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Show m-.m- m Bureau cautions against Archers urn, field Saturday. bogus scholarships. Page 4A Page 7A in, ...I. r irftTfrU a a1 , r- 0 Tuesday 103rd Year Aug. i6, 1994 - No. 65 50 Cents Price, Utah Report evaluates Carbon $ income Located in one of Utahs areas, an Car-bo- n 1992 Countys residents population 20,200 ranked 11th in the state. According to Utah Job Service, Carbon had a per capita personal income of $15,491 in 1992. The countys per capita income ranked fifth in Utah, registering at 99 percent of the state average ($15,573) and 77 percent of the national average ($20,105). In 1982, Carbons per capita personal income of $11,935 ranked second in the state. The countys average annual PCPI growth rate over the past 10 years was 2.6 percent. The average annual growth rates in Utah and the nation were 5.5 percent and 5.7 percent respectively. In 1992, Carbon had a total personal income of $313,594,000. The countys TPI ranked 10th in Utah and accounted for 1.1 percent of the state total. In 1982, Carbons TPI of $284,585,000 ranked seventh in Utah. The countys average annual TPI growth rate over the past 10 years was 1.0 percent. The average growth rate for the state was 7.1 percent and for the nation , 6. 7 percent. Total personal income includes earnings (wages and salaries, other labor and proprietor income); dividends, interest and rent; and transfer payments received by local residents. In 1992, earnings in Carbon County equaled 65.6 percent of total personal income, compared with 77.6 percent in 1982. Dividends, interest and rent registered at 11.6 percent, compared with 9.5 percent. Transfer payments were 22.8 percent, compared with 12.9 percent. From 1982 to 1992, earnings declined on average 0.7 percent each year in the county. Dividends, interest and rent increased 3.0 percent on average, while transfer payments climbed 6.9 percent. iv 5 H ' I.' f 2.1? a. , , fV Earnings of persons employed in Carbon increased from $214,782,000 in 1982 to $219,541,000 in 1992, an average annual growth rate of 0.2 percent. Carbons largest industries in 1992 were mining, which accounted for 30.3 percent of earnings; services, 17.3 per- state and local government, 14.8 percent. In 1982, the largest industries were mining, with 49.1 percent of cent; earnings; services, 9.8 percent; state and local government, 9.6 percent. Of the industries that accounted for at least 5 percent of Carbon Countys earnings, the slowest growing from 1982 to 1992 was mining, which declined at an average annual rate of 4. 5 percent. The fastest growing industry was services, which increased at an annual rate of 6.1 percent. - UDOT Among the changes currently taking place on State Road 6 Street through the Helper area is the closure of the Poplar-Hil- l to intersection from traffic cross and turns the (south) traffic to west must now Westbound highway. traveling Helper exit SR-- at the Swift Stop & Shop (center) or the north intersection near Workmans Market, and Fossats Drive- left-han- d 6 turns onto the highway from east Helper toward Price are allowed in the south intersection as well as right turns onto SR-from Hill Street. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the concrete barriers closing the south intersection will remain in place. In. Left still 6 White Oaks workers vote to unionize By ANN KAY MARSING Staff writer White Oaks Mining and Construction Companys n from to a UMWA union mine. On June 12, Lupo explained a committee of 10 employees from White Oaks approached non-unio- UMWA, wanting better work- ing and safety conditions. From there, UMWA officials and White Oaks employees in favor of the change approached other mine workers in person, seeking others to sign up who were in favor of changing the mine to union status. Lupo pointed out that a minimum of 30 percent of the net job increase The southeastern district continues to enjoy one of its lower unemployment rates in recent history, according to Utah Job Service. The first quarter rate of 6.5 percent is a half percentage drop below the 7.0 percent experienced a year ago. Total employment for the quarter equaled 17,993. The 3.5-perce- nt increase trans- lates to an increase of approximately 613 new positions. The increase is welcome news in a district that has a history of mining activity. The history has often translated into a stagnant or even a depressed economic base. But in recent quarters, the trend appears broken and first quarter numbers strengthen the break. Workers from Wall Contactors in Price supervise the pouring of concrete and forming of the new Price LDS Institute of Religion's foundation last Friday. The concrete was supplied by Geneva Rock Products, Spring Glen . The building belongs to the Church Saints. It is located on the corner of of Jesus Christ of Latter-da400 North and 400 East, just south of the administration building on the College of Eastern Utah campus. .4, i Gas-O-Ra- County registers Crews pour cement at Institute 4 continues Helper roadwork underground coal operation in Eccles Canyon above Clear Creek is now a union mine, according to United Mine Workers of America official Fred Lupo. Lupo said in an interview Friday that White Oaks employees voted Aug. 11, changing the status of the mine (formerly Valley Camp) y - - Mining employment decreased by approximately 200 positions, but other sectors stepped in to help counter the losses. Manufacturing is a particularly strong sector, adding approximately 220 new positions. The manufacturing gains are prevalent in each county. The service sector is actually the most robust employment industry, adding over 270 new jobs. Total non-faremployment increased in first quarter quarter, but only by 1.1 percent. It is the smallest percentage increase by any county in the state. It represents an increase of approximately 85 positions and places total employment at 7,611. Considering the total ecom nomic picture in Carbon County, the increase is really a strong economic breakthrough. This is in light of the fact that Sunnyside Coal Company laid off nearly all its workers, which significantly reduced mining employment numbers by approximately 170 workers. Yet, a net increase of jobs still occurred in the county, illustrating an underlying economic strength. The service sector is a primary counter to these mining losses, with the addition of approximately 113 new jobs. Welding repair, telemarketing and hospital are three primary areas of service sector employment growth. (Continued on Page 2A) at White Oaks in favor of the change was needed before UMWA could petition the National Labor Relations Board requesting that the mine become a union operation. Lupo indicated that 75 percent of the mines employees were in favor of unionizing employees the board was when petitioned. Upon receiving the petition from UMWA, the labor board notified the company it had received at least 30 percent to unionize from White Oaks employees, representation explained Lupo. After the companys notification, an election was conducted by a labor board representative within the y alloted time frame, said Lupo. Lupo indicated the company did not want its mine to go union because normally, a company doesnt want a third party involved. From the Aug. 11 voting date, the labor board has 10 60-da- (Continued on Page 2A) Officers respond to spill, accident By SCOTT NIENDORF Staff writer The going was slow up State Road 191 near Castle Gate Monday morning after a coal truck rolled onto its side, closing the northbound lane for more than three hours, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. A Savage g truck driven by Steven Winter-mot35, Douglass, Wyo., traveling eastbound on State Road coal-haulin- e, reportedly landed on its right side when the driver d turn a little too fast onto attempted to make a 1 toward Duchesne, indicated UHP Trooper John 6 left-han- SR-19- Kelley. The accident occurred near the intersection at approxi1 traffic was reduced to one lane mately 8:45 a.m. and for more than three hours while workers cleaned up coal and debris from the road and moved the truck, Kelley said. He said the driver was cited for failure to maintain control on a mountain road and for spilling a load. Wintermote was wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the mishap, Kelly said. In an unrelated accident Saturday evening, an East Carbon man was seriously injured in a one-ca- r mishap east of SR-19- Wellington, Kelley said. UHP Trooper Todd Curtis responded to the accident at approximately 8:30 p.m. to find a 1979 International Scout, driven by Danny Van Nostrand of East Carbon, damaged on the right hand side of the road, Kelley said Van Nostrand was transported by Carbon County Ambulance to Castleview Hospital for treatment of his injuries, Kelley added. Alcohol was allegedly involved in the accident, but no citations were issued pending the outcome of an investigation by Curtis, indicated Kelley. s t |