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Tooele Business News Volume 6, Number 6
Calendar of Events
www.tooelechamber.com
June 2009
New campaign promotes “community ownership”
For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com
Ribbon Cutting Saturday, June 6 • 9 am Tooele County Trails Jacob City Loop Begins at the Trailhead At fork to Dry Canyon
Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, June 10 • Noon Sponsor: Carlisle Syntec Speaker: United Way The Eagles Nest Tooele Army Depot Please RSVP by Monday, June 8 by 5 pm 435-882-0690
Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 25 • 4 pm Beehive Homes 464 South Main, Tooele
Chamber Annual Golf Tournament Friday, June 12 Oquirrh Hills Golf Course 1255 E. Vine St., Tooele Teams & Sponsorships still available. Reserve your spot Today! 435-882-0690
Business After Hours Thursday, June 25 • 5:30-7 pm Place: DigiDocs & Warr Enterprises 225 E. Main St. Ste F, Grantsville No charge for this event! Great Networking Opportunity
Tooele County will benefit greatly by the “Come Together” campaign promoted by the Chamber. It will be a big advantage to the County residents as they become educated as to where their tax dollars go and how it is used. Educating the consumer along with local businesses providing great customer service will enable Tooele County to continue to provide for its citizens. If you spend your money here, it stays here. – Tooele County Commissioners
Joyce Hogan, Energy Solutions; Tooele County Commissioner Jerry Hurst; Terry Linares, Tooele County School District Superintendent; Tooele County Commissioner Bruce Clegg; Grantsville City Mayor Byron Anderson; Tooele County Commissioner Colleen Johnson; Jeff England, Axiom Financial; Jack Bell, Quality Automotive; Kris King, Mountain America Credit Union; Steve Pruden, Tooele City Council Chair; Cari Gavin, Jack Rabbit Press & Books; Chris Scott, Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop; Mike Fields, Oxygen For You and Debbie Winn, Chamber Executive Director.
“COME 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. Look for this logo 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!
With the current economic situation, it becomes vitally important to shop locally and keep our taxes local. This is where Tooele City gets income to operate. I encourage all our citizens to do as much of their shopping locally as possible. I express my appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for initiating this very important campaign. – Tooele City Mayor Patirck Dunlavey
I am ABSOLUTELY in support of the “Come Together” campaign. I think it is extremely important that we keep our tax base at home. – Grantsville City Mayor Bryon Anderson
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With the help and support of Tooele County School District Superintendent Terry Linares; over 13,000 flyers promoting the “Come Together” campaign were sent home with students in the District last week. The flyer will help begin the education process to our residents that it is important to spend their money in their own community.
Liddiard Home Furnishings employees Gail Tarver, Interior Designer and Heidi Mills, Director of Marketing; apply a “Come Together” static cling on their store window to show their support of the “Come Together” campaign.
I own my community!
Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2009
Executive Director Message
Tooele County
Chamber of commerce & Tourism
86 S. Main St. • PO Box 460 Tooele, Utah 84074 (435) 882-0690 • Fax (435) 833-0946 www.tooelechamber.com
Chamber Staff Debbie Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Margie Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager Gloria Kershaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant Susan Cummings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant
Board of Directors Joyce Hogan - Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Solutions Jack Bell - Past Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Automotive Group Tye Hoffman - 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . Edward Jones Investments Mike Fields - 2nd Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxygen For You Jeff England - Secretary / Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . Axiom Financial Ken Christensen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christensen & Griffith Kelly Duffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain West Medical Center Chad Fullmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denny’s Marilyn Gillette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County Clerk Dr. Michael Griffeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffeth Vision Group Vicki Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prudential Utah Real Estate Kris King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain America Credit Union Berna Sloan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 1 Real Estate Jolene Thurgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macey’s Food & Drug
As a lifelong resident of Chamber newsletter; we will Tooele County, I believe that begin the process of education. for the first time; city and This is only the first part county government leaders, of the continuing campaign school district administration to encourage local citizens to and the business community take part of their community; have been united in a cause to Live in it! Shop in it! Thrive in educate the local residents of it! You may say that you can’t the importance of supporting get everything you need to local business and spending purchase in Tooele County; but their money at home. before you just assume; please Debbie Winn Just four short months ago find out what is here! Call the the Chamber of Commerce, led by Board local Chamber of Commerce office (435) Chair Joyce Hogan, formed a committee 882-0690 and our friendly staff will help to that included business leaders, government give you information on what is available leaders and school administrators. As we and where! began to discuss the tough economy and Our Chamber member businesses will the effect that is was having on our budbe displaying the “Come Together” logo in gets, the plan to educate our communities their stores and in their advertising. Please of the importance of spending our money help support these businesses. If you spend locally began to immerge. your money with them; they will provide Shop local campaigns have come and great customer service and great pricing. gone, but the committee decided it was In addition to the tax money staying here time to take a fresh approach. “Come in our communities; the business will beTogether, Own Your Community” was come stronger. Stronger businesses will be the perfect message to begin the process. able to hire more locals (creating new jobs) With the help of the Tooele County School and they might be able to donate more to District; 13,000 flyers were sent home with your local sports team, fundraiser, or what our children on May 20th. During the next ever may be important to you. few weeks, residents of Tooele City and Please watch for the “Come Together” Grantsville City will receive the flyer in signs as we continue to get the word out. their water bills, thanks to Mayor AnderI am so proud to be part of a community son and Mayor Dunlavy. With an article where it’s leaders and residents “Come in Lifestyle Tooele Magazine, a full color Together” to make a community thrive! ad in the Summer Guide and through the
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
R-Plumbing does it all
Dr. Jed Winder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center Advisory Seats: Mayor Byron Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grantsville City Mayor Patrick Dunlavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele City Dr. Gary Gowans . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County School District Commisioner Colleen Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County
Chamber Ambassadors Shawn Milne – Ambassador Chair . . . . . . . . . Click Audio Video Jill Thomas – Ambassador 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . Digidocs Dean Johnson – Ambassador 2nd Vice Chair. . . . . . . Zions Bank Cari Gavin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackrabbit Press Heidi Kroeger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Flooring Direct Chris Sloan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 1 Real Estate Adrienne Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lifestyle Tooele Magazine Doris Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D&J Ad-Vantage Embroidery Jim Land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D&J Ad-Vantage Embroidery Callie Piper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Title Insurance Agency
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R-Plumbing owner Roger Feuerbach, is a new member of the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Call Roger at 435-840-3086 for all your plumbing needs!
Roger Feuerbach, owner of R-Plumbing, has lived in Tooele since he was 2 years old. He graduated from Tooele High School and started as an apprentice plumber in 1976. He became a journeyman plumber in 1980. Over the years he has worked on all kinds of plumbing systems including commercial, residential, new construction, maintenance and repair. In the construction trade, employer changes can happen at any time, so when the construction slowdown came right after the winter Olympics in 2002, he found himself unemployed as did many other plumbers. That’s when he decided to start his own plumbing business, R-Plumbing.
A first he did everything that came along, including new construction and repairs. Over the last couple of years he has gone mostly to service work such as water heaters, pressure regulators, garbage disposals, faucets, dishwasher, water softener installs, water filters, leaky pipes, toilets, plugged sinks, installation of piping for remodels and bathroom additions. He also does finish fixture installations. He is licensed and insured and takes great pride in doing the best work that he can and offering it at a fair price. Remember “A Straight Flush Beats a Full House”. Roger can be reached at 435-840-3086 for all your plumbing needs.
Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2009
Community Events WalMart Distribution Fundraiser for Grantsville City Park June 6, 2009 • 2:00–6:00 pm Grantville City Park Come and have some fun for a great cause. Bounce Houses, food, games
Deseret Peak Days and Stampede PRCA Rodeo June 5 & 6, 2009 Deseret Peak Complex www.deseretpeakcomplex.com
Demolition Derby Saturday, June 20 Deseret Peak Complex 2930 W. Hwy 112, Tooele 435-843-4000
Anytime Fitness Charity Walk Saturday, June 13 Grantsville City Park Raising Funds for Eyes for Kenidee Contact Natalie McQuiston Stansburyut@anytimefitness.com
Fun at the Mill Thursday, June 18 Benson Grist Mill 435-882-7678 www.bensonmill.org
Local Clinic offers Adult Mini-Clinic Service Obtaining adequate healthcare has become more expensive for more Americans in the last few years according to just about anyone you talk to or listen to for that matter. Recent local headlines have illustrated this point. A news article, published in early May of this year identified that as many as one in four Utah families spends at least 10% of their pre-tax income on healthcare expenses. A popular human resource management agency recently identified a study that shows that more people go without health coverage as insurance costs outpace income eightfold according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Utah has been identified as one of five states nationally that has seen its percentage of privately insured resident’s erode by 10 percent or more. Nationwide, the amount that employees pay for an individual policy has increased 79 percent, with wages in the U.S increasing just 10 percent between 1996 and 2006. Our local community has not escaped the plague of increasing healthcare costs and the effectual perceived obstacle to obtaining healthcare. Recently, in response to mounting concerns and frustrations voiced by their patient’s families, Dr. Greg Haroutunian and Bryan Ditty, a certified physician assistant, have offered an affordable and reassuring option to members of the community who have been faced with the troubling concerns that obtaining healthcare can bring. In February they began
offering services through their Adult Miniclinic service. “We originally designed this service as a convenient option for parents and adult family members of our patients but quickly realized that this would be a great way to help anyone who has had difficulties gaining access to healthcare because they don’t have adequate insurance�, Bryan Ditty PA-C explained. “The clinic is staffed by healthcare providers who have years of experience providing healthcare to adults� Dr. Greg (as his patients like to call him) offered when asked about specifics of how the clinic operates, “it all makes perfect sense, we have trained providers and staff and the community has needs that we are able to meet.� The clinic offers scheduled after-noon appointments and walk-in care after 5:00 p.m. for common health problems ranging from
sore throats and flu-like illness to simple lacerations and sprains. These services are offered for a single reduced fee of $45.00 which represents 50 to 200% less than traditional clinic charges. The fee allows the clinic to recover the cost of providing care. Insurance companies are not billed to assist in reducing the cost of care and administrative expenses. Payment may be made by cash, check, debit, or credit card which is due at the time of service. Patients who have insurance are advised that the cost of the care may be applied to their deductable but any credit is strictly left to the discretion of their insurance provider. When asked about the impact of the service Dr Haroutunian stated, “We have been able to offer services and care to people who need it but have had difficulty or felt that there just aren’t any other options available to them here locally�. � That makes us feel really good about what we have been able to do for the community� Mr. Ditty quickly followed. Since beginning the service in February the service has seen nearly 100 patients, most of whom have sought care due to the affordability and convenience that they had otherwise not been able to find. More information about the clinic can be obtained by calling the office of Dr. Greg Haroutunian and Bryan Ditty at (435) 882-7644 during their hours of 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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June 2009
Dugway Proving Ground chosen for center to test UAV Systems Important work could result in several hundred jobs WASHINGTON – Dugway Proving Ground in Utah’s west desert has been chosen to integrate systems and conduct testing on the U.S. Army’s Hunter, Shadow and Sky Warrior Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), several members of Utah’s congressional delegation announced today. The Army’s decision to establish the Rapid Integration and Acceptance Center at Dugway could bring as many as several hundred good-paying jobs to Utah within two years and provide a needed economic boost to the state. The center’s primary missions will be to consolidate all acceptance testing of the Shadow, Hunter and Sky Warrior UAVs and to help the Army streamline the introduction of new UAV technology to combat units. “This decision shows the Army recognizes just how ideal Dugway Proving Ground is for this vitally important work,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who asked Gen. Peter Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff, via letter to consider Dugway for the center. “It is a testament to the quality of Utah’s workforce, which time after time has delivered superior service and product to keep our nation strong and Americans safe.
“Dugway sits on 798,214 acres and is surrounded by the Utah Test and Training Range, both of which are largely free from human encroachment and are therefore ideal for testing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS),” Hatch added. “Moreover, the testing that will go on at Dugway has the potential to save the lives of countless American soldiers. UAVs represent the future of military aviation and are destined to become an ever more important part of America’s arsenal.” Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) said: “I am pleased that the nation’s military is looking to Utah as one of the most sought-after training areas for many different national defense systems. Dugway Proving Ground has long been an underutilized national asset, but with this new program in place it will move forward as a location where national security can be strengthened. I hope to encourage more use of Dugway’s over-land training airspace, incredibly diligent workforce and unique facilities to support our nation’s defense.” Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) said: “One of the first issues I became involved
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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2009
GOOD NEWS
Tooele County Board of Realtors recently donated $1400 to Camp Wapiti. Delivering the donation is Board President Vicki Griffith, receiving the check is Dennis Putnman, Treasurer of the local Fraternal Order of Elks.
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with as a member of the House Armed Services Committee was in convincing the state to contribute $2 million toward completing the full 11,000-foot renovation of the Michael Army Airfield
at Dugway. That investment continues to pay dividends, not only for the Air Force users of the Utah Test and Training Range, but now for the U.S. Army which owns the airfield. Truly this seems to be a case of ‘if you rebuild it, they will come.’ “Bringing UAVs to Dugway is a natural choice,” Bishop continued. “There is no other location which can match the
The Tooele County Board of Realtors recently made a donation of food for sack lunches and a check for $400 to The Tooele Valley Community Co-operative who will forward the money to Relief Services. Pictured is Bonnie Johnson,Exit Realty; Ryan Keisel, Inwest Title; Debbie Winn, Chair Tooele Valley Community Co-Operative; Vicki Griffith, President Board of Realtors.
airfield, the ability to fly and test at night, or the access to unlimited air space dedicated to military uses. I am pleased this Army decision will help put Dugway back on the map and bring additional jobs to Utah, and hopefully convince the Army to begin to work with us in addressing some of the long overdue quality of life and infrastructure deficiencies
on the base, which could help us in our efforts to obtain still additional missions.” Dugway’s selection came after Hatch, Bennett and Bishop hosted two highlevel meetings with top Army brass, including Chiarelli and Army Test and Evaluation Command leaders. The first Shadow system is scheduled to arrive at Dugway next month.
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Daryl Blair, 2009 Grantsville High School Graduate and AOIT Graduate, received a $500 scholarship from the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Daryl was awarded the Sterling Scholar in Computer Technology for Grantsville High School and was also named the 2008-09 AOIT student of the year. Daryl is also graduating this year from Utah State University with an Associates degree. Presenting the scholarship is Berna Sloan, Chamber Board Member.
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Chris Heaps, 2009 Tooele High School Graduate and AOIT Graduate, received a $500 scholarship from the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Chris is in the top 2% of his graduating class of 340 students. He has been an active member of the marching and jazz band throughout his high school years. He was the technology intern for Tooele High School and took Technology classes from 9th-12th grade. Presenting the scholarship is Joyce Hogan, Chamber Board Chair.
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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2009
What do you do with unused prescription medications? Having pharmaceutical drugs that you no longer need or are out dated in your home is very dangerous to anyone who may take them. Disposing of them into our water system, down the toilet or drain makes a mess of our environment. Throwing them away in the garbage puts them in our landfills and subject to the possibility of bringing them back into
our society. There is now a drop off box for all medications you wish to dispose of properly. It is located near the Tooele County Sheriff ’s Department by the back door of the Tooele County Building. There is also one at the Grantsville City Hall by the Police Department and in Wendover at the Substation of the Tooele County
Sheriff ’s Office as well. This is a great way for anyone to dispose of any type of drug. All drugs will be accepted with no follow-up. They will be removed for disposal at the incinerator site. It is very easy and convenient to use. You do not need to remove medications from the bottles, but you may if you
wish. You can place the medications in the plastic bags, that are provided, seal the bag, and drop them in the box. If you have liquid medication, please seal them in a bag before placing them in a drop box. Please do not put in syringes, hazardous materials or mail in the drop box.
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Tooele County Youth Services provides children, youth and families in crisis with immediate safety, shelter and support. Youth Services collaborates with Law Enforcement, Juvenile Court, School Districts and other community agencies to provide services and support to youth and families. The services are free of charge. Following is a list of services provided. • Crisis intervention services for ungovernable, truant and delinquent youth. (We are not designed for punishment, not a “lock-down” facility) • Access to social services. Each child meets with a case manager upon entrance to Youth Services and receives an initial assessment identifying concerns/issues. A crisis plan is developed, identifying resources to help with the concerns and this information is provided to parents at time of exit from Youth Services. We encourage all parents to take advantage of our services and other resources in the community. • Immediate response to truancy for students picked up by law enforcement or referred by the school and brought by the resource officer for truancy issues. All youth that are brought to Youth Services participate in the truancy classroom. • We are not an alternative placement for suspended students. We will accept students who are suspended for the remainder of a school day until parents can pick them up. If a student is suspended for one or more full days, parents need to make other arrangements for the duration of the suspension. • We do accept walk-ins by parents or youths themselves who are in need of crisis services. Clinical services offered • Free, short term individual/family counseling Tooele County Youth Services is located at 23 South Main, Suite 31, Tooele. They can be reached at (435)843-3226.
Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2009
The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs This article has been adapted for use in the Chamber Newsletter by Edward Dalton. The article reinforces directions and ideas being implemented by the Tooele County School District and the Tooele Applied Technology College as they strive to prepare students and adult learners for the workforce demands of the 21st Century. Recently, Dr. James R. Stone III, Professor and Director of the National Research Center for Career & Technical Education at the University of Louisville prepared and distributed an article dealing with “The Future of Middle-Skill Jobs” - or those that do not require a bachelor’s degree, but do require some education
this country,” said Ellen Alberding, president of the Joyce Foundation, a Midwestern public policy organization focusing on economic development. “Even in the midst of massive layoffs, employers cannot find enough skilled workers.” Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that, during the next decade, 45 percent of job openings will be in “middle-skill” positions. These jobs encompass a wide swath of professions from construction supervisors and machinists to dental hygienists and paralegals. Still, those on the Brookings Institute panel expressed concern that projections for the public attainment of skills necessary for these jobs does not appear to meet the high demand. “If we emerge from this recession without a skilled workforce, then this recovery will be a jobless one,” said John Engler, president of the National Association of Manufacturers and former governor of Michigan. Though there is still growth among both those workers with “some college” and those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the growth is slowing more among those with “some college” - in other words, those qualified for “middle skill” jobs. Harry Holzer, co-author of the Brookings policy brief and professor at Georgetown University’s Public Policy Institute, said education and training have lagged behind the labor supply for these jobs because there are not enough post-high school training
or training following high school. He recognized that many people bemoan the promulgation of the “hourglass economy” image, which argues that there is a growing gap between highly skilled workers and unskilled workers. All the scholars present at their symposium seemed to agree not only that there remain a large number of jobs for those in the middle of this spectrum, but also that this group is likely to balloon in the near future. Some of his observations came from a policy study and briefing by the Brookings Institute. Here are some of the key concepts. “There is an employment paradox in
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options available for both traditional-age students and adults. It is also a detriment to the workforce, he said, that most workers do not know the financial benefits of earning an associate degree versus just holding a high school diploma in the way that they know the financial benefit of earning a bachelor’s degree. The brief notes that, in 2006, the average worker with an associate degree earned almost 33 percent more than one with only a high school diploma. The average worker with a bachelor’s degree earned about 62 percent more. Still, at least data on those with associate degrees exists. Others on the panel noted that, as there are numerous skills credentials and the government does not track the students who earn these, there is no way to show students and their families the financial value of earning one. “There’s an image problem with some of these [middle-skill jobs and programs],” said Engler, noting that they should be not just be marketed as destinations for students but also as stepping stones for more skilled jobs. “At graduation, you don’t hear schools say, ‘Here’s how many of our graduates are entering the workforce.’ ” The Brookings’ policy brief contains a number of policy suggestions. It suggests that more high schools open “career academies” or articulate “career pathways” for students to follow training routes (including postsecondary education) for good jobs. Holzer argued that “high quality” career and technical education does not trap lowincome or unskilled students in certain careers and opportunities. This argument, he said, could be made of traditional vocational education. He noted that solid career and technical education, both at high school and at community college, does not just prepare students for a singular job but provides them with skills for a wide-range of fields. For adults, the policy brief suggests that community and technical colleges should be more employer-oriented in their course and certificate offerings. Such “career ladders,” as the brief calls them, would provide displaced workers with skills that will qualify them immediately for specific openings in other growing industries. Engler said colleges and programs that are “trainer-driven” often do students a disservice by providing them with skills that are not of value after having completed a certification. More involvement from local industry in this education process, he said, will streamline the path to employment for these students and guarantee the relevance of skills earned. To fund these and other education projects for middle-skill jobs, the Brookings’ policy brief suggests that the government expand the acceptable use of Pell Grants to include “shorter term training programs” and to fund “classroom instruction used in registered apprenticeship programs.” It also suggests changing the way in which occupational training counts towards work requirements for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants. If you are interested in reading the entire report, go to… http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/ Files/rc/papers/2009/02_middle_skill_ jobs_holzer/02_middle_skill_jobs_holzer. pdf
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June 2009
Chamber Business Renewals Sears kicks off its ‘Patriot Season’ The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members for their continued support and for renewing their memberships for 2009:
Sustaining
Soelberg’s Tooele Cinema 6
Corporate
Small Business
ATI Rowley Operations
A D’lux Tan Edward Jones, Grantsville Ralph’s Catering & Decorating Tooele County Showcase of Homes
Costco Select Health
Business
Alpine Academy Linares Law Office Rent-A-Center
Individuals Dave McCall
New Chamber Members The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome to our newest members: Listening Essentials, LLC
Dr. Jeremy Jenkins 272 N. Broadway Tooele, UT 84074 435-578-0558 Audiology, hearing aid sales and repair, hearing tests, assistive listening devices.
R Plumbing
Roger Feuerbach Tooele, UT 84074 435-840-3086 Plumbing service, installation and repair.
RD Design
Heidi Mills Tooele, UT 84074 435-840-8193 Graphic design work.
with Heroes at Home Rebuilds This spring, Sears’ Heroes at Home program and Rebuilding Together, the nation’s leading volunteer home-rehabilitation organization, seek to improve the lives of American military families in need by making necessary repairs, improvements, or modifications to their homes. To kick off its continuation of more than 300 Heroes at Home rebuilding projects, Sears and Rebuilding Together will renovate the Eddie Beard Veterans Home in Chicago on Saturday, May 16. Sears is encouraging Americans to join the effort of helping deserving military families. Between Friday, May 15 and Monday, July 6, donations can be made in Sears’ stores or online at Sears.com/heroesathome. The donations will support the rehabilitation of homes for veterans and military families across the country. Sears customers will be able to show their gratitude in a number of ways, including: – In-store: Customers can donate $1, $5, or $10 at check out. – Online: Members of the Sears online community can donate, nominate participants, including self-nomination, and track the progress of the various builds. Sears’ Heroes at Home program provides support to service members, veterans and their families through joint efforts with various nonprofit organizations, including Rebuilding Together. Sears Holdings has spearheaded nationwide fundraising efforts over the past several years, raising more than $12 million through Heroes at Home.
Heroes at Home and Rebuilding Together have helped hundreds of military families across America and the commitment continues as Sears Holdings supports the men and women who serve our country. To find out more about Heroes at Home, or to nominate a military family or veteran to the home renovation program through Rebuilding Together, visit http://www.sears. com/heroesathome. Sears Holdings’ ongoing commitment to assisting troops and their families includes several recruiting and employment programs. The company offers a military pay differential to activeduty reservists who are full-time Sears associates. Additionally, reservists who are employed full time are allowed to continue participating in life insurance, medical and dental programs.
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All the kids in Tooele County are not drinking, and the county’s MostDont.org plans to change the perception that they are. Tooele, UT – May 25, 2009. Tooele County recognizes that underage drinking has become a growing problem throughout Utah and that underage drinking hurts everyone. With the awareness that it is a community problem that requires a community solution, and it all starts with perceptions about underage drinking, Tooele County kicks off its underage drinking prevention campaign, MostDont.org, on Wednesday, May 27. If you ask teenagers in Tooele schools how many kids drink, the students will tell you “a lot.” They’ll tell you that most teenagers, especially in high school, have at least tried alcohol. But the fact is they’re wrong! Research shows that seven out of 10 teenagers in Tooele County have never tried alcohol. Teenagers in Tooele think they are under incredible peer pressure to drink. But in reality, that pressure doesn’t exist. This campaign is expecting the seven-out-of-ten statistic to improve in the near future. The campaign’s objective is to let teens know the truth about who is and who isn’t drinking. It’s designed to let kids know that they’re normal if they don’t drink. Additionally, for those who are drinking, it informs them of the potential harmful effects of their decision. Underage drinking can impair brain development, making it
harder for kids to learn and make good decisions. It skyrockets a person’s risk of addiction. A 13-year-old who begins drinking has almost a 50% chance of becoming an alcoholic, versus just a 7% chance for a 21-year-old. And it contributes to drug use, violence, truancy, suicide and more. Unlike other campaigns, MostDont.org is aimed directly at teens and pre-teens. It will be run in schools with the collaboration of school administrators, teachers and counselors. Community businesses and local leaders are invited to join the effort to help change this perceived social norm. Goals of the Campaign: · Demonstrate a reduction in binge drinking across Tooele County adolescents. · Create an improved perception of the harmful effects alcohol has on Tooele County youth. · Increase Tooele County’s disapproval of youth alcohol consumption. · Educate Tooele County communities on the dangers of underage drinking and the lasting harmful effects. Ten Facts You Need to Know About Underage Drinking 1. The brain goes through dynamic change during adolescence (age 12-21) and alcohol can seriously damage the long- and short-term growth processes.
Tooele County School District Superintendent Terry Linares, speaks to business and community leaders, parents and teachers about the new MostDont.org campaign to raise awareness of underage drinking. Superintendent Linares spoke along with Tooele City Mayor Pat Dunlvay, Tooele County Sheriff Frank Park and 2009-10 Tooele High School Student Body President Michael Trujillo.
2. 40% of kids who begin drinking before the age of 15 will become alcohol dependent. 3. More than 67% of young people who start drinking before the age of 15 will try an illicit drug. They are 22 times more likely to use marijuana, and 50 times more likely to use cocaine. 4. Youth report that alcohol is easy to obtain. 5. 85% of Tooele County students agree that drinking alcohol underage is wrong. 6. An average of 66% of Tooele County
teens have never used alcohol. 7. Tooele County students perceived 32% underage alcohol use versus actual use of 16%, one-half the amount. 8. 87% of Tooele County students do not use alcohol on a regular basis. 9. Alcohol kills more young people than all other illegal drugs combined. 10. Research shows that addiction begins (and can be prevented) in adolescence: “A child who gets through age 21 without smoking, abusing alcohol or using illegal drugs is virtually certain never to do so.”
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