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Show Thursday, Dec. 22, THE GREEN SHEET 3 1988 FItOIIPAtEOriB Canto Schools Continued from page l Continued from page Four Joel P. Jensen teachers were asked to write a plan for With the model developed from teaching an extended year class the current Jensen student in their subject. Preston Uoyd enrollment, part of the classes wrote a plan for teaching music, would be taught for the entire Bruce for foreign Jefferies year. language, Kathy Clark for high These classes would not run for level mathematics, and Dan 45 days and have 15 off, but Richins for industrial arts. would be taught at all times "All four teachers believe they during different periods of the could do a very good job with this day. Students, however, would be plan," Reid observed. on the 4515 schedule and Schools across the country have assigned to different "tracks" used many individualized plans of which would intermesh with instruction, and a these classes. teacher can do very well teaching Using Jordan District's Modi- extended classes, ' he year fied 45715 Four Track Plan concluded. - ' currently - in use ? on the Board members were advised elementary level, students would that year-roun- d scheduling on the be "color coded" for each track, level has worked in secondary with the extended year classes other areas of the country having students from the blue, particularly in California and and tracks. yellow green, orange that those districts which have better with a larger enrollment. silver buckle with three reindeer on it, and he wears a signet ring which can stamp the name "Santa Claus" in block letters. His wig and beard cost "well over $500." His wife wears her own realistic suit when she accompanies him on his Christmas adventures. (Her name is "Honey, cause she's the sweetest thing in the North Pole") The couple has been in the 'Salt Lake Christmas parade for j 19 years. The history of his favorite mythical person has been Zucca's constant pursuit over the years. He has devoted one room in his house to a "research library." Book shelves are stacked with Santa books, statues and paraphenalia. The throne chair he has used at Valley Fair Mall 15 years is in his library. Closets throughout the house are stuffed with Santa suits 11 months of the year. With his many experiences he could write a book. And that's what he is doing. "Whispers to Santa" ; will be published and ' released next summer. It tells of special requests from youngsters, and encounters with unusual visitors such as a cocker spaniel. "She was the women' child," he says. "When the camera flash went off, so did the dog." His most emotional times are those with handicapped children. "When I held a girl cancer victim without any hair, I broke into tears." This Santa Claus' message is more than "Have a Merry Christmas." He suggests having The VP should stand for 'Jesus,' 'O represents others, and Tf is for yourself. "If you keep things in this order, you will have everlasting joy," d concludes this Santa. . . mmm ;:3SbV xa w 1 BBBIa ... . well-qualifi- , Vtlx 1 - The extended year classes similar alternative three quarters of the adopted schedules have demonstrated that total enrollment in attendance at calendars can use any given time. One fourth of the teacher and student time would have year-roun- d classes would be on "off track" vacations at any given time. The biggest concern with the schedule, the three principals pointed out, is whether students can be given a quality program in an extended year class with students coming and going every 15 days. "We have several elementary classes that are being taught in our district using the extended year concept, and those teachers feel they are successful," Reid pointed out. - ld creatively. The problems shifting to year-roun- d involved in scheduling are, in large measure, political. If Jordan were to adopt such scheduling, the community would have to be educated to accept year-roun- d schooling. NEXT WEEK: High school is a different ball game Lines From LaRee If you don't want to get run over, get up off the floor. year-roun- - v- u,. r.. ,v I I GnnShinolobrllalphH.Golf I've Got A Secret tters mMl the mct wishM of their heart these few remaining days before Christmas. ... SanU a.ut listens Yuletlde Season as area young- this closely during CONFIDENTIAL - -- Continued from page ' ; 1 and personal property, 0.8 in the case of other locally assessed property, and 0.6 in the case of residential property. Property taxes needed to service existing indebtedness, however, would have been exempted from these overall maximums. Property tax rates vary among the different communities of the state. In the 71 cities included in the Utah Foundation survey, the total tax rate ranged from a low of 1.1451 in Brigham City to a high of 1.9764 in Sandy. Throughout the state, however, property - taxes varied from 0.8305 in an unincorporated area of Summit County to 2.1183 in one small section of Salt Lake City. The overall property tax rate is a total of the rates imposed by the county the school district, the cases municipality, and in some one or more special ' taxing district. Of the 29 counties in Utah, 15 increased their rate and 14 reduced their rate. School district tax rates, on the other hand, were raised in 29 districts, reduced in only districts, , and eight unchanged in three districts. Safe Sidewalks To BeTopMorfty SOUTH JORDAN. The South Jordan City Council has given' assurances to the Jordan Ridge school community group that safe sidewalks for the children of South Jordan will be high priority this year. THtORSSN INSET 1SS 1. 4M9 to. Murray. Utah M1o7 A includes safe-sidewa- lk MI-M- I Potor BarnharS, Pubtlihar ftoawrl Prlnco, V. P. Operation BIIIOHan.V.P.Morkotlnt Mlchoto Bartmoii. tdltor rhot Braaiori, IPItor II, CircwlatHM Karon Jan Brown, Buiinott n wookly by MM7. ' IINTINIL (IU uit tu rn, n nvMOhoa Divorilllta" twburkaa In. 1H B. (aeon clatt Son addrois chanfot la P.O. Bex 711, Murray, Utah, (417. SabocrlpttoM aro taM m a ana yaar baaia bo propaM. Roto ara SIS PIN YSAR AND III far SaMar Cltiiam. Zana esmam tar M array anal Waal VaHay ara avaHakla. ana nraat 1989-90.,- t, t0i Saath, Murray. Utah paataao paM al Salt Lako City, Utah. POSTMASTER: Ma Oroon Shoot, raws -- ; Altogether, there were 230 cities and towns which could impose property tax in 1988. Of these, 79 recorded increases, 137 registered tax reductions, and 14 made no change. Property taxes levied on specific properties are the result of two main factors: the valuation that is placed on the property for -- -- : ': QQiBeaOBsfe IjC Odd -- - taxing purposes, and the combined tax rates that are charged by the various local units are that of government empowered to impose the tax. In order to equalize valuations among the several counties, Utah law provides that the State Tax Commission at the end of each year shall order each county to adjust or factor its assessment rates when significant even-number- OVER 340 DEALERS NATIONWIDE J T YT5II 1 I w" I III Hk'j g Endorses Rezone SOUTH JORDAN. City Council 3FORC ' . . 3 . ritVaMU . PMS7M14 P1M7M14 P70575I14 M2S7M14 " ALL SEASONS J? ill' N7SIMI3 . . ..vv1'.. 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The area, owned by Terry T. Bickmore, will be targeted for commercial industrial development instead of agricultural use. Another parcel of land located at 9620 So. 1300 West was zone to changed from a accommodate residential development. The 13.575 acre plot is owned by Jack frandsco. Approval for the formation of a Special Improvement District was endorsed by the city council allowing the city to bond for curb, gutter and asphalt improvements along 500 W. 11400 South. The bond will be repaid over a :$M0& Independent tire group in the World! ed value deviations are found. here VSnn carcarecemBrs P17SIM13 the most hazardous areas. The city council will then make the final determinations as to which sidewalk projects would receive funding during fiscal year If Ntnt-oTM- WEST JORDAN. The City of West Jordan will set up dumpsters at four locations in the city for residential disposal of Christmas trees. The dumpsters will be set up J jusi prior io uinstmas ana wiu remain until Jan. 15, 1989. The locations, will be as follows: . West City Hall, 1850 W. 7800 South at the southwest corner of the parking lot. West Jordan City Main Park, 1840 W. 8000 South at the east entrance. Constitution Park, 3200 W. 7000 South, east parking lot. Old Bingham Highway, 3700 W., south side of the street. councilwoman city will Newbold study the Merlynn various sidewalk needs of the city and recommend priority status for I a.m.-- J p.m. MAILBOIUBICRIPTION general "A" had been the maximum effective property tax would have been 1.0 in the case of state assessed W wmM Ilk to thank yw tor participating Mi wir voluntary pay proaram. Mack at aar carrion' watai canto Iram yaur paymant, an II thty Po a 1004 jab wo hopt yaw rawartf thorn. Wo troatly appraciata yaur support. THB JORDAN VALLIY 1988 If Initiative THANK YOU .. the In ,!.r"""'y:; approved, locally-assesse- Mon.-Frl- in election. Actually, only state assessed railroads, (utilities, property mines, etc.) and personal property vehicles, (motor machinery, equipment, etc.) are placed on the tax rolls at 100 of full value. d other For property, state law provides for a certain 20 deduction for intangible costs with an added 25 reduction provided in the case of residential property. For all practical purposes, Utah classified has a three-stag-e properly tax with residential property assessed at 60 (75 of 80) of full cash value, other locally assessed real propertj valued at 80 or full cash value, with only state assessed anc personal property valued at 100 of full value for tax purposes. Because of these different leveh of assessment, adjustments must be made to determine the "true' level of taxation. The Foundation that the average reported "effective" statewide property tax burden during 1987 and 1988 moved from 1.57 to 1.59 for state assessed and personal property, 126 to 157 for other locally assessed property, and for residential 0.94 to 0.95 ' property. Initiative "A", which would have limited overall property tax rates and restricted future growth in state appropriations and local revenues, was defeated by the Offko Houri: " Taxes" voters West Jordan To Set Up Dumpsters For Tree Disposal , P23575H15 P1W)M14 I3.lt Guarantee Two-Wa- y HIGH MILEAGE GUARANTEED .N f,MtAajitaNNaj- mmm r - OIFICTLY Ow?:id VAYKE'S 2 N LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED hmS akd OPERATED 262-6G8- 37 12.11 Metro 25's Exclusive Tell others the terms of your trade with a Classified ad. There's no time like the present to make that deal with one of our readers. Spread the word to countless people in our community! ...... tut ...... .......27.11 ...... ....... 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