Centerville/Farmington Journal | May 2024

CHALLENGER SCHOOL EXPANDING ITS CAMPUS

If you pass Shepard Lane in Farmington you’re bound to drive by the private Challenger School. But you’ll also see construction going on right beside the main building. The school has been mainly for pre-school and beginning elementary grades. But with the number of students they have been receiving they had to expand past the outside portables that they have currently. Thus, the new building that is currently being built is next to the main building.

By Shania Emmett | s.emmett@davisjournal.com

Challenger School, located at 1089 Shepard Creek Pkwy in Farmington is a private academy that initially was built just for pre-schoolers and kindergartners. It was first started in 1960 by an elementary school teacher by the name of Barbara Baker when she decided that kindergartners and preschoolers should have a better education than they were receiving at the time. Seeing that they needed to have a better grasp on phonics and reading as a whole before they started their schooling in the core elementary school years, Baker created Challenger. Since then they have been giving their students a jump on their reading education so they can have top reading and comprehension scores by the time they have to advance to the higher grades. As time went on, and the amount of students grew they began to expand and provide more grades for kids. Now they have all of elementary and plan to grow to have junior high students as well. And with this new building that they have been working on since late last year, they will be able to hold classes for those grades as they planned.

By Shania Emmett

Usually, when people see others walking their dogs, they are bound to see a service dog amongst the dog walkers. Service dogs can be an important part of helping people with disabilities. But not many consider exactly how a dog is trained to be a service dog. That’s where organizations like Service Paws come in. They are a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping and training dogs to become the pivotal helping guides.

Their board members consist of Mitch Christiansen, the founder and CEO, Megan Smock, their head secretary, Shannon Parthenopaues their social media expert, Christi Christiansen co-founder, and dog trainer, Krista Smith who works as their Client Advocate and Cameron Smith who runs Veteran Outreach.

Service Paws not only help pair people with service dogs, but they also

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“Challenger originally planned on this campus providing preschool and kindergarten programs only, but we have continued to expand as parents in Davis County have expressed interest in continuing a Challenger education through eighth grade for their children,” Jeff Davis, head of marketing said.

They predict that with the new edition of the Challenger School, they will be able to get rid of the portables that they have been using and move many of the grades into this building. They will then use that empty space to expand the playground for the pre-schoolers and kindergarteners.

“Our expansion is funded through tuition revenue,” Davis said. “Challenger does not hold fundraisers or require any additional money, time, or service commitments.”

According to Davis, they are currently on track to complete the new building by the coming school year. So students will have a fresh new building, and the preschoolers and kindergartners will have a larger playground.

As for any new projects that Challenger may have in the future, they have not given any details but they do plan to continue to expand as the need arises. They plan to expand into other states as well.

“We continue to grow in our five regions: California, Idaho, Nevada, Texas and Utah,” Davis said. l

WOODS CROSS STILL UNBEATEN IN GIRLS LACROSSE

There are just two weeks left in the regular season for high school lacrosse, and teams are jockeying for position before playoffs begin. Last week, the Bountiful boys team and the Woods Cross girls team won both of their matches. Here’s a look at games played through April 26 GIRLS

Let’s start with the unbeaten (12-0) Lady Wildcats of Woods Cross. They notched a 12-3 win over Clearfield and a 14-8 win over Bountiful. Against the Falcons, Rylee Linton led the way with five goals, Ella Mathews scored three, and teammates Ella Holland, Emmy Richards, Lila Dunn and Grace MacArthur all added single goals.

In the win at Bountiful, it was both Richards and Dunn with four goals, Mathews scored three times, and Holland, Linton and MacArthur had one apiece.

Viewmont (10-2) lost for just the second time this season, an 18-9 loss to Box Elder. Cecelia Walton and Brienna Wallis each scored three goals, Alexis Lee had two and Avery Drake had one. Farmington (9-3) won its only match last week, beating Davis 15-7. Hailey Larsen scored five goals for the Phoenix. Ruby Roche added four, Alexandra MacAlvey scored three, Kate Carter had a pair of goals and Lydia Judd scored once.

Courtesy Megan Smock

By Tom Haraldsen

Shot! Ella Mathews, Woods Cross (2) and teammate try stopping a shot on goal by Bountiful’s Ella Gillian. The cross-town rivals played at Washington Park in the cold and rain with the Wildcats remaining undefeated for the season winning 14 - 8 over the Redhawks, April 26 Poto by Roger V. Tuttle

Centerville Police Department has two new officers. On April 16 Police Chief Paul Child introduced them to Mayor Clark Wilkinson and the city council.

“I’m ecstatic about this; I’m really excited about our two new officers,” Child said.

Officer Stetson Ryan grew up and now lives in West Valley City and was scheduled to graduate from the police academy on April 25.

“He's knocking it out of the park in the academy,” Child said. “He’s pretty good with firearms and he’s doing excellent in the academy so we’re excited to have him.”

Ryan has already been working as a backup officer for the department working the road and helping out with arrests, Child said. Upon graduation from the police academy, he will finish up his field training with Centerville PD.

Ryan loves kayaking, fishing, hiking and camping.

“He really just loves anything outdoors and involving the mountains,” Child said. “Stetson has always known from a young age that he wanted to serve the communities around him and be a part of law enforcement.”

Officer Conor Orozco comes to Centerville after two years as a member of the Bountiful Police Department where

Centerville welcomes two new police officers

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he was a firearms instructor. During that time, he became involved with Centerville’s K-9 hound program.

“He’s just fallen in love with that whole program,” Child said. “So we were just really excited that he expressed interest and put in an application for us.”

Orozco was sworn in and put to work on his first day, Child said.

Orozco was born and raised in Utah and comes from a large family with nine siblings.

He enjoys baseball, training dogs and enjoys “nerdy things” like Star Wars

and history, Child said.

Both of the men had previously been sworn in as police officers, but that night Child administered the Oath of Honor, a Centerville practice which encourages the officers to go above and beyond, he said.

In taking the oath the two officers vowed to never betray their integrity, character, or the public trust, to have the courage to hold themselves and others accountable for their actions, to always maintain the highest ethical standards and to uphold

the values of their community and of the Centerville Police Department.

Mayor Clark Wilkinson expressed appreciation for the two new officers.

“What I'm thrilled about is we've had some experience with them,” he said. “I'm sure that Conor being a Bountiful officer has been involved with helping us a bit with our police chiefs and our police forces working so closely together.”

Wilkinson recalled that he had met Ryan during an incident when there was a fire at some local apartments.

As Centerville officials welcome the two new officers, they are also preparing to look for a new police chief. Child will retire on July 15. He has served in that position for nine years. Child was the assistant police chief when his predecessor Neal Worsley announced his retirement in 2015.

At the April 16 work meeting the council discussed the process for finding a new chief. During that meeting Child outlined for them actions neighboring cities have gone through in their search for a police chief for their communities. The council considered whether to conduct an outside search or to look for a new chief from candidates within the department but did not come to a conclusion that night. l

Farmington Youth City Council receives Outstanding Program Award

The Farmington Youth City Council for 2024-2025 was sworn in by Mayor Brett Anderson on Tuesday, March 19 at the City Council meeting with an audience full of proud parents and grandparents to witness this exciting accomplishment. The new Youth City Council members are; Geneva Abrams, Brigham Barber, Jacob Blood, Courtney Burgon, Cannon Christensen, Trace Gresap, Kate Drummond, Farrah Farnsworth, Nikole Freebarin, Adley Garn, Brecklyn Garn, Hallie Gladwell, Logan Hammond, Sydney Hardy, Max Johnson, Claire McNally, Joseph Miller, Sarah Miller, Avi Muirbrook, Isabel Oldroyd, Eric Rasmussen, Amelia Smith, Charlotte Smith, Davis Stewart, Adelyn Tingey, and Amelia Wilcox. These newly sworn council mem-

By BethAnne Swenson | bethanne.s@davisjournals.com

bers have big things to look forward to in the coming year participating in this groundbreaking program. “To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the diverse facets of city operations, a quarterly rotation system has been implemented,” said Program Director Emme Paget.

The Farmington Youth City Council has the chance to work closely with the Parks & Recreation, Public Works & Engineering, Admin & Finance and Police & Fire departments within the city during these rotations.

“Under the guidance of dedicated department heads, the youth participate in scheduled meetings, actively contributing to discussions, posing questions at appropriate junctures, honing decision-making skills, and maintaining meticulous records as necessary,” said

Paget.

The program is for students in grades 9 through 12, who are residents of Farmington. While historically the program has paired the kids up with just the Parks & Recreation Department this new program has been in place for the past year and already received recognition from the Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA) at their conference this year. “The Program’s success is evident in the increased prioritization of these activities by the youth, often rearranging work commitments to participate,” Paget said.

Among the things that set this program apart, it helps the kids to be exposed to career options that they may not have been aware of before. It also helps the youth learn to be active members of

the community. “Crucially, this program caters to a segment of our community not reached through our sports programming, which competes with high school and competitive sports,” said Paget. “Hopefully the success of programs like this will lead to more of these opportunities.”

Anderson explained to the audience before swearing in this new group of youth that by the time these kids are done with the program, they have handson experience and an understanding of what it means to run a city thanks to Paget who implemented these changes. The Mayor also presented Paget with the Outstanding Program Award after the swearing-in ceremony. “We hope to receive another award next year,” Anderson told the newly sworn-in council. l

Police Chief Paul Child administers the Oath of Honor to Officer Stetson Ryan, at left, and Officer Conor Orozco, right. Courtesy photo/Centerville PD

The Farmington Youth City Council for 2024-2025. Photos courtesy of Emme Paget

Emme Paget receives the Outstanding Program Award for the Farmington Youth City Council Program at the Utah Recreation and Parks Association Conference in St. George.

Lots of fun planned by Centerville Recreation this summer

By Linda Petersen | l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

Registration has already begun for the youth summer classes, leagues and special events being offered by Centerville City’s recreation department this summer.

Youth summer classes

Centerville has several of its wellloved camps scheduled this year with a few extra offerings.

Craftastic Summer Camps

Three-day sessions for ages 5-13 will begin June 4-6 and go through Aug. 1. Cost is $40; includes supplies.

Lego Challenge

Participants ages 6-14 will be given their own board to complete the weekly challenge camp leaders present. Mondays, June 3 to July 29, $40.

Tasty Town Cooking Classes

There will be six three-day sessions for kids 5-13 at Community Park beginning June 4. Cost, which includes supplies, is $40.

STEM experiments

Each week kids ages 6-14 will have the opportunity to participate in a different hands-on STEM-themed activity. Location, to be determined. Mondays June 3 to July 20 except July 1 and 22, $40.

Athletics

Dodgeball

The city is offering dodgeball for kids 6-12 with two sessions: July 8-11 and July 29 -Aug. 1. Cost is $15.

Archery

For ages 8 and up, there are four different Tuesday/Thursday sessions: June 4-13, June 18-27, July 9-18, July 30Aug. 8, $40. Location to be determined.

Sports & Fitness Camps

Kids 5 and older can participate in sports and fitness camps at Community Park with six three-day sessions beginning June 3. A June 3-6 Itty Bitty session is designed for kids ages 3 to 5. Cost for either is $35.

Rugby

Kids ages 5 to 15 can get an introduction to rugby at two camps May 2223 and June 4-5 at Community Park, $40 each session.

Teen Trailblazers Hiking Series

For ages 14-18 at Freedom Park,

there will be two sessions: Fridays, June 7 to June 28 and Mondays, June 3 to June 24, $40.

Corn Hole League

For ages 12 and up, the city is offering a corn hole league, Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m. June 13-Aug. 1 at Community Park, $30. THE WHITAKER

The Whitaker will host a threecourse Victorian Tea Party on June 8 for ages 6 and up, $20. Must call 801-3358843 to register for this event.

It is also offering Pee Wee Pioneer Day Camps, Pioneers at Work for ages 3-4 on July 9, 16 and 30. $14.

Visit https://secure.rec1.com/UT/ centerville-ut/catalog to register for most of these classes and camps. For more information, call Community Services Manager Haley Turner at 801-677-6431.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Along with its summer classes, Centerville will again offer its free Movies in the Park series with two special events this year. They will all be held at Smith Park, 300 N. 100 East. Movies will be shown at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 14

“Onward”

Lawn Games 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 28

“Migration”

Bird demonstration with Nick from Long Wing Inc. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 12

“50 First Dates”

Couples trivia and prizes 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

A special event, Princesses in the Park, will be held on Friday, July 26. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a Princess Party with the characters Belle, Anna, and Tiana by Swirl Cosplay. It will be followed at 9 p.m. by a showing of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Another special event, Indie Feature Friday, will be held Friday, Aug. 9. From 7:30 to 9 p.m. make your own Marcel the Shell. It will be followed at 9 p.m. by a showing of “Marcel the Shell with Shoes.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Compiled by Peri Kinder

Family Art Night: The Origami Lady

Monday, May 6, 6:30 p.m., FREE Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

North Salt Lake Food Trucks Night

Monday, May 6, 5-8 p.m. Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North Simple Treasures Mother’s Day Boutique

May 7-11, $1

Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Legacy Events Center, 151 N. 1100 West, Farmington

How Utah Preserves Our History Who are the people behind Utah’s preservation initiatives?

Tuesday, May 7, 6-8 p.m., FREE Bountiful Library, 725 S. Main Street

NSL Senior Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. - noon, FREE North Salt Lake City Hall, 10 E. Center Street

Bountiful’s Got Talent Auditions

Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call for appointment: 801-797-9386 Joy Foundation Studio, 55 N. Main Street, Bountiful

Women in Business Luncheon

Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

$25 Davis Chamber Members/$35 Guests La Cappella at Canterbury, 197 E. 500 South, Bountiful

Alf Engen: Utah Ski Pioneer/ Centerville Celebrity

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1924

May Duke and Hortense only cherries to escape frost William Knighton, who is very much interested in fruit raising and one of the best fruit tree pruners in the county, is of the opinion that there will be few cherries of the sweet varieties, but that there will be a crop of pie cherries; namely May Duke and Hortense.

1934

Expert suggests flowers for shady place Shady places on the north side of the house are usually neglected because plants which thrive without direct sunlight are not plentiful.

A wonderful succession of flowers can be secured where care is taken in making proper selection of plants, says Professor J. C. Hogenson of the Utah State Agricultural College extension service.

1944

News of the servicemen

Mrs. Ruby Neilson received a letter recently from her son, Pfc. Jay Laverl Worsley. He is stationed in England, a glider in the infantry, although he is seeing lots of new country, there is no place like Utah, and he will have lots of thrilling experiences to tell about when he comes home.

Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. Presented by

Northern Utah Coin Show

May 10-11, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton

Art in the Arboretum

Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., FREE Food trucks, art and music in the garden

USU Botanical Center 875 S. 50 West, Kaysville

NSL Golden Spoke Family Bike Ride

Saturday, May 11, Noon Legacy Park, 1140 W. 1100 North

Book Signing: Matt Haag

Saturday, May 11, 1-2 p.m.

Whisperwood Boutique, 82 S. Main Street, Bountiful

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

News stories from yesteryear in Davis County Compiled by Braden Nelsen

1954

Poppies to honor those who died in three wars

The dead of three wars will be honored by the memorial poppies which will be worn here on Poppy Day, Saturday, May 29. Officers of the American Legion Auxiliary George Day Post No. 79 announce that preparations are underway for the annual observance of the day.

1964

Forest Comm. Oks purchase of Davis watershed

The National Forest Reservation Commission has approved the acquisition of 7,753 acres of depleted watershed lands in Morgan and Davis Counties, according to Sen. Wallace F. Bennett (R-Utah).

Alan Engen Centerville City Hall, 250 N. Main Street

Centerville pauses awarding bid for pickleball court construction

By Linda Petersen | l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

There’s good news and bad news for pickleball fans in Centerville. The good news? The city has decided on a contractor for the project – Parkin Tennis Courts which is a local company, and the bid (at $799,000) is lower than the city engineer’s estimates of $811,288. The bad news? Although the contractor is ready to begin construction right away, the city must hold off on signing the contract with Parkin until it receives word that Centerville will be receiving a $250,000 federal land water conservation fund grant to help fund the project.

The city received just two bids on the project; Parkin’s bid and another from S&L Inc. for $1,199,590.

The grant is regulated by the Utah Department of Outdoor Recreation which submits its recommendations to the National Parks Service which ultimately approves the grants. Parks and Cemetery Director Bruce Cox applied for the grant in 2023 and expected to hear back by last fall whether the city had been approved, he told the city council April 2. However, there has been a huge backlog with grant approvals from the National Park Service and Cox has heard nothing.

“They cannot have notice to proceed until we have the grant contracts in hand,” he said.

While it looks really good for Centerville to get grant approval, without those funds to proceed the city would

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Davis (6-6) lost to Farmington 15-7 then beat Syracuse 15-11. Against Farmington, MacKenzie Coleman, Karri Norton and Olivia Lifferth each had two goals, with Esther Facer scoring once. In the win over Syracuse, Lifferth and Tallulah Raser each scored four times, Norton and Facer scored twice, with Coleman, Brinlee Wilding and Sophie Karras each adding a goal.

The Bountiful Redhawks (7-5) lost twice last week, a 13-10 setback against Box Elder and the 14-8 loss to Woods Cross. Against the Bees, Kennedy Jensen scored four goals, Ava Vorwaller scored twice, and single goals came from Emma Jenkins, Veronica Loveless, Ella Gillian and Naomi Brice. In the loss to Woods Cross, Jensen scored three times, Vorwaller and Brice

need to come up with $350,000 to see the project to completion, Cox said. It’s a scenario that Mayor Clark Wilkinson and several members of the city council appear to have no stomach for.

“I have a difficult time when we budgeted $500,000 for something spending $800,000 on it just when you’ve got a water tank that’s got to be done and everything else,” Wilkinson said.

The plan for the eight courts at Community Park has already been scaled back from its original concept which

twice and Gillian once.

Standings in Region One show Farmington in first at 6-0, with Davis fourth at 3-4. In Region Five, Woods Cross is first at 11-0, Viewmont second at 8-2, and Bountiful fourth at 5-6.

BOYS

Bountiful (6-6 on the year) won twice, beating Box Elder 22-13 and then Woods Cross 13-7. Buckle up–here’s the Redhawks’ scoring. Against the Bees, Carter Terry had five goals; Wyatt Farr, Michael Kasper, Tate Terry and Nathan Horne all scored three goals, Jensen Freeman had two, and single goals came from Brandon Wilkinson, Mason Crane and Faletua Satuala. In the win over Woods Cross, Freeman scored four; Kasper, Wilkinson, Carter Terry and Horne each scored twice, and Tate Terry added a goal.

Davis (9-2) lost 7-6 to Farmington

came with an estimated $1.2 million price tag.

Councilmember Spencer Summerhays held a Zoom town hall meeting on the proposed pickleball courts last year.

“For those that attended they said they liked X pickleball court, but they said ‘We just want pickleball courts. Will you stop talking? We want pickleball courts,’” Summerhays said. “There were more people in attendance at that meeting than most any other meeting.”

That evening the city council voted

then beat Syracuse 18-3. At Farmington, Spencer Clark, Rocky Edelman and Dawson Draper each scored twice. At Syracuse, Ben Roylance scored four times; Luke Donigan, Carson Smolka and Draper scored three apiece, Brek Jensen and Ashton Wood had two goals apiece, and Edelman scored a goal.

Farmington (8-3) beat Davis 7-6 as Kai Beynon and Kai Leavitt each scored twice, with single goals coming from Tyler Jacobs, Tj May and Ryan Eddins. The Phoenix lost to Fremont 13-6, but no scoring information was provided prior to our press deadline this week.

Viewmont fell to 7-8 on the year with losses last week to Northridge (2010) and Box Elder (13-8). The Vikings got six goals from Sam Terreros in the loss to Northridge, plus three from Parley Shupe and one from Nate Delgado. At Box Elder, scoring for Viewmont was

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unanimously to authorize Wilkinson to sign the contract with Parkin Construction just as soon as the city gets the goahead from the National Parks Service.

“They could send me an email tomorrow saying you know here’s the contracts let’s get them signed but it could be the end of the month,” Cox said. (At press time, Centerville City had still not received that authorization).

Pickleball has really taken hold in Centerville, and it is one of the most popular requests from residents, City Manager Brant Hanson told Wilkinson and the city council that evening.

“This will be your most widely used amenity in the city, and I think there's something to speak about providing this because short of a splash pad and new playground equipment at Community Park, those are probably our top three greatest desires from the community, and they're very vocal,” he said. “That's a tough amount of money, but at the same time it's going to be an amenity that’s going to be used more than some of this playground equipment or even a splash pad.”

City officials had hoped to have the pickleball courts completed before Centerville’s July 4 celebration but that does not appear likely. The city has 60 days from the bid opening to award the bid before it becomes null and void, City Attorney Lisa Romney told the city council. l

Mason Gerrard with three, Terreros with two, and with single goals were Shupe, Luke Cluff and Vade Morris.

Woods Cross (5-6) split games, beating Clearfield 14-2 then losing to Bountiful 13-7. Lucas Hammond had four goals, and both Carter Kringlen and Jared Cannon had three against the Falcons. Single goals came from Carter Dunn, Elliott Bendinger, Jaden Cannon and Dawson Staton. At Bountiful, Dunn scored three goals, Jared Cannon two, and both Kringlen and Staton scored once. In Region One, Davis is first at 6-1, while Farmington and Fremont are tied for second at 5-2. In Region Five, Bountiful is in a three-way tie for second with Box Elder and Roy, all at 3-1, Woods Cross is fifth at 2-2, and Viewmont is sixth at 1-3. l

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Davis Tech sets students on the pathway to success

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

KAYSVILLE—Graduation is around the corner and some students have already laid out a plan for either work or college but a four year degree at a university isn’t for everyone. Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) has multiple programs that can get students on the path to a career or give them credits that can be transferred to a four year institution.

“It’s very affordable,” said Lance Eastman, Associate Vice President of Training Division at Davis Tech. “It’s $40 a year plus books and supplies for high school students. That’s exceptional. They can start here and in the process change the courses to credit for a public university.”

Snow College accepts Davis Tech’s programs to put those credits toward an associate degree, he said. “They can go there or there is an option to take classes online. It varies by program so check with Snow or other receiving institutions for what they accept.”

There has been a push for public institutions to align their courses with tech courses so students can transfer those credits, said Eastman. “Davis Tech has pathways to Weber State. A student in our diesel heavy duty program can receive up to 28 credits at Weber toward an associate degree in their program. High schoolers can take courses for a low cost and potentially transfer up.”

Eastman said there is a statewide mandate now that technical colleges shift from

clock hours to credit. “That helps align our curriculum so students can transfer the same course at Davis Tech to Weber State and it will have the same name and number so they can give the credits. That way students don’t have to duplicate credits.”

The majority of students who come to Davis Tech are looking to get out and start a career they’re trained in, he said. “Employers are here all the time. It’s a great time to have a trade. Technical skills can lead to many opportunities. It's not a dead end job, they can do very well. This is a starting point.”

The faculty cares about people, said Eastman. “They want them to be successful. There is a certain level of competency they require to get someone trained in that industry. Industries want competent employees.”

The goal is to help people get out and work, he said. “That benefits the whole economy and spurs growth. Society grows in general which helps the economy grow.”

Eastman said the most popular programs at Davis Tech are practical nursing, welding, information technology, cyber security and electrical apprenticeship. “Those are some of our biggest. Plumbing and electrical are our longest programs at four years to complete an apprenticeship but they’re already employed and coming two nights a week to work on their apprenticeship. It’s booming – between both there are close to 600 students.”

Davis Tech also offers a scholarship program, he said. “If a senior enrolls in one of our classes and stays in it they basically have a year scholarship.They can apply for the scholarship and FAFSA and they should realistically be able to finish the program at almost no cost. Even if they don’t get FAFSA we’re going to give them a scholarship for up to a year. We’ve

Start saving for college now with my529 plan

By Becky Ginos | becky.g@davisjournal.com

College is expensive. Most parents are trying to figure out how they’re going to pay for it after their child leaves high school. A my529 savings plan could help ease some of that burden. It offers a way for parents to save for their child’s future without being hit with taxes when they draw it out as long as it is used for qualified educational expenses.

“It’s an important piece to a family’s overall financial plan to save for college,” said Richard Ellis, my529 Executive Director and CEO. “By saving at an early age, it teaches children the value of money and that you don’t just get it by osmosis.” Start young with an allowance and talk about what it costs to go to college, he said. “Show them there are options to go to a trade school or get a four year degree. Prepare the path from preschool to high school and beyond and help them understand how to get there, my529 is part of that planning.”

It’s one of only two gold rated plans in the country, said Ellis. “It’s a good investment option. You can decide what you want your risk tolerance to be and adjust it as your child gets older.”

There are no minimum requirements of what has to be put into the account, he said. “It’s whatever works for your family. It’s that much less you have to borrow or get a loan for, that’s why it’s important to start as early as possible to allow for growth and build those funds. The more you put it off the less you’ll have. You should start when they’re a baby.”

Account holders must be 18 or older, Ellis said. “You can open an account online (my529.org) or get a form from the website and mail it in. You’ll need your Social Security number and the beneficiary’s Social Security number too and have an address in the U.S.”

Ellis said the website also has investment options. “You can see the break out and select the investments you want. You can make an initial contribution and then have it come out monthly from your pay (before taxes).”

Friends and family can also contribute, he said. “They can gift it to that account. My family has already gone through the first generation. They’ve all graduated so I rolled it over and changed the beneficiary to my grandson.”

There’s an online form to fill out to change the beneficiary, Ellis said. “It has to go to a family member. It can be a niece or a nephew – there’s a broad definition.”

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By Braden Nelsen | Braden.n@mycityjournals.com

UTAH—Many in Gen X, the Millennial generation, and Gen Z were all told in their elementary school years that college was necessary to secure decent employment. It was painted that, if these young people went to college, they would be granted a ticket to the American Dream – steady income, good benefits, their own home with a picket fence, the works. However, reality has proven a different scenario, and many Millennials and Gen Z are finding alternative paths to try and secure their futures. According to data from Forbes, 76% of college graduates held a job in 2021, proving that there is some truth to the guidance to get a degree. However, the average income for those holding a bachelor’s degree hovered around $59,600. While that may sound like a decent income, the numbers behind that total reflect a much more trying state of affairs for college graduates in the 2020s. For starters, let’s take a look at student loan debt.

Student loans in the modern era are in dire need of reform. Predatory, and in many cases, necessary for a degree, student loans thrust thousands of students into a cycle of debt at a very young age,

setting them off into adulthood in a condition all economists say they should avoid.

A report from the Education Data Initiative shared that 64% of students pursuing their bachelor’s have some form of student loan debt and that on average, that debt falls in the neighborhood of $40-$60,000.

Many students, out of necessity, will opt for the lowest allowed monthly payment, but, monthly payments still take a toll. Crunching the numbers gives us a much different look at the income of someone with a bachelor’s degree. In Utah, if someone was to make $59,600 annually, after state and federal taxes, their takehome pay would come to about $1,954 each month. Still, not too shabby, but, diving deeper, the picture gets a little more dire. Studies show that groceries in Utah will generally set a person back about $260 per month. Many Millennials and Gen Z can’t afford to buy their own house, so, they are likely renting. The data differs, but the general consensus is that rent along the Wasatch Front falls around $1,200 a month, on the low end of things. Add on a monthly utility bill of around $300, and a

had a lot of students take advantage of that.” Davis Tech has a little more than 6,000 students a year, said Eastman. “Our parking lot gets fuller by the day. We’ve seen some tremendous growth. We’re grateful for everything we have here at the school.”

Davis Tech’s main campus is located at 550 E. 300 South in Kaysville.l

Ellis said there’s a new option to roll it over into a ROTH. “The limit is $7,000 a year with a $35,000 maximum as long as they have the income to contribute.”

The funds for a my529 account don’t have to be used at a Utah school, he said. “Any eligible institution that qualifies for student aid. It’s not just for four year institutions. It can be a two year college or applied technology centers like Davis Tech. There are a lot of opportunities. College is not for everyone. This is flexible to meet all of those needs.”

Qualified education expenses are more than just tuition, said Ellis. “It can be for fees, books and supplies, room and board, a computer or internet service, etc. There are a lot of expenses. A scholarship doesn’t always cover everything.”

Ellis said my529 has 500,000 accounts. “We have account owners in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It’s amazing to watch it grow. We must have done something right.” Start saving now, he said. “You’ll have more time on your side so that it can grow over the course of 18 years. Even if all you do is invest small amounts – every little bit helps.” For more information about my529 or to open an account go to my529.org. l

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miscellaneous fund for medicine, gas, and other expenses of around $200, and the average bachelor's degree holder in Utah is looking at a monthly cost of $1,960.

No wonder so many in these generations feel like they’re barely getting by. Sure, getting a master’s also increases the chance of getting a higher-paying job, but, there’s no guarantee, except the guarantee of more student loan debt. So, what are the alternatives that these generations are exploring? There are a handful, all with their own risks, but two prominent options rise to the top.

In 2021, ECMC research said that 61% of Gen Z polled said they were considering a “skill-based” education, rather than a traditional college degree. This includes things like coding, nursing school, cosmetology/barbering, and trade schools. These industries are constantly in demand, pay well, and offer the opportunity for students to enter the workforce directly. ZipRecruiter shows that as of 2024, trade school graduates earn an average of $67,000 a year, and often, have the opportunity for growth from that point.

The other option, which a skill-based

education can provide, is opening a business for themselves. Forbes shows a majority of both Millennials and Gen Z favor this option over a traditional desk job, and many have gambled it all on the prospect. Small business loans do incur some debt, but, with the right idea, a business owner can immediately begin paying off that debt, as opposed to a full-time student who would be hard-pressed to find a job that fits with their schedule, and pays enough to offset their debt.

It’s impossible to tell what the future holds, but, if current trends continue, who knows? Perhaps future generations will let college and university degrees fall by the wayside as they pursue other options for income. After a time, college may become so inexpensive again that it becomes a possibility once more for the masses, and the tennis match between degrees and certifications will begin again.

Students in the Diesel Heavy Duty program can get up to 28 credits toward an associate degree at Weber State University. Photo courtesy of Davis Tech

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com

Five years ago, the Ken Garff Automotive Group had a 112% turnover rate for women on its sales team. It was a warning signal that the company’s culture, environment and leadership weren’t as healthy as they should have been. Joe Barnard, vice president of human resources at Ken Garff, reached out to Pat Jones, CEO of the Women’s Leadership Institute, to create solutions that would empower both men and women.

“Listening to Pat and listening to our employees caused us to think differently about the employee experience. For the first time in 90 years, we rolled out a fully paid maternity and parental leave program, that is not common in the industry,” Barnard said. “There were nearly 700 promotions last year and it’s a record for us. More importantly, there was a record number of females promoted in our company with a 300% increase.”

Barnard shared his story during an event celebrating WLI’s 10th anniversary. The organization is focused on promoting women into leadership positions throughout all industries in the state, including the political realm.

WLI’s ElevateHER Challenge encourages organizations to increase the retention rate of women, invite women to serve on boards and commissions, close the gender pay gap, create leadership programs for women and support women in their run for political office.

“Through the support of Utah’s key business leaders, we are making headway in changing Utah’s business culture to advance women’s leadership,” Jones said. “We’re proactive and positive in our approach and tone. We don’t like to blame or shame men. That is not what works and it shouldn’t work, and it isn’t

working. We believe that men are allies and advocates of women.”

In 2015, Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson approached Jones with his concerns about the status of women in the workforce. He said although the state was doing well economically, there was a perception that Utah wasn’t the best place for women in the workplace. With Jones’ background in both business and politics, Anderson felt she was the best person to lead the new WLI initiative. Although she was ready to retire, Jones accepted the challenge and set out to build a foundation for women that included a political and career leadership series, a rising leader program, the ElevateHER challenge and a golf program to introduce women to the game, giving

them opportunities to network.

“The principles that Pat teaches pay dividends,” Anderson said. “They’re economically sound, they’re sustainable, and they create value for employees, for customers, for communities and for shareholders. And so as we celebrate this 10-year milestone, I want to thank Pat and honor her for what she has accomplished. She has truly started this process of elevating the stature and status of women in our communities. She has shown that women leaders are everywhere in our communities and that they can do anything they want to do.”

Stacy Bernal is a graduate of the WLI political development series. She was elected to the Ogden School Board in 2023 and is currently running for of-

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help individuals with training the dogs they already have.

“Service Paws assists low-income individuals, veterans, and first responders (police, firefighters, and paramedics) with their service dogs to live more fulfilling lives. Furthermore, we try to find rescue dogs for individuals to become their service dog. Service Paws can assist those who need a service dog for mobility, seizure response, PTSD/TBI, psychiatric, diabetic, cardiac, and autism.”

fice in Utah State Senate District 3.

“When I took the political development series in 2019, I didn’t have intentions of running. I just wanted to learn more about local politics,” Bernal said. “When I won the [school board] election, it made us an all-female body. Being connected with the Women’s Leadership Institute in my professional work, and now campaigning again, it’s just great to have the support of women.”

Since its inception, more than 330 companies have committed to the ElevateHER Challenge and nearly 1,000 graduates are part of WLI’s alumni network. The organization has built partnerships with Utah Tech University, ShePlace SheMoney and Chambers of Commerce statewide.

For its second decade, WLI plans to extend programs, increase data collection and offer an ElevateHER Challenge certification for companies. It remains the exclusive charity partner for the LPGA Epson Tour and will continue to present its A. Scott Anderson Ally Award, which includes Ken Garff as its second honoree.

“We’re more deliberate about our structure and about our culture,” Barnard said. “More than 80% of primary buying decisions are made or heavily influenced by women. They’re smart, they’re shrewd and they’re talented. Most importantly, they’re fantastic listeners. They are a perfect fit for our company, as we’ve become a better fit for them. Our story isn’t fully written but make no mistake it is a success story, in large part, due to the ElevateHER Challenge and the amazing Pat Jones.” l

Serve Paws holds. They teach the community about service dogs and encourage them to find out what service dogs can do and help people who already have service dogs with additional training if needed and provide any help they can.

“I love watching people grow within the organization, see them gain their freedom and independence and bond with their service dogs,” said Smock. “It feels like I’m literally witnessing miracles.”

Those who work at Service Paws have come away with several valuable lessons from their time at the organization, from learning patience with themselves and the dogs to learning how to run the organization in general.

“We have definitely grown and changed over the last couple of years making improvements,” said Megan Smock, Service Paws head secretary. “We have learned some valuable lessons that would have helped us have a better start, such as setting up boundaries, systems, communication, and contracts.”

Service Paws offers a variety of programs to help all different kinds of people. From its Veteran Program where they help pair up service dogs with military veterans, to the different events

For those who want to help train service dogs or if they want to get one themselves they need to practice patience with not only themselves but the dog as well. Also, make sure to know what to look for when training a service dog, from the different behaviors exhibited by the dog to the general environment the service dog has to get used to in order to help their owner in any of their day-to-day needs.

“Every dog is different and their personalities can change over time,” said Smock. “Some start out great and decline or vice versa. There are a lot of factors that go into what might make a dog difficult. But we always give them a fair chance to prove themselves.”

Service Paws is located at 1216 W. 1200 North in Layton. For more information visit servicepaws.org/ l

(From left), Ron Jibson (former Questar CEO), Pat Jones (WLI CEO), Joe Barnard (Vice President at Ken Garff Automotive Group) and Scott Anderson (former CEO and president of Zions Bank) take part in the 10th anniversary celebration for the Women’s Leadership Institute. Anderson tasked Jones with creating and building the organization that champions gender diversity. Photo courtesy of WLI/Kinser Studios

Señor Pollo and Comcast Business partner as restaurant expands

When Jesus Ruiz and his wife, Dulce, opened their first Señor Pollo location in Ogden in 2018, they knew they were onto something special. Ruiz is from Michoacán, a state in Mexico, but was raised in Utah. He introduced his secret family recipe for Sinaloa-style grilled chicken to patrons at his Señor Pollo restaurant and it quickly became a local favorite.

Since 2018, Ruiz has expanded his business to include nine restaurants, with more expected to open this year. Now fully franchised, Señor Pollo will soon open its first location out of the state in New York. He expects his award-winning restaurant to be a national brand soon, offering his fire-grilled chicken to even more consumers.

“Our challenge is consistency,” Ruiz said. “The biggest problem is training employees. We expect them to be very friendly to everybody. We’re trying to get all our staff to offer great customer service. One of our main goals is for every customer to leave satisfied and happy.”

As his business grows, Ruiz needs a reliable internet connection, not only to create a good customer experience but to communicate effectively with franchise owners. After having troubles with his previous internet provider, Ruiz turned to Comcast Business and has worked with the company for several years.

Comcast Business helped Ruiz streamline his communication channels and create a reliable point-of-sale system to give customers an easy way to pay for their chicken plates, tacos, nachos and tamales.

By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals

“I was paying too much for internet services, so I shopped around, talked to a Comcast representative, and we went from there,” he said. “They provide internet and phone service. We don’t have problems with our TV services or problems with our point of sale. We have no problem connecting our equipment. They make it easy.”

Comcast Business works with companies of all sizes to create a strong network. As businesses grow, products and services grow too, including the need for better cy-

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bersecurity, unified communications, reliable connectivity and IT assistance.

Because each organization is different, Comcast Business can design, build, implement and manage a custom solution for each industry. Whether it’s a custom app for a restaurant, for easy ordering and delivery, or a transformative online presence for a unique shopping experience, a Comcast representative can help create the best system.

“Señor Pollo has been using our Comcast Business Internet and Mobility lines, which offer the fastest, reliable network and fiber solutions, for each of their locations,” said Tomas Cid, Comcast sales representative. “Beyond providing internet speeds up to 10 gigs, having our Connection Pro service gives Jesus peace of mind that he will always have data to service his customers.”

When unexpected disruptions happen, Connection Pro helps keep a business internet service seamlessly connected for up to 16 hours with powerful 4G LTE backup, which becomes more critical when businesses grow as Señor Pollo has seen.

“Working with Jesus has been great because on every location that we provide service, we’ve overcome different challenges, such as construction, installation scheduling, and transferring phone numbers from other carriers,” Cid said. “Together, we work out the details so he has the fastest, most reliable internet and mobile service all the time.”l

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Señor Pollo's business keeps growing as owner Jesus Ruiz and team operate nine locations with more expected to open this year. He works with Comcast Business for the fastest, most reliable internet and phone service. Courtesy photo

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She is so happy to walk the neighborhood and terrorize small animals.

Usually, these daily walks cheer me up, but recently, I follow behind her like I’m wearing cement shoes on a muddy beach. Does anyone else feel soul-tired?

I’m the weariest I’ve been since my daughters were newborns when sleeping two hours a night left me moving through life in a haze of dirty Pampers and milksour T-shirts.

But what’s my excuse now? I’m a deflated balloon, bouncing along the floor without the helium needed to float. I’m too weary to yawn, too sluggish to nap.

I guess I’m not alone because author and computer science professor Cal Newport said we’re in the throes of “The Great Exhaustion.”

It’s not about getting more sleep, it’s not about eating more fiber or fewer Hostess Twinkies, it’s a complete burnout because rest is a sign of weakness.

Taylor Swift recorded a double album while performing in a sold-out global tour and then flew halfway around the world

Peri Kinder Life and Laughter

Dead on My Feet

to catch her boyfriend’s little football game. And here I am, struggling to write a column and make it to my granddaughters’ soccer games.

I sprawl on the couch watching dust accumulate on the end tables, too fatigued to do anything about it. I pray a brisk breeze blows through the house, scattering the dirt back to the floor where it belongs.

I feel a lot of people are in this same engineless boat. It doesn’t help that companies now require employees to return to the office, even though the flexible, athome schedules have kept thousands of women in the workplace. Even though, for the first time in history, job schedules have helped women feel like work and home are almost manageable.

Our energy is also being drained faster than our bank accounts because we’ve trained ourselves to be 24/7 content cre-

ators. We spend a crapload of time making reels about our trip to the Grand Canyon or a TikTok video about how to raise goats and make goat milk ice cream.

But there’s more! Start a tech company during your free time! Renovate your kitchen and use time-lapse videos to share with the world! Become an Instagram influencer by creating beauty masks using pencil shavings! Document all the moments all the time and share on all the platforms!

With nonstop information from streaming shows, music, podcasts, audiobooks and social media going directly into our big noggins, our brains are tired. Every person in your household (and possibly your pets) is processing information at speeds unheard of just a few years ago. There’s probably smoke coming out of our ears.

It’s a firehose of electronic data. Everything is breaking news. Everything is trying to capture our brief attention. Life is one big clickbait link and we doomscroll like we’ve been enchanted by a wizard to sell our souls for just a little more spilled tea.

Are you feeling burnt out? Tell us about it. Are you feeling fresh? Share your secret with us!

The funny thing is, we can turn it off, silence the noise and deactivate the notifications. But our cortisol addiction is out of control.

So what do we do?

Jedi has the right idea. Walking outside, breathing fresh air, maybe even chasing a cat up a tree reminds us the small things matter. Quiet rituals are important. “The Great Exhaustion” is a bone-deep weariness but also a reminder we’re not alone as we stumble through life. Maybe in sharing our weariness, we can find a listening ear, a comforting shoulder or a Hostess Twinkie.

Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison

TV Media

Q: Billy Bob Thornton has a band?

A: He does, and he’d love to talk about it, but not at the same time as his acting. Billy Bob Thornton (“Sling Blade,” 1996; “Monsters Ball,” 2001) is, as you point out, much better known for his screen career. Most know him for his acting, though he also won an Oscar back in 1997 for writing the screenplay of his indie character drama, “Sling Blade.” However, even less known is his other artistic pursuit: roots country music.

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Thornton is the vocalist and drummer of The Boxmasters, a country-rock band he started in 2007. They’ve toured extensively over the years and released 14 albums.

In fact, in an interview with the Montreal Gazette in 2009, Thornton said he “never intended to become a movie star, it happened accidentally ... music is what I love.”

That Gazette interview was done to promote a Canadian tour, which proved to be controversial for Thornton and The Boxmasters. In another interview — a nationally broadcast appearance on CBC Radio — Thornton became what could politely be called “touchy” with the interviewer, and at one point, suggested that Canadian audiences were inferior to American ones. The band received a lot of boos for the rest of their Canadian dates.

Thornton explained his comments by saying he was frustrated at being asked about his film career in the interview when he explicitly told the producers he would only talk about his music.

Q: What’s Jim Rash been “Dean”ing since “Community”?

A: I see what you did there.

Dean Pelton, Jim Rash’s character on NBC’s cultishly beloved sitcom “Community,” had a recurring joke where he made a lot of puns out of the word “dean” — at one point he says being dean of the school is his “whole i-DEANtity.”

It’s by far Rash’s most famous role, but he’s been quite busy in the years since the show’s 2015 finale.

This includes developing a whole new i-DEAN-tity (sorry) as a voice actor. He’s

starred as The Marquess of Queensbury in the bizarro “Mike Tyson Mysteries,” and he took on a recurring role as Mayor Dave in HBO Max’s “Scooby-Doo” spinoff series, “Velma,” last year. He also voiced multiple characters on Disney XD’s late-2010s reboot of “DuckTales,” which reunited Rash with his “Community” co-star Danny Pudi (who played Abed).

If you’re hoping to actually see Rash on screen, he had a recurring role on the fifth season of ABC’s “American Housewife,” and had another on the short-lived 2017 Netflix sitcom “Girlboss.”

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Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of May, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Davis County Administration Building at 61 South Main Street, Farmington, Utah 84025, Room 303. The Davis County Auditor, Curtis Koch, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder pursuant to the provisions of Section 59-2-1351.1 Utah Code, the following described real property located in Davis County and now delinquent and subject to tax sale. No bid less than the total amount of taxes, penalties, interest and costs which are a charge on the real estate will be accepted.

01-131-0065 MDS Medical Device Specialty Inc., Property address: 270 West 500 North, North Salt Lake, UT 1.54 acres $59,743.72

03-041-0031 Sandcastle 1645 LLC, Property address: Woods Cross, UT .026 acres

$1,491.19

04-002-0046 Campos, Raul G & Mary M, Property address: 1084 East Northern Hills Drive, Bountiful, UT .31 acres $17,296.00

04-070-0132 Brown, Michael S & Kimberly, Property address: Bountiful, UT .12 acres

$1,342.39

08-092-0021 Blankman, Michael J, Property address: 262 South 250 West, Kaysville, UT .193 acres $3,396.97

08-530-0455 Hunters Creek Home Owners Association, Property address: Farmington, UT .4.26 acres $192.28

09-006-0054 Holmes, Robert S & Paul D and Hill, Von R, Property address: Layton, UT .04 acres $322.84

09-064-0011 Hallner, Charley Joseph & Monica D, Property address: 2808 East Brinton Circle, Layton, UT .349 acres $5,582.66

09-096-0009 Knudson, David W, Property address: 2331 East 1200 North, Layton, UT .232 acres $12,138.65

10-048-0129 Stander, Tony Lynn, Property address: 1934 North Matthew Drive, Layton, UT .185 acres $15,429.56

10-175-0216 Black, Marc, Property address: 1423 North 250 West, Layton, UT .17 acres $9,609.87

11-075-0127 & 11-075-0167 Blue Diamond Oil Corporation, Property Address: Layton, UT .02 acres $95.93

address: Clearfield, UT .077

$454.85

6, Clearfield, UT .00 acres $8,862.00

12-349-0014 Dorius, Val, Property address: 213 East 2450, Clearfield, UT .17 acres $15,836.84

12-507-0011 Bendigo, Christopher J, Property address: 3042 South 1130 West, Syracuse, UT .32 acres $14,419.08 14-027-0071 Lawrence, Craig Spencer Aka Craig S & Marilyn R, Property address: 1653 North 2800 West, Clinton, UT .19 acres $8,592.85

The above amount is representative of the taxes, penalties, and interest through May 15, 2024. It does not include any costs related to the sale such as advertising, mailings or title reports. For a current payoff, please contact the Davis County Treasurer’s office @ 801-451-3243. Payment may be made in the form of personal check or cash.

Once the County Auditor has closed the sale of a particular parcel of property as a result of accepting a bid on the parcel, the successful bidder or purchaser of the property may not unilaterally rescind the bid. The County legislative body, after acceptance of a bid, may enforce the terms of the bid by obtaining a legal judgment against the purchaser in the amount of the bid, plus interest and attorney’s fees. Section 59-2-1351.1

Keep in mind that the sale is a “buyer beware” sale. If you purchase property you will later be provided with a recorded Tax Deed, which is similar to a Quit Claim Deed. It is your obligation to have researched each property you’re interested in.

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Jared Heaton is an attentive and thorough dermatologist & MOHs surgeon, serving his patients in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Farmington, Kaysville and West Bountiful.

Dr. Heaton is board-certified in dermatology and is currently a member of the American Society of MOHs Surgeons.

Dr. Heaton prides himself in serving all patient populations and treating all areas of dermatology from children through retirement age. Dr. Heaton performs skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, MOHS surgery, mole exam and removal, acne, warts, cyst removal, spider vein treatment, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling and many other skin and cosmetic related procedures.

Dr. Heaton received his undergraduate degree in International Relations with a minor in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University (BYU). He earned his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM) in Glendale, AZ. And completed both his internship and medical residency in Tampa, Florida.

In his spare time, Dr. Heaton enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, vacations to Bear Lake, movies, grilling and spending time with his wife and three children at home in Bountiful.

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Dr. Marc Mitton

Board Certified Dermatologist

Marc Mitton is a Utah native and cherishes the opportunity to serve the people of this beautiful state. His passion for dermatology began after receiving his own skin cancer diagnosis as a medical student. He believes that listening and being thorough are the keys to successfully practicing medicine. He specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, rashes, acne, warts and molluscum, as well as several other skin conditions.

Dr. Mitton has specific interests in complex dermatological conditions and dermoscopy (the use of a light-based tool for classifying skin lesions and certain rashes). He prioritizes staying up to date on recent research, best medical practices and surgical techniques, and enjoys applying them into his practice.

Dr. Mitton received his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Utah and graduated with his medical degree from Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO. He completed his intern year of residency at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, VA and his dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. His residency provided many opportunities for specialized training including treating potentially life-threatening skin conditions at one of the state’s burn units, training with a nationally-renowned pediatric dermatologist, and countless exposures to rare and difficult-to-treat cases at conferences on a nearweekly basis through Lehigh Valley and the University of Pennsylvania.

In his free time, Dr. Mitton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, being outdoors, biking, board games, and especially making weekend breakfasts with specialty pancakes.