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Show Page A3 l(?Itmgg-r31ttftgPenfte- Thursday, January 15, 2004 nt The facts on the increase in unemployment insurance tax No one likes paying higher taxes - especially when Utah is beginning to come out ofan economic slump and many companies are just getting back on their feet. This year many Utah employers will see an increase in the payment of unemployment insurance (UI) payroll taxes. While on the surface this might seem like bad news, but when taken in context the picture becomes clearer: Utah's system works and will keep working to provide unemployment insurance benefits to Utahns and help stabilize communities during economic downturns. First, how did this happen? In 1985, Utah adopted a formula to determine payroll tax rates. The formula was designed to ensure a healthy UI Trust Fiind capable of withstanding a severe recession. By ensuring a healthy Trust Fiind, Utah avoids the need to borrow money to pay unemployment insurance benefits, which would result in hefty tax increases or surcharges to repay that money with interest as well as replenish the Trust Fund. The continuing downturn in Utahs economy has created a significant drain on the UI Trust Fund. Utah paid out $308 million in regular and extended UI benefits to unemployed workers in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. In addition, the recession created a significant reduction in jobs. The reduction in jobs resulted in a reduction of payroll, and revenue based on payroll taxes de- creased as well. These factors contributed to a $188 million dollar reduction in the Trust Fund balance between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2003. When the Trust Fund balance goes e formula addown, the justs payroll tax rates upward, in order to replenish the Trust Fund and avoid borrowing. State law requires the Department ofWorkforce Services to calculate the tax rate schedule based on a formula. That formula is based on maintaining a balance in the Trust Fund that can fund 17 to 19 months self-adjusti- tax-rat- with your local Coronary Showjimes on the WebJ Health Improvement Project (CHIP) chapter offering another informative lecture series by Hans Diehl, via video. My friends, we WILL reach one hundred participants and MORE, eventually, because this community deserves to.be informed, motivated and encouraged to partake in their own future, by hollywood.com All shows before 6 p.m. $5.00 Starts Friday, Jan. 16 S' fast-pace- Nightly 7:00 Only tunJMatinee0OI:3O . faijcheck Nightly 7:00 a 9:15 , .Sat. & Sun. Matinees 1 :00 & 3:15 . at. & of becoming more responsible for their health by simply making lifestyle adjustments that guarantee, in most cases, to not only give more quality to the life, but to extend that quality-fille- d life for more years. 9:15 Sun. 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Board any Seekfiaven employee or CaC( 259-222- 9 for more information. KCY'bf who dont believe thats enough. Saying that signs are easy targets and not much of a deterrent, the group recommended using boulders from the UDOT construction or ' other areas to build berms -ones that dont look like obstacle courses, either. Another suggestion was for SITLA to bring in an enforcement officer from another jurisdiction, who could patrol heavily-useState lands like Lions Back and Kens Lake for a week or two around Jeep d Safari. recommendation to include camping restrictions in A Jeep Safari packets was quickly rejected, with Trail Mix outgoing chair Kim Schappert and others saying that registered participants are not the problem. Faucett, relatively new to the issue, said SITLA is willing to look at all options, and the signs are a first step. If they dont work, well try something else. Camping around Lions Back was put on the table by - Trail Mix a trail group because it wants an easement through the area, and hopes to revegetate some non-motoriz- of the beaten-dow- n terrain. Plateau Restoration Inc. had offered to work on the revegetation project, provided the area were protected from fur- ther damage. The Bureau of Land Management counted 900 groups camped between the recycling center and Lions Back last year. The question of where they would end up was sidelined when BLM representa- From left: Jenifer Costanza, Deborah Jones, Angela Phillips, Heather Hawks, Robyn Dickerson, Sierra Dickerson. ducted the Store of Christmas Ceremony, assisted by Keven Lange, Leann Asay, Marilyn Dominy, Fran Townsend and Kimberly Jones. Also installed into their new offices were Jenifer Costanza as Librarian; Sierra Rynio, Ron Dickerson Sr, Ron Dickerson Jr, Leslie and Dirk Phillips, Robert and Donna Boggio, and Norma Costanza. Margaret Immediately following the installation ceremony, a lovely reception was held. Regular meetings have resumed, every first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Moab Masonic Lodge. All Dickerson as Recorder, Angela Phillips as Treasurer and Robyn Dickerson as Marshal. Heather Hawks, PIIQ will be installed as Chaplain, Cadee West will be installed as Senior Princess and Ashley West, PHQ will be installed as Junior Princess at the next regular meeting. Heather will be presented with her Past Honored Queen pin guard as soon as they arrive from the manufacturer. The Installing Officers received a small token of thanks for their help in the ceremony. And Deborah received another mascot, an Honored Queen Troll complete with robe, cape and crown, a gift from her Bethel Guardian. Special guests included John Jones, Matthew Jones, Ray and Billie Klepzig, Steven and Paula Klepzig, Gregory, Brittany, Erin, Ethan, Brandon and Kevin Klepzig; Lynda (Hawks) Rogers, Laura eligible persons are invited to attend. Jobs Daughters is a organization for of all faiths, women, young not-for-pro- between the ages of 11 and 20 who are related to a Master Mason. It prepares young women for civic, business, religious, fraternal and social activities. Jobs Daughters teaches love of country and obedience to its laws. It emphasizes respect for parents and elders, and love of home. Young women between the ages of 11 and 20, with the proper Masonic heritage are invited to join Jobs Daughters. If you would like more information about Jobs Daughters International or would like to join Bethel No. 8, please contact Bethel Guardian Kimberly Jones at Rogers, Karen Dickerson; 259-874- ft people who had been rousted from closed-of- f campgrounds along Highways 128 and 291 over the last few years had simply gone somewhere else. Likening their dilemma to having to book a room for the Superbowl, he added, It took a while, but people are starting to get the message that the days when you can camp for free five minutes from cold beer are ending, at least during major events. SITLA plans to install the new signs some time in the next month, in plenty of time for Jeep Safari, scheduled for April 3 -- to (kso YllVo w i5Mi i. rJ gjj s 1M5I1 10. LTrvyJ yO CORRECTION An article in last weeks issue should have read: SVWSID voted unanimously last month to pass a resolution that the district will retain its impact fees for a period in excess of six years. In the resolution it is stated that the district shall be responsible for its pro rata share of capital improvements to the treatment plant, which is quoted from the current sewer agreement between the SVWSID and Moab City. Neills) .yWit 'ilbD GUARANTEED JfihNu spearean will be in f night only! xJBrought to you by the Moab Repertory Theatre andMoah Academy ...rent for FREE! RENT THIS THRILLER TONIGHT! , A oyablc c ts 5. tive Bill Stevens said the Shakes $40 (Donation to Seekfiaven (Resource Center tickets 1 ome enjc I , Continued from page . . 28tfra! SociaCyfour 6:oo Vinner at 6:30 . o rrr I ICl JXdl JJ Jeep Safari . .TkpKJtak jSliakeJpearen Festival1 all! fA cc' Saturday, PeSruary I4tfi at 'Moab Vaffey 'Inn . in- stalled as Honored Queen of Moabs Bethel No. 8, Jobs Daughters International, for a second term, during a special ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003. 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