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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. December 0 0 ! 0 i The Zion Bank Small Buainesa Index for Utah rose to 92-- during November 2000 from a revised 91 A during October 2000. Th Index measures business conditions from the viewpoint of ih Utah small business owner or manager. A higher Index number is asaoci-- a ted with more favorable business conditions for Utahs small businesses. The Index uses 100.0 for calendar yetr 1997 as its base year. Tbo Index also includes revisions to various historical or forecast components as new data becomes available. The most heavily weighted component ofthe Index?the Utah unem-rrateTwss 3.31 in Novem-- r 2000, up from the 3.19 rate of the prior month. Utah's current 3 unemployment rate compares tothe 3.19 rate during November 1999. The 3.39 November unemployment rate also compares to average Utah unemployment rates of 3.79 during 1999 and 3 .89 in IMS. Utahs jobless rate averaged 3.0 during 2000's first 11 months. A lower Utah unemployment rate is a negative con 8 Joyce Lance, has been called to serve in the Florida Tampa mission. His farewell will he Dec. 3 1 at 1 1 ajn in the Duchesne I" and 3 ward building. Tyson Stevens, son of Neil Stevens, received the Eagle Scout award on Nov. 19 in the Bridgeland Ward. He is a member of scout unit 247 TV 11a.m. J bldcr Kit D. Evans, son ol Dean and Lyn Evans, w ill return home from the Tulsa Oklahoma Mission on Dec. 29. His report will be Dec. 31 at the Altamont Stake Center at 1 0:30. Basic training for Scout leaders in January Ifyou are a new aoiMit, Boy Scout or Vanity Scout leader in any capacity, Dec. 3 1 in the Moon Lake Ward 1 1 am you should be trained. Trai ning is for all adult leaders including Scout Masters and their assistant and all committee members. It ia recommended that every adult leader be trained, or retrained every flwyeara. Make a resolution for theNew Year to get trained and then giw the boys your best. Scouting builds boys into quality men. - - , - A ay adult scout leader identified in the prior paragraph may participate in a Basic Trai ning course lobe held in Duchesne at the Duchesne First Ward building ( near the river bridge) on Jan. 6-- a Friday evening and Sat unlay morning. The King's Peak District of the Boy Scouts of America has arranged for thia comprehenaiw course to be taught from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and conlinuingSatunday from8a.in.tp 1 p m. The course will provide training about how a scout troop should properly operate and giw you resources and knowledge on how beet to do just that withyour troop. Come join us for some quality pointers oa scouting as 'll should be. Questions can be answered by railing Paul Chambers in Roosewll Bob Hoopea (7362209) or Marty Herrera (7362206) both of Duchesne. Sea sou in Duchesne on (722-9030- Jan. Brad Lee M illcr, son of Ken and Sue Miller, has relumed from serving in the Mocronesia Guam mission. He w ill be speaking in the Ahamonl First Ward on Dec. 3 1 at 1:30 a.m. ), 5-- 8. Adophson and Hartman graduate from Basic Training Army Pet. Amanda J. Adophaon and Pvt. Patrick IL Hartman haw Laura McKee, daughter ol Douglas and Vema McKee, has returned from serving in the Oregon. Portland mission. she w ill be speaking on Dec. 3 1 . graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood. WavnceviUe.MO. During the training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Adophson is the daughter of M. Eilene and stepdaughter of deny K. Bennett of Fruit land. Utah. She is a 2000 graduate of Weber Basin High School. Ogden. Utah. Hartman is the son of Jacoy Kichens of Roosevelt, Utah, and Edwin Hartman of AlUmont. Utah. He is a 199 graduate of Mount View High School. Orem. Utah. Orders Taking for Smoked Ham & Tis the season for family, friends, fun and especially food. Just In time forthe hectic holiday, Ducheme County beef producers are bringing busy women two new information Edwin Evans, son of Fred and Angie beets Kill of realistic advice navigating the holiday buffet table without Evans, received the Eagle Seoul award on Nov. 19 in die Bridgeland Ward. He ruining their healthy eating plana, along with tips to maximise their is a member of scout unit 247 time and energy. The Everyday Solutions for Everyday Heroes'and Beef Nutrients That WorkAs Hard As You Do"sheeta were developed by the beef checkoff program and the Council for Women's Nutrition Solutions, an advisory board ofheahh and nutrition experts. Instead of sending messages about what you can't eat for good health, we're providing simple options for everyday nutrition that will ultimately provide increased energy, crucial during the chaotic holiday season," says Brent Tanner. Executi w Director of the Utah Beef CounciL Women haw been getting mixed messages for years about nutrition and activity. Engaging in regular physical activity, eating a wide variety of foods and choosing lean meat and dairy products is the message we need to get out to women," adds Brian Blekzard. son of Mike and Jean Tanner, for example, seven cuts of Bteazard. received the Eagle Scour beef foil between the ikinlsm chicken breast and thigh in terms oftotal fat, award on Nov. 19 in the Bridgeland including a holiday favorite, tenderWard. He bamcmbcrofsooulunil247 loin. Foods that contain a power pack of , fl LA; f i nutrients, like beef, haw fallen off r h women's plates, leaving them deficient in many nutrients, suchasiroo, tine, protein and vitamins, that 'December Channa Michelle are nenssaty to support the energy Jenkins and Darrin Robert Jenkins. needs oT todays woman. Tab iooa, girl. This effort win December 7- - Crysialina Raynett reap tremendous benefits for beef Dieter and Paul Eugra Dieter, Myloo. producers, according to Tanner. boy We're providing reliable, realistic December 7- - Katrina Benn Cure and forinformation in an easy-threMichael Dwayne Cuss, Roosevelt. mat that fits the lifestyle ofour key says Tanner. "We're exDecember 6 Jaclyn Kay Chapoose audience," to distribute more than pecting and Rictqr Chapoose JrFL Duchcvne, 300.000 sheets through health professionals and directly to interested TSwtSerfTSondra Lynn Snow and customers. Kenney LaVar Potter, Jenson, girl Highlighted below are a few exDecember 12- - Sue Ann Nielsen and ample of nutrition and lifestyle tips Christian Daniel Jensen, Whiterocks, , perfect Cor the holiday seaaon, as wall girl as the rest of the year. December 12- - Heidi Joyce Morton Let moderation ba your and Roae Ewrett Morton, Vernal, I guide. Ei)oy the foods you low, but girl in sensible proportions. December Maxi Evans and Add t your foods' color Connor Jay Evans, Vernal boy Eat colorfiil fruits and vegpalette. December 14-- Lisa Marie Farmer etables like tomatoes, mangoes, carand Samuel Joshua Farmer, rots. blueberries, and squash. GenerRooaewlt. girl the deeper the cokn, the more ally. December 14- - Tracy Lee Winterton nutrients they contain. and Philip M. Winterton, Rooaewlt, Read product label. Look boy for foods that are high in fiber, calDecember 17-- Deanna Hyberg and cium. protein, sine, iron, Dustin Dale Hyberg, Vernal girl Vitamin C, and other nutrients your December 19- - Kendra Joyce body needs. Embleton and Charles Hampton Create leftovers. It's just as Embleton, Vernal, boy easy to cook a large roast or casserole a a small one 'Saw lime and energy, using the leftovers for a second meal mm df -- 29 year-over-ye- ar Goods-producin- employment g declined by 4,000 jobs in Nowmber. Manufacturing employment, which had fallen by 171 ,000 jobs in the three prior months, rose by 1.000 jobs, while construction employment g fell by 6,000 positions. employment roe by 98,000 jobs, led by the addition of 48,000 retail trade positions. Modest job growth occuned in most other serService-providin- vice sress. Average wages raae0.4 (six cents) to 6 13.94 in November , slightly more than expected. Despite the tightest US. labor conditions in s generation, the year-ovyear average wage increase of 4.09 remains in lint with the average nee ofthe pest four years. c CCopyright 2000Thrtdgold Associates -- er Eat-noeti- or tasty snacks, or freesa them for home mads "fast food" later. Take time to stop and smell the pot roast. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register that your stomach is AiU. so alow form healthy rad blood cells and pro-wanemia. Iron is especially important for women and children and can be easily obtained from sirloin, lean ground beef, top round, turkey, fortified breakfast cereal and spin- nt down and savor your food. ach. meala. Order what you want and take halfhome toeqjoy tomorrow. Or higher fathigher calorie and lower (at.lower calorie options over time. Big dinner tonight? Follow up with a walk outdoors and a light dessert. Its all about balance. Think of healthy eating as a balancing act. Eqjoy all foods, but balance higher felhlgher calorie and lower fallower calorie options over time. Big dinner tonight? Follow up with a walk outdoors and a light dessert. Pump Iron. Iron plays a role in a wide variety of body functions. For example, iron helps regulate the bodys production ofenergy .supports the immune system and help ensure optimal cognitiw Auction and brain development. Iron is also needed to Zinc also plays Stretch your restaurant S,! - r- I maintaining jruvt h h h Tinrairfsiw the growth and cognitiw dewtop-men- t in growingciuldrra, maintaln-in-g a healthy immune system, healing wounds and ensuring normal appetite and taste. Good sources of xinc that can fit into an everyday diet include Raisin Bran.kanpwndbeeC sirioin, skinless chicken, wheat germ, yogurt, and baked beans. plain tow-f- Cats have two ata of vocal cords: on for purring, on for - "l - -r- Zap that nest bug with Zinc. an important rok ia Ww t 6 6 check-off-fonde- d ad ASSEMBLY HALLCONCER- T- Members of the Uintah Youth Orchestra including Kae and Sue Kowalis. from the Roosevek area, Margaret and Russell Grant and Jordan performed m the assembly hall on Temple Square. After their performance at Temple Square Friday night, they played at ZCM1 Mail Saturday mommg. Dt Happy Holidays ni rotf Sunday Special v ft : Large Speciality Si : J' Ay 'pan pizza anb get a Mebium pizza j DinciaJk Delivery Only THEE! j IVl0?1, Get 2. - 2. Topping pan pizza for only iI $1099 4 Im your new neighbor, Stop by to say hi; . provid Quality backed by Good Vcfgjfeor service. i Andy Driggs Great for Holiday Meals, Gifts & Family Dinners Call to Order: 722-24- mil fata - - $19.99 Fr AihNt SOwOHy Fire delivery on Sunday only 15 luwi. Open Christmas Esc till 7:00 p.m. Hit a fat'd mcikth'r. Ste hi"t 4- (a) one (iter of pop Dine is A Delivery CVly ISON. 300 Fast, Rocscvrh 722-99- 41 Copy th However .one has to retura to 1957 to find s peacetime unemployment rate as low as 3.99. Total U5. employment rose by 94,000 jobs in November, slightly weaker than expected. Octobers initially reported employment rise of 137 JM0 jobs was revised lower to a 77.000 gain. .! Smoked Turkey LaVcm M. Musich, Jr. 3048 S. Cove Road Roosevelt tributor to the Index as it implies decreased access to Utah labor. Utah's unemployment rat has been one of the nation's lowest in recent yean, averaging 3.6 during the 1993-9- 9 period. As a mult, Utah's small businesses haw found it increasingly difficult to attract and retain employees. Tight labor markets art also of serious concern in neighboring statee of Ariaona, Colorado, Idaho, and Nevada, as well as throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes states. rise in Utah The latest ) employment of27, 100 jobs (up compares to the 27,000 jobs created in the prior period. Theee totals compare to guns avenging 40 ,300 new jobs annually during the 1993-9- 9 period. Slowing job growth, leading to leaser income creation and weaker retail spending, has a negatiw impact upon Utahs small business te'and therefore, the Index. The nation's unemployment rale rose slightly to 4.0 in November, wraus October's 3.99 rat. Octobers 3.99 rats was the lowest US. unemployment rate since January 1970. Duchesne County beef producer offer women holiday energy tips .si J Trcvm Jmoii.'SMiof Amotdand Loretta 'Jensoh. has' returned from serving in the Capetown, South Africa mission. He will be speaking on J -- A. Austin Sherman, son of Marlon and Velva Lee Sherman, has returned from serving in the Mexico Momcney North Mission. He will report his mission at the Myton 2 Ward chapel Dec. 3 1 . at nt Connie Neal, has returned from serving in the Texas Fl Worth mission, fie will be speaking on Dec.31 at 9 a.m. in the Roosevelt 5 ward. ram.. Page S Declining interest rates expected to benefit Utah small business owners nrfyO i 2. 2000- - l r-- T? ., , ilftitt I is E. Hwy 40 722-458- 6 fl V |