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30 www.DesertMessenger.com December 6, 2017 AD ����� ������� �� D����� M�������� Quartzsite Radio We have a NEW Frequency! 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. • Quartzsite's Favorite "CLASSIC HITS" • Local Information • Weather • 24 Hours Day / 7 Days Week! KBUX 96.5 FM 928-927-5111 http://kbuxradio.com AA meetings QUARTZSITE LOCAL SURVIVORS GROUP Mon. 5:30pm Big Book Study Tues 10 AM Women's Meeting. Thurs. 5:30pm Topic Sat. 5:30pm Topic Meeting Community Bible Church 375 E. Sunrise St. Gloria 316-617-1877 Randy 928-216-7297 SNOWBIRDS MEETING Tues & Fri. 10am & 5:30pm at 205 W. Main St. Showplace Lane LIVING SOBER Alanon welcome at 5:30pm meeting MEN'S AA MEETING Fri. 7pm 205 N. Emilia NA MEETING Tues 6:30pm at 1335 N Moon Mtn Rd. Qtz. Dave @ 858-209-9322. BLYTHE, CA Blythe Primary Purpose Group has Topic Discussion Meetings 7:00 pm (CA Time) every Monday and Friday at 187 N. 7th Street - Blythe. BRENDA, AZ Tues & Sat. 11am Black Rock RV Park (behind clubhouse) BOUSE, AZ 27928 S. Evans Tues. 7pm Thurs. 11am Ted 308-383-7780 LA PAZ COUNTY ASSESSOR A common question we receive in our office is how we know what im- provements are on a parcel. There are several ways this can happen – permits, property owner requests and area reviews. Permits are issued to property own- ers when they are making an im- provement to their land: building a home, placement of a mobile home, adding a garage, electrical service, MH pedestal, or septic, are just some examples of improvements. These permits are provided to our office from the Community Devel- opment and Planning & Zoning De- partments, so that we can add these improvements to the property re- cord and value accordingly. How do you know if you need a per- mit? Your best bet is to contact La Paz County Community Develop- ment at (928) 669-6138 or, if you live in Quartzsite, contact Quartzsite Planning and Zoning Department at (928) 927-4414; they are the de- partments that issue permits. Even if you do not need a permit because the structure is too small, it is your responsibility to report these struc- tures to our office, as they will still be added to your account and valued. Property owner requests come from our taxpayers. We receive many calls from property owners to no- Assessor's Corner tify our office that a structure has burned down or been demolished, or they have built a new structure, and would like the improvement removed or added to their property record. We also receive requests from property owners who notice new improvements on a neighbor's property and want to make sure they are being assessed. Property values are taken seriously by some, who are watching their neighbors closely when they see new struc- tures going up that could increase their property values. Area reviews are done for every permit issued and property request we receive. It is our responsibility to visit these properties and verify the improvements so the property records are accurate. An appraiser will visit the property to verify the improvement exists, take measure- ments and photographs, and make any necessary notes needed to cor- rect the property record. While an appraiser is visiting a property, they will drive through the area to see if they notice any new improvements on other properties. If something is found, the appraiser will verify all measurements and information, then make necessary notes needed to correct the property record. As always, my staff and I are avail- able to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to stop by or call our office at (928) 669-6165. Anna Camacho Assessor

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