Desert Messenger

26 www.DesertMessenger.com March 2, 2016 Second-hand smoke kills 53,000 people a year. It's no longer a business issue; it's a public emergency. Report Smoke-Free Arizona violations anonymously at www.smokefreearizona.org or call 928-669-5912 RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER thank you! Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! Here's the small print: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Garage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com For your dancing and listening pleasure, the popular "On The Road Again" Dance Band will be appearing at the Quartzsite Senior Center EVERY TUESDAY EVENING 7:00-9:30 p.m. 40 Moon Mountain Rd., Quartzsite Rock Art images speak to us about the ancient peoples who created them, their environment, their be- liefs, their history, and even current events and the future. The science of Cryptanalysis, supplemented with considerable research, guidance from tribal elders, other artifacts found in-situ, and some imagination, helps anthropologists to decipher Rock Art glyphs. Cryptanalysis is a linguistic science, and has been used to decode Egyptian hieroglyph- ics, cuneiform, Linear B, Hittite, and some of the Mayan dialects. Rock Art glyphs in the US present a unique challenge, however, due to the immense variety and number of sites, panels, and images, as well as the differences in language and world view amongst geographically diverse groups. While some words like sky, water, or hunt may occur ROCKS FROM PAGE 11 across the board in some form, other words like kachina or buffalo are culturally or regionally specifi c. Here in Quartzsite, we are fortunate to have several beautiful Rock Art Sites close to town. Petroglyphs can be seen at Dripping Springs and along a rock outcropping in Tyson Wash. The Tyson Wash site also has grinding holes and a small cave. In both locations water is typically present year-round. The famous Bouse Fisherman Geoglyph can be found along Plomosa Road, while other less well-preserved intaglios are located by Q Mountain and on CA Hwy. 95 north of Blythe. When you visit the sites, spend some time experiencing the images. Look at them separately, in context as a group, and as part of the environ- ment. What do you see? What do you hear? Let the images speak to you. You do not have to be a scien- tist, a linguist, or a tribal elder to hear what the rocks will say to you. Tune in to nature and to the Rock Art site. Let your spirit and your imagination go free, and in your heart you will hear the rocks speak. For more information on Rock Art and maps to local Rock Art sites, as well as everything for all your rock- hounding, prospecting, and lapidary needs, visit RocksInMyHead at Rice Ranch Space A37 in Quartzsite. Our phone # is 605-376-8754. We have books and information on Rock Art, as well as fabulous Petroglyph replicas created by a local artist from Page, Arizona. We are open 7 days a week, from 10am to 5pm, through March. We are online at www.Rock- sInMyHead.com CUSTOM MADE PET ACCESSORIES The Pet Patio ~ Ray & Verna Maurer EASY TO FIND! Tyson Wells Space 29 Full line of nylon products and comfort harnesses, fleece coats, dog boots, doggles, etc. 661-428-3499 or 206-890-1696 By Linda Taylor You are invited to play in the golf season ending celebration and scramble tournament to be held Wednesday, March 2 and Thursday, March 3. The fi rst day of the match is played on the Rainbow Acres course and the second day is on the Quartzsite town course. You pick your own partner for the two day event and sign up beforehand with Jerry Taylor. The cost is $6 for the 2-day tournament and $4 if you wish to bring someone with you to the meal. Bring your own chairs and beverage. Tableware, plasticware, meat, buns & condi- ments will be provided. If your last name starts with A-Q bring a side dish and R-Z please bring a dessert. The wonderful hamburger and potluck meal to be held at Bill and Dorothy Toner's home at 5:00 the evening of Thurs- day, March 3. Their address is 650 W. Saguaro. You may play your matches at anytime Wednesday and Thursday with your opponents. Sign up the foursome you plan to play with and designate one team as "Good" and one team as "Bad". Whoever wins the match receives one point for the "Good" or "Bad" side. It's just a lot of fun and no pres- sure so pair up and sign up with someone you'd like to play with each day. We encourage all golfers to join in the fun and meet some great new folks. Call Jerry Taylor, 208-405-3311, with questions. Good Guys vs Bad Guys/Gals Season to end in Scramble & Celebration

• Cover