenger

SPECIAL SECTION November 15, 2023 www.DesertMessenger.com 43 What's Inside 2 Editorial 4 Letters to Editor 7 Perspectives 10 Around Town 14 Restaurants 22 Coach Louise 23 New column: Paperglassaluminumtinplastic 26 Voices from the Past 34 Rock Art Map 38 Church Directory 40 ATV Parade Entry Form 41 Adventures with Rocks 43 Show Schedule 45 Astrology 46 Classifieds www.DesertMessenger.com "Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper" 541-218-2560 WED. FEB. 1, 2012 Vol. 8 Issue #145 FREE! "Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper" 541-218-2560 FREE Community Paper" 541-218-2560 FREE SEE TREE ON PAGE 2 Redwood Log House on wheels - Mightiest RV in town SEE BLM ON PAGE 2 Quartzsite, AZ- One of America's most unusual exhibits joins the RVing community in Quartzsite this season. The Redwood Log House came to Tyson Wells Shows in early January, and RVers are finding it fascinating. A fully fur- nished three room house hand carved inside a 1900 year old gi- ant California redwood tree. It took two men nearly a year to con- struct this beautiful home. The log O T E Jerry Lukkasson FOR MAYOR "Keep Quartzsite moving in a posi�ve ATV Parade and AZ Centennial Party Feb. 11th BLM Travel Management Planning Open House Feb. 7th house exhibit has been displayed at important events attracting mil- lions of people. James Adams and his wife, Jamie Allen carry on the tradition of offering people from across the county and desert dwell- ers the opportunity to experience the ancient redwood tree in Allen's Original Redwood Log House. Fifty nine years ago Jim Allen was fishing on the famed waters of the Klamath River in North- ern California. A sudden rain squall rose, and Allen sought shelter in a "goose- pen" tree...one of those for- est giants which fire had burnt nearly hollow some time in the past, but which still lived. A sudden thought struck him as he waited out the shower. Photo by Starr BearCat Yuma, AZ - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office will hold an Open House on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, to update the public on the La Posa Travel Manage- ment Plan (TMP). The open house will be held at the Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) building lo- cated at 235 East Ironwood Street; Quartzsite, Arizona; from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. There will be a brief presenta- tion about travel management planning at 2:30 p.m., followed by time for residents and in- terested parties to individually speak with local BLM special- ists and managers regarding their questions and concerns. Maps will be on display for re- view, as well as general travel management information. This meeting is for informational purposes and the public will have 30 days to submit written comments on the route alterna- tives. "We want to give the public an update about what has been happening with the La Posa TMP," said BLM Yuma Field Manager John MacDonald. "We want to be transparent and update the public throughout the process." Written comments about the La Posa TMP maps will be accepted until March 7, 2012. Comments postmarked by this date will be considered in making the final decision. The comments should be specific to be most effective. Comments should be mailed to BLM Yuma Field Office, At- tention: Joe Raffaele; 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road; Yuma, Ari- zona 85365; or through email to BLM_AZ_YM_Trails@blm. gov. Quartzsite, AZ - The Arizona Centennial Committee of Quartzsite will host the ATV Parade this year and the Party in the Park Satur- day, February 11th. There is no charge this year to participate. The theme is "Celebrate the Centennial" with prizes for best interpreta- tion of theme and more! Parade starts at QIA, east on Main and ends at the Park. See ATV Parade entry form and details on Page 40 of this issue. It's been a full year of events, fundraising and celebra- tion of Arizona's 100th Birthday in Quartzsite. The Lasting Legacy Project will be announced on February 11th, as well as two Arizona Centennial quilts will be raffled. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the park. Skyhawk will entertain, as diners enjoy food from the Fire Department and First Assembly of God Church. The Hoosegow will make an appearance raising funds for the Lasting Legacy Project. There will be displays of all the Arizona Centennial events over the past year in Quartzsite, along with souvenir hats and bags for sale. Join in the fun! Happy Birthday, Arizona!

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