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Show May County economy improves; exceeds state average A Business Activity Rose 17.4 percent in Sanpete County last year. Business volume, as measured by local sales tax receipts increased by 17.4 percent in Sanpete County last year, according to an analysis just completed by Utah Foundation, the private tax research organization. Gross business volume throughout the state rose by 16.3 percent in 1978. The study shows that gross sales in Sanpete Co. last year totaled $40,613,000. This with $34,579,000 in 1977,' $26,628,000 in 1975, $16,786,000 in 1970, and $11,171,000 in 1965. Foundation analysts point out that inflation has been a major factor in the increased dollar sales volume during recent years. When allowances are made for the reduced purchasing power of the dollar, the effective net gain in sales volume throughout the state last year was 8.1 percent. This compares with adjusted effective gains of 9.9 percent in 1977, 7.8 percent in 1976, 2.6 percent in 1975, and only .7 percent during the recession-plague- d year of District winners in the PTA Reflections Contest from Moroni Elementary are front: Jodi Robinson; Carol Christensen, Bradley Blackham; back row: John Eldon YVestenscow, Jeff Nielsen, Cheri Buttars, Kristine Fredrickson, and Kim Bailey. Not pictured were Mark Bradley and Roaland Canlese, School Two persons from Utah will be among the approximately 650 com- missioners Presbyterian 22-3- (voting delegates) to the 191st General Assembly (1979) of the United UNTIL MAY Free Church, clerk in which meets May Kansas City, Missouri. Announcement of the election commissioners' was made by Dr. R. stated Dixon Jennings, 5 yr. 50,000 1 0 mile warranty on Plymouth Volare Dodge Aspen Dodge Diplomat Chrysler LeBaron of the Utah. of Presbytery Commissioners from Utah include: the Rev. A. Paul Noble, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant, and Elder Ruling Josephine Zimmerman, a member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Springville. Chosen as youth advisory delegate from the presbytery, with voice but no vote in the Assembly proceedings, was Scott Stites, a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ogden. The commissioners to the highest policy-makinbody of the 2.5 million-membe- r g Dodge 2 wheel drive pick up ALL NEW CARS REDUCED TO SELL Excellent stock of new pickups 2 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, and 34 ton. Several nearly new 1977 & 1978 Vi cars Reduced $1,000 One 1976 Plymouth Fury Sport NOW $32.95 Was $3895 Other used cars and trucks in stock We're dealing Rod Coates PAINTER MOTOR - Fairview moderator (presiding officer and highest elective official of the in the Assembly. - Also before combe will missioners resolutions on upholding of the the rights church) early Taiwanese people; opposition to reinstatement selective service; actions regarding abortion; support of a of Nestle boycott products; a churchwide statement on policy of pro-choi- ministry with Native Americans; overtures 427-337- 3 JIMS denomination will participate in a number of key decisions affecting the work of the church. One of their first actions will be to elect a 1 p8S IN MORONI 436-853- 5 Utahs economy has been performing much better than that of the nation as a whole during recent years. The adjusted sales gain of 8.1 percent recorded in Utah last vear was twice as great as the adjusted personal consumption increase of 4.0 percent throughout the U.S. in 1978. Utahs average increase of 7.4 percent per year in adjusted sales volume since 1970 also was double the average an in adjusted personal consumption expenditures throughout the nation during this same eight-yea- r period. The report observes that the strong showing of the Utah economy during the past eight years is a reversal of the experience in the 1960s when business activity in Utah was growing at a much slower pace than that of the nation as a whole. Between 1960 and 1970, the average growth rate in Utahs adjusted sales volume was 2.8 percent per year. This was well below the average increase of 4.0 percent per year in ad- justed personal K M I mm w run Ini purchase of any pair of jeans or cords ivfah The cost of electric power is going up again the first of the year in Fairview, according to information received by the city council and announced at a recent council meeting. It was reported to that body by ICPA that power rates will increase by 38 percent on January 1, 1980. In other business Blaine Gehring representing Coon, King and Knowlton presented two options on the minidevelopment plan and information on community impact, a comprehensive development plan including a master plan, a capital improvement plan and zoning ordinance with a total cost of about $13,500 which would be covered by a grant. The council voted to proceed with the mini-plaand to grants. apply for 701 and the It was also announced that Coon, King and Knowlton are pursuing funds for hydro plants. The council voted to retain the services of that firm for another period starting April 1 at a fee of $275. per month. n Despite throughout the state were up only 10.1 percent from the 4th quarter - 1977 levels. The three previous calendar quarters in 1978 recorded year - to year gains ranging between 18 percent and 20 percent. When these percentages are adjusted for inflation, it is found that the effective year - to - year gains averaged about 10 8 percent during the first three quarters of the year, but dropped way off to 0 9 percent in the fourth quarter. Ordinarily, fourth Snow College student carpenters placed second and third in the State V1CA competition held in Salt Lake City. Carl Williams, from Fountain Green brought home the silver and Cary Beagley, from Orem placed third. The competition included building from scratch a 6 x 4 house in less than lour hours w ilh all hand tools. Contestants are graded on the accuracy of cuts, joints, quarter, blueprint reading, fittings and framing. George Bench reported on the status the Council approved the drawing up of a new plat by Woodrow Christiansen for the upper cemetery; and a contract was awarded to Oren Anderon for care of one half of the cemetery. The ordinance on mobile homes was amended to require they be built according to the Uniform Building Code and be so certified; the young people of the two LDS Wards will clean up the city as a service project with the city Cub Scout Pack 3507 from the Mt. Pleasant Third Ward held a kite Cubmaster Bruce Tidwell irrigation company. After considerable discussion the were: Denis Andelin for Council also passed, unanimously, a the first kite up; Jared extension of the moratorium on Speakman for the highest building pending completion of the flying kite and Evan master plan, land-us- e plan and the Johansen for the fanciest and water of power. The kite. availability extension is subject to review by legal Punch was sold to help council. pay for materials and to lx.1 used to cover expenses for the upcoming 120-da- y the denomination. notices from the electric company. Olive Pritchett entertained the Acme Club members at Roger's Cafe 9 The Crisis Intervention staff will be at the City Center during the hours of 9:30 to 12:00 and from 1 :00 to 3:30. Anyone who thinks he meets the age, income and outstanding energy bills requirements is encouraged to come and talk with staff. of the middle classes. them on our shoulders; when we throw them off they sprawl on the gound. Q salad $195 drink' ITALIAN DINNERS HOURS Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. MKI'I OLD WORLD PIZZA Ephraim Uesfi C uti iLtrtiri ISS CteiMi Featuring IHD HOUSES - FHA APPROVED V STARTING AS LOW AS CJ NORTH MAIN STREET 84015 825-229- 2 Apartments s j CALL COLLECT: . Mini-Pizza- Pre-bui- lt project consists of 24 units three of which are for the handicapped Tenants must be 62 years of age or older and will pay a percent of their income for rent. (801) LUNCHEON SPECIAL Hark! from the tombs a doleful sound. Isaac Watts Ephraim City are now being taken, the housing SUNSET, UTAH TAKE 283-424- 3 Catherine Drage. , will be immediately available recipes ld OUT was spent playing rook. Special guests were and Tuttle Thelma The great are only great because we carry of our pizzas old-wor- 0 last week. The afternoon Reservations for the newly constructed Elderly Housing project in VISA & MASTER CHARGE ACCEPTED made from favorite Intervention program Great warriors, like Everything great is not great earthquakes, are always good, but all good things are great. principally remembered All great men come out for the mischief they have 2029 taste supplying the garbage bags; the council reached a concensus that they Evan Johansen, Jared favor the use of the old schoolhouse as a and Mori Speakman and recreational center or for light in- Jason Keller. Winners of trophies dustry; and voted full support of the sprinkling system planned by the which were made by Acme meets throughout the country will take part in the Assembly actions. You'll love the derby Saturday at the city park. Kites entered in the derby were required to be no and homemade commercial kites were allowed. and Webelos Cub participating in the derby were: Rydell and Jared Johnson, Denis Andelin, in Center. representation Senior Citizens who think they qualify for help in Congress; and other issues involving the the area of energy expenditures should bring written ministry and mission of proof of income and outstanding fuel bills or shut-of- f An equal number of lay and clergy members of from the denomination AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PIZZA Cubs hold kite derby of the citizen survey; UTAIIA ASSOCIATES P.M. the strengthened by Christmas sales, is the strong quarter of the year. Contact OPEN EVERY NIGHT TILL 9 strong generally The FY-7Crisis Intervention program of the State of Utah will be held May 9 in the Ephraim City Roe ky Mountain Snowbird Como in and Rogistor for the economic picture in Utah during the past few years, the Foundation study notes that there was a hint of a business slowdown in Utah toward the end of 1978. Fourth-quarte- r sales (petitions for action) for suspending support to the World Council of Churches' Program to Combat Racism, and giving the District of Columbia 0z, Bearbottoms sr ex- period. RENTAL UNITS FOR THE ELDERLY (FteOln) consumption penditures throughout the U.S. in this Fairview to hike power rates again done. Single nual rise of 3.7 percent -- 1974. Rev. Paul Noble represents Utah at national assembly Page Thirteen The Pyramid 1979 3, Call: KELLY RJJSEIAN ' GORDON BLAIN -JOHN HUNTER - - 462-252- 2 462-234- 462-240- 1 8 |