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WED. MAY 4 APRIL 20 2011 Vol. 7 Issue #130 N�� O�����! www.DesertMessenger.com FREE! Quartzsite’s FREE Community Paper Quartzsite Youth 40 ft. banner celebrates accomplishments of local champs QUARTZSITE, AZ - Local resident, Mary Vandever, wanted to show the Scholars’ Academy how much Quartzsite is behind our youth. Within two and a half hours, Mary raised over $700 to purchase a 40 foot-long banner recognizing the accomplish- ments of Scholars’ Boys Football and Girls Softball Teams. Both teams beat out the pack to become the Arizona Charter Athletic Association’s Champions of 2010! The banner will be placed across the west end of Main Street near McDonald’s for all to see the phenomenal success of our small town’s youth and the Scholars’ Academy! “The banner is to promote the school and the students who worked so hard to earn the titles of state champions!” said Scholars’ Billie Rhines. “The Scholars’ Academy would also like to thank everyone who donated money to Mary for this cause. Thank you Quartzsite for all your support!” Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Quartzsite? QUARTZSITE, AZ- On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Quartzsite Town Council voted to approve a $2500 application fee for any non-profi t orga- nization wishing to bring a Medical Marijuana Dispensery to town. According to staff, seven inquiries has been received. All applications will go before the council for approval after the Planning and Zoning application process. As of press time, there has been no decision made to which non-profi t will open a dispensary. To clarify residents’ concerns, here are some facts directly from the Arizona State Dept. of Health Services regarding Medical Marijuana in the state of Arizona. How much will it cost to apply for a registry identifi cation card or a dispensary registration certifi cate? The Arizona State mandated fees are listed in rules and include: (not including any local fees that may apply) • New Breakfast Bowls • Waffl es • Vegetarian Options • Walking Tacos • Burgers • Vienna Beef Hot Dogs • Taco Salad • Daily Specials MAIN ST. EATERY • Quesadilla • Biscuits & Gravy All Day! • Brown Rice w/Vegies & Tofu or Chicken Entry & Parking west of Main St. Laundromat • $150 for an initial or a re- newal registry identifi cation card for a qualifying patient. Some qualifying patients may be eligible to pay $75 for ini- tial and renewal cards if they currently participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assis- tance Program. SEE MEDICAL PAGE 7 Showers $6 VOTE TODAY & everyday! http://www.refresheverything. com/dreams-of-art (see story on page 11) What’s Inside 2 Editorial 4 Letters to Editor 6 Voices from the Past 10 Around Town 14 Thoughtbuster.com 15 Restaurants 16 Church Directory 20 Puzzles 21 Astrology See the latest council meeting videos at www.YouTube.com/ user/qwatchingeyes MAIN ST. LAUNDROMAT Full Service Laundry! Pick up & Delivery! The “Coolest” Laundromat in town! OPEN YEAR-ROUND! ~ 205 E. Main St. Quartzsite ~ 928-308-0011 for Open Daily 6AM Open 6AM- 2PM U����