Desert Messenger

September 3, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 SEE HOLE PAGE 16 Traveling with Gypsy Jane by Jane Finley writer * artist * teacher (stretching, exercise, relaxation, meditation) ANOTHER HOLE IN OUR LIVES (Originally written in memory of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter in Septem- ber 2006, and now in memory of Robin Williams, actor in August 2014) I didn't sleep well last night. That's what happens when you get a hole in your life...a hole in your heart. It's like one of those black holes in the universe; it just sucks everything in and leaves you empty....for a time. For the last few days, the tragic death of Steve Irwin has been in the news. He's better known as The Crocodile Hunter, and I believe he was the host of Animal Planet. Kids loved him; adults too. The one good thing is that he died doing what he loved to do. He was making an underwater fi lm, swimming just above a gigantic sting ray, when the sting ray struck him in the chest with its barbed tail. Apparently the barb is poisonous. Steve pulled the barb out, and he was pulled back to the boat, but the crew couldn't save him. Now I don't know much about Steve Irwin. I'd only heard about him on vari- ous news programs. Even so, one can't help but be moved by the circumstances of his death, photographs of him with his family, and the outpouring of love from his fans. I probably wouldn't have written about Steve except for a TV special I watched last night "A Song's Best Friend" about John Denver. In between John's sing- ing, there were interviews with people who knew him, including his former wife Annie. John died while fl ying his airplane alone. I have always loved John Denver. His music is like no other in its truth and simplicity. It got me through a lot of hard times during my divorce. What struck me was the similarity be- tween Steve and John. They both died Monster truck thrill show planned David Zarkou, DPM Foot and Ankle Surgery PODIATRY (928) 669-3033 At La Paz Medical Services 150 E. Tyson Road, Quartzsite Fridays 9 am – 5 pm At Parker Professional Bldg 1713 Kofa Ave, Parker Mon, Tues, Wed 8 - 4:30 pm At TriValley Medical Center Harquahala Road, Salome 2nd and 4th Thurs each month A monster truck thrill show is com- ing November 15th & 16th, 2014 to Quartzsite. This huge event will take place at Rice Ranch (parking lot) at 55 E Kuehn Saturday & Sunday with a 2:00pm show time both days. The event will consist of a gigan- tic Robot, Monster Trucks & local "Redneck Games" yet to be deter- mined. There will also be a Monster Truck giving rides all day before & after both shows. Tickets will soon be available start- ing at only $10 (kids under 10 FREE) VIP & Pit Party passes will also be available. This event will try to use as many "lo- cal" businesses as possible to put on the most amazing show to come to this town ever. In doing so there will be an "all ages" talent search for a singer(s) to perform the national anthem at the beginning of both shows. Keep posted for more details to come soon. Sponsorships are available now on a fi rst come basis starting at $100 by contacting Patty Austin at (520)268- 7695. Vender spaces are a available for the event by contacting Sean or Ann at Rice Ranch (928)927-4782. The Quartzsite Police Department will be participating in the DEA's "National Prescription Drug Take- Back Day" on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Please bring in all of your un- wanted and expired prescription medications for proper disposal. Personal information will not be gathered and you will remain anonymous. Please remove all pills from prescription containers and put into plastic baggies. For safety reasons, needles, liquids and pow- ders should remain in their original containers. Proper disposal of prescription medications at the Quartzsite Po- lice Department ensures that these medications do not get fl ushed into and contaminate the water systems or sit in a landfi ll. Most impor- tantly, it helps keep children, teens, and adults from accessing them and abusing them. The Quartzsite Police Department accepts pre- scription medications any day/time during normal business hours. For more information please call QPD at 928-927-4644. Thank you. QPD plans for Drug Take Back Day Sept. 27 Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal SEPT. 27, 2014 - 10am-2pm Quartzsite Police Department Save those Box Tops for our school Clip Box Tops from hundreds of products Since 1996, the Box Tops for Educa- tion program has helped schools across America earn cash for the things they need. Support your school today and see what a difference you can make! Once you start looking, you'll see these little pink coupons everywhere! Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢ for your school. Drop off your Box Tops at Quartzsite Elementary School, General Store, Food Bank and Quik Chek Shell Station. You can also help by shopping online. For more information visit www. boxtops4education.com.

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