Desert Messenger

December 5, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 13 Business Chamber's final act helps museum by Joanne Winer The Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce, here since 2003, has now closed its doors for good, and in fact, the building at 110 W. Main St. that was their home for 15 years is now sold to another business. As most people know, when a non-profi t disbands, all outstanding bills must be paid and the remainder of the assets sold or given to another non-profi t, with all the funds also having to be given away to another non-profi t. After paying off everything, selling or giving away the rest, the building sold and everything moved out, the funds remaining came to $2952.00. We were very happy to be able to give a check for this amount to the Quartzsite Historical Society to further the work they do. We had a meeting and discussed all the very worthwhile non-profi ts, and this was the one we chose because they really needed the help to keep the history of this area for people to learn about. We know that they can really use it and are glad to be able to help. We would also like to thank all of our members who supported us over the 15 years, and to all the people who came in to the offi ce for information. It was our pleasure to serve you all and we will miss you all so much. Please be sure to visit the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Com- merce and Tourism for information--they are located right across from McDonald's! Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON - MON-FRI Cheyanne, Debbi, Sheryl, Gayle & Linda ARE HERE FOR YOUR OPEN YEAR ROUND! Hair, Nails, and Pedicure Services (928) 927-6382 AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC. Auto - Light Truck - Commercial - AG - Earthmover New, Used and Retread Est. in 1972 Road Service Interstate Batteries Lube, Oil and Filter Blue Building Across from McDonalds on West Main St. ✶ Motorhome Specialists ✶ 23 Hour Commercial Service ABOVE: Cee Carnevale, President, Billie Fowler, Pres. of Historical Society, and Joanne Winer, Vice Pres.of Business Chamber HOLLYWOOD PETS Pamper your pet in our state-of-the-art fully mobile grooming parlor Mobile Grooming Professionally groomed by Robin Barbour Award winning groomer! 26 years experience! Best Rates in Town! 218-426-5317 NOW OPEN! TYSON RV PARK - 350 W. Main RON & PATTY'S DIECAST Collectibles & Apparel Behind Gem World & Quartzsite Outpost W. MAIN STREET, QUARTZSITE 704-575-6719 NASCAR Come see us at our NEW LOCATION! We have SKY LANTERNS! Great news for dancers By Jackie Deal Wednesday night dances are ON again! On Wednesday night, 7 p.m. there will be dancing at the Quartzsite Improvement Associa- tion (QIA.) "Western Strings", one of the best bands in the area will be playing "for your dancing pleasure." Bob Anderson, who heads up the band, has played warm-up on the Grand Ole Opry, and backed up Charley Pride, Lefty Frizzell and others. Cookie Shannon , the drum- mer, once played drums for Boxcar Willy and she does his famous train whistle. She has played with Jeanie C. Riley and Freddie Hart. Martha McKay says she sang all her life; she was part of a quartet that sang on radio in Redding, California. Western Strings music is very danceable and very "listenable." In- cidentally the group is looking for a bass player. QIA is located at 235 E. Ironwood Ave. Quartzsite. RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER thank you!

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