Show Economy onomy Shows Upward Trend The current economic trend for Wasatch and Summit Counties Counties Counties Coun Coun- ties has improved considerably during the past quarter stated Duane Price of the Utah State Employment Service The number number number num num- ber of jobs placed with the local Employment Of Off Office ice has in increased increased increased in- in creased by 15 over July Aug Aug- and September J 19 7 7 This increase in available jobs coupled with a 17 de decrease decrease decrease de- de crease in the n number u m be r of in individuals individuals individuals in- in registering for work during this period has created problems for employers who have not been able to adequately staff their operations The outlook for the next quarter appears bright as current current current cur cur- rent conditions will likely continue continue continue con con- in construction and mining mining min mine ing until win winter t e r weather ar ar- ar rives Employment in turing and service will increase over the next three months The winter resort areas near Park City will likely reach a anew anew anew new high this season While the mining and constructions constructions constructions con con- s segments e g m men e n t s of the economy are at n near ear peak levels other industries have had cutbacks in employment this quarter which have offset these increases to some extent Unemployment reached the years year's low as only 35 of the work force remained unemployed unemployed unemployed un un- un- un employed at the end of Septem Septem- ber |