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TOOELE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tooele Business News www.tooelechamber.com
Volume 7, Number 5
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Tooele County GOP Convention a huge success!
For a complete list of upcoming events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com
Ribbon Cutting
Monday, May 10, 2010 12:00 noon Paws Inn 10 South Garnett Street, Tooele Light refreshments will be served
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ noon Sponsor: Utah Manufacturers Association Topic: Health Care Reform in Utah Location: Deseret Peak Convention Center 2930 W. Hwy 112, Tooele $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Must RSVP by Monday, May, 10th by 5pm
Chamber Educational Meetings
“Making the most of your Chamber Membership” We will teach you all about the many benefits of being a Chamber member Tuesday, May 18th 8-9am and 12-1pm Tooele County Emergency Management Bldg Same information at both meeting times, choose which time works best for you No charge for this event Introduction to Windows 7 1-1:30pm Drawing for free Office 2007 software
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G ove r n o r H e r b e r t
More than 250 Republican Delegates, Candidates, Elected officials and citizens gathered on April 23rd for the 2010 Tooele County Republican Nominating Convention, held at the Fireman’s Museum at Deseret Peak. The Convention, held in even numbered years, was held to select County Candidates in races contested by multiple Republicans. Candidates needed to garner 60% of the 120 County Delegates to avoid a June Primary Election. The contested races were for County Auditor, Surveyor, and one Commission seat. Incumbent Commissioner Bruce Clegg advanced to the November General Election, as did Incumbent County Auditor Michael Jensen, who is
now running unopposed. Political newcomer John Riddle forced a June Primary against incumbent Doug Kinsman. During the counting of the ballots, the crowd was able to hear from many of other candidates on the Republican slate. “It was an exciting night for the Tooele County Republican Party” said Tooele County GOP Chairman Chris Sloan. “I don’t believe we’ve had a bigger gathering of Republicans in Tooele County. This was even bigger than our Lincoln Dinner two weeks ago.” Included on the agenda were speeches by Candidates for Utah House District 1, Rep. Ronda Rudd-Menlove and Don Koyle, as well as Senate District 17 SEE TOOELE GOP PAGE 7
Chamber introduces new Website design Visitors to the site can view the Chamber Business News editions for the past 18 months as well as the 2010 Chamber Resource Directory. Finding a business or news about the Chamber has never been easier! A current calendar of events include not only Chamber events, but community events as well. Visitors to the site can submit their own event to be posted within 24 hours of submission. The website will be an asset to local residents as well as visitors to our area. A direct link to the Tooele County tourism website www.ex-
Business After Hours
Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 5:30- 7 pm Host: Jackrabbit Press & Books Location: 272 North Broadway, Tooele Great Networking Opportunity! No Charge for this Event
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, May, 26, 2010 @ noon Speaker: Tooele Army Depot Location: Deseret Peak Convention Center 2930 W. Hwy 112, Tooele $10 members, $15 non-members Must RSVP by Monday, May, 24th by 5pm
Rick Pollock, owner of 435 Design, recently created a total “make-over” of the Chamber website. The new website design is a much cleaner and more efficient format.
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New Chamber Members Gold Membership
Chamber Staff
Wayne Margetts 505 South Brenda Place UID, Bldg #605 Tooele, Utah 84074 (435)843-4200 Heating/Air service repair and install
Business Membership
Corporate Membership
Thai House Restaurant Jeff Karr 297 N, Main St. Tooele, UT 84074 435-882-7579 Authentic Thai Cuisine
Richie Brothers Derick Nigh 1428 East Hardy Road Lake Point, UT 84074 801-250-1836 Equipment auction
Small Business Membership Express Flyers Kristi Welch 1424 N. 380 East Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-8190 Flyers delivery service Dramatic Edge Photography Steve Sommer 272 N. Broadway Tooele, UT 84074 435-249-4878 Photography, framing, matting, restoration K & K Originals Kaleen Knight P.O. Box 409 Stockton, UT 84074 435-843-4324 Custom jewelry and accessories
Jumpin Jack Splash Jennifer O’Rarden 809 E. Wrangler Ct. Grantsville, UT 84029 435-843-1500 Inflatable bounce houses & water slides Paws Inn Synethia Kinsman 10 S. Garnett St. UID #669-8 Tooele, UT 84074 435-224-3105 Canine/cat boarding& daycare, Obedience training Curves, Tooele Lee Barrett 61 E. 1280 N. Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-5383 Women’s Fitness Center
Debbie Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Margie Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager Danielle Winn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .Office Assistant Susan Cummings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant
Board of Directors
Joyce Hogan - Chair. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . .. Energy Solutions Jack Bell - Past Chair . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Quality Automotive Group Mike Fields - 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . . …. . . . . . Edward Jones Investments Berna Sloan - 2nd Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oxygen For You Jeff England - Secretary / Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Axiom Financial Dean Johnson. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . Zion’s Bank Ken Christensen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christensen & Griffith Kelly Duffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mountain West Medical Center Cari Gavin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackrabbit Press Marilyn Gillette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tooele County Clerk Dr. Michael Griffeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffeth Vision Group Jeff Loafman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wal-Mart Logistics Chris Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop Jolene Thurgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macey’s Food & Drug Dr. Jed Winder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center
Advisory Seats:
Mayor Patrick Dunlavy... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele City Mayor Brent Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Grantsville City Dr. Gary Gowans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tooele County School District Superintendent Terry Linares. . . . . . . . . . . . ..Tooele County School District Commissioner Colleen Johnson . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County
Chamber Ambassadors
Shawn Milne – Ambassador Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Click Audio Video Bill Upton .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tooele First Assembly of God Carrie Cushman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chad Fullmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denny’s Restaurant Chris Sloan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Group 1 Real Estate Cindy Hollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The UPS Store Gloria Kershaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independent Scentsy Consultant Frank Venditti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Triple -T Jennifer Bastian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wal-Mart Logistics Kathy Boltz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heritage West Credit Union Kendall Bohman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deseret Industries 1 Kevin John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Wholesale Electric Kris King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain America Credit Union Lance McCubbins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones Investments – Grantsville Marc Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Wells Fargo Sandy Critchlow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buy It Again Books & Gifts Shawn Bennett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grantsville Business Alliance Todd Castagno. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Willow Creek Lending Vicki Griffith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prudential Real Estate
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Chamber of Commerce Employee of the month! Ginny Rhea, employee at Best Western Inn, Tooele, is the May 2010 Employee of the Month. Joe D and Rodie England nominated Ginny by describing her work at the Best Western Inn, Tooele. Ginny is from A-Z an incredible employee! A Accomplished-her performance us above question, she is available 24 hours daily B. Becoming- she is decent, apt employee C. Capable-qualified, suited, able, accomplished, competent D. Deliberate- she ponders and thinks, she is heedful and considerate of others E. Essential-Ginny is fundamental and necessary to the success of our business F. Faithful-she is constant and loyal G. Good natured-amiable and kind –hearted H. Honesty-shows fairness, fidelity and integrity I. Ingenious-bright, gifted and inventive J. Judicious-considerate and discreet K. Knowing-well informed and qualified
Chamber Staff
Debbie Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director Margie Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager Danielle Winn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Office Assistant Susan Cummings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Office Assistant
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Joyce Hogan - Chair. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . Whether . . . . .. . ..your Energy Solutions business Jack Bell - Past Chair . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . is . . large . Quality Automotive Group or small, a young Mike Fields - 1st Vice Chair. . . . . . . . …. . . . . . Edward Jones Investments Berna Sloan - 2nd Vice Chair. . . . . . . . . .business . . . . . . . . or . . .a..long-standing Oxygen For You we Jeff England - Secretary / Treasurer. . . . . . icon . . . . .in . . the . .. .community, . Axiom Financial protect it Dean Johnson. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..can . .. .help . . . ..you . . . Zion’s Bank Ginny Rhea, Employee of the Month Ken Christensen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .according . . . . . . Christensen & Griffith to your needs. Lasting-durable and W. Duffin Wise-intelligent Kelly . . . . . . . .and . . . solid . . . . . . . . . . . . .To . Mountain Center find out West more,Medical call your Cari . . . .beyond . . . . . . .compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackrabbit Press enduring; Ginny has been X. Gavin. X-cellentFamily Marilyn Gillette. . . . . . . . . . .to. .try . . . . . . .. . . .friendly . . . . . . .American .Tooele County Clerk an employee for over 20 Y. Young at heart-willing Insurance agent today. Dr. Michael Griffeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffeth Vision Group years new ideas Jeff Loafman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wal-Mart Logistics Meek-gentle and modest Z .Zestful-exhilarating Chris Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop Notable-extraordinary Jolene Thurgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macey’s Food & Drug Denny’s is the 2010 sponsor for the Open-aboveboard, guileless Dr. Jed Winder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center Tooele County Chamber of Commerce and sincere Advisory Seats: employee of the month. Ginny (pictured Plausible-believable, Mayor Brent Marshall... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grantsville City in the center, receives her $20 gift card credible and fair-spoken Mayor Patrick Dunlavy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .Tooele City from Wendy (left), manager at Denny’s in Qualified-certified and Dr. Gary Gowans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tooele County School District Tooele. Also pictured is Ginny’s employcompetent Superintendent Terry Linares. . . . . . . . . . . . ..Tooele County School District ers, Joe D and Rodie England . Debbie Commissioner Colleen Johnson . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele County Reasonable- wise, fair, just, Winn, Chamber Executive Director is Steven R Smith Insurance Agency and sensible pictured on the far right. 968 North Main Street Safe-trustworthy, reliable All Chamber members may nominate an Tooele, UT 84074 and sure employee receive this award. Winners Shawn to Milne – Ambassador Chair . . . . . . . . . . (435) . . . . .833-9541 . . Click Audio Bus Video Temperate-self-controlled. Uptona ..$20 . . . gift . . . .card . . . .for . . .Denny’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tooele First Assembly of God willBill receive ssmit2@amfam.com Carrie . . . other . . . . .gift . . . items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Inn Express & Suites cool and calm along withCushman. a t-shirt and Chad Fullmer. . . . .employees . . . . . . . . .today . . . . .by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denny’s Restaurant Nominate your great Uncommon-exceptional Chris Sloan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Group 1 Real Estate fax: 435-833-0946, Valuable-a treasure beyond Cindy Hollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The UPS Store by Frank phoneVenditti. at 435-882-0690 compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .Triple -T or Jennifer email chamber@tooelechamber.com Bastian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wal-Mart Logistics
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Kendall of Bohman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deseret Industries 1 Employee the month American Insurance Company Kevin John. . . its . .Subsidiaries . .Family . . . .Mutual Royal Wholesale Electric Presented by: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and Kris King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American . . . . .Mountain America Credit Union Family Insurance Company Home Office — Madison, WI 53783 Lance McCubbins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Jones Investments – Grantsville amfam.com Marc Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...Wells Fargo Sandy Critchlow.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .©. 2008 . . . . . .001279 . . Buy—ItRev. Again Books & Gifts 11/08 Shawn Bennett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grantsville Business Alliance Vicki Griffith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prudential Real Estate
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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.
Back Page (Full) …………..$300 Full Page (10.75 x 4.5) .…...$250 Half Page (9 x 6.25) ………$150 1/4 Page (5 x 7) …………….$90 1/8 Page (5 x 3.5) ……….….$60 Business Card (3.5 x 2) …….$20
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Curves Donates to Foodbank C U R V E S TOOELE was introduced into the Tooele valley in the late 1990’s. They were then and still are engaged in county and national charitable causes. Our local CURVES has been a supporter of the Tooele County Food Bank for several years with bi-annual food collections from the members. New members bring in a bag of groceries in lieu of a sign-up fee and CURVES also accepts donations from other residents. This spring’s food collection has already delivered over a quarter ton of food to the Food Bank and is continuing the food drive through the
Making a difference for children & Families
Carolyn Jensen, Director; Kari Summers, Case Worker Traditionally, investigation of child abuse required multiple interviews of the victim by police, social services, medical personnel, attorneys and psychologists. Each interview occurred at a different, and rarely in a setting, to the victim, that was familiar or comfortable.
middle of May. “We’re proud to serve Tooele County.” CURVES TOOELE has recently joined the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce and will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony in June. CURVES TOOELE can be contacted at (435) 8435383 or you can visit them at 61 East 1280 North, Tooele.
Jose Garage Doors LLC
Jose Vazquez of Jose Garage Doors, LLC
The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce you to Jose Vazquez of Jose Garage Doors LLC; one of our most recent Chamber members. “I worked for a garage door company for eight years and I found that I really enjoy doing this type of service and meeting new people. As I tried to provide the best service I could, many clients
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asked me the same question, “Why don’t you start your own company?” So two years ago, I decided I would take their advice and started my own company. My main goal is to provide the best service possible to the client.
I want to offer my services in Tooele County which include service, repair and installation of garage doors and motors. I am licensed and insured. I will also give free estimates. I can be contacted 24/7 at 801-664-7164 or email at josegaragedoors@hotmail.com”
The Children’s Justice Center is a homelike environment that eliminates the need for multiple, and is non-threatening to the victims. By utilizing the CJC, investigators can coordinate and begin the investigative process with a minimal amount of trauma to child victims of physical or sexual abuse. The Children’s Justice Center coordinates: • A comprehensive child & family interview process by trained professionals • Audio/video taped interviews screened for technical optimization, and in a child friendly environment • Screening of cases for prosecution • Counseling and treatment referrals
• Victim/witness support services • Case progress tracking & monitoring • Community & professional education on abuse issues • Support information services for parents and guardians • Case staffing by a team of professionals
As a community we value children and families. Children in our community are being physically, psychologically, emotionally, and sexually victimized every day. Although we can’t possibly stop every act of abuse, we can make an effort to be aware, and assist as many of these children as we can.
The Tooele County Children’s Justice Center 25 South 100 East • Tooele, UT 84074 Telephone: (435)843-3440 • Fax: (435)843-0050 The Children’s Justice Center Friend’s Board Present their 11th Annual Charity
Golf Tournament
Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, 1255 East Vine May 28, 2010 Check-in @ 7am / Tee Off @ 8am SHOTGUN START $50/person $200/team of 4 Includes continental breakfast sponsored by: Nigh Time Donuts Lunch sponsored by: Domino’s Pizza Drawings, door prizes, and a day of GREAT GOLFING! SIGN UP by Friday May 21st For more information please call: 843-3440 All proceeds will benefit the Tooele County Children’s Justice Center “A place where small voices can be heard”
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Welcome our newest Gold Member Wasatch Heating & Air Conditioning The Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce one of their newest members, Wasatch Heating & Air Conditioning, Incorporated. They have been in business since 1992, and are committed to dependable and satisfactory services in all phases of your heating and air conditioning needs. Excellence in design, quality and craftsmanship is always their goal. Wasatch Heating & Air, Inc. offers a total package of heating and air conditioning service and installation; sheet metal, black iron. They take great pride in their ability to maximize the potential of your
heating and air conditioning system. “We have expert experience in all areas of heating and air conditioning design. No heating or air conditioning project is too big for Wasatch Heating & Air, Inc., and once the project is complete, we offer yearly maintenance services to keep your new equipment working at its best.” Each new project receives our commitment to quality, uniqueness, and craftsmanship. We would appreciate your consideration for your heating and air conditioning needs and we look forward to working with you. Wasatch Heating &
Air Conditioning are located at the Utah Industrial Depot, 505 South Brenda Place, UID Building 605 in Tooele.
Give them a call at (435)8434200 or email them at: wayne@wasatchhvac.com
Gold Membership
Business Membership
Thank you to our Member Renewals in May 2010 Energy Solutions Quality Automotive Tooele City Corporation
Arby’s Coldwell Banker Copy Cottage Grantsville Family Dental Stowe Family Music Tooele Valley Nursery Utah Transit Authority
Sustaining Membership Carlisle Syntec/Hunter Panels Comcast Fassio Egg Farm Geneva Rock Products Staker & Parson Companies
Corporate Membership
Economic Development Corp. Of Utah
Small Business Membership Credit Union Investment Services Scentsy/George Terra R-Plumbing
Non Profit Membership Tooele Arts Festival TC United Soccer
Wasatch Installation • Servicing All Makes & Models • Commercial & Residential
Tooele (435) 830-1415 • Salt Lake (801) 509-0207 Locally Owned and Operated in Tooele County
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Chamber Educational Meeting: Making the Most of your Chamber Membership
Tuesday, May 18th will be the date for the next Chamber Education Meeting. The event will be held twice on that day so that members can choose which time works best for their schedule. The meeting is free of charge to all Chamber members and prospective members. The first meeting will be held from 8 am to 9am and the second from 12:00 noon to 1pm. Come and learn about how you can make the most of your Chamber Membership. Get extensive training on how to use the “Chamber
Website” and learn how you can benefit from the many options that are provided there. The website is visited by an average of 100 visitors per day. Learn about “Business After Hours”, what it is and how you can benefit. What is an Ambassador? How do I become a Board Member? Why Chamber Luncheons and Breakfast Meetings? Come learn what these events are all about. Learn about all of the annual Chamber Community events and how you can benefit from these activities.
Events include the Annual Installation Banquet, Community Easter Egg Hunt, Golf Tournament, 4th of July events, Business Expo, Christmas parade and more!
If you can’t attend one of the meetings, send one of your employees. There is no charge for this event and the information you will receive will be invaluable!
“Rock Solid in Tooele County”
Vicki Griffith Owner/Broker
205 North Main Street, Tooele (435)882•4111 www.homesintooele.com
For more information, call (435)843-9900 or visit www.gentiva.com
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TOOELE GOP
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Education Charrette Held
Continued from page 1 Candidates Sen. Pete Knudsen and Jeff McNeill. Also speaking were House District 21 Candidate Doug Sagers, County Commissioner Jerry Hurst, County Attorney Doug Hogan, both of whom are also unopposed in November, County Clerk Marilyn Gillette, County Treasurer Candidate Jeremy Walker and Sherriff Candidate Heinz Kopp. The Convention also heard from Candidates for Governor Richard Martin, Dan Oakes and Governor Gary Herbert. A scheduling conflict pushed all of the US Senate back until later in the evening. During an unscheduled break, Gov. Herbert met with elected and civic leaders in a unique opportunity for a face to face meeting to discuss issues important to Tooele County. “Many of us have been trying to get Governor Herbert to come to Tooele to talk to us for some time, something that his schedule makes very difficult” said Sloan. “It was very gracious of the Governor to take off his “Candidate” hat for a moment and put on his “Governor” one”. The Governor indicated his willingness to meet again for continued discussion on Tooele County issues. Tooele City Councilman Shawn Milne stated, “I’m impressed that Governor Herbert would take the time out of his very hectic schedule to listen to the concerns of Tooele County at this time. It would be understandable to consider that he’d simply be too busy to carve out some time to meet with a few local leaders present at Friday’s GOP County Convention. Governor Herbert displayed respect and high-regard for the concerns of citizens within Tooele County by offering the opportunity to voice concerns shared by our citizens. During this meeting, and his presence at the recent Lincoln Day Dinner, Governor Herbert allowed community leaders to address issues of great importance within our County. He displayed a sincere interest in matters that are important to our citizens. It is a great feeling to know that our current Governor values and respects our County’s concerns.” The evening ended with speeches by Senate Candidates Tim Bridgewater, Cherilyn Eagar, Mike Lee, Leonard Fabiano and Jeremy Friedbaum, as well as Senator Bob Bennett’s son, Jim.
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By: Dr. Edward A. Dalton, Chair, Tooele County Alliance
The Tooele County Alliance for Education, Employment and Economic Development, of which the Chamber of Commerce has been an active member, recently facilitated in cooperation with many Alliance partners, a unique ‘educational charrette’. More than forty individuals representing all levels of education, city and county governments, numerous businesses and industries and community leaders attended. The term ‘charette’ evolved from a pre-1900 exercise at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in France. Architectural students were given a design problem to solve within an allotted time. When that time was up, the students would rush their drawings from the studio to the Ecole in a cart called a charrette. Students often jumped in the cart to finish drawings on the way. The term evolved to refer to the intense design exercise itself. Today it refers to a creative process akin to visual brainstorming that is used by design professionals to develop solutions to a design problem within a limited timeframe. The Tooele County ‘Education Cherrette’ was an intense design exercise. Our modified ‘design exercise’ was to create a Relationship Building and Development Strategic Action Plan. The Charrette was held on April 8, 2010 as part of an ongoing strategy started more than three years ago to enhance education and training, focus on career and technical education and promote collaboration and cooperation between many interested organizations.
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Develop Tooele County’s vision for education, training, employment, and workforce and economic development. Enhance Tooele County School District, the Community Learning Center, the Tooele Applied Technology College and Utah State University. Identify needs and resources that can be utilized to create incentives for learning for students and adults. Enhance and promote career and technology education, training and workforce development. Share ideas and information with colleagues. Meet leaders in education, government, business and industries who all share concerns for education, training, employment and economic development. Build relationships and networking with like-minded individuals. Be a part of a unique work team to create a Relationship Building and Development Strategic Action Plan.
With all these goals and objectives in mind, speakers and presenters were selected to share ideas and experiences that might help us accomplish this work more effectively. SEE CHARRETTE PAGE 15
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“What does Come Together” Mean to Me
By Shawn Milne, owner CliCk/audio Video, ChaMBer aMBaSSador Chair and Tooele CiTy CounCilMan 5. Tooele County public schools spend $4,004 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058 and in Utah the average is $5,257. There are about 19 students per teacher in Tooele County. (www. bestplaces.net) Shawn Milne
At first, when I was asked to offer some thoughts on what the Tooele County “Come Together” campaign means to me and why it’s important, I thought that I’d gotten myself trapped. Let’s be honest, how worthwhile would it be to read about dry and boring tax revenue and government budgets? But, as I consider the accomplishments of the “Come Together” advertising campaign this past year, I immediately note several very important points that our whole community can be proud of. I mean it… the entire County can be proud of these facts: 1. We live in a reasonably safe area that’s nearly half the rate of the country-average for violent crime. (www.homefacts.com) 2. As of 2009, Tooele County’s population is 54,914 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 31.46 percent. (www.bestplaces.net) 3. Compared to the rest of the country, Tooele County’s cost of living is 9.90% Lower than the U.S. average. (www.bestplaces. net) 4. The unemployment rate in Tooele County is 6.20 percent (U.S. avg. is 9.7%). (www.bestplaces.net)
As a Tooele City Councilman, I’m proud of the accomplishment of the “Come Together” campaign because it means that our whole county will have greater tax revenues than without it. During these rough times that all government agencies have had to cut-back on spending and capital projects, it’s been good to see the success of this campaign. By encouraging local citizens to spend their monthly shopping budgets closer to home, our cities, towns and county governments haven’t had to trim-back on as many social programs and amenities. Because folks are spending their money closer to home, it means that we have enough money to better maintain and purchase proper equipment for our firefighters, police, and for the school district. It means that we’ll be able to maintain roads and community programs better than if folks shopped outside the county and contributed to other cities’ and counties’ tax-collecting coffers. Locally, our Friday’s on Vine summertime concert series has proven to offer many citizens great entertainment during it’s run. If folks weren’t conscientious about spending their discretionary dollars in Tooele
County, then such programs would have to be cut. It’s a great testament to the success of the “Come Together” campaign that programs like this are still going strong.
businesses, large and small alike, it spells disaster. Many corporations have shut their doors and furloughed workers these past two years. That’s hard on the morale of any community. However, because more local families are shopping and entertaining closer to home this As a local small business owner, the past year, it means fewer busi“Come Together” ness have had to close than if success means that I’ll these families didn’t support their local businesses. Empty more likely weather the current economic storm. Business and worn-down buildings in is hard enough nowadays with older parts of towns are always the political climate and the a reminder of the blight that shifting trend of Internet-based can come if many businesses retail. Add to that mix the sluggish economy too, and for many SEE COME TOGETHER PAGE 11
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Local Photographer Displays Her Work When Cindy Whitney, photographer and owner of Reflections by Cindy | Custom Child Photography, picks up her camera she usually photographs newborns and children. In her spare time, she also photographs flowers and insects. “Macro photography is achieved with the use of a macro lens, a lens that gets real close to the object and lets you capture all the details”, explains Cindy. “I have bad vision and it’s always fascinating to see details through that lens that I can’t normally see.” Cindy has been doing macro photography for about 1 year now- “I like to go out in gardens and just look at flowers, tree blooms and plants and see different perspectives. In the winter, I find other objects to photograph or I buy flowers.”
This is how she received an invitation to display at Creative Edge Design & Décor. “I bought a red calla lily and I loved how those images turned out.” When Pamela Acosta, the owner, saw those, she invited Cindy to bring some of her work. “It’s a simple collection of 3 fine art
gallery wrap canvases, specifically designed to be hung together.”, explains Cindy. “Gallery wraps are a very high-end product and have an archival life of over 100 years, with proper care.” This is a limited edition of 5 and it is available for sale. Jack Rabbit Press & Books also invited Cindy to display her work. “This one is a collage of different flowers and insects, all shot in Tooele last
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Cindy explains that this square print is more contemporary in style and will make a great focal piece in any décor. It is also available for sale in a limited edition. Cindy Whitney invites anyone to come and see her work up close- Creative Edge Design & Décor is located on 40 W Vine Street and Jack Rabbit Press & Books is located on 272 N Broadway. Although not for sale, she also has 3 canvases of newborn, baby and child portraits decorating the exam rooms of Tooele Pediatrics. “I am thankful to these businesses for the opportunity they gave me to display some of my photography work. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved”, Cindy says. You can also visit http:// reflectionsbycindy.com/blog/ category/nature-macro/ to see her nature macro work. For her portrait work, please visit www.reflectionsbycindy.com.
summer. It is printed on metallic photo paper and then wrapped and mounted on gatorboard, which creates depth when hung.”
The Kiwanis Club of Tooele
meets at Sostanza, 29 S Main Street, Tooele, every Tuesday at noon for a luncheon meeting. Contact Sandy Critchlow at 830-6657 or Mike Fields 840-4604 to become a member. Kiwanis is dedicated to help the children.
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Library Celebrates with Community Open House
Tooele City Library incomplete with four vites you to celebrate hours of activities the 10th anniversary such as community of your library buildmovies, a fish pond, ing at a community henna tattoos, chilOpen House on Saturdren’s stories, tours day, May 22, 2010 from and information 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. about services your During this event, inlibrary provides for dividuals and families you. Children, teens have the opportunity and adults will find to register for a free something new and summer reading provaluable at your ligram. Prizes for readbrary. ing this summer in- Library Patrons help with 10th Anniversary Celebration In special comclude coupons for free memoration of this stuff from amazing community It is sure to inspire book worms fantastic event, the library is ofsponsors such as Denny’s Res- or reluctant readers of any age. fering a week of Fine Forgivetaurant, Cold Stone Creamery, Participants may turn in minutes ness from May 16 - May 22, 2010. Rock Star Pet Store and Leigh to exchange for prizes, attend fun Overdue library materials that are Pratt Aquatic Center. The pro- events with friends and family or returned during this one-week gram also includes activities and take advantage of both. event will have overdue fines events throughout the summer. The open house event is also forgiven no matter how long the
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fail. Profits that are too small and too far in between mean that local merchants don’t have enough money left over after normal operating expenses to reinvest in their buildings and aesthetics, employee benefits, or deeper inventories on the shelves and storerooms. The success of the “Come Together” campaign means even more local shopping options for consumers when those with an idea can see that local shoppers will spend their money here and make the risk of opening up a business seem a little safer of a bet. Big-box retailers notice these types of shopping trends too and will build in our community when they review the annual retail numbers for any
area. “Come Together” symbolizes jobs – jobs kept and jobs that might be created right here at home. As property owners, “Come Together” means that there’s still reinvestment in our local community. That’s good news for everyone with any property in our County. If fewer people moved-in than moved-out, then there’d be a glutton of homes on the market. As with all supplyand-demand based markets, the more property there is for sale in a given area, the lower the values will drop. That can be good for our out of pocket cost of property taxes, but not so much when it comes time to refinance or sell our homes. We are lucky that enough people
see the value in moving to Tooele County. The “Come Together” campaign bolsters our investment in our real estate property. For many of us, our homes and lots are the single greatest contribution to any sort of net worth we may have. Retaining the investment mon-
ies we put in to them is vitally important to the strength of our finances. Last, as a local citizen, the success of the driving forces behind the slogan “Come Together” means that my community is a better place to live. I’ve listed Continued on page 13
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Buy It Again Books
Sandy Critchlow, owner and Kristie Brown, manager; Buy It Again Books and Gifts; recently celebrated the opening of their store with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Sandy and Kristie celebrated with many friends, relatives and
Chamber members who attended the event. Buy It Again Books and Gifts, located at 213 North Main, Tooele, is a place for you to purchase all the books you can read or trade in your old books in exchange for store credit to purchase additional books. Sandy Critchlow and her
daughter-in-law Kristie, came up with the idea to open the store because of their love of reading and the large collection of books that they owned. The gently used books, stocked on the shelves of the new store, are available for purchase. Eager readers are encouraged to stop by and take a look at the large selection and well organized book collection. The book collection includes romance, mystery, children’s books, science fiction and many other genres. There is something for everyone! Buy It Again Books and Gifts also have a collection of gifts and craft items that are sold on consignment. Store hours are listed in ad below.
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several dry reasons already and it’d be just as appropriate to repeat them in this paragraph too, but the “warm-fuzzy” reason that successful marketing of the message to support local merchants (both retailers and service providers) is that doing so encourages diversity and strength within our community. By spending the same money that you could somewhere else here in Tooele County instead, it means that we have greater and more reliable services offered by our government, a broader offering of educational choices and job-training programs for our children, more places to shop for clothes, food, and housewares that are closer to home and save us time and gasoline, and a jobbase that isn’t too reliant on just one or two core industries that could spell doom for our cities/ towns if they failed. With the
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diversity comes strength. When the mines closed years ago, our community greatly suffered with higher unemployment and a loss of wage-earning shoppers to keep the local economy afloat. So too when the Army drastically downsized at the local bases. As Tooele County diversifies our business community, we as citizens win. Higher rates of employment means more of us can have the things we want in life and can better raise our families. More choices in jobs and better education means our children don’t necessarily need to move away to seek the things they want as they grow up too. Successful businesses contribute more donations to kids’ school activities and programs. Businesses that are doing more than just hanging-on give more money in donations to charitable causes and showcase the generosity of our community. These are several of the measurable reasons that “Come Together is so vital and important to Tooele County generally and to you and I specifically. “Come Together” has helped our County a great deal. But, by itself it’s just a catchy slogan with a mission to educate shoppers where their taxes and monies go. You making small alterations to some of your shopping habits is the real success. Thank you for the difference you’ve made this last year. Together we’re making a worthy difference and making our community a better place to live. Additional resources: http://utahpulse.com/featured_article/ tooele-valley-represents-one-most-attractive-locations-business-western-us http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/ moneymag/0807/gallery.bplive_jobgrowth.moneymag/index.html
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Introducing the new book by Matt Townsend! It is available at the Chamber office , 86 South Main, Tooele; for a special price of $15.
Matt Townsend, who was the speaker at the January 2010 Chamber Banquet, has released his new book!
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Charrette Speakers and Process Participants heard interesting a powerful messages from Dr. Stan Albrecht, President of Utah State University, Dr. Robert Behunin, Assistant to the USU president for development work and the Executive Director of the Energy Dynamics Laboratory in Vernal, Utah, and Mrs. Gail Miller gave an inspiring message representing the Miller Family group of businesses. Sessions were also presented to focus on four local areas of interest and need. Superintendent Terry Linares, Mark Ernst, Principal of Blue Peak High School and the administrator of the Community Learning Center and Marianne Oborn, Director of Career and Technology Education addressed the needs and programs of the Community Learning Center (CLC) and school district. Dr. Gary Straquadine, Dean of USU – Tooele Regional Campus and Mr. Scott Snelson, President of the Tooele Applied Technology College spoke regarding their shared partnership, proposal to the State Building Board, and the vision of the “education corridor” being developed by their institutions along with the Tooele County School District. Dan Johnson, Secondary Director for the school district introduced an innovative concept dealing with an Incentives Approach to Identifying, Honoring and Celebrating Excellence in Teaching, Leading, Learning and Serving. This approach
could vitalize many aspects of teaching and learning at all levels of education. Dr. Behunin then addressed a variety of proven development models that might be replicated and adapted in our area to secure resources to help accomplish these goals and achieve the vision. He focused on having vision, being future thinking and seeking research models and needs in order to strengthen education, training, employment and economic development. Charrette Breakout Sessions and Questions Charrette participants divided into breakout sessions focusing on each of these topics. They were charged with answering five questions related to each topic. These questions were: • •
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What are the priorities related to the needs and wants? What ideas, options and actions are possible related to them? What are the short-term and long-term opportunities? Who are the people, businesses, industries and individuals that can help achieve them? What are the recommendations and action items that can be taken and when should they occur?
This information was gathered and reported back to the full group. The data is now being compiled and supplemented in order to create a Relationship Building and Development Action Plan. The action plan will continue to be revised and improved and shared with interested stakeholders. It is hoped that actions would be carried out in order to advance teach-
ing, learning, leadership, training and workforce development and be of tremendous support to students, adult learners and provide a strong pool of well prepared and qualified workers to fill the workforce needs of small and large businesses alike.
Plans for the Future
The Alliance recognizes the intricate relationships that exist between all levels of education, employment and economic development. They also recognize that education, employment and economic development are front and center with every small and large business during this period of economic uncertainty. The availability of a well qualified, trained workforce affects the bottom line of every business and
May 2010 15 education, training and workforce development are essential to business and government success. Every business needs talented, qualified and well trained workers in the employment pipeline in order to fill workforce needs? The Alliance would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce and many Chamber members, businesses both large and small, for participating in the ‘education charrette’. The Alliance looks forward to continuing the process in order to meet the needs of education and employers alike.
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In the Office Turn computers off or place in sleep mode when not in use. Contrary to popular belief, it is not good for desktop computers to run 24/7 and even new models use significant amounts of electricity. Turn off TVs in unoccupied break and waiting rooms. Turn the lights off whenever they are not being used, or use sensor devices to turn lights on and off. Many retail establishments have learned
they can turn off up to half their overhead lights without a problem, and most offices are over-lighted. If your business is closed at night, leave on only enough lights for security. Motion sensors, timers, and other simple lighting controls can turn lights on and off according to occupancy and time of day. Maintain your HVAC - Most of your energy bill comes from heating and cooling. Simple maintenance such as replacing dirty air filters and cleaning intake screens, condenser coils, supply registers, and return grills can make a difference in your energy bills. Also, inspect your duct work. Repair damaged or disconnected ducts, make sure duct joints and elbows are well sealed, and insulate duct work in unconditioned spaces. Heating, Ventilation and Cooling - Energy efficiency in heating and cooling can be improved through the use of automatic thermostats and intelligent building controls, natural ventilation techniques, duct insulation, and advanced technologies, such as desiccant dehumidification and radiant heating. For boiler systems, consider energy saving addons, such as economizers, air preheaters, and turulators, or newer and more energy efficient systems. Water Heating - Appropriate
Lighting - Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), as well as T-5 and T-8 lamps, can save significant amounts of energy over older incandescent or T-12 applications. Light-emittingdiodes (LEDs) are an energy efficient choice for exit signs and other displays. Consider also the use of controls such as timers and occupancy sensors. For new builds or reconstruction projects, consider daylighting techniques. Building Envelope - The building envelope is what separates your indoor environment from the outdoor elements, and includes walls, ceilings, doors, and windows. Replacing your insulation with better-performing material (measured in R-value) is one of the best ways to improve energy efficiency. Other innovative technologies include high-efficiency windows, foundations with insulated concrete slabs,
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Considerations for Improving Chiller Efficiency - Chillers can provide the most efficient cooling for larger facilities. Boiler Maintenance Strategies that Save Money - Widely used in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities, boilers are a major source of fuel consumption. Technology advances in recent decades have led
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