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March 20, 2024 www.DesertMessenger.com 21 76 S. Emelia Ave. Quartzsite AZ From Main Street in Quartzsite, turn onto Moon Mountain Avenue. Turn Left onto Cowell, and turn Left on Emelia. Second Lot on the Right. For Additional Information Call 307-431-2789 Join us LIVE on Facebook Quartzsite Church of Christ - Live QuartzsiteChurchofChrist.com Quartzsite Church of Christ SUNDAY WORSHIP 10AM Bible Study Wednesday 6pm By Joanne Winer HEROES Appreciation Day in Quartzsite was a huge success again this year with more people attend- ing to show their support for all of our heroes. It started out with the VFW Riders and Brothers of the Rogue motorcycle groups doing the honor guard and Preacher John McFarland doing the Pledge and opening prayer. Mayor Norm Simpson read a very special letter from his son Norm who just retired after many years as a fi refi ghter. Norm and Oney Budge also presented a check for $1,000 to Chief Hess from the funds col- lected through the Art Guild who sells their items in his restaurant gift shop. Chief Hess then intro- duced the new cadet group of future fi refi ghters who did an awesome display of how fast they can get into 40 pounds of equipment they have to wear when called out for a fi re. It was pretty impressive! Heroes Appreciation Day The VFW and American Legion were both represented at the event, and VFW Auxiliary President Mar- cy spoke about the role of the aux- iliary to help the veterans, since both commanders were not avail- able. Several council members were there as well, including Lynda Gold- berg, Kari Amon, Starr Bearcat and Loretta Warner, and County Super- visor Duce Minor who also said a few words. Representatives of the Police and Fire Dept., as well as a retired sheriff from a K-9 unit and a member of the Border Patrol were also there. I want to thank everyone who came out to show their thanks and support for our Heroes. As we all gathered side by side around the circle where the Bells are, everyone had a chance to ring the two huge bells and held hands for the closing prayer. Special thanks to everyone who participated in the ceremony as well. �����| S������ R��� G�����-B��� By Marcy Urban On March 29, we will be honoring Vietnam War Veterans Day at 769. We would like to honor our veterans with thank yous and memories from our community members. If you know a local Vietnam veteran, please bring them to this event. If you have a story to share, a thank you to give or a welcome back, please pm Marcy at 605-210-1014. We will print them out for display that day. You are also welcome to attend a cookout that day in the VFW 769 backyard to honor them personally from 4-7 pm. Veterans eat free, donation re- quested for all others. As VFW Auxiliary is a Commemora- tive Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemora- tion, we will be hosting a pinning cer- emony for all Vietnam Veterans and family members attending this event. https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ Vietnam War Veterans Day The Town of Quartzsite issued a Citizen Review Meeting Notice for Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm at Quartzsite Commu- nity Center, 295 E. Chandler St., Quartzsite. In accordance with Section 2-4-3 of the Town Code of Quartzsite and Section 38-431.02, Arizona Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Quartzsite Community Devel- opment Department will host a Cit- izen Review Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 5:00pm. The Citizen Review Meeting will consist of the following item: Con- sideration of amending Article 8, Section 7, Paragraph 5 of the Town Zoning code. This amendment will reduce the required minimum space requirements for Mobile Home Parks from 5,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft in area. Citizen Review March 21

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