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May 20, 2015 www.DesertMessenger.com 5 www.QuartzsiteVideos.com Watch Quartzsite Videos @ Memorial Day family fun events planned CORRECTION In the article on Page 5 of the May 6th edition of the Desert Messenger, Kirshana Guy's name was missed. She will be attending University of Arizona, not Arizona State University as stated. We apologize for error. We hope Kirshana has a wonderful time studying in Tucson. DEADLINE : WED. JUNE 11 TH for june 17 h edition Desert Messenger Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com Thanks for another great season! WE'LL SEE YOU IN THE FALL We appreciate all your support Betty Crenshaw, Owner C & B LOCK & KEY 39 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only 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 OPEN YEAR ROUND! FOR ALL YOUR Hair, Massage, Manicure and Pedicure Services Quartzsite volunteers and Town of Quartzsite staff are planning a new fun event for Memorial Day. The family friendly event will start at 3pm on Monday, May 25th at the Pavilion in Town Park. The Recreation Department will bring out the water slides for the kids. VFW Post 769 will provide hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. Operation Hero Comfort will offer bottled water and sodas for sale, also. The Town purchased 100 kites which will be available for the kids. So go fl y a kite! Transit fare changes On Tuesday April 28, 2015 the Quartzsite Town Council estab- lished a fare structure for the Tran- sit System. The Council kept the current struc- ture the same going from suggest- ed donations to established fares. The change went into effect Monday May 18, 2015. Fares to ride locally are still only $3; a trip to Blythe is $10; while Yuma and Lake Havasu City is $15. For more information contact Quartzsite Town Hall at 928-927-4333 or stop by 465 N. Plymouth Ave., Quartzsite. www.ci.quartzsite.az.us There will also be Free face paint- ing for the kids as well as free Rock Painting for all ages. Also this will be a chance for the public to meet Quartzsite's new K-9 Offi cer "Wodan" (pronounced Vodan)! Mark your calendars for Monday, May 25th beginning at 3pm for fun in the park. Bring your own chairs or enjoy the picnic tables under the Pavilion at Quartzsite Town Park. For more information, contact Town Hall at 928-927-4333. Name that bus contest & Transit updates The Town of Quartzsite needs your help! Joing in the fun; Name the town Town Transit By Janet Collier, Transit Director We want the youngsters, oldsters and in-betweensters to get in- volved. The Health and Development Board held a contest to name the town transit from March 1st -16th. Seven entries were sub- mitted. The board narrowed the choices to three. The Quartzsite Town Council would like you to vote on which name you like the best. You can go to the Town's website at www.ci.quartzsite.az.us; click on the survey and vote on which name you like the best. The survey will be open to voters until June 5, 2015 at 4pm. You can also vote at Town Hall ask staff for assistance. New bus stop for Quartzsite Transit is located at the River La- goon Mini Mart in Ehrenberg. We will stop in the morning on our way to Blythe the fi rst and third Tuesday of every month residents can ride into Blythe, one way or round trip. They also have the op- tion to pick up Palo Verde Valley Transit once in Blythe. Shortly ADOT will be announc- ing the details of the award for our short range transit planning study. Stay tuned for further information on how to be a part of the process. Reminder May 18, 2015 is the of- fi cial date transit fares go from do- nation to established fares. Thanks. Town Hall is located at 465 N. Plymouth Ave. Quartzsite Phone 928-927-4333. Website: ci.quartzsite.az.us

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