Murray Journal - January 2015 - Vol. 15 Iss. 1 by The City Journals

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City departments have outgrown Murray’s City Hall. Plans are moving forward to find a new location so construction can begin on a new city hall in late summer.

Plans Underway For a New City Hall

here are only so many upgrades that can be done to an 80-year-old building before it comes tumbling down. That’s a big concern to Mayor Ted Eyre as city leaders design a new home for Murray City Hall. The current city hall, located at 5025 South State Street, was built in 1934 and is not considered structurally or seismically sound. Although it’s been updated as much as possible, the mayor is concerned for the safety of employees and residents who visit the site. “The building houses our first responders,” Eyre said. “They’re going to be at a disadvantage if anything happens, and all of their equipment is stored there as well.”

By Peri Kinder

Additionally, the city offices have expanded to meet the needs of a growing community, with departments spread out across the city. Eyre would like to house all the city’s departments in one consolidated location. That would include bringing the court system, the building department and other services back on site at city hall. City leaders are looking at two potential locations for the new building. The first place would be on the west side of State Street between 4900 South and 5th Avenue. Because the city already owns most of that area, it wouldn’t have to purchase additional property.

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A New Murray Face On The Hill

By Peri Kinder

Rep. Bruce Cutler will be the voice of House District 44 during the next legislative session. Cutler was elected in November after former representative Tim Cosgrove stepped down from the position.

t the end of January, the 2015 Utah legislative session begins, and Murray’s new legislator, Bruce Cutler-(R), will be right in the middle of it, representing House District 44. Although he’ll be a rookie on the Hill, Cutler has been working for the best interest of city residents for several years on the Murray School Board of Education and the Murray Library Board. As a board member, Cutler felt the legislature imposed regulations on school boards that were intrusive, cumbersome and unnecessary. He likes the idea of granting local boards the ability to make decisions without the interference of state government and has made public education his number one priority. “We need to work on taking care of our children and our greatest resources: our teachers,” he said. “I don’t think there’s a lot of happiness in the education community right now. I think there’s lots of frustration.” Cutler grew up in the Holladay/Cottonwood area, attending Olympus and Bonneville Junior High Schools and graduating

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“I was just doing what I think needs to be done. I was just floored when they told me I had won the award. I just needed to give back and do more.”

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Murray Volunteer Honored During Utah Philanthropy Day

Murray Rotary Hands Out More Than 2,000 Dictionaries

By Peri Kinder

Submitted by Brent Winget, Murray Rotary

urray Rotary members recently delivered close to 2,000 dictionaries to third graders in Murray elementary schools, many schools in West Valley and Emery County. For many third graders, this donated book is the first real book they have owned. Ron Jensen of Murray, who has been doing this for the past 11 years, accomplishes this huge monumental task quietly as a Murray Rotarian. It is a project sponsored by Rotarians

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throughout the U.S. attempting to hand deliver to each third grader this powerful and personal book to each student. Murray Rotary funds this project from an estate donation of Joyce A. Tornquist, who donated adequate funds to support this program for the foreseeable future. In Utah, there are 47 Rotarian Clubs, with 12 units within Salt Lake Valley each supporting this program. l

Murray Liberty League Baseball now accepting online sign-ups

Before you know it, the baseball season will be here. While the baseball diamonds are covered in snow, it’s the best time to sign-up your kids for the spring 2015 season. Sign-ups are now open for Murray Liberty League Cal Ripken Baseball online at www. murraylibertyleague.org. You can also sign-up in person on Saturday, February 21 at the Murray Park Centre in Murray Park from 9 a .m. to 1 p.m. The cost for the season is $95 per child and covers 16 or more games and the uniform which includes the shirt, socks and cap. Murray Liberty League provides community baseball for youth in Murray, Midvale and South Salt Lake. The League shares the fundamental belief of Babe Ruth League, Inc./Cal Ripken which states that every child with a desire to play baseball should be afforded that opportunity. We strive to make the experience of every player, regardless of ability, a positive one. We hope to not only develop baseball skills, but team cooperation, respect and sportsmanship as well. All games are played at Grant Park located directly west of Nordstrom at 6150 S. Main Street in Murray. Boys and girls ages 12 and under are invited to sign up for Cal Ripken Baseball. • Peewees – Ages 6 - 8 • Minors – Ages 9 - 10 • Majors – Ages 11 - 12 Try outs for team assignments will be held on Saturday, March 14. The season starts on Monday, April 6. The league is managed and coached by volunteers. If you are interested in coaching or participating, contact the league at info@murraylibertyleague.org While on the website, sign up for text alerts for weather updates, schedule reminders, and other league details. Parents and players can “Like” the Murray Liberty League Facebook page or follow us on Instagram @murraylibertyleague for reminders, events, contests and more.

Nicole Vollmer, League Board Member 801-554-9161 info@murraylibertyleague.org

ynda Smart Brown doesn’t do things halfway. When she sets a goal, she not only achieves it, she also rallies friends, family and business leaders to her cause. Brown has been a supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of South Valley for 20 years, volunteering her time and talents to the hundreds of children who attend the programs every weekday. Because of her significant efforts, the BGCSV nominated Brown for the Heart and Hands Award that was presented to her during the Utah Philanthropy Day luncheon in November. The award honors volunteers who make a substantial contribution to a charitable cause. Brown was speechless when she learned about the recognition. “I was just doing what I think needs to be done. I was just floored when they told me I had won the award,” she said. “I just needed to give back and do more.” Brown and her daughter, Laura Peifer, spend a lot of time at the club, whether it’s helping serve Thanksgiving dinner or getting a bus donated so the club can get students to and from the facility. She even celebrated her 70th birthday with the children at the BGCSV. During the last few years, Brown’s passion has been creating a food program and an ongoing food drive to help feed the children who visit the club. BGCSV prepares 2,000 meals each week at the Murray location, and only a portion of that is funded. The rest comes from donations through individuals or organizations. “The need is so great,” Brown said. “These kids are hungry. Sometimes the food they have at the club is the only thing they eat all day.” Brown created the Kids Eat! program where people can get involved by donating healthy snacks that include fruit, granola bars, pretzels, eggs, milk, yogurt or whole grain products. Anyone interested in helping with

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Comcast Connects Local Family By Peri Kinder

t wasn’t just the opportunity to have free internet access or the ability for her children to use a laptop for homework assignments. For Nivia Zuniga, getting a computer had much more meaning, allowing the Honduran native to reconnect with loved ones. “I’ve lived in this country for 18 years,” Zuniga said. “In 18 years, I haven’t seen my mom. But now we can Skype.” Zuniga is an employee at the Boys & Girls Club of South Valley, transporting students from school to the club for afterschool programs. She also helps out in the classroom. When she heard of a Comcast program that offered computer and internet access for families who are financially eligible, Zuniga jumped at the chance. Comcast was rolling out its Internet Essentials promotion that included a refurbished laptop for $150 and monthly internet access for $19.95 when Zuniga applied. The company selected her application, awarding her a free laptop and internet access for one year. “Not all families can afford to get internet access in their homes,” BGCSV Communications Director Machelle Lake said. “Teachers are doing more online assignments. This opportunity allows homework to be done on time.” Zuniga is taking computer classes through the club, learning keyboarding and program skills. Her son Johnathon, 14, attends Riverview Junior High and her daughter Angie, 15, is enrolled at Granger High School. Her oldest daughter, Lidia, 21, is taking classes at Salt Lake Community College. “I’m so excited about this,” Zuniga said. “When the kids need to do a report for school, they need a computer. Now we have one.” l

Hit The High Seas With Desert Star’s Pirate Parody

ust when you thought it was safe to go back in the musical olios following the show. “Awesome 80’s Olio, water, Desert Star Playhouse sets sail with “Pirates of Part 1” features hit songs from the past mixed with more the Scaribbean: Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Fun!” This zany of Desert Star’s signature comedy. parody for the whole family opened Jan. 8 and runs through Food is available from an á la carte menu and is served March 21 at the playhouse in Murray. Written by Ben E. Millet and directed by Scott Holman, “Pirates of the Scaribbean” is a delightful send-up, full of romance, nutty characters and a huge dose of misadventure. The seas of the Caribbean are infested with a scourge of pirates and the pompous Captain Stubbing has sworn to stamp them out. He faces not only the famously eccentric Captain Jack Sprat, but also the devious and cursed Captain Barmitzvah, the Yiddish terror of the high seas. This motley crew makes up the cast of Desert Star’s newest production, “Pirates of the Scaribbean…” Barmitzvah kidnaps playing through March 21. Photo courtesy of Desert Star Playhouse ingénue Eliza Swine and it’s up to stable boy Will Doolittle to save her. Will forges an unlikely partnership with Captain right at your table. The menu includes gourmet pizza,fresh Jack and sets out on a bizarre journey to stop Barmitzvah wraps, appetizers, and scrumptious desserts. and his goofy crew of misfit pirates. This hilarious show, Desert Star is located at 4861 South State packed with surprises, will really swash your buckle! St. in Murray. Ticket information is available at The evening also includes one of Desert Star’s signature www.DesertStarPlayhouse.com. l

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M AYO R ’S M E S S AG E

ost cities throughout the country have created a slogan or nickname that describes their community in a very few words. We are familiar with many of these: “The Big Apple” – New York City, “City of Angels” – Los Angeles or “Mile High City” – Denver. Even a smaller community such as Albany, New York is known as the “Cradle of the Union.” The slogan that has been used in our city over the past few years is “There is More to Murray.” This is found on banners, promotional materials and other forms of media. It makes the statement that Murray has more to offer its residents in many ways. However, to me, it leaves open the question of what those things might be. Before I knew this was the unofficial slogan of our city, and throughout the time I was campaigning and as I have continued in this office, I have often referred to Murray as “A City Without Equal.” This is not meant to be an egotistical statement, but is a recognition of the many unique qualities that combine to make Murray a very distinctive community. We take a great deal of pride in the fact that our city is very independent and self-

reliant. With our own power, water, police and fire departments, we have, in many ways, controlled the direction and future of our city. This, combined with our own library, school system, senior center and park facilities, makes us truly unique in so many positive ways. Beyond the city government functions, we also have beautiful neighborhoods, convenient access to transportation, wonderful shopping choices and world-class medical facilities. With all those qualities there are two additional assets that truly set us apart. The first of those is our residents. We have many multigenerational families, and families that have chosen to live here because they appreciate all those qualities that come together in this community. They make up the continuing character that Murray has become known for. The other equally important aspect is the city employees that maintain this heritage day after day. I have the opportunity to witness this dedication in every department and at every level. I look forward to a New Year and the opportunity to work with residents and employees to make our city even better. With all the aspects we have going in our favor, we can work through the challenges and opportunities we are faced with because Murray truly is “A City Without Equal.” l

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This location is also where city officials want to construct a performing arts center. Salt Lake County leaders will decide during the first quarter of 2015 if funding for this theater will be awarded to Taylorsville or Murray. If Murray wins the bid, developers will have to determine if there’s enough room for the PAC and city hall in that location. The result might be a smaller, but taller, building. The second location would be just east of the existing city hall, where the building could be spread out a little more and not as high. “It will be much like the Hillcrest Junior

from Skyline High School. He served an LDS church mission to Uruguay/Paraguay and married Kathie Ann Clegg 40 years ago. The couple has four daughters and 15 grandchildren and has lived in Murray for 37 years. Cutler is excited to represent his neighbors, along with residents in Midvale. “I love Murray. For being smack in the middle of a big metropolis, it’s still a small community,” he said. “And Midvale is a sister city to Murray. There are such salt-of-the-earth types of people living in Murray and Midvale.” Along with his focus on education, Cutler’s other topics of interest include promoting the state’s economic growth, creating clear air initiatives and addressing intergenerational poverty. He and his wife spent time teaching women in the Salt Lake County jail, only to see them released and incarcerated over and over again. “We need to drop the recidivism rate by stopping the cycle of poverty, through education and opportunities,” Cutler said.

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to star t the process of building city hall because the city needs it. ” High construction,” Eyre said. “They’d build it in the back while we continue to work in the older building.” Currently, city hall is approximately 50,000 square feet. After getting feedback from department leaders, police officers and architects, city officials have determined that the new building will need to be 70,000 square feet. Eyre would like this to include on-site storage for police department equipment and a secure, controlled entryway for prisoners to be escorted to and from the building. City officials have been saving money for many years to fund the new city hall. And while it needs to be done soon, Eyre wants to take the time to do it right and plan for future growth. He’d like to see construction underway by late summer. “We are very determined to start the process of building city hall because the city needs it,” Eyre said. “We want to make a city hall to be proud of, but we don’t want to do anything extravagant.” l

awmakers expect another record-breaking year for the number of bills proposed during the 2015 session. Cutler is studying the issues and wants feedback from residents as the session goes forward. He’s expecting a heavy amount of emails, letter and phone calls, and hopes to be responsive while staying up-to-date with legislative discussions. “In this first session, I’ll do a lot more listening than talking. I’ll speak up when appropriate and learn from those who have been there,” he said. “I’ll give it everything I’ve got. I need to hear from my constituents. I might not always agree with what they have to say, but I’ll always listen.” As a software developer for Landesk, Cutler said he is constantly learning, keeping up with technological advances. He also plays the piano, sings with his wife in a choir and attends Utah Symphony and Hale Center Theater performances. He can be reached at brucecutler@le.utah.gov. l

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Eggs & Issues Meetings Friday mornings 7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m. Mimi’s Restaurant (5300 So. State) January 2015 is YOUR month to join us at Eggs & Issues! No cost to attend unless you order from the menu. Open to everyone. No chamber membership required! Check www.murraychamber.org for calendar updates.

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CHAMBER AND COMMUNITY EVENT: MICE ARE WALKING!

First Fridays at Corner Bakery

Please help us welcome Dr. Angie Canada (Canada Chiropractic) and Mike Wright (Security Guru) to the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. We look forward to a great year with you!

We will meet for Eggs & Issues the FIRST Friday of month at Corner Bakery for open networking. They are located at 6227 South State Street, Fashion Place Mall. We meet from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. No speakers scheduled the first Friday meetings. No cost unless you order from the menu. January Speaker Schedule: Jan. 9th: Open Networking at Corner Bakery: share your business successes, challenges and failures. Jan 16th at Mimi’s: The Curtis Foundation will inform us on The Odyssey House and how you can help. Jan. 23rd at Mimi’s: Souper Bowl of Caring: Miss Murray, Meghan Zullo, will share how you can help raise funds for the 1,000+ children in Murray that are not receiving meals on the weekends. Jan. 30th at Mimi’s: Transformation Lab Tour – contact the chamber for more info. RSVP ONLY L E G A L S

MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 24a, Utah Code Annotated (1953, amended) the Murray City Police Department hereby gives notice that the personal property described on the following list has been held for at least three months and the owner(s) cannot be located, or if known, such owner(s) have been notified and have failed to claim such property and that Murray City Police Department will dispose of the personal property according to law. Commencing nine (9) days after the date of this publication and public posting of this notice, if the owner(s) have not claimed the property. Murray City Police Department will dispose of the personal property as outlined by State law, culminating with a public auction or by donating the unclaimed property to charity. The affected personal property is described as follows: SPORTING GOODS AND EQUIPMENT, CELL PHONES AND ACCESSORIES, VEHICLE ACCESSORIES, VEHICLE STEREOS AND ACCESSORIES, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY, CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES, COMPACT DISKS, HOME ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES, LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, BICYCLES & MORE. A MORE DETAILED LIST WITH SERIAL NUMBERS IS AVAILABLE AT THE MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

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Dr. Lane from the University of Utah will speak on stem cell research and technology. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Murray High School (5440 So. State) from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is a FREE meeting. Please bring your friends, family and business associates. Thank you Jennifer & Jim Brass, Ethel & Carl DeFosse for hosting this meeting.

THANK YOU to Bob Bond (Legacy Realty), Dr. Michael Jennings (Personal Family Physicians) and Kelly Duffin (IHC) for serving on the Murray Chamber Board of Directors. Your support, guidance and relationships are valued and appreciated.

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EDUCATION

National Storyteller Shares Tales With Longview, Grant Students

Students Unite With “I Am Murray” Campaign

By Julie Slama

n December, two Murray elementary schools got to hear national storyteller Donald Davis present his folklore. Davis, who is considered one of the foremost storytellers in the country, performing at the Smithsonian, National Storytelling Festival and Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, told stories to Longview students on Dec. 10 to inspire them to create and share their own tales. “Storytelling carries our identity. It tells us who we are, and if we don’t know who our families are, then we’re lost,” Davis said. “So many kids nowadays never hear stories from their families, and they’re missing a whole museum about who they are.” When Davis tells the stories, he hopes his audience is “drawing pictures in their heads.” Then, he knows they can relate to his story. When students want to tell him about similar experiences, he asks them to wait. “Telling, drawing or writing about your experience; it’s a story that is trying to come out and then, you too, will be a storyteller,” he said. Davis, who has been telling stories for 45 years, encouraged students to talk about their experience before they write about it. “Telling stories is our natural language. Sometimes, we get so worried about using the right words that the story can get lost. This way, they can tell the story simply and as questions are asked, they can add color,” he said. Before telling his stories to students, Davis met with Longview Elementary teachers to explain how to incorporate storytelling into learning, using oral and written skills. He gave the schools his DVD, “Make It, Tell It, Write It: A Donald Davis Approach to Unlocking Stories,” along with other teacher resources to help students develop their own five-minute stories. Fifth-grade teacher Tina Nilsson plans to include a time for storytelling in her curriculum. “He suggested that we find at least a few minutes to talk to one another, to connect and tell stories. Most of the time, students get stuck on finding ideas, but he has shown us how simple the stories can be. After telling the stories to each other at least three times, then we can work on writing them down,” she said. Longview plans to participate in the Murray Storytelling Festival in the spring. Last year, each school was invited to

our new banners hang inside and out at Murray High School. The “I Am Murray” banners show photos of students from various clubs, classes and activities, each stating why they are part of Murray High. “We wanted to set an ideal of what Murray is about,” Principal John Goldhardt said. “We are inclusive with so many different kinds of students. Through this campaign, students recognize their unique talents and how they are accepting of each other, realizing they all contribute to this school.” Goldhardt said the idea emerged from banners he saw at Dixie State College, but instead of putting just an individual on one banner, he liked the idea of several students on one, further uniting them as one school. “The students who were asked to represent an area had to come up with a word to describe themselves when they

National storyteller Donald Davis tells stories about his childhood to Longview students Dec. 10. send a few students to participate so most schools held their own classroom and schoolwide festivals to select those who would participate. Longview has enlisted the help of storyteller Janine Nishiguchi to help students prepare for the event. “We are then going to use this as a springboard to have mini-lessons in classrooms about storytelling and have class and school storytelling competitions,” Principal Chad Sanders said. Davis also visited with Grant students and teachers on Dec. 17. Davis’ presentation was free, thanks to funding from the Utah State Legislature and the Utah State Office of Education Professional Outreach Program to Schools. The event was coordinated by Timpanogos Storytelling. “Oral storytelling is essential to all communication,” Timpanogos Storytelling Executive Director Eliot Wilcox said. “It you can’t communicate effectively, other people can’t understand you, and then they won’t do business with you. This presentation will allow students to learn great writing and oral presentation skills so they can tell a good story. ” Davis said that the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last September, is amongst his favorite festivals. l

“I am Murray” banners hang around Murray High School to recognize students’ unique talents. said ‘I am ____.’ One ESL student filled in the name of his Somalian refugee camp. a ProStart student put in the word for ‘willpower’ in Dutch, representing his heritage. Another used ‘expressive’ for choir and they all were so broad, but still all are part of our unique student body,” he said. Missing from the banners are sports, although some athletes were selected to represent other areas. Goldhardt said that these banners were made to complement the existing athletic banners already hanging in the school. “People have liked the banners and say it’s a positive approach to recognizing everyone who makes up Murray High,” he said. l

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FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Grant Elementary. . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming). . . . . . . . . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary. . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary. . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . . 801-262-8282

C ultural A rts Upcoming Events: January 14-26 – Murray High Broadway Review, 7 p.m., $3 general admission January 19 – Martin Luther King Concert, MHS, 7 p.m., free January 31 – Murray Concert Band, MHS, 7 p.m., free February 18 – Community Choral Fest, MHS, 7 p.m., free February 28 – Todd Green, World multi-instrumentalist, MHS, 7 p.m., $5 general admission

Murray Arts Advisory Board (Mary Ann Kirk). . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614

Murray High School . . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum. . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office. . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-9321 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County) . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary. . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High. . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center. . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary. . . 801-264-7438

Woodstock: Down in the Dumps, Auditions Feb 27, Performances April 30 Grant: The Happy Man, Auditions March 2, Performances May 6-7

Murray Storytelling in the Spotlight

Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632

Murray Community Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414

AISU: Seussical the Musical, Jr, Auditions Feb 13, 16, Performances April 30-May 1

Horizon TBA (we are looking for a director, interested? Call 801-264-2638)

McMillan Elementary . . . 801-264-7430

Murray City Cemetery. . . . 801-264-2637

Twin Peaks: Annie Review, Auditions January 28, Performances March 18-19

McMillan: Down in the Dumps, Auditions March 13, Performances May 7

Miss Murray Pageant (Leesa Lloyd). . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233

Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335

Performances March 11-12

Youth Musical Auditions and Performances Murray City Cultural Arts will produce youth musicals at school venues December through May. For more details, contact Mary Ann Kirk at mkirk@murray.utah.gov or phone 801264-2638. These programs are supported with grants from Utah Division of Arts and Museums and the Salt Lake County ZAP program. Liberty: Big Top Blues, Auditions Dec 10, Performances Feb 26-28 Viewmont: Seussical the Musical, Jr, Auditions December 15-17, Performances Feb 24-25 Longview: The Happy Man, Auditions Jan 15,

Murray City Cultural Arts and the Murray Library have teamed up to present performances, workshops, and judging events for individuals and families at the Murray Library. Additional instruction will be provided at the Heritage Center and in various designated school classrooms instead of after school residencies as they have done in the past. Registration forms for the library workshops/camps are available at the Murray Parks Office or the Murray Library.

Spotlight on Stories Concert for Families Monday, February 23, 7 p.m. Murray Library Auditorium Come be entertained and inspired with family stories, folk and fairy tales. Learn about the Murray City Storytelling Festival and workshops and activities you and your children can be involved in. Presented by professional storytellers Cassie Ashton and Jan Smith

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R ecreation Register: Murray Parks and Rec. Office Download a roster from below and send it with the fee to: Murray Parks and Recreation 296 East Murray Park Ave Murray UT 84107 For more information, call 801-264-2614. YOU MUST BE A MURRAY HIGH GRAD TO PARTICIPATE!

Adult Spring Softball Leagues Soccer 101

Soccer 101 is a unique program designed to teach new younger players the game of soccer. Emphasis is in skill development set to games. Participants will learn how to pass, kick, throw in, score, play defense and protect the ball. Each week will include a skills clinic followed by a game. Each session will last for one hour for a total of six weeks. A parent or an adult is required to attend and participate to assist with positive reinforcement of the skills learned. Participants will learn new skills each week and then participate in a scrimmage. This is an indoor soccer program. Space is limited to 16 participants each hour. Dates: February Feb. 21 to March 28 Place: Hillcrest Jr. High Back Gym Ages: 3-6 Cost: $35 Resident, $45 non resident Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2015 Register: Murray Park and Recreation Office or The Park Center or at www.mreg.com

Murray High Alumni Basketball Tournament

This marks the 42nd year of the Murray High Alumni Basketball Tournament. Grads from Murray gather together to play in this prestigious Basketball Tournament. Get your classmates together and form your Alumni Team. It is the oldest tournament of its kind in the entire United States. Teams can merge together if they cannot find enough schoolmates to play together. Each team is guaranteed three games. The tournament starts with Pool Play with the winners advancing to the Championship Round of the Tournament. Dates: March 30 to April 4 Cost: $150 per team Place: Murray High School Deadline: Friday, March 18, 2015

Dates: Wednesday League April 1 Friday League April 3 Nights: Wednesday - Recreational Friday- Recreational Cost: $300 per team for each session Times: 6-11 pm Place: Murray Park Softball Diamond Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2015 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office or www.mreg.com

Murray City offers a Monday Coed League, Tuesday Coed League and a Thursday Men’s League. This is consider are USSSA D” League. No double wall bats allowed. We use different size softballs for women and men. This is a first class league. Get your roster and fee together and sign up today! Dates: Monday, April 6 Tuesday, April 7 Thursday, April 9 Times: 6-11 p.m. Location: Murray Park Softball Cost: $500 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office in Murray Park. Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2015

Swim Programs

Adult Kickball

Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills. This is a required merit badge for the Eagle Rank.

Now forming an Adult Coed Kickball League for the Spring Season. These are recreational leagues. This is one of the fastest growing programs in America. This old game is a major program played all over the U.S. Anyone can play from the novice play to the more experienced die-hard. Great for improving your fitness, meeting new people and for interacting socially with others. Play on the softball field in beautiful Murray Park on a well groomed infield and outfield under the lights. Play 9 games and a single elimination tournament in each session. Teams provide their team Jerseys.

Swim Checks, Webelos Aquanaut and 2nd & 1st Class Requirements Pass the swim check required to participate in aquatics at camp! Complete the aquatic requirements for second and first class with the safety of a merit badge counselor and certified lifeguard. Also available is the Aquanaut Webelos Activity badge. Swim Checks Dates: Dec. 17 Jan. 21 Feb. 11

Times: 7 – 9 PM 7 – 9 PM 7 – 9 PM

Reg. Dates: Nov. 1 – Dec. 16 Nov. 1 – Jan. 20 Nov. 1 – Feb. 10

Swimming Merit Badge

Dates: Times: Dec. 3 & 10 7 – 9 PM Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 7 – 9 PM

Reg. Dates: Nov. 1 – Dec.2 Nov. 1 – Jan. 27

Other Information: Must have completed 2nd Class Requirements 7a, 7b and 7c and 1st Class Requirements 9a, 9b and 9c.

Lifesaving Merit Badge

The Main purpose of the Lifesaving Merit Badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies. This is a required merit badge for the Eagle Rank. Dates: Times: Jan. 7 & 14 7 – 9 PM Feb. 18 & 25 7 – 9 PM

Reg. Dates: Nov. 1 – Jan. 6 Nov. 1 – Feb. 17

JANUARY 2015 R ecreation To participate MAC, all swimmers must become a member of USA Swimming. New members of MAC are recommended to join at the Bronze Level. All swimmers are expected to attend swim meets and practice: Gold (5x per week) Silver (+4x per week) Bronze (+3x per week). Ages: 5 - 18 years Days: Monday - Friday Practice Times: Gold/Silver 4:30 – 6:00PM Bronze 4:30 – 5:30PM Cost (Resident / Non-resident): Monthly: Gold/Silver $40 / $45 Bronze $35 / $40 Seasonal (Resident / Non-resident): December - February Gold/Silver $105 / $120 Bronze $90 / $105 USA Swimming Cost: $77 per year Other Information: Must have completed 2nd Class Requirements 7a, 7b and 7c and 1st Class Requirements 9a, 9b and 9c. Completion of Swimming Merit Badge is recommended. Please call The Park Center (801) 284-4200 for more information

The Murray Aquatics Club (MAC)

The Murray Aquatics Club “MAC” is a competitive USA Swimming team for youth ages 5-18. Team practices are held 5 days a week Monday-Friday. To join MAC, swimmers must have completed swim lessons or given the Head Coach’s approval after an evaluation of swimming skills.

Swim Lessons

February 3 - 26 Registration Dates: January 23, 5am Deadline January 31 Ages: 6 months - Adult Cost: $30 Resident / $35 Non-resident

C ultural A rts to share with your family. Families who know their stories are stronger families. Possibility to share your story at the Murray City storytelling festival if you desire or simply enjoy storytelling in a family setting.

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Super Saturday Story Camp for Elementary Students (grades 1-6) 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays, March 14 and March 21 Join professional Storytellers Cassie Ashton and Jan Smith as they guide students in creative dramatic games, storytelling activities and performance skills. Students who are interested may participate in additional coaching beyond the two sessions to prepare for the Murray City Storytelling Festival in May. Teen Telling Time Tuesdays -4-6 p.m. March 16 and March 23 Sample the fun and engaging power of storytelling with wild and wacky drama games, writing applications and performance skills. Students who are interested may participate in additional coaching beyond the two sessions to prepare

Coaching for concert performance Saturday, April 11 10 a.m. – noon Murray Library Storytelling Stars Concert Monday, April 13 • 7 p.m. Bring your family and friends to applaud the stories of our Murray workshop participants.

for the Murray City Storytelling Festival in May. Finding and Sharing Family Stories Thursdays 7-9 p.m. March 19 and March 26 Two engaging, empowering workshops to entertain and inspire your inner storyteller. You will learn how to turn memory snippets into stories

Murray Heritage Senior Center For Adults Feb 9-March 6 – Heritage Center Fridays 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. If you want can’t attend a library session and want a daytime workshop, this will work for you. Register at the Murray Heritage Center

T he H eritage S enior C enter Upcoming Events The Heritage Center is a 55+ recreation center for people who like to stay active, learn, get services, go places, stay healthy, play, volunteer, meet people, enjoy life, and more. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday anytime between 11:30 - 12:30 and you pay for your meal after you pick up your food. No reservations are needed - except for special events. Options include the regular menu item, salad, Panini, soup and sandwiches. The cost ranges from $2 - $4 for people 55+.

four weeks in advance. The cost is $9 for fifteen minutes, $18 for a half hour, or $36 for an hour. Payment is due when you make your appointment.

RECREATION Pickleball – On Thursdays from 9:00-11:00, you can learn to play Pickleball at the Center for free. Pickleball is played with wood or plastic paddles on a badminton size court using a whiffle ball. It is great exercise and helps in developing better hand-eye coordination.

SPECIAL EVENTS Mardi Gras Celebration – February 17. Join us as we transform the Center into downtown New Orleans and celebrate Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” the final day of the Carnival season, on Tuesday, February 17 at 11:00. The cost for this fun event will be $7 for reserved seats.

TRIPS Tooele Breakfast – The Center’s bus will be headed to the Tooele Senior Center for the “2nd Best Breakfast in Utah.” The bus will depart the Center at 9:00 on Wednesday, January 21 and return about noon. Cost is $6. Sign up now.

EXERCISE Monday NIA 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m. Monday & Thursday Strength Conditioning 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday Stretch & Tone 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday Tai Chi 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday U of U Exercise Students 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ($1/one time or $5/month) Wednesday & Friday Yoga 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday & Friday Chair A’Robics 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (FREE) Friday Zumba 9:00 a.m. -1 0:00 a.m. Fees: Class fee is $3 a day or monthly fee which ranges from $10-15 depending on the class. Punch passes are also available for purchase. Monthly Total Fitness Pass: Pay $30 the first week of each month and then attend as many exercise classes plus utilize the exercise room as much as you would like. OPEN EXERCISE ROOM – Open daily, $5 per month or $1 per visit.

HEALTH SERVICES Blood Pressure & Glucose – The first Thursday of each month from 11:00-12:00 (FREE). Massage Therapy – Every Friday from 11:453:45. Appointments are required and can be made

Mexican Train, Dominoes 15, Rummikub, Skip-Bo and more. Want to Jam – Bring your instrument and jam on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3:30. Past gatherings have included drums, guitar, violin, piano with all types of music played from jazz to country. Informal and all types of instruments are welcome. Social Dance – Every Thursday evening from 7:00-10:00. Cost $4. Dance to the musical genius of Tony Summerhays. Refreshments will be served during the break and door prizes will be given each week. Line Dancing – Enjoy some great exercise, stimulate your brain, and meet friends; Tuesdays at 9:30 for all dancers and Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 for beginners. Cost is $1.50 and is paid the day of class and placed in the box on or near the stage. Shirlene Lundskog is our instructor and dances with the Sandy Line Dance performing group.

Pinochle – Wednesdays at 9:15. Players must check in no later than 9:00. The cost is $2 and is paid tournament day. Bridge – Mondays from 11:00-2:00 is a teaching class taught by Carol Meyers. Come and learn or refresh old skills. Wednesdays and Fridays 1:004:00 free informal Bridge play (Chicago/Party). Canasta – Tuesdays from 11:00-2:30. Everyone is welcome (including beginners), all games are free and anyone can join in on the fun. Birthday Wednesday – First Wednesday of each month. Celebrate your birthday and you could win a free lunch. The lunch is on us if you’re turning 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 this month. Tell us if you have reached a new decade. Bingo – Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:45. Donations are appreciated and used to purchase the certificates and prizes for bingo day. Happy Hatters – 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 12:45. Red Hat Society chapter meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month to play BUNCO and Mexican Train, and on the 3rd Thursday to play Hand & Foot. Game Day – Make a new friend and learn a new game every Thursday at 12:30 in the card room.

Hardware Ranch – The Center’s bus will depart at 9:30 on Monday, January 26 to Hardware Ranch. Enjoy lunch and a sleigh ride among the elk that winter at the Hardware Ranch. The cost is $15 which includes transportation, sleigh ride, and lunch. Sign up now. Clark Planetarium – Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman narrates the IMAX 3D documentary Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorer … lemurs. The Center’s bus will depart on Tuesday, February 3 at 10:00 and the cost is $12. Sign up now. Kingsbury Hall – The Center bus will depart on Thursday, February 12 at 9:00 for the 10:00 performance. Cost is $5. The Langston Hughes Project is a scholarly, humorous, multi-media performance of Langston Hughes’ epic poem “Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz” and features music by the Ron McCurdy Quartet.

CLASSES Medicare Counseling – On Tuesday, January 20 at noon, Vickie Nelson will be available at the Center for Medicare Counseling. As a SHIP counselor, her

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The Heritage Senior Center • 10 East 6150 South (West of State Street) • 801-264-2635

JANUARY 2015 Heritage Senior Center continued from page 10 job is to help clear up the confusion about where to apply for Medicare, help you understand your Medicare choices and what to do if you have other insurance. Sign up now. Fitness & Nutrition – On Wednesday, January 21 at 10:30, Dr. Maurice Baker will be at the Center to share some tips about Fitness and Nutrition. This is a free class, sign up now. AARP Smart Driving Course – The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held on Monday, Jan 26 from 9:30-2:30. The cost of this class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for everyone else. Bring your AARP membership card and valid driver’s license. Vital Aging Program – On Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30, a representative from the Vital Aging Program, a Salt Lake County Aging Service and Valley Mental Health Initiative, will be at the Center to present: “Life Review and Transitions.” This is a free class, sign up now. Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness – On Tuesday, February 3 at 10:30, the Murray Fire Department will be at the Center to present a Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness class. Free class, sign up now. Storytelling Class – The Center is hosting a fivesession Storytelling class on Monday, February 9, Friday, February 13, 20, 27 and Friday, March 6 from 12:30-2:00. This is a free class sign up now. Carol Esterreicher will be leading the 5 classes. Carol is a nationally recognized and award-winning Storyteller. You can expect to learn an easily applied model that defines the people, places, problems, and processes that apply to a myriad of story types. This is a free class, sign up now. Valentine Candy Making – On Monday, Feb 9 from 12:30-2:30, Calli will be teaching a candy making class. Join her in the kitchen to help prepare and package five different St. Valentine candies. The cost is $10. Sign up now. Bereavement Support – On Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30 the Center is hosting a Bereavement Support group. This group is facilitated by licensed counselors and community educators. This is a free class, sign up now. Chakra/Meditation – The class will be held every Monday at 10:30-12:00. Cost is $3 per session. Barbara Battison will instruct you on the different Chakras and how to effectively meditate. Ceramics – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:3012:00. The ceramic class will have all the supplies and equipment you will need to use. The cost to participate is $1.50 each time you attend plus supplies. Craft Day – Tuesdays at 12:45. A small group of seniors meet to share their skills and knowledge of

crafts. Newcomers are welcome. Computer – Sign up and pay in advance for private lessons ($3). Come to your private class with questions. Call the front desk for the current schedule for Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays. Bring computer questions or gadget questions (phone, camera, iPad) or concerns to the private lessons.

We will also be having an email tip class on Thursday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 10 at 1:00. The cost is $5 and you will need a working email. Sign up now. Please call the Heritage Center at 801-264-2635 if you are interested in teaching computer classes … we are always looking for additional Computer Instructors.

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SPORTS

Spartan Swimmers Hopeful By Tom Haraldsen

hat happened during a recent tri-meet (after our press deadline) may serve as a predicator for this year’s state 4A swimming championships. This might just be the year that the Murray Spartans bring home some hardware. Entering a three-way meet with perennial

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Sandy Arts Guild announces Auditions For Disney’s ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ Auditions for the Sandy Arts Guild’s production of Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 7-9 p.m. at the Learning Circle Dance Studio, 8685 South 2000 East, Sandy. Callbacks are on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the same location. The show plays April 30, May 1 and 2, with mandatory rehearsals beginning April 25. Needed are boys and girls ages 5-18. All parts are open. Please be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of an up-tempo musical theater piece. Please bring music; no minus tracks. An accompanist will be available. Also, be prepared to learn a short dance combination. Reserved audition times are recommended, but not required. To reserve an audition time, go to www.sandyarts.com and click on the “Peter Pan Jr.” window. Please bring a list of scheduling conflicts from Jan. 24- May 2, as well as a current photo and resume.

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always the favorite. If we step up and do well as a team, we have a chance to pull it (a championship) off.” Among the Lady Spartans, no one has shined as brightly as sophomore Madelyn Flower. She has the state’s top time in the 100- breaststroke (1:07.72), and is among the best in the 200-IM (2:20.08) and all freestyle events. Because swimmers can only enter two individual events (in addition to relay teams), Flower will have to pick and choose her events. “She’s so good at anything she takes on that anything is possible,” her coach said. “We have a lot of very young girls on the team this year, but they’re great competitors.” In addition to Flower, freshman Heide Bleizeffer is among ranked swimmers in the freestyle events, while junior Micall Johnson is a strong backstroker. The region 7 meet, where state qualifiers are determined, is scheduled for Jan. 31 at Olympus High, followed by state two weeks later. l

Dale Ralph said. “A lot of our kids are realizing personal bests, and we’ve performed well in our dual and tri-meets. Now we’re focusing on this final meet; then looking ahead to region and state.” Senior Carter Gratton could lead the charge for Murray. He holds the top time in Utah in the 100- meter backstroke (55.14) and 200-meter intermediate (2:00.87). Ralph said he has an excellent chance of capturing both at state, which will be held Feb. 13-14 at BYU. “Carter continues to work very hard,” Ralph said. “I’m also excited about Kurt Healy (also a senior), who has the top time in the state in the 100- breaststroke. He has a great chance to win at state.” Senior Tyler Nielsen and sophomore Jonah Black also have top 12 times in their specialties this season. Ralph said the meet with Skyline “will give us a real chance to see how we stack up with them. Skyline is

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• There is a $20 fee for those cast in the show. If more than one member of a family is cast, the fee for additional members is $10 each. • There is a mandatory daytime performance April 30 that will necessitate missing school • The performance on Saturday, May 2, is a matinee. • Cast members ages 5-9 will have limited rehearsal time. • Parents of youth cast in the show are required to serve on a committee AND help with supervision at rehearsals and performances. • An adult is required to attend the casting meeting Stephanie Maag is the director and choreographer and Eric Richards is music director. Send all questions and inquiries to kmarsden@sandy.utah.gov or call 801-568-6068. l

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Spotlight On: LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GUITAR CLASSES - Tamara Love Students must bring guitar; music will be provided. GUITAR FOR CHILDREN – For children 8-12 • Begins Thursday, Jan 22; 5:00-6:00 PM 9 weeks at Hillcrest Jr. High Band Rm. $45 GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS – For Ages 13 +up • Begins Thursday, Jan 22; 6:15-7:15 PM 9 weeks at Hillcrest Jr. High Band Rm. $45 GUITAR FOR INTERMEDIATES – All Ages • Begins Thursday, Jan 22; 7:30-8:30 PM 9 weeks at Hillcrest Jr. High Band Rm. $45 RESUME WRITING AND JOB INTERVIEW TIPS Ryan Houmand, Career Coach • Tuesday, Feb 10; 7:00-8:00 PM Murray High, Room 136; $15; OR • Wednesday, March 18; 7:00-8:00 PM Murray High Spartan Cove; $15

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HOMEBUYER 101 - Darren Watson, Realtor • Saturday, Jan 24; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Murray High Spartan Cove, $10; OR • Thursday, Feb 19; 6:30-8:00 PM Murray High, Room 136

UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, LONG TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT OPTIONS Mark Snihurowych, Pres, Center for Sr Benefits • Tuesday, March 10; 6:30-8:30 PM Murray High School Spartan Cove $5

SELLING YOUR HOME “FOR SALE BY OWNER” Darren Watson, Realtor • Thursday, Jan 29; 7:00-8:30 PM Murray High, Room 136, $10; OR • Thursday, March 5; 7:00-8:30 PM Murray High Spartan Cove, $10

RETIREWISE by MetLife Learn strategies to help make your cash work harder. • Thursday, Jan 22 & Jan 29; 7:00-9:00 PM Murray High Spartan Cove, $25

ROCKHOUNDING - R.O.C.K. ABC’s OF HOME BUYING - Shauna Quick, Realtor • Thursday, Feb 12 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • One Day Class: Wednesday, Feb 11; 7:00-9:00 PM Murray High School, Room 233; $35 (includes class & rock kit) Murray High, Spartan Cove, $10 BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - Lonnette Christison SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS • Thursday, Feb 12; 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Leo Valladares Murray High School Choral Room; $35 • Begins Thursday, Jan 22; 6:00-7:00 PM First time card holders and renewals welcome 8 Weeks; Horizon Elem. $50

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CPR/AED/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Lonnette Christison This class is for non-healthcare providers. • Wednesday, Feb 11; 5:30PM- 8:30PM Murray High Choral Room; $35 First time card holders and renewals welcome.

EMPOWER YOUR LIFE TO SUCCESS - Richard Smart Spring into success by learning to rid yourself of negative thoughts. • Begins Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 –9:00 PM 3 weeks at Murray High School, Room 136 $15 AVOID FALLING FOR A JERK/JERKETTE - Tessa Cutler Healthy Relationship advice for singles • Begins Wednesday, Jan 28; 6:30-8:30 PM; 3 weeks; Hillcrest Jr. High Choral Room; no cost; pre-register by calling 801-264-7400; 6 pre-registrations needed to carry the class. PARENTING THE LOVE AND LOGIC WAY™ - Tessa Cutler • Begins Thursday, Jan 29; 6:30-8:30 PM 3 weeks; Hillcrest Jr. High Choral Room; no cost; pre-register by calling 801-264-7400; 6 pre-registrations needed to carry the class.

At A Glance... Principal: Natalie Stouffer (pictured below)

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Liberty Elementary School 141 West 6100 South, Murray, UT 84107

Fillers” by trying each day to fill others’ buckets through kind and respectful behavior, and avoiding being unkind and disrespectful. A recognition assembly is held each month when students receive a certificate for demonstrating Bucket Filler character traits. The school’s annual Turkey Trot is highly anticipated and Liberty has a chess club after school on Thursday nights, along with many other popular school activities. Critical Thinking activity with The historic heritage of this legacy Mrs. Judy Mahoskey’s 6th grade class. school moves forward with enthusiasm and in 1957; then five classrooms, an office and excitement as Liberty Elementary school and l a gym in 1964. The old three-story building community spirit remains strong! was demolished in 1988, and a new wing was Students receive certificates at a Character constructed onto the remaining newer section. Education Recognition Assembly. Many subsequent upgrades and remodels have been undertaken since to ensure safety and comfort at the school. Today, the halls of Liberty Elementary School are filled with creative artwork, dedicated teachers, vibrant students and committed parent volunteers exemplifying the school’s “PAWsome” expectations. A main focus this year is being “Bucket

iberty Elementary is the oldest school existing on an original site in Murray. The first structure was built in 1874 as state District #24 School, replaced in 1893 by the Winchester School and then renamed Liberty School in a 1905 student naming contest when a new three-story brick building on sandstone foundation was completed about the same time as the formal organization of the Murray City School District. The school received an addition of a 10-room building

Secretary: Karen Peterson School schedule: 8:35 AM to 3:15 PM No Preparation Day Enrollment: 422 Kindergarten: Full & Half-day School promotion: Hillcrest JH, Murray High Mascot: Liberty Leopards School Colors: Blue & White Year school built: 1905 (original structure) Website: http://liberty.murrayschools.schoolfusion.us/

YOGA - Rachel Hart INTERMEDIATE YOGA: • Begins Saturday, Jan 17; 10:00-11:15 AM 10 weeks at Murray High Dance Studio - $50 BEGINNING RESTORATIVE YOGA: • Begins Saturday, Jan 17; 11:30 AM -12:30 PM 10 weeks at Murray High Dance Studio, $50 MASSAGE BASIX: Knead-A-Break? Massage, LLC Jenelle Klingler Learn stretching and exercise techniques for self-care. • Begins Tuesday, Feb 3; 7:00-8:30 PM 3 weeks at Murray High Spartan Cove, $30 ZUMBA - Leo Valladares • Begins Tuesday, Jan 20; 4:30-5:30 PM 11 weeks at Horizon Elementary School; $50; OR • Begins Thursday, Jan 22; 4:30-5:30 PM 11 weeks at Horizon Elementary School; $50; OR Attend twice a week - get a $15 discount: $85 total for 21 classes. COUPLE LINKS - Tessa Cutler Program for couples in committed/marriage relationships • Begins Thursday, Feb 26; 6:30-8:30 PM 3 weeks; Hillcrest Jr. High Choral Room; no cost; pre-register by calling 801-264-7400; at least 6 pre-registrations needed to carry the class.

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’ve reached the time of life where parts of my body randomly fall apart. I’ll wake up feeling fine, but by the end of the day I’ve got a dislocated shoulder, bunions and smallpox. That’s all well and good, but 18 months ago we lost our health insurance, so now we carefully scrutinize each symptom to see if it’s really necessary to see a doctor. Is the ache in my chest a heart attack or that spicy burrito from Taco Bell? Is my cough a result of the disgusting Utah winter air, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? For Christmas, I asked Santa for the deluxe edition Fisher-Price doctor kit. Now I can set my own bones, remove any suspicious lumps with a melon baller, and unless I’m leaking blood from my armpits, I can avoid medical offices and expensive procedures for a while. But this time of year always reignites the discussion in our home regarding health insurance. We’re two basically healthy adults who experience the occasional strep throat or flu, and we visit our docs for annual checkups that we pay for out-of-pocket. So far we’ve survived (fiscally and literally). However, once again we have the “opportunity” to buy into an “affordable” health care plan. After talking with insurance experts, our monthly premium will be equivalent to two car payments, or one payment on a really cool car. At around $700 a month, once you add in our $5,000 deductible

(each), that adds up to nearly $20,000 a year. So we’d be betting thousands of dollars that my husband or I will have a horrific medical experience this year. And I thought gambling was illegal in Utah. This health insurance discussion has done everything but ensure my health. The thought of paying those high premiums causes insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure and the desire to eat copious amounts of comfort foods. Because I’m a writer (which doesn’t involve much danger besides nasty paper cuts), as long as I avoid sick people or falling pianos, I’m sure I’ll be fine. So, I’ve devised my own healthcare program that will save me thousands of dollars.

First, I’ve taken to wearing a bike helmet, knee pads and wrist guards everywhere I go. Second, I’ve invested in a nurse’s outfit, a first-aid kit, face masks, vitamin C tablets and gallons of hand sanitizer. Third, I will continue using WebMD to diagnose and treat everything from emotional exhaustion to rare infectious diseases. WebMD comes in handy when I’m pretty sure I’m dying, but just want a second opinion. Fourth, if I happen to break a bone that I can’t set myself, I will drive my car into a light pole so my car insurance will cover it. Finally, I will ask the universe to keep me healthy and safe this year. Because Oprah said that works. The definition of health insurance reads, “A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses that are incurred by the insured.” It doesn’t include the disclaimer that says, “Insurance kicks in only after you’ve paid premiums and deductibles equivalent to the purchase of a Harley Davidson, a 10-day Hawaiian vacation and the complete DVD set of ‘Dr. Who.’” My husband and I have gone over our budget, trying to eliminate unnecessary expenses like dairy products, new socks, 24-hour electricity and pomegranates. But unless we win the not-yet-approved Utah lottery, we won’t be forking out thousands of dollars for health insurance. l

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