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Volume 9, Number 7
Calendar of Events For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com Ribbon Cutting Comfort Inn and Suites Wednesday, July 11th noon 8580 North Highway 36 Lakepoint, UT Tooele County Corporate Games July 9th at 5:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em Poker, Deseret Peak Conference Center July 10th at 5 p.m. 3-on-3 Basketball, Tooele Army Depot July 13th at 5 p.m. Trap Shoot, Tooele Gun Club July 14th at 6 a.m. Fishing, Rainbow Reservoir & Softball at 12:30 p.m., Deseret Peak July 16th at 5:30 p.m. Archery, Deseret Peak Complex July 17th & 19th at 5 p.m. 5-on-5 Football, Deseret Peak Complex July 18th at 5 p.m. Go-Kart, Miller Motorsports Park July 20th at 5:30 p.m. Billiards, All Star Lanes July 21st at 8:30 a.m. Kickball, Deseret Peak July 26th at 5:30 p.m. Volleyball, Deseret Peak July 27th at 5:30 p.m. Bowling, All Star Lanes July 28th at 8:30 a.m. Horseshoes, Tooele Army Depot & Dodgeball at 1:30 p.m., Tooele Army Depot July 30th at 5:30 p.m. Swimming Medley, Deseret Peak Complex July 31st at 5:30 p.m. Cycling Relay, Miller Motorsports Park Aug. 1st & 2nd at 8 a.m. Golf, Oquirrh Hills Golf Course Aug. 4th at 7:30 a.m. 5K Run, Mid-Valley Trailhead
Tooele County
Chamber of commerce & Tourism
July 2012
County Commission Update: Prevent Wild Fires By Wade Mathews, Public Information Officer
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ith several large wild fires having already burned and continuing to burn around the state, claiming the life of one person and forcing evacuations of thousands of people and threatening thousands of homes and other structures, Tooele County officials are asking residents to exercise extreme caution when participating in activities with the potential for igniting fires. Tooele County Commissioner Jerry Hurst said, “We’re seeing extremely dry conditions right now. I was out in Skull Valley last week and there is no new growth, no green grasses underneath of last year’s dry grasses and weeds. Add to that the hot and windy weather and conditions are right for wild fires. It’s extremely dangerous.” So far Tooele County has already experienced at least three fires near DCD and SR-73 and one fire near Delle and I-80. And there have even been several small grass fires in the Tooele Valley. Those fires have burned hundreds of acres of land in Tooele County this year. Other fires are burning out of control around the state. Most of those fires were humancaused. “With Independence Day and Pioneer Day approaching, people are gearing up to enjoy fireworks. Campers are begin-
ning to get out into the hills and mountains, and target shooters and ATV riders are out as well. All these activities are at risk of starting wild fires,” Commissioner Hurst said. Officials are encouraging all recreationalists to observe all campfire and fireworks restrictions and to exercise extreme caution in their activities.
Tooele County passed an ordinance stipulating that the use of explosive targets is illegal on public lands. Commissioner Hurst said, “I went to one store that was selling the devices. I was basically told that they’re just like fireworks and that corporate will continue selling them. But after talking with the store management about the issue they eventually decided to pull the products from the shelves.” Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently signed a declaration outlining the severe conditions, fire dangers, costs of fire damage, and costs of fighting fires. In the declaration Governor Herbert wrote, “I encourage all residents of the State of Utah to reduce the risks of fire, abide by current restrictions, and take sensible and appropriate action.” All recreationalists need to be extremely careful with any type of fires and combustible items. Adult supervision should be in place at any activities involving potential fire dangers. Practice putting campfires out completely. Make sure you have shovels, buckets, fire extinguishers, and water to put out small fires. Instruct children not to play with matches. As always, in the event of a fire call 911. Statewide statute stipulates that legal types of fireworks can only be used
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South Willow Estates promotes ‘Come Together’
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OME TOGETHER” is a team effort between local businesses and community leaders to bring a new awareness of “Community Ownership” to all Tooele County residents. It takes a united effort to show that strong businesses lead to healthier communities, including better educational opportunities. We are dependent on each other to be successful as an entire community. When we choose to shop within our community, we all benefit. When you spend $100 with a local business, $68 stays in our community. If you do business outside of our county, only $43 stays in our community. Dave Teggins, Manager for the South Willow Estates Owners Association in Grantsville, understands the “Come Together” program and how it benefits the community. South Willow Estates has a budget of approximately $50,000 annually to maintain the grounds and office of the
Association of 335 homeowners. 95% of the expenses incurred by the Association are paid to local contractors and businesses. Landscaping is a major part of his budget and is all done with local businesses. Dave says that he uses local businesses not only to help them out, but because it is cost effective for the Association. No transportation costs are paid because the product is here locally and brought in by local business. He also says that he also gets a more responsive product, gets
the job done faster and easier with local contractors. Thanks Dave for sharing your “Come Together” story. This will encourage other businesses and residents to use local businesses. Look for the logo above when you shop for the best in customer service and competitive pricing. Own your community! Live in it. Shop in it. Thrive in it. Let’s all “Come Together” in Tooele County and make sure our dollars are spent in our own backyard!