Newsletter funding is provided jointly by the Bouse Booster Club and the Chamber of Commerce Editing - Pat Walch ... Layout & Design - Dani Bull (Blue Moose Design Services) Bouse, Arizona 81st Edition April 2016 Booster Club Sad to say our Booster Season has come to a close. Thank you for all your participation. It has been a very busy season with a lot going on every month, town wide. We hope you will join us for Next Season. Here are a few events upcoming in the Fall. Enjoy your Summer and come back to us Healthy and Ready for Another Fun Ride. Season Starting Dates Nov 1 Board Meeting 9am, 1st Tues thru April Nov 1 Potluck and General Mtg, 5pm, 1st Tues thru April Nov 3 Bingo 6pm, every Thurs thru March Nov 7 Booster Breakfast, 7-9am, every Mon thru March Nov 8 $6 Dinner 4-6pm, 2nd Tues thru March Nov 24 Thanksgiving Dinner at the Booster Club, 1pm Dec 2-3 Christmas Bazaar Craft Show, 9am-3pm Dec 25 Christmas Dinner at the Booster Club, 1pm Jan 24 $6 Dinner, 4-6pm, 4th Tue thru March Feb 3-4 Art Show, 9am-3pm Mar 3-4 Spring Fever Daze Craft Show, 9am-3pm For information or to request events on the Booster Calendar, please email calendar@bouseboosters. com or Call Janet 435-730-5943. President: Maggie Sievers [email protected]Bouse Chamber of Commerce As we move into the summer months and say goodbye to our community’s snowbird residents, the focus for many groups change—either to a short hiatus over summer, or a struggle to get things planned and organized for the next winter season. Those of us who are in the latter groups have to maintain a positive approach to get through all the challenges we face without easy access to others in the community who are now only available via email or phone calls. Even more so when the temps rise and all we really want to do is find some hidden corner in front of the Air Conditioner. When faced with setbacks and challenges, we’ve all received the well-meaning advice to “stay positive.” The greater the challenge, the more this glass-half-full wisdom can come across as unrealistic. It’s hard to find the motivation to focus on the positive when positivity seems like nothing more than wishful thinking. The real obstacle to positivity is that our brains are hard-wired to look for and focus on threats. This survival mechanism served humankind well back when we were hunters and gatherers, living each day with the very real threat of being killed by someone or something in our immediate surroundings. That was eons ago. Today, this mechanism breeds pessimism and negativity through the mind’s tendency to wander until it finds a threat. These “threats” magnify the perceived likelihood that things are going— and/or are going to go—poorly. The first step in learning to focus on the positive requires knowing how to stop negative self-talk in its tracks. The more you ruminate on negative thoughts, the more power you give them. Most of our negative thoughts are just that—thoughts, not facts. Take time to sit down and consider the situation or problem with an open mind, and ask yourself these questions: (1) Are you ever going to find a solution? (2) Have you asked for help? (3) Is it even feasible? If you still feel your thoughts are factual, identifying and labeling actual facts vs. just thoughts will help you reach a solution and move toward a positive new outlook. Given the mind’s natural tendency to wander toward negative thoughts, we can all use a little help to stay positive nowadays. In my opinion and experience the reality is that, in almost every situation, a solution, setback, and or challenge can be seen as a positive with a little flexibility and finding common ground, and in a lot of cases looking outside the box for a suitable solution. To all our residents both staying here and those heading to their other homes . . . stay safe and healthy, and stay positive. We look forward to seeing you again in the winter. COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Happy Earth Day!
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Newsletter funding is provided jointly by the Bouse Booster Club and the Chamber of CommerceEditing - Pat Walch ... Layout & Design - Dani Bull (Blue Moose Design Services)
B o u s e , Ar i z on a81st Edition
April 2016
Booster ClubSad to say our Booster Season has come to a close. Thank you for all your participation. It has been a
very busy season with a lot going on every month, town wide. We hope you will join us for Next Season. Here are a few events upcoming in the Fall. Enjoy your Summer and come back to us Healthy and Ready for Another Fun Ride.
Season Starting DatesNov 1 Board Meeting 9am, 1st Tues thru AprilNov 1 Potluck and General Mtg, 5pm, 1st Tues thru AprilNov 3 Bingo 6pm, every Thurs thru March Nov 7 Booster Breakfast, 7-9am, every Mon thru March Nov 8 $6 Dinner 4-6pm, 2nd Tues thru MarchNov 24 Thanksgiving Dinner at the Booster Club, 1pm Dec 2-3 Christmas Bazaar Craft Show, 9am-3pm Dec 25 Christmas Dinner at the Booster Club, 1pm Jan 24 $6 Dinner, 4-6pm, 4th Tue thru MarchFeb 3-4 Art Show, 9am-3pm Mar 3-4 Spring Fever Daze Craft Show, 9am-3pmFor information or to request events on the Booster Calendar, please email calendar@bouseboosters.
com or Call Janet 435-730-5943. President: Maggie Sievers [email protected]
Bouse Chamber of CommerceAs we move into the summer months and say goodbye to our community’s snowbird residents, the
focus for many groups change—either to a short hiatus over summer, or a struggle to get things planned and organized for the next winter season. Those of us who are in the latter groups have to maintain a positive approach to get through all the challenges we face without easy access to others in the community who are now only available via email or phone calls. Even more so when the temps rise and all we really want to do is find some hidden corner in front of the Air Conditioner.
When faced with setbacks and challenges, we’ve all received the well-meaning advice to “stay positive.” The greater the challenge, the more this glass-half-full wisdom can come across as unrealistic. It’s hard to find the motivation to focus on the positive when positivity seems like nothing more than wishful thinking.
The real obstacle to positivity is that our brains are hard-wired to look for and focus on threats. This survival mechanism served humankind well back when we were hunters and gatherers, living each day with the very real threat of being killed by someone or something in our immediate surroundings. That was eons ago. Today, this mechanism breeds pessimism and negativity through the mind’s tendency to wander until it finds a threat. These “threats” magnify the perceived likelihood that things are going—and/or are going to go—poorly.
The first step in learning to focus on the positive requires knowing how to stop negative self-talk in its tracks. The more you ruminate on negative thoughts, the more power you give them. Most of our negative thoughts are just that—thoughts, not facts. Take time to sit down and consider the situation or problem with an open mind, and ask yourself these questions: (1) Are you ever going to find a solution? (2) Have you asked for help? (3) Is it even feasible?
If you still feel your thoughts are factual, identifying and labeling actual facts vs. just thoughts will help you reach a solution and move toward a positive new outlook. Given the mind’s natural tendency to wander toward negative thoughts, we can all use a little help to stay positive nowadays. In my opinion and experience the reality is that, in almost every situation, a solution, setback, and or challenge can be seen as a positive with a little flexibility and finding common ground, and in a lot of cases looking outside the box for a suitable solution.
To all our residents both staying here and those heading to their other homes . . . stay safe and healthy, and stay positive. We look forward to seeing you again in the winter.
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Goodbye to Barb and LuellaBy Julie Riffe
On March 26 the Booster Club hosted a party for Barb Atwood and Luella Mackey, who’ve been staples in Bouse for 22 years. They trained all the new volunteers and ran a tight ship at the Booster Club for many seasons. The gals retired a couple of years ago but are now leaving Bouse for good. They will be missed by many who remember their hard work and long hours at the Club. Their leaving marks the end of an era of selfless volunteers; we will remember them with love. Michaela and Bud Ames purchased a wall block to commemorate these “Two Old Crows” who took our hearts.
An estimated 60 folks gathered for their sendoff and inscribed their good wishes on the wide mats of the two pictures given to the ladies. Barb and Luella are moving to Washington above Spokane where their kids have set up a place where they have their own two bedroom apartment close to the kids, grandkids, and greats.
RENEE’S LIL OLE’ COUNTRY SHOPPE
NEW & USEDLOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS
BOUSE, AZ 928-851-2358
New Faces at Bouse ClinicLa Paz Regional is excited to announce that Maureen
Walker, Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP), will be joining Philip Clark, CNP and share Bouse Clinic days on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-12pm. This will add to family medicine services already offered as well as women and children’s health beginning within the first week or so of April. She is already available for appointments at La Paz Medical Services in Quartzsite, Monday-Friday. Cardiologist Dr. Askari and Podiatrist Dr. Zarkou have regular appointment days in Quartzsite as well. Call 928-927-8747 or visit our website www.lapazhospital.org for more information!
Desert BrushesDesert Brushes Art Club has closed
for the summer, but you can bet their brushes will be busy with summer painting and drawings. Watch for the club to start the first Monday of November.
When I asked leader, Myra, about lessons from any of the artists she said, “Several of our artists give lessons right at some of our regular club Mondays meetings . . . or are available by appointment.” Desert Brushes meet weekly at the Bouse Booster Club from 1-3pm throughout the winter season and welcome new members in all art media. Their art show is always the highlight of the season the first Friday and Saturday in February.
Booster Volunteers Receive AccoladesThe servers became the served on Friday, February 26.
That’s right, all those smiling faces that cook and serve your Monday breakfast and Tuesday night dinners, handle and call the Bingo games, work their Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays so others can all enjoy a sit-down feast, plan and work in the background for our seasonal events, and our dishwashers, clean up and set up crews—ALL those who show up to make sure it all happens—were told to sit down and relax and enjoy themselves. And Lord knows, they’ve earned it!
The forty-some attendees feasted on a delicious Oriental chicken in mushroom sauce served over rice with all traditional toppings, a luscious salad of broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, cranberries, plus bowtie pasta; and chocolate brownie cake for dessert. Of course, the banquet was prepared by none other than the honorees—but we hope it never tasted as good as when they were on the other side of the table, on the receiving end of the spoon.
After lunch, new Prez, Maggie Sievers, shared the stage with new Treasurer, Julie Riffe, handing out heartfelt “Thank Yous,” gifts, and hugs for each attendee.
Next season, please take time out of your visit to our Booster events to give these volunteers a smile, a pat on the back, and your thanks for the job they all do. And, please consider volunteering a little of your own time next season. You may be surprised at how great it feels to be a part of the team.
On the first day at the new seniors complex, the manager addressed all
the new seniors pointing out some of the rules:
“The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males,
and the male dormitory to the females. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20
the first time.” He continued, “Anybody caught breaking this rule
the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $80.
Are there any questions?”
At this point, an older gentleman stood up in the
crowd inquired: “How much for a season pass???”
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Promote Your Business in the Newsletter Bouse merchants may now place a ready-to-print ad or
news item about your business in the monthly Community Newsletter by contacting Dani Bull, 928-575-6330 or 938-851-2222. Dani, with Blue Moose Design Services, can also design and format your ad at reasonable costs from $15 and up.
New Chamber meeting dateJoin us Monday
April 11th @ 6pm
A Glimpse into Arizona’s Past1886 Surrender of Geronimo
General Nelson A. Miles, Commander of the Department of Arizona, appointed Captain Henry W. Lawton with the B Troop 4th Cavalry the duty of returning Geronimo to the US dead or alive. After several engagements Geronimo managed to escape back to Mexico, but Lawton remained in dogged pursuit, chasing the Apache into Mexico accompanied by Lt. Charles Gatewood, whom Geronimo respected and trusted. In a meeting with Geronimo on August 24, the Apache leader agreed to Gatewood’s proposal to cross back into Arizona for a meeting with General Miles. Lawton and Gatewood escorted Geronimo to Skeleton Canyon just north of the Mexican border, where he formally surrendered to Gen. Miles on September 3, 1886.
The actual surrender site is on Skeleton Canyon Road, just west of the AZ/NM border in the San Bernadino Valley. The official Geronimo Surrender Monument is located in nearby Apache, AZ, about 40 miles NE of Douglas on Highway 80.
Editor’s Note: The historic Serial Number 1 Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action rifle, presented by Lt. George E. Albee to Lt. Colonel H. W. Lawton for Geronimo’s capture is set to be auctioned next month by Rock Island Auction.
Bouse Genealogical SocietyThe winter season is coming to
an end and our winter visitors and residents will be moving on only to return next fall. We have enjoyed having you with us and hope to see when we start our meetings again in October.
Bouse Genies Meeting ScheduleRegular meetings are held every
other Friday from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Bring a sack lunch. All meetings, seminars, and workshops are open to the public. Visitors are always welcome.
Have you been watching the Ancestry or 23andMe advertisements on TV and wonder how they find all of these people they are related to? Join us to learn how you can research your own family.
Meeting dates: 8th April, Booster Club; 22nd April Library.
Restarting this fall: 7th and 21st September, locations to be determined. Have a wonderful summer!
Users Groups Meeting ScheduleThe Legacy Users Group meets following lunch on the
first meeting of the month. The DNA Users Group meets following lunch on the second meeting of the month. For further information check out our website at www.bousegeniesaz.org or www.facebook.com/bousegeniesaz, or contact [email protected].
Rose Acres Farms Taking ApplicationsThere’s lots of activity going on at Rose Acres out on
Highway 72 these days! Latest word is a mid to late summer opening is planned to begin operation and applications are now open to begin hiring their team. Go online to: https://careers-goodegg.icims.com for information and to complete your application. . . it can only be done online. Bouse Library facilities and clerks are available for those who don’t have home internet access and/or need assistance.
Frontier Fiber Optics UpdateWord has been received that the proposed negotiations needed to bring fiber optics to Bouse is advancing through the levels
necessary for final approval. Stay tuned . . .
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Local AuthorDani Marie
Offers spicy romance e-books
Available on Amazonor at
www.danimariebooks.com
And: Children’s books, short stories and more!
Ghost Riders OHV ClubOur club held four ATV/UTV
and two Jeep rides in March, next regular club ride will be the first Tuesday of November.
The club continued to work with the Arizona SunRiders to install trail markers for the BLM in the La Posa Travel Management Plan area.
Eighteen people attended our third hotdog cookout of the winter season following a ride on March 14. It was a cool windy day but everyone had a good time.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from November/March at the Bouse Booster Hall at 9am. Come join us; visitors are always welcome. Our next meeting will be November 17. Have a great and safe summer!
REMINDER: Slow down or stay on the pavement in town or around campers to keep the dust down!
Ghost Riders, Inc., P.O. Box 878, Bouse, AZ 85325. Email: [email protected] J.C. Sanders, President
Thanks to Local Food Bank CollectionsBouse Food Bank Manager, Pat Stafford, sends out
thanks to Roadrunner #2 and Dave at Family Dollar for providing drop-off collection bins for public Food Bank donations, and to Archie, Tuna, Dave, Tim, and Steve who help with the unloading and distribution each month. Our Food Bank will continue throughout the summer on the 2nd Tuesday from 9-11am under the canopy behind the Bouse Booster Club.
If you qualify for the Food Bank but haven’t signed up, applications are available onsite each month. Want to volunteer to help with the unpacking and distribution? Just show up on the second Tuesday behind the Booster Hall.
Hats off to Pat Stafford for volunteering to year round management of our Bouse Food Bank. A big job!
Even though Easter’s over, we couldn’t resist including these Easter chuckles received from a friend.
All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny!• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. • Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. • There’s no such thing as too much candy. • All work and no play can make you a basket case. • A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. • Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day. • Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. • Some body parts should be floppy. • Keep your paws off of other people’s jelly beans. • Good things come in small, sugar coated packages. • The grass is always greener in someone else’s basket. To show your true colors, you have to come out of the
shell. The best things in life are still sweet and gooey. May the joy of the season fill your heart. AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Salome High SchoolAfter an exciting Spring Break students
are settling in and class is back in session. The softball team has been participating in tournaments, Coach Schuldt is proud of the team’s improvement and coming together as a team. There will be a track meet on April 6 at Bourgade and the athletes are feeling really confident.
Future Business Leaders of America thank Annie Irwin for donating the quilt for their fund raiser which raised $1,000. Next on their agenda: a March presentation to the Lions Club, attending State Convention on April 4, and to Phoenix for their March for Dimes event on April 9th. Applications are turned in and students will be selected for induction into the National Honor Society on April 13, at 6pm. On April 30th, Student Council will be going to the AASC Diamondbacks game.
The Teacher of the Year Banquet is coming up on April 18th; the food will be prepared by Ms. Dihel’s culinary class. Students are invited to attend Leadership Conference at Grand Canyon University on the 29th. In addition to tests, students will be readying for the Prom on the 16th, AIMS Science on April 20th, and the AZ Merit at the end of April.
Six SHS students were among the 2016 AZ Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honorees: Emily Carnevale, Esme Cruz, Ezekiel Palma, Rene Soqui, Veronica Stender, and Thomas Lard. We are proud of these talented students who competed against larger schools across the state.
Bouse Public Library Hours:Tues 10 am - 5 pmWed 10 am – 4 pmThurs 10 am - 4 pm1st and 3rd Sat 10 am - 3 pm44031 Plomosa RdPhone 928-851-1023 Fax 928-851-2758
Kay’s KornerThings are slowing down in town, but the Library will be
open regular hours to serve our patrons throughout the summer. Besides new books and DVDs, we’re your place for WiFi, copies, printing computer documents, and our newest service – Notary Public. Also, just a good cool place to come in to visit.
See you there!
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 4643531 Hwy 72, Bouse, AZPhone: 928-851-1050 Open noon to 7:00pm dailyAlways great drink specials!Monthly Meetings: Men’s Post - 1st Sat @ 10 am ALAuxiliary - 2nd Tues @ 10 am. ALRiders - 1st Mon @10 am Looking for new members for our road riding events! . . . Please come in to sign up.Weekly Events:Sunday – Dinners - @2pm, menu to be announced.Monday - .50 cents off all drinks.Wed - Hamburgers & fries 3-6 pm. Karaoke 4pm, Meat draw & 50-50 drawings too!Friday - Pizza or Fish fry, 2-6 pm, Karaoke 4-8 pmThere will be NO SMOKING during food service hours at all weekly and special events at the American Legion Post!Special Events:April 9 - ALA to VA Hospital in Prescott taking clothing and other needed items for our Vets! There is a collection box at the Post, please check there for what is needed.April 9 - ALR Quarterly meeting in Fountain Valley, Lunch at Noon, Meeting 1pm
We’re proud to announce that we raised $2500.00 for the Veterans Helping Veterans of AZ thru our successful 3rd Annual Blues Festival on March 12th at the Blue Water Casino, Parker, AZ! Thanks to our Sponsors and everyone that participated.
The ALA was very pleased with our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 26th at the Bouse Community Park. We had 35 children and over 800 eggs and many prizes. A big thank you to Sue Grannan and Jan Roderick for the balloon bunnies they made for all the kids.
The ALA is still collecting donations for the Fisher House, Tucson, AZ and items for our Care Packages to the Military overseas.
In Service for God & Country, we thank you!Check out our page on www.bouseaz.com
(just click on the logo on bottom of web page)
VFW Post 2357, Bouse, ArizonaHwy 72 East, Phone 928-851-2857
Hours: Noon to ? Red Shirt Friday - 10-9pmWeekly Events:Friday – Poker, 3pm
The VFW and American Legion are collecting articles for the Veterans at the Prescott VA Hospital. They need lap robes, socks, playing cards, puzzles, books, snacks, hygiene items, snacks, and both regular and sugar free cookies (not homemade). Donations may be dropped off at the VFW or the American Legion by April 8th. If anyone has questions, please call Lee at 208-681-5138.Meetings:
April 2 – Auxiliary, 9am April 9 – VFW Comrades, 10amApril 21 – Men’s Auxiliary, 10am
Friends of the LibraryFriends of the Library meet on
the 2nd Monday, September/May at 10am at the Bouse Library. If you’re interested in getting involved in our many fun and fund-raising activities, come on down to the Library on April 11 or May 9 and find out what we’re all about. We’re planning our events for the 2016/17 season and we need your ideas! Hope to see you there.
It’s been another busy season: lots of donations of books and other items to be recycled through our Final Chapter book store, another successful Comedy Revue, and patron donations. We’ve appreciated your support at any and all of our functions; it all adds up to provide funds for more books, DVDs, and services for all to enjoy in the Library.
We launched our website, www.bouselibraryfriends.org, at the beginning of last summer. Please visit our site to learn more about the Friends. You’ll be able to find info regarding membership, what kind of fundraisers we do, pictures from our past Comedy Revues, and ways you can help or offer support in addition to joining the Friends. For example, we will lose many of our volunteers soon as they leave for the summer. If you’d like to volunteer to assist at the Library or in support work for the Final Chapter (such as alpha-sorting donated books to be recycled), stop by and talk to our Librarian between 10-3, Tuesday/Thursday or on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month all summer long. You don’t have to join the Friends to volunteer, but we’ve love to have you!
FREE Income Tax Help Sponsored by AARP
Quartzsite Senior Center
On Moon Mountain Road
Wed & Thurs, 8am-noon, ‘til April 15
Take a number, first come, first served
Goodbye and safe travels to our snowbirds. We look forward to seeing
you again next year.
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Internet Users - Don’t Miss Out!Find your Bouse Monthly Newsletter
October through May@ www.bouseazchamber.com
BOUSE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICTMessage Phone: 928-851-2648
Monthly meeting, Second Tuesday @5pm,all year at the Fire House
In case of fire or medical emergency, dial 911
Bouse Elementary SchoolHere’s what’s happening at BES this
month:Apr 1 End of the third quarterApr 4 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm, BESApr 5-6 Track Meet, Salome High SchoolApr 5 Spring Picnic Lunch, Preschool through 4th grade to enjoy our spring weatherApr 19 Galileo Testing - please have your children get lots of restApr 21 Child Find, 8-11:30am – please call Gloria Dean at 928-859-3806 to schedule
an appointment for screenings for children up to 3 years oldApr 27 8th Orientation, Salome High SchoolApr 28 No school dayMrs. Nault’s Preschool, Happy Spring! I am so very
excited to share the great news. Preschool programs like ours who are funded by First Things First are given stars as kind of a grade. Our program has had a 2 Star rating for a while and with hard work and determination we have been successful to achieve a 4 Star rating, which means we are a Quality Plus Program! There are only 5 Stars so please don’t think it’s not a big jump. These Stars give our program more money for incentives to purchase quality items for the children to use in class, thus saving the district money. It also raises the money we receive for our scholarships per student. The First Things First grant pays the “tuition” or scholarship for our preschoolers and this is wonderful for our parents.
We have a wonderful, safe, creative environment for our preschoolers. I would like to thank our community for their support and donations that they have made to ourclass. We have many great ideas for our playground and may be looking for some volunteers and spare items of sorts. If anyone is interested please let me know. Again thank you so very much.
Mrs. Ferreras’s Kinder, 1st & 2nd grade, is out on maternity leave and the proud mother of a baby girl.
Mrs. Finkbeiner’s 3rd through 5th grade, are working on a Biography report on the Civil War. They have been learning how to make their report in the form of a power point. They are studying the Solar System and will be learning about the phases of the moon. I am very proud of my students, they are very hard workers. There were also 6 students that passed the AZ Merit/Aims test last year.
Mr. Al-Hendi’s, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are currently studying for the AZ MERIT tests that are coming up. We are working on Pythagorean Theorem, system of equations, volume, and probability. The students are also getting immersed in the presidential election by interviewing their families about the current issues that are involved. Students are learning about and forming opinions about taxes, gun control, education, and more. They will write research papers and make presentations about their topics. We are finishing the 3 Musketeers and about to start the novel Hatchet. The students will be making character profiles as well as summaries of what they read. In science, we are learning about the famous scientists that have impacted the world with their discoveries, such as Charles Darwin and Francis Bacon.
Meet Mallie Brogdon, Bouse PostmasterOriginally from the Prescott area, Mallie started with the
Post Office there in 1993. She’s worn quite a few hats . . . starting as a carrier, moving up through supervisor, and an assignment as Officer in Charge of a small town office before she accepted the position as Postmaster here in Bouse. Her career route includes much of Arizona’s historic Route 66.
What does she like about Bouse after a few months on the job? “That’s an easy one.” Mallie smiled and said. “It’s the friendliness of the people. I’m getting acquainted with more each day. I love that they can ride their ATVs in to pick up the mail. Such fun. ” She’s looking forward to some ATVing, exploring the area and taking pictures to share her new home with her family across the state. She also considers herself fortunate to work alongside Thelma, the postal clerk at Bouse, she couldn’t ask for a more competent employee.
Mallie is proud of her son and daughter . . . and three grandchildren. She shares her home with Elvis and Lillie, her two dogs, both rescued from the pound. I knew Mallie had an interest in writing, but didn’t know how much and how deep that went until she shared some of her poetry with me. WOW! is all I can say. You’ll understand her talent as you read Howling Coyotes below, and want more of her magic with words.
Howling CoyotesBy Mallie Brogdon
Singers of the desertSongs written in sand
Dusk kissing Ocotillo red blossomed tips Pueblo ruins are quiet, or so it seems Nocturnal Orchestra awaiting the conductor Of night’s mysteries Over distant mountain she appears On high desert plain, into starry sky Spellbound, Coyote sings
Dawn casting shadows of saguaro and sage Broken pottery shards opening their eyes Reveling companions, sifting forgotten tomorrows From yesterday’s dreams Softening the sharpness of desert terrainInto the blush of morning she fades Spellbound, coyote sings
Howling CoyotesSingers of the desertSongs written in sandBy the fingertip of the moon
Have a great summer!
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BOUSE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Ted Finkbeiner III – 928-581-5167 Church Office – 928-851-2612Web site: bouseazsobaptist.orgSunday:
8:45 am – Sunday School10:00 am – Morning Worship6:00 pm – Back to Basics
Wednesday: 6:00 pm – Prayer and Bible Study
Bouse Community ChurchCommunity Assembly of God @ Stone & WorleyPastor Sharon Hillhouse ………… 928-503-2847 Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship & Service 11:00 AMWednesday: Bible Study 7:00 PM Youth Bible Club 7:00 PM
The Bouse Community NewsletterFunding is provided jointly by the Bouse Booster
Club and the Chamber of Commerce to keep your news coming. Content is provided by the Writers’ Cramp and representatives of your local clubs and organizations. Guest writers are welcome, call 208-949-9022. All rights reserved. Editorial changes made as needed for publication. Available online at www.bouseazchamber.com.
Businesses and organizations are welcome to place an advertising 8 ½ X 11” preprinted insert in the newsletter. Advance notification is required, call for monthly distribution amount. Monthly deadline dates for articles and inserts are printed on the calendar.
Quilters & Crafters Congratulations to Maggie
Shriver for winning the beautiful Raffle Quilt this year. We were able to raise $574 for our donation to the Bouse Booster Building. Thank you to all who bought tickets and supported us. We will have a new quilt for next year on display in November.
Our winter season will start Wednesday, November 2 from 9am-2pm, with our Pot Luck Luncheon. Be sure to bring back any items and books you would like to donate to our Members’ Sale next season.
We look forward to seeing all of our returning friends and visitors.
April 6 - Pot Luck Luncheon. Bonnie & Ken will be here for your last chance to buy fabric for your summer projects.
April 20 - No card class at our meeting. Some of the ladies are car-pooling to Linda’s shop at Havasu where she will give a lesson and is providing a luncheon. Those interested in going please call Linda at 760-574-6555 for details and sign up.
April 27 - Last Quilting & Crafters meeting of the season. Have a safe summer!
Bouse Hills Muzzleloaders
Muzzleloaders’ local activities are over for the summer. Members will all be attending various Rendezvous across the country to find new events and ideas to add to future meetings and activities.
“This has been a fun and active season for our group and we appreciate the participation from local residents and winter visitors. Our biggest ever. We hope more folks will bring out their muzzle loaders and plan to participate in the upcoming season activities . . . or just come out and watch the fun. We have some great plans for next season and welcome new members and guests!
Our first membership meeting is October 15, 9am at the Bouse Booster Club. November 19th is our Turkey Shoot and Hot Dog Roast for all shooters and their guests at the range beginning at 10am.
FOOD BANK2nd Tuesday of every Month, 9:30 - 11am
behind Bouse Booster Club
ParkerApr 9 Health & Wellness Expo, 10-1 La Paz Regional, FREE Apr 15/17 Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races Blue Water Resort, Info 928-669-2174 Quartzsite April 2 Craft Fair, QIA, 9am-1pm
Salome Apr 15/17 FiddleFest, with Bluegrass, Country, Gospel music, sponsor: Lion’s Club 928-671-0474, Fri lunch, Sat breakfast 8, dinner 5, Sun gospel 10am
Final Chapter is Closed for SeasonReopen on November 5
Drop off books, DVDs, VHS, etc. at the Library to be recycled Thank you for your support!
DVD Recording of 2016Friends of the Library
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The Errand By Dani Bull Editors Note: The promt for this story was from three rolled dice with pictures. Dani rolled: a Monkey, Spyglass and an Iron horned
helmet.
Marcy stood just inside the door of the largest home she’d ever seen. Driving up she thought it looked more like an old castle than a home, with turrets and gargoyles watching over the front door. Mr. Kern’s client must be even more eccentric than her boss made him out to be. Was that why he sent her to pick up the “important” papers he sent her after? When he’d never sent her after anything more important than his next cup of coffee before?
The foyer was impressive. Marcy could look up at least three stories. There were two staircases winding to the upper levels. Heavy brocade fabric, rich with raised gold and silver designs, adorned the side windows by the massive front door. The paintings on the dark burgundy walls looked old. One depicted a giant of a man with wild hair and gleaming eyes holding the most frightening iron horned helmet. Sitting at his feet was a monkey that looked completely out of place.
Another painting, probably a bit younger, depicted another man: less medieval-looking, holding a spyglass. This man had shorter hair but the same large build and those eerie gleaming eyes. Oddly, there was another monkey sitting on his shoulder that seemed angry, his teeth bared as if ready to attack.
Looking away from the odd paintings, Marcy took a closer look at the furnishings. The couch and chair was heavy with beautifully carved designs and covered with dark fabric that looked like the color of dried blood in the murky light. Even the floors were dark and unusual, depicting a design in the middle Marcy hadn’t seen before.
After opening the heavy carved door, the butler had disappeared into the depths of the forbidding home—Marcy hoped—to inform the “master” of her arrival. She stood rooted to a spot just outside the strange design on the floor, rubbing the goose bumps on her arms and hoping she would soon be on her way.
A strange deep bell rang throughout the room. Marcy almost jumped out of her skin, it frightened her so much. Thank God no one had seen her reaction. Mr. Kern would be upset if he found out she was frightened by his client.
What seemed like an unexpected treat to get out of the office now felt menacing. Every instinct Marcy had was telling her to get out of this place. She tried to calm herself down. When did she become so jittery? She straightened her spine and lifted her head. This is work and surely, Mr. Kern would not send her to any place dangerous.
Marcy took a deep soothing breath. Then screamed, when a large hand touched her shoulder. She almost fell but the same large hand held onto her arm and steadied her. Marcy turned; she had to look way up to see the man’s face. He had to be the tallest man she’d ever met. When she looked into his eyes, she was startled to see they looked just like the men in the paintings. She couldn’t pull her gaze from his face. It was as if the paintings had come to life in modern clothing.
A slight smirk curled his upper lip and she realized she had been staring without saying a word. “Oh, I’m so sorry, you frightened me. I’m here to pick up some papers for Mr. Kern.”She was surprised she got the words out. She hardly noticed that with his hand still on her arm, the man had walked
her into another room. He stopped at an odd looking chair in front of a large beautiful wood desk.“Please sit.” “Thank you.” She sat down.He walked around the desk and sat. “You were sent by Kern?”“Yes,” was all she could say in an unlike-her, timid voice.“You will do nicely.” What did that mean? She was just picking up papers. She hated to ask but knew she had to.“What do you mean, I will do nicely?”The man smiled, a dark menacing smile. “He sent one to me without a warning, again,” he said. A scowl rippled across his face“Warning?”“Yes, a warning. You see my Dear, you have been given to me. You will never leave my home again.Marcy’s heart raced. She tried to stand but her legs wouldn’t move. She looked down. Straps had been placed around
her legs, binding her to the chair. She reached to undo them but her arms wouldn’t move. They too were bound to the chair. How could he do that when he hadn’t moved, still sat in the chair behind the desk?
Then a monkey bounded from behind her onto the desk and then up onto the man’s shoulder. It screeched and gnashed its teeth at her with the same frightening look as the one in the painting.
“I’m sorry Dear, now that you are here, you are mine.”“Marcy, do you mind?”Marcy jumped, blinking as she looked up at Mr. Kern. Dang it, she had been sleeping at her desk again. If Mr. Kern
realized it, she’d be fired for sure. Thank God it was just a dream. She was glad that’s all it was though.“Oh, I’m so sorry. What can I do for you Mr. Kern?”He handed her a slip of paper with an address on it.“I need you to pick up some important papers at this address. You need to go right now.”Marcy reached for the paper. Her heart raced. She looked at Mr. Kern, then at the address on the note. She still hadn’t
taken it from him. It was the same one as in her dream. She snatched her empty hand back, turned, grabbed her purse from the bottom drawer and headed toward the door.
Then she turned and said, “Mr. Kern, I quit!”He watched her go, then he chuckled. “That’s what you think.”
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