7 Opinion 23 Calendar 9 Showcase 28 Sports THE DAVIS 22 Life 30 Classifieds Showcase Utah Opera Artists in Residence set to perform free concert in Davis CLIPPERTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 VOL. 126 NO. 24 CLIMATE CHANGE BECKY GINOS | DAVIS CLIPPER REP. BECKY EDWARDS talks to students before a Coalition of students, legislators panel discussion on the issues of climate change. Students from around the state joined with legislators discuss global warming impact and experts to bring awareness to the problem. by Becky GINOS the discussion during the current legislative session. president of the BYU Climate Change Club. [email protected] In conjunction with those resolutions, Edwards, Students from around the state asked questions Ward and Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake and a of the panel and had table discussions with some 19 UTAH STATE CAPITOL—Winters with tons of coalition of Utah students hosted “Climate Solutions legislators in attendance. snow, winters with practically no snow – that’s Utah, for a Healthy Future,” at the Capitol last week. “I’m very committed to providing good outcomes right? Maybe not. There is a great deal of scientific The panel discussion included special guests, for people,” said Nelson. “As we evaluate energy evidence that would suggest global climate change is Laura Nelson, the Governor’s Energy Advisor and opportunities we need to consider the impact on our playing havoc on the earth. Director of the Office of Energy Development, environment. I came to Utah on a family vacation Legislators Rep. Becky Edwards, R-North Salt Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, Rob Davies, a when I was 12. I told my parents ‘this is the most Lake and Rep. Ray Ward, R- Bountiful have both physicist at Utah State University, former Evergreen proposed resolutions HCR001 and HCR007 to push Clean Energy CEO Mark Burdge and Anna Wilder, see CLIMATE | 6 Kaysville proposes road utility fee by Becky GINOS City Hall to further discuss the Cities can’t institute a fuel tax, [email protected] proposal. Garn said. “We can’t really raise “Roads are paid at a state and sales tax either. That leaves only KAYSVILLE—In an effort to local level as a user driven model,” property tax. That’s why we’re con- cover the rising costs of maintain- said Kaysville City Council member sidering a user fee,” he said. “Roads ing roads, Kaysville City is propos- Jake Garn. “But the gas tax has are like water and electricity, they ing a monthly road utility fee. The stayed flat over the last 20 to 30 get used up. We don’t have a GPS city hosted an open house last week years and the revenue source hasn’t system that shows that you traveled been raised. Costs have gone up this many miles on this road so we BECKY GINOS | DAVIS CLIPPER to explain the plan to residents. Another meeting will be held and the question is how do we pay KAYSVILLE CITY Council member Jake Garn (right) tonight, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at Kaysville for our roads?” see FEE | 6 listens to residents’ concerns about the proposed fee. See Inside Learn how to protect your heart and lower your blood pressure in this month’s Thrive, pages 15-21. Thursday, February 1, 2018 Page 2 DAVIS CLIPPER NSL seeks BRETT LEVITRE Legislature conducting. Levitre will lead the new members for new North Salt Lake opens with community choir Master Chorus. new bills by Becky GINOS by Jenniffer WARDELL Levitre was asked to conduct [email protected] [email protected] this past year. When they asked him to come back for CAPITOL HILL—The 2018 NORTH SALT LAKE--If the 2018 concert, he said Legislative Session got off to a quick you have a song in your yes but added that he’d like start last week with lawmakers heart, NSL Live wants to hear the opportunity to do a little hearing a number of bills in both the from you. advance work. House and Senate. Here’s a look at The group, which serves “I also said that I’d like to some involving local legislators: as the city’s Parks, Trails, Arts rehearse a group beforehand SB27 – Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods and Recreation Advisory so we could have some more Cross sponsored this bill that amends Board, is starting up a confidence on the choruses,” the laws on domestic violence, dating community choir that will he said. “That evolved into violence and stalking to expand the be called the North Salt Lake the idea of a community ability to get a protective order for Master Chorus. The group, choir.” those who have or had a relationship which is currently looking for The choir is expected to with a suspect but never cohabitated. singers who live in North Salt do three concerts in 2018, The Senate passed the bill unani- Lake and the surrounding with four concerts a year mously and sent it to the House for communities, won’t require being the average after that consideration. point. The choir’s first official A bill that would allow public either fees or auditions COURTESY PHOTO out of anyone looking to concert is expected to be schools to install bolt locks on class- participate. sometime in May, which will to,” he said. “A lot of these the Bountiful High marching room doors during lockdowns passed “I want it to be a true be followed by both a fall and concerts can get pretty dry. band. He conducted his first out of the Senate last week. Weiler choir of the community,” Christmas concert. The first We wanted to keep things choir at 20, and has served sponsored SB87 and said currently the said Brett Levitre, who will concert of 2019 will be an interesting.” with various church and locks are prohibited by building and conduct the group. “We’ll early spring concert that will There will also be some community choirs ever since. fire codes. The bill would create an take all comers, all ages and likely be held sometime in songs sung in Spanish, and “My favorite thing about exemption to the code and is meant all skill levels. So many choirs March. he said he’s already planned conducting is the creative to enhance safety, allowing schools to these days have evolved to Levitre said the choir some African numbers. aspect,” he said. “There’s no choose for themselves, he said. SB87 almost professional levels, will sing a variety of music, “We want the choir other experience like putting passed out of the Senate and will go to but then it’s not a true com- and that he’ll always keep to reflect the community voices together and making the House. munity choir anymore.” entertainment in mind when around them,” he said. music.” Weiler has also proposed a The inspiration for the he’s choosing the song list. Levitre said his conduct- For more information resolution, SCR1 that would replace group came from this year’s “We want things that are ing career began at 16, when or to join the choir, visit “Messiah” sing-in, which fun to sing and fun to listen he was the drum major in nslmasterchorus.org. see BILLS | 8 Youth debate on Capitol Hill by Becky GINOS [email protected] SALT LAKE CITY— More than 500 students from across the state converged on Capitol Hill last week to take part in the Utah League of Cities and Town’s 2018 Local Officials Day at the Legislature. Several Davis County students who are serving on city youth councils participated in mock committee hearings and discussions on current issues impacting the state. BECKY GINOS | DAVIS CLIPPER “This is a great GOV. GARY HERBERT (above) picks two winners for tickets to the Broadway play “Hamilton,” that is coming to Salt Lake City. program to get kids more BECKY GINOS | DAVIS CLIPPER involved in government,” (Right) Centerville Youth Council members enjoy a laugh. said Mica McKee, a and use it as an outlet to Gary Herbert, legislators “You are the rising vote and be involved and out on the street and senior at Viewmont who better the lives of others.” and municipal leaders generation,” said Herbert. engaged in the process.” see how much people is on the Centerville City After the mock for a lunch and presenta- “Who knows, there may Herbert recalled a knew about the country Youth Council. “I am hearings at the Capitol, tion at the Salt Palace be a governor or two bit on the Jay Leno show and government. “The excited for the opportu- the students joined Gov. Convention Center. here in the audience. called “Jaywalking” where nity to be on the council Remember to register to the comedian would go see DEBATE |5 DAVIS CLIPPER NEWS Thursday, February 1, 2018 3 Chamber recognizes local businesses at gala by Becky GINOS [email protected] CHAMBER “JP served on PRESIDENT Angie LAYTON—It was a night to gather Osguthorpe (left) my board for 15 and honor those who are making a stands with Shane years, 10 of those difference in the county at the Davis Willard and Cindee Chamber of Commerce 2018 Business Jessop. as chair.” Awards Banquet held last Friday night at the Davis Conference Center. — Nathan Rich Each year, the chamber selects a winner in the categories of Innovation, contract their engineers to companies Employer of the Year, Small Business who need additional talent. Mindfire of the Year and Business of the Year. works with Fortune 500 companies, They also give the Legacy Award to an world-class healthcare systems, govern- “individual or company that has posi- ment agencies, startups and small and tively impacted the county, sustained medium-sized businesses.