Desert Messenger

November 19, 2014 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor SOFTBALL IN THE PARK A few years ago you published a note for us. Unfortunately, I sent it in June when no one was around to take note. There is a small group of seniors, both male and female, who play softball in the park by the Community Center. Our age group varies from 60 - 80 years old. There's one 92- year old lady who participates. We gath- er at 1pm on Tuesdays. We play for about an hour. No talent is neces- sary and everyone is welcome. Thank you, Jim Laeng and Jim Lacroix, Quartzsite THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT I want to thank everyone who voted for me. Thank you for your support. I will continue to do my best for the residents of Quartzsite. Let's all work together and make Quartzsite a wonderful place to be from. Again Thank You, Carol Kelley, Quartzsite THANK YOU SILLY AL'S This summer Pat Meisner decided we should be line dancing. She made arrangements with the Quartzsite Community Center to have the class on Fridays at noon. We had one class showed up the next week and they were closed. "Let's go to Silly Al's". Karon Robertson, the owner, Desert Messenger MyQuartzsite.com ONLINE was there and she said "Sure". On Aug. 15th we started our class with 8 people. (3 of the ladies were from Blythe.) Some weeks we had 12 people danc- ing. Afterwards we had lunch. We called it "Dance Therapy". Thank you Karon and Rob for let- ting us take over your dance fl oor at noon for almost three months. Sure helped "Fun up" the summer. I made some lasting friendships and so did the others. Lynn Stimson Quartzsite THANKS TO THE COMMUNITY I would like to say Thank You to our community. On Nov 11th, Gunny's Military Museum hosted our annual cookout to thank our Veterans and their families. It turned out wonderfully. This could not have been done without all the wonderful volunteers, and support from so many in our community. First of all, I want to thank my wife, Debra (also known as Mrs. Gunny), who puts up with all that I do. So many volunteers to Thank-- Archie, Terri, Danny, Pam, Ralph, Wayne, Marti, Doc, Shane, Nate, Marty, and so many others. If I have forgotten anyone, please accept my apologies. I can't remember everyone , but you're just as im- portant to us as the others that I've mentioned. The donations of food was outstanding. Businesses from our local community also contrib- uted-- The QIA, The General Store, Miss Dee at the Bakery, Eastside Breadery, The VFW Post 769, The Rotary Club, The QPD, and many, many, private individuals. A special Thank You to Hilda for donation of the wonderful Hats. And last, but not least, The Great Band we had who donated their time, and kept the music going. And last but not least George our Korean Veteran who played the harmonica. Again Thank You All Gunny Quartzsite TOPS IN QUARTZSITE Welcome back to winter group of TOPS 0078 and the fi ve new mem- bers. Thank you to Mrs. Ruth Mc- Callister, Ms. Carol Coy and Ms. Judy Myers for buying me break- fast. Ms Judy made me a challenge and I did it! Come out, cheer on the TOPS 0078 group at the Walk, Run, Rock and Roll, and talk to the gang about the TOPS. Come visit us on Tuesday mornings at 7am at Alliance Fellow- ship Hall. Glenda Kae Hines Year-round resident DENTURES $350 Full Set (replacement) • US Military trained w/ 30 plus years experience • Implant Dentures Available • Partials starting at $175 QUARTZSITE SNOWBIRD SPECIAL: Same Day Dentures and 1 Hour Reline/Repairs!! Dental Laboratory Service Call: 623-444-4013 • Goodyear, AZ http://www.DLSAZ.com Mexico Prices...USA Made!! CUSTOM MADE PET ACCESSORIES The Pet Pa� o ~ Ray & Verna Maurer EASY TO FIND! Tyson Wells Space 29 Full line of nylon products and comfort harnesses, fleece coats, dog boots, doggles, etc. 661-428-3499 or 206-890-1696 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! We sell U-HAUL BOXES Artists Wanted! Proud Neighbors of Quartzsite (PNQ) announced the dates for the 6th Annual Rockin' in Quartzsite - A Celebration of the Arts. This year the rock slabs will be table- top size on small easels. Artist applica- tion is printed in this edition on page 36. Young and old lovers of art are encouraged to participate. The Theme for this year's event is "The Splendor of Arizona". Artists can pick up their empty rock canvas on Saturday, Dec. 6th at the Community Center from 9am - noon. Acrylic paint only. Artists can paint more than one Rock Art Piece. The Art Pieces must be completed by Sat. Dec. 13th and returned to Community Center between 9 and noon. PNQ is seeking "Foster Parent" spon- sors who will enjoy the Rock Art in their place of business during the win- ter season through end of February. If you fall in love with a Rock Art Piece, be sure to attend the "Rock Auction" in March. This live auction is always a fun event!! (Location and time to be determined) In the past few years, Proud Neigh- bors of Quartzsite has donated to over a dozen local charities. Be sure to visit www.proudneighbors. com for more information or call Rain at 928-916-4235. Call to artists

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