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January 6, 2021 www.DesertMessenger.com 25 "Make a difference about something other than yourselves." ~ Toni Morrison Keep Quartzsite Clean and Beautiful As snowbirds return home to their favorite winter nests, the Desert Messenger wishes to remind everyone not to put their trimmings/ brush in the washes. Please dispose responsibly, anytime, at the Town's chipper yard, near the transfer station on Hwy. 95, 1/2 + mile north of the Firestation. THE TRANSFER STATION IS OPEN SUN. - WED. 7:30AM-2:30PM. Also please remember coyotes are wild animals... please don't feed the wildlife! Licensed & Insured BLM Approved! 27 Years Experience 27 Years Experience Miller RV Repair is BACK IN QUARTZSITE! 406-212-0155 Sights to see around Quartzsite THERE IS A LOT OF HISTORY in this area, from the pioneers and settlers who came here and settled into the town that is now Quartzsite; to prospectors and ranchers, whose decedents still live in the town. Many of the old buildings in town are on private property and aren't accessible due to their deteriorated conditions, but you can still see them from the roads. Some places are open to the public; many are accessible by driv- ing and hiking. CELIA'S RAINBOW GARDENS Located at the north end of Quartzsite Town Park on Plymouth Rd. This 20 acre section is a beautiful nature trail with several special areas along the trails. It includes a miniature pioneer village, a mining dis- play, rock and gem pavilion, veterans' area, and much more. It's a work in progress started by Paul & Joanne Winer, the parents of Celia Anne Winer, an 8-year old who died in 1994. The volunteer project has be- come one of the most visited parts of the area. Be sure to take your cam- era to capture your own memories of the fl ora and fauna while walking the trails. BOUSE FISHERMAN The Bouse Fisherman is an Intaglio also known as a geoglyph or earth fi g- ure. These very large earth fi gures were created many years ago by American Indians. The fi sherman was fi rst spotted in 1932 on the desert fl oor when George Palmer, a pilot, saw an enormous human fi gure with outstretched hands. In 1984, the Colorado River Indian Tribes sponsored a fl ight which led to a second discovery of the Bouse Fisherman. Bouse residents and oth- ers collected money and installed posts and a cable fence around the site. A bronze plaque was set into a stone pillar to commemorate the site hoping for preservation for all. To get there - North out of Quartzsite on Highway 95 for 5.4 miles, then turn right on Plomosa Road. 6 miles up the road look for fences on your left. 6 miles up the road look for fences on your left. Inside the farthest fence you will fi nd the Rock Alignment and 1.3 miles farther up the road you come to a second "scenic view parking" sign. Park and follow path up the hill to see the Intaglios. For more info visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com United States Postal Service(USPS) has a private contract with the US Government. USPS does NOT provide mail delivery to home addresses in Quartzsite. Some residents may receive a free Post Offi ce Box at the Main Branch or the Annex. All others pay to rent a Post Offi ce Box, use General Deliver, or rent a private mailbox. ADDRESSING MAIL: Name:____________________________ Street Address, Box #_ (Do NOT include "P.O") Quartsite, AZ 85346 (or Annex: 85359) Courtesy of Desert Messenger How to get mail IN QUARTZSITE! We knew we could get you to read this ad! For effective advertising, contact Desert Messenger today! Call Rain at 928-916-4235 or visit www.DesertMessenger.com Transfer station on Winter hours The Quartzsite Transfer Station is now on their WINTER hours. They are open Sunday thru Wednesday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your load. For more info call the Main landfi ll 928-916-1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152. The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain

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