Celebrating 125 years as Davis County’s news source The Schools share ideas, concerns D with district 75 cents avis Clipper ON A3 VOL. 125 NO. 23 Bringing in THURSDAY, JAN. 5, 2017 the new year Education still a priority after service Kaysville gathers to ring in 2017 at their BY LOUISE R. SHAW annual city-wide [email protected] New Year’s Eve bash. FARMINGTON—While they may be LOU ISE R. SHAW, C1 retiring from their service on the Davis School District Board of Education, three former board members say they will not lose their focus on education or their commitment to making it better. Barbara Smith and Kathie Bone didn’t run for service. another term last year, and It was 24 years ago that Liz Mumford and Brigit Barbara Smith began her Gerrard were elected to service on the board. take their places. Larry The most important Smith lost his re-election thing she feels she BARBARA SMITH accepts a bid to challenger John accomplished during gift for her 24 years of service KATHIE BONE receives a gift Robison. that time, she said, was to schools as a board member. of appreciation from Gordon LARRY SMITH talks about his All three were thanked to participate in the Eckersley, board president. service on the school board. for their service at the appointment of three of the district,” she said, Photos by Louise R. Shaw board’s last meeting in “great superintendents.” “but the superintendent have brought the district Laying your 2016, and presented a “The school board comes in and carries it to its current successes, memento for their years of sets policy and leads by Other successes in the head down out – brings the district she said, including one district are the partnership outlining the direction forward.” of the highest graduation JENNIFFER WARDELL, C3 it has with the Davis Strong superintendents rates in both the state and Applied Technology the nation, at 94 percent. n See “RETIREES” p. A4 Wildcats take down Falcons Deadline Woods Cross move to 9-1 with win over nearing for Clearfield. city hall SPORTS , A6 referendum petitions BY TOM HARALDSEN [email protected] BOUNTIFUL—The citizens group hoping to place the issue of a new city hall complex in Boun- tiful on the municipal elec- tion ballot this November is nearing the deadline for collecting signatures on petitions. Volunteers for the “Better Bountiful” committee need to Fresh snow welcomes returning students collect signatures by this Winter break ended Tuesday – but winter didn’t. Students returned to school, including Orchard Elementary in North Salt Lake (above), after coming Saturday, Jan. time off to enjoy the holidays with their families. A few new inches dusted the area overnight, but didn’t deter buses, cars or students. 7, for submission to the city. The petitions need to be signed by Bountiful residents of voting age Photo by Louise R. Shaw|Davis Clipper who want the question of whether the city should build a new city hall on DHMC’s identical twins born a ‘year’ apart the site of Stoker School put on the ballot. At least 2,500 signatures are LAYTON—Preg- required, and the group is nant with twins on working to collect many New Year’s Eve emergency room, asking more than that number. his family to just watch and with a due the dog and assuring n See “DEADLINE” p. A4 date of Feb. 4, them they would be home soon. Shortly after Nick Criddle and arriving at the emergency Huyen Nguyen room, it was determined INDEX Voted best that Huyen needed to were planning be transferred to Labor Sports weekly on a family bar- and Delivery where the - A6 newspaper in nurse asked her when the Editorial beque to bring last time she had eaten - B3 Utah by Society in the New Year. PREMATURE TWINS are the last and first babies of 2016 and 2017. was because the babies Calendar of Professional needed to be born. - B4 As things often Journalists The first of the twin Davis Life - C1 happen, plans Courtesy photo boys, James, was mom’s intuition kicked delivered on Dec. 31, Horizons - C2 changed. in. Huyen wasn’t feeling 2016, at 11:59 p.m. at 5 Just to be safe, Nick Showcase After an early dinner, quite right but didn’t decided to take her lbs. 0 ounces and 18.5 - C3 inches long. Matthew was think she was in labor. to the Davis Hospital Church - C6 THE and Medical Center Obituaries n See “TWINS” p. A4 - C7 DAVIS Celebrating 125 years as Davis County’s news source Lowe opposes ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT changes in athlete in Davis County and beyond The transfer rules ON A3 Showcase THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 C DavisClipper willard, stahle chosen 75 cents VOL. 125 NO. 20 THURSDAY, DEC. 15, 2016 Bountiful basketball stars earned Athlete of the Week honors D2 Nutcracker Commissioners approve tax increase DavisTHURSDAY, DE C.15County, 2016 D dancers take the stage in ‘The Nutcracker’ dreams Sports Local girls join Bal- BY BECKY GINOS Be in the [email protected] let West on stage Boys BasketBall recaP New Year... as part of this year’s BOUNTIFUL—Thinking about increased taxes at Lady Vikes “The Nutcracker.” this time of year isn’t very jolly — but county leaders JENNIFFER WARDELL, C1 have been committed to informing residents about stay unbeaten why it’s necessary. Before approving the measure ago calling for a 23.37 percent at Tuesday’s commission meeting, increase of the county property on the courts three open houses were held and tax increment and a 20.18 percent two public hearings to give Davis increase to the library property County residents a chance to tax increment. This would amount BY Catherine Garrett weigh in. to an annual increase of about Clipper sportswriter “We have a desire to engage $56.91 on a $260,000 home for the with more people,” said Davis county and an annual increase of County Commissioner Bret about $9.87 for the library on the The third week of girls bas- Millburn during one of the open same value home. The last county ketball saw Viewmont keep its houses held at Bountiful City Hall. tax increase was in 2007 and in New Challenges... “We’ve tried all ways and aspects 2000 for the library. unbeaten streak alive, while to reach out to explain in simpler Not everyone at the open Bountiful, Davis and Woods terms how property tax works. house was enthusiastic about LIBRARY DIRECTOR Chris Sanford (right) explains the tax increase to Bob Haywood Not everyone is sophisticated on the proposal, however. “I just (left) while Lynette Mills looks on. Photo by Becky Ginos/Davis Clipper Cross also all tasted victories. how it’s calculated. It’s daunting to purchased property and the Viewmont continued its see that tax document and try to assessment was already way up single year.” Library and a remodel of the Christmas understand how it works.” above what it should have been,” The tax increase will fund North Branch Library. undefeated run through five The Davis County one Kaysville resident said. “I a rebuild of the South Branch DANCERS during thegames party scene this in an seasonearlier production with ofa Ballet 49-44 West’s “The Nutcracker.” Photo by Luke Isley | Courtesy of Ballet West performers Commissioners laid out a wonder why the tax is higher. It’s Library, expansion at the Syracuse comprehensive plan a few months not just a one-time tax, it’s every n See “TAX” p. A7 win over Mountain Crest Dec. LOUISE R. SHAW, C3 BY JENNIFFER WARDELL cracker” was a family af- 6. [email protected] fair. The two older sisters, The Vikings came back from a six- Sasha and Hannah, had point halftime deficit with a big third danced in “The Nutcrack- quarter that saw them score 20 points – to LAYTON — For a er” before, and this year Prep boys Tax changes Mountain Crest’s eight points. group of Davis County 8-year-old twins Sabrina Megan Carr and Mercedes Staples and Sophia decided they Know in basketball over 20 years scored 16 points each to lead the Vikings dancers, this Christ- wanted to join their sisters New Issues... while McKenna Morris and Samantha mas season is all about onstage. Woods Cross keeps Hogge had six each. reduce funds “I’ve seen my sisters rolling, but other Davis ballet dreams. Five dancers from dance in ‘The Nut- locals stumble for education Davis picked up its second win of the year with a 51-29 victory over Ogden Dec.LaRae’s Dance Unlimited cracker,’” said Sabrina. “I SPORTS, D1 BY LOUISE R. SHAW 6 before falling to Bonneville 32-29 two in Layton are dancing thought it would be fun.” [email protected] days later. with Ballet West in this The twins both earned Against Ogden, the Darts held the year’s production of “The roles as party princesses, FARMINGTON—Public Tigers to single-digit scoring in each Nutcracker,” running now the girls who join Clara at education in Utah has quarter to pull away from a two-point through Dec. 26 at the the Christmas party at the lost millions of dollars lead at half. Davis scored 31 points in the Janet Quinney Lawson beginning of the ballet. over the past 20 years due second half while Ogden managed just Capitol Theatre in Salt “I like when I fall asleep to changes in tax rates 13. Lake. Mia Tureson is and get to be carried off and structure, according “Ogden was an aggressive and tough one of the dancers cast stage at the end of the par- to a report by the Utah team,” head coach Anne Jones said.