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June 17, 2020 www.DesertMessenger.com 11 READER'S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you haven't received a 2020 Census Form, with a Census ID #, you can visit the fol- lowing site and just follow direc- tions for fi lling it out. It's the law, it's quick and easy and takes less than 10 minutes to complete. It's also safe, secure, and confi dential. Your response helps to direct bil- lions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services, serves our own community and.... determines the number of seats each State gets in the House of Rep- resentatives, which is YOUR politi- cal representation. 2020 Census Public Notice: Neighborhood Watch members we would like to inform everyone that we will not be holding meetings until further notice due to social distancing re- quirements. We apologize for the inconvenience, but want everyone to continue to be vigilant and prac- tice networking with neighbors via telephone and social media. Always remember to relay any information and concerns to your Block Cap- tains. Remember that we are stron- ger in numbers then alone. It takes us all to keep our community safe. Thank You, Quartsite Police Chief Ponce Neighborhood Watch update FBI urges vigilance As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI's national security and criminal investigative work contin- ues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself. Children who are home from school and spending more time online may be at increased risk for exploitation. Anyone can be targeted by hackers and scammers. Protecting civil rights and investi- gating hate crimes remain a high priority for the FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/coronavirus For accurate and up-to-date infor- mation on COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.gov and cdc.gov/coro- navirus. Learn about the Department of Justice's response at https://www. fbi.gov/coronavirus Learn more about what the federal government is doing at usa.gov/ coronavirus. If you have student loan debt, you've probably heard that the new Coro- navirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act gives some fl exibility to federal student loan borrowers. Understanding these options can help you make more in- formed decisions about paying your bills and prioritizing your debts. The program is open from March 13 - Sept. 30, 2020. So what does the CARES Act mean for you if you have a federal student loan? Learn more: https://go.usa. gov/xvvYR Spoiler Alert: You don't need to hire a company to help you get this stu- dent loan payment relief. The pro- gram is already in place and there's nothing you need to do to enroll. Got Student loans? Council Candidates Answers Questions The Desert Messenger offered local candidates the opportunity to readers for free. These questions were asked of all local-race candidates for Town Council. 1. Candidate Name: 2. Position Seeking: 3: Campaign Website/Social Media: 4. What in your background, train- ing, and experience qualifi es you for the position you are seeking? 5. In the past year, what activities have you participated in which have benefi ted the Quartzsite community? 6. What do you consider to be the most important public issues and what ac- tions will you propose to adress them? 7. If elected, how will your posi- tion benefi t the community? The following candidates are running for Quartzsite Town Council, (in alpha- betical order) Elect One 4-yr Mayor, Elect Two 4-yr Council Members,Elect One 2-yr Council Member As of noon Tuesday, June 16th, Candidates listed on the Ballot: MAYOR Norman Simpson 4 yr COUNCIL Karey Amon, 2 yr Starr BearCat, 4 yr Beverly Cunningham, 4 yr Randy Smith (no response) 2 yr Monica Timberlake, 2 yr Dennis Vosper, 2 yr Write-in Candidates fi led Mayor- Amber Myers, 4 yr Council - Sam Saxton, 4 yr KAREY AMON Seeking 2 year seat on Quartzsite Town Council I was never inspired to do any- thing political except protest. I protest by nature because there are always two sides to an issue, and the side I naturally land on almost al- ways requires protest. I have learned in the last two years of participating in town government that voices on both sides not only need to be heard, but acted upon. I have enjoyed the experience of lis- tening to objections to what govern- ment does, and then asking govern- ment to consider another view or take alternate action. Working with Quartzsite Town Hall and Council has been an educa- tion in public service. What I learned about the process of governing is that answers that work come through concerned dialogue and honest dis- cussion of issues. A give and take of opinion is essential in making deci- sions. Allowing a disagreement and valuing another experience keeps discussion vibrant and productive. The time I spent on the Planning and Zoning Board exposed me to the importance of keeping our code and regulations up to date. That process is ongoing and challenging to all of us and needs input from the public. I enjoy taking part in school ac- tivities and supporting the young people. I participated in Town's booth at La Paz County Fair giv- ing information about the progress Quartzsite is making. And Buck Connor Days was an opportunity to meet people from all over the coun- try as visitors to Quartzsite. As a Town Council candidate for an upcoming term I intend to en- sure continued participation for your voice and interest in the town of Quartzsite. The best part of learning is sharing what is learned with you, the residents of this town. Voting for these ideas is a vote for me - Karey Amon. SEE CANDIDATES PAGE 12

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