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MURRAY HERO: 7-YEAR-OLD CALLS 911 to help pregnant mother By Mandy Morgan Ditto | m.ditto@mycityjournals.com
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ennox Alo of Murray became a hero to his mom and to people across the city when he stayed calm and called 911 after his pregnant mother fainted in their home on March 18. The fire department, city paramedics, city council members and the mayor’s office recognized Lennox for what he did in an official ceremony on June 16, with family and friends present. “I can’t believe how mature you were and how calm and collected you were,” said Mayor Ted Eyre to Lennox. “And he went back and forth to make sure his two-year-old brother was well taken care of before police got there. Lennox, we just can’t say how proud we are of you, you did a great job and look at all of these wonderful people who are here to make sure you know how proud we are.” Amenda Alo, Lennox’s mother, has had preeclampsia with her last two pregnancies, and went to lie down because she wasn’t feeling well. After getting up from her nap to check on her two boys, Lennox heard a bang and ran to the hallway to find his mother passed out. He dialed 9-1 on his mother’s phone, then checked that she was completely unconscious before dialing the last 1. Lennox used a piece of mail to give the operator their address and was given instructions to help his mom while paramedics headed there. Amenda’s friend stopped by just then and was able to take over until paramedics arrived. “I know dad and I are sometimes hard on
you Lennox, but we appreciate you are good at school and what you did, and stayed calm and made sure that Maddox and I were okay when daddy wasn’t there,” Amenda said at the ceremony. “I want to thank everybody who was there to help and everybody here being supportive.” Captain Russ Jensen of the Murray City Fire Department had responded the day Lennox called and wanted “to honor him and thank him for being there for your mother and your family,” he said. “When we got there, the police officers got there first and…they had started rendering aid, and Lennox was right there, he was very calm and very collected, and he gave a very good description of what happened to his mother,” Jensen recalled. “It was so impressive to see him act in such a heroic way.” Some members of the paramedic team attended the ceremony to see Lennox honored, and he and his little brother were given some honorary gear and a certificate from the fire department. “This is one thing that the fire department really depends on—they depend on people your age and up being able to help in times of crisis, and you set the example of somebody who can do that at seven years of age, to really help somebody in need,” Eyre said. “Whatever accolades you get today you really deserve.” Other members of city leadership spoke about the mindfulness of Lennox to help in such a situation with his mother and to act quickly in
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At a ceremony to recognize his heroism, Lennox Alo stands with paramedics and members of the fire department who helped care for his unconscious mother after he called 911 on March 18. (Mandy Ditto/City Journals)
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Murray School District announces new principals By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com The Murray City Journal is a monthly publication distributed directly to residents via the USPS as well as locations throughout Murray. For information about distribution please email circulation@mycityjournals. com or call our offices. Rack locations are also available on our website. For subscriptions please contact: circulation@mycityjournals.com The views and opinions expressed in display advertisements do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by Loyal Perch Media or the City Journals. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written consent of the owner.
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ive Murray School District schools will have new principals this fall. Murray High School students and faculty will see a familiar face return this fall when Scott Wihongi walks through the door as the new principal. Wihongi, a former Murray High assistant principal, replaces John Goldhardt, who left to take a director position with Salt Lake City School District.
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Former Murray High School Assistant Principal Scott Wihongi will return to the school this fall as its new principal. (Scott Wihongi)
“I’m excited to be returning to Murray,” Wihongi said. “I’ve been in another district the past three years and it’s been a great experience, but I’m looking forward to returning to Murray High School that has a great history and tradition of providing students with opportunities to succeed.” Recently, Wihongi has been the assistant principal at Corner Canyon High School in the Canyon School District. Wihongi said his intent is to build upon the great traditions Murray High has and focus more effort
on building a positive culture for both teachers and students. “Supporting teachers support their students is a main focus. Murray has a good blend of young and veteran teachers who blend new approaches and ideas with proven approaches and ideas to help students learn. Creating a school framework in which they can do this is a key to supporting that goal,” he said. Wihongi added that positive academic and behavior expectations in addition to increased technology access is a big part of that framework. “I would also love to see more students involve themselves more in their high school experience,” he said. He wants to introduce a medallion program where students can earn the medallion with increased involvement in their advanced academic courses and extracurricular activities. “The intent is to award participation, not necessarily achievement. Those who meet a certain criteria of involvement by their senior year will be able to wear the special medallion at graduation,” he said. Prior to working at Corner Canyon High, he was assistant principal at Murray High for three years; assistant principal at Hillcrest Junior High for two years and taught science at Murray High for nine years. Dolph Church and Therese Mbaku will remain as Murray High assistant principals. At Hillcrest Junior High, Buck Corser has been named as the principal, following five years as assistant principal of the school to Principal Jen Covington. Covington was named superintendent after the recent retirement of Steve Hirase.
Corser has been in the school district for 11 years, starting out teaching special education for six years. He is a Hillcrest Junior High School and a Murray High School alumnus. Megan Orme has been named Hillcrest Junior High School assistant principal. She has been with the Murray District for nine years in the special education department. At the elementary level, District Teaching Specialist Lindsey Romero will be the new Parkside principal, replacing Colleen Smith, who has accepted a principal position at Sprucewood Elementary in Canyons School District. Romero, who is a Murray High graduate, has spent the last year working in the district’s teaching and learning department, but has taught in the district at Parkside as well as Horizon for nine years. She also has been the Title I coordinator. “I’m thrilled to become a principal and my goal is to build the students’ characters as well as help them progress academically,” she said. “I want them to be successful lifelong learners and apply what they’re learning to real life, such as working well with others and having good citizenship.” Romero plans to have monthly celebrations for students who have learned and incorporated character education traits. “We’ll honor students and teachers and bring in members of our community who are examples as guest motivational speakers,” she said. She also wants to focus on attendance and introduce an attendance program that Horizon Elementary began last year, which showed improvement during the year.
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“I want to be a hands-on principal, out and about. My goal is to be out on the playground, in the lunch room, interacting with students so they get to trust me and know I’m there for them and have their best interest in mind,” she said. Grant Elementary Principal Matt Nelson will move to Viewmont Elementary to replace Missy Hamilton. Hamilton will move to the district office where she will assume the duties of Romero and Teaching and Learning Director Martha Kupferschmidt, who is leaving the District. Nelson has been the principal at Grant for five years and taught for 10 years in Murray School District prior to that post. Viewmont kindergarten teacher Mindy Ball has been named Grant Elementary principal. She has been working for the school district for 13 years. At Horizon Elementary School, Whitney Anderson has been named as administrative intern, replacing Rick Kelson who has accepted another job outside of the school district. New to the district is Robin Williams, who will assume the role of Director of Secondary Teaching. Before joining Murray School District, Williams served in Park City School District where she has been a principal for two years. Before Park City, Williams was Logan School District’s director of teaching and learning for seven years. She also has worked in Alaska and Colorado schools as an administrator and in the Granite School District for eight years as a teacher. Williams will be taking over this assignment from Assistant Superintendent Scott Bushnell, who will focus on other duties. l
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Murray Arts in Park’s “The Music Man” brings together high school drama teachers By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com
Adam Wilkins and ShaRee Larsen star as Harold Hill and Marian Paroo in Murray Arts in the Park’s musical, “The Music Man.” (Mary Ann Kirk/Murray City Cultural Arts)
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ast summer, Murray High School theatre director Will Saxton decided he wanted to direct a Murray Arts in the Park musical. After contacting Murray City Cultural Arts Director Mary Ann Kirk, the conversation turned to Saxton directing this summer’s “The Music Man,” which kicks off Tuesday, July 27 and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 2, excluding Sunday. “The Music Man” will be the first show in the newly remodeled amphitheater in Murray City Park, with parking available at 495 E. 5300 South. Tickets are available in advance at the Murray Parks office, 296 E. Murray Park Ave., at $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors or online at mcreg.com with a small convenience fee. A family night rate of $35 with dependent children is available on Monday, July 31 only. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize — this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen. The role of Marian Paroo is played by ShaRee Larsen and Cottonwood High theatre director Adam Wilkins will play Harold Hill. “This production features a unique blend of local Murray talent,” Kirk said. “It is the first time Murray Arts in the Park has had two popular local drama teachers in Murray boundaries in key roles in a single summer musical — that has never happened before in the 25 years I have been here. It is an opportunity for our community to witness the kind of teaching talent we have in our own local high schools.” Wilkins remembered watching “The Music Man” as a child. “I love ‘The Music Man,’” he said. “I watched it with my grandma when I was little. I love the story of a big city guy trying to convince the small town about his ways, but it’s the small town that changed him.” Wilkins, who keeps his acting skills polished by “practicing what I preach,” auditioned for the part in May. This is his first time portraying Harold Hill.
Saxton said he, along with the show’s music director and choreographer, were considering six men for the part, but narrowed it to Wilkins after call-backs when they had him sing and read together with those auditioning for the role of Marian. He also had to read and dance individually. “This is our first time working together in a production,” Saxton said. “Adam is an incredible, great actor who is so professional. He thinks about his character and practices so he’s prepared for rehearsal. He’s a great example to all the actors — and students — in our cast. He works really hard and brings energy so his character comes to life and drives the story forward.” Saxton also recognizes Wilkins as a talented director so Saxton to block one scene. “I knew he could do it, but in doing so, he bonded with another co-star of the show, so they became partners in the creative process,” Saxton said. Wilkins said that he’s happy to “take a back seat” to follow Saxton’s vision. “Will is a good director,” Wilkins said. “I’m a huge fan of him as an educator and a director. He outlines his vision and then listens to his actors and let’s their voices be heard. He’s the kind of director you hope for as an actor. I have watched Will’s methodical ‘let’s let the scene play out’ approach and I hope to take away that working process — one that is more trusting that it will turn out.” Wilkins said that he felt it is important to demonstrate to his students that he’s still involved in the community theatre. “It’s important as an artist, to show students what options they can have beyond their high school acting career. For me, when I act, I become a better director. When I direct, I also become a better actor,” he said. Saxton, who has directed three other Murray Arts in the Parks production, also is a fan of community theatre. “I love doing the shows on the amphitheater stage under the stars. There’s a satisfying experience to be outside in nature at a different venue than the high school, with all its challenges. We also expect to have a different audience, with our community theatre audience combined with supporters from both high schools. It’s just been a great collaboration with everyone — Mary Ann is amazing and we have a talented cast and crew,” he said. Joining the two high school teachers is Cottonwood High School’s Madison Howell doing costumes as well as a couple students from both high schools and six Murray High alumni. The 1957 musical is appealing to all ages as well as all audiences, Saxton said. “It’s the traditional River City, but it never gets tiring, never gets old, never fails to entertain no matter how many times you see it,” he said. This production is produced with special permission by Music Theater International and is financially supported in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks, and Utah Division of Arts and Museums. The next Murray Arts in the Park production will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” opening Friday, Aug. 11. l
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Local schoolchildren excel in Arbor Day poster contest
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win Peaks fifth-grader Abby Groch and her classmates spent time in their class creating posters around the theme, “Trees are terrific storytellers of the past!” “Our teacher told everyone they can make a poster for the contest and as I looked around, everyone was drawing rings around a tree, counting how old it was,” she said. “So I decided to draw a cartoon tree with a face reading a book to little forest animals.” Using colored pencils, and working on it in class for about 20 hours, Abby said she turned it in along with everyone else. “I’m not as good drawing realistically or people, so I liked my drawing, but didn’t know if they would,” she said. About two weeks later, she received a letter in the mail saying she was the citywide grade winner. “I was just in awe and so happy,” she said, adding that she followed the footsteps of her aunt, who won when she was a Twin Peaks student. Abby was just one of several citywide Arbor Day poster winners. Others included 3-year-old winner Trinity Ansted, Murray Community Pre-School; 4-year-old winner Wade Martin, Murray Community Pre-School; kindergartner Isaac Cameron, Liberty Elementary; first-grader Lila Minnis, McMillan Elementary; second-grader Caleb Curley, Parkside Elementary; third-grader Izabella Delgado, Horizon Elementary; fourth-grader Elyse Crandall, Viewmont Elementary; and sixth-grader Anna Jacobs, McMillan Elementary. Isaac also won the best of the central region, said Bruce Turner, Murray Power operations manager. “We supply the poster paper to the schools and the teacher is able to get students involved, some do programs around the theme, others research and encourage projects,” he said about the program Murray Power has supported for at least 40 years. “It makes the kids more aware of trees and what they do for us other than they’re
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Liberty Elementary Arbor Day winners include Meredith Nelson, Liza Jorgensen, Ellie Ogden and Katelyn Jorgensen. (Roxanne Nelson/Liberty Elementary)
there just to climb or be cut down.” Turner said the Shade Tree Commission judges the entries on both the artwork and the message they convey. A number of winners are invited to the picnic luncheon, which follows a city event with booths featuring games and activities for the students. Then, the students are presented certificates and usually shake hands with the Murray mayor. “It’s a great program where all the Murray kids can be involved and learn,” he said. Liberty sixth-grader Meredith Nelson, who was also honored
at the ceremony, used color pencils over a couple hours to draw her entry. “I like art and I enjoyed creating my poster,” she said. “I wasn’t sure mine was the best, but it was fun to do. When I got the letter in the mail inviting me to the citywide luncheon, I was so surprised.” Meredith drew a picture of a girl telling a story in amongst a forest. “I imagined it to be up in the mountains, like the setting I picture when my grandpa tells me stories,” she said. “I used my imagination so it could be anything I wanted it to be. I like being creative.” l
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Police sergeant and officer sworn in, changes made in ordinances at council meeting By Mandy Morgan Ditto | m.ditto@mycityjournals.com
City council members and Murray residents gather for a council meeting at city hall. (Mandy Ditto/City Journals)
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police sergeant and an officer were sworn in and the city council passed an ordinance to amend some parts of the city municipal code at the July 11 meeting. Police Sergeant Steven Sanderson was sworn in, and was described as “the Taser guy,” a lesslethal SWAT member who has been promoted in the Murray City Police force. He has done field training for the city and worked in narcotics, said Chief Craig Burnett. “He’s done a lot with the department, we’re excited for him, he’s a good solid member for the police department, and I think this is a great opportunity for him, and we look forward to a lot of good things for him,” Burnett said. Police officer Brandon LaCagnina is a new officer out of the academy and is from Cedar City. “We’re going to put him to work, he’s excited to be here and to be a part of Murray,” Burnett said. “This is a good department and good city to work for and a good city to work in, and I think he’ll find this is a good place for him.” The council also passed an ordinance amending Titles 8, 9 and 10 of the Murray City Municipal Code relating to public health, public safety and welfare and vehicles and traffic. “This is part of our effort to update our code and make changes and to bring it up to date. We changed the noise control portion of the
ordinance, which is essentially following the county ordinance, so we tailored it to meet the needs of the city,” said Frank Nakamura, the city attorney. There were minor changes made in regards to city smoking regulations, to update for the allowance and prohibition of vaping, he said. “One of the chapters we talked about in our Committee of the Whole, but recognize that Chapter 9.12 is actually pre-emptive by state law. State law covers this Products Harmful to Minors…we will refer to state law on that,” Nakamura said. There were also a few minor changes made in regards to parking at schools, and it was made clear in the code that the schools can manage each of their parking regulations, he said. Another change was made in regards to railroads, since the city is not solely in charge of those things. “Essentially, most of it is technical, we’re just updating our ordinances,” Nakamura said. Some residents also came to continue voicing their concerns over the potential tearing down of the historical Murray First Ward building — now Mount Vernon Academy — on Vine Street, and development of a new senior living center. Murray City Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall in the City Council Chambers, or watched live at: murraycitylive.com. l
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Murray Council approves development agreement to demolish historic buildings; finalizes 2017-18 budget By Mandy Morgan Ditto | m.ditto@mycityjournals.com
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he Murray City Council approved a development agreement with a developer to demolish buildings on Vine Street and Jones Court to build the new Vine Street Senior Living Project at the meeting June 20. They also approved the finalized 2017-18 fiscal year city budget. Several community members attended the meeting and shared their concerns about the tearing down of one of the oldest buildings in Murray — an LDS church meeting house built in 1907 called the First Ward Building, which now houses the Mount Vernon Academy, a private school. Janice Strobell, a resident of Murray and a member working to create the Preserve Murray Group, attended the meeting and hopes to find a win-win situation with the city to restore the Murray First Ward Building and give it a use to benefit the city. The Preserve Murray Group is working to raise awareness of the issue, since many people have not heard about the sale of the property for development, Strobell said. She also said that another historic renovation specialist who looked at the building determined it could be much less expensive than what the city was given as an estimate. “We don’t need to keep regretting what we lose, we can make it what it is meant to be: a shining pillar for the community,” she said. Though it was said there wasn’t an appeal in process during the meeting, Strobell said the appeal being put forward
Public Services Director Doug Hill speaks at the June 20 Murray City Council meeting after receiving the Cycle Wasatch Bike Friendly City Award for the city. (Mandy Ditto/ City Journals)
to the Planning Commission is the reason why the land owners cannot officially sell the property yet. The council’s decision was based on the fact that Murray has no senior living
center of its own, and with an increasingly older population, there is a need for it, several council members said. “This is difficult, and it’s a private property issue,” said councilman Jim
Brass. “I will speak to the need for an assisted living center. We don’t have one in Murray. Our population is aging. One of the problems with our population is our property is so expensive our kids can’t
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M urrayJournal.com move here and we are trying to work on that too…building an assisted living center in this area makes sense to me, it’s near a park, it’s near the hospital, it’s near places to go.” The land use application that came into the city in December 2016 has been looked at and considered carefully said Tim Tingey, director of Administrative and Development Services. “Part of that application included demolition of four historical buildings, they include the First Ward Building, the two duplexes on Jones Court and the building on the corner of Jones and Vine Street,” Tingey said. Tingey discussed the Downtown Historic Overlay District, an ordinance that restricted demolition of historical buildings in the downtown area unless they met some criteria, until the Murray City Center Ordinance was adopted in March 2011. This ordinance allows for an exception process for historical buildings, and is being requested on for the first time with the application to build the Vine Street Senior Living Project. “That exception process is determined by the Planning Commission,” Tingey said. “It went to the Planning Commission on May 4 and they considered this item through a public input process, through application materials that came forward, through recommendations from the History Advisory Board, as well as the Murray City Center Design Review Committee, which includes professionals in the architectural and planning industry that evaluated this proposal as well.” The Commission voted to approve the application, based on the elements including the condition of the building, adherence to the Murray City Center District
standards and objectives, and compliance to the ordinance and design standards of the city. The council voted unanimously in favor of the development agreement, with emphasis that the agreement would lead to not only demolition, but actual development and use of the land. A development plan, as well as proof of financial ability — with the project costing around $27 million — had to be submitted for this to be passed. Public benefit and use as a commercial project were also included in the requirements, Tingey said. The council also approved the following resolutions and ordinances: • An ordinance to adopt the transfer of monies from enterprise funds to other city funds. • The appointment of Danyce Steck — the city’s new financial director — as the city’s representative to the Utah Infrastructure Agency (UIA) Board. • The adoption of the rate of tax levies for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 on the General and Library Fund. Murray currently has the fifth lowest property tax rate in Salt Lake County, Steck said, and the certified tax rate for the city for 2017 is 0.001415, which is the lowest tax rate for the city since 2006. • Imposing a temporary ban on the discharge of fireworks and other ignition sources in specific fire risk areas of the city, including Murray Park, the Murray Parkway Trail, anywhere within 300 feet of the Park or the Trail and Wheeler Farm or within 300 feet of the farm. • An Interlocal Agreement between Murray and State of Utah, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State
Lands in regards to the service and equipment of Murray city that can be provided to the state to assist in fighting wildland fires, on conditions of reimbursement. • An ordinance enacting Chapter 10.20 of the Murray City Municipal Code in relation to people impeding or blocking traffic, specifically the prohibition of exchange or money or property from a pedestrian to driver or passenger in a car, if the pedestrian must come into the roadway to get it (unless the car is legally parked). There are some circumstances that it is appropriate — traffic accidents, medical emergencies and the like — said Frank Nakamura, Murray City Attorney, however, a special events permit must be obtained before this can legally take place any other time. • A resolution authorizing the execution of a Telecommunications Franchise Agreement between Qwest Corporation DBA CenturyLink QC and Murray City. • An ordinance amending Section 12.34.100 of the Murray City Municipal Code in regards to the appeal procedure for special events permits, so as to keep in line with First Amendment rights of free speech, and so there continues to be a relevant process for residents to appeal for these permits. Janie Richardson, the city’s GIS (Geographic Information Systems) administrator, was honored as employee of the month before she retires in July, and the Cycle Wasatch Bike Friendly City Award was presented to Murray City. City council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday for the month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Murray City Hall.l
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The art of musical healing By Alisha Soeken | alisha.s@mycityjournals.com
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ords are only one dimensional when trying to describe music. To be fully understood, music must enter the ears, sink to the soul and be felt. Katie Johnson is a musical therapist, musician and mother of two who understands that statement. “Music has a way with people that reaches over boundaries and touches the soul. It has the ability to tell a story in three and a half minutes that brings everyone to the same emotional page,” Johnson said. Johnson’s love of music began before memory marked its date. At age 8, she started taking piano lessons. “I remember sitting at the dinner table and my dad asked if any of my seven brothers and sisters wanted to take piano lessons. I was the only one who raised my hand, and I’m so thankful that I did. This is one of the best gifts my parents have given me,” Johnson said. Johnson’s skill at the piano was not only enjoyable, it was healing. “Playing the piano has been my therapy since I was a teenager. I remember sitting at my parent’s piano banging away Beethoven and Chopin pieces. Even though the house was full of chaotic kids running around, I was totally alone and enveloped in the 200-yearold sound that I was creating,” Johnson said. Johnson’s love of music drove her education. She graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in music. But soon after graduating she took an accounting job. “I soon discovered that you can do nothing with a B.A. in music. I absolutely loved my degree, but it didn’t get me a job,” Johnson said. Two years later Johnson heard about music therapy. “I had absolutely no idea what music therapy was, but they got paid to make music with people and I wanted in on it,” Johnson said. Johnson moved to Logan, attended Utah State University and
received a B.S. in music therapy. Upon completion, she and her husband moved to Oregon for a 6-month internship, this time working at something she loved. “Working at Earthtones Music Therapy Services was one of the best decisions I ever made,” Johnson said. At Earthtones, Johnson helped people with Parkinson’s disease project and vocalize. She also worked with adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease and autism. “I would use music to help people achieve their goals. For example, we would start off the session by singing a ‘Hello Song’ where we would greet each other and make eye contact. Making eye contact sounds like such a small and simple goal, but for some of my clients it was like asking them to jump over a mountain,” Johnson said. And for Johnson many times they jumped, but it was the simple triumphs that pleased her. “One of the best things about being a music therapist was that I made people happy. I had the awesome job of bringing joy, laughter and smiles to a person who may not have smiled in quite a long time,” Johnson said. Johnson still makes people smile but today her clients are her two children and their friends. Johnson started a group called Music Time that meets once a week in a local church to sing, play and make music together. “I like the sense of community that having Music Time creates. I get to make music with neighbors, friends and my kids and watch them laugh and have a great time together,” Johnson said. Parents of those who attend are thrilled with Johnson and her class. “Katie is very friendly, kind, acceptable and affectionate. Her voice is very soft, clear and beautiful and makes me feel good and calm. She makes us all comfortable,” said Tomomi Hirose. Julie Barker brings her two daughters Maddie and Allison to Music Time.
Katie Johnson hosts Music Time for a playful bunch of little ones. (Tomomi Hirose)
“We love Music Time because it gives us uninterrupted time to play, bond and just be silly with each other. Maddie loves being able to experience new songs and instruments. We look forward to music class every single week, even my 10-month-old baby enjoys it,” Julie Barker said. Whether it’s clinically, in her home or in a community classroom, Johnson will continue to beautify and make better the world with the art of musical healing. l
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arades, parks, pools and Popsicles — summertime is the fulfillment of childhood dreams. And if you live in the city of Murray, summer activities are never in short supply. As the heat increases, the city of Murray widens its variety of activities. The Murray Parks & Recreation hosts many summer programs from T-ball and kickball to swimming and yoga. Murray’s cultural arts also blossom with history tours, festivals, ballets and jazz. “It is the art community that makes a place feel special,” said Gwen Crockett. Crockett, a former resident, spent many summers in Murray. “I remember going to the Murray Park Amphitheater and really enjoying it. One year they did the ‘Wizard of Oz’ and decorated the sidewalk as the yellow brick road. We also enjoyed dancing at the MAC, browsing sheet music at the Day Murray Music and seeing a show at the Desert Star Play House,” Crockett said. Despite the large number of summer activities to choose from, it’s the sense of community those activities create that residents appreciate. “I love love love the sense of community when Murray gets together, it just feels like home and everyone is so happy, it’s like a mag-
ic feeling that you can’t really get anywhere else,” said resident Cheyenne Gibbons. Another Murray City summer tradition is Movies in the Park. The Diaz family sat together on lawn chairs and blankets while sharing a pizza and enjoying “Rogue One” at the Ken Price Ball Field. “We came all the way from Las Cruces, New Mexico,” said Gilbert Diaz. Diaz and his wife Elena came to Murray to visit their son, daughter-in-law and grandkids who recently left Las Cruces to become Murray residents. “We moved here because of the opportunities, it’s so family oriented, there is so much to do with the kids, and you don’t have to spend money to do it. It’s also a super beautiful city, we love it here,” said Michelle Diaz. Also enjoying Movies in the Park were cousins Kaitlin Ha and Emily Flores. “I love Movies in the Park because of how family friendly and comfortable it is,” said Ha. “It’s just a great place to spend time with family,” added Flores. Also spending time together at Ken Price Ball Field that evening were friends of 10 years, Rebekah Ellsworth and Scott Blakeslee. “I moved here from Washington, D.C. and
Good friends Rebekah Ellsworth and Scott Blakeslee at Movies in the Park. (Alisha Soeken)
love the screen on the green idea. In D.C., we used to do these on the National Mall. Anytime you can do an outdoor movie it’s the best, it’s one of the best places to watch a movie,” said Blakeslee. “I came to Movies in the Park last year and had a lovely time, it’s one of my favorite summertime activities,” said Ellsworth.
Ellsworth is a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. She’s traveled and lived all over the world but grew up in and loves Murray. “This is actually quite a fitting place for me to come. I was born in Murray and my family lived just across the street from here,” said Ellsworth. “I used to come down to this park a lot. I remember it well.” l
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Murray’s Winchester Park hosts weekly visits from Wasatch Adaptive Sports By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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he non-profit Wasatch Adaptive Sports program has been going strong every winter, since BYU and San Francisco 49er legend Steve Young was in high school. Since 1977, Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) has provided ski lessons, lift passes and specialized equipment, designed to help get wheelchair-bound Utahns back into the great outdoors. And a decade after leaving high school — and becoming the household name we know today — Young began providing his support, through the Steve Young Ski Classic, in 1987. “We get 75 to 80 percent of our annual revenues through the ski classic,” said WAS Founding Director Peter Mandler. “Last year we raised about $360,000 from the classic…and in its 31 years the event has raised right around $4 million.” Raised in California, Mandler moved here to earn a sociology degree at Utah State University “and to be close to skiing.” Jim rides trails in the summer and skis in the winter thanks to Wasatch Adaptive Sports (Carl Fauver). He soon began teaching ski lessons at Snowbird. Out of that, Wasatch Adaptive Sports was born. much to do.” “I believe my sociology degree helps me understand and appreciate Jim — and several other WAS participants — gather Wednesday how much those with disabilities get out of remaining active,” Mandler mornings in the summer at Murray’s Winchester Park, along the Jordan added. “I helped them do that through the Snowbird Ski School for a River near 6400 South. few years. But by 1983-84 we had become so busy, I had to create a new Another pair of regulars are siblings Heather, 19, and Aaron, 16, organization.” who both have spina bifida. Older sister Michelle and mom, Colleen WAS now provides about 3,600 ski lessons each winter, at almost Martindale also often join them at the park. no cost to the participants. Snowbird remains the organization’s biggest “This (trail riding) makes them more mobile, which also makes corporate donor by providing office space and ski lift tickets. them feel more confident and independent,” Colleen said. “We learned “A good 95 percent of our participants pay nothing,” Mandler said. about Wasatch Adaptive Sports three years ago while we were visiting “And although we have served people from all over the country and Snowbird. It’s a wonderful program.” world, 90 to 95 percent of our participants live here in Utah.” In addition to weekly stops in Murray through the summer, WAS Through the years, many participants asked WAS if they could also also trailers its recumbent bicycles — both hand and foot-powered — to come up with some activities for those months when snow shovels are Salt Lake’s Liberty Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and down to Utah packed away. County (normally along the Provo River Trail) on Fridays. “This is our third year offering summer activities,” said WAS lead WAS has six full-time and 14 part-time employees. Various corinstructor and mechanic Alex Mansir. “After dozens of years offering ski porate donors round out the necessary revenues not raised through the lessons, we’ve now expanded to include bike riding, fishing, kayaking, annual Steve Young Ski Classic. camping, paddle boarding and other activities.” Veteran Snowbird Ski Patrol member and ski instructor Ed Chauner Jim, 59, is one of those who joins in, summer and winter. He suf- is one of those part-time WAS employees. fered a stroke several years ago and Danny Heaps with Chrysalis (an “I think what makes this most rewarding is, these people have been organization that provides support and opportunities for individuals with dealt a tough hand…and, for many of them, it has put them in a dark disabilities) is the residential manager of his West Jordan group home. place,” Chauner said. “I love to see the light come back into their eyes “Jim (who prefers not to use his last name) is always happiest after they have had a positive experience skiing or bike riding. They during the summer and winter, because that’s when he’s active,” Heaps become addicted to these activities and you can’t keep them away.” said. “In the spring and fall he gets a little frustrated since there’s not as Learn more about WAS at wasatchadaptivesports.org. l
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Mayor’s JOURNEY In January 2012, I had been retired for nearly eight years from a 30-year career that was the fulfillment of a boyhood dream. After flying all over this beautiful country, retirement was now made up of the expression, “you wake up every morning with nothing to do and you go to bed with only half of it done.” At 65 years of age, I considered myself someone who has been blessed with wonderful health my entire life, and I had no reason to assume that wouldn’t continue. Not until my annual physical of that year when it was detected that I had that dreaded disease that seems to change people’s lives. The farthest thing from my mind was having to deal with advanced cancer. But throughout that year, we did the traditional treatment of chemotherapy and radiation. Then in November 2012, we got the phone call that exceeded our expectations. We were cancer free! Following the expressions of gratitude, excitement and appreciation I presented a proposal to my wife, Ruth. I said, “We have raised our family, completed my career, and will soon be done with an assignment at our church, so what would you think if I seriously consider the promptings of a few friends and run for mayor?” I knew from 40 years of marriage, that once the shock wore off, she would support me in even
my craziest ideas, and once again she did not disappoint. All of 2013 was spent being involved in the political campaign, which I knew nothing about, it was a whole different world. However, I found it absolutely fascinating. After winning the primary and subsequently being elected mayor, I found myself in a position where the learning curve was nearly vertical. But each month was more fascinating, challenging and rewarding than the one before. We had lived in Murray for 30 years and had always thought it was the finest community in the country. Now I was given the opportunity to find out why, and what made it so. In past articles, I have pointed out all the things that make our community so unique, but now I see the true common thread; it is the people. The department heads, the City Council, the senior staff, the employees and most of all the residents. People who love living in a city that feels like a small town oasis in a big city metropolitan area. Citizens that love their parks, respect their history, enjoy the conveniences of a central location, great shopping, wonderful businesses and world-class medical facilities. Personally, however, for the past two years, I have had to renew that battle with cancer. And now I find myself at the end of the most rewarding period of my life. I have a deeper love for our city than ever before and an appreciation for all
Mayor’s oFFICE Ted Eyre, Mayor Janet Towers deputy Mayor
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Message from the Council Murray’s quality of life is something that is elusive, for many, however, I love that we have the enormous privilege to live in a city that values the health, comfort, safety and happiness of its residents. The high quality of life enjoyed in Murray City lies with the dedicated citizens, businesses, elected officials and city leaders, who are responsible for the contentment we relish. We are a community with the benefits of a small town feel, where folks know their neighbors and genuinely care about each other and their town while appreciating the advantages of a major city with the Murray City Library, Heritage Center, Murray Park Amphitheater, Fashion Place Mall, Intermountain Medical Center, and a transportation hub all within a very few miles of home. As a parks and recreation innovator, Murray City provides nine parks throughout the community with rental pavilions, playgrounds, ball fields, and trails. Additionally, Wheeler Historic Farm offers a restored farmhouse, animals, wagon rides, and natural wilderness landscape along Little Cottonwood Creek. Murray boasts the finest section of the Jordan River Parkway with a beautiful paved trail that is approximately five miles long. An equestrian trail runs perpendicular to the paved trail. Picnic areas, canoe launches, and fully accessible park facilities, round out the recreational and educational resource. The Murray Parkway Golf Course features an 18-hole public course complete with leagues, lessons, and driving range. Murray Power has an annual spring promotion to plant park strip trees for residents. After 40 years as a Tree City USA member the benefits derived to reduce erosion, cut heating and cooling costs, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide shade are far-reaching, not to mention the beauty and spiritual value. The Park Center in Murray Park provides a vast number of activities for kids and adults. Everything from yoga and fitness classes, to cycling, weights, track, and aquatics can be accessed six days a week. An Easter egg splash and pumpkin races are scheduled in season. There are basketball and volleyball camps and tournaments, and the fabulous outdoor pool in the summer. Numerous recreation programs are available for youth and adults.
A new outdoor exercise area has recently opened near State Street in Murray Park and to the north across the bridge construction of six new pickleball courts was just completed. Cultural arts and history programs in Murray abound with interest. The Arts in the Park summer series offers weekly programs of performing groups, children’s matinees, family night concerts Diane Turner and three summer musicals in 2017. The newly remodeled amphitheater will open on July 17th District 4 with the “Music Man” as the first production. There are arts shows and history events scheduled throughout the year. The educational Murray City Museum is located in the City Center on State Street. A great advance for the bicycling community, Murray has added bike lanes to several city streets, including Vine Street from the Trax Station to Van Winkle Expressway, 4800 South from State to Van Winkle, along 5900 South and on parts of Winchester Street. Murray was recently awarded the 2017 Cycle Wasatch Bike Friendly City Award. Future plans for an exciting vibrant downtown area are progressing on the west side of State Street between 4800 South and Vine Streets. Our vision for a walkable retail and business center with housing options is coming together. You will experience restaurants, historic structures, open space and a new city hall all blending to create a reflection of our past and opportunities for a thrilling future. The concept for providing a community where residents live, work, and play is our goal. The outlook for Murray’s future is bright. As initiatives continue to provide reliable, efficient and low cost utilities and public safety, our focus on a high quality of life with superior recreation and leisure time activities contribute to the over-all feeling of well-being and satisfaction that resident’s seek and enjoy.
• 6100 South • Darby Circle • Brockway Circle • Sanford Drive from La Salle Drive to 5987 South • Murray Parkway Avenue from 5400 South to Germania Park • Mc Henry Street In progress now is the Brahma/Hillside Drive and 5600 South Storm Drain Project. Following the utility work, Brahma Drive will be reconstructed with new surfacing. Hillside Drive and 5600 South will receive pavement patching. This work is expected to last into the fall season. Wesley Road and Lori Way have been under construction and will see their completion this
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Street Department Thank you, residents and commuters for your patience as we’ve made our way through the first half of the construction season. City crews and contractors have completed several streets including:
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August. In addition to these projects, the City will complete roadway reconstruction projects on Rainbow Drive, Topowa Drive, and Golden Chain Drive. In late summer/early fall the City will proceed with slurry surface rehabilitation projects in neighborhoods east of State Street and sidewalk repair projects in neighborhoods west of State Street. In the fall of 2017, we will begin signal and safety upgrades along the 1300 East corridor, and the Murray Canal Trail construction.
VInE sTrEET CorrIdor IMProVEMEnT ProJECT Murray City will be hosting an informational meeting on Aug. 16, 2017, at Cottonwood High School’s media room from 5-7 p.m. for residents interested in the Vine Street Corridor Improvement Project. The project consists of two phases; the first, on Vine Street from 900 East to 1300 East and the second, on Vine Street from 1300 East to Van Winkle.
AUGUST 2017 Murray Arts Beat Lunch Concert Series (Final Concert) Noon in Murray Park Pavilion #5, free Aug. 1, New Hot 5 (Jazz)
For additional information, please contact Mary ann Kirk at 801-264-2638 Children Matinee Series (Final Concert)
Thursday at 2 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5, free Aug. 3, “Just Jumpin” (Jump Rope)
Family Night Series
Aug. 14, Dave Sharp (Celtic) Sept. 11, The Beehives 7 p.m., Heritage Center (#10 E. 6150 South – 1/2 block west of State)
June 10, 8 p.m.
Kids Act Up drama Camp
Evening Series - Murray Park Amphitheater Now Open! Aug. 1-2 (final performances); 8 p.m. “The Music Man” Presented by special arrangement with MTI $10 adult, $8 child/senior $35 family with dependent children (July 31 only)
July 31-Aug. 11 (Monday-Friday) 9-11 a.m., ages 9-14, Murray Park Pavilion #5 $50 resident, $55 non-resident
Aug. 7-11, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to noon Ages 5-8, Murray Park Pavilion #5 $25 resident, $30 non-resident
Aug. 11-12, 14, 17-19; 8 p.m.
Museum Mondays
“Carousel” (Pictured at right) Presented by special arrangement with Rodgers & Hammerstein $10 adult, $8 child/senior $35 family with dependent children (Aug. 14 only)
Aug. 14, Sew Cool! Ages 8-12, free (registration required) Murray Museum, 5025 South State
Clever Octopus Art Camp
Aug. 26, Cityjazz Big Band
Guest Artists - Debra Bonner and the Unity Gospel Choir $5 general admission, children 10 and under free
Sept. 4, 8 p.m.
Acoustic Music Festival J.T. Draper, Flint & Steel and The Lab Dogs $5 general admission, children 12 and under free
Carousel: damon yauney (Billy) and Natalie easter (Julie) Photo by Jeanine Neider
Creative reuse and repurpose materials for inventive and imaginative art projects. Aug. 9, Cardboard Warriors, Germania Park 10 a.m.–noon, Ages 7-12, free, registration required.
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July 26-30, featuring Alison Jensen Murray City Hall display case
Murray Library As we wrap up summer, the Murray Library Summer Reading 2017 continues until the end of this month. Deadline is August 31 to sign up and claim your prizes! Please include any reading accomplished since the beginning of June. Coinciding with the return to school in August, three of our regular monthly book clubs will be starting during the first two weeks in September! • The Magic Tree House Book Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. It is designed for children in 1st-3rd grades, but older siblings are welcome as well. The first Magic Tree House Book Club is taking place on Wednesday, Sept. 6, registration required. • The Reading Rocks Book Club will also be resuming in September. This book club is designed for children in 4th-6th grades and occurs the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. The first Reading Rocks book club will be on Monday, Sept. 11, registration required.
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• Lastly, the Junior High Teen Book Club for grades 7th-9th will resume on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. There is no registration required for the Teen Book Club. Although it can be bittersweet when the summer is coming to a close, we are excited to get back to some of our programs suspended over the summer. We hope to see you soon at the Murray Library! Please call the Murray Library at 801-264-2580 to register for book clubs or for more information.
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Murray heritage Center open house on september 11 – Masters of aging Mark your calendar for the Heritage Center’s Annual Open House, Monday, Sept. 11, from 5-8 p.m. September is National Senior Centers month and this year’s theme is Senior Centers: Masters of Aging. A rib dinner with barbecue beans, potato salad and peach cobbler will be served between the hours of 5-7 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 14; the cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. All ages are welcome. Displays from our Masters of Aging will be featured in the Ceramic Room. This is a great opportunity to the Center with your family, neighbors or friends and is always a
great night to come and have some fun! At 7 p.m., there will be a free family concert featuring The Beehives, a female vocal trio that combines spot-on harmonies with fun 1940s choreography. This award-winning group energizes audiences with ambitious arrangements of jazz standards, songs from the American Songbook including an Andrews Sister’s tribute act mingled with modern charttoppers and more. This is more than a local phenomenon, The Beehives keep company with some of the industry’s best, and they have spread the good word of world-class vocal jazz all across the west. The Park Center 202 E. Murray Park Ave www.murray.utah.gov 801.284.4200
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Open Pickleball Days: Tues & Thurs. Dates: Aug. 8, 10, 15, 17 Time: 8am-11am Courts: N & S
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 6-9 p.m. in Murray Park (East side of the Park Center)
No Open Pickleball 7/31-8/3, 8/21-9/4
SAFETY EVENTS: Fire and Police Departments
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, Life Flight, Air Med, Morning Star Fire Sprinkler Burn Shed Demonstration
HEALTHY EVENTS: Parks and Recreation Departments 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m.
Zumba Dance Competition Ropes, RIP, TRX Introductions Sidewalk Art & Wall Mural Hola Hoops & Twister Cornhole & Pickleball Play Aquatic Safety “Whales Tales” POUND/Drums Alive
Open pickleball times will change during Holidays, School Breaks & Summer Open Volleyball-South Days: Wednesdays Dates: 8/9, 8/16 Time: 8am-12pm
HOLIDAY HOURS
Sept 4 - 6am-4pm
FACILITY HOURS
May –October Mon-Fri 5am-10pm Saturday 7am-7pm Sunday CLOSED
No open volleyball 8/2, 8/23, 8/30
Basketball Courts CLOSED August 19 September 3
New Fitness Schedule Begins June 5 Certifications Spinning Certification Pound Certification
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Outdoor Pool Aqua Fit Classes Monday-Friday 8am-9am
Mon-Thurs. 11am-8pm Friday 11am-6pm Sat & Sun 10am-6pm (Memorial day - Labor Day) Closed during the week of: Aug. 21-25 & Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Labor day weekend Sat. Sept 2 10am-6pm Sun. Sept. 3 10am-6pm Mon. Sept. 4 10am-6pm
EXHIBITS & OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS
U.H.P. Seatbelt Demo Neighborhood Watch Cadet Program C.E.R.T. Trailer Animal Control Fire Department Apparatus Displays Murray City Power Department Feldenkrais
VECC Dispatchers Vacation Checks Bomb Squad D.A.R.E C.P.R. Fire Prevention Murray Library Fitness Trainers
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Adult Volleyball Leagues Monday– Women’s A (9/11-10/30) Tuesday– Coed (9/5-10/24) Wednesday-2s to 4s (9/6-10/25) Thursdays-Coed (9/7-10/26) Cost: $240 Residents Registration opens Aug 1, 2017 Register online at www.mcreg.com
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A member of the Unmanageables up to bat in a game this season (Billy Swartzfager/City Journals)
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or 18 years the Clean and Sober Softball Association of Utah has been putting together teams of coed softball players for friendly competition while the players find comradery, support and some fun. The league is one of the largest in the state with 67 teams and seven divisions. Four fields in Sandy are home to many of the divisions. Games are played every Friday night from late March all the way in to November some years. The league is something powerful for many who are looking for a reason to stay away from drugs and alcohol. There is a rule that in order to play, one has to have been sober for at least 14 days. That may not seem like much, but to someone going through the struggles of addiction, two weeks can seem like a very long amount of time. Some players even attribute the league to their long term sobriety. According to Nick Daniels, league secretary and captain of the Unmanageables, he stayed sober in order to be on the diamond. “For the first sixty days or so, I stayed sober just so I could play ball,” Daniels said. He’s come a long ways from there, and has found others who have done the same. There are close to 15 people on his roster and most have stories similar to his and being together on the field every week gives them all something to look forward to as well as a sense of community . “We are more like a family out here,” Daniels said, “We know each other and are here to support each other.” The support and care for one another extends past game time as well. Many of the players are close due to the nature of their struggles and share time over the BBQ or at the bowling alley when not in uniform or during the off-season. “This is a place where people can meet others with similar experi-
ences, whether it’s someone in recovery for 20 years or someone who is just starting out,” Daniels said. Daniels’ story is similar to many of the people he faces every Friday night. He sought treatment for his struggles and heard about the league from others who had found it to be helpful. Many of the teams in the league are sponsored by treatment centers, made up of players who are participating in the center’s programs, or who have been through the center previously. Other teams, like the Unmanageables, are put together through various channels and pay their own way with help from sponsors. Daniels’ team gets a share of their league fees and money for jerseys from Lone Pine Cabinet. Most players discover the league through friends and support networks, or the league’s Facebook page. They generally reach out to a team captain, an old timer from meetings or one of the league’s numerous officials and board members hoping to get placed on a team. With 67 of them, it usually doesn’t take long to get someone a team to call their own, so they can begin the process of recovery, surrounded by a group of people who have been there and are willing to help. The league requires that participants be a part of a recovery program, though one could argue that being part of one of the many teams on a Friday night serves every bit as good as a meeting. Watching the teams play games shows just how close these folks are. They know each other’s first names, each other’s history. They share respect for the work they are doing off the field and it shows on it. The upper divisions in the league are competitive, but never at the expense of what really matters, which is the fact that the league helps people change their lives, and has been doing so for a long time. l
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Bank of American Fork Money Tips from Susan By Susan Sorenson, Murray Branch Manager, Bank of American Fork I have been in banking since 1982, as well as raising a daughter and taking care of family finances. I have learned a lot by applying some of the ideas I use myself and share with customers. I am actively involved in the process as customers apply for loans to fund their dreams. Some people are more financially prepared to qualify for financing than others are. Here are some tips I like to share with my customers, which may help you become prepared to make your dreams a reality. Use a separate savings account for large purchases. Whether you are saving for a down payment on a house, buying a car, preparing for holiday gifts or a vacation, set up a separate savings account to save up. Budget how much you will save each month or pay period for the large purchase, and set up an automatic transfers to correlate with your paydays. Then you are only making the decision to save one time, instead of with each payday or each purchase from your checking account. Make and use a monthly budget. Make sure you know how much money you are bringing home and what is remaining after you pay bills. Then you can divide the rest into savings, entertainment or other categories. If some of your bills or charges take a couple of days to process, make sure you are up-to-date on how much money you will actually have once your account reflects all pending transactions. Set up online bill pay for recurring bills to avoid late pay-
ments. Use your online banking account to set up a recurring payment for bills that are the same. Some utility companies will also let you pay an average monthly fee even though the actual cost may vary from month to month, so you can set up a recurring payment, or you may be able to set up a payment through the system of the business charging you the bill if the amount varies each month. You may be able to avoid ever having late fees if you set up some kind of system to automate some of your bill paying. Use credit cards with care. Consider not applying for credit cards at every store you shop at just to get a percentage off that first purchase. Multiple open credit cards or credit inquiries could reduce your credit score. Use your credit card for emergencies or to build credit, paying off the balance in full each month if you can. If you do carry outstanding debt on a credit card, make sure you are paying at least the minimum payment required each month by the due date to avoid late fees and a possible credit score reduction, which could affect your ability to get a loan in the future. Set a budget before looking for those big-ticket items. Before you shop for a car, house or other large item, talk to your lender and get pre-qualified. That way you will have a good idea of the price range you can afford and you will not shop for the million-dollar house when your budget may be more around $300,000. l
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he Murray High School volleyball team will have an allnew look this fall. The girls will compete against several new region opponents under a new head coach. That coach even has a new name. And one new team member is a southern California transplant. Last season, Danielle Whittaker was the Murray JV volleyball head coach Since then she’s married, and it’s now Danielle Humphreys who will guide the Spartan varsity team this season. “A couple of our great players from last year have graduated,” Humphreys said. But the Hurricane High School and Southern Utah University graduate also added, “We will be competitive and have as good a shot as any team to claim the region title.” Region 6 will have three Salt Lake School District newcomers this fall: East, Highland and West high schools. But the only team to finish ahead of Murray in last year’s volleyball standings—the Skyline Eagles—are also back to try to defend their title. Among those lost to graduation for the Spartans are last year’s Region 6 co-MVP Alarie Anderson and first team all-region players Mikayla Weichers and Jessica Page. Weichers is moving to the Florida panhandle to play volleyball for Pensacola State College. But Coach Humphreys said a pair of outside hitters will help take up the slack for those departures. “Cassidy Ross (senior) and Abbie Hughes (junior) are great,” she said. “I couldn’t be more excited to have them.” Cassidy is a familiar face, earning her way onto the all-region second team a year ago. “I really want to play college volleyball,” she said. “So, I’m trying to work hard at it.” Though Stanford would be her “dream school” to play at the next level, Ross says she’d also be thrilled to compete for any school here in Utah. And she believes Coach Humphreys can help get there. “I love Coach Whittaker,” she said (the new name still
hadn’t sunk in). “She’s super dedicated and very focused. I think we’re headed for a great season.” As for Abbie Hughes, she’s yet another new aspect of the Spartan volleyball program. “Last year at this time I was still living (and playing volleyball) in Huntington Beach (California, south of Los Angeles),” she said. “But my dad got a new job here and I started at Murray High just as the last volleyball season was ending.” Since then, Hughes said she’s gotten to know most of her new teammates by playing on club teams. “They’re terrific; very fun to play with,” she said. “My teammates have great attitudes and are very competitive. I’m looking forward to the season.” The Murray girls had a 3-day volleyball camp in May, a 2-day camp in June (featuring coaches from Snow College) and a quick tournament at Salt Lake Community College. The focus now is on the official team tryouts, August 7-9. “We’ll post the team that Wednesday (Aug. 9), and hold a parents’ meeting the next night,” Humphreys said. “Then we’ll only have three or four days to practice, before our first games.” Straight out of the shoot, the Murray girls will be able to size up the defending Region 6 champion Eagles during a 2-day preseason tournament at Skyline. Then it’s on to a match at West Jordan. The Murray volleyball home opener is September 7 hosting American Fork. While Humphreys takes over the varsity team, last season’s varsity head coach, Cheryl Jones, is remaining with the program to now guide the Spartans’ freshman volleyball team. In a strange twist of fate a year ago, all four Region 6 teams that qualified for the 4A state tournament—Skyline, Murray, Olympus and Judge Memorial—lost two straight matches, to go out on the first day. Humphreys is confident her team will have a better ending this November. “What I love about this group of girls is they are very disciplined and coachable,” she said. “I think we have a great shot at a successful season.” l
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Murray High School girls soccer enters season confident with young, returning talent By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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he Utah Jazz — and the Murray High School girls soccer team — have something in common. No, the Spartans’ best player hasn’t moved to Boston. But each of the teams has accomplished something unusual in the world of sports. Both teams have improved their records — from one season to the next — for four straight years. With the recent departure of Gordon Hayward, many doubt the Jazz will be able to keep their streak alive this winter. But Spartan head coach Brady Smith has every reason to believe his girls can do it. “When I started as head coach here (2013) we were 7-9,” Smith said. “The next season we improved to 7-72. In 2015, we had our first winning record, at 11-5-1. And last season the girls were 13-4.” Murray High School junior Hannah Lee (left) attempts to gain control of the ball. (Steve Christensen) As the Murray soccer girls prepare for their August 9 season opener with Graham believes Coach Smith is the right Westlake High School in a tournament at Corner Canyon High, part of the reason for person to get them there. “He’s a super nice guy who knows a lot about optimism is that two-thirds of last year’s starting soccer,” she added. “He makes a real effort to lineup has returned. have a connection with each of us, which really “We have had a lot of young talent in recent years. This season, seven of our 11 starters are isn’t all that common.” Smith played soccer at Salt Lake’s back…and only three of them are seniors,” Westminster College after graduating from Smith added. Mountain Crest High School in the Cache Valley One of those returners is all-state forward Abbi Graham. Just a junior in school, this will in 2000. He is a special education teacher at Murray. be her third year starting for the team. Meantime, assistant girls soccer coach Matt “We should be strong if everyone works Ostler also works at Murray High and graduated hard,” Graham said. “But we also have a couple of very tough teams moving into our region, so from the school in 2006. “We operate a children’s day care lab at the it will be a challenge.” school,” Ostler said. “It’s primarily for kids Indeed, Murray’s new region, created by whose parents work for the Murray School the Utah High School Activities Association, has strong girls soccer programs from East and District, though we sometimes have a few Highland moving in. Meanwhile, the Spartans’ paying parents from the general public.” While he was a student at Murray, Ostler nemesis, the two-time defending region attended the class where students learn how to champion Skyline, is also sticking around. “This may be the toughest girls soccer region provide day care and operate the center. “I liked it so much I decided to take a job in the state,” Smith said. “We particularly want here,” he said. revenge against East, because they knocked us Ostler is the head JV coach in the Murray out of last year’s state tournament in the first girls soccer program. round.” Smith says about 45 girls will be selected for That, in fact, was the second year in a row the Murray varsity, JV and sophomore/freshman the Murray girls lost their first state tournament teams. Following their two games at the Corner game, and then watched the team that beat Canyon tournament (August 9 and 10) the them advance to the state championship game. girls will play their home opener August 22 vs. Graham was a starter on both those teams. Cottonwood. “We’ve yet to win a game at state and that’s One week later, the region opener is at East, definitely one of our top goals this year,” she against the team that ousted them from last said. “I also have a personal goal of making the year’s state tournament. all-state first team (last season she was second “Hopefully, that will be a redemption game team in one Salt Lake newspaper, honorable for us,” Smith said. “Our girls have figured out mention in the other). But that’s not as important they can play at a higher level. Now they’re as the team goal.” anxious to go out and prove it.” l
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Keep Our Community Safe Remember August is Back to School Traffic Nearly 70% of Car Accidents Occur Within 10 Miles of Home! Sooner or later it’s going to happens to most of us – getting into a car accident. The vehicle insurance industry estimates all motorists are likely to be involved in at least four auto accidents in his or her lifetime. Additionally, very young or novice drivers are more likely to be involved in a car accident, as opposed to more experienced drivers. More revealing are interesting survey facts that of all collisions that occur, 52% occur within a 5-mile radius of home while an astounding 70% occur within 10 miles. Although the vast majority of accidents occur close to home, most of them tend to be relatively minor. Perhaps you’re leaving your neighborhood and a neighbor pulls out of their driveway and hits your car in the side. Or maybe you’re at the neighborhood grocery store and you have a small fender bender in the parking lot. But serious injuries can occur especially when we add to our neighborhood roads increased pedestrians, loose pets, playing children and recreational runners and bikers. Local traffic safety issues for our communities is always an ongoing concern. Data from surveys also show that the farther from home the accident occurs, the more severe it tends to be. This is especially true for accidents that occur on busy highways and interstates where vehicles are traveling at much faster speeds over longer distances. Why do so many accidents occur so close to home? The surveys shed some light on this important question. Broadly speaking, drivers tend to have a false sense of security when driving close to home. For example, drivers are less likely to wear their seatbelts when driving to the neighborhood convenience store. Another big factor is distractions. Whether it’s talking on a cell phone, texting, scanning the radio or eating while driving, any little thing that diverts your attention from the road can open the door for a collision. When on a busy highway, drivers are more likely to maintain their focus on the primary task at hand and save the cell phone call, texting or radio scanning for later. Most Law enforcement, safety experts and personal injury attorneys, are pretty vocal about distracted driving. Local personal injury attorney - Ned Siegfried of Siegfried & Jensen sees cases of this type everyday and reminds us: “Just because you’re close to home doesn’t mean the danger of a car accident is lowered. In fact, you should be even more cautious when driving in your neighborhood or down to the corner mini-mart. Driving
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hen local choir teacher David Martin resigned from his position Through social media campaigns and word of mouth, news of the because of a vocal hemorrhage, he decided to continue his tradi- concert spread. By the time the May 1 concert at Cottonwood High tion of hosting a spring Beatlemania concert—but this time on a larger School rolled around, more than 40 performers had agreed to participate, scale and for a charitable cause. including the Cottonwood High School Madrigals and the Shout Beat“Honestly, I feel les Choir that Martin like, if nothing else, that formed for the occasion Beatlemania concert in conjunction with the that I did at the junior Riverton Arts Council. high was nothing more “I don’t have to do than to prep me for this,” the kid component in a Martin said. concert like this, but I The Taylorsville just think, let’s get them native’s close friend aware of making a posiChris Clark, chair of the tive impact on society at Utah Valley University this age,” Martin said. “I Theatre Department and think it is our obligation the executive producer as adults who have been for Robert Redford’s raised on good music to Sundance Summer Theinstill that in the rising atre, was diagnosed generation, and it’s also with amyotrophic lateral the age to get kids aware sclerosis, ALS, in March of diseases and of caus2016. Martin wanted to es and of their contribusupport Clark and others tions to bringing about struggling with the propositive change.” gressive nervous system Madi Hicks, 15, disease through a benefit The Utah community came together to create a Beatles benefit concert for those with amyotrophic lateral sclero- said being a member of concert. And that’s how sis, ALS. (Richard Caldwell/Beat ALS Benefit Facebook) the Shout Beatles Choir the first—and Martin was a new experience notes, hopefully not the last—“BeatALS concert” was born. for her even though she’s been involved in other musical productions. While Martin is certainly not the first person to put on a Beat“It just makes you feel good to do something for somebody else,” les benefit concert, he claims the “BeatALS” pun. With the name and she said. “It’s fun to do whatever I can to help. Usually, when I am regdate selected and vision for what such a concert could do for the ALS ularly performing, I am only doing it for fun, but this is for something community, Martin, without a choir, began rallying well-known Utah more than that.” performers—including cinematic pop trio GENTRI, Ryan Innes from Overall, the benefit concert raised money for the ALS Association and helped spread a sense of community through the performing arts, Martin said. “It was kind of a dual mission with ALS and awareness and art,” he said. “I feel like art is always under attack—at the school level especially. People don’t value it, and I am like, as many times as we can reach out to the community and say, ‘This is important,’—that’s a big deal.” Because of the positive response from performers and community members, Martin said he’s hoping the BeatALS benefit will extend into future years, though he said it still may be too soon to tell. The Shout Beatles Choir Martin created for the benefit will last through the rest of the summer and is set to perform at Riverton City’s Town Days celebration and several other events. Martin is open to keeping the group alive year-round. “The Shout Choir’s purpose is to unify communities in good causes,” he said. “Maybe it’s not ALS every single time; maybe it’s other things, but I think we would like to make this a group that its main goal is just positive outreach to the community and a good environment for Vocal group GENTRI performs at the BeatALS benefit concert at Cottonwood High kids to be involved in service and blessing the lives of people through School on May 1. (Richard Caldwell/Beat ALS Benefit Facebook) good music. We’ll see where it goes.” Although the benefit concert is over, community members can still “The Voice,” Defying Gravity Utah aerial acrobatics group and Terence donate to the cause by visiting beatalsbenefit.com. l Hansen, who is most well-known for performing with a guitar with two necks.
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Murray High considers a return to fielding lacrosse teams following UHSAA decision By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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urray High School enjoyed a lot of success with its so-called “club” teams during the last school year. The Spartans hockey and boys water polo teams each claimed state titles. But another Murray club team that once thrived, died out a few years ago. Now the question is, will lacrosse make a comeback at the school after the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) Board of Trustees voted to sanction the sport starting in the 2019-20 academic year? “It’s been kind of a controversial topic (sanctioning lacrosse) for several years,” veteran Murray Athletic Co-Director Keeko Georgelas
said. “Some of our other coaches aren’t too excited about it, because they don’t want their athletes drifting off to another sport. I can’t really blame them. But anytime we can create a new activity to involve our kids, that’s a good thing.” Not too long ago, Murray fielded girls and boys lacrosse teams. On the girl’s side, one of the standout Spartan players was 2012 high school graduate Alexa Pappas. She went on to play for a University of Utah club team, competing in the national championship game two straight years. “I loved playing in high school and college,” Pappas said. “If Murray ever gets a team going
Alex Ramos,18, attended Murray High but played lacrosse for West Jordan the past two seasons. (Kade Brown)
again, and I’m still living in the area, I would definitely like to help them out. It’s such a good sport for boys and girls.” On the boy’s side, Alex Ramos just graduated from Murray this year and couldn’t agree more. “We (Murray HS) had a lacrosse team my freshman year; but I played my sophomore season for West High School and my last two seasons for West Jordan,” Ramos said. “I hope it returns to Murray. I definitely know a few guys who would play for them.” Another couple of people who want to do everything they can to resurrect Murray lacrosse are Kade Brown and Cliff Tomlinson, even though such a change would hurt them more than anyone else. Brown and Tomlinson are the West Jordan High School boys and girls lacrosse head coaches, respectively. Since the Murray programs died, that’s where most Spartan players have gone in order to stick with their sport. “When (the UHSAA) finally made the change (to sanction lacrosse) I was a bit surprised, because it’s been so long in coming,” Tomlinson said. “We normally have about eight or nine Murray girls on our team, which is nearly half. I’d hate to lose them. But my goal is to see both schools have healthy programs.” Shortly after lacrosse received the activities association blessing, Tomlinson sent emails to both the Jordan and Murray school districts offering to help reestablish Spartan teams. “So far,” he said, “I’m just trying create a dialogue.” As for Coach Brown’s West Jordan boys lacrosse team, he says he feels about the same. “Lacrosse is a great sport, and I love the Murray High school kids I’ve had on my team,” he said. “But, if our sport isn’t growing, then I am not doing my job. I want lacrosse to thrive all over. So, I’m happy to help them out if they want to get a team going again.” Lacrosse now becomes the 11th sport sanctioned by the UHSAA. Officials estimate
there are as many as 4,000 high school-age kids playing in Utah club programs. The boys and girls version of lacrosse are radically different, with much more contact allowed between the male players. But one thing they do have in common: both programs currently compete in the spring. “That’s one of the things the activities association has to decide over the next couple of years is whether boys or girls possibly shift to the fall,” Georgelas added. “If the boys shift, that may put a strain on our football (player participation) numbers. If the girls were to move, it could impact volleyball. So, we’ll just have to see what the next steps are.” l
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7 tips to saving money on Back to School items Back to school supply shopping can be a big chore. Trying to plan where the money comes from can be like computing for an extra Christmas each year. With careful planning, not only can you take care of your child’s needs, it’s also a great way to get home office supplies for the home too. Here are 7 tips to make your shopping easier on the wallet. #1 – Take stock You might be surprised at how much you have on hand. Back to School sales typically last all the way through October. Using what you have on hand can allow you the time needed to take real advantage of sales as they progress. You might try tuning this into a fun game, where the kids search through their stuff from a scavenger hunt style list looking for last year’s scissors, pencil sharpener and protractor. #2 – Stick to a list Wait for the teacher to release the list of supplies needed then make your list of required supplies with your child. Your list will also help teach the kids responsible shopping. It’s easy to get distracted with that super cute light up My Little Pony backpack with matching lunchbox and water bottle, but is it really needed? #3 - Set Limits As your kids grow older, they will want more and more of the hottest and most “trendy” items. Even though your kids crave these items, these “character-focused” products will quickly destroy your back to school budget. In addition, these items often aren’t made with much quality. #4 - Buy in Bulk Buy in bulk to save money on back to school shopping. When pens, crayons, and glue go on sale in the late summer, buy enough to get you through the rest of the year. This is also a great time to stock-up on office supplies for yourself. And, don’t forget the tape for Christmas. It’s usually at it’s cheapest this time of year.
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#5 – Buy Used Good quality clothing doesn’t have to be purchased new. You might take a look at Kid-to-Kid stores that sell gently used kids clothing. There are several along the Wasatch Front. Pack up any kids clothing you have when you go, Kid-to-Kid will also accept kids clothing that meets their guidelines and give you credit to use in the store. Just Between Friends Consignment sale is another great way to buy used. This bi-annual sale is held at the United Soccer Center, 9100 S. 500 W. (9/22-9/23). Arrive early as the best things go quickly. www.jbfsale.com/home.jsp #6 – Shop the Loss Leaders Almost all stores advertise “loss leaders” in their weekly flyers. Loss leaders are the items that are marked down so much, that the store doesn’t make a profit on them, in hopes that you’ll purchase other items while shopping. They are usually on the front page of the ads. Eventually everything you need will be a loss leader. Staples, Target, Walgreens, Shopko and Smith’s Marketplace all have fabulous loss leaders each week. #7 - Use coupons Combining coupons with the sales is the best way to maximize your savings and often you’ll get your free items or pennies on the dollar. Find coupons on mobile apps like Ibotta.com (enter code Coupons4Utah when registering for additional perks), Target Cartwheel, and Smith’s mobile app. You can also find coupons for school and office supplies in your Sunday Newspaper inserts and on Coupons.com. This year how about turning the back to school thought process around and make back to school shopping a, fun and traditional savings spree. Joani Taylor is the founder of Coupons4Utah.com. A website devoted to helping Utah families save time and money on restaurants, things to do and everyday needs. l
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When I was 10 years old, my dream of living as an orphan was swiftly derailed when my parents refused to die. How else could I achieve the spunky, independent status that comes from living without parents who constantly insist on manners and bathing and church on Sundays? Being orphaned was the best option, but being motherless would work, too. My mom was aware of my wish for a motherless future and seemed to take it personally. She’d tell me to stop lying around the house like a depressed sloth because she had no intention of leaving me motherless. She assumed once I was permanently without maternal supervision I’d start drinking Coca-Cola and swear. I blame literature for my orphanic life goals. Most of the books I read featured young women who endured their motherless lives with flair. Jessie Alden, the 12-year-old heroine from “The Boxcar Children,” was one of my role models. After her parents’ death, Jessie lived with her siblings in an abandoned boxcar, keeping it tidy and preparing tasty meals by picking berries and gathering random kitchen scraps that she turned into
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delicious stew. It didn’t matter that I couldn’t even boil an egg, I wanted to live with my sisters and brother in an abandoned train car. Still do. Pippi Longstocking had a big house in a Swedish village and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. With her mother dead and her father lost at sea, Pippi’s outlandish behavior never got her grounded from the TV. In fact, she had a horse, a suitcase full of gold, and no one telling her to go to bed before midnight. Left at a boarding school, motherless Sara Crewe learns her father is missing in the war, and probably dead. She enters a life of servitude at the school and uses her imagination to stay upbeat by telling stories. I could tell stories for food. That’s basically what I do now. Scout Finch, the crusading heroine in “To Kill a Mockingbird” got along just fine without a mother. She wasn’t afraid to fight for what she knew was right. Scout inspired me to think about what justice really means, and to be outraged when justice isn’t served. And the queen of them all, Nancy Drew, shaped my entire life. With her wealthy father, Carson Drew, and her
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The Snarr’s. Serving Murray since 1854.
(Dan Snarr with his wife April, their 4 kids and 4 grandchildren)
My 16 year experience as Murray Mayor will bring knowledge and experience to learn from for a brighter future. My 6 P Motto as Mayor Prior Planning Prevents Pathetically Poor Performance. Dan has the Knowledge & Experience to learn from the past for a brighter future. Graduated High School with honors, Sterling Scholar, and Distinguished Alumni Award. U of U Graduate with honors 1975. Worked in Sales and Marketing for Fortune 500 companies for 14 years. Investor and Co-founder of 4 businesses, 3 in Murray. Military & Special Forces Airborne Green Beret. Graduated top 10% Academically, top 1% on all physical combat proficiency testing. John Rush
Served 4 years as Murray City Council Member. “Dan's extraordinary brand of highly skilled leadership in partnering with the City Council, State and Local governments and civic/community leaders, helped transform Murray City into an economic powerhouse. He built Murray City into one of the most diverse, vibrant, prosperous, safe and livable cities in Utah.”
Unique Facts about Dan Performed over 250 marriages. The most for an electoral mayor in Utah. Received Elected Official of the Year award for Public Power Knowledge & Participation. As Mayor he attended over 200 public meetings. Recognized by D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) board for attending more graduations than any other elected official.
Ralph Siebert
Former 10-year member Murray City Power Advisory Board “Thanks to Mayor Snarr’s time and energy invested in Murray Power. It is now recognized as one of the premiere and affordable power providers in the United States.”
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93 year Murray Resident Former Chief Justice of the Utah State Supreme Court “Mayor Snarr has an outstanding record of getting things done. He was not a mayor that sat in his office in a suit and tie. He's a man of action and is the kind of man we need back in office.”
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