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6 OPINION www.DesertMessenger.com DESERT MESSENGER By Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear Quartzsite s FREE Community Paper Founded by Walt Akin October 1, 2004 P�������� �� P���� R��� P��������� C�. P.O. Box 3185 Quartzsite, AZ 85359 P�������� ����� � ����� 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sept. thru May with Special Summer Editions June, July & August EDITOR/PUBLISHER Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear CONTRIBUTING JOURNALIST Joanne Winer GUEST COLUMNIST Louise Rouse We have witnessed the world mourning the loss of a great leader. Nelson Mandela inspired a nation to come together, heal from the past, and walk in a good way together. I've been inspired by this man. He was not perfect and never claimed to be a saint.I hope we can all learn from the teachings of this peaceful and forgiving man. FRESH PRODUCE JOE VAN DYKE The Farm Stand 9510 18th Avenue Blythe, CA GUEST COLUMNIST Violet Kiss It‛s great weather for a trip out to The Farm Stand. Oro Blanco grapefruit is here! Also we have sweet oranges, fresh greens, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower and so much more. Check out the no-sugar-added fruit spreads. The coffee pot is on and we are ready for your visit. See you soon! www.DesertMessenger.com www.MyQuartzsite.com E-mail: Editor@DesertMessenger.com Copyright 2013 760 922-5542 Visit us on FaceBook:The Farm Stand 928 927-ROCK(7625) http://WhiteRockRealty.com Located Downtown at 60 W. Main Street Steve Schue, Broker Carolyn Guthrie, Realtor Right Next to the Main Post Office and the In Town Pharmacy E T SAL SHOR CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Starr BearCat NAME PLATE LETTERING Paul Winer FARMS at GUEST COLUMNIST Jedidiah Free GUEST COLUMNIST The late Rosalee O Wheeler "There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) 49621 Sapphire Avenue. Quartzsite 3 Bedroom Home in Rainbow Acres. Home comes full length screened in patio with hot tub. Mexican brick walls on all sides plus a full RV Hookup. Workshop/ ATV garage.$119,000. L883965 660 W Tyson Street Quartzsite REDUCED! 3 bedroom home with 2 car attached garage. Covered Patio. RV Parking. Very nice family home. A must see! $135,000. L883717 Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Desert Messenger. Proud to be a Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-916-4235 Copyright 2013 In a world where a local school board member has to share news of another school shooting, one year from the heartbreaking Newtown tragedy, where do we begin to heal? Our hearts go out to the parents and victims of recent shooting tragedies. "We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear." ~ Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) Attending last week's school board meeting, I learned the Quartzsite Elementary School District has not implemented a plan for the worst case scenario with local authorities. I pray we never have to experience the kind of tragedies playing out all over our country with the needless loss of young lives. Arapahoe High School was prepared. However, we are not. This must change. Mandela prepared for his life outside prison, never giving up. His lessons of reconciliation are, perhaps, the most precious legacies anyone has ever left the world. He taught us to take responsibility. How shall we take responsibility for the safety of our youth? In the spirit of the holidays, and yes, I do say "Happy Holidays", as we are a multicultural society which celebrates many holidays at this time of the year. I will also wish you a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, and Happy New Year, which are holidays... plural. So if you are insulted when someone wishes you Happy Holidays, get over it. Mandela was insulted year after year during his 27 years in prison, but he lived his life showing us how to forgive those who have done us wrong. Happy Holidays to your and your loved ones! "You could Be Anywhere, Doing Anything, and You are Here Doing This, Thank You" ~ Robert Greygrass (thank you from me too!) LIKE US on Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews FOLLOW US on Twitter @QuartzsiteRain December 18, 2013 $25,000. Lot B34 Located in the popular Mt. View Resort, 55+ Community Park. Lovely lot for Park Model or RV. Very nice metal one car garage included. Also available on adjacent lot, move-in ready Park Model, with covered patio with Mexican brick accents and shed. L885175 Very nice Park Model in popular, Mt. View Resort. A 55+ adult community, lot A23. Easy Care Landscaping and Fencing. Workshop, Covered Patio with Mexican Brick Steps and Accents. This is an adorable, ready to "move-in" home. Also available, adjacent lot below, lot B34. $59,000 L884814 Visit our website for more listings! www.WhiteRockRealty.com NEED CASH? Jim Buys STERLING SILVER! All Silver Coins, .999 Bars, Sterling Silverware, etc. 1240 W. Main Street Across from McDonald's • Quartzsite