Desert Messenger

September 7, 2011 LETTERS FROM PAGE 4 that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Our forefathers fought, and died, for it. My father, and now my husband, put their lives on the line for it. Just who in the hell does Wes Huntley think he is? If he doesn't like the way the tide is rolling in Quartzsite, there are other places that would be more suited to his curious ideas of United States citizenship and democracy. Cuba, China, Libya and the list goes on. We have three shores, a border to our North and a nearly endless choice in airlines. He is welcome to take any of them one way. Whether you want to admit it or not there are things happening in your town that is NOT all the fault of the Mayor. If you love your town, if you love its people, if you love being a citizen in the ONLY truly Democratic country in the world, then you had better step up to the plate and defend the rights mandated to us by our forefathers. Because I'm here to tell you not standing in the way of, or enabling, the people committing these acts of disregard will not stop them from taking that stroll over your rights, too. Glenda LaHaye Proud Army Wife and Citizen Quartzsite growth Mike recently had someone tell him that Quartzsite was dying. After talking about that person's statement we decided to write a list of all the positive things that have happened in Quartzsite in the 11 years since we moved here. We were amazed when our list was finished at how many things there were and how it covered all avenues of life and all ages. Below is the list we came up with. SPIRITUALLY: • Three new churches were constructed, Southern Baptist, Mormon and Lutheran. • Isaiah 58 Project opened www.DesertMessenger.com EDUCATION: •Scholars Academy was started 8 years ago. It includes grades 7-12 and has about 105 students a year. This includes students from Quartzsite, Ehrenberg and Bouse. Friday night football was introduced a couple of years ago and Scholars was the state champion in their league last year. 'School to work' program offers students the opportunity to go out and work in local businesses. More businesses are always welcome. • Little Scholars Preschool can accommodate 44 3-5 year olds and has 24 enrolled at the present time. • Arizona Western College is offering 13 academic classes this year and has 15 academic students taking classes at the school with about the same number taking classes on line. 20 children from Quartzsite were able to take art classes there during the summer. About 100 people took advantage of various classes last year. HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS: • Senior living complex • Family living complex • The Arroyos housing development • Several new RV parks •Many RV parks have expanded and improved their facilities RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: • New playground equipment and shade covers at the park • Exercise course at the park • Skate Park Wayne's Pet Service Need someone to take care of your pet(s), in your home, while away? REASONABLE RATES! Call 928-927-4329 DENTURES $350 Full Set • US Military trained w/ 30 plus years experience • Satisfaction Guaranteed! • Partials starting at $175 QUARTZSITE SNOWBIRD SPECIAL: Same Day Dentures and 1 Hour Reline/Repairs!! Dental Laboratory Service Call: 623-444-4013 • Goodyear, AZ •Disc Golf course •Model airplane field •Landscaped walking paths along Quail Trail and Plymouth Rds. •Walking path to the 1000 year old ironwood tree behind the Justice Court • Baseball, soccer and football fields with lights and score boards TOWN IMPROVEMENTS: • Residential Streets are paved • Water and sewer services have been expanded • New well & bigger water storage tanks on west side of town • Bulk water station • New welcome signs at all four entrances to town • 4-lane roads and sidewalks on Highway 95 and B10 going through town • New bridge over Tyson Wash • Police Dept moved to a new building • Town hall was remodeled to allow separation of court and council facility • 2 new stop lights • Kool Kover over dance slab at Town Park • Water system improved and expanded at Cecilia's Garden SEE LETTERS ON PAGE 22 New Location! Windshield Open All Summer! & Repair Service Coming in November: W. Cowell just north of Post Office & Shell Station Glassweld Certified 928-927-7792 NOW OPEN SA 8am till noon thru March 20th TURDA Y Senior Center Classes Wednesdays 9am QIA Classes Wednesdays 4:45pm 515-418-0442 RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner $15 OFF any A/C Service or Inspection COUPON T$20 Rotate and Balance of Must present coupon at time of work • Expires 10/15/11 ires on any car or light truck (up to 3/4 ton) Quartzsite Page 5 Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. - Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama Experienced HANDYMAN Residential and RV Plumbing & Electrical Service & Repair. Minor Carpentry & Yard Work. All Work Guaranteed - FREE Estimates! Call Bud 928-583-3905 "Zumba Jan" is back at AWC! DITCH THE WORKOUT JOIN THE PARTY! Arizona Western College (AWC) on N. Kofa Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am and 6pm Michael's

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