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Show ts Jage Ad I uesclay, August 1 b, 7 Davis County Clipper ididb Puppy Love Little Shelby Sanders, 2, kisses a puppy at the Davis County Fair's petting zoo The zoo of activities at the fair which funs through Saturday is just one of a myriad Utah wages finally going up, reaching national average Melinda Williams wage was slightly lower at $1,921. not suipnsing. accouling to the foundation, given Davis County is more of a bediooin community The foundation leports that the counties with the highest aveiage monthly wage are the smallet counties dominated by laige employ cis That's Stuff Writer You may not have seen it on your paycheck yet. but according to the Utah Foundation, wages are on he increase in Utah and in Davis County. The private, public service agency studies state and local government in Utah. What the foundation concluded was that after many years of Utah wages failing to keep pace with inflation and actually declining relative to the national tverage, they're finally on the rise tgain and moreover, there are that wages are growing faster than inflation, according to Dr. Michael Christensen, director of non-prof- it .lie foundation. "Equally exciting to Utah wage earners, is that Utah wages are now growing relative to the nation, 'eveising a decline that extended fioin 19X1 to 1993, Christensen .aid. The average monthly wage in he state for all workers was $1,936 in 1995. In Davis County, the average monthly . with high-wag- e In occupations. 1995, that meant Emery County, with its coal mines and Utah Powei operations. Box Elder County, with Thiokol and Motion Intel national and Tooele County with its fedeial government operations and waste disposal companies had the highest average wage. On an industry basis, the highest wages aie paid in the mining sectoi. transportation, communications and public utilities. The foundation has found that the young age of Utah's vvoikeis are a big factor in lowei wages here, with 35 peicent moie woikeis than in the lest of he age United States. It eveiythmg else were equal, the fucloi would of the account for neaily 15 percent annual pay ditleience 16-2- 4 t one-filt- h that policy, schools aie allowed UNIFORMS continued from front everything's going to be great once the kids are wealing uniforms. I don't think that's a good position." Kendell emphasized that while the district has no specific policy on uniforms, they've put in place an xtensive diess code policy. Under some latitude. Some schools have banned baseball caps, jackets or certain colois which may be associated with gang uctivitity. but other schools have not instituted such measuies. because they haven't had the same ptoblems. "So far the schools have been pietty at maintaining dards." Kendell said good then stan- part-tim- part-tim- part-tim- WRIGHT continued from front He was not retained to be the Momticux said. DANCERS continued from front between Utah and the nation. e Also. Utah's percenttar is consistently age greater than that of the rest of the country and is a factor in lower wages. The main e rate is cause of a higher that Utah women are mote likely to e than women in other woik states. 1 he foundation believes the raise in the minimum wage will have minimal impact in Utah, as the Utah Department of Employment Security icpoits veiy few job openings along the Wasatch Front, with a starting wage of less than $5 an houi in 1'iosecutoi," PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! These Autumn Glow Line dancers are practicing for their performance Wednesday night at the Davis County Fair Their ages range from 60 to 80 years old. Photo by Cathy Linford jury light has pleaded not guilty to l bulges of aggravated arson, a first degiee felony, and burglary, a second degice felony in connection with the blaze and damaging the lull, a third degiee felony. The trial, set to begin Oct. 30 is expected to last tin ee days. Monlieux. who is basing his defense on Wright's diminished capacity, said W light was taking piesci iption psychiatric drugs at the time of the fire for depression. He believes Wnght had a reaction to the dings, which was aggravated by stiess he was under due to a pending divot ce. He said he hopes as the facts of the case unfold, the public will realize Wright acted as a result of the years, Fieddye, who was concerned that he wasn't active enough. Towers said the line dancing provides the couple with a common interest. "It gives us something to do together. I know' Fm going to make mistakes. but I enjoy it so much that I stick with it." Towers said. Anderson feels the dancing pro-- v ides much needed exercise for the seniors and a chance to get out said the dancing even helpe J one painfully shy woman "come out of her shell" and enjoy performing, Arts & "We just get out there and do it. If it works, it works, and if not, at least we have fun, said Anderson. Crafts Festival Saturday, Sept. 1 9 am -- 6 p.m. 4m WOODS CROSS PARK 1555 S. 800 W. socially. She said many of the 292-231- 0 dancers have formed close friendships and have leaned on each other through difficult emotional crises like the loss of a spouse. Anderson eft eels of the drugs. He said a problem he is dealing with is that Wright has no money. Montieuux is worried about finding experts willing to testify without a fee and those expierts are needed to help both the defense and the prosecution. Monlieux said his goal is to help Wright get treatment and move on with Ins hie. The Wright family had been having domestic difficulties before the fire. According to court records, Wright telephoned his wife who wotks at Weber State University on the morning of April 23 to discuss their problems. Wright had moved out of the house and into a Layton apartment by the April date. His wife relused to talk to him and a few minutes later the home exploded. killing the family dog. Wright's wife. Gail, and the cou- Open House Saturday Aug. 17 10:00 am - 2 pm. Don't Let Your Child Miss Out! sr IjY, Achiever PRE-SCHOO- and Kindergarten urvUctUuK ?yi tcye& at (Z&ildreH 35 'feevu Bountiful School ple's four children were not at home L Otet Ijl 299-105- 8 595 North 500 West the time. Get in the Swing with Senior Friends Senior Friends Round-U- Speaker Schedule p Saturday, August 17 1:00p.m. 4:00 Healthy Choices on Aging" 2:30 3:30 p.m. Merry Juretich, M.S.R.N. p.m. Columbia Lakeview Hospital 630 E. Medical Dr., Bountiful Take part in fun activities... cowboy cowgirl photos line dancing demo horseshoe competition door prizes & drawings register to win a 19"color television Check your health with... free blood sugar screenings free blood pressure checks free height and weight measure free cardiac risk assessment free pulse oximetry free massage therapy C COLUMBIA' Lakeview Hospital 2-fo- r-l $15 memberships are just until September 5, 1996 The National Association of Senior Friends is for working and retired adults past age 50. Senior Friends is dedicated to promoting better health with social, educational and travel opportunities. Members have access to numerous discounts, services and healthcare through Columbia facilities. For more information about Senior Friends at Columbia Lakeview Hospital, call: 299-221- 7. Dancers courtesy of Margene Anderson, Let's Dance, Bountiful |