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6 www.DesertMessenger.com October 7, 2015 LETTERS TO EDITOR POLICY Desert Messenger encourages letters from its readers. Letters should be no longer than 300 words, and may be edited for grammar, content and length. OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THOSE OF THE DESERT MESSENGER. We invite you to not only see a problem, but search for the solution to share with the community, keeping the benefit of all in mind. Letters considered libelous, in poor taste, on a personal issue, mean spirited or dominated by Scripture quotes will not be published. Third party letters will not be accepted. To avoid confusion over people with common or similar names, writers must provide a full name and indicate the name they are known by. Writers must provide a full street address and phone number. Rvers can provide the location of park/BLM land, etc. Street addresses will not be published. Phone numbers are for verification only and will not be printed. Send letters to: Desert Messenger, P.O. Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 or E-mail to: Editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 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" BearCat 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 I saw the above quote in action re- cently with by a friend of mine. She lost her special love unexpectantly, but forges ahead in strength and hu- mility, not giving in to the shadows that haunt her. The past week brought more trage- dy to a community close to my heart in Oregon. We know the families are hurting from their unthinkable losses, however they also push for- ward through the pain; each in their own way. A group of mothers posted a letter stating their community is more than this tragedy; they shared many events that the Roseburg community enjoy on a regular basis. They don't want the name of their town to be remembered only for this tragedy. They want the world to know that when the media leaves, the residents remain and will con- tinue to thrive. When I read the kind and sup- portive words of these women, By Shanana "Rain" BearCat it reminded me of a time when Quartzsite became world famous for its political drama. I also wanted the world to know there is more to Quartzsite than politics. It was an honor to visit Scottsdale last week- end and promote the off-road trails we have around the area. We must have spoken to over a thousand peo- ple and only a handful even men- tioned about Quartzsite being in the "news" 4 years ago. It is my hope that Roseburg will experience the same healing with time, so their visitors can enjoy the incredible beauty of the community nestled along the Umpqua River. I also hope the pain of these shoot- ings does not make us numb to the problems in our society. Anger is normal and can help us or hurt us, depending on how we react. If we can react without hurting oth- ers, it can be positive. Sometimes, just interrupting the emotions with deep breathing, taking a long walk or exercising, expressing yourself in healthy ways, and learning to laugh can help in the situation. Don't let anger get in the way of joys in your life and learn to forgive oth- ers who make you angry. I'm asking our community to pray for healing of those suffering in Roseburg. Joseph Campbell said, "Opportu- nities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging." "Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." ~ Helen Keller DEADLINE : WED. OCT. 14 TH for OCT 21 ST edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com FREE Lunches! The Senior Center is offering deals on Lunches! Purchase 10 Lunches and receive 1 free lunches! Purchase 20 Lunches and receive 2 free lunches! Did you know the Senior Center is not just for Seniors? It's open to the public. Ask us how to become an associate member. Member- ship is still only $5/ year. Call the Quartzsite Senior for more details at 928-927-6496 or stop by 40 Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzsite, AZ - La Paz County requires anyone who handles, pre- pares, serves, sells or gives away food for human consumption, including those who bus or wash dishes, to obtain a La Paz County Food Handler Card within thirty (30) days of employment. All classes are on Wednesdays but the times change and all classes are at the Quartzsite Senior Center, located at 40 Moon Mountain Rd. October 14th 10am and 2pm November 18th 10am and 2pm NOTE: Time changes in December and January December classes Dec. 2nd, 9th and 16th 9am and 1030am January classes Jan. 6th,13th and 20th 9am and 1030am For more information, contact La Paz County Health Department at 928-669-1100. Food Handler classes

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