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Show Wednesday, January 17, 1996 tElfe tEtmes-efo- Nephi, Utah s Utah Economy Outlook riculture and mining. Rail trans- help businesses succeed in Utah. portation also played a pivotal Utah also has low business taxrole in the states early econom- es, a reasonable regulatory en- ic development. Economic conditions at the time of statehood were far from golden as the minAccording to the Fiscal Focus : period of rapid job growth, rising industry experienced booms An Annual Report to the Citizens ing income, and of Utah, Utahs economy contin- have characterized a golden era and busts and the success of agriculture depended on weather ues to perform at a vigorous pace. for the Utah economy. conditions. The hallmark of this economic Sustained Growth Utahs As Utah enters its centennial expansion is jobs. Utahns who current economic expansion can want to work, can find work. The be characterized as an era be- year the path to success has inFor the second straight year, World Wars, the great 1995 unemployment rate of 3.4 cause much of the growth has cluded two the Utah Jazz and Coldwell natural resource percent is among the lowest in occurred for a sustained period depression, Banker Premier Realty will booms and substantial busts, the nation. Utahs per capita in- of years. For instance 1995 was of sponsor the Utah JazzColdwell come continues to increase fast- the eighth consecutive year of 3 federal involvement, a series Banker Premier Realty Leaderer than the rest of the nation. As percent or greater job growth, recessions and expansions, and ship Scholarships. the of information the emergence Utahs economy prospers, people fifth consecutive year of net Graduating high school seThese events have helped are moving into the state. This and seventh consecu- age. who live in Utah and atniors the size and composition tive year of rising per capita in- shape a Utah high school, and tend of Utahs current economy. Today Continued from page 4 come relative to the nation. to a Utah college or attend plan we have an economy that is harand Construction Boom The dy, diverse, are not likely to university resilient, and filled catalyst for this golden era is an with opportunity. While still be- receive other scholarship aid, are unprecedented construction ing a very strong year, economic invited to apply for one of the boom. Fields and open spaces are scholarship grants. is expected to slow three $1,000 will be judged on (in now homes, apartments, office activity Entries 1996. The for reasons slightly in order of importance): leadership buildings, manufacturing facili- this slowing include: commercial and other enterties, federal budget and job cut- opportunities while in high school; community service; letprises. The 1995 construction backs of recommendation; essay, ters Stop and think: What are jobs growth rate of 15 percent is building moratoriums & re- and academics. you really mad about? Are you higher than any other industry. strictions Participation in basketball really upset about something The value of both residential and lower net cannot be considered in the apother than the childs actions? nonresidential construction ina tighter labor market Would you say these words to a creased again in 1995. No single plication because of the chance less affordable housing that it might jeopardize the colfriend. Would you want them development illustrates the con& comhigher apartment said to you? struction boom as well as the mercial legiate eligibility of the winner. rents, and To apply, students need to Take a time out: Cool off be- construction of the $2.5 billion an improved economy and Micron facility in Utah County. fore you respond to your child. complete a scholarship applicabusiness climate in California. form available by calling the As tion Talk to someone: Tell someGrowth Population The current golden era for the Utah Jazz Community Relations one you trust what is bothering Utahs economy expands, popu- Utah economy should continue 2 or by you. It helps to know that others lation increases as well. Utahs in 1996. Utahs young, educated Department at Jazz co Utah Jazz the have had similar problems and population climbed to 1.96 mil- workforce and writing strong work ethic Coldwell Banker Premier Realhave worked through it. Maybe lion in 1995 and will surpass the Leadership Scholarship, 301 they have had similar problems 2 million mark sometime during Continued from page 1 ty West South Temple. Salt Lake with their children. 1996, Utahs Centennial year. Take a parenting class: During 1995, Utahs natural inCity, UT 84101. Along with a completed form, applicants need Parenting is a tough job that crease (more births than deaths) to enclose at least two letters of doesnt come with instructions. accounted for 65 percent of the recommendation from adult Invest a little time and learn population growth. Utah continleaders or advisors who are faues to have the highest fertility more about it. miliar with the students leaderrate in the own life: Seek country. Improve your ship qualities, enclose a copy of help to gain control of your own accounted for the other 35 perthe students high school tranproblems. Find interests that cent of population growth. As a help you fill your own bucket result of Utahs current five year a retest at the end of this week. script, and submit an essay of 750 words or less on What I so that you dont feel over- trend of 94,000 Carter said they needed to Have Learned From whelmed by the responsibilities more people live in Utah today Leadership have Architect Miller come see Service. of being a parent. When you feel than would from just births and to be done. Someone what needs Entries must be postmarked better about yourself, youll also deaths alone. needs to outline what needs to or delivered to the Utah Jazz ofhave more of yourself to share Looking Back, Looking be done and then see that it is fices in the Delta Center no latwith your children. If you are an Forward When Utah became he said. er than Friday, March 1, 1996. A adult victim of child abuse, you a state in 1896, Utahs economy done, The Board agreed that they committee comtwo was different. The from need a professionradically may help wanted the building completely scholarship of educators, community al counselor to adequately work pillars of the economy were ag- prised finished for occupancy before leaders, and office personnel through it. anything was approved. They from the Utah Jazz and Coldwell said they did not want to rely on Banker Premier Realty will either the Construction firm or the entries and select the judge the Architect comipg back to redo recipients. things. Winners of the three $1,000 Carter made a motion that the scholarships will be announced County Attorney, Dave Leavitt, by March 22, 1996, and they and review the contract to see what their parents or guardians will action can be taken to get the be at halftime of the recognized building done and to have Leav- April 2 e game at the itt write a letter to Lawrence Delta Center. Construction Company to take whatever action is necessary to This Newspaper and all finish the project. inserts included are The motion was seconded by recyclable David Kay and Gordon Young, and approved unanimously by the two other members of the Board who were present, Ike Lunt, Commissioner, and Cory Utah doing well Leadership scholarships available Verbal abuse 325-257- Jail prob!mis Star Construction and Material, Inc. oGfrEffllTfeEE) Jazz-Seattl- axiaiStiusg)3D Please Recycle! Dirt Frampton, representing the Call for pricing Andrew McPherson 623-037- 5 Mobile 681-110- vironment, and a solid transportation, communication, and utility infrastructure. In addition to these factors, business location and expansion decisions are favorably influenced by Utahs respected universities, healthy lif estyles, and recreational oppor- percent, personal income growth rate of 9.5 percent, and population growth rate of 2.2 percent. 5fate Briefs... Tabernacle Concert The Utah Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will participate in a special Celebrations of Freedom concert on Saturday, January 20th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Admission will be on a first come, first served basis. No tickets required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Women In Politics women en100 Years 100 Women is a group of couraging all Utahns to celebrate the Centennial by helping elect 100 Utah women to public office in 1996. Filing deadline For more information, call is March 8. Research Osteoporosis who have Women, ages 55-7osteoporosis are being sought for the study of a new medication being tested by researchers at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Interested per5, sons should call Miss Indian Pageant of good moral character, never Young women, ages married, and able to prove at least 14 Indian heritage are encouraged to enter the Miss Indian Scholarship Pageant, a preliminary to Miss UtahMiss America. Workshops will bebefore February 16th. gin in February. Call 17-2- 4, Marens Hope From The Latter-DaDaughters Series, Marens Hope by Launi K. Anderson takes place in 1832. The story is about Maren who moves to a comfortable home in Ohio after living in a tiny sod house after her father died. She learns to cook in a real kitchen and helps Emma Smith care for her babies, but things change. Now available from Aspen Books. y Huntingtons Disease The Huntingtons Disease Awareness Group of Utah will hold their quarterly meeting Saturday, January 20th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Prove City Library Multipurpose room, 425 West Center. Call Ice Hockey The Provo Icecats will compete in college hockey January 20 and 27, 11 a.m.-- l p.m., at the Utah Lake State Parks ice rink. Spectator fee is $2 per person. Call Pueblo People On January 18th, Edge of the Cedars State Park in Bland-inwill be hosting Pueblo People: First Contact a video and lecture by Deborah Stevenson. She will explore the effects of conquest and contact between the conquistador Coronado and the Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest. Call g Klondike Derby Jordanelle State Park in Wasatch County will host a Klondike Derby at the parks Hailstone Recreation Area on January 19 and 20. Nine hundred boy scouts and leaders will be taught outdoor and leadership skills and participate in winter sports competitions. Call 2 Robert Redfords Sundance Film Festival in Park City will at the Sundance Institute. For tickets, schedules, etc., call take place January 18-2- 8 Mountain Downhill munity Impact Board. Jeep King of the Mountain Downhill will take place Januat the Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort. Call ary Crossvord Puzzle Times-Nev- s For January 107, 1996 specified purpose 39 Hit lightly 40 Franklin Delano Roosevelt 41 Helps little firms 42 Cony plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots 36 Ed Murrow's home 35 A et Tooth caregiver 8 9 . Skeletal muscle 14 Got up 17 Offensively bright 18 Mountain 19 Latin for hail 20 A member of a senate ACROSS 1 The compass point that is one . point west of due south 4 A drug originally taken in the form of powder (dust'') for its hallucinogenic effects 7 Poundal 10 Car mechanics group 11 Flower petals 12 Government language 13 Liliopsids 15 Time of the 120th meridian, used in far western states of the U.S. -- 16 The mistake of not following suit when able to do so 18 A relation that provides the foun- dation for something 21 Isaac's mother (Bib.) 24 Daylights 25 Give advice, explain 26 Spanish babies 28 In a way, causes to move freely 29 Electrodes 31 Sun up in New York 33 Antiquated ' 22 Turns into noun 23 Letters 27 Drenches 28 Covers 30 Negligible amount 31 Extremely high quency fre- 32 Father 34 State or say further Winterhof Ogden will be the site of the Winterhof Celebration, Janufor more information. Call ary Answers for Chocolate Lovers Solitude Ski Resort will host the Ninth Annual Chocolate Lovers Tour on Saturday, January 20th. Call Pahvant Valley Theater proudly presents The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett January 19, 20 and 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Millard High School Auditorium. Advance tickets are available at Duanes Foodtown or Pioneer Market in Fillmore. Call or 1 block, abbr. 2 The cry made by sheep 3 Cyst 4 Sheets of glass 5 Group of people related by blood or marriage 6 Bullfighting maneuvers 7 In a way, cov ered ext. 4080. The Diary of Anne Frank DOWN Sino-Sovi- 18-2- 1 18-2- 2. 37 Vietnamese currency unit 38 A set of articles or tools for a 11096 puzzle Eagle Float Canyonlands Field Institute, working with State and Federal Agencies, will again sponsor an eagle count on the Colorado River to be held March 2nd. Anyone who is interested in participating should contact the Institute at Driving Tip Include a kit of winter emergency equipment in your vehiIt should include flares, matches, water, candles, flashlight & batteries, transistor radio & batteries, blanket, food and plastic garbage bags to wear for warmth. If you are stranded, stay with your vehicle. From the "Make It Second Nature program. cle. Elderhostel The Redd family and Canyonlands Field Institute will host an opportunity for people ages 55 and over to learn about the history and geology of Canyon Country, February 2. Call t 5 tunities. The 1996 forecast calls for a continuation of the current era with a job growth rate of 5.4 Film Festival Emergency Medical Association. The Board voted unanimously to approve a $2,000 payment for Zions Bank to cover their fee for acting as trustees over the $200,000 received from the Com- 3 Page |