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Show T T wire Wien jn. mk t A mum UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. October V 2000- - Pace 1 L Utah's Economic Growth slows, but is expected to improve in next two years According to tha Autumn 2000 iasua oTZioiu Bank's Insight Economic Newa of Uuh and the Nat ion, Utahs economic growth pace haa slowed in recent months, in part tied to tight labor availability and tho higher interest rate environment. "Utahaeconotnic growth pace has clearly slowed, especially when viewed against the vibrancy of the said JefTThredgold, economic consultant to Zions Bank and author of Insight "However, growth is expected to improve during the next two veara. Utah remains an attractive place to live, work, and play- -. a realty that will be increasingly shown to the global community in comingyears. The quarterly Insight publication features updates on current and projected economic and financial developments for the state of Utah, the Intermountain region, and the nation. The Autumn 2000 issue also features an update on the global economy. Following are a few highlights from the "Utah Economic Outlook section of the Autumn 2000 issue: The states job creation rate in now the weakest since the late 1990s. Even as Utahs growth rate has slowed, further weakness is not expected. Job growth is likely to im ," prove during the next two years, in part tied to preparations for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. In addition, a stronger global marketplace bodes well for Utah export growth and foreign visitation in comingyears. Utahs unemployment rate averaged 2.9 percent during 2000s first eight months, one of the lowest statewide jobless rates in the nation and the lowest in Utahs history. "The Utah economy is expected to add roughhr 25,000 net new jobs during 2000, the smallest increase since the early 1990s. We currently expect the Utah economy to add 28,000 to 30, 000 jobs annually during the next two years. Utah's vibrant tourism sector currently ei'.pioyz 120,000 people, or one of every nine Utah workers. According to the Utal Travel Council, an estimated 18.2 million people visited Utah last year, spending 84.2 billion. Seven of every ten Utah visitors traveled by cur. Residents of the Western US represented 71 percent of all visitors. Utah's construction sector has remained solid, with particular strength in new commercial construction along the Wasatch Front. " The states "cost of doing business" is estimated at 93 percent of the national average, while Salt Lake aa o ju nmMnrwm-rnmiMias- n a & jiik & HEBER "Everybodys doing it, ssy a groupof junior high school students. is a favorite party trick for teenagers. The trick is simple. One person places the heel of his or her hands on both sides of another persons trachea. He or she then chokes the life out of the victim. Literally. The air and blood supply are cut from the heart, brain, and lungs. The person collapses, uncwisdous. The crowd then watches the unconscious person twitch until he or she regains ootuciousneas.Sounds like (m?ForWaMlchJunior High School leader Lancia Full merit wasn't. For Fullmer this passing-otrick was almost deadly. Wasatch Wave "It ut ninth-gradeche- er The Son Juan Health District has received more than SAN JUAN CO. 81.5 million in payments from San Juan County since January 1999, leading many area residents to wonder ifthe County is subsidizing heidth care above and beyond property tax revenues without voter approval. District officials say that it is not fair to characterize the 8 1 A million as a "bail out" of the health-car- e system, adding that new equipment purchased with the funds increased the value of the system. San Juan Record Fourth District Judge Guy Birmingham handed down a COALVILLE ruling ending a seven- year disputebet ween the UtahTax Commission' Summit County and Amoco Rockmount, ruling in favor of Amoco RockmounL. The dispute came about when the fair market value oflhe region in which oil and gas are pumped from the largest and most complex field in Utah, near the Wyoming border, was questioned. In this case, Summit Countyand the aastside school districts may be forced to pay back as much as 82 million in tax dollars. Summit County Bee TOOELE District officials and Tooele Education Assn, leaders had hoped Tooele County teachers would ratify a contract proposal for the TQiXbiW 1 school year, but a majority of TEA members voted down the current offer Turoday night Meantime, teachers will work offoflost years contract, which increase over the previous year soontract. Tooele represents a two-perce- Transcript-Bulleti- n PRICE Over 70 members of the state legislature visited Carbon County on Tuesday in an effort to become better informed about the countys g tours economy and way oflifs.ThetrsUy in CarbooCounty included Sun as well as a town meeting to receive public input and comment. Advocate day-lon- MOAB Moabites who hoped to get the Atlas tailinp pile movedavray from the ColoradoRiver can pop the champagnecorks. All the pieces apparently are now in plat for the Dept. ofEnergy to takeover the Atlas tailing site cleanup. The critical juncture was crossed late last week in Washington DC as members oflhe House and Senate worked in eonferrncecommittee to hammerout the language of an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill. City is 95 percent (source: Economy.com, Inc.) The estimated "cost of living in Utah is closer to the national average. The ACCRA Cost of Living Index for 2000 first quarter notes Salt Lake City at 102.5, versus the national average of 100.0. ProvoOmn is 104.4, while Logan is 98.5. Cedar City is estimated at 93.9, while St George is 98-5- . The index includes weighted measures for grocery costs, bousing, utilities, transportation, health care, and miscellaneous goods and services. Utah Department of Health offers $200,000 in grants The Utah Dept ofHealthdJDOH), in partnership with Utah Issues, would like to invite Utah's community organizations to apply for the Health Access Program for Families with Children. These grants are intended to help reach and enroll families who qualify for Medicaid and the Child Health Insurance Plan (CHIP). The UDOH will award 10 grants, each valued at up to S 20, 000. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Nov. 8. 2000. The grants will begin on Jan. 1.2001, and will run for one year. The UDOH has the option of renewing successful projects for s second year. will be funded The mini-granth'.ixigh Utahs remaining$1.2 milium share of the Federal' State M Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TAXF) Delinking Funds; 8500 million was set aside for states to maintain eligibility for Medicaid through the transition from welfare to work. Before 1996, eligibility for Medicaid was automatically linked to eligibility for each assistance. Once throe programs became delinked," it became necessary to base Medicaid eligibility on income levels. "Maintaining Medicaid eligibilfamilies has been ity for more difficult than any ofus expected. Working through this problem and conputtingtogether the mini-gracept has been oneof the best commu- nify.' agency cooperative processes in my memory. said Michael Deify, Director, UDOHs Division ofHealth Care Financing. 1 look forward to seeing the proposals and hope that we find some new outreach models that can become permanent features of our program." The Health Access Program for Families with Children is the product of a unique public-pnva- te collaboration between the UDOHs Division Health Care Financing Medicaid), Utah Issues (Center for Poverty Research and Action), the Assn, for Utah Community (AUCH i. and theUDOHs Bureau of Primary Care. Rural and Ethnic Health. These agencies have met with more than 40 community groups from across the state to craft the te tenet tbs diverse-outreac- h needs of Utahs uninsured populations. "The minigrants program is an opportunity to reduce disparities and increase acfamilies and children in Utah, cess Disaid Marilyn Haynee-Brokoprector of the UDOHs Bureau of Primary Care, Rural and Ethnic Health. By getting money to the community level the state acknowledges efforts need to be that health-acces- s customized for each geographic and demographic community. Working with mini-grarecipients strengthens stale agenoes community based partnerships, said Judi Hilman, Health Care Advocate with Utah Issues. "This will be critical torfutun stale efforts toexpandaocessto health Mini-Gran- ts low-inco- ts low-inco- Mini-Gran- ts p. -- oownji. TALKING POLITICS Bill Orton. Democratic candidate far governor, met with Duchesne County citizens last Thursday evening at the Crossroads Community Center. Those in attendance were able toinfomially sit down w ith Orton, ask questions and hear his ideas on how state government should be conducted. The number one item on his agenda? Education. You can learn abouthisviewsatwww.biIlorton.com. s will help work"The ing families get the access to health care they need so they can become With these grants truly we will create new bridges to families that wen eligible for Medicaid before welfare reform using effective, community-base- d approaches," remarked Jesus Blanco, Outreach Coordinator, AUCH. To help facilitate collaboration bet ween community agencies, as the program expects, applicants can join a statewide listserv (Internet discuasiin group) managed by Utah Issues. To subscribe to the listserv lists.xmissionxr or Utah Health Access Project), inter mini-grant- mini-gran- ts Looking for Work? a (g and otherslron JOB DESCRIPTION: Longterm team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess erlUwt jwmiinMtMMi and organizational skills and be willing to work various hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, induding trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless spons tour oamenta in faraway dties-Trave-l expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required. RESPONSIBILITIES: This is for the rest of your life. Must be willing tobe hated st least temporarily, until someone needs 85 to go skating. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess thephysical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in caae, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen caUsT calendars and coordinate production of multiple phone homework!projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gathering for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispens- able one minute, an embarrassment the next Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the wont Must assume final complete accountability for the quality of the end product Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility. POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION: Virtually none. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: None required, unfortunately. training offered on a continually exhausting basis. WAGES AND COMPENSATION: You pay them, offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college wiU help them become financially independent When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse salary scheme is that you actually eiyoy it and wish you could only do more. BENEFITS: While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement no paid holidays and no stock options are offered, job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life if you play your cards right nUUUhsuroat or For further information about the grants or for a grant solicitation packet, agencies can visit the UDOH web site at www.health.state.ut.uspio m inigranU2000922.html or at Utah Issues web site: www.utahissues.org. For more information, call Elizabeth Heath, Program Manager, Division of Health Cars Financing, TriCounty Health announces dental program TriCounty Health Dept (TCHD) is pleased to announce that TCHD has been awarded a Utah State Primary Care Grant The pant will be used to provide dental services to families whose income is higher than Medicaid, but who cannot afford pridental vate or employer-sponsore- d insurance. The qualifications for participation are as follows: The family does not qualify for Medicaid (a Medicaid denial is re quired). " The family does not qualify for the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (a CHIP denial is required). The family has no dental insurance. . . 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