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Volume 9, Number 10
Calendar of Events For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, October 9 5:30 pm Tooele Valley Academy of Dance 291 North Main Street, Tooele Annual Candidates Luncheon Wednesday, October 10 12 pm – 1 pm Hosted by: Democratic & Republican Parties @ Utah State Fireman’s Museum Deseret Peak Complex 2930 West Highway 112, Tooele Ribbon Cutting Friday, October 12 12 noon Heritage Homes & Fireplaces 105 North Main St., Tooele
October 2012
Chamber Business Expo a great success
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t’s an annual tradition, the Taste of Tooele and Business Expo, hosted by the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Each year, dozens of businesses setup booths in droves at Tooele City Park and provide a simple exposition of their products and services. They inform those who take a stroll through the park of what our own comBusiness Expo munity has to and Taste of Tooele offer; how folks can save money on gasoline by shopping locally instead of driving to the Salt Lake Valley. As committee chair Carrie Cushman, of Holiday Inn Express, stated, “Rapport was built between local businesses and residents who attended”. The Taste of Tooele is the equivalent for local food vendors too.
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As with each year before, many local eateries and caterers brought delicious samples of their staple dishes. They offered a heaping plate full of food to hungry attendees for a mere five dollars! There was such an eclectic mix of food: pizza from Papa John’s, African inspired flavors from Mama Africa, Lupita’s Tacos, Cream of the Crop Cupcake Shop, Macey’s, Denny’s, Dimitri’s Cafe, samples from Allstar Lanes Grill, Good Fork Catering, and sliders from ManCave too. The smell of grilled meats, pastries, and other yummy temptations wafted through the booths and mingled in the air along with music - tempting booth attendants; but they were too engaged with prospects to leave their posts. Ron Baum, with Dead End Alley Entertainment, supplied the music and interviewed each participating business to let them give a shout-out about their services or wares.
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Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, October 24 12 pm –1 pm Hosted by: National Guard Chamber Building Business After hours Thursday, October 25 5:30 pm – 7 pm The Cutis Foundation Chamber Building
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Message from the Board
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n light of the recent change the Board made with our Executive Director we felt it was appropriate to share a few thoughts with you, our membership. First, despite the differences and misunderstandings that seemed to distract and divert the Executive Director and Board over the last few years, we want to wish Debbie all of the best in her new endeavors and know that she will continue to be a great asset to our community. She did so much for the Chamber and we appreciate and acknowledge the great things she did while Executive Director. She has been, and will continue to be a friend to many of us. Second, the Chamber is poised and
capable to re-focus our core mission and purpose. We stand ready to be an advocate for the business community and Chamber members. We exist for you! We are you; and we are a band of owners, managers, and civic leaders who desire to run profitable businesses, give back to the community we live in, and make a difference in the lives of those around us. We have united under the banner of the Chamber of Commerce to stand up for free enterprise and industry. Third, we are committed as a Board, with the help of the Ambassador Group and the office staff to redouble our efforts in making your membership valuable. We seek to provide useful events, programs,
Silver Sponsor: Tooele County Health Department
Bronze Sponsor: Quality Automotive Group
and resources to help you build and grow your business. With continued networking activities, each of us can further develop relationships critical for success. With our Resource Directory, newsletter, and website, we seek to put you in front of future customers and clients. We are dedicated to having events that center around improving you and your business. Finally, I want to personally thank each of our Gold and Sustaining Members including Tooele County, Tooele City, and Grantsville City. Your partnership and shared vision with us will continue to foster economic success, improve tourism, and foster business growth within our great County. I also want to acknowledge the role of our educational partners. The Tooele County School District, including
St. Marguerite and Excelsior Academy along with our Higher Ed campuses of Utah State University Regional campus and Tooele Applied Technology College who have become critical in the technical training, skill development, and education of our workforce. Thank you for your involvement in the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. Your contribution is significant, your participation is crucial, and your friendships are invaluable. As your elected Board we seek to lead the chamber with the best of our abilities and we hope for your continued support as we move forward in this great cause. Thank You, Dr. Jed Winder 2012 Chairman of the Board
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Chamber Staff Crystal Allred . . . . . . . . . . . Interim Executive Director Edith Cramer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant Chelby Higgins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Assistant
2012 Board of Directors Dr. Jed Winder - Chair. . . . . . . . . . Tooele Vision Center Chad Fullmer - 1st Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . Denny’s Kris King - 2nd Vice Chair . . . Mountain America Credit Union Mike Jensen - Secretary / Treasurer . . Tooele County Auditor Jack Bell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Automotive Sheldon Birch. . . . . . . . . . . . . Birch Family Pharmacy Kathy Boltz . . . . . . . . . . . . Heritage West Credit Union Sandy Critchlow . . . . . . . . . . . Kiwanis Club of Tooele Carrie Cushman. . . . . . . . . Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hollis Hebdon . . . . . . . . . . . . Miller Motorsports Park Joyce Hogan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Solutions Dean Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zion’s Bank Spiros Makris . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim’s Family Restaurant Shawn Milne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Click Audio Video Bill Upton. . . . . . . . . . . . Tooele First Assembly of God
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Chamber Ambassadors Cameron Cook - Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zions Bank Todd Castagno- Vice Chair. . . . . . . Willow Creek Lending Jeremy Anderson . . . . . . . . Deseret Computer Solutions Kendall Bohman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deseret Industries Karen Christiansen. . . . . . Love ‘em & Leave em’ Pet Sitting Donna Hesleph. . . . . . Tooele Applied Technology College Marc Hicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wells Fargo
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Tye Hoffmann. . . . . . . . . . . Edward Jones Investments Blair Hope. . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mountain Masonic Lodge Kevin John. . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Wholesale Electric Paige Lister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Inn Express Diana Martin. . . . . . . . . . . Aire Expresso Heating & Air Rick Pollock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Design Chris Sloan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group 1 Real Estate Steve Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . American Family Insurance Sharron Sturgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equity Real Estate Melven Sweat. . . . . . . . . Modern Woodmen of American Jolene Thurgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maceys Allison Vokac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fret-Less Violin Matthew Yack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Farm
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New Chamber Members The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome to our newest members: Business Domino’s Pizza Cyndie Kirk 1206 N Main Street Tooele, Utah 84074 (435) 833-0606 Pizza
Small Business Love Illuminated Anne Johnson P.O. Box 148 Grantsville, Utah 84029 (435) 830-4866 Weddings Mama Africa Cathy Tshilombo-Lokemba 26 East 1860 North Tooele, Utah (435) 224-2328 Food and Catering Red Wok Juan Chok 6727 North Highway 36 Suite #100 Stansbury, UT 84074 435-882-9917 Chinese Food
Big City Plumbing & Drain Gwen Fisher 611 South 4150 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (435) 833-0510 24- hour Emergency Service Plumbing Service RodAo Boutique Cherie Rudy 100 South 24 West Tooele, UT 84074 (435) 882-7552 Clothing, Accessories Fields Venture dba Prudential Utah Real Estate Tooele Mike Fields 836 Upland Drive Tooele, Utah 84074-2420 (435) 840-4604 Real Estate/Property Management Shellimark Entertainment Marc Taylor 403 Brittany Way Tooele, Utah 84074 (801) 809-3806 DJ Dance Sensations Kristine Buckner 1281 North 67 East Tooele, Utah 84074 (435)843-0222 Dance Studio
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Chamber Business Renewals
The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members for their continued support and for renewing their membership during the past month. A list of all Chamber members can be found at www.tooelechamber.com Corporate Membership
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Business Membership
Identity Salon, LLC Papa John’s Jim’s Family Restaurant Dollar Cuts Cottage Glen Kelly Services, Inc. Birch Family Pharmacy
Non-Profit Membership
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Dennis Workman, TCSD Job Sample
Clayton Tower Professional Office Space 7 South Main Street, Tooele, Utah Kaye T. Clayton, Owner Cell: 801-580-2791 – Office: 435-579-3722 CCSC Enterprises, Inc – Property Management
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School Flu Clinic
The Health Department is offering flu vaccinations in the schools. A consent form for EACH student must be filled out, and signed by the parent, and sent to the school as soon as possible. Consent forms and online payment can be found at www.tooelehealth.org. School Date East Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 9 West Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 9 Settlement Canyon Elementary . . . . . . .October 10 Northlake Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 10 Willow Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 11 Grantsville Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 11
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Grantsville Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 12 Grantsville Junior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 12 Dugway Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15 Dugway High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15 Early Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15 Blue Peak High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 15 Tooele Junior High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 16
School Date Ibapah Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 22 Vernon Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 22 Excelsior Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 22 Anna Smith Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 23 Wendover High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 23 Stansbury High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 24 Overlake Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 24 Rose Springs Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . .October 25 Stansbury Park Elementary . . . . . . . . . .October 25 Copper Canyon Elementary . . . . . . . . . .October 30 Middle Canyon Elementary . . . . . . . . . . .October 30 Clarke Johnsen Junior High . . . . . . . . . .October 31 Tooele High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 31
Harris Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 17 St. Marguerite’s School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 17
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ON THE NOVEMBER 6TH BALLOT! Tooele City Proposal #1
“Shall Tooele City, Utah, reauthorize a 1/10th of 1% sales and use tax to fund cultural facilities, cultural organizations, and recreational facilities in Tooele City?”
For more information about PAR: Attend: Tooele City Proposal #1 Open House Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm Tooele City Hall (90 North Main Street) or Call: (435) 843‐2142 Email: terras@tooelecity.org Visit: www.tooelecity.org
On the November 6, 2012 ballot, Tooele City citizens will vote on whether or not the city should continue to collect the one‐tenth of one percent sales tax that Ty Herndon Concert—2011 funds PAR. That 4th of July and Fridays on Vine Concerts! means if you purchase a $10 pizza, only one 2012 Benefits of the PAR Program* penny goes toward and PAR! If voters approve Fridays on Children’s Park the ballot item, PAR will continue to ommunity C V in e, 4 th & of amenities develop and maintain cultural, artistic Theatre; Ju ly a n d ts and recreational opportunities in the improvemen Tooele Arts Holiday City. PAR is not a new tax—Tooele City nd throughout Concerts; Art Festival; a citizens voted to approve Tooele City so much Proposal #1 in 2004. Although this Tooele City! Classes; Craft more! Workshops! measure was voter approved, state law requires that it be voted upon *See our website for more projects, activities and organizations funded by PAR! again in 2012.
October 2012
Expo
Continued from page 1 This year the Business Expo featured sixtythree booths, up from the fifty-eight of 2011. Likewise, the Taste of Tooele went from six featured eateries in 2011 to ten. However, public attendance was off only slightly from last year. Speculation about unexpectedly cooler temperatures and/or and the possibility of rain was thought to be responsible. Still, the prize drawings were plentiful and donors readily stepped-up to provide incentives for the attendees who took their chances with the weather. Slightly dampened numbers only increased the odds of winning a prize. “Donated prizes from the community were generous and substantial,” added Cushman. There was a wide range of businesses represented, from banking services, insurance, and party rentals, to medical supplies and cleaning services. Among the many donated prizes attendees had an opportunity of winning were flatpanel TVs from both WalMart Distribution Center and Click Audio Video, alignments from Les Schwab, one year of Grand Slam breakfasts from Denny’s, a weekend-get-away package by Holiday Inn Express, free pizza from Domino’s, and more. Of the hundreds of event-goers, there were only 108 prize cards redeemed and the odds of winning one of the prize drawings was better than one in ten. Add to that the loads of promotional items, candy, and prizes individual booths gave away and there’s little doubt that most folks left with a small bag of goodies from the event. Chamber Executive Committee member Kris King from MACU said, “My favorite part of the Expo is making it around the event to meet the various business members. Every year I end up buying something, hiring a new service, or being genuinely surprised and impressed by what some of our local businesses do for our community.” This year the biggest hit was probably the cotton candy provided by Royal Wholesale Electric. Anyone who went couldn’t help but notice as branch manager RD was covered in wisps of cotton candy all over his face. Even the Transcript Bulletin photographer had to include a picture in a recent edition of the paper. Crystal Allred, interim Chamber Director said, “RD made me smile every time I walked by.” As with each year before, the Business Expo and the Taste of Tooele owes a lot of the success to the many volunteers and donors that help make this tradition happen. Tooele City has always offered use of a park, first Veterans Memorial Park and now the Tooele City Park due to the growing turnout, use of facilities and utilities, and their staff is always very helpful. Students participating in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at both Tooele and Stansbury High Schools helped with the set-up and tear-down of the chairs and tables for booths. And, there were several Chamber staff and members that stayed well past dark to ensure the park was cleaned-up at the end of the day. We thank all those who participated, attended, volunteered, sponsored, and donated prizes. Without your generosity this annual event wouldn’t be possible. Committee chair Carrie Cushman said it best, “The event was fun for all involved and is something to be excited for next year!” I agree, it was a success! by Shawn Milne
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Ribbon Cutting: Law Office of Spencer P. Call
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he Law Office of Spencer P. Call, PLLC opened its doors for business in August 2012 to serve individuals and businesses in the Tooele County Area. I, Spencer P. Call, am the principal owner and sole practitioner at the firm. I grew up in Tooele and graduated from Tooele High School in 1998. A decade later, after getting a bachelor’s degree from B.Y.U. and a juris doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law, I began my legal career as an associate attorney at a downtown Salt Lake City law firm. As an associate attorney I routinely handled cases ranging from as small as a couple of thousand dollars up to a million dollars. Working in Salt Lake City was a great experience, as I was able to develop a clientele that included several businesses and individuals. I was also able to practice and gain significant experience in several areas of law, as well as interact with numerous attorneys, judges and courts along the Wasatch Front. However, in the back of my mind I always wanted to come back and practice law in my hometown and fortunately the timing to do so was just right. I take pride in the fact that I have legal
expertise in several areas of law so that I can provide quality legal services to a wider array of individuals and businesses. The main practice areas of law I focus on are family and divorce law, criminal defense, immigration law, contract disputes and bankruptcy. When someone is faced with an important legal issue, deciding whether you even need an attorney and choosing the right attorney can be a difficult task. To assist individuals and businesses in such a process, my firm offers a free 30-minute consultation to discuss and explore the available legal options. I believe that honest and sound legal advice allows my clients to make the best decision for themselves to protect their legal rights and have peace of mind. Although my firm has only been open for two months, the response I have received from the community has been overwhelmingly positive and I look forward to establishing a reputable and honest law firm here in Tooele County. Sincerely, Spencer P. Call
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Ribbon Cutting: Dance Sensations
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ance Sensations Tooele was founded by its Directors who were seeking an uplifting and fun place to teach the art of dance. We created a dance studio inspired by the creativity and talent of our teachers and the sweat and determination of our students. We focus on the individual need of each dancer. We teach self-esteem, teamwork and friendship along with the correct technique needed to further the talents of our dancers. Dance Sensations is where every dancer gets personalized, and professional, topnotch teaching. It is what our clients demand and Dance Sensations delivers! Dance Sensations offers classes for all ages and level of experience where you can try before you buy. We offer the first class free to ensure that your student enjoys the class, is comfortable with the instructor and wants more. Our Dance Director, Shawntay, has 8 years of professional teaching experience, along with 20 years of competing and performing locally and nationally. She brings to you an amazing environment where dancers are truly learning the art of dance… and having tons of fun while they become the best! We have been thrilling audiences not only in our town, but all over too! We are the home of the state and national award-winning choreography studio. Dance Sensations competition teams have WON many titles and awards. • Many over-all high point awards
teams/solos. • Most technical dancer of the entire day. • Best of show. • Best Choreography. • Best costumes. Also receiving Most Valuable Dancer
awards at the 2012 Summer Slam dance camp this season. No “big box” attitudes at Dance Sensations Studios: Every dancer gets individual attention and training with custom class schedules created by experienced instructors.
As it should be at a professional dance studio ANYONE can come to Dance Sensations and learn to dance. Classes are for all ages and levels. Dance Sensations is the place to come to no matter how young or old, experienced or not. We will keep you dancing and learning! Guaranteed!
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a taste of art Tooele County 2012 Tooele Community Learning Center 221 S Tooele Blvd. Fri, October 12th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sat, October 13th 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We invite you to attend a silent auction of original art work at “A Taste of Art”. This event will benefit the homeless children of Tooele County. All proceeds will go directly to Tooele County Relief Services. “A Taste of Art” is organized by the Tooele County Association of Realtors. If you would like more information about this worthy cause please contact: Laramie Dunn 435-224-4000 or Laney Riegel 435-830-7583
H We really need your talent to HELP the 800 plus homeless children in our valley!
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Clerk’s Insider
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all is here and the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and the Presidential Election is coming! Of course there are more positions open than the President of the United States, there’s the Governor of our state, Senators, House of Representatives, County Commission, School Board, etc. For a list of all of the open offices and to see a sample ballot, please go to the Clerk’s website (listed below). In order to vote in the General Election of 2012 - please make sure you are registered to vote. If you’ve moved into Tooele County recently, or moved around within Tooele County, you will need to register to vote. You may do this by going to the Clerk’s website (listed below). Do you have a hard time getting to the polls? Why not vote a by-mail ballot. The ballot will come to your home about 4 weeks before the election. You vote it, sign the affidavit on the back of the envelope, put postage on it and mail it back to the clerk’s office. To get the form, see Clerk’s website (listed below). Perhaps you’d like to vote early. To see the schedule for dates, times and places, please see the Clerk’s website (listed below). Remember, however you vote (except for By-Mail) you will be required to show some form of valid voter identifica-
tion. To see a list of the forms that can be used, please go to the clerks website: www.co.tooele.ut.us/clerk/elections.htm • To see a sample ballot - Click on the November 2012 Ballot link • Check your voter registration or to register to vote - click on the big blue and red VOTE • Check early voting times - click on Early Voting Dates and Locations • By-Mail Voter Application - click on “Vote by Mail” on the left and then Absentee/By-Mail Voter Application • Acceptable forms of Valid Voter Identification - on the left click on Forms of Valid ID Under “Candidate Information” on the left you can: • See Tooele County candidates bio’s and pictures click on General Election Candidates • See the candidates financial disclosures - click on Financial Disclosures (Only school board candidates have been required to send in financial disclosures thus far) Keep checking the Clerk’s website for additional information. The deadline for mailing in your voter registration is October 9th. If you have any questions, please email me at mgillette@co.tooele. ut.us or call at 435-843-3148. If you would like a Voter Information Pamphlet of local candidates and do not have access to the internet, please call me and I’ll print one and mail it to you.  Thanks for Voting! Marilyn K. Gillette, Tooele County Clerk
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Ribbon Cutting: Saks Thrift Avenue
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aks Thrift Ave has been in business for about three months. We have learned so much in the short time as new business owners. I want to take a few moments, and tell you a little bit about us, and how the store came about! Roughly two and a half years ago, my fiancé and I decided to live our lives together, and we knew we wanted to start a little family, from day one! Joe and I both worked in an open pit copper mine in Nevada, when we first met. After talking about starting a family, I knew I wanted to be a stay at home mother, and raise my children myself, rather than having a sitter. In the meantime, we started collecting together, and ended up with a whole lot of “stuff ”. We started off, by buying storage auctions, and collecting things that interested us at yard sales and other auctions. After numerous doctor visits, Joe and I found out on July 8th 2011, that our dreams were finally coming true! We were pregnant!!! We always talked about opening our own store, so we could both be around our baby, to see him grow and learn every day. We had storage units full of stuff in California, Nevada, and Utah. After Baby Joey arrived, we decided to start planting some roots somewhere. I have a lot of family in the Tooele area, and we came to visit with the baby in May. We drove down Main Street, and saw a “For Rent” sign in the window, and the rest is
history! We threw the store together in about a month, and opened the doors, to our second home, Saks Thrift Ave. We tossed around the name for a while, before deciding on Saks Thrift Ave. We wanted to send a message that we were a Thrift store, but had nice things as well.
We want our customers to know they are going to get nice things, at low prices. Since we’ve opened the doors, numerous people come in just to see what we have, and to tell me how much they LOVE the name! We’ve had the pleasure of meeting so
many people, and they share stories of their lives with us every day. I love having my own business. I love spending every minute of the day with my little family. And I love the support that we have received from the community!
In the picture; my 6 month old son, Joey, my fiance’ Joe Schumacher, myself, and my employee Joyce Mead
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elven Sweat, a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen of America, celebrated his new office opening, with a ribbon cutting. His office is located inside the Chamber of Commerce building, at 154 So. Main Street Ste. 108, in Tooele. The local office will serve Modern Woodmen members, their families, and residents in and around Tooele County. Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families
throughout the United States. Mel is a 15-year resident of the Tooele area. In that time he has been a business manager and also been a business owner. In the past, while running his own business, he served as an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce. Sweat says “I am grateful to be able to be a part of such a great community, and I am looking forward to the bright future that I see here in the Tooele area.� For more information about Modern Woodmen life insurance, annuities, retirement plans and member benefits, contact Sweat at 435-224-2708 or Melven.J.Sweat@ mwarep.org.
New Hope House is a loving and homelike atmosphere for at-risk girls ages 12-17. We are a Teen Challenge program that offers Biblical discipleship and an onsite accredited Christian Worldview school. Our goal is to teach our students how to have healthy relationships with family and peers, to have a positive self-image and confidence in Christ, and to be a successful and productive member of society. Phone: 435-843-5602 Fax: 435-843-5603 Email: nhhutah@yahoo.com PO Box 1099 Tooele, UT 84074-1099 www.teenchallengerockymountains.com
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Silver Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Our Taste of Tooele Booths, Sponsored by:
Dimitris Lupita’s Tacos
Cream of the Crop….. A Cupcake Shop
Good Fork Catering
Business Expo Booths 435 Design Beehive Broadband Bryteling, LLC Comfort Inn Community Nursing Services Costco Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Parlor DDI Vantage Department of Workforce Services Deseret Peak Complex Dugway Proving Grounds Edward Jones Fashion Couture H&R Block HealthSource Chiropractic Heritage West Credit Union Holiday Inn Express
Jumpin Jack Splash LDS Employment Resource Center Maceys Matthew Yack-State Farm Miller Motorsports Park Modern Woodmen of America Mountain America Credit Union Oquirrh Mountain Eye Care Platt Electric Quality Automotive Group Real Deals Roni’s Signs Rosewood Dental Scentsy-George Terra Sports Depot-Park Lane Jewelry The Local Pages Thermal Pro Windows and Siding TIPP
Tooele Applied Technology College Tooele Chemical Stockpile Outreach Office Tooele County Democratic Party Tooele County Health Dept Tooele County Republican Party Tooele Party Rentals Tooele Urology Tooele Vision Center Utah Industrial Depot Utah Manufacturers Association The UPS Store Utah State University Tooele Wells Cutting Edge Wells Fargo
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, the many booths that participated, and our many volunteers including Tooele and Stansbury High Schools’ FBLA Students. Also to everyone that participated in Taste of Tooele. These events would not be so successful without you, Thank you!!
Special Thanks Ellie Jeans Lupitas Tacos Homebodies McDonalds Arby's
HealthMart/Sheldon Birch My Best Friends Closet Les Schwab Tires UPS Store Bellezza di Taglio Salon
For all the prize Donations for Business Expo and Taste of Tooele
TV Winners!!
Breathe Easier, Tooele County. Dedicated Ear, Nose and Throat Care is Close By. Ear, nose and throat specialist Alan Jones, D.O., treats diseases of the head, neck, throat, ears and nose. He uses a wide array of sophisticated procedures and techniques to help his patients. One of these is Balloon Sinuplasty™, a minimally invasive procedure that can dramatically improve breathing. Board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, Dr. Jones is skilled, dedicated and, best of all, right here at Mountain West Medical Center. Same- and next-day appointments are often available. Call 435-228-0112 to schedule an appointment today. Dr. Jones habla espaùol. Alan Jones, D.O., ENT 1959 N. Aaron Drive, Suite F Tooele
Member of the Medical Staff at Mountain West Medical Center
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