I thought I would share with all of you a letter my brother wrote in 2004. In 2004, two men from the Kansas

National Guard were killed in Iraq while supporting the Army unit of Lt. Col. Aus-tin Hamner. � eir deaths, just three days before Veterans Day, prompted my brother to write a letter to his three daughters to help explain what that day really means

and to keep the memories of these two heroes alive.

Lest we forgetWhen soldiers die in battle, the com-

rades who survive them must come to grips with their deaths. Lt. Col. Austin Hamner found himself having to do just that when Sta� Sgt. Clinton Lee Wisdom and Spc. Don Clary, both from the Kansas National Guard, died heroically while pro-tecting a convoy in Iraq on Nov. 8, 2004.

In such a situation, many believe it is “better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” Adopting that mind-set, my brother wrote a letter to his three daugh-ters telling of the Guardsmen’s sacri� ce.

He wrote the letter “to help explain what Veterans Day really means, and to keep the memory of these two noble souls in our thoughts and memories more dearly than what may fade during the course of this war.

“� e best way to honor these men is to keep their memory alive, My brother told me. He went on to say “I wrote only to the girls because they were young and didn’t really understand the meaning of Veterans Day.

“Quite frankly, immediately a� er you lose someone, there is some innate desire to speak with your loved ones, which I

did.”He had asked the girls what their middle

school planned for Veterans Day 2004 and was told that there would be a “moment of silence.” Having just returned from the memorial service at the Iraq base for the two Guardsmen, he couldn’t bear that his daughters wouldn’t understand the true meaning of the day. And so he began to write the letter because he “basically wanted them to experience the memo-rial service through my eyes in order to expand their understanding.”

� e letter sent via email was speci� -cally written to the girls because, “� ere

HELPING BUSINESSES PROSPER AND GROW FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS

Tooele Business NewsTOOELE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Volume 11, Number 9 November 2014www.tooelechamber.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Ribbon Cutting: Energy SolutionsNew LocationFriday, November 14 • 12:00 pm500 Village Blvd. Ste. 110Stansbury Park

Ribbon Cutting: Peak Firearms New LocationMonday, November 17 • 12:00 pm40 South Main Street, Tooele

Become a “Be Ready Business”Join Tooele County Emergency Management for a FREE breakfast presentation on how your busi-ness can “Be Ready” for a natural or man-made disaster.Thursday, November 20 • 7:30 am15 East 100 North, Tooele

Please RSVP to the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce by Monday, November 17 for catering numbers.

Ribbon Cutting: Axiom FinancialFriday, November 21 • 12:00 pm614 North Main StreetTooele, Utah

Chamber Office ClosedNovember 27 and 28Thanksgiving Holiday

Chamber of Commerce Santa ParadeSaturday, November 29Tooele 10:00 amGrantsville Light Parade 6:00 pm

Chamber of Commerce Open HouseWednesday, December 1011:00 am to 3:00 pmChamber Office154 South Main, TooeleNo Charge to attendLight refreshments will be served

For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out

our website: www.tooelechamber.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATEby Jared HamnerExecutive Director

SEE UPDATE PAGE 8 �

Welcome Our New Board Members!

Elections for the 2015-2016 Chamber Board were recently held and we would like to welcome and congrat-

ulate the following individuals.Robin Herrera, Utah Department of

Workforce ServicesTye Ho� mann, Edward Jones Invest-

mentsJake Johnson, JL Johnson CPA Brandon Morrell, Mountain America

Credit UnionBecky Trigg, Mountain West Medical

Center Lorri Witkowski, Beehive Broadband� e new board members will begin serv-

ing their two year term in January of 2015,

and will be formally inducted at the Cham-ber of Commerce Installation Banquet on January 24, 2015 at Miller Motorsports Park.

� e new board members will join cur-rent board members which include:

Alison McCoy, Tooele Title Company; Bill Upton, Tooele First Assembly of God; Chris Sloan, Group 1 Real Estate; Rich Western, Utah Fabrication; Clay Campbell, Stockton Miner’s Café; Frankie Harris, Wells Fargo Bank; Carrie Cushman, Holi-day Inn Express & Suites; and Keith Bird, Transcript Bulletin Publishing.

Advisory Board members include:Mayor Patrick Dunlavy, Tooele City;

Mayor Brent Marshall, Grantsville City; Commissioner Shawn Milne, Tooele County; President Scott Snelson, Tooele Applied Technology College; Donna Dillingham-Evans, Utah State University-Tooele; and Dr. Scott Rogers, Tooele County School District Superintendent.

We would also like to recognize outgo-ing members of the board and thank them for all of their time and service on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce , these individ-uals include: Kris King, Mountain America Credit Union; Chad Fullmer, Denny’s Res-taurant; Marc Taylor, Shellimark Entertain-ment; and Sandy Critchlow, Kiwanis Club of Tooele/Premier Real Estate.

Becky TriggMountain West Medical Center

Clint Wisdom

Don Clary

Brandon MorrellMountain America Credit Union

Jake JohnsonJL Johnson CPA

Lorri WitkowskiBeehive Broadband

Robin HerreraUtah Department of Workforce Services

Tye Ho� mannEdward Jones Investments

Live in it. Shop in it.Thrive in it.

I own my community.

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Dream Home!Sandy Critchlow

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Chamber Staff Jared Hamner ............................................................ Executive Director Nicole Shubert……………………………………………………………………………….Office Danni Jeppesen………………………………………………………………………………Office

2014 Board of Directors Alison McCoy - Chair ................................................. Tooele Title Company

Bill Upton - 1st Vice Chair............................ Tooele First Assembly of God Chris Sloan - 2nd Vice Chair .......................................... Group 1 Real Estate Rich Western- Secretary / Treasurer ................................Utah Fabrication Kris King - Past Chair...............................Mountain America Credit Union Jake Johnson ........................................................................... JL Johnson CPA Carrie Cushman ......................................................Holliday Express & Suites Sandy Critchlow ......................................................... Kiwanis Club of Tooele Tye Hoffmann ......................................... Edward Jones Investments, Tooele Keith Bird ......................................................... Transcript Bulletin Publishing Clay Campbell ................................................................ Stockton Miner’s Café Frankie Harris ........................................................................ Wells Fargo Bank Chad Fullmer ........................................................................Denny’s Restaurant

Advisory Seats Shawn Milne .................................................. Tooele County Commissioner Mayor Patrick Dunlavy .................................................................. Tooele City Mayor Brent Marshall ............................................................ Grantsville City Superintendent Scott Rogers .....................Tooele County School District President Scott Snelson .....................Tooele Applied Technology College Dean Donna Dillingham-Evans ................................................. USU, Tooele Edward Dalton..............................................................Education Foundation Jared Hamner ...................................................................... Executive Director

Chamber Ambassadors Karen Christiansen (Chair) ................... Love ‘em & Leave em’ Pet Sitting

Ben Bird ................................................................................... Key Bank (Tooele) Terry Christensen .......................................... Tooele County School District Melven Sweat.................................................Modern Woodmen of American Sharron Sturges............................................... SLC Estate/Equity Real Estate Marc Hicks ........................................................................................ Wells Fargo Trevor Williams ................................... Williams Management Group, LLC Kendall Thomas .................................................................................... Individual Curt Warnick ....................................................... American Family Insurance Karen Bentancor .................................................................................Nationwide Michael Harrison ........................................................................ Peaks Firearms Robin Herrera .......................................... Utah Dept of Workforces Services Andrew Vera........................................................................................ Zions Bank Brandon Morrell....................................... Mountain American Credit Union Milenna Russell .....................................Tooele Applied Technology College Jewel Allen.................................................................................Treasured Stories Blair Hope....................................................................... HyKo/P&G PRO LINE Richard Gonzalez ……………………………………………………....Utah State University Dwight Jenkins……………………………………………..……America First Credit Union

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Are you one of those individuals that counts down to

every holiday with eager anticipation? Decorating? Meal planning? Traditions? And all the other wonderful bliss that can come from a celebration?

Or do you struggle when it comes time for a holiday? Worry? Stress? Constant fear about having to deal with family members or di� cult past memories?

� e good news is that there are things you can do to drastically reduce, and possibly even eliminate that holiday stress all together.5 ways to drastically reduce holiday anxiety.

1). O� en times holidays remind us of our � nancial stresses. Presents, preparing meals, and attending events can add up � nancially. If you � nd yourself dreading holidays because of � nances, look for ways to simplify.

O� en times homemade gi� s are the most meaningful and they do not have to cost a lot, attend church and local events that are free or low-cost, and if you need to have company over, let your family and friends each bring some-thing.

2). Change your expectations and rules for the holiday. Remember, the only idea that you can count on perfectly is, that nothing is perfect!

Ask yourself, when I am 85 years old and I look back on this event, what are the things that I will care about the most? What does my family need to feel connected and loved to me today?

3). Forgiveness is freedom in relationships. Is it time to forgive someone or something that happened in your past? Or is the person you need to forgive yourself?

Life will never be fair. Someone has hurt you. Someone will hurt you again. � e question is, how long do you want to miserable? How many more days, or holidays, do you want to hold onto these hurts? Consider taking the steps to free yourself from the hurt so you can then enjoy the peace that comes with forgiveness.

4). Find something to look forward to that is special just to you. O� en times as we serve our families and friends, we forget to do something for ourselves.

Taking a few minutes each day, and especially before stressful events, to put on your oxygen mask. A few moments of daily self care can be very healing. Simple rituals like taking a bath, reading a book, going for a walk, spending time in nature, painting your toenails, or any other small and simple thing that brings you joy and feels you up is important to do.

Giving our best self to our friends and family, is a fantastic gi� .

5). Gratitude done in a sincere way will provide the greatest reduction of any kind of anxiety. When we stop looking at all that we do not have, and start recognizing the amazing op-portunities and gi� s we do have, we change. We change in a way that makes us happier and more and peace with what we have.

� ere are many ways to acknowledge grati-tude. While creating this new habit, you might want to start a gratitude journal. Keeping a visual record, that you can refer to o� en, is a simple way to begin.

Holiday Anxiety?

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Dr. Jensen joins the Tooele Medical Group as a family practice physician in the Stansbury Springs Health Center, bringing to the community integrated healthcare and meeting both physical and behavioral health needs.Dr. Jensen is a Kansas

native who completed his undergraduate training at BYU, medical degree in South Florida and residency training in Southern California. He participates regularly in medical mission work and is thrilled to serve the communities in Tooele County.

Located at Stansbury Springs Health Center

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Introducing new family practice physician

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I wasn’t always Denise Morgan, Licensed Massage � erapist; it took many life experiences over 19 years to

get me here. I started out as a 1.5lb preemie and grew

to become an all-star cross country run-ner in high school. I had to get a waiver for my low weight to join the U.S. Army, where I spent 4 1/2 years being a soldier and pushing past my bodies limits daily. I enjoy learning and I learned a lot quickly! Unfortunately, while in the military I also learned what is was like to start having migraines and severe right shoulder pain. I was diagnosed with bursitis in my right shoulder, induced scoliosis and � bromy-algia.

From here on out my whole world changed. I no longer found joy in sports, and instead found pain in my daily activi-ties. Restful sleep was scarce. I spent 16 years trying one prescription pill a� er an-other combined with painful trigger point injections because it was free due to my disabled status. But, it never healed me, and the e� ects were only ever temporary.

Finally, I was desperate enough to get out my pocket book and try something di� erent. Each new therapy got me the relief I wanted without side e� ects, and worked with my body in di� erent ways. Over the next 3 years, no one therapy completely healed me, they all worked together to get my body and mind into a

place where I could � nally understand and do what my body needed from me to heal.

I traded my full-time government job to become a full-time student because I believe in the healing arts. I would like to share that knowledge with you. I love to learn and I haven’t stopped learning.

Today I am grateful to say the follow-ing: my name is Denise Morgan, Licensed Massage � erapist, I believe that the body already knows how to heal from disease, I have dedicated my time to learn some of the in� nite ways to get to the state of wellness, I work with ALL income levels. (We all have the right to be healthy and balanced.), I am a true believer in empow-ering my clients with education about self care, I work with infants, children, adults, pregnant women, veterans, and geriatric clients from all walks of life, I strive to accommodate any comfort level using Holistic Services & CranialSacral � erapy for those who are less comfortable with physical touch, I provide the � erapy in Professional Massage � erapy, and � nally that I have been there myself.

Please visit http://DeniseMorgan.Fulls-late.com to view the services I provide and to schedule online. You can also call me at (208)550-8103.

Because massage is so much more than just relaxation, choose to HEAL. I am well trained and ready to assist you!

Denise Morgan, Massage TherapistFarmers Insurance

WB Manufacturing and Lake Point Custom Fab and Machine

Tooele has been fortunate to have a local Farmers Insurance agent for over 50 years. � is tradition

continues with the recent merging of Tom Tate Insurance with the Dave Mil-lard Agency. � e combined agency will now be the largest Farmers Insurance & Financial Services Agency in the region, with a dedicated and licensed sta� avail-able Monday thru Friday and Saturdays for your convenience. Dave and Tom are committed to the clients they serve and are always looking to form new relation-ships with the neighbors, friends and families we live with in this great state of

Utah. Farmers has new discount programs available on Auto and Home policies. In addition, Farmers is one of the top 10 life insurance companies in the U.S. and is one of the largest small business insurance underwriters. Farmers also owns foremost, the largest insurer of boats, motorcycles, RV’s and other toys in the country.

We look forward to introducing you to our expanded agency. Stop by the o� ce at 610 North Main, Tooele for a free Hot Chocolate or Cider during the month of October & November, provided by Janna’s Java (Dave’s wife is Janna). For immediate help call 435-882-6767.

In 2013 WB Manufacturing built a new building and moved to Lake Point, right o� Hwy 36. We have been mak-

ing supplies for the internet industry for 11 years, and sell our products all over the world. With the new building we have expanded our machine and welding shop and now do all kinds of work as Lake Point Custom Fab and Machine. We spe-cialize in custom fabrication projects like

trailers, truck bed and railings. We also do CNC Machining, CNC Plasma Cutting, Injection Molding, Plastic � ermoform-ing, PCB design work, 3D printing and have a full service sign and print shop.

We welcome all jobs no matter the size. Bring your ideas and stop in and check out our new facility. We can be reached at 801-250-9503, open weekdays from 8-5.

The Tooele County Chamber of Commerce would like to say Thank You to the following businesses and individuals that donated candy

and services for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat Event.

The Children’s Justice Center Love ‘em & Leave ‘em Pet Sitting Mountain America Credit Union Tooele Boys & Girls Club Heritage West Credit Union

Pit Stop Car Wash Rockstar Pets Kendall Thomas Berna & Chris Sloan, Group 1 Real

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The di�erence betweentraining and the

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Come to a free breakfast presentation and learn

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Thursday November 20th, 2014 7:30AM Tooele County Emergency Management Building

15 East 100 South Tooele, UT 84074

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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), in coordination with Tooele City, is designing the full pavement reconstruction of SR-36 from

3 O’Clock Drive to 1280 North and pavement rehabili-tation (rotomill and overlay) from 1280 North to 2000 North.

From 3 O’Clock Drive to 1280 North, crews will re-move the existing pavement and sub-layers and recon-struct the section with new pavement. In addition, a new storm drain will be installed; curb, gutter and sidewalk will be replaced in de� cient areas; pedestrian ramps will be upgraded to meet ADA standards; a number of safety improvements will be made and utility work will be completed, as needed, to accommodate the road work.

From 1280 North to 2000 North, crews will remove the 1” surface course and replace it with new surface course to extend the life of the road. Between 1280 North and the bridge, curb and gutter will be installed on the east side of the road and some improvements to drainage facilities will be made.

� is project will not add any additional lanes to SR-36. Once complete, the pavement life will be extended another 10 to 30 years and the corridor will be more consistent which increases safety.

Community Notices� e design team is currently collecting information

about the existing conditions. Project personnel will be performing survey work onsite through October and November. Once complete, the project team will analyze the data and begin design.

Schedule� e design phase began in late September 2014. Data

collection will continue through November, with design details being � nalized in early 2015. We anticipate con-struction will begin in late spring of 2015 and conclude by the end of the year. At this time, we do not have infor-mation on potential construction or property impacts.

UDOT understands there will be concerns and will be visiting each business in person over the next couple

of months. Each business on Main Street will be able to address their own concerns as well as have direct contact with UDOT.

Contact InformationCarlye SommersPublic Involvement Manager801-859-3770SR36@utah.gov

Attention Tooele Businesses

Service Master of Tooele County278 North Main StreetTooele, UT 84074(435) 840-1885Carpet Cleaning & Restoration

Yeti’s Frozen Blast134 West 1180 North Ste. 6Tooele, UT 84074(435) 882-5087Frozen yogurt, Gelato, Italian Ice, Sorbet. Free Wi-Fi, Lounge Area w/TV. Over 20 Toppings

New Chamber Members

Tooele TVPO Box 1028Grantsville, UT 84029(435) 884-6514

St. Marguerite Catholic School15 South 7th StreetTooele, UT 84074(435)882-0081

Jim Gowans240 S 200 WTooele, UT(435)-882-2120

Stansbury Art & Literacy Society427 Country ClubStansbury Park, UT(435)-882-0593

Renewals

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Growing up in Tooele and having a smaller population, there has always been a small town feel. I remember

my grandpa starting each morning o� by meeting his friends at a local eatery, just to have co� ee. I always wondered if it was the co� ee or the company that he so enjoyed. Now that I’m grown and work at Starbucks, I see that we can o� er both, great co� ee and great company. I o� en wish my grandpa were here to enjoy a Caramel Macchiato, Vanilla Latte’, or one of our freshly ground and brewed specialty co� ees’. I wish he could see that no matter how busy or populated our streets have become, we’ve created the magic of a home away from home taste and atmosphere.

For some, we are the � rst stop of their morning, which means our service and qual-ity of our product makes us the di� erence between a good day and a bad day. To add to our perfectly cra� ed beverages as well as our very human connection, we also o� er delight-ful morning treats! With everything from a very � lling Slow Roasted Ham and Swiss, a Spinach Feta Wrap, and our Classic Sausage

and Cheddar Sandwich, to Pumpkin Loaves, Co� ee Cakes, or a simple yet savory Cheese Danish. We are, most de� nitely, a sweeter good morning!

However, if you are just not a morning person, we can also be the much needed break during the a� ernoon hours. With an abun-dance of lunch options, you can either choose to enjoy one of our gourmet paninis’, like our Roasted Tomato Mozzarella, or you can keep lunch time “brunch time” and stick with one of our classic breakfast sandwiches. No matter your choice, know that you can wash it down with any of our cold mid-day favorites like our Vanilla Bean Frappuccino or our Peach Green Iced Tea!

We even touch base with our a� er school, a� er work, and a� er dinner visitors. Our relaxing lobby combined with our warm selec-tion of full teas hold all the right ingredients for a calming goodnight. For you night owls and night shi� workers, I’m sure you will � nd we have whatever you need to keep your night life � ourishing.

As you can see, here at Starbucks we take

leaving a great taste in your mouth quite literally, as well as metaphorically. We like to go above and beyond to support our com-munity by being involved in as many events and fundraisers as possible. Such as, Pathways Domestic Violence Center, Relay For Life, Toys For Tots and local food drives. We have stated before, every store is part of a commu-nity and we take our responsibility to be good neighbors seriously. We want to be invited in

wherever we do business. We can be a force for positive action- bringing together our partners, customers and the community to contribute every day.

We are the good morning you wanted to hear. � e ten minute break you’ve been patiently waiting for. � e pick me up you couldn’t quite get anywhere else. � e child-hood memo y in a cup. � e quiet place to recollect or just..reconnect. We are Starbucks and our mission is “To inspire and nurture the human spirit one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.” So now you be the judge, come visit us to make sure that our mis-sion is being accomplished.

Sincerely, your local baristas’

LLC

Getting your Car or Truck Ready for WinterFor many of us we’re getting into the

busiest time of the year at work, at school, with our families; or at all

three! � anksgiving will be here in just a few weeks; and before we know it, Christmas is upon us. With so many things going on, it’s easy to forget that winter is a time we need to make sure our car or truck is ready for the harsh weather and colder temperatures.

Here is a list of some of the things that you want to do yourself, or have your auto/truck technician check in the next few weeks so that your vehicle is ready for winter and as safe and reliable as possible for your family.

Tires – you depend on your tires to keep you on the road and stop you. Having good

tread, in balance, and proper alignment are important; and easy for you or a technician to check.

Battery – Having a weak or dead bat-tery when it’s bitter cold is one of the worst feelings. Make sure your battery terminals are clean and tight. If your battery is over 3 years old there’s a chance it might not make it through a bad winter. Your local repair shop has the equipment that can properly test your battery to see how much “life” it has

in it.Change your Oil – Changing your engine

oil at your manufacturer’s recommended interval is always important, but especially heading into winter. Many manufacturers recommend a di� erent viscosity or weight of oil for the colder temperatures of winter.

Cooling System, Defroster & Heater – It might seem unusual to mention checking your cooling system in the winter; but it’s the � uid in your radiator that keeps your engine from overheating and provides the heat to keep you warm. Check your owner’s manual for when to change the coolant; but it’s a good idea to � ush the cooling system to get rid of sludge & deposits, and to replace

the coolant every 2 years. Test your heater and defroster to make sure the fan is work-ing and the air is warm. Most vehicles have a smaller radiator that provides the heat inside.

Brakes – Brake systems have gotten more complicated during the last 15-20 years, and consist of several parts that work together with the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and your tires to bring you to a safe stop. Most vehicles today come equipped with a safety device that squeaks or makes a high pitched noise when your brakes are worn and need to be checked. Most high quality repair shops will do a free multi-point safety

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It’s your Health, your Money . . . and your Choice!

www.northpointesurgical.com

Welcome Back!! Northpointe Surgical Center welcomes orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chris Belton.

Dr. Belton has been a long-standing

member of the Tooele community and

a respected orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Belton’s areas of interest include

sports medicine, pediatric and adult

general orthopedics, fractures

and arthritis care.

To see Dr. Belton at the Northpointe

Medical Park office in Tooele,

please call 801-964-3925.

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If you are religious, you may want to create your list mentally while praying or in a form of mediation.Healing from Anxiety

No one is exempt from experiencing anxiety, but if it becomes severe enough that it is taking away from the quality of your life, a� ecting your relationships, or your health, it is time to look into the source (not just the symptoms) of what is truly causing your anxiety.

And be careful using “band-aid” options like prescription medications, non-prescrip-tion drugs, or alcohol. O� en times they can have side e� ects that can be far more danger-ous than anxiety.

• • • Rachael West is a certi� ed Life Coach

who helps individuals win their battle with anxiety, both locally and internationally. To contact Rachael West to schedule your personal coaching session, book her for your church or business event, or to learn more about how you can win your own personal battle with anxiety, please email her at, Ra-chael@RachaelWestCoaching.com or call 435-841-2147.

Tooele County Chamber of Commerce

Open House

Please join us on Wednesday, December 10th

11:00 am to 3:00 pm 154 South Main Street,

Tooele, Utah

*Light refreshments will be served

is a certain connection between fathers and daughters that is tender, sweet and a little bit of magic. I felt that the tone of the letter would be in a vein of tenderness that needed to be shown in order to get this message across without losing the girls’ attention.”

� e letter also caught the attention of others. It was read at their middle school on Veterans Day, printed in the local newspaper, discussed on some popular radio talk shows, made required reading by the Kansas National Guard Chaplain for Guard families with young children, and quoted by a Kansas congressman in a speech to his constituents.

A year later, Austin Hamner was invited to speak at the dedication of a memorial to the two men in Atchison, Kan., and he was able to � nd out what had happened to their families since the tragic event.

Hello girls,I have something very important to tell

you about this war and the meaning of Vet-erans Day. We should never forget that Vet-erans Day used to be called Armistice Day. � is particular day was chosen because that was the month, day and hour that World War I ended which was November 11, 1918 at 11a.m. � is was supposed to be the “war to end all wars,” but of course we know that it was not the last one.

Sometimes on Veterans Day, we lose connection to the real meaning of the day.

I’ve written a few words that may help you to understand what it is all about. Sweet-hearts, I’ve just returned from the memorial service that was held for two very special soldiers. � ese two men were taken from this world on Monday of this very week pro-tecting our unit. � ey were very brave men who protected generals and your dad too.

� e � rst man’s name is Spc. Don Allen Clary. He would have celebrated his 22nd birthday on the last day of this year, Dec. 31. His mother must have wondered if she was to have a New Year’s baby when he was born in 1982. � at’s the same year as your big brother John.

Spc. Clary had a girlfriend, but they hadn’t married yet and so that part of the story will never be known. What we do know is that he built a house before he le� and that he loved to � sh. He was a tall man who worked with his hands and he was good at most everything he did. He was excited for the future, but � rst he wanted to serve his country.

� e second hero’s name is Sta� Sgt. Clin-ton Lee Wisdom. � is hero just turned 39 in August. He was married and had three chil-dren who attended three di� erent levels of school, namely: high school, middle school and elementary school just like our family. He also loved to � sh even more than Spc. Clary, but he always took one of his children along so they could have “quiet time” with dad. He wanted to run for mayor of his town once he returned to Kansas.

Both men had the job of leading convoys and protecting generals and other high ranking people so that they would be safe.

� is was a frequent mission to take several high ranking people to the American Embassy in the International Zone. A suicide bomber aimed a truck for the convoy and the VIP vehicles.

� ese two soldiers placed their own vehicle between the suicide truck and the rest of the convoy to protect the riders. � e truck detonated and instantly took these two soldiers away from this world.

One of the men who was saved was appointed by President Bush and who is now returning to submit testimony before the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C. � is high ranking man said that he owes his life to these two heroes and hopes that he can live to be worthy of the great sacri� ce these two men made. I am sure that neither he nor the people with them that day will ever forget these two heroes.

Sooner or later all of us will pass on from this life, but those who willingly give their lives for others certainly are true heroes. Jesus once taught the world that, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13. � at is one way to know that these two men were real-life heroes.

We had a memorial this morning for these two heroes. You might think that Army soldiers are tough and don’t need to have time for this. It is exactly the opposite, sweethearts. We too, need time to grieve over the loss of friends and family.

A British soldier played the bagpipes as we assembled for the service. � e memorial stand had two pairs of empty desert combat boots with M-16 ri� es pointed down beside the shoes. � eir Kevlar helmets were placed on top of the upturned ri� es. � e unit that lost the men was called to attention and then role call was made. Each man respond-ed to their individual names. Only silence responded to the names of the fallen heroes.

� e names were called out three times according to custom before the name is marked as “not present.” Shortly a� erward, a wonderful trumpet played the mournful notes of “Taps” while the entire unit saluted. Upon conclusion, each soldier in the entire unit then had a chance to march up to the temporary memorials and render one � nal salute to their dear friends.

Some spent time on their knees in quiet remembrance of their friends. � ere were many tears among this “band of brothers” today. Yes girls, soldiers cry too.

Within another week, there will be an-

other similar memorial, back in the state of Kansas. � e di� erence this time will be the individual families that will say goodbye. Spc. Clary and his girlfriend and family along with the wife and children of Sta� Sgt. Wisdom and their close friends and family will say their � nal farewells. � ere will be a military funeral which includes a 21-gun salute. Once that is over, the respective families must then adjust their lives without their real heroes being with them anymore.

� is is what we memorialize on Veteran’s Day. We remember the sacri� ce of the soldiers themselves along with their grieving families. � ese men were just two of the more than a thousand heroes who have been taken during this con� ict.

� is is the day to also remember all wars that have been fought on behalf of our country. It is important that we remember who these heroes are and that they are not forgotten. It is not just words spoken so� ly on one day of the year, but that we remem-ber each time we see the wonderful � ags � ying along the light poles in Greenwood.

Each one helps us to remember others who are no longer with us to enjoy the freedom that was given to us as a gi� from those who sacri� ced earlier in our country’s history.

I am nearing the end of my time here in Baghdad, Iraq and I am so looking forward to seeing you three as well as your brothers again and being together. I will give you extra hugs and kisses because I know that there are children who will not get them from their dad who was taken away on Monday.

Maybe we can visit the soldiers’ and sail-ors’ memorial in downtown Indianapolis and remember the other families and heroes so that they are never forgotten too.

Love you,Papa

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Zions Bank’s Tooele � nancial cen-ter hosted an open house celebra-tion of its home � nance services

on Oct. 23 at 998 North Main St. Light refreshments were served and members of the Tooele Chamber of Commerce were part of the celebration.

� e event welcomed the latest addi-tion to Zions Bank’s friendly Tooele sta� : Dori Wilkinson, a mortgage loan o� cer in Zions Bank’s Home Financing Divi-sion.

In her new role, Dori is responsible for business development and customer ser-vice for mortgage lending and residential construction throughout Tooele County. With more than 21 years of experience, she has served in a variety of positions and has built a depth of knowledge about the mortgage process — from new con-struction to purchases and re� nances. She is adept at helping clients select the right type of loan for their unique needs, always watching out for her customer’s best interest.

Active in the community, she has volunteered her time with several organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Tooele County Housing Authority and Tooele County Board of Realtors. She has received industry awards recognizing her commitment to hard work and excellent customer service. Dori has two teenage sons and enjoys nature, basketball and artistic pursuits.

Zions Bank’s Tooele � nancial center is a proud supporter of the Tooele Cham-ber of Commerce. � e bank’s lobby and drive-up teller window is open Mondays through � ursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. � e drive-up ATM and night deposit drop are open 24 hours.

For more information about home � nance, contact Dori Wilkinson at the Tooele � nancial center at 435-830-3662 or email her Dori.Wilkinson@zionsbank.com. Additional details are available at www.zionsbank.com/mortgage.

Zions Bank Home Finance Open House

check that includes inspecting brakes when they do an oil change. When you need brake work, always ask for an ASE technician certi-� ed on brakes.

Tune-Up – Check your owner’s manual for recommendation on when to replace your spark plugs – usually sometime a� er 50,000 miles. However, if you start to notice hard starts, lower gas mileage, rough idling, or occasional stalling; it’s probably a good idea to have a Diagnostic Tune-up that in-cludes replacing the spark plugs and possibly adding a fuel system service.

Emergency Kit - If you don’t already have an emergency winter kit in your car, now is a good time to put one together. One or two

warm blankets, jumper cables, an ice scraper, a small bag of sand, a � ashlight with extra batteries, a few � ares, and a few snacks make for a good start. If for some reason you do have car troubles and are stranded, you’ll want these things until help arrives.

Getting your car ready for winter doesn’t have to take long, but not getting it done can cost you a lot more money and inconve-nience. Save yourself some time and money, and protect you and your family’s safety by getting your car checked out and ready for the winter before the bad weather hits.

Tunex of Tooele has been serving families and businesses in Tooele County for over 13 years. � ey have the test equipment, quality parts, and technicians to troubleshoot and repair your vehicle. Mention this article and get $15 OFF any $100 service. 1521 N. Main, Tooele 435-882-1989.

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Services provided for employers within Tooele County by the Worx Clinic:

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