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30 www.DesertMessenger.com November 4, 2015 P��� 22 D����� M�������� A���� 7, 2010 PUZZLE PAGE (page 20) ANSWERS I am a "snowbird". Where should I be counted? According to the US Census, you should be counted at your usual resi- dence, that is, the place where you live and sleep most of the time during the year. This residence may not neces- sarily be your voting state, or the state where you lived most of your life, or the state that you consider your home, permanent residence, or legal resi- dence. Here are two examples of how to determine your usual residence. • If you spend four months of the year in Florida and eight months in Maine, then your usual residence is Maine. You should be counted in Maine. • If you spend equal parts of the year in California and in New York, you have no usual residence. If you happen to be living in California on April 1, 2010, then you should be counted in Califor- nia. Snowbirds visiting Arizona might re- ceive two forms, one here and one in their home state. People will have to decide which is your permanent residences. Remember you can only be counted once. The census is not just about hand- ing out state tax monies; it's also about how many people your state sends to the U.S. House of Reprentatives. What a Snowbird can do is answer the occupancy question with "zero" and write "Not Our Usual Address" on the Arizona form and then put the real an- swers on the form that will be waiting for you back home. For more information visit : http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ Counting Snowbirds Census style Quartzsite Police Chief Jeff Gilbert pre- sented his report to the Town Council on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. In his long report, he quoted total calls for service and activity for the calendar year 2009 as recorded by Central Dispatch. The total calls for service and activity was 6,211. In conjunction with the calls for service, 865 department reports were generated. Approximately 50% of these cases were cleared by an arrest. In addition, there were 1,007 civil traffic citations issued and 376 criminal cita- tions issued. These figures do not account for all "walk-in" traffic that is reported direct- ly to the police department at the front window. These calls include general in- formation to the public, V.I.N. inspec- tions, and public assistance. This type of traffic generates between 4-10 calls per day depending on the time of year. While the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is primarily responsible for ac- cidents on I-10 in our jurisdiction, the officers of the Quartzsite Police Depart- ment are generally the first responders. These accidents often involve fatalities and are very demanding and time con- suming. The Quartzsite Police Department cur- rently has ten (10) full time patrol of- ficers and one (1) part-time officer that provides 24 hour shift coverage annual- ly to a population of anywhere between 3,800 year-round residents to estimates of 100,000 at peak times. In addition to the ever fluctuating pop- ulation, our crime statistics and activity are generated by our geographical loca- tion along one of the major crossroads in the State, this being Interstate 10 and State Highway 95. In conjunction with these routes, we are also in one of the largest drug traf- ficking routes in the nation as well as having regular contact with document- ed gang members who travel between the Phoenix and Los Angeles areas. The Quartzsite Police Department has one full-time detective assigned to the La Paz County Task Force that deals with drug activity, money laundering, and other organized crime. In 2009, our Task Force dismantled 5 drug trafficking organizations that had a direct impact on our community and the entire county and beyond. Several pounds of methamphetamine were be- ing distributed within the county on a Quartzsite Police 2009 Report weekly basis. In connection with some of these cases, 5 local drug dealers were arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison terms of 2-8 years each. The successful activities of our Task Force has recently caught the atten- tion of Washington, DC with a planned meeting with our leaders and the US Drug Czar on his next visit to Phoenix. The efforts of our Department's K-9 in- terdiction details and enforcement has resulted in millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs being taken off the street along with dozens of arrests. The Quartzsite Police Dept. collec- tively has nearly 150 years of experi- ence among its officers. I will stack their dedication, experience, commitment, integrity, honor, loyalty and bravery against the best anywhere. I believe we are the best, that is not to say we can't always try harder. While some of the statics seem over- whelming, Quartzsite is a very safe community with a relatively low crime rate when compared to the large popu- lation of people we serve. The Quartz- site Police Dept. works very hard at keeping our community a safe place to live, work, play and retire. Jeff Gilbert, Chief of Police, Quartzsite Police Department. PUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS (from page 28) BIG MUSIC SALE at Holiday Palms RV Park, Thursday Nov. 12th, 10am 2pm. Buy-Trade- Sell. All Music Related Items. Seller's can set up at 9am. No fee for Sellers or Buyers. For in- formation call 818-422-6356. YARD SALE November 12, Brenda RV Park. Parkwide 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.. Hamburgers for sale 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. CRAFT AND YARD SALE Quail Run RV Park, 918 N Central Blvd. Sales on the last Tuesday of ev- ery month from 9AM to Noon. RAINBOW ACRES Annual Fall Community Yard Sale- Worth a drive out to see all the great items you never knew you needed until you saw them! The sale is Nov. 13 & 14, Friday and Saturday beginning at 8 on both days. Saturday usually winds down about 2. Hope to see many friends coming out to join in the fun of yard-saling! GARAGE SALE: Every second Saturday of the month thereaf- ter, garage sale spaces/tables will be available for $5. Sale time 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 Moon Mt. Rd. Call 927-6496 to reserve your space or for more info. Break- fast will also be available from 7:00-9:00 AM. GARAGE SALE. Fri./Sat. Nov. 6 & 7. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.. 311 N. Moon Mt. Ave, Westpark Re- sort, space 5. Tools, household items, round oak table, camp stoves, Lots of misc. YARD SALE! GFWC Women's Club will host their annual Fall Yard Sale Sat. & Sun. Nov. 14th & 15th from 8am - 4pm. 536 N. Central Blvd (Hwy. 95) Lots of books, clothing, rocks, antiques; many interesting items! Donations accepted until Saturday, Nov. 14th. We appre- ciate your support; our monies help our community. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE Plus Tennessee Socks! 865 Connor Lane in Q Mt. Nov. 5, 6, 7. 7am - 2pm SUNRIDERS Meet Nov. 9th 10am at Arizona Sun RV Park, Quartzsite. Meetings are being held the 2nd Monday of each month. HELP WANTED: ROCK FI- ESTA, the March music fes- tival spectacular seeks office and warehouse help in our Quartzsite Office. Flexible P/T hours, $10 hr. pd. weekly. Call: (731) 438-1597 rockfiesta.com PARK MODEL FOR SALE! upgraded cabinets with cov- ered porch, 2 storage shed, fire pit and 40 awning for parking - locate in Ameri-can Trails RV Park sp #16. Phone 505-860- 4745 or 505-860-1098 5TH WHEEL SALE 2008 Sandstorm Forest River toy hauler. Exc condition. $12,800 707-218-0153. FOR SALE: New GM radia- tor HD 3-core, fits 1979-1990. Engine & transition oil cooler parts. 1979 Chevy radiator, good shape, clean. 5th wheel hitch. Call 928-916-3609. WANTED TO BUY: Camper shell, Cab High, for 1998 Sil- verado pickup truck, 80" x 68". Reasonable. 928-277-3111 cell. 4 BLUE upholstered dining room castered chairs, oak wood framed, excellent condi- tion. $100/all. 928-927-6278. CAMERA PROFESSIONAL grade. Digital large format Sony DSC-H1 Cyber-Shot; shoots 2.5 min video, macro, audio ste- reo recording. W/user manuals & cable. Super condition. Paid $750. Sell $300.435-459-1497. LOST MAROON BRIEFCASE opens to accordian pleated. Reward. 435-459-1497. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for quilting Ministry @ Community Bible Church. Men & women welcome. Sewing experi- ence not necessary. Must love prayer. Please contact Comfort andJoyQuilts@gmail.com. WANTED: Enclosed Cargo Trailer Aprox size 8x16 or 8x18, good condition. Jane (727) 460-1948. TOOLS ETC. Gas powered Pressure washer $100. Com- posting Toilet $95. Window A/C $45. Portable Swamp Cooler – paid $279 (Never Used) $200. 928-927-6672 ATTN VENDORS – We have a 10x20 tent for $150. 10x10 Tent $75. Table Legs $6 ea. Dis- play Cases $15 ea. Table Tops $12 ea. Display Racks $20 ea. Clothing Racks. $20. 928-927- 6672. LEATHER LOVESEAT, dark brown, excellent condition $200. Phone 360-635-1367 Set of 4 counter height bar- stools, 24", metal w/suede-type seats, excellent condition, $80. Phone 360-635-1367. FQFB (Friends of Quartzsite Food Bank) accepts donations at FQFOODBANK.COM or mail check to: Friends of the Quartzsite Food Bank PO Box 4051 Quartzsite AZ 85359. SOLAR PANELS! Kyocera 120 watt $110. Sunwatt 130 $115. Sunwatt 120 $105. Sunwatt 110 $95, used like new voltage. Avondale, Bill 602-373-1294. DONATIONS NEEDED for quilting ministry needs are fab- ric, thread, batting and anything sewing. Please contract comfor tandjoyquilts@gmail.com. RUNNING LIZARD RV PARK 29 ' trailer 2 single beds for rent $365 per month. Also pull through space for rent $165/month. Call Linda @ 928-210-4279 REDUCED!! 20" Highland Park Flat Lap, Pre-loved. New motor, runs great. Polishing pad, re- versible pan, and cover. $550/ OBO. RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754. 30,000 BTU ProCom Blue Flame Heater and 11, 000 BTU Blue Rhino Propane Patio Heater for sale! RocksInMy- Head, A37 Rice Ranch, 605- 376-8754 FOR SALE 3 Bed 2 Bath 1216 sq ft Manufactured On 2+ or 4+ Acres Just East of Brenda, Complete Remodel, Numerous Upgrades, Spacious, Energy Ef- ficient, Stainless Appliances, Fur- nished $130,000. 702-408-5852. JEWELRY SUPPLIES: Gemstone, glass and pewter beads with cas- es. Findings. Worth $3000. Asking $987. Call 402-340-4568. REDUCED! Drywasher, gas and electric powered, bellows type with heavy-duty gas motor for sale. $499/OBO. At Rock- sInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754 3500 WATT PROPANE GENER- ATOR. Only used once- VERY LOW HOURS. Starts easy, runs great! Perfect for boondocking or power outages. $400/OBO At RocksInMyHead, A37 Rice Ranch. 605-376-8754 5TH WHEEL 2006 Holiday Rambler Alumiscape 36 ft. No smoking. 4-slides. Lots of storage. Excellent condition. $17,500/OBO. 970-217-9038. 1999 36 FT DAMON Intruder motorhome, Ford Triton V-10, 37,725 miles, 2 slides, solar, new awning. At Mt. Quail RV Park #138. $18,500/OBO. 760-668-3926. FREE CLASSIFIEDS * *for items under $999 (30 words, 1/mo./private party) 30 words $ 5 / ad or Twice for $ 9 Editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 CLASSIFIEDS PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to ad- vertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, famil- ial status, or national origin, or inten- tion to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination."

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