Desert Messenger

6 www.DesertMessenger.com February 18, 2015 DESERT MESSENGER Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper Proud to be a Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-916-4235 Founded by Walt Akin October 1, 2004 P�������� �� P���� R��� P��������� C�. P.O. Box 3185 Quartzsite, AZ 85359 P�������� ����� � ����� 1st & 3rd Wednesday Sept. thru May with Special Summer Editions June, July & August EDITOR/PUBLISHER Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear CONTRIBUTING JOURNALIST Joanne Winer GUEST COLUMNIST Jedidiah Free GUEST COLUMNIST The late Rosalee O Wheeler GUEST COLUMNIST Gypsy Jane Finley CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Starr BearCat NAME PLATE LETTERING Paul Winer www.DesertMessenger.com www.MyQuartzsite.com E-mail: Editor@DesertMessenger.com Copyright 2013 Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Desert Messenger. LIKE US on Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews FOLLOW US on Twitter @QuartzsiteRain Just Rambling... It's been a disturbing week for journalists around the nation. With recent deaths of famous and not so famous reporters, to the suspen- sions of Anchors Brian Williams and Leslie Roberts. An article in Huffi ngton Post re- minds journalists, "The reporter isn't and should almost never be the story. Or try hard not to be, no matter how much "personal brand" work our social media experts tell us is essen- tial to survive the tornado of change that's tearing up our old ideas." When journalists choose to make themselves the story, how can they report neutrally? The value is tell- ing stories... about "other people." However, there are those who love the limelight so much, they get so caught up in the drama and forget about reporting facts. We see this happening daily; from the evening news to local tabloids (and I'm not Cowboy, Indian, US Cavalry and Unique Museum Quality WESTERN ITEMS! Rice Ranch - E. Kuehn (Just East of Gamblers) 719-289-4717 By Shanana "Rain" Golden-Bear "Your mission: Be so busy loving your life you have no time for hate, regret, or fear." ~ Karen Salmansohn being specifi c, just in case "you thought this song is about you...") If you've been reading my editori- als for very long, you'll notice I ac- tually love living in Quartzsite and have a fairly positive attitude on life. My passion is helping business- es succeed through marketing and sharing with the world what they're doing, telling their story through advertising. Without customers, businesses fail and the community at large suffers. Imagine if a business only adver- tised the goofs they made instead of shouting from the rooftops how wonderful their business is. Custom- ers would be turned off very quickly. This is why we only hear short clips about journalists getting caught ly- ing or abusing their positions. Think about it, do you want to shop at a store where you're greeted by the owner complaining about what a horrible day it is, or would you rather shop where the owner expresses they're happy to see you? I often hear vendors complaining loudly without noticing customers are walking away. People are natu- rally drawn to others who are happy and welcoming. Employers want happy employees because happi- ness means more productivity. I hope your day is full of happiness. ...Just 'cause! Provided by Elmer London, Quartzsite and Desert Messenger Imagine having one of those bath tubs that looks like a Ford Roadster with a door on one side. Do you sit there waiting for it to drain, or do you climb up and jump out? Must take a lot of water and time, if everyone wants a good bath. DEADLINE : WED. FEB. 2 5 TH for march 4 th edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Quartzsite Improvement Assoc. (QIA), is spearheading, along with local or- ganizations, Mark & Lynda Goldberg, and friends, to bring a new music pro- gram to local elementary students. Now is the time to ask your friends and relatives if they have any unused instruments; and also, to keep their eyes peeled for instruments at yard sales, etc. which can be donated to the program. Instruments can be collected all sum- mer for use next fall. If you, or a friend, would like to help mentor the students, please let us know. When you obtain an instrument, please drop it off at the QIA. Let's make this work! If you have any questions, contact the QIA at 928-927-6325. Musical instruments sought Health Fair March 6 A FREE Health Fair is being planned as part of The GRAND Gathering. The Health Fair is sponsored by the La Paz Regional Hospital District and La Paz County Health Dept. on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A wide-range of health screening and free information will be available. The Bouse "Genies" will be also be giving programs on starting a Family Tree, and there will be the opportunity for you to record family stories (lore) on video disk for your family. Also available will be information on The Five Wishes, and creating a Family Health History. Don't miss this GRAND event and many other related activities! For more information visit QiaArizona.org.

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