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20 www.DesertMessenger.com February 21, 2024 Quartzsite ART GUILD meets on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month November thru March 12:30pm - 2:30pm at the MOUNTAIN QUAIL RV PARK CLUB HOUSE 490 N. Moon Mountain Ave. Quartzsite, Arizona We Strive to Bring Artistic People Together to: • Meet new friends • Improve & grow artistically • Learn new techniques • Provide Fine Art Shows as Fundraisers Annual Membership is only $10 All Classes are free for members. By Shanana Rain Golden-Bear Quartzsite, AZ - Town of Quartzsite hosted a groundbreaking Tuesday, February 20, 2024 for the new Dol- lar General Store to be located at 535 E. Main Street. Quartzsite Mayor Norm Simpson welcomed the group, which includ- ed six of the seven Quartzsite Town Council members, Town Manager Jim Ferguson, Commander Larry Irwin of La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce, Quartzsite Police Chief Clay Romo, Town staff, representatives from the Quartzsite Fire District, and members of the Planning & Zoning Commission. "Quartzsite is known worldwide for our winter visitors, rock and gem shows and all the events we have. but what makes Quartzsite grow and for the future is retail sales. Retail sales is the future, which provides jobs, and shopping year-round. Welcome to Ryan and his organization. 'Here we grow again, Quartzsite!'" said Simpson. New Dollar General breaks ground on 2nd store in Quartzsite Ryan Horn, the General contractor said the project should be complet- ed in about 120 days. The new retail store will be about 12,500 sq. ft. According to RetailDive.com, "Dollar General's Q3 net sales rose 2.4% year over year to $9.7 bil- lion, as store comps fell 1.3%. Gross margin contracted slightly to 29% from 30.5% a year ago, largely due to higher shrink, lower inven- tory markups and increased mark- downs. Net income plunged 47.5% to $276.2 million. The discount retailer added 263 stores in the quarter, ending with 19,726 by Nov. 3. In 2024, the com- pany plans to add 800 new stores, remodel 1,500 and relocate 85." PHOTO Left to Right: P & Z Commision Chairperson Nancy Nichols, P & Z Com- misioner Larry Lord, Council Member Devyn Rosner, Council Member Karey Amon, Mayor Norm Simpson, Council Member Starr BearCat, Council Member Sam Saxton, Council Member Loretta Warner, Town Manager Jim Ferguson, P & Z Commissioner Dave "Bear" Collier, General Contractor Ryan Horn. ����� | S������ RAIN G�����-B��� SKYHAWK BAND featuring Sonja Bartel on piano & trumpet, Norm Sharp on rhythm guitar, Jan Goldberg on bass guitar, John Gibson on violin & fiddle are back in Quartzsite for the season. Come join us and dance to Country, Rock and Roll, and Big Band! 2024 - 7pm Tue. Feb. 20 Dance-QIA Fri. Feb. 23, Dance-Senior Center Fri. Mar 1, Dance-Senior Center Tue. Mar 5 - Dance-QIA Fri. Mar. 8, Dance-Senior Center Wed. Mar. 13, Dance-Brenda RV Fri. Mar. 15, Dance-Senior Center FRIDAY MARCH 15, 2024 10am Gates open 11am Soft Welcome, General Com- ments by Emcee, Johnny Young 11:15am-12pm Open Mic/PA music 12pm Mayor: Welcome; Pledge of Allegiance; Buck Connor's Brief Bio; Johnny: General Announce- ments, Event overview 12:20pm-1:50pm Johnny Young 2:00pm-3:30pm Nathan Dean and the Damn Band SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 10am Gates open 11am Soft Welcome, General Com- ments by Emcee, Johnny Young 11:15am-12pm Open Mic/PA music 12pmBrotherhood MC Club, Pres- ent Colors – on-stage w/Mayor, Pledge of Allegiance – led by Mayor, Patriotic Song - Johnny. Mayor: Welcome; Buck Connor's Brief Bio; Johnny: General An- nouncements 12:30pm-2:00pm Desert Dixie 2:15pm-3:45pm Rhinestone Country DAILY ACTIVITIES: Kid's Corral (activities & crafts); Local Busi- nesses and Vendors; Chili Cook-off; Food Court; Beer Gar- den; and Town information. Buck Connors schedule DEADLINE : WED. MARCH 13 TH for MARCH 20 t h edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Transfer station hours Dump your trash for free at the Transfer Station. Please cover your load. Quartzsite Transfer Station is now WINTER HOURS thru March: Sunday thru Wednesday, 7:30am to 2:30pm. NO DUMPING! Please don't abuse the free services at Quartzsite transfer station by dumping garbage outside gates when closed. Be sure to thank the staff, too! The transfer station is located north of Town, just off Hwy. 95, near the Sewer Treatment Plant. For more info call the Main landfi ll 928-916- 1253 or Main offi ce at 928-854-9152.

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