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June 15, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 5 Quartzsite Transit making changes July 1 We'll be open until May 13 SEE YOU IN THE FALL Thank you for all your support Betty Crenshaw, Owner C & B LOCK & KEY 41 YEARS EXPERIENCE 928-927-6589 Mobile Service Only Dave's DIESEL DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE David Atherton 605-999-0720 • Pat Atherton 816-797-5460 Located at Quartzsite Marketplace 50 E. Kuehn WELDING & FABRICATING SERVICES Mobile Shop - Machine Shop Services - Hydraulic Hose Repair - 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 The Camel Express will be open to all passengers; visitors as well as local residences, can ride in town or regionally. Effective July 1st, Quartzsite's transit services now called the "Camel Express" will be providing curb to curb transportation for the general public. Yes, the general public! Camel Express service may be used for work, medical appoint- ments, education, meetings, shop- ping, recreation, appointments, events and much more. The new Vehicles are wheelchair accessible and will carry up to 10 passengers and 2 mobility aids. THE SERVICE AREAS for Camel Express include Blythe, California, Quartzsite, La Paz Valley, Rainbow Acres, and Long Term Camping Ar- eas on Highway 95, Parker, Yuma and Lake Havasu City. If you need transportation to an alternative destination please call we have transportation resources available to assist your needs throughout the region. Passengers may travel round trip or one way. SERVICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday Quartzsite 6:00am-7:00am and 8:30am- 5:00pm. First pick up is available at 6:00am. Last pick up is available at 4:00pm. Service hours may be adjusted need and usage will direct changes. FARES: See Fare Schedule Below. Fares are paid for each one way trip. Cash is the preferred method of payment. Children under five ride free with a fare paying pas- senger age sixteen or older, up to two children. Seniors who are Quartzsite Residents participating in the AAA ticket program can ride all Camel Express routes/services using their tickets. Bus passes can be purchased at Quartzsite Town Hall, 465 N Plym- outh and Quartzsite Area Cham- ber of Commerce and Tourism located at 1240 West Main Street Quartzsite. All passengers can schedule a next day service up to seven days in advance. Reservations are required for all trips. Please schedule the day before if possible. Same day reservations are allowed on a space available basis. To schedule a trip please call 928-927-4333 choose option 3 for transit.

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