Desert Messenger

December 5, 2018 www.DesertMessenger.com 15 "Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned." ~Peter Marshall AFFORDABLE RV SERVICE & REPAIR 775-250-4131 Appliances, Solar, Plumbing, LP, Electrical, Levelers, Slide-Outs Fast, Friendly MOBILE Service We acept ALL Major Credit/Debit Cards BLM Approved 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! We welcome the Christmas season in sunny Arizona. We are so blessed for the generous shoppers and our fabulous family of volunteers. We sur- prised Offi cer Weltha during his walkthrough visit with the funds to pur- chase a lite suit for K9 Offi cer Wodan for compliant training. $1,375 was an early Christmas present. Our Angel Tree is ready! Let's see if we can reach more than the 105 kids we reached out to last season. To clarify, we service all children in Quartzsite; no children are excluded. Come choose a name/s and earn your angel wings when you go shopping for kiddos in our community. For many kids these may be the only gifts they receive. We will wrap your gifts and QFD graciously makes deliveries with Mrs. Clasu and many elf assis- tants. Thank you so much for our community's support of your Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Our longtime volunteer Lillian Macfee will soon be 96 years old. Come wish "Speedy" happy birthday on Wednesday, December 19th. We have over 80+ likes on our Facebook page, Quartzsite Salvation Army Thrift Store. Follow us and see specials and what is happening at this fun place to be. We do take cards for purchases. Both debit and credit. There is no mini- mum requirement. Thank you volunteers Toby for our beautifully painted front door and Dar- ryl for modifying a kickplate to protect the door from our hefty carts. We are still looking for a bike rack....Any ideas? Our Santa event is Saturday, December 22nd. Come get your picture taken with Santa that you can take home with you. Children can choose gifts, pa- jamas, socks, school supplies, backpacks, and other surprises. Penny from Parents as Teachers will have a fun craft project, too. The event is during our store hours from 9am-1pm. Parking will be directed by our local QPD Explorers. Come join the fun. Give generously for your gifts will return to you later. Lee-Ann Henle, Manager Store 928-927-3636 Cell 360-921-7571 Store days & hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 to 1:00 The Salvation Army happenings Give generously for your gifts will return to you later. Estate sale for favorite local artist planned The estate of Kathryn Hopkins will hold an estate sale Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9am-3pm. Kathryn Hopkins lived in Quartzsite for over 50 years. She was a well known artist and has paintings all over the world. Over the years she picked up a lot of things that will be up for sale on the 15th of Dec. This will be the last chance to buy some of her paintings so try to make it. Kathryn and her paintings were honored during the Branding Iron Art Show & Gallery held during Buck Connors Western Days Nov. 10, 2018. Location of the Estate Sale is 625 Olinger, off Chandler St. For more information contact Hal Davidson 928-916-2888.

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