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34 www.DesertMessenger.com January 4, 2017 DesertMessengerNews "A gentle word, a kind look, a good- natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles." ~ William Hazlitt We have great lunch menus, serving at 12 noon sharp! Suggested donation is only $3.50. There's cards, books, games, puzzles, pool table, Wi-Fi available. Community Services, Volunteers Needed! Come join the fun at Quartzsite SENIOR Center 40 Moon Mountain Ave. For more information call 928-927-6496 Senior Center open all year! Monday - Friday, 9am – 3pm • Old Costume Jewelry • Old Fountain Pens • Silver & Gold Coins • Sterling Silverware • Gold Filled Jewelry • Old Watches • Gold & Silver Jewelry Any Condition • Gold Nuggets • Dental Gold BUYING • Gold Nuggets Hi Ally Swap Meet ~ Front Row Main St., Quartzsite HOLLYWOOD PETS Pamper your pet in our state-of-the-art fully mobile grooming parlor Mobile Grooming Professionally groomed by Robin Barbour Award winning groomer! 26 years experience! Best Rates in Town! 218-426-5317 NEW LOCATION! TYSON RV PARK on W. Main THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 The Hi Jolly Daze Parade and ac- tivities afterwards at Town Park brings the residents, businesses, organizations and our Winter Visi- tors together to celebrate our winter season and pay tribute to the man who made our area his home for fi fty years. In the mid 1850's Hadji Ali, better known as Hi Jolly, came with his camels to our desert area. He served the United States Army in an exper- iment to use the camels as beasts of burden. However, the camels were not compatible with the Army mules and the experiment was can- celled in 1864. However, Hi Jolly remained in our area until his death in 1902. In 1935 the Governor of Arizona dedicated a monument in his honor, at the site of his Quartzsite grave. This monu- ment, known as "Hi Jolly's Last Camp" is one of the most visited spots in Southwest Arizona. It is newly registered as a Historic Site. Quartzsite is still to this day one of the most visited spots in Arizona. Parade entry forms are available at the Quartzsite Chamber & Tour- ism offi ce, located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. For more information call the new chamber at 928-927-5200. HI JOLLY FROM PAGE 1

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