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Show EESgi.:ir.;,i.rrr liiuuijiwnjmm iMimr jQjtuOj JLL Economy should improve, but slowly BY BOB MKXELSON Clipper Stuff Writer NORTH SALT LAKE - the fedBig news boys and girls eral government doesn't usually have much to do with pulling an economy out of a recession And, in the case of this latest economic downturn, it will pioba-bl- y be even levs of a determining factor That's according to Utah Division of Workforce Services economist John Mathews who spoke Tuesday morning before area business owners and members of the Davis Chamber of Commerce at North Salt Like s Cottontree Inn Mathews, who focuses his attention on the state's eight northern-mos- t counties, including Davis, said "this economy will ieal-lbegin to improve when people, investors and consumers, aie convinced something positive is happening Government, through its fiscal taxes and expenditures, policies and monetary policies interest can rates and the money supply y NEW ASPIRE HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER will be opening at 845 N. 400 East in Bountiful formerly occupied by Xcel Spa & Fitness. New health club to open soon BOUNTIFUL - Aspire Health & Fitness announced I ndus the impending opening of its newest and most modem facility at 84s N 400 F ust in Bountiful at the site formerly occupied by Xce! Aspire International is a Health Club Licensor, which is headquartered in Bountiful Aspire also owns and operates clubs in Redmond. Ore . and in Draper. Utah The Bountiful location is the third of what is hoped with be a rising number ol Aspire clubs It will be the largest of a modem club design which boasts some of the most mnosatise and cutting-edg- e cardio equipment available in the fitness industry In addition to personal training, weight loss and weight training. Aspire will otter such group fitness programs as spinning, kickboxing, soga. Pilates core and interval aerobics, power toning and other innovachild care, tive classes Other services offered at Aspire include tanning, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi To further compliment this fitness center. Aspire will include a complete juice and nutrition bar. and a pro shop Separate men's and women's locker rooms and showers make the full service center ideal tor meeting both individual and family fitness needs As part of its grand opening in March, Aspire management invites the public to experience the new facility by taking a complimentary tour To receive the free tour, simply drop by the club during normal business hours and ask to speak with one of the fitness consultants - NORTH SALT LAKE Orbit Irrigation Products. Inc . one of the woild's leading manufacturers and suppliers ot irnga tion products for the iesidential commercial and maikets announced todav their newest product the complete 'Automatic Yard Watering Kit This innovative kit. which makes above ground watering easv to do toi evervone. will be available early this spring lome owners and renters alike have been asking for an above ground watering system! said K C Encksen.Oibit Cl O "We listened and have responded to our customers' needs with an affordable, easy to use kit that turns vour hose faucet into an automatic sprinkler nd. the system in just minutes best part is no digging " The 'Automatic hard Watering Kit is one ot Oi bit's SunMate above-grounproducts, which are engineered and manufactuied for years of trouble-fre- e opcia tion The new watering kit ensures convenient access - the entire system can be attached to an outside hose faucet The system can be up and running in minutes, since the valves simplv plug into a digital timer no is complicated wiring Ihe timer can be required mounted directly onto a valve oi Ihe on the side of the house fully automated system controls up to four watering stations Features of the Automatic Yard Watering Kit n timer Digital Two double diaphragm automatic sprinkler valves Four-outlheavy duty brass manifold featuring standard 5,8 inch connections Additional valves are available to expand watering svstem 1 Are you teed off on taxes? Are you teed off on taxes9 If so. you're not alone. The Utah Taxpayers Association (UTA) is providing a unique opportunity to play golf and talk taxes with legislators, government officials and UTA members this May 16 The Utah Taxpayers Association will hold its annual " Teed off on Taxes" golt tournament, this year hosted by the Eagle wood Golf Course m North Salt Lake Play will get under way with a Friday Sam shot gun start Elsmlet boosts sales in 02 WOODS CROSS - During armmgton. 2003 a year of limited growth in the d home market, Homes Hamlet achieved its best year ever by closing on 287 homes in 2002 President Homes Hamlet John Aldous said that continued low interest rates, coupled with a Hamlet product which appeals to the market's largest segment of homebuvers, was instrumental in Hamlet's performance During fiscal 2002. the homebuilder posted more than $40 million in sales rhe 2002 results represented a 15 percent increase in home closings ov er 200 l's 250 homes Hamlet's success has been recognized nationally In October 2002. 1 lamlet was recognized by Builder magazine as one of the fastest growing homebuilders in the U S for a fourth year m a row, making the publication's prestigious "Fast Track Hall of Fame. Of the thousands of U S. homebuilders. Hamlet Homes is only one of 10 nationwide to receive this recognition The company has plans to announce three new communities during the first quarter of single-famil- y eight-year-ol- Retirement seminar on tap FARMINGTON - A free on broadcast seminar retirement planning will be staged Feb 11 at 9 30 a m. in the Farmington Edward office, 824 West Shepard Lane David Bums, office investment representative, will host the broadcast. Tor more information about the broadcast or to reserve a seat those interested can call Bums. 9 Tor those unable to attend at the above time, additional times are available. one-ho- in F llpIOVe tO oV i 1 still have investors spvxiked as does the possibilitv of i tiadc tianspoiiaiion mdust'ics Government agencies U,i ic m mi II tu u his e tli a is like he cuts icconditions toi stiong lei tilling .UC iVss ill estllKIl' into pi lev But w itch out i 'tvi n. ho i il I, loions Sonic w us h ,v piovidcd an omic tin ulus m Uie jxist as oce III e c! it tile Oulbte.lk o! Woild W a 11 Bill M ithevvs believes war wnh li u will not tciomphsh that It it s shot an vvai as the iiiministi ition pi it's we piobablv won t see al v economic llllji let at - 11 a g i i all lie lepolleel ll Hi et n hiconvs It pi ot I leteel Its depend on (Voples 111 IV le, ptloPs til It is what the le'e ", col !se ol even's will be 111 tile , V e i I c spite tile above mice 11.1111! iv uni mis opti- V M itheWs s ml uC mistic k should xl, sllUggle blit int lie 111 It for 20 ell. el, s pc Ice lit local, countv and st.iu school o, triCts and Ol cotllse the Idle ,t government piuieipulv Hill oice Base tile As leccssion Mathews expects lob ei moil growth III id supported bv leMiic't pioelucln 'v low interest i it.s inn voveinnient economic w 1 n ek.lse II lie leCOVelV I i future terrorist attacks and the likelihood of war with Iraq And manv mencans used their tax rebate, intended to stimulate the eeonomv. not to buv new things, but to pav oft existin'; bills On the other hand the icces-siodoes appear to have hot turned out ' We aie just kind of skipping along the bottom right now," Mathews vnd Pioductivitv continues to be high interest rates and inflation low energv prices appear to have peaked, the auto and housing industries have shown surprising tile st.Ue 111 ill ill taste! was 4 4 pc i cent ttcr posting cn plovmuit gams of '2 pucuit m '"no u 2001 Davis (. ountv chopped t i n penult m 2oo2 In contiast th, state slipjvd fioni n pucuv to Opei cent Ncailv 4s pci cun ol ill woin ers in Davis ( ountv uc unplovcd bv the in oi government scandals U l' e s lie s w 1 i !v Maicli 2014 at all m toi luik lmpiovciikiit cciitcis ana umim retail outlets Ihe complete Automatic Yaid Watenng Kit from Orbit will be available m the US m earlv 1416 Ridge Bountiful 5 Beds 5 - Point Dr. Stone Ridge 818 W 1450 N. W. ltd think things ,K going to get ust don t know when I 7,780 sq ft Luxury at it's best Open & Bright Floor Plan 44 Secluded Yard Built in 1989 Quiet 597-565- Cul-de-s- Fireplace in family room 3 Beds 3 Baths Judy Allen 6 - West four-statio- ? 'vAt i s'1 & Stay, live wire. Stay! Live pow er lines almost alw av s stay on power poles where they belong, delivering the power we depend upon and expect But sometimes the weather, trees or accidents interfere and knock them down That's when it gets dangerous A downed line can look harmless, but it can still be a live wire - pow erful enough to kill and even energize the ground around it Please remember these words of caution: Ne er touch or go near a fallen power line Do not touch anything on which the wire is resting Use extreme caution and explain the danger to your children If you see a downed line, call us immediately, and we'll take care of it Or call 911 Your safety matters to us For a copy of our safety booklet, Electricity 101, call UTAH POWER 451-722- Making it happen. u o W Woods Cross 149 900 Baths inloi m. ition uo to niv ol call oi moic n u n mlhtunliiH Mill Jss hhn 1393 W 2400 So - $ 64,900 Q nl ty Bui d by Joel Hale Pn It 2003 P jsvibL S Be Js 3 Baths Viubed Cflings JefedTub Separate Shower Bntfl - Country Oaks S o 22 & Thank you! 4tCei Room Breakfast & Dinner d Bountiful and Eagle Mountain Hamlet Homes currently seven communities operates along the Wasatch Front They include Argyle Acres in Woods Cross During 2002. Hamlet sold out three communities Hamlet Homes, located in Salt Lake City, has become Utah's fourth largest homebuilder. constructing more than 1,300 homes $ and other md , i' seem to be heading m ilu nJ' duection Mathews sud h I conomic t iceovciv 'ii and Davis Count, is d uctK linked to that ol tlu n itio Ms tali a f suttcicd vear k past stietch ot negitivc iob .jowth since 19(4 though uik mpf nn , a at s 6 penult lull lllkd tv low the oveiull I S late of n pi k. m v Ununplovnicnt is Div" (. resilience Orbit Irrigation launches automatic watering kit on-sig- NORTH SALT LAKE "keep the train close to the tracks" But. the U S . he added, runs on a capitalist eeonomv IJiat means buving selling and investing "Right now investors, business owners and consumers face a lot of uncertainty!' vnd Mathews " Theie aie some positive signs, but theie are still some things that have people worried" ITie events of 9 delivered a bodv blow to an ahead) shakv eeonomv and its effects remain The I nron. 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