Tooele

THS yearbooks

We are attempting to assemble five full sets of yearbooks from the beginning of Tooele High School through 2010. If you have any yearbooks you do not want, drop them off at one of the following locations: Tooele Pioneer Museum, Tooele High School library, Tooele Senior Center, Tooele City Library or Tooele Valley Railroad Museum. For any questions call Mike Shuler (602) 826-9471.

Settlement Canyon Irrigation

Settlement Canyon Irrigation asks all shareholders to follow a no weekend watering restriction. No watering is allowed between Friday 7 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. Questions call 833-9606 or check settlementcanyon.blogspot.com.

Miss Tooele County Pageant

Applications are now being accepted for the Miss Tooele County Scholarship Pageant that is scheduled for July 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Deseret Peak Complex. There will be $3,500 in scholarships awarded. Candidates will be judged on private interview, talent, on stage questions, evening wear, physical fitness and overall composite. Candidates must have a high school diploma, or equivalent and be no older than 23 and must be single and never been married. The deadline for all applications, pictures and paperwork is July 12 at noon. Young women interested in participating this pageant should contact Cheryl Adams, as soon as possible at the County Commission Office during the day by calling 843-3150 , or call her cell at 830-6989.

Food drop

The Utah Food Bank will hold the next drop on Friday, July 9 at Deseret Peak Complex. Please not the following: Sign-ups will start at 7 a.m. and will continue until 10:30 a.m. or until all the food is distributed, whichever comes first. If we have to close sign-up earlier than 10:30, all those already in line and signed up will be served. We keep a running tally of sign-ups to make sure we have enough so please come early. Remember, we volunteers have to get the site clean and cleared before we leave. Carpooling is encouraged, especially for those who have no other transportation. Just remember to bring picture ID indicating that carpoolers live at separate addresses. If you have questions, please call Barbara at 882-3898. We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Little Miss Tooele County pageant

The little Miss Tooele County Pageant will be held Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at the Deseret Peak Complex. Girls must be residents of Tooele County to enter. Categories: Tiny Miss for ages 3-6, Little Miss for ages 7-9 and Junior Miss for ages 10-12. If your daughter is interested in being a contestant please visit the Tooele County Fair website, www.tooelefair.com and click on the Little Miss Tooele County link for more information and to download the registration form. For any other questions please contact Shauna Statham at 435-840-3111 or e-mail at littlemisstooelecounty@hotmail.com. The entry deadline is Wednesday, July 21.

Resumix

The Tooele Employment Center will be hosting an application workshop to assist job seekers applying for federal job announcements. The next scheduled workshop is on Tuesday, July 13 at either 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Space is limited so call the Tooele Employment Center at (435) 833-7310 to reserve your spot today.

Town hall meeting

Congressman Rob Bishop is holding a town hall meeting on Thursday, July 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Tooele County Health Department auditorium, 151 N. Main.

Grantsville

Pioneer Day celebration

Pioneer Day Pageant “Faith in Every Footstep” performances Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 at 8:45 p.m. or dusk. Presented behind the Grantsville High seminary, 113 E. Cherry St. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and mosquito repellent. Some seating available. 5K run/walk July 24 at 8 a.m. Meet at the Grantsville High School track. Everyone Invited. Admission Free.

Vendors wanted

Grantsville Business Alliance looking for vendors for the first farmers market July 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any food items, crafts or items for sale. No limitations within good taste. Vendor responsible for sales taxes and license. Contact Jill Thomas 435-830-4150.

Grantsville Irrigation

Grantsville Irrigation has issued a total of three regular turns to agricultural users. Metered users are allotted 250,000 gallons per share. If you exceed your allotment a penalty will be assessed based on the amount of overage. If you notice any leaks or abuse please contact the office at 884-3451.

Stansbury Park

Water aerobics

The Stansbury Park Swimming Pool now offers water aerobics Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. It is $2.50 for Stansbury residents and $3.25 for non residents.

Stansbury Days

Vendors needed for Stansbury Days, Aug. 21. If you are interested please find all of the details at www.stansburycommunity.org for an application. If you have any additional questions, you may e-mail Tamra at stansburybooths@gmail.com. Entertainment is also needed. If you or your group/team are interested in performing at Stansbury Days please send an e-mail to Stacey Smith at harleysmithslc@gmail.com or call at 435-850-1044.

Stockton

5K run

Stockton Days first 5K run will be Aug. 28. Sign in begins at 6:30 a.m., the run begins at 7 a.m. Run will conclude at Stockton Ball Park with a flag raising ceremony and annual fireman’s fundraiser breakfast. 5K run entry fee $15. Fee includes visor, water, snacks, and end-of-race mini massage. Pre-register by Aug. 15. Call Lori at (801)455-7674.

Stockton Days

Stockton Days will be held Aug. 28 when the festivities will begin with an early breakfast, a fundraiser sponsored by the Stockton Fire Dept. The family carnival begins at 10 a.m. with games, contests, food and fun throughout the day. The Little Mr. and Miss Stockton Pageant will begin at 1 p.m. The Dutch oven cook-off, sanctioned by IDOS, has been cooking all day and will be ready to judge at 2 p.m. Followed by the traditional bingo game, raffle drawing, and potluck dinner in the evening. The Stockton Days festivities will wrap up with a karaoke contest, and youth dance and dance contest with Ron Baum and Dead End Alley Entertainment. Now taking registrations for vendor booths, $30. Registration forms for other activities will be available soon. E-mail wheelers@wirelessbeehive.com for more information or registration forms.

Erda

Erda Days parade

Come join your neighbors and have fun at the Erda Days parade on Saturday, July 17. Doyle and Vicki Taylor will be honored this year as the Grand Marshals. The theme for the parade this year will be Erda Neighbors. The grand prize will be awarded for neighborhood involvement as well as creativity. The more neighbors you involve the better the chance for winning. Line-up begins at 9 a.m., with judging at 9:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m. All walkers, bike riders and small motorized vehicles, will line-up on the south end of Liddell Lane. The horses will line-up at the north end of Liddell Lane and all trucks, floats, and larger entries will line-up on Erda Way at the corner of Liddell Lane heading west. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. No pre-registration is required. Prizes and fun for all. Any questions please call Nancy Folta at 882-5530 or Samantha Barton at 882-3817.

Erda Days

The annual Erda Days celebration will be held this year on July 16 and 17. Plan to be part of the 5K walk/run, parade, dinner, auction, and games. If you would like to be involved or donate items to the auction please call Diane at 882-4479, Betty at 882-8177. 

Ophir

Ophir day

Ophir Day will be held Saturday, July 31 at the Ophir Town Park. Breakfast, band, bingo, fun.

Library

Tooele City activities

Tween and teen fun at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7 will be “Message in a Bottle.” Thing-a-ma-jig Thursday at 1 p.m. on July 8 is “Bubble fun.” Space limited. Arrive early.

Volunteers needed

We would appreciate any volunteers who would like to read during story time. Please contact Malissa or Sharon at the Tooele City Library 435-882-2182 if you would like to volunteer.

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 or other special events. For more information on these and other library programs, check our Web site tooelecity.org/tcl/library.html, call 435-882-2182, or visit us at 128 West Vine Street, Tooele.

Schools

Class of ’70 reunion

The class of 1970 — 40-year reunion will be held Aug. 27 and 28. Letter will be mailed shortly. Call Janneen at 435-840-4072 or Kathy at 801-502-9724 with any updated information.

THS class of ’05 reunion

The Tooele High School class of 2005 will be holding their five-year reunion on Friday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the city park across from the high school. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance. For more information please visit www.tooelehighclassof2005.blogspot.com or call Laura Hunter at 435-830-5160.

SHS drama children’s workshop

The Stansbury High School drama program is holding a summer children’s workshop Aug. 2-13. The workshop will be split for children grades fifth and under which will be Aug. 2-6 and children grades 6-8 will be Aug. 9-13. Workshops will take place at SHS from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a recital for family the last day of classes. Cost is $75 which includes a daily snack and workshop T-shirt. Classes offered: musical theater performance, dance for theater, basic acting skills and improvisation. To register please visit www.stansburyhighdrama.org and fill out the online registration or call 435-882-2479 xt. 4510 and leave a name and number and someone will get back to you. Payment will be due the first day of classes or can be made when registering online with a valid credit card.

GHS girls soccer

Conditioning for the Grantsville High School girls soccer team will run Monday through Friday from 6:30-8 a.m. beginning July 5. For more information contact coach Jason Hales at 801-783-9265.

TJHS

Tooele Junior High School summer office hours 7 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. Closed on Fridays. Office will be closed July 5 and 6 and July 22-29. Students who have not yet registered for the 2010-2011 school year, can call TJHS after Aug. 1. August registration dates are Aug. 11 for seventh graders and Aug. 12 for eighth graders. Information will be mailed home.

THS class of 2000 reunion

The Tooele High School class of 2000 will be holding their 10-year reunion on Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Settlement Canyon Pavilion. For more updated information and pricing please visit www.classof2000ths.blogspot.com.

Catholic school pre-K

Is your child ready for kindergarten, but not old enough? St. Marguerite’s Catholic School is accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year for pre/k 5-year-old class. The only requirement is that your child is 5 years of age on or before Jan. 1. If interested please come by the school office or call 435-882-0081.

Catholic school registration

St. Marguerite Catholic School is now accepting registration for the 2010-2011 school year. New students should contact the school office at 882-0081. Our summer hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon. Information is also available on our website www.stmargschool.org.

Education

Adult ed summer school

Summer school hours for adult education are July 7-28 Tuesday and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. ESL class Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

Healthy Homes class

The Utah Department of Health Environmental Epidemiology program is presenting the Healthy Homes class to Tooele County citizens Thursday, July 8 at 7 p.m. in room 180 of the Tooele County Health Department. The class will teach parents and guardians how they can make their home environmentally safe. For more information contact Morgan Lerdahl at (801)538-6191 or mlerdahl@utah.gov.

English as a Second Language

ESOL conversational classes are held Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for Individualized study. Registration is $50 per semester. Call 833-1994.

Adult education

Get your high school diploma this year. All classes required for a high school diploma, adult basic education, GED preparation and English as a second language are available. Register now to graduate — just $50 per semester. Located at 76 S. 1000 W., Call 833-1994. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

English as a 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 $50 per semester. Call 833-1994.

Churches

Single adult conference

The second annual Tooele Single Adult Conference will be held at 752 N. 520 East, Tooele on Aug. 12-14 for single adults 31 and older. To register e-mail tooele84074@gmail.com or visit www.tooeleldssinglesconference.com.

St. Marguerite’s centennial

The St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church of Tooele will be celebrating the centennial of the parish on Nov. 20. Our centennial celebration is planned for Nov. 20. Additional information will be forth coming as plans are finalized. St. Marguerite’s annual fall festival will be held Sept. 10-11.

Summer of Psalms

Summer’s a great time to praise God’s beauty and greatness. Join Waters Edge in focusing on Psalms. We worship together from 10-11:30 a.m. on Sunday’s in the Oquirrh Mill – off Stansbury Parkway between the skate park and spa. For more info on our values, beliefs, and other opportunities, visit WatersEdgeUtah.com or call 435.840.0542.

First Lutheran

First Lutheran invites you to join us for Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m. and topical Bible study following. Each week a different issue facing us today and the Christian response from abortion to church fellowship. First Lutheran is at 349 N. 7th Street or online at www.firstlutherantooele.com.

Lutheran VBS

Mountain of Faith Lutheran and First Lutheran Church would like to invite you to our VBS Aug. 2-6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon on Friday. Lunch will be provided during this day camp oriented VBS “unshaken.” It will be at First Lutheran, 349 N. 7th Street. Register Aug. 2, www.firstlutherantooele.com.

Bible Baptist Church

Bible Baptist Church of Tooele invites you to the Spanish services Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Come to know a church that is focused on the word of God rather than the emotions. God loves you and He wants to reveal Himself to you. Located at 286 N. 7th Street, phone 840-5036.

Tooele Christian Fellowship

We invite you to our services where you’ll receive a warm welcome by sincere, down-home country folks. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. with the morning service at 11 a.m. We are located at 600 North Industrial Loop Road. Take 200 North (Utah Ave.) West for 3.4 miles and turn left, first building on the left. For information call 435-224-3392. Child care available.

Saint Barnabas’ Episcopal

Weekly service of word, prayer and sacrament followed by fellowship. Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church, 1784 North Aaron Drive, Tooele. Phone: 435-882-4721. E-mail: info@stbarnabasepiscopal.org. Web at www.stbarnabasepiscopal.org. You are God’s beloved child, beautifully created in God’s own image. Whatever your history, wherever you are in life’s journey, the Episcopal Church welcomes you.

Meal and message

We would like to invite you for a meal and message at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 500 North, three blocks east. Following the morning service from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., we have a meal provided by the members which starts about 12:30 or 1 p.m. Immediately following the meal we sing some choruses and have an informal Bible study. We also have services for children up to sixth grade at this time. We have a traditional form of service with emphasis on in-depth Bible teaching and preaching. Our other services include: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m.

Shepherds House of Lake Point

Start 2010 off on the right path. Read the Bible: the Bible is God’s instruction for living in a sinful world. Go to church: church is for healthy fellowship and Godly atmosphere. “Faith in God, is the substance of thing you hope for the evidence of things you cannot see yet. Knowing God’s perfect love cast out all fears.” The Shepherds House of Lake Point meets Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 1533 Meadow Lark Lane, Lake Point. Pastors Chester and Pam Stearns, 840-3840.

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.

Pioneer Day celebration

Pioneer Day Pageant “Faith in Every Footstep” performances Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 at 8:45 p.m. or dusk. Presented behind the Grantsville High seminary, 113 E. Cherry St. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and mosquito repellant. Some seating available. 5K run/walk July 24 at 8 a.m. Meet at the Grantsville High School track. Everyone Invited. Admission Free.

Charity

CASA volunteers

Court appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteers are needed to be an advocate for abused and neglected children assisting as the guardian ad Litem attorney who represents the child’s best interest. No special education or background is necessary. Volunteers are needed for one year to visit with the child at least twice a month for a total of six to eight hours a month. Volunteers must be 21 years or older, pass a BCI and child abuse registry screening and complete training. For more information please contact Mary Lucero at maryal@email.utcourts.gov.

Food/shelter assistance

The Tooele County Emergency Food and Shelter Program assistance to help Tooele County residents in need of one rent/or mortgage payment is now open until all funds are exhausted. Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis and the funds will be limited monthly to be available for the next three to five months. The qualifications that residents must meet to receive assistance are: payment is in arrears or due within five calendar days; all other resources have been exhausted; crisis must be documented; mortgage assistance is limited to principal and interest only no late fee or other fees are included with this assistance; payment must guarantee an additional 30 days in residence. Each applicant will be pre-screened to determine if they qualify to receive the application. If qualifications are not met, no application will be give. The Tooele Community Resource Center is located at 38 S. Main Street. Start date will be July 1 at 9 a.m. and will be the first Monday of each month until funds are gone.

Food pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering an emergency food pantry and clothing closet 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 Street, Tooele. For more information call 882-2048.

Volunteer opportunity

Rocky Mountain Care Foundation, a nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers in Tooele. Our volunteers provide respite care, friendly visits, conversation, light household chores, and other needs to terminally ill patients who are on our hospice services. Please visit our Web site at www.rockymountaincarefoundation.org. Training, background check, and TB test required — all provided. Please contact Christine at 801-831-5615 for additional information.

Moose Lodge

Golf scramble

The Lodge will be sponsoring a golf scramble on July 11. Four-person scramble with a shot-gun start at 8:30 a.m. at Oquirrh Hills GC. Come enjoy sunshine (hope), fun, prizes and lunch. $40 a person. Sign-up at the Moose Lodge.

Poker run

The Moose Lodge will be sponsoring a poker run on Aug. 21. Proceeds to benefit Arden Allred, husband of Linda Young, who is suffering from cancer. $50 donation to enter. Starting at the Moose Lodge at 11 a.m., from there we’ll hit the following stops: Tracks, All Star Lanes, Elks Lodge, Corner Pocket, Eagles Lodge, J&J’s and then back to the Moose Lodge for dinner. Players will receive a card at each stop. Top three best hands will win donated prizes. Sign-up at the Moose Lodge. For more information, contact Joyce Allen at 435-840-3251. Shuttle service provided.

Daily Lunch

Daily lunch available for members and guests. The Lodge has a great lunch menu, come up and try it out!

Saturday night dinners

Saturday night rib-eye steak and salmon dinners for members and their guests. Members get a free dinner in their birthday month.

Eagles

Friday night steaks

Steak, shrimp, halibut and chicken dinners will be served from 6:30-8:45 p.m. this Friday, July 9. Please come out and support the Aerie and Auxiliary. Members and guests invited.

State family picnic

Tooele Eagles will host the State Eagles Family Picnic at the Settlement Canyon pavilion Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning, July 9-11. Sloppy joes will be on the menu with chips Friday night at 6 p.m. or $4 breakfast will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning for $4 with barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs with salad and chips for lunch for $5. Roast pig dinner with potatoes and corn on the cob will be served for dinner at 6 p.m. for $6. Breakfast will be served at 8 Sunday morning for $4. A meal ticket can be purchased for $15 to cover the meals on Saturday and Sunday. There will be bingo, a raffle and games for the kids on Saturday afternoon. Bring the family up.

Aerie vice president nominations

Nominations for the office of vice president will be held at the regular meeting of the Aerie on Thursday, July 8 at 8 p.m. If required, election will be held on Thursday, July 15 from noon until 8 p.m.

Groups

Sewing guild

Our July meeting will be held Wednesday, July 14 in the conference room of the Extension Office beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will be making a faux chenille tote bag. Our instructor will be Naomi Bennion from West Valley. We welcome anyone who is interested in making the bag. Please contact Geri Thomas 882-3487 for a list of supplies. Bring any show and tell you have and invite a friend to come with you.

Beds for sale

LaForge Encore Theatre Company is selling the beds that were used in their recent production of “Annie.” The single beds that are 5 feet long and 2 1/2 feet wide are $18 and the bunk beds same size and they’re $25. To purchase a bed, which are good for playhouses, call Carol LaForge at 830-2704 or contact her via their website laforgeencore.org.

Relay for Life

Tooele County Relay for Life is looking for more teams to participate in this life-changing event. The event will begin on Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. and end on Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Deseret Peak Complex Soccer Field. There will be food and entertainment for the entire family. For more information on getting your team together today, please call 224-2597.

DUP Jubilee

The Tooele Valley Company of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers will be holding its annual Pioneer Day Jubilee on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Benson Grist Mill. There are many displays of how pioneers worked, played and lived. We have hands-on demonstrations, hay rides, pioneer story teller and mini Pony Express run for kids.

Camp for those with disabilities

A summer day camp for people with disabilities age 12-22 is being sponsored by Girl Scouts of America. It’s open to boys and girls and will be held July 13 and 14. They need registration completed now. Those interested can go to Albertsons on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon or send an e-mail to campdiscover@wirelessbeehive.com or call Cheri at 884-3007.

Historical donations

Tooele County Historical Society would like members of the community who have any family or personal histories, photographs, books, brochures, DVDs, VHS tapes or newspaper articles that you would like to donate to our organization, please call us. We are also looking for books, newspaper articles, photos, brochures or any history that pertains to the Tooele County area. If you would like to donate them to our organization, or if you would like us to make a copy for the society, please call Alice Dale at 882-1612.

Freemasons meeting dates

The Tooele area Freemasons host two monthly meet-up groups for those interested in learning more about Freemasonry and its principles. On the second Saturday of the month, we meet at Jim’s Restaurant at 8 a.m. and on the first Tuesday of the month at Denny’s at 7 p.m. If you can’t make it to meetings and would still like information, please call Shawn 435-843-8265.

Veterans

VA benefits

Dino Genco from the American Legion, Salt Lake City will be in your area to assist individual Veterans 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 Street, Wednesday, July 7 from 12-1 p.m. Please bring the following documents so that we may better serve you: DD form 214, marriage/divorce papers, birth/adoption/death certificates and children’s social security numbers. If you are going to be in Salt Lake City and would like to meet with Dino call 801-326-2380 to set up an appointment or for questions that can not wait call 800-827-1000.

Seniors

Alzheimer’s caregivers

A support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers is open to anyone caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Next meeting is Tuesday, July 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Tooele Senior Citizens Center, 59 E. Vine Street. Sponsored by Tooele County Aging Services (call Frank, 843-4107 to participate) and Alzheimer’s Association - Utah Chapter 800-272-3900 for information.

Program openings

Tooele County Aging has openings in an alternative, income-based program designed to help seniors remain independent. CNAs help keep them in their homes safely, provide personal care, do house keeping and run errands. If interested please contact Jolene Shields at 843-4104 or 4105.

Tooele seniors

The center can be reached at 843-4110 and is for the enjoyment of all senior citizens 55 years and up. For more information call 843-4110.

Grantsville seniors

The Grantsville Senior Citizen’s Center can be reached at 884-3446. Health watch: blood pressure July 13 and 28, 9 a.m.; foot clinic July 27, 1:30 p.m.; big band workout July 19, 11 a.m. Senior lifestyles July 16, 1 p.m.

Senior Circle

Join the Circle! Age 50 and over. Cost $15 single, $27 couple per year. To make reservations for activities, call 843-3690. Lunch Bunch - Friday, July 9, 11:30 a.m., meet at Canton City in Grantsville. Dutch treat. Wellness supper, Wednesday July 14 at 5 p.m., Dr. Randy Hansen, general surgeon will talk about colon cancer/colonoscopies. AARP safe driving course, Friday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $12 with AARP card.