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October 3, 2012 By Joanne Winer www.DesertMessenger.com Operation Hero Comfort benefit Dec. 1st Operation Hero Comfort has been very busy this summer with sending packages to 11 units during this time. They send out 2 packages to each unit, twice a month, so that means that over the summer, in the hot- test weather, volunteers worked very hard to pack up 44 packages each month with all kinds of food items, books, magazines, toiletries and any- thing requested by the troops they have adopted. It has been the most packages going out each month for the past few years. Operation Hero Comfort, founded by Doc and Anita Carlson, is a non- profi t organization that has vowed to keep sending "care packages" to any troop unit in harm's way that they get contacted about. Several units ad- opted by the organization have been from this area, and some of them have just returned home after being in Afghanistan and Iraq. This week, they got word that 5 more of their Adopted units are returning home or have already come home, so they are now back to 6 units again. They will add more as they are asked to adopt from names that are given to them--anyone who lives in this area who has relatives being deployed to where they are in harm's way can contact Anita Carl- son at 927-4292 or 763-639-9330 for more information about adding a name to the list of those who receive packages each month. packages include canned food (no pork), crackers, trail mixes, snacks, tuna, candy, spices, books, maga- zines, toiletry items, videos, DVDs, CDs, rice, beans, peanut butter, candies, etc.- anything is welcome. You can drop off any donations of items at several places in town--the Quartzsite Community Thrift Store, Readers' Oasis Books, Quartzsite Senior Apartments, or call Anita and she will arrange to get them. Operation Hero Comfort will be holding their annual Silent Auction Benefi t on Saturday, December 1 starting at 1 p.m. at Town Hall. There will be displays of the pictures and letters that the troops have sent back thanking Operation Hero Comfort for their support, as well as many fl ags that they have sent back to show their thanks. There will also be a great silent auction, with lots of donated items from local residents and busi- nesses, as well as from many vendors and other businesses out of town who have helped in the past. Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) announced dates for the 4th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite A Celebration of the Arts! Rockin' Reveal Artist Reception will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm at the "Rock Motel" (a beautifully transformed warehouse) at Tyson Wells Show- ground, 100 W. Kuehn, Quartzsite. Here is your chance to meet the art- ists who will have spent the previous two weeks painting and transform- ing a blank slab of rock into the most amazing Rock Art Piece! No peeking until Saturday, Nov. 3rd! The Theme for this year's event is "Our Beautiful Arizona". Thrivent for Lutherans will also be helping again with their match- ing funds program. There will also be cards available to sign that will be sent to the troops before Christmas, and door prizes too. If you have any items that can be used in the silent auction that you would like to donate, please contact Anita Carlson at the above numbers. Operation Hero Comfort de- pends on donations and holds one fundraiser each year, a huge silent auction that helps raise awareness of what is happening to our troops, and to help raise money to buy needed items for packages and for postage to get them sent out. Each package costs over $12.00 to mail, and it adds up when so many are going out each month. Items needed for the "Foster Parents" sponsor the Rock Art during the winter season, No- vember thru February. Residents and tourists enjoy following the "Rock Map" published in Desert Messenger each issue, voting for the People's of the Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com DEADLINE is WED. OCT. 10 for Oct. 17th issue Phone: 541-218-2560 www.DesertMessenger.com If you just want to have a great time bidding on some wonderful items, and want to support the troops in this way, mark your calendars for this very special event--these brave men and women are putting their lives on the line to serve this country, and your support is greatly appreciated by every one of them. For further information, please call Anita Carlson at 927-4292 or 763-639-9330. BUYS & SELLS GOLD Nature's Nuggets We pay 80% of Spot & Up Quartzsite Elementary SCHOOL Board Dist. 4 Paid for by Starr BearCat, PO Box 3185, Quartzsite, AZ 85359 • ElectStarrBearCat@yahoo.com STARR BearCat Elect Gold Sand Concentrates Placer Gold 24 Mesh Size up to Nuggets In Quartzsite over 15 Years! Quartzsite Licensed Business 928-927-5479 Call Richard 425 N. Central (Hwy. 95) SUMMER HOURS: Monday thru Fri. 8am-noon RV DUMP Cash or Credit Card Auto pay PROPANE OPD Valves Custom Hoses Recertification Refills Tanks R/O Ozone Water RV Potable Water with full hookups R/O WATER 5 GAL/ $1 WATER R/O ICE RV PARK 928-927-3714 Page 11 4th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite updates Choice Award at each location. If you fall in love with a Rock Art Piece, be sure to attend the "Rock Auc- tion" held Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. This live auction is always a fun event!! (Location and time to be determined) PNQ is always looking for volun- teers to help during the weeks of Oct. 20th -Nov. 2nd while the artists are painting. Through our Volunteer Eq- uity Program, volunteer time equals points, which equals dollars donated to the organization of your choice. In the past few years, Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite has donated to over a dozen local charities. Be sure to visit www.proudneigh- bors.com for more information. If you're an Artist interesting in painting a rock, please contact Linda Ward at 928-916-3306 or email at proudneighbors@yahoo.com VOTE Nov. 6th, 2012