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Show Slower Growth is Expected letters Slower growth in ecoin Utah. More favorable Dear Editor: nomic activity is expected economic conditions are Many senior citizens in the second quarter of expected during the se- and moderate income 1981 according to Dale W. cond half of 1981. families are still trying to Edwards, quoting the The unemployment rate recover from high winter First Security Bank's in Utah is expected to Unfortunbills. Newsletter. The quarterly remain near 6 percent in utility in this people many ately, report, which will be the second quarter. The situation are unaware of a published this week, is current strike of more that can be used edited by Dr. Kelly than 3,500 workers in the program to pay these bills. The Matthews, vice president coal industry does not is called the Low and chief economist for direct affect the states program Income Energy AssisFirst Security Corporarate. tance Program. The deadunemployment tion, regional bank holdShould the strike continue line for the program is for an extended period of ing company. a day away, April 30, just Continued high rates of time, the adverse impact 1981. There are four inflation and interest are on other sectors of the million dollars still availdampening demand in economy could result in able to both renters and many key sectors of the reduced employment. an with homeowners, Residential construceconomy. The resilience $365 of of the economy was, tion activity is expected to average payment per household. For people however, evidenced in the remain soft in the second who are current with their first quarter and this quarter. During the first bills a credit system is momentum two months of 1981, underlying provided for future utility should cushion any weakpermits were issued for charges. Renters who pay ness in the months ahead. 1,238 new dwelling units, for utilities which are Economic policy occudown only 4.2 percent pied center stage during from 1980 but still 44 the first quarter as Con- percent below the 1979 gress received and be- level. conNonresidential gan debate on the Reaa remained gan Administrations eco- struction nomic proposals. Spend- bright component in the Have you whipped ing cut initiatives in Utah economy. Nonresi- yourself into shape yet? excess of $45 billion have dential permit valuation Dont miss this chance to been less controversial in January and February try to become a winner! than the three year, 10 totaled $61 million, a 56 See you at the Stake percent per year reduc- percent increase above Sports Spectacular Saturtion in income taxes. The last year. Included was a day, May 9. 9:00-- 2 mile run program is designed to $15 million office building lessen the burden and for American Express in 10:00--higjump, shot cost of government while Salt Lake County and an at the same time enhance $8.8 million Hilton Hotel private incentives to save in Ogden. and invest with longer-terThe outlook for mortperspective. gage rates in the second Democratic congresquarter is for little, if any, sional leaders have ques- moderation. The FHA tioned the advisability of rate was recently inJobs for college gradu- trained in home creased to 14i percent legislating a three-yea- r will be more program based on Across and typical rates being the board tax cuts. quoted for conventional plentiful than qualified The alternative would be mortgages in Salt Lake applicants throughout the evaluation are in the a percent 1980s, a U.S. Department of range. The April measures 13 emphasizing Agriculture official said tax reform. Disregarding FNMA auction in the More home econo- the political aspects, it is secondary mortgage maressential that the final ket recorded the highest graduates will be to achieve pro- program reflect a distinct rates thus far in 1981 . and in from the is family Consumer spending policies gress change of the past. Solid, sub- expected to remain cau- individual stability, stantive changes are re- tious in the second security, and quality of said Anson R. quired to reverse the quarter. Automobile sales life, USDA director adverse in Bertrand, were Utah ingrained deeply favorably trends in inflation, pro- influenced by the factory of science and education. The "We foresee an annual ductivity and interest rebate programs. rates. trend in retail sales has shortage of about 7,000 Inflationary pressures improved over the past six individuals with home were little changed in the months, but the real economics or related first quarter, as price volume of sales activity degrees. to adjusted for inflation is continued his indexes based Bertrand climb at an annual rate stUl below last year. In the forecast on a study near 11 percent. Wage fourth quarter of 1980, prepared by USDAs pressures and nonexistent retail sales volume in the Science and Education productivity growth are motor vehilce industry Administration. He said probably the most diffi- was down 6.2 percent the study projects the of the while total sales in food most critical need for cult aspects inflation problem. stores were up 14.4 graduates with doctoral Interest rates are ex- percent. degrees. pected to edge lower in the second quarter. Financial markets, however, will likely remain volatile with relatively Fillmore District Cub individual. All tickets for sharp, erratic interest rate Scouts are having a "Cub other activities will be 10c A movements. prime Scout Family & Friends each. 6 interest rate in the The district would like The date will be Circus. percent range by the end 9 at the Fillmore to see a big turnout to May of the second quarter Stake Center. It will begin show support for our cub appears realistic. With at 3 p.m. and they will scouts and help them the basic rate of inflation a Big Top show at 4 know we are all behind have 11 percontinuing near with all nine packs them. Everyone come out in p.m., cent, a reduction and bring the family and in the district participatshort-terinterest rates There will also be plan on having a great ing. is of a greater magnitude booths, pony rides, time. both unlikely and unde- game and food, balloons, sirable. clowns for the kids. All Reserve The Federal will go back to remains committed to proceeds wards for individual the avoiding the policy mis- their cub scouting protake of last summer when gram. interest rates plunged too Admission tickets can far, too fast. During the be purchased from any first quarter, financial cub scout or den leader at Tha wai inmarkets over reacted to a small cost of $2.00 per vented hoatring in England in 1790. in changes supposed family and 75c for an monetary policy which occur. didnt really Should the economy slow as expected and inflation show any tendency to recede, the Federal Reserve would not object to a moderately lower interest rate structure. There remains, however, the distinct possibility that interest rates will again trend higher during the second half of 1981. Utahs economy is expected to remain in a holding pattern during the second quarter. A slower business climate nationwide for the next few months will limit any significant improvement VA TO THE four-perso- n This program does not rely on federal or state funds. The funding was through the profits tax paid by the major oil companies when natural gas was deregulated. So we have generated windfall windfall profits tax through high energy bills. The application process can be done in person or through the mail. If you wish more information about this program, call or Families of veterans who select a burial site for a deceased veteran in a private cemetery have two options for Veterans Administration assistance in marking the grave. VA will provide a headstone or marker free of charge and ship it to the consignee designated on the application. Cost of placing the marker in a private cemetery must be borne by the applicant, however. A second option is that VA will reimburse part of the cost of a headstone or marker bought privately and placed on the grave of a veteran. The current 622-372- Following are excerpts of the minutes of the Board of Education meeting held April 22, 1981. Ralph Edwards, John Taft, Frank Murdock, and put. broad jump, obstacle Mark Bryner, represencourse, football throw, tatives of Edwards & Daniels, Architect Firm, golf, batting a softball 11:00 25 yard dash, 50 were present to meet with the Board of Education to yard dash, 220 yard dash review the status of the 1:00 Shuttle races 2:00 100 yard dash, drawings for the new buildings and to review hoppety hop race the heating systems for 3:00 440 yard dash each building. Ralph Edwards presented an award on the Fillmore Elementary in the section of Forum Lighting Design by the Illuminating Engineering Society back-ate- s Educational of North America. A motion to approve the grounds especially ed at the doctoral level are color of Sudan Grey for in design, manufacturing the brick for the Delta and processing; college Elementary School carteaching and administra-o- f ried unanimously. A motion to have the tion; scientific and profes-todasional specialties; service same color brick as the specialties; and admin-mic- s Fillmore Elementary istration and manage-neede- d School for the Fillmore ment. Middle School carried Shortage of Home Ec Professionals Coming? '2 year-to-ye- VA. need-economi- Spring Work Ahead of Application for the VA marker or headstone should be addressed to Director, Monument Service (42), Department of The unusually warm, Memorial Affairs, Veterans Administration, 810 dry spring has allowed Vermont Avenue, NW, farm field work to push ahead of normal, but Washington, D.C. 20420. Application for the $59 there are some potential for a problems, according to reimbursement marker other than the VA the Utah Crop and Livestandard should be filed stock Reporting Service. at the Salt Lake City VA Soil moisture across the short-tRegional Office. Proper State averages only For winter of the adequate. application routing wheat and livestock ranwill expedite service. ges a better than average spring and summer will be needed if yields are going to equal last year. Spring grain has made unanimously. good progress with spring A motion to approve the wheat at 56 percent mechanical system as planted, barley at 65 submitted 3 run around percent, and oats at 37 heat pump system for percent. There were some both schools and to reports of slow gerauthorize Edwards and mination because of the Daniels, architects, to dry soil. There is no reported prepare the contract documents for the Delta Ele- damage to the fruit crop mentary School carried yet, but we are not out of frost danger for two or unanimously. three more weeks. ApriJohn Taft reviewed the cots are past full bloom, Development and peaches and cherries Design Cost Estimates for both should peak next week. schools. A motion to approve the Livestock in Good Condition survey and soil tests to for both Both cattle and sheep completed came through the relaschools carried unanitively mild winter in good mously. Discussion was held condition, but range feed concerning the calendar rates only fair to good. By for the school year the end of the week, s 1981-8of the as submitted. A nearly motion to approve the spring calving was coms calendar as submitted plete and over of the lambing. Some carried unanimously. A review was made at early movement to spring this time of the Admini- pastures has already strators Salary Schedule for school the year Normal o 2 Child Care Group group is being organized to study child care. The group will be meeting Mondays at 4 p.m. at the home of Nancy McDonald. 251 South 200 West, Fillmore. Enrollment will be limited to 10 A 4-- members. ) Fillmore Elementary School will host an art show for two talented local artists, Roxie Trimble and Terry Lane. There will be an Open House for these artists and their show Mondav, May 11. from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Elementary school. You are invited to bring your family to this event. The show will hang in the school until May 16. Anyone is welcome to view it during school hours. -- Roxie Thomas Trimble, the wife of Dennis M. Trimble, was bom and grew up in South Caro- pletc her studies tor a masters of Fine Arts. Portrait studies also interest her. From her youth, Roxie has reflected particular interest in the areas of creative art and creative writing. Her recent endeavour is to unite the two areas with the intent of each in strengthening communicating meaningful experiences. At the present she is writing childrens verse as well as adult poetry and is illustrating them with black and white pencil, or pen and ink sketches. She plans to eventually compile her lina. At the age of 18 she became a member of the Mormon and Church came west. She worked and attended Brigham Young University, where she met her husband Dennis, who is at the present the Medical Technician at Fillmore t' Roxie Trimble Hospi- tal. They both filled LDS missions simultaneously before marriage. The most glorious result of their 14 year union is eight beautiful children, four boys and four girls. Roxie holds a Bachelor of Art degree from BYU with a certification for the teaching of Art on the Secondary level. She is also taking some graduate courses in the areas of art, and design drawing, painting, and will com- - work into book form. Her respect for and enjoyment of family Itle is evidenced in her work and reveals her desire to fill her role as a woman, wile, and mother to the fullest . THINK PINK! Terry Lane married the former Marguerite The Fillmore Hospital of Kanosh. They Pink Ladies are planning have two children. Christhe biggest ever Pink ten, age five and Mikki, 4 age three. Terry graduatDay! May 23, 1981 ed from Southern Utah p.m. at the City Park. State College last year in Art Education. Terry's Indian background is reflected in his work in oil and water color. Many of his works Some people believe you can ward off vampires by painting are landscapes of southan extra set of eyes on the forehead of a large black dog. ern Utah. three-fourth- Pik-yav- two-third- 1981-8- 4-- H Page Lots More! School District Minutes Stake Sports Spectacular h amount is $59, which is cost of the average headstones purchased by 981 I. Art Exhibit for Two Local Artists May 23, 1981 4 p.m. Pink Day City Park one-perso- n for THINK PINK! -- included in their rent tan receive a direct payment. A household may qualify if their annual income is less than $5,388; while a household may earn up to $9,313. paid Assistance with Grave Markers EDITOR all Millard County Progress, fillmore Utah 14 631 Friday May A motion to approve Member Gillins to negotiate with Jack Wise on the property adjacent to the property where the Fillmore Middle School will be located carried unanimously. The next regular Board Meeting will be held in the District Office, Delta, 0 if Please call you plan to attend. The book we will be using, "Enjoying Small Children, is available at the on May 13, 1981. Extension Office for 35c. 743-531- CUB SCOUT CIRCUS 15-1- 290 RADIO SHACK S NEW POWER PRODUCES N. 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