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September 7, 2011 Quartzsite, AZ -Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) is seeking artists to create public artwork in the 3rd Annu- al "Rockin' in Quartzsite!" A Celebra- tion of the Arts! Are you a talented, emerging, mid- Call to artists! level, or professional artist looking for a new challenge? Here's your chance to paint a "Quartzsite Rock Art Piece"! Quartzsite is the Rock Capital of the World! What fun to paint one of 15 Rock Art Pieces for visitors and residents alike to enjoy for the winter season. WHAT: A public art event which allows artists, sponsors, businesses, schools, merchants, seniors, social groups, and individuals to work together toward enriching our community. ◊ Rock Art Pieces will be sponsored by local businesses, corporations and private citizens. ◊ Rock Art will be painted and deco- rated by local and regional artists. ◊ Displayed in creative places through- out the Town of Quartzsite. WHEN: ◊ Oct. 22, 2011 - March 3, 2012. ◊ Artists must be available to paint from Oct. 22- Nov.3 at the Rock Motel. ◊ The completed Rock Art Pieces will be showcased during the "Rockin' Reveil" at the "Rock Motel" on Sat. Nov. 5, 2011 and will go on display un- til March 1, 2012. ◊ The Rock Auction will take place on Sat. March 3, 2012. WHERE: ◊ The "Rock Motel" (a transformed warehouse) at Tyson Wells Show- grounds, 100 W. Kuehen, Quartzsite. ◊ Rock Art will be displayed in many locations around town, in front of businesses, and other creative places. WHO: ◊ Artists from around the area will be showcased throughout the event. ◊ Proceeds from the events will benefit local non-profit organizations through PNQ's Volunteer Equity Program. ◊ Locals and visitors alike will find themselves looking for the Rock Art throughout town, using a "Rockin' in Quartzsite!" map published in Desert Messenger to guide them around town. WHY should I be a Sponsor? ◊ For four months of widespread pub- licity throughout Arizona and beyond. ◊ Because hundreds of thousands of peo- ple are expected to visit Quartzsite this season; your name and the artist's name will be on your sponsored Rock Art. www.DesertMessenger.com ◊ For the satisfaction of supporting lo- cal artists and organizations. ◊ Joy of bringing people together for the benefit of the community. Visit www.proudneighbors.com. Email: proudneighbors@yahoo.com, or call Linda Ward at803-984-4230 or Sandee Wall at 702-499-8622. Art- ist applications (Page 8) must be post- marked by Sept. 25, 2011. OR stop by the next PNQ meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, 4pm at the Senior Center. Quartzsite- In "August 2011" Volume 1, Issue 14, of The Desert Freedom Press, there is a letter to the editor on page 4 written by Michel Hallor that drew my attention. The paper has no particular date, other than "August 2011", but was uploaded to the Desert Freedom Press blog on Aug. 24th. The letter reads: "I would like to clear my name from the false statements made in the May 18th, 2011 Volume 7 issue 131 of the Desert Messenger - in reference to my having a warrant and theft of stolen property. These statements are in full, false, Clarification: and I am considering this libel and defamation. This has been a recurring issue on many occassions. I'm relaying this to you versus the DM because I hold little faith this would ever reach print or be edited truthfully. With all due respect, they need to get their facts right, this is not only embarrassing, but misinfor- mation spreads rumors." - Michel Hallor My response: "Those are some rath- er strong accusations. The only refer- ence I found to the name above was on Page 17 of Desert Messenger's May 18, 2011 issue under the Arrest Report from QPD. This report was emailed to the Desert Messenger by Linda Con- ley, previous clerk at Quartzsite Police Department. She is also one of the fa- mous "Quartzsite 10", who now works for La Paz County Attorney's office. If my name mistakenly appeared under an arrest report, I sure as heck would not wait until 3 months later to complain to another paper about the situation. Jennifer Jones, of the Des- ert Freedom Press, should have done her due diligence before printing such a letter (unless she was intentionally trying to shed a negative light upon the Desert Messenger)!" In any case, we apologize for any inconvience this may have caused. -Shanana Rain Golden-Bear, Desert Messenger Publisher See notice on Page 2 re: Corrections Save 64% Family Value Combo Plus 3 Free Gifts the on 45069TLE 2 (5 oz.) Filet Mignons 2 (5 oz.) Top Sirloins 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Franks 4 (4 oz. approx.) 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On 8-5-11, William Buckley was ar- rested for Aggravated DUI with a child in the vehicle. On 8-9-11, Quartzsite Police Depart- ment was assisted by the La Paz Coun- ty Sherriff Department to investigate a one person fatal collision at MP 102 on Hwy 95. On 8-10-11, Quartzsite Police Officers detained one suspect and identified an additional suspect in a burglary from the Quartzsite Thrift Store. Page 17 On 8-13-11, William Reidy was ar- rested for excessive speed and passing in no passing zones on Hwy 95. On 8-14-11, Penelope Hinkle was cited and released for driving while suspended. On 8-15-11 Rigoberto Nunez was arrested for Trespassing Domestic Violence. On 8-20-11, Amy Green was arrested for excessive speed on Central Ave. On 8-21-11, Richard Flores was ar- rested for a warrant. On 8-21-11, Christopher Church- man was arrested for Assault Domes- tic Violence. On 8-21-11, Ravi Zora was arrested for excessive speed on Central Ave. On 8-23-11, Veronica Johnson was arrested on multiple felony and mis- demeanor warrants. On 8-26-11, David McGinnis was ar- rested for excessive speed on Main St. Got something to share? • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 541-218-2560

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