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April 2, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 La Paz County Health Department Food Handler Cards Food Handler cards are required for every person who handles or prepares food, and/or handles the eating utensils and food preparation equipment, including dishwashing. The cost is $15.00 per year and the card must be posted inside the food unit. Cards must be obtained prior to opening. For more information contact the Health Department at 928-669-1100 in Parker, AZ. Food Handler Classes Yumans in exchange for the blue opaque glass beads so treasured by the Indians. Almost 100 years later, from 1687 to 1711, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino explored the Upper Pimeria Alta (present-day southern Arizona and northern Sonora Mexico) and created one of the fi rst detailed maps of the area. He was truly a man of God and worked hard to win the respect and friendship of the Indians. He too offered trade beads in return for assisting him in establishing twenty-four mis- sions and nineteen ranches in Up- per Pimeria Alta. Throughout his life, Father Kino labored for the glory of God and the King of Spain, baptizing thousands of Indians. He protected his fl ock of Indians from the Spanish military and their civil exploitation, and in return Father Kino earned the love and devotion of the Indians. Father Silvestre Vélez de Escalan- te explored the Southwest in 1776 while attempting to map a trail from Santa Fe, New Mexico to the Pacifi c Ocean in what is now Cali- fornia. Like those before him, he too depended upon the desire of the local Indians to own a strand of the beautiful glass trade beads. Es- calante wrote, "We gave them each two hunting knives and a string of beads and told them that if one of them would guide us to the river we would pay them in beads. They were very happy to take them." Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, President Thomas Jeffer- son sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the new territories. They blazed the trail that would later be used by a vast migration of colonizers, trappers, adventurers, and entrepreneurs in order to arrive at the far reaches of the continent. Lewis and Clark themselves left behind countless glass trade beads, as did many trap- pers who exchanged beads with the Indians for vast fortunes in valu- able furs. These beads in turn de- noted wealth and prestige among the Indians and were frequently traded among the various bands and tribes. In this way, many of the Northwest trade beads found their way to the Southwest. In the same manner trade beads offered by the Dutch, French, and English also found their way to the Southwest. The word bead is from a Mid- dle English word, bede, meaning prayer. For thousands of years man has used beads of all sorts as decoration and ornaments. Arche- ologists found beads dating back to 1146 BC. The ancient Egyptians used glass beads to decorate their mummy cases. The Romans and Saxons also used glass beads. BEADS FROM PAGE 16 you. Thank you for putting up with us, especially on those busy, tiring, stressful days, when we were in a less than optimum mood. Thank you for still shopping here, even when we were – well, let's just say it – downright crabby. We love our customers, and we love what we do, but there are days when we just don't want to be here. We love you, but there are days when we want to just disappear out in the desert, away from everyone, and play with rocks or dig up some gold, or just sit and listen to the birds. But we don't. We are open every day and are here for you, so that you, our faithful customers, can go out in the desert and play with rocks. And cut and polish them. And make beau- tiful stuff. And fi nd gold. That is our commitment to you. You can always count on us to be here. And, just in case you were wonder- ing, yeah, it is hard. It is hard be- ing open 7 days a week for over 5 months straight. Really hard. So thank you for staying loyal to us. Especially on the days when it was You who wanted to throw rocks at Us- but didn't. Have a great summer, and we'll see you next year. When you're ready to head out of town, please stop in before you go. We can still order stuff for you to take with you. I promise we won't forget. You can still grab a rock or two, just for kicks, or get some books, or maps to fi nd some cool stuff at home or on the road. Or just come say goodbye. Stay in touch over the summer on Facebook and Twitter or through the blog. We do miss you over the summer. Let us know all about your adventures, and we'll let you know about ours. You can order over the phone and by email, too, if you need something, or at www. RocksInMyHead.com. And we are still open in Quartzsite at A37 in Rice Ranch until around the end of April, so if you are one of the people who wants to throw rocks at us, you still have a couple of weeks left to get in a good shot. Happy Summer, Jenn QPD Arrest Report The following arrests were made by Quartzsite Police Department March 11 - March 25, 2014 3/11: John Barnette, age 45, was arrested and booked into jail for an Active Warrant out of La Paz County for Contempt of Court. 3/14: Donna Sockol, age 38, from Quartzsite was cited and re- leased for Driving with a Suspend- ed License. 3/16: Richi Flores, age 18, from Phoenix was cited for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and was taken into custody by Border Patrol for being an Illegal Immigrant. 3/16: Rogelio Suarez, age 21, from Phoenix was cited for Pos- session of a Stolen Vehicle and was taken into custody by Border Patrol for being an Illegal Immigrant. 3/16: Luis Covarrubias, age 26, from Phoenix was cited and re- leased for Driving with a Suspend- ed License. 3/16: Ana Chavez, age 22, from Phoenix was cited and released for having an Open Alcohol Container in the Vehicle. 3/19: Tyron Moore, age 19, from Sacramento was arrested and booked into jail for Possession of Dangerous Drugs. 3/22: Jeremy Kimberlin, age 19, from Quartzsite was cited and re- leased for Reckless Driving. 3/25: Glen Sisk, age 55, from Quartzsite was arrested and booked into jail for an Active Warrant out of Quartzsite Magistrate for Failure to Pay Fines. All persons included in this report are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. ROCKS FROM PAGE 15 Beginning April 22nd, Quartzsite Town Council meetings will be again held at 7pm. The council approved the time change at their March 11th regular meeting. Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Town Hall, 465 N. Plymouth. Council meetings to be moved to 7pm

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