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6 www.DesertMessenger.com February 17, 2016 H er bs fo r H ea lt h Remember when we turned to NATURE for healing? More Pharmaceuticals equals more sickness to be treated with more drugs? Ready for a change? NATURE has Answers! Call now to schedule a consultation with Herbmama 580-490-1770 We are not doctors. We do not treat, diagnose, or cure any type of illness DESERT MESSENGER Quartzsite's FREE Community Paper Proud to be a Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-916-4235 O� T��� - E���� T���! 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 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 By Shanana "Rain" BearCat The early heat we've experienced is bringing about some changes in all of us. We can get a bit grouchy without even knowing why. Our furry friends and children can get heat exhaustion quickly when left unattended in hot cars; even for just a short shopping trip. Also the sidewalk is hot on those little paws, so please be mindful as the heat continues this week. With the warmer temperatures, snakes and scorpions will be com- ing out of their hiding, also. So watch where you place your feet and hands. Be sure to hydrate yourself too. Those of us who stay year-round know these tips, but for our visitors who used to lower temperatures, I just thought a re- minder might be in order. The heat does a trick on us full- time residents as well. The heat signals many of us to start plan- ning for next year. However, we're "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." ~ Lewis Carroll still enjoying our visitors and all the events still happening. There's something special about Quartzsite that draws thousands of visitors. Some say it's the people; some say it's the sunrises & sunsets; some say it's the mysterious sacred- ness of the area; some say the unique beauty of the desert; some argue it's the freedom of the wild, wild west. I think it's all these things. Our de- mographics are changing and so are the way people are drawn to this area. As Lewis Carroll said, "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." Quartzsite is heating up in more ways than one. Excitement about the Arizona Peace Trail is building and the younger visitors want to "go play." To be a healthy community we must adjust to these changes, just as we adjust to the record-break- ing heat this week. Let's embrace change. with enthusiasm instead of fear! Making plans and welcoming the new is always challenging, but just think of all the fun we can have! 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 pub- lished. Phone numbers are for verification only and will not be printed. Mail letters to: Desert Messenger, P.O. Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 or E-mail to Editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 On Thursday, February 18th the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Breakfast Meeting at the Stage- coach Restaurant. The informal (no-host) meeting will start at 7am. The Chamber & Tourism offers two monthly networking opportunities; Breakfast meet- ings on the 3rd Thursday of the month and Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Chamber events offer a chance for community members to share information about your business or organization. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism Information Center located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is open Monday through Saturday year-round from 9am- 4pm. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Chamber & Tourism to host Breakfast Meeting Feb. 18

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