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April 29, 2026

Dave and Ali Bell, owners of Dave’s Auto Center in Centerville, engage with students in the Automotive Technology Lab at Davis Technical College.
The Bells have written the book “From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: A Mechanic’s Guide to Repairing What Matters Most.” Courtesy/Davis Tech
From rock bottom to rebuilding – a foundation for growth
By Becky Ginos
KAYSVILLE—Dave Bell wasn’t always a successful businessman. There was a point in his life where he ended up in jail and homeless for a year. Fast forward to 2026 and Bell and his wife Ali own Dave’s Auto Center in Centerville – a thriving business that started in a storage unit.
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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m.
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington
Davis Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
Wednesday, April 29, 2-5 p.m.
Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton
Wednesday, April 29, 6 p.m., FREE
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N Main St
Low-Water Plants for Season-Long Color
Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
WERC Bldg. 2837 East Highway 193, Layton
May 1-2, FREE
Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 West, Layton
Friday, May 1, 5-9 p.m.
West Point Farmers Market, 550 N. 3500 West, West Point
Kaysville's First Friday Festival
Friday, May 1, 5-9 p.m.
Heritage Park, 250 N Fairfield Road
Friday, May 1, 6 p.m., $10
USU Botanical Center, 80 725 South, Kaysville
Saturday, May 2, 9-10:30 a.m.
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S Waterfowl Wy., Farmington
U of U Burn Camp Fun Run and Safety Fair
Saturday, May 2, 9-11 a.m.
Barnes Park, 950 W. 200 North, Kaysville
Saturday, May 2, Noon
Davis Catalyst Center, 1265 Sportsplex Dr., Kaysville
Saturday, May 2, Noon-6 p.m.
Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton
Saturday, May 2, 3-5:30 p.m., $12.51
Davis Agricultural Heritage Center, 788 S. 50 West, Kaysville
What's Your Spiritual Footprint?
Sunday, May 3, 3:30 p.m.
Harmons Grocery-Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington