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Quartzsite Events Online: www.QuartzsiteCalendar.com April 19, 2023 ww.DesertMessenger.com 5 FREE Savings include our own American Standard Right Height Toilet ( $ 500 VALUE ) �EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Only American Standard has OVER 150 years of experience and off ers the Liberation Walk-In Bathtub �SUPERIOR DESIGN Ultra low easy entry and exit design, wide door, built-in safety bar & textured fl oor provides a safer bathing experience �PATENTED QUICK DRAIN ® TECHNOLOGY �LIFETIME WARRANTY The ONLY Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND installation, INCLUDING labor backed by American Standard �44 HYDROTHERAPY JETS More than any other tub we've seen WALK-IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $ 1,500 00 Limited Time Off er–Call Today! 855-909-3822 Lifetime Warranty | Finance Options Available * Walk-In Tubs M A D E I N TH E U . S . A . W I T H U . S . & I M P O R T E D P A R T S LOCAL EMERGENCY & NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Quartzsite Police Department Administration: (928) 927-4644 La Paz County Sheriff's Office Administration: 928-669-6141 (Fax: 928-669-2008) Dispatch: 928-669-2281 (Fax: 928-669-5823) Civil: 928-669-6141 Records/Reports: 928-669-6141 x4011 Detention: 928-669-5816 (Fax: 928-669-5630) Boating Safety: 928-667-4310 The Town of Quartzsite announced their annual pavement preservation project. During the project, driv- ers can expect lane restrictions and flagging operations to move through the work zone. Drivers should slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment. Pavement preservation projects are preventative measures for as- phalt that protect and extend the service life of paved County roads Pavement Preservation Road Closure Schedule MONDAY, APRIL 24: Cemetery, Elsie, Emelia TUESDAY, APRIL 25: Snowbird Lane, W. Cowell St (Moon Mountain to Kofa), Kofa Ave (Main to Quail Trail) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26: N. Church Lane, Targa Trail Lane, W. Cowell (Targa Trail to Moon Mountain Ave.), Scott Lane, Show- place Lane THURSDAY, APRIL 27: N. Idaho, N. Loma Vista (North of Quail Trail), N. Loma Vista (South of Quail Trail), W. Sunset, N. Oregon, N. Cowell St. (Central to Oregon) MONDAY, MAY 1: N. Kitsap Ave., N. Washington Ave., Q Mountain Parkway. In the event of bad weather or un- foreseen circumstances, the above schedule may change. A cone will be placed in your driveway when the paving process has begun. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE ROADWAY UNTIL THE CONE IS REMOVED. For more information contact Quartzsite Public Works at 928-927-4333 ext. 201. Pavement Preservation schedule DIGITAL SKILLS FOR YOUR BUSINESS Applications are being accepted through May 1 for the Arizona Small Business Digital Academy Spring Co- hort, which equips small businesses with strategies to succeed. Entre- preneurs and small business owners will learn strategies for websites, e- commerce, social media, and more. The Arizona Commerce Authority's Small Business Digital Academy is designed to equip the state's small businesses with digital strategies and literacy. Many customers now expect to engage with businesses online, whether by reviewing a res- taurant menu on Google, buying products on the website or asking questions through social media. Le- veraging digital tools can support and improve the resiliency of your business. ABOUT THE ACADEMY The Arizona Small Business Acad- emy prepares small businesses to operate successfully in a digitally- driven economy. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn strategies for website, social media, e-commerce, search engine opti- mization (SEO) and analytics tools to effectively represent their busi- ness online. Small business experts guide the live learning sessions on Monday of each week. Small Business Academy ACADEMY APPLICATION SCHEDULE The Small Business Digital Acad- emy is held four times a year. All interested Arizona small business- es are invited to sign-up to receive notifications. Applications for the 2023 Spring cohort will open on April 30. 2023 Spring Cohort Schedule: • Application Opens: Monday, April 10, 2023 • Application Closes: Monday, May 1, 2023 • Module 1 Live: Monday, May 8, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Module 2 Live: Monday, May 15, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Module 3 Live: Monday, May 22, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. For details or to register, visit: www.azcommerce.com/small-busi- ness/small-business-digital-acad- emy/ Read Desert Messenger News while traveling Sign up for free email alerts when the Desert Messenger becomes available online! Join thousands reading the paper online at: www.DesertMessengerOnline.com

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