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Read Desert MESSENGER E-edition online @ www.MyQuartzsite.com March 16, 2016 www.DesertMessenger.com 7 Quartzsite Events Online: www.VisitQuartzsite.com DUMP THE DRUGS In Quartzsite! Do you have expired or unused medications? Dispose safely at QUARTZSITE POLICE DEPT. Mon - Fri. 8am-5pm Sponsored by Town of Quartzsite Space donated by Desert Messenger Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com /DesertMessengerNews Follow on Twitter @DesertMessenger @QuartzsiteRain Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor GOOD NEWS! Everyone in Quartzsite needs to file an appeal of their property taxes!! Everyone needs to pay their fair share of taxes needed to support our City Government, County and State Governments. But why pay more than your fair share??? Property values have declined from twenty to sixty percent the past five years. I personally meet with the La Paz county assessor and asked her why the property l bought in November 2015 for $250,000 had an actual cash value in February 2016 of over $500,000. She was nice enough to give me a copy of Arizona State Law that states the assessed ACV (actual cash value) and sale price must match. She then started to tell me why she could ignore the law. The only way to get fair treat- ment is to appeal your ACV! Dale Hart Quartzsite, AZ THANK YOU PARKER FD Thank you to the Parker Fire Dept. for all your help when I broke my arm at the Swap Meet. You all were so kind to help pack up my car with my merchandise and tables. And then to call and check on me to make sure I made it to the hospital. What great service! Thank you! Cherie from Quartzsite Quartzsite Beauty Salon Perms, Colors, Haircuts. Men & Women HOURS May thru Sept. TUES 9am -7pm - WED 7am-3pm Walk Ins Welcome! 250 E. Main Street 928-927-6664 Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities! QIA 928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite MARCH 19 is the LAST DAY QIA OFFICE is OPEN Have a great summer and we'll see you next fall! ROCKS IN MY HEAD The World's Greatest Rock, Prospecting & Outdoor Education Company RICE RANCH SPACE A37 Quartzsite, AZ OPEN Nov. thru March GOLD, SILVER, BUY & SELL Unique Rocks & Fossils Cabs - Rough - Slabs METEORITES-PETRIFIED WOOD Dino Bone & Mammoth Ivory Animal Parts & Leather Native American Artifacts Jewelry - Supplies - Beads GOLD PROSPECTING ROCKHOUNDING - LAPIDARY New-Used-Parts-Supplies Books-Maps-Local Site Info CONSIGNMENTS - RENTALS CLASSES - DEMOS QUARTZSITE PROSPECTING T-Shirts, Totebags, & More! Outdoor & Emergency Supplies EQUIPMENT RENTAL Specializing in Unusual & Hard to Find Items www.RocksInMyHead.com 605-376-8754 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! We sell U-HAUL BOXES Last HOLIDAY PALMS Country Music Jam will be March 30th. Thanks to all who are leaving for a great season. Both Musicians and audience. Have a great summer & See you in the Fall Conra & Todd AZ SUN RV PARK Our last music jam was Monday March 7th. Thank you to everyone who participated this season! On Thursday, March 17th the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Breakfast Meeting at the Stage- coach Restaurant. The informal (no-host) meeting will start at 7am. The Chamber & Tourism offers two monthly networking opportunities; Breakfast meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month and Chamber Mixers on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Chamber events offer a chance for commu- nity members to share information about your business or organiza- tion. Come learn more about the what's happening at the new Quartzsite Chamber & Tourism Information Center located at 1240 W. Main Street, across from McDonald's. The office is open Monday through Saturday year-round from 9am- 4pm. For more information visit www.QuartzsiteTourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Chamber & Tourism to host Breakfast Meeting March 17 Around Town

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