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Show i i UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 16. 1993 - Page 3 Publication containing analysis of existing trends in Utah Publication containing analysis of existing trends in Utah. ' The Governors Office of Planning and Budget, Demographic and Economic Analysis section, is pleased to announce the publication of Utah in the Global Economy. This publication contains the analysis ofexisting trends in Utahs international trade and the implications ofthese trends for Utah. The motivation behind the research is a commitment to the continued economic development of Utah and a better quality of life for Utah citizens. The report documents Utahs success in the global economy and illustrates the importance of . i inter-nation- al trade to the state's the report, Utah ranked second among states in the percent growth in international exports last year. International export growth is identified as one of many factors contributing to the current strength of Utahs economy. Over the past year Utah has led the nation in the rate ofJob growth. The report highlights several meaningful export trends: 1) Utahs total exports were $2.9 billion in 1992 and increased by 40.5 from 1991. Utah ranked second among states in the percent growth in exports last year with U.8. ex economy. According to ports increasing only 6.1over the same period. 2) Utahs exports have grown 260 since 1987, averaging three times the growth in total U J3. ' exports. 8) Primary metal products such as copper and steel continue to command Utah exports, comprising 46 oftotal exports. Exports of , primary metal products have doubled nearly every year, increasing to a total of $1.3 billion in 1992. 4) Five countries alone consume almost 70 of Utahs total exports. These countries are the United Kingdom, Taiwan, HongKong, Canada and Japan. 5) Utah companies currently export to over 130 countries. The report includes estimates fay several researchers of the impacts of the North American Fnis TVade Agreement (NAFTA) on the Utah economy. The office of the UJ3. Trade Representative estimates that 6,000 Jobs in Utah are supported by the export of manufactured goods to Canada and Mexico. According to "Utah in the Global Economy, most analysts expectNAFTAto increase thenum-be- r of Jobs in Utah because of the enhanced export and investment opportunities thatNAFTA will create. The report identifies, however, several ongoing concerns for states related to NAFTA such as protection of states rights, phasea-i- n lib-- Ballard farmer dies from tractor injuries By Mike Ross ABallardfarmer died last Thursday, November 4, shortly after the tractor he was repairing was accidently placed in gear, running over him. According to Uintah County Sheriff Lloyd Mecham, Wesley Bartholomew Ercanbrack, 74, Ballard, was pronounced dead at the Duchesne County Hospital afterhaving lost consciousness in the ambulance en route to the hospital "Around 12:30 p.m., Mr. Ercanbrack was apparently standing next to the tractor when he reached to turn on the ignition, f 1 ' f aid SheriffMeeham. He accidently hit the gear shift and was pulled under the tractor andrun over. The tractor rolled until hitting into a farm building, dragging Mr. Ercanbrack. Sheriff Mecham said Mr. Ercanbrack was able to call to his wife for help. She propped him up and then telephoned for help, UHP Trooper Carlos Reed was first on the scene and attempted to stabilize him until the ambulance arrived. Mr. Ercanbrack suffered internal injuries and lost consciousness as he was loaded into the ambulance, said Sheriff Mecham. - s ACCIDENT continued from page 1 trailer. As McCook attempted to pass the turning vehicle on the right side, Cook initiated his turn to the south. The two vehicles collided in the eastbound lane. Roger Cad: and his passenger, brother, Rick Cod: escaped injuries. Both wen wearing seatbelts. Highway Patrolman Peterson assisted Duchesne County Ambulance crews in removing seriously injured McCook from the extensively damaged vehicle. A piy bar was used by patrolmen to open the passenger side door. Peterson reported that damage to the Chevy Blazer was not as extensive. McCook sustained fad a fractures, internal injuries and lacerations. He was transported by ambulance to University of Utah Medical Center later that after- DRINKING & DRIVING DON'T MIX! Make this Holiday Season a safe one by driving safely. FabUc Sarvke AsaNaosMBt Ulotah Sarin Staatari lj tha ine eralization for and state dustries, participation in challenges. legal resolving The reportspecifically lists Utah companies and industries that are expected to benefit from NAFTA These industries include manufacturers of consumer products, food products, industrial goods, and pollution control equipment The transportation and motor carrier indus-tar-y is also expected to benefit because of reduced barriers and increased exports. According to the report, companies such as Mrs. Fields are already bensfitting from a growing Mexican market Cache Valley Cheese in Smithfield and Nelson Ricks Creamery in Salt Lake City have joined other UJ3. cheese companies to pursue the Mexican cheese market The report also sites the elimination of tariffs and regulations on the Mexican automobile industry as a benefit to Utahs auto parts employers such as Morton International in Ogden, the nations leading manufacturer of airbags. The report includes several other interestingfindings: 1) Utah ranks first nationally in the percent of state total exports that are sold to Asian Newly Industrialised Countries of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. 2) Utah has experienced rapid growth in exports to the new nations of the former Soviet Union. These nations imported mare in their first year of trade with Utah than the Soviet Union imported in the past ten years combined. 8) Despite the potential for increased trade with Mexico Utahs exports with Mexico have declined at an annual pace of 15 since 1988. Even with Utahs dose proximity to Mexico, Utah has the third lowest percentage among states of total exports consumed in Mexico. The report sited Utahs inadequate transportation route to Mexico as aprimary reason for declining trade with Mexico. The report also acknowledges limitations in the data that may credit some of Utahs exports to the border states. Currently, the largest volume of trade with Mexico occur through Texas where Utah does not have favorable transportation route. 4) CAN AMEX, a proposed trade corridor that connects Edmonton, Calgary with Montana, Idaho,Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona and Mexico, is critical to the states - future, Utah needs improved transportation infrastructure to capitalize on the markets thatNAFTA will create. The report concludes with recommendations to capitalize on global trade by promoting improved trade routes, increasing the coordination of export businesses and government in removing barriers to increased exports, and improving the collection and organization of trade data in Utah. To order the publication contact Demographic and Economic AnalyThe report sis at (801) sells for $10. If you have questions aboutUtah in the Global Economy, please contact Natalie Gochnour, Director of Demographic and Economic Analysis, at (801)638-164- IN 1 -- " t'F I y-- I Him U IjW-WWT- C! M t b'HrfiHnh. import-sensitiv- , . 638-103- 6. 4. FOOD FOR THOUGHT--A-s the Holiday Season approaches, so does the Scouting Food Drive in which so many of our communitys many volunteers participate. Jerri Busha (sitting) of the Duchesne County Food Pantry along with volunteers and scouting leaders enjoy the kindness and giving spirit reflected in the amount of food gathered last weekend. Utah realtors name new leadership The Utah Association of Realtors has installed its 1993-9-4 leadership, at the UARs annual state convention at Snowbird. Max D. Thompson, Ogden, is president of the5,300 member association with Georfp P. Richards of Salt Lake City serving as president-elec- t. Gage Froerer, Ogden, is vice president, with Nancy H. Davis of Logan serving as secretarytreasurer. -- Max Thompson, UAR president, is manager of Mansell A Associates Ogden office. Mr. ThompD- - son isapast president ofthe Greater Ogden Area Association of Realtors, and was Realtor ofthe Year in 1984. Active in civic affairs, he serves as Chairman of the Northern Utah Sports Foundation, and is on the Board of Directors of the Weber State University Athletic Association. Mr. Thompson holds a BJ8. degree in banking and finance from Weber State University and has earned the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute. He is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute and serves on the arbitration panel of the American Arbitration Association. Georye P. Richards. UAT is owner and principal A broker of Chapman-Richard- s Mr. Lake Salt Associates, City. Richards was named Realtor ofthe Year by the Salt Lake Board of Realtors in 1990, and served as president of the Salt Lake Board in 1987. He currently serves on several National Association of Realtors committees including the Political Affairs committee. oreai-dent-ele- ct, MOON LAKE continued from page Mr. Richardsholds the Certified Commercial Investment Institute and the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation from the Realtors National Marketing Institute. Also active in the community, Mr. Richardswas chairman of the Sandy Chamber of Commerce in 1990, and has served as a member of the Primary Childrens Hospital planned gifts committee. He is a member of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. Gage Froerer. UAT vice president, is president of Century Froerer and Associates in Ogden, and also serves as president of G.F. A A. Construction and Development in Ogden. Mr. Froerer is a past president of the Greater Ogden Area Association ofRealtors and has served as chairman of the UARs political affairs committee. Mr. Froerer holds a B.8. degree in finance and economics from the University of Utah, and earned an M.B.A. degree in real estate and finance from theUniversityofUtah. He also serves as an adjunct professor of finance and real estate at Weber State University. Nancv H. Davis. UAR secretary treasurer, is aaaoriate broker of RVA Realtors in Logan. Ms. Davis is a director and past president of Association of Rethe Cache-Ric- h altors in 1988. She holds the Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI) and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designations. The Utah Association of Realtors is the voice for real estate in Utah, representing 14 Boards of Realtors and 5,300 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry. 21-Ga- ge 1 budgets in accordance." County leaders were not happy with the filing of the appeal by Moon Lake. "In the past, the county has worked very closely with Moan Lake and helping them with Duchesne said lines, County utility Commissioner Larry Ross. "And for Moon Lake to do this under our current financial circumstances is troubling. Moon Lake officials said they had no intention of hurting the county realizing their financial concerns, but "wanted to be fair to their membership." Other eledric companies involved in the joint appeal originate from Daggett, Iron, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Wasatch and Washington Counties. Another prominent local utility company, Uintah Basin Telephone Association, said they had no intention of filing an appeal at this time. right-of-wa- ys ROOSEVEE J m Tjy IEATRE One Show Sunday 7:30 NOW PLAYING! Tou're invited to the first annual kn Classic! Falconry Competition noon. Patrolman Peterson attributed McCookss serious injuries to his failure to have worn a seat belt, McCook will receive a dtation. 7:30 and 9:20 p.m. STARTS Fri. Nov. 19th VETERANS continued from page Lsatai6miUsWsttfAkammt asked the crowd for a thankftd round of applause in behalf of Duane Hall and all the volunteers that made the prqject possible. "My wife Merlene deserves a lot of credit as she has spent hundreds of hours organizing the directory board," said Duane. "We still have around 1800 bricks that need to be purchased to help pay for the flags," said "Each brick covering the floor of the Memorial Yard can be purchased far $3." Purchasers will have their name placed on the directory board. The Veteran's War Memorial ia not totally complete, however. According to Commander Hall, a sixth memorial honoring the POW and MIA soldiers will later be erected in the northwest comer of the courtyard. Fred Brown of Roosevelt conducted the Tuesday proceedings. Other speakers and entertainment included Utah Supreme Court Justice Gordon Hall, former Vernal Mayor Ralph Sidoway, the Uintah High School Band and a Salute. Commissioner Merrill supplicated the crowd: "Youre seeing history made today.' Please dont let or ariyone harm it Memorial desecrate it. Guard it and treasure Mer-len- e. 21-Gu- it." Addams Family 1 n Sponsors the Values Trial Classic! tiit Barn's Bra "PC" 7:30 and 9:20 Pg(Qy LI MAI I Competition THEATRE STARTS Fri. Nov. 19th i Friday November 19, 9 a.m. Rudy Don't miss your chance to sec the Sky THal Classic Falconry Competition this Friday at 9:00 a.m. Spectators can see the world's best falcons in high-spee-d pursuit -- 7:30 "One Show Only" of their quarry including spectacular stoops and unbelievable maneuvers. Collect your field pass and map at Falcon's Ledge Resort, located six miles wcstofAltamont PG- MOVIE Information ..n 722-20- 95 For Information E and tickets call: jhj 6 04-6- NOTICE! Children under 17 Mufl have Pirentil BamiuiflB 10 Mend "Knled Movies |