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32 www.DesertMessenger.com December 2, 2015 Desert Gardens RV Park. Bingo games start at 6:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays through March. (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & New Year's Day). Bingo cards are sold from 5:15pm - 6:30pm. Open to all ages 18 & up. Bingo at the Quartzsite Senior Center! Doors open at 5:00 pm. Early Bird is at 6:30 pm. Regular session starts at 7pm. Bingo will be held each Wednes- day through March, 2015. Bingo at the Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) Friday nights. Doors open at 5pm. Early Birds at 6:30pm Bingo games in Quartzsite All persons included in this report submitted by QPD are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. 11/18: Corey S. Lamere, 32, of Quartzsite was arrested and booked into the La Paz County Adult Detention Facility for a misdemeanor warrant for Assault issued by the Quartzsite Magistrate Court. 11/25: Anthony "Tony" J. Smith, 45, of Quartzsite was ar- rested and booked into the La Paz County Adult Detention Facility for Criminal Trespass in the First Degree. 11/27: Brian R. Chancellor, 50, of Quartzsite was arrested and booked into the La Paz County Adult Detention Facility for Bur- glary in the First Degree and Pos- session of Burglary Tools. QPD Arrest Report The following arrests were made by Quartzsite Police Department NOVEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 27, 2015 By Lyle Browning U of A Extension Connection Program Coordinator Bacterial Necrosis is present in all populations of Saguaro in natural desert settings. While most of the attention on these bacteria is on the Saguaro, other cacti can also be affected. The bacteria enter the plant thru a wound on the skin surface and begin the decay. The plant will sometimes heal itself by forming a Callus, or pocket as it is called and seal off the bacteria. This pocket sometimes will be vis- ible in skeletons of dead saguaro. When the plant fails to seal off the infected area, the infection will spread. The first visible symptom will be a soft, black, circular spot on the surface of the plant. As the disease spreads a hole will open and a dark, foul smelling substance will sometimes "leak" from the wound. Insect and small animals are the major vector, but any wound invites the infection. Mechanical damage is more likely to happen in managed areas like landscapes. Severe over watering can also cause a split in the surface tissue of the saguaro allowing an entry opportunity for the bacteria. This disease is a natural occurrence in the desert, but in landscapes it can be unsightly and even lead to the death of the plant. The saguaro is an expensive landscape plant and can be a significant financial loss if this disease is allowed to spread. Removing the necrotic tissue and some healthy tissue and then treat- ing the area with a ten percent bleach solution. There are dangers to treating a diseased plant. Make sure the treated area is smooth and there must be no areas where bacteria can hide. There must also be an opening in the bottom of the treated area to allow any water to drain. Since the saguaro flower is Arizona's' state flower and the sa- guaro is protected in all areas there is a lot of published information about this plant. If you have questions about plant identification or plant care, desert or landscape, feel free to contact me. Our office is located in Parker and our telephone number is 928-669-9843. Bacterial Necrosis on Saguaro Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ www.MyQuartzsite.com • Old Costume Jewelry • Old Fountain Pens • Silver & Gold Coins • Sterling Silverware • Gold Filled Jewelry • Old Watches • Gold & Silver Jewelry Any Condition • Gold Nuggets • Dental Gold BUYING Hi Ally Swap Meet ~ Front Row Main St., Quartzsite DEADLINE : WED. DEC . 9 TH for the dec 16 th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com What on Earth Am I Here for? -Seminar- Men Only! Tuesdays at 10:30am Quartzsite Community Center ANSWERING QUESTIONS EVERYONE HAS ASKED: Why am I Here? What Good am I? Is There Something Else I Need? How Can I Find My Purpose? Do I Have a Purpose? Does My Life Have a Meaning? Jeff B. Jones Instructor La Paz County Sheriff's Chaplain Quartzsite Police Dept. Chaplain High Patrol Chaplain (DPS) retired

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