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8 www.DesertMessenger.com April 6, 2016 Quartzsite Animal Clinic Dr. John Hadlock 745 W. Main Street, Quartzsite Open M-T-W-TH 9am-noon 928-927-6404 Walk-ins Welcome Serving Quartzsite for 28 years! Antiques • Collectibles • Teacups & Teddy Bears See's Candy Fundraiser for GFWC in season 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 ASSESSOR RESPONDS In answer to Mr. Hart's letter of March 16th letter to the editor: The State of Arizona has a very complex tax system. The follow- ing information, we hope, will help taxpayers understand how proper- ties are valued in Arizona. Arizona does not go by the purchase price of property; we use an array of sales indicating a mean sales price. The assessors are required to use all qualified sales from January 1, 2014 through the last day in June of 2015 to set values for 2017. This method is referred to as a mass appraisal which is used by all counties in the State of Arizona (not just La Paz). Mr. Hart purchased his property in late 2015, so his sale will be a part of the studies for the 2018 valuations. Our office does not ignore State Statues. We are governed by the Arizona Department of Revenue, and values must be in compli- ance before we are given permis- sion to mail Notice of Values to property owners. In 2012, taxpayers voted in favor of Proposition 117 and beginning in tax year 2015, unless there are changes made to a property, the limited property value can only go up a maximum of five percent (5%) a year. The limited property value is used by taxing authorities to ar- rive at tax dollars. The Assessor's Office places a value on your prop- erty and does not compute tax dol- lars. If you should have any questions regarding your property please feel free to contact our office. Sharon Schuler La Paz County Assessor letters to the editor On Thursday, April 21st the Quartzsite Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism will hold a Breakfast Meeting at the Stagecoach 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 community members to share information about your business or organization. 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.Quartzsite- Tourism.com or call 928-927-5200. Chamber & Tourism to host Breakfast Meeting April 21, 7 am The Quartzsite Art Guild is officially in Summer Season, yet will con- tinue to gather the first and third Thursday of each month to share, paint and play. Quartzsite Art Guild is having fun, learning and contrib- uting to the community. Meetings are held 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Senior Center, Moon Mountain Rd. You can enjoy all this with $5 to join the Guild and $5 to be a Senior Center member. The March 3rd meeting was a night of learning and decision mak- ing. The members have decided to donate funds from the first merged "Southwestern Art Show" held by the Art Guild in January. Donation will go as follows: $100 each to the Art Guild updates Food Bank of Quartzsite, Senior Center, and the Elementary School Arts program. $50 will be donated to the Quartzsite Museum and the Community Thrift Store. The Learning perspective by Char- lene Morrison was fun and educa- tional - A hands-on demonstration where all participated in drawing a multiplex building...right down to a car in the garage and input to distance, shadow, and color. Finishing the evening with this year's summer challenge suggested by Mary Huntley. Each member is to paint a painting using items from 8 various photos (using at least 5) to show how an artist puts together a painting, and bring the finished painting, with the photos used, to our first November meeting 2016. For more information contact: Oney Budge @ 208-317-2315 La Paz County Republican Party The newly formed La Paz County Republican Party held their first official meeting Friday, April 1st. There are only 5 people serving the whole county as Precinct Committeemen: Russell Sias, Jennifer Jones, Ed Foster, Patricia Workman, and Jay Clagg. They appointed delegates to attend the state conven- tion. To learn more visit their Facebook Page.

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