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18 www.DesertMessenger.com April 20, 2016 VFW Auxiliary membership You are Cordially invited Invited to apply for Membership in the VFW Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Relationship to a Veteran of combat on foreign soil will ensure eligibility in our fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational organization of more than 750,000 members. R.S.V.P Auxiliary Name: Corporal Ben Scott Post Auxiliary Auxiliary Number: 769 Your Name: __________________________ Telephone No: ________________________ Mail this RSVP to above named Post at P. O. Box 4311, Quartzsite, AZ 85359, OR call 928-916-9643 OR 253-208-3022 OR stop in at VFW for application forms Salome High updates This is a Salome High School progress update. First off, let's start with softball and the close of their season. The softball coach Mr. Schuldt said, "The team has had a roller-coaster season with ups and downs." Track has had a good season to which both boys and girls have won awards. Boys have placed third in two track meets and there will be anywhere from four to six students that will qualify for the state track meet. Track coach, Ms. Slucas, says that the track team has been pretty suc- cessful. Future Business Leaders of Amer- ica (FBLA) would like to announce the winner of the quilt raffl e, so congratulations to Petty Roberts. FBLA recently attended the March for Babies event and also attended State Conference last week. FBLA asks that you "like" them on Face- book and to look at what FBLA students are doing in the commu- nity and to see what else is coming up on the schedule. Six students are being inducted into the National Honors Society this year with the following re- quirements: a 3.0 cumulative GPA, outstanding community service, leadership experience and demon- strated integrity. Six Student Council members will be attending Leadership Day on Friday at Grand Canyon Universi- ty. On Saturday, April 30 Student Council and FBLA will going to the Chase Field to take part in a tour, a scavenger hunt and also to stay for the Diamondbacks game. The Prom was held on April 16. The Senior Banquet is on May 5. The Spring Sports Banquet will be held on the May 10. That con- cludes all upcoming events for the students at Salome High School. The boating season is underway, and the Arizona Game and Fish Depart- ment wants to make sure your boat- ing experience is a safe one. Whether you're planning to take a watercraft out for some sightseeing, a cool swim or to do some fi shing, all new and veteran watercraft users are encouraged to remember the following 10 tips to remain safe on the water. 1. Always wear a life jacket. Life jackets aren't just a good idea -- they are re- quired by state law for anybody 12 and younger when the boat is underway. There also must be at least one life jacket available for everyone aboard. 2. Register your watercraft. Make sure the vessel's registration is cur- rent before heading out on the water. It's one of the most important boat- ing requirements needed to operate a watercraft on Arizona waterways. The registration fee is determined by watercraft length and ranges from $20 to $66 for Arizona residents and $100 to $495 for non-residents. Those needing to renew their water- craft registration can do so online at- www.azgfd.gov/boating. 3. Take a boating and watercraft safety course. Learn how to practice safe boating techniques and to re- spond in the event of an emergency by completing a hands-on safety course. Sign up for a safety course by visitingwww.azgfd.gov/boating. 4. Learn and follow the "navigation rules of the road." In Arizona, most ci- tations are issued for navigation rule violations. Navigation rules and water markers such as buoys are in place to help avoid collisions on the water. 5. Research where you plan to take your watercraft. It's always a great idea to learn everything you can about the waterway you're heading off to before you get there. Call ahead and check maps to learn about underwa- ter obstacles and shallow zones. 10 tips for boaters 6. Make sure you have the proper supplies. Make sure there is plenty of drinking water, snacks and food aboard if the plan is to be on the water for extended periods of time. Also be sure to leave a fl oat plan with family and friends, detailing where you're going and when you plan to return; and to pack sunscreen, a fi rst-aid kit, fi re extinguisher and cell phone or marine radio. 7. Do not install or use unapproved lighting. Rope lighting, "party" light- ing and various other types of decora- tive lighting may not meet U.S. Coast Guard certifi cation requirements and could increase the likelihood of a collision. Regardless if the lighting was installed before the vessel was purchased, decorative lighting could violate U.S. Coast Guard rules. 8. Do not drink alcohol or use drugs while operating a watercraft. Just as it's illegal to operate a vehicle on the roadway under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs, it's equally illegal to do so on the water. Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents na- tionwide in 2014, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 9. Cold-water immersion can be deadly so dress appropriately and if you fall overboard, climb back into or on top of the boat. If you cannot, stay near the vessel and use oars or anything fl oating nearby to help stay afl oat. 10. Buy a fi shing license. If fi shing is even part of the day's adventure, any- one 10 years of age and older dipping a line into the water must have a valid fi shing license. General fi shing licens- es cost $37 for residents and $55 for non-residents per year. To purchase one and for information on various hunt and fi sh license combinations, visit www.azgfd.gov/fi shing. For more information on boating in Arizona, stopping the spread of aquat- ic invasive species (such as quagga mussels), or to sign up for a safety course, visit www.azgfd.gov/boating. Facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews

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