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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday March 15, 1989 - Page 16 St 1988 Nonfarm job growth best since 1982 Service jobs in the Southeastern District accounted for of the new nonfarm jobs created over the past year. The 225 new nonfarm jobs represented an increase of 1.4 percent over a year ago. The next best job growth came in manufacturing (60), and then one-ha- lf trade (50). The districts general job market remained stable during the quarter with only mining sustaining a large loss in In fact, 1988 employment. marked the first time since 1982 that total nonfarm employment increased from the previous year. This is perhaps another sign that a slow revitalization in the local economy is taking place. Carbon County produced s of the districts new service jobs (90). Emery County nonfarm jobs grew by a barely noticeable 10 jobs from fourth quarter 1987. Grand Countys total nonfarm jobs grew by 1.8 percent, or 35 jobs from a year two-third- ago. district with 2.8 percent, or nearly 90 jobs. The losses in and construction mining were offset by job growth in manufacturing (45), trade (30), and transportation, 0) 5) utilities (30). Job growth in manufacturing came in nondurable goods manufacturing. In trade, job growth was mostly in food stores. Finally, in transpor-tationcommunicationpubl- ic feet per day. During October and November, five well permits were issued. Indicating continued faith in the future of the uranium industry, UMETCO Minerals has scheduled construction of an additional tailings cell at their Blanding mill. Energy Fuels Nuclear, part owner of the Blanding uranium processing mill, is participating in the sale of 15.4 million pounds of uranium to Japanese r utilities over a period, 1990. in The Energy starting Fuels share is 2.9 million pounds. 1989 Blanding By will have a new fried chicken franchise by the name of Mr. Bees. This new business will provide jobs for ten to twelve individuals. R. E. Monks Construction Company of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been hired to work on the Mexican Hat construction Permit-authorize- d tion valuation in fourth quarter 1988 was over $2.0 million versus $781,300 a year ago. The basic construction makeup of fourth quarter has not changed noticeably from a year ago. New home construction remains low with just four units reported during the quarter versus eight last year. The difference in total valuation between fourth quarter 1988 and fourth quarter 1987 was a permit for $941,000 in new nonresidential construction in Carbon County. Economic events in San Juan County The Old Hotel, a bed and breakfast facility, is being established in Blanding. This addition to the business community wiU provide seven bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The expected opening date is March 1989. Recently, five successful oil and gas wells were completed in San Juan County. Initial production figures for the five Who can receive free commodities s. Free government commodities will be distributed in San Juan County next week. Who is eligible? Eligibility is based on household size and income. Using income guidlines, clients determine if their income falls within 150 percent of the federal poverty income guide- lines. All households sign certifying that they qualify and acknowledge receipt of commodities. mid-Apri- l, uranium tailings clean-uject. At last report, 11 pro- indiv- iduals have been hired with additional hiring expected in Spring 1989. The Grist Mill, a bed and breakfast business, will open in Monticello on April 1, 1989. The facility will add five rooms for the traveling public. The Scorup House, a bed and breakfast business, will open in Bluff on April 1, 1989, pro- viding three additional tourist rooms. ; O. Eugene Johansen of Cas- tle Dale was elected chairman of the Utah Board of Water Resources at the boards March 2 meeting in St. George. Johansen represents San Juan, Carbon, Emery and Grand counties in the boards Upper Colorado River District. Appointed to the board in March 1983, he has been vice chairman the past two years. The eight members of the Utah Board of Water Resources, appointed to four-yea- r terms by the governor, administer state funding for water development projects and water conservation measures. When you fill out your Form W-Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate, remember: If you can be claimed on your parents return, you generally cannot be exempt from income tax withholding. To get it right, read the instructions that come with your Form W-4. Applications must be filed in person or through an authorized representative at designated locations during established hours. These locations and hours are published in the San Juan Record three weeks before commodity distribution days. See page 3 of this paper. Signing It appears as if the gap between man and ape is closing, says National Wildlife magazine. A experiment at Central Washington University has shown that chimps can learn American Sign Language from each other. One young chimp, Loulis has ar learned over 50 signs from Washoe, the more famous female who acquired the language 20 years ago. Authorized representatives must be designated in writing by the head of the household or spouse. An individual may only be an authorized representative for a maximum of two households. A recipient may not receive commodities from more than one site during a given distribution period. Commodities distribution is administered in San Juan County by the Aging Program director., All distribution is monitored by the state and conducted in accordance with federal Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program An adult heart beats an average of 100,000 times a day, says National Geographic World. Child abuse is home. cbse to hitting Even in Utah. More than 11,000 cases of child abuse were reported in Utah last year; thousands more went unreported. The type and degree of abuse varies widely, but it usually involves a frustrated parent whose words and actions dramatically affect the childs and outlook on life. If you think a child is being do something. Call us, or self-estee- five-ye- 4, construc- v s ten-yea- Working Students d s per day and 3,560 million cubic utilities, all sectors reported small employment gains. Permit-authorize- vX wells totaled 1,669 barrels of oil p San Juan County had the highest rate of growth in the W write for a free booklet, Twelve Alter natives to Hurting Your Kid. " Utah Chapter for the Prevention of Child Abuse 40 East South Temple 350-1-2 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 532-340- 4 Also sponsored by KSL Television, the Utah Advertising Federation and this newspaper. |