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The future of the Davis Journal –different but the same

By Bryan Scott bryan.s@thecityjournals.com

As a resident of Davis County, I was saddened to hear when the Davis Clipper closed its doors in 2020. I was on the phone immediately with the staff to see if we could save a paper for the Davis County community. That day, the Davis Journal was born. To date, we have published more than 200 editions

over the last four years. Our goal was to create a great community newspaper for residents of Davis County. I believe that our staff has done that week in and week out for over four years now. We have over 1,000 subscribers that have supported us and read our papers and we have a number of local busi-

nesses that have supported us with advertising.

Due to economics, we need to make some changes to the Davis Journal; we are still committed to providing Davis County residents with high-quality hyper-local news. Covering our local schools, city councils, county commission and local businesses will still be our mis-

Agreement paves the way for advanced air mobility

SALT LAKE CITY—The governor signs a Memorandum of Understanding with BETA Technologies and 47G.

By Becky Ginos

becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Air transportation is one step closer to reality as Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday with electric aircraft and charging manufacturer, BETA Technologies and 47G | Utah Aerospace & Defense. The signing paves the way for creating a system that gives Utahns mobility options while reducing commute times and improving air quality.

“This agreement represents a significant step toward bringing electric aircraft and charging stations to our state,” said Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Ryan Starks. “This expands mobility options for all Utahns by advancing air transportation systems. We’re laying the foundation for reduced commute times, improved access across communities, and cleaner air through sustainable solutions.”

Utah has the best economy in the United States, Starks said. “That’s what’s going to keep us strong for years to come, and that’s looking around the corner for the next five years, the next 10 years. What do we see? We see the electrification of aircraft.”

“I guess it’s been almost 10

PETA calls to end Groundhog Day tradition, replace Punxsutawney Phil with ‘vegan weather reveal cake’ PETA has proposed replacing the Groundhog Day tradition with a vegan ‘weather reveal” cake to retire Punxsutawney Phil and spare him from captivity and unnatural conditions. The organization argues that the annual event exploits Phil, denying him his natural behaviors, and calls for innovative, animalfriendly alternatives.

Google Maps users in U.S. will see Gulf of Mexico renamed Gulf of America and Denali changed to Mount McKinley President Trump’s executive order has prompted the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Denali back to Mount McKinley on U.S. government maps, sparking controversy. Google Maps plans to reflect these changes once they are updated in the official Geographic Names Information System, while international maps and some organizations like the Associated Press may continue using the original names.

DeepSeek AI raises national security concerns, U.S. officials say

The launch of Chinese AI app DeepSeek in the U.S. has raised security concerns over its data collection, governed by Chinese law, and potential use for surveillance or disinformation. Critics note its servers are based in China, unlike TikTok’s U.S.-stored data, and highlight its censorship of sensitive topics. Lawmakers and experts urge stricter oversight of the app amid rising tensions with China. Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid

The White House ordered a freeze on federal assistance funding to review compliance with President Trump’s policies, potentially disrupting services like Head Start and Meals on Wheels. Critics argue it violates federal law, while legal challenges and widespread concerns highlight the freeze’s potential harm to vital programs.

JIM GROVER, Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Kyle Clark CEO, BETA Technologies, Aaron Starks, CEO & President 47G and Matt Moss, Aerospace Director UDOT sign the MOU that will bring Air Taxis to Utah.

Photo courtesy of 47G

REMY SCHULZ in public affairs for BETTA Technologies demonstrates a virtual reality flight over Salt Lake.

Photo by Becky Ginos Please see JOURNAL: pg. 2

sion.

Printing a physical paper and delivering it to homes has simply become too expensive. Paper and postage costs have increased dramatically over the last few years. Because of that, this week will be the last weekly newspaper that you receive from the Davis Journal. We will continue to deliver a monthly newspaper through the Post Office.

The staff of the Journal will continue to cover the same news, and we

will make sure that all of our stories are published on our website at DavisJournal.com. Subscribers will also be able to get an email of the stories. Each month every subscriber will get a copy of a printed newspaper delivered to their home.

I love my printed newspaper and I think that it has extreme value to the residents of Davis County. I am hopeful that in the future, we will be able to bring back the printed weekly newspaper. I hope that you will stick with us and keep reading our stories. l

Note from the editor:

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Asa reporter I live and breathe news. For more than 25 years I have written hundreds and hundreds of stories about Davis County for a printed newspaper. Although it is hard to see our printed weekly

change – that community coverage will continue. You can still find articles about education, government and local life on our website, davisjournal.com. Each month you will receive a printed paper with the same community coverage. My hope is that you will continue to support local news – and the Davis Journal. l

Community support fuels HAFB’s success

Hill Air Force Base thrives due to strong community support, with local organizations, businesses, and volunteers providing essential services, offering assistance to military families, and fostering a strong sense of community.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Hill Air Force Base has thrived over the years because of the strong support from surrounding communities.

Military installations no longer operate in isolation, instead, they benefit from collaborative partnerships that enhance the quality of life for military personnel, civilian employees, and their families.

“The strength of Hill Air Force Base lies not only in its dedicated service members, but also in the unwavering support of the surrounding community,” said Colonel Dan Cornelious, 75th Air Base Wing commander. “This collective effort not only fosters a strong sense of community, but also significantly contributes to our overall readiness and mission success.”

Several organizations play important roles in supporting Hill AFB by providing essential services, volunteering, and donating resources to help military families succeed.

Many local businesses often offer discounts and special deals, showing their appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members, veterans and their families.

Community volunteers also contribute their time to various base activities and events.

One local nonprofit has supported the base for more than a decade, providing various programs and services, including supporting the Hearts Apart program for families with deployed members.

This nonprofit has supported the base by hosting military retreats for deploying families, providing volunteers and resources. It also offers monthly activities with a catered lunch for parents and children.

“The most popular activity is a meal prep event, where families prepare meals and leave with 10 freezer meals,” said Master Sgt. Alicia Ringlehan, Military and Family Readiness Center NCO. “Other events include arts and crafts like vision boards, candle making, and wreath making, as well as guest speakers sharing their military experience.”

A local resort is also generous in supporting

FOR DECADES,

HILL AFB has relied on the support of its surrounding community, enhancing the quality of life for base personnel and their families.

U.S. Air Force graphic by Cynthia Griggs

HAFB by providing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to families with deployed members.

“These events help military families make connections and socialize, which is crucial when a family member is deployed,” said Ringlehan. “They also provide an opportunity for us to share available resources through our network of helping agencies and service providers.”

Beyond the direct support efforts, organizations like the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee work to keep HAFB integrated with the community.

TOUMAC, an organization formed in 2001 by merging the Ogden/Weber Chamber and the Davis County Chamber, strengthens the relationship between HAFB and the local community through various events.

Initiatives like the annual Salute to Our Nation’s Defenders Picnic and Ogden Raptors Military Appreciation Night help build a supportive environment for the base’s personnel and their families.

The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs also contributes significantly to this effort. It supports HAFB and aids military personnel and veterans across the state.

UDVMA partners with local organizations to provide comprehensive support services. Their efforts in workforce development, transportation, and community partnerships ensure that military personnel and their families have the necessary resources.

Along with the formal partnerships, community support comes from various entities, ranging from nonprofit organizations to small businesses owners to large defense contractors. Their contributions span donations to local unit holiday parties and yearround aid to military families.

Efforts like food donation events and support for local Exceptional Family Member Program families demonstrate the community’s ongoing commitment, said Kim Taylor, Military and Family Readiness Center director.

“Community support is vital, especially with the continued mismatch between BAH and housing costs,” said Taylor. “The Military and Family Readiness Center Airman’s Attic, for instance, supports families with food and diapers for newer families.”

Nearly 25% of military families report food insecurity, compared to 10% of the rest of the population, according to Taylor.

“With the high cost of housing today, it’s often necessary to maintain two household incomes,” Taylor said. “The transient nature of military life can make it difficult for spouses to find stable employment, putting out military families at risk.”

While these are just some of the organizations and groups supporting HAFB, the community’s combined efforts significantly enhance the support for families stationed at Hill.

Inside the fence, private organizations and volunteers play a critical role in supporting the base and its families. From Operation Warm Heart’s holiday meal program, in partnership with the Defense Commissary Agency, to initiatives like the Chapel’s Angel Tree, their contributions are numerous.

Programs like the Team Hill Cookie Drive ensure that Airmen living in dormitories, many of whom are away from home for the first time, receive home-baked goods during the holidays, fostering a sense of community and care.

Taylor said key support liaisons and mentors also provide essential support to units and their spouses, helping them navigate the challenges of military life. These liaisons and mentors offer guidance, resources, and a listening ear to military families.

Individual support also comes from unit leaders, such as first sergeants. They assist with personal and professional issues, ensuring that military members and their families have the support they need.

Cornelius said these examples underscore the unity and mutual support that characterize HAFB and its surrounding community.

“The support of our community plays a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of our military members and their families,” said Cornelius. “We are deeply grateful for this continued partnership.” l

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NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Becky Ginos

South Davis Metro responds to multiple fires

Crews with South Davis Metro Fire had a busy few days this week as they responded to several different fires on I-15.

Man arrested for allegedly picking up 14-year-old he met online

A 31-year-old man was arrested by the Kaysville Police last week for allegedly picking up a 14-yearold victim from school that he had met online. He then provided her with marijuana and a cell phone to continue to communicate with him. Anthony Anderson was booked into the Davis County Jail on charges of Kidnapping; Endangerment of a child or vulnerable adult; Possession or use of controlled substance; Use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said on Jan. 21, Anderson picked up the victim earlier in the day and then later that same evening again drove to Layton from Salt Lake County with the intent to meet with the victim a second time. This time, Anderson was intercepted by the police, a Kaysville Police release said. He was detained for questioning and admitted to knowing the victim was 14 years old. Anderson also admitted to offering to pick her up and bring marijuana to use, police said. He also said he intended to start dating the victim in four years when she was 18.

Police obtained a warrant to search Anderson’s phone, a phone extraction revealed child sexual abuse material on his phone resulting in an additional 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The investigation is ongoing.

Crossing guard struck and killed in school crosswalk

A 67-year-old Layton City Crossing Guard was killed Tuesday morning when he was struck by a car while doing his duty at 1600 N. Main Street.

According to the Layton Police, at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 28, Steven Winn had just finished helping a group of students cross Main Street on their way to Vae View Elementary

School. As he made his way back across Main Street to the east side of the road, he was struck by a northbound car. The elderly woman driving the car stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

Winn was in the school crosswalk, holding a stop sign and wearing his reflective vest at the time of the accident, a release said.

A Layton Police Officer stopped in traffic at the intersection witnessed part of the collision. He immediately got out of his car and performed CPR on Winn until medical personnel arrived, the police said. There is a traffic light at the 1600 N. Main Street school crossing that assists with the school crossing and the crossing of other pedestrians throughout the day. Police said the traffic light appeared to have been operating correctly at the time of the accident.

The investigation is ongoing as to why the driver of the car struck Winn. Because he was an employee of Layton City, Clearfield PD, Utah Highway Patrol and Davis County Sheriff’s Office CSI, were called to assist with the investigation. If any charges are deemed appropriate at the conclusion of the investigation, that will be handled by Clearfield PD.

Sexual Abuse Awareness Class set for Feb. 19

Det. Kael Jackson of the Centerville Police Department will be leading a sexual abuse awareness class, Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the Children’s Justice Center, 98 S. 100 East, Farmington. The class is free and open to the public.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1925

County Farm and Home Program

At a county-wide meeting of the Davis County Farm Bureau, held at Farmington last Saturday, at what is known as the annual project meeting of the Davis County Farm Bureau and Extension Service, a program of work for both the men and women of the county was selected.

During the morning meeting, reports were given by the men and women, project leaders of the county showing that during the past year some very commendable work had been done by both the men and women of the county.

1935

Election Tuesday backs electric light plant

At the special municipal election held Tuesday in Bountiful, the much discussed question of installing local municipal electric light and power plant was settled with a vote of 542 for and 341 against the proposition.

This means that revenue bonds to the amount of $106,000 will be issued to build this light and power distributing system.

1955

Local phone exchange connects 4,403 phones

According to R.D. Duffin, exchange manager, the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. has completed another of expansion and growth in Bountiful.

Four hundred and seventy-eight telephones were added during 1954, bringing the total telephones in service in our exchange to 4,403.

Complied by Bailey Chism

1965

USU workshop features livestock Repro

Reproduction diseases and other problems often hinder farm animals from regularly producing calves, colts, lambs, baby pigs or whatever their offspring. Such reproduction problems are perplexing and costly, says USU County Extension Agent Darrell Stokes.

To help answer the many requests for help on these problems, Utah State University researchers, teachers and extension livestock specialists are teaming their knowledge and efforts to conduct a series of two-day district workshops in various areas of the state.

1975

$2.2 million set for

Davis road

The Utah State Road Commission today programmed $2.2 million for the final surfacing of some nine miles of US 89 from Farmington Junction to Uintah Junction in Davis County.

This section of four-lane urban highway has been constructed in a series of projects spanning several years. The final surfacing will add more layers of asphalt to the existing highway and enable it to better handle the traffic volumes of the future.

1985

Davis schools gain a surplus building

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again.

That strategy finally paid off for the Davis School District as they overcame numerous hurdles, paving the way for obtaining a mammoth government surplus building. Located in the Freeport Center, Asst. Supt. John S. White said the “over three acres” large facility was put on the “auction block” more than a year ago for public sale.

81 C RESPONDS to a vehicle fire. The driver was able to exit unharmed.

Photo from SDMF Facebook

Initiatives amendments bill passes in the Senate

SALT LAKE CITY—SB73 propos-

es a modification to the requirements for a statewide initiative application and fiscal impact statement.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

The first week of the 2025 Legislative Session wrapped up last Friday. Several bills are already making their way out of the Senate and into the House. One bill of note that could have an impact on citizens is SB73 Statewide Initiatives Amendments. Sponsor, Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South Jordan, is “proposing to modify the requirements for a statewide initiative application and a fiscal impact statement in relation to funding a law proposed by initiative.”

“When the citizens of Utah are exercising their legislative power as contained in the constitution, this bill ensures that both legislative bodies have similar processes when it comes to placing items for the voters’ approval,” said Fillmore during the debate on the Senate floor. “Voters need to know what’s in the bill and how much the policy would cost.”

Initiative filers identify what may be favorable in their own eyes, said Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City. “This might disrupt services in the state if they’re allowed to make those decisions up front without a lot of fiscal analysis.”

Those who file initiative petitions have been working for months or even years on it, said Fillmore. “They can scrub the budget and find out what they like and don’t like. I suppose if someone doesn’t like how many police officers there are we’re going to cut the budget of the Highway Patrol.

SEN. LINCOLN FILLMORE, R-South Jordan, speaks on the Senate floor about his bill SB73, Statewide Initiatives Amendments. After some lively debate the bill passed in the Senate.

They’re probably going to have a hard time passing such an initiative.”

They’ll have to look at the budget to determine if there’s something that's a lower priority and make a proposal to see if the voters agree, he said.

“I think it could present some interesting proposals," said Blouin. “(For example) some could be legislators’ salaries. Some along those lines.”

It raises a red flag on the potential of things that might be popular, he said. “It seems like a departure from how we as legislators file and pass bills. It seems like we’re creating a higher threshold for initiatives than we have up here and that’s kind of the whole nexus of this issue I think.”

“In the legislature we cannot pass any bill that costs more than $25,000

Video still/Utah State Legislature

to implement without finding a funding source and where it fits in the budget,” Fillmore said. “We have to find that money in our budget. We don’t even permit ourselves to vote on that bill until that happens. It just puts the same in place for citizen initiatives.”

“When I look at this bill and the steps we’re asking people to take to assert their voice in this process it seems to be becoming more onerous for them,” said Sen. Kathleen Riebe, D-Salt Lake City. “What additional steps have been added to the initiative process?”

“There’s only one,” said Fillmore. “Citizens need to identify a funding source. Where is the money going to come from to pay for this? By raising a tax? By how much will it go up? If it’s going to come from something in the state budget, then what other item

in the state budget is it going to come from?”

Voters need to know what choice they’re making, he said. “Sometimes citizen initiatives can look like sunshine and rainbows. That’s great, people want sunshine and rainbows. But what if having sunshine and rainbows means we have to eliminate ice cream?”

Budgeting is the process of finding room for competing good things, said Fillmore. “We fund some good things up here. But we don’t fund a lot of other good things because there’s no room in the budget. This simply asks that for citizen initiatives, citizens be informed about what those choices are.”

“I believe the voice of the people is important,” said Riebe. “If this is going to hinder their ability to run an initiative, I feel like it’s our job to find the money – not their job to find the money because we have a better understanding of the budget. That’s why they send us up here, to find the budget. I believe it is onerous and taxing for the average citizen from being a part of the government. We should be beholden to the people’s voice in the people’s house.”

“When we decide to fund priority A, we automatically cannot fund priority X,” Fillmore said. “This bill is not in any way to limit the ability of citizens to engage in their constitutionally granted legislative power. I like that our constitution in Utah makes it clear that all political power resides with the people. They delegate that power to the legislature but also retain it to themselves so they can keep us in line if we step out of it.” SB73 passed out of the Senate and headed to the House with a vote of 21-7. l

Governor encourages Utahns to ‘Build Here’

Gov. Spencer Cox gives his address as the 2025 Legislative Session begins.

By Brice Wallace brice.w@thecityjournals.com

Utah’s governor is encouraging every resident of the state to “build.”

In his State of the State address, Gov. Spencer Cox lauded Utah’s legacy of building and urged Utahns to keep it going.

“We must build,” he told the audience. “Today, we can renew our forebears’ tradition of true grit. Generations of Utah entrepreneurs and leaders have fought through unfavorable conditions, and built in the face of cynicism.”

Those efforts, he said, have resulted in Utah becoming the best state in the country to start a business, the top state for social mobility, a state where young people can still out-earn the prior generation, and the top state overall.

“And yet, we are not satisfied,” Cox said.

Using the theme “Built Here,” the governor stressed building in five core areas, three of which have business elements: housing affordability, energy abundance, and reforms in infrastructure and permitting.

As for housing, Cox reiterated his goal that Utah have 35,000 starter homes built within five years. “The

‘greatest generation’ did this after WWII,” he said. “We can do it again.”

Another goal is to double Utah’s power production over the next decade, a policy dubbed “Operation Gigawatt.”

“We’re laying groundwork for advanced nuclear reactors while protecting national security by building capacity to be a net energy exporter through Operation Gigawatt,” the governor said. “Together, we will unleash Utah’s immense energy resources and drive prices down, all while making our grid more secure and reliable.”

As for infrastructure and permitting reform, the governor has expressed frustration that the federal government took 15 years to approve a new power transmission line in the state.

“Fortunately, we finally have a federal administration willing to work with us to fix this national embarrassment,” Cox said. “In the meantime, we will continue to lead the nation by streamlining Utah’s processes while maintaining environmental stewardship.”

The other core elements of “Built Here” are community safety, which includes homeless initiatives and getting phones out of Utah schools; and boosting strong families by eliminating Utah’s tax on Social Security benefits and empowering parents.

“From thousands of conversations that I have had with Utahns across the state, I know this: Utah is not done

dreaming,” he said. “We’re not done doing big things. And we’re not done building.”

A community of builders, he said, transformed an “arid, untamed and unforgiving” Salt Lake Valley 180 years ago into “the envy of the Earth, and a worldwide destination.”

“Our ancestors irrigated farms, excavated minerals, built homes and neighborhoods, powered cities, and connected this continent by rail,” the governor said. “In the face of adversity, they built. They built here. And, my friends and fellow citizens, if there is one thing you take away from my remarks tonight, please let it be this simple refrain: We must build.”

“‘Built Here’ means remembering that every bridge, building and breakthrough started with someone who refused to accept impossibility. Built Here means rejecting false choices … like building thousands of new homes and maintaining our quality of life. Built Here means being unrelentingly impatient in our pursuit to make this a happier place to live, because we know that success is not inevitable; it is earned,” Cox said.

The nation’s culture of building has been replaced by negativity and inertia, he said. “We stopped building technology — ceding far too much of our manufacturing, industry, critical minerals and energy production to our adversaries. And, worst of all, we stopped building resilient people.” But he described Utah as an “outlier.”

Among those responding to Cox’s address were Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Kevin Greene, state director of Americans for ProsperityUtah.

“Gov. Cox and I share a common vision for our great state. Utah’s success isn’t by chance — it is the result of foresight and determination to shape it,” Adams said. “We know that Utahns are truly the backbone of our state. By embracing innovation and working together, we will chart a path forward to ensure enduring prosperity for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Building a future to secure affordable energy, ample water and abundant housing is essential to keeping Utah as the best state in the nation and the ‘Utah Dream’ alive.”

“Gov. Cox laid out a promising vision for Utah, invoking our pioneering past in a call to continue growing, building and innovating,” Greene said. “AFP-UT applauds the governor’s emphasis on removing barriers to building the housing that Utah needs, so that the next generation can afford to live here and achieve their ‘American Dream.’

“Additionally, we were excited to hear his determination to unleash energy abundance in our state by drawing on our vast natural resources to ensure affordability and reliability. We look forward to working with Gov. Cox and the new state Legislature in making Utah into the best it can be.” l

Report to governor: Economy ‘slowing but not stalling

By Brice Wallace brice.w@thecityjournals.com

“Slowingbut not stalling” is how the Utah Economic Council is characterizing the state’s economy heading into 2025.

Part of the recent Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber, featured the council’s “Economic Report to the Governor,” which indicated a resilient Utah economy in 2024 and predicts continued success this year.

As for 2024, Utah’s nominal GDP surpassed $300 billion for the first time. Through three quarters of 2024, the state’s real GDP growth rate led the nation at 4.6 percent. The state’s unemployment rate continued to rise from historic lows, but its 3.1 percent for 2024 remained below the national rate of 4 percent.

“Utah’s job growth rate will likely continue to slow as housing prices will likely remain high until supply constraints are significantly eased,” the council said.

In a video summarizing the report, Phil Dean, chief economist at the Kem C. Gardner Institute and co-chair of the Utah Economic Council, noted that Utah’s population grew in 2024 but job growth slowed. Inflation, he said, could move either way.

“Moving into 2025, there’s a potential for tariff increases and a still-large federal deficit, and that could put upward pressure on prices, meaning we’d have higher inflation,” Dean said. “On the flip side, we have energy prices that could be coming down, and that would put downward pressure on prices.”

“One of the major challenges we’re going to see for 2025 is our housing prices, which will continue having a dragged effect on the economy,” added Robbi Foxxe, chief economist at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget. “On the upside, we anticipate that we’ll have continued sustained growth in most areas. The fundamentals of our economy remain strong, and that’s good news for Utah.”

Looking back, the council said Utah’s economy “demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of national economic headwinds in 2024.”

Dean noted that Utah’s population surpassed 3.5 million with a boost of 50,000 during the year.

“This had impacts on housing markets,” he said. “Housing prices increased last year after declining the

AMONG THE BRIGHT spots in the Utah Economic Council's “Economic Report to the Governor” was a reported record-high increase in oil production from the state's petroleum industry.

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year before, and that’s definitely putting a lot of pressure on affordability. These affordability concerns are leading to slower job growth in the state.”

Foxxe said Utah entered 2024 expecting the economy to continue to normalize, with sustained but good growth. “We found that that was the case,” she said. “We had cooling in the labor market, we had moderating but still-sticky inflation, but overall better than we had expected.”

Utah’s bright spots included being recognized again as the best state in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, record-high increases in oil production, and GDP growth leading the U.S. in the first three

quarters of 2024.

Dean described the national economy likewise as resilient, despite predictions that higher interest rates would force a “hard” landing. Real GDP growth in 2024 rose an estimated 2.7 percent, labor markets softened somewhat and the national unemployment rose from very low levels (3.6 percent in 2023).

The Utah Economic Council prepares the economic report in partnership with the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget.

In an effort to keep Utah’s economy humming, the Salt Lake Chamber released during the summit its 2025 legislative priorities. The state’s largest business organization identified 11 focus areas for public policy this year, chief among them being affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure, and workforce development.

“As Utah continues to grow, it becomes even more imperative for us to adapt and enact changes that navigate the complexities of expansion while forging sustainable paths forward,” said Mary Catherine Perry, the chamber’s vice president of public policy and government affairs. “Legislative policies are a critical component of enabling that agility within our communities. This legislative session is a window of opportunity — a launching point where we, together, can create an elite economy that delivers prosperity for both current and future generations.”

“With all the opportunities and challenges facing Utah, it is vital that the public and private sectors come together to advance policies that will increase the quality of life in Utah and strengthen our economy,” said Derek Miller, the chamber’s president and CEO. “The guidance of the ‘Utah Rising’ plan, when supported by legislative policy, has the potential to unlock an even greater era of growth and success to make Utah a place where businesses and individuals can thrive both now and in generations to come.”

The Economic Report to the Governor is available at https://gardner.utah.edu/utah-economy/economicreport-to-the-governor/. The Salt Lake Chamber’s legislative priorities are at https://slchamber.com/advocacy/priorities/. l

Remove Social Security tax or lower income tax for everyone

SALT LAKE CITY—Senate leadership discusses Social Security tax options during media availability held at the Capitol.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

There are a lot of moving parts during the legislative session. Topics like tax cuts and taxes on Social Security are always hot button issues. The governor has said he wants to remove the Social Security tax and the legislature has been pretty supportive of that but the question is how to do it?

“I think we stand pretty much aligned,” said Senate President, J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton. “We’ve taken the credits rule up to $75,000. If you make under $75,000 you don’t pay Social Security tax. The governor said he wants to eliminate the entire income tax and so have I. So we’re kind of aligned that way, when we do it and how we do it, I think is going to be the debate.”

Adams said he thinks the governor probably supports a tax cut. “If you ask him about it right now, he’s preferring Social Security (tax) be cut. We’re having that debate inside and I think you’re going to look at probably an income tax (cut) or Social Security (tax cut) or both or one or the other.”

It’s been talked about when they take Social Security up to $75,000, $80,000, $90,000, $100,00 then cut income tax or do what the governor is asking and cut 100% of Social Security tax, said Adams. “I think you’ll prob-

ably have a combination or you could just eliminate income tax.”

“Based on what President said, we’ve already raised the threshold up to $75,000 which affects 85% of all Social Security recipients in Utah,” said Kirk Cullimore, R-Draper. “So really we’re just talking about the top 15% which are the highest wage earners receiving Social Security. So if you’re asking why not all of it is because that’s a pretty high price tag for just that last 15% where for the same price tag, we could do something that affects all families, you know, by lowering the income tax for everybody.”

That might be the argument against it, he said. “I’m not sure which direction we’ll go. I was at Christmas dinner with my grandma and she was saying, ‘when are you gonna take the Social Security tax off?’ I said, ‘I promise you’re not paying taxes on it already.’ But that message is out there, right? AARP gives us a black eye until no more Social Security is taxed at all.”

There’s probably value in that, said Cullimore. “At some point, whether it’s this year, eventually we will get rid of the Social Security (tax.) So maybe we’ll just keep raising it or maybe we’ll get rid of this.”

“You know I hear all the time that we need to take care of the lower income population,” said Adams. “I’ve heard that since I’ve been here from many different people that cuts to Social Security only affects those making over $75,000.”

That is not the lowest income, he said. “So I think they have to make that

determination. And it’s a big number. It’s a big amount for those high income earners. But I have mentioned before that I know young families with four or five kids that are trying to keep their kids in school, pay for their shoes, pay for their clothes, pay for whatever activities they’ve got, to get them into soccer or whatever else. And even though it’s a small cut for them, when you add them together again, again, again and again, it’s the largest cut in the history of the state of Utah.”

Take $100, $100, $100, $100, $100

and it finally adds up to $500, he said. “That makes a big difference in somebody’s budget. I think we’re trying to do it incrementally and that’ll be the debate here. So we’ve got to decide whether we give a big tax cut to the high income earners and not tax their Social Security for those that make over $75,000 or whether we spread it among everyone. Or whether we do it through sales tax or take it off of food. We’ll have all those debates as we move on. We’ve got the opportunity to cut and I think that’s really positive.” l

A REPORTER STANDS ON THE balcony overlooking the Capitol Rotunda. Senate leadership answered questions from the press about Social Security tax.

Photo by Becky Ginos

OPINION Life management techniques

Everything about good mental health reminds us that we’re larger than our pains, we’re stronger than our weakness, and we’re more significant than our feelings of emptiness; but only if our attitude says so!

Specifically, whatever we focus on, we’ll find. Change our focus, and our attitude will change. Change our attitude and our habits will change. Change our habits and our life will change.

A beautifully dressed woman, age 92, arrived at the nursing home in a taxi. Feeble and using a walker, she’d come to the establishment because she could no longer live on her own since the death of her husband, after 70 years of marriage.

Despite waiting in the lobby for two hours, she was still smiling when the nurse came to get her. As she was being guided along a corridor and told about the tiny room that would be hers, the old woman gushed with a schoolgirl’s enthusiasm, “I love it!” “But Mrs. Jones, you haven’t even seen the room yet,” said the nurse. “That has nothing to do with it. Happiness is something

The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.

I decide on ahead of time. Whether or not I like my room doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged, It’s how I choose to arrange my mind.”

No one is born positive or negative. We determine our life, not our situations or circumstances. So how do we do this? How do we change our focus and attitude and habits?

Pretend to be in an incredibly good mood. Focus on the positive parts of life. Greet friends and strangers with a smile. Be slow to anger. Be quick to forgive. Respond warmly to indifference. React with compassion. Remember: With few exceptions, things don’t change – people do!

We tend to say, “I just don’t have the kind of personality to make things happen. And even if I did, I’d get lost. Or I’d get stuck!” We need to remember that everything we need for success is within our reach – or it will be when we need it.

When I first read that women are 80% more likely than men to live in poverty after 65 than men, I did not realize the percentage was so high. I discovered that the percentage came from a 2016 National Institute of Retirement Security report that relied on the 2012 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) from the U.S. Census Bureau. The credible, large-scale national survey analyzes variables such as income from Social Security, pensions, savings, and parttime work to determine poverty levels.

The figure does not mean 80% of women are impoverished in retirement but that women are 80% more likely than men to fall below the poverty line – a significant distinction. If the poverty rate among men aged 65 and older is, say, 5%, and the poverty rate for women is 9%, the difference of 4 percentage points translates into an 80% greater likelihood of poverty for women compared to men.

According to the most recent available data, Statista reported poverty rates in 2021 of 8.6% for men and 10.3% for women, a 19% difference; but for those 75 and older, the rates for men remained relatively stable at 8.8%, while the women’s rates skyrocketed to 13.5% –a 53.3% greater likelihood.

So why are women disproportionately vulnerable to poverty? One reason is that women have lower lifetime earnings than men. In 2023, the gender pay gap in the United States was approximately 83.6%. In Utah, the gap is 70%. And this disparity is even more pronounced among women of color. This disparity affects savings, pension contributions, and Social Security benefits. Women are also more likely to live in poverty because they leave the workforce to take care of children, the elderly, or disabled individuals. These life circumstances lead to shorter tenures and fewer retirement contributions. In addition, women outlive men on average, increasing their likelihood of exhausting savings and pensions; because women are more likely to outlive their spouses, losing a portion of household income and benefits tied to the spouse.

Einstein wrote, nothing happens until something moves. Are we moving and growing and developing? Or are our dreams on life support? Sometimes we believe that we have to be perfect before we get into motion. But things are not always what they appear.

A young woman was out jogging when she saw an old man smiling at her from his porch. “You look so happy,” she said. “What’s your secret for a long, satisfying life?” He responded, “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. And I drink a case of whiskey every week, I eat nothing but fatty foods, and I never exercise!”

“That’s amazing,” said the jogger. “How old are you?” The “wise” old man answered with a toothless grin, “32.” Things aren’t always what they seem!

We have lots of choices in life, but we have to choose wisely. Our goal is not to be perfect at this point in life, it is to become who we are meant to be. This

BY SUSAN R. MADSEN

in older age. A November 2024 Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) report, “Women and Aging: What Utahns Need to Know,” provided current Utah data. As with other states, Utah’s population is aging, which means that more Utahns are nearing and living in those retirement years. Both women and men need to be prepared.

journey toward perfection is not all it’s cracked up to be. Perfectionists are usually focused on what’s wrong, and they often miss what’s right. Such a journey is often a long dark road with so many people to try to fool. It’s exhausting work. So much energy expended trying to find the right look, striking the right pose, having the right stuff, and always trying to keep people from seeing our flaws. So, what is the “right” thing for each of us? It’s simple…Become who we are meant to be…one step at a time.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. He wrote a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This column focuses on mental health and life management issues. l

The compounding effects of income gaps, caregiving, and longevity are important factors to address as they lead to incredible income disparities between women and men, particularly

Caregiving in Utah is primarily performed by women – even more than across the nation – and is foundational to the survival and stability of society, individuals, and the economy, yet it remains undervalued in economic and policy frameworks. We must all recognize unpaid care work as essential labor and figure out more ways to support caregivers. It is important to understand that more than 4 in 10 Utah caregivers report financial stress, and in a 2023 survey by AARP, more than half of respondents reported increased stress, which has health and emotional consequences.

Utah’s housing crisis affects everyone. According to the UWLP report, low-income Utahns face the loss of

over 40.0% of its federally subsidized rental units for seniors over the next 25 years. Given that women live longer than men, the lack of affordable housing will disproportionately affect older women. Also, costs can be out of reach when older adults require medically supportive housing such as assisted living. Other healthcare shortfalls occur in rural areas and in support for those requiring mental health care and assistance because of dementia.

Poverty affects women more strongly in every age group, but the gap widens as women age. Not every Utah woman will experience poverty, but the likelihood grows because of factors such as the gender pay gap, caregiving responsibilities, less time in the paid workforce, longer lifespans, unaffordable housing, and challenges with healthcare access. We need to ensure that Utahn’s seniors can thrive in their later years – and we must start preparing now.

Susan R. Madsen is the Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership at Utah State University and founder and director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project.l

JOHN WATERBURY

Bountiful, Davis pick up two region wins this week

The Redhawks remained undefeated through eight Region 5 games.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Bountiful

#1 Bountiful defeated Woods Cross 58-19 Jan. 22 behind 17 points from Taylor Harvey and 14 from Milika Satuala. The Redhawks led by more than 20 points at halftime and then held the Wildcats to just eight points in the second half to run away with the game.

Maleah Nelson added nine points in the win with Adelaide Stevenson and Abby Orme each scoring seven.

Against Box Elder Jan. 24, the Redhawks won 78-24. Bountiful overwhelmed the Bees, going up 54-9 after the first two quarters and then held them to 15 points in the second half in the blowout.

Satuala’s double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds, with Harvey’s 19 points, led the offense. Others adding to the balanced attack were Nelson with 11 points, Mae Johnson (10 points, eight rebounds), Charlotte Johnson (seven points), Isabeau Hoff (six) and Stevenson, Aimee Moore and Brynna Castleton (two).

The Redhawks remained undefeated through eight Region 5 games and are 14-2 overall.

Davis

Davis beat Farmington 53-41 Jan. 21, coming out strong out of the gate to lead 30 to 16 by halftime and coasting to the win.

T’Maea Eteuati drained five 3-pointers, scoring 26 points with Kiara Zwonitzer also in double figures with 11 points. Others contributing offense were Aubrey Simons (six points), Lydia Tarbet and Chloe Peery (three) and Sydney Plummer and Mari Nichols (two).

Against Weber Jan. 24, the Darts won 55-36. Davis again started out strong and was in control of the game, up 30-19 by halftime. The Darts added 25 points – to the Warriors’ 17 – to close out the win.

Nichols put up 15 points to lead offensively while Eteuati scored 11. Also part of the scoring were Tarbet and Kate Willard (six points), Peery (five), Zwonitzer (four), Simons and Plummer (three) and Emy Richards (two).

Davis improved to 3-2 in the Region 1 standings and 11-5 overall.

Viewmont

Viewmont lost to Clearfield 41-36 Jan. 22. It was a close game

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BOUNTIFUL HIGH JUNIOR MILIKA SATUALA scored 33 points in two Region 5 wins for the top-ranked Redhawks squad this week.

Photo by Carl Page

Davis is now 4-1 in boys basketball play in Region 1. The Darts are a game out of first place.

By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

After an early setback in Region 1 play, the Davis boys basketball team is storming back.

The Darts are now 4-1 in league action (15-3 overall), one game behind Region 1-leading Layton, the only region foe Davis has lost to. Davis’ three-game winning streak included a decisive win over Farmington on Jan. 21, 65-46.

In the victory over Farmington, the Darts used a big second quarter to pull away. After a 18-18 tie after one period, Davis outscored the Phoenix 18-6 in the second. For good

measure, Davis padded its late in the fourth quarter, building on a 48-36 advantage. Coleman Atwater had a game-high 27 points, which includes three shots from behind the threepoint arc. He was second on the team with six rebounds and paced the Darts with four assists. JT Turley scored 13 points in the win.

For Farmington, Malakai Tobler hit three three-pointers, accounting for most of his team-best 11 points. Brycen Rudolph scored seven points and had seven rebounds.

Davis followed this win with a close 66-63 victory at home over Weber on Jan. 24. Once again, the Darts had a productive second quarter. This time, Davis used a 21-12 secondquarter run to turn an 18-9 deficit after one quarter into a 30-30 tie at half-

DAVIS’ COLEMAN ATWATER (in the dark jersey, with the ball), goes up against a defender. Atwater is the second-leading scorer in Class 6A.

Photo courtesy of Isaac Fisher

Bountiful, Viewmont, Woods Cross battling for Region 5 supremacy

At the top of Region 5 boys basketball are Davis County rivals Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross.

By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

Only two games separate first place from third in Region 5 boys basketball. Bountiful, Viewmont and Woods Cross are all in the mix for the league title.

At press time, Bountiful was 7-1 in region games (13-4 overall), with Viewmont and Woods Cross right behind with region records of 6-2 and 5-3, respectively. The Vikings are 10-8 overall, and the Wildcats are 10-7 in all games.

Bountiful’s only region loss came at the hands of Woods Cross on Jan. 22.

On that day, the Wildcats delighted the home crowd with a big victory, outlasting the Redhawks and surviving a furious rally.

Woods Cross charged in front 19-7 after one quarter and still led 32-21 at halftime. A strong third quarter left the Wildcats in front 5033, seemingly comfortably ahead. But Bountiful was on fire in the fourth quarter, nearly pulling off a comeback. Madden Johnsen was the game’s leading scorer, tallying 24 points on the day. He added six rebounds and two steals in the victory. Elliot Bendinger added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocked shots, while Hunter Jackson chipped in six rebounds and eight assists. Bountiful got 14 points and 10 rebounds from Charlie Smith, along with 13 points and four assists from Lincoln Smith.

Bountiful responded to the loss resoundingly, crushing Box Elder

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76-44 on Jan. 24 to improve to 7-1 in region play. A 22-7 first quarter set the tone for the blowout victory. Lincoln Smith and Wyatt Crane each had 19 points, while Davey Howe had 16 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Redhawks.

As for Woods Cross, the Wildcats defeated Bonneville two days after the huge victory over Bountiful. In a low-scoring defensive battle, Woods Cross prevailed over the Lakers 45-40 on the road after holding them to just 16 points in the first half. Woods Cross also hit 15 of 20 free throws and got 12 points from Bendinger to pace the scoring. Nate Smith-Mecham had seven points and seven rebounds.

Woods Cross played at Box Elder on Wednesday, after our press deadline. On Friday, the Wildcats host Clearfield. Meanwhile, Bountiful was in action on Wednesday at Viewmont before entertaining Northridge on Friday.

Viewmont

Viewmont is right there at the top, just a game behind Bountiful for first place in Region 5.

The Vikings suffered just its third loss in region games on Jan. 24 when it fell at Roy 57-54. In the backand-forth contest, Viewmont made 11 of 13 free throws and hit seven three-pointers. Drez Jensen was the team’s leading scorer, compiling 18 points. This shouldn’t be a surprise, as the senior leads the team with 18.7 points per game. In the victory over Roy, Lukus Toner added 10 points, while Carson Tovey had six points and a team-best nine rebounds.

Last week, on Jan. 22, Viewmont had an easy time with Clearfield, running away with a 68-48 win. View-

time. Davis then outscored Weber 36-33 in the second half to secure the important Region 1 triumph.

Four Darts scored in double figures, with Turley leading the way with 17 points. Atwater had 15 points, four rebounds and five steals, while Bode Sparrow contributed 12 points and four steals. Croyden Christensen recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Davis plays at Fremont on Friday. On Feb. 4, the Darts have a rematch with Layton. This time, the game is on the Darts’ home court. Despite losing to Layton earlier in the season, and despite trailing the Lancers in the region standings, Davis has a better RPI. The Darts are second in the Class 6A RPI standings, trailing only Herriman (Layton is third).

Atwater is one of the leading scorers in the state, averaging more than 21 points a game. At press time, he was fifth in the state and second in Class 6A in that category. He’s also the team’s leading rebounder at 5.6 a game. Turley chips in 12.4 points an outing.

Farmington

The 6-11 Phoenix are 2-3 in Region 1 play and sit in the No. 17 spot in the RPI rankings.

Farmington’s most recent outing, however, resulted in a 66-57 victory at home over Syracuse on Jan. 24. The key to this win was the second quarter when the Phoenix outscored Syracuse 20-10. Farmington also made seven more free throws than Syracuse.

Only two Phoenix players scored, but two of them – Tobler and Cameron Brower – each had 22 points, with Tobler making four three-pointers. Isaac Anderson also had a nice game, scoring 15 points and connecting on three shots from long range.

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mont limited Clearfield to just 32% shooting from the floor. Also, the Vikings hit 11 three-pointers on the day, with Tovey making four. Tovey had 14 points in all to go along with three steals and five rebounds. Jensen was the leading scorer in the game,

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throughout, being outscored by three points in the second and fourth quarters, which ultimately proved to be the difference.

“It was a hard fight from both teams all game long, but they ended up coming out on top,” said assistant coach Brooke Anderson.

Callie Peterson recorded a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds while Mara Mickelson added seven points and eight boards.

Others contributing offensively were Mary Carr (seven points), Kailey Selleneit (four), Sophie Gold (three), Kelsey Lindsey and Annie Layton (two) and Peyton Burningham (one).

Against Roy Jan. 24, the Vikings won 56-37. Viewmont started each half strong, scoring 41 points through the first and third quarters, which were the keys in the win.

“The girls played a solid game and had a good team win,” said Anderson.

Four players scored in double figures – Mickelson (18 points), Peterson (17), Carr (15 points, 12 rebounds) and Selleneit (10 points) – in the win.

The Vikings are now 6-2 in Region 5 play and 11-6 on the season.

Woods Cross

Woods Cross lost 58-19 to Bountiful Jan. 22. The Wildcats leading scorer, Kiyoma Tauataina, had five points with five others contributing to the team’s 19 points.

Against Bonneville Jan. 24, Woods Cross won 49-42, building a nine-point lead by halftime

totaling 18 points. A total of 18 players saw the floor for Viewmont. The Vikings play Bountiful on Wednesday and next play at Box Elder on Friday. l

and holding on for the win.

Grace MacArthur’s big game of 20 points paced the team while Ili Crockett and Kaylee Abell added seven points, Adia Cook five, Lucy Thompson four and Mary Gilbert two.

The Wildcats have a 5-3 record in Region 5 and are 11-6 this year.

Farmington

In Farmington’s 12-points loss to Davis Jan. 21, the Phoenix squad outscored the Darts by four points in the second half but it wasn’t enough to come back from the earlier deficit.

Makelle Weber put up 13 points with Emilie Figlioli hitting four 3-pointers for 12 points. Others contributing to the team’s 41 points were Katie Myers (nine points), Morgan Rogers (four), Breklyn Archibald (two) and Olive Wayland (one).

Against Syracuse Jan. 24, Farmington lost 6039, struggling offensively from the get-go, putting up just four points to start the game and finding themselves down by 17 at the break. The second half was a more productive 16 minutes – with 26 points scored – but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

“Syracuse is a good basketball team,” said assistant coach Hilary Noel. “They have solid fundamentals and work well as a team. We were not ready for their level of execution.”

Archibald drained five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points, with Rogers (nine points), Wayland and Myers (four), Ellie Schow (three) and Weber (two) also helping the offense.

The Phoenix squad fell to 1-4 in Region 1 and have an 8-9 season record.l

REDHAWKS

BRYSON HEATH (IN WHITE) goes up for a shot in traffic in action earlier this season. Heath has helped the Bountiful boys basketball team to a hot start.

Photo credit Gus Sopena

WHAT TO WATCH

Jenniffer Wardell is an award-winning movie critic and member of the Utah Film Critics Association. Find her on Twitter at @wardellwriter or drop her a line at themovieguruslc@gmail.com.

By Jenniffer Wardell The Movie Critic

DogMan (in theaters)

“Dog Man” isn’t meant to be comprehended by grown-ups.

The movie is based on a series of children's books by “Captain Underpants” author Dav Pilkey, featuring a half-dog, half-human cop who solves crime. Specifically, the stories started as in-universe comics written by the child protagonists of “Captain Underpants,” with stretches of panels appearing in earlier books. As such, it follows pure child logic, feeling at times like a game of pretend your children are describing to you. The jokes are all the kind of thing that will make a 5-year-old collapse giggling.

For adults, it’s somewhere between a strange child chattering at you and a disconnected fever dream. I’m normally a big fan of kids’ movies, even the ridiculous ones, and even I had a hard time enjoying it. Channeling that level of childhood is a lost art for me by this point, and watch-

ing it made me feel too much like a grown-up.

But that doesn’t mean the movie is bad. I know plenty of children with a deep and abiding devotion to the Dog Man books, and any of those kids will love the movie just as much. It does a wonderful job of capturing the experience of the books, taking the different medium into account, and that’s something to be celebrated. Dog Man fans deserve this movie, even if adults won’t be able to appreciate it.

Grade: Two stars

Back in Action (Netflix)

Cameron Diaz, I’m surprised at how much I’ve missed you.

It turns out Diaz may have missed a certain type of mid-level action comedy just as much. “Back in Action” feels like it’s been plucked from the mid-2000s, a light action romp just like the kind Diaz used to master. It’s breezy, weightless fun, with Diaz just as charming as ever. She’s matched perfectly by Jamie Foxx, who’s returning to the screen with his own suave charm still completely intact. The resulting team-up is

hardly likely to win an Oscar, but there’s a lot of lighthearted fun to be had.

The movie features the duo as a pair of spies who drop out of the game to have a family. They pretend to be normal for years, hiding the truth from their children, but when their old lives come back that becomes increasingly tough. Enemies show up at the worst possible moments, along with Diaz’s estranged mother (who is also very good at shooting people). Is our duo still up to the challenge of getting their spy on?

The supporting cast is just as star-studded, though some of them aren’t given enough to do. Close is great as Diaz’s estranged mother, clearly taking inspiration from the last several years of Helen Mirren’s career. It’s always nice to see Andrew Scott, who is fun even if he isn’t as invested as he could be.

Are there a lot of clichés here? Yes. Is the dialog at all original? No. But sometimes you just want to be entertained, and Cameron Diaz has come back from retirement to do just that.

Grade: Two and a half stars

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Layton City Small Business Seminar

Tuesday, Feb. 4, Noon-1 p.m. Free class and lunch

Contact Morgan Cloward to register: mcloward@laytoncity.org

Layton City Center, 437 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton

Crafting Coil Pottery

Thursday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m., FREE Layton Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive

Principles of Retirement Planning

Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m., FREE Davis Technical College Business Resource Center 550 E. 300 South, Kaysville

Northern Utah Spring Home

Show Friday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free with online registration northernutahhomeshow.com Or $10 at the door

Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton

Layton City’s Family Valentine’s Dance

Friday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., FREE

Central Davis Junior High, 663 N. Church Street, Layton

Small Stage Series: The Reel

Folk

Friday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., FREE Abbington Senior Living, 350 S. 100 West, Layton

The Improvables: Family-friend ly improv Friday, Feb. 7, 9 p.m., FREE-$6 Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful

Seed Starting Gardening Workshop Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., FREE Kaysville Library, 215 N. Fairfield Road

Death and Taxes: Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

Saturday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., FREE Layton Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive

Bountiful Philharmonia Presents: Centuries of Strings Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated St. Olaf Catholic Church, 276 E. 1800 South, Bountiful

The Spirituality of Depolarization

Sunday, Feb. 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m., FREE

Come join a different kind of conversation

Harmons Grocery – Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington

Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.

AIR DUCT CLEANING

PHILLIP,

listen to what he has to say.

Photos by Micah Young

Turn all ‘Noises Off’ and simply laugh out loud

CENTERVILLE—CenterPoint Theatre presents a show about nothing. Nothing but fun that is.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Sit back, relax and prepare to do nothing but laugh with CenterPoint Theatre’s production of “Noises Off.” It’s a story meant to show the humor in everyday life. There is no deep plot – in fact it’s mostly just silliness – but that’s what makes it so much fun.

“Noises Off” is a show within a show. It starts out with the cast of “Nothing On” during their final rehearsal. It takes place in the Brents’ country home. Actress Dotty Otley who plays Mrs. Clackett the maid is on stage and the director keeps giving her instructions but she just can’t seem to get them all straight.

The Brents are supposed to be in Spain and Mrs. Clackett is taking care of the house while they’re gone. But then a young couple, Roger and Vicki show up. Thinking the house is empty, they’re planning on a little “alone” time. As they’re trying to do the scene, Brooke Ashton who plays Viki, keeps losing her contact causing all rehearsal to stop while everyone drops to the floor to look for it.

Once they find it, rehearsal resumes and Roger and Vicki make their way upstairs to the bedroom. Just a few moments later, Flavia and Phillip arrive at what they think is an empty house as well. Comedy ensues as the two couples go up and down the stairs, open and shut doors and barely keep missing each other.

When the show goes on the road, not everything goes as planned when the real actors start fighting with each

other, causing the director, Lloyd Dallas to give up in exasperation. In the meantime, the show must go on, so the stage crew, Poppy Norton Taylor and Tim Allgood take up the slack telling the audience the show will start shortly even though Dotty refuses to come out of her dressing room and Garry Lejeune (Roger) is trying to find ways to upset her.

When everyone finally gets back on stage, “Nothing On” resumes with more lost contacts, more slamming doors –including some that won’t open when they’re supposed to – and an actor who is drinking and always misses his cue.

At one point, the set is turned around so that the audience can see what’s going on behind the scenes, with pratfalls and poor Vicki banging into doors.

Carol Madsen (MWF) who plays Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett is funny every time she steps on the stage. Michael Reis (MWF/Garry Lejeune/Roger) is amazing as he goes up and down the stairs and opens and shuts doors while still delivering one-liners. Mitch Gibb (MWF/Frederick Fellows/Phillip) is endearing as the clueless Phillip and Amelia Joan Bowles (MWF/Brooke Ashton/ Vicki) plays the perfect dumb blonde.

The timing of the actors and all of the stage effects while remembering their lines is impressive and everything blends together to make a hilarious show about nothing.

“Noises Off” runs through Feb. 25, Monday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (see website for Saturday matinee dates/ times). Ticket prices range from $24$41 and can be purchased online at centerpointtheatre.org or at the box office 801-298-1302. CenterPoint Theatre is located at 525 N. 200 West, Centerville. l

Plans for the new South Branch Library are moving along

BOUNTIFUL—The county is negotiating with Bountiful City to do a land swap to build the new library on. A 3D printer will be installed in the current branch in April.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Themuch anticipated new South Branch Library is one step closer in the process of being built. The county has selected the architectural firm Modern Out West, with lead architect Trent H. Smith, to start the design process.

“We wanted to hire an architect early in the process so we know what we need as a lot,” said Josh Johnson, Davis County Library Director. “We want to make sure it’s the right spot and that the property suits our needs.”

The county is currently negotiating with Bountiful City for a land swap to build the new library on, he said. “The county owns the property the library sits on and the city owns the property adjacent to it. We want to get all of our ducks in a row so that we don't waste the city’s time. We’re doing our due diligence to make good solid decisions. It might take a little longer but it’s worth it. The city is doing everything they need to do too.”

In 2017, the county received funding for the Syracuse branch that needed expansion, Johnson said in an earlier interview. “They also needed to do something with Clearfield and the South Branch. It was aging and had significant structural problems. It either needed to be rebuilt or remodeled.”

The Syracuse Branch was remodeled and opened in 2019 and the decision was made to build a new Clearfield Branch that opened in 2021. Johnson said they want to give quality services in the new library. “We want to do the right thing – we will build it for 50 years.”

Some of the upgrades in the new library will be a bigger conference room, he said. “There’s one small conference room now and it’s not adequate. We also want to give special attention to the children’s area.”

In addition they’ll be moving some services to Bountiful now that will be kept in the new building, said Johnson. “We’re putting in a 3D printer in April for National Library Week. The staff is prepping for that. It’s going to begin April 6.”

The Clearfield Library already has a 3D printer, he said. “We want to provide one for the north side and the south end.”

People can bring in a file and staff will help them download it and print it, Johnson said. “The cost is 10 cents per gram of filament. We round it to the nearest gram. They can come pick it up when it’s ready just like a hold. They pay the money for it when they come back. It’s first come first serve.”

The current library is one of the most well used and longest running in the system, he said. “It’s clearly an anchor location. It’s a busy place. It was my library when I was young so it’s fun to work on this project when I have a tie to that branch.”

It’s a big deal to people, said Johnson. “Probably three quarters or at least a good chunk of people went to or performed at that branch. We care about its place in the community and we want to make sure it’s right.” l

(MITCH GIBB, MWF) pretends to be a sheik visiting the Brent home as Flavia, (Samantha Wersten, MWF) Mrs. Clackett, (Carol Madsen, MWF) and Roger, (Michael Reis, MWF)

THE CAST ALL STEPS carefully as Brooke looks for her contact.

THE SOUTH BRANCH is the longest running library in the system and one of the most well used.

Photo by Becky Ginos

years ago, we were sitting down with members of UDOT,” said Cox. “Carlos (Braceras), the executive director of UDOT, and we were having a conversation about the future of transportation in Utah and what that future would look like.”

He said they can’t keep building roads sideways, Cox said. “We’ll continue to invest in mass transit options, but we have to start thinking about going vertical. I kind of chuckled and I’m like, ‘sure, yeah.’”

Cox said that’s when they got serious about advanced air mobility and what that future looks like, starting with cargo and eventually moving people. “We started working with the Governor’s Office of

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Economic Opportunity. Of course, 47G came about, and we started having conversations with people in the industry, and here we are with BETA, an incredible company from Vermont, who is doing a lot of their work in Utah.”

Utah has an incredible opportunity coming up in 2034 to welcome the world as the Olympics make their return, he said. “We can’t wait. Over the next nine years, we’re going to see a lot of changes, technological changes in this country and the world. I can’t wait to show them our advanced Air Mobility opportunities. I truly believe we can get there. We’ll be transporting people vertically, which will make it easier for us to get from point A to point B.”

“BETA was a dream I had,” said

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, without warranty as to title, possession, liens or encumbrances, payable in lawful money of the United States, at the main entrance of the Second District Court, 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2011, executed by DAVID JACKMAN, in favor of ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, n/k/a ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A. d/b/a ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, as Beneficiary, recorded on November 21, 2011, as Entry No. 2628495, B 5403, P 1457-1476, in the Davis County Recorder's Office, State of Utah, covering real property located in Davis County, State of Utah, and more particularly described as follows:

Lot 302, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, PLAT C, according to the Official Plat thereof as recorded in the Office of the Davis County Recorder, State of Utah.

TOGETHER WITH all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters.

Tax Parcel No: 07-074-0302

The real property or its address is commonly known as 121 E 1900 N, Centerville, UT 84014. The undersigned disclaims any liability for any error in the street address.

The current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, n/k/a ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A. d/b/a ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

Bidders must be prepared to tender to the Successor Trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the time of the sale with the balance delivered by 12:00 noon the following business day to Trustee's office, located at 230 South 500 East, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. The deposit must be in the form of a cashier's check, bank official check, or U.S. Postal money order, payable to TraskBritt, P.C. The balance must be in the form of a cashier's check, bank official check, U.S. Postal money order, or by wire transfer, payable to TraskBritt, P.C.

In addition, Beneficiary may, pursuant to the Utah Commercial Code, cause any personal property described in the Deed in which Beneficiary was granted a lien, to be sold in connection with the real property.

THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED the 13th day of January, 2025. Glenn R. Bronson, Successor Trustee TraskBritt, P.C.

230 South 500 East, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 532-1922 Publishing: 1/24/2025, 1/31/2025, 2/7/2025

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, without warranty as to title, possession, liens or encumbrances, payable in lawful money of the United States, at the main entrance of the Second District Court, 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., for the purpose of foreclosing a Deed of Trust dated November 21, 2011, executed by DAVID W. JACKMAN and MARY E JACKMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, in favor of ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, n/k/a ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A. d/b/a ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, as Beneficiary, recorded on December 12, 2011, as Entry No. 2631945, B 5415, P 1104-1121, in the Davis County Recorder's Office, State of Utah, covering real property located in Davis County, State of Utah, and more particularly described as follows: ALL OF LOT 112, MEADOW LANE SUBDIVISION, PLAT "D", ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE DAVIS COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE, STATE OF UTAH.

TOGETHER WITH all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights,

BETA Technologies CEO & Founder, Kyle Clark. “It was actually my senior thesis and project about 22 years ago in college. In 2017, I finally got the opportunity to start designing commercial aircraft for advanced air mobility.”

The aircraft is fundamentally a cost savings tool, said Clark. “It costs about half to move a package a mile than it does with a turbine engine aircraft. It starts with us moving packages, moving medical supplies, moving things for the military, then moving passengers.”

What’s super exciting is seeing a state, the state of Utah, stepping up, seeing this trend coming, he said. “I’m lucky enough actually to be one of two pilots in the world who has flown full transitions electric on EV toll aircraft.”

“Unlike any other point in our world’s history, we have more innovation and adoption taking place in this industry that will revolutionize and change the way we live,” said CEO & President, 47G |Utah Aerospace & Defense, Aaron Starks. “It’s all happening right now. There is a lot of momentum. With this MOU signing, we are going where no other state has gone before. We’re going to electrify airports. We’re going to bring the community together. There will be workforce development opportunities.”

Imagine being in Moab in 40 minutes, he said. “Imagine living in Huntsville or Logan and being able to fly to Salt Lake in 16 minutes. That’s the reality, and it’s here.” l

royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters.

Tax Parcel No: 03-073-0112

The real property or its address is commonly known as 1420 S 350 W, Bountiful, UT 84010. The undersigned disclaims any liability for any error in the street address.

The current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK, n/k/a ZIONS BANCORPORATION, N.A. d/b/a ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

Bidders must be prepared to tender to the Successor Trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the time of the sale with the balance delivered by 12:00 noon the following business day to Trustee's office, located at 230 South 500 East, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. The deposit must be in the form of a cashier's check, bank official check, or U.S. Postal money order, payable to TraskBritt, P.C. The balance must be in the form of a cashier's check, bank official check, U.S. Postal money order, or by wire transfer, payable to TraskBritt, P.C.

In addition, Beneficiary may, pursuant to the Utah Commercial Code, cause any personal property described in the Deed in which Beneficiary was granted a lien, to be sold in connection with the real property.

THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

DATED the 13th day of January, 2025. Glenn R. Bronson, Successor Trustee TraskBritt, P.C. 230 South 500 East, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 532-1922

Publishing: 1/24/2025, 1/31/2025, 2/7/2025

Stephen M. Sargent (7436) PARR BROWN GEE & LOVELESS, P.C. 101 South 200 East, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Telephone: (801) 532-7840

Facsimile: (801) 532-7750 ssargent@parrbrown.com Attorneys for Personal Representative IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR DAVIS COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN JENSEN, Deceased.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Probate No. 243700657 Honorable Michael D. Direda

Notice is hereby given to all persons who are interested in or who claim an interest in the above estate, including but not limited to Tyzack Jensen, whose whereabouts is unknown, (a) that on November 5, 2024, Cara Baldwin filed with the Second Judicial District Court in and for Davis County, State of Utah (the “Court”), an Application for Informal Probate of Will and for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (the "Application") seeking to be appointed as personal representative of the above estate pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth Ann Jensen dated August 31, 2024 and (b) that, unless an objection to that will or the appointment of Cara Baldwin as personal representative of the above estate is filed with the Court prior to January 31, 2025, Cara Baldwin will ask the Court to sign a Statement of Informal Probate of Will and for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative and Letters of Administration appointing Cara Baldwin as personal representative of the above estate.

If any person who is interested in or who claims an interest in the above estate has any objection to the foregoing, such person should present such objection to the Court prior to 4938-4346-4454

January 31, 2025 or to Stephen M. Sargent prior to January 31, 2025 at 101 South 200 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.

Dated: December 12, 2024

Stephen M. Sargent Attorneys for Petitioner Publishing: 12/20/2024, 12/27/2024, 1/3/2025

THE FARMSTEAD SUBDIVISION’S current zoning. Renderings courtesy of Farmington City and C.W. Group

City Council discusses zone change for Farmstead Subdivision

Public hearing for the zone change, schematic subdivision plan, and development agreement for the new Farmstead Subdivision.

By Camille Bassett c.bassett@mycityjournals.com

One of the main projects the Farmington City Council focused on during the Jan. 7, 2025, meeting was the public hearing of the Zone Change, Schematic Subdivision Plan, and Development Agreement for the Farmstead Subdivision, with the goal of settling upon a plan for lot sizes that will benefit both current and future residents in the area and the city as a whole.

The Farmstead Subdivision is the plot of land at approximately 675 South 1525 West, Farmington, which currently has AA and A zoning. During the City Council meeting, presenter Lyle Gibson, assistant director of Farmington’s Community Development Department, explained that AA and A zoned land typically has lot sizes of 10 and two acres, respectively.

“So, they are very large lots, heavy agriculture-type farming, so it’s not really, as it’s zoned, set up for development. The general plan, however, calls for AE [zoning] to match, essentially, the rest of West Farmington.”

In contrast to AA and A zoning, Gibson described, AE zoning has a conventional lot size of one acre, and there is a possibility of dividing the land into even smaller residentialsized plots, depending on the specifics of the agreement between the developer and the city.

Providing a brief history of why an AE zoning might allow for this kind of lot density, Gibson described how AE zoning used to allow for two lots to go on every acre of land, but the city “reeled that back several decades ago” to preserve the open space available in Farmington.

Recently, however, the city has begun approving higher lot density on AE-zoned land again, with the agreement that the developers in turn support Farmington’s Open Space Initiative. This trade-off essentially balances out the tighter-density residential areas by allowing the city to allocate more open land than usual in other areas and to use that land to build trails, parks, and other community spaces.

The Farmstead Subdivision’s developer, C.W. Group, has been work-

ing with the city to find a suitable plan and is currently proposing to purchase up to 17 Transfer of Development Rights Lots. These TDRs would call for an average of .27 acres for each lot in the subdivision, a more comparable size to other residential areas in West Farmington.

“Essentially, [a TBR] gives developers the opportunity to purchase lots that could have been developed somewhere else within the community, and we put them in this project,” Gibson said. “And how it works in Farmington, is our Parks system has taken over, in the past, subdivisions that could have been developed and turned into lots. So now we have this bank of “lots that could have been” and we have the ability to transfer those elsewhere, and the funds used to purchase those lots from the city are those rights, and they move back into our parks system.”

In other words, the current development plan would support Farmington’s Open Space Initiatives both because of the parameters of its zoning, and because the specific TBRs agreement would require the developers to further invest back into the parks system.

As the public hearing commenced, several representatives for the current community near the new Farmstead Subdivision acknowledged these potential benefits of the plan, and also raised concerns with its specifics.

One of the primary issues brought to the table is the consideration that although the higher-density lot sizes proposed would be comparable to some areas in West Farmington, those areas are much farther north from the Farmstead subdivision, while the community immediately adjacent remains largely a ranching community.

As a result, the current consensus is that the residents living near the new Farmstead development are not opposed to an increase in lot density but believe that the TBR plan will not be the most suitable for benefiting the subdivision specifically, as it primarily funds the larger-scale parks beyond their immediate community, and would undermine the investment current residents have made on their land.

Consequently, the City Council motioned to table the current plan, with a recommendation to the developer to refine the plan for a balance that both provides support to open space initiatives for the city as a whole and maximizes the benefit to the West Farmington community specifically. l

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Cut and paste these sentences in the correct order to discover the beginnings of Black History

Black Inventors and Science Pioneers

Touching Lives Every Day

Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the story below and circle the seven errors you find. Then rewrite the story correctly.

Have you ever ridden in an elevator, worn shoes, played with a Super Soaker or used a microphone? Then your life has been touched by an African-American scientist.

Follow the maze to match each inventor with their invention.

If you love to pick up a microphone and sing out a song, you will be glad this scientist loved electricity and physics. He invented a small microphone. His technology is used in 90 percent of microphones today and in cell phones, laptops, baby monitors and hearing aids.

He invented a machine that could quickly attach the top of a shoe to the sole. The machine made shoes ten times faster than by hand, making shoes more affordable.

Early elevators had doors that had to be opened and closed by hand. Elevator doors that open and closemadeautomatically riding an elevator safer.

This NASA engineer is best known for inventing the Super Soaker water blaster. The success of his invention has funded his own research and he now has more than 100 inventions to his name. Use the code to discover this inventor’s name.

INVENTOR CODE

In 1914, this inventor created a “safety hood” which made polluted air safer to breathe. This was an early version of the gas mask.

Replace the missing words.

Mae Jemison has always had big ________. Her big dreams took her into space! She is the first African-American female _______________ . In 1992, she flew aboard the space shuttle Endeavor.

Mae loved ___________ and dancing as a child. In college she decided to ___________ medicine. After becoming a doctor, she went to Africa with the Peace Corps. When she returned _____, she decided to follow another dream—to be an astronaut.

Look through the newspaper for ten words that describe inventors. Use these words to write a poem or a paragraph about inventors.

MICROPHONE AMERICAN AFRICAN COLLEGE SCIENCE HISTORY INVENT DREAMS FEMALE PEACE HONOR BLACK HAND SONG AIR

Find the words by looking up, down, backwards, forwards, sideways and diagonally.

Peanut Professor George Washington Carver was born into slavery, but he grew up to be one of America’s greatest scientist. He invented more than 300 products made from peanuts!

it was hard for a Black child to get into school when Carver was young but. He never gave up. He eventually finished skool and got a job as a teacher at a school in Alabama.

Carver wanted to help poor farmers. He told them to grew peanuts. The farmers thought peanuts were weeds.

Carver invited some farm to lunch. They had soup, mock chicken, creamed vegetables, bread, salad, ice cream, cookies and coffee.

Imagines their surprise when Carver told them that everything was made with peanuts!

STEM Newsmakers

Watch the newspaper for articles and pictures about important men and women in the world of science. Write a short paragraph about each. Keep all of your clippings and paragraphs in a notebook or folder called STEM Newsmakers

Determination and Perseverance

Determination and perseverance have helped people accomplish great things. Tell about a time determination or perseverance helped you.

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Find the two identical shoes.

MIND TEASERS