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May 1, 2019 www.DesertMessenger.com 5 Parker Tube Float planned June 8, 2019 WE'RE BACK!! TRANSPONDER AUTO KEYS (Electronic Chip Keys) Jeep, Chrysler, Ford Chevrolet, Toyota & many more! Betty Crenshaw, Owner C & B LOCK & KEY 42 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only "Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children." ~Sitting Bull PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Transportation will have crews working on improving the intersection of Avenue 8E and US 95 and is warning drivers of possible delays. The department said work will begin on Monday, April 1 to install a new traffi c signal, build concrete pedestrian ramps and repave the intersec- tion. Crews will be working between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. US 95 will be restricted to one lane between Avenue 7E and Avenue 8E. Avenue 8E will remain open for much of the work, with occasional closures dur- ing installation of the traffi c signal and paving. The project is expected to be fi nished in late October. ADOT suggests for those trying to avoid delays, use 24th Street between Araby Road and Avenue 9E. Drivers traveling north on US 95 to the Yuma Proving Grounds and Quartzsite can take Interstate 8, exit at Fortuna Road, and drive north to US 95. Yuma road work planned all summer Online registration for the 42nd Annual Parker Tube Float is now open! Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will host the 42nd Annual Parker Tube Float, Saturday June 8th, 2019. Float down the gor- geous Parker Strip on the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park. The chamber has not changed up too much this year. Fee is $20 per per- son. The fi rst 300 to pre-register receive a goody bag with a limited edition Parker Tube Float tank top. Participants will drive their vehicle to La Paz County Park for convenient parking at the fi nish line. Floaters will arrive at La Paz County Park with your fl oats (defl ated) and fl oat gear. The fee to park at La Paz County Park is $10. Bring cash. Shuttles will transport ALL PARTICIPANTS to the launch site at Buckskin Mountain State Park. You must have a wristband to board the shuttle. There is no parking at Buck- skin Mountain State Park. One vessel (boat or personal water craft) is allowed to fl oat with your fl oat group. You must register your boat or personal water craft with us for an additional fee of $25. All fl oaters must sign a waiver to participate. You can register in person at the Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. Pre-registered participants may pick up their wristbands at our offi ce before 5 pm on Friday, June 7th or at La Paz County Park on the morning of the June 8th. Additional wristbands may be purchased at the registration site at La Paz County Park on the morning of the event. Our offi ce is located at 1217 S California Avenue, Parker, AZ 85344. For more information please call our offi ce at 928 669-2174. Online registration will end Monday, June 3, 2019. "Thank you all for your support of this event and our non-profi t or- ganization which has been serving the Parker Area for 67 years. Have a great day and enjoy the After-Float Party at the fi nish line at Pirate's Den Resort. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from the Black Pearl Restaurant and the Thirsty Pirate Beach Bar. No outside alcohol or ice chests will be allowed at the After-Float Party. There will be a storage area to check your belongings while you partake in the festivities at Pirate's Den Resort. There will be live music and our fabulous prize drawing!"

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