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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce

Tooele Business News Volume 8, Number 5

Calendar of Events For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com Chamber Luncheon

Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 12-1pm Sponsor: USU – Tooele Regional Campus 1021 West Vine Street, Tooele $10 Members, $15 Non-members RSVP REQUIRED BY Monday, June 6th by 5pm Chamber Office 435-882-0690 Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3pm Liahona Books 17 East Vine Street, Tooele Ribbon Cutting Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:30am Republic Mortgage Home Loans 213 North Main Street, Tooele Tooele County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Friday, June 17, 2011 Breakfast starts @ 7am Shot Gun Start @ 8am Oquirrh Hills Golf Course 1255 East Vine Street, Tooele To sign-up your team call the Chamber Office 435-882-0690 Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 12-1pm Sponsor: Miller Motorsports Park Deseret Peak Convention Center 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele $10 members, $15 non-members RSVP REQUIRED BY Monday, June 20th by 5pm Chamber Office 435-882-0690

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Tunex celebrates 10th Anniversary T unex of Tooele is celebrating their 10th anniversary. Tunex opened in July of 2001 and is located at 1521 North Main Street in Tooele. Tunex has been under the same ownership since its opening 10 years ago and also has the same assistant manager Wendy Dennison. They have an excellent crew of 3 full-time automotive technicians with over 35 years of experience – Pat Welch, Robbie Perry, and Robert Rigby; all of them are Tooele County residents.

Tunex is known for its thorough diagnostic analysis that helps identify and correct common, as well as very difficult problems.

Although most of their customers are local residents, they also provide fleet service to local businesses and offer corporate/business accounts. The shop is a certified Federal Government Vendor.

The Shop uses high quality products from suppliers such as Denso Sparkplugs, Gates Belts, Lucas Conditioners & Additives, Luk Clutches, Monroe Shocks & Struts, Shell Oil Products, and Timken Bearings & Seals. They offer high quality work with a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty of the parts and labor that they provide.

Tunex services cars, trucks and RV’s.

They provide a variety of services including oil changes, tune-ups, clutches, exhaust work, transmission services, brakes, CV axle replacement, coolant services, air conditioning service and replacement, and vehicle and motorcycle safety inspections. They have the equipment and technicians to do custom exhaust work. Tunex of Tooele received a corporate award for customer relations.

Tunex has very convenient hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-5pm and closed on Sunday. They

Tunex employees Robert Rigby, Pat Welch and Wendy Dennison. Absent from photo is Robbie Perry.

accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

“The quality of our work and the loyalty of our customers have helped us get through the difficult economic

times after 9/11, and during the current recession,” says owner Jim McDermott.

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, they will be giving away prizes and have special discounts on different services.

Ray’s Perfect Prints

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Chamber of commerce & Tourism

June 2011

Ray Kinnick with many of his designs and creations

ay’s Perfect Prints is a home based small company where Ray Kinnick is the owner and operator of said business. Ray resides at 670 West Timpie Rd in Tooele, Utah. He is also in search of a facility that will allow him to expand his current operations in the near future and will remain in the Tooele County area.

His primary business is dealing with new and used golf balls at wholesale prices. Ray also has

expanded his business to include golf balls and poker chips whereas each golf ball is cut and a poker chip affixed to the golf ball. Usually people that purchase these types of golf balls use it when traveling to various casinos to use the golf ball and poker chip to play various games at each casino to decide upon and usually they are used as a Texas Holdem Card Protector. Ray’s Perfect Prints currently has all of these items at

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June 2011

DCD and TOCDF Accomplish Major Milestone M

ay will certainly be a memorable month, with both Deseret Chemical Depot (DCD) and the Tooele Chemical Disposal Agent Facility (TOCDF) accomplishing major milestones.

On May 11, DCD made its last On-site Container (ONC) delivery, transporting the last two mustard-agent filled ton containers from storage to the disposal facility. Since August 21, 1996, when the first ONC loaded with GB rockets was delivered, depot workers have made more than 24,000 safe ONC deliveries.

“We have looked forward to this for 15 years,” said DCD Commander, Col. Mark B. Pomeroy. “We have safely reached this milestone because of the workers that have done their job day in and day out, and I thank everyone for their part in reaching this accomplishment.”

Employees gathered at various viewing points to watch the historic move. For Bob Moll, the last ONC delivery to the TOCDF brought his long career in chem demil full circle.

“I was there when the first munition—an M55 GB rocket—was delivered to CAMDS in 1979,” reminisced Moll. “Since I was here for the first one in, I wanted to be here for the last one out.”

At the ONC’s final destination, the Container Handling Building (CHB), Jeff Laighton awaited like he had countless times before. As the TOCDF’s operations munition coordinator, Laighton has witnessed nearly every delivery and has kept the munitions under careful watch until they were transported to the Unpack Area to be unloaded and sent through the disposal process.

“The last ONC is a great achievement. We’ve done our part for the Chemical Weapons Convention treaty in an environmentally and safe manner,” admitted Laighton. “This also ends my working career.

There are no more munitions for me to coordinate; my job is done.”

The ONC was uniquely TOCDF’s; it was the only style with 17 bolts that had to be manually fastened and unfastened. Now that they are no longer needed at the TOCDF, and since no other chem demil or commercial sites are interested in utilizing them, TOCDF is looking into recycling all 45 of the large stainless steel vessels.

End of an Era On May 16, five days after the last ONC delivery, the last mustardagent filled ton container was punched, drained and thermally decontaminated at the TOCDF, marking the destruction of the last

DCD Area 10 workers pose for a group photo . Workers (right l-r) Jay Nelson, Lonny Anderson, Jay Van Noy, Nick Alverson, Dustin Shields and Shawn Sorenson

scheduled munition through the disposal facility. demolition—two separate facilities located within the depot’s Area 10 “I am proud to have been here on that first day of destruction storage yard will wrap up DCD’s disposal efforts. operations on August 22, 1996, and even more proud to be able Approximately 330 mustard projectiles and mortars will be deto report today that the TOCDF has safely processed its last bulk stroyed in a detonation chamber known as the DAVINCH (Detocontainer of chemical agent,” said Ted Ryba, TOCDF site project nation of Ammunition in a Vacuum Integrated Chamber). These manager. munitions have leaked or are badly deteriorated, and are now safely Over the past 15 years, the TOCDF has destroyed the vast mastored in overpack containers. The DAVINCH can destroy munitions jority of DCD’s stockpile, which was originally the single-largest, while they are inside their overpack containers, keeping workers from most diverse stockpile in the nation, consisting of more than 1.3 milhaving to handle them. lion munitions and more than 13,600 tons of chemical agent.

The depot’s small stockpile of GA nerve and Lewisite blister agents, “We have successfully destroyed multiple types of chemical muniwhich is stored in ton containers, will be destroyed by the Area 10 tions—including rockets, bombs, spray tanks, mines, projectiles and Liquid Incinerator (ATLIC), a small-scale liquid incinerator similar to ton containers,” reflected Gary McCloskey, vice president and general those used at TOCDF. manager of URS, the systems contractor that operates the TOCDF. Both the ATLIC and the DAVINCH are expected to safely com“We have faced countless challenges along the way, but it has been plete disposal operations by early 2012. our commitment to safety and our dedication to destroying these aging chemical munitions that has persevered.”

While TOCDF now undergoes closure work—deith the kids out of school the sumcontamination, dismantling and mer days may seem long, but Predator Sports Training Center offers plenty of fun to keep your family active. With batting cages, a basketball hoop, and space for soccer, football, dodgeball or wiffleball , there are lots of options to keep busy out of the sun.

Predator Sports is one of the sponsors for this year’s Tooele Library summer reading program, where you can earn free passes to join in the fun.

But if you just can’t wait to play, you can take advantage of the affordable summer prices. Individual prices start at just $5 for an hour or you can purchase a summer pass for only $90 that is valid through Labor Day. Conveniently located in the Tooele Utah Industrial Depot, Predator Sports is almost as good as having a batting cage in your own back yard. There are batting cages for baseball, fastpitch softball and slowpitch softball. The speed of the pitching Greg Dzierzon, Owner Predator Sports machines can be adjusted to accommodate all ability levels. Pitching lanes are also available with a Predator Sports also has a pro shop where you portable pitching mound for baseball, and pitching can find a variety of sports gear. They carry brands mats for softball. such as ComBat composite bats (demos are availBesides open gym time, Predator Sports offers able to try before you buy), BowNet portable sports organized activities, clinics and speed & agilnets and Pro-X Batting Tee’s. You can also find bags, ity training. A calendar of scheduled activities is helmets, batting gloves and even some apparel. available on their website. The cages, turf or entire For additional information and to be included in facility can also be reserved for team practices or the Predator Sports Newsletter, you can visit their group parties. website at www.PredatorSports.net.

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Chamber Scholarship Winner

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he Tooele County Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce Taft Miller of Stansbury High School as one of the 2011 Tooele County Chamber of Commerce CLC Scholarship recipients. Taft is a senior at Stansbury High School. He is the 2011 Sterling Scholar in the Trade and Technical category, an Eagle Scout, and maintained a 3.5 grade point average throughout high school. Taft would like to go into the health care field with hopes of becoming either an emergency room registered nurse

or a pediatric registered nurse. Taft has completed training in and is a Certified Nursing Assistant, a medical assistant, and an Emergency Medical TechTaft Miller nician – Basic. Taft has aspirations of becoming a registered nurse so that he can communicate and connect with patients to help them and make them feel better. Congratulations to Taft and to all of his hard work!

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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce

New Chamber Members

The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome to our newest members: Small Business Membership Rays Perfect Prints Ray Kinnick 670 West Timpie Road Tooele UT 84074 801-860-6630 Personalized golf Balls, Pen Sets, Checker Sets, Card Holder, Texas Hold ‘em, Card Protectors Etc. Deseret Peak BMX Roland Critchfield PO Box 911 Riverton UT 84065 801-979-6537 BMX Racing Hot Heads & Cool Claws 47 North Main St Tooele UT 84074 435-882-4114 Providing quality customer service, skilled professionals in a clean, relaxing salon; you’ll leave here looking hot and feeling cool.

YNOT Green Fuel Russell Blair 34 W Vine Street #6 Tooele, UT 84074 435-841-7412 Collectables, Misc merchandise, Mileage Maxx. Ask us how to save 15-20% on gas or diesel.

777 North Main Street Tooele UT 84074 435-228-1200 When you need medical attention within 24 hours, the InstaCare is a great option for fast, competent treatment. InstaCares treat many conditions including colds and flu, infections, sprains, broken bones, nausea, and fever.

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IHC opens InstaCare in Tooele

Birch Family Pharmacy Sheldon Birch 213 East Main Street Grantsville UT 84074 435-884-9990 Traditional Independent Pharmacy located inside of Soelbergs in Grantsville, Utah Non-Profit Loyal Order of the Moose #2031 Steve Bevan 1100 East Vine Street Tooele, Utah 84074 435-882-2931 Non-profit fraternal organization Oquirrh Hills Ladies Golf Association Deb Durbin 1255 East Vine St Tooele UT 84074 Individual Kaye Lee Day Stansbury Park Ut 84074 801-259-7446 I am getting ready to charter a lions club in Tooele.

Michelle Callicoat, Manager of Intermountain Health Care’s New Tooele InstaCare clinic, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of their new Tooele facility. Employees of the InstaCare, along with several Chamber members joined in the celebration. The InstaCare facility treats non-life threatening conditions such as strep throat, fractures, sutures and infections. They are located at 777 North Main, Tooele.

Oquirrh Ridge Chiropractic is now HealthSource Chamber Business Renewals Business Membership Intermountain InstaCare Michelle Callicoat

The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members for their continued support and for renewing their membership during the past month. A list of all Chamber members can be found at www.tooelechamber.com Sustaining Staker Parson Companies Business The UPS Store Sears Authorized Dealer Store Utah Transit Authority Wasatching Heating & Air Mountain West Family Practice G. Greg Haroutunian MD Inc Jim’s Family Restaurant HR Block Edward Jones Investments Non profit TC United Soccer

The Kiwanis Club of Tooele meets at Sostanza, 29 N Main Street, Tooele, every Tuesday at noon for a luncheon meeting.

Contact Mike Fields at 840-4604 to become a member.

Kiwanis is dedicated to help the children.

Small Business ManCave K & K Originals Juventa Med Spa Credit Union Investment Services Express Flyers R Plumbing Landscape Construction Supply Green Box Recycling Vine Street Lockshop Pete’s Auto Repair, LLC This “N” That Gifts D’Lux Tan & Body Therapy Jumpin Jack Splash

Tooele Valley Rotary Club meets every Monday, 12:00 noon at Mountain West Medical Center board room.

For more information on Rotary, please contact Karlene Wells, 435-882-2811.

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hings are changing at Dr. Dev Brown’s office; same location, same phone number, but new sign…new forms…new services.

People have been asking, “what’s going on?”

Dr. Brown has recently converted his office to a HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab clinic.

This means that we’re adding more services to what we do. You see, in the past, we focused mostly on adjusting the bones… which is good.

But research shows that one way to help more people get better faster and stay better longer is by adding specific, effective exercises called Progressive Rehabilitation to your chiropractic

program. Progressive Rehab treats the muscles AND joints at the same time we adjust your spine. And that means better service.

Perhaps you already know, it’s usually the muscles that allow the spine to go haywire. So as we straighten the spine through specific adjustments… and add rehab for those who really need it… we strengthen the muscles to hold the bones in place even longer. “Our goal is for our patients to get better fast, and stay better longer, and that’s why we’ve converted to HealthSource.”

HealthSource is the single largest chiropractic group in the world with the single mission of giving our patients the best chiropractic and rehabilitive care possible.

Dr. Brown has been practicing chiropractic in Tooele for 13 years and has always been interested in finding the best most effective ways to help relieve pain in Tooele County.

So… one more time… what’s all this mean to you? Simple...

You get the same fantastic people working one on one with you to give you the very best in natural health care… to get even better results. You have my word on it! from left to right; Jen Mitchell Rehab-aid, Kitty Sloan LMT, me, April Lawson, Dixie Brown

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ot Heads and Cool Claws, the most appealing new beauty salon to hit the downtown of Tooele.

At this in vogue, upbeat venue, with its Teal green sign, bold white letters, and its vintage interior.

The talented owner, Danielle Lopez, and her admirable team of stylists are the magic makers at this establishment. A full-service salon that offers custom cuts, color, styling, nails, pedicures, and esthetic treatments.

Hot Heads and Cool Claws is a welcome oasis for women and men, both fashion-conscious initiators and those seeking a more traditional look. This is the kind of place where we give individual attention, “me and my team of talented stylists listen carefully when clients tell us how they want it done. Our goal is to have them leave our salon feeling great about themselves, starting with their image in the mirror.”

Hot Heads & Cool Claws staff are up to date on current trends and techniques and are always excited to show off the latest styles, from inlayed nail art to the hottest new extentions. The salon also specializes in party based services, such as girls night out, pamper parties and princess

birthday parties for your groups enjoyment!

HH&CC also offers apprenticeship programs for those looking to enter the beauty industry. Our licesnsed instructors look forward to passing on their extensive knowledge on to those wishing to pursue their dreams, outside of a typical classroom. Where hands on is the main form of teaching.

Hot Heads and Cool Claws is open from 11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call the salon at 435-882-4114 or visit our website at http://hotheadsandcoolclaws.com.

Chamber Scholarship Winner

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he Tooele County Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce Tyler Wilson of Tooele High School as one of the 2011 Tooele County Chamber of Commerce CLC Scholarship recipients. Tyler is a senior at Tooele High School and is a Pathway Completer in Drafting. She has taken many classes to learn the drafting skill. Tyler has completed many volunteer projects throughout her entire high school career including: helping with Eagle Scout Projects, Volunteering at Somerset Garden Apartments by vacuuming, sweeping, folding laundry, etc., gathering donations for the needy, and making baby receiving blankets for women in her ward. She has been very active within her school by

being on the track and field team her Sophomore year and being on the stage crew for the Drama Department her Junior year. Tyler hopes to earn a degree to be able to have a career that she enjoys. Tyler has been very involved with her community while being a good student by being active in her school. So it is our pleasure to present her with this scholarship!

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Linda Murphy and Ray Kinnick, Rays Perfect Prints

Rays Continued from page 1 various casinos located not only in Utah but also in the states of Nevada, Montana, and Canada. These card holders have confirmation that the US Patent office has approved his patent for the above items and is just waiting for the final paperwork.

Ray’s Perfect Prints also has the manufacturing process set up into designing and creating individual pen sets on an individual basis for the customer wants. In other areas, Ray has also created Fridge Magnets, Checker Sets using all of the NFL Teams for the checker boards that are also manufactured by Ray’s Perfect Prints. He also has the ability to put any logo on each golf ball using outside sources to insure they meet the client’s wants and needs on an individual basis.

Rays is very business orientated and meets with various clients as to purchasing products directly from Ray’s Perfect Prints which are quality products with the best prices. Ray has also completed several contracts with the following: Tooele Marching Band, Quality Auto Sales, Tracks Brewing Company, Moose Lodge #2031 and Dugway Proving Grounds Area 52 Top Secret Country Club Golf Course.

Rays Perfect Prints is also working with Mr. Jon Byrd ( owner and operator of LogoWear which is also located in Tooele) which composes custom embroidery, silk screening and other items as requested. LogoWear also provides the ability in regards to all of your promotional items as requested. LogoWear also provides the ability in regards to all of your promotional items such as cups, pens, coolies, key chains, magnets, can openers just to name a few. For further information pertaining to LogoWear you may contact Jon Byrd at 435-882-0492 or go to the website at www.e.logowear.com or also call Ray Kinnick at 801-860-6630 for further assistance. Rays Email is as follows, USMCSF1949@gmail.com Between these two local Tooele Business’s, we feel certain that we can accommodate each customer in regards to all of your companies needs and requirements for any upcoming company benefits that you have in the future.

Another small company Ray’s Perfect Prints is involved with Mileage Maxx. This company has a product in regards to fuel economy.

Written reports show that this fuel additive has the ability to increase your vehicles mileage from 5% to 20%. For more information please contact the company and ask to speak with Russ Blair @ 435-841-7412.

Upcoming events include Miller Sports Park on the 28th thru the 30th of May 2011, 4th July Tooele parade and Celebration at City

Park. Also the 24th of July Parade, Vietnam Parade, State Fair, Swap Meets and various Golf Tournaments.

Ray Kinnicks Accomplishments are Prior United States Marine Corp, Vietnam Veteran, United States Army/ Army National Guard. Military awards he has received are promotion during Vietnam, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V-Device for Valor, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Good Conduct Medal(2-Awards), Meritorious Service Award (2- Awards), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3-awards), Army Good Conduct Medal (3-Awards), Master Recruiter Medal.

Ray Kinnick earned the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC/E7) during his time on active duty with the U.S. Army. He was then medically retired with a disability rating from the U.S. Army.

On the personal side, Rays business has only been up and running for the last 6 months and has received generous support from his family, such as his brother, three sons, David, Raymond Jr., and Tommy( who also have their own business in various locations within the Salt Lake City area. Two of his friends, Doug and Floyd have greatly assisted Ray in his current endeavors.

A proud supporter for me is my girlfriend Linda Murphy who has been with me from the onset, and without her love and support I would have not been able to become a small business owner.

Rays Perfect prints just received a shipment last week of over 10,000 quality golf balls at whole sale prices including Titleist, Nike, Callaway, and much more!

If you need more information in regards to Rays Perfect Prints or others that are listed, please call the phone number or email address that are included.

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TC United Hosting Soccer Tournament

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C United will be hosting the 3rd Annual Western Lights Classic Soccer Tournament June 29 through July 2 at Deseret Peak County Complex., What is the Western Lights Classic you say? Well, do you remember when you were a kid playing sports or watching TV and thinking how great it would be to play or be on a level where you could be playing under the lights, in the spot light so to speak? That is one of the reasons we hold this tournament, to give the young soccer players a chance to play the game they love under the lights. We are a soccer tournament like no other in the State of Utah. Games are played in the evening and into the night to give the players that chance of playing under the lights and as an added bonus to keep them from playing during the heat of the day. We are pleased to announce that this year we will be hosting several teams from Colorado and several more from Idaho, not to mention teams from all over the state of Utah.

But wait, that is not all to The Western Lights Classic. This year we have teamed up with the Tooele County food bank and have offered the teams that register for the tournament a $1 discount per pound of food (up to $250) that they collect and bring to the tournament to donate to our local food bank. The Tooele County Food Bank has been an essential part of our community for over 20 years, providing 300 meals per day to our friends, neighbors and loved ones in need. During the holiday season the Tooele County Food Bank receives a lot of donations, but struggles during the summer months, the local bank becomes more dependent on supplies from the state. In an effort to change this, TC United and The Western Lights Classic Tournament has joined with the Tooele County Food Bank in a summertime food drive. The Western Lights Classic Tournament is asking each team that registers to bring up to 250 lbs of nonperishable food on June 28th. When speaking to Lori Sandoval at the Food

TC Uniited 2010 Soccer Event Bank she informed us that the summer months are very difficult for them. So, we hope to alleviate some of that burden, while providing a great opportunity for the teams/players to provide a great service. Between the food and money that will be donated to the Tooele Food Bank, we are trying to lessen the burden and make a positive impact in our community.

In order to provide a great experience for the teams that will be playing at the Western Lights Classic we are looking towards the local businesses to build a relationship with the tournament committee to help us achieve our goal. We are expecting 100 teams to be at the tournament and there will be an influx of commerce in the Tooele Valley. We are looking for in-kind donations or donations of any kind to ensure that there are positive experiences and a desire to return again next year.

Help us help Tooele County and offer an affordable way for children to enjoy a sport they love while giving to those who need it most.

Jakobi Gifts Ribbon Cutting

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Jakobi Gifts is a 35+ year dream of owner Patti Jacobs. “I have always wanted a little shop of my own.

A mom and pop type place that would be unique, offering a variety of items. This year I thought it’s now or never! So, here I am” The name Jakobi is from a family joke. 25 years ago, shortly after Patti remarried, the family was having a Star War’s marathon. After watching the original 3 movies, one of her older boys asked her who her favorite character was. She answered, “Obi Wan Kenobi.” The boys laughed and said she could be “Jakobi Wan” and the joke has stayed with her ever since.

The shop motto is “Gifts for all Occasions”. Patti is trying to carry gifts that will work for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, birthdays, or any time you want to give a gift. New items arrive weekly. “I am trying to bring in items that are unique. I have hand blown glassware from Italy, Tibetan silver bracelets, and a few Egyptian perfume bottles.” She is

carrying a variety of other things as well, like candles, picture frames, signs, banks, and aprons. She also has bullet pens and key chains for you men in the family. Jakobi Gifts is a great store for Special and all Occasions.

Patti Jacobs cuts the ribbon with the help of family, friends and chamber members

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For several weeks during April and May, Heritage West Credit Union has been collecting items for the Kiwanis Baby Care Cupboard.

They also hosted a “mock” Baby Shower on Thursday May 12th.

Kathy Boltz, HWCU Regional Manager and Kiwanis Club member organized this wonderful project. “THANK YOU” to our supporters at Heritage West and to all the individuals and businesses who contributed to this wonderful cause.

Tooele County Chamber of Commerce

June 2011

County Commission Update: Thank You DCD/TOCDF Team

By Wade Mathews Public Information Officer

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angerous chemical weapons have been stored at Deseret Chemical Depot (DCD) as early as the close of World War II. The Army has been storing the aging munitions in earth covered, concrete bunkers in Rush Valley for decades.

Now, employees at DCD and the Tooele Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (TOCDF) reached two major milestones last month.

DCD workers delivered the last On-site Container (ONC) transporting the final bulk storage container to the TOCDF on May 11, 2011. This final ONC delivery represented more than 24,000 total ONC deliveries from the storage area to the disposal facility, all of which were completed safely and without any harm to people or the environment.

Then on May 16, 2011 the last mustard agent-filled bulk storage container was punched, drained of its contents, and put through the metal parts furnace. That incinerator subjected the container to temperatures reaching 1600 degrees Fahrenheit, completely destroying any chemical agent still inside. The drained contents were also completely burned up in a liquid incinerator at 2700 degrees Fahrenheit.

The dedicated and courageous workers at DCD and TOCDF have been safely whittling away at what was originally 44 percent of the nation’s chemical weapons stockpile since August 1996.

The Tooele County Commissioners are very proud of those workers’ historic achievement and express their gratitude and congratulations for a job well done.

Commissioner Colleen Johnson said, “I think it’s a great accomplishment that all involved with DCD and TOCDF can be proud of. It has also provided Tooele County and the EOC with some valuable training that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.”

Commissioner Bruce Clegg added his thanks, “I appreciate the dedicated men and women who have worked so hard to safely rid our community of those dangerous weapons. I have commissioner oversight of emergency management and know what a good relationship we’ve had with the workforce at DCD. They’ve done an excellent job providing this service to our county and the nation.”

Commissioner Jerry Hurst explained why the workers deserve this recognition. “The people at DCD have been very efficient at disposing of those munitions with very few problems. They are a top notch crew. I appreciate how the management keeps us informed of what they’re doing and what their schedule is.”

At this major milestone, staff at Tooele County Emergency Management also expresses their thanks for the relationships established with the people at DCD. They have been honest, in-

Deseret Chemical Depot formative, and friendly throughout the two decades we’ve been working together.

Tooele County Emergency Management Director, Kari Sagers, voiced her gratitude for all the work over the years that preceded this event. She said, “I knew that something was out there at DCD all my life growing up in Tooele, but wasn’t familiar with the enormity of it until becoming involved with CSEPP in 1989. Originally, the amounts of agent were classified until the early 90’s. When I heard how much it was, I remember thinking we’ll never ever be able to get that processed. I kept thinking there would be hiccups all along the way, delaying the work. Now here we are with the last bulk container having been destroyed at the TOCDF. I’m just amazed at the huge feat that’s been accomplished.”

Although the last major campaign is completed and there are no more planned agent operations scheduled at TOCDF, there is still more work to do. DCD and TOCDF employees are preparing to destroy a few hundred mustard-filled munitions that are too badly deteriorated to put through the TOCDF, and a handful of GA nerve agent and Lewisite blister agent-filled bulk containers. Workers are constructing new facilities within the chemical storage area, specifically designed to handle the remaining stockpile at DCD. U.S. Army commanders and managers anticipate concluding the remaining agent demilitarization (destruction) operations early 2012, ahead of the April 2012 International Chemical Weapons Treaty deadline. The final elimination of all agent munitions at DCD will be another historic event for Tooele County, the U.S. Army, and the world. I look forward to it.

Green Clean Utah in Tooele

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s of June of 2009 Green Clean Utah started its newest branch here in Tooele County. This branch covers Tooele Valley and Salt Lake Valley. Green Clean Utah started in Southern Utah four years ago. “Our Pure Organic solution has unique cleaning capabilities and also a long-lasting cleaning effect on carpets. It is made from Plants and with natural enzymes. We have revolutionized carpet cleaning to a completely new level and standard in the green industry”.

What separates us from our competitors is:

We are pure Organic, Our average dry time is 1 hour, Spots do not reappear, No hidden charges, Out cleans shampoos.

From May 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011, Green Clean Utah will be promoting 3 rooms for $79.

4 rooms for $94. Stairs-full set $34. FREE hall up to 10ft. “QUALITY ASSURED”. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help Autistic Children. Also receive $10 off of local massage/ spa treatment. “Thanks for helping us support this worthy cause”. - manager Brandon Ctibor Call Today, Green Clean Utah. 435 840-5461

PROUD TO BE PART OF TOOELE COUNTY.

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Olympic Sport of BMX Bicycle Racing in Tooele County

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corporate transfer ultimately landed the Olympic Sport of BMX Bicycle Racing in Tooele County via Sacramento, California.

Original directors Todd and Melinda Peterson transferred to town and quickly learned that there was not a local facility for BMX Racing. A competitive/individual sport their son enjoyed and excelled at.

BMX Bike Racing is easiest described as (competitive pedal biking for male and female, both the young and the Not-so-young... over mounds of dirt as jumps, and Daytona like corners,) Like many others, the Peterson’s work schedule wouldn’t allow for the commute to South Jordan in time to enjoy BMX during the week (at the time SJ was the closest option) so the alternative was to develop a program right here in Tooele County.

A gem was discovered!!!

The Peterson’s and the Administrators of the Deseret Peak Complex met and agreed that a BMX track near the famous MX park would surely draw a crowd!!

Tooele County obliged, and the Peterson’s commenced to shaping a challenging track for bikers of all ages & skill levels.

DP BMX has been a member of the American Bicycle Association (60,000+ members nationwide and very involved at

to win the season long competition against the experts and intermediates.

Come enjoy the Olympic Sport of BMX in your own backyard.

Spectators and Fast Action are always FREE!!

Saturday Night BMX under the lights is the Hottest Ticket in Tooele, come join the exciting world of BMX!!

This challenging course is located on the West end of the Deseret Peak Complex.

Racing most Saturday evenings beginning June 18th.

Registration and practice begins at 5-6:30pm racing at 7pm Roland Critchfield photos courtesy of DSN Photography the olympic level) DP BMX has seen several National Champions and a few World Champions gate up and do battle...

On June 18th, DP BMX will host the first points event of the Rocky Mountain Challenge Series where competitors from neighboring cities and states will compete for daily and series prizes and awards.

All skill levels and age brackets will be scored individually giving new comers, novices and girls the same opportunity

Purrfect Pawprints Animal Rescue Serving Tooele County

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urrfect Pawprints was organized in 2008 as a non-profit, 501(c)3 animal rescue. Our team works side by side with Tooele city animal shelter by consistantly spaying, neutering, vaccinating, microchipping and treating ill animals. With statistics proving that there is a 90% chance that a dog will never walk out of the shelter we as a rescue strive to decrease that number. 30% that enter the shelter are purebreed animals and more than less become exposed to deathly viruses. We strongly encourage the public to adopt before buying. According to USA today, it costs Utah tax payers an estimated $2 billion each year to round up, house, kill and dispose of homeless animals. Spay USA did the numbers and each day 10,000 humans are born in the US and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born.

As long as those birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals. We have a loyal team of wonderful women who are compassionate in their efforts and volunteer work. Much of our work consists of fostering animals, sometimes sick, pregnant, abused, dying, abandoned, and unwanted.Possibly the animal you once loved or lost. We place them in safe homes with their forever family. We believe we are helping these animals but in

reality, these animals are helping us to become more aware of what they are limited to as living, breathing, unconditional loving creatures.

We rescue URGENT dogs from shelters throughout Utah and also out of state providing them with the best health care, compassion and love we can offer. Purrfect pawprints travels both short and long distances for adoption events and spay/neuter clinics weekly.

The Super adoptions are the most rewarding yet tiring event. Volunteers take several days off of work to prepare and be at these events.

Each event spans three days where a volunteer typically puts in over 12 hour days. We take twenty to thirty dogs and about thirty cats to each event. Rarely do we come back with any animals. They are either adopted out or placed into rescues.That ends up being close to another 180 animals from Tooele City that have been spared a death date with the freezer.

Before adopting an animal to its forever home the animal is spayed/neutered, has had first and second vaccinations and always microchipped making it easier to find its owner if he/she becomes lost. There is an interview process to be sure that the animal and potential owner are compatable and follow ups to check that the animal is being cared

Deseret Peak BMX Race Schedule 2011 BMX PARK

June

September

6/18 Single Point

9/10 Single Point

6/25 Double P RFL

9/17 Single Point

6/26 Single Point

9/24 Single Point

July

October

7/9 Single Point

10/1 Single Point*

7/23 Single Point

10/8 Single Point*

7/30 Single Point

10/15 Single Point*

August

*Weather Permitting Practice each Monday 6-9pm $3 Saturdays practice/registration beginning June 56:30pm; race by 7pm Each double will also have a Sunday morning single the next day, registration 9-10am

8/6 Single Point 8/13 Single Point 8/27 Single Point

Questions? Contact Roland 801-979-6537 or deseretpeakbmx@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook: Deseret Peak BMX

for properly. Rescuing and providing for these animals is not an easy job. Many have poured blood, sweat and tears into it. Funds are low and being un-profitable makes our time valueable and limited. Fosters are slim to none and public educating has still yet to be of importance in our county. Over-population is a large issue in Tooele. In October of 2010 and May 2011, we payed for the Big Fix to come out and neuter 80 male cats and spay 80 female cats.

These cats came from residents of Tooele and the only condition was that they be a resident of Tooele County.

We had such a great turn out that we would like to make this an annual event pending funds and donations. The event cost $2620 and was worth every penny. Tooele has a huge problem with unwanted cats. Purrfect Pawprints is working to eradicate that problem. It is our hope that we can prevent further homeless litters of kittens and puppies. In 2008 we saved 118 cats and 44 dogs. As of last year our numbers have spiked. In 2010 alone we saved 232 cats and 195 dogs. These numbers do not include any lives our rescue has changed at the Tooele city shelter. I have witnessed the most disturbing animal abuse cases outside

of the animal shelter. Ranging from kittens being tossed out of a moving car to a shock coller causing open burn wounds around a puppies neck. Innocent, voiceless animals who are only wanting to love and be loved. Sickly animals deserve to be treated and we do this every single day. Some dehydrayted needing force fed and medicated several times daily.

The reward is priceless, selfless. Our goal is to see animal shelters operate without the help of rescues.

The public has been helpful and we are always in need of cash, food, litter and blanket donations. To continue saving lives, increase adoption rates and decrease death rates we need more volunteers. Any amount of ones time makes a big difference in the life of one animal.

The work of our rescue is endless and extreme. It comes with carrying heavy hearts and the courage to keep moving forward. We have a list, updated weekly of adoptable animals you can find on our website at facebook.com/ Purrfectpawprints. It takes a village of people to make a change. Become part of it. Director- Ann Marie Fuller 801-597-6019 Assistant director- Christi Gaffney 707-280-9526

Tooele Business Expansion and Retention Program

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he Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) Program allows those supporting the economic, workforce and community development efforts of rural Utah to look at economic data in new ways.

This is a tool to make strategic decisions about how to best apply limited economic, workforce and community development resources on a company by company basis. The Bear Program is a sound economic development strategy ensuring that priority issues are addressed and limited resources are well targeted- again on a company basis.

You are busy running a business. Most small business owners/managers cover all aspects of business operation from accounting to being the human resource manager. The complexities of marketing and training as well as overseeing day to day operations makes running a business very complex. The BEAR program is a tool for you to use in get-

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ting resources, information and realizing opportunities.

The BEAR Team is made up of outreach specialists, team members and program managers representing agencies, communities and organizations in your area. Our outreach specialists look for and remain current on programs that may help you find opportunities that reduces overhead costs and provides benefits you may not be familiar with.

We don’t run your business; we work to make you more effective in doing that.

Completion of the business surveys is the first step to benefiting and expanding businesses in identifying strategies. We target business needs and opportunities for local and state grants, and strategic problem solving focusing on coordinating efforts between the business community, workforce skill development and government/ educational resources to enhance the economic opportunities for local businesses. We are proactive in helping you in providing

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Esther Jaschinski-Torres and Mary Ann Johnson pictured with Jacob Swenson at MMP flag eagle scout project. a point of contact that works with you.

Our system enables our economic development team members devise strategies that cultivate competitiveness in each company or industrycreating successful companies, one at a time. We are focused on helping individual businesses flourish and survive in a multi-dimensional, holistic and highly effective way. All information is kept confidential.

Talk with one of our outreach specialists by calling 435-843-4792. We make house (business) calls. This service is free to all Tooele County Businesses!!!

arrell (DJ) Adams was recently awarded the “Rookie” Pharmacy Manager of the year at the annual Portland Regional Manager Conference for Albertson’s, where approximately 200 Albertson’s stores were represented by their managers. His selection was based on his over-all leadership skills in addition to his business management, customer service, and innovative patient care. He currently resides over two other pharmacists, one intern, and six technicians.

DJ was born and raised right here in Tooele. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) from the University of Utah in 2007.

He has worked as a Pharmacist for Albertson’s for three years and was promoted to manager in June 2010.

DJ was also recently selected

by Albertson’s to be their Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. He will have the opportunity to travel to Chicago to become officially certified for this position. He will then begin working closely with patients in Tooele and St. George to help Albertson’s (Sav-On) Pharmacy start some new and exciting patient-centered programs.

As a Clinical Specialist, DJ will be bringing to Tooele a new aspect of pharmacy. This new way of practic-

Darrell (DJ) Adams with award

ing pharmacy will work in collaboration with physicians and the patient to optimize their medication therapy, and to encourage patients to take a more active roll in managing their own health care. He will utilize his special training to look for appropriate medication use, drug interactions, patient concerns and patient education. The ultimate goal of Medication Therapy Management is improved patient care and overall reduction in health care costs.

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Dear Valued Upgrades Etcetera Computers Customer,

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As of May 31 we will no longer be operating out of our storefront located at 26 West Vine Street in Tooele. We will be operating out of our home. Just over 6 years ago Amy, my wife, and I decided to move this business out of our home and make a go of it. We felt a store front would make us more “legitimate”.

Over the years we have had the pleasure of serving some of the finest people we have met in our lives.

However, the economy has finally caught up with us and after depleting our reserves and exhausting any other options left to us we have decided to bring the business back home. Being a home-based business will not make us any less “legitimate” than we were when we had our storefront. We will still provide you, our loyal customer, the best service we can possibly provide.

In fact,we feel you will be even more satisfied with our services

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We will be making a few changes. The most noticeable one will be our name. As of June 1, we will be known as Area 52 Computers. Another change will be that we will be more mobile and offer a low-cost pick-up and delivery service to anywhere in Tooele Valley. We will be available by appointment, either your place or ours. So please call us at (435) 843-9316 to schedule an appointment so I can give you the attention you need. When will I not be available? If I am out on a service call or am assisting another customer. This doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t be able to see you right away, either. We will always do our best to accommodate you.

Finally Amy and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage and support over the years. We value the relationships we have made with our customers and consider many of you our friends.

Sincerely, Corey Price, Owner Area 52 Computers (formerly Upgrades Etcetera Computers)

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Clerks Insider: Redistricting Meeting

he State Redistricting Committee is holding meetings throughout the state gathering input from the citizens. They have a number of proposed maps for you to choose from, or you may draw your own at www.redistrictutah.com.

Required population for a Senate Seat is 95,306, House is 36,852, Congressional is 690,971 and State School Board is 184,259. Although the final numbers have not been released yet, Tooele County has just under 60,000 people. So, we

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have 63% of a Senate Seat, one full House seat and 39% of a second one, 8.6% of a Congressional Seat and 32% of Marilyn Gillette a State School Board Seat.

For those positions that Tooele County doesn’t have enough population for a full seat, we have enough citizens to have the bulk of the population in those districts

come from Tooele County....which is why it’s important to have as many people as possible come out to the Redistricting Meetings the state is holding.

Tooele County’s redistricting meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21st @ 6:00 p.m. at the Tooele County Convention Center located at the Deseret Peak Complex.

Come out and let the Redistricting Committee know your thoughts!

Having a good attitude comes from inside Others around you are just along for the ride If you smile and be courteous and kind Others will dig down deep and find Do the best that you can

fee’s. If you have any questions, please call the Clerk’s Office at 435843-141.

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Employee of the Month: Bob White

ob White, with Tooele County Maintenance Department, is the Chamber of Commerce June 2011 Employee of the month. Have you ever noticed how beautiful the yards of all the county buildings look?

This is because of the wonderful sense of pride and caring that Bob White has for his job. Bob loves to work outdoors and enjoys the work he does for the County. He has suffered many physical hardships in his life, and during his employment with Tooele County. Despite these hardships, Bob does his job well. Bob is always happy to do his job. He believes happiness comes from within you. Bob enjoys what he does and is very good at his job; that is why the County Building yards look as marvelous as they do.

Following is a poem written by Bob about his outlook on life.

are due June 30, 2011. If you haven’t already renewed your license, please do so before the deadline so as not to incur any late

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Bob is pictured above with Lisa LaFleur, Manager of Denny’s in Tooele. Denny’s is the sponsor of the employee of the month program and presented Bob with a $20 gift certificate to Denny’s.

Mayors Golf Tournament

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ooele City Mayor Pat Dunlavy presented his first annual golf tournament on May 13th to benefit the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce Capital Campaign to help finish their new office building. $3,000 was raised with the help of our wonderful local businesses and residents.

A special thanks to the Mayor, his exceptional staff and Chris Scott, Golf pro and his excellent staff for making the event such a great success. Kelly Duffin, Chamber Chairman of the Board and Chris Scott, Oquirrh Hills Golf Professional and Dave McCall, Tooele City Councilman are also pictured.

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I will treat you like a friend as well as a patient.

I will explain things in a way you can understand.

I will do everything I can to help you live a healthy life.

I am Dr. Joseph Nelson.

And I’m here when you need me.

To learn more and schedule an appointment, call 435-882-2692 today.

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Joseph Nelson, D.O. Family Practitioner 230 S. Main • Tooele