Murray Journal - August 2015 - Vol. 15 Iss. 8

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Lions Among Murray Men

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Meet Lucy

By Alisha Soeken

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n an unassuming home off Winchester Street in Murray lives a spunky young woman in a 97-year-old body. If you are lucky enough to know her, perhaps you’ve been invited in and heard her story. But if not, lucky for you: you can read it.

All Utahns celebrated the day Lucy Tibolla was born. It was on the 24th of July in 1918 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, a ghost town gobbled up by the mine that created it. Lucy was one of nine children and a twin, which wasn’t special in her home, since her parents John and Mary Fassio had three sets of them.

Her childhood was sweet, literally; her parents owned a bakery and she remembers the smells of frosting sweet rolls and making donuts. They lived on a 30-acre farm off

97-year-old Murray resident Lucy Tibolla and her daughter, Diann Curtz.

Redwood Road in Taylorsville. “I remember roller skating down Redwood Road,” Lucy said. “There wasn’t much traffic then.” Helping on the farm, she learned early to work hard, physically as well as intellectually; at Granite High School she was top of her class.

Lucy met John Tibolla, the man she would marry, at Covey’s Coconut Grove, a dance hall-turned-parking lot in 1987 for the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. “He was the best dressed man,” she remembered. John was Italian and moved to the United Sates when he was six. Together they had their own small farm and four children who also learned the art of hard work. They loved to garden together and share its abundance with others.

Lucy also loved sports and was good at them. She has a huge collection of pins awarded for each game she bowled 200, and brags about being able to beat her husband at a round of golf.

Perhaps that love is why in her early fifties, the Heritage Center in Murray was such a good fit. The Heritage Center is a recreational facility for adults 55 and older and is funded by Murray City. Lucy and John started going over 40 year ago. “I just love it there. I enjoy helping out, having lunch and playing bingo,” Lucy said.

John passed away in November of 1999, but Lucy kept going. At the very young age of 78, Lucy began teaching chair aerobics at the center and did so for almost 20 years. “I think I’m so young because I keep moving,” she said. At age 97 Lucy still attends two aerobics classes a week. “It would be three, but I hurt my knee recently in a Zumba class,” she said.

Lucy also volunteers at the center and has given thousands of hours of service. “I wipe off the table tops for lunch,” She said. “I just love it.”

As impressive as her physicality and service are, it’s her disposition that’s truly remarkable. “Well, I’m just completely happy,” Lucy said of her life. “I have no worries.” And that’s the magic of Lucy, as you sit next to her and see the way her eyes and voice proclaim it, that joy can’t help but seep inside you. l

Top: Lucy Tibolla, holding a painting of her late husband, John, that was done in an art class at the Heritage Center. Bottom: Lucy Tibolla, holding awards from the Heritage Center for 15 years and 2,000 hours of volunteer service. m i ss i o n s tate m e n t

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Lions Among Murray Men

By Alisha Soeken

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ith 1.35 million members, the Lions Club International is the world’s largest service club organization. Its mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities and meet humanitarian needs. There are countless examples of Lions acting on the simple idea of improving our communities. In our community, a few of those Lions are John Robinson, Greg Soffe and Art Bishop.

Robinson, Soffe and Bishop are three of the last seven Murray Lions Club members.

Between the three of them they have served our community for 142 years. Sitting together in the home of John and Mary Jo Robinson, they talk about the club. “I joined in 1955, it was a long time ago,” Bishop said. Bishop was the president of the club in 1957 and remembers at that time taking Christmas packages to needy families.

The Lions Club of Murray was started May 7, 1923 and was the second oldest Lions Club in the state of Utah. But, due to lack of interest, after 92 years it closed on June 29.

Maureen and Bruce Reading have come for over ten years to the Fourth of July breakfast at Murray Park.

Greg Soffe, a member since the 80s, holds the club’s framed charter in his hands. “Something interesting,” Soffe says as he points to a name on the charter. “Here is my grandfather’s name: George A. Jenkins. He was one of the first members, and I am one of the last.”

“I think there is a change of attitudes about doing service and being in service clubs,” Dr. John Robinson, a Lion since 1968, said. “As the community gets bigger, there are so many other ways to serve that people don’t look to service clubs anymore.”

For almost a decade, the Murray Lions Club has served our community by raising money to provide eye care to local children, as well as scholarships for students at Murray High. To help raise those funds, the club has hosted a Fourth of July breakfast in Murray Park since 1960.

This year Maureen and Bruce Reading were among those enjoying the last Lions Club breakfast. “We’ve been coming to the breakfasts for over 10 years.” Bruce said. “They serve the best pancakes ever,” added Maureen.

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Four of the last seven Murray Lions Club members: John and Mary Jo Robinson, Greg Soffe and Art Bishop holding the 1923 charter. inson, two of the last three female members of the Murray Lions Club. In 1987 women were allowed to join Lions International, “But even before we could join we were helping out,” Robinson said. Wright’s husband Jay was also a member of the Lions Club before he passed away last year and had been helping with the Fourth of July breakfast since the 1960s.

The Rotary Club will host the breakfast in the future, and John Castro, president of the Murray’s Rock Rotary Club, and Terry Putnam were also in attendance flipping pancakes for the crowd. “We really appreciate everything the Lions Club has done over the years; they have done a fantastic job.”

The breakfast raised over $3,000, and when the club closed they had enough funds to provide scholarships to students of Murray High and eye care for years to come.

Back in Robinson’s living room, Robinson, Soffe and Bishop discuss the success of the breakfast and their pride in being part of this club. “We now pass the baton on to the Rotary,” Bishop said, speaking of the breakfast

in the future. And, as they shake hands and part to go back home, Bishop added, “Lions don’t die, they just fade away.” l

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City Considers Expanded Recycling Programs: Rain Water

By Scott Bartlett

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ny good hiker planning a backpacking trip will tell you: if you take care of the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves.

The same could be said for Utah’s water supply.

Utah’s rate of water use exceeds that of all other western states, and Murray City is expanding a rain barrel program to do its part in reducing that rate.

In partnership with the Utah Rivers Council, Murray residents can purchase 50-gallon rain barrels at a subsidized rate of $40. The program is also available in Sandy, Park City and Ogden. The barrels can be purchased at the subsidized rate for a limited time at savesomethingutah.org. Residents of other areas can purchase the barrels for $75.

more than one barrel need to register with the Division of Water Rights.

Utah’s water use rate of 248 gallons per person per day is among the highest in the nation. The rain barrel program is meant to alleviate some of the pressure on Utah’s water resources.

From a certain angle, it makes sense that water demands in a state as dry as Utah would be higher than in wetter states – less rain falling directly on crops and landscaping means more water must be drawn from reservoirs.

However, the question remains as to how much agriculture and landscaping the state’s water resources can and should support, what the best uses for those resources are, and how can

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The barrels require a simple, do-it-yourself installation that involves cutting a rain gutter downspout at the height of the barrel and then directing the shorter downspout through a screen in the lid of the barrel. An outlet hose is then attached at the bottom, and collected rainwater can be used to supplement or replace other water used for landscaping.

The rain barrels include an inlet screen to prevent mosquito problems, and the lids are locked to keep children out. An upper outlet hose serves as overflow protection. Pre-ordered barrels will be available for pickup in late August.

Rain harvesting in Utah is legal without owning a water right. Only those installing

they best be managed to make them go as far as possible.

According to a May 2015 state legislative audit of projections of Utah’s water needs, 82 percent of the state’s developed water is used for agricultural purposes, leaving only 18 percent for municipal and industrial use. The rain barrel program would operate to offset whatever part of that 18 percent is used for landscaping – perhaps both a literal and proverbial drop in the bucket.

Recent water use reporting shows that in a typical home, 70 percent of water used is for irrigation or other uses outside the home.

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dubious assumptions. A single employee is tasked with managing self-reported water usage from public sources, a task Change has to start somewhere, and leading by example that may require much more attention. In one case, numbers through efforts such as rain water harvesting would afford were used from a city in New York that happened to have the private residents some moral high ground when it comes same name as a Utah municipality. to water conservation.

The audit states that some areas have already attained the Water rights and use in Utah are nothing if not con- Division of Water Resources’ long-term water use goal of 220 tentious. Water right owners must prove they have put their gallons per person per day, and suggests that the state can do allotment to beneficial use, or risk losing their water altogether. much better through conservation. Using that higher number Claims on water rights often go back to statehood. Water may make Utah’s circumstances look worse than they really sources may be overextended, saved only by right holders are. If water demands can be lowered through conservation not drawing everything they are entitled to on paper. Rights – such as the current rain barrel program – perhaps larger are bought and sold together with or independent from real projects are unnecessary. property, and available water or lack thereof often determines The audit suggests metering all sources of water, both the feasibility of property development. With Utah’s population culinary and secondary, so that users both pay for what they projected to double to nearly six million actually use and can easily see exactly people by 2060, the problem will not be how much they are using. It suggests the going away any time soon. legislature adopt policies requiring the Among the hotly debated water issues phasing in of universal metering. now is the practice of subsidizing water Also suggested in the audit is concosts through property taxes. Some argue servation pricing, which would eliminate that this artificially deflates the cost of wathe current flat-rate, subsidized system ter, and in turn makes people feel free to most often used in the state. Conservation use much more than they would if they had pricing involves a tiered system which to pay actual cost for the water they used. charges a lower rate for the first block A close cousin is the practice of not of water used, then progressively higher metering secondary water systems. To conrates as consumption increases. Such a serve culinary, or drinking, water, many tiered plan may promote reduced usage municipalities have installed secondary rates as water users try to stay in the lower water systems, which are used for prin- Murray residents can purchase rain barrels price bracket. cipally for irrigation. Those systems are at a subsidized rate, then use captured rain Above all, the audit states that beoften used for both farms and residential water for landscaping. Photo courtesy of fore the state can decide what measures Rain Water Solutions lots, and save municipalities the cost of it has to take, such as conservation, contreating the water up to culinary standards. version or new water development, it has Such secondary systems are often not metered. Water users to start with better measurements. are instead charged a rate based on lot size or estimated use.

Utah’s current drought does not help matters either. Dry Critics say such a pay system leads to overuse since irrigators winters mean reduced snowpack, which in turn means less are not paying for what they actually use, and can draw more runoff and lower levels in water reservoirs. water from the system than has been allotted to them.

Amid all the negativity, the rain barrel program offers And then there are the state’s water needs projections. private individuals a meaningful first step in doing their part The Division of Water Resources recently found that Utah’s to conserve what is theirs to manage. demand for water would outstrip its current supply within 25 Homeowners wishing to more carefully water their years. To satisfy that increasing demand, water users would lawns can refer to the weekly lawn watering guide provided either need to conserve what is already available, convert agri- by the Division of Water Resources at conservewater.utah. cultural water to municipal use, or develop new sources, such gov/guide.html. The weekly guide measures how much rain as the Lake Powell Pipeline, at a cost of billions of dollars. All has fallen in each region of the state, then recommends how of those measures carry their own level of controversy. long and how often homeowners should water. The site also But the legislative audit found that the Division of Water offers conservation tips, a water use calculator and other Resources based those projections on inaccurate data and tools for managing water use. l

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Murray Arts in the Park to Feature “Camelot”

By Scott Bartlett “Camelot”, the final Murray Arts in the Park musical production of the 2015 summer season, will run August 20-22, 24, and 27-29, with nightly showings at 8 pm at the Murray Park Amphitheater. Cast and crew will help those in the audience to experience Camelot’s “one brief, shining moment” as Lerner and Loewe, the original production’s composers, envisioned it.

The musical portrays an idealistic King Arthur who longs to create a perfectly principled kingdom, but sees his dream undone by a tragic love triangle involving Queen Guinevere and his best friend Lancelot. Those who appreciate the production’s themes say that the medieval monarch’s vision – a place where “violence is not strength, and compassion is not weakness” – speaks to our time and for all time.

Brandon Cecala and Ann Cecala will star as King Arthur and Guinevere in Murray’s production of “Camelot”. Photo by Jim Smith Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Murray Parks Office (296 East Murray Park Avenue) or at the gate for $10 for an adult or $7 for a child or senior. Special pricing on August 24 lets a family and dependent children attend for $35.

Presented by special arrangement with Tams-Witmark, a Broadway musical licensing library with origins as far back as 1870, Murray’s production of “Camelot” features a seasoned cast of characters. King Arthur is Brandon Cecala and Ann Cecala plays the beloved Guinevere, with Damon Yauney (Channel 13 weather man) as Sir Lancelot. Merlin is played by Lynn Chatterton, Pelinore is played by Jared Shaver, and Mordred is played by Brian Southwick. The show is directed by Jim E. Smith, with choreography

by Margene Conde, and music under the direction of Mark Pearce.

Venue parking is located at 495 East 5300 South in Murray. The Murray Arts Department can be reached at 801-264-2614 for more information regarding the show and tickets.

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City Considers Expanded Recycling Programs: Green Waste hould things pencil out, Murray City may be adding some recycling programs next year.

The city’s contract for trash and recycling collection with Ace Recycling & Disposal is up at the end of this year, and city officials want to take the opportunity to re-evaluate which services they should provide.

Ace Recycling and Disposal collects solid waste throughout the majority of the city, almost everything west of 900 East. The remainder of the city falls within the Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District, a former Salt Lake County organization now overseen by local officials including Murray council member Jim Brass.

The bulk of the city’s solid waste is processed at the Trans-Jordan Landfill, located at 10473 South Bacchus Highway in South Jordan, which collects waste from seven cities, including Murray.

As is common practice when cities contract for services, Murray City will send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the end of this summer requesting pricing on various collection programs. Once all interested contractors submit their bid proposals, the city will evaluate which services will be included in the new contract.

“As we prepared this RFP, we decided to ask for a price on everything,” said Doug Hill, Murray City Public Services Director.

The city’s current collection consists of weekly black-can trash pickup, with green-can recycling pickup every other week. Additional

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cans for either pickup have been available for a fee to any resident needing them. The RFP will request pricing on providing weekly recycling pickup.

While the demand for regular trash pickup is clearly higher than it is for recycling, residents have also requested supplementary recycling capability. Per the draft RFP, there are approximately 7,800 regular trash cans in service alongside about 4,500 extra trash cans requested by residents. There are also about 7,800 recycling cans in service, with 50-100 additional recycling cans. About 12,000-14,000 tons of waste are hauled to the landfill annually, with about 1,800 tons of recycling taken to a recycling facility.

The RFP will request pricing on curbside yard waste collection, which is not currently offered in the city. Bidders will submit prices for a mandatory program (similar to the current recycling collection) and a voluntary program. Yard waste collection would mean a new can and associated truck routes. A minimum number of subscribers would be required for a voluntary program.

The city does not currently provide a curbside bulky waste program, and will request that bidders provide ideas and cost for such collection. Also new in the RFP is recycling within city parks.

City officials plan to continue several collection programs, including roll-off dumpsters that residents can rent for around $200 through the Public Works department.

Also continued will be glass collection at two locations, as well as seasonal leaf bag and Christmas tree collection.

Dwayne Woolley, general manager of the Trans-Jordan Landfill, has provided some insight as the city decides which programs to pursue. He strongly suggests considering unintended consequences that will come from whatever decision the city makes, such as the extra emissions that would be created by trucks collecting yard waste.

The Trans-Jordan Landfill energy project currently produces energy for over 3,000 homes. This energy comes from methane, which is produced as organic matter decomposes.

According to Woolley, diverting green waste from the landfill could reduce the amount of methane available for energy production.

On the flip side, diverting green waste from the landfill could increase the landfill’s lifespan, which Woolley estimates at 15 years.

West Jordan has done green waste re-

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Annual Bike Ride Highlight For Liberty Sixth Graders, Parents

By Julie Slama

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bout 12 years ago, Shelby Ansted put on a bike helmet before heading out with her Liberty sixth-grade class to bike to Riverview Park. On May 27, she once again strapped on a helmet and joined her daughter, Paige, and her class on the same bike ride.

“It’s the same route, same instructions about using hand signals and wearing helmets, and the same fun with a barbecue and games in the park afterward,” she said.

Well, almost. For the first time in 32 years, the bikers and parent volunteers left their ground beef behind at the school, teacher and organizer Judy Mahoskey said.

“We had two firsts — first time no bikes or chains broke en route to the park, and the first time we forgot our hamburgers to grill,” she said.

After a parent volunteer went back for the hamburgers, Ansted said she appreciated the traditional ride for the sixth graders.

“Kids can be outside more and this is a way that Mrs. Mahoskey can share her love of riding bikes and help get students to do more of it,” she said.

Paige, who has ridden with her cousins and family, hadn’t ridden with a group of 55 people before.

“We were escorted by the police here and it’s so fun to ride together with all my friends,” she said.

Paige was planning to play at the park with her little sister, Trinity, and her friend Corin Greenhalgh.

“It’s a fun experience to go biking in the middle of the day with your friends and just hang out and have fun after taking all of our end-of-the-year tests,” she said.

Parent volunteer Christy Snow, whose son Ben is in sixth-grade teacher Shalice Benedum’s class, said it’s more than just biking: it’s teaching the students responsibility.

“They’ve looked forward to it since they first learned sixth graders bike to the park,” she said. “And it teaches them how to be responsible riders on the road and understand that they’re leaving the school on this ride, and it’s a bridging for them to learn more as they’re

Green Waste continued from page 7 cycling for about 15 years. Because residents typically don’t separate waste very well, Woolley employs two laborers to separate all green waste by hand. As much as 37 percent of that product then goes back to the landfill.

The landfill composts the green waste it already receives and then sells it countywide.

Woolley says that selling a greater amount of green waste product may be problematic. The

For 32 years, Liberty Elementary sixth graders have participated in an annual bike ride and barbecue, thanks to teacher and organizer Judy Mahoskey. The ride is a way of teaching bike safety and celebrating the end of their elementary school days. Photos courtesy of Julie Slama leaving elementary school.”

Before the ride, Mahoskey, who organizes the annual ride, teaches students hand signals and then checks 55 helmets before they pedal off.

“I want them to love bike riding and become active,” she said. “There’s too much TV and sitting around. We’ve had the police escort us to the park every year. We couldn’t do it without them.”

The event unifies students and celebrates the end of the year of learning and the end of their elementary school years. Students played volleyball, soccer and baseball, rode bikes, hula hooped and played games at the park before the barbecue.

Parent volunteer Casey Anderson was manning the grill for the third time. He had participated previously with his older children.

“I just love taking this day off to help out and give them a smile,” he said. “These teachers are both the best. They make sure the kids learn and help them have a thirst for knowledge, and today is just another way they are teaching them skills and having them enjoy school.”

Sixth grade is a challenging year and a turning point for many students, so part of the reason they hold the event is to end the year

with something memorable, Mahoskey said.

Ansted agrees.

“I remember that Mrs. Mahoskey was a great teacher who would give us extra help with reading or whatever we needed so we were ready for junior high. I’ve seen how her attitude has helped my daughter become more of a team player and has learned to cooperate.

She’s always there for the students and always finding fun ways for them to learn,” she said. l

market is saturated, meaning that yard waste may end up in the landfill anyway, even after efforts to collect and process it separately.

Woolley says that the market for recycled green waste prefers what is referred to as “pure white stock,” with a much lesser price paid for mixed, lower-grade product.

“Currently, the cost to separate is more than the price of the commodity,” said Woolley.

All things considered, Woolley suggests not implementing a yard waste collection pro-

gram. He is supportive of other programs in the RFP, especially the roll-off dumpsters which residents have made great use of.

Once the RFP is released and all bids are received, Hill and his staff will make a recommendation to the city council on what collection programs should be included in the upcoming contract. The council will then have to pass a resolution before a contract can be executed, which would run from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020. l

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“Your friendly, hometown library” is the mission statement of Murray City Library. Independent from the Salt Lake County and the Salt Lake City library systems, Murray’s library can focus directly on the needs of its residents. Over half of the current employees grew up in Murray and many of these employees have never lived anywhere else. They love Murray and are here to serve you!

In studying the early history of the city, the first Free Public Library is mentioned as early as December 1908. The history continues that the Women’s Club maintained the library and reading room with a few books until 1912 when they petitioned the city to take over the operations. The library has had several different homes since that time and is currently housed at 166 East 5300 South.

The library is managed by the Murray Library Board that meets monthly to set policy, oversee the budget and make recommendations about services. The board consists of seven members who are appointed by the mayor with recommendations, advice and consent of City Council members. Our current board members are: Pepper Pehrson (secretary), District 1; Holly Hult, District 2; Valerie Harsh, District 3; Patricia Griffiths, District 4; Lois Holt, District 5; Traci Black (president), At Large; and

Gamal Herbon (vice president), At Large.

These dedicated residents volunteer their time and we are very appreciative of their service.

Kim Fong is the library director. With her leadership and knowledgeable staff, they are able to provide programs which create a very busy library that far exceeds most other libraries in the area. They have daily programs and offer activities for all ages.

Murray Library avidly promotes reading and learning. There are reading incentive programs during the summer for children, teenagers and adults. Employees are always ready to suggest the next great thing to read. Or, you can always join one of the book clubs, which are offered for all ages. If you already have your own book

Ted Eyre, Mayor Jan Wells,

Chief Administrative Officer

801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107 club, there is a book club collection with multiple copies of many popular titles that can be checked out.

Technology has demanded changes to libraries in recent years. Our library was recently remodeled to accommodate selfcheck machines. This allows for easier material handling for everyone. The system also processes the fee and fine payments, assuring that all dealings are accurately credited to each patron.

If you don’t have time to go to Murray Library, you can visit them online. Patrons can participate in a story time on Murray Library’s YouTube channel or check out e-books or e-audiobooks to enjoy while on the go. Also many online reference materials are available on their website which can be accessed through murray.utah.gov.

I hope you will take the time to either visit the library in person or online and enjoy the services offered to you through this wonderful city resource.

Sincerely,

Ted Eyre, Mayor

MURRY CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

our city : our vision Public Open House Cottonwood High School Media Center Wednesday, October 21, 2015 • 6 - 8 p.m.

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MURRAY

Message from the Council To “bee” or not to “bee”, that is the question!

There has been a tremendous amount of discussion over the past couple of years in Murray regarding urban farming, or more specifically, whether or not to allow chickens or bees in residential zones. The current city ordinance allows chickens or bees only in agriculture (A-1) zones and NOT in residential zones.

Discussion was held by the city council in November 2012 regarding the matter, and city staff was directed to move forward with a public process to gain input from residents. There were two public open houses held in February and March of 2013, along with an on-line survey through April. The results of these non-scientific surveys showed that approximately 78 percent of those who participated were in favor of allowing chickens and bees in all residential zones. However, more specific questions needed to be considered, such as how many birds or hives should be allowed, whether or not a permit should be required, lot size restrictions, and other specific standards.

On April 3, 2014 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered an ordinance that would allow chickens and bees in certain residential zones, and voted to continue the discussion to allow further study.

Interestingly, this is an issue that seems to be extremely divisive with arguments on both sides being compelling. For example, one proponent wrote: “Chickens are quiet and clean when taken care of properly. They produce eggs to help out with food

costs. I think they should be allowed.” A proponent of bees offered: “Bees will beautify Murray City, and provide an additional source of income for some residents and more abundant gardens for others. I am in favor.” Opponents wrote comments such as: “I don’t want chickens living next to me. It will devalue my home and they stink… you would be receiving a call from me daily complaining about the rodents and the smell;” and “allowing bees in Murray would be a very bad idea and I would strongly consider moving from Murray if they are allowed.”

On May 15, 2014 the Planning and Zoning Commission held another public hearing to further consider the issue. The commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the city council, however, due to the amount of opposition, the council opted to not take any action to change the existing ordinances at that time.

So where are we now? Because a renewed interest by many residents, council leadership has decided to bring the issue forward for a council vote after a scientific survey is administered as part the general plan update that is in progress and expected to be completed in spring of 2016. This process will allow the city to gather data from a representative population and provide information to the council based heavily on facts and less on emotion.

We realize and appreciate some of the frustrations expressed for this seemingly drawn out process, but believe that the careful consideration taking place will allow the council to make the best decision for the city.

Councilman Blair Camp

Council District 2

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D. Blair Camp

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Jim Brass

801-598-7290 jim.brass@murray.utah.gov Council District 4

Diane Turner

801-635-6382 diane.turner@murray.utah.gov Council District 5

Brett A. Hales

801-882-7171 brett.hales@murray.utah.gov Council Administrator

Jan Lopez

801-264-2622 jlopez@murray.utah.gov

FOR BIG IMPACTS

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cling bin. With a pizza box, however, generally only half of it has the greasy, cheesy pizza remnants. So we say tear off that clean top portion of the box and recycle what you can! For more recycling information, visit recycle.slco.org or email at recycle@slco.org.

Murray Arts Beat

ARTS IN THE PARK EVENING SERIES Murray Park Amphitheater, 495 E. 5300 South.

• Aug. 20-22, 24, 27-29 - “Camelot,” - 8 p.m., $10 adult, $7 ch/sr, $35 family (Aug 24 only). Produced with permission from Tams-Witmark. Experience “Camelot’s” one brief, shining moment as Lerner and Loewe envisioned it.

King Arthur played by Brandon Cecala and Ann Cecala as Guenevere. Photo

by Jim Smith

The cast consists of King Arthur played by Brandon Cecala, Ann Cecala plays the beloved Guenevere with Damon Yauney (Channel 13 weather man) as Sir Lancelot. Merlin is played by Lynn Chatterton, Pelinore is played by Jared Shaver, and Mordred is played by Brian Southwick. The show is directed by Jim E. Smith, choreography by Margene Conde, and music is under the direction of Mark Pearce.

For additional information, please contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638

plein air

• Sept. 7 - Murray Acoustic Music Festival, produced

by IAMA, 6 p.m. $5 general admission. Jim Fish (country blues), Ophir Creek (folk/bluegrass) and Rusty Shovels Band (bluegrass).

FAMILY NIGHT SERIES Bring the Whole Family, Young and Old! • Sept. 14 - Wasatch Jazz Project Big Band, 7 p.m., FREE, Murray Heritage Senior Center, #10 E. 6150 South (1/2 block west of State).

• 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Children art-related activities, including chalk art, in the Kennecott Nature Center, 5044 S. Lucky Clover Lane (approx. 5100 So. and 800 W.).

PLEIN AIR ON THE JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY

• 1-3 p.m. - Show and Sell exhibit, Walden Park Pavilion, 5425 So. Murray Parkway Ave. (1070 W.). In the event of inclement weather, events will be under the pavilion and in the Nature Center.

Sept. 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Food will be available to purchase at the pavilion.

• 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Plein air artists in action along the Jordan River Parkway, 4800 So. to 5300 So. (En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.).

If you are an interested plein air artist, who would like to participate, contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638.

Like our Facebook page at murraycityculturalarts to get more detail and regular reminders of weekly activities.

SPECIAL MILITARY CONCERT Friday, September 11, 7:30 p.m.

Murray City Amphitheater, FREE MOBILITY

A popular music ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West, stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California.

The talented members of Mobility represent the more than 325,000 Air Force professionals serving all around the world. Mobility averages over 60 performances throughout the western United States, reaching audiences of over 600,000 per year. Mobility’s musicians have performed across five continents in many major cities including Beijing, Tokyo, Prague, New York and Los Angeles.

They have performed for such dignitaries as President George W. Bush and the Japanese Prime Minister, and they have shared the stage with notable acts such as Kid Rock, Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, the Beach Boys and Wynonna Judd. Past accolades include 2009 and 2012 Emmy nominations for work with Take 6, Brian McKnight and Little Big Town.

Much like the name implies, this high-powered group tours extensively, playing for diverse events such as military functions, town festivals, school assemblies and professional sporting events. Performing popular classics and to-

day’s hits, this band excels at moving audiences with unique programing and showmanship.

Mobility shows are specifically designed to create engaging moments that speak to common human emotions and provide listeners with a one-of-a-kind experience that goes far beyond a typical cover band. Consisting of drums, bass, guitar, keyboard and vocals, the group takes pride in performing a variety of music including rock, blues, country and R&B.

Heritage Center NEW 15-PASSENGER BUS The Heritage Center has a new 15-passenger bus. Starting August 5, transportation to and from the center will be available on Wednesday mornings for Murray residents. Interested riders need to complete an application and sign up for the service at least 24 hours in advance. The cost will be $2 for round-trip transportation. The center will evaluate this service and possibly add a second day of service in September.

The center is looking for additional volunteer drivers to assist with the pick-up service and driving local trips. Potential drivers must attend a training course, have a physical, background check and drug test before they are able to drive. You are not required to have a CDL license to drive the new bus.

For information on these and other great Heritage Center programs call 801-264-2635

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ANNUAL HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR F R E E TO T H E P U B L I C

SAFETY EVENTS: 6 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:45 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

National Anthem/ Welcome Police Motor Squad Demonstration Fire Department Rappel Demonstration Police /Fire K-9 dog Demonstration Vehicle Extrication Demonstration SWAT Vehicle Assault Demonstration Helicopter Air Ambulance Lands, Life Flight, Air Med, Morning Star Fire Sprinkler Burn Shed Demonstration

HEALTH EVENTS: 6 – 8 p.m.

6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

6 – 8 p.m.

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“Rock-it-Science” playing on the Park Center Plaza (front entrance) Zumba Dance competition

Reading Rocks For 4th-6th Graders 2nd Monday or Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Registration required. Must pick which day during registration.

Teen Book Club 2nd Monday at 4 p.m.

No registration required.

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• U.H.P. Seatbelt Demo • Neighborhood Watch • VECC Dispatchers • Cadet Program • Vacation Checks • Fire Prevention • C.E.R.T. Trailer • C.P.R. • Fire Department Apparatus Displays • Bomb Squad • D.A.R.E. • Animal Control • Murray Library • Park Center Movin & Groovin event • Bands Rock-it-Science & Rockamatics • “Ask the Expert” booths for Dieticians, Fitness Trainers & Physical Therapists • Recreation - activities and information • Aquatic - activities and information

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Join a book club at Murray Library!

Magic Tree House Book Club For ages 7 and up 2nd Wednesday at 4 p.m.

No registration required.

EXHIBITS and OTHER INFORMATION:

Ropes, RIP, TRX Introductions Sidewalk Art Hoola hoops, twister & moving activities Cornhole & Pickleball Demos & play Aquatic Programming & Safety “Whales Tales” Drums Alive Demos

Murray Library

Adult Afternoon Book Club 1st Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

No registration required.

Adult Evening Book Club 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.

No registration required.

FOOD and DRINKS (donations accepted for the Murray Boys and Girls Club) LIVE MUSIC PRIZES FOR KIDS

If you have questions, please contact the Murray Public Services Department at 801-270-2440

2015 Summer & Fall Road Construction Projects The following road work and construction projects are planned for summer and fall:

• Slurry Seal; Various neighborhood roads east of State Street.

• 5900 South; State to 700 West – Gas line, utility and power line relocation work.

• Sidewalks; Sidewalk trip hazard repairs in neighborhoods west of I-15.

• Briar Meadow; Southwood to Glen Oaks – Complete reconstruction.

• Chevy Chase area – Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD) water line replacement work.

• 440 East; Wilford to 525 East – Complete reconstruction.

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• Rodeo Lane; 6400 South to Greenfield – Asphalt Overlay and concrete repairs.

• Steeple Chase; Vine to Jamestown – Complete reconstruction.

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• 1830 East, Ann Dell & Norma Circle – Complete reconstruction.

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• Vine Street; I-15 to Murray Blvd. – Asphalt overlay and pedestrian improvements.

or call us at 801-264-2580 for more information

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Murray City Park Monday, August 17, 2015 6 – 9 p.m.

• River Glen, Red Oaks & Spanish Oaks – Asphalt overlay and concrete repairs.

• UDOT – 5300 South; Redwood to State Street – Asphalt Overlay.

• UDOT – 5400 South & 700 West – Intersection widening & traffic signal upgrade.

• UDOT – 4500 South & Main Street - Intersection widening & traffic signal upgrade.

• UDOT – 4500 South; State to 700 East – Safety and intersection improvements.

• UDOT – I-215; Redwood Road to 300 East – Asphalt overlay.

MurrayJournal .com The Heritage Center #10 E. 6150 S. (West of State Street) Phone 801-264-2635 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+.

HEALTH SERVICES: August 27 9:30 a.m - Noon - Toenail Clippings: Doctor Shelton will be at the Center to provide toenail clippings and routine foot screenings. The cost is $10 and advance payment is required. Dr. Shelton is unable to provide services for people who are diabetic or on anti-clotting agents such as Coumadin.

OTHER SERVICES: Transportation: Starting in August, transportation to and from the Center will be available on Wednesday mornings for Murray residents. Interested riders need to complete an application and sign up for the service at least 24 hours in advance. The cost will be $2 for a round trip. We are still looking for additional volunteer drivers to assist with the pickup services and trips. Drivers must attend a training course, have a physical, background check, and drug test before they are able to drive. Call Susan at the Center if you are interested: 801-264-2635.

seniors event schedule Every Friday 11:45-3:45 – Massage: Every Friday from 11:453:45, Sue Corder is at the Center to serve you with your massage needs. One hour is $36 and half hour is $18. Appointments are required. You may schedule up to 4 weeks in advance.

RECREATION: Every Thursday 7:00-10:00 - Social Dance: Dance to the musical genius of Tony Summerhays. Light refreshments will be served during the break and door prizes will be given each week. Cost $4.

CLASSES: August 25 10:30 a.m. - Vital Aging: Letting go of unused items and de-clutter issues will be discussed in this class.

Tifani will be at the Center at 10 a.m. to meet with anyone needing one-on-one help. This is a free class, sign up now.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Monday, September 14 5 - 8 p.m. - Open House & Family Concert: Mark your calendar for the Center’s Annual Open House, in honor of National Senior Center month, on Monday, September 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. Enjoy dinner and entertainment with Wasatch Jazz Project Big Band. We will be featuring the Center’s art students in the Ceramic Room. The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is pleased to introduce Mary Toscano as the 2015-2016 Art Truck artist. The Art Truck will be in our parking lot from 5 - 7 p.m. Please take the time to go through the Art Truck while you are at the Center that evening. More information will be available at the end of August. l

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“I stopped, thinking, ‘It has to be important because I usually don’t see these people in my classroom,’” Wilson said.

It was. Twenty-year teaching veteran Wilson was named Murray School District Teacher of the Year for 2014-15. Longview Elementary administrative secretary Sharon Gillen was also named Classified Employee of the Year.

“I was super surprised, just shocked,” Wilson said.

Wilson and Gillen each received a plaque, $500 and a trip provided by the Murray Education Foundation. Wilson plans to go to Hawaii and Gillen is going to Disneyland.

Wilson, who was nominated for this award before, has expanded the instrumental program at the high school so that it now offers

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with leukemia. His vision was illuminated, his hands and feet were numb and he lacked energy. After a transfusion, the then 37-yearold Wilson began chemotherapy treatments every three days for his 34-day hospital stay.

During that time period, students and colleagues videotaped concerts, made him cards, a memory book and origami “get well” cranes, and allowed him to Skype into the classrooms to answer questions and help out their long-term substitute.

On Dec. 17, 2009, Wilson received a bone marrow transplant from his brother and returned to school one year later. However, his acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer that starts inside bone marrow that helps form blood cells, relapsed, and after two transplants and what he calls a “mini-transplant,” Wilson is on a trial course, learning to live with constant pain.

“It’s hard to walk, hurts to lift the baton to direct, but I want to be here at school,” he said. “I live about five minutes from Park City High School and was offered a position Murray High instrumental director Rob Wilson was named Murray there in the past, which I’ve turned School District’s Teacher of the Year, and Longview Elementary down. Murray is a great community administrative secretary Sharon Gillen was named Murray School and the school is great to work at and I’ve appreciated the students’ and parDistrict’s Employee of the Year. Photo courtesy of D Wright ents’ support in letting me know what is going on when I’ve missed class in the past. I’ve taught through five principals who have been supportive of the fine arts, and all I want is to keep doing what I love doing.”

Wilson, who previously received the Murray Education Foundation’s Pinnacle Award, doesn’t like to focus on himself and instead turned to students June 1 to inspire them to practice and perform in other groups beyond high school.

“Music, this class, should give you an enjoyment and a break from all the AP (Advanced Placement), number-crunching, high-reading classes you’ve all been taking,” he said to his concert band, jazz band, percussion, orchestra, concert band students. “Music is important to beginning and intermediate guitar and music keep going in your life. Practice this summer, theory. The program involves about 130 stu- find a community group, or for those gradudents, several who take more than one class ating, a college or university will have groups from Wilson. even if you’re not a music major. Music requires “He is the epitome of teachers,” Principal discipline. You need to listen, read, watch and John Goldhardt said. “His students do so well play at the same time. It’s a more cognitive and and fully respect him. He is a great role mod- physical class than any other class here, but it el, a caring, trustworthy person who teaches is something that should bring joy to your life more than music to his students to help them and to those around you.” succeed. He’s really a positive influence in their Sophomore Samantha Harrison plays lives. They rally around him and would do flute in the concert band. anything for him.”

“He has definitely made me a better playThat has been put to the test and shown er. I learned flute at Hillcrest (Junior High) and true time and time again, Goldhardt said.

School District Honors continued on page 15 In August 2009, Wilson was diagnosed

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he Utah State Office of Education recently announced the new adjusted income guidelines for the national school lunch, school breakfast, special milk program and free and reduced-price lunches.

Every year the federal government re-evaluates the income guidelines to adjust for inflation.

The National School Lunch Program is a federally-funded program that began in 1945. In Utah last year, 609,602 students were enrolled in the free or reduced-price lunch program. In addition, approximately 12.4 million breakfasts were served,

with 81 percent of them being free or reduced price.

Across the state, 37 percent of the student population qualifies for the program, according to the Utah State Office of Education.

“This program is important because it may be the only healthy meal the students have all day,” Kathleen Britton, child nutrition programs director from The Utah State Office of Education, said. “The kids show up for breakfast because some of them might not have had a very big dinner.

They have lunch and then have to go home, where they may be food deprived. The program is very beneficial because, with healthy nutrition, children learn better.”

Families receiving food stamps are directly certified for the school lunch program and do not need to apply. Otherwise, families need to reapply every year, within the first 30 days of the school year. Foster children who are legal wards of the state, homeless, migrants, runaways or those enrolled in Head Start are also eligible for free meals.

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pplication forms are sent home at the beginning of the school year to all families who are not directly certified.

Some districts also have applications available online, and all information is confidential.

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MurrayJournal .com School District Honors continued from page 14 had a tough time hitting the high notes. He is a great teacher and gave us new songs that challenged us all to become better musicians,” she said.

Parent Maria Findlay has had children who have been and are currently being taught by Wilson.

“He’s inspired so many kids to keep going with their music,” she said. “His love of playing is addictive so kids want to play. He recognizes that students are busy, so he works with them to set up times after school for them to practice and has them learn about music options by attending other concerts so they know what they can do after high school.”

Findlay’s younger son, Clark, just finished his sophomore year studying violin under Wilson.

Longview Elementary administrative secretary Sharon Gillen was named Murray School District’s Employee of the Year. Colleagues credit her with willingness to help with a smile on her face. Photo courtesy of Julie Slama

“Because of Mr. Wilson, Clark now has a goal to play in the Utah Symphony. Mr. Wilson is an all-around excellent music teacher who cares about his students. We’re so grateful for him,” she said.

Gillen has worked as secretary at Longview for the past 10 years, after she served as lunch clerk at the school the year before.

“I really like the kids here,” she said. “It’s such a fun environment and the kids are so cute when they told me, ‘Congratulations, Mrs. Gillen’ or ‘Thanks for all you do.’ My favorites were when one student handed me a half-eaten box of Fruit Loops and another gave me a homemade chocolate chip cookie because you know those students did this without any parent involvement, just straight from their hearts. Those were just as good as any other award.”

Gillen, along with Wilson, was honored at the May 14 Board of Education meeting and said that she heard what her principal, Chad Sanders, and teachers said about her.

“It made me so happy that I just smiled,” she said.

Longview teacher Tina Nilsson said that Gillen is “the glue that keeps us together.”

“She really is the mother who is nurturing to us teachers and to the students, handing out Band-Aids, listening to woes, staying late if parents don’t show up on time, reimbursing teachers efficiently, always nice to everyone, decorates the staff room for every holiday and no matter what the stress level is, she’s always there, helping out,” Nilsson said. “And when she can, she’ll be in watching and supporting every grade program and cheering on our students.”

Parent-Teacher Association president Jen Madsen agrees.

“We just come right in and she is already helping out the PTA, whether it’s making labels, sorting packets, collecting

Murray High instrumental director Rob Wilson leads the concert band in a final rehearsal of “Pomp and Circumstance” at the end of the school year. He was honored as Murray School District’s Teacher of the Year.

Photo courtesy of Julie Slama money for yearbook, making copies. She never complains, never takes a day off, she’s just wanting to help in every way,” she said.

Former Parent-Teacher Association president Jeannette Bowen said she is the role model for multi-tasking.

“She has a pleasant, helpful attitude and can be assisting six people at once when she’s under high stress and we’d never know,” she said. “She’s very professional and personable and we’re so lucky we can work with her.”

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Murray High Students Learn Building Skills While Constructing Home

By Julie Slama

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urray High senior Scott Scheidell has spent hours of his school days the past two years on the third lot on Tripp Lane, across from Riverview Junior High. With other classmates, the construction management class built a home, from the framing to the finishing work, in two years.

“It’s been a great class and we’ve gotten so much experience in building this home,” Scott said. “It’s just sad because I’ve loved working outdoors with these guys and now, we’re done.”

Scott, who said he enjoyed pouring concrete and doing the carpentry work best, received a full-year tuition scholarship from Southern Utah University after taking the state construction exam, filing an application and receiving a recommendation from his skilled and technology education teacher, Quinn Drury.

“Getting scholarships for these students is huge,” Drury said. “They’re motivated and hard-working good students who have learned a lot of skills and can build a home from start to finish.”

The seven students who received scholarships from Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University and plan to continue studying in the construction management field are Dylan Drury, Noah Miller, Jake Murdock, Paulo Olmedo, Hailey Robb, Mackayla Schilling and Tyler Stettler. Three other students plan to enlist in the military, one plans to become a paratrooper, another wants to become a firefighter and another will be a heavy equipment apprentice.

Before building the home, the high school students must first complete at least one woodshop class before enrolling in the construction class.

Five students spent both years constructing this home, each putting in about 1,000 hours into the home, Drury said. However, all the students will have learned the skills with other project homes, either finishing up another home the year before beginning this one or they will be starting one this coming fall.

The home at 746 Tripp Lane started in 2013, where the first year focused on the structure including framing, cement work, flat work, roofing, windows, doors, drywall, painting, tiling, installing hardwood floors, installing cabinets and other house construction, Drury said.

During the second year, students learned finishing techniques. They also earned college credit through Salt Lake Community College’s concurrent enrollment program and teamed up with Granite Technical Institute and SLCC

Murray High senior Scott Scheidell spent about 1,000 hours alongside his classmates building the home at 746 Tripp Lane. During the open house, he shows the solid cherry, raised panels with glaze cabinets and the granite counter tops in the kitchen. for plumbing, electrical and cabinetry work.

Drury said that the students did the work, building the house, however each step of the way, teachers watched and had students re-do something if it was wrong, providing a safety net.

Then, at the Murray High school project open house on May 28, the students led visitors through the 3,500-square-foot rambler that featured three bedrooms, two baths — one with a jetted bathtub — a three-car garage, a full basement, walk-in closets, cherry kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. The students answered questions about flatwork concrete, framing, footing, insulation, tile and hardwood flooring, three-tone painting, railings, finish trim and others.

“Our teacher pushed us to be the best, to learn everything we could and he kept us on track so we’d meet deadlines with both the house and applying for scholarships,” senior Tyler Stettler said. “I help my grandpa in the summers with construction work, pouring concrete and framing and I’m helping re-plaster and paint our family’s living room. What I’ve learned is some good basics I can use in house repair as well as in my career.”

Tyler said it wasn’t just the hands-on skills that Drury taught him, but also his management style.

“Quinn is very calm when he deals with problems and kids. He is under control and at the same time, encouraging and pushing us to do our best. He thoroughly and patiently explains how to do something and then, makes sure we understand. He’s the one who encouraged us to apply for scholarships and made sure we are achieving everything we can,” he said.

Besides being in class and working on

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Smoke and Mirrors

By Peri Kinder

I

just celebrated another birthday, which is fine, because I’d rather be old than dead. But as I was going through my morning routine, trying to trick my hair into behaving and attempting to gather sagging skin and staple it behind my ears, I suddenly realized the futility of it all.

I do all the regular things to stave off aging. I eat fresh produce, use sunscreen, drink the blood of a virgin unicorn and exercise. But even after decades of primping and preening, I’ve never figured out how to make that youthful glow last longer than the flavor of Juicy Fruit.

Every morning I apply makeup. I layer antioxidant serum, wrinkle cream (which is working because now I have wrinkles), moisturizer, primer, foundation, spackle and powder—and that’s just the groundwork!

I’ll try (again) to create the perfect “easy” smoky eye, using 17 shades of brown, two types of mascara, five different brushes and that stupid cat’s-eye liner that never looks like a cat’s eye. Well, maybe a cat that got hit by a bus.

My eyebrows are carefully tweezed, penciled and shellacked into an almost discernible arch, then I slap on some 14-Hour Long-Lasting Never-Fade lipstick (with instant-pout lip gloss) and turn my attention to my thick, unruly hair.

I have more hair than a yeti. One day, my hair can be presentable-ish, and the next day it looks like two squirrels spent the evening mating on my head. I’ll spray, mousse, balm and texture my hair into a coiffed aura of blonde fuzz and

head out the door.

In the time it takes to drive to the office, my hair has collapsed like a furry blonde creature imploded. Around 10 a.m., I notice my 14-hour Long-Lasting Never-Fade lipstick is completely gone, leaving my lips looking like a couple of albino earthworms.

By noon, my cat’s-eye eyeliner has slunk to the inner corners of my eyes, creating a tar-like substance that cannot be removed without kerosene and a match. My “easy” smoky eye is now a sparkly brown smear and by 2 p.m., my carefully

groomed eyebrows are scattered across my forehead. My brows drift tiredly toward the floor like weary caterpillars.

Random hot flashes during the day create lava lines of sweat streaking through my foundation. At 2:30, my all-day mineral base has leached into my wrinkles, while my droopy cheeks are being propped up with toothpicks.

By 3 p.m., my hair is completely wilted around my face, dangling listlessly from my scalp and dripping melted hair products onto the floor like a head stalactite.

Around 3:30, co-workers start asking if I’m feeling well.

“Maybe you should go home. You look so . . . watery.”

“I’m fine. My makeup has just worn off.”

“You should see someone about that,” they say, as they gesture toward my entire face.

But I’m okay with all that. My husband doesn’t care if my eye shadow never inspires its own Pinterest board. My dog couldn’t care less if I wear lip gloss while we’re running through the neighborhood. My grandkids already think I’m on my deathbed and they’re just happy I’m still breathing every morning. Me too. I can watch the sun rise and realize beauty comes in so many different ways.

Still. I’ll be the 106-year-old woman who won’t leave her home without lipstick. I’ll be slathering on moisturizer the day of my funeral. I’ll wander the Sephora aisles on my 75th birthday, looking for the perfect foundation; and I’ll do it with a smile. Because happiness is the best makeup. l

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4 SIMPLE TRICKS FOR SAVING ON BACK TO SCHOOL

By Joani Taylor

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s August approaches, kids and parents alike begin to anticipate heading back to school. Shopping for their needs can be expensive and even stressful. These costs can really add up. Parent report spending anywhere from $100 to $200 per child, and the older they are the worse it gets. With our large Utah families, that can really add up.

Thankfully, there are some simple strategies that parents can use to cut back on the costs of school needs. Here are four tricks you can use to trim the costs.

REUSE WHAT YOU HAVE No one wrote a rule that a full bottle of glue works better than one that’s half full. Schools don’t require your child have an unsharpened pencil, only that they have them. You can cross many items off your list without leaving the house. If you have younger children, use this opportunity to play a game by making a scavenger hunt list, then have them hunt the house to see what they can find. You can cross many items off your list without leaving the house.

AVOID THE SPECIAL CHARACTERS The backpack character syndrome; we’ve all been there. Leah wants “Frozen,” while Brandon wishes for “Spiderman”. Those special characters can add a lot of money to the price of backpacks, notebooks and clothing.

Avoiding these character-driven articles can save you money and makes it easier to pass them down to younger children next year.

I also suggest you do as much shopping as you can without the kids.

This allows you to stay focused and buy the items you need based on quality, price and need and not the shiny package.

CHECK THE SECONDHAND STORES These stores are usually overflowing with gently worn clothing from children that outgrew them and often look brand new. This can also be a great way to pick up brand name items you can’t afford new.

Watch for the Just Between Friends consignment sale (www.jbfsale. com). This massive organized kids sale is a great way to get some huge bargains on clothing. Information about the sales coming to Utah can be found on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/JBFSaleUtah.

where a few items are priced below cost to stimulate sales and get you in the store. Loss leaders are always right on the front page of the ad.

So far this year we’ve seen 3¢ pencil sharpeners, 19¢ spiral notebooks and 50¢ Crayola crayons.

Use this opportunity to get office supplies, too. Just last week I was DON’T SHOP FOR EVERYTHING AT ONCE able to pick up reams of printer paper for a penny. Coupons4Utah.com Tradition is that right after the Fourth of July through early Sep- creates a weekly list of every store’s loss leader items on one post. It’s a he back-to-school time of year doesn’t have to be an expensive one, tember, school supplies drop to their lowest. Check the ads weekly great price comparison, making it easy to know what stores to put on even if you have a large brood of kids. Using sensible strategies when and stock up on the loss leaders. A loss leader is a strategy stores use your list for the week. Look for it every Monday. buying school supplies will help you avoid an empty wallet.

T

Building Skills continued from page 16 the house, another way this group of students bonded was through entering Skills USA competitions, Drury said.

Four students placed in competitions: Jake Murdock taking second at state in job skill demonstration, Noah Miller receiving third place in carpentry, Makayla Schilling finishing fourth in job interview and Dylan

Drury winning regionals in cabinet building.

“All of them are an excellent group of students who are focused and see the pathway to success,” Drury said.

The home currently is up for sale through a realtor. Proceeds will help Murray School District purchase future building lots for the next house so students can learn skills and continue their education in construction management, Drury said. l

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.

Murray High senior Tyler Stettler shows the three-tone paint in the 3,500-square-foot home construction management students built the past two years. The home currently is for sale with the proceeds earmarked for supporting the school program.

A MORE DETAILED LIST WITH SERIAL NUMBERS IS AVAILABLE AT THE MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

5025 South State Street, Murray, UT 84107 801-264-2652 (EVIDENCE)

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spotlight on: Ulrich Realtors

Ulrich Realtors

Honesty, integrity, and dedication are three values Joe incorporates into his business dealings. He doesn’t believe in pressuring clients into buying something they might regret later.

“I’m anxious to make people comfortable and to do the right thing,” he says. “I’ll assist them any way I can. I’m not there to push them into something they don’t want to buy.”

For homebuyers, Joe suggests prequalifying for a loan in order to understand what their budget will be. He also advises not stretching that budget for a bigger home, but staying in a comfort zone and not being persuaded to overspend.

Before he lists a home, Joe pays for a market appraisal so his clients will know what to expect. He doesn’t believe in inflating the cost of a home in order to make a bigger profit.

Plus, with an accurate appraisal the home will sell faster. With real estate prices stable and interest rates hovering at around 4 percent, Joe says this is the perfect time to buy a home. His team specializes in homes anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley and they do what they can to help their clients find the home that’s just right for them.

A house is just a house until people make it a home.

Joe Olschewski with Ulrich Realtors can help you find yours. To contact Joe, call 801-573-5056 or email him at olsjos@wfrmls.com. Joe is available anytime to answer questions or to offer advice. l

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eing a realtor is a tough job. Not only does one suffer the vagaries of a shifting economic climate, the competition in a geographic area can be particularly fierce. Nevertheless, real estate agent Joe Olschewski with Ulrich Realtors is up to the challenge.

Experience is a must when it comes to real estate. Knowledgeable realtors bring a vast amount of understanding to help their clients as they navigate the real estate market. Joe has over 30 years of experience his customers have learned to rely on. He and his partners work together to ensure a great home buying experience.

Over the past six years, the Salt Lake County housing market has experienced historic levels of volatility. From 2007 to 2010, prices plunged 20 percent and sales fell more than 40 percent, according to local analyst Jim Wood. But in the ensuing four years, prices and sales have recovered, with low interest rates helping sustain the price recovery, and accelerating job growth supporting the increase in sales.

Joe guarantees real estate is a great investment with some wonderful opportunities available. “I’ve been through a lot of cycles,” Joe says. “Real estate has always been good through those cycles.”

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