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ADOBE HANDYMAN & PAINTING • Painting • Pressure Washing • Wall Texturing • Popcorn Ceiling Removal • Landscaping • Minor Plumbing • Minor Electrical • Minor Drywall Repair • Roof Coating • RV Repair RELIABLE, REASONABLE RATES References Available CALL/TEXT 928-412-9642 (not a licensed contractor) May 15, 2024 DesertMessenger.com 11 MAYOR'S LETTER TO EDITOR On May 1st the Town of Quartzsite celebrated the largest attendance at a Ribbon Cutting event in history. As the 15-year owner of the Mountain Quail Café, and current Mayor of Quartzsite, it was my honor to per- form this ceremony. During the event it was my pleasure to introduce the buyers of the café, Jim and Marlene Speakman and fam- ily to the community. They bring many years of experience in the food service industry to our town. Also, I took the opportunity to thank all my employees for their 15 years of dedicated service, allowing me to keep my doors open. I then thanked my customers for mak- ing it possible for me to pay my bills. Here and now, I say thank you to all my loyal customers who were not able to attend the ceremony. It is my fondest wish that the com- munity will continue to support the Mountain Quail Café as you have during the past 15 years. The sup- port of this local business has gener- ated more than one million dollars in sales tax revenue to the state and has paid payroll to a yearly average of 22 employees. The support of our local- ly owned and operated businesses is vital to our growth. The town's eminent growth is due to the dedication of the entire Town ������ | S������ R��� G�����-B��� 410 E. MAIN ST. QUARTZSITE, AZ Open Daily 7 am-7pm 928-927-9300 COYOTE FRESH FOODS $ 200 00 MEAT BUNDLE GIVEAWAY! W I N ENTER TODAY AND ONCE A DAY - EVERY DAY* * Until the drawing 2pm June 29, 2024 No purchase required FATHER'S DAY SPECIAL CHICKEN & RIB MEAL 2 sides and a Dinner Roll $ 9 99 IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER! 3 Tacos, Rice and Beans $ 8 99 In July, we will be CELEBRATING OUR 6 TH ANNIVERSARY! We will be doing something CRAZY! What for details! Daily lunch specials starting at $ 7 99 Some of the artists showing at Mountain Quail Cafe & Gift Shop had lunch together before the Ribbon Cutting on May 1, 2024. PHOTO Left to right: Sharon Noller, Nancy Nichols, Oney Budge, Leslie Hutchins-Ruch, Maureen Murphy. Council, Planning and Zoning Com- mission, Administration and staff. After 10 years of paying old debts, operating within budgets, and re- gaining the confi dence of our resi- dents, several new businesses are now staged and ready to begin con- struction. Elections are around the corner. Make sure your voter registration is up to date, and you are fully informed on Proposition 402, the Permanent Base Adjustment. Your "YES" vote is needed for the Town to operate at full capacity! Norm Simpson Quartzsite Mayor Mountain Quail Cafe Ribbon Cutting

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