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Show Page A4 (The tlimrs-:31n)rprn&n- Thursday, December 20, 2001 tt Growth of women's businesses in Utah among the strongest Utah ranks third in the in the number of a uiiiriKm ned firms between art same (leflod are and 2002 according to a in w r (wrt from the Center for biiiu n Business Research There are approximately 7 .2i wuinen-oned employ r i.rin- - in Utah, representing twice the growth rate of .i it m ploy er firms in the state 4 juth ? al-!,t- 't percent). These women- a iied firms generate nearly billion in sales and employ n lu5,000 people. Th 10 fastest growing on 1997 to 2002 't.iti mw th in the number of firms, "iployment and sales are: 1) ht.tho and Wyoming; 4 Nevada, 7 nuua, 6) South Dakota; 7 Ni w Me xico; M Montana arid i iregon, and 1 0 Alaska. In addition. Salt Lake it Ogdon was first among the 10 fastest growing metrom r ha-w- d . ) ( v politan areas for women-n- ned businesses, based on averaging of w an the percent growth in number of firms, employment and sales be- tween 1997 and 2002, The- other fastest grow ing - duririg t).i . 21 La- - . 3' I'hud.aM- -.. AZ Ka nas City, MO KS at-- St Louis. MO IL 6) Portland Vancouver, OR W.. 7 San TN; and Si Au-lt- ri NV-AZ- i Na-h-vd- Marcos, Dallas, Fort Houston, and San TX all tied Antonio, S(inored by Wells Fargo, the Centers two most recent reports are Women Owned Businesses in 2002 Trend' in the C S and 50 States" and Wonien-Otied Businesses in 20U2 Trends in the Top 50 " Metropolitan Areas Tile reports analyze Uith publi.-ds-and unpubhsficd data provided by Uie U.S Bureau of the Census and present tlie most Crlh-Arlingto- i w information cuiTei,t!v avadahle on majority owned, pn busivaU-lheld w omen-owney d nesses m the United States Women entrepreneurs play an lmjmrtant role m our local economies, said Carol Carter, president of the S.dt Like t liap-te-r erf tlie National Association of Women Busmen Owners. The 2002 estimates are Obituaries derived from growth rates specially provided by the C.S. Burtau of the Census The Census Bureau changed its Pat Smith services held definition of a woman-owne- d business to a more restrictive arid procurement-focusedefinition, riot including businesses in which a woman owns 50 percent, or publicly Leola Josephine rat Smith, 80, died peacefully in her home in Moab. Her sons were at her side. Pat was born in Bono, Ohio on July 4,1921. Pat moved with her family d traded w omen-owne- firms. d Due to this char.ge, the 1997 Survey of Women-Owne- Kenny Shoulders d does not count those firms, which were included m the past. Business Enterprises Card cf Thanks The tamily of Val died Dec. 18 Maughan wshes to than everyone for the - On Dec. IS, 2001 dearly loved sun, husband, friend and and financial food ftowers cards, supped to help get us through our time of sorrow Special thanks go out to Dr Rouzer and his staff, the start at the Big Horn Lodge and a!' of the fr.ends and families who traveled m the inclement weatner to get here We live m a wonderful commu- artist Kenneth nity Thank you, -- Marie. Bryan, Tammy Bradley. Cheryl Stan, Cody and Rachelle Warmest Yule tide wishes to you and yours. Many thanks for your support miss him. Dr. James & Beth Hoffmeister Kenny and Kathy moved to Moab two years ago. It was their great love of the outdoors and the spectacular red rocks that attracted them to the area. It w as Kenny's creative vision that brought The Gonzo He was Inn to Moab. currently working on other projects in the area. Kenny's personality and love of life was infectious to all that knew him. Kenny and Kathys loving marriage was an inspiration to all. Kenny was evertlmdy's hero: We love you. 259-945- 4 Reduce Waste During the Holidays: Some helpful hints from Canyonlands Community Recycling No waste gift wrap 7 r Instead of using traditional disposable paper gift wrap, trv a reusable alternative comics, posters, maps, blueprints, calendars, doth gift bags, bandannas or a bull) wood box" that can be reused Reuse bows, ribbons and old wrapping paper too y Or sew washable fabric gift bags whkh van be used over & over again 'y d A Memorial services are pending. Brian Thompson No waste gift giving N. V Give experiences, not stuff Give gift certificates for massages, facials, movies, dining, ice cream cones, classes, health club memberships, concert tickets, or bed and breakfast weekends Give people what they reaiiv need and use' soap, candles, or coffee wine, y Give a personal service vou can provide such as snow shoveling, lawn mowing, bahvsimng. cleaning, painting or running errands Make a donation in the name of a Iriend or family member to an organization that is doing gmsj work in the world died Dec. 18 Brian L. Thompson, 42, died at his home in Moab on Dec. 18, 2001. Funeral services will be held at the LDS Stake Center Warning for catalog shoppers gifts, ask the company n! to rent, sell or trade your name to other mailing Saturday, Dec. 22. The viewing begins at 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a m. On Friday there will be a public viewing from 6 - 8 p m. at the Spanish Valley MortuaryCrematory is at the Chapel. Intem-men- t Sunset Memorial Cemetery. It you use a catalog to buy lists One catalog onlcr can get you on mailing lists tor a lot nl junk mail Also avoid filling out company surveys and warranty cards Many of these are used to market your name Buy recycled Many cards and envelopes have recycled content Lk for those with the highest r Kenny Shoulders passed away after a very brief illness. Kenny was 54 years old at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Dolores Shoulders of St. George, Utah and his life partner and wife of 26 years, Kathy Shoulders Kenny w ill be greatly missed by his many loving friends. Kenny and Kathy were married on Sept. 6, 1975. They resided in Park City, Utah for 28 years, w here Kenny worked as a His general contractor. known was exceptional creativity throughout his community. During their residence in Park City they made many lifelong friends. Those friends will dearly &eetina& 120 S. Main, to the fanning areas of central Michigan in 1921. She attended school in Michigan and had many friends while growing up in the area. She met and later married Robert Bennett Smith, Sr. Together they started the first of many businesses- a facility in 1947. In 1950, they started their first mobile home sales company and it was very successful. In 1964, Pat and her fammoved to Tucson, Ariz., and ily became involved in real estate promotion and sales. Pat was a watercolorist, and has many beautiful pieces of art work hanging on many walls in the area. She loved life and possessed a contagious attitude for enthusiasm that radiated to the friends she knew and upon all her projects. Pat moved to Moab in content. 1999. Pat will be known for her beautiful smile, and always her willingness to assist someone in the community. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerimiah Edward Dec.14,2001 jcir tri urcjrtj $ Oxs her former husband, Robert Bennett Smith, Sr. of Tucson. She has a sister. Avis Marie Groesbeck in Battle Creek, Mich. Sons: Robert Bennett, Jr. of Moab, and J.E. Guido (Colleen Marie), Geneva, 111. and three grand children: Heather Marie, Jacob Edward, Jared Edward Smith, Geneva, 111.; niece Sally Ann Harinck, of Tucson; and numerous grand nieces and nephews.. She w ill be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was interned at the Castle Valley Cemetery, Caatle Valley, Utah. Latimer to Oklahoma where he passed away in June 1969. Hettie was an active member of the Assembly of husband and two sons, James Edward Rose and Billy Ray Rose, a son-in-la- w Lee O'Neil and two granddaughters, God Church, and worked for several Moab families as their Teresa Yeager and Sheri Rose. housekeeper and babysitter. In February 1984 she moved McElvain of Colorado and Sue Todd of Oklahoma. Four brothera and two sisters preceded her in death. to Wilburton, Okla. She ia survived by five of her seven children: Peggy O'Neil of Moab, Toye (Ronnie) Massey of Wilburton, Okla., Steve (Jan) Rose of Blair, Okla., Mary (Donnie) Chester Altus of Oklahoma and Rocky (Sue) Rose, Lubbock, Texas. She has 15 grandchildren and 17 She was preceded in death by her n. port and prayers. We greatly appreciate the staff and volunteers of Grand County Hospice, R.S.V.P. and the personal fnends and volun- She has two sisters, Eula Funeral service were held in Wilburton, Okla. at Waldrop Funeral Home on Dec. 17. Death notice Evelyn Ola Bradshaw, 80, passed away peacefully at her La Sal home among her children on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. She had been ill for some time. Funeral services will be in the La Sal LDS Church, Friday, Dec. 21. There wil be a two-ho- ur viewing at the church on Friday. Services are at 11 a m. Viewing begins at 9 a m. An obituary will follow in teers that made the last few next week' Funeral services under the direction of Spanish Val- months special. ley Mortuary. ft Timet-Indepen-den- t. kft tb front door f tott Jim tBrnCSQM TViOvnaci WDOVi $9f9 3l. aw accMkr at She married Bervil Ray Rose in Oklahoma on Jan. 11, 1936. They lived in Oklahoma and Clifton, Cola and moved to Moab in 1956. Bervil worked for Arches National Park until 1968 when he retired and they moved back jhaw, liSf Shinaver, (1964). She is survived by Burton Thompson. UtzxRJt .63 r her mother Country Hospital in Wil burton, Okla. of a massive stroke. She was born on Sept. 20, 1918 to James William Thompson and Mollie Jane Pat Smith and her family i :n ; Ellen Josephine Rumery Shinaver, (1979); and a brother, Rollo Norbert Hettie Larene Thompson Rose, 84, passed away would like to take this opportunity to thank the Grand County community for afl of their sup- n n ki m tj GREAT PAINT. GREAT STORE, Shinaver, (194 1 Hettie Rose died Dec. 14 Card of Thanks DpM&ndovSealant 1 dry-cleani- OttOmmtuU fJOKmtXKtt, ) yxt.n 33 Qua aioJulM jrm I Walker's 260 S. Main in Moab (8258) 259-VAL-U - i 7:30-6:0- 0 Sat-8-- 5 Sun-9-- 5 Mon-FrxtaiT" Hardware 61 Lumber m Merry Christmas from your friends at Southeastern Appliance Center 1040 S. HWY 191 253-44-37 Moab, UT 84532 |