Desert Messenger

28 www.DesertMessenger.com December 5, 2018 In Memoriam LeRoy Edward Lahti KE0AC Lee Lahti Passed away on the early morning of Novem- ber 12th 2018 from a unexpected and unexplainable ve- hicle/pedestrian accident. He was 89 years young. He was born March 6th 1929 in Chisholm Minnesota. Worked at Honeywell for 35 years. Built the family home in Coon Rapids, Mn. Lee and his wife Arlene retired at 55 and became snow birds for some years until he found there home in Quartzsite AZ. Over the years he made close friends in many areas, loved his ham radio, his quad runs in the desert with his group of friends both in Quartzsite AZ and in Cotton Mn. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. He is proceeded in death by his parents Edward & Lillian Lahti, Sons Ken- neth, Keith(Kit) & Terry. He is survived by Wife of 67 years Arlene resid- ing in Minnesota; Brother Eugene of Mn; Sons: Ed & Vivian of WI; Lyle, Daughter Donna (Dan) Miron, Daughter-in laws; Corrine & Kathy; 5 grand- children, 4 great grandchildren. Many Nieces and nephews and cousins. As we are moving into our winter season, we at Quartzsite Police Depart- ment want to welcome our winter visitors. Quartzsite Police Department is very proactive in securing our community's safety, with the infl ux of visitors, there are always those who try to prey on the unwary. Please be aware of your surroundings. Don't leave vehicles or residences unse- cured. Use exterior lighting. Get involved in Neighborhood Watch. We hope everyone has a great winter season and enjoy the warmer weather without snow! HOME SAFETY TIPS • Use a door viewer before opening your door. Always demand identifi ca- tion from strangers (even repair or sales persons). • Always lock up your home before leaving and don't hide your house keys outdoors anywhere. • Have keys ready and in your hand for immediate use when you return home. • Use interior and exterior lighting at all times. • Always use Safe Internet Shopping practices. • Shred credit card offers and bank statements before you throw them away if you do not plan on using them. • Hide or destroy boxes from expensive purchases. • Do not answer personal questions about your home such as type of alarm, daytime occupancy, etc. • Do not let people inside your home (to use the bathroom, phone, etc.). • Avoid mail theft by obtaining a locked mailbox and dropping off outgo- ing mail at the local post offi ce. • Do not give out your personal information or credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call. QPD offers Home Safety Tips The Desert Survivor If trees could talk... Would they paint a portrait of Arizona's climate, inhabitants and events? Would they be an impartial witness and tell it like they saw it? Arizona's rich history has been wit- nessed by many, but none so endur- ing as these living specimens. Some planted by pioneers for specifi c pur- poses, some happened upon and used throughout the years for what we Arizonans needed at various times throughout statehood. They are a living legacy enjoyed and uti- lized by Arizona's inhabitants and now honored for their service. These Witness Trees were dedi- cated as part of Arizona's Centen- nial, verifi ed to have witnessed Ari- zona's statehood form February 14, 1912, to February 14, 2012. This ironwood tree resides in the town of Quartzsite. It is in remark- able condition for its age - 1,050 years old, as determined by the La Paz County University of Arizona Extension offi ce- probably due to its location close to a wash. It is view- able by a trail outside of the Town Hall, north of the water tank. It has witnessed the ages from the same location and recently in its his- tory has become accustomed to the yearly winter population boom of Quartzsite, located along Interstate 10 next to the Arizona/California border. Ironwoods are known for their dense timber, as limbs from these trees do not fl oat. Quartzsite's Centennial Tree

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