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August 10, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 www.QuartzsiteVideos.com Watch Quartzsite Videos @ Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor Town plans 150 th celebration Got an event planned? In honor of the founding of Quartzsite in 1867, the Town of Quartzsite, both chambers of com- merce and business owners are planning a year of fun to celebrate 150 years! Kym Scott, of Tyson Wells Showground commissioned the logo. Businesses and organiza- tions are encouraged to use the logo for fundraising projects. The logo is available for download at Organizers are asking businesses to get creative and think "outside the box" to create unique ways of celebrating the Quartzsite 150. $1.50 drinks? $150 raffles? Email QuartzsiteTourism@yahoo.com for more information. Organizations/clubs are en- couraged to submit upcoming events to www.QuartzsiteCal- endar.com. Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Cheyanne, Debbi, and Sandy ARE HERE FOR ALL YOUR OPEN YEAR ROUND! Hair, Nails, and Pedicure Services READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) 928-927-6551 DYSFUNCTIONAL DEMAGOGUERY I write this letter out of deep con- cern about the lack of leadership from our 4th district congressman. He is most infatuated with paint- ing self-portraits that depict him as the sole answer to our prob- lems. He prides himself on thump- ing his chest and telling us about all he has done for us, and yet our district, with any serious examina- tion, is worse off today than it was before he took office. One of the many problems that our incumbent has sworn to fix is the issue of border security. He has no problem returning to the district that he represents (but doesn't live in) to proudly inform us that he is in fact "leading-the- charge" on this specific issue. He seems to be so busy fighting to appear as the champion of this problem, that the notion of work- ing with his colleagues to actually secure the border has been long- forgotten. It appears that, to him, being a representative in Washington has become an elaborate joke that is not about how he can best work with his colleagues and local lead- ers to represent his constituents, but rather it has turned into a game of how best to manipulate the image of competence that his constituents would like him to be. One of my personal heroes is the British Statesman, William Wilber- force. Wilberforce led the charge in Great Britain to eradicate the slave trade, by working with his col- leagues in Parliament. Wilberforce spent the better years of his life championing this noble cause by winning-over his contemporaries, instead of attempting to run them over. And Wilberforce eradicated slavery without causing a war. Throughout history, his method of leadership is the one that has brought about the most effective change. We need to replace the current dysfunctional demagoguery and substitute it with functional leader- ship in order to secure our border and to effectively address the im- portant issues to CD4, Arizona, and the nation as a whole. With that in mind, I humbly ask for your vote in the ongoing Republi- can primary. Respectfully, Ray Strauss Candidate for Arizona's Fourth Congressional District The Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Networking Breakfast Thursday, August 18th at Mountain Quail Cafe. This month, Jennie Cure, Brownfields Coordinator with Ari- zona Dept of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will be updating us on the nitrite plume cleanup and possibli- ties for Ted's Truck Stop. The informal (no-host) meeting will start at 7am. The Chamber & Tour- ism offers two monthly networking opportunities; 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 community members to share information about your business or organization. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tour- ism Information Center located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is on sum- mer hours: 10-2, closed Tuesday & Sunday. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Chamber & Tourism hosts Networking Breakfast August 18 w/ADEQ special guest DesertMessengerNews

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