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22 www.DesertMessenger.com September 3, 2014 P��� 22 ���.D�����M��������.��� A����� 3, 2011 PUZZLE PAGE (page 20) ANSWERS CAN‛T FIND "THE MESSENGER"? JOIN THE THOUSANDS READING IT ONLINE! Sign up for FREE VIP alerts when the next E-edition of the DESERT MESSENGER is available @ www.DesertMessenger.com From June 29-July 28, 2011 there was 23,028 page views! ing ends meet, some possibly at a small profit, others slowly being forced out of business due to politics or lack of patrons, or sadly, both. We should be very appre- ciative of these businesses staying open to serve our community even though they know they will be losing money ($) in the summer. Some of our owners are residents, others not, but still care to do business here. We have a wonderful town, a safe town, a town at the start of great growth potential. The possibilities exist for many good things to come, good things to nurture in our future genera- tions who have a great place to advance the growth of Quartzsite. Yes, we need many more services, more stores, more homes, more, more…let's start by help- ing ALL of the businesses in town. They are here for the right reasons. And, we would like Quartzsite to succeed, and grow. Our 'Quirky' Quartzsite should open its arms and say, "Welcome, enjoy our uniqueness, come and stay awhile, or, move right on in." If you have stories, comments or ques- tions of interest and/or would like to be interviewed, please write to me at: Per- spectives: Violet Kiss, PO Box 4883, Quartzsite, AZ 85359-4883. PERSPECTIVES FROM PAGE 15 dictions where liability depends upon ownership, this principle possibly could be determinative. Holding land owners responsible when cats on their property prey on protected bird species would encour- age responsible cat management and localize the problem to a great extent. All concerned agree, the behavior of cat owners toward their pets must be addressed in order to get this problem under control. There would be no feral cats without careless or irresponsible pet owners who either purposely or in- advertently allow their unaltered cats to roam free or "dump" them. The po- tential for unaltered cats to reproduce in exponential numbers when sup- plied with a sufficient food source is staggering. Under the circumstances, legislation, at least at the local level, pertaining to the licensing, and con- trol of pet cats is in order. Many, if not most municipalities have ordinances addressing the responsibility of own- ers toward dogs. Such ordinances can be used as models for cat laws. Do you happen to know off hand, does the Town of Quartzsite have such an ordi- nance? Feral cat colonies exist only where there is a human-supplied food source. While colony managers are well aware that an increase in the number of cats requires an increase in the amount of food that must be provided, it is equal- ly true that an increase in food results in an increase in the number of cats, where the cats are unaltered. Stated otherwise, the population number of feral cats is a function of the amount of food available to them. The basic bio- logical reality that birth rates decrease where food is scarce and increase where it is plentiful should lead us to focus on how residents in and around Quartz- site are feeding free-roaming cats. A critical area of focus in Quartzsite should be the elimination of open con- tainers containing edible garbage. An entire colony of cats might exist in and around a single garbage dumpster be- hind a store or place of business. The cats are generally not there looking for food; they are there because they FERAL CATS FROM PAGE 18 have found food and are protecting it; this is what defines a feral cat colony. Several generations of cats within the colony have survived potentially off of this one dumpster. By properly seal- ing such containers from access by cats, the birth rates within the colony will decrease and the colony will reach a sustainable size. Although policing dumpsters is hardly a priority of our local police and code enforcement of- ficer, rethinking waste management policies could be critical to feral cat population control. People must deal with cat overpopula- tion both by refusing to created more wild cats in the first place through aban- donment, blocking, stopping or getting rid of the feral cat shelters (abandoned building, sheds, open canisters, dump- sters etc), and by preventing the feral cat population growth which occurs where food is made abundantly avail- able to the feral cats. 1. Arizona State Statutes. PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS (from page 20) FREE CLASSIFIEDS * *for items under $999 (30 words, 1/mo./private party) 30 words $ 4.50/ad or Twice for $ 8 Ed itor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 CLASSIFIEDS PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to adver- tise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial sta- tus, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination." YARD SALES! FRI. & SAT. SEPT. 5-6, AND Fri & Sat. Sept. 12 & 13. Lots of Jew- elry! 415 N. Emerald Ave. by Community Center. 6am - 10am only. NEED CAMPING GEAR? Stoves, tents, water stor- age, survival food, solar & wind power, & even RV's and Travel Trailers! Rock- sInMyHead is open in King- man, AZ until October! 605- 376-8754, and online at www.RocksInMyHead.com HELP WANTED F/T Back Office Medical Assistant for Urgent Care in Quartzsite. Must be pro- ficient in the taking and re- cording of patient vital signs, administering EKG's, and blood draws. Assist front of- fice with answering phones and scheduling patients. Requires strong computer skills, ability to manage mul- tiple tasks in an effective and organized manner, de- tail oriented, friendly, team player, and professional. Fax resume with cover let- ter to 928-927-7790. 1988 FLEETWOOD LIMITED 37 ft Class A motorhome. Most everything was up- graded in last 4-5 years! 60K miles, 6.5 Onan generator, $6500/offer. Will consider trade. 928-927-6312. DONATE: Community mem- bers have set up a memorial fund for Robert Bennett's daughter on GoFundMe at http://www.gofundme.com/ do1jtc. Give a little or give a lot. Also on Facebook at Robert Bennett Memorial Page. YEAR-ROUND MANAGER wanted for small 55+ RV park in Quartzsite. Mini- mum duties in exchange for space rent. Starts Oct. 1st. 928-899-1210 or 928-499-8128. NOW OPEN ALL YEAR! Winterhaven 55+ RV Park in Quartzsite. $1175/year + electric. 928-899-1210, 928-499-8128. START OFF THE 2014/15 season with a new busi- ness! Turn-key business for sale. ToolsRUs Retail/ Wholesale Discount Tool Business, ready to walk into and make money. Currently operating at a profit with only two days a week. All inven- tory, equipment, displays, fixtures, signs, trailer, tent frames, accounts, website, and more included in price. Plus two weeks training with current owner to get busi- ness up and running. 25 year business, owners retir- ing. Call 605-376-8754 for more info. CAMPWORKER WANTED for year round R.V. Park. Single or couple. Any minor irrigation and plumbing ex- perience a plus. Free space with storage shed. No smoking. No pets please. 928-927-6778. RENTAL SPACE on private property for RV or Trailer. Mo. fee $150.00 plus Electric Reference required: call 443-248-0542 LARGE 2 BEDROOM mo- bile Home on 1/3 acre pri- vate lot. Fully furnished with Washer and Dryer. $675/ mo. 928-927-6717. GENERAL MANAGER needed to oversee daily op- erations of busy 24 hr Truck Stop! Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership skills and thrive in a fast- paced environment. Com- petitive salary + bonus plan with robust benefit package! Fax resume & salary history to 281-681-7692 or email dpladson@petroleumwhole sale.com. ELECTRIC YAMAHA PI- ANO for sale or trade for Spinet. With foot pedals, books. $500. Call after 5pm 928-916-7180. IF YOU SUFFER from ar- thritis pain, I have the an- swer! Call 760-285-2199. HAVE STUFF TO SELL? RocksInMyHead is now tak- ing consignments in our new Kingman location through October! Camping gear, RV's, prospecting, mining, jewelry making- and more. Call 605-376-8754. Pickup may be available. www. RocksInMyHead.com WALKING STICK RV STORAGE (formerly Jim's RV Stor- age) Under new manage- ment! Summer Special: $30/month!!! Open all year. 308 Scott Lane, behind sign shop, Qtz. Vicki 479-769- 4157, Ray 479-207-1772. MOVE IN READY!! Gor- geous Park Model w/ beau- tiful attached family room, shed, workshop, enclosed patio, garden, & more! Ful- ly furnished. Lots of xtras & amenities. Non 55+ park w/ laundry, clubhouse, rec room, lapidary/silversmith shop, whirlpool. Lots More! For sale by owner! $25,000 OBO Call 605-376-8754. Possible Owner Carry or Lease to Own. PARK MODEL FOR SALE 1978 Casa Real 8 x 38 with two tipouts. 2 TVs. Covered screen deck, carport, 2 sheds, washer, dryer. Outside edge of park by BLM. Brenda RV Resort, space 201, Brenda, AZ. $13,000. 785-647-8131.

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