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4 www.DesertMessenger.com April 1, 2020 Read Desert MESSENGER ONLINE @ www.MyQuartzsite.com • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share? The Town of Quartzsite will hold a Primary Election on August 4, 2020. Offi ces to be elected: Mayor Seat is a Four-Year position. There are two (2) Four-Year Council Seats and one (1) Two-Year Council Seats. Infor- mation & candidates packets are now available for pick-up at: Quartzsite Town Hall, located at 465 N. Plymouth Ave. Candidate packets fi ling deadline: No earlier than March 9, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. and no later than April 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Candidate packets should be fi led at: Town Hall, 465 N. Plymouth Ave., Quartzsite, Arizona. Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election: JULY 6, 2020 Quartzsite Primary election notice 211 Statewide COVID-19 Hotline In response to the Coronavirus crisis and in partnership with the Offi ce of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona Department of Economic Security and the Arizona Depart- ment of Health Services, Crisis Re- sponse Network and 2-1-1 Arizona has launched a new, statewide CO- VID-19 Hotline. It was announced via press release by Arizona Gover- nor Doug Ducey on Sunday, March 22, 2020. The new line operates 12 hours daily, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week, and was cre- ated in addition to the existing CO- VID-19 hotline being operated by the Arizona Poison Control System. 2-1-1 Arizona is an information and referral service which transforms lives by linking individuals and fami- lies to vital services throughout the state, including food, rental, and util- ity assistance, along with other forms of aid. 2-1-1 Arizona works with more than 3,500 organizations that pro- vide assistance to state residents. The COVID-19 Hotline will offer an entry point to fi eld questions and concerns from Arizona residents about the Coronavirus pandemic and trained specialists will respond to calls in English and Spanish. The line will also provide important in- formation, including: • How to prepare for and prevent Coronavirus spread • Testing information for COVID- 19 • What populations are at higher risk from the Coronavirus • What to do if you get sick • Coronavirus and animals • A list of websites with accurate, re- liable and up-to-date information • Information on food, housing and fi nancial assistance "We are deeply honored that the Governor's offi ce and other state agencies asked us to partner with them in the creation of this new CO- VID-19 Hotline to aid the residents of our state during the Coronavirus crisis. With calls coming through our 2-1-1 Arizona program, we look forward to fulfi lling our company's mission of Inspiring Hope in those we serve during these trying times," says Justin Chase, President and CEO of Crisis Response Network. In addition to the new COVID-19 Hotline, new funding from the Gov- ernor's offi ce will result in the re- sumption of 24/7/365 live-answer service for 2-1-1 Arizona beginning on July 1, 2020. Limited live-answer service was discontinued on the in- formation-and-referral line in July 2019 due to the loss of state funding and reductions in funds from other sponsors. This new funding will al- low for 24/7/365 live-answer ser- vice to continue for one year while additional funding is sought. Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON Cheyanne, Debbi, Sheryl, Linda, Janna & Gayle ARE HERE FOR YOUR WE'RE OPEN YEAR ROUND! Hair, Nails, and Pedicure Services MON - FRI - SAT BY APPT By Joanne Winer The 25th annual Party in the park to celebrate Celia's Rainbow Gardens was held March 15 and a special tribute was read by Mayor Norm Simp- son for Paul Winer. Local bookstore owner and musician who is very well known in this area passed away last May 7 after being ill for over two years at home. A special thanks goes to guitar player and songwriter Steve Hohstadt who not only organized the three bands for this year it also loaned the use of his barbecue but ended up cooking all the burgers and hot dogs when the other grill didn't show up special thanks also to the bands for playing all afternoon. Rock't was there at 10am to start the party. Fol- lowed by Skyhawk at noon and Steve was joined by Mitch, Elwood and Gary from the old band along with Joe and Also Nick Waite from Rock't. All the musicians did a fantastic job! Also special thanks to Mayor Norm Simpson who read the words he wrote for Paul's Celebration of Life last November at the QIA Thanks also to Brenda and Mark at Coyote Foods for all their help with the food and their generosity and community spirit Because of all the worries about the coronavirus the turnout was not as big as other years but those who did come had a great time. So thanks to all the volunteers who helped with everything and also to everyone who made it such a special tribute to Paul's love of music Annual Party in the Park held March 15

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