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October 17, 2012

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Page 14 TOPS in Quartzsite Quartzsite- TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly is now meeting at Split Rail RV Park Rec. Hall on Tuesday mornings. Weigh in from 7:15am-8:00am, the Meeting is from 8:15am -9:00am. Craft Fair 1st Sat. of every month! Daily Activities! QIA BINGO Early Birds 6:30pm. Main7pm Concessions Available Starts FRIDAY, NOV. 2ND Opens at 5pm. 928-927-6325 235 E. Ironwood St., Quartzsite www.DesertMessenger.com Assessor's Corner Today we would like to let you know about how the department of Revenue oversees the valuations of the county assessor. Per ARS 42-13251 the department of revenue examines the valuations of property. The review shall be accord- ing to and consistent with the valuation directives, rules and guidelines adopt- ed by the department. Each county as- sessor shall provide complete copies of data fi les and proposed assessments to the department. Need someone to take care of your pet(s), in your home, while away? REASONABLE RATES! Wayne‛s Pet Service Call 928-927-4329 KBUX Quartzsite Radio 94.3 FM http://kbuxradio.com • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! 928-927-5111 First locally-owned and operated music station in Quartzsite, Arizona. Proudly serving the communities of Quartzsite, Bouse, Brenda, Rainbow Acres, La Paz Valley and beyond, since 1988. the department, they do a sales ratio study and provide the assessors with the level of assessment and any areas of concern, the assessor then goes over the study and sales to better equaliza- tion assessments in the county. The assessor is responsible for the valuation on property and not tax dol- lars. The assessor's value is then used for the different taxing authorities to set their tax rates. When values go up, you would assume the taxing authori- ties would lower their rates. Like wise when values are falling, the tax rates would have to increase to meet their Once this information is received by October 17, 2012 needs. Your schools, fi re departments, sewer districts, college etc are respon- sible for setting their tax rates. Then there is the Property Tax Over- sight Commission who in turn reviews the tax rates, to determine if the rates are proper. (ARS 42-17003). As always if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offi ce. 1112 South Joshua Ave., Parker, AZ Hours: Mon-Thurs. 7am - 6pm La Paz County Assessor's Offi ce 928-669-6165 Sharon & Staff Sell-a-Rama booths available for organizations Kym Scott, owner of Tyson Wells Shows will be making a limited amount of spaces available for Clubs, Churches, and Local Non-Profi t Organizations for the Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama Show Jan. 18-27, 2013. This will be a great op- portunity for them to get the word out on their organization. The booth must be manned for the entire 10 day show. For more information contact Kym Scott at Tyson Wells, (928) 927-6364. QES updates 10/15 Football & Volleyball Game Ehrenberg Elementary at Quartzsite Elementary (QES) 3pm 10/18-19 Parent/Teacher's Confer- ences. Please call school if you didn't get a notice and Early Release on both days. 10/22 Football & Volleyball Game Quartzsite Elementary at Ehrenberg Elementary 3pm 10/22-27 RED RIBBON WEEK 10/25 Retake of Pictures If you didn't like the packet you bought, send whole packet in and they will retake them. 10/29 Football & Volleyball Game Ehrenberg Elementary at Quartzsite Elementary 3pm 10/30 PTA Sign up Meeting @5:30pm Title 1 Parent Night K-8 @6pm please attend RV & TRUCK REPAIR BEST AUTO SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner FULL SERVICE SALON See us for all your hair needs! Perms, Cuts, Colors and All Nail Services: Manicures, Acrylic, Gels and Shellac. We also do Pedicures. Come in and try our new pedicure massage chair. Tanning bed packages available! Corner of Moon Mt. & Cowell • Quartzsite • 928-927-5400 QUARTZSITE'S ONLY YEAR ROUND SALON

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