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16 www.DesertMessenger.com April 17, 2019 In Memoriam Read Desert MESSENGER E-edition online @ www.MyQuartzsite.com Your vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. Take a few simple steps to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of a burglary or other criminal acts against your home. Before you leave for your trip Notify local police of the departure and return dates of your trip and provide the name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to notify in the event of an emergency. Vacation Watch Request Form is available online at http://ci.quartzsite. az.us/images/Police_Department/QPD_Vacation_Watch_Request.pdf Going on vacation? Notify QPD 5 stand-out Mother's Day gift ideas (StatePoint) Need a Mother's Day gift that truly shines? Take these fun and practical ideas into consideration. 1. A clean house. Let Mom take a load off now and again. Hire a cleaning ser- vice once a month for a year, or if you're on a budget, do it yourself. From laun- dry to dishes -- an IOU ticket to take care of the chores she would usually handle will give Mom an opportunity to take more time for herself to read a book or go out with friends. 2. A classic accessory. If you're look- ing for something classic, give Mom an accessory that combines function and fashion, such as the Vintage Col- lection timepieces from Casio. Offered in a range of styles that complement fashion palates from simple and clas- sic to retro glam, each timepiece comes equipped with an LED-lit display face, a countdown timer and a 1/10th second stopwatch. They also feature a daily alarm, hourly time signal and an auto- calendar, making them a necessity for anyone looking for fashion fl are that keeps her organized, on-time and up- to-date with appointments. 3. Some rest and relaxation. Send Mom for a spa day, where she can select the treatments and services she wants best. Or, help her to create a spa-like environment at home, with face masks, a foot spa and bath bombs for the tub. 4. A hobby. Has Mom always wanted to learn to play piano? Consider gifting portable technology to help her achieve this dream. One modestly priced option is Casio's CT-X700 portable keyboard, which features a rich sound with a pow- erful AiX Sound Service. Designed for casual players and beginners, it has a Lesson System that displays the prop- er fi ngering and notation, helping you learn its library of 100 built-in songs, as well as a six-track recorder. 5. Time together. Spend some quality time with Mom. Take a cooking class or comedy workshop together, or look for sip and paint options, where you learn painting skills while enjoying a glass of wine or beer. Local cafes and bars often host such events; however, you may want to check out the community center or community college for class options, too. Got events? Do you or your organization have recurring or new events planned in Quartzsite for next season? Please consider sharing the dates now, before everyone leaves for the sum- mer. QuartzsiteCalendar.com is a FREE service to list your special events, workshops, classes, music jams, bingos, entertainment, pot lucks, picnics, gatherings, fundrais- ers, ice cream socials, meetings, etc. SUBMIT your events for FREE to- day! www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com AA Meetings QUARTZSITE LOCAL SURVIVORS GROUP Mon. 5:30pm Big Book Study Thurs. 5:30pm Topic Sat. 5:30pm 12x12 Meeting Community Bible Church 375 E. Sunrise St. Gloria 316-617-1877 Randy 928-216-7297 ALANO CLUB Texas RV Park 205 W. Main St. "B" Quartzsite Tues. 10am Joe & Charlie 5:30pm Open Meeting Fri. 10am/5:30pm Open Meeting Don 928-287-1273 AL-ANON Texas RV Park 205 W. Main St. "B" Quartzsite Tues & Fri. 5:30pm Bertha 702-465-5137. BLYTHE, CA (CA Time) Blythe Primary Purpose Group has Topic Discussion Meetings at 7:00 pm . Also every Monday and Friday are Literature Meetings on Wed. at 7pm at 187 N. 7th Street - Blythe Daily Noon meetings Mon - Sat And Sunday 1pm 137 N. Broadway, Blythe, Ca Nancy Colbeth Resident of Palmer for 80 years, passed away July 31, 2018, at Mat- Su Regional Hospital, Alaska. Nancy was born to Darrell and Lois Frank on November 15, 1933 in Mio, Michigan. Her parents moved from Michigan to Palmer in 1935 with daughters Joanne and Nancy, along with 200 other Colonists who were chosen to develop the Mata- nuska Valley. She graduated from Palmer High School in 1951, and she went on to the University of Alaska, Fairbanks from 1954 to 1955. From 1956 to 1963, Nancy worked for U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. For the next 17 years, she was Own- er of Horseshoe Drive-In (Palmer). From 1991 to 1997, she owned and operated Arctic Kwik Mart (Palmer). She retired in 1997, drove down to Arizona Desert, where she bought a motor home and then did "Boon- docking" every winter in Quartzsite, AZ and The Slabs in California. Nancy would return each April to Oregon, winterize her rig and put it into storage and once again, drove the Alcan to spend the summers in Palmer. She loved fi shing, hiking sightseeing, the outdoors and espe- cially animals. She was a member of Roving Rods and met many other fi shing friends. We want dates of your events planned for NEXT SEASON! SUBMIT FOR FREE at www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com

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