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December 21, 2011 an update on the status of a proposed 2,000 feet tall solar tower from Envi- roMission's Christopher Davey, Busi- ness Development Manager, and Rog- er Davey, CEO of Phoenix. The tower would be built between Quartzsite and Parker off State Route 95. The project has been started by the Australian company EnviroMission, which says it hopes, by the time it is finished construction in early 2015, to provide enough electricity to power the equivalent of 150,00 homes. It would burn no fuel, have no emis- sions, and use no water to create elec- tricity. Nothing quite like it has ever been tried in America before. Its design consists of a giant, round greenhouse-like structure, under which air would become trapped and get very hot -- around 160 de- grees Fahrenheit. Hot air would pass through any of 32 turbines, whose turning blades would run generators and create electricity. The company estimates the plant will employ approximately 1,500 people www.DesertMessenger.com EnviroMission's solar tower update La Paz County Supervisors were given while its under construction, and 40 once it's completed. Davey said the project was proceed- ing forward, and they hope to break ground late in 2012. However, an envi- ronmental study still needs to be done, and formal hearings on the project as part of the permit process. This is the first U.S. project. Enviro- Mission built a small test project in Spain. The proposed finished tower would be the second-tallest structure on the planet, just a hundred feet shorter than the Burj Khalifa luxury skyscraper in Dubai. It would be twice as tall as New York's Empire State Building. Supporters say the view from the top on a clear day would be stupendous, while enviromentalist advocates are concerned that it might affect migrat- ing birds and local wildlife. For more information visit the com- pany's website at www.enviromission.com.au. You're Invited to a Gospel Meeting January 15 thru Jauary 22, 2012. Guest speakers: Wendell Seawright, Bob Smith, Paul Schlosser, Dave Fiddament, Steve Goad, Ken Blankenship, Gerald Molzahn "Eight Days of Spiritual Feasting" This year's theme is "Feed My Sheep" Quartzsite Church of Christ, 76 Emelia Ave, Quartzsite, AZ "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" Sunday Services, 10:00 a.m. & 2:00pm Jan. 15 & Jan. 22 Evening Services Monday thru Saturday, 6:00pm Luncheon served after both Sunday Services. An afternoon of singing follows Jan. 22nd Service. (turn west just past Senior Center on Cowell, left on Emelia) Located at 76 S. Emelia St. Everyone is Welcome! "The Churches of Christ Salute You" Romans 16:16 665 W. Tyson, Quartzsite, Arizona • 928-927-5808 Page 39 With a week like yours, you need a church like ours! Changing Hearts.... Changing Lives... Through Worshiping God and Serving Others The Balyeat Family Sun. Jan. 1st • 7pm The Balyeats, from Montana, are an award winning combination of Country Gospel and Bluegrass music with a message of inspiration and hope. This family of 9 will have you clapping your hands and sitting on the edge of your chair watching for what will happen next in a musical presentation that includes lots of singing and 13 instruments. Best Family Gospel Album of the Year award from National Traditional Country Music Association in 2010. Love offering. • Sunday: Christian Education 9am Worship 10:30am Evening Worship 7pm • Wednesday: Women's Bible Study - 10am Bible Study 7pm • Thursday: 12 Steps to Freedom 7pm • Friday: Discipleship Class 9am /10:30 am Grow in your relationship with God For free ride to Church call (928) 927-5808 Now SERVING BREAKFAST! Fire Station Church Tuesday & Thursday mornings 8:30 am - 10:30 am $3 suggested donation. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!