Show 7 The Gunnison Valley News Wed July 1993 21 NEW LIONS BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The Salina Lions Club has been conducting their newspaper pick up program for several years They use the program as a fund raiser With funds they received from the paper project they are building a new storage building near the city sheds Unemployment in the Central District drops to a low of 48 Unemployment in the Central District fell this 69 percent a year ago Utah quarter from to 48 percent this quarter employment has steadily increased and 423 new over the year jobs were observed raising total employment to 15165 The mining sector was the lone dearea of noticeable employment cline Fifty six new dwelling units were authorized in the district up from just 25 one year ago Permit values for repairs and alterations recorded a strong increase Tourist lodging revenues was almost $ 4 million for the first quarter The number of individuals filinsurance ing initial unemployment claims fell by 23 percent from one year ago Sanpete County noted the following: Total nonfarm employment recorded a strong job growth of 225 positions in the last year placing third quarter employment at 4202 Over 60 more jobs are now in the service sector than one year ago exLocal government employment panded by about 35 positions in schools hospitals and legislative administration Construction showed a decline of $19 million from last year even though 20 new dwelling units were approved as compared to 14 a year ago Gross taxable sales showed a modest increase of 12 percent Total sales for the quarter were just shy of $17 million Sevier County Highlights: nonfarm employment growth was strong as new job extotal pansion was 36 bringing employment for the quarter to 5003 Retail trade added the most jobs with about 75 positions Local government jobs expanded in the school system and state government employment increased within vocational schools Pcrmitauthorizedconstruction showed a sharp increase compared with one year ago Permit values totaled $ 8 million for the quarter Total Twenty five new dwelling units were approved during the quarter Gross taxable sales revenue increased by $27 million to total $341 million Third quarter sales in Richfield equaled $213 million a 16percenlincrcase Food stores gas stations and department stores account for almost 60 percent of the city’s sales Mining and construction were two areas of declining over the year sales The Better Business Bureau of Utah is warning consumers of two possible scams relating to offers for free cars In both cases consumers were asked to pay advance fees to out of state companies to deliver the vehicles The BBB cautions consumers against paying any advance fees to receive a prize or gift “In a legitimate contest or the winner is not resweepstakes quired to pay a fee to receive the award” says Bill Beadle BBB of Utah president A Florida company is offering free cars to Utahns The Moulton Group Hialeah FL is mailing prize claim forms to Utah residents offering a Cadillac Fleetwood or a cash The company’s claim form prize requests an optional fee of $47 or $107 to claim the award ThcBcttcrBusincssBurcauof Miam says the company began business in 1933 and uses a mail drop as i Scow its business address They arc not aware of any prizes being awarded to winners The bureau is unsure whether the Moulton Group is complying with Florida’s sweepstakes laws and regulations Other BBBs have notified the BBB of Utah about another free car offer The BBB of Sacramento CA and of Idaho Falls ID report consumers arc being notified by phone that dicy have won a car They told her the car is already loaded on the truck however they say a fee of $400 to $500 must be paid before the shipper will deliver are urged to the car Consumers and wire the money immediately in told the car will be delivered three days Consumers receiving such notices for free cars or awards should the Better Business Bureau before paying any advance fee to claim a “Free” prize contact of Utah Most Utah reservoirs are now at full capacity Most of die reservoirs at Utah’s state parks are at full water capacity Boaters are continuing to enjoy one of the best boating seasons in years and Yuba: Good launching boating conditions The reservoir is full Hazards consist of shal65 from shore low points extending Water temperature is 68 degrees Excellent Palisade: boating conditions The lake is at full water 69 Water temperature capacity boats degrees Only are allowed on Palisade Mincrsville: Excellent Nielson The ing and boating conditions full reservoir is 95 Piute: Excellent launching and The reservoir is boating conditions Water temat full water capacity perature is 65 degrees Otter Creek: Excellent launchThe resing and boating conditions ervoir is full Water temp 63 degrees Nielson Hyatt Scow 72 Utah Mayfield and Centerficld died July 9 1993 in Mayfield She was bom April 4 1921 in Centerficld Utah to Mr and Mrs William Marinus Nielson She married Boyd Elmo Hyatt on April 20 1938 They resided in Centerfield He died July 16 1983 She married Ivan Scow November 25 1987 and has resided in and Mayfield Lillis has been a Young Women’s leader in the LDS and was an avid housewife and also cooked professionally for many years She is survived by her husband Ivan Scow of Mayfield Utah Staffieri of Daughter Marolyn Escondido CA Son Terry Hyatt of Clearbrook VA and Daughter Linda Jensen of Pismo Beach CA Also 14 Grandchildren and 8 Three sisters and three brothers: Helena Smith of CA Melba Card of Monrovia Ned Nielson of Carlsbad CA Neil of Updated launching and boatcalling information is available by and ing the Utah Division of Parks Recreation information line at Hopkins Nielson Provo of Centerficld Betty of Torrance CA and Jerry of Centerville Utah Also Harvey Lee Scow of Ivan Eugene Scow of Tooele and Norma Ellen Scow of American Fork Utah She was preceded in death by her parents husband Elmo and sons Leon and Deon Funeral services were held Monday July 12 1993 at Noon in the Centerfield LDS Ward CHapcl Interment was in the Gunnison City Cemetery under the direction of the Warren R Jensen Funeral Home launch- - Free night of camping offered at Utah state parks It’s summertime the weather is great what better time to make plans to go camping at Utah's state parks where an array of recreation await you The Utah opportunities Division of Parks and Recreation is offering a free night of camping on at selected parks from weeknights 1993 July 15 through October Among those in the local area are Fremont Indian State Park near Richfield Huntington State Park and n Millsite State Park both near Others are Wasatch Mountain - State Park Rockport" Stcinakcr Starvation Mincrsville Quail Creek While park usage can be heavy on weekends during the week the camping can be more quiet and And with water levels up peaceful this year Jc most lakes and reservoirs will be full all summer Make reservations at least three Call days in advance to make your reservations Camping fees at Utah Slate Parks range from $5 to $13 per night depending on facilities Crop Report on acres planted according to the Utah Agricultural Statistics Service Winter wheat other spring wheat and oats planted acres for the 1993 crop are up com in unchanged and barley and dry beans are lower Winter Tips on avoiding dishonest mechanics while traveling summerFor many families time means traveling on the highspots ways to favored vacation it also means unsusUnfortunately pecting travelers and tourists may fall prey to dishonest mechanics who overcharge for auto repairs and even make false claims that your car needs some type of repair when it really Lillian Hyatt Better Business Bureau warns of scams in Utah If possible check with the local consumer affairs office or Better Business Bureau to learn the complain history of a repair shop or mechanic wheat planted at 160000 acres is 10 percent higher than one year ago Acreage for grain is 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