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Show Unemployment rates in Sanpete County higher than state, nation Page Six - The Pyramid - September 3 1997 Recently mailed property notices bring good news to some MANTI Approximately 26,000 Property Valuation Notic- said. People with questions about their property market value are encouraged to contact the assessors office, where they can learn how property is appraised. In 1998 plans are to the outlying areas of North Sanpete which include homes in the valley, mountain subdivisions and cabins. Questionnaires recently sent out by the assessors office to these areas will have no effect on the 1997 tax year. In 1999, the mandatory five-yereappraisal cycle will start over again with one major difference. Large increases or decreases will be eliminated because of the five-yereview and yearly updates to keep up with the current market values. "It is a real challenge to keep up with property values," said Steven Kjar, county assessor. "The county is still growing fast, just not quite as fast as it was in some areas. Property values have during the gone up county-wid- e last year but our analysis of sales shows some areas have increased more rapidly than others," he es were mailed Aug. 1 1, by Ilene Frischknecht, county auditor. Notices brought good news in many cases for North Sanpete residents. Even as the assessors office keeps up with increases in the market value of land and buildings and a tax increase of three out of seven taxing entities, the tax dollars on primary homes decreased in most parts of north Sanpete. Decreases are primarily due to the and increase of value in Gunnison, Centerfield, Mayfield, Fayette and outlying areas of South Sanpete School District for the 1997 tax year. took place in Ephraim, Manti and Sterling in 1996; Fairview, Mt. Pleasant, Spring City in 1995; Fountain Green, Moroni and Wales in 1994. SALT LAKE CIT- Y- For the fourth quarter of 1996, Sanpete County has the highest unemployment rates in central Utah, reports Job Service. Since the second quarter of 1995 unemployment rates in Sanpete County have trended downward. This trend is evidenced by an unemployment rate drop from 6.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 1995 to six percent in the fourth quarter of County assessors are responsible to keep assessed market values in line with true market values, but the taxing entities determine property tax. ar 1996. Utahs unemployment rates Kjar reminds residents that the for the fourth quarter of 1996 Board of Equalization is the time were 3.1 percent compared to the to appeal market values for 1997. national rate of 5.3 percent. ' In general, the Countys Property owners may appeal their market values in person on Sept. , 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to noon, Six and 2 to 4 p.m., at the Courthouse. i y ar County AOG to hold auction Last year the assessor distrib- uted a VHS cassette to local libraries that details the appeal process. ask in a special notebook and look up the answers at the library. Ask a librarian for help if needed. Those who are unable to get to the library may call for answers by phone. 462-324- Allreds, Super Gs 9-- 1. winning Amy Ericksen playing 1st singles won Second singles LeeAnn Slack 4 won after a hard fought match by both sides. Teresa 6-- 0 White, 3rd singles, won and 4th singles, Mary Parnell, 6-also won by the score of Playing 1st doubles for the Hawks are Elizabeth Parnell and Jenny Watson who split sets 6-but because of a rain delay did not play their third set. Holly Hansen and Collette Soffe playing 2nd doubles defeated their 6-opponents Vhv 1 RICHFIELD Six County Association of Governments (AOG) will hold a surplus auction until Sept. 5. KHUJKnnlM LOW PRICE still tied for 1 MT. PLEASAN- T- In co-e- d softball action this week, it was Allreds defeating VIP Enterprises 20-Super Gs beat Foto-geni- x 16-JCI over Sorensen Towing 28-12; 3; 1. Tuckers beat Ivory Financial All bids must be submitted prior to the close of business on Sept. 5. Proper payment and items must be removed from the premises prior to Sept. 12. All sales are final and Six County (AOG) reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formality or technicality in any bid in the interest of the association. FOR A 2W? See your Polaris dealerlor big savings on many ATV models! 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Pleasant Hawk Sports By Amy Eriksen PLEASANT-Ma- ny MT. exciting events have happened in the first week of school at North Sanpete High School. The activities started on Tuesday with a girls soccer game in Lehi. They were defeated A girls tennis match against Wasatch Monday followed up on Wednesday with North Sanpete estate, mining and wholesale trade, lost a few jobs. In construction, growth was strongest for heavy and special trades contractors. Gains in manufacturing were spurred by meat processing, asphalt, fabricated metals, and searchnavigation equipment production. Increases in transportation came primarily from growth in the trucking industry. Health care produced the most new service jobs although other service industries contributed to the expansion as well. On the public side, most gains came through public school employment additions. 2. during month of September resources around the world. Reading is still the most basic survival skill in an information society, but its no longer enough. Kids who arent logged on and literate will be lost in the 21st Century. The library offers these suggestions to give children a head start on learning at the library: Start reading to children at birth, sounds and pictures will stimulate the childs brain development and pave the way for learning. Take preschool children to story hour, especially designed for young children. Story hours teach the fun of reading and help childrens verbal development through stories, games and songs. Make getting a childs first library card cause of celebration. Let the child pick out their own books and other materials. Make a point of announcing the event to friends and family. Ask the librarian for suggested reading and other resources that will appeal to the childs age and special interests. Explore the librarys computers with the child. Make reading and library visits a regular part of family life. Set aside a special time for sharing books. Make weekly visits to the library together. Ask the librarian about books the whole family can enjoy. Be a role model for your child; let him or her see parents reading and taking advantage of all the library has to offer. Encourage children to think of the library as a resource for fun and learning throughout life. Write down questions children industries; financeinsurancereal To obtain a list or to make an appointment to see items, contact Janell Blake at (801) 896-922Sealed buds may be submitted during scheduled appointments or anytime during regular business hours. Sign up for library card MT. PLEASAN- T- The Public Library and staff would like to remind parents and other concerned adults that September is Month. Library Card Sign-u- p Kids have jammed their backpacks with what seems like a fortune in school supplies, yet some are missing the one thing that may help them the most, a library card, one of the most important school supplies. The library wants to help to "Go Back to School", with a gift of a library card. The Library Board and Trustees are offering a coupon for a free library card, to the first 100 residents of Mt. Pleasant, Spring City, and uninareas of Sanpete corporated County to bring the coupon to the library. Look for the coupon in The Pyramid and bring it in today to complete childs back to school supplies. For more information call 0 or stop by the library, 24 East Main Street. "Schools teach children to read, but libraries help children discover the excitement of reading and learning by providing a wealth of books, magazines, computers and other resources that most of us could never afford," says Mary R. Somerville, president of the American Library Association. "Getting a library card is the best present you can give a child," Somerville explained. "It fits all sizes, wont break and never wears out, and its available to every child." In addition to books and reference works, the Mt. Pleasant Library offers homework centers with librarians and computers to connect children to information unemployment rate ranks as one of the highest in the district. It also measures above the national unemployment rate of 5.3 percent. On average, roughly 480 county residents were out of work during fourth quarter 1996. At seven percent, Sanpete Countys job growth rates registered well above the state average during the fourth quarter of 1996. Over the past four quarters, Sanpete County has generated 400 new nonfarm jobs. Industries adding the largest number of new positions included construction (75), manufacturing (80), services (80), and local government (70). A few The Greenwood Student Center is opening a campus post office and each student will have their own box. If you will print a message for the students, I will make sure that it gets placed in their box when they return for school. The deadline for your message to be delivered to me is September 10th. Lets help each other. Give the students a reason to check their mail and maybe they can give you a reason to be happy school is starting again at Snow College. Please contact me with any questions 2. Thanks for your support. Dean ODriscoll you might have at 283-706- |