The Tooele City Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation for a final plat subdivision of the first phase of the Lexington Greens development in Overlake during its meeting Wednesday night. 

The first phase of the development, located at approximately 600 W. 1200 North, includes 113 single-family lots on 86.3 acres, according to the staff report. The development is on property zoned R1-7 residential, which permits up to five units per acre, and is surrounded by other properties zoned R1-7 and with the specific Overlake designation. 

A majority of the residential lots in the development are .16 acres, with some corner lots of .18 acres and other various sizes. The Lexington Greens project will feature a second and final phase, which requires separate approval.  

The planning commission approved a conditional use permit for a 3.9-acre park within the development at its May 8 meeting. All open space in the development, including the park and a .77-acre stormwater detention basin, will be maintained by the developer through a homeowners’ association. 

The development will also have 6-foot-tall solid vinyl fencing along the frontage with 400 West and Franks Drive to be consistent with adjacent developments.

Planning commission member Bucky Whitehouse motioned to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council, which was seconded by commission member Shauna Bevan. The vote passed 4-0, with a unanimous vote required due to the low turnout of the seven-member commission.

The Tooele County Daughters of Utah Pioneers are still seeking the identity of a young girl photographed in a pioneer cabin that was printed in the June 27 edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin.

The photo is reprinted in today’s edition in hopes a reader or readers can identify her. A note attached to it simply reads “Aunt Mary.”

In addition to the child’s photo, the Tooele DUP is also seeking the identity of a portrait of a woman sitting in a chair.

“This unidentified pioneer woman reminds us that in a way people are not made of skin and bone as much as they are made from stories, which should not be lost forever,” said Patricia Holden, Tooele County DUP historian. “This lady lived in pioneer days and should be recognized and remembered and her story told, if only through her posterity.”

The Tooele County DUP, which operates a museum at 92 E. Vine Street in Tooele City, has several photos in their unidentified file, according to Holden.

“We are striving to identify the people in these photos so they can be remembered and their stories told,” Holden said.

Anyone with information on the people in either photo may contact Holden at 435-839-3464.

ACT scores for Tooele County School District increased slightly in 2019 compared to 2018, but still remain below the state average.

The Tooele County School Board of Education heard a report from school district staff on the results of the ACT tests administered to high school juniors in 2019 during its meeting on Tuesday night at the school district office.

“This year’s data indicates that the percentage of students in the district overall meeting college readiness benchmarks has increased from last year,” said Debra Bushek, the school district’s director of assessment, accountability, and research.

The average composite ACT score for the school district’s juniors increased from 18.8 in 2018 to 19.1 in 2019.

The ACT test is designed to measure academic development in English, math, reading and science. Test scores are reported on a scale of one to 36, and the four test scores are averaged to reach a composite score.

ACT has established benchmark scores for each subject test that correspond to a prediction of success in college coursework. 

A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT test that indicates a 50 percent chance of obtaining a “B” or higher, or a 75 percent chance of obtaining a “C” or higher in the corresponding college credit courses.

A minimum score of 18 on the English test is needed to be rated college-ready in English composition, a score of  22 on the math test translates to college readiness in algebra, a 22 on the reading test indicates college readiness in social science, and scoring at least a 23 on the science test means college readiness in biology.

Average ACT test scores for juniors in the school district in each subject area were higher in 2019 than they were in 2018, except for math, according to Bushek.

The 2019 average English test score for Tooele County juniors was 17.9 in 2019 compared to 17.7 in 2018. The average reading test score in 2019 was 19.9, in 2018 it was 19.2. The average science test score rose from 19.3 in 2018 to 19.5 in 2019.

“It’s nice to see a little uptick in the trend this year,” Bushek said.

The average math test score dropped from 18.6 in 2018 to 18.5 in 2019. Statewide the average math test score also dropped in 2019 — from 19.7 in 2018 to 19.3 in 2019.

Yearly fluctuations in test scores are normal, even expected, according to ACT.

In the last five years, the composite ACT test score for the school district ranged from 18.8 in 2018 to 19.4 in 2017.

ACT encourages educators to measure student performance in the context of college readiness measures. It is suggested the focus should be on the number and percentage of students who met or exceeded ACT’s college readiness benchmark scores, according to information on ACT’s website.

In 2019, 16% of the school district’s juniors met the college readiness benchmark on all four subject area tests compared to 20% statewide.

The state will use the percentage of students with an ACT composite score of 18 or better for its school accountability reports for this year, according to Bushek.

For the school district, 45% of the juniors that took the ACT test in 2019 received a composite score of 18 or higher. Statewide results of the 2019 ACT test are not currently available.

The state has funded the ACT test for all juniors as a way of measuring college and career preparedness since 2012. The state has also made the ACT’s online preparation program named “Shmoop” available to all Utah high school students.

The Tooele County School Board will ask voters this fall to support a net property tax increase for the school district of $128 per year on the average $250,000 home.

The school board selected a finance strategy for its proposed $190 million bond during its meeting Tuesday night at the school district office.

If approved by voters in November, proceeds of the bonds will be used to build a new high school in Overlake, a new junior high in Stansbury Park, a new elementary school in Grantsville, expansion of the Stansbury High School lunchroom, and security upgrades for existing schools.

The school board determined the projects to be included in the bond and the bond amount during its June 11 meeting.

During their Tuesday night meeting, school board members reviewed six different strategies for issuing the $190 million in bonds. Each strategy involved a different scenario for when the bonds would be issued and staggering principal payments around current debt that will fall off or making equal yearly payments.

Board member Alan Mouritsen made a motion for the board to adopt the scenario with the least net tax impact on residential property — $72.75 on a $250,000 home. Mouritsen’s motion was defeated with a 1-6 vote.

Board member Melissa Rich proposed adopting the scenario with a $128.41 net impact on a $250,000 home.

“The difference between $128 and $72 might look like a lot,” she said. “But when you break it down, it’s $4 a month. With that $4 a month, we save $4 million in debt payments and we get the money from the bonds faster.”

The $72 net impact scenario involved issuing the bonds over a four-year period, with $50 million issued in each of the first three years and $40 million in the fourth year. It also staggered principal payments, paying more as other debt falls off.

The $128 net impact scenario called for issuing the bonds over three years, with $50 million issued in each of the first two years and $90 million in the third year. Payments would be made in equal yearly payments.

Under the $128 net impact scenario, the school district would have enough cash flow from the bonds to start building both the new junior high school and the new elementary school after the new high school is completed, Rich said.

Rich made a motion to adopt the $128 net residential impact scenario.The motion passed with a 5-2 vote. Board members Mouritsen and Scott Bryan opposed the motion.

The school board will adopt the formal legal resolution for the bond and set the language to be used on the election ballot during its Aug. 13 meeting at 7 p.m. in the school district board meeting room at 92 Lodestone Way in Tooele City.

Crews are working to complete water and sewer lines on Grantsville’s Main Street to allow for repaving of the street by the end of September.

“We’re trying to get everything finished up on Main Street so it can be repaved before the temperatures fall,” said Grantsville Mayor Brent Marshall.

He said crews from the Utah Department of Transportation are now working on sidewalk and gutter issues along Main Street prior to repaving the road from state Route 112 on the east to Clark Street on the west.

“UDOT will work through the summer on some of their sidewalk and curb and gutter issues,” Marshall said. “They also will work on flood issues along Main Street.”

Whitaker Construction is focusing its efforts on Main Street to allow UDOT to begin the repaving project. The company will then move on to sewer line projects on north Hale Street and Durfee Street.

The entire $10 million water and sewer line replacement project should be completed in October, the mayor said.

Because Whitaker Construction holds a current permit to work on the road, which is part of state Route 138, the company helped Grantsville Irrigation Company install main irrigation lines underneath Main Street.

Whittaker replaced irrigation lines that crossed Main Street at West Street and at Quirk Street, according Elise Mondragon, office manager at Grantsville Irrigation.

“Both times they finished ahead of schedule and we were very grateful,” Mondragon said.

A main culinary line has been installed on Main Street west past Cooley Street to the Grantsville Public Works area.

The mayor said Grantsville’s old sewer line dates back to the early 1970s and is being replaced with new 18-inch diameter line. 

“The sewer line was maxed out on the east side of Grantsville with all the residential and commercial growth,” he said. “There was no capacity in the line and we made do the last few years by rerouting the lines. We’ve been able to eliminate two lift stations with this new project.”

The mayor said the city also needed a new waterline for fire protection.

“The waterline down Main Street provided no fire protection,” he said. “The old waterline varied in diameter from 1 ½ inches to 6 inches. It dated back to the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) days of the 1930s.” 

Another part of the project is new well casing and a new well house for the city’s well on the Mormon Trail Road. That project is close to completion with England Construction as the contractor.

The mayor said some citizens’ personal vehicles have been damaged during the Main Street construction and some claims have been paid by the contractor’s insurance company. Other claims are still under investigation.

Grantsville Public Works employees and employees of Whitaker Construction did a great job getting Main Street opened for the Fourth of July parade, according to the Mayor.

“We had some minor hiccups, a little bump in the road here and there, but it went well,” he said.

Hi, Tooele County! I am Tenille Tingey, Tooele County Clerk Marilyn Gillette’s chief deputy. I am a new contributor to the Clerk’s Corner, and I am thrilled for the opportunity to help Marilyn share the goings-on at the clerk’s office. 

It’s officially summer and we are busy enjoying the sun. Warm weather also brings out businesses that offer services to residents via door-to-door sales. Solicitors offer county residents great services. But did you know that solicitors must be licensed and badged from the city where they are soliciting? 

For residents in unincorporated areas of the county (Stansbury Park, Lake Point, Erda, South Rim, etc.), our office handles the licensing and badging of solicitors. It is a good practice to verify that solicitors have a county or city issued ID badge. It verifies that we have issued proper licenses and the solicitors themselves have had background checks. 

The solicitors are educated during the licensing period that they can’t knock on doors that have a No Soliciting sign. If you are having problems with unlicensed solicitors, or those who ignore your No Solicitors sign, please call dispatch at 435-882-5600 to report the problem. If you have questions about this, please give us a call at 435-843-3141. 

The primary election for Stansbury Park Service Agency and Tooele City is Aug. 13. The ballots are coming out next week. Watch for your ballot to come in the mail. You will only get one if you live within the boundaries of those two entities. Happy voting!

Tenille Tingey is the chief deputy Tooele County Clerk.

The Tooele City Redevelopment Agency approved a development agreement for a retail development on 1000 North, pending final approval of a site plan. 

The development agreement for the 33-acre property with M-53 Associates includes a tax increment agreement, assistance with acquiring water, and if necessary, a relocation of the city’s sewer line that crosses the property. 

The RDA would also allow residential density of 25 units per acre, though the latest plans did not include housing, according to the city’s RDA consultant, Randy Sant. 

“This agreement is basically a participation agreement with the redevelopment agency for funding and assistance with the development of that hope-soon-to-be-broken-ground retail development,” Sant said.

In exchange for concessions from the RDA, including $2.25 million in financing of $150,000 annually over 15 years and tax increment payments up to $4.75 million over 20 years, the developer agrees to obtain a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy for at least 57,000 square feet of inline retail commercial development. 

While the RDA board, which is comprised of the Tooele City Council, approved the agreement during Wednesday’s meeting, a significant stipulation was attached to the approval. Board member Scott Wardle’s motion to approve the agreement, included the stipulation that the site plan, which was not yet available, must be approved by the board before Tooele City Mayor Debbie Winn signs off on the arrangement. 

Wardle’s motion was seconded by RDA board member Melodi Gochis and passed by a 4-0 vote, with RDA board member Steve Pruden absent. 

Prior to the discussion on the agreement, RDA Chairman Brad Pratt acknowledged the work it took to get the 1000 North development to this phase. 

“I want to thank all those that have worked on this for many, many years to get us to this point,” Pratt said. “It’s taken a lot of work and a lot of effort and involved a lot of people.”

The city’s RDA bought the property for $5.1 million in 2015 from Gilad Development to assure the site — deemed as a prime commercial/retail location in the city — wouldn’t be developed only for residential use.

A real estate purchase contract was signed between the RDA and M-53 in April 2018. The $4.2 million sale price to M-53 includes a stipulation that if M-53 does not begin construction within two years after closing, it must pay the RDA another $1 million.

The Grantsville Planning and Zoning Commission will take more comments from the public on the city’s new General Plan at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Grantsville City Hall.

“We encourage people to come out because this is their last opportunity to stand up and be heard on what they want for the city for the next 10 years,” said Jaime Topham, planning commission chairwoman.

The last General Plan was completed in 2001.

“We could make some changes or recommendations before the plan moves on to the City Council,” she said.”

Mayor Brent Marshall said the City Council will review the General Plan during its meeting on Aug. 7.

City leaders and Rural Community Consultants of Springville have been working on the plan since July 2018, Topham said.

Sprawling residential development in the city is a major concern for residents, according to the consultants,

“Grantsville is a place that is going to grow and there is a lot of concern from residents about what that will mean,” said Mike Hansen of Rural Community Consultants.

The city has held three workshops about the plan during the past few months at Grantsville High School.

“Comments at these workshops have been very helpful,” Topham said.

“There is really not a set deadline to have the plan approved, but our contract with the consultants is about to expire and we’ve already had one extension of the deadline,” she said.

The website grantsvilleplan.org includes a draft General Plan and also a survey for residents to take to help in the process.

Councilwoman Jewel Allen said the city received a transportation and land use grant of $60,000 through the Wasatch Front Regional Council to begin the process of revamping the General Plan. The city was required to match the grant with an additional $12,000.

Grantsville City Hall is located at 429 E. Main St.

The Grantsville City Council approved a final plat Wednesday for the first phase of Sun Sage Meadows that would include 28 townhouses on a plot of land at the west end of Main Street. 

The City Council also approved a development agreement for the entire project that includes a total of 76 units with 28 units for the first phase, 25 for the second phase and 23 for the third phase. 

The project area is bordered by Main Street, Clark Street and state Route 138. The land is zoned R-15, 15 units per acre.

IV Development Partners, LLC of Lehi plan to move forward with the development as soon as possible, according to attorney Bruce Baird. 

“We would like to get this development agreement locked in so we can rock-and-roll,” Baird said. “We want to build it and sell it as fast as possible.”

Baird and Reid Dickson of Infinity Consultants represented the developers at the meeting.

Baird represented Tooele Associates in its 2002 lawsuit against Tooele City, which netted the developers $20.7 million.

The entire development was first proposed in 2009, according to council meeting minutes. It stalled for about eight years because of the Great Recession.

Baird indicated there is a strong need for higher density housing and the developers are financially secure.

Councilmembers Jeff Hutchins, Neil Critchlow and Jewel Allen voted to approve the development agreement. Councilmembers Scott Stice and Krista Sparks were absent at the meeting.

Baird wanted to add an addendum to the agreement to extend the time length of the document in case of another recession, but the City Council refused that proposal.

“We have developers come before us all the time and we don’t allow them extra time in case of a recession,” Hutchins said.

An addendum was added to provide mediation to solve any disputes and avoid possible litigation in connection with the development.

A park to be built in the area is also part of the agreement.

Baird wanted to build a park during the third phase, but councilmembers insisted the park be built during the second phase.

“It would be nice to have the park sooner than later,” Allen said.

Baird wanted a development agreement for the entire project, but councilmembers would like to see how the first phase ends up first.

“We only approve 25 units at one time,” Critchlow said.

“Twenty-five lots is remarkably low, but we can live with that,” Baird countered.

The agreement includes a 6-foot-high vinyl fence around the entire development.

The Tooele City Council approved an increase to most of its cemetery fees during its meeting Wednesday evening. 

The proposed cost of resident grave spaces and upright resident grave space will increase $100 to $600 and $900, respectively. The same increase was approved for non-resident grave space and upright grave space, to $1,000 and $1,300. 

Non-resident baby or cremation grave sites will remain at $300, with resident cremation and baby grave sites increasing $50 to $250. 

Tooele City Parks and Recreation Director Darwin Cook said the new cemetery fees were recommended by the cemetery staff, with the intention of falling more in-line with other area cemeteries. Tooele City has the most expensive resident grave spaces in the county’s largest communities at $600, higher than Stansbury Park at $400 and Grantsville City at $500. 

Grantsville City has the most expensive non-resident grave spaces at $1,500, substantially higher than Tooele City ($1,000) and Stansbury Park ($800). 

Cook said most of the changes were minor and increased to cover the cost of commodities like grave sites, which remain divided with different resident and non-resident fees. 

The opening and closing fees are now uniform for residents and non-residents, at $300 for typical grave sites and $200 for cremation or baby burial plots. 

“The service charges changes that we’re recommending for those fees will be a one fee for both resident and non-resident because they’re just a recuperation fee for the services the city employees are providing at the cemetery,” Cook said. 

The fee for resident disinterment of cremations was increased from $90 to $500, which is the same as Grantsville City and less than Stansbury Park charges, at $800. 

The update to the cemetery fee schedule was approved on a motion from City Councilman Brad Pratt, seconded by Councilwoman Melodi Gochis. The vote passed 4-0, with City Council Chairman Steve Pruden absent.

School buses and students’ cars make the intersection of Bates Canyon Road and state Route 36 a busy place during the school year.

Tooele County has had engineering designs drawn up to improve Bates Canyon Road as it passes Holiday Oil to the road’s intersection with Cambridge Way.

A big part of those improvements revolve around Rocky Mountain Power moving its power poles that stand right at the south edge of the pavement.

Those power poles should be moved and other improvements to Bates Canyon Road should be completed by the time school starts this fall, according to Tooele County Commission Chairman Tom Tripp.

“Representatives of Tooele County and Rocky Mountain Power have met on location at Bates Canyon Road,” Tripp said. “It is reasonable to expect that the power lines will be moved and other work by the county will be complete by Aug. 19 or shortly thereafter.”

Rocky Mountain Power will come up with three alternatives to relocate the power poles on Bates Canyon Road and then it will select one of those alternatives to fund, Tripp said.

In conjunction with Rocky Mountain Power moving the power lines, the county will also complete some work on the road, according to Tripp.

The county already has a bid out for widening Bates Canyon Road west of Cambridge Way. The widening will accommodate a left turn lane onto Cambridge way for eastbound traffic on Bates Canyon Road. 

With the turn lane installed, eastbound traffic headed through the intersection will travel straight through the intersection, according to Jacob Clegg, Tooele County’s contracted engineer.

Bates Canyon Road was widened by 12 feet in front of Holiday Oil when Holiday Oil was constructed, according to Clegg.

The current work in front of Holiday Oil on Bates Canyon Road will involve not only moving the power poles. The county will also lay drainage pipe in the ditch on the south side of the road in front of Holiday Oil and cover the ditch, Clegg said.

David Nutzman

A Stockton Town Councilman has been deemed not qualified for the office after the town’s attorney determined he was not a registered voter when selected to fill a vacancy in a special election. 

David Nutzman, who was appointed to fill a mid-term vacancy on the Town Council on Feb. 22, 2018, was found to not be a registered voter and didn’t meet legal qualifications for the position, according to a July 15 legal opinion from Stockton Town Attorney Roger Baker.

Nutzman was appointed to fill the council seat opened by Thomas Karjola being selected as Stockton Town Mayor following the resignation of former mayor Mark Whitney. 

In Baker’s legal opinion, it stated Nutzman completed a driver license renewal application in December 2016 and checked “Yes” on the box next to the question asking about registering to vote where he lived. Nutzman did not, however, complete a voter registration form as required to finish registering to vote. 

The published notice for the council vacancy stated the candidate being a registered voter in the town of Stockton. When Nutzman took the oath of office as a member of the Town Council on March 8, 2018, he was still not a registered voter. 

The legal opinion said on June 13, Stockton Town Clerk Ashlee Wanlass verified Nutzman was qualified for office in anticipation of receiving his write-in candidacy application. After searching for Nutzman in the Tooele County Clerk’s website for confirmation of Nutzman’s voter registration, no entry was found for him. 

Wanlass spoke with Tooele County Clerk Marilyn Gillette, who confirmed Nuztman was not a registered voter on the county’s voter registration records, the legal opinion said. 

On June 24, Baker consulted with the state Office of the Lieutenant Governor regarding the facts of Nutzman’s situation, according to the legal opinion. While the lieutenant governor has no advisory or enforcement role in municipal election qualification matters, the office was of the opinion a person not registered to vote in a municipality can’t lawfully fill the office and the office is therefore vacant. 

Later that same day, Baker informed Nutzman he did not appear to be a registered voter when he was appointed to the Town Council, and still wasn’t, the opinion said. Nutzman indicated he thought he registered to vote when he renewed his driver’s license. 

Nutzman said he would meet with Gillette the following day and register to vote, if he was not, according to the legal opinion. 

On July 11, Nutzman acknowledged to Baker that when he renewed his license, he did not complete the voter registration form and did not receive one from the Driver License Division clerk or request he complete one. 

In Baker’s analysis and conclusion in the legal opinion, he stated that Nutzman didn’t meet the legal qualifications at the time he was appointed and did not solve the issue making him ineligible within the required 60 days. 

As a result, Nutzman is disqualified from the office, cannot serve during the present term and the office is vacant, according to Baker.

Attempts to reach Nutzman for comment before press time on Thursday were unsuccessful.

It’s back and bigger.

Country Fan Fest will return June 25-28 to Deseret Peak Complex. This will be the fourth straight summer for the festival, which has become the largest outdoor music festival in Utah, according to festival director Bracken Hudson.

“It looks like this will be our best year ever for attendance,” he said.

Friday’s attendance is expected to be between 9,000 and 10,000. Saturday’s attendance will range between 11,000 and 12,000, according to Hudson.

The average daily attendance in 2018 was between 6,000 and 7,000, according to Hudson.

Overnight camping at the Country Fan Fest campgrounds is sold out, but admission tickets and other passes are still available, he said.

Around 25% of ticket sales for 2019 have come from out of state. In the past, Country Fan Fest has had attendance from 48 different states with most out of state attendees coming from Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Colorado, according to Bracken.

The festival has 18 performing groups, including Rodney Atkins, Brett Young and Luke Combs lined up to perform. 

Comb’s latest EP, “The Prequel,” was released in June. All five tracks from “The Prequel,” are currently in Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Top 25, something that has not been accomplished by a country artist since Johnny Cash in 1959.

Additionally, Combs was awarded Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards and New Male Artist of the Year at the 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Other performers include Rodney Atkins, Bailey Bryan, Gabby Barrett, Devin Dawson, Travis Denning, Morgan Evans, Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys, Randy Houser, Jagertown, Cody Johnson, Jesse Labelle, LOCASH, Carver Louis, Scotty Mac Band, Stephanie Quayle, Renegade, and Brett Young.

Country Fan Fest has added social axe throwing to the list of activities in the camping area.

Tethered hot air balloon rides will be offered for $10 on the softball fields with all proceeds going to the local Tooele County charity, 180 Ministries for Girls, according to Bracken.

Utah Air Guns shooting range and a high octane moto jump show are two other new features for the 2019 Country Fan Fest.

Festival organizers use local Tooele County vendors for everything from catering to signs, according to Bracken.

Bracken said he worked with the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce and Tooele County tourism consultants to include information on Tooele County’s businesses including restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores, and tourism opportunities in the festival guide that is mailed to all ticket holders.

For more information on performers and activities and to purchase tickets visit www.countryfanfest.com.

“We are part of the community and we want to promote Tooele County and support our local businesses and charities,” Bracken said.

A wildland fire scorched 351 acres just north of South Rim after it was sparked yesterday afternoon. 

The fire was first reported at about 4 p.m. on Wednesday and quickly expanded up the mountainside and away from homes in the area, according to Tooele County Emergency Management. The blaze had grown to about 100 acres by 9 p.m. and continued to expand overnight. 

By Thursday morning, the fire had reached its maximum documented acreage and was deemed 100% contained by 11 a.m., according to Tooele County Fire Warden Daniel Walton. Fire crews are expected to remain on the scene throughout the day. 

The fire is believed to have been sparked after a bird landed on a nearby power line, which caused it to short, according to Stockton Fire Chief Justin Huffman. 

Two helicopter crews, an air attack plane, and four fixed-winged aircraft were used in firefighting operations, Huffman said. Firefighters from Stockton Fire Department, Tooele Army Depot Fire Department, Tooele City Fire Department, Rush Valley Fire Department, state Division Forestry, Fire and State Lands, federal Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service battled the blaze. 

Some homes were originally threatened by the fire but it was corralled away from residences and up the slope, according to Walton. Crews were able to slow the fire before it caused any damage to the communications tower at the peak of the mountain. 

All of the land burned in the fire was privately owned, according to Walton.

Col. Scott D. Gould took the reins of Dugway Proving Ground during a change of command ceremony Thursday morning, replacing Col. Brant D. Hoskins after he served his two-year stint as commander.

The change-of-command ceremony was overseen by Maj. Gen. Joe K. Tyler, of U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Hoskins next assignment will be at Aberdeen. 

In his comments, Tyler praised Hoskins for his leadership at Dugway, acknowledging the unique mission and demands of heading the installation. 

“(Hoskins) has brought energy and focus, commitment and passion, and a vision to this place that I think was appropriate for the time,” he said. 

During Hoskins’ time at Dugway Proving Ground, the installation saw about 300 separate biological and chemical weapons detection tests. Tyler identified Hoskins work to look toward the future and the unique challenges facing remote installations.

“He grabbed this mission with both hands,” Tyler said. “As I said, he has been a tireless advocate, whether at the Pentagon or with visiting senior officials.”

Hoskins said he thoroughly enjoyed his time at Dugway Proving Ground and was optimistic and excited about the future of the installation. 

“We’ve come to love this place,” he said. “We’ve come to love this mission and we’ve come to love the people here, our partners and the rest of the rest of the folks throughout Utah.” 

During his time at Dugway, Hoskins created a vision for the future of the installation through a 2040 strategic plan. He also completed a paper on remote and isolated installations and opened up the commissary to contractors completing testing on site. 

During his remarks, Tyler took the opportunity to praise the fit of Gould at Dugway and said he was excited to have him working there.

“Suffice to say, the Army does some things right,” he said. “I think they picked the exact right leader with the exact right background to lead Dugway.”

Hoskins also passed along advice to Gould and his family on Dugway Proving Ground. 

“Embrace this place, these people and the mission, and you will not be disappointed,” Hoskins said. “I know Dugway will continue to go in the right direction under your leadership.”

The first impression for Gould of the Dugway mission and staff was all positive was described as all positive in his comments Wednesday morning. 

“To the people who are Dugway Proving Ground, over the last week you have impressed me with your dedication, your competence, your professionalism and your excellence,” he said. 

Gould said he firmly believed in Dugway’s mission to test biological and chemical detectors and protective equipment, as it helped him complete his mission in previous duty.  

“Please don’t let it be lost that I acknowledge what you do and how that affects the soldiers and empowers our nation’s defenders,” he said.

Gould last attended the U.S. Army War College prior to assuming command at Dugway. He previously served in several different capacities, including a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009 while stationed at Fort Lewis.

At the conclusion of the comments by Hoskins and Gould, they were honored with Order of the Dragon medallions, a recognition of excellence from the Chemical Corps Regimental Association.

The Nitro World Games’ second visit to Utah Motorsports Campus is less than a month away, and more details are coming out about what Travis Pastrana and friends have in store.

In addition to the popular Nitro Rallycross, FMX Best Trick and Moto Quarterpipe events that thrilled fans with high-flying action in 2018, flat-track motorcycle racing will be a part of the festivities when the Nitro World Games take place Aug. 17. The Super Hooligan National Championship features bikes 750cc and above with twin multi-cylinder motors, 19-inch wheels and tires and stock frames. The bikes reach speeds approaching 100 mph as they slide around the track and bounce off each other.

The Nitro World Games also announced the roster for the FMX Best Trick competition. Defending champion Pat Bowden returns, along with 2017 champion Harry Bink and 2016 champion Gregg Duffy. Josh Sheehan, Adam Jones, William Van den Putte, Christian Meyer, Beau Bamburg and Blake “Bilko” Williams round out the field.

Williams, who was in Salt Lake City on Tuesday to help promote the upcoming event, said the Best Trick competition promises to be better than ever as the riders attack a 16-foot-tall ramp — roughly double the size of a standard Best Trick ramp.

“It’s just who can tame the beast and get stuff dialed in practice,” said Williams, from Baxter, Australia. “That’s the best thing about Best Trick — nobody knows what people are going to do, so the element of surprise is one of the best things. People get blown away, and I love watching it too.”

Williams, 33, said he doesn’t plan on competing for the win, but he is looking forward to seeing what some of the younger riders are able to do.

“I kind of retired from competing a few years ago after having so many injuries, just trying to push it so hard and so far, he said. “I’m definitely not going out there to win because I know I’ll end up probably hurting myself trying that.

“They’ve been saying it for years — ‘oh, no one’s going to top that.’ I’ve been saying it since 2006. Someone will always come up with something bigger, better, gnarlier.”

Moto Quarterpipe and its imposing 32-foot-tall ramp will also be a featured event this year. Defending champion Colby Raha won the inaugural event with a mark of 45 feet, 2 inches — that’s more than 77 feet off the ground — last year, and he will be joined by competitors such as Corey Creed and Tyler Bergman who hope to take home the prize in 2019.

“The first time you drive up and you see that quarterpipe, you’re just looking up and you think, ‘what is this monstrosity of a structure,’” Williams said. “And then, sure enough, when you see someone hit it and they might get 30 feet in warmup or practice, you’re like, ‘whoa!’ It’s really, ‘wow,’ when they hit 50 feet — just the sheer feet and airtime.”

The Nitro Rallycross track has been improved since its 2018 debut, and the cars have been strengthened to handle the rigors of the Pastrana-designed layout. A stacked field of drivers from all over the globe will battle for the win on a track that includes the largest jump of any Rallycross track in the world.

“I’ve known Travis for 13 years now and toured with him a lot, and nothing surprises me — but it does blow me away sometimes, like, ‘that’s a really, really stupid idea and it’s probably not going to work,’ and he pulls it off,” Williams said of Pastrana. “Now, he said, ‘I want to build this Rallycross race track and I want a 150-foot-plus jump in it,’ and everyone said, ‘you’re an idiot.’ Next thing you know, you’ve got two, three cars flying through the air at the same time.”

With everything that will be going on during the Nitro World Games, including autograph sessions, Williams said it is an ideal family event. Tickets start at $39 for adults and $25 for children age 3-12, with those under age 3 getting in free of charge. Tickets are available online at www.nitroworldgames.com.

“You’ve got the action sports fanatics that have watched it (online) and they came last year, and they come back because they want to see it again, but if you’ve never watched and you want to bring the kids along for some entertainment, they’re going to be blown away when they see it too,” Williams said. “Nitro World Games has been huge every time they’ve done it. Now it’s out at (UMC) again and it’s an awesome facility for everything there. It’s just an awesome spot and everything’s close. It’s just a really well put-together event with so much for everyone to do all day.”

When the Tooele County Bears were brought together this summer, the goal was to compete for an American Legion state championship and the trip to regionals that comes with it.

They will have that opportunity beginning Friday morning, when they open the 19U state tournament against Sky View at 10 a.m. at Salt Lake Community College’s Cate Field. The double-elimination, 16-team tournament concludes Aug. 1, with games at SLCC, Kearns High School’s Gates Field and Pleasant Grove High School.

A victory for the Bears on Friday night would mean a quarterfinal matchup against the winner of the Mountain Crest-Alta game at 7 p.m. Saturday at SLCC. A loss would sent the Bears to an elimination game against the Mountain Crest-Alta loser at 10 a.m. Saturday, also at SLCC.

The bracket includes teams from across the state. Other first-round matchups include Roosevelt facing Lone Peak, Layton taking on Skyline, Salem Hills meeting Pleasant Grove, Roy against Washington, Helper facing Taylorsville and Herriman against Springville. 

The Bears’ roster is made up of current and former stars from Tooele and Stansbury high schools. Kaden Nicholes is a 2018 Stansbury graduate, while Jaydan Kelsch and Austin Woodhouse graduated from SHS this past spring. Cache Bentley and Logan Soderborg will be seniors at SHS this fall and Gage Miller and Tyler Harris will be juniors. 

The team also includes 2019 Tooele graduates Dalton Harris, Jaxson Miner and Payton Shields, as well as seniors-to-be Clay Freeman, Brett Porthan, Griffen Bate and Brandon Vorwaller. Connor Spindler will be a sophomore this fall at THS.

There are some great contests and events sponsored or organized by USU Food Sense, Tooele County 4H and the USU Extension during the upcoming Tooele County Fair. 

All are open to the public during the fair, which runs Thursday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 3 at Deseret Peak Complex.

Grill Masters take note. The 2nd Annual Create A Better Burger Contest is Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. on the lawn area west of Deseret Peak Convention Center. Food Sense will provide a large propane grill, lean ground beef, whole grain buns, lettuce, tomatoes and onion. You do not need to use these items but they do give extra points in judging. You must bring anything else needed to create your masterpiece. Only open to youth 12-17 and adults 18 and over. You must register by sending your name and age to sarah.patino@usu.edu by 7 p.m. July 30.

Little Farmers Yard is back for a second year and is the cutest addition to the Tooele County Fair. Come see what life is like on the farm. Drive a tractor, plant some crops, tend to the animals and eat a healthy treat afterwards. Little Farmers Yard is inside the convention center past the Home Arts & 4H displays. Come down and see us Aug. 1 4-8 p.m., Aug. 2 12-6 p.m. and Aug. 3  10 a.m.- 6 p.m. 

For ice cream aficionados, the no electricity “churned” Ice Cream Contest will be held Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. The contest will also be held in the lawn area west of the convention center. Come make ice cream the old-fashioned way. You must provide all your own ingredients for a no-cook ice cream, plus a hand crank ice cream maker or use an alternative method such as an ice cream ball, double baggie or a double tin can. Ice and salt will be provided on site. No ice cream made at home and brought finished to the contest will be judged. 

The contest is open to adults, children eight and older, and also teams. Everyone wins a prize! Special categories include: Most Nutritious Yet Tasty, Most Unusual and People’s Choice. Due to safety concerns no raw eggs allowed, but commercially pasteurized egg products are acceptable. You must pre-register by texting your entry info to 435-840-4404 before 6 p.m. Aug. 1.

If you need help with your green thumb, check out the Tooele County Master Gardener booth. It will offer a free plant diagnostic clinic in the convention center foyer on Aug. 1 from 4-8 p.m., Aug. 2 4-8 p.m. and Aug. 3 12-8 p.m. 

Do you have a really amazing pet? Bring it to the Open Pet Show on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. This contest will be held on stage in the Commercial Vendor Pavilion. There are prizes! Dress your pet up as a cow or in patriotic style and get a special themed prize. Everyone in the county is welcome. Any type of pet is welcome as long as you can keep it under control. Please bring your pet in a carrier and/or on a leash. Register via text to 435-840-4404 before 6 p.m. Aug. 2. Include your name, the pet’s name, the type of pet and anything special your pet can do. 

Aug. 3 is the 9th Annual Tooele County Fair: Car, Truck and Bike Show. Current or classic, we love them all! Vehicles may arrive and register from 10-11 a.m. The show is open to the public from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Pie or “Pie-Inspired” Dessert Contest will be held Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Convention Center foyer. Bake an actual pie or pie inspired dessert. Have cupcakes or cookies that look or taste like pie? Enter them. The contest is open to adults, children 8 and older, and teams. Everyone gets a prize. Special category awards include cow theme or patriotic. If bringing smaller items, you must provide a minimum of four. All entries must include the recipe. Be prepared to answer a couple of questions by our esteemed judges from the sponsor organizations Sherry’s Sweets & USU Extension. Pre-registration required before 6 p.m. Aug. 1. 

Make sure to come inside the convention center to check out the amazing 4H and Home Arts displays during the fair. Also remember the Tooele County Fair has tons of other things going on each day. An animal exhibit, a kids art yard, a family fun zone, two nights of demolition derbies, concerts by Carver Louis and Phil Vassar, a free family pool party and movie, a mobile video game trailer, amazing food vendors and more. For more info you can also check out Facebook events nearby or look on tooelefair.com

Sarah Patino is the Certified Nutrition Educator for Food Sense at the USU Extension – Tooele County office, which is located inside the Tooele County Health Department Building, 151 N. Main, Tooele. She can be reached at 435-277-2408 and at sarah.patino@usu.edu.

Tooele

Utah Hunter Education Courses 

The fourth set of Utah Hunter Education Courses will be held August 6, 8, 13, 14 and 15 for Range 17. Classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tooele County Health Building, 151 N. Main St., Tooele. Range times will be announced. State law requires students to attend all sessions of class. Before attending a class, all students must purchase a Hunter Education Voucher for $10 from a license agent or vender, bring the voucher to the class, and give it to the instructor. The voucher includes all costs for the class and includes a small game license that is validated upon completion of the class. For more information call Gene at 435-882-4767 or Bryan at 435-882-6795.

Senior Center

The senior center is for the enjoyment of all seniors 60 and older. Center hours are
Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to Noon.  New and exciting activities
include bridge, pinochle, bingo, crafts, pickleball, Mexican train, tangled art, yoga, exercise program, line dancing, wood carving, Wii games, watercolor class movies and health classes. Meals-On-Wheels available for
homebound. Lunch served weekdays. For 60 and above, suggested contribution is $3. For those under 60, cost is $5.  Transportation available to the store or doctor visits for
residents in Tooele and Grantsville areas. For transportation information call (435) 843-4114. For more information about the Tooele center, call 435-843-4110.

Mobile Vet Center

To better serve veterans located in Tooele County, the Mobile Vet Center (MVC) will visit Tooele every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the eastern side of the Walmart parking lot, 99 W. 1280 North, Tooele. The MVC provides free, confidential counseling for theater veterans of all conflicts. For further information contact Dave Brown at 801-255-1499, call our 24/7 national call center 1-877-WARVETS or visit vetcenter.va.gov

Donate to library

Please remember the “Friends of the Tooele City Library” while doing home cleaning and donate your used books to the bookstore in the library. Money from book sales is used to support programs within the library. The library is located at 128 W. Vine St. For more information, call 435-882-2182 or go online to tooelecity.org. Thank you for your support.

Books for the Whole Family

Donated children’s books and paperbacks are for sale for 25 cents, and hard-covers are being sold for $1 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fridays, 5-8 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Tooele City Library. All proceeds go back to the library for projects and programs.

Bingo is back

St. Marguerite Catholic Church has started its bingo games again on Fridays starting at 6:45 p.m. Come and have a good time. Food is available. Call 435-882-3860 with questions.

Tooele County Fair 

Create A Better Burger

Compete in this fun contest on Thursday, Aug 1 at 7 p.m. on the Lawn Area West of Deseret Peak Convention Center! Provided: Lean ground beef, whole grain bun, lettuce, tomato and onion. Bring anything else you may want to use! Propane grill provided. Age categories: Kids 12-17 and Adults 18. PRIZES! Must preregister: email Sarah.patino@usu.edu by Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by USU Extension Food $ense and Cargill Foundation.

No Electricity “Churned” Ice Cream Contest

Kids, Adults and teams are invited to compete on Friday, August 2 at 1 p.m. on Lawn Area West of Deseret Peak Convention Center. Use a hand churner, ice cream ball, or tin can to “churn”. There won’t be electricity – so don’t bring an electric ice cream maker. Bring all of the ingredients for your ice cream. Due to food safety concerns no raw eggs are allowed in recipes unless pasteurized eggs. Open to adults, kids and teams. Kids need to be 8 and older. Everyone will win a prize! Cash prizes for winners. Make an ice cream that is patriotic or cow themed to match the Red, White and MOO Fair theme to win a special prize. You must pre-register by texting Darlene at 435-840-4404 by Thurs at 7 p.m. Contest limited to first 10 entries. USU Extension has two quart size ice cream balls available to use, request by texting number. First ones to text will get to borrow. Sponsored by USU Extension and Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.

Pet Show

Saturday, August 3 at 10 a.m. on the Pavilion Stage (by Pet Zoo & vendors). Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., please be on time.  Dress your pet as a cow or in patriotic style to get a special prize!

Adults and kids with any type of pet are welcome. Just be sure your pet won’t get away! Bring it in a carrier, on a leash, etc. Text Darlene at 435-840-4404 to register by Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by

USU Extension and Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.

Pie or Pie Inspired Dessert Contest

Bring your pie or pie inspired desert on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m. at the Deseret Peak Convention Center Foyer. Open to adults, kids and teams. Kids need to be 8 and older. Everyone will receive a prize. Cash prizes for winners! If bringing cookies, cupcakes or other small pie inspired items, please bring 4 of them. Only one pie is needed. Please plan to stay and present your entry to friendly judges. Make a dessert that is patriotic or cow themed to match the Red, White and MOO Fair theme to win a special prize. Desserts will be cut into bite size pieces and shared with the audience. You must pre-register by texting Darlene at 435-840-4404 by Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. Cosponsored by Sherry’s Sweets and USU Extension.

Little Farmers Yard

Convention Center at Deseret Peak – West of Home Arts and 4H Area. Come and see what it is like to live life on the farm! Drive a tractor, plant some crops, eat a healthy treat! Thursday, August 1 from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, August 2 from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday August 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cosponsored by Utah State University Extension, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and Cargill Foundation.

Free 4H Activities For Kids

Convention Center at Deseret Peak Convention Center in the 4H Exhibit Area. Kids of all ages are invited to participate in these fun and free activities. Make a Purple Cow (ice cream and grape juice “milked” through a baggie. Thursday, Aug 1 at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug 2 at 5 p.m. & Saturday, Aug 3 at 3 p.m. Make homemade paper! Thursday, Aug 1 at 8 p.m., Friday, Aug 2 at 3 p.m. & Saturday, Aug 3 at 5 p.m. Duct Tape notebooks Friday, Aug 2 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Aug 3 at 7 p.m.

Grantsville

Grantsville Irrigation Company 

Grantsville Irrigation has issued agricultural users two regular turns. The meters were read Monday, July 15. Residents are responsible to monitor their own use to ensure the allotted 250,000 gallons per residential share is not exceeded. There are penalties for using more water than is allowed. Contact the office at 435-884-3451 or gicwater@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Share the past

Share the past, submit a history, obituary, or a picture of a deceased relative. The Family History Center in Grantsville is assembling a record of Grantsville residents. Your submission may be made by emailing to spitzyjk@msn.com or by coming into the center at 115 E. Cherry St., or by mail to PO Box 744, Grantsville, Utah 84074. Come in and receive help from our trained consultants. For more information, call 435-884-5018 or 435-224-5010.

Senior Center

The senior center is for the enjoyment of all seniors 60 and older. Center hours are
Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to Noon.  New and exciting activities
include pinochle, bingo, crafts, bunko,
therapeutic coloring, flint knapping, yoga, fly tying and exercise program, wood carving and health classes. Meals-On-Wheels available for homebound. Lunch served weekdays. For 60 and above, suggested contribution is $3. For those under 60, cost is $5.  Transportation available to the store or doctor visits for residents in Tooele and Grantsville areas. For transportation information call 435-843-4114. For more information about the Grantsville center, call 435-884-3446.

Daughters of Utah Pioneers

The DUP is seeking any family histories, photographs, books, stories or vintage artifacts (before 1900) to display at the DUP Grantsville Museum, located at 378 W. Clark St. (in the basement of the J. Reuben Clark Farmhouse across from the Grantsville Cemetery). For more information, call Ellen Yates at 435-884-0253 or Coralie Lougey at 435-884-3832. Visit www.grantsvilledupmuseum.com or www.exploretooele.com.

Schools

Tooele Junior High Registration

New student registration for students who have just moved to Tooele will begin this month. Walk in registration dates are Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring with you a copy of your student’s birth certificate and immunizations. After these dates, new student registration will be by appointment only. For more information call 435-833-1921.

THS Class of ’56 Reunion

A Class Reunion luncheon for the Tooele High School Class of 1956 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 at Bonneville Brewery, 1641 N. Main St., Tooele. (See their website for more details.) A luncheon from the menu will start at 12 p.m., followed by a program and visiting from 1 to 5 p.m. We hope to see you soon! No mail invitations will be sent. Please RSVP via Facebook: facebook.com/groups/286403918220685/ or contact Carolyn at 435-841-7640 or ccgull13@gmail.com. Bring a partner, invite your classmates, or just come!

THS Class of ’64 Reunion

The Tooele High School Class of ’64 Reunion will be held on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. For more information contact Gayle: 435-882-4766, Lynda: 435-882-4400, or Lynette: 435-882-0077.

Story and Craft Hour 

Join us every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Family Center-PIRC as we enjoy the adventures of books and make fun crafts. For more information, call 435-833-1934 ext. 1410. We are located at West Elementary School, 451 W. 300 South, Tooele. Please enter through the south side doors.

Free Preschool Hour

Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Tooele Family Center-PIRC has a fun activity hour of learning, singing and creating. The class is for all children up to 5 years old. Please come and enjoy the fun. For more information, call (435) 833-1934 ext. 1410. We are located at West Elementary School, 451 W. 300 South, Tooele. Please enter through the south side doors.

St. Marguerite Catholic School

Students of all faiths are welcome from preschool through 8th grade at Tooele County’s only faith-based school. Featuring all-day Kindergarten, all-day preschool, junior high grades 6-8, small class sizes, and an enhanced STEM curriculum. Give us a call at 435-882-0081 or visit www.stmargschool.org.

Education

Tooele Technical College

Programs with space available include the POST (Peace Officer Standards Training) program (Satellite Police Academy), Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program and Software Development. These programs and others are offered at Tooele Tech.  Enroll today and begin training for a promising career. Visit tooeletech.edu or call student services at 435-248-1800 for more information.

Adult Education

Get your high school diploma this year at the Tooele Community Learning Center. 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 211 Tooele Blvd. Call 435-833-8750. Adult education classes are for students 18 and over.

ESOL

ESOL conversational classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Tooele Community Learning Center. ESOL students may also come anytime the center is open for individualized study. Registration is $50 per semester. Located at 211 Tooele Blvd. Call 435-833-8750 for more information.

Early Head Start

Do you have a child under age 3? Are you currently pregnant? VANTAGE Early Head Start is a free program for eligible families that offers quality early education for infants and toddlers in the home; parent education; comprehensive health services to women before, during and after pregnancy; nutrition education and family support services. Call 435-841-1380 or 801-268-0056 ext. 211 to apply or for free additional information.

Free developmental evaluation

DDI VANTAGE Early Intervention offers a variety of services to families with infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. Individualized services are available to enhance development in communication, motor development, cognition, social/emotional development, self-help skills and health concerns. Contact us for a free developmental evaluation at 435-833-0725.

Charity

Tooele Children’s Justice Center

Tooele Children’s Justice Center is in need of DVD-Rs, soda, bottled water and snacks. We appreciate all donations. For inquiries or drop-off, call 435-843-3440. 25 S.100 East, Tooele.

United Methodist Dinner

Tooele United Methodist Church offers a free dinner every Wednesday. Coffee and social hour starts at 4 p.m. and dinner is served from 5-6 p.m. All are welcome.

First Baptist Food Pantry

The First Baptist Church in Tooele is offering an emergency food pantry to meet the needs of our community. Hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. First Baptist Church is located at 580 S. Main Street. For information, call 435-882-2048.

Baby blankets needed

Baby blankets are needed for the nursery at Mountain West Medical Center. Blankets should be new and in good condition. Homemade blankets are also accepted if new. Donations can be turned in to the volunteer desk at Mountain West Medical Center, 2055 N. Main Street in Tooele. Call Diane at 435-843-3691 with any questions.

Community Closet

Clean out your closets. The Community Closet is accepting donations for gently used clothing. Donations are accepted at your neighborhood school. Contact Christy Johnson at 435-830-4706 with any questions.

Moose

Meals at the Lodge

Friday and Saturday night dinners will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday night dinners change weekly or you can order from the menu items Saturday night. All meals are for a reasonable price. No orders taken after 8:45 p.m. Daily lunch specials are available at the lodge from 11 a.m. For members and their guests only.

Entertainment

There will be a jam session on Saturday, August 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. 

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served every Sunday meeting at 10:30 a.m. until gone.  Please attend the men’s meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the women’s meeting at 11:30 a.m., and enjoy a great breakfast.

Veterans Appreciation Dinner

A Veterans Appreciation Dinner will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Supreme Governor in Tooele

Rodney A. Hammond, Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose, will speak at the Lodge on Wednesday, August 14 as part of his travels across the country. We encourage all men and women members to attend this event and to meet our new Supreme Governor. The time will be mentioned at a later date when it’s made known. 

Eagles

Aerie Meeting

This month’s Aerie Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 25 at 8 p.m.

Sunday Breakfasts  

Breakfasts will be served every Sunday morning this month from 9 to 11 a.m. Order from the menu or have the special for $5. Adults pay $7 from the menu and children 11 years and under are $3.50. Bad Beer is available. Public invited.

New Door Key Cards

New door key cards are now available. Please bring your current membership card to the bar to get a new key.

Drink Tokens Expiring

All drink tokens expired on Sunday, June 30. Chips will no longer be used. 

Elks

Meetings

No meetings will be held during the month of July. Our first meeting after July will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Lodge floor meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. House committee meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Historical Society

Seeking Historical Items

The 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 to 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 let us make a copy for the Tooele County Historical Society, please call 435-882-1612.

Groups and Events

“Make and Take: Sculpt With Paper clay” – Tooele County Arts Guild

Tuesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. at The Coulter House Event Center, 175 UT-138, prepare yourself for an eventful messy evening and tons of creative fun! Master of all mediums, Aleta Boyce will let us get dirty creating paper clay sculptures. Bring an apron or wear your grubbies. Decorations and creations to make and take home and gift, share, sell, or duplicate. A small fee of $3 is suggested to cover the cost of materials. Donations for The Coulter House are always welcome! Bring an example of your most current artwork, or creative creation for ‘Show and Tell’ and/or critique. We will be asking for nominations for a President Elect and 3 more board members.

All artists from Tooele County age 13 and above are welcome to join the Tooele County Arts Guild for an evening, or for the year as a member. Benefits of membership include the opportunity to display your artwork for show and sale in various venues around Tooele County, as well as regular updates on events in our community. The best benefit is meeting other artist friends you wouldn’t meet otherwise! Call 435-228-8217 for more information. 

Ladies Community Club of Tooele

To view upcoming events, learn more about our organization, or to become a member, please visit gfwctooele.org.  

TOPS Weight Loss Support Group

The TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group meets every Tuesday in the Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 276 E. 500 North, Tooele. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 6 p.m. Men, women and children are invited to attend. Come and let us help you live a healthier lifestyle! For more information visit TOPS.org or contact Mary Lou Beck at 435-228-8202.

Museum volunteers needed

Tooele Valley Museum & Historical Park is seeking volunteers. Do you enjoy history or science? Volunteers at the museum can gain new skills or practice old ones. We are looking for people to help with organization, exhibit development, gardening and educational program development. Volunteer positions are seasonal and year round. Scheduling is flexible. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To apply or request more information, send email to: stephanies@tooelecity.org

Tooele Gem and Mineral Society 

The Tooele Gem and Mineral Society meets the first Thursday of the month except for June, July, and August. Meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downstairs conference room of the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine St., Tooele. Come and learn about rocks, minerals, and ways to craft them, and enjoy field trips for rock collecting. Membership is $15 per year. For more information email tooelegemandmineralsociety@gmail.com. 

Local author seeks photos

A local author and historian is seeking original photographs of Saltair, Black Rock, Garfield Beach and/or Lake Point, as well as any similar turn-of-the-century attractions and resorts for an upcoming book project. Those who wish to contribute information or photographs of these parks should contact Emma Penrod at elpenrod@gmail.com. Contributions will be printed with credit in a yet-to-be released pictorial history book. There is no such thing as too many photographs as the author needs a minimum of 160 photographs, and any help is greatly appreciated.

Tooele Valley Free Masons

Tooele Valley Free Masons meet the second Friday of each month for dinner and socializing. If you are interested or have questions, please join us at the Lodge, located at the corner of Settlement Canyon Road and state Route 36, or call at 435-277-0087.

Tooele Valley Family History Center

Research your ancestors free with trained FamilySearch volunteers at the Tooele Valley Family History Center, 751 N. 520 East, Tooele. Phone 435-882-1396. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evenings by appointment only. Special classes offered regularly. Call the center for more information.

Tooele Family Al-Anon

Al-Anon meetings are held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Tooele Pioneer Museum’s basement at the back of the building. For questions or more information, please call Allene at 435-830-0465 or Elizabeth at 435-884-0825 or 435-241-9200.

Tooele Al-Anon Choices 4U

This group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Mountain Faith Lutheran Church, 560 S. Main St., Tooele. For more information, contact Gesele at 435-224-4015 or Jo-Ann at 435-849-4180.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Meetings are held daily at noon and 8 p.m. at the Oasis Alano Club, 1120 W. Utah Ave. For more information, contact Lance at 435-496-3691 or Wendy at 801-694-2624.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are also held every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., at St. Barnabus Church, 1784 Aaron Dr., Tooele.

Young People in Recovery

Young People in Recovery (YPR) hold all recovery meetings on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Grantsville City Library, and also on the first and third Friday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Remington Park Apartments’ Clubhouse, 495 W. Utah Ave., Tooele. Questions contact Adam at 480-695-6611, Audrey 435-255-9518 or Heidi at 435-255-9905.

Family support group

Get your loved one sober. The USARA Craft family support group is held Mondays at 6 p.m. in the large reading room at the Tooele City Library. Group books and materials provided. Craft is a free program for family members who have a loved one with a substance use disorder. For more information, call Heidi Warr at 435-255-9905.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Group

Join us the 2nd Monday of each month from 2-3 p.m. at Mountain West Medical Center in Tooele. The Tooele County Health Department’s Aging Services program is the sponsor for these Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups. The groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Questions call 435-277-2440.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free, 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food addiction. Meetings are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine Street in Tooele. Enter at the north back entrance. For more information, call Millicent at 435-882-7094 or Colleen at 435-882-9019 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Tooele County Aging

Tooele County Aging is looking for volunteers to help us meet the needs of seniors in the community. Many seniors require assistance and need rides to doctors or other
professionals. Rides help seniors live more independent lives. Call 435-843-4114 for more information. The Grantsville and Tooele
Senior Centers also are in need of volunteers. For more information about volunteering at the Grantsville Center call 435-884-3446. For volunteering at the Tooele Center call 435-843-4110.

Life’s Worth Living Foundation

Suicide support group meetings are held every fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mountain West Medical Center, 2055 N. Main Street in Tooele, in the classroom by the cafeteria. If you struggle with suicidal thoughts or have lost a loved one to suicide, please plan on attending. Please go on Facebook and like our page to keep current with our latest news and events. Contact us on that page. Visit lifesworthlivingfoundation.com or call 435-248-LIVE.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20

The “Jordan M. Byrd” Tooele County Chapter for the Disabled American Veterans holds monthly general membership meetings at the Pioneer Museum, 47 E. Vine Street in Tooele, every third Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. Those who wish to attend the leadership meeting at 7 p.m. are welcome to listen to the appointed members’ meeting. All Tooele County veterans are invited to attend. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will hold its monthly executive and general meetings on the third Thursday of every month at the Pioneer Museum (rear entrance). The executive meeting will be at 7 p.m. and the general meeting will be at 8 p.m. The DAV is looking for volunteer drivers — no DAV membership is required. Will need a VA physical. No monthly meetings are held in December. Call commander James Yale at 435-849-0521 or senior vice commander Dustee Thomas at 435-830-8487.

Health Department and Aging Services hours

The Tooele County Health Department and Aging Services’ new hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Check out our calendar on our main page for holiday hours and closures. For more information call 435-277-2301.

Parkinson’s disease Support Group

A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be overwhelming for the newly diagnosed. Tooele has a support group for persons with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. You can learn how others are coping with PD and how to live well. We meet the third Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at Tooele Technology College, 88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele. For information, call Hal at 435-840-3683.

Tooele Naranon “Circle of Hope to Recovery”

Tooele Naranon meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at 134 W. 1180 North, Ste. 4 in Tooele (Bonneville Mental Health). Open to all those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a 12-step program, we offer help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. For more information, please contact Terri at 435-313-4851.

Military Items Wanted

When you no longer want your military items, do not take them to Deseret Industries or a thrift store. Bring them — hats, helmets, dress uniforms, boots, shoes, pants, jackets, backpacks, belts, canteens, pouches, old photos, etc. — to 775 S. Coleman Street. They will be displayed with honor and respect. Call Matthew or Tina at 435-882-8688.

Children’s Choir Auditions

Rising Voices Children’s Choir is an auditioned children’s choir for children 7-14 years of age. The talented Katelynd Blake, owner and director of Blake Music Studios, directs the choir. Blake has a degree in vocal performance and has taught at the collegiate level. If your child loves to sing and you are looking for an exceptional musical experience for them, this is it. For more information and to register for an audition, please visit blakemusicstudios.com or call 435-277-0755.

Rocky Mountain Hospice

Want to have more meaning in your life. Do you want to do something that is satisfying and of great service to your community? Then become a Rocky Mountain Hospice volunteer. No experience required. All training, background check and TB tests provided by Rocky Mountain. The only requirement is your desire to help someone in need. Please contact Diane Redman at Rocky Mountain Hospice at 801-397-4904.

The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter is a free social support and educational program to help widows and widowers adjust to the loss of their spouse through monthly activities. You are invited to join others who are on the same page as you, to begin a new chapter in your life story. Call Sarah with Tooele County Aging Services at 435-277-2456 for more details.

Sons of Utah Pioneers

Anyone interested in the history of Tooele City, Tooele County or Utah pioneers, we need you. Please come and join us for a potluck social dinner at the LDS church, 192 W. 200 South, Tooele. For more information, please contact Joe Brandon, 435-830-9783 or 435-830-9784. The local Sons of Utah Pioneers meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

TC Squares Dance Club

The TC Squares Dance Club has begun dancing again on Mondays at the Clarke Johnson Jr. High Cafetorium, 2152 N. 400 West, Tooele, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Please bring finger food to share. For more information, contact Woody at 435-850-2441, Roberta at 801-349-5992 or visit the club’s website at tcsquares.com.

Tooele County Homemakers

From February to May, the Homemakers will meet on the first Tuesday of every month. All meetings will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the USU Extension Building auditorium, 151 N. Main St., Tooele. For more information call Thiel at 435-238-8245 or Eileen at 435-882-5009.

Tooele County Quilters

All meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Tooele County Health Dept. auditorium. Dues are $20 per year to be paid at the first meeting. 

Abby Webber has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She has been assigned to labor in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission.  She will be speaking on Sunday, July 28, in the Mill Pond Ward chapel on 417 Benson Road, Stansbury Park, at 10:30 a.m.  She will report to the Provo, Utah MTC, on July 31.  Abby is the daughter of Jim and Gidget Webber.