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nce, during a massive rainstorm, Andy Christensen noticed a few baby ducklings in the pond outside his apartment. Having heard on the news about the dangers of these storms for animals, Andy decided to help out the distressed ducklings by putting them in his backpack until the storm subsided. “He’s always wanted to give back to his community,” Carla Christensen, Andy’s mom, said. “He has a tender heart.” Giving back to the community is exactly what Andy had on his mind when he started his new endeavor. In June, Andy organized a four-day soccer camp called Kicks 4 Cans for kids in the community. The entry fee for the clinic? Food, which was donated to local food banks. “I loved it, even with how poorly I marketed it, I was hoping for at least five kids that first day,” Andy said. The first-year clinic had 33 kids attend while raising over 200 non-perishable food items weighing 154 pounds. Kids had to bring at least one item of food to enter in a clinic where kids learned skills such as passing and dribbling and received treats at the end of each two-hour session. Kids from ages five to 11 participated in the four-day camp. When Andy was in high school he helped run a clinic with his soccer team and said he thought it would be great to do it again, not only for the community, but also for the coaches involved. “We’re coaching kids, kinda giving back to the community, and it would help the high school players – the coaches – get some volunteer hours and service for resumes or college,” Andy said. And Andy did just that having his younger sister and brother Nate, who recently graduated Murray High, along with a few other players from the high school team coach groups of kids during the camp.
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Over 200 non-perishable food items weighing 154 pounds were collected from the 33 kids who attended the Kicks 4 Cans soccer camp. –Lindsay Christensen
Working with and seeing the evolution of not only the kids, but the teenage coaches as well, turned out to be Andy’s favorite part of the camp. “Just seeing everyone have fun during the whole thing, they were just good attitudes. It was fun to see the coaches interact as well, seeing them having fun with the kids and the kids looking up to them,” Andy said. It’s a communal union created that Andy said is special in Murray and necessary for any community to thrive. “Community spirit is just so important to help raise good kids, to help get through tough times, when you have more friends you have more resources,” Andy said. “So if there’s more community spirit there’s less ill-will and more good feeling towards each other.” Andy’s charitable personality maybe can’t be traced back to any one moment, but Carla offered a time when Andy recognized the importance of empathy. Carla, a former soccer player herself, was
coaching Andy’s soccer team when he was eight-years-old. With their team winning by a large margin, Andy scored a goal and proceeded to do a cartwheel to celebrate. “I yanked him out and said ‘you do not ever show up a team like that, be respectful, you never know when you’ll be on the other end of that,’” Carla said. “That really just humbled me…and taught me a lot about not drawing to much attention to myself but rather to the team,” Andy said. Describing the whole camp experience as one of his “mini dreams,” Andy said he learned how essential other people are to put something like this together. “You can’t do it alone, I had a lot of help with the coaches and the [Murray] parks and rec department, my mom brought treats at the end of every day for the kids so the power of teamwork was really important there,” Andy said. The credit for bringing the camp together will ultimately lie with Andy. Something, Carla said, he shuns. “He would never want to talk about himself and what he’s done,” Carl Smith, Andy’s grandpa, said. What Andy’s done includes being a former soccer star at Murray High, winning three state titles with his club team, winning the Prince Charming award in high school, serving an LDS mission to Hungary and receiving an academic scholarship to the University of Utah where he’ll graduate next year with an English major and History minor. All of that may pale in comparison to Andy’s natural desire to give back. Carla said she wishes her and her husband could take credit for how Andy turned out but it’s more Andy’s innate nature. “I think he just came wired that way and we tried not to wreck him too much,” Carla said. Whether it’s ducks or children, Andy’s wiring is designed to help. l
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Patriotism, Respect Abound at Flag Day Ceremony By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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he American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes, but there’s only one way to properly retire a flag. The American Legion Post 112 in Murray held a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, to honor, burn and retire flags no longer serviceable to fly.
“It’s important to honor a flag that has flown over so much conflict and also so much wonder,” “It’s important to honor a flag that has flown over so much conflict and also so much wonder,” Jennifer Brass, Murray Exchange Club president, said. With over 80 people in attendance, including Boy and Girl Scout troops, 38 flags were ceremoniously retired as a way to honor the flags and what they represent. Each flag was properly folded and inspected to ensure it was no longer serviceable before being presented to the legion officers to be reverently placed in the flames.
“We feel American Legion ground to be hallowed ground, and that’s where these ceremonies will always be conducted,” Jim Welch, second vice commander of the post, said. It’s a tradition for the American Legion Post to perform this ceremony every year. Last year they decided they wanted to include the public more, especially Scout troops and other youth groups, so they too can recognize its impact. “It hit home with the parents as well as the young people. It makes you stop and think for a bit,” Welch said. Welch said the ceremony is special. All members of the post who served in the military learned at a young age to respect the flag. “We served our country — either voluntarily or involuntarily through the draft. We’re a patriotic group and the American flag is the symbol of freedom and the symbol of the United States,” Welch said. “We try to honor it once a year and respectfully and honorably retire those flags.” Flags that were tattered, torn and damaged were dipped in fuel and placed in fire canisters. “It’s paying respect to the colors,” Welch said.
Carlton Defosse, a member of the American Legion Post and the Murray Exchange Club, said one of the highlights for him was witnessing people in attendance volunteer to retire some of their flags. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, members of the post’s motorcycle component and a World War II veteran all took their flags up to be burned. Many brought flags in honor of family members who were veterans. “It was a nice, diverse representation of the audience, so all factions of the audience there were represented,” Defosse, who also brought a flag, said. Defosse, who served three years in the military as a volunteer, said this ceremony is something he always wants to be involved in and committed to. “It helps foster the education to the younger people in our culture about where our nation came from and how we got where we are today,” Defosse said. The ceremony will be repeated on Sept. 11. Everybody involved said they hope to capture the same reverence of the Flag Day event. “It was a somber and reverent ceremony,” Brass said. l
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Food ‘Gifting’ Provides Charitable Opportunity for Kids By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
Members of the Murray High boys athletic class pose for a photo at the end of their food drive in June. A competition was held between the boys and girls athletic classes to see who could raise the most food for the KidsEat! organization. – Lynda Brown
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verybody needs food, kids especially. Murray High and KidsEat teamed up to ensure that happens. Two athletic classes at Murray High held a food drive for KidsEat, a program designed to send kids home from the Boys and Girls Club and Neighborhood House with backpacks of food for the weekend, to finish off the school year in May. “We could not run our program without the help of volunteers,” Lynda Brown, President of KidsEat! said. With those Murray High volunteers, they were able to raise over two bins of food for the program. It all came about after local resident Barry Hecker, a retired professional basketball coach, came back from a two-week trip to Senegal where he was running a basketball clinic. Hecker said he saw kids trying to survive by begging for money and food. Kids at the house he was staying were eating mush their mother made out of a bucket. “It just struck a nerve…there shouldn’t be anybody who’s really not able to have some food,” Hecker said. Upon his return Hecker coordinated with Brown and a few teachers at Murray High to try and provide some food for the kids that go hungry in Murray. “[Hecker] was very instrumental in making this all happen,” Brown said. Isaac Beh and Danielle Whittaker, who teach the boy’s and girl’s athletic classes at Murray, thought it would be good to hold a two-week competition between the classes on who could raise more food in bins given to them by Brown. “Any time kids are given an opportunity to do good, I think it’s beneficial to them,” Beh said. “[It’s] so rewarding that they understand that giving back is so important,” Brown said. The athletic classes typically consist of lifting weights, plyometric workouts or some form of a grueling workout. The winners would get a day off while the losers would be put through a fitness test by the Marines that involved flipping tires and squats and sprints with somebody on their back. The girls class won, overflowing the bin that
Kids in Senegal eating mush out of buckets. Barry Hecker, retired basketball coach, spent time in Senegal for a two-week basketball clinic. His experience inspired him to work against hunger back home in Murray. – Barry Hecker
was given to them with items. “We had the marines come in and try and kill [the boys]…it was a pretty tough workout,” Beh said. Beh said often times public schools get profiteers coming in trying to take advantage of the school and the kids to make themselves money. KidsEat, he said, is a great program he really respects. “There’s always someone trying to make a buck and they’re pretending it’s for the kids and to help people,” Beh said. “But [Brown] really is a genuine person who is working and putting in her own sweat and labor to help kids.” Brown calls what they do “gifting” rather than a food drive since the backpacks full of food provides more than just food. “It’s not only a lack of hunger but when the kids aren’t hungry they have a sense of security, sometimes gifts that we take for granted,” Brown said. Murray school district has 6,431 students and 1,941 students who qualify for free lunches whether they attend Title One schools or not. With 30% of students eating free lunches at schools, Brown said that might be the only meal the kids eat all day meaning they receive no food over the weekend. Brown said KidsEat fills backpacks with about six dollars’ worth of food. “So to provide only half of those kids receiving free lunch with a backpack, the cost would be $5.82 a week,” Brown said. KidsEat uses granola bars, PopTarts, tuna, ravioli, crackers, containers of soup, peanut butter and raisins among other items to fill the backpacks. Some of their backpacks go to kids living in cars so they can’t give them anything that requires boiling water, microwaves or stoves. “A year ago, I would’ve never thought of those things,” Brown said having incorporated the organization in October. Hecker said he hopes to see this food “gifting” process replicated over at Cottonwood High in the fall. “You could do it all over the valley and affect different areas, not just Murray,” Hecker said. l
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The Second Day of July By Alisha Soeken | alish.s@mycityjournals.com
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hirteen gunshots were fired, ships in port were draped in red white and blue bunting and much like today, the first Independence Day celebration in 1777 was held with music, parades and fireworks. In 1776 the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain was approved on the second Jamie Holbein with daughter Jacqueline day of July. It wasn’t until the at the Murray Fun Day Parade. fourth that the Declaration —Teralee Holbein of Independence was also approved. To commemorate that day a federal holiday was established. Jamie Holbein celebrated that holiday as a recent citizen of the United States. Born in England Holbein moved to the U.S in 2002 and became a citizen two years ago. “My favorite thing about the Forth of July is the way that America recognizes and honors current and past armed forces. The country shows great respect for them.” Holbein said. Holbein’s wife Taralee also appreciates the holiday. Recently in a new light. “Now that my daughter Jacqueline is older it was a lot of fun to see her get excited about the floats and getting candy.” Taralee said.
Lucille Marcum and her family also enjoy floats. Marcum was born in Toulouse France but having lived in the United States for 22 years has a great appreciation for its history. A history that includes Thomas Jefferson, who at age 33, was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. “I love this country. I love the fact that we have the declaration of independence. It was meant to protect the citizens of this country. People seem to think that it has become no longer necessary. The country is great partially because of this great document. If we loose it, this country will no longer be the same.” Marcum said. As well as understanding its history, Marcum appreciates this country’s diversity. “Diversity is a great thing because it teaches us tolerance. There is so much everyone can contribute to society.” Marcum said. Part of that society filled State Street for the Forth of July Fun Days Parade filled with floats, cops, clowns and candy. Kimi Marshall a bounding brown-eyed 7-year-old walked and waved her way along the parade route. Marshall performed in the production ‘Tarzan’ part of the Murray Arts in the Park 2016 season. “The Parade was so fun. My mom and dad and grandpa and grandma were in the crowd. When I saw them I got so excited I started doing cartwheels.” Marshall said. This was Marshall’s second time in the Murray Parade. In 2014 Marshall and her mother performed in ‘Shrek’ and walked together in the parade.
“We threw candy together it was so fun. I liked being in Shrek because I was a lot of things; a doll, country girl, dwarf and bunny.” Marshall said. Marshall’s joy, her freedom and opportunity are part of what make this country and its history vital. On the surface Independence Day may be parades, fireworks and fun. But at its core are values, morals, God and country. And though he was off by two days in his prediction, the second president of the United States John Adams decree was in part fulfilled in Murray City’s celebration. “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” John Adams. l
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Historic Wheeler Farm By Alisha Soeken | alish.s@mycityjournals.com
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nchangeable things change. Even things sacred in memory or purpose like a home. Bricks and wood make a house but people, love and memories make a home. Such a home is found on an expansive 89-acre farm in Murray Utah. Joseph Hammond came to Utah in 1848 and was the lands first owner. He sold it to Ole Hansen who in 1870 exchanged it for land owned by Wiliam Goodall Young. Young was the nephew of Brigham Young, the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. William and his wife Martha made that sprawling land their home and life. They organized an association of local farmers, gardeners and fruit growers to employ it. Yet things change. They sold the land to Elizabeth Cooper Pixton who three years later sold it to her new son-in-law Henry Joseph Wheeler. The expansive farmland held only a simple four-room adobe house but Henry’s new bride Sariah did not picture herself in adobe. But as a genteel country lady in a spacious, nicely appointed Victorian farmhouse. That house was built in 1898 using old bricks from the adobe home. As well as enlarging the home Henry developed and made fruitful the land. He started the Rosebud Dairy, which produced milk for many. Henry supplemented his income from his second business of selling ice blocks during the winter. Many of the buildings added by Henry and Sariah still stand. Including the family garage built in 1904, which is believed to have housed Henry’s beloved four-cylinder PierceArrow motorcar. The 89-acre farm has known much change. The owners, structures and people transform but the land has, and will always give.
Historic Wheeler Farm. — Alisha Soeken
Today that land is known as Wheeler Historic Farm and is operated by the Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Department as an agricultural living history museum. The farm includes a large park, playground fort, forty acres of natural landscape, pastures, animals, wagon rides, and exhibits of over 6,000 historical artifacts. The farm brings visitors locally as well as from far away. Mextli Lonzano Olguin is from Mexico and has been in the United States for two months as a student. “It’s my first time in America and I have enjoyed it so much. I like that Utah has the Mormonism influence. People are polite and gentle. Salt Lake City is a clean city with order. Like Utah Wheeler Farm is really natural. I love the landscape with all the trees, grass, water and animals. It’s a perfect spot for a picture, or to have a good time with family or friends.” Olguin said. Spencer and Mali Landreth also enjoy Wheeler Farm. They brought their daughter Eva to enjoy the park and ducks one Saturday afternoon. “I loved seeing the look on my girls face when she saw the ducks eat the piece of bread she threw. It’s a deeply historic type of joy you don’t get on an I Pad. ” Spencer said. Spencer’s wife Mali agreed and added. “Now a days everything is based on technology. Wheeler Farm gives families an opportunity to be unplugged. Kids can see, know and feel farm animals, and most importantly spend time together.” Mali said. Over time Wheeler farm and its 89 acres have changed hands and purpose. It was once home to individuals; Joseph, Ole, William, Martha, Elizabeth, Sariah and Henry. But today it’s home to a community, to all those who visit and love it. l
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The Heart of Your Home ~ Via Feng Shui By Tina Falk | firehorsesixty6@gmail.com
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hile the kitchen or family room may be where your family gathers to connect each day—the heart of your home, according to feng shui principles, is its geographical center. Ah, can you imagine hanging out with your spouse or children in what most people have in the center of their homes—a hallway, closet, stairwell, or bathroom?! That could be awkward. Feng shui allows us to understand our space and make adjustments that shift our perceptions to enhance our relationships, health, prosperity, careers, and purpose. Visualize the heart of your home as being the hub of a wheel. A place where all the spokes are supported and the wheel finds its balance. No matter what you find in the center, which could be any combination of the above, we do need to honor this space for the important role it plays. How do we do that? The first step just happened. Awareness. Yes, a shift this simple— becoming aware of the space around us and how we move through this space—makes a difference. The next step is to understand what the role of our unique “center” is. If the center of your home is a hallway, this transition space of a hall allows you to move about the home from one space to another. A closet allows you to store personal things for another time. Stairs represent the rise and fall of your relationships and surroundings. And the bathroom assists you in cleaning up and getting rid of waste. They each serve a purpose. They each play a role. The heart of the home represents health, balance, the heart within our bodies, relationships, our personal power, and our ability to stay grounded and connected. Now more than ever, feeling “at home” has more meaning as the world around us can appear to be so chaotic and uncertain. We all deserve and long to feel safe, loved, and supported. Creating a safe haven where family members can reconnect is vital. When the heart of the home is out of balance, that wheel—our home base—can start
to wobble, adding more stressors to our lives. Signs of a weak center include a dark hallway with too many pictures and décor hanging on the walls. This narrows the walkway and may actually suffocate the subtle energy bodies, including the lungs, heart, or throat of those who pass through it. An overly-stuffed or neglected closet can make us feel buried by the things we haven’t gotten to yet. The stairs and bathroom drain our energy which can show up as fatigue, lack of interest, and poor follow through. All of these have potential to cause health issues, communication challenges, lack of feeling supported, and slow the ease and joy of life. Now the beauty in the practice of feng shui is that it allows us to interact with this physical structure in ways that improve the flow of energy and create more balance. We don’t have to move a stairwell to make a shift in the energy. We can interact with the structure to improve both the space and its effect on us. So, by applying feng shui principles, as I do in my private consultations, we have choices. We can uplift this energy by limiting décor in the hallway to one wall. Keep side doors open to allow natural light to enter. Dedicate some time to intentionally go through that closet and get your life organized! Place a low-light plant, like 5 lucky bamboo, in your bathroom to uplift the energy that is so quick to be flushed down those drains. Be sure to keep it sanitary and repair any dripping faucets or running toilets as they drain your energy even more. And with those stairs, be sure they are clear, well lit and have a sturdy railing to support anyone who uses them. You may want to place a small mirror on the wall at the bottom of the stairs to push some of your energy back up the stairs to the main level. Each home and family is so beautifully unique. Each with their own blessings and challenges. If you would like to learn more about how to bring balance to the heart of YOUR home or to any space where you live or work, contact Tina Falk, at firehorsesixty6@ gmail.com. You can also find more information and resources at www.fengshuivia.me. l
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Neighborhoods Come First Before Commercial Rezones By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com
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eighborhoods are meant for families and not for businesses. That’s what the Murray City Council made clear on July 5. With commercial ventures creeping towards residential zones, the Murray City Council passed a motion to deny an ordinance that would have amended the zoning map changing a residential property to commercial retail at 144 East 5600 South. “We want to keep the neighborhoods in tact as best we can,” Councilman Jim Brass said. The proposed rezone was for a daycare facility to expand. In order to do so they would need the land east, in the direction of the neighborhood, in order to have larger square footage for the building as well as the necessary parking. Residents voiced their concerns about what that would mean for the neighborhood and the city council agreed. Brass said by rezoning the area to commercial, there would be nothing to stop other types of businesses being built on the property in the future in case the daycare facility decided to move or went out of business. Brass spent three years on the planning and zoning commission and quickly noticed things like that can occur. “We’ll get applications for zone changes for businesses that don’t have them and something larger gets put on the property and if it’s up against a residential neighborhood, it impacts everybody,” Brass said. Tim Tingey, Administrative and Development Services Director, said he was concerned about the encroachment on the neighborhood. “It could be rezoned and then changed into a variety of
The Murray City Council denied a rezone request at this property, located at the end of Lindon Street, that would have seen the property go from a residential property to commercial. –Travis Barton
different uses including gas stations, retail convenient stores, could be fast food stores, it could even be an auto repair shop in the future,” Tingey said. Those involved who wanted the property rezoned were focused mainly on getting more parking for the area. Boyd Viehweg, the project architect, said they didn’t know the city’s General Plan limited residential encroachment. “We understand that goal and we agree with that goal,” Viehweg said. Viehweg said what the actual zone is doesn’t matter to them. “What we need is both zones to be the same so we can use the
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one spot for parking which is really what makes the difference,” Viehweg said. Viehweg offered to have the zone where the existing daycare stands be rezoned to residential but only the proposed ordinance was under consideration for the night. Karl Kitchin, the daycare property owner’s grandson, said they would pursue other options in the near future now that this ordinance was denied. Neighbors shared concerns about a thru street being opened up connecting Lindon Street to 5600 South creating more traffic. They want to keep Lindon Street a dead end and would’ve been concerned about construction crews on a street where many kids live. “I understand that [the property owners] want to expand parking but expanding parking is expanding commercial,” John Moran, a Lindon Street resident, said. “We’re already one street over from State Street, it’s bad enough,” Kathy Fredrickson, another Lindon Street resident, said. Fredrickson said the property could still be turned into a home. Kitchin said there was no intended business access from Lindon Street as the planning commission made clear it could not be turned into a thru street. Brass said when proposed zone changes are received, they don’t look at what is planned to go on the property as much as what could be put there to ensure the neighborhood is safeguarded. “We started looking very seriously at protecting our neighborhoods, our people are what make our city what it is,” Brass said. l
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City Council Approves 2017 Budget
Murray Seniors Fight to Keep Homes
By Tyler Warren
By Tyler Warren
The Murray City Council approved the budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. –Kimberly Roach
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n June 30, the Murray City Council voted to approve the budget for the 20162017 fiscal year. Murray’s revenue stream was bolstered by a growing Utah economy, continuing the trend of rising sales tax revenue over the last two years. There were no new positions added to the City’s budget this year. Wages of most employees come from the general fund, which pays for 284 of 393 workers. However, there was in increase in personnel costs of $1.1 million. This amount comes from raising employee wages 1% to reflect an adjustment to increased cost of living, and a 4% merit based raise to be determined by the Mayor. Employee health insurance benefits also increased, and now sit 3.5% higher than the 2016 fiscal year. However, with the option of employees to opt out of the insurance program, the dollar amount of this increase only came to $12,400. Retirement costs stayed flat. Of the $3.5 million generated by the .2% sales tax, $3,150,000 will go to capital improvement projects and $350,000 will partially fund payroll. Most departments saw increases in personnel costs, due to the cost of living adjustments and merit based raise. In some cases, employee and operations costs were lower. Because of a decreased workload the Municipal Justice Court reduced their staffing, shaving nearly $30,000 from last year’s budget. The City Council budget also showed savings from the 2015-2016 fiscal year due to the transfer of the city lobbyist to the Mayor’s office. Because of this, they were able to allocate $12,000 to the travel and training budget to allow members to attend National League of Cities conferences. The library is recognized as one of the most challenged funds in Murray. This is because it is mostly paid for by property tax. There have been few recent increases in property tax revenue because much of Murray is already built out. This year Murray City’s General Fund took on the Library’s IT employee to free some space in their budget. The Library is considering a new
building in Murray’s Downtown Development Area. This year’s budget for capital projects reflects the City’s vision to transform its downtown into an “urban environment where residents can live, work, and play.” The Redevelopment Agency’s budget includes funds for new projects in the downtown area. They are also proposing a 12% tax pass through from the Smelter Site to help fund the Murray School District. To promote the Murray as a walkable community, the city is funding parks and trails as well. This includes a trail between Wheeler Farm and Fontaine Bleu Drive, which will be funded in part with $180,000 rolled over from the 20152016 fiscal year budget. The remaining funds required to complete this project will not be appropriated until Murray negotiates the right to use land along a canal owned by Salt Lake City. Also in the works for redevelopment is the construction of a new city hall. The Council claims the project is justified due to the poor condition of the current hall. As part of this project, $2.8 million was allocated from the General Fund reserves to pay off the 2007 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. This is only in preparation as construction is not scheduled to begin in the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Utilities budgets, (water, waste water, and power) decreased significantly, because of a need for fewer capital projects. But the Murray Parkway budget increased drastically, requiring $2.3 million for a new irrigation system, mowers and golf carts. Expenses related to UTOPIA saw a very slight increase of $10,000. The budget document acknowledged the beleaguered fiber optic network as “one of the most difficult problems facing the city.” Regardless, Murray remains financially stable and primed for future growth. Murray’s Finance Director, Justin Zollinger, described this year’s budget as sustainable. “We were able to balance the budget, and provide substantial improvements in various areas… we invested in several projects that will be beneficial and which our citizens will be able to enjoy for years to come.” l
ABOVE: Condos and construction at the south end of Winchester Park Estates RIGHT: Mary Johnson, a Winchester Estates resident. –Tyler Warren
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ocal residents flooded the Murray City Council Chambers on July 5 to protest the decision of the Winchester Park Estate’s owners to put the property on the market. Homeowners in the 55 and older mobile home park said they had recently received letters informing them of the decision to sell the property. Residents lease the land at $300-400 a month, but own the mobile homes they live in. Some spent their retirement savings on their homes and have made extensive improvements, some up to $70,000. For many seniors living at the park, leaving would mean abandoning their investment. “I’ve been declared legally blind. It would be impossible to move my trailer or set up somewhere else,” said Ernest Bennet, who has been living on the property for 14 years. A double-wide trailer in good condition can cost $16,000 to disassemble and move. Homes built before 1976 can’t legally move without special permissions. Then there is the matter of where the homes would be relocated. The only other 55 and older mobile home park in Murray is Cottonwood Cove, which has about 20 spots available. There are more than 200 homes in Winchester Estates. Not everyone thinks the letters are cause for alarm. Evelyn Jones manages the park with her husband and has been living there for 10 years. She describes the owner as a good man, who kept rents low and appreciated the residents. Health conditions forced him to pass the park on to his children. “He has the right to sell it,” Jones said. The current owner did not respond to a request for comment. For the Joneses, the closing of the park just means an early retirement. But Evelyn understands why some residents are concerned. “Any change is hard for anybody, change is scary.” Residents of Winchester Estates have seen a lot of change recently, much of it visible from their backyards. There is a new driving range on 7200 South and rows of condos on a dusty construction site.
If the land were sold, it would need to be rezoned before new construction could take place. In this early stage, it’s hard to tell how realistic it might be for a developer to scoop up this land and rezone it, but residents aren’t waiting around to see. On July 6, residents held their own meeting in the home of Sheri Chandler. The meeting was attended by Bruce Cutler from the Utah House of Representatives. “We had 76 people come, which was absolutely fantastic,” Chandler said. “Our plan is to form a Home Owners Association, find funding, and form a coop…We’re hoping…to get the word out to any potential buyers that the zoning is RMH [Residential Manufactured Homes] and will stay RMH.” Local non-profits have been a key resource in getting the effort organized. Connie Hill, from the Utah Coalition of Manufactured Homeowners, distributed materials to help Winchester Estates residents organize, inform them of their rights, and ensure that the law is being followed. Another group, Utah Resident Owned Communities, is working with residents of Winchester Estates to form a co-op. They have found support in local government as well. Councilman Dave Nicponski, whose district includes Winchester Estates, made his position public during the July 5 city council meeting. “You’ve taken a lot of time to come up here this evening and I think it’s only fair to let you know that you have an advocate in me, and I will do everything in my power to support your position,” the councilman said. Mary Johnson, 85, was one of the Winchester Estates residents to speak at the council meeting. “I bought my home…three years ago. I bought it thinking it was my end-of- life home,” she said and later expressed confidence that residents voices had been heard. “I think everybody is going to throw such a fit they’ll end up letting us stay.” l
August 2016
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Attorney ............................................. 801-264-2640 Business Licensing ............................. 801-270-2432 Cemetery ........................................... 801-264-2637 City Council ........................................ 801-264-2603 Finance Department .......................... 801-264-2513 FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office ..................... 801-264-2781 Non-Emergency Calls .................... 801-840-4000 General Information........................... 801-264-2525 Heritage Center (Sr. Center)................ 801-264-2635 Human Resources............................... 801-264-2656 Library ............................................... 801-264-2580 Mayor’s Office..................................... 801-264-2600 Municipal Court.................................. 801-284-4280 Museum ............................................. 801-264-2589 Murray Park Outdoor Pool .................. 801-266-9321 Murray Parkway Golf Course............... 801-262-4653 PARKS AND RECREATION Administrative Office ..................... 801-264-2614 Rain-out Information .................... 801-264-2525 Park Center (indoor pool) ................... 801-284-4200 Passports............................................ 801-264-2660 POLICE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office ..................... 801-264-2673 Animal Control .............................. 801-264-2671 Code Enforcement ......................... 801-264-2673 Non-Emergency Calls .................... 801-840-4000 POWER DEPARTMENT Administrative Office ..................... 801-264-2730 After Hours Emergency.................. 801-264-9669 PUBLIC SERVICES Administrative Office ..................... 801-270-2440 Building Inspection ....................... 801-270-2431 Green Waste Trailers ...................... 801-270-2440 Planning and Zoning ..................... 801-270-2420 Solid Waste.................................... 801-270-2440 Water, Sewer, Streets..................... 801-270-2440 Zoning Enforcement ...................... 801-270-2426 UTILITIES After Hours Emergency.................. 801-264-9669 Billing Questions ........................... 801-264-2626
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MAYOR’S OFFICE
Mayor’s Message I’ve realized that being environmentally conscientious is an ongoing learning process. I’m always learning new ways that I can recycle and reuse to help with the preservation of resources. Some of the dearest people in my life are my grandchildren, and I certainly want to do whatever possible to preserve the environment so they can continue with a high quality of life. Also, I want to protect this beautiful city and help it expand in the manner that our former city leaders envisioned. To have the economic expansion, but keep the environment and recreational opportunities available, is challenging at times. We recently tried to combine a list of the programs where the city is making a difference by conserving resources, educating the public or providing services for residents to help in recycling. Below are a few of the items. The list was very long, greater than I had anticipated. It not only involves our businesses and homeowners, but several include education in the schools. • Weekly curbside recycling • Glass recycling bins – Murray Park (east of the Park Center) and Germania Park (south parking lot at 1060 W. 5300 South) • Green waste trailers (can be arranged by calling 801-270-2440) • ABOP (antifreeze, battery, oil and paint) drop off location (Murray Public Services Building at 4646 S. 500 W.) • Wood chip distribution, these chips (when available) are redistributed to residents at no charge. They are delivered on a first come, first served basis by calling 801-270-2440. • Leaf and Christmas tree drop-off and recycling • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Executive Order • Vehicle Idling Policy for employees • Asphalt and concrete recycling for road projects • Storm and groundwater reuse at the Golf Course • Landscaping policies promoting conservation, including xeriscaping • Using the methane gas at the landfill to provide energy for approximately 2,800 homes • Power department conservation website and app for resident to monitor their energy consumption and conservation • Shade Tree program providing reduced rate on street trees
Ted Eyre, Mayor
• Budget allocation from Nation Energy Foundation to teach energy conservation in Murray Schools. • Recycling education in the Murray Journal - “Small Impact, Big Changes.” (look for the one in this edition dealing with recycling metal lids)
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One of our projects this year in the Murray Park Amphitheater parking lot was installing new light poles using LED lights. The goal is to place similar lighting throughout Murray Park before the end of summer.
Watts 10 W 14 W 60 W
Type of Bulb LED CFL Incandescent
Daily Cost* $0.0072 $0.01008 $.0432
Monthly Cost $0.22 $0.31 $1.31
*Based on 8 hours of use
Recently I was asked at a neighborhood meeting how much it would cost to run a light overnight. I thought you might find this information interesting; the chart above shows the costs from our power department. I know as we work together to protect and preserve our environment, we will not only become more aware of what we should do, but what we can do. Thank you for making “Murray City, a City Without Equal.” Sincerely,
Ted Eyre, Mayor
MURRY CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
our city : our vision Public Open House Cottonwood High School Media Center Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016 • 6 – 8 p.m. Stay connected and leave your input at: planmurray.com
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Message from the Council
Public Safety After everything that has happened the last few days, I wanted to take a moment to praise our public safety personnel, both our fire fighters and our police officers. These men and women truly are the ones who run into danger when all others are running out. Our public safety personnel in Murray are second to none. Long before I became involved in City government, we had the misfortune of having someone break into our garage and clean out our vehicles. Not only did our police respond quickly, but they took the time to look over the scene, and inform us as to what we could expect going forward. They were professional, thorough, and above all friendly. We were realistic in our expectations, and figured our things were gone forever. Much to our surprise, thanks to good work by the police, and a completely inept thief, we got our things back in 48 hours. Many
years later, and now on the Council, I still see that dedication to providing top notch service to our citizens. Our firefighter/paramedics are also the best around. In Murray we have our own trained paramedics and ambulances. This gives us a very fast response time and rapid, cost efficient transport if we need to go to the hospital. In a life or death situation, time means everything. When you are hurt and scared, it is wonderful Jim Brass - District 3 to hear that siren coming, and know that Murray City Council the people responding will give you the best emergency care you can get. Several years ago I experienced this personally, and they saved my life. I was scared and in pain, but I knew help was coming. Remember that our first responders are our family, friends, or neighbors. They are someone’s child, father, mother, husband, or wife. They are not just some cold, bureaucratic individual. For the police, it is a difficult time. If you encounter any of our emergency personnel out in the community, take a moment and let them know you care, and that what they do matters. When help is needed, it is nice to know that we have the best working for our City. –Jim Brass
Murray City Museum The Murray City Museum will be designing five exhibits for Murray City Hall display cases for Museum Day, Saturday, Sept. 24. Families who have long-time roots in Murray from 1848 through 1950 are encouraged to gather artifacts representing the story of their family in the Murray community. Submissions could include home, school, work and business, play, and community involvement. Each object should contain a description or label. Photos representing the family and these various aspects are welcome. One of the exhibits will be specifically related to Murray High School history to celebrate their 100th birthday - MHS organization clothing, awards, prom dresses are ideas of items wanted. Please contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638 or mkirk@ murray.utah.gov by Sept. 1 if you have items you are willing to display for approximately one year.
For information, contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638 or mkirk@murray.utah.gov
MAKE SMALL CHANGES
MURRAY CITY COUNCIL Council District 1 Dave Nicponski 801-913-3283 dnicponski@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 D. Blair Camp 801-214-8547 blair.camp@murray.utah.gov Council District 3 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
Recycling Tip #17
Don’t forget to recycle your metal lids! These little guys can really add up and can all be recycled. Be sure to separate them from any glass before tossing them in your blue bin!
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AUGUST 2016 Murray Arts Beat place where all children, with all abilities from the shy to the outgoing, can develop at their own pace with plenty of positive encouragement! Activities will include improv games, musical theatre, props, and developing a show! At the end of each camp, there will be a performance for parents! Session One for ages 9-14, Aug. 1-12 (Monday through Friday) from 9-11 a.m.
Murray Park Amphitheater Season • “Tarzan,” July 28-30, Aug. 1-3, 8 p.m., $10 Adult, $8 Child/Senior • “West Side Story,” Aug. 11-13, 15, 18-20, 8 p.m., $10 Adult, $8 Child/Senior, $35 Family with dependent dhildren (Aug. 15 only). • Cityjazz Big Band, Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m., $5 General Admission, Children 10 and under free. An evening of jazz under the stars with vocalist Katrina Cannon, the Cityjazz All-Star Combos, and the Fabulous Cityjazz Big Band
Session Two for ages 5-8, Aug. 8-12, 11 a.m.-noon. Phone 801-264-2614 for registration information.
Miss Murray Pageant
The 2016 pageant, “Feelin’ Good,” will feature five outstanding contestants on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., Murray High School, admission $10, 3 and under free.
“West Side Story,” Aug. 11-13, 15, 18-20, 8 p.m.
• Murray Acoustic Music Festival, Monday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., $5 General Admission, Children 12 and under free. Pat and Roy (classic Americana tunes) and Marty Warburton & Home Girls (bluegrass and gospel blend)
Salsa Espresso, Latin Jazz Tad Calcara Sextet, Big Band Era Swing
Murray Museum Day Combines with Plein Air Artists in Action for its 2nd year along Murray’s Jordan River Parkway on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Approximately 25 artists will be painting “live” – using the beautiful natural environment for patrons to watch and ask questions. After the live painting event, artists will display their newly created artwork in an exhibit and “show and sell” at Murray City Hall (5025 So. State) from 1-4 p.m. As part of Museum Day, newly designed historic exhibits will open to the public with high school memorabilia celebrating Murray High’s centennial. Kids can get involved by completing a worksheet in the Murray City Museum or the Art Collection for Kid’s workbook. Children completing the worksheets can collect “tags” that can be displayed on any kind of lanyard (not provided). The artwork will be on exhibit Sept. 26-30.
Auditions for approximately 50-60 children and youth (grades K-12) for will be held on Monday, Oct. 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Jr. High Little Theater. Auditions limited to children attending public/charter schools within Murray City boundaries or Murray residents. Those auditioning must plan to stay the entire two hours. NO ADVANCE PREPARATION IS NECESSARY. Selected cast must be available from 4-8:30 p.m. for the full week (Oct. 3-7) and all day Saturday (Oct. 8). Please do not audition if you have other commitments.
2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m., free, Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 East 6150 South – 1/2 block west of State) • Sep. 12
Murray Museum Day & Plein Air Artists in Action
Missoula Children’s Theater “Gulliver’s Travels”
Family Night Series • Aug. 8
For additional information, please contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638
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Heritage Center Center Welcomes New Director After 15 years, the Heritage Center is saying goodbye to our director, Susan Gregory. Susan started as a program coordinator thirty-three years ago and became the director in 2001. With every goodbye, there is a hello. We would like to welcome Tricia Cooke as our new director. Tricia has been with Murray City for eight years as a program coordinator in the Murray Parks and Recreation department. Before working for Heritage Center Director Murray City, Tricia was with Sandy City Tricia Cooke for 22 years where she was involved for eight years driving in Sandy’s senior transportation program. Tricia is very passionate about working with everyone at the Center and the 55+ population. Please stop in and welcome Tricia to the Heritage Center.
Salsa Expresso Free Summer Concert Series on Monday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Salsa Espresso will entertain all ages with a line-up of music of the Caribbean infused with the flavor of spicy jazz. Doors will open at 6 p.m. if you would like to bring something to eat and enjoy the ambiance of our patio. This event is free and open to all ages.
Tad Calcara Group Our last Summer Concert at the Heritage Center is on Monday, Sept. 12 in conjunction with Senior Center Month “Find Balance at Your Center.” Music provided by Tad Calcara Sextet featuring big band era swing music at 7 p.m. Open house at 5-8 p.m. including a rib dinner from 5-7 p.m. Dinner tickets go on sale Aug. 22 for $6 per person or $20 for a family of four. Dinner tickets need to be purchased in advance; entertainment is free for all ages.
For information on these and other great Heritage Center programs call 801-264-2635
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Parkside Elementary Partnerships Expand Opportunities To Students By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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arkside Elementary students have been given more opportunities to learn, thanks to two long-standing partnerships. An eight-year partnership with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department started when the health department director, who grew up in Chicago, realized that not all children knew how to plant gardens or take care of them. When he approached nearby Parkside Elementary about hosting the vegetable garden at the health department for the students to take care of, teacher Cal Beck said it easily worked its way into the curriculum. “Each grade had a slightly different approach, but we’d plant vegetables and help tend the garden and at the same time, make scientific observations and measure and chart the growth,” he said. “We’d talk about the soil and what affects the garden, then we’d help harvest so the kids would have fresh vegetables to eat. For some of our kids, they could plant gardens at home and for others, they could apply their knowledge planting a herb garden in their apartment windowsill.” Recently, the garden partnership has transformed into an Earth Day celebration that extends to every class, every grade at the school. “There are about 20 different booths educating students with mini-lessons from household recycling to not polluting our water in the streams and rivers. Each booth had ways that students could learn how they can help take care of the Earth,” he said. This year, Beck said students learned about showering before swimming to prevent germs spreading, having cars be idle-free, carpooling, food inspection in restaurants and other topics. “Students learned that cars idling helps pollute the air, which when there’s poor air quality, limits their recess — everything was put in context for them to relate to. There was a delicate balance between hands-on activities to lectures; students were engaged in learning and applying what they learned,” he said. Beck’s first-grade students wrote what they learned” one way they could make a difference today as well as in the future. They also wrote thank-you notes to those involved in the Earth Day celebration. The learning spectrum was found in all grades as fifth-graders discovered topics they could practice debating on, he added. “It also tied into our social studies core curriculum on community and how so many people are vested in improving
our community. I think my students learned to respect nature and now that even the smallest person can make a difference,” he said. This past year, the lessons were put in place when the school children teamed up with Murray High’s Latinos in Action group to clean up their playground that borders Murray Park. “They realize they can make a difference and how they fit into the community that shows it cares about the Earth through businesses, organizations and foundations. This partnership lets them explore what they learn and apply it,” Beck said. Three years ago, Parkside fourth-grade teachers responded to wanting to learn interpretive dance with the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Each year, it begins with the dance company bringing a dance assembly to the school, teaching about the art of dance and the four principles of dance: shape, energy, time and space, said fourth-grade teacher Chris Calderwell. This year, they performed on April 13 and then two dancers spent the next several days working with fourth-grade students, modeling dance and showing them how to move in high, low and medium position, she said. “They spend 45 minutes each day with fourth grade teaching them movements that at the end of the week combine together to make a dance,” Calderwell said. This year, about 90 students performed an Egyptian dance that included formations of pyramids, hieroglyphics and the Nile River. “Even the skeptical ones loved it. All week they were learning the components of the dance so by the end of the week, they already knew their part and how it fit with other classes’ parts,” she said. Then, the fourth-grade students performed the dance for the entire school on April 22. Following the performance, fourth-graders filled a questionnaire about how they liked the dance experience. “Most of the reviews were very positive and the children expressed that they loved being able to express themselves through dance. But they learned more. They learned how to listen and pay attention. They learned to come up with and apply descriptive vocabulary to match their movements. It made them think and recall what they learned. It gave everyone another way to express themselves and it was so much fun to watch their personalities come out,” she said. l
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Murray School District Names Teacher of the Year, Employee of the Year By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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he first year Horizon sixth-grade teacher and Title I coordinator Lindsey Armstrong taught, her mother was by her side as they were preparing her room for students. “She told me to ‘stay positive’ and it was just wild; I remember not knowing what to expect, so I followed her advice,” she said. Since then, her mother — a former teacher living in California, has helped when she’s been in town, but knows her daughter is capable. That is evident as Armstrong was recognized as Murray School District’s Teacher of the Year on May 13. The Classified Employee of the Year is Randi Leffel. “Both of my parents came in from Irvine (California) when I was recognized and it was really special for my mom,” Armstrong said. Armstrong’s first stint with teaching came as a long-term kindergarten substitute, followed by several months teaching English in a dual immersion program. She also had experience teaching seventh-grade health at Hillcrest before settling into Horizon. She has been working with the District full-time since 2011. “It was nice to have the experience with different ages and curriculum and to have a
structure that was set when I was new, so all I had to do was add creativity,” Armstrong said. However, the award wasn’t expected. “I was completely blown away. I remember thinking, ‘am I in trouble? What did I do?’” she said when she was surprised in learning she was selected as the outstanding teacher. Horizon Principal Heather Nicholas said Armstrong is well respected. “Parents appreciate the way she cares about their student and shows parents that respect as well,” she said. “She believes we are a community and all are responsible for every student in the building (not just in her class).” At the Murray Board of Education meeting, both Armstrong and Leffel received a $500 check as well as a clock. Leffel came to Murray School District in 1996 as an accounting technician. She has continued with that assignment, adding many additional areas of expertise to her workload, including that of district benefits expert, answering questions and clarifying benefit information for employees. “Randi is a very caring person and handles sensitive issues with complete respect
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and concern for the employee,” Business Administrator Richard Reese said. “She is trusted and respected by all in the district.” Part of Leffel’s duties include overseeing the paychecks so when Superintendent Steve Hirase came to ask her to do a check, she wasn’t surprised. However, as he stood there instead of leaving, she thought she should make sure the information was accurate. “I looked and it was a check request for me saying Classified Employee of the Year,” Leffel said. “I said, ‘oh my gosh’ and was so surprised. Later at the board meeting, when I was handed the check, I said, ‘you know, I made that check.’ I like my job and I get to know so many great employees and teachers. I feel like so many people are worthy of this award and I was just lucky to be chosen.” Other teacher of the year nominees include Riverview Junior High math teacher Randy Bodily; Parkside special education teacher Cami Butler; Hillcrest Junior High special education teacher Megan Denney; Longview kindergarten teacher Rebecca Kubinak; Grant first-grade teacher Lesa Lafferty; McMillan first- and second-grade gifted and talented teacher Shauna
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Maughan; Murray High athletic coordinator and physical education teacher Wade Meier; Viewmont fifth-grade teacher Leigh Nelsen; and Liberty third-grade teacher Colette Parry. Other classified employee of the year nominees include District carpenter Jim Derbis; McMillian special education teaching assistant Sherrie Elder; Riverview Junior High head custodian Kraig Fisher; Longview special education and reading teaching assistant Angie Hall; Liberty custodian Marcia Meher; District contract bus driver and driver trainer Loren Oyler; District building and grounds coordinator Rod Pace; Viewmont reading teaching assistant Debbie Parker; Murray High contract custodian Jamie Pehrson; Horizon administrative secretary Caryn Waterman and Liberty Title I teaching assistant Marsha Wilson. l
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Murray District Honors Outstanding Educators, Staff, Volunteer By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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hen Mildred Horton was asked to meet with Murray High Principal John Goldhardt this past spring on a Thursday morning. She said she’d have to set up another time. Unknown to her was that Murray Education Foundation had planned to surprise her as being selected as the outstanding volunteer for Murray School District. So the ceremony was put on hold and when later she walked into a conference room presumably to meet with the principal about her volunteer role with the Spartan Express, she was greeted by members of the Foundation, Murray School District Superintendent Steve Hirase, her family and others. “I was absolutely surprised — I had no idea,” Horton said. “I’ve been really lucky to be involved in Murray School District and Murray City and have had the opportunity to volunteer to pay back to such a great community.” This year, four teachers, two staff members as well as Horton made up the seven recipients of Murray School District’s 13th annual Pinnacle awards. The recipients were honored on March 24 with a statuette, gift basket and $500 at Murray High School. Each recipient was highlighted in a video with student and principal comments. The Pinnacle Award winners are nominated by a peer, parent, community member or student. This year’s recipients are Parkside Elementary’s Title 1 coordinator/teacher
KymBerlyn Farrugia; Longview Elementary’s first-grade teacher Tracy Findlay; Hillcrest Junior School’s School Success teacher Maura Thatcher; Riverview Junior High English teacher Heather Wihongi; Murray High secretary Judy Anderson; McMillan Elementary secretary Teresa Bigelow; and Murray High volunteer Horton. Farrugia, who attended Parkside while in fifth grade, has been with the district for 16 years. She said she knew she wanted to be a teacher from the first day of kindergarten, remembering Miss Kelly and her large silver clips she used to hold the paper onto the easel. While working in Murray schools, she has taught second and third grade and was the perspectives teacher at Grant Elementary, served as the Title I coordinator at McMillan; was a district math specialist. Findlay, who came to the district in August 1997, grew up close to an abandoned schoolhouse and played school where she was the teacher, learning from her father who served both as a teacher and a principal. In Murray School District, she has taught first and second grades at Parkside, Englishas-a-Second Language to adults, and served as a reading specialist at Longview Elementary, before jumping back to the first-grade classroom four years ago. Thatcher, who also joined Murray in August 1997, recalled that her first-grade teacher, Mrs.
Clark, inspired her to become a teacher and mentored her throughout her school years. In addition to teaching at Hillcrest in Murray School District, she has taught at Riverview and worked in the district office as a special education behavior specialist. Wihongi joined Hillcrest faculty in 2002, where she met her future husband, Scott Wihongi, a science teacher. Students were said to play matchmaking only to learn that the couple already had been dating. After teaching English for seven years and being the student government adviser at Hillcrest, she transferred to Riverview where she has continued to teach English and journalism classes. Anderson, who was asked to join the Murray High office staff in 1991 by former principal and former superintendent Richard Tranter, was elected second president of the Utah Association of Educational Office Professionals. She later was named the Office Professional of the Year in 2008. Before moving to Salt Lake area, she worked at Jerome High School in Jerome, Idaho. Bigelow, who was a volunteer at Grant Elementary when her boys attended the school, began working at the school when the former principal Dave Smith asked her to join the staff as a classroom aide in 1994. For the past nine years, she has been McMillan’s school secretary.
In addition to serving the schools in her official positions, Bigelow ahs served on numerous committees at Grant, Riverview and Murray High as well as the Murray City Personnel Advisory Board. Horton, who served 11 years on the Murray Board of Education, has been an active Murray School District volunteer, first serving as a ParentTeacher Association president at Riverview, then at Murray High. She also served as the region director of the Murray PTA Council and for the past 20 years, been in active with Murray High’s Renaissance Committee where she oversees concessions for football and basketball games. In addition to serving Murray School District, she has been active in the community, serving on several committees, including the Arts Advisory Board and currently is president of the Friends of the Murray Library. She has volunteered with the Parks and Recreation Board and has helped with art exhibits, Murray City Museum and cemetery tours. “I consider myself recycled as I’ve had eight grandchildren attend Murray High and I’ve been part of their school years there and I have two to go. What has been really great about the award is that it has given me a chance to use certificates in the gift basket and thank the managers for their participation in supporting the education system. It’s been great to tell them thanks,” Horton said. l
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Riverview Students Get Fit With Utah Jazz Program By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
Riverview Junior High students joins members of the Utah Jazz stunt team doing sit-ups during the May 5 Utah JazzFit program. — Julie Slama
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iverview Junior High student Sarah Dudley easily dribbled and smoothly put in a lay-up. As a basketball player for the Murray High School Spartans junior varsity and sophomore teams, shooting and ball-handling skills were up her alley when the Utah JazzFit program came to her school. “I’m an office aide, so I was able to jump right in to participate in their program during seventh period,” she said after the May 5 event. “I thought it would be fun and it was. It was really enjoyable to learn something about dancing, too.” About 80 students rotated through four stations in the JazzFit program, including shooting, dribbling, dance and strength training. Members of the Jazz dance team, Wheelin’ Jazz wheel chair team, stunt team and announcer Steve Brown lead the program, which was offered free to the school. “Anyone can get fit — that’s the message we want to share,” Brown said. “Kids already
Utah Jazz dance team members lead Riverview Junior High students in a routine during the May 5 Utah JazzFit program held at their school. — Julie Slama
know this, but having us here is a novelty so they’re listening. We touch on basic things such as drinking enough water — the equivalent of four bottles each day — and getting enough sleep. Then we want them to get moving.” Brown said that if students start with those basics, add in healthy eating and being active, then depression and weight loss, and many other health issues, such as diabetes, can be in check, he said. “They don’t have to be a great basketball player or play for the Jazz, but they need to find something they enjoy and get out there to do it. If they enjoy it, then we don’t have to push them to do it. They can see all kinds of fitness here from our dancers to our stunt team to the Wheelin’ Jazz, which has played for the national championship — they’re all good role models and are having fun at what they do,” he said. His son, Spencer, who was helping with the basketball ball-handling skills rotation, agreed. “The big thing is that not all kids are
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“We realize that not every student is NBAready, so the JazzFit NBA imitative shows students different ways, skills and challenges how they can work out,” she said. “We want them to have another perspective and hopefully, ignite a spark that will keep them active.” According to Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment Communications Relations Director Patti Balli, this is the third year where the JazzFit program holds clinics in 10 different secondary schools. Hillcrest Junior High hosted the program May 3. Each student that participates received a drawstring backpack, Utah Jazz yearbook and bottle of water and the schools receive five basketballs. Principal Jim Bouwman said the whole program showed how exercise can be fun. “It’s fun to see kids having fun and getting more active,” he said. “A lot of the kids really got into it. This fits in with our general fitness push and it gives them expanded activities for them to find their niche in being active.” l
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Stars In The Making: The Murray Aquatic Club
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he Murray Aquatic Club (MAC) is like a family; a big, happy, 100-member family. And for the members of the MAC family, summer isn’t about sleeping in and vacationing - it’s about staying conditioned and training for the State Championship meet in May 2017. “The summer is less team-oriented,” Maurer said. “When the kids are 14-, 15-, 16-years-old, it’s all about the high school swimming season. The summer for our kids is really more of year round training and for the kids that want to be good in State.” Though the team’s roster is hovering around 100 swimmers, this number typically drops to around 80 swimmers during the winter season which begins in September. Maurer thinks that the pending Olympic games have contributed to the team’s attendance rate this summer. “There is always an Olympic bump,” Maurer said. “We definitely get more interest.” MAC recently participated as an entry in Murray City’s annual Fourth of July parade. “People were talking about famous swimmers like Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte, and Katie Ledecky,” Maurer said. “You could hear the buzz and it was like, ‘Yeah, that is who we are. You know? We are Team USA.’” MAC is a sanctioned team of USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. “You know, those Olympic swimmers are representatives of who MAC is as a team,” Maurer said. Maurer, who has been coaching alongside Dale Ralph for 15 months, moved to Utah from Southern California more than 35 years ago. And though he’s been coaching swimming full time since 1982, Maurer came to Salt Lake to pursue a career in motivation.
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Several members of the Murray Aquatic Club, MAC, smile for a group photo during a short-course meet earlier this year. The team competes in both longcourse and short-course meets throughout the entire year. Photo courtesy of Murray Aquatic Club.
As a coach, Maurer finds that his experience in motivational work and time management translates well on the pool deck. “I kind of bring it back around on the kids,” Maurer said. “I treat everyone like an adult. I ask them what it is that they want to accomplish. If I treat them like adults, I get what I want out of them - and that’s hard work and dedication. I really like that strategy and philosophy. It works really well for me.” At the beginning of every season, Maurer talks with the swimmers about setting individual goals. “What’s important to me is that it’s a process,” Maurer said. “It’s about improving your times. It’s not about winning. Some kids come here saying ‘I want to win’ and you know, winning is great. But unless you’re in the final heat of an Olympic event, or the Olympic trials, everything else is about time and improving yourself. And that’s how I look at it with the swimmers: what can we do today to get better.”
MAC is comprised of three different skill levels: Bronze are beginners, Silver are intermediate swimmers, and Gold are advanced swimmers that represent the team at the State Competition. Swimmers in the Silver and Gold Groups put in nearly 15 hours of training each week during the summer months and often more during the winter, giving them ample time to improve on a day-by-day basis. “We’ve got a couple really good distance swimmers that are young ladies,” Maurer said. “But most of our kids swim sprint and middle distance. I think we’re going to be able to send three of our Gold kids to Zones.” Hosted by USA Swimming, the Zone Championship features top regional swimmers at both the Senior and Age Group levels who qualify for meets within four designated Zones: Eastern, Central, Southern, and Western. This year, Western Zones is being held in Fresno, CA on August 2. For Maurer, one of the most gratifying parts of being a coach is watching his swimmers’ dedication and hard work pay off. This summer, however, one event in particular has made it’s mark as not just a highlight for the season, but on Maurer’s entire coaching career. “On one of our distance days, we had a 1650 for time,” Maurer said. In non-swimming terms, 1650-yards is equivalent to a mile. “One of the guys on our State Team, Lincoln Yosep, chose to do the whole thing butterfly. I didn’t think anyone could do it, and not only did he choose to do it, but he finished. I have never in my life heard of someone doing that. He can swim butterfly better than most people can swim freestyle. It was truly noteworthy.” MAC concluded their long-course summer season on July 15 at the Utah Long Course Regional Championships. Children ages five through 18 who are interested in joining the team are encouraged to register at the Murray Park Center. l
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ere your college years the best years of your life? If you said “yes,” then you’re among the millions of adults who reminisce about their college days and the social activities and opportunities that shaped their adult lives. But many of our children spend their free time in front of screens instead of socializing with each other, stunting their social development and making them vulnerable to dangerous media. You can help your students develop community identity, create strong social networks, and combat the harmful effects of problematic media by helping your child choose student housing with amazing amenities. Develop community identity Students living in a student housing complex can develop a strong community identity and support system. A 2006 study found that residents in a community need access to a local social network in order to create an identity and build a sense of belonging in a new place. The Factory, for example, is premier housing in Logan, Utah, that not only provides space for fun (we’re talking bowling alley, double decker hot tub, state of the art fitness center, etc.), but also provides and facilitates social activities to encourage social interaction. All of these factors contribute to the homelike feel and community identity that The Factory provides. It’s not just some place to come back to after class. Create strong social networks The perks of belonging to a strong social network are far-reaching. Amenities specifically support physical and mental well-being, positive lifestyles, and overall good health. Some recent events
at The Factory include a water balloon fight, ice cream social giveaway, and bingo night complete with prizes. Invitations are posted on all doors, and events create opportunities to meet neighbors and establish lasting connections. Combat the harmful effects of problematic media Viewing pornography, playing violent video games, and gambling online--widespread activities among college students--may have very negative and lasting effects. In a recent study at Brigham Young University, researchers discovered a consistent pattern of inhibited social interaction in young adults who had greater exposure to such problematic media. What better way to catch screen time than by going down to the cinema room at The Factory with 30 of your closest friends? Factory representatives will even be there to help set up the projector and provide popcorn, upon request. When your students’ basic needs are met, they can actually take advantage of the professor’s office hours, study that crucial material to ace the final, and pad their resumes with school clubs and extracurricular activities. So give your students a gift that will last and change their lives for the better. About the Factory: With close proximity to campus, a world-class exercise facility, double decker hot tub, clubhouse, game room, bowling alley, cinema room, and study room, The Factory is Logan’s premier student housing development. For more information, visit 900factory.com. l
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