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FREE A memorial was set up outside Lee Mart to honor David Marsh, the store clerk killed during an armed robbery at the store.

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uring his life, David Marsh demonstrated that kindness can change a community. As the clerk at Lee Mart on 5905 South 700 West, Marsh was well known and loved by residents who stopped by the store to visit with him. Ironically, the man known for his good heart was shot in the chest during a robbery in the morning hours on March 18, and died days later on March 22. Neighbors in the area, along with store owners Sanh Ly and Huong Tran, gathered at Lee Mart after hearing of Marsh’s death to remember his thoughtfulness and honor his spirit. Aney Carroll

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knew Marsh for 14 years. She lives near the convenience store and visited him several times a day. “He’s been here at least 22 years. He’s just like everybody’s dad. If you didn’t have the exact change, he’d say, ‘It’s okay, just

“ If you didn’t know him when you

walked in to the store, you’d know him soon. And you’d leave with a nickname.” don’t tell [Sanh Ly],’” Carroll said. “If you didn’t know him when you walked into the store, you’d know him soon. And you’d leave with a nickname.” The 62 year old was described as an “unstoppable worker,” finding time for his hobbies that included making homemade preserves from his fruit trees, photography, genealogy and sports. He was a fan of NASCAR, the Dodgers and the San Francisco 49ers. Marsh had been employed by Smith’s Food and Drug for 28 years, and worked part time at the convenience store for more than 25 years. Friends of Marsh said he loved his daughters Crystal and Kansas, and his grandchildren Madeline, Addison and Brayden.

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Murray Organizations Honored As Community Heroes By Peri Kinder

he American Red Cross organization succeeds because of the hundreds of everyday heroes who are willing to donate their time, service or blood to help those in need. On March 12, champions in Utah were honored during the Red Cross Heroes event, a celebration during Red Cross Month, to demonstrate how small acts of kindness can create big benefits.

encourage people to come in and donate.” Organizing a blood drive is as simple as making a phone call to the local Red Cross chapter. Once a suitable date and location are arranged, the organization recruits donors, publicizes the drive and schedules donor appointments. The Red Cross brings all the equipment, does the set up, screens donors and safely collects the blood donations.

Murray City and the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce received the Community Hero Award for the work done to promote blood donations. Chamber members donated more than 500 units of blood last year, helping more than 1,500 patients. Businesses in the chamber organized 29 blood drives, with the chamber hosting a blood drive in the fall. “This is a great partnership,” Murray Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Stephanie Wright said. “The Red Cross is very easy and friendly to work with. We just

Along with blood donation, the Red Cross provides disaster relief, supports military families, offers health and safety trainings, and is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network that involves more than 13 million volunteers from around the globe. “It’s easy to get involved. The options are limitless,” Utah Red Cross Regional CEO Heidi Ruster said. “Becoming a Red Cross volunteer, working on a preparedness plan for a family, giving blood, making a financial contribution or taking a Red Cross class are just a few of the ways to get involved.” l

The Murray Business Expo/Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce (5250 Commerce Drive). Businesses can get a free table at the expo by signing up just one person as a blood donor. For more information, contact Sheri Van Bibber at 801-803-2581.

Desert Star Presents ‘Into The Hoods’

esert Star Playhouse continues its riotous 2015 season with a hilarious spin on presidential elects, Comic Con costumes, and the communication between parents and offspring. “Into the Hoods - A Fractured Fairy Tale” combines Broadway musical theatrics

Desert Star’s signature musical olios following the show. The Reality Show Olio will feature some of your favorite reality shows, with a unique, and always hilarious, Desert Star twist! Scrumptious food is also available from an á la carte menu and is served right at your

with local Utah culture in this comically entertaining musical parody! From the creative mind of Desert Star’s own Scott Holman comes a tale of a failed presidential candidate turned baker, Mitt Romney, as he tries to break his election curse, placed upon him by the evil witch, Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, the long lost Romney daughter, Rapunzel (kidnapped by the witch), is trapped in a tower pining for her prince, David Archuleta (her reluctant beau). Join Cinderfeller in his quest to go to Salt Lake’s Comic Con; Jack, who has to sell his beloved chicken, Clucky White, and Little Red Gangsta Hood, on her way to her grandma’s house in the hoods. Written and directed by Scott Holman, “Into the Hoods” runs from March 26 to June 6, 2015. The evening also includes another of

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Residents Honor Victim continued from page 1 Well known for his contagious smile and his fun sense of humor, Marsh was always ready with a joke as he talked with people who stopped by the shop. Kansas addressed the people who turned out to honor her father and said, “My dad was such a great guy. You all probably know that.” Surveillance footage from the scene of the crime shows two men entering Lee Mart around 5:30 a.m. on March 18. Dressed in hooded sweatshirts and wearing bandanas over their faces, the men, both carrying handguns, robbed the convenience store before one of the men shot Marsh, leaving him for dead. He was found about 30 minutes later by customers and was transported to Intermountain Medical Center. Donations are being accepted at Lee Mart to fund a reward for the capture of the robbers, or people can donate to The Good Samaritan Fund for Marsh at any U.S. Bank. Police are asking that anyone with information about the crime call 801-840-4000. l

Friends and neighbors gathered at Lee Mart after hearing of David Marsh’s death. Marsh was shot on March 18 by an unknown gunman and died several days later.

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On Feb. 9 a nationally-licensed massage therapist was brewing massage oils in her home, located on Winchester St. near 400 East, when the pan was accidentally dropped, causing an explosion that blew out the kitchen windows, engulfing the home in flames. “It’s total destruction,” Murray Deputy Fire Marshall Pat Killion told KSL. It was reported that, according to Killion, the house quickly burned itself out and, although firefighters continued to douse hotspots as they popped up, the structure was already a complete loss. The victim and her two children, ages two and 15, escaped with minor burns. However, their two dogs and cat became trapped and perished. To add insult to injury, family belongings that were untouched by the fire were looted the following day. “They lost absolutely everything,” Sarah Wack, the stepsister of the victim, said. Sarah has set up a donation recovery fund at Mountain America Credit Union. Donations can be made to Recovery Fund For Tiffanie and Family. —Lewi Lewis

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An Invitation to Attend The Sons of the Utah Pioneers By Bob Lifferth

very life tells a story, and we want to hear as many stories as we can! Mark Redd was a fellow member of the Murray chapter of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. Those of us who knew him enjoyed his sense of humor, his sincerity, his stories, and his love for life and people. Mark recently left us, but his wife, Veralae, will speak to our chapter meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd, at the Golden Corral in Murray. She will tell stories of Mark’s ancestors. She has a wonderful presentation, and we would like all who can to hear it. You are invited to join us in celebrating the lives of Mark Redd and his ancestors. History is fun and interesting, and the study of history is one of the reasons for the organization known as the Sons of the Utah Pioneers. We invite you to join us. On May 27th Tom Alexander, national president of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers, will speak to us of the history of our organization— we will learn how and when and why the Sons of the Utah Pioneers was created. The Murray chapter meets the 4th Wednesday of each month for a restaurant dinner and presentations about pioneers. Furthermore, we participate in events sponsored by the national organization, such as the 2015 National Convention in Brigham City, Utah, this summer. Admission for membership is $50 per year for the first year and you will associate with others who share your interest in remembering and honoring our pioneers. For more information, please call Joe Nelson at 801-597-9374. l

Murray District Offers Driver’s Education Registration By Julie Slama

urray School District will host two different sessions of driver’s education this summer, with registration beginning on Monday, April 6. First come, first serve registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the school district office, 147 East 5065 South, or by calling 801-264-7400 (do not leave a message to register that morning). The cost is $95 and payment needs to be made at the time of registration. The first driver’s ed session will begin Monday, June 8 and ends Friday, June 26. The second session will begin Monday, July 27 and end Friday, Aug. 14. Each student must have a learner’s permit at the time the class starts and be able to attend every day of class. Sessions are limited to 15 students and students outside Murray District are welcome to register. “A student needs to take an approved driver’s ed course to get a driver’s license,” Murray District driver’s education coordinator Tricia Blake said. “The student also needs to be 16 years old and have had their learner’s permit for six months.” A learner’s permit is available to students at age 15. The first six days of driver’s ed class is for two hours,

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FIRST FRIDAYS WITH EGGS AT CORNER BAKERY We will meet for Eggs & Issues the FIRST Friday of month at Corner Bakery for open networking. They are located at 6227 South State Street, Fashion Place Mall. We meet from 7:30am – 8:30am. No speakers scheduled the first Friday meetings. No cost unless you order from the menu.

APRIL EGGS & ISSUES SPEAKER SCHEDULE: April 17 at Mimi’s: Check chamber website for updates April 24 at Mimi’s: Check chamber website for updates

CHAMBER BLOOD DRIVE/BUSINESS EXPO Tuesday, April 21st • 10:00 – 3:00pm 5250 South Commerce Drive Come donate blood and network with great Murray businesses. Call the chamber for details on being a vendor.

2015 CHAMBER SPEAK EASY GALA The 2015 Gala honored our chamber members for serving in our community. Congratulations! Big Business of the Year- Memorial Mortuary Small Business of the Year- Statewide Insurance Chamber Champion- Marilee Guinan Community Service Award- Turnkey Service Community Hero Award- Sheri VanBibber

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MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to Title 77, Chapter 24a, Utah Code Annotated (1953, amended) the Murray City Police Department hereby gives notice that the personal property described on the following list has been held for at least three months and the owner(s) cannot be located, or if known, such owner(s) have been notified and have failed to claim such property and that Murray City Police Department will dispose of the personal property according to law. Commencing nine (9) days after the date of this publication and public posting of this notice, if the owner(s) have not claimed the property. Murray City Police Department will dispose of the personal property as outlined by State law, culminating with a public auction or by donating the unclaimed property to charity. The affected personal property is described as follows: SPORTING GOODS AND EQUIPMENT, CELL PHONES AND ACCESSORIES, VEHICLE ACCESSORIES, VEHICLE STEREOS AND ACCESSORIES, TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY, CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES, COMPACT DISKS, HOME ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS AND ACCESSORIES, LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, BICYCLES & MORE. A MORE DETAILED LIST WITH SERIAL NUMBERS IS AVAILABLE AT THE MURRAY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

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Attorney.............................................. 801-264-2640 Business Licensing.............................. 801-270-2432 Cemetery............................................ 801-264-2637 City Council......................................... 801-264-2603 Finance Department........................... 801-264-2513 FIRE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office...................... 801-264-2781 Non-Emergency Calls..................... 801-840-4000 General Information............................ 801-264-2525 Heritage Center (Sr. Center)................. 801-264-2635 Human Resources................................ 801-264-2656 Library................................................ 801-264-2580 Mayor’s Office...................................... 801-264-2600 Municipal Court................................... 801-284-4280 Museum.............................................. 801-264-2589 Murray Park Outdoor Pool................... 801-266-9321 Murray Parkway Golf Course................ 801-262-4653 PARKS AND RECREATION Administrative Office...................... 801-264-2614 Rain-out Information..................... 801-264-2525 Park Center (indoor pool).................... 801-284-4200 Passports............................................ 801-264-2660 POLICE DEPARTMENT Administrative Office...................... 801-264-2673 Animal Control............................... 801-264-2671 Code Enforcement.......................... 801-264-2673 Non-Emergency Calls..................... 801-840-4000 POWER DEPARTMENT Administrative Office...................... 801-264-2730 After Hours Emergency................... 801-264-9669 PUBLIC SERVICES Administrative Office...................... 801-270-2440 Building Inspection........................ 801-270-2431 Green Waste Trailers....................... 801-270-2440 Planning and Zoning...................... 801-270-2420 Solid Waste..................................... 801-270-2440 Water, Sewer, Streets...................... 801-270-2440 Zoning Enforcement....................... 801-270-2426 UTILITIES After Hours Emergency................... 801-264-9669 Billing Questions............................ 801-264-2626

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The subject I get asked about most frequently right now is our water situation. How is the city going to manage when it has been such a dry winter? In contrast, in the spring of 2011, the biggest concern for the city was water as well, but how to manage the huge amount of runoff from that year’s snowfall. The city works hard to prepare and manage both extremes. Overall, the Wasatch Front is about 60 percent of normal precipitation for this year, but the bright side is that the soil moisture percentages are still high. Because of the very wet fall that helped slow water demands, most of the reservoirs are enjoying a higher level than where they would normally be at this time of year. The snow pack has been low for the past two winters and that is of concern in trying to meet future demands. Murray City is fortunate, unlike other cities in the valley, that we do not rely solely on water from yearly snowfall or from reservoirs. Our water is supplied through artesian wells and springs. We actually have eight springs and 20 wells that provide water for our daily use. Although we will not be hurt by a low snow supply from a single year, it is in the second and third years that our ground water sources begin

MAYOR’S OFFICE Ted Eyre, Mayor

to show signs of depletion. Low snow pack translates into smaller amounts of water available to melt and seep deep into the ground, which recharges our source aquifers. The water we use has been around for centuries and, through a natural water cycle, will continue to be available and used for many more years.

Murray City has several programs to help residents make changes in their homes and lives to save water. Something everyone can do that is very simple is to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth: this can save 8 gallons of water per day. Another is updating to more water efficient toilets and shower heads.

Jan Wells,

Chief Administrative Officer

801-264-2600 5025 S. State Street Murray, Utah 84107 Here in the city, we have great employees who work hard to provide and protect our drinking water sources and distribution systems. They are skilled professionals who are trained to conduct periodic hazard assessments and inspections to secure that the water levels are where they should be, and that the presence of contaminates do not pose health risks. These experts work hard to protect and maintain the water infrastructure so it can be counted on in all situations. We keep an updated master plan, which includes a prioritized list of projects that will either replace or make improvements to our system. I hope as citizens of Murray City, we will each make efforts to conserve and protect our water on a daily basis. Our water is a valuable and limited resource, and we all need to be aware of how we can help to preserve it. Thank you for all you do to help make “Murray, a City without Equal.” Sincerely, Ted Eyre, Mayor

MURRY CITY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

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Message from the Council Spring time — orange cones; spring time — road construction! There is this love-hate relationship with road improvements and construction. We all dislike the inconvenience of waiting, merging, closed lanes and detours. However, it is a necessary evil in reaching the goal of newly-paved, striped, smooth and even roads and thoroughfares. Yes, it is that time of year again. The City Council is pleased to be able to fund a few road projects this year to improve our unending list of failing streets. The selection of appropriate roads is usually left to Murray City experts, who keep this running catalog of street assessments. There are a number of different road processes used to maintain a proper surface. The more rapidly the city is able to utilize one of these methods, the longer each street will last before a complete and very expensive rebuild may become necessary. Public services director Doug Hill recently explained in layman’s terms the various procedures utilized. I found this both interesting and informative and wanted to share it with you. Crack seal – This is the first level of road maintenance crews use to maintain roads. It is simply applying tar into the cracks in roads and is the lowest and least expensive form of repair. Rejuvenation – The next level of road preservation is to add oil and sand into the asphalt to give it new life. Slurry seal – A slurry is basically a one-half to one inch coating over the top of an existing road. It is a liquid form made of polymer and gravel components that is applied over the surface. This treatment can add five to ten years life to a street.

the existing surface. An overlay will usually add about two inches on top of the road. Reconstruction – This form of repair is the most expensive. The entire existing road would be removed or pulverized and the road base is completely rebuilt. As the city schedules these road maintenance projects, other departments will be briefed so that water, sewer or storm water improvement projects can coincide to make better use of our resources. This also helps to inconvenience the citizens as little as possible. I sincerely hope that you will be willing to suffer some of these disruptions and annoyances for long term enhancements to our city. May I suggest that you try to combine trips and allow plenty of time to reach appointments, in order to mitigate some of the frustration of waiting? Please also be cognizant of idling time and turn off your engine should you be forced to wait for more than a few minutes. You will save fuel and help our environment. As transportation needs are outpacing funding sources, we worked hard with the Utah League of Cities and Townes during the recent legislative session to get legislation approved to enhance transportation dollars. This would address a comprehensive approach to transit modes, including bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks. Residents will have an opportunity to vote on increasing the local option sales tax for this important infrastructure. We always appreciate your involvement in city issues.

Overlay – This consists of a brand new coat of asphalt over

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Murray Fire Department National Emergency Medical Services Week May 17-23, 2015, has been designated as National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. National EMS week honors the lifesaving care EMS providers offer nationwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This year’s theme is, “EMS Strong.” On Saturday, May 23, the department will host an open house at Ambulance Station #84 (192 E. 5900 South) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public is invited to stop by and meet the proud members of the fire department team, take a tour of the station and enjoy a free hamburger/hotdog lunch! The members of the Murray City Fire Department are proud and excited to continue to provide the highest level of service and continue to build on life-saving programs, including 12 lead data field interpretation for heart attack victims, hypothermic resuscitation for victims in full arrest and management of difficult airways. Those persons needing the ambulance service experience the highest level of rapid response with emergency care and transportation. EMS Week is an opportunity for the public to learn about injury prevention, safety awareness and emergency preparedness. The EMS professionals of the Murray City Fire Department, with the support of the Murray City Council and mayor, work to be – “EMS Strong.” For more information, please contact Battalion Chief Mike Dykman at 801-264-2762

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MURRAY CITY COUNCIL Council District 1

Dave Nicponski

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D. Blair Camp

801-214-8547 blair.camp@murray.utah.gov Council District 3

Jim Brass

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Diane Turner

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FOR BIG IMPACTS

There are a lot of questions surrounding plastic recycling: Is this recyclable? What number is it? Does it have the recycling symbol on it? But there is one question that matters more than the others: Is it a plastic con-

tainer? All plastic bottles (soda, shampoo), tubs (yogurt, butter), jugs (milk, detergent), and jars (peanut butter) can be recycled in Salt Lake County. So next time you wonder if something plastic is recyclable, simply ask yourself if it’s a container first. If the answer is yes, toss it in your blue bin! For more recycling information, visit recycle.slco.org.

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

Murray Arts Beat to Murray residents. Entry forms, with guidelines, may be picked up at the Parks Office or online on the city website under cultural arts.

Murray Secondary Schools Visual Arts Showcase

April 23-24, Murray High Dance Company in Concert, 7 p.m., $5

May 12-14 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Fashion Place Mall Entries limited to grades 7-12 for students attending public schools in Murray or Murray residents are due Monday, May 11 to art teachers or Murray Parks Office by 9 a.m. Entry forms with guidelines may be picked up at the Parks Office or online on the city website under cultural arts.

April 25, Murray Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Murray High, free

Murray Arts in the Park 2015 Season

Winter Series Upcoming Events April 16-22, “Nunsense A-Men,” 7:30 p.m., Riverview Jr. High, $10

Tickets will go on sale April 20 at the Murray Parks office. With a cultural showcase kickoff on June 6, the season features nine programs, including three musicals of “Peter Pan,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” and “Camelot.” Season tickets are $45 adults, $40 seniors (62 and over), and $25 children (12 and under).

their own pianist. Rehearsals will begin May 26. Directed by Ricky Kimball, the performance dates are scheduled for July 30-Aug. 5 at the Murray Park Amphitheater. Auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Camelot” will be held May 26-27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Jr. High choir room (126 E. 5300 South). Callbacks will be on May 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, and will be by invitation only. Limited to 16 years and older, come prepared to sing 16 bars of a classical musical theatre piece, bring a head shot, resume and a list of conflicts between June 22 and Aug. 29. For more information, please email the director, Jim Smith, at murraycitycamelot@gmail.com. Performances are scheduled for Aug. 20-22, 24, 27-29.

Murray Fun Days July 4th Fun Days Parade committee is looking for artistic entries to add a little more entertainment element for the parade. If you have a high-quality performing type entry that can move with the flow of a parade, please contact Mary Ann Kirk at 801-264-2638.

Murray Arts in the Park Auditions May 2-6, “Romeo and Juliet,” Murray High Shakespeare Fest, 7 p.m., $3 May 16, Murray Symphony Children’s Concert featuring “Carnival of the Animals.” Instrument “petting zoo” at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m., Murray High, $6

Music Composition & Arranging Competition Entries for this biennial competition are due April 20 at 5 p.m. in the Murray Parks Office. The competition is limited

Auditions for “Annie Get Your Gun” will be held April 28-29 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hillcrest Jr. High. Callbacks will be held Saturday, May 2 by invitation only. The casting will largely be selected from ages 16 and older with 3 parts for children ages 8-15. Those auditioning should prepare 16 measures of up-tempo, Broadway-style music and be prepared for some movement. A pianist will be provided, but individuals are welcome to bring a CD or

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Star Wars Day at Murray Library Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet your favorite Star Wars characters at Murray Library! Learn the ways of the Jedi, listen to intergalactic stories, make Star Wars-themed crafts, take photos and more! Costumes are welcome and encouraged. This event is free and for all ages. Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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2015 Spring/Summer Road Construction Projects The following road work and construction projects are planned for spring and early summer: • 5900 South; State to 900 East – Final asphalt and striping. • 5900 South; State to 700 West – Gas line, water, storm drain and road improvements. • Jamiah – Storm drain and road improvements. • 5235 South; 1045 East to Wesley – Complete reconstruction. • 1865 East & Zenda Way – Asphalt overlay and concrete repairs. • 5935 South, 1320 East & 5985 South – Asphalt overlay and concrete repairs. • Vine Street; Cottonwood St. to 900 East – Surface maintenance and bike lane striping. • Vine Street; I-15 to Murray Blvd. – Asphalt overlay and pedestrian improvements.

• Winchester Street; 1300 West to State Street – Bike lane striping. • Sidewalks - Sidewalk trip hazard repairs in neighborhoods west of State Street. • Citywide – Asphalt patchwork, crack sealing and general maintenance. • Chevy Chase area – JVWCD water line replacement work. • Paradise Park area – JVWCD water line replacement work. • UDOT – 5300 South; Redwood to State Street – Asphalt Overlay. • UDOT – 5400 South & 700 West – Intersection widening & traffic signal upgrade. • UDOT – 4500 South & Main Street - Intersection widening & traffic signal upgrade.

Heritage Center The Heritage Center’s golf league will begin this year with the general meeting of all interested players on Monday, April 6 at 10:30 a.m., at which time the schedule will be reviewed and local rules for this season’s play outlined. Golf tournaments are for those 55 and over who have attained a basic level of golf skill which will allow them to compete in 18 holes of play at a pace comparable to the 100 or more players who will participate in each tournament. Tournament play will commence on April 20 at Stonebridge Golf Course. A tournament schedule appears below. Fees for each tournament include green fees, electric cart and prizes. A one-time registration fee of $7 is to be paid when registering for the first tournament played. All tournament fees must be paid at least 10 days before the tournament.

Murray Water Department Murray City is partnering with the Utah Rivers Council and the U.S. Green Building Council to bring you RainHarvest! RainHarvest is a rainwater collection program created to engage homeowners and small businesses to use rainwater to reduce Utah’s nation-leading water use (per person) and improve water quality of local streams, rivers and lakes. Rainwater harvesting is legal in Utah.

• Water Supply: Collecting rainwater can help reduce water demand on municipal systems and provide more water for landscapes when it is needed. • Water Quality: Capturing rainwater can help to improve water quality by preventing urban runoff from flowing through streets and gutters.

2015 Heritage Golf League Schedule April 20 Stonebridge – 8:30 a.m. May 4

Valley View (Scramble) – 8:30 a.m.

May 18 The Ridge – 8:30 a.m. June 1

Murray Parkway – 8 a.m.

June 15 Glenmoor – 7:30 a.m.

RainHarvest is modeled after the most successful programs in the U.S., which use one of the most user-friendly barrels on the market, the Ivy Rainbarrel. You are invited to join us for a presentation and more information:

June 29 Wasatch – 8 a.m. July 13 Fox Hollow – 7:30 a.m. July 27 Round Valley (Scramble) – 8 a.m. Aug. 10 Davis – 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24 Talons Cove – 7:30 a.m.

RainHarvest 2015 Saturday, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Murray Park Pavilion #5 (296 E. Murray Park Ave.)

For additional information, please contact Nick Schou at 801-486-4776

RainHarvest Utah cost is $40 each, limit to four per resident (retail price is $200 each). The barrels will be ready for pick up on May 9 at the presentation. Volunteers will be on hand to teach about installation and all you need to know about rainwater harvesting. (Three barrels can fit into the back seat of an average sedan.)

Qualities of Ivy Rainbarrels: • One of the most popular rain barrels among U.S. municipalities • Connects to standard garden hose • Made in the USA of 100% recycled plastic • Barrels store and transport easily • Child-proof locking lid • Bug-proof screen and filter

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For additional information, please contact Nick Schou, conservation director at 801-486-4776 or at nick@utahrivers.org.

Sept. 14 Glen Eagle – 8 a.m. Sept. 28 Meadow Brook – 8:30 a.m. A year-end banquet will be held at the Heritage Center on Oct. 5. Please call the Heritage Center at 801-264-2635 for questions.

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EDUCATION

Hillcrest Principal — Top in the State

April 2015 | Page 11

By Julie Slama

illcrest Junior High Principal Jennifer Covington received the Outstanding Middle Level Administrator Award March 14 at the Utah Middle Level Association Conference. She was nominated by many of her faculty members for her dedication to develop a positive school culture of safety, caring and academic achievement. In the nomination, they also wrote that Covington

nition,” Covington said. “I have an outstanding faculty and staff that truly make my job easy. I am so grateful to be working in Murray School District at Hillcrest Junior High School.” Covington received a plaque at the award ceremony. Assistant Superintendent Scott Bushnell said Covington deserves the recognition. “I have worked with Jen Covington for many years and know her to be highly

D E P L E T E D U R A N I U M:

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ENERGY SOLUTIONS WANTS TO BRING DEPLETED URANIUM TO UTAH FOR DISPOSAL We must stop them!

Energy Solutions is licensed to bring in and dispose of Class A radioactive waste, the least hot waste which reduces to relatively harmless background radiation levels within 100 years. Hotter waste – Classes B and C – are ILLEGAL in Utah since the Legislature enacted a state law in 2005 forbidding Energy Solutions to take it. Depleted uranium (DU) is hotter and more dangerous than even Class B or Class C radioactive waste, which are both illegal in Utah. DU is used primarily in nuclear reactors and to make bombs, and DU gets hotter and hotter and hotter – and therefore more dangerous – for billions of years. Governor Herbert said “NO” to DU in 2010, when he stopped trains from South Carolina from bringing DU to the Energy Solutions’ landfill in Tooele County. Hillcrest Junior High Principal Jennifer Covington (left) received the Outstanding Middle Level Administrator Award from Utah Middle Level Association President Georgia Wing. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Covington encourages parent support and community involvement by encouraging parents to attend performance assemblies and sending out a weekly newsletters highlighting school activities. She has supported faculty and staff with finding funds for classroom needs, picking up garbage on the floor and going out of her way to make things easier for those in her care. Covington learned she received the award at a faculty breakfast when a teacher announced she had been nominated and won. “This recognition really is a school recog-

respected as an administrator and educator in our district,” he said. “Her dedication and commitment to the school, community and especially her students is absolutely exemplary. We were so pleased for her to be recognized with this award. It is very well-deserved.” Covington has worked for the Murray School District for 21 years, beginning by teaching business, marketing, and computers at Murray High School for 10 years. She then became Hillcrest’s assistant principal for five years and has been principal of the school for six years. l

iewmont kindergarteners through third-grade students ran after the hopping bunny during its annual fun run on March 26. The students raced one-third of one mile around the school’s Murray Mile track. Top finishers were kindergarteners Trinity Thamert and Tristan Shama; first graders Grace Taeoalii and Ryker Horne; second graders Tylee Sundquist and Traydon Sundquist; and third graders Maylee Zollinger and Ben Strong. Photo courtesy of Margaret Young

DU was bad then – and nothing has changed. Energy Solutions is not licensed to take DU and has not prepared its landfill site to dispose of DU.

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• Call Governor Gary Herbert at (801) 538-1000 or contact him via an online email form at www.utah.gov/governor/contact to tell him to “stop Energy Solutions from disposing of DU in Utah.” DU was bad then, and it’s just as bad now. We don’t want DU in Utah, especially in a shallow landfill not specifically built and not licensed to take DU. • Call the Radiation Control Board at (801) 536-4250 or email them at rlundberg@utah.gov and tell them NOT to allow Energy Solutions to take DU. For more information go to DEADLYDISPOSAL.ORG

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Fifth-Grade Cousins To Compete at National Underwater Robotics Contest By Julie Slama

Volunteer Of The Month: Murray Heritage Center Rod Young was honored on March 18th as the Volunteer of the Month for the Murray Heritage Center. Rod has been a volunteer at the Heritage Center for 5 years. He first started volunteering as a Bingo caller for the Center. “I enjoy volunteering and helping with the different classes and special events,” said Rod. “I have made some tremendous friends, plus the food is great!" Rod now volunteers as a trip escort to Wendover, and he still regularly calls Bingo. Rod also volunteers at the center by serving on the Heritage Center Advisory Board. He has helped with almost all of the special events the Heritage Center has put on for the past 3 years, and he always has a smile and warm greeting for everyone. “Rod is always a dependable volunteer, willing to do anything we need. He has a great attitude and digs in and helps however he can,” praised Maureen Gallagher, the Heritage Center’s program coordinator. Rod is a “Utah Man”, growing up in the Glendale area of Salt Lake. Rod played baseball under the tutelage of his older brother. He met his then-future wife, Jean, in chemistry class at South High School. Rod and Jean will have been married 40 years in May, and they have 5 children. He’s a simple man whose favorite food is meat and potatoes, with a bowl of chocolate ice cream for dessert. Thank you for your service, Rod!

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ifth-grade cousins Emma Robison and Mary Seeley recently teamed to win the regional SeaPerch underwater robotics competition and will compete at the national contest in late May. It was the first time the cousins have learned about robotics. Emma, who attends Horizon Elementary, and Mary, who is at Grant Elementary, spent two hours every Saturday for the past three months as team H2O Amigas, learning how to build and maneuver a waterproof robot. The result: the H2O Amigas won the March 18 regional elementary and middle school contest by earning 856 points out of 1,000, more than 200 points ahead of the closest competitors. At the SeaPerch Challenge, the girls demonstrated the abilities of the robot and gave an oral presentation with a poster display. The judges also looked for innovative robot design. The duo was presented with a trophy, which they’ll rotate between their houses every six months, along with the robot. “It was the first time I have built a robot,” Mary said. “I liked driving it underwater. It’s easy to maneuver, like playing video games.” During the 10-minute competition, Emma, who managed the tether cord, put the robot in the water, where Mary then piloted it through several challenges, including opening a mock airplane door to retrieve a black box. The duo also had to hook several rings, which they did by adding a coat hanger hook to their robot. “We had to design the robot so it would be waterproof and be able to complete the challenges,” Emma said. “When it had the wrong buoyancy, we cut swim noodles and wrapped it around the PCV pipe, which was just the right combination. We even ran into a snag the day before when the propeller got broke after getting caught in my cousin’s hair, so we had to fix that. We spent a lot of time together, which was fun since we’re cousins, but we also learned how to work together, which we hadn’t done before.”

“ If you would have asked these girls about

propulsion, buoyancy, electrical circuits, hydropressure or even soldering back in January, they would have had no idea of the concepts.” The girls had the help of their mentors, Mary’s dad, Michael Seeley, and their grandfather, John Robison, who helped them learn about soldering, electrical switches and drilling holes in PVC pipes. The SeaPerch Program, which is named after a World War II submarine, is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and managed by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Foundation. The program provides students with the hands-on opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science and mathematics, while building an underwater remotely-operated vehicle. Throughout the project, students learned how to work with tools, designed and built engineering concepts using technical applications, and completed the project by using problem solving and teamwork skills. Some of the concepts students learn are ship and submarine design, buoyancy and displacement, propulsion, soldering, vectors, electrical circuits and switches, ergonomics, waterproofing, depth measurement, biological sampling, and basic physics of motion. “If you would have asked these girls about propulsion, buoyancy,

Cousins Emma Robison and Mary Seeley, both Murray fifth graders, won the regional SeaPerch underwater robotics competition and will compete at the national contest in late May. Photo courtesy of Amber Robison electrical circuits, hydro-pressure or even soldering back in January, they would have had no idea of the concepts,” Emma’s mother, Amber Robison, said. Amber Robison first learned about the program when she read an article about SeaPerch, then discovered Brigham Young University’s Splash Lab, who helped the team get started. From there, she ordered the SeaPerch kits, which consisted of low-cost, easily-accessible parts. However, before the fifth national contest, which will be held May 29-30 at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, the two girls will be practicing their oral presentation with local attorney James Dunkelberger, who volunteered to coach the girls, and testing their robot’s ability to complete the national challenges at Murray’s Park Centre pool. “There’s some tricky parts at the national competition where we’ll have to go through hoops forward, then again backwards,” Mary said. They also will need to raise about $3,800 to attend the national contest and have established the website, GoFundMe.com/h2oAmigas, to help with the fundraising. During the regional contest, Emma said they were able to follow a scoreboard that showed the progress of other teams during the competition, including another top-finishing Murray team, the Little Robotics, which consisted of Emma’s third-grade brother, Seth, and their eight-year-old cousin, Kate Reading. “I always wanted to make a robot, but what I learned was not just about making it, but that it takes a lot of practice to make it work right,” Kate said. “I learned that if we try our best, it’s as good as winning.” l

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New Viewmont Principal Named By Julie Slama

new principal has been named to lead Viewmont Elementary for the 2015-16 school year. Melissa Hamilton will begin duties July 1 at Viewmont Elementary, after serving the past four years as a Provo School District elementary principal and nine years as an administrator in Cabon School District. Superintendent Steven Hirase welcomes Melissa Hamilton to the Murray City District administrative team. “Missy has a great reputation around the state for her contributions in raising student and educator achievement in schools where she has worked,” he said. “We look forward to having her become part of our school district.”

for what is best for students and hope that can be embraced.” Hamilton also wants to introduce a character education and leadership program for students that addresses relationships and leadership skills. “We need the program to begin at kindergarten and introduce students to these skills, but also have a consistency where they are carried on through the sixth grade,” she said. Hamilton, who is an avid mountain biker, a San Francisco 49ers fan and wants to travel to all 50 states, has her bachelor’s degree from

“ We want to make sure

each individual students’ needs are being addressed.”

New Viewmont Principal Melissa Hamilton speaks to the Murray Board of Education March 5. She will begin her duties July 1. Photo courtesy of D. Wright Hamilton said that she wants to review assessments on students to make sure the tests are ones that will give faculty information where they can analyze student performance. “I want to ask if all the tests being given are ones that provide us with the data we know to best measure student learning,” she said. “If not, then we need to address that. We want to make sure each individual students’ needs are being addressed. If students are performing well and understand the subject, then we need to provide enrichment materials. If they have not yet mastered the subject, then we need to reteach it a different way with another teacher until they understand. I’m a passionate advocate

Utah State University, with the basic secondary education certification in geography, history and English as a second language. She earned a master’s degree in administration certification in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah and has her reading, math and ESL endorsements. She has worked both as a classroom teacher and administrator. She replaces Margaret Young as principal. Hamilton said that Young had been her mentor when they both worked in the Ogden School District. Young submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year so she could move to Florida to be nearer to her family. l

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PLAYING THE GIFT CARD GAME By Joani Taylor My hubby is on an organizing quest. Well… let me rephrase. He has decided it’s easier to spring clean the garage than it is to continue to listen to me babble on and on about it. While I maintain that the best way to go about this task is to simply host a yard sale and then take the money we gain to go buy some new shoes, the hubs has put the kibosh on that plan. Instead, he has determined that it will take multiple trips to the home improvement store for pricy organizing solutions, and may even require some specialized tools. This past weekend, he came home with a rather long list of supplies needed, with a very high estimate of what it would cost for him, to achieve my dream of an organized and tidy garage. While I don’t see how putting yet more stuff in the garage will solve the problem of too much stuff in the garage, I have hit a state of desperation from the embarrassment it causes when I park my car, should my neighbors get a glimpse inside. After much discussion, we compromised on a shorter list of supplies that did not include the purchase of yet another specialized tool, with the stipulation that we use a few of my special savings tricks. So, the hubs

was off to get started on his weekend project. “Make sure you use a gift card!” I shouted to him as he headed out the door. “Wait a minute, what did you say?” he asked. “What gift cards? No one has given us any gift cards.” “Stop by Smith’s first and buy one,” I instructed. “That way, you’ll get gas points for the gift card purchase and we’ll save some money the next time we buy gas. Plus, this week they have a coupon for 4x’s more points. You’ll need to load that coupon on the Smith’s Shoppers card first. You can do that from the mobile app. Oh, and remember to pay for the gift card with our credit card so we can get the travel points,” I added. “Plus, when you walk into Smith’s today, open the Shopkick app; you’ll get bonus points when you do. We are just 100 points away from getting a free Chili’s gift card. That

way we can go out tonight for dinner. Chili’s sent out coupons, so it’s a double dip.” “Let me write this down,” my hubby replied, with a confused look. “After loading the Smith’s coupon, I buy the Lowe’s gift cards and remember to open the Shopkick app to get enough bonus points to get a free Chili’s gift card, so that you can use a coupon at Chili’s to buy dip? Why don’t you just buy dip at Smith’s?” All kidding aside, learning to play the gift card game can be confusing, but it will save you a bundle and it’s fun when you know how. Next month, I’ll share some of my favorite tricks for getting discounted, and even free, gift cards so you can play the gift card game, too. Until then, I’m off to admire my newly-organized garage. We saved so much money on it, I might use a gift card and go buy that new pair of shoes after all. Keep your frugal on, my friends. l

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Spotlight On: PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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where each student writes and publishes their own book. Parkside partners with the Salt Lake Valley Health Department to grow, harvest, and maintain a community garden, and it was the first school in the state to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay Recess Program, raising over $3000 annually through continued participation. At Parkside Elementary School, students, faculty and community members work together, implementing significant and successful changes to increase student achievement. These efforts support the school mission of “Where students reach their greatest potential.”

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During the 1964-1965 school year, planParkside students work in the community garden. ning began for the new Parkside Elementary School to be built on a parcel adjacent to Murray City Park. Crowded conditions in Murray District elementary schools motivated this decision. The design produced was innovative and based on the “open classroom” concept of education, which swept the nation in the late 1960s. Parkside was completed to start the 1967-1968 school year, built with open spaces called pods for each grade. Accordion-fold partitions instead of walls divided the classrooms, designed to encourage team-teach- of favor by the mid-1970s, partly because the ing and free movement from one activity to “wall-less” classrooms were noisy and a fire another. This educational innovation fell out hazard. Around the same time, another educational experiment, split-grade classrooms, was first introduced in the upper grades at Parkside. Through innovative teaching practices, frequent progress monitoring and collaboration, Parkside’s academic success continues to increase each year. The school offers a wide range of before and after school activities, including: school choir, chess club, origami Parkside Elementary School club, Mad Science and Girls on the Run. All 495 East 5175 South, Murray, UT 84107 students participate in an annual Author’s Fair,

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before they turn into a massive puddle of brownish gloop in my refrigerator. This person could say things like, “Are you sure a chocolate Dunford donut is the best choice right now?” And he would not judge me when I throw a dozen donuts in my cart. My caddy could tell me when I have a booger in my nose, if I need a breath mint, warn me if I have spinach stuck in my teeth, remind me of peoples’ names, determine which road to take for the fastest trip to TJ Maxx and carry my purse—because I hate carrying purses.

When I’m in uncomfortable social situations (i.e. every day), my caddy could help me avoid awkward conversations or inadvertent insults by reading my mind and quickly asking, “Are you sure you want to say that?” And when I’m standing alone at a conference or birthday party, my caddy wouldn’t leave my side, making it look like I have at least one friend. While shopping for jeans or swimming suits, my caddy would give me a kind, yet insightful, opinion of each article of clothing, carefully avoiding phrases like “too small,” “how ‘bout a bigger size” or “maybe swimwear just isn’t your thing.” My caddy would also serve as a life coach. He would be a walking inspirational quote book, whispering encouraging words in my ear like, “You’ve got this,” or “You’re awesome.” If I’m too tired (lazy) to make dinner, my caddy would jump into action and order a pizza or grill up some fresh salmon. He’d tell me to sit back, enjoy a Coke, read a book and he’ll let me know when dinner’s ready. And then he’d do the dishes. Then I had a second epiphany; I already have a caddy. It’s my husband. And it’s his job to help me avoid hazards, keep my foot out of my mouth, offer encouragement and advice—and he even holds my purse when I’m trying on clothes. In return, I watch golf with him on Sundays. I think I get the better end of that deal. l

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