Show V -- MliRaWHIti Hiti46NPe Sevier Unemployment Down State Figures Show Increase While joblessness in Utah increased slightly between November and December unemployment in Sevier County dropped by in the same period Both wholesale and retail trade Roughly 32100 Utahns were out of work during December made strong gains during December to push trade employment up more 1993 11400 fewer than in Decemand 10100 jobs ber 1992 when the unemployment than Wholesale jobs are up rate registered from last year while retail jobs are Strongest up almost In fact the number of unemgains were in furniture and apparel stores while food stores showed virployed Utahns has declined by over the past 12 months tually no expansion Langston also pointed out that Utah's jobless figures are still alLangston indicated that while most points blow the manufacturing's grow th rate may be national average of more moderate than most industries within the state it is perhaps the December proved to be another most remarkable figure Since December 1992 Utah has added 4900 month of strong job growth re12 the Over manufacturing jobs to its payrolls ported Langston past months the state has added 46700 for a gain of more than net new jobs an increase of just "This expansion is truly phenomeWhen December nal in light of cutbacks in defense-relate- d under manufacturing and declining data is available for all states Utah will undoubtedly retain its ranking national manufacturing employas the fastest state in ment" Langston said "And this the nation" Langston said Utah's solid growth in the manufacturing rate of unemployment expansion is sector is certainly one of the more currently more than triple the na- powerful indicators of Utah's economic vigor" tional average Only one major industry — mining — lost jobs (about 100 positions) over the past Nondurable goods manufacturing year made the strongest gains — up On the durable more than is up alside Langston noted that construction employment goods Yet several catemost employment continues to swell Utah's construction industry will gories showed continual declines end its phenomenal third year of Electrical machinerysupplies emdouble-diggrowth rate (almost ployment is down almost in December Main conwhile transportation equipment tributors to this 4100 job increase manufacturing jobs dropped about include banks telephone service The loss in this industry center the mortgage industry and due to defense-relatecutbacks real estate would have been much larger if not for significant growth in the automobile airbag industry Nevertheless reported Langston Wednesday Fcbmarv9 1991 THE RICHFIELD REAPER 3A yr 45-percc- nt 55-perce- nt The overall Utah unemployment in December up rate of in November is from somewhat lower that Sevier County which is now at nt nt chief Lecia Parks Langston economist for the Utah Department of Employment Security (Job Service) said that although joblessness is up slightly in Utah the state's employment rate remains one of the lowest in the nation ’It is unrealistic to expect our joblessness rate to remain at the low we experienced just a few months ago" she said "And keep is still a in mind that very low unemployment rate plus the continuing energetic growth in jobs reflects the strength of the Utah economy" 15-ye- ar 37-percc- nt The Sevier County December figure is up from a year's low of 41 percent in October but is the lowest in the region -- Six-Coun- ty of Millard with the exception County which was December up slightly from the vious month in 42-pcrcc- nt pre- Six County counties are for Juab up from nl in 63-pcrcc- nt 64-pcrce- job-grow- th 116-perce- nt 103-pcrcc- nt 61-perce- nt 54-pcrcc- nt Region Roads On National List Upgrade southern Three Utah highways are among several roads in the state which arc expected to be a part of a new National Highway System te The system is a 158000 mile network of major roads linking The transportationcommunica-tionutilitic- s group has added 3300 new jobs since December 1992 — Trucking up more than warehousing and air transportation have made the largest contributions to this expansion Primary metals employment held steady while the remaining durable goods industries experience growth of Government showed a gain of just over percent 2000 jobs The 1 decline in federal defense jobs was the primary factor in this lower than average growth rate Federal employment is down 2900 jobs from a year ago On the other hand state and local governments contributed 1700 and 3200 jobs respectively The rapid expansion on the state and local scene was due to increases in public education employment over the past 12 months population and trade centers In this area the proposed routes include US Highway 89 from the Arizona border northerly to at Sevier Junction and from Salina 8 from north to Gunnison Gunnison to Ncphi and U-- 9 from St George east to US Highway 89 at Mt Carmel U-2- 2 In addition from Bryce Junction south of Panguitch east to Bryce Canyon would be included U-1- If congress approves the plan this year these highways will be eligible for federal money set aside for improvement and maintenance roads of high-priori- ty The National Highway System does not envision a network of new highways but will provide money for upgrading existing routes which are traveled most n Congress authorized up to per year for the National Highway System in the 1991 highway bill The federal money will be sent to the states which will decide which projects to fund S65-billio- Healthy Resolutions For Grocery List Any New Year's resolution for healthier eating is put to its first test at the grocery store Resisting high-fa- t and high-sug- treats is one ar part of the battle — but don't forget to take a look at the foods that you've always counted as basic supplies Sometimes the basics — like milk bread cheeses and cereals — that we regularly cat have more fat and less fiber than we realize Switching to healthier versions of these products can improve your health over the long term and lower your cancer risk according to the American Institute for Cancer Research There now are plenty of tasty low-fa- t products from which to choose In the dairy department In addition the 14 mile section of US 89 from Salina to Gunnison and the 31 mile section of from Gunnison to Levan is a major artery used by coal trucks which haul coal from mines in Salina Canyon to a rail loading spot west of Levan But there is a way to adjust Try switching to milk with two percent fat even mixing it with whole milk at first When you're used to U-2- 8 look for part-ski- low-f- at or non-f- at (one-sixteen- th milk) Wayne County Man Charged With Rape LOA — A Loa man held in Carlin Nev after being charged with the rape and old attempted murder of a nine-yegirl in Carlin Jan 29 Carlin Police Officer Chris Murphy said Troy Don Brown turned himself in to officers last Friday after he was the object of a search ar officby Nevada and Wayne County ers late Thursday alMurphy told The Reaper the in 29 Jan took incident place leged the of home the trailer girl's parents in Carlin He said authorities believe Brown raped the girl and then tried to strangle her with a sock but the girl survived by slipping her hand between the sock and her neck and playing dead Murphy along with Connie L Walker and Ll LcRoy P Ladd of the Elko Police Dept were in Wayne County last Thursday and with Sheriff Leeon Brinkcrhoff found Brown at the home of his interviewed parents in Loa He was two-perce- nt at tions include miniature shredded w heat or bran flakes Thanks to the wide range of new and low-fproducts you e at can easily make healthful substitutions for regular salad dressings mayonnaise frozen desserts crackers and baked goods However it's important to note that fat substitutes in some of these items as well as sugar content can still keep the caloric content high If you are trying maintain or lose weight it's still a good idea to keep portions moderate arc There some great "substitutes" you can eat without restraint however Instead of snacking on high-fa- t chips try fruit and cut-u- p vegetables from your local salad bar Scientists arc finding growing evidence that the vitamins nutrients and fiber of fresh fruits and vegetables protect us from cancer and other di seases The most nutritious produce includes dark green and orange vegetables and fruits such as spinach broccoli cabbage carrots greens apricots cantaloupe citrus and kiwis Most health authorities advise eating at p least five servings of fruits Attempted Murder is being milk only mix it with skim milk Research studies have proven that over several weeks of cutting back on fat your taste really will change to prefer lower-fa- t milk and other foods You can gradually switch to other healthier foods this way as well For example if you or your kids are used to cereals that have lots of fat buy another low-fhigh-fibe- r type to mix with it so that you only use half as much of the high-fa- t cereal Healthful selec- fat-fre- cheeses and other products Some people don't like skim milk because they are used to the taste of w hole milk — even though the fat in whole milk equals two pats of butter for every eight-ounc- e glass and skim milk has hardly any fat the amount for whole Especially important to southern Utah is the upgrading of roads to tourist attractions o ‘J ' r V i ' ft - d in Piute in County up from November and currently the highest rate in any county in the state in Sanpete County the service industry continues to add more than one-thir- d of Utah’s new in November down from jobs With an extremely strong in Wayne County and services in November growth rate of up from added roughly 16600 new jobs to Utah's employment base over the past 12 months Expansion has reached the double-dig- it range for pcrsonalamuscmcnt services computer services (which include software companies) and other business services November I ! 1 it Unemployment rates in other -- nt half-cu- at the sheriffs office for two and a half hours and then released and vegetables daily Grain products are another great low-fway to satisfy your appetite while cutting back on fattier foods Eating a variety of grain products nualso gives you cancer-fightin- g trients like Vitamin E When shopping in the bread department go for the most fiber by choosing whole-grai- n breads that list whole-wheflour first among ingredients w heat bran rye pumpernickel and multi-grai- n breads rolls and bagels are also healthier choices than white bread Brown rice can give you more fiber than white rice and at Later that evening a telephone conversation between the officers and Elko County District Attorney Marshall Smith led officers to believe there was enough evidence to arrest Brown at After returning to Brow n's home later Thursday evening the officers were told by his parents they didn’t know his whereabouts After being told of the warrant for his arrest Brown's parents said they would locate their son and deliver him to Carlin officers Brown surrendered to Carlin lice about 8:30 pm last Friday po- Officer Murphy said Brown is being held without bail and that if further investigation warrants he will face a preliminary hearing w ithin the next w eek Sheriff Brinkcrhoff said Brown was employed in the Carlin area with the victim's father pasta of all kinds — especially w hole w heat — deserves a regular spot on your kitchen shelf It may take some and try ing new brands but stocking label-readin- g up on healthier versions of your favorite grocery items will give you the makings for a delicious and healthful New Year To receive a free brochure of easy lips on healthier eating send a envelope to stamped A1CR Dept TT Washington DC 20069 Rpf Moves To Second Century This barn located at 145 West 300 South in Richfield was moved some 50 feet from its original location to the back of the lot to make way 100 By For a while it was a situation w ith a century old bam at 145 West 300 South in Richfield -- The bam which had been used for a variety of things since its original purpose of housing hay and animals ended was being threatened on an endangered list While it appeared to be in good shape the fact that it sat in the middle of a residential area with a new house being built right next door and really no chance that it might ever be used again put the building’s future in jeopardy Then Alan and Julie Curtis owners of Curtis Realty and Decorating purchased the lot to construct a new home What to do with the barn was a dilemma they also faced mostly because the barn sat just about where they wanted to build their home Mrs Curtis' to restore and use the building barn and strongly advised the touch-and-g- o father Cliff Woodland Brigham City who operates a business involved in highway construction inspected the Hal Edwcrd for a new home The classic structure has been given a new lease on life and the new owners plan Curtins to move it to the back of Reaper Editor B1 Barn Gets New Life Year-Ol- d Ilal Edwards Ptiolo the lot and restore it "This is one of the finest built barns I have ever seen" Woodland said He pointed out the dovetail c construction and and the generally excellent craftsmanship that went into the building members climbing in the barn and shooting birds with a gun as a youth "There was a hay fork extension which was built to pull hay from the ground to the top of the bam and then slide it into the loft" he said b-- b longue-in-groov- "We decided to follow his advice" Mrs Curtis said "The bam was too big to move off the lot because of its height and the problem with power lines so it was cither move it or tear it down" She said her husband plans to renovate the building and probably use it as a workshop The barn was built over a century ago for Niels Peter Nielson an early Richfield pioneer by his son Peter Nielson Niels Peter Nielson lived in the home just cast of the bam on the northwest comer of 100 West and 300 South and as with most residents then had milk cows and horses on the lot The bam was used for livestock and to store hay Dcloy Nielson a nephew of Niels Peter Nielson said he re Since the barn's use for animals and hay ended the bam has just sat there For a while it was used to store caskets for a Richfield mortuary but it was mostly a place for youngsters to play The Curtises managed to convince Allen Poulson who grew up in the neighborhood to come out of retirement long enough to use his equipment to move the bam Poulson who was in the house moving business along with his other work used his years of expertise to move the bam to the back of the lot "We hope to make the barn a real showplacc but it will probably take awhile" Mrs Curtis said In the meantime the bam is assured of possibly another hundred years of use right on the same lot Blinding Eye Disease Affects Millions Of People In USA New figures reveal more than 13 million Americans age 40 and older show signs of the blinding eye dismacular degeneraease tion according to Prevent Blindness Utah an affiliate of Prevent Blindness America Figures show AMD is becoming the number one cause of blindness in the United States "The figures arc significant because it is only recently that Prevent Blindness has been able to document how many people in each state have AMD" said Colleen Malouf executive director Prevent Blindness Utah "We arc particularly concerned that during the next 20 years the number of AMD victims will drastically increase because high-ris- k baby boomers will age-relat- have signs of the disease" predicted Malouf There are approximately 76 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1961 d macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects a small but crucial area of the eye called the macula While signs of AMD may begin to appear among individuals over age 40 the disease most often strikes people 60 years and older People w ho have a family history of AMD are at a higher risk of developing the eye disease later in life There are two major forms of AMD: wet and dry In "wet" AMD tiny blood vessels grow break and then leak blood and fluid into the eye In certain cases people with Age-relate- "wet" AMD can benefit from laser "But the treatment is only effective if the disorder is detected early" warned Malouf "Dry" AMD is the more common form of the disease Unlike the wet form there is currently no effective treatment to halt the progression of AMD However many research centers arc study ing various new treatments including the use of zinc and interferon Consumers who arc interested in receiving a brochure that includes a Amsler Grid test may call 524-202- 0 or if calling from outside the Salt Lake area call or write to Prevent Blindness Utah 661 South 200 East Salt Lake City Utah 8411 1 treatment LA Earthquake Triggers Utah Group To Prepare Old Homes The earthquake in Los Angeles call on should be a jolting wake-u- p earthquake preparedness to Utah homeowners While thousands of old and often historic buildings are located along the Wasatch Front an area of recognized high seismic risk the earthquake near St George in September 1992 damaged many houses in that area and w as proof that buildings throughout Utah arc vulnerable to earthquakes Most Utahns live in an area of earthquake risk similar to much of California — only the eastern edge of Utah is at low risk The Office of Historic Preservation at the Utah Division of State History (Utah State Historical Society) has recently produced a brochure "Bracing for the Big One — Seismic Retrofit of Historic Houses" that can help owners upgrade the structure of their historic (or older) houses to better resist earthquakes The collapse of a fairly new apartment building in California was a graphic reminder that build ings and earthquakes can be a deadly combination Typically old buildings don t fare as well as modem buildings built to current codes but significant improvement can be made to any existing building even those built of unrcinforced ma- sonry The primary goal of a seismic retrofit project is to improve life safety but the upgrading effort should also help minimize damage to the building from an earthquake The "weak links" in a house arc often the connections between structural elements These can be reinforced for example between floors and walls roof and exterior walls and basement columns and beams Masonry chimneys can be braced porches strengthened and equally important the danger of fire from broken gas lines minimized With careful planning this seismic strengthening can be made while also preserving the important historic features and character of the V house This new brochure provides both structural and historic preservation information gamed from many sources and from four federally-assisted seismic retrofit projects recently completed in Ogden The brochure is available free of charge from the Historic Presen Office Utah Division of State History (Utah State Historical Society) 300 Rio Grande Salt Lake City Utah 84101 phone 533-353- 3 In many instances the cost of the seismic upgrading can be partially offset through a new state tax credit for the rehabilitation of his- toric residential buildings The buildings must be listed on the National Register of Histone Places more than SI 0000 must be spent on the rehabilitation and all of the work must be approved by the Preservation Office before construction begins If the requirements are met 20 percent of the rehab cost can be claimed as a credit against state income tax |