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Show Property Tax in Salt Lake City Averages $16.59 Per $1,000 ' tation basis. Free Public Education Expands Now to Include 30 Year Olds Lagoon Opera House Opens to Although property taxes have Annie Property taxes on homeowners in Salt Lake City averaged grown somewhat over the past $16.59 per $1,000 of value last decade, the increase has been year, according to a study prepared by the Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. The Foundation calculated the average property tax load in the 53 Utah communities with a population of 2,500 or more. According to the study the property tax load ranged from a high of $16.59 per $1,000 of sales value in Salt Lake City to a low of $10.38 in Logan. Salt Lake City ranked 16 among the 53 Utah communities cited by the Foundation. Forthe state as a whole property taxes on residential property averaged $13.97 per $1000 of sales value during 1972. Property taxes levied against a parcel of property are determined by two separate factors: (1) the assessment or valuation placed on the property for tax purposes, and (2) the total mill levy imposed by the various unit of government applying to the area in which the property is located. Both of these factors were considered by the Foundation in making their community by community analysis of average property tax loads. Foundation analysts point out that the State Tax Commission currently is engaged in a program designed to iron out the differences in valuation ratios. This program to upgrade assessment procedure in Utah includes (1) the training and certification of all personnel engaged in reappraisal work, and (2) the revaluation of real property in the state on a county by county ro- accompanied by a corresponding rise in the market value of the homes. As a result, the average taxes on residential property in the state has fluctuated somewhere between $12.50 and $16 per $1,000 of full market value. Based on an analysis of recent Federal Housing Administration report, the Foundation concluded that property taxes paid by homeowners in Utah are lower than those pa id in most of the other states and 23 per cent below the U.S. average.. In 1970 property taxes in Utah averaged $14.99 per $1,000 of selling price of FIIA financed homes compared with a U.S. average property tax load of $19.42 per $1000 of selling price for FHA units. Utah ranked 32nd among the 50 states by this measure. Most of the low property tax states are in the South, while the highest taxes are found in north-caand midwest sections of the nation. The average property tax load for homeowners range from a high of $30.01 per $1,000 of value in Nebraska to a low of $5.65 per $1,000 of value in Louisiana. The Foundation report emphasized that these comparisons are baesd on an analysis of existing single family dwellings financed through the FHA and do not necessarily apply to commercial and industrial properties.. In fact, the report notes that there is evidence that commercial and industrial property in Utah is assessed at a somewhat higher proportion of recognized value than is residential property. st Salt lake County Government Study Commission Meeting, Tuesday 7th Get Your Gun Annie Get Your Gun, will open this Friday at the Lagoon Opera House, presented by the University of Utah Theater Players, under the direction of Robert Hyde Wilson. One of the best known musical comedies by Irving Berlin, Annie Get Your Gun will feature Anne Rowe as Annie Oakley, a young woman who eventually discovers that you cant get a man with a gun. This is the second show that Miss Rowe has been featured in this summer. Craig Stephenson, as Frank Butler, Miss Oakleys romantic interest, will be remembered for his lead role in last summers production of Pajama Game. Gerald Roe Charlie portrays Davenport, manager of the Wild West Show, and Vickie Anderson as Dolly Tate, Mr. Butlers charming assistant. K. Scott Layton is seen as the legendary Wm. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill), and Joe Graves as Sitting Bull, the famous Sioux warrior. Others in the cast include: Khaliel Johnson, Terri Peterson, Barbara Richards, Wendy Laws, Jill Paxton, Keith Grant, Jim Christian, Gary Jackson, and Chris and Todd Rowe. The story revolves around the discovery and rise to fame of Annie Oakley a skilled woman sharpshooter at the turn of the century. Miss Oakley meets Frank Butler, star of Buffalo Bills Wild West Show, and also one of the most noted marksmen of the time. Their competition and eventual union provide the central theme of the story. Sev- eral of Mr. Berlins greatest song hits were introduced in this mu- sical, such as: You Cant Get a Man With a Gun, I Got Lost In His Aarms, They Say Its Wonderful, and Sun in the Morning. Musical director and accompanist is Max Shewell. Jeff is scenic designer and Elise Moore is costumer. The production runs from August 3 to September 1 with performances at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Ticket information and reservations 7 can be obtained by calling or Prices are seat. $3.00 per Mod-ereg- er Salt Lake City Commissioner 151 E. 2100 South, Bldg. Jennings Phillip, Jr. will be the telephone featured speaker at the 23rd weekly hearing of the Salt Lake American Cancer 4, 328-702- 8. County Government Study Commission, to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1973, 7:30 p.m., at South High School, 1575 South State Street, in the Community Room. The public is encouraged to attend and contribute ideas for the modernization of Salt Lake County Government. The Salt Lake County Gov- ernment Study Commission, established by law under S. B. No. 184, in the general session of the State Legislature, 1973, and by a resolution of the County Commission, is engaged in a full study of the nature and effectiveness of Salt Lake County Government, in compliance with the Constitutional Amendment which passed in the last general election, which authorized counties to adopt optional forms of county government described by the Legislature. The conclusions of the Study Commission will be submitted to all County voters for approval. Following this hearing at South High School, the next will be at Jordan High School, 9351 South State, Sandy. Utah, Tuesday, August 14, at 7:30 p.m. Future hearings and speakers will be announced through all media. The publbic is always welcome. Questions related to the Government Study Commissions activities may be addressed to its offices in the County Complex, THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1973 Page Eight Society Awards Research Grant grant to support the continued study of abnormal growths and cancer has been awarded to Eldon J. Gardner, Ph.D., of Utah State Universitys Zoology Department, by the A research American Cancer Society. renewal grant This one-yetotals $7,425, according to Dr. Cyril D. Fullmer, President of the Utah Cancer Society, and is to aid Dr. Gardners study entitled Origin and Inheritance of Abnormal Growths and Cancer. Initial studies in this research program were made about twenty years ago by Dr. Gardner and his associates. Many important facets in the various aspects of the complex symptoms involved in carcinoma of the colorectum have been developed. Dr. Fullmer noted that this grant is one of the many research funds channeled back into Utah by the American Cancer Society. Each year Utah universities and hospitals receive more money from ACS to perpetuate cancer research than is collected in Utah during their entire Cancer Cruar sade. Drs. Karl B. Lark and Leroy B. Townsend of the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, also were recipients of cancer research grants made by the ACS. 364-771- 364-771- 8. Penalty Notices Sent To Farmers In Error The Ogden Internal Revenue Service Center reports that in a few instances, farmers and commercial fishermen may have been sent unwarranted penalty notices for failure to make estimated tax payments in 1972. The problem involves taxpayers whose income came primarily from farming or fishing, and who filed a Schedule E rather than a Schedule F with their 1972 Federal tax return. Taxpayers who claim at least of their total income from farming or fishing, and who filed tax returns prior to March 1, 1973, can have this penalty removed. They should return the penalty notice to the Ogden Service Center with either their explanation or a completed Form 221 OF attached. Questions regarding these notices can be answered by local IRS offices, where Forms 221 OF also are available. two-thir- ds . As a result of the recent new amendment to Utahs law regarding free public education, Utahns between the ages of 22 and 30 are now eligible for free training towards a high school diploma. Before the 1973 Legislature amended the law free public education was only available until the age of 21. According to Dr. Avard A. Rigby, Administrator of the State Board of Educations Division of Adult Education and Training, the change makes free public education a reality for a large number of persons in the 0 age group who have been unable to complete their high school program. It will allow them to enroll in the Adult High School Program at no cost, as long as the braining is directed towards the completion of state and local district requirements for a diploma. Rigby adds that many benefits will occur because of changes in the law, since the people who take advantage of the program will become eligible for better jobs, further training or military service. Raising the eligible age for free public education also affects people who are interested in passing the General Educational Development test. While these GED Certificates arfe not equivalent to the high school diploma they are valuable in obtaining employment and as a measure for college admission. It allows the person certain credits towards a high school diploma. Now, review or preparatory classes for the GED test may be held at no cost. 22-3- :j ! The Legislature provided the $938,875 in state monies which will be used by local school districts during the 1973-7- 4 school year to offer expanded adult high school programs. Interested people through the age of 30 who have not completed their high school program of studies should contact their local school district adult edu-- ! cation director. Board Of Education Reviews Students Status Of Deaf-Blin- d At its monthly meeting held recently in Salt Lake City, the State Board of Education reviewed a committee report on educational programs for Utahs deaf-blin- d students. The report was a result of two years of research and investigation by a committee of six educators and specialists in the area of deaf-blin- d education. Chaired Mrs. Vera Gee, long time by teacher and social worker for deaf and blind students and present chairman of the Governors Advisory Council for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, the committee made recommendations for the evaluation, placement, and education of those children in Utah who have both visual and auditory handicaps. There are some 27 such children in Utah. According to Mrs. Gee the purpose of the committees report was to help coordinate the states education programs for students and to these deaf-blin- d emphasize the needs of those children who could benefit from an educational program. In the area of evaluation, the report recommends that each child receive a personal evaluation before placement takes place. A total team effort would be involved in the evaluation which would review the child's social, emotional, and physical needs as well as training poten- lowed to socialize with other students. Other recommendations for the educational program include the use of equipment and sensory aids where needed and an emphasis on helping the students become contributing members of society. To help parents cope with the children, problems of deaf-blin- d the committee recommends the establishment of a statewide counseling program to help parents understand the deaf-blin- d child and to teach them how to care for and train their children. The State Board passed a motion to receive the report and to place responsibility for action on the recommendations with the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. . Road Commission Releases Bid On 1-- 70 Bids were opened by the State Road Commission of Utah for a 7.2 mile section of Interstate Highway 70 from Spring Canyon to Wide Hollow in Sevier Coun-- . ty. L. A. Young Sons Construction Company of Richfield was the apparent low bidder at a bid of $5,549,234.67. The official engineers estimate for the project was $5,891,520.57. The project will provide for the construction and paving of all four lanes. In addition, dual structures will be constructed to traffic over a frontcarry tial. road the Spring Canyon at age The committee then recomThe contract allows mends that the child be placed Interchange. 300 working days for complein an appropriate situation detion. pending on the potential shown during evaluation. Those children considered uneducable but trainable could be placed at the State Training School at Ameri- Commissioner Harmsen can Fork. The educable would most likely be placed at the (Continued from page 1) and the Deaf for the School Utah Blind at Ogden andor at re- aid those persons with small yards and retired persons. gional or national centers. The committee report recom- 10 Apartment houses with under mends an individualized educa- sameunits would be charged the rate as residences while tional program for the deaf-blin- d the larger facilities would pay student so that each child 10 cents a unit or might reach his full potential. rate whichever is thethe present higher. For instance, a ration of a teacher plus an aide for each two stuLack of will power and drive dents is recommended. Also, should cause students the more failures than lack of report, says not be isolated, but should be al- - intelligence. Banks. 1-- 70 |