Desert Messenger

January 20, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 OPINION Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor THANK YOU FOR DONATIONS Quartzsite Metal Detecting Club would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to the following businesses in town who supported our Super Coin Hunt by donating gifts! Addicted to Deals, Baker Auction, Bad Boys Cafe, Fun Food Factory, Main St. Eatery, Garrett Metal De- tectors, Main Event, General Store, Eric Melchiorre, Larry Beasley Silversmith, Gemstone Materials, Rich Numaninville, Kenneth & Elaine Bish, Global Gems, Paleo Enterprises, Black Rock Cafe, Hardies Jewelry, Promack Mining, Black Rock RV, Blake & Lisa Har- mon, Peruvian Minerals, Bucka- roo, Herb's Hardware, Qtz. Beauty Salon, Ron Coleman Mining, Tom Iversion, Qtz. Bakery, Diamond Pacific, J & K Stones, Rainbow Gems, Desert Gold RV, Joyoung International, RV Lifestyles, Dos Amigos, K & K Kitchens, Roadrun- ner Market, East Side Breadery, Larry Green Auto, Silly Al's Pizza, El Paso Rock, Lady Bug Mining, James Smith Coins, Eric & Gertie, Lake Havasu Coin, Standage Tire & Auto, Times 3 Restaurant, Tesoro, Charlie Weinheimer, Wagon West RV, Tom Warren, Joe Wallingford, White's Metal Detectors, Tommy Wortley, Lynn & Judy Yoder, El- len Carlson, Bill Eldridge, Gam- blers RV, Grubstake Restaurant, Montana Blue Jewel Mine, Natures Nuggets. Blake Harmon - President, Joe Wallingford - Vice President SALVATION ARMY GRATEFUL The crew at Salvation Army would like to personally thank Addicted To Deals for all their support they game to us in 2015. We appreciate all you do for us and we wish you all a very Happy New Year! The Crew at Salvation Army Sharon Chandler, Coordinator Lisa Bryan, Quartzsite BEST SMALL TOWN LIBRARY As a bibliophile and a full-time RVer my Kindle has become very dear to me. However, not every book is available thereon, much to my chagrin. I am blessed in that I can read a book over and over and get the same enjoyment each time. Not long ago, a book popped into my mind I hadn't thought of in many years. A compilation of sto- ries in the Saturday Evening Post, it was subsequently published as a stand alone book. It's the story of a tractor salesman, Alexander Botts, who sells Earthworm tractors. An Internet search turned up several copies, but living in a RV means little space for books. And then I thought, "The library!" Quartzsite has one of the best small town libraries I've seen in several years of full-time RVing. Asking Billie Fowler, the head Librarian, about the chances of them being able to locate a copy was encouraging. In two days, Billie called and said that one was available through the library network and did I want it? I would have to pay the return postage, which I thought was reasonable. A few days later, the book was in my hands, having come all the way across the country from Middle- bury, Vermont! Reading the book was such a de- light. It was just as I remembered it. Quartzsite is very lucky to have a library the caliber of this one, and someone as dedicated as Billie running the show. Thanks, Billie, and the crew at Quartzsite Library! Gene Henson Snowbird Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ www.MyQuartzsite.com Quartzsite Events Online: www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com Electrical • Plumbing • Furnaces Refrigerators • Vintage Towables Water Heaters • LPG/propane RV Appliance Repair • BLM Certified • Licensed • Insured 928-916-3500 MARK'S RV Mobile Recreational Vehicle Service 20 Years in Quartzsite! NEW LOCATION at 625 N. Central Blvd. (Hwy. 95) Mark & Susie Taylor-Beauchamp Call for appointment! CALL TO ORDER 928-927-6715 Stop By 510 South Riggles Ave. INSIDE AL'S RV PARK TEXT ORDERS TO 719-649-1250 Order 7 days a Week Closed on Sunday East Side Breadery Home Baked Breads TO ORDER See us at the FARMER'S MARKET Wednesdays • 10am - 2pm Dec 2nd 2015 - March 2016 ON THE PORCH! ON THE PORCH! Quartzsite General Store, LLC Beer & Wine Fresh Retail & Wholesale Meats Homemade Sausages Arizona Lottery & Pick Fish & Game Licenses A.P.S. Pay Station Accept EBT, Debit & Credit Cards Open Daily from 8am to 6pm Quality Meats at VERY Affordable Prices! For all your GROCERY NEEDS & MOORE! Fresh Produce Daily! Hamburger Ground Fresh Daily! GREAT LOW PRICES! Welcome Visitors! Friendly Service & Great Prices! Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities! QIA 928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite BINGO FRIDAY NIGHT Opens at 5pm. Early Birds 6:30pm. Main7pm Concessions Available 410 E. Main Street, Quartzsite • 928-927-6310

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