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Show f f UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. August 22. 1995- - Page 9' viwiiiu vitnivu ivn wiyw-iiw- iia voiih a Sica WU IldIHGU number one by judges at the Duchesne County Fair. The beef was purchased tty Willies Hot Oil, Basin Swabbing and Bestway Storage at ': GRAND CHAMPION HOG Basin Livestock, Buchanan Feed and the claim first prize. GRAND CHAMPION LAMB-W- es Gilroy stands beside the grand champion lamb he raised. The lamb was purchased tty Basin Land, Title & Abstract during the Duchesne County Fair livestock sale. RESERVE STEER-Ma- rv Hamaker, of Hamaker Ranches is the new owner of Duchesne Countys reserve champion steer. The animal was raised by Curtis Carter. How to appeal your property tax Due to Utahs booming economy, property values are skyrocketing throughout the state ana county assessors are working to bring taxable values up to market levels. As a result, many property owners are experiencing huge increases in property taxes when they receive their annual Notice of Property Valuation from the county auditor. Heres .what taxpayers can do to appeal assessments they feel are over- RESERVE HOG-Ti- na turn smiles proudly after her pig took reserve honors at the county ir. The prize pig was purchased by Zions Bank Rooseveh-Duchesn- e and Stewarts Market. valued. 1 T 1 ! i . 4 I . If the market value listed on your notice is higher than what you think your property would sell for, you should appeal to the board of equalisation within thirty days or by the date an the notice. Step one: Obtain a copy of your property file from the county assessor and check it for errors. Make sure the property description is accurate. See that the acreage of the lot and the square footage of the. building are accurate. Verify the number of rooms and any unfinished apace in the building. Errors which would inflate the value of the property should be identified in your appeal. Step two: Substantiate the value of your property. This can be done until real estate dosing papers, a professional appraisal, or values sales of listing of property sales at no cost in hopes of getting your ftiture business. Those who have had their mortgages refinanced within the last two years can submit that appraisal with their appeal Step three: Submit any errors found during Step One. and the value eetaWiehea in Step Two along with your appeal to the I' Service and Glade g RESERVE LAMB-Serv- ice Insurance, raised lamb this owners of by Ryan Long. Wodley are the new Pro-A- Strike Force continues crusade against drugs The Uintah Basin Narcotics Strike Force has charged two Uintah of recent Basin residents the request. In smaller counties, your appeal may be heard at the same time your request ia made. Some Counties allow taxpayers to mail their appeals and some of these may. be oedded..without. a, formal hearing. Step four: The Hearing: There will be three parties at the hearing: A representative of the county assessor, a neutral arbitrator appointed bv the county commissioners, ana you or samaono you select to represent you. It is up to you to show why your property is not worth what tha siseesor says it is worth. This is not the time to complain about high taxes. The only appropriate matter to be conridered is the value of your property. The assessors representative will khow why ha feels tha property is worth what ia shown on the notice. You will have the opportunity to ask questions or make comments about the assessor's information. Step five: If you are unhappy with the decision of the boara of equalization, you may appeal to the State Tax Commission. However, you have only 30 days to make the appeal. Tha Tax Commission will nviaw tha record of the hearing, including your' information snathe findings of the board of equalization. As a general rule, taxpayers will not be able to introduce new evidence to the Tax ' PERM. PART TIME MERCHANDISING REP Responsibilities include straightening, cleaning & stocking jewelry displays. Must have transportation. Merchandising experience a mileage. Respond to: Don Darish, 6100 Broadmore, Mission, KS 66202 n EXQUISITE DESIGNS-- A new business operated by Myma (far right), gets a warm reception from members of the Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce. a professional custom sewer with 33 years experience, works out of her home in Cedarview. She specializes in in tenor window decor, custom draperies, cushions, throw pillows, valances. Native regalia and n worked for costuming. Before relocating to Cedarview, Rice and Strand doing custom work for model homes in the Salt Lake area. 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Call for Brochure 773-92- Your Children Are Our Greatest Utah Auction Service STARS STUDIO g The Uintah Basin ATC Daycare Offers: i Professionally trained CDA Breakfast, lunch and snacks i a Concern Opens August 28 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. m-VS- li Care for ages 3 and up Attractive Fees State licensed by Social Services Large, fenced outdoor playground Flexible schedule New Classes begin in September ,1a Call Today! Drop-in- s welcome The Best Facility Becky ThackerDirector in the Basin or 545-254- 722-2393722-5- 65 North Main Street, Roosevelt (in the Country Cottage Bldg.) Newspapers . 1 Step six: Ifyou are not satisfied with tha Ax Commissions decision, you may appeal through the courts. AUCTION Auguit 26, 1995 10:00 1 For Only $ 75 Per Week Commission. in connection with the sale of illegal drugs. According to court records, James D. Lough, 31. of Gusher, was arrested by Strike Force members at his home on Saturday, Aug. 12, and charged with a second degree felony count of distribution of methamphetamine. On Monday, Aug. 14, Jim Redfoot, 19, of Neola, was served a plus. Hours fimrimi to appear in court on a second degree felony count of distribution of marijuana. Both men face prosecution on the charges in 8th District Court in Roosevelt. board of equalization within the time period indicated on the notice. In larger counties you will be notified of a specific date and time for your appeal after you submit For Information Call: ijMi. .it. m 722-452- 3 7 |