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44 www.DesertMessenger.com February 4, 2015 Quartzsite- Be sure to check out the Rock Art by local artists throughout town in local businesses listed below and Town of Quartsite and the Public Library. This year, the Rock Art is smaller, so RVers can enjoy, no larger than 2', sitting on wooden easels. Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Silly Al's Pizza Student Artist: Abbagail Pearson Sponsored by: Lucy Peters Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite Artist: Allan Gray Sponsored by: Mountain Quail Cafe Student Artist: Angel Baeza Sponsored by: Carrollynn Henshaw Student Artists: Angel Baeza & Rhiyanna Timberlake Sponsored by: Desert Messenger Student Artist: Ashtyn Timberlake Sponsor: Horizon Community Bank Artist: Bud Woodyard Sponsored by: Desert Gardens Show- grounds Rockin' in Quartzsite 2015 Artist: Carol Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant Artist: Danielle Miller Sponsored by: Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce Artist: Forrest Noland Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite Artist: Jasmine Tinoco Sponsored by: Roadrunner Market Artist: Jessika Gardner Sponsored by: Desert Messenger Artist: Linda Klein Sponsored by: Horizon Community Bank Student Artist: Michaela Briggs Sponsored by: Monica Timberlake Artist: Nolan Barney Sponsored by: Times Three Family Restaurant Artist: Ruby Corya Sponsored by: Hardie's Beads & Jewelry Artist: Vangie Millard Sponsored by: Town of Quartzsite The Quartzsite Improvement As- sociation (QIA) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year! Organizers are looking for old photos, posters, fl yers, ads, souve- nirs of QIA events, etc. for a dis- play during The GRAND Gather- ing, March 6th - 8th, 2015. Events include the 50th Anniversary Dinner on Friday, March 6th and Senior Prom, with Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra on Saturday, March 7th. Call QIA at 928-927-6325 for more info. Seeking QIA memorabilia In Memoriam Nancy L Welch Nancy LouAnne (Webster) Welch, 85, passed away January 21, 2015 in Shelton, WA. Nancy was born in Selleck,WA May 8, 1929 to Neal N. and Edythe M. (Grundy) Webster. She married Donald V. Welch April 18, 1946, in Cle Elum, WA. Nancy worked for many years in the food service business as waitress/cook, fi rst at Green Onion Restaurant in Se- attle. After moving to the Mason Lake area in 1965, she began working at Nita's Koffee Shop, where she worked from 1968 – 1989 and forged a lasting bond of friendship with owner/boss Nita Bariekman. Nancy was known by all for her ever present smile and her warm hospitable service that to this day makes customers ask about her. She enjoyed spending time with fam- ily and friends at their Mason Lake home which was constantly a buzz with visitors, as she loved cooking and entertaining. She made everyone feel welcome and "at home". She and Don loved to dance and they attended many of the social events sponsored by the Mason-Benson Clubhouse. Nancy was a member of the FOE 2555 Prineville, OR, VFW 709 Quartzsite, AZ, and Widow of a Charter member of the BPOE 2467, Shelton, WA. After retirement, they moved to Prineville, OR and were snowbirds in Quartzsite, AZ where they enjoyed 4 wheeling exploring the desert. She also enjoyed crocheting, cooking, bead working and made many beautiful sets of ear rings and necklaces. After Don's passing in 1999, Nancy continued her treks to Arizona and a special relationship with their friends Ann and Joe Graham developed into a partnership after Ann's passing in 2003. Joe left us in April 2011. Nancy is survived by her son, Ronald B. (Karen) Welch of Puyallup; daughters Donna J. Angel of Prineville, OR, and Delores K. (Tom) Pearson of Shelton, grandchildren Sherry, Lisa, Tammy, Chris, Amy, Elizabeth, Melissa, Sara, and Brittany; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; son Richard, brothers Robert and Neal, sister Joan, and parents Neal and Edythe. At her request there will not be a ser- vice; the family plans a Celebration of Life get together at a later date. Memo- rial donations, in lieu of fl owers, can be made to your local Hospice or a charity of your choice. Condolences/memories and a chronological pictorial history is available at mccombwagner.com. Anna Ruth (Fine) Kindy Anna Ruth (Fine) Kindy was born May 10, 1920 in Oklahoma to Augusta and William Van Meter. She played in the Salvation Army band as a teenager. She married Bradford Fine in 1938 and moved west to California. They had 5 children: Bradford Jr. , Larry, Jack, Nancy, and Debbie. Nancy passed away in June 1989 and Brad Sr. Passed away in August 1989. They had been married for 51 yrs. She loved all her 'in-laws' Yvonne, Jill, Wendy, and Dan. She loved her 10 grandchildren and 11 great grand children. She was also step-mom and step-grandmother to Ray's family. Anna Ruth wintered in Quartzsite, AZ and there she met Ray Kindy. They were married in Jan. 1990 and moved to Quartzsite permanently. Ray passed away in March 2009 after be- ing married for 19 yrs. They were active in local affairs, mostly the Quartzsite Alliance Church. Ruth loved the Lord with all her heart and served Him the best she could till she went to be with Him January 19, 2015. Travel delays on Hwy. 95 north of Havasu Construction on new climbing lane along SR 95 north of Lake Havasu City is underway Beginning Wednesday: Motorists should be prepared for delays up to 20 minutes The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun construction of a north- bound climbing (passing) lane on State Route 95 to improve traffi c fl ow through the Mohave Mountains region, approximately 10 miles north of Lake Havasu City (mileposts 190-195). Construction crews are scheduled to begin roadway blasting activities Wednes- day, Feb. 4 through early March. Project work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. ADOT advises motorists to plan ahead for delays up to 20 minutes in both north- and southbound lanes, slow down and be aware of construction workers and equipment. Flaggers will be stopping and directing traffi c during this work. Crews recently began off-roadway clearing and excavating activities on the $5.1 million project. The improvement work includes constructing the climbing (pass- ing) lane, widening the shoulders and repaving the entire roadway within the project limits. Construction is expected to be completed this summer. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions, but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may occur. Weather can also af- fect a project schedule. To stay up-to-date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information Center at www.az511.gov or call 511.

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