Desert Messenger

6 www.DesertMessenger.com May 18, 2016 OPINION 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 I've been witnessing a lot of anger in our society recently. From teach- ers expressing frustration to local elected officials, the official's angry response causing a meeting to end abruptly, to national politics ex- ploiting society's anger. It's easy to blame the driver who cut you off, your partner, or your boss for "making you feel angry," but it's your expectations that are probably the real culprit. Anger is an emo- tion that masks underlying feelings. The truth is, expectations are premed- itated disappointments. So whenever you're angry, look for the expectation you have that was not met. Elliott Larson said, "Anger always comes from frustrated expecta- tions." Could it be that the person you're angry with just has a different view point than you? Want to get rid of your anger? Get rid of your expec- tations first. They anger will subside after that and only after that. Even I have expectations. I had ex- pected a QPD press release regard- ing Saturday night's shooting to be released this morning, but it arrived just in time. If you want to keep up with what's happening, be sure to LIKE us on Facebook.com/Desert- MessengerNews. As my mother said, "Expect away..." So...My choice is how much anger do I allow into my body? How long will I hold on to that anger? Or may- be I can change my thinking about the situation and just breathe and hope there will be better communi- cation in the future from the Town. It' s all small stuff. All of it. Includ- ing how your clothes are folded, which way the TP hangs on the roll and waiting in line in traffic or the grocery store. Instead of insisting on having things "your way," try adapt- ing to your environment and other people instead. There's obviously nothing I can do to MAKE another person do what I want, so why not find something to be happy about in the moment? Find something to be grateful for and move on... When less energy is given to an- ger, there's more room to enjoy the things in your life that return joy and fulfillment! 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 DEADLINE : WED. JUNE 8 TH for the june 15 Th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com "In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive." ~ Lee Iococca Quartzsite, AZ At the General Election in No- vember of 2016 the Quartzsite Fire District Board will increase its membership from three to five members. There will have three seats available. If you live within the boundaries of the fire district and are interested in serving the community as a Fire Board Member please contact La Paz County Elections Department at (928)-669-6149. Please be aware that Rainbow Acres and La Paz Valley are within the boundaries of the fire district and qualified per- sons from those areas are welcome to run for the fire board and rep- resent their area. The Quartzsite Fire Department also has a limited number of Board Member Packets for this non-partisan nomination petition. Packets must be properly complet- ed and filed at the Elections De- partment in Parker between July 11th, 2016 and August 10, 2016 to be eligible. For more information contact Kevin Scholl the Elections Director at the above number. If you would like to speak to a cur- rent board member, please call the Fire Station at 927-6556. Fire board openings Memorial Day happenings Quartzsite VFW Post 769 will hold its annual Memorial Day pro- gram 10 am on Monday, May 30th at the Hi Jolly Cemetery. The Town of Quartzsite will host a Party at the Park starting at 6pm at the Pavillion. There will be water slides, food, music and more. For more information contact Town Hall at 928-927-4333.

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