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Show Wednesday, January 27, 1999 I UJimra-ehi- Nephi, Utah B Page 5 UUtaGo OQO uaooTpteycaonfl rates rouOccd on E)030cafcop CQO afl 3.9 porconO With 1998 complete, it is now known that Utahs 1998 annual average unemployment rate is 3.7 percent. The additional data upon which this figure is based also permit the revision of the monthly estimates. The Decern ber 1998 estimate based on revision is 3.9 percent, which is up 0.1 points from the revised November rate. Ken Jensen, Chief Economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services, explained Early each year in a down to 4.3 percent, the same as stimulus to prevent a serious the April 1998 rate, which was a slump. low. It is slightly lower Between December 1997 and than the December 1997 rate of December 1998, Utahs employ4.7 Percent. Nonfarm job growth ers created about 25,800 net new in the U.S., at 2.3 percent, re- nonfarm jobs. The private flects a modest slowing from 2.7 sector produced of these of the months. summer 19,900 positions, percent The year-ovincrease, in the a 2.4 percent rate of growth. As number of Utahs nonfarm jobs usually happens in a period of was 2.5 percent for December slowing job growth, government 1998, also a gradual slowing employment is now growing fastfrom earlier in the year. Jensen er than (3.4 percent) elaborated, Utahs job growth private-sectemployment. from December 1996 to DecemManufacturing employers ber 1997 was 3.6 Percent. By have added 1,400 net new jobs June 1998, year-ovgrowth had in the past 12 months for a slipped to 3.1 percent. The lat- growth rate of 1.0 percent. Alest figure is a continuation ofthis though slow, this expansion comtrend. Although this is Utahs pares favorably with the record slowest job growth since January of the U.S. manufacturing indus1992, the slowdown has been or- try, which has actually lost jobs derly with no mqjor layoffs." percent) since December Bob Gross, Executive Director 1997. Among the Utah industries of the Utah Department of Work-forc- e producing durable goods, prima28-ye- ar (non-governme- er or process called rebenching, which is required by the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment rates for the preceding year are revised to fit the new annual average. Although the revision for 1998 is larger than that of most recent years, it is felt that those revised rates accurately reflect recent conditions in Utah. The 1998 annual average jobless rate is the same as the 1994 level; Services, commented, 1998 marks the sixth consecutive "Slowdowns are part of the ecoecoyear of Utah unemployment nomic cycle. Utahs rates below 4.0 percent." Approx- nomic expansion earlier in this has the state imately 42,500 Utahns were un- decade for this downturn. employed in December, 10,400 more than in December, 1997, The diversity of the economy and when the rate was 3.0 percent. the ongoing development of inOn the national scene, the. frastructure and commercial U.S. jobless rate drifted back projects should provide adequate er six-ye- ar well-prepar- 3fate Briefs. . . months constitute a growth rate of 4.9 percent, about the same as the pace reported during the summer months. The momentum of current and pending projects has stabilized this industrys labor stream at a sustainable flow. As most other industries employment growth are slowing, constructions ongoing vitality is an important component of Utahs economic expansion. Utahs largest industrial division, services, contain over of the jobs in Utah. It generated 9,800 net new jobs in one-four- th the year ending December 1998, an increase of 3.5 percent. Most industries within this diverse division are expanding employment at a moderate pace or better. However, computer services, medical services, and legalmis-cellaneoservices are growing ry metals has lost 800 jobs at an annual rate of 1 percent or At 2.0 percent, less. year-ove- r. nondurable-good- s manufacturThe trade industry is Utahs ers are expanding jobs at double second-largedivision with industhe rate of durable-good-s of the jobs. It nearly tries. produced 3,500 net new jobs in The construction division the past 12 months, a growth again leads all industries with its rate of only 1.4 percent Like seremployment. vices, it has been more than ten Its 3,200 new jobs in the past 12 years since trade employment has increased so slowly. Growth in retail trade, at 1.6 percent, accounts for 3,100 of these new jobs. Wholesale trade is showing modest expansion of 400 jobs (0.8 us st one-four-th rapidly-expandin- g care (fraud protection oCtera CccdoD can be (frauduDonfl CbocacoCvOG Utah consumers are now being can do to you what they claim contacted by at least two differ- theyre protecting you against. ent businesses claiming to pro- Even those that may provide provide credit card fraud protection. tection services in the case of loss In one case the company asks for may be using fear tactics to sell a payment of about $200 to pro- something consumers do not tect all of the credit cards in your need. house for a period of 10 years. A Though details of the solicitasecond company is asking for a tions have not been provided to payment of $26 dollars a month the BBB, by the companies in to provide similar services. question, a BBB investigator was Consumers should be wary of told that one offer was good for such offers, states Russ Behr-man- any loss for any amount no matPresident of the Better ter how large. When asked if that Business Bureau of Utah. Some meant this was some form of inof these solicitors are doing noth- surance policy, (which would ing more than trying to get your subject the business to strict govcredit card information so they ernment regulation) the phone n. SUPER BOrJD-- SPECIALS 1200 North Main 623-420- 4 Del. 7 days per week after 4 p.m. In Nephi, Mona or Levan. Open 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday for the Super Bowl. percent). The financeAnsuranceVeal estate no this isnt operator answered, insurance, its more like just pro- industry division had job growth of only 1.1 percent or 600 net new jobs. tection." In one case a caller to the BBB In the first half of 1998, this diviof Utah said that the solicitor sions employment was expanding pace. This dramatclaimed they were an approved at a ic slowdown to have hit all seems service of the Better Business Bureau. Behrmann states any industries within the division. The year-ove- r employment such claim is a misrepresentation. We dont approve or en- change for the transportationcom-municationsAitilitidivision was dorse any product or business. 1.700 (2.9 TVuckingw percent). Though protection against and communications are credit card related fraud may be over 4 percent By conat helpful for some consumers, the growing BBB urges caution, including the trast the electricalfaatural gaafcan-itar- y services industries have lost a following steps before making a combined 500 jobs in the past year, decision: purchasing 1) Check with the financial in- and railroad employment has fallstitution that issued their credit en by 100 jobs. Air transportations card to determine what protec- growth has slowed in recent tions against credit card loss, months; it stands at 2.2 percent nt HAC ejecting Central Region will meet Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Veterans Hall, 400 North Main. Arte Performing for a structure Are to receive feedback on you looking k work? a is Fieldwork workshop your creative offered every Wednesday evening from Feb. 10 being through Apr. 14, 9 pan. Call ten-wee- 7-- 9. Vbucl Arts Presentation Skills for Visual Artists is being offered by the Utah Arts Council. The workshop is Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at the BountifulDavis Art Center. Call 9. Art Exhibit Works by Christine Colqui Teach the Children will be on display Feb. at Iron Mission State Park in Cedar Call City. 1-- 435-586-92- Art Exhibit Inside Images will be on display in the Special Exhibits Room Feb. at Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding. Call 1-- 8. Art Exhibit Oil paintings by Joan Weed Where My Soul Speaks will be featured in the auditorium at Edge of the Cedars State Call Park, Feb. 435-678-22- 8. Gifted Education Gifted Education Week, will be highlighted Jan. at the annual Midwinter Conference of the Utah Association for Gifted Children on Jan. 28, 29 and 30 at the Provo Marriott Call 24-3- 0, 0. Thclidocxide Conference es are-housi- ng theft or fraud are already in year-ove- r. Utahs mining industry remains place. In most cases there are in a slump; it is down 300 jobs from loss to limits of $ $50 already year-ag- o levels, a decline of 3.6 per100. cent Employment in other mining 2) Check the company out with the Better Business Bureau be- and quarrying, which includes oil fore making any commitment. drilling activities, was unchanged. (You will need to obtain the com- Metal mining lost 200 jobs, and coal mining lost 100. pany name and address). Government employers in Utah Dont out credit card 3) give information over the phone un- have 5,900 more positions than a less (or until) you know who you year ago, an increase of3.4 percent Federal defense installations have are dealing with. lost 100 jobs. While other federal Ask how 4) long the business has been operating. Long term agencies have added 400. State govagreements may not be honored ernment has grown by 1,900 new rate of growth. if the company isnt around long jobs, a Local government is responsible for enough. 3.700 new jobs, an expansion of 5) Report any misrepresentation of the BBB name immedi- 4.1 percent. In both state and ately to the Better Business Bu- local government over of the new jobs were in educareau of Utah at tional services. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and others interested in the use of thalidomide are invited to a conference Saturday, Jan. 30, 7:30 a.m.-4:3- 0 p.m. at the John A. Moran Auditorium on the U of U Health Sciences campus. Call 801-581-86- Arts Africcn-Amcrica- n Make Me a World showcases the depth and breadth of black creative achievement of musicians, writers, visual artist actors, film makers, dancers in a documentary to 7. air Feb. at 8:00 p.m. on 111 KUED-Chann- 1-- 3, el Qccdrbow Antiques Viewers love the jewels, junk, treasures and trinkets found on Antiques Roadshow. 7 will begin repeating the Monday programs on Fridays at p.m. beginning Feb. 5. KUED-Chann- el 9.-0- Art Exhibit E J. Bird: His Life and Art will be showing through Feb. 2 at the Springville Museum of Art 126 East 400 South. 35-perce- nt 2 14 Pepperoni Pizzas U U Exp. 13199 2 14 3 Item Pizzas 16 2 Item Pizza Stix with sauce 2 liter Pop Every Mon is Fcmily Night 14 1-ll- om Pizza $4.SD Additional toppings 7St each. Pick-u- p or dina-l- n only aftsr 4 p.m. . one-ha- lf 6. 7:00-8:4- 5. 801-328-34- 5. Our Senior Girl Scout troop have outgrown items, in good condition, we will send them on as well. Our troop sponsor. The Times-Newwill be our collection location (during business hours). s, Call our leader at have a question. 623-052- 7 if you TVoop 1420 Nicole Babaehoff Kryttle Cook Valerie Davie Sarah Gibeon Children can also benefit through the program, so if you Dear Editor Enow College Convocation The Snow College Convocation on Thursday, Jan. 28, will feature Professor of Language and Literature at SUU and Utah Poet Laureate, David Lee. It will start at 12:30 in the Crane Theater. Aduil Support Group The Utah Children and Adults with Attention DefValley icit Disorder (CHAD.D.) Chapter will be continuing its monthly meeting at the Blomquist Hale Employee Support Office, 891 West Center, Orem, on the second ThursCall day of each month from 750-9:00. 0. Tlo Ocrfo Plcso" 7 encores its powerful documentary film, No Safe Place: Violence Against Women" on Friday, Jan. 29 at 9:00 p.m. KUED-Chann-el TOO TOOng In the trivia winner article datprinted in The Times-New- s ed January 20,1999, I put the answer in the paper wrong, making it sound like Mrs. Sanders answered incorrectly. I put, The right answer is James McCune in 1932. That answer was only partly right. What really happened was, a contest was held in 1926 to write a new school song. Charles Engar agreed to compose the music. James McCune won 1st place and $5.00, 2nd place went to George Engar and 3rd place went to Florence Chase. Home and School Partnership is the topic of the Feb. 2 workshop of the Utah Parent Center. It will be held in the Media Center of Mt Loafer Elementary School, 1025 South 5 250 West Salem, p.m. Call The Sundance Theatre announces auditions for its summer musical productions. Auditions will be held in Orem on Feb. 12 and 13 and Feb. 14 in Salt Lake City. For an appointment call Martina at beginning Feb. AcOopO A KIgOBug. GDdoi? Pi?egi?0m D nt Eundnnso Auditions Dear Editor 1420 has selected a project for our Senior Girl Scout Challenge. Service was been important to us for several years. We will be collecting specific items for the Adopt a Native Elder program. The items we need are: coats, jackets, sweatshirt sweaters, boots, shoes (in good condition), socks (new). Items can be for men or women. Pcrcnt-To-Pcre- The name of the song was Our Nephi High. When the name of the school was changed to Juab High School, in 1932, Mr. Engar and Mr. McCune gave their permission to change the name of the song and it has since been "Our Juab High. I apologize for this error and apologize to Mrs. Sanders for any inconvenience it might have caused her. Ranae Worthington Thuecott, Centennial Chair Prsv E)0c ycyCmouzoeo that Stanford Cazier, a 1 948 graduate of Juab High School, was President of Utah State University i |