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P��� 2 DESERT MESSENGER IS A PROUD MEMBER OF ���.D�����M��������.��� AFCP Changes Mission Statement mission of AFCP is to help its mem- bers enhance their profitability and lead in strengthening the free paper industry.” The new mission statement will read, “The mission of AFCP is to help its members enhance their prof- itability and lead in strengthening the free publication industry.” This small change is in recognition Drop off $$ and canned food Tues. & Thurs. 8-noon Food Bank needs donations Quartzsite ASSOCIATION OF FREE COMMUNITY PAPERS- The mission statement was, “The O������ 20, 2010 At the heart of each individual is the desire of peace, love, harmony and good will. . - Mary Robinson Reynolds, MakeaDifference.com Editorial BY that most of our publishers are expand- ing into the digital world, and many, if not most, of our members have a vari- ety of both printed and digital content available for their readers. We recognize that print revenues still support the vast majority of our indus- try. We are simply attempting to pro- vide good stewardship to the industry as we evolve, and the landscape of our industry matures. The Desert Messenger now has a free E-Edition online. Sign up for free email alerts when the next issue is available! at www.DesertMessenger.com Desert Rose Beauty Salon 928-927-8953 Shampoo, Cut, Style, Perm, Color, & Nails Virus and Malware removal, plus protection and optimization. Keep your system clean and protected. Optimization allows more system efficiency and speed. “If I can’t fix it...you don’t pay!” Call for appt. & rates today! Have five cleanings get the sixth for free! Send a friend get $5.00 dollars cash or credit. Randall Strong • 928- 927-9139 www.LaptopCleanandOptimized.com RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner winter nests. At a local restaurant I recently saw four cars from four differ- ent states. While at the restaurant, folks were greeting and hugging each other, saying, “It’s old home week!” Smiles, laughter, and handshakes were shared. People making room for their friends at their tables, sharing good food together in harmony. Oh, if we could only harness that friend- The Snowbirds are returning to their SHANANA “RAIN” GOLDEN-BEAR ship and caring for each other during the Town Council meetings. Last week, the Arizona League of Cities and Towns gave our town council members a refresher course on why they sit on that dias. Ev- eryone in attendance heard, “The public didn’t elect you to be ‘Animal House’!” Council meetings are “open to the pub- NOW OPEN! Mon. - Fri. 8-4 JO’S BACK! CALL FOR MANICURE APPT! 165 E. Main (west of Main St. Laundromat) LAPTOP CLEANING AND OPTIMIZING that if Arizona Open Meeting Laws are vi- olated, there can be a fine up to $500 for each violation, for the person(s) allowing the violation as well as the violator. The council members, including the mayor, “are to be the model of behavior” for the community. That’s a great goal. Mayor Ed Foster declared October as National Breast Cancer Month as well as League of Cities and Towns Month. It is also National Bullying Awareness Month. Little did anyone realize the extent that bullying would reach such a national fo- cus on news and talk shows recently. With recent suicides of our nation’s youth due to bullying, it is important lic”, however it is “NOT a public forum”. The public is invited to participate in these meetings, however the Arizona Open Meeting Laws do not require public input. It is a privilege our Town Council gives us as citizens. It was brought to everyone’s attention lives and in society at large, sometimes we do need to focus on what we don’t want. Then we can decide what we really want. What are we going to replace bully- ing with? If we remember it is only a be- havior and that behavior is a choice, then we can choose to behave differently. It is up to parents to teach the children town to show compassion for each other. Volunteering for our many non-profit organizations, attending the amazing choice of positive events for our com- munity, smiling at strangers, lending a helping hand to an elder, waving to each other as we drive down the road, seeking to understand another when we disagree, supporting our local football team who, by the way, are undefeated! Homecoming is Friday night at 7pm at compassion for each other. It is up to our town leaders, employers, and all adults to be positive role models for all of us. There are many opportunities in our for everyone to be positive role models, not just for the adults, but also for our children. Just last month, a gay teen took his own life after leaving a heated council meeting in Norman, OK. We don’t always know how our actions will affect others, but they will. What legacy are you leav- ing behind? When making changes in our personal the Town Park! Don’t miss the opportu- nity to support our youth, through this healthy competition! Win or lose, let them know our town supports the team! Read the Dalai Lama’s words on page 22 for more ideas on compassion. It is through compassion that we will move beyond the wounds of the past! D����� M�������� Founded by Walt Akin, October 1, 2004 Contributing Writer, Joanne Winer Quartzsite‛s FREE Community Paper Name Plate Lettering by Paul Winer PUBLISHED BY PILOT ROCK PUBLISHING CO. P.O. Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 www.DesertMessenger.com • www.QuartzsiteBlog.com E-mail: desertmessenger7@yahoo.com Published twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday, Sept. - May, 1st Wed. in June, July & August Opinions expressed are not necessary those of the Desert Messenger. Shanana “Rain” Golden-Bear, Publisher Copyright © 2010 928-785-7204, 541-218-2560 Contributing Photographer, Starr BearCat NOW OPEN SATURDAY 8am till noon thru March 20th

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