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he’s always helping, stepping up to do what is needed, fun to be around, and wanting to make a positive impact with the students,” Riverview Principal Jim Bouwman said to describe parent volunteer Janet Thackeray. Those words also could describe other Murray Education Foundation Pinnacle recipients, who were named Feb. 12. Principal Bouwman went on to name countless activities which Thackeray helped run as co-Parent-Teacher-Student Association co-president the past two years and then, after stepping down from that position, became a service project coordinator this year. “I just started by dipping in my toes and pretty soon I get involved in everything, but I like to because it’s fun and I’m helping everyone,” Thackeray said. “I get involved
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in the classrooms and help the teachers and staff and I’ve ended up meeting PTA people who I really cherish. But I was absolutely floored by this award. It’s amazing to be in the company of those who deserve this big honor.” The Murray Education Foundation’s 12th annual Pinnacle awards honor excellence in educational service in the Murray School District. Five educators, one classified employee and two volunteers will be honored guests at the yearly Pinnacle awards gala, Thursday, March 12. Each will be presented $500, a statuette and a gift basket. Community, business and education leaders will gather at this special event to recognize their efforts at Murray High School.
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‘Grande Dame of Murray’ Passes Away By Peri Kinder
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ay Murray Music is located in a small, unassuming building sitting at 4914 South State Street. But there’s a good chance that every musically-inclined person in the city, and possibly the county, has been inside the store at some point during its 68 years of business in Murray. And there’s a good chance that the majority of those people visiting the music store interacted with Arlette Hart Day, who started the business with her husband, John, in 1946. Day worked in her store for 53 years before retiring at the age of 83. On Feb. 17, Day passed away at the age of 98 after battling cancer for six months. She is survived by her three children, 13 grandchildren and 30-plus great-grandchildren. She is also survived by the thousands of people touched by her love of music. Day’s funeral was attended by many dignitaries in the community, including former Murray Mayor Dan Snarr who spoke at her service. “Arlette was willing to do so much to make the community better, to influence the quality of life in the city we live in,” he said. As the first woman president of the Murray Chamber of Commerce, Day was
civic-minded and dedicated to the city. She was named The Fourth of July Bi-Centennial Parade chairperson in 1976, served on the library board for several years and was named “Woman of the Year” in 1984 by the Green Sheet newspaper. Day worked to find a home for Murray senior citizens, which later became the Heritage Center, and she played Mrs. Claus for 24 years at holiday celebrations. Her love for music carried into her community service as she became the Murray Symphony Executive Director and a charter member of the Murray Arts Council. In 2003, Day was presented with the Governor’s award in the Humanities, and she was the first person inducted into the Murray Mayor’s Hall of Honor. Day was considered a legend in the community with accomplishments, contributions and influences too many to mention. “Arlette paved the way for the arts and history programs in Murray, providing the foundation that allowed these programs to grow,” Murray Cultural Arts Director Mary Ann Kirk said. “Without her vision and personal commitment, it is highly unlikely the Murray
Arlette Day shares a fun moment with former Murray Mayor Dan Snarr during the Original Song Competition in 2013 on her 97th birthday. Park amphitheater, the Murray Symphony, and the Murray Museum would exist today.” When she turned 97 in 2013, Day Murray Music held an Original Song Competition to encourage musicians, singers and songwriters, and the Arlette Day Deserving Student Music Scholarship was announced to assist music
students of any age. Her family commended Day for her tireless work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Day served a church mission, taught numerous religious courses over the years and worked with Primary children until she was almost 90 years old.
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Page 4 | March 2015 Pinnacle Awards continued from page 1 THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS INCLUDE: • Liberty Elementary library aide of 20 years —Leslie Campbell • Murray High chemistry teacher of 20 years —Ian MacDonald • Horizon Elementary 4th-grade dual immersion teacher of 13 years — Karen Peterson • Parkside Elementary speech language pathologist of 13 years — Joelle Rasmussen • Grant Elementary 4th-grade teacher of 28 years —Jeanne Simpson • Liberty Elementary 4th-grade teacher of 23 years —Toni Wilkins • Volunteers —Janet Thackeray and Laurel Fetzer Liberty’s Wilkins said she was definitely surprised when she walked back into her classroom after talking to a parent with the principal about a student’s needs to discover her family, Murray Education Foundation members and Supt. Steve Hirase in her classroom. “The kids were yelling ‘surprise’ and I was thinking, ‘What are you doing? Get back in your seats,’ and then I realized something more
ON THE COVER was going on,” she said. “I just couldn’t believe it.” Grant’s Jeanne Simpson said her principal pulled her out of her classroom while teaching. “I thought I was in trouble,” she said. “We talked for a few minutes in his office and I returned to my class to find quite a big crowd in my classroom. I was so surprised when I finally realized what was happening. It was so overwhelming and certainly something I never expected to happen to me.” Murray High Parent-Teacher Association President Laurel Fetzer, who also volunteers at Parkside, was selected last year as volunteer of the year, but was out-of-town during the recognition. She said the award made her realize the countless hours she has spent organizing field days, fun runs, helping in classes, organizing Junior Achievement and Book in a Bag, and hosting fundraisers and movie nights has made it worthwhile. “It made me cry,” she said. “It makes me feel like I’ve done something worthy and it’s just a nice thing to say, ‘thanks and good job.’” l
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At the Pinnacle awards, the third annual Laura Baker Professional Learning Grant recipients will be honored. This year’s recipients are Shawn Johnson, Horizon Elementary’s school psychologist who has worked in Murray School District for 18 years, and Heather Wihongi, Riverview Junior High’s English teacher who has worked 13 years in Murray School District. The Laura Baker Grant is awarded yearly to two teachers in the Murray District seeking to make professional learning a priority in their careers. The Murray District Teaching and Learning team selects two applicant proposals who are focused on strengthening instructional strategies and having a positive impact on student learning. Wihongi will attend a summer conference, “Common Ground, Global Reach, Teaching English and English Education for Global Literacies,” which will be held July 6-9 at Fordham University in New York. Johnson attended the National Association of School Psychologists Conference Feb. 16-20 in Orlando, where he received updated training on helping grieving children, treatments for school anxiety, cognitive neuropsychology, responses to intervention, auditory processing disorders and other conditions he plans to share with other district teachers, counselors, special education colleagues, social workers and psychologists. “I’m very grateful that I received one of the Laura Baker Professional Learning Grants this year,” Johnson said. “I have had the chance over the 18 years of working in Murray to sit through many school board meetings watching and listening to Laura Baker, and know how dedicated she was to the students of Murray. It was an honor to receive a grant dedicated to her memory.”
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Murray Artist Donates Paintings to City Hall By Peri Kinder
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he Gillen children were taught to serve the community. It’s a lesson JoDee Gillen Allred still remembers. Her father, Calvin Gillen, served as the Murray chief of police and worked with various civic organizations. Allred’s mother, Arlene Gillen, served on the Murray City Council, ran for mayor and is recognized for her volunteer contributions. “They lived what they believed,” Allred said. “From the time I was very young, it was very clear.” So it’s no surprise Allred wants to improve the community in her own way, one beautiful painting at a time. Allred and her husband, Jim, traveled to Texas for their wedding anniversary last year to study with world-renowned portrait artist Mark Carder. She trained with Carder for an intense eight days and returned to Murray with very technical artistic skills. She had done painting in the past for fun, but now she wanted to give back to Murray by providing beautiful artwork. During this time, her father was dying and a police officer presented the family with a
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from our community was willing to do this and donate it. It is typical of the charitable kindness of the people who live here.” portrait of her parents. It touched her heart and sparked an idea. Allred contacted Mayor Ted Eyre and asked if he’d be willing to have a portrait painted for free that could be displayed in city hall. “I’ve never had a request like that before,” Eyre said. “I was thrilled that someone from our community was willing to do this and donate it. It is typical of the charitable kindness of the people who live here.” Allred took dozens of photos of Eyre to capture every aspect of his countenance and personality. She spent more than 40 hours working on the portrait before unveiling it for the mayor. “What I saw in him was energetic and
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JoDee Allred poses with Mayor Ted Eyre and the portrait she painted and donated to the Eyre family. youthful,” Allred said. “I wanted to give him a portrait that he can have and hang onto when he’s my dad’s age; that he can look back at a happy time in his life.” With her trademark humor she added, “It’s probably good that I got the portrait done early in his term.” After seeing the portrait, Eyre asked Allred if she’d be willing to display her other paintings in his newly-renovated office on a rotating basis so Murray residents visiting city hall could enjoy her artwork. “It’s an absolutely beautiful painting,”
he said. “I was just honored that she would do this for me and my family.” Allred’s husband recently began painting, and both of their artwork can be seen at their car dealership, Happy Auto Sales in Murray (5555 South State Street). In addition to the mayor’s painting, Allred completed a portrait of Gov. Gary Herbert and his wife, Jeanette. “I want to give God the glory for giving me the opportunity to go back to Texas and the opportunity to paint,” she said. “This is all because of Him.” l
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Humor Columnist to Sign New Book
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oin award-winning humor columnist Peri Kinder at Marissa's Books (5664 South 900 East #8) on Saturday, March 28 from noon until 2 p.m. when she will sell and sign her new book, Life & Laughter: A Compilation of Favorite Humor Columns. Kinder has written her Life and Laughter
column in the Journals community newspapers for more than 10 years and is excited to have her columns compiled in a book. "I've truly enjoyed the opportunity to share my life with the papers' readers," Kinder said. "It's always fun to meet the people who have read my column for more than a decade."
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Participants from last year’s event place pinwheels at Murray City Hall to bring awareness to child abuse and domestic violence. On Tuesday, March 17, the Murray City Council will designate April 2015 as the Prevention of Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Month. Each year the Murray Exchange Club hosts an event to bring attention to the many cases of child abuse that occur in the city, county and state. This year, that event will be held on Wednesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Murray City Hall (5025 South State Street). Participants will plant a pinwheel at city hall for every case of child abuse that has been documented in the city. Last year, more than 230 pinwheels were placed at city hall. For more information, contact Sheri Van Bibber at sheri.vanbibber@redcross.org or 801-808-0830.
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pring officially begins on March 20 and we will soon be working in our yards, taking walks and noticing more of what is happening in our surroundings. With the unseasonably warm weather, more of our residents have been out and about and noticing the many new things that are happening in the city and in their neighborhoods. There are many projects springing forward right now and I would like to list just a few of them.
TNT (5669 S. Commerce) — the existing building on the property has been demolished and construction has begun for a 37,888-square-foot indoor skeet and shooting range. Anticipated completion date has not been announced. Starbucks and Chipotle (north of Chick-fil-A) — demolition has begun for the existing buildings (note: some of the structure of the Freeze barn has been preserved for the Murray Museum). We are happy for these two new stores to be in Murray.
University of Utah: Mid-Valley Health Center (north of Fashion Place Mall) — this is a multi-phased project with a total of three proposed medical buildings. The first phase is home to the Dermatology and Ophthalmology (Moran Eye Center) departments. Their ribbon cutting was held on February 23. IHC Cottonwood Clinic (T.O.S.H. campus) — construction has started for a structure to house additional physician offices and a pharmacy facility. Fashion Place Mall — the new Dillard’s store is in final construction with an anticipated late summer opening. Further construction plans at Fashion Place include the announcement of a box-anchor tenant (to replace the current Dillard’s space) and the addition of 50,000 square feet of retail space. Announcement of the anchor store should be coming soon.
New Murray School District Offices and Transportation Facilities (corner of Vine and Commerce Street) — construction is moving quickly and anticipated completion of the complex is fall of this year.
White Pine Dental (approximately 600 West on 5300 South) — property is in the framing phase for construction of a new dental office. New Hillcrest Jr. High School — the school will be completed by May. Landscaping will begin soon and the campus will be ready for the start of school this fall. The existing Jr. High will be demolished in September or October. Currently there isn’t a decision as to the future use of that property.
These are just a few of the more than 500 new business licenses issued this past year. We are excited for the addition of these beautiful buildings and for the progress taking place in continuing to make “Murray, a City Without Equal.” Sincerely, Ted Eyre, Mayor
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C ultural A rts March 19-21 -Hunchback of Notre Dame Ballet 7 p.m., Ballet Center in Murray, $7 March 20, 23-24 – A Few Good Men 7 p.m., Cottonwood High, $8 April 13 – Library Storytelling Spotlights 7 p.m., Murray Library Auditorium April 25 – Murray Dance Company in Concert 7 p.m., Murray High, $5 April 25 – Murray Concert Band 7:30 p.m., Murray High, Free April 11 - Jungle Book Missoula Children’s Theater and 50-60 local cast members will present The Jungle Book on Saturday, April 11 at 1 and 4 p.m. at Riverview Jr High. Ever been abandoned in the jungle, adopted by wolves, taught by a bear, befriended by a panther and chased by a tiger? In the Missoula Children’s Theatre musical adaptation of THE JUNGLE BOOK, Mowgli the man-cub has all these adventures and more. Join him as he escapes from the Monkey-People, outwits a tiger, enlists the help of a rock-python, explores what it means to be human and learns a lesson from the brave mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. Original music and rollicking humor give new life to the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling. Tickets can be purchased for $5 or $20 family (up to 6) at the Murray Parks Office or at the door.
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old neighborhood still can’t believe I became a nun!” To quote the New York Times: “A change of habit, boy oh, boy!”
Auditions and Call for Entries
Like our facebook page at murraycityculturalarts and get weekly postings with the latest updates and details. Missoula Children’s Theater Jungle Book auditions for approximately 50-60 children and youth (grades K through 12) will be held on Monday, April 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Riverview Jr High cafeteria. Be on time!! NO ADVANCE PREPARATION IS NECESSARY. Auditions are limited to children attending public schools within Murray City boundaries or Murray residents. Those auditioning must plan to stay the entire two hours and be available for the entire week. Believe it or not, this musical is produced in one week.
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April 16-22 – Nunsense A-Men! Produced by the Murray Arts Council, Nunsense A-Men! runs April 16-22 at 8 p.m. at Riverview Jr High. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 general admission. Enjoy a twist of the original “Nunsense” with all of the characters being portrayed by male musical comedy performers. Think of it as “Mrs. Doubtfire enters the Convent.” Done totally seriously, this show is, to quote a critic, “no drag.” A whole new layer of comedy surfaces with lines like: “The guys in the
Music Competition entries are due by April 20 at 5 p.m. in the Murray Parks Office. Entries may include original compositions or original arrangements of previously-written material for piano, instrumental ensembles, vocal solos or ensembles with or without lyrics. Competition is open to Murray residents with a limit of one entry per person per category. There are no age restrictions. Entry forms with detailed guidelines may be picked up at the parks office or on the web at murray.utah.gov under cultural arts department. Secondary Art Show entries are due to local art teachers no later than May 11. This show, exhibiting at Fashion Place Mall May 12-14, will feature artwork from students, grades 7-12, from Murray and Cottonwood High, Riverview and Hillcrest Jr. High and the new charter school, The American International School of Utah. Local residents not attending Murray schools may submit entries to the Murray Parks Office.
R ecreation Urban Fishing Club
Registration is now underway for the Willow Pond Community Fishing Club. This program introduces young people, ages 5 to 12, to the joys of responsible sport fishing. The Club will be led by adult mentors who have attended a training course in aquatic education. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, tackle box and final night fish fry. Clubs will be held on Tuesday or Wednesday, beginning
Spring Soccer
K-6th grades is recreational, grades 7-9th play competitive, 10-12 Coed play competitive. (Some teams may be Coed.) Teams will play 8 games and have weekly practices. Games will be played on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Dates: April 16 to May 16 Days: Thursday Nights (5-8pm) Saturday Mornings (9am-2pm) Grades: Boys and girls Pre K, Kindergarten, 1-2 grades, 3-4 grades, 5-6grades, 7-9 grades, 10-12 Grade Coed Cost: $40 Resident, $50 nonresidents, late fee after the deadline $5 Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office, The Park Center or online at www. mcreg.com Call for pin and barcode numbers if you have never participated in our programs. For more information, call 801-264-2614!
Adult Coed Kickball Leagues
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Adult Softball leagues
Play 18 games. Murray City provides the softball. This is consider a 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 Night Coed Softball April 6 to August 10 Tuesday Night Coed Softball April 7 to August 11 Thursday Night Mens League April 9 to August 20 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
Aquatics Programs
May 5 and running for six weeks. Cost of the program is $12. There is limited space available in the program. Call Murray Parks & Recreation at 801264-2614 for more information. Murray Parks & Recreation is looking for adult volunteer mentors to help with the Community Fishing Program at Willow Pond Park. The Club will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting May 5 for six weeks, 6 – 8 p.m. Mentors can use the hours for their Dedicated Hunter program with the Division of Wildlife Resources. All mentors must pass a background check and attend a training meeting at the Murray Parks & Recreation offices on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. For more information, call Murray Parks & Recreation at 801-264-2614.
EASTER EGG SPLASH Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015 Cost: $5.00 Non-Park Center Members $3.00 Current Park Center Members Time: 9:30am 8-12 years of age 9:45am 5-7 years of age 10:00am 5-7 years of age 10:15am 3-4 years of age 10:30am 3-4 years of age Tickets: Tuesday March 31st - April 3rd at The Park Center
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April 1-June 10 Wednesday League April 3-June 19 Friday League Nights: Wednesday - Recreational Friday- Recreational Cost: $300 per team for each session Times: 6-11 p.m. Place: Murray Park Softball Diamond Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office or online at www.mcreg.com
MAC Ages: 5 - 18 years Days: Monday - Friday Practice Times: Gold/Silver 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Bronze 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: Resident/Non Res. Monthly Gold/Silver $40/$45 Bronze $35/$40 Seasonal (March-May) Gold/Silver $105/$120 Bronze $90/$105 USA Swimming = $77/yr.
MARCH 2015 R ecreation SWIM LESSONS Tuesday & Thursday Evenings Session 2 Dates: April 7 - 30 Registration Dates: March 20, 5 a.m. Registration Deadline: April 4 Session 3 Dates: May 5 - 28 Registration Dates: April 24, 5 a.m. Registration Deadline: May 2 Ages: 6 months - Adult Cost: Resident: $30 Non-Resident: $35
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High School League Dates: June 15, 29, July 13, 27 Ages: 14-17 Cost: $50 Time: T-times start at 9:00 a.m. 18 hole Competition Place: Murray Parkway Golf course
Register for these programs at the Murray Parkway Golf Course. Call 801-262-4553.
MERIT BADGE Merit badges: $12/$15 Swim Checks: $7/$9 Swimming March 11, 18, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb.1 – March 10 April 29, May 6, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb.1 – April 28 Lifesaving April 8, 15, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 1 – April 7 May 20, 27, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 1 – May 19 Swim Checks March 25, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 1 – March 24 April 22, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 1 – April 21 May 13, 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 1 – May 12 WATER POLO: March 3-May 7 7-8:30 $50, ($40 MAC Member)
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T he H eritage S enior C enter 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 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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+. SPECIAL EVENTS: High Tea for Mother’s Day is on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:30. Cost for this event is $6. This is an opportunity to say thank you to our mothers past and present. The menu will include such cold delicacies as Cucumber Sandwiches on Croissants, Egg Salad Sandwiches, Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups, Fruit Kabobs with Dip, and Lemon Wedges. A variety of flavored teas will be served with all the amenities, including fresh lemon wedges, honey, and sugar cubes. Sign-up starts Tuesday, April 7. Call the Center at 801-264-2635 to sign-up; limit 8 seats. EXERCISE: Monday NIA 9:00-10:00 Monday & Thursday Strength Conditioning 2:00-3:00 Tuesday & Thursday Stretch & Tone 9:00-10:00 Tuesday & Thursday Tai Chi 10:30-11:30 Tuesday & Thursday Uof U Exercise Students 12:00-1:30 ($1/time or $5/month) Wednesday & Friday Yoga 10:00-11:00 Wednesday & Friday Chair A’Robics 11:15-11:45 (FREE) Friday Zumba 9:00-10:00 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 for use daily $5 per month or $1 per visit.
HEALTH SERVICES: Blood Pressure & Glucose – The first Thursday of each month from 11:00-12:00 and third Friday of each month from 11:00-12:00 (Free). Massage Therapy – Every Friday from 11:453:45. Appointments are required and can be made 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. Toe Nail Clippings – Dr. Scott Shelton, a local Podiatrist, will be at the Center on Thursday, April 23 from 9:30-12:00 to provide toenail clippings and routine foot screenings. The cost is $10 and advance payment is required. Doctor is unable to provide services for people who are diabetic or on anti-clotting agents such as Coumadin. 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. 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. Mexican Train, Dominoes 15, Rummikub, Skip-Bo and more.
Golf Season General Meeting – The Heritage Center’s Golf League will begin this year with a general meeting of all interested players on Monday, April 6 at 10:30 at which time the schedule will be reviewed and local rules for this season’s play outlined. Golf tournaments are for those 55+ who have attained a basic level of golf skill which will allow them to complete 18 holes of play at a pace comparable to the 100 or more players who will participate in each tournament. Want to Jam – Bring your instrument and jam on Thursday, April 9 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.
Pickleball – Thursdays from 9:00-11:00
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. Square Dancing – Kick up your heels with Square Dance caller Don Carlton on Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:00. The cost is $2 per day and is paid when you arrive. Beginners are welcome.
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TRIPS: Travel to Tuacahn and Mesquite – Sign up begins March 20. The shows you will be seeing are Beauty and the Beast and Disney’s When You Wish. The chartered bus will depart from the Heritage Center on Monday, June 8 and you will stay three nights at the CasaBlanca Hotel in Mesquite, Nevada. The trip will return on Thursday, June 11. The cost is $325 per person (double occupancy) and $400 (single room) and will include a buffet dinner at the Hotel, two CasaBlanca breakfasts, two pre-show dutch oven dinners at Tuacahn, and tickets to the musical plays. Hill Aerospace & The Hive Winery – On Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 the Center’s bus will depart for Hill Aerospace Museum. For lunch, you will travel to the Cracker Barrel in Layton where lunch will be on your own. After lunch, you will visit the Hive Winery. The cost is $5 and sign up begins March 27. Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point – The Center bus will leave at 12:30 on Thursday, April 30 and return about 3:30. The cost is $14 and includes transportation and ticket. You can sign up starting April 8. CLASSES: AARP Smart Driving Course – The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held on Monday, March 23 from 9:30-2:30 or Monday, April 27 at 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. Chakra Meditation – Chakra/Meditation with Barbara Battison, Massage Therapist, Energy Body Worker, and Reiki Master, starts again on Monday, March 23 at 10:30-12:00 and runs through Monday, May 11. The cost for this 8-week class is $20 or $3 per session. Barbara will present in-depth information about how Chakras and Meditation work. Sign up now. Vital Aging Program – On Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30, a representative from the Vital Aging Program, a Salt Lake County Aging Services and Valley Mental Health Initiative, will be at the Center to present: Pathways to Cope with Grief and Loss. This is a free class, sign up now. On Tuesday, April 28 at 10:30 they will also present: Coping with Pain. This is a free class, sign up now. Stepping On – On Wednesday, April 1 from 12:30-2:30 the Center will offer the first in a series of eight Stepping On classes which will run through Wednesday, May 20. The program addresses information regarding ways to reduce falls and at the same time increase self confidence in situations where you may be at risk of falling. This is a free program, sign up now.
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Painting Class – A new six-week session of the painting class starts on Wednesday, April 1 from 9:00-12:00 and runs through Wednesday, May 6. The cost is $30 and payment is needed in advance. Teri Wood-Elegante is the instructor. Cooking with Diabetes – On Monday, April 13 from 12:30-2:30, Calli will be teaching an interactive class on cooking for diabetics. You will work with Calli to prepare 4 take-home dishes and discuss a wide range of recipes and tips. The cost is $10. Sign up now. Bereavement Support Group – The Bereavement Support Group will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at 12:30. This group is intended to assist those individuals and families who have lost a loved one. Serenity Funeral Home is sponsoring this class. This is a free class, sign up now. Medicare Counseling – On Tuesday, April 21 at noon, Vickie Nelson will be available at the Center for Medicare Counseling. As a SHIP counselor, her 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. The Grand Canyon – The Senior Learning Network will bring another interactive presentation for the Grand Canyon National Park. The program will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 10:00. This free presentation will focus on animal and plant adaptations while introducing some of the amazing creatures that call the Grand Canyon home. This is a free class, sign up now. 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. 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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Liberty Students Appreciate Great Customer Service By Julie Slama Madison Dalton, 11, remembers her mother stopping by 7-Eleven to buy her a drink to cheer her up after having a bad day. Not only did the clerk help her with the soda pop, he also gave them a discount on chips and candy to help make her day better. “He was so nice that I felt he should be acknowledged for wanting to help me,” Madison said. “It’s the little things that are so meaningful, and if I can write a letter to show how much I appreciated it, then he could get recognized for his efforts too.” Madison wrote her letter to the local 7-Eleven on Nov. 17 in hopes that it would reach the store before Thanksgiving, so the clerk and his supervisor would realize that she was grateful for his care and service. Her letter was one of a classroom of letters that were being sent to local businesses by Liberty sixth-grade students. Cameron Wright, 12, remembers a Big 5 clerk who helped him with his purchase. “I went to the register with a $20 bill, but learned it cost $26,” he said. “Most cashiers
would have told me just to put something back, but she looked through all the unused coupons until it brought it down to $21, and she put in the extra dollar for me. She didn’t need to do that, but she really cares about her customers.” Although Cameron paid her back, and gave her an extra $1, he was excited when he learned his teacher Judy Mahoskey wanted each student to write a note to a supervisor, thanking someone in the community for their customer service. “If I could write her manager and tell him how much she cared, maybe he would realize that she has this great attitude and wants to help people, and even give her a promotion. If we all can do something nice and show respect, then we can build people up to a higher level,” Cameron said. Mahoskey said that although students are learning how to write business letters and are writing to a different audience, she hopes that they learn to notice positive behaviors. “I hope they get in the habit of noticing the good in people and learn to let them feel
Naliyah Rueckert and her classmate Aliya Brown’s sixth-grade class at Liberty Elementary write supervisors of people who have given them excellent customer service. appreciated,” she said. “It’s part of their responsibility to make the world a better place.” Mahoskey said she got the idea 20 years ago when, after receiving excellent customer service at Applebee’s, she wrote to the manager. “I had an awesome waiter and realized not a lot of people ever say good things about their service, so I decided right then to write a
letter. The next time I saw the waiter, he told me he received the letter and it made him so happy,” she said. “Another time, I called up McDonald’s and told them I had the best service, and they were surprised when I didn’t have a complaint. These compliments we can offer give a lot of happiness. I hope these students learn that lesson.” l
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t the top of the inside capitol stairs on Feb. 21, juniors Dustin Johnson and Jebbeh Kamara and their dates were honored as Murray High’s junior prom king and queen. “This was huge for them and for our students,” Murray High Severe Special Education teacher Jenni Matthews said. “When I first knew they were nominated, it touched me that they care about these kids and are friends with them. When they won, it tells the story of students at our school who don’t care what students look like, what they can do, what they stand for, but rather how they are inside.” Dustin and Jebbeh both are students with special needs. Matthews said Dustin is deaf, is visually impaired and has some physical disabilities, and Jebbeh has seizures and mental
and physical disorders, but is quite social and very animated as she speaks. “Most of their classes they have with all the rest of the students, so they know each other and interact. Dustin took dancing last semester and loved the chance to dance at prom. He knows he got a crown and what it is, but probably not what all it means,” Matthews said. Jebbeh came from Liberia and is living with her non-English speaking grandparents. Many community members and businesses helped donate or discount formal wear for her and the royalty’s dates so they could go to prom in style. “It’s so touching that the community is supporting them. They were named king and queen on Friday and the prom
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was Saturday, so there was a big push to help them. It’s been incredible,” Matthews said. That also included their last-minute student dates, one who is active in school activities and another who is the football team captain, who not only had to be ready for the prom themselves, but learn how to support their dates. “They had to learn how to help them walk down the stairs, what to do in a seizure, learn some sign language and be ready to help them with any of their disabilities. These students stepped right up and luckily, there weren’t any issues,” Matthews said.
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Cottonwood Students Attend Prom In Style By Julie Slama
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bout 40 refugees who chose to attend Cottonwood High’s prom in American formal dress could do so, thanks to donations raised by a student group. For the second year in a row, members of the school’s Colture Club, named after the
“Many of these students are bused to our school and we want to include them in our activities and connect with them,” Colture Club president and senior Emily Ostler said. “This is a way they can be involved and have a chance to go to the prom. At the same time,
Cottonwood High refugees attended school prom Feb. 21 with the help of their schoolmates and communitydonated formal wear, flowers and transportation to Union Station. Photo courtesy of Megan Olsen school mascot Colts and for cultural awareness and acceptance, found about 100 donations of formal dresses, shirts, coats, ties and shoes for refugee students who speak more than 40 different languages at Cottonwood High. One student, Barbara Kufiadon, alone donated 20 dresses for the students.
Prom Royalty continued from page 14 All royalty contenders were nominated by the students in their homeroom or advisory class period. From there, the top students were named to the court and the top vote recipients were named king and queen. “I heard they won by a landslide, hundreds of votes. It’s really awesome that they won, but it speaks volumes about all our students at the high school … This is giving them a typical high school experience, right down to the friendships they make,” Matthews said. l Murray High juniors and special needs students Jebbeh Kamara and Dustin Johnson were voted junior prom queen and king by their peers. Photo courtesy of D Wright
we encouraged them to wear their native dress if they liked.” The club not only provided formal dress, but also corsages and transportation to the prom, which was held Feb. 21 at Union Station, Cottonwood High Community School Director Megan Olsen said.
Olsen said that there are about 150 students who are refugees at the school that has an enrollment of 1,320. About 100 international students attended prom. She said when Granite High School closed in 2009, school boundaries changed and more refugee students began to attend Cottonwood High. “We offer interactive sessions at lunch, such as cultural sharing, games and activities,” Olsen said. “For many of these students, their families are still adjusting to living here and this way, we can help them with the transition.” Emily’s brother, Matt, began the school club and prom drive last year. “When Cottonwood High’s boundaries changed to include these students, it changed the footprint of our school, so he wanted to make a difference,” Matt and Emily’s mother, Sheila, said. “Last year as a senior, he ran for
student body office and wanted to unify our school and to welcome international students.” Ostler said her son didn’t win, but kept his campaign promise and began the Colture Club along with Madeline Hansen. She estimated the club, which meets at lunch, has about 100 students participate. “They kept it simple, so everyone was included, and at lunch, since many students had to rely on school buses instead of their own transportation. They wanted to make everyone connect and appreciate one another’s cultures. These students are taking it upon themselves to bridge the gap in the student body,” she said. Olsen said that currently the students are exploring options to include prom dinner for the international students, and perhaps, maintaining a permanent prom clothing closet at the school. l
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COUNTY MAYOR’S MESSAGE Decision Time For Wasatch Mountains And Canyons By Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams
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e’re nearing decision time for an important collaboration on the future of the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back mountains and canyons. More than a year of work from nearly 200 stakeholders has produced a proposed blueprint for actions that we can take to balance four systems in the Central Wasatch mountains— environment, recreation, transportation and economy. Achieving that balance offers a unique opportunity for Utah residents and visitors to continue to enjoy this remarkable natural area in a variety of ways for years to come. Mountain Accord was launched with a sense of urgency. A fast-growing population and increased tourism, as well as traffic congestion and sprawling development, puts
ing data about what is currently happening with each of the four systems. The proposed blueprint identifies key actions for each system—such as protecting water resources and restoring the environment—in a way that balances all four. Some development in the canyons has produced a thriving ski resort economy, which helps attract tourism dollars to our state. Undeveloped back country terrain has likewise helped grow outdoor recreation businesses that provide jobs. Trails offer a chance to be in the mountains with friends and family, to have fun and perhaps see wildlife. Modern forms of transportation offer the chance to connect Wasatch Mountain communities in a way that is less polluting and more efficient. We’re nearing the end of the first phase of the Mountain Accord project. Following an opportunity for the public to attend several
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open house meetings to ask questions and to leave comments about the proposal on the website, the Mountain Accord Executive Board members will take a final vote during an April 6 meeting. The results will then move forward in a federal Environmental Impact Statement phase, which will involve public agencies, private landowners, transportation groups and members of the public, among others. That process will determine what happens on the ground, from the designation of special land protection to the construction of transportation systems. No matter what happens next, I believe this is an historic accomplishment. United by the realization of how much the Central Wasatch matters to all of us, we’ve come together in a way that I think offers a path forward for keeping what we love and value about our Rocky Mountain home. l
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PREPARING FOR LOSS – MUST-HAVE CONVERSATIONS By Joani Taylor
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ne of the most tumultuous things we deal with in life is the death of a spouse. It can also have some devastating financial repercussions. New York Life (newyorklife.com) reports in a recent survey that 55 percent of widows and 38 percent of widowers have to adjust to a change in income. Recently my mother experienced complications from a common surgery that resulted in nearly $400,000 in hospital and doctor expenses and ultimately ended up costing her life. While insurance did pay a portion of the bill, the unexpected costs and hardship left me realizing how much of a difference some pre-planning could have helped my dad in dealing with the untimely loss. Here are four conversations you should have with your spouse or partner to help ease the financial and emotional hardships after your passing. Will you have enough income? Financial advisor Michael Maddocks of Amerprise Financial, Draper (ameripriseadvisors.com), reports that people often just pick a number out of the air when they get life insurance, without really considering needed future expenses. When deciding on a life insurance plan, Michael recommends you should consider 1. The ever increasing costs of endof-life expenses 2. Replacing lost future income and 3. Funeral expenses. However, if you are faced with an abrupt, unexpected loss, if you or your loved one endures a long hospital stay incurring significant medical bills, you may be asked to come up with a large dollar figure. How do you prepare for these possible outcomes? 1. You should have an emergency fund and 2. You should revisit the amount of life insurance coverage you have at least annually. Lastly,
look into a long-term care policy. This will help pay for some of the costs of an extended stay at a care facility while preserving your savings for retirement. Funeral plans: A 2010 survey by the National Funeral Directors Association (nfda.org) said that 66 percent of adults would like to choose to arrange their own funeral service, but only 25 percent have already made plans for them. Immediately after the death of your loved one is not the time to be price comparing mortuaries and attempting to determine what your wishes are in regards to their remains. While it may be difficult, preplanning your funeral not only can save you money, but it will bring a great amount of peace of mind to you and your spouse once it’s done. What are the passwords? With the increasing number of financial accounts being managed online, the surviving spouse won’t even be able to log in without logins and passwords. Plus, the added security financial institutions have put into play that require you to change your password periodically make it common for a spouse to neglect to inform the other of password changes. Keep your online account information in a safe place, up to date and let your spouse know where it is. Get your will in order: Talk to an attorney and put your wishes in writing. If you don’t want to be connected to life support, be sure you also have a living will in place. Make sure your spouse knows what your wishes are in regards to any financial holdings you have and your positions of sentiment. l
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uring a fierce game of Connect Four, my grandson dropped his last red checker in the slot and yelled, “Yes! I won! I beat you two times in a row!” I quietly disassembled the game and carefully put the pieces back in the box. “I think it’s time for you to go home,” I said. “Get your coat.” Did I mention he was 8? I’ve had a bit of a competitive streak since childhood. In third grade, I challenged the fastest boy in class to a race because he said girls couldn’t run. We lined up at the starting line, taking off like rockets when our friend said “Go!” Halfway across the playground I realized I was not going to win. But instead of losing gracefully, I flung myself to the asphalt, shredding my jeans and kneecaps, and then accused him of tripping me. Seemed like a good idea at the time. No one is immune from my aggressive approach to activities. At the gym, I’ll casually glance at the screen on the stairclimber next to mine to see how hard that person is working. Yesterday, the lady on the adjacent machine was working at a
level three, so I punched my stairclimber to level 11. She stayed at three, meandering through her routine while I increased my resistance to 13, 14 and 15. Take that, total stranger! Did I mention she was about 85? And carrying an oxygen tank? And she didn’t know we were competing? I’m also a terrible winner. I’m all “Yo! Take that loser! In your face!” (Or something like that. It’s kind of an out-of-body/mind experience.) And on the (rare) occasion my husband beats me at tennis/Words With Friends/Rack-O, the glacial chill I radiate could refreeze the polar ice caps. He says something stupid like, “You know it’s not the Olympics, right?” To which I respond, “Is that how you apologize?” “For winning?” Ignore. I blame my mom. She’s not around to defend herself, so it’s all good. Playing SkipBo with her was like a card game of Spy vs. Spy as she tried to sneak extra cards under our
piles when we weren’t looking. We always thought she was a brilliant strategist. Nope. She cheated. When a friendly game of Charades with the family turns into a reenactment of the “Hunger Games,” it might be time to back down. When I try to outrun, outjump, outwit and outlift the unsuspecting people around me I usually only end up proving how easily I get hurt. Did I mention I get injured a lot? You’d think that after teaching yoga for almost a decade I would have learned to let go of my competitive cravings. After all, I tell my classes all the time that life, like yoga, is not a competition. Yet. After much practice, I’m learning how to lose with grace. Ish. A wise person once said the only competition you have is with yourself. This person was obviously a cave dweller with no friends, siblings or children to compete with. So, if you’re on the stationary bike next to me: yes, we’re racing. And when I have a Connect Four rematch with my grandkids, I will display no mercy. They’d better show up and be serious because I will not go easy on them just because they’re in elementary school. l
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Spotlight On: MCMILLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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cMillan Elementary School was built Gifted and Talented Program, McMillan in 1954 and originally named Hillcrest Elementary recently held its first STEM Elementary. It was described as a “modernNight, with a great patron turn-out feaistic type, with lots of light.” In 1960, the turing local business professionals on name was changed to McMillan Elementary hand to explain their careers. Other to honor the McMillan family who formerly school activities the students enjoy inowned the property around the school. The clude: Principal Read Aloud, Move It, school’s current custodian, Mitch McMillan, Reading Counts, a yearly Science Fair, is a descendent of that family. In the 1970s, and Mighty Mite Mondays. McMillan additions were constructed at the school, with Elementary School is a highly-esteemed remodeling again in the 1990s. MCSD school with a bright and vibrant Science experiments are a big hit at An energetic school, McMillan Elemenstudent body staff. l McMillan’s 1st Family STEM Night. tary has always had an extremely involved and supportive PTA and parent community. Many traditions and activities take place each year, including The Nutcracker, which has been performed by 1st graders for guests for over 20 years. The school Fit Fun Run takes place each spring and is a popular community event. Individual grade-level traditions include 2nd grade Grandparent’s Day, 3rd grade Biography Fair, 4th grade County Fair, 5th grade McMillan Elementary School State Fair, and 6th grade Country Fair. The McMillan 6th grade Sock Hop is always a fun event! 315 East 5900 South, Murray, UT 84107 Home to the Murray District
At A Glance... Principal: Joy Sanford (pictured below) MCMILLAN
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Secretary: Teresa Bigelow School schedule: 8:25 AM to 3:20 PM Preparation Day - Friday 8:25 AM to 1:25 PM Enrollment: 494 Kindergarten: (Half-day only) School promotion: Hillcrest JH, Murray High Mascot: Mighty Mite School Colors: Blue & White Year school built: 1954 School Website: www.mcmillanelementary.org
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