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Show A-8 Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri, December 31, 2019-January 3, 2020 The Park Record Happy New Year’s, from us to you from the Owners of Alaska Fur Gallery TANZI PROPST/PARK RECORD The Park Record staff wishes readers happiness and health in the new year. Back row, from left: Jennifer Snow, Jodi Hecker, Louise Mohorn, Bubba Brown, Emma Fedorowich, Jeff Dempsey, Alexander Cramer, Ben Olson, Lindsay Lane, Jay Hamburger and Tanzi Propst. Front row, from left: Valerie Spung, Ryan Kostecka, Andy Bernhard, Lacy Brundy, James Hoyt, Joe Lair, Scott Iwasaki, Sharon Bush and Tina Wismer. Utah birth rate slows down Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is known for its high birth rate, but an ongoing lag has researchers wondering if the state is in a new era of lower fertility. The state’s demographers expected people to start having more children as they recovered from the Great Recession, but even with more people working and making more money the state’s fertility rate has continued to drop, the Deseret News reports. Utah’s fertility rate fell to 2.03 births per woman last year — the lowest rate in more than 50 years, new census data shows. The state, which had the highest rate in the United States as recently as 2015, now sits behind North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. The national fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 1.73 births per woman. “We had all anticipated that we would have a decline in fertility, but we didn’t expect the decline to be so precipitous and the duration so long,” said Pamela Perlich, director of demographic research at the University of Utah’s Park City’s newest, luxury outerwear boutique is now open. Corner of Main Street & Heber Avenue 625 Main Street 435 / 649.1241 Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. “I think we’re into a new era.” One of the factors that seems to be driving the change is that women are waiting to have children as they pursue academic and professional opportunities, Perlich said. The 2012 change to allow women to go at an earlier age on missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has led to more women signing up for the 18-month proselytizing missions than past generations. “They’ve had the opportunity to get schooling and be on these global missionary trips and participate in that experience,” Perlich said. “Every time you live in a new place and meet a new community, it opens your eyes and mind and heart to new possibilities for yourself.” For many, that may mean prioritizing their careers. The percentage of women over 16 who are working has increased to 58% and more than half of Utah households with children under 6 have both parents working, a slight increase from a year earlier. Prospective parents are also struggling to have enough money for rising housing costs while paying off student loans, making the extra costs of children and daycare seem daunting, Perlich said. Cydni Tetro, president of the Salt Lake City-based Women Tech Council, said her industry is trying to offer flexible work hours to entice women who have children to stay in the field. “There’s sometimes I’m just working from the soccer field, or I’m working in my car,” said Tetro, also the CEO of the software company ForgeDX and a mother of three. “That’s not true in every industry, but in technology, we have flexibility that no one else has in order to support our businesses. And it becomes very helpful to your family and to being able to have children and to build a career.” Utah is unlikely to ever return to past fertility rates — it was 4.3 in 1960 — but a bump could be on the horizon because many young adults who have been waiting to have kids may now be ready. The majority of the state’s population still belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which encourages couples to have children. “I expect that pregnant pause is probably about over,” Perlich said. Privacy on 2.7 Acres In Central Park City And Timeless Contemporary Finishes. ONE OF A KIND! Located in the most spectacular spot in Park City just minutes to skiing and Main Street, this custom home is nestled on 2.7 acres in the heart of Park City with big views to Deer Valley Resort. The kitchen was recently redesigned in timeless contemporary finishes and 8˝ custom white oak floors making it the heart-beat of the home. The stunning driveway built of pavers and heated has a private entrance. There’s also a large 4-car, heated garage. The master retreat commands an entire floor with an exceptional bath with steam shower, walk-in closet and fireplace. The home features a wrap-around deck, a home theater and radiant heat on all floors. The popular DuBois hiking and biking trail is located right out the front door. Unlike any other home. 2145 BEAR HOLLOW DR | SUN PEAK | 5,364 SQUARE FEET 4 BEDS | 5 BATHS OFFERED AT $2,950,000 435-901-0616 julie@jhparkcity.com A S S O C I AT E B R O K E R ® 2013-2015 2013-2018 KW TOP INDIVIDUAL REALTOR IN UTAH FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS! |