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July 19, 2023 www.DesertMessenger.com 17 Medicare has changed. Find out how it can affect you. For FREE information, call: 1-888-348-2614 or visit MedSupBenefit.com/desert Important changes to the federal Medicare program became effective at the beginning of the year. As a result, retirees in your state may be eligible for coverage with new options. Find out if you qualify for Medicare Supplement insurance that can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses. Information will be provided by Physicians Life Insurance Company 6243_D Get the facts that matter to you: • Critical dates for Medicare eligibility • Options that can help keep more money in your pocket • Medicare benefits many retirees may not be aware of We are not connected with, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Federal Medicare Program. I understand I have no obligation. This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed agent/producer may contact you. (MD, VA: These policies are available to people under age 65 eligible for Medicare due to a disability). (VA: For a complete description of policy exclusions, limitations, and costs or other coverage details, please contact your insurance agent or the company). Policy form number L030, L035, L036, L037, L038, F001, F002 (OK: L030OK, L035OK, L036OK, L037OK, L038OK; TN: L030TN, L035TN, L036TN, L037TN; L038TN, F001TN, F002TN; L030VA, L035VA, L036VA, L037VA, L038VA). Your vacation should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. Take a few simple steps to reduce the possibility of becoming a victim of a burglary or other criminal acts against your home. Before you leave for your trip Notify local police of the departure and return dates of your trip and pro- vide the name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to notify in the event of an emergency. Vacation Watch Request Form is available on- line at http://ci.quartzsite.az.us/im- ages/Police_Department/QPD_Vaca- tion_Watch_Request.pdf Going on vacation? Notify QPD The public is encouraged to attennd the monthly Quartzsite Town Man- ager's Meetings, which will be held at 1:00pm on the Wednesday im- mediately following the FIRST Town Council Meeting of every month. Bring your questions and con- cerns. The meetings are held at the Quartzsite Library Meeting room, 465 N. Plymouth Ave. For more in- formation contact Town Hall 928- 927-4333. Town Manager holds monthly meetings Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Depart- ment of Transportation is adding seven state highway corridors to its planned network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, expanding beyond the initial 2022 plan that focused on interstate highways. Arizona ranks relatively high among state when it comes to the rate of electric vehicle registrations, gov- ernment data shows. But advocates say a hurdle to increased registra- tions, in Arizona and elsewhere, will be increasing the availability of charging stations. In this 2016, photo a car at the National Renew- able Energy Laboratory is charged with solar-generated power. (U.S. Department of Energy) According to a press release, a na- tionwide network of publicly acces- sible and reliable fast chargers will reduce drivers' concerns about EV range. According to transportation officials this week, electric vehicle charging stations will be placed at 50-mile intervals on State Route 95 from Quartzsite to I-40, as well as U.S. 93 from Kingman to the Nevada state line under the department's 2023 Electronic Vehicle plan update. Other highways that are expected to benefit from the initiative are U.S. 89 from Flagstaff to the Utah border, State Route 347 from Phoe- nix to Maricopa, State Route 64 from Williams to the Grand Can- yon, State Route 260 from Payson to Show Low and State Route 87 from Mesa to Payson. The recommended plan to build a reliable statewide network of EV charging stations spaced no more than 50 miles apart includes the fol- lowing additional highways: • State Route 87 from Mesa to Payson • SR 260 from Payson to Show Low • SR 347 from just south of Phoenix to Maricopa • US 89 from Flagstaff to the Utah state line • SR 64 from Williams to the Grand Canyon • SR 95 from Quartzsite to Interstate 40 • US 93 from Kingman to the Nevada state line The evolving EV charging network plan is part of $76.5 million in fed- eral funding Arizona is eligible to receive through the National Elec- tric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The program encourages the adop- tion of electric vehicles as viable al- ternatives to gasoline-powered cars, by building a nationwide network of publicly accessible and reliable fast chargers that will reduce drivers' concerns about EV range. ADOT expects to add even more highways and station locations to the charging network in 2024 and 2025 after working with stakehold- ers, seeking public input, and evalu- ating a range of criteria. For more information about the EV plan and additional ways to provide input, visit AZDOT.gov/EVPlan. ADOT EV Charging stations adds 7 highway corridors • Birth • Obituary • Anniversary Place it FREE in the: Desert Messenger! 928-916-4235 Got something to share?

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