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June 13, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 15 Nancy's Kitchen Uncooked PINEAPPLE DESSERT 1 8-oz package cream cheese (softened) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) 1 8-oz tub whipped topping, like Cool Whip Pie Crust 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 20 graham crackers, crushed Topping 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup diced pineapple (drained) In a medium mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese with an electric mixer until slightly fluffy Gradually add the powdered sugar, and mix until well combined Mix in the whipped topping, and beat until fluffy With a spatula, fold in the crushed pineapple, then set aside In a small mixing bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar and melted butter until well combined, then, pat mixture into a 9x9 baking dish Spoon the filling over the crust, and smooth with spatula until even Sprinkle coconut, and diced pineap- ple, on top. Refrigerate for at least two hours, before serving. QES promotions Desert Messenger offers FREE Classified 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 Quartzsite Transit hosts Dump the Pump Day - Thurs. June 21 Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit Quartzsite Transit announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the 13th annual Na- tional Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21. The slogan of this year's National Dump the Pump Day is "Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit." Sponsored by the American Public Transportation As- sociation (APTA), the 2018 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and to take them where they need to go, instead of driving a car. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money. According to the March APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,894 annually by downsiz- ing to one car. Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, a public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization. WHAT: 13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day WHERE: at Quartzsite Transit and transit agencies nationwide WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 2018 Contact Quartzsite Camel Express Transit at 928-927-4333. Chamber & Tourism on summer hours The Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is now on summer hours. The office is Open WED, THURS & FRIDAY from 10am-2pm. Drop in and see what's happening! Check out the Facebook page for updates: business and so- cial media tools, current events, etc. The Chamber & Tourism is located at 1240 W. Main Street, Quartzsite, directly across from McDonald's. For more info visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Congratulations to the Quartzsite Elementary promoting class of 2018. Special awards were presented at May 23rd ceremony. Cheyenne Beardon was awarded Valedictorian. Hannah Price was awarded Salutatorian. Micheal Stewart received the Danny Scott Humanitarian Award. Josuhe Solorio received the Eddie Scott Sportsmanship Award. Connor Conley received the Cecilia Winer Reading Award. QES 2018-2019 School Year calendar has changed. Approved by the Governing board on June 5, 2018. August 7th will be the first day of school. August 13th there will be no school for students and staff will take part of a mandatory training that was only available that day. There will be a community / parent training the evening of August 13th.

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