Desert Messenger

June 17, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor THANK YOU ELMER I'd like to thank Elmer London and his generation, living and dead, Who were willing their blood to shed. They set Freedom's bar high Fighting on land or sea, or in the sky. We appreciate your sacrifi ce and all it secured. Now it's up to us to see if we can make it endure. Thank you all who served! George Wonenberg VETERAN HOSPITAL UPDATES Colleagues, Wanted to give everyone an update on our efforts to improve the health care for veterans in La Paz County. First, I found some reliable statis- tics that help us to better understand the needs. In 2014, according to the Veterans Administration (www. va.gov/vetdata/expenditures), La Paz has 2,849 veterans with zip code- based expenditures of $14,572,000. $6,743,000 was spent on compen- sation and pensions, $215,000 on education and training, $96,000 on Insurance and Indemnities, and $7,519,000 on Medical Care. There are 762 "Unique Patients". This does not account for veterans that are not enrolled by zip code which includes our winter visitors. Second, our fi nal planning meeting is on Friday, 19 June at 10:00 A.M. in the classroom at the La Paz Regional Hospital. We want to make sure that all of the loose ends are tied up so we can have a successful workshop. Third, the Workshop will convene 8:00 A.M.to 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday 23 June at the Blue Water Resort. Please get the word out to community leaders, service organizations, and others interested in informing the Hospital on how im- prove health care to veterans. Thank you again for your support and assistance. Best Regards, Phil Cushman Transportation will be provided by Town Of Quartzsite if you need ride to Parker for the Workshop. Contact Town Hall at 928-927-4333 WITH MUCH GRATITUDE For Dan, worker around Mt. Quail RV, has done more work around my place, got the back fi xed up for the baby's, got the blackout curtains up. We made a memorial in honor of my beloved ones, looked for a 'fake plant' for the one area. He's going to put the shades back up that ripped apart cause of the wind for the baby girls., Got the soaker hose put in/around cactus. For Bouse Tires for getting me in and out super fast, they are super nice guys major care about people and because I told them "Mr Bobby Ketcherside' sent me they gave me a discount For Alignment Doctor (in Lake Havasu City, they were very booked up BUT got me in anyway after the tires kept smelling burning. It was not time for the oil change but they checked it needed it don't know what happen. Joe and Louise (owners) are awesome people; they are on the left side just as you get into Lake Havasu, across from Basha's. For Rebecca Matzke (our newest member of TOPS AZ 0078) for helping me out with a problem, then taking me to lunch. We had a blast and it was very relaxing. She is going to go with me to my appointments in Peoria then we just do my usual rounds. Thank you to all listed above for car- ing about my fur children and their mommy; we so greatly appreciate it Glenda Kae Hines (year round resident) East Side Breadery 928-927-6715 INSIDE AL'S RV PARK 510 S. Riggles, Quartzsite Corner of Riggles and E. Kuehn SUMMER HOURS ORDER 7 DAYS/WEEK 928-927-6715 Closed the last Sunday of month. Cinnamon Rolls Artisan Breads Desserts and much much more! Check out our menu on Facebook and at www.EastSideBreadery.com Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Sandy, Debbi, Cheyanne, Beth, Linda, Jo, Sheryl & Janna ARE BACK OPEN YEAR ROUND! FOR ALL YOUR Hair, Massage, Manicure and Pedicure Services Quartzsite, AZ - Quartzsite Police ar- rested Daniel Thomas for 1st Degree Homicide and Arson of an Occupied Structure on the 3-year-old Linda Thomas Case. Here is the full Press Release issued May 19, 2015. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at ap- proximately 6:35 AM, Quartzsite Police Department (QPD) arrested Thomas Daniel for 1st Degree Ho- micide and Arson of an Occupied Structure on the identifi ed victim Linda Garrett. The date of the offenses occurred on August 23, 2012. Thomas Daniel was charged and booked into the La Paz County Jail for the above mentioned charges. On August 23, 2012, in the evening hours, victim Linda Garrett's deceased body was found with multiple stable wounds and partially burned inside her mobile home located at 855 E. Rogers Road, space #21 in Quartzsite, Arizona. The late Linda Garrett was a long time resident of Quartzsite and liked by many. QPD case offi cers Mike Lancaster and Hilario Tanakeyowma received DNA from the Arizona De- partment of Public Safety Crime Lab matching Thomas Daniel taken from the deceased body of Linda Garrett. On this date, QPD served search war- rants for vehicles and the residence located at 410 S. Riggles road, space #WH2 in Quartzsite, Arizona. QPD is currently investigating and attempting to identify additional suspect(s) in this case. At this time, QPD will submit all evidence for forensic examina- tion in support of the all charges. We are asking for assistance from Arrest in 3-year old homicide/arson case anybody who has legitimate informa- tion on the death of Linda Garrett by contacting QPD Offi cers Lancaster and Tanakeyowma at the below listed phone number. The QPD continues to vigorously investigate all leads of the case surrounding the murder of Linda Garrett. Chief Renfro would like to thank the community members for their pa- tience with this investigation and the assistance from the Arizona Depart- ment of Public Safety, La Paz County Attorney's Offi ce and the Arizona Attorney General's Offi ce in Phoenix. The Quartzsite Police Department is dedicated to working harder and pro- tecting our citizens. We will continue to pursue all those involved in this case and will not stop until justice has been served on all the perpetrators of this violent crime.

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