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July 10, 2019 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 Get updates from Sheriff's Office Nancy's Kitchen We want dates of your events planned for NEXT SEASON! SUBMIT FOR FREE at www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com UPDATES FROM SHERIFF The La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce would like to remind everyone that you can have up to date emergency information sent to your cell phone via text message by texting your zip code to 888777. This is a website called "NIXLE". We send the fol- lowing type of information to your cell phone: 'road closures, severe weather alerts, serious crime infor- mation, Amber alerts, etc. By sign- ing up with NIXLE, we are able to communicate important informa- tion to everyone quickly and effi - ciently via text message. Please sign up today, the service is free. The Internal Revenue Service is never going to call you and ask for you to make a payment over the phone. They are never ever going to ask you to make a payment via gift card or wire transfer. Please keep this in mind if you receive a call from anyone asking for per- sonal information or payment over the phone. There are far too many people fall- ing for these scams and making payments to criminals. Don't let yourself, friends or loved ones be a victim. If someone calls you saying they're the IRS, APS or any other government/business and they're asking for payment of any kind over the phone, don't do it. No reputa- ble source is going to ask you to make a payment via gift card or wire transfer. IRS won't call you Get help in Arizona - Call 211 APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE serves 1 1/3 Cup ice 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 Tbsp ground fl ax Blend and Enjoy! east two hours, before serving. TACO SALAD 1 pound ground beef 1 head lettuce 1 bag corn chips 2 large diced tomatoes 2 packages shredded cheddar cheese 1 can red kidney beans 1 large bottle Catalina salad dressing 1 package taco seasoning 1 medium diced onion Directions 1. Brown ground beef and drain; mix in all remaining ingredients except chips and dressing. 2. When ready to serve, toss in chips and dressing. 2-1-1 Arizona is the main source for health and human service informa- tion and referrals in the State of Arizona, with over 36,000 services available through the 211 call center and www.211arizona.org. Arizona's 211 information line pro- vides Arizona residents with refer- ral services and information on homeland security, local disasters, and public health. If you or some- one you know is in danger or is hav- ing an emergency, stop reading this and call 9-1-1. History of 2-1-1 Community Information and Refer- ral Services was founded in 1964 in Arizona and incorporated as a pri- vate, nonprofi t 501(c)(3) organiza- tion. Then, in 2004, the Governor's Council on 2-1-1 created an imple- mentation plan to properly dis- seminate information about emer- gencies and disasters in Arizona, including public health and safety advisories, homeland security alerts and disaster relief. The 2-1-1 system was a statewide system to give the public easier access to community, social service and homeland secu- rity information and referrals. In 2008 Arizona's 2-1-1 project was terminated and was resurrected several years later in 2011. Febru- ary 11, 2012 was proclaimed "2-1- 1 Arizona Day" as Arizona joined the national 2-1-1 system. Arizona residents have an easy-to-remem- ber number, 2-1-1, to access com- munity, health, and human service programs and coordinate volunteer needs with opportunities within the state. Today, the national 2-1-1 system offers services to more than 90% of the U.S. population. In Ari- zona, more than one million people each year use this service. Dialing 2-1-1 within Arizona, or go- ing online to 211Arizona.org affords you access to Arizona's Community Information & Referral Services. For services specifi cally within Mar- icopa County, visit the county sec- tion online. How 2-1-1 Works 2-1-1 helps people fi nd organiza- tions that can help them with their needs including food, clothing, shel- ter, healthcare, utility assistance, veteran services, mental health and support groups and more. The orga- nization coordinates with hotlines for child abuse, domestic violence, and human traffi cking. CIR is a private nonprofi t, not a government agency. It is open 24/7. Callers can remain anonymous, though they do collect basic demo- graphic information (age, race, in- come level, etc.) so they can show potential donors who they'll be helping by making a donation. The organization began operating in Ar- izona in 1964. Anyone can access 2-1-1's services. The best times to call are late af- ternoon through the evening hours and on weekends. Got events? Do you or your organization have recurring or new events planned in Quartzsite for next season? Please consider sharing the dates now, before everyone leaves for the sum- mer. QuartzsiteCalendar.com is a FREE service to list your special events, workshops, classes, music jams, bingos, entertainment, pot lucks, picnics, gatherings, fundrais- ers, ice cream socials, meetings, etc. SUBMIT your events for FREE to- day! www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com

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