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Fifty years after hearing that awful ‘knock,’ a brother honors Memorial Day more than just in May By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com

t’s been 50 years, and he was only 5, but Brent “BK” Keown still clearly remembers the knock on his parents’ Three Fountains condo door. Two Army officials told his parents, Berthold and Elsie, that BK’s hero and older brother, Pfc. Blair Keown, was killed in Vietnam. Blair Keown belonged to a brotherhood that included Douglas Atwood, Richard Bennett, Sheldon Bowler, Dale Christensen, Allen Gailey, Dean Hardman, and Marvin Killian, all of whom died in the Vietnam War and have ties to Murray. BK recalls after that tragic June 28, 1968 day, there were “More and more knocks on the door by Army officials to present my parents various awards and medals of honor.” Eventually, the gallant actions that cost Blair his life would be recognized with a posthumous Silver Star. Blair and his family had moved several times during his short life. He was born on August 19, 1943, in Oakland, California. They moved to American Fork, where he graduated from high school, and then his parents moved to Murray. It was while in Murray that Blair was drafted in October 1967. At the age of 24, Blair was older than the average draftee. An Eagle Scout, he was on his way to living the American Dream, when his country called on him during the bloodiest period of the Vietnam War. In his late teens he was Master Counselor of Al Sirat Chapter, Masonic Order of the DeMolay. Blair had served an LDS mission to Oakland, California, and was enrolled at Brigham Young University studying pre-law. He was also engaged to marry former Strawberry Days Rodeo Queen Cassie Stubs of Pleasant Grove, Utah. “I remember watching him pack his army bag in his basement room. Later that day he demonstrated how to vault an enemy when on your back. Both Mom and Dad immediately put the brakes to that activity,” said BK. By Easter 1968, Blair was headed to Vietnam, saying goodbye to Murray, his parents, fiancé, brother, and sisters Bonne and Becky. The violent Tet Offensive had just ended when he was assigned as a member of the flank security team in Company C, in the Army’s 22nd Infantry Division, First Battalion. According

BK Keown holds the photo of his brother, who died in the Vietnam War 50 years ago. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)

to BK, “It’s no wonder he was a sharpshooter, having grown up with a BB gun in his youth.” Two months after arriving, Keown’s unit was stationed southwest of Pleiku in the Vietnamese highlands. A larger North

Vietnamese force attacked while Keown was point person on patrol with his company. Fred Childs, a fellow platoon mate, recalls the Battle of VC Valley. “The company started out on patrol with the idea (continued on pg 12…)

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here were many dark nights for Jessica Christenson in eighth grade, and as her depression worsened she began to self-harm. The future Miss Murray ultimately decided that life was no longer worth living. “But the thing was, I didn’t want my life to be over, I just wanted my situation to get better,” said Christenson. Christenson has been sharing her story at Murray area schools on dealing with depression and anxiety. She is hosting an event in Murray Park on May 26 at 9 a.m. to discuss her platform HOPE, an acronym for Hold On Pain Ends. “I believe this event will be a healing experience, a fun experience, a welcoming atmosphere for our community to come together, unite, and honor those struggling with a loss or struggling with depression themselves.” Life was good for the teenager with a photogenic smile who had a happy home life, good grades and friends. However, she didn’t know why she felt blue and was expressing her pain by cutting her body. Her mom and friends started to suspect something was wrong when they noticed all the scars on her arm. “I didn’t tell anyone about my depression because I didn’t want people to think that I was ‘crazy.’ I thought I was the only person in the world who was going through what I went through; little did I know that this illness ran deeply in my family and that I had many family and friends that were going through the same thing that I went through.” Fortunately, she got help, and, with time, practice, and therapy, she was able to determine healthy coping strategies and what works best for her when depression happens. She knows that she is more prone to those feelings late at night. She also finds things that she can do to relieve that stress and improve her mood by being active—working out, going for walks and dancing. “I also now know that when I feel that way, I need to express how I am feeling and not keep it in; speak my mind, tell someone I trust,” she said. Murray School District has already had two suicides this past year. Christenson has implemented an SOS program that she is taking to the schools. This program will give students and teachers an opportunity to learn so that they can better prevent suicide. Christenson believes that as the students come together to learn more about mental health that they will look for students who they may be concerned about and know how to take action. “There are only so many teachers and counselors that can look out for these students, but one of the most important and crucial things are for peers to look out for other peers. They see, hear, and are surrounded by it more, and so might know who needs help,” Christenson said.

Miss Murray Jessica Christenson has been taking her SOS program to schools to talk about suicide prevention. (Photo Courtesy Jessica Christenson)

She hopes to strike an upbeat tone with her event on May 26. She will host a HOPE walk in honor of the two students in the school district who took their own lives this past year. Booths of supporting organizations will provide information on depression and suicide prevention. The event is free, with a raffle from which all proceeds will be given to suicide prevention non-profit organizations. Christenson will also have motivational speakers, light snacks, a wall of HOPE on which people will write down things that give them hope, and flags to honor lives lost. Looking back at her experience, Christenson reflected, “If I could give advice to my younger self I would say ‘Don’t create unrealistic expectations, don’t compare yourself to others, and it’s okay to not be okay, but seek help and talk to someone.’ “We live in a world where social media imposes a huge threat on how we view ourselves. If only our youth could realize their full potential and love themselves for who they are, not for who they are not.” l

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First Responders MESSAGE This past March I was invited to attend the American Red Cross “Everyday Heroes” awards where I had the privilege of presenting the “First Responder Heroes” recognition to four Murray police officers and two Murray Firefighters. The American Red Cross organization hosts this event each year to recognize members of the community who have demonstrated heroism through exceptional acts of courage in one of ten award categories. The “significant event” for which these Murray First Responders were being recognized involved a young, suicidal man who had climbed over the fence and onto the overpass of I-215 at State Street and was threatening to jump to the freeway below. To make a long story very short,

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the young man was not at all cooperative and was armed with a knife. He was wrestled into the fire department’s bucket truck and lowered safely to the ground. The only injury sustained was a fairly significant laceration on the arm of one of the police officers, which required some stitches. This situation could have had a very different outcome if not for the training, patience, and skills of the first responders, even in the midst of bystanders yelling at them to do something quicker. As I have reflected on this incident and others, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have exceptional fire, police, and emergency medical response personnel in Murray. May 20-26, 2018 has been designated as National Emergency Medical Service

Week. National EMS week honors the lifesaving care that EMS providers offer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our police officers are often the first arriving on the scene of a medical emergency and are trained in basic first aid and CPR skills, and carry Naloxone (which reverses an opioid overdose). Our firefighter/paramedics provide the highest level of EMS service available, including 12lead data field interpretations for heart attack patients, the latest resuscitation techniques for victims in full cardiac arrest, and management of difficult airways. Our citizens who need emergency medical care will experience an unsurpassed level of rapid response, care, and emergency transportation. Murray Fire Department

EMT’s and paramedics logged over 1586 training hours last year. Paramedics completed additional training with newly added Ketamine and Ativan medications to their available arsenal. These additional medications have improved safety during transport, increased treatment options, and provide a well-rounded care option for many patients. On Saturday, May 26, the Murray Fire Department will host an open house at Ambulance Station 84, located at 163 E. 5900 South, between the hours of 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. The public is invited to stop by and meet the firefighters, enjoy a free hamburger or hot dog lunch, and see the equipment. I hope to see you there! l

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Auto-pedestrian accidents spur Murray to take action on 700 West By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com ’ve been scared to death,” remarked par- and one on 700 West where the crosswalk ends. ent Stacy Otto regarding 700 West Street, Enhancement of the crosswalk striping will be which her daughter Hayley has to cross to at- done this summer to improve its visibility. tend Riverview Junior High. In 2018, within Other safety measures include the several weeks of one another, two students at installation of “No Left Turn” signs on Tripp Riverview were hit by cars on the busy road Lane for vehicles turning onto 700 West. The that borders the school. no-left-turn rule is only applicable during Along with Riverview, 700 West/Murray school crossing hours, which are indicated on Boulevard has along its corridor four other the sign as being 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 – schools: Viewmont, Grant, and Horizon 3:30 p.m. Also, a crosswalk will be painted on elementary schools, as well as the AISU charter Tripp Lane to assist students walking along 700 school. West. In 2017, Murray emergency crews “That’s a great idea,” said Otto. “I think responded to four auto-pedestrian accidents on it will improve the flow of traffic leaving 700 West, between 5400 South and Winchester Riverview. Although, I am sure some parents Street. might not like it.” After watching traffic at the crosswalk, According to Murray City spokesperson Otto now picks up Hayley at the school and Jennifer Heaps, “The city has a Traffic Safety drives her home. “Cars won’t stop for the kids Committee that meets monthly to discuss even if they are in the crosswalk,” she said. concerns, and a representative from Murray While Otto has seen some kids jaywalk, she School District is part of that committee. The said, for the most part, kids adhere to the traffic committee has discussed the crosswalk on 700 rules. West and fully supported the decision for the city After the pedestrian accidents, Murray to invest in signs and roadway improvements.” City implemented safety improvements near As for the other schools, each elementary Riverview. School crosswalk signs were has a reduced speed school zone in place and installed on 700 West and Tripp Lane. The signs crossing guards. At AISU, there is a crossing have LED lights that are programmed to flash guard stationed on the corner of Vine Street for an hour each morning and afternoon when and Murray Boulevard who assists students kids are coming and going from school. from AISU and those that walk to Horizon The city engineer has expanded the “No Elementary. “These crossing areas continue Parking” zones on Tripp Lane and 700 West to be fairly safe and there are not any safety near the crosswalks to improve visibility for improvements planned for these specific pedestrians and drivers. Additionally, Mayor locations,” said Heaps. Blair Camp has authorized hiring a crossing Heaps also said the State of Utah is working guard for the 700 West crosswalk (junior high in cooperation with cities to reduce the trend of schools generally don’t have crossing guards). increasing pedestrian fatalities. There will be a The Murray Police Department is filling in coordinated enforcement effort, which Murray through the end of this school year to ensure City will participate in, during the first week of student safety while crossing the street, and April in areas with high pedestrian traffic. they intend to have a crossing guard hired for “I am glad they are doing something about next school year. it,” expressed Otto. However, she still plans to In the upcoming months, there will also drive Hayley home until she feels certain of the be sidewalk improvements made, including safety measures. l pedestrian ramps on each corner of Tripp Lane

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Traffic will only be allowed to turn right onto 700 West during Riverview pick-up/drop-off times. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)

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Murray LDS youth participate in ‘once-in-a-lifetime event’ By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com

Murray LDS youth, like these from the Murray Parkway LDS Stake, will participate with 17,000 of their peers in the Jordan River Temple rededication. (Photo/Kelly Taeoalii)

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urray area Latter-day Saint (LDS) youth will join with thousands of other Salt Lake Valley LDS youth to participate in a one-of-a-kind experience with the Jordan River Temple re-dedication. Murray LDS congregations are organized into stakes, which belong to a temple district—in this case, the Jordan River Temple district. The temple has been closed due to substantial renovation work and is scheduled to reopen in May. Thirteen-year-old Allison Larsen stated, “This is so cool! I am really excited about the activities they have planned for us.” The LDS Church is planning multiple activities for the youth to participate in up to the official rededication ceremony on May 20. When the LDS Church re-opens a renovated temple, a temple rededication is held, similar to the opening of a new temple, and the general public is invited to visit the building. After its rededication, only members of the LDS Church are able to enter its most-sacred structures. Lola Bird, a youth leader in the Murray Parkway LDS Stake explained, “The youth of the Murray Parkway 15th Ward are very excited to be participating in the wide variety of Jordan River Temple Ready activities leading up to the temple dedication. Each week they look forward to a fun, new activity that they have the opportunity to be a part of. They have been patient during the temple renovation and are anxious for the temple to reopen so they can resume participating in baptisms for the dead at their temple.” A full slate of activities for all the youth includes the temple open house, a treasure hunt, service project, temple walk, and concert. Many activities take place within the LDS wards and stakes, but in some cases, such as the concert and temple walk, all 17,000 youth residing in the Jordan River Temple District will participate as one.

“Things that I think will be memorable to the youth involved in these wonderful activities are the temple walk and the cultural celebration that will take place in mid-May. I think the sight of 17,000 youth and their leaders all walking to the temple at the same time will be an amazing experience,” noted Bird. The temple walk will invite youth from throughout the temple district to gather and walk from designated church buildings to the temple. The area close to the temple will be designated as a silent area. When all groups have converged on the temple, on a cue from a youth conductor, they will sing the LDS hymn “I Believe in Christ.” A concert with various LDS musical artists was held April 18 at the Salt Lake County Equestrian & Events Center. “The cultural celebration is the final culminating activity that will take place on the day before the temple dedication,” said Bird. The Youth Cultural Celebration event is planned for May 19 in the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The Jordan River Temple has been closed for renovations since February 2016. First opened in 1981, it is one of the highest capacity temples in the LDS church. The revamps included structural reinforcements, mechanical and electrical upgrades, hard-ceiling installations, a baptistry remodel and, uniquely, cogeneration power technology using natural gas turbines to supply electricity. After attending an open house, Larsen stated, “The temple is so pretty. I am really excited to do baptisms for the dead.” “I have noticed that the Jordan River Temple Ready activities are creating a special unity among the youth, both at the ward level as well as a stake level,” noted Bird. “For the youth involved in this once-in-a-lifetime event, it will be something that they will never forget.” l

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Senior fraud addressed at Heritage Center’s symposium By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com

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is invaluable.” The symposium featured experts from federal, state, and city agencies with advice about fraud protection. Matt Gephardt, from KUTV, also spoke, sharing some of his insights and experience. Cooke noted “there are many more resources (such as Salt Lake County Aging Services) that were explained at the symposium. Also, we have a reference manual at the front desk.” According to the FBI, a number of scam organizations target senior populations. Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, or to have excellent credit—all of which makes them attractive to con artists. The FBI also reports, “People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were generally raised to be polite and trusting. Con artists exploit these traits, knowing that it is difficult or impossible for these individuals to say ‘no’ or just hang up the telephone.” The FBI has found that “older Americans are less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know who to report it to, are too ashamed at having been scammed, or don’t know they

have been scammed. Elderly victims may not report crimes, for example, because they are concerned that relatives may think the victims no longer have the mental capacity to take care of their own financial affairs.” Cooke hopes the symposium provided knowledge of where to turn if they become or ever have been victims of fraud. Government agencies have found senior citizens are more interested in and susceptible to products promising increased cognitive function, virility, physical conditioning, and anti-cancer properties. In a time when many medical breakthroughs are being announced, con artists take advantage of many seniors who are hoping to buy a cure; but they end up with a bogus product. The Murray Heritage Center hopes to be a resource for both seniors and their caregivers. “That is our goal here at the Murray Heritage Center. We wanted all participants to walk away from the symposium armed with the tools to assist with their caregiving duties,” said Cooke. l

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Progress being made on Murray Downtown redevelopment

n his state of the city address, Mayor Blair Camp displayed a news article from 1978 discussing Murray’s plans for the Murray City Center District (MCCD). Forty years and five mayors later, change is finally starting to happen in Murray’s downtown redevelopment project. “I believe that the construction of the new city hall in the redevelopment area will spawn new interest in private development on the remaining property, including the State Street frontage,” Camp said. “Downtown Murray needs revitalization. The Desert Star Theater brings hundreds of people to the downtown area each week, and we need to complement that outstanding amenity with other downtown attractions.” The first project slated is the new fire station that will be built west of its current location, on the corner of 4800 South and Box Elder Street. “We are hoping to begin construction on the new fire station by July of 2018,” said Tim Tingey, director of Administrative and Development Services. The city is working through environmental remediation issues on the site with the State of Utah and finalization of the property acquisition with the Utah Transit Authority. Murray will be bidding the project out soon and it is projected to cost between $5.8 and $7 million. The building will include multiple bays for fire apparatus/equipment and office space for fire department administration. Part of the impetus to relocate the fire station is the planned extension of Hanauer Street (just west of State Street) from the north; the street would pass right through the current fire station location. The Hanauer Street extension is a project that went through a public input and planning process more than

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seven years ago. The process included a partnership between the State of Utah, Salt Lake County, and Murray City to eventually facilitate another north/south connection from Main Street to the Cottonwood overpass to relieve traffic impacts on State Street. Murray is on the hook for building its part in the MCCD area from 4800 South to Vine Street and will likely begin construction in the summer of 2019. “The timing on the remaining part of the project all depends

on funding sources obtained through the State and County. We anticipate the cost of the section we will be building, including utilities, to be around $2 million,” said Tingey. The plan for the Murray Mansion is to apply for state grants to do an assessment and for capital costs to make needed improvements. According to Tingey, “The future use has not been determined but may include office space or a possible museum site.” As for the historic Murray Chapel, the funding sources to make needed repairs and plans for future use have not been determined. The plan for the Murray Theater is to seek grant funding for repairs and enhancements and then utilize the space as an art center, which may include hosting a variety of events including concerts, plays, dance productions, and the future possibility for use as a Sundance Film Festival venue. The city is making progress in finalizing the acquisition of the properties for the new city hall. Tingey stated, “We are also working with an independent consultant to outline the vision for the site and buildings. We will then work with an architectural firm for design and concepts. Our plan is then to have public input processes on the plans. We hope to be under construction in the fall of 2019.” In addition to new and renovated civic and commercial structures, the city is also planning high-density residential living space. There were two plans approved by the planning commission for lower level commercial and upper-level senior apartments on the current soccer building site on Box Elder Street. However, the new owners have made known their intent to change those plans. l

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Murray-specific state and county election races take shape

andidates specifically representing Murray in state and county races have filed to run for office and, in some cases, will face off in the primary election in June. All seats representing Murray in the State House and Senate are up for election this November. State Senate Senate District 8 The race for the Senate seat in District 8, representing Murray’s southern half, will likely be the most watched of all of Murray’s races. Senator Brian Shiozawa accepted a position with the Trump administration, and Brian Zehnder was appointed by Governor Gary Herbert to fill the vacancy. The election will permanently fill the remaining two years of Shiozawa’s term. Zehnder, a family physician, will have an in-house Republican Party challenge from Jaren Davis, who listed his primary profession as executive officer of the Utah Home Builders Association. Democrats are fielding two candidates: Kathie Allen (herself a physician) and Kathleen Reibe (a school teacher) will face off in the primary. John Jackson, an administrative assistant, will represent the United Utah Party. Senate District 3 For Murray’s northern half, incumbent Democrat Gene Davis will face the winner between Republicans Marlin Baer and Jeremy Egan in the primary. Baer lists his occupation as running a limousine service while Egan has listed himself as an actor. Senate District 4 The northeast notch of Murray will be decided in the general election between incumbent Democrat Jani Iwamoto and Republican Alan Monsen, who lists his professions as publisher and political consultant. State House of Representatives House District 37

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By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com Murray’s largest House district, encompassing the east-central part of the city, will feature Democrat incumbent Carol Spackman Moss against Republican and former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health David Sundwall in the general election. District 35 Democrat incumbent Mark Wheatley, in Murray’s northern district, will square off in the general election against Republican Robert Edgel, a biologist for the State of Utah, and Libertarian Chelsea Travis, a legal secretary. District 34 The far west sliver of Murray will see Democrat incumbent Karen Kwan face the winner of the Republican primary, either Eric Behunin, horticultural consultant, or David Young, mortgage officer. Voters will be able to vote by mail-in ballot or at polling locations. (Photo District 44 In southwest Murray, the general election race pits Repub- Courtesy Lieutenant Governor’s Office) lican incumbent Bruce Cutler against his challengers, Democrat David Stoddard, Murray City prosecutor, and Libertarian Robert School District 2 will not have an election until 2020. County Council Openshaw, massage therapist. All of Murray will be able to vote in the county-wide races, District 46 including the at-large council race. That race will feature DemHeading into the general election for the southeast quadrant ocrat incumbent Jim Bradley against the Republican primary of the city, Democrat incumbent Marie Poulsen’s opponents will be Republican Greg Johnson, Christian pastor, and Libertarian winner, Sophia Dicaro or Roderick Threats. With the exception of the far eastern half of Murray, Council District 3 will pit ReLee Anne Walker, retired attorney. publican incumbent Aimee Winder Newton against Democrat Local School Board Races Murray School District 2, which covers the southwest area Lisa Gehrke. The Primary Election will be held on June 26, with the genof Murray, will see a general election challenge against incumeral election on November 6. For a complete list of candidates bent Kami Anderson from Daniel Martinez. In central Murray, that will be on the ballot, voters can go to https://vote.utah.gov/ the incumbent, Cris Longhurst, faces Elizabeth Payne in the or to the Salt Lake County election webpage: https://slco.org/ general election. Belinda Johnson, board member from northeast Murray District 3, will run unopposed. Eastern Murray’s Granite clerk/elections/ . l

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Cottonwood High students learn what it takes to make it in the music world By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

Cottonwood High music students take in Harry Potter World after a Disney workshop. (Amber Tuckness/Cottonwood High)

hrough a 90-minute Disney workshop with veteran saxophonist, Sal Lozano, Cottonwood High instrumentalists learned what level of musicians they would need to be to perform professionally. “He worked with the students and had them sight-read a piece of Disney music — and record it,” Cottonwood director Amber Tuckness said. “He’s a LA saxophonist and told them how he gets a call, sometimes he doesn’t even know who for, goes in to play and they’ll record him right then and there. It taught the students how good they would have to be in able to make it in the music world.” This was part of the 170-student Cottonwood High music tour, one that focused on improving their skills rather than competing, Tuckness said. “The students had a chance to play music that was dubbed

into a movie and record in a real studio,” she said about their experience in backstage Disney in mid-March. “Only three students had experience in a recording session before this, so it was new to most of the group. It really opened their eyes as several now want to do this.” The instrumentalists performed pieces from “Tangled,” “Nightmare Before Christmas,” “The Incredibles,” the opening trailer from “Marvel” and the introduction of Disney movies. Amongst the songs the choir performed were “The Muppet Show” theme song and “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.” While in the Los Angeles area, the students also spent six hours with two professionals at Chapman University, who gave the students “great insight,” she said. “They were able to let the students see their music so they can perform it at a level they’re capable of,” Tuckness said. “This

has been a perfect scenario as we weren’t ready to perform three full pieces for a competition before this and it helped us get ready and have insight to play at a higher level for our festivals this spring.” That became apparent as at the region jazz band, the students scored all 1s, or superior marks, and followed it up at state competition with an overall superior rating after their return to Utah. At the region band festival, the students also received all 1s and were preparing for state as of press deadline. The orchestra also was slated to compete in late April. The Madrigals received excellent ratings at their region competition and the concert choir competition was scheduled for April. In addition, 27 students were to compete in solos or ensembles at state April 28, she said. The California tour also included time for the students to enjoy Disneyland, eat at a medieval dinner theatre, attend the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for the Broadway show of “Aladdin” where they talked to musicians in the pit, and tour Universal Studios’ Harry Potter World, where they wore their Harry Potter shirts, with each area of the performing arts representing a different house. Prior to the trip, students completed a survey that had them answer questions from asking their favorite Disney character to questions about Harry Potter. “We put these together in a book along with some games so they got to know their classmates, chaperones, directors and everyone better and become better friends,” Tuckness said. “At first when we announced the tour, the kids were disappointed we weren’t going to go compete at a festival, but I didn’t hear one complaint after we returned home. They realized they had some once-in-a-lifetime experiences.” l

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SPOTLIGHT

Culture is created by both small acts of kindness, and big deeds of generosity

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2018 EvEning SEriES

Season Tickets: $49 Adult, $45 Senior, $29 Child Murray Amphitheater Parking: 495 E 5300 S Ticket Info: 801-264-2614 or murrary.utah.gov June 2 ................................... Hairspray, Sing-A-Long June 9 ................................. One Voice Children Choir June 21-23, 25-27 .............Thoroughly Modern Millie June 30 .................................... Murray Concert Band July 7.................................... Murray Symphony Pops July 13-14 ............................... Ballet Under the Stars July 26-28, 30, 31, Aug 1....................Into the Woods August 10-11, 13, 16-18 ......................Secret Garden August 25...................................... SLC Jazz Orchestra September 3 ..............Murray Acoustic Music Festival

FAMiLY nigHT SEriES

Bring the Whole Family Young and Old! The 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m., FREE Murray Heritage Senior Center (#10 E 6150 S – 1/2 block west of State) June 11 – In Cahoots.......................Cowboy Music July 9 – Skyedance..............................Celtic Music Aug 13 – Company B....................................Oldies Sept 10 – Mixed Nuts .......................... Jazz, Swing

LUnCH COnCErT SEriES

Every Tuesday at Noon in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 5 – Michael Robinson ............Cowboy Poetry June 12 – Eastern Arts ...................... Ethnic Dance June 19 –CHASKIS......Music & Dance of the Andes June 26 – Chris Proctor .. Guitar for the New World July 10 – Wasatch Jazz Titans .................Jazz Band July 17 – Red Desert Ramblers............... Bluegrass July 31 – Time Cruisers.................................Oldies

CHiLDrEn MATinEE SEriES

Every Thursday at 2 p.m. in Murray Park Pavilion #5 FREE June 7 – Stephanie Raff ......................Storytelling June 14 – Nino Reyos .........Native American Drum June 21 – Miss Margene ..............Children’s Dance June 28 – Coralie Leue .............The Puppet Players July 12 – Jonathan the Magician ....... Magic Show July 19 – Rebeca Wallin ........Shakespeare for Kids July 26 – Popcorn Media .....................Family Rock Aug 2 – Honey Buns........................... Song/Dance This program has received funding support from residents of Salt Lake County, SL County Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP), Utah Division of Arts and Museums, and Museums & National Endowment for the Arts.

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People often ask me, what is it that makes Chick-fil-A so successful? “How are you able to find such great people?” Jokingly, I often respond by saying something like: “You take the teenager out of the teenager.” We teach our young Team Members to stop using worlds that they use every day at school. We replace “Hey what’s up?” with “How are you this afternoon, sir?”. We teach them to replace “How can help you?” with “How may I serve you?”. And our favorite: replace “No problem” with “It’s my pleasure”. While our Team Members often distinguish themselves with their language of hospitality, I believe what makes Chick-fil-A successful is our great food, combined with our servanthearted culture. That culture is created by both small acts of kindness, and big deeds of generosity. With each Chick-fil-A restaurant being locally owned and operated, it provides us a platform to give back the community in which we operate. One of my favorite partnerships is with the Murray School District as we present the “We are Murray” award. Teachers, administrators and school staff are nominated by their peers for their influence and impact at their individual schools. Representatives from Murray School District, their school, relatives of the person winning the award, and of course the Chick-fil-A cow will walk in and surprise winners during the middle of class. Often, the initial reaction is confusion about what’s happening, then it turns to shock, and more often than not, tears of gratitude are shed. I get to the present the winner with the “We are Murray” award certificate, along with a Chick-fil-A swag bag full of goodies

and free meals. The class also gets awarded with free kid’s meals or sandwiches. You can imagine how a 1st grade class reacts when the Chick-fil-A Cow shows up to their classroom and awards them with free food! I’m sure it leaves the class wired for the rest of the day. The best part, however, is seeing first-hand the servant-heart that these educators have. From teachers in the classroom of every grade, to school janitors, assistant principals, special education teachers, and lunch ladies. They’re serving straight from the heart. They’re teaching our kids, our grandkids, and the future generations. Most importantly, they are influencers. They are making a positive impact in the lives of others. In their sphere of influence, they are creating a culture. They’re demonstrating small acts of kindness on a daily basis, and big deeds of generosity with their time, their talents, and their efforts. If I could I could give out free fortune cookies at Chick-fil-A, I would. Everyone can relate to a fortune cookie. Fortune cookies are universally loved, because we all generally all want the same things: We want happiness, we

want prosperity, we seek to love and be loved, to be recognized, as we generally hope for the same things. When we open up that fortune cookie, that little piece of paper inside provides us some encouragement and hope. As you think about your sphere of influence, what kind of culture are you creating? Each of us have the opportunity at home, at our places of employment, at church, and in the community of Murray to make a difference. Let’s use our influence wisely—let’s make a difference by spreading love, hope and encouragement! #EatMoreChicken Andrew Allman is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Murray, and is also a writer and keynote speaker. l

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to meet at the new patrol base in the evening. The company was caught in another ambush. This was in very dense jungle where visibility was limited. We were pinned down most of the afternoon until another company came to help us out.” BK still has the Army’s official report of that fateful day: “Keown… directed volumes of grenade fire to stave off the advancing enemy and protect the wounded members of his team who had been wounded in the early moments of the engagement. Dauntlessly firing one grenade after another, he maintained a rapid rate of retaliating fire as he moved from one position to another to more effectively engage the advancing enemy. Repeatedly exposing himself to hostile fire, Keown drew the enemy’s

fire to protect his wounded comrades. As he moved to another position through the hostile fire, he was mortally wounded by hostile fire. His courageous actions clearly prevented more serious casualties and greatly aided and inspired his comrades in thwarting the enemy assault.” BK remembers going to the mortuary. “Standing on my tippy toes, I peeked over the top of the casket with my hands resting on an arched glass over the top only to see Blair dressed in uniform. I didn’t understand death, I thought he was sleeping and asked why people were crying.” Blair and BK’s parents separated not long after the soldier’s death, but both remained in Murray. His father died in 1981. Elsie became actively involved in the Gold Star Mothers (an

organization that represents mothers who lost a child serving in the US Armed Forces) and was honored for her service to it in 2001. She passed away 40 years after Blair did. His grave can be found in the family plot in American Fork Cemetery. His name is listed on a memorial in Murray Park with the rest of his fellow fallen Murrayites, and also on panel 54, line 12 of the Vietnam War Memorial. BK still lives in Murray and celebrates Memorial Day more than just one day in May. “I remember both in my youth and as an adult, mom and I visited his gravesite various times throughout the year. She instilled in me a desire to pay my respects regularly.” l

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May 2018

C ULTURAL A RTS

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7442

Resident on Display Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall. Our featured artists will be Marjorie Anderson (pictured) in May and Alexis Merz in June.

Horizon Elementary . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Pageant (Leesa Lloyd) . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233

Museum Memes

McMillan Elementary . . 801-264-7430

WIN 2 TICKETS to the Musical Production of either Secret Garden or Into the Woods. To enter, create an original meme using the photograph below. PHOTO AND RULES can be found on the Cultural Arts Department city webpage at www.murray.utah.gov

Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board (Mary Ann Kirk) . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335

EXAMPLE

Murray City Cemetery . . . 801-264-2637

Literary Contest Winners!

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

Children/Youth Chapter Book & Short Story: David R. Christenson Poetry & Adult Novel: Carol Joan Bennion Quist Personal Narrative: Lynn T. Wood

Murray High School . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . .801 290-4190 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County) . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary . . 801-264-7438

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Arts in the Park June—September Evening Series Lunch Concert Series Children Matinees Family Night Series Season Tickets mcreg.com Complete schedule at www.murray.utah.gov

MURRAY FUN DAYS July 4th 6:30—10 AM 7 AM 7 AM—2 PM 8:30 AM 10:45—3 PM 8:30 PM

Rotary Club Breakfast Sunrise Service Chalk Art Contest Parade Daytime Entertainment Imagine, Tribute Band 10 PM Fabulous Fireworks Check www.murray.utah.gov for full details!

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R ECREATION Spring Outdoor Pickleball Clinic (Youth and Adults) Dates: Time:

Saturday, May 12 8:00-8:30am check in 8:30am-9:30am Clinic 9:30am-1pm Open Play Ages: 10 years old and up Cost: FREE Place: Constitution Circle Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018

Spartan Sports Camp Boy Basketball Dates: Times:

June 5-8 8-12 Grade 9:00am to 11:00am 3-7 Grade 11:30am to 1:30pm K-2 Grade 1:45pm to 3:00pm Place: Murray High School Cost: K-2-$50, 3-12 Grades-$75 Coach: Coach Workman, Head Basketball Coach at Murray and his coaching staff Register: Online at www.mcreg.com or at the Murray Parks and Recreation ofﬁce in Murray Park Deadline: Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Dates: Days: Cost: Time: Location:

June 19 to July 19 Tuesdays & Thursdays $35 Residents, $45 Non-residents, $5 Late Fee 5:30pm, 6:30pm , 7:30pm Grant Park (Little League Diamonds) 6150 South Main Street Ages: 6 - 8 years old Deadline: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Register: Murray Parks & Recreation Ofﬁce in Murray Park, The Park Center or online at mcreg.com

Youth Tennis Lessons Dates:

Spartan Sports Camp Girls Basketball Dates:

Summer Outdoor Adult Coed 4’s Volleyball League Day: Dates:

Tuesdays May 15 – July 3 (program may extend 1 week for inclement weather – July 10) Cost: $100 pre-registration $130 after deadline Place: Constitution Circle Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018

Summer Youth Volleyball Camp Dates: Ages: Times:

June 18-21 7 and up 8:30am-10:30am Advanced 10:30am-12:00Pm Beginner Cost: $50 Murray Residents $60 Non-residents Place: The Park Center Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018

Matt Harpring Basketball Camp Dates: Ages: Times:

July 31 – Aug 2 7 and up 8:30am-10:30am Advanced 10:30am-12:00pm Beginner Cost: $50 Murray Residents $60 Non-residents Place: The Park Center Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018

T-Ball

Register now for T-ball, This program is for 4 & 5 year olds who want to learn how to play baseball in a non-threatening, non-competitive program. Boys and girls play together. Participants will learn how to swing a bat, hit a ball off a tee to develop bat speed, learn to throw and ﬁeld baseballs. This is an excellent starter program to the sport of baseball. Players receive a t-shirt, hat, one ticket to the Salt Lake Bees game, and an award at the end of the season. June 4 to June 27 Mondays & Wednesdays $35 Resident & $45 non-resident $5 Late Fee 5:30 pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm Murray Girls Softball Complex 800 W. Tripp Lane Ages: 4&5 Deadline: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Ofﬁce in Murray Park, The Park Center or online at mcreg.com

June 4-8

July 16—20

June 11-15

July 23– 27 (no Class 7/24)

June 18-22

July 30-Aug. 3

June 25-29

Aug. 6-10

July 9-13

Aug. 13-17

Instructor: Andrea Perschon Ages: 6-18 Cost: $40 Residents, $50 Non-residents Place: Southwood Park Time: 8-9am Beginners 9-10am Beginner advance/Intermediate Register: Online at www.mcreg.com or at the Murray Parks and Recreation ofﬁce

Dates: Days: Cost: Time: Location:

Coach Pitch Baseball

The next step of progression for baseball is hitting live pitches thrown by coaches or by the pitching machine. Participants will learn batting skills, ﬁelding balls on a dirt inﬁeld, base running, throwing, and game strategy. This is a great program to prepare for youth baseball or softball. Major emphasis is on sportsmanship and having fun. Both boys and girls are encouraged to play. Players receive a t-shirt, hat, a ticket to a Salt Lake Bees Game, and an award at the end of the season.

Jr. Team Tennis Dates: Days:

June 4-Aug. 17 Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday game play Place: Murray High Tennis Courts Times: 7 to 8am Cost: $125 Instructor: Andrea Perschon (Must have coaches approval to participate). Register: Online at www.mcreg.com or at the Murray Parks and Recreation ofﬁce

MAY 2018 Murray Fun Day 5K and Kids Race Date: Place: Time: Cost:

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 West end of Murray Park 5K-8:00am, Kids Race at 9:00am Early Bird $20 –before June 15 June 16-29, $25 Kids Race, $10 Divisions – 5K:11 & Under, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 3539, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Clydesdale (men over 220 lbs), Athena (women over 160lbs) Kids Race: 4-6 year olds, 7-9 Year olds Register: Online at www.mcreg.com or a the Murray Parks and Recreation Ofﬁce or the Park Center.

Spartan Youth Track

Come and join the Murray Spartan Track Club. Boys and girls, ages 6 - 18 will receiving instruction on running skills and field events. Weekly practices will be held at Murray High School and there will be scheduled County-wide track & field meets. Participants can compete in many events including the long jump, high jump, shot put, sprints and hurdles. All participants receive a club shirt, water bottle and participation in workouts and local meets. Dates: May 21 - July 18 Days: Mondays and Wednesdays Ages: 6-18 Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm Place: Murray Cost: $45 Deadline: May 13th Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office online at mcreg.com Coach: Savanna Gregory

Hurdles 101 and Hurdles 2.0 Dates: Days: Time: Place: Coach: Cost: Deadline: Register:

June 19-July 12 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30pm Murray High School Track Trent Asay $35 June 6, 2018 Murray Parks and Recreation Ofﬁce, The Park Center, or online at www.mcreg.com

Pickleball “Firecracker” Tournament Dates: Cost: Place: Divisions:

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 $20 per team per Event Murray Park Outdoor Pickleball Courts All groups-Beginners and Intermediate (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles Format: Pool Play and top two teams moving on to Single elimination tournament. Deadline: June 27, 2018 Register: Online at www.mcreg.com or at the Murray Parks and Recreation Ofﬁce or The Park Center Divisions must pre-register A-4.5-5.0: Upper level. Experienced player and able to consistently direct the point. B-3.5-4.0: Solid understanding of the game. Competitive player. C-2.5-3.0: Recreational Player

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T HE P ARK C ENTER Upcoming Certiﬁcations and Trainings at The Park Center

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SAVE THE DATE for the BRAND NEW Pound for the Generations training to be held on September 22, 2018!

T HE H ERITAGE S ENIOR C ENTER The Heritage Center is a 55+ recreation center for people who like to stay active, learn, get services, go places, stay healthy, play, volunteer, meet people, enjoy life and more. The Heritage Center’s current newsletter is available on our website at www.murray. utah.gov/140/Heritage-Center and will have the most up-to-date information on our activities and services. Please call the Heritage Center at 801-264-2635 or visit us to register for any of our classes or services. Lunch is served Tuesday–Friday anytime between 11:30–12:30 and you pay for your meal after you pick up your food. No reservations are needed—except for special events. Options include the regular menu item, salad, soup, Panini, and sandwiches. The cost ranges from $2–$4 for people 55+.

Classes:

Card. If you don’t have one, and would like one, please bring photo ID with your current address or a photo ID and a piece of mail with your name and current address. Free class, register now. Tuesday, May 22 at 9:30-2:30 AARP Smart Driving Class The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for everyone else. Tuesday, May 22 at 10:30 Vital Aging Class: Rhonda will present a new wellness class called SELF-ESTEEM: HOW IT’S IMPORTANT TO YOUR WELLBEING. Free class, register now. Tuesday, May 29 at 10:30 Advance Directive Kyle Barrick, an attorney will be at the Center to present an ADVANCE DIRECTIVE CLASS. Kyle will discuss how to complete the form; however, the form must be completed by the individual person.

Tuesday, May 15 -10:30 History Class World War I. Jim Duignan, will present the story of WHO KILLED ARCHDUKE FERDINAND AND SOPHIE OF AUSTRIA? This is the ﬁrst in a series of history classes that will be presented by Jim each month in storytelling format. Free class, register now.

Trips:

Friday, May 18 at 10:30 eBook and eAudiobook class A representative from Murray City Library will teach how to use eBook and eAudiobooks. Bring your devices (tablet, smart phones, eReader, etc.). Bring your Murray Library

Once again our Center bus will be headed to the TOOELE SENIOR CENTER for the “Second Best Breakfast in Utah.” The bus will depart the Center at 9:00 on Wednesday, May 16. After breakfast, we will travel next door to the Tooele Pioneer Museum, which

Tuesday, June 19 at 10:30 Kristyn Decker will talk about living a polygamous life for 50 years and how she broke free.

THE HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER

was established to collect and display pioneer memorabilia and to preserve and illustrate Tooele County’s progression in education, arts, science, manufacturing and agriculture. Cost is $6 for transportation and breakfast. Register now. The Heritage Bus will travel to the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter on Thursday, May 24 at 10. After our tour of the EcoCenter, we will have lunch (on your own) at Kneaders. Cost is $5 and you can register starting May 2. The Heritage Center bus will visit the Golden Spike National Historic Site on Thursday, May 31. The bus will depart at 10:00. Cost of the trip is $12 and includes a sack lunch. Registration begins Wednesday, May 16.

Special Events:

be rafﬂes and prizes. The show is open to the public at no charge. Then head to the Heritage Center’s Backyard Plaza where a tasty barbeque of hamburgers and hot dogs awaits. Cost will be $5 a plate payable the night of the dinner. Eat anytime between 5:00 and 7:00. At 7:00 enjoy the music of In Cahoots. From Park City to New York City, and from Jackson Hole to Germany, In Cahoots has entertained audiences with their brand of cowboy tunes and tales for more years than they care to remember! Pickin’ and grinnin’ through an acoustic dose of old standards mixed with a healthy helping of their own originals, In Cahoots will give you some of the best cowboy entertainment you’ve ever stomped your foot to.

Social Dance every Thursday night from 7:00-9:30. Dance to the music of Tony Summerhays, cost $5. Pay at the door.

Summer Kickoff Car Show, Barbeque & Concert: Come join us as we celebrate summer and all the traditions that go with it. Bring the entire family on Monday, June 11 from 4:00–7:00 and visit our annual car show. If you have a car you would like to display, applications are being accepted now. The fee is $10 for registrations made before June 9 or $15 the day of the car show. There will

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SAFE DRIVING HABITS

Riverview ninth-graders immersed in Renaissance

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com Spring is upon us, summer is on the way; and with warmer temperatures and (hopefully) blue skies on the horizon, drivers can’t blame slick roads or blinding flurries for their faulty driving anymore. Driving safely requires good driving habits. Habits. Not occasionally safe maneuvers. The following are some prudent practices to implement in your daily travels.

checking windshield washer fluid or the antifreeze level in your car’s reservoir can prevent serious issues happening on the road. Wash your car especially after storms or if you’ve parked under a pine tree where birds can drop their white business on the hood or sap could drip onto the roof. Left untreated, these outdoor stains can ruin the paint on your vehicle.

Blinkers and blind spots Driving 101. If you plan on changing lanes, let others in on your secret. Everyone will appreciate it. Others want to know what you are planning. Likewise, if you see a blinker come on indicating your lane is that car’s desired destination, let it in. This isn’t the Daytona 500. We are not racing for $19 million. It is common courtesy, if we want people to use their blinkers, then we should reward them for doing so. Remember the blinker doesn’t automatically assume safe passage to the next lane. And while your car’s sensors in the rearview mirrors are helpful, they are not omniscient. Check your blind spot with your own eyes. There’s a reason it’s called a “blind” spot.

Drive defensively This means keeping distance between you and the car in front of you.

Tire pressure This one is almost as simple as the first. Check your tire pressure on a regular basis to know if there is a small leak. Maybe you drove over a nail and didn’t realize it. We often don’t look at the tires on the passenger side since we don’t approach the car from that direction, checking regularly allows you to examine those opposite side wheels. It will keep your car’s handling in its best condition. Each vehicle can have different appropriate PSI (measurement for tire pressure), but when temperatures drop, so does the pressure in your tires. Keep car maintained Since you’ll be regularly checking the tires, might as well keep regularly scheduled maintenance on your car. This can range from oil changes to transmission flushes. Simply

Touching their bumper does nothing for you. And if you need to get that close to read their license plate or sticker, your eyesight is troubling and you probably shouldn’t be behind a steering wheel. Also you can’t always see what’s in front of the car before you. They may have to slam on their brakes due to an unexpected obstruction. If you rear end them, insurance rarely works out in your favor. This can also mean slowing down on wet roads or not weaving in and out of traffic. Distractions This is the No. 1 reason for accidents. This is not limited to using the cell phone, though texting, checking news alerts or making a phone call are all terrible decisions to make while driving. It also extends to dozing off or checking the price at the gas station you just passed. Be alert, stay vigilant. Other drivers may suddenly stop, they may not see you as you yield or turn. By staying engaged and sharp, your reactions can be sharper and you may even anticipate what other drivers are looking to do. One way to stay engaged is to vary your daily commute. Changing your routine alerts your brain, breaking you from the monotonous snooze you may find yourself after traveling certain routes hundreds of times. These habits are important and it is not overdramatic to say that they could save a life. l

By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com t appeared to be an ordinary school day when Ninth-grader Macie Muller was having the bell rang, but inside the walls of Riverview classmate Kalhan Foster create her portrait. Junior High, ninth-graders were transformed “She’s an amazing artist,” Macie said, who back into the days of the Renaissance. added that she took part of the dance instruction It was all part of the school’s second annual and ate a scone that “was delicious.” Renaissance Faire that allowed students to Kalhan said that she was enjoying seeing learn more about that time period, said English the transformation of classmates. teacher Cambria Demke who coordinated the “I like seeing everyone dressed up and Faire. participating,” she said, adding that she liked “We study history, Shakespeare and the the special effects make-up. Renaissance, but this gives our ninth-graders Ninth-grader and dancer Abby Gruis full immersion into what it was like,” she helped create the dance lesson. said. “They are not only having choices of “I watched a couple videos and then added what stations to go to and participate, but them together to create one to teach,” she said. they are running it. They’ve researched about “It’s been fun to know how it was during the the Renaissance and came up with a project – Renaissance.” music, art, games, fortune-telling, writing – to Parent Kim McKenna was among the lead and share with their classmates.” handful of volunteers who checked off student The Faire, scattered in what usually is participation at the student-led activities. called the auditorium, gymnasium, media center “It’s fun for them to be researching and and classrooms, transformed into student- teaching what they learned and being responsible lead archery, discovering Fox and Geese and for everything they’re doing,” she said, adding Frussi games, creating a coat of arms, quill or that her daughter helped create a papier-mâché head wreath, learning dance, showcasing mini- puppet for the puppet show workshop. “This performances, trying calligraphy or puppetry, will be something they remember.” munching on a scone and more. Murray Board of Education member Kami Ninth-grader Sierra Peterson said that Andersen volunteered at the popular Scone already in participating in a couple 20-minute Shoppe. sessions, she learned how to make a purple “It’s been great to seem them prepare and quill, played Fox and Geese and had seen some organize their own workshops for their peers,” monologues from “Macbeth.” agreed the mother of two ninth-graders at the “Fox and Geese is really fun, but hard – a school — one who taught a game and another little like chess,” she said. “I read ‘Romeo and who ran the coat of arms session. “They’re Juliet’ and dressed up as in the time period. It’s learning how to be leaders and they’re excited been fun learning what people did in their spare and engaged about their own learning at the time back then.” same time.” l

Riverview Junior High students make and try writing with quills as part of the school’s Renaissance Faire. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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McMillan third-graders learn more about historical figures By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com

McMillan third-grader Gavin Wignall portrayed the poet Shel Silverstein at the school’s biography fair. (Kiera Van Beekum/McMillan Elementary)

t was a day like no other. American artist Georgia O’Keeffe, Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlona, Jesus, a first-century Jewish preacher and the central figure of Christianity and others were in attendance at McMillan Elementary School as part of their A Day at the Museum program. These, and other people in history, were portrayed by third-graders and a handful of fourth-graders as part of their research projects, said third-grade teacher Kiera Van Beekum. “It’s a program where students learn what a biography is, research on the internet or in a book, and create their portrait, timeline, write a paper and give a one-minute speech dressed in the part of the person they researched,” she said. Each class may have its own twist. For example, Van Beekum’s third-graders had to research someone that nobody in her five years of assigning the project had done before. A split class of third- and fourth-graders had the older students concentrate on Utahns, tying it into their Utah history curriculum. After a parent program, families, students and school district administrators wandered through three classrooms and the library full of famous, and some not as well-known, people in history. In one classroom, third-grader Julian Ochoa wore a stovepipe top hat portraying the 16th U.S. president, Abraham Lincoln. “I learned he helped finish the Civil War and stop slavery,” Julian said.

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Close by, classmate Abdullah Shatud portrayed Daniel Boone. “He was an explorer in what is now Kentucky,” he said. “He killed lots of people using a gun in one hand during the Revolutionary War.” Abdullah said that he initially wanted to portray Mark Twain and Albert Einstein, but he couldn’t find a book at the appropriate level. “Daniel Boone was a legend even in his own lifetime. That’s pretty cool,” he said. Leticia Escobedo, outfitted as an astronaut, told museum guests all about Sally Ride. “She grew up liking Nancy Drew, James Bond and Superman,” she said. “She liked the Dodgers and was the only girl on her baseball and soccer teams. She earned her bachelor degrees in physics and English and also got her master’s and doctorate degrees. She was a scientist, becoming the first American female in space, and a writer of the book, ‘To Space and Back.’ She was pretty amazing.” Some students pursue their interests, such is the case of Teona Baird who in her swimsuit and goggles, portrayed hall of famer Gertrude Ederle, an American Olympic champion who became first woman to swim the English Channel. “I like being on the swim team and wish I could do what she did,” Teona said, unphased as she stood close to other giants, John Glenn, Ghandi, Presidents Grant and Ford. “I learned a lot. She set a record for swimming in the New York Bay, she broke and set world records at times faster than men had swam and how she

was successful at swimming the English Channel after her first attempt didn’t go well.” Third-grader Zoe Kap is a fan of the Little House books so she researched author and pioneer Laura Ingalls Wilder. “She didn’t write her first book until she was 66,” Zoe said. “I learned she only had one daughter who survived and she became a writer, too.” Classmate Grayson Belk portrayed Bob Marley. “I like reggae music; my whole family does,” he said explaining why he chose to represent the Jamaican singer-songwriter who learned to play the guitar at age 14. “In 1977, Bob Marley had skin cancer and he was given three weeks to live, but he lived four more years before dying at age 46. Kids still carry on his music.” In the library, Assistant Superintendent Scott Bushnell listened to Mary Blair, also known as third-grader Lily Matsumori, as a Leonardo da Vinci look-alike listened. Blair was an American artist, animator, and designer who was prominent in producing art and animation for The Walt Disney Company, drawing concept art for such films as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Cinderella. “She used very bright colors and her imagination,” Lily said. “She was one of the first women artists to work in the Disney Studio, but she was reluctant until she was told that she could work on the ride, It’s a Small World, that would bridge cultures. She later left Disney and wrote books.” Her classmate, Jude Maughan, was strumming his brother’s guitar after he learned about American blues singer-songwriter and musician Robert Johnson. “He learned the harmonica and then the guitar,” he said. “I listened to his music and it’s really inspiring. He became more famous after he died at age 27.” His classmate, Gavin Wignall, portrayed the poet Shel Silverstein. “He’s one of my favorite authors,” Gavin said. “I learned he played baseball, but he wasn’t very good. He was expelled from the University of Illinois for poor grades so he served in Korea and wrote for the Stars and Stripes. Even with his setbacks, he became really successful having his books translated into 30 languages and selling 20 million copies. I learned he never gave up.” Fourth-grade teacher Cris Baker said this is a project they remember. “I have students coming back to me and are still able to tell me everything about who they were,” she said. “What they don’t realize is all the skills — research, reading, writing, speaking — they’re learning in the process. Through learning about who they are and their classmates are, they’re gaining more interest in history and aren’t even aware of how biographies can do that for them.” l

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t’s been a season of devised theatre at Cottonwood High School and the spring show, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” doesn’t stray from the theme, director Adam Wilkins said. Likewise, Murray High has committed to a season of musicals and “Xanadu,” complete with roller skating, will give patrons a fun, upbeat spring show, director Will Saxton said. For theatre-goers, the spring shows are on different dates allowing patrons to attend both. Cottonwood’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be performed at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 2 through Saturday, May 5 and again, on Monday, May 7, in the school’s Black Box Theatre, 5715 S. 1300 East, Murray. Tickets are $7 online at the school’s website, https://schools.graniteschools.org/ cottonwoodhigh/, or $8 at the door. Murray High’s “Xanadu” will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10 through May 12 in the school’s Little Theatre, 5440 S. State St. Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door. “‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ is the backstory of the characters of ‘Peter Pan’ where Peter is immersed in every sense of play,” Wilkins said. “His adult make-believe world is really cool as he is discovering in the moment.” Likewise, the set also become moments of discovery and devised theatre as rope could become windows, doors or ladders, Wilkins said. Cottonwood students used devised theatre in their recent production of “Animal Farm” and “Triangle,” a play that explored the shirtwaist factory fire of 1911, which they performed and placed second in their region competition. “We had students use their imagination. If they believe it, they’ll see it and they’ll realize it. This is giving them new experiences and gets them back to the roots of theatre,” he said. The 25-member cast includes lead actors

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junior Andrew Sollis as Boy; junior Nathalia Alvarez as Molly; and senior Sophia Morrill as Back Stache. The assistant director is Maddey Howell. “It’s a great way to end the year and it’s a show that everyone will find something in it. I always choose plays with a message and the message with ‘Peter’ is that of friendship and trust. I want my students to become the heroes that they may not have expected and to be the change in the world they want to see. Theatre is the great of all art forms and they need to develop empathy as an actor. Once they do that, it will not only make them better actors, but better people.” Next year’s Cottonwood season will include “Curtains,” “See How They Run,” and “Into the Woods.” At Murray High, Saxton selected “Xanadu” as a fun musical the students could put on within their six-week time frame.

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“We’re doing it a little different this time and we’ll have the audience on the floor and staging three-fourth of the way around so the actors can roller skate around them,” he said, adding that there will not be an intermission. “It’s allowing us to be creative for other stage opportunities.” While not every one of the 24-member cast has expert skating abilities, Saxton revealed his secret as an accomplished longtime skater and as a child, went skating every Saturday. Together with experienced skaters in the cast, they’ve been bringing the others up to speed. Lead actors include senior Cassidy Lewis as Kira; senior Ben Sanford as Danny and sophomore James Longhurst as Sonny. Klarissa Woodmansee is the musical director. “The musical is a spoof of the movie that flopped. It makes fun of it rather than taking it seriously. It shows how cheesy that 1980’s movie was and there are lots of jokes about it. It’s hilarious,” Saxton said, adding that some people who worked on the movie set actually helped with the stage play. The cast’s performance comes after their February region performance where 12 scenes received superior ratings and every student qualified and plan to compete at state Saturday, April 21. Murray High’s final season performances will be 18 different short plays lasting about 20 minutes or less with four or fewer characters, Saxton said. Six plays will be performed each night at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 24 through May 26 in the school’s Little Theatre. Tickets at the door will be $3. l

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Three Murray sisters among hundreds playing girls’ tackle football this spring By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

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EVERY STEP Murray sisters Elisia Cruz, Talia Ramos and Deja Cruz (L-R) are all playing in a Utah girls tackle football league this spring. (Barbara Lozano)

n the eve of Super Bowl LII three months ago, the NFL hosted its seventh annual awards night, where all of their top performers were introduced. And among all the big, burly men who were honored that night, there was also one female – a 14-year-old from Utah. Sam Gordon of Herriman, received the league’s first ever “NFL Honors Game Changer Award” for her groundbreaking work – along with a handful of adults, including her father – to establish the Utah Girls Tackle Football League. After playing three years of Ute Conference football, with nearly all boys, Sam helped launch the league in 2015. “We started with 50 girls,” said league president Brent Gordon, Sam’s father. “Now, just three years later, we are up to 280 girls on 18 different teams.” In Murray, Talia Ramos was one of those first 50 players. Then, after moving out of state during the 2016 season, Talia returned to the league last year, and was joined by her younger sister, Elisia Cruz. Now this spring, a third sister – Deja Cruz – is also giving the full contact sport a try for the first time. “The girls’ mother, Catrina Ramos, played a couple of years of tackle football in the Ute Conference and their uncles also played high school football,” the sisters’ grandmother Barbara Lozano said. “It’s been the most wonderful experience Talia has ever had. It’s given her self-confidence, strength and personality. Her sisters also seem to be loving it so far.” As Sam Gordon accepted her NFL honor she received a standing ovation

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from the likes of league commissioner Roger Goodell along with dozens of NFL players, their spouses and other celebrities. As the noise subsided, the eighth grader offered a bold prediction. “Utah will be the birthplace of girls’ high school football,” she told the glittery audience in Minneapolis, site of Super Bowl LII. “Throughout history, women have had to fight for the right to follow their dreams. My dream is that high schools and colleges will offer girls’ football teams, and I am going to fight to see my dream come true. Equality is our Super Bowl.” If Sam Gordon’s name is vaguely ringing a bell, it’s because you first learned it a little more than five years ago, when a highlight reel of her dazzling football play became a YouTube sensation, drawing national acclaim. As the only girl on her Ute Conference team that season, Gordon rushed for nearly 2,000 yards, scored 35 touchdowns and had 65 tackles. The Murray sisters aren’t putting up those kinds of numbers. But they are enjoying the sport. “Football has always been my favorite sport,” Talia Ramos said. “I want to change history. It’s always been my dream to be the first woman to play in the NFL.” Talia and her grandmother say the two younger sisters haven’t played long enough yet to really know how much they like tackle football. But Barbara Lozano hopes the experience will be as positive for Elisia and Deja as it has been for their older sister.

“Even though the league fees aren’t that high, I did have to save up some money to get all three of the girls in this year,” Lozano said. “But the coaches have all been so encouraging and positive that I know it is good for them.” Utah Girls Tackle Football League costs are $115 for seventh through 12th grade girls and $85 for fifth and sixth graders. “But we work with families who have difficulty coming up with the money,” league president Gordon added. “This is such a positive experience for girls to learn about hard work, responsibility and teamwork. We don’t want to leave anyone behind.” To help fulfill his daughter’s dream for sanctioned Utah high school girls’ football, Brent has had to turn to the courts. “We have filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Canyons, Granite and Jordan school districts to force them to establish girls’ football teams,” he said. “We originally filed the action last June and it could end up in a jury trial.” But that’s all “big picture” stuff. For now, Murray sisters Talia, Elisia and Deja are just happy to have their teams, which began play in mid-March and will wrap up before Memorial Day. Nationally, concern over concussions has played a big role in seeing tackle football participation numbers drop at the high school level, and for younger players – nearly all boys. But at least here in Utah, girls’ tackle football continues on an upward trend. l

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Local students will graduate from high school this spring. (Pixabay)

undreds of Murray high school seniors have their eyes set to graduate this spring. Below is a schedule of information available about area graduations. AISU About 120 seniors will graduate at 4 p.m., Friday, June 8, in the performing arts center on the AISU campus. Each senior will be given five to seven tickets for their family members. ADA assistance is available, but please contact Heather Richardson at heather.richardson@ aisutah.org beforehand. Speaking at the commencement exercises will be head administrator Nate Justis, board chair Kent Burggraaf, the valedictorian, the international student valedictorian and the salutatorian. The high school staff and other board members will join them on stage. The school orchestra will play “Pomp and Circumstance” and the choir will sing “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman.” Students will wear honor cords for high grade-point average, high ACT and SAT standardized test scores, departmental honor cords, Sterling Scholar honor cords, and Mia Love Recognition honor cords. The valedictorians and salutatorian will wear stoles. Prior to graduation, there will be a senior breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the school atrium. There also will be a senior dinner, catering by Texas Roadhouse, at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17 in the AISU Atrium. Seniors are free but guests will need to buy a dinner ticket. At the dinner, valedictorians, salutatorian and all honor chords will be awarded. AMES Students will speak and perform as part of the school’s 90-minute graduation exercises at 2 p.m., Friday, May 25 at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus. There are no tickets, but free parking shuttles are available to and from the football stadium. About 105 students are expected to graduate. There will be an invitation-only awards night on May 1 where academic awards and the principal/Parent-Teacher-Student Organization scholarships will be announced. Cottonwood

At 1 p.m., Friday, May 25, about 400 Colts will graduate in their high school auditorium. Tickets are required. There is a limit of seven tickets per senior and if additional tickets become available, they will be available once released on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA assistance is available, but those needing help are asked to contact administration prior to commencement to make certain everything is set up for them. The commencement speakers will include the valedictorian, salutatorian, three students and Granite School District Superintendent Martin Bates. Also in attendance will be Granite Board of Education members Connie Anderson and Connie Burgess. The school’s band, orchestra and Madrigals will be performing. A reception will be held immediately following the graduation in the commons. There is a safe Grad Night Party sponsored by parents scheduled for 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. at the school. Tickets are $20. Murray At 1 p.m., Friday, June 1 about 450 seniors will take part in commencement exercises in the Lifetime Activities Center on Salt Lake Community College’s Redwood Campus. There is ADA assistance and parking. No tickets are required. The theme is SPAR On! The senior class officers decided this ties to the new S.P.A.R. (Serve, Participate, Achieve, Respect) expectations introduced this year, Principal Scott Wihongi said. “Like Spartans of old who used to practice (spar) with each other before going into battle, these are the positive attributes every Murray High Spartan should be practicing in their lives to prepare them for a productive life,” he said. A valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected and recognized and music numbers will be performed. The all-night post-graduation party, coordinated by Project Graduation (ParentTeacher-Student Association), will start at 10 p.m., with doors closing at 11 p.m. They will remain closed until 5 a.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. l

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or the second month in a row we have an outstanding former Murray High School basketball center who’s now tearing things up in college. Last month we updated you on former MHS star David Collette who helped lead his University of Utah team to the final four of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in New York’s Madison Square Garden. He’s a U of U senior who now hopes to play in the NBA or Europe. This time around, it’s 2016 Murray High School graduate Shay Potter who’s making big news in a small city. “There’s not much to do in Butte, Montana, so the community really supports our basketball teams, men and women,” said the Montana Tech sophomore. “But I love it here. It’s a small enough school that I know all my professors personally. And I get to play a lot in our games.” Potter, in fact, played enough this past season to be named to the Frontier Conference Women’s Basketball All-Conference team. Additionally, she was an all-American honorable mention honoree. And most recently, Shay was named to the Academic All-Conference team. Montana Tech is easy to get to by simply jumping on I-15 in Murray and driving north 422 miles. The interstate leads into Montana’s fifth-largest city. Butte is the Silver Bow county seat, with a combined city/county population of just over 30,000. That’s a far cry from the 60,000 who lived there a century ago, when gold and silver prospectors made Butte the largest city west of the Mississippi River, between San Francisco and Chicago. Most important: Shay says it’s just the right size for her. “We have a Walmart… and one movie theater, with two screens,” Potter said. “But the campus is beautiful, the buildings are old and breathtaking. It has a lot of character.” Shay’s father, Paul Potter, says his oldest of three children found Montana Tech with a pencil, map and protractor. “Shay played on four different AAU teams and didn’t always have a positive experience,” he said. “She discovered she didn’t really want to play at the division one level, even though many of those schools were recruiting her. So she drew a circle on a map with a 500-mile radius, and began investigating the schools outside Utah, but inside the circle.” Ultimately Potter wants to be a physical therapist and discovered Montana Tech offers a highly respected pre-med program. “I’m a little injury prone and have spent a lot of time working with physical therapists,” Shay said. “They always promised me they’d get me back out playing again, and they

have. I think my experiences will be something I can share with my physical therapy patients someday.” Potter was so confident in her selection of Montana Tech, that after visiting the campus in the fall of her senior year at Murray she chose to attend the school without making any other official recruiting visits to any other schools. “Tech offered Shay a four-year, 100 percent full ride scholarship,” her dad added. “It’s a science-only school with very high academic standards. So we were thrilled.” So too, it seems, was Orediggers women’s basketball head coach Carly Sanon. “It was great,” Potter added. “(Coach Sanon) drove all the way down from Butte for my national letter of intent signing ceremony, at Murray High.” Sanon certainly isn’t the first of Shay’s coaches to appreciate her abilities and work ethic. “Shay was a dream to coach,” said her former Murray girls’ basketball head coach Holly Gillette. “She has a great work ethic, is hungry to learn and loves the game. She left a lasting mark on Murray basketball and I’m proud of the athlete she is and the person she is.” Gillette coached Potter during her junior and senior seasons as a Spartan, while former head coach – and now MHS coathletic director – Lisa White guided her in ninth and 10th grade, from the sideline. “Coach Gillette and Coach White were both amazing,” Shay said. “They were awesome high school coaches who pushed me to be better. It was an amazing experience.” Despite suffering a pair of injuries – at the start of her freshman and sophomore years at Montana Tech – Potter evolved into a key member of the team. As a freshman she played about 9 minutes per game, averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds. Last season – as the Orediggers’ starting center – those numbers jumped to 11 points and 7 boards per game. But Dad likes some other numbers even more. “Shay graduated from Murray High School with a 3.95 grade point average and up at Montana Tech it’s now 3.86,” Paul Potter said. Competing at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level, last winter Potter’s team finished a game under .500, at 15-16. Next year she wants much more – for herself and the team. “Our team goal is to get into the NAIA national tournament,” Shay said. “And personally, I hope to be All-Conference again and maybe even a first team All-American.”

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senior-laden Murray High School baseball team suffered its biggest blow of the year, long before the snow was off the grass enough to practice. And now, with last year’s ace pitcher out for the season – following a basketball injury – the two-time defending Region 6 baseball champs face an uphill battle in their quest to ‘three-peat.’ “It was the first region (basketball) game of the season, against Highland,” Jake Hardman said. “I jumped to block a shot, but hit the bottom of the backboard. All my fingers went numb and an MRI later showed I had torn my UCL.” I’m sorry, your what? Most of us have likely heard of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – the one that runs behind your knee. The UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) runs through your arm. So tearing it is not good for a baseball pitcher. Hardman underwent UCL reconstruction, commonly called “Tommy John surgery.” In 1974, John – a former Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher – was the first to undergo the procedure, which requires a surgeon replace the injured ligament with a tendon from elsewhere in the patient’s body. Now Jake finds himself in a brace most of the time, as he undergoes rehabilitation. “It’s my first serious injury,” Hardman added. “It’s really hard to go to the baseball games and just cheer. But that’s what I’m doing, trying to support the team as best I can.” Jake still hopes to walk on with a college baseball program next year, once he’s healed. “That’s really the story line of our team so far this season,” said Murray’s seventh-year head baseball coach Marce Wilson. “Jake was unbeaten in region as a pitcher last season, as a junior. So now we’ve just got to have our other pitchers step up.” And that puts another Spartan senior in the hot seat. “At this point we have one, clear-cut number one pitcher, Easton Brinton,” Wilson added. “Jake and Easton were one and two last year (in the Murray pitching rotation). So now Easton is our one, while we have several players working to be number two.” “I don’t mind (the pressure of losing Hardman and being the number one pitcher),” Brinton said. “It’s fun. I’m sure sorry Jake got hurt; but I

know I just have to step up.” Brinton has already signed to pitch next year at Mesa Community College in the Phoenix area. In addition to the Spartans’ key injury, the team also had to contend with Mother Nature early in the season. Rain wiped out a number of their games, causing Murray to only play five preseason games, before the start of their Region 6 schedule. “Our Ken Price field (in Murray Park) is a place many teams like to play, so we end up scheduling a lot of preseason home games,” Wilson said. “But it’s a clay-based field that doesn’t drain off (rain water) very well. So when it’s wet, we end up losing a lot of games, while many other fields around the valley are still playable.” Despite the dearth of preseason games, Murray did open its Region 6 schedule with a 3-game sweep of East, winning 19-2, 16-2 and 8-3. But Wilson expects East and Highland to be the “have nots” of the region. “Olympus is definitely the team to beat this season,” he said. “They have probably their best team in a decade. After that, I see Skyline, West and us battling it out for seeds two through four into the state tournament.” As the two-time defending region champions however, the other schools likely figure the Spartans to be favorites, despite their key injury and lack of warm-up games. Among the other seniors expected to be critical to Murray’s success this season is Kam Myrberg, who started at third base last year but has switched to shortstop this spring. “I like the switch to short,” he said. “It’s different (from third base). I have to cover more ground. But it’s a good change.” Myrberg also agrees with Wilson, the Titans will be tough. “Olympus has two lefties on the mound with some good stuff,” Kam said. “They’re hard to hit. But it’s definitely still our goal to win a third straight region title.” After press time, Murray had a pair of 3-game region series against Skyline and Highland. Starting May 1, the Spartans have six games scheduled over nine days. West and Olympus both have the home field advantage, each scheduled to host two of the three games. l

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urray High sophomore Carlos Perez loves soccer. “I sat down and starting watching soccer with my dad,” Carlos said. “I didn’t know what it was, but my dad said it was a sport and the players get to run and play a lot. So I said, I wanted to learn and my dad starting teaching me.” Carlos got a ball and was practicing before he lost it at his grandmother’s house. But luckily, he has gotten to practice with his first-ever team in Murray High’s unified soccer program. “I like playing defense and stopping the ball,” he said. Murray High has two unified soccer teams and the players are split by ability, said special education teacher Jessie Agiriga, who co-coaches the team with Brady Smith. “We have about 20 players and partners, from beginners to advanced abilities, who all want to be involved and participate in the program,” she said. “Our goal is to teach the students more skills and sportsmanship. It’s a sport where everyone can play cooperatively.” The teams play five versus five on a smaller field, but that doesn’t affect the intensity. “We want them to do the best they can do. The UHSAA-sanctioned rules are that we don’t have our regular high school soccer players out there, because we want the team to work together as they do under the Special Olympics. The point is that they’re fostering friendship at the same time they’re learning skills and gaining experience playing positions,” Agiriga said. Sophomore Elizabeth Boettcher said that she loves teaching her teammates from her experiences playing with the Murray Max

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soccer club. “I love coming to spend time teaching them new skills and working together,” she said. “This team cares about each other. They’ll pat each other on the back and say, ‘good job’ even if they may get it wrong. Everyone is very supportive.” Elizabeth said that some players are able to work on more advanced skills such as footwork or shooting while others are still holding hands with partners learning how to dribble the ball. “It’s all fun. We’ve become friends and we’re seeing the players learn and improve,” she said. Agiriga said that the partners learn right alongside of the players. “They are helping the players grow and are getting as much joy playing alongside of them. They’re learning to be good role models, to help teach skills and encourage these students as they’re learning,” she said. Murray High 2016 graduate Nate Keller returned to the school to play on the team. “I like kicking the ball and running really fast,” he said. “This looked like fun so I wanted to play. I knew some of the members and now I’m getting to know some more kids on the team.” Agiriga said that rules say as long as players are still affiliated with the school up to age 22, they can participate on the team. Keller is in the adult transitional services program associated with Murray High. “We want to offer the experiences to as many students who are interested,” she said. Last year, student fans filled the football stadium’s bleachers in support of the unified teams. “It was just so amazing. The students

filled the stands and we had so many student clubs cheering,” she said. Seniors Caitlyn McBride and Lissette Ochoa, who were on last year’s team, said the fans at the home games were impressive. “We had quite a few and with more people, we definitely had more support,” Caitlyn said. “At the away games, it was just our families and then, I didn’t get as nervous.” Caitlyn, who knew how to play soccer before joining the unified team, said she joined because “it’s fun and energetic.” Lissette said that before the unified team, she played on a recreational team. “It’s very fun to work with a good group of kids and to be able to teach them the sport,” she said, adding that she’s learned that she enjoys teaching. “It’s rewarding to get out there and play with them – and see them score.” The unified soccer season has teams playing at least two matches every time they meet with other teams from nearby Brighton High in Cottonwood Heights to as far away as Mountain Crest High in Hyrum. The season begins in March and ends with the state tournament May 5 at Hillcrest High in Midvale. The state tournament also features a parade of athletes and a post-tournament awards gala. “I love doing this. I get to see the students so excited and be part of the school,” Agiriga said. “I get to see a different side of them as they are playing a sport. They’re growing and gaining skills and they’re getting more competitive and pushing themselves. They’re becoming more self-confident and building their self-esteem. And both the players and partners are so excited about the games.” l

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