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34 www.DesertMessenger.com October 18, 2023 SPECIAL SECTION December 16, 2009 D����� M�������� D������� 16, 2009 OPEN -5 (Hwy. 95) Stop ����� Water Water ICE GAL/ $1 D.B. BUILDERS, INC. CUSTOM HOME BUILDER AND ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Concrete, Landscape, Remodel Kitchens and Baths, etc. ����������� Building, Big Community Sunrise RV Park, "Snowbirds", in the old 927-3124 Name Group", in Mtn 927-3124 to Freedom," Church 927-5808 "Survivors" Community Sunrise Group", in old Ave. Rock RV Park, "Snowbirds", in old Above, winds damaged roof at Flying J in Ehrenberg, which was designed to weather 130 MPH winds, according to roofer. Above, crews worked hard to save Quartzsite's famous Saguaro! Below, owner, Robbie Robertson poses with the upright cactus and the crew Longtime vendors Smith's Collectibles, woke to quite a mess with twisted frame and broken antique glassware. They are back in business after fi lling two 55 gal. drums of broken glass. ��������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ��������������������������������� D������� 16, 2009 D����� M�������� P��� 9 Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) is starting a new enterprise this year. They are going to open a portion of their land to a regular Dry Camp Swap Meet. This will be in operation from November 1st through March 31st. A basic 20'x30' space will rent for only $100 per month this season. Larger spaces may be negotiated. See Anker at the QIA office, located at 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite, or call 928- 927-6325. ������������ ���������������� ����������� Museum Hours: Wed. thru Sun. 10-4, 161 W. Main (next to Silly Al's), Quartzsite, Arizona Free admission! Donations accepted. FIELD TRIPS 2009-2010 Military camps & Southern Cross Mine, CRIT Museum, Parker Museum & Akakhav Preserve, London Bridge & Miniature Lighthouses, Yuma Territo- rial Prison & Yuma Crossing with Quartermaster's Depot, Hydroponics, LKH Farming & Granite Quarry These are tentative field trips for this season, subject to change. You will need to bring a brown bag lunch, water and chair. Sometimes a small fee will be charged to enter the various places. Please check with the Museum for time and meeting place. 928-827-5229 or www.quartzsitemuseum.com ACTIVITIES: Arizona History Programs, co-sponsored with the Quartzsite Library, Hi Jolly Days Parade & Meal, Highway Cleanup. Quartzsite Historical Tyson's Well Stage Coach Station Museum events Moving day at the museum QUARTZSITE- Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Pouring rain did not stop the bunk house from the Mariquita Mine, circa 1920's, from being moved. The building was orginally moved in the 1840's by pioneer Jesse Scott to the Scott property on W. Cowell St. It was used as a storage building for many years until recently. The bunk house joins the original assay shack from the Mariquita Mine, which offers a peek into the everyday life of the miners. Just to the west of the Museum are the ruins of the Oasis Hotel. The Quartzsite Historical Society invites you to stop and visit and learn a little more about Quartzsite, Arizona and the interesting folks who call it home. D����� M�������� P��� 9 Quartzsite Improvement Association (QIA) is starting a new enterprise this year. They are going to open a portion of their land to a regular Dry Camp Swap Meet. This will be in operation from November 1st through March 31st. A basic 20'x30' space will rent for only $100 per month this season. Larger spaces may be negotiated. See Anker at the QIA office, located at 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite, or call 928- 927-6325. ������������ ���������������� ����������� Well Stage Coach Museum events Moving day at the museum QUARTZSITE- Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. Pouring rain did not stop the bunk house from the Mariquita Mine, circa 1920's, from being moved. The building was orginally moved in the 1840's by pioneer Jesse Scott to the Scott property on W. Cowell St. It was used as a storage building for many years until recently. The bunk house joins the original assay shack from the Mariquita Mine, which offers a peek into the everyday life of the miners. Just to the west of the Museum are the ruins of the Oasis Hotel. The Quartzsite Historical Society invites you to stop and visit and learn a little more about Quartzsite, Arizona and the interesting folks who call it home.

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