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Show Emery County Progress Castie Dale, Utah Tuesday July 24, 2001 7B horticulturist defines ideal environment for growing melons USU Economic consultant predicts Buckling up adult passengers and restraining young children save lives! solid expansion pace in state By The economic growth pace in Utah has remained relarather unspectacular, throughout the first tively solid, if half of 2001. sare A yellow light means DOWN and ST 0? before Watermelons were designed for summer picnics. Watermelons are cool, refreshing and come in a carrying case. There are a variety of melon sizes, shapes and colors and can be grown in Carbon County residents backyards, points out An expected return to more impressive U.S. and North American economic growth later this year and next should result in the states economy growing at a slightly faster clip next year, predicted Jeff Thredgold, economic consultant to Zions Bank and author of Insight - Economic News of Utah and the Nation. Utahs tight labor market will continue, with many employers struggling to find skilled workers. The big unknown is to what extent another possible surge in California outmigration could translate into more rapid Utah growth in coming years, continued the economic consultant. The quarterly publication features updates on current and projected economic and financial developments for the state of Utah, the Intermountain region, and the nation. The summer issue also features a look the expected economic impact as the baby boomers approach retirement. Following are several highlights from the Utah economic outlook section of the issue: Economic growth in Utah has continued at a solid pace during 2001, in line with the stable growth rate of the past three years. The slowdown from the breathtaking Utah growth pace during 1993 to 1997 is tied to tight labor availability as well as a major decline in net and, more recently, economic sluggishness in the United States and throughout North America. Even as Utahs growth pace has slowed, it remains among the nations strongest. The statewide jobless rate has averaged 3.7 percent GS5EfiiO QsseC to 5L0W the light turns red. Many crashes occur due to people rushing to beat the yellow light. year-to-dat- Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. Neighboring Green River is renowned for the melons the area produces. Watermelons are not an easy food to grow, but well worth the extra effort, continues the hor- ticulturist. One trick to raising a crop successfully is getting watermelons planted as early as possible. This normally means putting the transplants in the ground about the second week in May, after all danger of frost is past. Carbon County residents attempting to grow watermelons from seed, should start the plants indoors six to eight weeks before transferring outside. e. Watermelons need room for vines and fruit production, in- The average 2001 monthly unemployment rate compares to the 3.2 percent average registered statewide last year, which was just above the lowest unemployment rate in 50 dicates Goodspeed. Space plants between four and six feet apart, with a two to three foot row. Watermelons do best when the plants dont have to com- years. Analysts currently expect net Utah employment to rise by 2.2 percent to 2.6 percent in 2001, following by 2.4 percent to 2.8 percent growth in 2002. These gains would be comparable to 2000s 2.7 percent growth pace, but half the vigorous 5.3 percent average annual pace during 1993 to 1997. Mountain View Motors Davis Crofts Motors pete with weeds or other moisture retention and reduce the weeds. The method also warms the soil and encourages early growth. Like most plants, melons prefer a deep organic rich soil, adds the horticulturist. In the fall, prepare to grow melons the next year by adding plenty of compost to the garden area. Consider creating a raised bed in heavy soil. A raised bed promotes good drainage, helps the soil warm faster and keeps it from becoming compacted during the growing season. n. states. A record 3.35 million skier days were recorded last season. The skier days are up 11 percent from the year before, and up 6 percent from the previous record set in the 1998-9- 9 season. Utah home resale activity remains reasonably solid, homes will although permits issued for new decline during 2001 versus the prior three years, according to analysts. First quarter 2001 home sales statewide rose more than 9 percent, indicated the monthly publication. 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