Desert Messenger

May 20, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 OPINION Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor WEAR ORANGE JUNE 2 Our daughter, Hadiya, was the light of our life -- and she shined even brighter after performing with her marching band at President Obama's inauguration in 2013. We never imagined that one week later, she would be murdered with a gun -- shot at a park near her school in Chicago. Hadiya's high school classmates will be graduating next month. While Hadiya won't get to walk across that stage, her friends are all going to wear orange on June 2 in her honor -- and to inspire action to stop the gun violence that takes too many lives in this coun- try. We're writing to ask for your help. Pledge to wear orange on June 2 and show that you're one of the mil- lions of Americans who believes we must do more to end gun violence in our country.People from all over the country will come together online and in person to declare June 2 National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Hadiya's friends chose the color or- ange because it symbolizes the value of human life. Hunters wear orange to alert other hunters that they're there. It is a way to take care of their own life and the lives of others. For us, it also represents the enor- mous potential that is lost when a young person like Hadiya is killed. By wearing orange, we reaffi rm the right of every American to live a life free from gun violence. This day is especially close to our hearts because June 2 would have also been Hadiya's 18th birthday. We'll be wearing orange to honor Hadiya and all the love and joy she brought to our community here in Chicago. Please join us in wearing orange for your loved ones, your city, and our country. Visit the link below to automatically fi ll out your pledge, and you'll receive a reminder to wear orange on June 2 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day: http://act.everytown.org/sign/wear- orange. Gun violence touches every corner of America. We don't have to live in a country where shootings happen every day. If we all stand up together and demand change, we will succeed. Thank you for being part of this move- ment with us. Sincerely, Nate and Cleo Pendleton WITH MUCH GRATITUDE A Major thank you goes to Dan, the maintenance man for Mountain Quail RV. He has done a huge remake of my yard. He is going to do the back area for the fur babies, and will redo the water system, which is not working. Dan also got me diabetic test strips, did measurements for things and showed me how to do things. He is so awesome and caring. Thank you to Flora from Horizon Community Bank, who came and took care of a 'special' item for me; poor angel came BEFORE she had to work just to help me. Thanks for Ms. Jenny and husband Paul, they went and got brakes for me car so i wouldn't get killed in a wreck. Thank you to Ms. Sandy Scott for going to the post offi ce and picking up East Side Breadery 928-927-6715 INSIDE AL'S RV PARK 510 S. Riggles, Quartzsite Corner of Riggles and E. Kuehn FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday thru March Desert Gardens Showgrounds East end • 8 am-12 noon STORE ON THE PORCH NOW OPEN Mon - Sat • 8-4 through March Sundays order and pick up only. May make exception to bake when ordered by 10am Sunday Morning. Closed the last Sunday of month. Sourdough Breads Cinnamon Rolls Artisan Breads Fudge, Cakes and Goodies on hand in store every day! Check out our menu on Facebook and at www.EastSideBreadery.com 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 FREE CLASSIFIEDS Desert Messenger offers FREE Classifi ed Ads! HERE'S THE SMALL PRINT: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Ga- rage/Craft Sales, Wanted, Give-a-ways, Free, Lost & Found, etc. (non-commercial) For more information, contact Rain at 928-916-4235 or Email: Editor@DesertMessenger.com DUMP THE DRUGS In Quartzsite! Do you have expired or unused medications? Dispose safely at QUARTZSITE POLICE DEPT. Mon - Fri. 8am-5pm Sponsored by Town of Quartzsite The Smoke Shop Open Year-Round for our local residents Thank you for your support! SEASONAL HOURS 8AM - NOON MONDAY THRU FRIDAY CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY me mail (since i can't use the car right now.) For Harry, of Quartzsite WiFi Com- puter for getting the problem fi gured out on my computer. For TOPS group 0078 for their support and encouragement to keep going with the weight loss. I know it is a struggle for so many people. Thank God for the awesome group to keep all of us going. There's a lot of people who care there and we are there for each other, together we CAN all do this. A huge thank you for Ms. Barbara Moore, who lives about 45 minutes away, BUT she brought me her food from fridge/freezer to help my fur children myself. She has also agreed that she will take Pretty Girl and Foxy2 when anything happens to me. What a relief to know that they will be much loved and taken care of! Glenda Hines Quartzsite full time resident

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