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February 19, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 15 Annual Party in the Park to celebrate Paul Winer's Love of Music March 15 Ellie's Boutique PALM PLAZA - 225 N CENTRAL BLVD. - QUARTZSITE (Formerly Located at Rice Ranch) Fine Ladies Apparel • One-of-a-Kind Items • Vests Lots of Bling! Open 10am-3pm 360-907-9997 COME SEE OUR NEW YEAR-ROUND LOCATION! We are the Exclusive Outlet for Painted Sky Apparel in Quartzsite! TV ANTENNAS Authorized Dealer Works in Quartzsite - Lake Havasu City - Yuma All over the USA, Canada and Mexico OLD MOVIE CHANNELS NBC • CBS • ABC • FOX • PBS • WEATHER •MORE! 18 TO 36 CHANNELS GUARANTEED TO WORK - SETUP ASSISTANCE PARTS & REPAIR TYSON WELLS MARKETPLACE SPACE #4 FRONT ROW 2 spaces west of K B Tools AZ • Quartzsite • Military Caps Rhinestone & Quartzsite T-Shirts Solitude Miles ~ John ~ 605-431-5028 Over 26 years in Quartzsite, Parker, LHC NOW OPEN!! CALL JOHN! By Joanne Winer The annual Party in the Park to celebrate Celia's Rainbow Gardens will be held in the pavilion at the Town Park on Plymouth Ave. on Sunday, March 15 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. This year, the music will start at 10:00am because this year we will have three bands. Lunch will still start at noon. This year will also be differ- ent because Paul will not be there. He tried to make it last year but couldn't because he was so ill. He passed away last May 7, 2019. His band mates and other musicians along with many friends held a Cel- ebration of his Life last November when a lot more people were here. Over three hundred people were there to give him a great send-off and it was great we have a link to the video we took if anyone would like it. The party this year is going to be a celebration of music which was his life. The Rock't Band, Skyhawk Band, and a few musicians who played with Paul in the All Star Sweet Stomp Orchestra. Paul's idea. They've got- ten together and played several places in town; their new name is Blue Coyote and the Prune Juice Posse. This should be some awesome music! When Paul was in the hospital the last time, a very generous person who wished to remain anonymous had a brand new electric keyboard delivered right to his room at the hospital. Paul had asked if anyone could loan him a keyboard, but this person donated it him. Paul just broke down and cried, as he never thought he would play again. He used it as much as he could in the week before he died. Paul was so very grateful. When asked if this person wanted it back after he died, she said to keep it and sell it or raffl e it off. We are planning to raffl e it off at the Party in the Park, along with some other prizes. Paul wanted any extra money left after the expenses for the party to be used in the Heroes Bell Gardens, because of his love and re- spect for those who have helped us personally over the years. Raffl e tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. You can pre-purchase raffl e tickets at the bookstore and they will also be at the party for sale. This party will also include a free barbecue lunch with burgers,beans,salads, cake and lemonade. If you can volunteer to help with the set up, serving, or cleanup please let me know at 928-927-6551 Please come out and join us for a great celebration and a lot of fun! ����� | S������ RAIN G�����-B���

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