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August 6, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 13 Got Drugs? Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Mon - Fri. 8am-5pm Quartzsite Police Department The Smoke Shop Red Building - Near Desert Gardens RV Park Entrance qUARTZSITE, ARIZONA SEASONAL HOURS 6:30AM - NOON MONDAY THRU FRIDAY CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY �����| C������� M����� T��������� �����| C������� D���� � C������ H������� CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Chaunce Hamilton celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friend at Blythe Baptist Church July 12, 2014. He was born in Groom, Texas on July 3, 1924. Chaunce came to Blythe at the age of 4 with his mother and father, Marrie and Clara Hamilton, sister Vurl and 3 brothers J.C., D.L., and Clovis. He attended grade school through high school in Blythe. Right after high school, he and D.L. Summers, Grady Lazenby, joined the service. He served in the Medical Corp in India from 1943 to June, 1946. On December 29, 1946 he married Doris Rice. They lived at 462 N. Broadway till they moved to Cherry Valley in 1962. Chaunce worked as a driver for Carnation in Fon- tana, Calif. as a route salesman. They have 4 chil- dren; Robert, Karen, Brandy and Darleen. Chaunce was employed with Texaco in Blythe when he was severely burned in 1947, just 4 months after being married. He miraculously survived. Then he went to work for Sparklett Water and Carnation company. The Hamilton children, Bob, Randy, grandchil- dren, niece and nephew hosted the celebration. Becki & Richard Thipps supplied the beautiful fl owers for each table. Granddaughter Carrie and husband Matt supplied the food and red velvet cake for the couple. The Hamiltons have 7 grandchildren: Carrie, Ja- mie, Randy Jr., Mike, Jeff, Kelsey, and Wendey; 8 great grandchildren: Cody, 19; Richard 25; Mariah, 16; Mason, 10; Jay, 13; Van, 10; Annalyn, 3; Jayden, 2. Greatdaughter Kelsey took pictures along with others. Mariah and Mason brought games for the children to enjoy. Doris, Morgan Hays, and Marilyn helped in many ways. The Hamiltons have operated Rice Ranch in Quartzsite since 1984. Sean and Ann Austin have been managers for 8 years. The couple wish to thank all who attended. Chaunce Hamilton celebrates 90th birthday PHOTO Right: Aly Gleason waches Grace Miller lying on a bed of nails. On Monday, July 21st the Quartzsite Recreation Summer Program kids were treated to a fi eld trip to the Science Center in Phoenix. As noted on its website, the science center is designed to spark a child's fascination in science and technology through hands-on, interactive learning. 40 children and 9 adults spent an afternoon exploring the exhibits. The fi eld trip, the fi rst one in many years, was a combined effort be- tween the Town and a few generous sponsors. The town provided the transportation by renting a bus out of Yuma. Carrollynn Henshaw, Yesenia Jackson and Monica Timberlake, organized the trip and paid for the Science Center admission and dinner for everyone at Cacti's Pizza. Town Manager Skylor Miller, and his wife Danielle, provided and prepared sack lunches for everyone and those were distributed as soon as the kids got to Phoenix. An event like this isn't possible without chaperones. Yesenia Jackson, Eliana Villicana, Danielle Miller, Alicia Korsball, Monica Timberlake, Janet Collier, Nicci Collier, Lane Collier, and Sgt. Fabi Garcia joined the kids and made sure they all returned safely. The kids had so much fun, the Town hopes to provide more fi eld trips in the future. | Youth enjoy field trip to Science Center

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