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sibility AOT has demonstrated throughout the
years. \u201cIf I can produce a publication such as Az
Tourist News with a net zero budget, I\u2019m sure
that the Arizona Office of Tourism can operate

On my radio show Beyond Puke, which airs every
Saturday at 4:00 p.m., KFNX 1100 AM dial I had an interest-
ing guest... Byron Schlomach the Director of the Center for
Economic Prosperity at the Goldwater Institute. Prior to join-
ing the Institute, he was the Director of Fiscal Policy Studies
at the Texas Public Policy Foundation where he wrote on tax
policy and state spending.

Phoenix\u2014Arizona\u2019s budget deficit keeps growing with each
passing day and money-saving ideas are needed now more
than ever. Last month Governor Napolitano went so far as
to set up a website to solicit ideas from the public on how the
state can save money. The Goldwater Institute is answering
the call with \u201c100 Ideas for 100 Days.\u201d

The Goldwater Institute meets public policy challenges
with innovative solutions and has been a policy architect for
many successful reforms, including school choice laws, initia-
tives to protect private property and tax relief.

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to learn just what my experi-
ence is, direct and otherwise, with the Office of Tourism and
the Light\u2026ERR Dark Side of this Exploitive Cabinet Level

of your list! Are you a resident looking
to experience some of Arizona\u2019s unique
charm? It doesn\u2019t get any better than this!

own hometown. All the clubs and groups
open their get-togethers to visitors so that
no matter what your interest, you can
indulge it in the company of new friends
all winter long.

day of the week. Try karaoke or dance
your heart out at square, line or ballroom
dancing nights. The Quartzsite Improve-
ment Association (QIA) and the Quartz-
site Senior Citizens Center offer bingo,
craft classes, pancake suppers, quilting
and sewing, and exercise groups to wile
away the winter days.

up with the ham radio operators\u2019 group or
the model railroad club \u2026 there\u2019s even a
metal detecting club!

If you are outdoors inclined, Quartz-
site sits amongst acres and acres of
beautiful desert only 20 minutes from the
Colorado River, just perfect for ATV-

Lots of special events add to the excite- ment of the winter season. Coming up on Jan. 16th The New Christy Minstrels, the 60s folk band, will be performing a \u201cSa-

lute to Hi Jolly\u201d at the QIA. There are two
shows, one at 2 pm and another at 7 pm,
and tickets are just $12. Looking ahead to
Jan. 23-25, the Hit and Miss Engine Show
brings back the very popular gathering of
old time tractors - up to 150 of all sizes!

acres are covered in vendor booths selling
everything under the sun. The Tyson
Wells Showgrounds is one of Quartzsite\u2019s
biggest draws, hosting three major events
of its own as well as a Bluegrass Festival
on Feb. 27 - Mar. 1 and the Chili Cookoff
and Salsa Championship on Feb. 28.

I-10 & Hwy 95, the showgrounds\u2019 vendors line up for 2.2 miles of aisle frontage, giv- ing visitors great access to all the wonder-

Kicking off the New Year on Jan. 2nd
and running through the 11th, the Tyson
Wells Rock & Gem Show is the largest
show of its kind, attracting rock enthu-
siasts from around the world with its
dazzling gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry,
lapidary tools, and more from almost 400
dealers.

Following on Jan. 16-25 is the Tyson
Wells Sell-A-Rama with antiques, coins,
crafts, hobbies, jewelry, even more gems,
rocks and lapidary equipment, great food,
and much more from some 500 vendors.

creative, custom, and handcrafted works from some 200 artisans. Admission to all these events is FREE.

- the 6th Annual Chili Cookoff and State Salsa Championship! Held at Tyson Wells Showgrounds, this CASI sanctioned event attracts entrants from all over the US.

The cookoff includes three different
competitions: the CASI event with awards
and points towards entering their inter-
national finals in Texas, a showmanship

trophies and great cash prizes - if you are the lucky first place winner, you will walk away with $1000! Second place earns $500

The State Salsa Championship will
also have several top winners. Admission
is free to the public. Cooking starts at 10
am with a $4.00 tasting cup on sale from
12 Noon. Three live bands and a big raff le
add to the fun of the event, which finishes

It\u2019s become a tradition for both
long term visitors and those just pass-
ing through to stop at Reader\u2019s Oasis to
exchange their books. With over 180,000
titles, the store has something for every
taste and interest: an eclectic mix of pa-
perback, hard cover and audio editions.

The store also carries music of all types
including an expanded section of blues,
early jazz and swing, and classic country
and western CDs, cassettes and vinyl.

Look for the CD \u201cPlease Remember Your
Love For Me\u201d, showcasing owner Paul
Winer\u2019s own music. The legendary 1970s