
Ryan Harris, a teacher at Tooele High School, was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Wal-Mart Grantsville Transportation Office. Harris received a $1,000 grant for THS, a $100 gift card to buy classroom supplies and a personalized certificate. Pictured are: (l-r) THS Principal Bill Gochis, transportation manager Jack Smith, teacher Ryan Harris and HR manager Steve Boyack.
- photo courtesy of Wal-Mart
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Tooele
Settlement irrigation
Settlement Canyon Irrigation shareholders are now on scheduled weekly restrictions. Schedules are available at settlementcanyon@blogspot.com or you can call 833-9606. There is still no watering allowed on weekends.
Story and craft hour
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Family Center your child will develop the love of reading as you attend our fun story time. Along with the story your child will use their imagination and creativity creating a craft. Located at 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. For more information call 833-1960.
The big fix
The big fix discount mobile spay/neuter clinic will be in your area on Oct. 13 at the Tooele Wal-Mart, 99 W. 1280 North. First come first served. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. For more Info: 1-866-PETS FIX (1-866-7387 349) or www.utahpets.org.
Domestic violence vigil
Providing a safe harbor for domestic violence victims in Tooele County. Please join us for a candlelight vigil in honor of victims and survivors of Domestic Violence on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. We will meet at Janna’s Java, 400 North and Main. Please contact Nicolle at 228-8913 with any questions.
Art classes
The Tooele City arts council is offering community art classes. Classes are being offered in a broad range of mediums, including: Mat & framing, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, clocks, soap making, more. To see a complete class listing for October-December 2008 please visit www.tooelecity.org. For information stop by Tooele City Hall, 90 N. Main St., or call 843-2142.
Family history seminar
A family history service day seminar on Oct. 25, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor of the class will be C. Lynn Andersen, accredited genealogist. It will be at the meeting room at Phil’s Glass, 635 N. Main St., Tooele. Please bring donations of non-perishable foods for the food bank.
Blood drive
There will be a blood drive at Wells Fargo, 204 N. Main St., on Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule your appointment or for more information contact Frankie Harris 882-0411.
Grantsville
Irrigation
Grantsville Irrigation has issued a total of four regular turns. Metered users have 250,000 gallons per year. Non-metered users must adhere to the following regulations: no sprinkler in one spot more than 1.5 hours; the maximum weekly usage is eight hours; no open hoses; no watering 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Questions call 884-3451.
The big fix
The big fix discount mobile spay/neuter clinic will be in your area on Oct. 14 in Grantsville at Westgate Mortgage, 94 W. Main. First come first served. Walk-up micro-chipping and vaccinations available to anyone while veterinarian is at the premises. For more Info: 1-866-738-7349 or www.utahpets.org.
Stansbury Park
Harvest days
Benson Grist Mill Harvest Days on every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Oct. 18, 2008. Bring your produce, crafts and yard sale items. Come into our Country Store and see the new things we have added this year. Any questions call 882-7678.
Pumpkin walk
Benson Mill pumpkin walk, “What Do Pumpkins Dream?” on Oct. 24-25, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pumpkin scene contest, open to schools, organizations, families and individuals, cash awards, entertainment, great food, activities for children, craft vendors, costume and a parade. Call 882-7678 for information. Entrance is free.
Schools
Harris collection
Harris Elementary is still collecting boxtops, soup labels and milk caps for the schools, if you are not supporting a school please call Sherry for pick up 882-7604 or e-mail sharetime76@gmail.com or mail them to 315 Birch, Tooele, Utah 84074. There is also a drop box at local stores, thank you so much for your help.
THS PSAT testing
The PSAT test will be held at Tooele High School on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at 7:40 a.m. in room 230. Room is limited. To register, pay $13 at the finance office. Practice booklets are available from Mrs. Swan in the counseling office. For more information, see Mrs. Swan or call 833-1981.
Excelsior Academy
There will be a public presentation on Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at the Stansbury Clubhouse.
TJHS community council
Tooele Junior High School community council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the TJHS library. All parents of TJHS students are invited to attend. AYP will be discussed.
TJHS MESA parent night
Tooele Junior High’s MESA parent night will be Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. in room 24. We hope to see you there.
Library
Weekly story time
Remember children’s story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and children’s crafts each Friday from 3-5 p.m. Check with the library for any special story times. For more information on these and other library programs, check our website www.tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html or call 882-2182, or visit us at 128 W. Vine St., Tooele.
Movies at the library
Movies at your Tooele City Library are scheduled for Oct. 8 and 15, at 3 p.m. for all ages.
Library activities
Join us on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. for fire safety presented by the Tooele Fire Department. Pin the patch on the pirate game will be held Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
Education
Adult Education
Get your high school diploma. All classes for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation, word processing, drivers’ education and English as a second language available. Register now to graduate $35 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 West, call 833-1994. Adult Education classes are for students 18 and over. Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 p.m.
GED preparation class
The Tooele Adult Education Center is offering a GED preparation class. The class will be held Wednesday’s from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $35. Call 833-1994 for additional information. Summer school, Wednesday 5-7 p.m.
English as second language
ESOL conversational classes are held Monday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $35 per semester. Summer school is Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m.
Free pre-school hour
Bring your child, ages 0-5 years old every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to the Tooele Family Center to enjoy the adventure of learning. Your child will experience a fun hour of stories, songs, activities, and sign language to help your child be prepared for school. Located at 66 W. Vine St., Suite #B. For information call 833-1960.
Churches
Mountain of Faith
Mountain of Faith Lutheran Church welcomes all to join us for worship in our new location at a new time. We now worship in the home of Tooele United Methodist at 78 E. Utah Ave. at 9 a.m. every Sunday.
Messianic Congregation
The Brit Ammi Messianic Congregation meets every Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at 37 S. Main, in Tooele. Join us for praise, Torah (Bible) study, and fellowship as we study the Hebrew foundation of our Christian faith. For more information call 843-5444.
United Methodist Church
Tooele United Methodist Church, 78 E. Utah Ave., please join us for Sunday service at 11 a.m. Sermon title: “life of Christ” Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30. Pastor Debi Paulsen, all are welcome.
Bible Baptist Church
Please consider this your personal invitation to join us for services at Bible Baptist Church, 286 N. Seventh St., Tooele. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday morning service 11 a.m., Sunday evening service 6 p.m. and a Wednesday evening service 7 p.m. For information call 882-7182. Nursery provided and rides available.
Charity
Food pantry
The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering a clothing closet and emergency food pantry to meet the needs of our community. Anyone with clothing needs is welcome. The food pantry is available for emergency needs. Hours of operation are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. We are located at 580 S. Main St. For information call 882-2048.
Food bank distribution
The Utah Food Bank will have a food drop on Oct. 10, at 8 a.m. at Deseret Peak. Food will be distributed until it is gone or until 10 a.m. There are no sign ups after 9:30 a.m. unless you are already in line. Please do not show up for food until 7 a.m. For questions call Carrie at 843-7667.
Donations needed
The Tooele Church of Christ is accepting donations for the Women’s Shelter. They need women’s socks and children’s clothing. Please help! 882-4642, 430 W. Utah Ave., Tooele.
Hospice volunteers
You can play a critical role improving the quality of life for those on their “end of life” journey. Volunteers provide care to patients and families in the comfort of the patient’s home. Volunteers hold hands, bake cakes, share life stories and support caregivers. We invite you to join the Community Nursing Services hospice. Call 882-3913.
Veteran clothing drive
Department of Workforce Services is hosting a winter clothing drive for homeless veterans. Donations will be distributed to Veterans at the annual Veteran’s stand down in November. Drop off donations at Tooele’s DWS, 305 N. Main St., Suite 100, Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call Lynn Gehring 833-7384, for more information.
Serving those in need
Volunteers are needed to help people in need on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Tooele Valley Rotary and Kiwanis clubs are organizing dinners both days at the Tooele County senior center. Short shifts of 2-4 hours are. Please contact Trent Colvin with your contact information. Call 884-6930 or e-mail trentcolvin@yahoo.com.
Collecting items for children
Young American Stateswoman association is conducting a donation drive to collect items for children in Guatemala. Please donate any shoes, clothing or toys that are new or that are in good condition at the Grantsville or Tooele Libraries, or at the office of Tooele Family Chiropractic, 300 S. Main #2. Donations to be in before Friday, Oct. 10 at noon.
Music
Musicians wanted
The 24th annual Messiah community chorus and orchestra rehearsals begin Sunday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Skyline chapel, 1100 E. Skyline, Tooele. Performance will be Dec. 21, 2008 at THS. Vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to participate. For information please e-mail Betta Nash, mnbnash@gmail.com or Pamela Dale, operina@aol.com, or call 882-5107.
Grantsville FFA concert
Will present the Bar J Wranglers from Jackson Hole, Wyo., on Thursday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Hale Oil, Circle K or Liddiard Home Furnishings for $15.
Moose Lodge
Saturday night dinners
Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month. Come out and join us for lots of fun. Smoke free environment for members and their guest.
Eagles
Deer hunters ball
The deer hunter’s ball and Dutch oven cook off will be on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the lodge. The cost to enter a Dutch oven dish will be $5 and judging will be at 5 p.m. with the dinners served at 6 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person, excluding those who enter pots.
Friday night steaks
Bob and Rosalie Fox will host Friday night steaks on Oct. 10, 2008. Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Come up to the lodge, enjoy dinner and socialize with other members.
Elks Lodge
Murder mystery dinner
On Friday, Nov. 14, we will be holding a murder mystery dinner to raise funds for the Children’s Justice Center. Prime rib dinner will be served along with a show hosted by Hunt Mysteries. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 person.
Monday night burgers
We will be serving burgers, potato salad and beans on Monday, Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5.
Groups
Kiwanis meetings
Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at noon at Tracks, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. Contact John Brown at 843-0711.
American Legion
The American Legion post #17 is having a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., at the National Guard Armory, 16 S. First St., Tooele. All the Tooele County Veterans are welcome to attend so come on out. For more information call 843-9593.
V.A. benefits
Dino Genco from the American Legion, Salt Lake City will be in you area to assist you in understanding and applying for VA benefits. This is a free service to all Veterans. Dino will be at the Department of Workforce Services center 305 N. Main St., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Action for Autism
Please join us on Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Overlake Kids’ Park, 1835 Aaron Dr. Child care is available at $3 per child. Please call Erin at 843-0765 by Oct. 6, to RSVP for child care. If there are questions about the class, contact Janell at jklocke5@msn.com.
Sewing guild
The Tooele group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Extension Office at a few minutes before 9:30 a.m., so that we can go as a group to do a service project at the Humanitarian Center located at the D.I. If you have any questions please contact Geri Thomas at 882-3487.
Radio club
The West Desert amateur radio club will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Tooele County building, 47 S. Main St. The meeting will be in the Tooele County emergency management conference room downstairs. Everyone is invited to attend.
Masons meet
The regular meeting of Rocky Mountain Lodge #11 will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. Anyone with questions or need a ride call Gene at 882-1222.
Historical society
Tooele County historical society will feature Tony Busico telling about his experiences of, “growing up and living in new town.” Our meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., at the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine St., enter at the back. Please bring any photos or stories about new town. Guests are welcome.
Tooele history books
Tooele County historical society has two books available to purchase at our Oct. 14 meeting. The History of Tooele County, volume 2 for $25 and The Mining, Smelting and Railroading in Tooele for $15. We also have eight note cards for $4, depicting four different pioneer buildings. Alice Dale 882-1612.
N.A.R.F.E. meeting
The Tooele chapter #1253 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, in the lower hall of the Tooele Pioneer Museum. This is the last meeting prior to the Nov. 4 election. For more information call Hal Webster 882-5331 or Marla Ramey 882-3876.
Seniors
Tooele Seniors
2008 Utah senior expo on Friday, Oct. 10, please sign up at front desk, bus leaves at 8 a.m. Annual BBQ (beef and pork) on Friday, Oct. 10, from 4-5:30 p.m. (regular Friday night dinner).
Grantsville Senior Center
The center will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13. Special attraction: Therapy dog demonstration on Friday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m., presented by Jan Jimmo and her dog Jada. Foot clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 28, call 882-2870, extension 125 or 126.
Senior circle
Senior circle is for those 50 and older and costs $15 per year. For more information call 843-3690. On Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at MWMC — Wellness Luncheon with Dr. Vered, free to members. Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at MWMC — Bingo with pajamas and pancakes, $3 for meal. RSVP’s required.
Safe driving class
MWMC’s Senior Circle is sponsoring the AARP driving course on Thursday and Friday Oct. 9-10, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. each day. Both days required. The cost is $10. All people 50 years of age and over that have a valid driver’s license are welcome. Call 843-3690 or 843-3691 for more information.
Recovery
Kick drug habits
LDS Family Services addiction recovery meetings are Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1030 S. 900 W., room 118, Tooele. Enter on the north side of the chapel. The Erda meeting has been discontinued.
Al-anon meeting
An Al-anon meeting will be held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1784 N. Aaron Dr. Join us and you’ll never have to feel alone again. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1782 N. Aaron Dr. For more information call 840-0445, 882-4721, or (801)599-2649.
Take off pounds sensibly
Need help to lose those extra pounds? We can help. TOPS is a weight loss support group open to men, women, teens and pre-teens. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Center, 59 E. Vine St. Call Mary Lou at 830-1150 or Connie at 884-5010 or see www.tops.org for more information.
NAMI support group
Are you or someone you know living with depression, panic, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, or schizophrenia? NAMI support meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at 565 W. 900 South. Call Jan at 843-4347 for more information.