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June/Early July Calendar:
2 City Council Mtg. 7:30 pm 4 Fridays on Vine—Cold Creek 7 pm at Tooele City Park 4-5 PRCA Rodeo at Deseret Peak Complex at 7 pm 8 Tooele Downtown Alliance Meeting at Pioneer Museum, upstairs at 7 pm 9 Planning Commission Mtg. 7 pm 11 Family Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest 6-7 pm. Start at city hall. 11 Fridays on Vine—GHS, THS, and SHS Jazz Bands 7 pm at Tooele City Park 12 Pioneer Jubilee 10 am to 2 pm at 47 East Vine St. 12 Chalk Art Walk and Voting—see the chalk art in the downtown area and vote for your favorites! 12 Veterans Appreciation Day and Car Show at Veterans Memorial Park 10 am—4 pm, everyone welcome 14 Flag Day 16 City Council Mtg. 7:30 pm 17-19 LaForge Encore Theatre Company presents “Annie” 7 pm at THS 18 Fridays on Vine –N-Step Dance, Flute Choir, then John Needham 7 pm at Tooele City Park 21 Summer begins! 21 LaForge Encore Theatre Company presents “Annie” 7 pm at THS 23 Planning Commission Mtg. 7 pm 24-26 LaForge Encore Theatre Company presents “Annie” 25-27 Tooele Arts Festival at Tooele City Park 28 LaForge Encore Theatre Company presents “Annie” 7 pm at THS 29 Family Movie at Tooele City Park at 9 pm 30 Magician Paul Brewer at 7 pm at Tooele City Park July 1 Karaoke contest at Tooele City Park July 2 Air Supply in Concert at 8 pm at THS football field! July 2 Car Show at 6 pm at Tooele City Park July 2 Bit & Spur Rodeo at 8 pm at Deseret Peak complex July 3 5K Run begins at 7 am July 3 Chamber of Commerce Breakfast from 7-8:30 am at Veteran’s Memorial Park July 3 Parade at 9 am July 3 Activities, entertainment and car show at Tooele City Park after parade. July 3 Bit & Spur Rodeo at 8 pm For more information on these events visit www.tooelecity.org or call 435-843-2104.
The Tooele City Arts Council will start the summer concert series on Friday, June 4th at 7 pm! Concerts are free to the public and will continue every Friday through August 27th. All concerts at 200 West Vine St., Tooele, Utah. June 4: Cold Creek, from Sponsored by: American Fork, Utah, has been playing together for many years. They have toured internationally and have 2 albums. Their instrumental and vocal skills combine to form a truly spectacular music group. June 11: Come and enjoy the high school jazz bands from GHS, THS and SHS! June 18: N-Step Dance, Flute Choir, then John Needham. N-Step Dance will perform first, followed by a flute choir from Excelsior Academy, then the Cowboy John Needham will perform!
Note: There will not be a Fridays on Vine concert on June 25 — please support the Tooele Arts Festival!
Many downtown stores have extended Friday hours, including Granny’s Closet, Homebodies and Sweet Peas. Shop, dine and be entertained Fridays on Vine!!
Enjoy a
STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION in Tooele all week long!
June 30 at 7 pm, Bring your blanket or chair to enjoy a fun filled magic show with Magician Paul Brewer at Tooele City Park (22 W. Vine St.). Free for all ages! July 1at 3 pm open microphone for Karoake. Contest starts at 6 pm. Those wanting to participate, pre-register with Ron at 435-843-3584. July 2 & 3Car show, parade, entertainment, after parade activities, fly over from Hill Air Force Base, breakfast, 5K run, and rodeo! For more information, visit www.tooelecity.org or call 435-843-2142. July 2 8 pm Air Supply concert and fireworks! Air Supply and fireworks at Tooele High School Football Field! Tickets are $10 for general admission bleacher seating. Tickets available at Tooele City Hall and Macey’s Food and Drug. Gates will open at 7 pm.
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Tooele Business News www.tooelechamber.com
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For a complete list of upcoming events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com
Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 11:45 Jumpin’ Jack Splash & ManCave Settler’s Park 44 W. 500 S., Tooele
Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 12-1pm Sponsor: Wal-Mart Logistics Location: Wal-Mart Logistics 929 State Road 138, Grantsville $10 members, $15 non-members RSVP Monday, June 7th by 5pm Chamber Office 882-0690
Educational Breakfast Meeting
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Come learn about good customer service Presented by: Jason Yerka of the Tooele County Business Resource Center Location: Tooele County Building Auditorium 47 South Main Street, Tooele NO CHARGE for this event! Please RSVP Monday, June 14th by 5pm Chamber Office 882-0690
Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Friday, June 18, 2010 Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, 1255 East Vine Street, Tooele Registration begins @ 7am Tournament begins @ 8am Any questions or want to sign-up your team, Call the Chamber Office 882-0690
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JUNE 2010
“Come Together” Campaign Celebrates 1st Anniversary
ust one year ago this month, the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce announced the “Come Together, Own Your Community” campaign to educate the local residents of the importance of supporting local business and spending their money at home. InFebruary of 2009 the Chamber of Commerce, led by Board Chair Joyce Hogan, formed a committee that included business leaders, government leaders and school administrators. As we began to discuss the tough economy and the effect that is was having on our budgets, the plan to educate our communities of the importance of spending our money locally began to immerge. Shop local campaigns have come and gone, With the help of the Tooele County School but the committee decided it was time to take a fresh District; 13,000 flyers were sent home with our approach. “Come Together, Own Your Community” children on May 20, 2009. was the perfect message to begin the process. Since then, two additional flyers have been sent home with the students to highlight the importance of the local fire departments and the education of our school children. Residents of Tooele and Grantsville City were informed of the campaign through their local newsletters included in their water bills.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 5:30-7pm Host: Royal Wholesale Electric Location: 332 S. 1200 W., Tooele GREAT networking opportunity! NO CHARGE for this event!
Chamber Educational Meeting
Wednesday, June 29, 2010 “Making the Most of the Chamber Website” Learn how to utilize the Chamber website 8-9am and 12-1pm Both times is the same class. Choose which time works best for you. Location: Tooele County Emergency Management Building NO CHARGE for this event! Please RSVP Monday, June 27th by 5pm Chamber Office 882-0690
Joyce Hogan, Energy Solutions; Tooele County Commissioner Jerry Hurst; Terry Linares, Tooele County School District Superintendent; Tooele County Commissioner Bruce Clegg; Grantsville City Mayor Byron Anderson; Tooele County Commissioner Colleen Johnson; Jeff England, Axiom Financial; Jack Bell, Quality Automotive; Kris King, Mountain America Credit Union; Steve Pruden, Tooele City Council Chair; Cari Gavin, Jack Rabbit Press & Books; Chris Scott, Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop; Mike Fields, Oxygen For You; Debbie Winn, Chamber Executive Director.
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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2010
New Chamber Members Business Membership England Counseling Services Michael Boman 3564 S. 7200 West Ste C Magna, UT 84044 801-250-2909 Mental Health Counseling
Small Business Membership Lawrence Bookkeeping Mark Lawrence 7 S. Main St. #310 Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-7761 Bookkeeping Services
The Greek Station Georgios Takos 6521 N. Benson Mill Dr. Stansbury Park, UT 84074 619-985-5245 Concession Food Trailer Impulse Clothing & Accessories Kyle Holbrook 134 W. 1180 N. Ste 10 Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-5163 Clothing Retail Outlet
Non-Profit
Ray Romero Memorial Fund Jeff Guymon Tooele, UT 84074 435-850-9084 Public 501 C-3 Charity focused on Youth Sports
Chamber Staff
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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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2010
Chamber of Commerce Employee of the month! Maxine Bryant, employee at Zions Bank, Tooele Branch, is the June 2010 Employee of the Month. She was nominated by the Dean Johnson, Tooele Branch Manager, donated Maxine. Dean had this to say about Maxine: “One of our clients recently had a significant amount of money in certificates of deposit come due. We were afraid that he would take is money somewhere else. Over the years Maxine has established a great client relationship with this person. As they discussed the rate we could offer them we found that we could not match the rates of other financial institutions. Because of the past experiences with Maxine our client
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Chamber Staff
Debbie Winn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .Your . . . . . business . .. ExecutiveisDirector your Margie Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Office Manager life. Protect it wisely. Danielle Winn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. Office Assistant Susan Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Whether . . . . . . . ...your .Office Assistant business
is large or small, a young business or a long-standing 2010 Board of Directors icon in the community, we Maxine Bryant, Employee of the –Month you protect it Joyce Hogan Chair…... .. . . . . . . . . . . . …. .. . . . . can . . . . help . . .. Energy Solutions Jack Bell …………. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . according . . . . Qualityto Automotive Grou your needs. decided that the relationship Congratulations for Dean Johnson………. Maxine, . . ……………………...............………..……..Zions Bank To find out more, callForyour Mike Fields ………………... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Oxygen You going above and beyond. . your with her was worth more Jeff England ………………………. . . . . .. . . . . .friendly . . . . . . .. . . Axiom Financial American Family job description and for providthan the extra money they Ken Christensen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. Christensen & Griffith Insurance agent today. ing could earn elsewhere. They KellyZions Duffin .Bank . . . . . customers . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . .. . . . .Mountain West Medical Center co-workers with great service! Cari Gavin…………..…………………………….…… . . . . ...Jackrabbit Press kept their money at Zions Marilyn Gillette. . . .…. . . . .sponsor . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .Tooele County Clerk Denny’s is the 2010 bank. This is only one exDr. Michael Griffeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffeth Vision Group the Tooele County ChamJeff Loafman…………………………………..… . . .. . . ….WalMart Logisics ample of how Maxine services for ber Commerce employee of ChrisofScott……….……………...…………… . . . . . ....Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop her clients.” Berna Sloan . . Maxine . . . . . . . . (pictured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . Group 1 Real Estate the month. Jolene . . . . . . . her . . . .$20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macey’s Food & Drug on theThurgood right, receives Dr. Jed Winder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center gift card from Lisa LaFleur (left), manager at Denny’s in Tooele. All Chamber members Advisory Seats: Loan Officer Steven R Smith Insurance Agency may nominate an employee to Lic. UT #6410971-MLAF & NMLS #215193 Mayor Brent Marshall. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . Grantsville City receive this award. Winners Mayor Patrick Dunlavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .968 . . . North . . . . Main .. . . .Street .Tooele City Tooele, UT 84074 Dr. Gary Gowans . . . .gift . . . .card . . . . .for . . . . . . . .. . . .Tooele County School District will receive a $20 Commisioner Colleen . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .(435) . . . . 833-9541 . . . . . Tooele amy.blauser@academymortgage.com Bus County Denny’s along withJohnson a t-shirt ssmit2@amfam.com and other gift items. Nominate your great employees today by www.academymortgage.com Chamber Ambassadors fax: 435-833-0946,by phone at 514 N. Main Tooele, UT 435.882.4372 435-882-0690 or email chamShawn Milne – Ambassador Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Click Audio Video Chris Sloan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. Group 1 Real Estate ber@tooelechamber.com
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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2010
Commission Update: Mitigation Fees Commissioners Bruce Clegg - Colleen Johnson - Jerry Hurst
Welcome to the first installment of the County Commission Update. As County Commissioners we want to take every opportunity to share information with the citizens of Tooele County. When issues and questions arise, we will provide information to you through this publication and on the Tooele County website at www.co.tooele.ut.us. Just click on the County Commission Update link on the home page. This Update focuses on Tooele County’s mitigation fees. First, a little bit about what mitigation fees are. They are moneys paid to Tooele County by certain business and government entities to help offset all types of county costs associated with those entities conducting business within the county. Those entities consist of the west desert industries, the regional landfill, and certain military installations. Deseret Chemical Depot and Energy Solutions are examples of entities that pay mitigation fees. Costs to the county associated with those businesses include repairing roads due to heavy vehicle traffic, law enforcement, the loss of other businesses locating in Tooele County because those entities are here, and everything in between. The amount of the mitigation fees paid by the businesses vary and aredetermined by the type and amount of business conducted
According to County Auditor records, Tooele County received the first mitigation fees in 1986. The original intent may have been to set them aside; however, the growth of the county necessitated putting them into the general fund. Ever since then, mitigation fees have always been put into the general fund. From there they are tracked and allocated, along with the rest of the county revenue, for their intended purposes such as fixing roads, providing law enforcement, paying personnel costs, and providing other county services. Currently mitigation fees make up 20 to30 percent of the county budget. State law requires counties to have a balanced budget. Fortunately over the last few years, Tooele County has had an excess general fund balance to fall back on when revenues didn’t meet or exceed expenses. Of course, the budget can’t be balanced by relying on mitigation fees alone but they are a considerable part of the process. All of the county’s revenue sources are considered when balancing the budget. Now some would argue that the county should live within its means and not use mitigation fees in the county budget. Mitigation fees are revenue just like property taxes and service fees.
By placing mitigation fees in the general fund and using them for budget purposes, the county is staying out of debt and living within its means. Mitigation fees also allow the county to keep property taxes low because the fees are used, just like property tax revenue, to create the budget. Currently Tooele County is second in the state for the lowest property tax rate. If the county didn’t receive mitigation fees, property taxes would have to increase in order to maintain the same level of service that exists now. Still some say that mitigation fees should be set aside and only used for capital projects. What they don’t understand is capital projects are funded through the general fund. So mitigation fees do go towards capital projects. Others ask about the long-term life of the mitigation fees. The fees do fluctuate based on the volume of business conducted by those entities. But all sources of revenue fluctuate from year to year. Last year sales taxes and fees for services were down. This makes balancing the budget a difficult process. Tooele County is planning for the end of the mitigation fees paid by Deseret Chemical Depot. In a little more than a year, that Army installation will complete
its mission of destroying the chemical weapons stockpile and the fees will no longer be required. The west desert industries and the regional landfill appear to be stable for the foreseeable future. Are we dependent on mitigation fees? The simple answer is “no.” As an alternative to mitigation fees, property taxes would have to be increased to maintain the same level of services. County department heads would continue to tighten their financial belts. And it could be expected that the quality of services provided would diminish. That’s no different than all private and public sector businesses the world over. Tooele County is very fortunate to receive the mitigation fees especially during these hard economic times. Ultimately we’re looking at the issues and trying to come up with the solutions that fit the county’s needs. Everyone may not agree on the benefit of the sources of the mitigation fees or on the uses of those fees, but they do help reduce our taxes and play an important part in the economy of every community in our county
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Thank you to our Member Renewals in June 2010 Corporate Membership Best Western Inn, Tooele
Business Membership Arby’s Allied Waste CST Body & Paint Greg Haroutunian, MD, Inc.
Small Business Membership D`Lux Tan Vine Street Lock Shop
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Tooele County Chamber of Commerce
June 2010
Introducing the Business Development and Resource Center (BDRC)
Jason Yerka manager for the BDRC
The center, located in the Tooele County Offices, 47 South Main, is furnished as a one-stop resource center for entrepreneurship and economic development in Tooele County. Whether you’re thinking of starting a business
or have been running for years, the Business Development and Resource Center can help! The manager for the BDRC, Jason Yerka, has come to Tooele County from Logan, UT, where he has been providing one-on-one counseling, business analysis, and classes on business start-up and growth since he received his MBA from Utah State University. During that time, Jason has helped scores of people obtain funding, start their business, strengthen their position in the market, analyze their financials, and do a myriad of
Ambassador of the 1st Quarter 2010
Shawn Milne
Shawn Milne has been named the Ambassador of the 1st Quarter 2010 for the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s group. Shawn is the owner of Click Audio Video, the Chair of the Chamber Ambassadors, serves on the Tooele City Council and is a great vol-
unteer member of the Chamber. Shawn supports Chamber and community events and activities through financial donations, and more importantly, his time. The Chamber appreciates Shawn and the great support he provides to the Chamber Director, board, and
other business functions— all for free! Yerka’s presence in Tooele County is funded through an economic development grant and a forged cooperation between Tooele County and Utah State University, allowing local business owners access to invalu-
able assistance without having to pay a single cent. Please feel free to call and set up an individual appointment, or to ask about attending a business class. Business Development and Resource Center 435-843-3129
members. Shawn is standing near a beautiful new Chevrolet Corvette, which is located in the showroom at Quality Chevrolet. The Ambassadors meet at Quality Chevrolet, who generously allow the Ambassadors to use their board room for their monthly meetings. The mission of the Chamber Ambassador program is to serve as representatives and goodwill ambassadors welcoming new businesses to the area, nurturing and welcoming new Chamber Member and attending Chamber events when possible. The ambassadors welcome new members to the Chamber as well as contacting new members during their first year with the Chamber. They also participate in all Chamber
functions such as BusinessAfter-Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Opening, Luncheons, and Events. Ambassadors are responsible to attend Chamber events when schedule permits (Chamber Luncheons, Events, etc), spearhead membership drive and retention activities, attend Ribbon Cuttings, attend Business-After-Hours, contact assigned new members and mentor new members at each function or activity. Benefits of being a member of the Ambassadors group includes Networking opportunities, Increased community exposure, Increased visibility, Ambassador of the Year – award at annual banquet and photo in newsletter, Ambassador of the quarter.
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Chamber Educational Meeting: Making the Most of your Chamber Membership
Nearly 50 Chamber members attended the “Making the Most of your Chamber Membership” educational training seminar which was held last month to help members learn the benefits of being a member of the Chamber.
The seminar will be held on a bi-monthly basis to give all members a chance to receive the valuable information. The breakfast meeting was sponsored by Denny’s and the luncheon meeting was sponsored by Maceys.
We appreciate the wonderful food that was donated by these great sponsors. The June educational seminar will be entitled “Making the Most of the Chamber Website”. The meeting will be held on June 29th at 8am and again at 12:00 noon. Mark your calendars to attend this important informational meeting to learn all the ways you can benefit by using the Chamber website. Check out the Chamber Calendar of Events on the website at www.tooelechamber.com for a list of all events.
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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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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COME TOGETHER
June 2010
Clerk’s Insider
Continued from page 1 This was only the first part of the continuing campaign to encourage local citizens to take part in their community; Live in it! Shop in it! Thrive in it! You may say that you can’t get everything you need to purchase in Tooele County; but before you just assume; please find out what is here! Call the local Chamber of Commerce office (435) 882-0690 and our friendly staff will help to give you information on what is available and where! Our Chamber member businesses have been displaying the “Come Together” logo in their stores and in their advertising. Employees at our local businesses have been wearing the “Live in it, shop in it, thrive in it” buttons to also promote the cause. Please help support these businesses. If you spend your money with them; they will provide great customer service and great pricing. In addition to the tax money staying here in our communities; the business will become stronger. Stronger businesses will be able to hire more local residents, creating additional jobs. “COME TOGETHER” is a team effort between local businesses and community leaders to bring a new awareness of “Community Ownership” to all Tooele County residents. It takes a united effort to show that strong businesses lead to healthier communities, including better educational opportunities. We are dependent on each other to be successful as an entire community. When we choose to shop within our community, we all benefit. Look for this logo when you shop for the best in customer service and competitive pricing. Own your community! Live in it. Shop in it. Thrive in it. Let’s all “Come Together” in Tooele County and make sure our dollars are spent in our own backyard! The Chamber is grateful to our local community leaders including Commissioners Colleen Johnson, Jerry Hurst and Bruce Clegg; Tooele City Mayor Pat Dunlavy, Grantsville City Mayor Brent Marshall and Tooele County Superintendent Terry Linares; who have supported this campaign in the past and will continue to do so.
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Clerk’s Insider PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, June 22nd The June Primary Election in Tooele County has only Republican candidates and is a closed primary election. The Marilyn K. Gillette Republican Party has chosen to only allow voters associated with the Republican Party to vote in this election, narrowing down the party’s candidates for the November Election. The four political parties registered with the State of Utah this year are: Constitution, Democratic, Libertarian and Republican. All voters not affiliated with one of these parties are considered unaffiliated for this primary election. Unaffiliated voters may affiliate with the Republican Party at the poll by filling out an affiliation form. By-Mail Unaffiliated voters will receive an affiliation form with their ballot. Any voter affiliated with the Constitution, Democratic or Libertarian party who wishes to vote in the Republican Primary Election, must change their party affiliation, in writing, by May 24, 2010. You may change your party affiliation by one of the following methods: 1) Go to the Clerk’s website at www.co.tooele.ut.us/ clerk.htm., click on the “Affiliation Form” link on the right side of the page. Fill out the form and mail it back to the Clerk’s Office; 2) Call the office at 435-843-3140 and we will mail you a form; 3) Stop by the Clerk’s Office at 47 S. Main, Suite #318. Again, all affiliation forms must be postmarked by May 24, 2010. The offices that will be on the Primary Election Ballot are: US Senate
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Chamber Welcomes New Member: Ray Romero Memorial Fund or door prizes. It is a great way to promote business and show your support of youth sports in Tooele County.
The Ray Romero Memorial Fund became an official 501(c)3 Public Charity non-profit in January of 2010. RRMF is a non-profit situated in Tooele County, created in memory of Ray Romero, and established to serve Tooele County Youth Sports. RRMF focuses solely on supporting and building youth sports programs. Participation in youth sports have physical, social, personal, and educational benefits that build confidence, life skills, and healthy lifestyles. With funds raised from the initial 2009 Golf Tournament Fundraiser and other private donations, RRMF got off to a great start. To date, they have provided scholarships and funding within Tooele County for Babe Ruth Baseball, Jr. Jazz, Tooele County Giants Special Olympics, Tooele/Grantsville/ Stansbury High School Golf programs, and Tooele Jr. Golf. An exciting new development involves the Ray Romero Memorial Fund and Wilson Sporting Goods. RRMF was able to secure a unique partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods Racquet Sports Division. Via this partnership, RRMF is able to procure very
low cost Tennis equipment and tap into a program developed for the USTA. RRMF expects to be announcing Free Tennis Clinics for youth ages 5-10 to start in the summer of 2010. As RRMF grows, they will continue to grow the list of supported youth sports programs, initiatives, and causes that help build the youth of the communities in which we live. RRMF raises funds via tax deductible private donations, grants, and fundraisers. The RRMF Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser is a primary funding vehicle. It also allows for members of our community to come together and celebrate the successes of our non-profit. The 2nd Annual RRMF Golf Tournament is now in full swing taking place June 12th, 2010 at the Oquirrh Hills Golf Course in Tooele. Play is a 4 person scramble. Breakfast is being held and sponsored by the Tooele Moose Lodge. Play starts at 8:30am (shotgun start) and a post play luncheon held at The Moose Lodge is a must attend with raffles, door prizes, team awards, etc...
Lunch is free for players but guests are also welcome (for guests we ask a small donation at the door). Team play sponsors/spots can be reserved via www.rrmf.com and the golf tournament tab. General sponsor spots are also available and start as low as $35. RRMF is also still accepting raffle and/
The great thing about RRMF is that all donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds go directly back into Tooele County. RRMF welcomes the inputs of chamber members, suggestions of future events and causes to support, recommendations of grants to pursue, etc... RRMF also welcomes participation as RRMF sponsors, donors, and volunteers of upcoming events.
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Business After Hours Chamber BusinessAfterHours was held this month in conjunction with the opening night of the 1st Annual Juried Art Show and Sale held at Jackrabbit Press and Books. The show features talented local Tooele Valley artists with 17 original pieces exhibited in this year’s show and sale. Several Chamber members and other business were involved in making this evening a success. Chamber member, Rustic Falls Engraving and Etching provided the engraved awards. Chamber member, Sostanza provided several scrumptious sandwich trays. Chamber member, Macey’s provided a sweet tray of brownies. Chamber member, Thai House provided their famous Mango & Rice desserts. April Cook of Keller & Williams provided dessert puffs. The show premiered Thursday, May 27th and will run until June
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We would like to thank all who helped in celebrating this very special stepping stone, as well as the show curator, Susan Cummings and co-curator, Aleta Boyce. Thank you to the exhibited artists: Rachel Petitt, John Clark, Brent Johnson, Melissa Clark, Bonnie Lee, Samantha Seals, Nila Jane Autry, Glenna Empey, Sierra Allen, Bart Hamatake, Diane Christensen and Donetta Anderson. Also thank you
16th. Hours are Mon-Fri, 9 am to 6 pm and Sat. 10 am to 1 pm. Please come to see all the 1st Place: Rachel Pettit incredible talent from right here in our valley and vote for the People’s Choice Award. All the artwork is available for purchase.
3rd Place: Brent Johnson
to the men and women who volunteered to be judges, we know this was not a simple task. 1st Place: Rachel Pettit “Art in the Park” Oil Painting 2nd Place: John Clark “Opening Zion” 3 Color Unicut Print 3rd Place: Brent Johnson “Frog & Dragon Fly” Watercolor Jackrabbit Press carries many local artist works that can be purchased. Marshall Keeling – Photography & Watercolor Prints, Tony Adams – Pencil & Prints, Brett McEachernPencil Prints, Gerry WilbergerWatercolor Prints, Dori Warner – Greeting Cards, Stickers & Stationery, Abigail Gavingreeting cards & photography, Roy Beecher – Photography & Poetry, Cindy Whitney - Photography, Brad Young – Photography & Phil Jones- Cement Sculpture.
Jackrabbit Press would like to provide a place to share your creativity in many We will be 2nd Place: John Clark forms. facilitating a monthly group for artists to get together, share their talents and sharpen one another. Contact Jackrabbit Press to get on the contact list for upcoming meetings. Jackrabbit Press and Books provides copy services, offset printing, wide format printing, computer design and many other services. We create mailers, flyers, invoices, logos, and a many printed materials. We use our creativity to provide originality and quality for our customers. Jackrabbit Press is not just your local printer, but your marketing partner.
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Paws In n R ibb on Cutti ng
Paws Inn recently celebrated the opening of their business with a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce.
Synethia Kinsman, owner; cuts the ribbon with help from family and friends including April Smith, Rosalyn Wynn, Tawny Hansen, Sherry Anthony &
“Fly”, and Alishia Willardson. Chamber members joining in the celebration included: Dean Johnson, Zions Bank; Chris Sloan, Group 1 Real Estate; Tye Hoffman, Edward Jones Investments; Louise Brown, Children’s Justice Center; Margie Morgan, Chamber Office Manager; Jolene Thurgood, Maceys; Cari Gavin, JackRabbit Press; Steve Smith, American Family Insurance and Debbie Winn, Chamber Executive Director. Synethia (Cindy) Kinsman of Paws Inn not only boards, and trains dogs she also volunteers her dogs to the community. Rutger her yellow lab volunteers at the Children’s Justice Center in the Healing Paws program,
he also goes to the local elementary schools during read a thons and the children read to him. She also volunteers with Tooele County Search and Rescue, and Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs. She has also trained puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind out of San Rafael California. Having such a passion for dogs, Synethia makes sure that every dog that she boards or trains feels at home. Paws Inn is located at 10 S. Garnett Street, Utah Industrical Depot, Bldg #669-8. Cindy can be reached at 435-224-3105. Please give her a call for all your dog training and boarding needs.
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Notice of Election and Early Voting Notice is hereby given that there will be Early Voting for the Primary Election to be held June 22, 2010. Anyone who is a registered voter within Tooele County by May 24, 2010 and who would like to vote early may come to one of the following locations: Tooele County Building 47 South Main 3 floor, Room #310 Tooele, Utah rd
Grantsville Fire Station 26 N. Center Street Grantsville, Utah
Tuesday, June 8th - Thursday, June 17th Weekdays - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 18th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, June11th 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 18th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Stansbury High School 5300 N. Aberdeen Ln. Athletic Commons/N. Door Stansbury Park, UT
Additional Early Voting Days and Locations Tooele Senior Citizens Center 59 East Vine Tooele, UT
Grantsville Senior Citizens Center 120 So. Center Grantsville, Utah
Wednesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 16th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Valid Voter Identification is required for Early Voting. Voters who register after May 24th are not eligible to Early Vote. If you live in a Permanent By-Mail Precinct or have received an Absentee Ballot you are welcome to Early Vote. You will, however be required to surrender the ballot you received in the mail to the Early Voting Election Clerks before Early Voting. Questions? Please call the Clerk’s Office at 435-843-3140/3148 Marilyn K. Gillette, Tooele County Clerk Published in the Transcript Bulletin June 1st, June 8th, June 17th.
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Congratulations Tooele Applied Technology College! County, specifically with the Tooele County Alliance for Education, Employment and Economic Development. Additional comments from COE team members included: • “TATC has a wonderful method of program delivery – Open-Entry/ Open-Exit, Self-paced, Flexible Scheduling” • “The energy, excitement and passion of students, staff, board and community is remarkable” • “Student complements for faculty and staff is refreshing” President Snelson indicated that TATC is extremely pleased with the results of the accreditation site visit and added “I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to students, faculty, staff, board members and community leaders for their continued support and assistance throughout the accreditation process – TATC is a better institution because of them.” For more information on programs and courses offered at Tooele Applied Technology College, go to http://www.TATC.edu or call 435-248-1800 Monday-Thursday (8 am to 6 pm) or Friday( 8 am to 4 pm). A double celebration was held in May at the Tooele Applied Technology College (TATC). TATC will receive full accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education (COE), and conducted its inaugural ceremony to recognize 96 students who completed 15 different technical training programs, earning 180 certificates between July 1, 2009 and May 21, 2010. The Utah College of Applied Technology President Robert Brems; TATC Board of Directors Debbie Winn and Gary Straquadine; Grantsville Mayor Brent Marshall; and Tooele County Alliance Chair Ed Dalton were on hand to congratulate students recognized at the ceremony which was held at the Utah State University – Tooele Regional Campus on May 20th. TATC Campus President, Scott Snelson stated his appreciation to Utah State University and Dr. Straquadine for the use of the facility and expressed “thanks to all the students, family, friends and members of the community for their attendance to this important event in the celebration of student achievement.” The event room was filled to capacity with over 100 enthusiastic attendees. President Snelson, TATC student Theodore Cunningham and President Brems acknowledged the accomplishments of students, staff and faculty, as well as community leaders. Sharyn Putnik, Business Technology instructor at TATC, was recognized for her excellence. President Snelson quoted from a student letter he received “Sharyn is a wonderful teacher who spends as much time with a student as necessary until she knows that the student understands what their working on, and she takes time out of her day to help students get what they need.” Snelson continued “Ms. Putnik is one example of the many outstanding instructors at TATC.” This was an especially happy occasion for everyone involved because of the recent COE accreditation visit, which concluded on May 13th. TATC received an extremely favorable report , including two commendations - one for outstanding hospitality and another for establishing partnerships within Tooele
Where can you go to get the job skills you need? These are just a few of our courses and programs: Computer Literacy Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, or Access Accounting I/II QuickBooks A+ and Net + Certification Administering Windows Servers First Aid/CPR Medical Billing and Coding Medical Terminology I/II Phlebotomy Technician Enroll to start any day of the week. Students create their own schedule by selecting which days and hours they can attend. Most classes are available Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon
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Kiwanis Freedom Run
Theme: “Star Spangled Celebration” Kiwanis Freedom Run
Saturday, July 3, 2010. Race begins near the LDS church on 777 East Skyline Drive, Tooele, Utah at 8:30 A.M. Registration forms on tooelecity.org website and Facebook under “Kiwanis of Tooele”. Pay on Pay Pal and e-mail registration form to perkar@wfrmls.com. Pre -Register at Macey’s, Century 21 Real Estate and Prudential Real Estate until July 1st. Fee $18 with a T-Shirt and $12 without a T-shirt. Pre-registration after July 1st at Century 21, 768 No. Main. Fee after July 1st and race day is $20 with a T-Shirt and $15 without a T-shirt. Runners who have pre-registered may pick up number and shirt at Century 21 on July 2nd until 8:30 P.M. or at the church on July 3rd. Registration on July 3rd starts at 7:00 A.M. at the church.
A drawing for a guaranteed entrance in the St. George Marathon will be held after the race. Overall winner awards and Age Group awards will be presented immediately after the parade ends. Proceeds from race are used to fund Kiwanis children and youth programs. To volunteer to help contact Karen Perry 830-7846 or e-mail: perkar@wfrmls.com Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tooele. Also sponsored by Energy Solutions, Mountain West Medical Center, Birch Family Pharmacy, Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Mullin’s Lock & Key, Christensen & Griffith, Prudential Utah Real Estate, Buy It Again Books, Domino’s Pizza
WHAT ARE YOUR LOCAL Board of REALTORS® and Affiliates up to now? Mark your calendar for the T.C.B.R. sponsored 5K walk/run. DATE: June 26, 2010 TIME: 8:00 a.m. (Registration begins @ 7:00 am) PLACE: Tooele County Deseret Peak Complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, Utah Registration Fee: 15.00 individual entries, 30.00 family entries (up to four) PROCEEDS: To Benefit the T.V.C.C. and the homeless of Tooele County. Pre-register on line www.tcbr.org, or at Macey’s Food & Drug, 972 North Main Street, Tooele.
Registration Form on page 19
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Volunteer for a chamber committee or Chamber event! Call the chamber at 435-882-0690 or email us at chamber@tooelechamber.com for more information
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EnergySolutions, What do you really do? FIRST AND FOREMOST, wE’RE A UTAh cOMpANy, one of the few multinational corporations to be headquartered in Salt Lake City. Whether we’re running power plants in the UK, cleaning up radioactive sites all over the world, or safely disposing of nuclear material, we’re on the forefront of responsible, emission-free energy. In fact, EngineeringNews Record recently named us the number one all-environmental firm for the second year in a row. Maybe you didn’t know that. That’s why we pledge to do a better job of communicating who we are and what we do.
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world one million women stronger in 2010 by reaching out to other women to make them stronger, healthier, and more fulfilled. Curves Tooele gave approximately 1100 one week gift certificates to our local school teachers and staff in thankful recognition of the service they have given our children and the community this past school year.
Lee Barrett of Curves Tooele presents free certificates to teachers and staff at Settlement Canyon Elementary School – Rachel Ebert, Judy Proctor, Denise Lindsey, Shelica Yager, Kathy Bullough, Cheryl Dearing, Melody Andreasen
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Re-Elect Doug Kinsman For Tooele County Surveyor “Doing More with Less” Doug is the current Tooele County Surveyor, and would appreciate your support in the upcoming primary election. He would love to continue serving the people of Tooele County.
He has had over 20 years of surveying and leadership experience. Doug has lived in Tooele County for 15 years. He is a retired Utah National Guardsman and a veteran of the US Army. Find out more by logging on to dougkinsman.blogspot.com or become a fan on facebook. Reminder- EARLY
Post your business event on the Chamber’s online Calendar Call the chamber at: 435-882-0690 or email us at: chamber@tooelechamber.com for more information
VOTING begins June 8 at the Tooele County Courthouse from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Primary Election- June 22, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Contact the Tooele County Clerk's office for your local polling location.
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Scholarship Winners
Adrian Eliason, 2010 Grantsville High School Graduate and AOIT Graduate, received a $500 scholarship from the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Adrian has taken various classes such as A+ Computer Repair, Networking, Web Design, Multimedia, and Programming in Basic. He also did an internship at Grantsville Junior High School. He plans to attend Utah State University and obtain a degree in Computer Technology.
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TOOELE 5K FREEDOM RUN “Star Spangled Celebration”
Bruce Rosenberg, 2010 Stansbury High School Graduate and AOIT Graduate, received a $500 scholarship from the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Bruce has taken various classes from Java Programming, Multimedia One, and A+ Computer Repair. He was a member of the National Honor Society. He plans to attend Brigham Young University in the fall of 2010. He is considering pursuing a career in Computer Technology.
Date: Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 Course: The race begins near the LDS church at 777 East Skyline Drive, Tooele, UT. The course will run west on Skyline to 7th Street, then North to 2nd South, then West to Main Street, then North to 4th North, then West to 2nd West, then South to the corner of Vine Street and 2nd West (Southeast of the swimming pool). Time: 8:30 A.M. (Registration begins at 7:00 A.M. at the LDS Church on Skyline. Fee: $18 (includes T-shirt) or $12 (no T-shirt) before July 1st. Fees increase to $20 (with T-shirt) and $15 (no T-shirt) after July 1st and the day of race. Make check to Kiwanis Club or pay on PayPal and e-mail registration form to www. perkar@wfrmls.com Pre-registration locations: Macey’s Food & Drug, 972 North Main, Century 21 McAffee Realtors, 768 North Main, Prudential Real Estate, 205 North Main Street. Runners may register and pick up T-shirts and numbers on July 2nd at Century 21 until 8:30 P.M. Run Awards: Trophies will be awarded to the top three women and the top three men. Medals will be awarded to first place man and woman in each age division and ribbons for second and third place finishers in each age division. Volunteers: Anyone interested in helping with the race may contact Karen Perry 435-830-7846. Proceeds: Proceeds from the race go to Kiwanis Projects (Young Children & Youth).
--SPONSORS— Tooele Kiwanis Club, Energy Solutions, Mountain West Medical Center, Farm Bureau, Birch Family Pharmacy, Chamber of Commerce, Mullin’s Lock & Key, Christensen & Griffith, Prudential Utah Real Estate, Buy It Again Books and Domino’s Pizza. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Christopher Groves, 2010 Grantsville High School Graduate and AOIT Graduate, received a $500 scholarship from the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce. Chris is the designer and webmaster of the Grantsville High School website. He has had hands on experience with various operating systems such as Linux, Windows server 2003 and 2008. He plans to further his knowledge in college by taking web design and marketing classes. Christopher was a member of Skills USA and Future Business Leaders of America.
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In consideration of my entry, I, my executors, administrators, and assignees waive and release all sponsors, all volunteers, and all others directly or indirectly involved in the event (including Tooele City and Tooele County) from all rights, claims, liabilities, damages, pain, illness or accident suffered by me while participating in the Freedom Run. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have trained to participate in this event.
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5 OB/GYN Physicians New Facility (opening Aug. 1)
Birth of a New Era in Women’s Care
(L to R): Cullen Archer, MD; Krista Anders, MD; Sandra Archer, MD; Dawn Robinson, MD; and Eldad Vered, MD
Better healthcare starts here
Caring for you — close to home At Mountain West Medical Center, serve you even better, we’ll soon local women now have five OB/ GYN’s from which to choose. All are compassionate, boardcertified physicians with gifted, highly-trained hands. They love
open an $11 million Women’s Center that will take comfort and convenience to a new level. If a baby is in your future, or you’re in need of gynecological services,
to deliver babies and provide women’s health services. To
let our physicians care for you — close to home.
For appointments call: Krista Anders, MD
Cullen Archer, MD
Dawn Robinson, MD
Eldad Vered, MD
(435) 843-3678
(435) 843-2840
(435) 843-3647
Sandra Archer, MD
(435) 843-2576
(435) 843-3642
2055 N. Main | Tooele (435) 843-3600 | www.mountainwestmc.com
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Deseret Peak Stampede PRCA Rodeo
Deseret Peak Demolition Derby
Friday & Saturday June 4 & 5
Saturday June 19
Bit and Spur Rodeo
Tooele County Fair
Friday & Saturday July 2 & 3
Thursday - Saturday August 5 - 7
County Fair Demolition Derby Saturday August 7
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WENDOVER TRAINING BASE TOOELE COUNTY’S SECRET MANHATTAN PROJECT SITE Located right on the Utah/Nevada border on Interstate 80, Wendover Airfield ranks as one of the most important Army Air Force bases in the country. Starting out as a training base for the B-17 and B-24 heavy bombers, it turned out more than 1,000 air crews and 20 bomb groups that would fight in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. The photograph is from the 457th Bomb Group, that trained in their B-17’s from December 1943 to January 1944. The runways end at the Utah/Nevada border on the left side of the photo. There is almost nothing in Nevada at this period. In September of 1944, Col Paul Tibbets chose Wendover to train the B-29’s for the atomic mission that ended the war. Training of the air crews took place from November ‘44 until June of ‘45, then they moved their base to Tinian island. However, assembly and testing of prototype atomic weapons continued right up until 2 days before the Hiroshima bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945. No one knew what was going on at the base until after the war was over. Even now, the secret seems well kept, as many don’t know the importance and significance of what took place at the desert base.
Visit Tooele County’s Historic Airfield Plan a trip to the west desert and stop into the Historic Wendover museum. View a short video on the base history, browse the gift shop and view sites such as the C-123 aircraft that was used in the filming of ‘ConAir’. Airbase tours are given on the weekend at 10 and 2 for a nominal charge and visit the ‘Enola Gay’ hangar under restoration, the Norden Bombsight Storage building, and Hangars 2 and 3. The hours are 8 AM to 6 PM, call 435-665-2308 for information. www.wendoverairbase.com
Two F4U Corsairs, a P-51 Mustang, and other warbirds will make their appearance at this year’s air show on Saturday September 25th. We may also see a giant C-17 cargo plane on the ramp, along with other modern and vintage military aircraft. There will be six aerobatic demonstrations at the show. The Viper West F-16 team from Hill Air Force Base will be performing at this year’s air show. Also performing will be the Navy’s F-18 demo from the VFA-125 squadron. This will be an incredible not-to miss performance. Again this year, a car show will be combined with the air show, and better than ever. Visitors will be treated to everything from military vehicles to hot rods, classics and modern automobiles, displayed on the aircraft ramp.