Chamber News 200912

HELPING BUSINESSES PROSPER AND GROW FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS

TOOELE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tooele Business News www.tooelechamber.com

Volume 6, Number 11

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For a complete list of upcoming events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com

TEAD team wins Federal Energy Conservation Award

By Ely Trapp Tooele Army Depot Public Affairs

Annual Santa Parade Saturday, December 5th 10:00 am Visit with Santa at Tooele City Hall Following the parade Call the Chamber office for more details 435-882-0690 Chamber Member Christmas Open House Wednesday, December 9th Deseret Peak Complex Convention Center 2930 W Hwy 112 Time: 11 am to 2 pm No Charge for this event No RSVP required Chamber office Closed Thursday December 24th at noon Friday December 25 for the Christmas Holiday Thursday, December 31 at noon Friday, January 1st The Crescent Super Band

Saturday, December 12th Tooele High School Auditorium Cost is one can of food (to be donated to the local food bank) Tickets Available at Tooele City Hall 90 North Main Street 435-843-2100 Sponsored by Tooele City Arts Council

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Dr. Craig College, Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, (second from left) presents the 31st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award to Jay Weyland, TEAD Energy Manager, (far left) and the five winners, Richard Anderson, Russ Smalling, Victor Hammond, Jon Hayden, and Joshua Jones, during the Department of Defense All-Hands Energy Meeting in Providence, R.I., Aug. 12, 2009.

The Lean Six Sigma team that saved Tooele Army Depot more than $60,000 and nearly 100 million gallons of water per year is the proud recipient of not one but two prestigious awards in the small group water conservation category: the 31st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award and the 2009 Federal Energy and Water Management Award.

Richard Anderson, Russell Smalling, Victor Hammond, Jon Hayden and Joshua Jones will travel to Washington D.C. for an award ceremony to be held Oct. 28, 2009, in honor of individuals that throughout the SEE TEAD AWARD PAGE 9 

Liddiards for a “Choice Experience” Liddiard Home Furnishings, a business that Although the name and location of the business has been in Tooele for over 50 years. Liddiards has changed, the essence it was created on still (known as Al & Lid’s Furniture back then) was remains the same. first opened in 1955. The owners, Al Morris and SEE LIDDIARDS PAGE 15  George Liddiard built their business by offering top-quality products with a fresh hometown perspective and wanted their customers to have an amazing shopping experience.

In 2006, Liddiards made a big change by moving to their newly built building (tripling their size) located on the north end of Tooele.

The building includes an 84,000 sq. ft. showroom, that carries a huge variety of items.

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86 S. Main St. • PO Box 460 Tooele, Utah 84074 (435) 882-0690 • Fax (435) 833-0946 www.tooelechamber.com

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435 Design Wasatch Blinds & Flooring Upgrades, Etcetera Comuters

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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

Non Profit

TooeleMommies.com

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

New Chamber Members

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

State Farm Insurance

Kris King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain America Credit Union

Angel Chaparro 10619 S. Jordan Gateway #300 South Jordan, UT 84095 801-576-2408 Insurance

Berna Sloan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 1 Real Estate

Sorensen Towing & Auto Repair

Dr. Gary Gowans . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County School District

Jerilyn Sorensen 100 N. Emerald Road Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-0075 Towing, tires, auto parts, repair

Valley View Motel Roy Patel 585 Canyon Road Tooele, UT 84074 435-882-2747 Motel/Lodging

Jolene Thurgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macey’s Food & Drug Dr. Jed Winder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center Advisory Seats: Mayor Byron Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grantsville City Mayor Patrick Dunlavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele City 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

ADVERTISING INFORMATION Advertising in “Business News” is a great way to reach Tooele County business people and residents. Call Debbie Winn at (435) 882-0690 for ad sizes and deadline information.

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USU’s Business School to Offer Graduate Degree in Tooele County

By Dr. Brad Winn The Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University is offering a new graduate degree in Tooele County. Beginning January 22nd, the Masters of Human Resources Executive Program, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, will be available at the USU-Tooele Regional Campus.

Dean Gary Straquadine, who heads the Tooele Campus, has been a lead proponent of the new graduate business program and sees it as an opportunity to support local efforts in economic development.

“We hope this new program will become another investment in developing fundamental business and leadership skills here in Tooele.”

To help lead this new executive program, USU has hired Dr. Brad Winn as a faculty member in organizational leadership and strategy. Dr. Winn comes with both business and industry

experience having worked in consulting and engineering. He also worked as a vice president at UVU and Snow College and has served as an elected representative in the Utah legislature. Brad will direct the Masters of Human Resources Executive Program and is currently recruiting for the first cohort of students.

“I’m thrilled to join Utah State which has such a grand tradition of making a difference in local communities throughout Utah,” said Winn. “You can feel the unique excitement and commitment that is just part of the fabric of the Tooele Chamber and I look forward to engaging with businesses here.”

Students who are accepted in to the January cohort will meet with full-time faculty through live, interactive videoconferencing. The goal of the program is to enhance skills in developing leadership talent, managing human resources, and improving organizational effectiveness.

It’s not too late to apply!

Invest in your future and accelerate you career with a nationally-recognized, accredited business degree from Utah State University.

For further information call Dr. Brad Winn, Program Director, at 435-851-2002.

To apply, click on Prospective Students at www.huntsman.

August 2009 usu.edu/mshr.

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Ambassador of the Quarter Award

Shawn

Milne, Chamber Ambassador Chair, recently received the Ambassador of the 3rd quarter Award.

Shawn is the owner of Click Audio Video.

The Ambassadors are dedicated volunteers from businesses throughout the area.

They act as liaison between the Chamber and our member businesses. Their mission is to welcome, nurture, and recruit new Chamber

members; act as goodwill representatives at Chamber functions, and aid in the support of Chamber members.

They participate in as many Chamber functions as possible including Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Luncheons and events.

If you are interested in being part of the Chamber Ambassadors, please contact the Chamber office at 435-882-0690.

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The Tooele County Chamber Board Elections Elections for the 2010-2011 Chamber Board were held recently and the newly elected members who will fill the 2 year positions include: Jeff England, Axiom Financial, Mike Fields, Oxygen For You; Cari Gavin, Jack Rabbit Press; Dean Johnson, Zions Bank; Jeff Loafman, WalMart Logistics; Chris Scott, Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop; Berna Sloan, Group 1 Real Estate and Jolene Thurgood, Maceys Food and Drug.

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Jeff England, Axiom Financial

Mike FieldsOxygen For You

Cari GavinJackrabbit Press

Jeff LoafmanWalMart Distribution Center

Christian ScottOquirrh Hills Pro Shop

Jolene ThurgoodMacey’s

Dean JohnsonZions Bank

Berna SloanGroup 1 Real Estate

A fantastic slate of candidates had accepted nominations and the voting was very close. The new board members will serve their two year term beginning in January 2010. They will join current board members which include: Jack Bell, Quality Automotive; Ken Christensen, Christensen and Griffith; Kelly Duffin, Mountain West Medical Center; Marilyln Gillette, Tooele County Clerk; Dr. Michael Griffeth, Griffeth Vision Group; Joyce Hogan, Energy Solutions; Dr. Jed Winder, Tooele Vision Center.

Advisory Board members include Mayor Pat Dunlavy, Tooele City; Mayor Brent Marshall, Grantsville City; Commissioner Colleen Johnson, Tooele County, Dr. Gary Gowans, Tooele County School District and Debbie Winn, Chamber Executive Director.

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Triple-T opens on Main St. Tooele County Food Bank

Tooele County Food Bank provides a supply of food to Tooele County residents in need of assistance.

They assist with referrals to other agencies that can help the household to become self sufficient. They receive food from the Utah Food Bank and local area food drives.

Frank Vendetti, Owner of Triple -T

Triple-T is a new Tool, Trailer & Truck Accessories store located at 278 N. Main St. in the (Old Napa) building. Triple-T is a combination of several businesses. Owner Frank Venditti got the idea for Triple-T from several business contacts in Las Vegas who operate similar businesses. Venditti who lives in Tooele, saw that the Tooele area was lacking a full service trailer dealership. Since he already operates a trailer manufacturing company in Salt Lake, he decided that it was time to expand operations and become his own dealer. The other parts of Triple-T including tools trailer parts and truck accessories are a natural fit. Venditti says “if you like Harbor Freight you will love our tool section”.

Triple-T also offers a full welding supply section including bottle exchange and raw steel. “As far as I know we are the only place in Tooele where consumers can buy steel”. Triple-T has just opened but is already seeing the popularity of its trailer parts and accessories because that was a market segment which was not being served in Tooele.

Triple-T has very strong purchasing power through its manufacturing company which gives it the ability to sell anything tool, trailer or truck accessory related at the absolute lowest prices. “I know the economy is tough right now that is why value is selling and we have priced everything in our store on the local economy which includes Salt Lake prices”. Venditti says we do our own pricing and so that means if we see a lower price on an item or similar item we immediately lower our prices so that we are the absolute lowest prices. “We don’t get our pricing from a corporate or district office halfway across the country”. If we see lower prices we immediately change our pricing to be the lowest”. So rest assured when you are shopping in our store you are getting the lowest price out there guaranteed.

Trailers is by far our best product since we are selling direct from the manufacture to you our prices on trailers are hundreds even thousands below retail. We sell utilities, goosenecks and any flatbed trailer you can think of and although we are not the manufacturer of enclosed trailers we are also carrying a good selection of enclosed trailers.

The Tooele County Food Bank is located in the Tooele Community Resource Center, 38 South Main, Tooele.

We also support the following services:

Baby Care Cupboard

(sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tooele)

Tooele County Relief Services Rent/Mortgage Assistance when funding is available Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Boxes Tooele County Operation Christmas Lori Sandoval, Director Jean Rush, Volunteer 38 South Main, Tooele

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At this time more than ever your donations make a difference!

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Business Spotlight: Written by: Gloria Kershaw, Chamber staff member

December 2009

Nightime Donuts

Nightime Donuts is a wonderful bakery located on Tooele’s Main Street. This shop is full of yummy baked goods for everyone!

Everything is baked fresh and ready for you at 5 a.m. daily.

Owner and Operator, Jodie Erickson who took over the bakery this year, has always wanted to own a business of her own. She immediately loved the idea to own a company that has been in our town for 22 years and be able to do something she loves. Jodie is married and has two boys, Trevor and Travis. Her family has lived in Erda for about 5 years. Nightime was originally owned by long time resident Patrick Nigh. Their staff consists of about ten employees. One of which is Kathy Hardy-Brown, who is the manager. Kathy has been with Nightime for about 8 years and helps Jodie with all the day to day tasks as well as being the head decorator for many of the cakes and pastries. Jodie loves working with all her employees, many of whom have been with the company for many years before the change of ownership.

Nightime Donuts offer such a wonderful variety of made-from-scratch donuts, bagels, pastries etc. They also have éclairs, bagel sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, custom cakes, homemade cream cheese spreads, real fruit smoothies and a full line of coffee products.

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Jodie has kept many things the same through the transition of ownership but has expanded the items they offer. They have all the original baked goods as well as custom wedding cakes, custom pastries, etc. Catering & delivery are also available.

Nightime Donuts has so much to offer to their customers and are very popular with the local community. They do custom orders on just about everything in the store. With their made-from-scratch items, anything

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is possible. If you have a request call Nightime and they will help you create your vision. They have a very friendly atmosphere and are a great place to take the family.

Nightime Donuts has been serving Tooele for over 22 years and looking forward to many, many more to come. Nightime Donuts is open Monday thru Friday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. They can be reached at 435-882-8503 or come on down and see Jodie and her great staff at 299 North Main Street, Tooele.

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New Reflections House

New Reflections employees and Clubmembers

New Reflection House, a program of Valley Mental Health, is a community-based rehabilitation program of individuals with long-term mental illness. It provides a supportive and accepting community in which members gain a sense of belonging and accomplishment through meaningful work and relationships.

New Reflection House is a Clubhouse modeled program. The first Clubhouse was developed at Fountain House in New York City in 1948.

Since then, the model has expanded worldwide and currently there are over 400 Clubhouse programs around the world. The Clubhouse is designed to focus on the member’s strengths and abilities rather then their disability. It integrates its members in the community and assists them in achieving their life’s ambitions. New Reflection House is

December 2009 7 a work focused program. Members work together, side by side with the staff, in the running of the Clubhouse. All work within the program in designed to help members regain their self worth, purpose, and confidence. Along with the work-ordered day, the program also provides employment and educational opportunities.

The employment program enables New Reflection House members to return to paid work through the transitional and independent employment. Members obtain confidence, self-respect, and vocational skills through community-based employment. The transitional employment offered by the Clubhouse is a work training program that provides members with part-time, SEE NEW REFLECTIONS PAGE 11 

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Hap p y H o lida y s Fro m To o e le Cit y The Tooele City Mayor and employees would like to express appreciation to all the city businesses and Chamber of Commerce members.

Tooele City Staff (left to right): Roger Baker, City Attorney; Cary Campbell, Public Works and Community Development Director; Lisa Carpenter, Deputy City Recorder; Kami Perkins, Human Resource Director; Michelle Pitt, Assistant Redevelopment Agency Director; Mayor Patrick Dunlavy; Kathy Bell, Parks and Recreation Director; Sharon Dawson, City Recorder; Jaclynn Sagers, Communities that Care Director; Jami Carter, Librarian; Glenn Caldwell, Finance Director; Paul Hansen, City Engineer; and Ron Kirby, Chief of Police.

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Department of Defense have made exemplary efforts in water and energy conservation.

“Using the Lean Six Sigma analytical process, these five members of Engineering and Facilities ganged up to solve serious problems in our (World War II) era water distribution system,” said Chris Tillman, garrison manager.

“They developed processes to pinpoint and resolve unexplained losses of water and water pressure and then proceeded to correct the problems. As a result we are saving over eight million gallons of water a month and experiencing f low and pressure levels that will now support future mission modernization.

Their accomplishments are outstanding and very worthy of the recognition and awards they have received.”

For a group of guys used to working behind the scenes, all the attention surrounding the awards is a bit humbling.

“We were surprised (about the awards) because Jay Weyland nominated us without our knowledge,” said Smalling and Anderson, both with the Engineering Branch of the Directorate of Base Operations.

“We are very appreciative of Jay for doing this for us and are happy that it has brought great recognition to the depot.”

In October of 2007, water production at the Depot

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involved looking for unusually green areas, wet ground or puddles and areas of melted snow; and closing off areas of the water system to see if usage changed.

Active detection with the use of the LD-12 Professional Plus Leak Detector finally helped find the problem.

The detection of the leaks was no easy task since Tooele Army Depot has 26 miles of main waterlines.

“The (LD-12) amplifies the sound that a water leak makes allowing the operator to locate the water leak precisely,” Weyland said.

“The team made a series of sound level measurements, and from those measurements they located and repaired several water leaks.”

There were 12 water leaks identified in total, with the last leak repaired in September 2008.

More than 40 million gallons of water were saved in the first six months of fiscal 2009 when compared with the same time frame the previous year.

What started out as one Green Belt project, evolved into three which ultimately combined into what has become a great success story. Anderson was tasked with Victor Hammond demonstrates how the LD-12 Professional Plus Leak Detector is used to definding the water leaks and John tect leaks in waterlines. Hammond, along with four other TEAD employees, recently won the 31st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Award and the 2009 Federal Hayden was tasked with a water Energy and Water Management Award, both in the small group category. pressure Green Belt. All the (U.S. Army Photo by Ely Trapp) findings from the water loss and increased unexpectedly by an TEAD energy manager. “Several the water pressure projects were additional five million gallons. methods were used to search for combined into one document “We couldn’t figure out what the waterline breaks but they had caused the increase and were ineffective.”

SEE TEAD AWARD PAGE 12  therefore suspected broken Detection methods included water lines” said Jay Weyland, observation and isolation which

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Looking for a Fitness Boot Camp?

GET FIT NOW Health & Fitness Coaching offers personal training in the form of fitness boot camps in the cities of Grantsville and Tooele. Anita Keetch, owner of GET FIT NOW is a NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She has also been a Certified Athletic Trainer for over 20 years. Before starting her own Fitness Boot Camp business, Anita was the Coordinator of the Fitness Program in the Huntsman Cancer Institue’s Wellness Center.

GET FIT NOW offers general fitness boot camps as well as sport specific boot camps for high school, club sports etc. Anita would be happy to speak to your club or group regarding health & fitness topics at no charge. September 2009 marked the one year anniversary of GET FIT NOW and was celebrated by a friendly competition between the Tooele and Grantsville Boot Camps. The highlight of the Operation Birthday event was an obstacle course which tested the campers speed, agility and strength. Anita would like to thank Tooele County for supporting her in her fitness business and plans on being around for a long time. She can be reached at (801) 231-9660.

All Proceeds will benefit Tooele County families this Christmas.

Time: 7:00-9:00pm at Grantsville High School

Date: Tuesday December 8, 2009 3 Ways to Participate: Free event t-shirt if registered by Nov. 30th

1) Pre-register for a special boot camp workout ($10)

PRIZES

2) Drop by and buy raffle tickets, or buy items from

Sponsored by:

the silent auction. (cool prizes donated from our local businesses!)

3) Donate cash during or prior to the event!

For More information or to donate call: Anita Keetch @ 801-231-9660

GET FIT NOW! Boot Camp Participants.

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NEW REFLECTIONS Continued from page 9.

entry-level job placements with local businesses. The transistional employment program (TEP) is a unique and rewarding opportunity for community employers to employ members of the community that require some additional support on the job. The Clubhouse members and staff develop TEP placement in the community. Once the position is secured, the Clubhouse staff learn the job. Once they know the position, the Clubhouse members and staff select a member to work the position. This is primarily based on the members desire to work. At that point, the trained Clubhouse staff will train the member on the position. The staff will remain on the job with the member until the member feels comfortable enough to work the position alone. Once the mem-

Mikel at Tracks.

staff, who have been trained on the position, will go and work the position for the employer at no cost to the employer. Each TEP lasts for nine months. At the end of the nine months, the Clubhouse selects another member to work the position and the training process begins again. Currently, New Reflection House has four transitional employment placements in Tooele County and is looking to develop some more. Subway, Tracks, Tooele County Clerks Office, and Valley Mental Health are all employers who support the TEP program.

Lynn Prasith, manager of Tooele Subway, has been inHale and Jodi at Subway. volved in the TEP program ber begins working the position, the for the past two years. Lynn stated Clubhouse staff will continue to of- that “transitional employment is a fer employment support for both wonderful program and more emthe employer and the member. The ployers should participate in it. If Clubhouse guarantees coverage for the member is sick, I don’t have to these positions. If the member is worry about someone being there. ever unable to work, the Clubhouse The Clubhouse staff will come and

work the position for me. It is a great relief to know that the position will always be filled.” Not only does the TEP program assist the employer, but it is an invaluable opportunity for the members of the program.

Mikel, a member of New Reflection House, is currently working his first transitional employment placement at Tracks. He stated that “I really like working at Tracks. Working helps me deal with my stress and makes me feel good about myself. I like the extra money and that the Clubhouse helps me keep my job.”

Hale, who worked a transitional employment placement at Subway, stated “Working is hard and fun at the same time. I had an accident at home and I was unable to work for a week while my body recovered. I called and spoke with the Clubhouse staff and they worked my job for me so that I did not loose it. NRH was a

great support for me.” New Reflection House cannot provide these employment opportunities without your assistance.

At this time, the Clubhouse is looking to further develop transitional employment opportunities for our members. Please feel free to contact Matt Reed, New Reflection House program director, at 435-882-4845 for more information regarding New Reflection House and the transitional employment program. The Clubhouse is located at 565 West 900 South in Tooele and serves individuals who struggle with long term mental illness in Tooele County.

New Reflection House is a certified member of the ICCD, an international network of Clubhouse modeled programs with more than sixty years of experience in mental health rehabilitation. www.iccd.org

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You progress at your own pace to become proficient in the skills needed in your chosen career.

• Computer Upgrade & Repair Technician A+ Ave. start wage: $12.74/hr.

• Network Administrator MCSA Ave. start wage: $21.88/hr.

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Enroll to start any day of the week.

Students create their own schedule by selecting which days and hours they can attend.

Computer Technology classes are available Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

66 West Vine Street

www.tatc.edu

435.248.1800

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Checking and replacing washing machine water-fill hoses

Hoses that burst always give a warning first, at the 90 degree turns either coming from the wall or at the washing machine connections. The hoses 99% of the time will form a large bubble giving the home owner a warning. Look for this situation. When replacing…

Use and care Tip by

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Use steel braided hoses (they are less likely to rupture at the 90 degree bends.)

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Turn off both hot and cold water supply and then remove the old hoses.

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Connect your new hoses to the washing machine first and tighten firmly.

Make sure there are no kinks.

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Connect to the hot and cold water supply and tighten. Check for leaks!!

ROCK SOLID IN TOOELE COUNTY Vicki Griffith Broker/Owner

Steve Griffith

Associate Broker

Patty Bullock

Butch Boegler

Jodie Lynne Carter

Rachael Cowan

Sandy Critchlow

Tammy Griffith

Andrea Hallett

Shauna Hoffmann

Laura Hogan

Elaine Hone

Bobbi Hunter

Gail Johnson

Celeste Killian

Laura Kummer

Hiedi Purvis

Suzanne Russell

Sherry Seal

Candice Shepherd

Kara Sines

Andy Stetz

Andi Zorn

Prudential Tooele Real Estate agents are experts on the lifestyle of Tooele County. We live and work here, and spend every day dedicated to a community that is characteristically our own style. But even more, we are professional real estate consultants with the collective wisdom of over 50 years of experience and 2,200 transactions. We are skilled negotiators and vigorously oversee every detail of each real estate transaction. There is simply no better solution to buy or sell property than a dedicated, conscientious Prudential Tooele realtor.

For more information, contact our Tooele Office: www.HomesinTooele.com Office 435-882-4111 • Fax 435-843-5364 • 205 N. Main Street, Tooele Utah 84074

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which became Russ Smalling’s Water Master Plan Green Belt.

“In (the Master Plan) individual responsibilities are laid out and assigned to ensure we maintain the correct standard of water pressure, water usage, maintenance and upgrades,” Smalling said. The Master Plan also boasts a newly updated water map depicting all 26 miles of waterlines on the depot along with other sectors of the water system including water hydrants.

“Conservation is part of our everyday lives, if you put it out in the work places as well people may pick up on it and want to join in,” Smalling said.

“Being around Jay Weyland has taught me a lot about energy conservation. Now I always find myself shutting the light switch off whether at home or at work.

We’ll blame Jay for that; it’s a good thing to be blamed for.”

Another contributor to the team’s success was LSS mentor, Gary Hoy, whose extensive expertise enabled the team to effectively accomplish their mission.

As the recipients prepare to go to Washington D.C. for the presentation of their federal award, they share the same sentiment about what has turned into a whirlwind of recognition, “we are just trying to do what is best for the depot.”

New Chamber Members

December 2009 The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce extends a 13 Chamber Asks for Award Nominations warm welcome to our newest members: Tooele County Chamber of Commerce

The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award, Business of the Year Award, Volunteer of the Year Award and Customer Service Award.

All community members are invited to nominate any Chamber business, group or individual, which they feel, should be honored. Chamber members may nominate their own business or another Chamber member business.

One award will be given in each category.

Business of the Year Award – The purpose for this award is to recognize a business that has made an impact on our community through their business expertise and community service. The business must be a member of the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. All members are listed on the Chamber website: www.tooelechamber.com

Criteria – The Business of the Year Award will be judged on the business’s ability to demonstrate excellence in business

they should be considered for the (b) through personal interactions practices through sales, quality of award. having performed exceptionally in service, customer service, leadership superior service.

Brian Lawson Ed Coledelivering and/or community involvement.

Applicants must provide a written Volunteer of the Year Award – Applicants must provide 455a written E. Lindy Way 429 S. Hale St of what the circumstances summary The purpose for this award is to summary of why they feel this were toUT be considered Tooele, UT 84074 84029 for the award. recognize an individual or group Grantsville, business deserves this award. for their accomplishments in the 435-830-7322 801-673-8329 These awards are the Chamber’s following area: Service to the Glass repair replacement Insurance, supplemental to health Citizen of the Year Award – andcommunity way of honoring our great business on a volunteer basis.

The purpose for this award is to community and residents. Chamber recognize an individual for their businesses are strongly encouraged to Criteria – accomplishments in one or more of enter one or all four award programs.

Applicants must provide a written RodneyYour Myer the following areas: Employment business deserves recognition summary of what volunteer efforts accomplishments, civic (city, county, 272 N. Broadway for the good that you do for were made by the individual or group 1887 N. Aaron Dr. Ste D state) accomplishments and/or consumers and the community. Entry and why they should be considered Tooele, UT 84074 Tooele, UT 84074 voluntary service accomplishments. forms can be obtained at the chamber for the award.

435-884-4443 435-882-4163 office (86 South Main, Tooele) or on Chimney cleaning & repair, the chamber website: Medical, home health and hospice Customer Service Award -Furnace www.tooelechamber.com & air duct cleaning The purpose for this award is to recognize businesses that have Entry forms should be sent to: made exceptional contributions and Tooele County Chamber of Tori Bell exceeded expectations in delivering Commerce Awards Committee PO 71 E. 1280 N. services of superior quality to its Box 460 Tooele, Utah 84074 customers. The business must Vint DeGraw Tooele, UT 84074 474 E. 740orN. 435-579-3801 demonstrate and model exceptional faxed to the Chamber office customer service techniques and build Tooele, UT 84074435-833-0946 escrow/settlement, titleoriented insurance customer relationships. The

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Criteria – of customer service 7 S. Main St. SteExamples 201 may include (a) developing inCriteria – Tooele, UT 84074 novative practices, techniques, Applicants must provide a written 435-884-3748 or systems resulting in significant summary of what accomplishments quality improvements in service; or Appliance service and repair were made by the individual and why

will be announced and awarded at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on January 23, 2010. Questions regarding the program can be directed to Debbie Winn / Executive Director 435-882-0690.

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Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living Center.

Teresa, Brenda, Tina, Jamie, per week. There is a large Pat, Nichole, Heather and social room for gatherings, Stonie are the well-trained visiting with friends or famand compassionate C.N.A.’s ily, and just relaxing. at Diamond Jane’s. One of “Our goal is to provide your these ladies is on duty 24/7. loved one with an atmoAlthea is the R.N. on staff to sphere that is close to home, monitor the residents’ welland to deliver the compasness. sionate care that they deTami is the activities coserve.”

coordinator; she is develop~ Althea ing a variety of activities that are scheduled every day.

Exercises 3 times a week and Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living Center is located at local talent often come to Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living, located in Grantsville, recently celebrated the entertain and enhance their 345 S. Hale in Grantsville, grand opening of their new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by Utah. day. They have a beauty the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Owners, staff, residents and Chamber salon with hairstylist Gwen members were on hand to join in the celebration taking appointments 2 times Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living was built in tribute to the owners’ mother, whose health seemed to be deteriorating with every passing year. Although Jane was reaching Take time to get vaccinated Take time to get vaccinated her limit she still wanted to remain in Grantsville. At that CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the most important step in protecting against this serious disease. time there was no facility in town that could accommodate The vaccine can protect you from getting sick or it can make your illness milder. her needs. After the family pondered over every possible Getting a vaccine is very important for: •Young children choice they decided to take matters into their own hands •Pregnant women •People with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart or lung P l ith h i h lth diti lik th di b t h t l disease and build precisely what she needed.

•People 65 and older •People who live with or care for those at high risk

Sadly, Jane passed away in 2006 before Diamond Jane’s was completed. It wasn’t until 3 years later on July 1, 2009 that it would be fully completed in Jane’s sweet remembrance.

Diamond Jane’s provides 16 spacious units with individual restrooms and kitchenettes. Their menus are developed by a registered dietician, and prepared by Leanna and Angie in their magnificent modern kitchen. The menus have a nice variety and a lot of f lavor; the aroma of “something good” can be enjoyed by all as these meals are being prepared. They serve a resident recipe once a month so everyone can share their favorite recipe.

Diamond Jane’s Assisted Living is a level 2 assisted living center, so their resident’s are able to “age in place.” This means with the assistance of home health and/or hospice, even those that have declining health may remain at Diamond Jane’s. Diamond Jane’s also features an emergency and on-call response system.

Take Action Take Action Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol‐based hand cleaners are also effective.

St h Stay home when you are sick. h i k Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Take it to your doctor if you are ill Take it to your doctor if you are ill Flu symptoms include: •fever •headache •extreme tiredness •dry cough and sore throat •runny or stuffy nose •muscle aches If you get the flu, antiviral drugs are an important treatment option. They are f h fl ld h not a substitute for vaccination.

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines that fight the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.

Antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster.

They may also prevent serious flu complications. This is especially important for people at high risk for people at high risk.

For more information call the health department at 435‐277‐2440 Visit our Website at: http://www.tooelehealth.org

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The Tooele City Arts Council Holiday Concert Featuring

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LIDDIARDS

Continued from page 1 Liddiards was named the 2007 BrandSource Dealer of the Year. BrandSource is a national buying group of over 2500 retailers.

Membership in BrandSource allows Liddiard Home Furnishings to leverage over $4 Billion in buying power. That means Liddiard’s prices are the same or most times even better than what you might find at the big chain stores.

Liddiards offers top names in furniture, appliances, flooring and electronics like Broyhill, La-Z-Boy, AICO, Jenn Air, Kitchen

Saturday, December 12, 2009 7:00 p.m.

Tooele High School Auditorium Cost is One Can of Food Tickets will be for reserved seating. There is no guarantee that there will be tickets available at the door.

Exchange your cans of food for tickets at Tooele City Hall (90 North Main Street)

You won’t want to miss this family friendly concert. With a youthful energy and nearly unbelievable performance level, the band has performed hip, intelligent arrangements of the American standards for thousands. As a result, they have frequently been hailed as the top band of their type in the world.

For more information please contact the Tooele City Arts Council at 843-2142 or visit www.cresentsuperband.com .

We offer unique, handcrafted items that will be cherished for years to come.

1 north main street, tooele open monday-saturday (435)882-0650 www.beahomebody.com

Aid, Maytag and many more. Liddiards offers a full line of home furnishings, kitchen appliances, home theatres, flooring and accessories. They take pride in offering top quality products and great customer service.

If you purchase an item from Liddiards, you do not have to worry. They have a “No Lemon Policy” meaning, if during the first year of ownership you have had three repairs on your appliance or home theater product, Liddiards Home Furnishings will replace the defective product. They will never ask you to pay one penny more than you’d have to pay elsewhere. You cannot go wrong with a company that wants their customers to have the best shopping experience possible.

Liddiards is a company you have known and trusted for over five decades and is sure to be around for many years to come.

Visit their sales team at 2502 North 400 East, Tooele to have a “Choice Experience” today. They are open Monday-Friday, 10 am to 8 pm. Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm. Closed Sunday. They can also be reached at 877643-3119. For more information, visit them on the web at www.liddiardhf.com

Wo m e n ’s C e n t e r GROUND BREAKING Leading the way for quality health care To meet the increasing health care needs of Tooele County, Mountain West Medical Center has begun a $15 million expansion. This is a testament to the support we receive from our community and to the exceptional care our employees provide.

The expansion includes: • Women’s Center • Additional Operating Facilities • Outpatient Imaging Pavilion with Increased Technologies • Digital Mammography • Stereotactic Breast Care • Permanent MRI • 2nd CT, 64-slice with 3-D imaging capabilities At Mountain West Medical Center, we are leading the way for quality healthcare.

2055 N. Main Street • Tooele • 435-843-3600

www.mountainwestmc.com