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50 www.DesertMessenger.com January 21, 2015 Thrift Store donations The Grand Gathering Grandpas and Grandmas are gathered in Quartzsite, And, "The Gathering" days are soon in full swing! Here, the good folks, from all around the world Greet each other – eat up a storm – and sing! With contests, musical shows, and celebrations, Grandpas and Grandmas, of all ages, join in the frolic and fun. When we come to the end of the "Snowbird Season," We have enjoyed it, but regret that it is done! What a wonderful way to wind up the winter's festivities - What a great way to say, "So long!" until next season comes around! We are blessed by God's gifts - the beautiful climate, and weather - And, some of the most gracious people ever to be found! Thank God for the grandeur of the Sonoran Desert! Thank God for the freedom of these United States! We have enjoyed the Snowbird season, and this Grand Gathering - We will tell friends and neighbors how highly our Quartzsite rates! ~ Ralph A. Jones Volunteers from Quartzsite Community Thrift Store donating a $500 gift to Joe Wallingford, Vice President of Quartzsite metal detecting club, in support of our After School Metal Detecting and Gold Panning Club programs for the local after school children. Many Thanks go out to Quartzsite Community Thrift Store for their generous contribution! Quartzsite- Be sure to check out the Rock Art by local artists throughout town in local businesses listed below and Town of Quartsite and the Public Library. This year, the Rock Art is smaller, so RVers can enjoy, no larger than 2', sitting on wooden easels. Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Silly Al's Pizza Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Lucy Peters Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Mountain Quail Cafe Student Artist: Angel Baeza Sponsored by: Carrollynn Henshaw Student Artists: Angel Baeza & Rhiyanna Timberlake Sponsored by: Desert Messenger Student Artist: Ashtyn Timberlake Sponsor: Horizon Community Bank Artist: Bud Woodyard Sponsored by: Desert Gardens Show- grounds Quartzsite Art Show Winners Quartzsite Art Guide held their Fine Art Show January 10th & 11th. It was an- other successful show with new artists and student artists showing their talents. The raffl e tickets winners are: ABOVE left: Painting winner, Dinice Ross Right: Gold coin winners, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Skywork from BC. Rockin' in Quartzsite 2015 Artist: Carol Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant Artist: Danielle Miller Sponsored by: Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce Artist: Forrest Noland Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite Artist: Jasmine Tinoco Sponsored by: Roadrunner Market Artist: Jessika Gardner Sponsored by: Desert Messenger Artist: Linda Klein Sponsored by: Horizon Community Bank Student Artist: Michaela Briggs Sponsored by: Monica Timberlake Artist: Nolan Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant Artist: Ruby Corya Sponsored by: Hardie's Beads & Jewelry Artist: Vangie Millard Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite Hugging is good medicine It transfers energy and gives the person hugged an emotional lift. You need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. Scientists say that hugging is a form of communication because it can say things you don't have the words for. And the nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give a hug without getting one. Arizona Peace Trail is the new project La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin has been working with local ATV groups for the past few years. The 600 mile off-road trail will go from Yuma to Kingman. Check out their new FACEBOOK page. The next Ari- zona Peace Trail Committee meeting will be February 11th at 10:00 at the La Paz County Park HUGS AZ Peace Trail

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