Desert Messenger

May 7, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. OPINION letters to the editor VANDALISM ALERT Vandalism is a cruel and destruc- tive act and certainly not funny--it is against the law. In the past four months someone, has crashed into the surrounding brick wall at the Covenant Lutheran Church. It is understandable that the fi rst time might have been an accident but when it happened in the same spot the second time I believe it was vandalism and reported to the Quartzsite Police Department. It cost the church $500.00 to repair it last time and that money could have been better spent providing food for our summer food bank program. Whoever has done this is not only damaging church prop- erty but also taking away from the fi nances that help this community. Now someone has broken one of the church windows the same week they destroyed part of the fence. It is really a shame that we are being targeted. It would be appreciated if any- one who lives near the area of the church would keep an eye out for future damage and if you have any information regarding who might have done this please contact the Quartzsite Police Department. Maggie Ross Covenant Lutheran Church VETERANS HELP IN TOWN I would like to say hi to all our Veterans and their families. Vet- erans Benefi ts are earned. That's right EARNED. Veterans who have served honorably earned benefi ts. Wartime, Peacetime, Active Duty, Reserve. There are benefi ts for Disability (service connected & non service connected), Schooling, Home Loans, Medical, Burial, and many more. There is a large num- ber of Veterans and their spouses living in our area. There are even benefi ts for spouses. I would like to invite all Veterans and spouses to come by and see Gunny at the Museum here on Occotillo Ln off Moon Mountain to talk about benefi ts. I will try and answer all questions, and if I don't know the answer I will fi nd it for you. So if you are a Veteran or Spouse you have EARNED these benefi ts. I will try my best to help you get them. Robert St. Germain GySgt USMC Retired THANK FOR SUPPORT I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that has supported my effort to run for Town Council. I believe the Town of Quartzsite is ready for a change of leadership and feel that I can provide a dif- ferent perspective to the Council. With my background with account- ing and business management con- sulting I have skills that will help with making decisions that benefi t the Town. It will be a pleasure to work with the other Council members and the residents to make Quartzsite a prosperous town that is a pleasure to call home. Thank you again for your support. Loretta Warner Candidate for Town Council DEADLINE : WED. MA Y 14 for May 21 ST edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com C & B LOCK & KEY 39 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only Now Available TRANSPONDER AUTO KEYS (Electronic Chip Keys) Jeep, Chrysler, Ford Chevrolet, Toyota & many more! Betty Crenshaw, Owner QUARTZSITE, AZ - A group of concerned citizens is offering a $500.00 reward leading to the ar- rest and conviction of the vandals who damaged the Quartzsite Golf Course recently. Vandals damaged the portapottie and golf fl ags at the course located on the north side of town. Quartzsite Police Depart- ment suggests that if anyone wit- nesses active vandalism to call 911 immediately. For more information contact QPD 928-927-4644. $500 reward regarding golf course vandalism Submitted by Oney Budge Mountain Quail Cafe Gift Shop News.. Winner of the April Drawing for an unframed print is Margaret Potter. Thanks Margaret for your business at the Mountain Quail Cafe. 490 Moon Mountain rd. Quartzsite, Arizona. Buy your unique Gift and Card needs from the gift shop open all Summer from 7am to 7pm. was released from his contract in October 2013. Gilbert stated his ouster was orchestrated to cover up an inquiry he launched into Town Council members for alleg- edly releasing confi dential police documents. Foster has advocated disbanding the police force and let- ting La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce handle the town's law enforcement. Earlier this year, the council refused Foster's idea, so now he's offering to "settle" his case. The letter reads as follows: (see www.QuartzsiteBlog.com for copy of the original letter) "In the settlement offer Re: Settlement Offer pursuant to Rule 408, Arizona Rules of Evidence Dear Mrs. Schwab & Mrs. Ronan, In an effort to resolve La Paz County case number CV2013-0115, pursuant to Rule 408, Arizona Rules of Evi- dence, Plaintiff Mayor hereby conveys the following offer of settlement:That in exchange for Defendants' agree- ment to the following, Plaintiff Mayor will withdraw his veto and dismiss his appeal: • Vote to abolish the Quartzsite Police Department; • Enter into an Intergovernmental Agree- ment with the La Paz County Sheriff's Of- fi ce to provide a Quartzsite Metro Squad to patrol Quartzsite, saving the Town approximately $500,000 per year; • Dedicate the funds saved by abolishing the Quartzsite Police Department to the HURF loan and the prospective USDA loan for a period of six (6) years; • Agree that the sewer rates be restruc- tured to be based strictly on a volumet- ric rate based on water usage; and • Payment of Mayor Foster's legal fees and costs in full. This offer will expire at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014." Council took no action in pub- lic session during their April 22nd meeting. MAYOR FROM PAGE 6 Quail Gift Shop news • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 541-218-2560 Got something to share?

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