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Page 23 Copyright 2020 The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) formerly known as the Colorado River Indian Reservation, was brought into American existence in 1865 when the United States by Act of Congress officially recognized their idea of the captured boundary of the Mohave peo- ple; which is what still exists today although, their original boundaries extended all the way into Mexico. The Colorado River Indian Tribes is now made up of a total of four tribes, the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo and enjoys a vibrant cultural community of members, unlike any other tribe. The current tribal population is 4,576 members. The Manataba Messenger is the official publication of the Colorado River Indian Tribes with headquarters and publication address on the Colorado River Indian reservation and within the State of Arizona. As such, it is the publication legally qualified to publish official legal notices as required by law. (A.R.S. 39-201,202,203,204,205). MANATABA MESSENGER (USPS 035-994) is published monthly by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Mohave Road and 2nd Avenue, Parker, Arizona, 85344, and is a division under CRIT Media & Communications. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE GIVEN TO OFF RESERVATION TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY AND ALL CRIT TRIBAL MEMBERS OVER THE AGE OF 50 YEARS OLD REGARDLESS OF RESIDENTIAL LOCATION. Tribal members write a formal request to CRIT Manataba Messenger, c/o Subscriptions 16600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344, please include your full name, address, contact phone number and tribal identification number. Currently, the newspaper publishes 3,800 per month to the members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Manataba Messenger is proud to be printed on recyclable paper and ink, by a company that is committed to an environmentally safe production process, education, and policy. Editorials and articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion, attitude or philosophy of the MANATABA MESSENGER or the Colorado River Indian Tribes. MANATABA MESSENGER does not assume responsibility for unsolicited materials and does not guarantee publication of any content upon submission. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to reject any material or letter submitted for publication. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to refuse, amend, withdraw, or otherwise deal with all ADVERTISEMENTS submitted at their absolute discretion and without explanation. MANATABA MESSENGER does not endorse any product or services accepted as advertisement for the newspaper. All contributions received @: MANATABA MESSENGER 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344 Email: manatabamessenger@gmail.com Phone: (520) 238-2969 NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT FULL WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. Ivy Ledezma Wowasi Wast’e Win Mohave, Fort Mohave, Oglala Lakota Colorado River Indian Tribal Member Publisher/Editor Tips for Voters to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 Updated Nov. 1, 2020 There are steps you can take to help you vote and min- imize your risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. The more prepared you are, the less time you may have to spend at the voting site. When voting, you can protect yourself and others if you: —avoid close contact: try to stay at least 6 feet apart of other people, especially those not wearing a mask —wear a mask around others —take care when touching surfaces and wash your hands often or, if not possible, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol 6 Steps – Before you vote This may increase your available voting options, and can also help you spend less time at your voting place Check how you can vote —Some states offer early voting and, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some have expanded this option —Consider early voting, if available, in case you are unable to vote on election day —States must offer accessible options for people with disabilitiesexternal icon, but options may vary by state, so check ahead of time what your state’s option may be —If you live in a long-term care facility pdf icon[1.2 MB, 15 pages]external icon or similar place, you may be able to have supervised absentee voting Check when and where you can vote —If you are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19, plan to vote when it is not so busy, like mid-morning —Check ahead for places or times you can vote —Check ahead with your place to vote for options for people with disabilities Plan how you can get to your place to vote in the safest way possible —Try to avoid crowded ride sharing services, buses, or trains —Protect Yourself When Using Transportation —Some public and private transport services offer free or cheaper rides for voting —Older people or people with disabilities may be able to get help with getting to their voting place —Check if in your area private carpool companies, volunteer organizations or your city public transporta- tion offer these services —If you drive and if you are able to check the voter line, join when the line is shorter Plan for someone to take care of your loved ones —Taking children with you to vote can increase their risk of getting COVID-19 —If you are the main caregiver at home, ask someone to watch your loved ones —Ask this person to wear a mask if they don’t live with you Be prepared so you can limit the time you are in your voting place —This will help reduce risk for COVID-19 by avoid- ing delays when you vote —If you can, fill in any registration forms before going to vote —The more prepared you are, the less time you may have to spend at the voting site —Check to see if your state has sample ballots —To speed up voting, you can make a list or fill in a sample ballot to take with you 6 Steps – The day you vote The more prepared you are, the more you reduce your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. #1—-Voters have the right to vote, regardless of whether they are sick or in quarantine. Voters who are sick or in quarantine should take steps to protect poll workers and other voters. This includes wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from oth- ers, and washing your hands or using hand sanitizer before and after voting. You should also let poll work- ers know that you are sick or in quarantine when you arrive at the polling location. Check with local author- ities for any additional guidance. #2—Bring your own supplies Use this checklist to remember things to bring with you when you go to vote: —Necessary documentation such as your identifica- tion (check with your voting site) —A mask —An extra mask —Tissues —Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol —Water —Black ink pen —Bring prepared items with you (e.g., registration forms, sample ballots) #3—Wear a mask You should wear a mask consistently and correctly in public and around people who don’t live with you. —If you must take your mask off, use hand sanitizer before and after —Have an extra mask in case yours gets wet or dirty A few people might not be able to wear a mask because of a disability or condition. #4—Protect yourself when using transport —Open windows if you can —Wear a mask —Avoid touching things if you can and use hand san- itizer if you do —Stay 6 feet (about two arm lengths) apart from oth- ers if you can #5—-Clean your hands often —Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol before entering and after leaving — your place of voting —Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol before and after touching items that many others may have touched, such as door handles #6—Keep your distance from others —Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ lengths) from other people as much as you can —Stay apart even if you are wearing masks