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16 www.DesertMessenger.com September 2, 2015 In Memoriam Dan L. Qualls AZ Capitol Museum Store launches online FREE CLASSIFIEDS Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! HERE'S THE SMALL PRINT: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Ga- rage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. Proudly serving the communities of Quartzsite, Bouse, Brenda, Rainbow Acres, La Paz Valley and beyond, since 1988. Quartzsite Radio • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! KBUX 94.3 FM 928-927-5111 http://kbuxradio.com Dan L. Qualls passed away unexpect- edly, august 14, 2015. Dan was born April 28, 1948 in Council, ID. He was raised in Mid- vale, ID. Growing up, Dan worked as a ranch hand all over Idaho. After grown and raising a family, Dan was employed by Union Pacifi c RR in Mountain Home, ID. In the mid 1980's, Dan moved to southern AZ to be close to his mom. He worked for several years for Oasis Truck Stop, (now Pilot). He then became a snowbird working in Wyoming in summer months and Quartzsite in the winter. Many will remember Dan working for Big Bob at Tool Alley, attached to Judy's Fashion at the east end of the Main Event. Dan fi nally retired to Twin Falls, ID then Mountain Home, ID to be close to his kids and grand kids. Dan was preceded in death by both parents, one son, one brother and two nephews. He is sur- vived by his daughter Mary Elizabeth & husband, Carl Blum,, daughter, Gena Ann & hus- band Fenton Doyle, all of Moun- tain Home ID, and son Arron Josep &,wife, Sandy Qualls, Emmett, ID, brother, Lyle Qualls, sisters, Daisy & husband Jerry Balluff. and Eva White, all of Quartzsite, AZ, nine and a half grandchildren and one great grand- child. Dan will be missed by friends and family always. PHOENIX – Secretary of State Mi- chele Reagan announces the grand opening of www.azcapitolgifts. com, the online component of the Arizona Capitol Museum Store. The online store is open now, with the grand opening offi cially on September 1. "Azcapitolgifts.com is a logical extension of the physical AZCM Store," said Secretary Reagan, whose offi ce oversees the museum. "My favorite thing to buy from the store is the copper coin that I share with visitors and dignitaries from all over the world; however, I am looking forward to our upcoming exclusive capitol ornament, just in time for the holiday season." The Arizona Capitol Museum Store offers one-of-a-kind Arizona prod- ucts with more selections on the way. It's perfect for gifts with that special Arizona feel. The store has something for everyone, children's t-shirts, specialty offi ce accents, home decor and Arizona-inspired jewelry. Proceeds from the store benefi t the programs and services of the Arizona Capitol Museum. September 1, enjoy online only dis- counts in celebration of the online grand opening; and, as always, State of Arizona employees enjoy a 10% discount on all purchases at the store. Feel free to drop by 1700 W. Washington St. and check out our new merchandise. The AZCM is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and entry to the museum is free. Saturday hours at the museum be- gin September 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available in Wesley Bolin Plaza at 17th avenue and Washington street. For more in- formation call 602-926-3620. The AZCM is a branch of the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State; www.azlibrary.gov/AZCM. The Arizona Capitol Museum con- nects people to Arizona govern- ment – past and present. Using new technology to increase the interactivity of exhibits, the AZCM has brought the history of Arizona into the 21st Century. For more information about our exhibits, or to schedule a tour, visit us online at www.azlibrary.gov/AZCM. 800-656-HOPE

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