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September 19, 2012 www.DesertMessenger.com Page 13 ����� | S������ R��� G�����-B��� Roadtrip Project to visit Quartzsite by Shanana Rain Golden-Bear Quartzsite, Arizona - Barbara Smit (above middle) of the Netherlands and Israel Lewites (above left) from Nicaragua, visited Quartzsite's Paul Winer (above right) last week on a research trip for an upcoming VPRO children's television show. Smit will be returning to Readers' Oasis in early October with director and host Stef Biemans and cameraman Teus Sintmaartensdijk. The VPRO, considered the most "culturally radical" group on Dutch television, is famous for its much-ap- plauded youth television. Their new- est project is a children's road trip in the United States between Los An- geles and Miami. They look forward to meeting interesting people, tell- ing stories about American culture, nature and lifestyles. The journey will be made by prize winning host and director Stef Biemans, popular among the Dutch children. Stef has a special goal on his trip: to collect donations for Nicara- guan children. Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in Latin America, 46% of the Nicaraguans has to man- age with less than 1 dollar a day. Stef lives in Nicaragua and came up with the idea to use this journey to look for a helping hand for those in need. He will be pleased with anything people are willing to donate, from an old baseball glove to a used toy; Stef will personally deliver the goods to the Nicaraguan people. VPRO TV is based in Hilversum, The Netherlands. They are a Dutch national non-commercial televi- sion station authorized by the Dutch Ministry of Culture. As reportering on news and current affairs, they are frequently compared to the BBC. Please drop off toys for Nicaraguan children to Readers Oasis Bookstore. For more information, call Paul Winer at 928-927-6551. ����� | S������ R��� G�����-B��� QES Students of the Month After the 9/11 Ceremony on September 11th, the Quartzsite Elementary School (QES) September Students of the Month were honored. PHOTO Above: Front Row (L to R) Alycia Gleason, Kindergarten Chloe Castillo, 1st Grade Back Row (L to R) Anthony Jackson, 4th Grade Gabriella Braun, 7th & 8th Grade Jasmine Tinoco, 5th & 6th Grade Not present were Charles Oswald, 2nd Grade and Kathryn Oswald, 3rd Grade. Congratulations to all the hard working students of Quartzsite Elementary School! Quartzsite Coachworks On Site RV Repair A/C • Electrical • Plumbing • Roof Repair • All Appliances Black Hills Gold Jewelry, Moun� ngs, Gems, Minerals, Southwest & How-to Books SUMMER HOURS: Open Daily 8-4 Sun. 9-3 - CLOSED TUESDAYS AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY & POTTERY BEADS•JEWELRY•FINDINGS Black Hills Gold Jewelry 1250 W. Main, Quartzsite (across from McDonald's) 928-927-6381, Fax 928-927-4814 Gem Stone Jewelry RV Specialist PO Box 5082 • Quartzsite, AZ 85359 www.QuartzsiteCoachworks.com CALL TODAY! 760-799-2370 Serving the RVing Community since1977