Desert Messenger

January 1, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com letters to the editor Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. WOW! WHAT A RESPONSE! Dear Editor, You would be amazed at the responses to the Free Trailer ad placed in Desert Messenger Dec. 18th. Or maybe not! In one day I received 23 messages. I only wish I had 23 trailers! In the meantime, I would like to say Thank you and God Bless to three people who did kind things for me. Vennie, for taking me to the doctor, despite her hectic schedule. Discount Solar for repairing my panel, gratis. And a fellow from Oklahoma, who I sense would not want his name in print, for giving me a secondhand propane heater, installing it during that week of below freezing temperatures. Thank you! Christina Howe La Posa South mark in the area for many years. ATVer's used the windmill as a beacon showing their way back to town after a day out riding. Equestrians visited the watering hole to let their horses drink while riding across the barren desert, this well collected and provided water for desert wildlife in the area YEAR ROUND. Many years ago some vandals desecrated the trough by shooting it full of bullet holes, but the rock, hand made trough still held some water. On Thursday the 19th of December it was reported that someone once again vandalized the well, this time stealing the windmill, cutting with a torch the galvanized pipe that went down into the ground. When they did this, the numbskulled person(s) left the hole going down into the well (about four MISSING WINDMILL Northwest of Quartzsite there is a well called "The Lead Well". There, a windmill stood tall marking the spot. This well has been a land- Cowboy, Indian, US Cavalry and Unique Quality WESTERN ITEMS! Main St. Traders Space P-31 (across from Pilot, behind Food Court) 719-289-4717 OPINION foot in diameter) wide open not marked or covered up at all, for any animal or human to fall into and cause serious injury and/or death. This windmill was so well known, so popular, well used, liked and familiar to all - that whoever stole it surely wouldn't dare put it up in their yard - as many people would know it, recognize it, and even have pictures of it. So it'll be pretty worthless to them as a yard ornament. Meanwhile it is unknown what the BLM plans to do about the missing windmill. Put up another windmill or just close it up and fill it in? This is another example of people destroying our desert, destroying nature, destroying our history of the area. Then the rest of us lose our rights and privileges to enjoy the open desert. THANKS A LOT NUMB-SKULLED PERSON(S). Beth Praast DO WE NEED SEWER EXPANSION? In spite of the presentation by the park owners to the council on Dec 10th and all the emails from concerned citizens, the town council seems determined to commit the town to a financially overwhelming loan to double the size of the existing sewer treatment plant for a town that shrinks in size with each passing winter. Although the parks provided proof to the council that they use only 15-30% of the 100 SEE LETTERS PAGE 28 NEED CASH? Jim Buys STERLING SILVER! All Silver Coins, .999 Bars, Sterling Silverware, etc. 1240 W. Main Street Across from McDonald's • Quartzsite Quiet Times 90 E. Main Street, Quartzsite 928-927-8081 Our email address is: QuietTimes90EastMain@yahoo.com Main Trading Post INDIAN ARTIFACTS & JEWELRY Sterling Silver Jewelry 50% OFF! NEW! MeMe's les! Collectib Huge Selection! INFANT THRU ADULT BEADS 1170 W. Main (across from Pilot) PO Box 4028, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 • 50 Sizes Shipping Boxes • 3 Sizes Bubble Wrap • Popcorn, White, Recycled • Gift Wrap & Ribbons • Gift & Jewelry Boxes • Gift Bags • Free Gift Wrap (with purchase - $3 without) Findings Horse Hair Pottery 928-927-3200 7 With 27 Decorated Trees and Plenty of Christmas Supplies! at Quiet Times 1 under 50 lbs $ 2 over 50 lbs Extra Large $10 $ (such as a kayak) • 6 Sizes of Rubber Bands • 11 Sizes Tags w/Rings • 16 Different Pricing/Coding Labels • 5 Different length/strength 2" Packing Tape • 5 Length/Types Scotch Tape

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