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Show 4 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. October 7. 1997- - Page 11 Board of Equalization Not many complain about property tax assessments By west of Duchesne weren't as lucky. No computer errors here, just a case ofrecrestional land that hadnt been revalued for some time and when it was, values shot up. In one case a property owner complained that the 10 acres bought for $3,9000 a few years ago had been erroneously revalued at $9,000. But according to county auditor Diane Freston, that's what the property in that area is selling for now. That plea for a downward adjustment wasn't granted, but for some who had property in Mountain View Estates which had no road access, the assessed value was lowered, Frestone said. During the three Board ofEqual-izatio- n hearings the eeeessed value on just over 60 pieces of property was lowered, in five cases in which property tax assessments were protested no adjustment was made. Ltzltt E. Whiting 9 It was "the slowest year in a while" for property owners with a gripe about how their property taxes were assessed. Duchesne County commissioners recently concluded three weeks of Board of Equalization hearings when one of the biggest issues was a computer foul-u- p SCHOOL CASHES IN ON STUDENTS ATHLETIC great activities occur at Union High School which need to be applauded. For example, Mr. Burton received a letter from Mary Fallon, Race Organizer, from Vernal, Utah. The letter was regarding Nathan Hall, and James and Phillip Harmston, who were involved in the Dinosaur Triathlon last summer. The young athletic men won the 1st place High School Team" award. $300 will go to their school . ABILI-TIES-Ma- ny which as follows: Nathan Hair, chess team; James Harmston, swim team and Philip Harmston, senior class. The race eras a 1.5K (one mile) swim in Steinaker Reservoir, a 40K (24 mile) bike and a 10K (6.2 mile) run. Each team member did one leg. Racers net first place Hannaton. Nathan Hall, Jama and Philip Harmaton pocketed first placeai the top high school team at the Vernal Dinosaur biathlon held last month. A check of $300 wu presented to the winners by Marty Fallon, race organizer, in a letter to Union High accidently increased Greenbelt assessments on agricultural land by thousands of dollars over fair market value. The error, which affected farmland in the county, was recognized shortly after property tax notices were mailed out Commissioners officially corrected the problem by raising all Greenbelt lands by 10 percent above the value it was assessed at last year. Those who owned property in the Mountain View Estates area RAFFLE WINNER-Lar- ty Murray is presented with a beautiful quilt by Florence Smith president of the womens auxiliary of the American Legion Ashley Lodge. Murray won the quilt in a raffle the auxiliary held to support Shriners Hospital. Conference on aging A local team of concerned people announce a very special conference, coming up in the near future. This conference, obviously, will be dealing with issues that relate to the quality and integrity oflife for older adults. The statistics are both amaring and challenging. As a senior you want to continue to have not only a high quality oflife but an accessibility to the "good" things of life. This conference is for you. If you are a Care Giver of an older adult, be it parent or family . friend, you may want to hear the help that you can receive not only from Governmental Agencies, but y in practical matters that take into consideration not only the one cared for but also you -- the Care Giver. If you are a health professional in aity field, or a student, or a lawyer, banker, or Law enforcement officer, some time you will deal with situations which will include the care, rights oi safety of a Senior Adult. You need to be informed. At this conference there will be a team ofindividuals who will help us all only in information gathering about this subject, but in extremely practical ways. Well send you more information as it is released but put this date oi your calendar Friday, November 7th at the Western Park Convention Center. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. There will be an on-si-te luncheon organization. The donations wen Waterfowl hunter ethics day-to-da- Waterfowl Hunter Ethics are as follows: Because Division WMAs are often crowded, courtesy to other hunters is very important "Give yourself enough space between you and other hunters, and if birds are working to another hunter's decoy spread, and they awing by you, let them go sothe hunters whose spread they're working can have a chance at them, Aldrich said. Make sure you can retrieve the birds you drop. "Ifyoure hunting at a Division WMA, you're going to have to get wet to retrieve your bird," Aldrich said. "Make sure you have a trained dog, or a good pair of boots." of hungry mouths were fed last Wednesday at UBETs annual UBET LUNCHEON-Hundrc- ds customer appreciation luncheon. The feast was held at the companies headquarters on South Myton Roosevelt Youth City Council is reorganized Kowallis, treasurer; Jessie Bents, historian; Lane Genereaux, Native American representative; Bo Glines, publicity chairman; and Slade Gurr, police liaison. The adult advisor for the youth city council is Irene Wenzel city council members Mike Guinn and 1997 NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass ft Kick results of a meet held in Vernal are as follows: girls, October 8-- 9, Jasmine Clark, 64--7; boys, 8-- Ryan Adams, first; 202-- Isaac Womack, Woodard, third, second, 144-Aubri Fielding, girls, 10-1Sarah Bosch, second, first, 168-198-Stephanie Bosch, third, 76-Joey Collins, first, 218-1bays, 10-1Trent Romano, second, 204--3; Ryan Wol finger, third, 164-- 4. Aftonlielding, first, Girls, 12-189-Nathan Searie, beys, 12-1-3, first, 234-- Jeremy Hancock, ond, 218-- Tim Rogers, third, 160-1Brian Greene, first, boys, 14-1273-CJ Lewis, second, 246-1Jacob Clark, third, 204-Winners of each age divisions will compete at a sectional meet in Clearfield, Utah, Saturday, October 4. TTiey will have an opportunity to compete during halftime of a Denver Bronco game. Thirty-thre- e contestants took part in the meet at Vernal Junior High, September 20. Those who pieced in the top three need to pick up their ribbon and certificate at the Recreation office in Vernal, 152 East 100 North. Phone number is 9, 11 October IS October 14 October 15 2; 146-5;Ma- rk 1, 0; 4; 1, Steve Yack will work with the youth city council, According to Yack, the youth aty council will raise money for projects to benefit the city. The student group is already waking with the fire department to help them identity bedrooms that might contain children in the evept of a house fire. Youth mayor Wenzel says the youth city council will earn money to buy Dalmatian stickers to be distributed to families so they can be placed in the windows of children's bedrooms. The rooms would be one ofthe first that firefighters will check for any victims. . ft October 16 0; October 18 3, ' rr-- gb-ra- A. ?: The program, organized in 1946, makes it possible for schools throughout the nation to serve wholesome, nutritious, low-comeals to students everyday. These lunches make an important contribution to good nutrition, which is vital to a child's mental physical growth and education. 7 During the week of Oct parentaguardians are invited tojoin students for lunch. Guests will accompany their student through the serving line. Reservations with the school need to be mad before arriving for lunch. Student lunches are $1.50 secondary, $1.25 elementary and adult lunches $2.25. st 13-1- n ijiacasaa- j- I'm embarrassed I'm nervous not getting undressed for anyone. There's no history of breast cancer in my family I'm take care of myself My doctor never told me to go I Queen Contest 7 p.m. Dance....9:30 p.m. Powder puff football game.... 10: 10 a.m. Bonfire.. ..6 p.m. Homecoming Assembly ....1:30 p.m. J.V. Football Game, Altamont vs. Emery....5 p.m. Last Home Volleyball Game with Duchesne 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Homecoming Parade....4 p.m., Main Street Homecoming Game, AHS vs. Monticello....5 p.m. Homecoming Dance....9 p.m. W - ' A The only reason why you Should. : 8; 1; i VOTE 5, 1; i' : rj . 9; 0; National School Lunch Week is a great opportunity to show students, parentaguardians, and the entire community what a wonderful job the Uintah School District is doing to serve children every day. A lot o? reasons why you glunn'i:: had :a( mammogram! Altamont High School Homecoming Events Youth net punt, pass, kick honors 2; Parents invited to school lunch - Bench. 4; 789-216- 9; 722-361- 4. . School principal Lloyd Burton, under the restriction that each member demate it to an "official school Union High school students who serve on the Roosevelt Youth City Council were introduced to their adult counterparts during a city council meeting last week. Larinda Wenzel is serving as mayor ofthe youth city council; Drew Brotherson is the mayor pro-teJacque Hagman, secretary; Alisha served to those who have for that meal (There will be a fee). For Seniors this(60)this mod will be complimentary. Everyone is invited. To RSVP for the luncheon please call: In Vernal: Roosevelt 0; 4. RogerFor Dart City Council (Primary October 7) 781-548- 6. ' ft . a It may save your life. though your doctor may not have told you to go for a yearly mammogram, that's no reason not to. A yearly mammogram takes less than fifteen minutes and can detect lumps too small to find even by frequent And finding breast cancer early may just save your life. Even GET A MAMMOGRAM. EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION. 4tv ; - Mammogram Special Through The Month Of October Paid Political Advertisement mimm Screening Mammograms Only ' In last weeks story about Duchesne High school foreign exchange students, it was written that Martha Gallardo said "What do they think. Pm a dogT" referring that American teachers barked orders at her. Gallardo said she was misquoted and was speaking about an orientation meeting she attended before she came to Dudiesne.lt was also reported in the same article that Marina Zubieva attended 15 I classes a day in Russia, the correct number of classes is 7. The Stan- 1 dard regrets the errors. oJtBNAT0R EXCHANGE . 722-358- . 8 290 East 200 South Roosevelt Located with.... Office Phone Utah 722-273- 9 Rod's Mini Lube & Automotive . 55 Appointments Available From 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For More Information Call 722-- 6 1 24 ramfaHa IBasiim Medical (Cemtei a 722-469- 1 T |