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Show THE GREEN SHEET 7 Thursday, April 23, 1987 - Property Taxes To Saturday Night Rise During Year Dozen Vie For Miss Salt Lake Valley SALT LAKE. Property taxes in Utah increased an average of 3.6 percent last year, and they are expected to rise by almost 8 percent this year, according to the Utah Foundation, a private tax research organization. These facts were revealed through a comparative survey conducted in 1986 on an average $75,000 home located in 139 different communities throughout the state. The study revealed the average property tax on such a home in Utah ranged from $377 in the unincorporated South Summit school district to a high of $876 in Sandy. "This wide variance is primarily due to differences in the property tax rates levied by local units using the tax, a foundation press release said. Out of the 13 cities in Salt Lake County included in the study, property taxes ranged from Murrays low of $668 to Sandys high of $876. South Salt Lakes property tax was next to the lowest at $713. The other cities average property tax was computed as $752 for Midvale; $774 for West Jordan; $795 for West Valley; $808 for Bluffdale; $814 for Salt Lake County and Draper; $816 for Salt Lake City; $817 for unincorporated Granite district; $818 for Riverton; $863 for unincorporated Jordan district; $865 for South Jordan; and $876 for Sandy. Throughout the state, the property tax on a $75,000 home averaged .92 percent of market value last year. This compares with an average tax of .89 percent in 1985. The average property tax in Utah rose 3.6 percent last year, the study revealed. Last year, tax increases were general at all levels of local government, the study said. Property tax increases occured in 29 school districts, 19 counties and 108 cities. In Utah, residential property is assessed at 60 percent of the market value for taxing purposes, but other real property is placed on the tax rolls at 80 percent. Only state assessed property and personal property are valued at 100 percent. This means that tax rates for some property is higher than it is for others, the press release said. For example, the tax level nonresidential perty is Holly Rae Healy for pro- locally-assesse- d higher than it is for residential property. The tax level for state assessed s property is greater than the residential tax level. All statistics for this comparative study came from the Utah State Tax Commission, according to the press release. one-thir- d owner-occupie- d two-third- Erin Harvego Cataract Help Is Patricia Thorpe Offered By Society SALT LAKE. Older Utah residents with cataracts may call the Eye Care Project Helpline, (3937), for medical attention or information about their eyes. The Helpline service is available to U.S. citizens or legal residents age 65 and over who do not already have access to an ophthalmologist. Volunteer ophthalmologists throughout the state are trying to reach those who cant afford medical care, said Alan S. Crandall, MD, president of the Utah Ophthalmological Society. "Its no wonder that more than 55 percent of all new cases of blindness each year occur in people age 65 and over, said Dr. Crandall, adding that 34 percent of Helpline patients had never had an eye exam until number. they called the toll-fre- e Since it opened in January 1986, the Utah Helpline has referred 457 to volunteer patients Estimates are ophthalmologists. patients have been diagnoscataracts in some stage of development, and 16 of these have had surgical treatment. Through the Helpline, eligible callers are put in touch with a local ophthalmologist who will examine them and, if necessary, provide cost treatment - at no to the patient. After calling the Helpline, patients are mailed the name of a volunteer who will treat ophthalmologist them, and who will accept Medicare or insurance coverage as payment in full (for this project). are working Ophthalmologists with local hospitals to make hospital care available at no cost for those who need it. Hospital charges, eyeglasses and prescription drugs are not paid through the program. A cataract is a clouding of the normally transparent lens of the eye, which blocks light from the retina and limits vision. Current surgical techniques are highly successful, with more than 90 percent of pa that 133 ed with -- ffcan tients regaining useful vision. Not all cataracts need to come out, however, Often a cataract covers only a small part of the lens, and, if sight is not greatly impaired, there is no need to remove it. Cataracts are a part of the natural aging process of the protein component of the lens, and are common in people over age 65. A study published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that, in addition to clearing vision, cataract surgery can improve mental health and the performance of daily manual tasks among patients. What does the world look like through a cataract? Vision might be hazy, fuzzy, blurred, or double vision might occur as a cataract is beginning to form. Jennifer Sanders Chamber Award - Bullock Is Honoree TAYLORSVILLE. PM Magazine host Skye Winslow spoke and Harold Bullock was accorded Businessman of the Month honors at the West Valley Area Chamber of Commerce meeting here Thursday. Secretaries of Chamber members attended the meeting in observance of National Secretaries Week. sion newsperson for seven years. She has worked as KlTVs community affairs manager and the PM Magazine host since 1986 To host the weekday magazine program, Winslow said she subscribes to 16 magazines, three newspapers and "reads every book she can get her hands on" to come up with story ideas. Being the host entails working hour weeks, she said "If you are willing to learn and dont mind the long, hard hours, it's a great job, she said In other matters, Bullock was singled out for the month's business award recipient He has worked for Utah Power and Light for 20 years and as the Oquirrh District manager since 1983 The district serves 62,000 customers from 2100 South to 9000 South west of the Jordan River to the Oquirrhs. "What I like about my job is he meeting different customers. said. 1 enjoy dealing w ith customer complaints, their demands for electric service and interpretation ot UP L policy Bullock also serves as president of the Magna Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Community 60-7- 0 Tennis Offered At CHS MAGNA. Beginning tennis will be offered this summer for all ages at Cyprus high, including group, e lessons. private and Registration will begin May 1 at the Magna Recreation Center, 2914 So. 9150 West. Lessons will begin in June. Classes will be held for children age 8 and older. The registration fee is $15 for group lessons, which includes eight hours of instruction. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday for two weeks, with Friday being used for make-uclasses. Competitive tennis will also be offered starting in late June and continuing into August. The fee will be and balls $40, which includes for matches and USTA membership card. For additional information, those interested may call semi-privat- p 250-219- (SAMHHAtJ Skye Winslow Winslow, qho grew' up in Texas, said at the age of 18 she ran away from home and lived out of her car. When she was 19, she changed her name from Patti Ann Rash to her present name. "I got Skye from the island of Skye in Scotland, she said. The judge wouldnt let me just have the name of Skye, so my sister and I chose Winslow out of the phone book. Winslow has worked as a televi Council. He is also president of the Granger of Rotary club and president-elec- t the West Valley Honorary Colonels, a support group of business leaders to the West Valley police force. Bullock also works in the community to raise funds for the YMCA. Although he w as born in American Fork. Bullock was raised in Pleasant Grove. After graduating from high school in 1960, he served active duty at Fort Ord and Camp Roberts in California He was given an honorable discharge at the end of his eight-yea- r presently attending the University of Utah. Katrina Cartee, daughter of Ray and Ruth Cartee, a graduate of Skyview high at Smithfield, presently attending Utah State University. Annette Tayor, daughter of Robert and Nola Tayor, a graduate of Timp-viehigh, presently attending Utah Valley Community College. Patricia Ann Thorpe, daughter of Thomas and Sylvia Thorpe, a graduate of Weber high, presently attending Weber State. Jennifer Lynne Sanders, daughter of John M. and Margaret Sanders, a graduate of Highland high, presently attending BYU. Erin Harvego, daughter of Ed and Diane Harvego, a graduate of Idaho Falls high school presently attending the UofU. HOLLADAY. Miss Salt Lake Valley will be crowned here Saturday night at Evergreen junior high, 3401 So.2000 East at 7:00 p.m. The competition is an open pageant welcoming contestants who have previously won pageants in Utah. The winner of Miss Salt Lake Valley will become one of the 65 contestants in the 1988 Miss Utah Scholarship Pageant The pageant is sponsored by the Bonneville Exchange Club, along with various other sponsors and advertisers. This is the seventh year for the Miss Salt Lake Valley Pageant. Previous winners include Sharlene Wells 1985 Miss America and Nancy Ayers, 1985 Miss Utah. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from contestants for a donation of $4. The contestants include: Holly Rae Healy, daughter of Jim and Rae Healy, a graduate of Taylorsville High presently attending BYU. Jana Suzanne Huff, daughter of Larry and Sheila Huff, a graduate of Granger high, presently attending College of Eastern Utah. Gina Grayston, daughter of Don and Geraldine Grayston, a graduate of Olympus high, presently attending BYU. Michelle Montgomery, daughter of Paul and Shana Montgomery, graduate of Olympus high, presently attending BYU. Sherri Olsen, daughter of Kenneth and Merlyn Olson, a graduate of Cottonwood high, presently attending Southern Utah State College. Charisse Christiansen, daughter of Neil Christiansen and Howard and Kay Ellison, a graduate of Taylorsville high, presently attending BYU. Sherri Michelle Seaman, daughter of Col. Raymond and Janice Seaman, a graduate of Davis high, First Prize Is Won, Donated TAYLORSVILLE. Brian Johnson entered a national graphics competition last year - - he won first prize. Worth $17,000, the award consisted of a high resolution computer graphics system with software, monitor, camera and graphics enhancer. Johnson, a Utah Technical College graduate, decided to donate the equipment direct to his alma mater, where it has now been received. Citizen Award Is Given WEST VALLEY. Gerald Stromberg was named April citizen of the month by the West Valley Police Department during Thursday's City Council meeting here On March 13 at 1:30 p.m. Stromberg noticed a stranger knocking on the front door of his neighbor's home. Police Chief David Campbell told the council The individual then circled around to the rear of the home and after a few minutes Stromberg later saw the burglar inside the house, Campbell said Stromberg knew his neighbor wasnt home so he called the police. The suspect was apprehended as he exited the home, Campbell said. Later, two other robberies were linked to the suspect, Campbell said Stromberg was given a free lunch at the Oaken Bucket for reporting the robbery. Signup For Pre-scho- ol Is Scheduled MAGNA. Registration for the Land of Learning for 1987-8will begin on May 4, according to Tracey Heun, director of the Magna Recreation Center. Registration will be taken for the class and two, classes beclasses, with ing held on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 and classes held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 to 11:50. In addition, classes will also be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:50. For further information about the school, those interested may call the center at Pre-scho- 8 16 oz. A&H 4 Pock Coronet Toilet Paper 79 wAdd Baking Soda No The Freezer Will Be Shut Off By The Vi Off Sot., April 25th So Stock FROZEN ORANGE JUICE Up Today - The More You Buy Ca,e GROUND BEEF The Bigger The Discount VEGETABLES RWHIfTWFH TINY TACOS MINCEMEAT PIES a(u ICE CREAM BREADED STEAKS n rr Nt 6 DAYS, TAMPA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN (CANCUN), COZUMEL, ONE UNFORGETTABLE CRUISE VACATION, STARTING AT JUST S3?? PER PERSON. THIS REDUCED PRICE IS YOUR REWARD FOR BOOKING AND PAYING AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE. AND, AS AN ADDED BONUS, E.T. WILL FLY YOU FROM SALT LAKE CITY TO TAMPA, PLUS YOU RECEIVE TWO EXTRA HOTEL DAYS BEFORE YOUR CRUISE (8 DAY7 NIGHTS TOTAL), FOR $379 ROUND TRIP. RID OF THIS STUFF Can with ORANGE JUICE 12 By The oz. NOW obligation. Cose THESE PRICES WON'T LAST, SO CALL US TODAY TO GET ALL THE DETAILS, ALSO ASK ABOUT OUR CANADIAN ALASKAN CRUISES. WORLD TRAVELING 272-809- 3 ft 7 NOW fj 'murnm aoo 777 NAME SCOOTERS BRAND YV$4500.r SHOES BAe,: dyS$3500.r DEALER COST Only While Stock Lasts Pruning EMERGENCY LOPPERS o Metal Handle SA11 UTE Special W25 Foot 12 the number of subdivision signs advertising new developments. It also clarifies language on animated signs, or those signs with flashing lights. The council also approved a zone change for property at 6354 W. 3540 South. A duplex will be built on the land. After much discussion, the cou..u approved investment banker Piper Jaffary to sell bonds for construction of the $2.3 million court complex, which will be connected to the new city hall. The council also gave approval to a six person Bicentennial Commission, which will organize Constitution celebration activities for the city. Members of the commission are t, Wendy Simmons, Willard Bea Winslow, Kathy Richardson and Bonnie Shaw. Miriam Farnsworth will serve as chairwoman. Har-brech- Registry (24) THIS SKATEBOARDS Continued from page 1 Cooley said several people that signed the petition suggested a Donut shop be built on the corner. representative Gary Nelson said the corporation has plans to make this corner into a strip development with an ice cream shop or dry cleaner next to the convenience store. In other matters, the council adopted a tentative budget for 1987-8A public hearing on the document will be held May 21 in the council chambers. The council also approved an amendment to the sign ordinance. limits get Frozen Old South City Council The amendment WTTA V HASHBROWNS MOLLY'S MUFFINS Win-chel- The Friendly Ship "7 Bahama Grulee Line 5) GEEMATIC INFLATABLE HIGH GRADE BALLS & TOYS Video Tapes $2 Starting RUNNING, JOGGING $29 & CYCLE WEAR Trunks or Tops YOUR CHOICE 77 With Ad CDBG Continued from page 2150 est irrigation pipe relocation, $7,000; child abuse, $2,000, partial payment for construction of a homeless shelter in Salt Lake City, $10,000; district No 2 park pavilion, 8 for ad$52,000; and e citys ministrative s authonty puituipation in housing HUDs 312 house rehabilitation loan program 1 99 BMX WAdd NIKE or BILL ROGERS $666 GRAPHITE 12" FISHING POLES Boys (Boxed) T16"BMX 57 20" 76 WAdd Only 7 Lease Fixtures Groceries Sports Clothes Not 099 4 lb. Pasta M wAdd 2 BMX without Auto Accessories |