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February 16, 2022 ww.DesertMessenger.com 7 COVID-19 updates Monday, February 14, 2022: There are a total of 1,953,168 confi rmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona and 27,181 coronavirus-related deaths according to the AZDHS numbers. Monday morning Arizona State health department reported 2,685 new cases and 1 new death. The La Paz County Health Depart- ment reported 119 new cases of Co- vid-19 over the weekend. This brings our county total to 5,057 cases. with total of 128 deaths. Please do your part and stay home when you do not feel well! If you are experiencing a change in how you feel and get tested, please stay home until you receive the test results. • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. Consider wear- ing cloth face coverings, if it can be safely managed, in public settings where other physical distancing measures are diffi cult to main- tain. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. • If you are at higher risk for severe illness, you should avoid attend- ing congregate settings. People at higher risk for severe illness include adults 65 or older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions. For more information on La Paz County and the state, please visit the ADHS coronavirus website at www.azdhs.gov/coronavirus, the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/COV- ID19 , the La Paz County Health De- partment website at https://www. lpchd.com/ and the Facebook page @LaPazCounty.HealthDepartment PHOTO: QUARTZSITE FIRE DISTRICT FACEBOOK Snakes & warm weather Remember, the weather is get- ting warmer. Be on the lookout for snakes. Quartzsite Fire District caught this young snake caught on Monday, January 18, 2021. Watch your step Watch your step Rattlesnakes can blend in eas- ily with surroundings, so always look where you place your feet and hands. Carry a fl ashlight at night, especially on warmer nights when rattlesnakes can be most active. 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! OU CAN DEPEND ON! OU CAN DEPEND ON! YOU CAN DEPEND ON! Y CLUTCHES PRIMARY & SECONDARY Call Don 208-255-6955 Call Don 208-255-6955 Call Don 208-255-6955 Don's Rocks Decorative Landscaping Hauling, Dumptruck & Backhoe Services Hauling, Dumptruck & Backhoe Services Hauling, Dumptruck & Backhoe Services WE'RE BACK! Looking forward to seeing our Friends! Not a licensed contractor letters to the editor Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. cessarily re Messenger. cessarily represent Messenger. present Now that we know that the Salome and Quartzsite Courts will be clos- ing , I wanted to let everyone know that I will NOT be running for Jus- tice of the Peace in what is now the District 1 race for the Parker Court. I had hoped to run for the Salome Court but once again opportunities for local folks are being taken away by the Supervisors that Represent Parker and its interests. I for sure cannot say that La Paz County can continue to use the moniker Fu- tures Unlimited to describe itself. I see desperate measures going on to cut the expenses of this county. The future of La Paz County is de- pendent how successful they are to keep out of Bankruptcy. Thanks to all who have supported me in the past with my Political ambitions. I plan now to retire from politics and I am hoping at the very least I have inspired others to consider to be a Public Servant. Gary Zak South Western Round Up End of the Season Art Show and Sale for Char- ity will be held February 25th and 26th 2022 at Mountain Quail RV Park Rec Hall, 490 Moon Moun- tain Ave. Quartzsite, Arizona 9:00 a.m.- 3:00p.m. both days Fine Art 10% of Artists' sales are do- nated to Charity. Raffl e prizes 100% of fund go to a local charity. Door Prizes every Hour, provided by the Artists. Refreshments available. You are invited to support the com- munity, purchase you next work of art for your home or to use as a gift. We'd be honored to have you visit. For more information call Oney Budge President 208-317-2315. Southwestern Round up Show planned for Round up Show planned for Round up Show February 25, 26 planned for February 25, 26 planned for Saturday, February 26th Coyote Fresh Foods will be holding a Rib Eye Steak Cookout in honor of Ryan Zellar, their late meat cutter. He passed away in June 6, 2021. He was born September 30, 1993. All proceeds will go to St. Jude in Ryan's name. Coyote Fresh Foods will be hav- ing a bake sale outside and a silent auction also. All donations appreci- ated. All events will take place from 11am to 5pm. Cook out honoring Ryan Zellar honoring Ryan Zellar honoring

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