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Show Davis County Clipper A8 Thursday, November 4, 1 999 m Mms A lot of conBOUNTIFUL signment shops have come and gone over the years in Davis County. But, one in particular, Yours, Mine & Ours, has shown remarkable staying power, continuing to attract some of the same customers who were on hand when it first opened its doors 10 years ago. The Bountiful shop, now located at 177 W 300 South, accepts mens, women's and childrens clothing on consignment. It also takes in accessories, shoes, jewelry and decorative household items. said Consignment shops, OwnerManager Chris Wolf, are not thrift stores. While a thrift usually accepts items in just about any condition, consignment shops only accept quality, clean clothing on a hanger People who bring things in are known as consignors, explained Wolf. They drop the items off and I inspect and price them. If an item is sold, they receive a percentage of the price. 3P c Bountiful MLD. Philip Bryson named to Blue Cross post - Utah's largest BOUNTIFUL health insurer has named former Bountiful are physician Philip L. Bryson, M.D. assistant vice president and medical director. Dr. Bryson joins Vice President S. Keith Petersen, MD. m overseeing such areas as utilization management, pro ider network development and claims administration and review. A graduate of the University of Utah Medical School, Dr. Bryson is a native of Vernal, Utah. He spent 15 years in pm ate practice in Bountiful before joining CNA insurance in Chicago as medical director and most recently served as national medical director for United Health Care, a managed care company with 13 million members. "I was very anxious to accept this position with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, said Dr. Bryson. Of course, it brought me back home, but I also see this as a unique opportunity to utilize a broad spectrum of skills to help carry this company into the 21st century: skills that we as a com"Dr. Bryson truly does have a wide range of skills pany will rely on to maintain our position as the premier health insurer in the state!' said chairman and CEO Jed H. Pitcher. Renters want the same thing homeowners have Renters want the same thing a have live, to good place home-owne- where others fail Consignment shop Renters indirectly pay all their rs landlords' princiinterest, pal, taxes, and other costs but the stability, security... and money down the road when they sell their homes. Renters may have some of those things now, but even after years of renting, they'll still have nothing to show for their housing payments except rent receipts. In addition to the pride that comes with ownership, here are some major financial advantages that owners enjoy: House payments don't increase, but even a small annual rent increase pushes rents much higher over the years. Homeowners can deduct their interest on up to $1 million worth of their homes' acquisition indebtedness, and all their property taxes. renter gets no such tax deduc Local WEST BOUNTIFUL - Even with state unemployment at its lowest level in decades, it's still reassuring to know one has a job guaranteed upon graduation. West Bountiful resident and Salt Lake Community College student Tim Hughes knows that feeling. It's a feeling he shares with other students of SLCCs heavy-dut- y mechanic majors, most of which are already working in the field. Hughes is already able to apply much of the information and training he learns in the classroom at his father's company, De Wayne Hughes Construction, located in Woods Cross. My instructors, all three of them, y mechanics, are all good. Hughes said. I understand what heavy-dut- invested in it. theyre teaching and how and why to do what they want. Mark Kranendonk, SLCC heavy-dut- y mechanics program assistant professor, affirms his student: Tim is a good student; he can read instructions and apply it. He's a reliable selfstarter who has good people and One of the main reasons renters give for not buying is that they lack enough savings for the down payment on a home. If you're a renter, you should know three are programs available now to enable you to buy a home with down payment of just five percent or even less! With interest rates the way they are now, chances Hughes ability in the field is apparent, not only by his 4.0 grade-poiaverage, but also by his proven talent. As a freshman this past spring, he won the statewide vocational skills competition in diesel equipment technology, which allowed him to compete this summer in the national contest. tions. Renters dont from leverage. Owners gain appreciation on the entire value of their home, even though they may have very little of their own cash profit are you can own a fine home. mechanical skills. 2-- fact. Wolf doesn't really need to inspect what some of these people bring in any more. The shop has become known as a ready source of nice clothing, Wolfe added, and people are willing to become part of that. Customers appreciate the fact it is a well ordered store everything is sized and prices are clearly marked. In spite of the fact, there are, at least 1,000 items on the floor each week, people can quickly and easily look through it and most have little trouble finding something they like. student proves SLCC At nationals, Hughes was tested in 14 areas: basic engine, troubleshooting engines, general shop skills, chassis, transmissions, carriers, job interview skills, hydraulic systems, vehicle inspection, fundamental failure analysis, brake systems, air conditioning and a written test. He was also medal part of SLCC's d of Utah's team, which won medals, the most ever for a state in the competition's history. Obviously. Hughes has already made something of a mark in the field, but, according to Kranendonk, every student who wants a job in the field is working." Opportunities abound in Salt Lake, Davis and adjoining counties in northern LItah. Through an interactive laboratory-lectelectrical-electronic- s, one-thir- 35-ye- ar setting. SLCC's heavy-dut- y mechanics program teaches students basic and advanced gas and diesel-fuele- d ure engines, In an effort to keep her overhead down, shes still using much of the same furniture she started out with at her original location at 415 S. 200 West. I still have the same dressing room chairs I paid a dollar for 10 years ago, she laughed. But, going the extra mile to grow her business is something Wolfe has been doing from the beginning. I didnt expect to make a million i! dollars the first year! Wolfe recalled. I was willing to wait it out until it became profitable. Now that it has, she has decided to branch out a bit and open a consignment shop for furniture and home furnishings. To house it, she will retain her old location at 415 S. 200 West, about a block south of her current Keeping things in good order is a big job and Wolfe is especially appreciative of the help provided by assistant Mary Taylor, whom she calls, the most ordered person I know! Many are the times, Wolfe and Taylor have burned the proverbial midnight oil to get a particularly large consignment ready to go on the floor. It takes about 3 days before an item goes on the floor! Wolfe said. We try not to fall behind. Of course, her shoppers are looking for value, but that doesn't mean they have to give up on style. To some, its surprising how well dressed someone can be after coming from consignment shops like Yours, Mine & Ours. A lot of customers actually prefer clothing bought there because, they say, it's more comfortable. We've adjusted as we've grown, adjusted to the needs of our customers. noted Wolf. Were very selective on what take in and we only take in what the public wants. Wolf has her own ideas as to why her shop has not just survived, but prospered over the years. First and foremost are the quality and loyalty of both her consignors and customers. Today I have 3,100 consignors, she stated, and many of my very first are are still with me. At least six of my employees have grown up shopping this store. Her consignors know the kind of quality and condition she accepts. In i! n site. Given her dedication and previous positive experience, theres little doubt this new adventure will be just as successful. I just dont run a consignment store, she concluded, I live my job! ! ; J mechanic's class value At a class size of about 17 students receive individual instruction and attention from its instructors, many with industry experience. Many graduates, who earn a starting salary of 2 per hour, work in the trucking industry: Others perform preventive maintenance on the mining industry's equipment haul trucks, shovels and bulldozers. Other possible career opportunities include repair and maintenance on transit buses, construction equipment, ski lifts, equipment. forklifts, conveyor systems and industrial equipother high-tec- h ment. Theres a lot technical, hands-o- n application in engines and transmissions. both manual and automatic as well electronic as engines, Kranendonk said. Students gain an understanding of the industry as well as the equipment they work on. te $9-1- snow-groomi- drivetrains, d hydraulics, fuel injectors, generators, electricity and preventive maintenance in its two-yeassociate of applied science program. diesel-powere- WEST DENT BOUNTIFUL and SLCC,. RESI- heavy-dut- mechanics major Tm Hughes at national contest ; y com-pet- es ,v , nt -- SEASOKT SNOIBLOMR Choice One Bedroom and Studio Senior Apartments Still Available Interest is high in The Inn on Barton Creek - a stylish, yet homey environment where independence is paramount, and individual needs are addressed with the warmth, concern and care of family. This is your chance to see for yourself what the fuss is all about. Come see inside! SEE DllERDEtlS FOR A LARGE SELECTION OF TORO1 SNOWBLOWERS. MODELS FROM . 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