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November 19, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities! QIA 928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite BINGO FRIDAY NIGHT Opens at 5pm. Early Birds 6:30pm. Main7pm Concessions Available Quartzsite to get much needed dog park Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Sandy, Debbi, Cheyanne, Beth, Linda, Jo, Sheryl & Janna ARE BACK WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! FOR ALL YOUR Hair, Massage, Manicure and Pedicure Services Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Promotes Wellness and Sense of Community by Funding Improvements to Quartzsite Town Park – With a continued focus on pro- moting health, wellness, and com- munity, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is proud to provide improvement funding to Quartzsite Town Park. In honor of its 75th anniversary statewide outreach campaign, "Arizonans First. Always.," the generous do- nation from BCBSAZ will be used for various park enhancements, including development of the town's fi rst dog park. The much-needed park improvements will encourage physical activity, community spirit and greater enjoyment of the public space by Quartzsite residents and visitors. Quartzsite Town Park is located on the northwest corner of N. Plymouth Ave and Chandler. As the centerpiece of Quartzsite, it hosts various community gath- erings and events including an annual Easter egg hunt, 4th of July and Labor Day celebrations, car shows and a summer pro- gram for children. It is enjoyed by thousands of people every year, especially when the population of Quartzsite swells in the winter months with RV visitors in town for the gem show and swap meets. "The Town of Quartzsite is very thankful for the donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona," said Skylor Miller, Quartzite Town Manager. "With this funding, the Town will be able to move forward with a much needed amenity in our park." "Quartzsite Town Park is a hall- mark of the community that serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors of Quartzsite alike," said Rich Boals, president and CEO of BCBSAZ. "We are happy to fund park enhancements that will en- courage increased physical activity, resulting in better overall health and wellness in one of the commu- nities we serve." The "Arizonans First. Always." campaign has already visited Pima, Maricopa, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Greenlee, Graham, Apache, Navajo and Mohave counties. Following La Paz County, BCBSAZ will visit Coconino County. To learn more about BCBSAZ and its 75 years in Arizona, visit azblue.com/birthday. Nature's Nuggets BUYS & SELLS GOLD Nuggets - Jewelry- coins Call Richard 928-927-5479 • 435-730-3388 In Quartzsite over 15 Years! Gold Sand Concentrates Placer Gold 24 Mesh Size up to Nuggets Quartzsite Licensed Business

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