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10 around town www.DesertMessenger.com AUG. 15- BOOK SALE The Quartzsite Library is holding a Dollar a Bag Book Sale on Thursday, AUGUST 15 from 8am5pm. AUG. 15- ROTARY MEETING 5:30PM Quartzsite Rotary holds their meeting 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5:30 PM at Mountain Quail Cafe. 490 N. Moon Mountain Ave. AUG. 21 3PM TOWN HALL MEETING Town of Quartzsite will hold Town Hall meetings the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be held Wed. AUG. 21 at 3:00pm at the new Community Center, 295 Chandler, Quartzsite. A quorum of council members may be present, however no official business will be conducted by the mayor or council. For more information call Town Hall at 928-927-4333. AUG. 27-30 LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Town of Quartzsite council members will be attending the Annual League of Cities and Towns Conference held in Oro Valley, Az. August 14, 2013 Don't let those suckers grow! AUG. 30 6:30PM SEWER RATES HEARING Town of Quartzsite will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed sewer rates, Friday, Aug. 30th at 6:30pm at Town Hall, 465 N. Plymouth. For more information contact 928-927-4333. SEPT. 4 - 8AM COFFEE WITH COPS Quartzsite Police Department invites you to Town Hall for "Coffee with Cops" on the first Wednesday of each month from 8am-9am. ...and donuts, too! Join Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert and Quartzsite Police officers on the first Wednesday of each month! Here's your chance to bring your questions and concerns to the Quartzsite Police Department. For more information call the station at 928-927-4644. SEPT. 4 CALL TO ARTISTS & SPONSORS Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) to announce details on their 5th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite Celebration of the Arts! Watch for details in Sept. 4th Desert Messenger and online at www.ProudNeighbors.com VFW Post 769 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 120 S. Palo Verde Quartzsite, AZ 928-927-7697 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Burger Night 2nd Thursday of the month Now Open Noon - 7 pm during the summer To Donate $10 to American Red Cross Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 Special to Desert Messenger Parker, AZ - The weekend of July 27th, 2013 at Pop Harvey Park provided a lesson on the damage that can occur when suckers are allowed to grow on a tree that has been felled or has died and the trunk not removed. This mistake made probably more than thirty years ago, resulted in a destroyed structure, danger, and many man hours by the Town of Parker Public Works Department. The tree that fell during the weekend storm was a sucker, as were the other three suckers that either died or were topped within ten feet or so of the ground. The trunk of the felled tree is still visible in the center of the cluster. This is an expensive and dangerous way to be able to talk about not allowing suckers to grow. When a tree dies or is felled and a sucker emerges sometimes the thought is that a free tree is growing. Not so. The best thing to do is remove the stump. If this is not affordable or possible, the next best thing to do is to cut off any suckers that sprout. It is easy then-and safe. Some trees don't sucker easily, some not at all, but if they do, save yourself all kinds of potential problems and remove all suckers. If another tree is desired in that location, plant one. We are happy to discuss any plant questions you might have. Feel free to call the Extension office 928 669-9843, or stop by at 2524 Mutahar, just off Shay Road in Parker, Arizona. Download eBooks from Library Download eBooks, audiobooks, and more on your computer, mobile device, iPod, or eBook reader from your local library. All you need is an Internet connection and a library card. Remember, it's a loan which does expire, so don't procrastinate reading your books from the library. It's an automated return with no late fees. There are a variety of subjects to choose from. The free service from OverDrive. com is available 24/7 from the Quartzsite Public Library website at http://ci.quartzsite.az.us. Or call 928-927-6593 DUMP THE DRUGS in Quartzsite! Do you have expired or unused medications? Comrades Meeting 1st Saturday 9am VFW Riders meeting 1st Saturday of the month at 2PM Mens Auxiliary Meeting: 1st Tuesday 6pm Ladies Auxiliary Meeting: 1st Tuesday 6:30pm, Senior Center House Committee meeting: CHECK CALENDAR This is a smoking establishment • Members & Guests Only for Alcohol Service Dispose safely at Quartzsite Police Dept. Mon - Fri. 8am-5pm Sponsored by QSAPC Quartzsite Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination."