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4 www.DesertMessenger.com August 12, 2020 PRIMARY FROM PAGE 1 Christian Singles Brunch planned QES Distance learning plan La Paz County Recorder: Republican Incumbent Richard Garcia (2,046) will face Democrat Mesena Tunnell-Gilbert (607) in November. La Paz County Assessor: Republican (no Dems ran) Incumbent Anna Camacho (1,426) won against Dennise Jones (855) La Paz County School Super- intendent: Republican (no Dems ran) Dru Waggoneer (1,961 votes) La Paz County Attorney: Dem- ocrat (no Republicans ran) Incumbent Tony Rogers (703 votes) Arizona General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Dead- line to register to vote is October 5, 2020 Voter Registration Deadline: Mon Oct 5, 2020. Deadline to Request an Absen- tee Ballot: Received by Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:00PM MST. Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: Tue Nov 3, 2020 7:00PM MST. 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 Quartzsite Elementary School District #4 (QES) issued their Distance Learning Plan for August 12, 2020- October 21, 2020 QES Superintendent Raquel Bur- ton said, "As we navigate the unprec- edented circumstances surround- ing the mandated school closure. We know our students are anxious to get back to school. The intent of Quartzsite School District #4 is to reopen instruction when it is safe for our students and staff. We will use Distance Learning as our alter- native form of instructional delivery until schools reopen." "Our goal is to continue to provide learning opportunities for all our students through distance learn- ing in grades K-8th grade. Teacher swill share distance learning oppor- tunities such as hardcopy material and/or instruction through Google Classroom. You will be receiving in- formation from teachers on the use of such platform and hardcopies for delivery of instruction. "Delivery of Instruction: During distance learning the dis- trict will use Google Classroom to provide instruction. Teachers will provide direct instruction via Google meets/YouTube. Teachers will also use supplemental programs such as Acellus, Khan Academy, work- sheets, and other activities teach concepts. Instructional videos will include actual teaching/modeling of standards and new concepts. "We understand that some fami- lies do not have access to a device or internet. We are currently working on providing students in need with these resources. As soon as we have the equipment available, we will notify parents of how to check out a device. For our 6th -7th grade stu- dents chrome books will be check- out through the district offi ce. For our K-5th grade students we will be using a combination of digital in- struction and hardcopy instruction. As we get chrome books you will be notifi ed when to pick them up. Thank you for your patience and sup- port through these challenging times. Sincerely, Raquel Burton Superintendent, School Board and QSD#4 Staff Christian Singles of Quartzsite Southern Baptist Church will hold a Brunch Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00am. The event will take place at Rainbow Acres. Call for address and map. Please RSVP to Sharon Noller, 714-743-9141 or email sanoller@yahoo.com. Jeff Saxton, Pastor 928-927-5860. The US Census Bureau will begin nonresponse follow up in Arizona on Thursday, Aug. 6 – if you haven't completed your 2020 Census, ex- pect a knock on your door. The deadline to respond to the Census is Sept. 30, 2020. For the fi rst time in history, the public will be able to complete the 2020 Census online or by phone, in addition to the traditional pa- per response form. Technology improvements over the last decade that allow for these secure response options also enable the public to respond without a Census Bureau- issued identifi cation number, mak- ing it easier for individuals such as renters, or seasonal residents to re- spond if they do not receive an invi- tation letter directly. Beginning mid-March, the U.S. Census Bureau began mailing infor- mational letters to all households detailing how to participate in the 2020 Census. If you do not receive a letter, or the letter is misplaced or lost, you will still be able to re- spond. How to Respond Without an ID Once the 2020 Census response website is activated, you will be able to select the link under the login button that says, "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." Visit 2020Census.gov Is the Response Affected if a Cen- sus ID is Not Used? Your Census ID allows the Census Bureau to match your response to an address. If you respond without a Census ID, you will provide your address which will then be linked to your response. No Permanent Address? Seasonal Resident? No Problem. Everyone living or staying at a single address, even if they are not a member of your family, should be counted by the head of household fi lling out the census form for that property address. If you do not have a permanent address – such as those that live in camp- ers or boats – you will be able to enter a city, state and zip code of where you are on April 1, 2020. Seasonal residents, or snowbirds, shall complete the form using the address where the most time is spent. If it is an even time split, complete the form for the address where you are living on April 1. To learn more visit 2020Census. gov to access the Response Link. How to respond to 2020 Census without the ID number

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