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April 6, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 9 Last Holiday Palms Country Music Jam of this season was held on March 30th. Thanks to all who are leaving for a great season - Both the Musicians and the audience. Have a great summer & we'll see you in the Fall. Conra & Todd Dave's DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE David Atherton 605-999-0720 • Pat Atherton 816-797-5460 Located at Quartzsite Marketplace 50 E. Kuehn WELDING & FABRICATING SERVICES Mobile Shop - Machine Shop Services - Hydraulic Hose Repair - Quartzsite Elementary School (QES) District #4 has three openings for the November election. The terms for Board Members Danielle Miller, Dr. Christina Anastasia, and Jus- tin Rayner are ending in 2016 and are up for election this November. Board Terms for President Monica Timberlake and Board Member Car- rollynn Henshaw will end in 2018. Interested parties may pick up a packet from the La Paz County Ed- ucation Agency office, 1112 Joshua Ave., Ste. 205, Parker, AZ. They do have to sign for the packet and we encourage them to fill out the $500 threshold paperwork so they can start collecting signatures right away. If they send someone in to pick up a packet for them, they still have to bring in their $500 threshold form to Parker before they begin col- lecting signatures. (928) 669-6183. www.lapazschools.org/ QES School Board positions available AARP TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Every Wednesday & Thursday from 8am 'til 12 noon at Quartzsite Senior Center, 40 Moon Mountain Ave. Bring: Last year's tax return (Federal & State), Social Security Cards (or other official documenta- tion showing social security num- bers) for each person on the return, Photo ID, Checkbook if you want refunds direct deposited. For more information, contact Joe Lewellen at 928-927-7872. Our last day will be April 14th! FREE! Neighborhood Watch to meet Thurs. April 7 Quartzsite Police Chief Ernie Renfro in- vites all residents of the Town of Quartzsite to attend and discuss establishing Neigh- borhood Watch at 6:00 PM, on THURS- DAY, APRIL 7, 2016, at the Town of Quartzsite Community Center. "The QPD would like to coordinate and establish small neighborhood groups with a representative to communicate to the po- lice department about the activities of your neighborhood," said Renfro. He said he hopes to bring each Neighborhood Watch group together with QPD Officers and en- courage others to participate in Neighbor- hood Watches to protect life and property." For more information contact the Office at (928) 927-4644 A Free Jewelry Making Class is being offered to Quartzsite Youth (ages 12 to 18) by Sharon Noller. Youngsters will learn to make a necklace & bracelet. Everything is supplied. There is No Charge for the class which will be held on Sat- urdays, April 30th and May 7 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 Space is limited to 12 students per class. Pre-registration required. Call Sharon Noller: 714-743-9141. Quartzsite Elementary School (QES) will hold a Book fair, April 11th-15th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. but on Friday they will be open til 4pm. This is a Buy One - Get One Free Sale! Also The Students will be doing a Talent Show on April 22. Din- ner is going to start around 5:00 pm and the show starts at 6:00 pm. The students would love to see the community come and watch all the talent at our school. QES Book Fair and Talent Show Free class for teens DEADLINE : WED. APRIL 13 TH for the april 20 th edition Desert Messenger News Email: editor@DesertMessenger.com 928-916-4235 www.DesertMessenger.com New officers for the Quartzsite Historical Society were installed at the final meeting of the season on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. President - Dennis Wilskey; Vice President- Billie Fowler; Treasurer - Arlea Long; Secretary - Archie Lumbert; Two Year Term Directors - Donica Wood and Terry Bashore; Three Year Term Directors - Ron Wilson and Lynn Stimson. Standing Director - Ron Zuege. Historical Society new officers Holiday Palms Jams end for season Silly Al's Pizza to host Chamber & Tourism Mixer Wed. April 13 On Wednesday, April 13th the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Com- merce & Tourism will hold a Mixer at Silly Al's Pizza starting at 6 pm. Come enjoy a pizza buffet for only $10/person The Chamber & Tourism offers two monthly networking oppor- tunities; Breakfast meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month and Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Chamber events offer a chance for commu- nity members to share information about your business or organiza- tion. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism Information Center located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is open Monday through Saturday year-round from 9am- 4pm. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Desert Messenger News offers FREE Classified Ads! Here's the small print: Items for sale under $1000. Private Party Only. 1 per month. Yard/Garage/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

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