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10 www.DesertMessenger.com May 6, 2015 Art Show updates South Western Round Up Art Show and Sale , with Author Signings, spon- sored by the Mountain Quail Cafe, has been invited to move the festivities to the QIA building 2016 show. The show will continue to be the fun fi lled event , with our artist scavenger hunt ( where you fi nd an item hidden in the paintings ) diverse quality art , raffl e, door prizes complements from our local businesses , auction of art pieces with an auctioneer to add to the excitement and refreshments. The QIA will continue it's planned event with Bingo on Fri- day evening , daily bar b que and QIA dance Saturday evening. Mark your calendars February 26 th and 27th, 2016 at Quartzsite Improvement Association. 235 Ironwood Street, Quartzsite. LONDON FROM PAGE 1 Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level – right under your nose. 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com London said, "Everyone is excited for me, but I'm a bit more appre- hensive. I haven't been back to England since the war." Events of the weekend will include: the Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Friday 8 May, the Service of Thanksgiving at West- minster Abbey and the Legion's re- ception in St James's Park on Sun- day 10 May. A chain of beacons will be lit across the country, Spitfi re and Lancaster bomber planes will take to the skies and a star-studded concert will be held in London from May 8 to 10 as part of commemorations mark- ing the 70th anniversary. At the Sunday service the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will be joined by veterans and their families, politicians, members of the Armed Forces and representa- tives of Allied nations and Com- monwealth countries that fought alongside Britain. The offi cial detailed event packet will be delivered to his grandson in London, so he doesn't know the full schedule yet. With the last name of London, he said members of the Royal British Legion are looking forward to welcoming him back to London. T��� ����� ������� �� D����� M�������� by Cory Nelson, Interim Director Arizona Department of Health Services In Arizona it doesn't have to be summer for the temperatures to soar. With the fi rst 100 degree day in Phoenix today, we know the scorching heat is right around the corner. High outdoor tempera- tures aren't just an inconvenience; they're dangerous. Heat is the num- ber one killer weather-related cause of death in Arizona and across the country. In 2013, there were 101 deaths in Arizona due to exposure to excessive natural heat, and on average, 121 people died every year in Arizona from the heat from 2001 to 2013. Preliminary numbers for 2014 show 86 people died of heat- associated causes. Fortunately, you can protect your- self during extreme heat with a few simple steps – stay cool, stay hy- drated, and stay informed. When- ever you can, avoid spending time outside during the warmest hours of the day, usually 10am-4pm. If you do go out, stop frequently at air-conditioned places and cool off. Drink lots of water, especially if you plan to be out during the hot part of the day. If you know you're going to be out, start hydrating the night before. Being alert to the signs and symp- toms of heat-related illness is another way to protect yourself and others. You can fi nd more informa- tion on preventing, recognizing, and treating heat-related illness online at http://www.azdhs.gov/ phs/oeh/extreme/heat/illness.php Tips to avoid heat-related illness • Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Heat Safety Page • Increase fl uid intake, regardless of activity level. Staying hydrated is extremely important. • Limit exercise or outdoor activ- ity between the hours of 11am and 3pm. • When outdoors, wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF 15 and re-ap- ply often. Wear a hat, lightweight clothing and sunglasses. • Rest frequently in shady or cool areas to give the body's tempera- ture has a chance to recover and cool down. • Never leave infants, children or pets inside a parked vehicle. • Check on elderly neighbors to make sure their air condition- ing is working and in use. Take advantage of free air-conditioning by visiting locations like shopping malls, the library or other heat ref- uge locations provided on the map. We've been working to prepare and protect Arizonans from the dangers of extreme heat and other weather hazards. The Arizona Ex- treme Weather and Public Health Program Website offers valu- able resources and information to help you stay safe during the heat season, including toolkits designed to protect those who may be most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, such as older adults, outdoor workers, and school children. Surviving triple digits in Arizona

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