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Show T UINTAH B ASIN STANDARD. Foundation report shows Utah has lowest poverty rate in nation 2nd "In Utah, median ho useho Id in the three year average of 199799 reached 145,257. Thie is the highest median household income the state has ever had, even after adjustingfor inflation. It ranks Utah .eighth in the nation and 114 percent of the national median household income of 39,657,"stated Michael Christensen, executive director if Utah Foundation, a private public research agency in issuing its itest report. Household income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in Utah. The reason for Utah's high rank-i- n g is the result oft he ctrong economy the state has experienced over the last doxen years. Though the national economy has been strong, Utahs has been stronger. Utah's annua job growth has beenone of the best in the nation for a decade and it unemployment rate has been one ofthe lowest on the nation. The United States BurcauofCen-su- s released the data from an annual survey it conducts of about 50,000 households across the nation. The Bureau uses three-yea- r averages when comparing states to reduce the statistical error that results from annual estimates. "Another measure of how well Utah's economy has been doing is the poverty rate. Utah's 1997-9- 8 three year average rate is 7.9't, ran king the state second in the nation. Only Mary-- 1 land has a lower poverty rate than does Utah, states Christensen. The national poverty rate for the three-yeaverage waa 12.6percent. Poverty in the United States has been declining from a relatively high level of 15.1 percent in 1993 to 11.8 percent in 1999. The sustained economic growth for the nineties has provided opportunities for millions of Americans to rise above the poverty level, even if marginally ao. "Of all poor persons, the hugest percentage were those between the ages of 4. Among this age group there were 16.9 million poor, accounting for 52.6 percent of all poor. Children under the age of ISmakeup the second largest group. There were 112.1 million poor children or 37.5 percent ofall poor, the report states. Regarding health insurance coverage, Christensen states, "The percent of people without health insurance for the three-yea- r moving average in Utah waa 13.8 percent This is below the national average of 16.0 percent but only ranked Utah in the come for incomes above the national average. middle of the states at 24" in the nation. Tha Bureau of Census estimates that about 305,0100 Utahns did not have health insurance coverage in 1999. Despite the good times for Utah, for the last three yean the numberof uninsured Utahns has increased. By comparison, UA averages show a decline in the number of uninsured. The report concludes, Unfortunately the percent ofUtah's population that is without health insurance has not followed the positive trends of income and poverty ." "Asa region, the West ranked quite favorable in median household income. In order, Colorado, Washington, Utah, California, Nevada and Oregon a'l had median household contrast Ariiona ranked By 34, Wyoming ranked 35, and Idaho 36. Only two western states ranked well below the national average in household income. New Mexico ranked 48, states the report. When lookings! poverty rates regionally, tha Foundation report states, "Five western state have 3 year average poverty ratea below the national average of 12.6 percent. Utah, Colorado,WashingtooNevada, and Wyoming. The following western states: Oregon, Idaho, California, Arixona, and Montana have poverty rate above the 12.6 percent and below 16 percent. Utah's southern neighbor. New Mexico, has the dubious distinction of having the highest poverty rate in country at 20.8 Median Household Income 1997-- 1 999 u Continued from page 1 ing the trees. The focus is having as many decorated trees as possible ao that the public is excited to bring the whole family at $ 1 per person, to feel the magic of Christmas. Krissman went on to say, We ask that businesses, organizations, families and church groups be willing to allow ua to display their decorated trees. There is no tree entry fee, and when the even tie concluded, you can take your tree home. Kriasman did add that in past yean there have been some who have graciously insisted that the tree be accepted as a donation, to be auctioned ofT during the event, to farther increase the funding effort. We appreciated these offers.1 ar Altamont's score dropped by 9 points this year, when compared to 19"9. "This (SAT results) is only one measurement, but you have to be con- cerned when this measurement show a gradual decrease, said District Superintendent John Aland. He said plans for improvement call for a committee to be formed to work with principals and teachers to find through research. At the secondary level there are already monthly meetings with department heads and curriculum discussions. Weve really focused on our secondary and we've seen improvement. Maybe we've neglected our elementary, said Aland, noting that education depends not only on good teaching in the classroom, but on support and teaching at borne. According to school district officials, scores were impeded this year by a new nils which mandates that all students take the test, when before students in Resource and Engl is has a second language classes had beeo ex- empt. In a lot of cases, its good for us to have the test data on the students so we can see how they are doing, but H dors pull the test scores down from where they used to be, said Roosevelt Middle School Principal Dennis Manning. Although the state mandates test8 and 11 graders, ing for 3", school districts have the option of testingall grade levels. The Duchesne CountySchool District dues this and is in the process of reviewing test scores for the "off level grades in order to compare them as students progress e. from Preliminary comparison of 5 Continued from page 1 grade students at Roosevelt Middle School show that while score are still low, they have been brought up conscores of 44. The least fluctuation was seen at siderably from their 4 grade test the 11 grade level, where SATscoret scores lsk year. Thedass went from a have hovered in the low 50s for the score of24 in total language in 1999 to past three yean, before falling to 49 35 this year as 5 graders, and saw thisyear.Altamontl56)and Duchesne their rendingtest scores improve from (59) high 1 1 graders posted the best 36 in 1999 to 36 this year. 722-484- 722-500- NWmhrr ?000- - Our" Legal Notices are on line! 5, 3. SAT RESULTS grade-to-grad- total battery scores, however. Bids Trustee Organization Estate Probate Incorporation Ordinance Zoning Purchasing Construction Water Public Sale Hearings Permit Property Hundreds of Legal Notices these words are in our searchable Internet database. Ybur company can find them FAST. with Goto www.utahlegalnoticM.com OtP(2& AMMctofte Utah foess Assoaabon and you krai newspaper 18-6- rum Just Arrived From Market... . One Show Sunday 7:30 flOtiMRCb Q to sis Truckloads Of New Furniture! Our Store Is Stuffed! l a (I SCOOTERS A1 00 Value! 4 Colors To Over 100 Chooso Recllners On From! 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MOVIE Information Call 722-209- r Copy 5 - Pace 3 ways to strengthen curriculum reei-denls- of ENCHANTED FOREST Three YearAvarage Rank Among the SO States she said. During the past three yean the Enchanted Forest has netted just over 64,000, ftinds that have been used in support of activities at the Childrens Just ice Can ter. Each year the Center serve over 100 children that have been alleged to have been physically or sexually abused. The money raised provides services to these children while at the center. The Just ice Center was established in the community to serve the needs of these special children, and avoid their having to travel to the Wasatch FYont for medical exams that are admissible in court, to avoid being interviewed in a cold and intimidating environment such as the police station. This reduces the trauma of multiple interviews, si nee all enforcement agencies work a team for the interview at the Justice Center. "The Justice Center has made a difference for children, Krimman stated, adding that the Enchanted Forest is not only a means of raising necessary ftinds, but also as a tool to make the public aware of the purpose and goals of the Childrens Justice Center. An invitation is extended to the area tosupport the annual event. It is suggested that you can make an excellent family outingby visiting Roosevelt City's annual Light Parade Friday evening, then gotothe Crossroads Center to eiyoy the Enchanted Forest. For information concerning displaying of treea atthe event, or donation ofgoodstobe sold, contact Carolyn at or Cheryl at Roottvett 7222239 . .CpenSam-CpfluJ- , Mon.SL Y..;';' ; |
