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28 www.DesertMessenger.com September 20, 2023 World's Largest Self-Propelled Whole Hog Rotesserie Arrives in Quartzsite! Glen Hamilton, of Wasilla, Alaska, and owner of Whole Hog or None Bar- beque introduces his built-by-hand 57 ft. propane-fueled grill and rotisserie shaped like a locomotive to the town of Quartzsite! The matching coal car houses everything necessary to serve from the kitchen. At the Alaska Gov- ernor's Picnic, Hamilton and his crew served up 3,000 people in only 2 1/2 hours. The train and coal car is self-pro- pelled by a 400 horse-powered one- ton Chevy engine and chassis. How- ever, Hamilton says, "the smoke stack and whistle in front make it hard to see clearly at highway speeds." Whole Hog or None Barbeque is parked for the season right off Main Street behind Main Street Trading Post, across from Pilot. Whole Hog or None Barbeque is now open seven days a week, serv- ing breakfast all day, with a grill that cooks up great hotcakes! Folks look- ing for a good deal have already found the unique eatery. Hamilton states he plans on serving hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches and full dinners. While eating you are sure to get lots of stories from the retired welder and fabricator who built the train by hand. Be sure to ask about the badger! You might even get a chance to hear the train whistle blow! Bob Kelley, Newly Appointed Town Council Member Town Council Member Town Council Member "I'm not a 'Yes Man' and I want to get rid of the negative image of Quartzsite!" QUARTZSITE- In a special session of the Quartzsite Town Council, Fri- day, October 24, 2008, Bob Kelley was voted in as the new member of the Town Council. The vacancy occured after Steve Bennett resigned his position as mayor and Vice Mayor Chuck Busby was installed as mayor. Town Hall advertised for applicants and nine residents applied for the position. Eight of the nine appeared in person, at the special session (one sent a letter). Each applicant was given three minutes to speak. After hearing all applicants, the Town Council voted 4-2 for Bob Kelley. Bob Kelley has resided in Quartzsite permanently for the past 18 years, with 26 total years of living and visiting the area. Most noteable, Kelley was instrumental in helping to acquire town water for the residents of Q Mountain Mobile Home & RV Subdivision. After working with the vari- ous departments of the town on the project, Kelley became inspired to apply for the Town Council vacancy. Kelley and his wife, Carol, of the Senior Center, have been very active in the community over the years. The have 4 children, 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. QUARTZSITE- Saturday, Nov. 1, members of the com- munity with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, gath- ered to honor the life of Buck Conner at the Hi Jolly Cemetary. The gravesites of Conner and his son, George II, were blessed with holy water by Father Gene Nash. After the Dedication, VFW Post Chaplin Bob Braa gave the Eulogy. La Paz County Supervi- sor, Mary Scott, gave a detailed and informative his- tory of the accomplishments of Buck Conner. Scott said Dan Field suggested the town create a Buck Conner Day to tribute Conner's contribution to the Town of Quartzsite. Buck Conner's Grave Rededicated November 5, 2008 November 19, 2008 SPECIAL SECTION O������ 15, 2008 D����� M�������� P��� 5 King of Arizona Realty 52070 STAR ST. -LA PAZ VALLEY. $175,000. New Listing! Very nice 3 bdrm., 2 ba. 1,280 sq. ft. home 1.15 acres. Large master bath w/ garden tub, laundry room. Well, septic, elect. 46361 BIGHORN WAY-BRENDA. $180,000 Reduced! Beautiful 3 bdrm., 2 ba. on 1 acre. Vaulted celilings, skylights, A/C, 2x6 walls, covered front & back porch, garage w/shop. MH cool cover, adjacent to BLM. Stunning mt. views. 46040 TURGEON LN. -BRENDA. $72,000. Just off Hwy. 60 on Perry Ln., right on Turgeon Ln. 2 room, 700 sq. ft. home on 1.08 acre. Heatpump/ AC unit for year-round living. Well, septic, 3 RV 50400 HWY. 60 MP 139. $8,000/ACRE 3 each- 20 acre parcels approx. 1/2 mile off Hwy. 60 w/50' easement from hwy. No utilities. AVENUE 41E-BOUSE $4,000/ACRE, $320,000 80 acres unimproved land-no utilities, off Hwy. 60 or 72nd. St. 44187 YUCCA DR. -BOUSE. $37,000 Slightly less than 1 acre (.90 acre) vacant land with utiltilies, near new town park. 170 W. PYRAMID LN. SAFARI RV PARK. $450,000 RV Park on 3 acres w/unique 3 bdrm., 1.5 ba. Rock house w/3 room addition, 23 RV spaces, BLM to north, quiet dead-end st. Same residents each year. Jayne F. Cushman, Broker 220 N. Central (Hwy. 95) Quartzsite, AZ 928-927-5464 (928) 927-6382 AMERICAN CUSTOM TIRE INC. Auto - Light Truck - Commercial - AG - Earthmover New, Used and Retread Est. in 1972 Road Service Interstate Batteries Lube, Oil and Filter Blue Building Across from McDonalds on West Main St. ��Motorhome Specialists � 23 Hour Commercial Ser vice INDIAN ARITIFACTS & JEWELRY Dianne and Forrest, of Quartzsite, celebrated 7th wedding anniversary on Oct. 3 with a dinner at La Casa Del Rancho. The couple enjoyed their first wedding dinner at the Mexican restaurant and have been back every year to celebrate their anniversary. Donna Dae and Marvin Fowler, of Quartzsite, were given a surprise dinner on Sat. Oct. 4 to honor their 50th wed- ding anniversary. Friends gathered in the craft room of Donna Dae's Crafts for a dinner and enjoyed the couples' famous home-grown watermelon. The couple grew the delicious melons while sum- mering in New Mexico. 7th Anniversary 50th Anniversary There's no doubt that autumn is in full swing and many people have already turned their thoughts and plans to holiday preparations. Trips to the mall and holiday meal planning seem to occur earlier and earlier each year. All these wonderful plans keep people busy too busy, sometimes, to donate blood. "We encourage people to donate blood once more before the end of the year. And donating in November is a great way to start the holiday season because it reminds us that one person can truly make a difference," said Janice Dunnington, United Blood Services Donor Re- cruitment Manager. It takes approximately 280 blood donations each day to keep up with our local hospital patients' needs. As we know, hospitals don't close for the holidays," Dunnington said. "The blood you donate now can save some- one's life during the holidays. Is there any other better gift to give?" Potential donors can make an ap- pointment at one of the local area blood drives at the Parker Community Senior Center, Lake Havasu High school or Bouse Elementary school. Walk-ins are welcome. �� Monday, November 3 - 8:00am to 2:00pm, Lake Havasu High School Gym, 2675 Palo Verde. �� Monday, November 3 – 1:00pm to 6:00pm, Bouse Elementary School, 44369 Joshua Drive – Bouse. Contact Vonnie Harmon at (928) 851-2213. �� Thursday, November 6 – 8:00am to 6:00pm Parker Community Senior Center, 1115 12th St. Contact Darla Til- ley at (928) 669-9514. You may also visit the website online: www.UnitedBloodServices.org All donors receive a free cholesterol screening. Volunteer blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Ad- ditional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 17 and not yet 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. United Blood Services has been this area's non-profit community blood provider since 1944, and serves pa- tients in the local area. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation's oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America 's Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks. For more information contact: Ann Trilby United Blood Services Donor Recruitment Representative (702) 808-1629 Gift the gift of life - donate blood at local facilities

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