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May 2015 | Vol. 15 Iss. 5

FREE A Collective Sigh Of Relief For Murray City Residents Suspects In The David Marsh Shooting Taken Into Custody By Lewi Lewis

hen David Alan Marsh, a Murray City convenience store clerk, was shot to death in March during an attempted robbery, the community grieved with a collective anger that such a senseless crime could have been enacted upon such a harmless man. There was a beating of the drums for swift action, and even swifter justice. Although it has yet to reach the courts, the community of Murray City might be able to turn that collective anger Left: Martin Castillo was believed to be heavily involved in the murder but not in the store at the time of the shooting. Middle: Juan A. Zalazar, believed to be the trigger man in the David Marsh murder. Right: Alexis Alan into a collective sigh of relief. In late April, Murray police sent de- Garcia was the first suspect to be arrested in the David Marsh muders. tectives to West Palm Beach, Florida, and, working with local authorities, served Martin Castillo, 19, with an to be arrested for David Marsh’s murder] named him [Salazar] as arrest warrant and took him into custody; Castillo will be extradited the shooter,” Lt. Martin said. back to Utah, Division Commander Lieutenant Tom Martin said. When Garcia was arrested, his probable cause statement put On the afternoon of April 22, authorities also took into custody his fingerprints inside the Lee Market, as well as video footage that Juan Salazar, 23, in the Salt Lake area of 2100 South 200 East. “We identified tattoos on Garcia. arrested him as he was walking up to a relative’s, a family member’s “Without getting into individual involvement for all these people household that we’ve been surveying,” Lt. Martin said. It is unclear because,” Lt. Marsh said, “some of that that we have will play out as to why the relative’s home was under surveillance. with the continued investigation and court process, but that pretty During the interview, Lt. Martin made it clear that there was much identifies the two who went into the store.” a lot of information that they didn’t want to release “because it’ll Although heavily involved in the incident, the police are not come out in the court.” putting Martin Castillo inside the store at the time of the shooting. “But the stuff that you find on the probable cause statements Even though not all the details have been made public due for the arrests is going to be public record, if it hasn’t already come to the ongoing investigation, these three speedy arrests by a comout – the most recent probable cause statement on Juan Salazar in- mitted police department have certainly helped a community rest dicates that Martin Castillo and Alexis Alan Garcia [the first suspect a little easier. l

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Longview Students Inspired By Amazing Americans

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ongview’s annual Amazing American presentation attracted dozens of families and other students April 16 as they asked fifth-grade students about their choices of amazing Americans they presented on tri-fold boards, through creative representations and reports. The fifth-grade presenters narrowed down their top choices from a list created by their teachers that numbered more than 400 people. “I like Miss Piggy and knew Jim Hensen made the Muppets and created Sesame Street, but I learned he did so many more shows and won so many awards; he really is a neat guy,” fifth grader Lexi Patterson said. “He started it all when he made a puppet to be on TV for five minutes every day.” Melina Alamo selected Henry Ford as her amazing American since she is interested in cars.

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uesday morning, I received the shocking news that my dear friend Norm Bangerter had suffered a severe stroke. My thoughts and prayers were with him and I was saddened but relieved when I heard that he had passed away Tuesday afternoon. Norm had many great qualities, but he was not a patient man and frankly he would have made an awful invalid. There is much that has been written and said about the former governor this week, but I had a unique attachment and relationship with the guy. I remember when I was deputy lt. governor and met with him for the first time. Here was a guy from the west side who beat an entrenched Democrat in the Watergate year. Upon meeting him, I understood why. He was smart, bright, commonsensical. He knew how to get things done and how to bring people along with him. He and Jim Hansen, who later became the longest serving congressmen in the history of our state, made a phenomenal duo with Hansen as speaker and Norm as majority leader. What I respected about these two is that they worked closely with Scott Matheson, the Democratic governor, and did what was right for the state. It was a golden era. After Jim Hansen’s election to Congress, the Republicans made Norm speaker. I dealt with many great speakers, a couple not so great, but without question, Norm was the best I personally ever dealt with. During this time, it was the tradition of the House that a speaker serve only one term and leave the body, but future speakers Garff, Karas, Brown, Bishop and others wanted Norm to be governor and elected him to an unprecedented second term. Up until this time, this had only happened one other time in the history of the state. I became close to Norm and he asked me to run his campaign for governor in 1984. At the time, it was not certain whether popular Governor Scott Matheson would run again or not. Norm announced and Scott announced a week later that he was not running. Norm used to tease that once Matheson heard that he was running he got out of the race. This

was not the case, but it was a fun jest. The race for the Republican nomination was tough. Bob Wright, who came close to beating Matheson in 1980 was running, Dan Marriott, a popular Republican Congressman from Utah decided to run as well as respected Utah State Senator Karl Snow. And yes, there was a gadfly in the race, former Salt Lake County Republican Chair Laura Ferguson. Norm and Colleen worked hard.   They spent an entire year on the road. We arranged for Republican House members,

By Doug Foxley mer’s and subsequently married Norm after Colleen’s death. There was then State Senator Paul Rogers who was a fundraising whiz, Dave Buhler, who took a leave from Senator Hatch’s Office, L.J. Godfrey, Rick Evans, Taz Biesinger and so many others.   After coming in first in the State Republican Convention, we decided to do the unconventional and put what few resources we had into media hoping that when the first Dan Jones Poll came out that we would be within striking distance of Dan Marriott if not ahead.

Left to right: Governor Bangerter, Steve Foxley and Doug Foxley.

who all but a couple of RINOs, were not only supporting Norm but they agreed to hold meetings in their homes for all of the friends and former delegates. What was amazing, is that even though Karl Snow was a most effective state senator, the majority of Utah state senators endorsed Norm and worked hard holding events for him in their homes.   It was a real grassroots effort aided by the late great Julie Orchard and Judy Schiffman, Norm and Colleen’s neighbor who later served as Colleen’s assistant and took care of Colleen when she was diagnosed with Alzhei-

Dan was a good man, but we felt that there was not strong support for him. Our assumption was correct, and when Dan’s first KSL-Deseret News Poll came out we were ahead. The money was tight, but after that poll it started coming in and we went on to beat Dan Marriott and Karl Snow in the Republican primary and handily defeated former Congressman Wayne Owens in November to make Norm the first Republican governor in Utah in 20 years. 1984 was a unique time, for it was the first time that a governor and lt. governor ran in tandem. Prior to that time, there was

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initially just a secretary of state who later became lt. governor secretary of state. It was an amazing process for finding a candidate. In the end, it came down to two great guys, former Senator Doug Bischof who led the Reagan efforts in Utah, and an talented young state auditor from Orem named Val Oveson. In the end, Val was chosen, and he was an awesome lt. governor. There are many stories I could tell, but I will spare you. You all know about Kennecott shutting down along with Geneva Steel just weeks before Norm was inaugurated. You know about the floods, the pumps, and his leadership to save education. The repudiation by the U.E.A., the race with Ted Wilson and Merrill Cook. In the end, after being 30 points behind, we won 41, 38 for Wilson, and 22 for Cook. But what you don’t know is that Norm was a good, decent human being who never did anything wrong. There is not an off color joke, story, or any inappropriate behavior with respect to anyone. He was a problem solver who never started life out thinking he would be governor. His natural talents and abilities continued to open doors and opportunities for him. One cannot talk about Norm and his legacy without thinking about all of the people that he brought into state government: Dave Adams, Dave Grant, Kirk Green, Dave Johnson, Julie Orchard, Judy Schiffman, Steve Mecham, Francine Giani, Dave Buhler, John T. Nielsen, Bud Scruggs, Carol Nixon, Bonnie Stevens, Ed Leary, Alice Shearer, Leigh Vonderesch and oh so many more. Their legacy, like his, is one of true public service and behaving in a manner that public servants should. Norm, I will miss you, but you taught me many things. You were a true friend and mentor and may your reunion with Colleen be a sweet one. Thanks for being who you were, a humble carpenter from Granger, Utah, who served this state well. Sincerely, Doug Foxley m i ss i o n s tate m e n t

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Amazing Americans continued from page 1 “I brought in a carburetor, which is the heart of a car, and it ionizes the fuel for the engine,” she said. “I’ve seen a lot of factories and heard talk about the assembly line and wanted to know more about him and the cars Mr. Ford made.” Students had to research facts about their person and fill out a planning sheet, which helps students learn writing, research and social studies requirements of the Utah Common Core. “We wanted them to learn about their beliefs, their goals and be able to analyze and compare them to other people,” teacher Tina Nilsson said. “We want them to think about if that American had not lived and done the things that he or she did, how things would be different in our lives today. We want them to be inspired by people, not just learn facts about a state. It’s about people they read about, how many times they’ve failed and have tried again until they overcome obstacles. Or how they may have started out poor and impoverished and didn’t let that stop them from achieving great accomplishments. It’s what we talk about in class that we want them to take that message away.”

fter researching, students then wrote a report as well as created tri-fold displays that included a timeline, a picture representative of their American, character traits and fun facts they learned. In addition, students presented a creative representation of their American, such as dressing like the person, writing songs or poems, and creating movies or sculptures. One student even made Milton Hershey’s factory out of Hershey candy bars. Nilsson estimated that the students spent at least 20 hours in class on the project. Fifth grader Adrianna Kirk dressed as Pocahontas.

“I picked her because she is very brave and always stayed true to what she thinks,” she said. “She never changed her mind about who she was because of anyone else.” “Learning about facts of a state or our country isn’t what it is all about. Learning about people and being able to say what he or she has done and how they have become successful

Murray City Journal citizens and used their influence to affect people’s lives is what America is about,” Nilsson said. Marshall Benson knew Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the United States’ president who had a disease and served during World War II, but now he knows why he is on the dime. “It was at a fundraiser that he asked all Americans to help stop polio,” he said. “He had it and didn’t want anyone to know so they didn’t think he was a pathetic president with a disability, but he also didn’t want anyone else to ever get it. People responded by sending in dimes and so he started the March of Dimes.” Marshall’s mother, Kelly, said that it was fun to watch her son’s interest in the project. “He gained a lot of interest and read four books because he wanted to do so much more,” she said. “He was excited to learn more and grew fascinated by FDR.” Marshall’s friend, Nicc Winegar, researched Jesse Owens and learned interesting facts about him, such as while growing up, he grew a lump on his leg that he had removed and “that was the worse pain he ever went through,” even more than his training for his four gold medals, he said. “His real name wasn’t Jesse; it was James Cleveland and he went by JC,” Nicc said. “But his teacher heard Jesse and that’s how it got changed.” However, it was the day before the presentation when Nicc discovered a real connection, and this one to his own family. He learned that his maternal grandfather, Loy Clemens, was the architect for Owens’ home in Phoenix, and he was able to share the rendering with his classmates at the event. “My grandpa designed his dream home in 1970, only I didn’t know that when I picked Jesse Owens. So that is kind of amazing to learn, too,” he said. l

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Cultural Showcase To Kick Off ‘Arts In The Park’ Season By Scott Bartlett

he 2015 Murray Arts in the Park amphitheater season will start June 6 with a cultural showcase, featuring a unique lineup of Polynesian and African music and dance. The event will be the first of nine in Murray’s popular annual season of music and theater. Kimo Watanabe of Pacific Sound Productions, one of the groups performing at the event, describes his group as “a collective of master musicians and performers with roots in Utah, Hawaii, Sāmoa and Tonga,” and one that “brings a musical taste of the islands to Salt Lake City.” Also performing will be Quinn Reesor, a Utah native who has been studying djembe drumming for the last 20 years with master drummers from Guinea, West Africa. Reesor has performed in Europe, Africa, India and locally. He is a certified teacher for the Tam Tam Mandigue International School of Percussion and is the music director for the weekly RDT Community School African dance class at the Rose Wagner. Performing alongside Reesor will be Wofa Afro Fusion Dance, whose mission is

to bring traditional rhythms and dance of Africa to educate people in the value of African culture. Rosie Banchero-Adcock, artistic director of Wofa Afro Fusion Dance, believes, “African dance and drum empowers you to find strength and freedom in yourself. The

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polyrhythmic music encourages people to break free from their restricted, conservative, gridlocked bodies and opens peoples’ minds, hearts and spirits to an art form based in rituals and community gathering.” Each performance group will provide instruction and entertainment at the event. The day will start with African drumming instruction at 10:30 a.m., with drums provided. Ukulele instruction will be in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m., with workshops for different age groups. Participants should bring their own ukulele. The instruction sessions are free, but registration is required and will be held at Murray Park Pavilion #5. The event will conclude with a performance at the Murray Amphitheater at 8 p.m. Cost for the performance is $5 general admission, or $20 for families with dependent children. “We purposely try to keep prices low to allow families to participate,” said Mary Ann Kirk, Murray City cultural arts director. Kirk’s history with Arts in the Park goes all the way back to its inaugural season in 1990, and she anticipates another season of strong performances. This year’s musicals will include “Peter Pan,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “Camelot.”

Wofa Afro Fusion Dance uses their art form to help people “find strength and freedom” in themselves. Tickets for all of this year’s events can be purchased in advance at the Murray Parks Office (296 Murray Park Avenue) or at the gate 45 minutes prior to showtime. For more information on tickets and registration, go to murray.utah.gov and navigate to the Cultural Arts section. l

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Murray Planners Look To The Future By Scott Bartlett

t’s been 12 years since Murray City updated its General Plan, the document intended to guide the city’s development. The plan was to be relevant for about a decade, and City officials, residents, and contractors are now working to update it. The task before them is to balance what the residents want, what the City needs, and what commercial and development markets might pursue, crystal ball not included. The plan addresses such issues as land use, transportation, historic preservation, recreation, economic development and housing. The City has contracted with the planning firm CRSA to guide the plan revisions. Assisting with transportation planning is Hales Engineering. Both companies have offices in Utah and Idaho and have completed multiple similar projects. Per the City’s General Plan update website, the current General Plan “has helped the City and decision makers evaluate development proposals and implement desired opportunities in the community over the past 12 years.” Murray residents packed an April 22 open house to find out what might go into the revised General Plan, as well as to provide their input. On hand were CRSA and Hales Engineering representatives and City planners. Residents were asked to consider the City as

a whole as well as by region, and were given maps to mark up with their ideas as to how the City should evolve. Among the ideas presented for consideration were: connect downtown and transportation-oriented district; link Intermountain Medical Center to surrounding areas and enhance neighborhood/retail nodes. Residents offered goals to make those ideas happen, with the intent that those ideas and goals would drive the revisions to the General Plan. The hot topics among residents at the open house were high density and low income housing. Most in attendance recognized that both are necessary, or at least inevitable, and wondered how they might best plan for them. Another common sentiment among those in attendance was that people love living in Murray, at least in part because of its central location. “The difficulty is balancing preservation with development: what residents want versus what developers want,” said Susan Dewey, associate city planner. Dewey also stated that the city prefers development to be market-driven rather than city-driven, and that the General Plan gives the city the ability to approve or deny developer proposals. Dewey stated that the biggest challenge

Murray residents consider maps and make comments to help plan for the City’s future. areas in planning are the City’s transportation-oriented district and its downtown district. Goals from the previous version of the General Plan that were not met include the improvement or expansion of the City’s open space and agricultural areas. Some properties will likely be rezoned as a result of the plan update. The message Dewey would share with everyone affected by the General Plan is “how critical the plan is as a foundation for their neighborhoods, and the city as a whole.” This open house continues the update project that began late 2014, and follows the work of focus groups and committees to gather

as much relevant data and input as possible. From here, the City and its contractors will begin to draft the update. Another open house will be held in October 2015 to present the proposed plan update to the public. Once the plan update is complete, it will be presented to the planning commission in January or February 2016, with the commission sending the plan and its recommendation to the City Council for a public hearing in March 2016. The update will be made official only upon acceptance by the city council. Anyone wishing to make comments or follow the update process can do so at planmurray.com. l

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C ultural A rts Arts Beat Upcoming Events: Camelot auditions will be held May 26-27 from 7 to 9 pm at Hillcrest Jr High choir room (126 East 5300 South). Callbacks will be on May 30 from 9:00 a.m.to noon 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 August 29. For more information, please email the director Jim Smith at murraycitycamelot@gmail.com. May 22 – Murray High Art Fest/Murray City Storytelling Festival is set for Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the MHS outdoor plaza. The event will feature the talents of Murray students, amateur and professional artists providing interactive demonstrations, and 30 adult and youth storytellers. The general public is welcome. Food is available to purchase. May 30 – Hillside Historic District Walking Tour will highlight our most recent historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Meet at the corner of Alpine Drive and Knollcrest with your walking shoes! June 6 – Arts in the Park Evening Series Kickoff, Cultural Showcase featuring Polynesian and African music and dance, 8 p.m., Murray Park Amphitheater, $5 June 18-20, 22-25 – Peter Pan, 8 p.m., Murray Park Amphitheater, $10 adult, $8 child/senior June 27 – Murray Symphony Pops, 8 p.m., Murray Park Amphitheater, $6 general admission, under 10 free

featuring Salt Lake Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts. Both lunch concert and children matinee series are held in Murray Park Pavilion #5. The monthly family night series is held at the Murray Heritage Center outdoor plaza (#10 East 6150 South – ½ block west of state) on the 2nd Monday of every month, June through September. Fabulous Flynnstones Jazz ensemble will open the series on Monday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

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July 3 – SLC Jazz Orchestra, JAM Dancers, Vocalist, America’s Music & Dance, Our Nation’s Gift to the Arts, 8 p.m., Murray Park Amphitheater, free Murray Arts in the Park 2015 schedule and tickets are now available. Go to www.murray.utah.gov or pick up a schedule in the Murray Parks Office. You can also like our facebook page at Murray City Cultural Arts to get regular feeds. The season will kick off on June 6 with a cultural showcase with a unique daytime workshop experience for ukulele and African drumming. The season will feature the annual bluegrass festival, symphony, concert band, jazz band, and ballet along with musicals Peter Pan, Annie Get Your Gun, and Camelot. Season tickets are $45 adult, $40 senior, and $25 child. It’s the best deal around. Bring the whole family! Murray Arts in the Park will also include free lunch concerts beginning June 9 at noon with Sounding Brass running every Tuesday through August 4. The children matinee series runs every Thursday at 2 pm beginning June 11

Ukulele Instruction/Jam by Kimo Watanabe & Company Bring Your Own Ukulele! 1-2 p.m., Workshop for Grades 4-8 2-2:30 p.m., Jam session for everyone 2:30-3:30 p.m., Workshop for ages 15 and up Register at the Murray Parks Office, 296 East Murray Park Avenue or online at www.murray.utah.gov.

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R ecreation Ages: 6-18 Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Cost: $45 Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015 Coach: Rebecca Gibbs (rungibbs3@gmail.com) Register: Murray Parks & Recreation or the Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

Movies in the Park Friday Nights at 9:00 pm in Murray Park at the Gazebo. Free movies for the entire family. Bring your blanket and chairs. Concession will be available. SCHEDULE OF MOVIES: May 15 - Big Hero 6 May 29 - Annie June 12 - Despicable Me 2 June 26 - Maleficent July 17 - Boxtrolls July 31 - Frozen August 14 - Monsters University August 28 - Dolphin Tale 2

Youth Tennis Lessons Learn to play Tennis this summer. Classes offered during the summer. All classes taught on weekday mornings. Lessons are for kids 6 years of age and up. Instructor: Andrea Perschon Dates: June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 10-19 Place: Southwood Park (6150 S. 725 East) Days: Mondays-Fridays Times: 8:00 am Beginners/Adv. Beginners, 9:00 am Inter./Advance Cost: $40 Residents (5/one hour lessons) $50 Non-residents (5/one hour lessons)

Junior Team Tennis Coach Pitch 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 strateg y. 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. Dates: June 23 to July 23 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Cost: $35 Residents, $45 Non-residents, $5 Late Fee Time: 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm Location: Grant Park (Little League Diamonds) 6150 South Main Street Ages: 6 - 8 years old Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Register: Murray Parks & Recreation Office in Murray Park, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

T-BALL Murray Parks & Recreation is now taking registrations for its T-ball for 4 & 5 year olds who want to learn how to play baseball. 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. Players receive a t-shirt, hat, one ticket to the Salt Lake Bees game, and an award at the end of the season. Dates: June 8 to July 8 Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Cost: $35 Resident/$45 Non-resident $5 Late Fee Time: 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm , 7:30 pm Location: Murray Girls Softball Complex 800 W. Tripp Lane Ages: 4 & 5 Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office in Murray Park, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

Youth Track Club Murray Parks and Recreation is taking signups for its Youth Track Program. Boys and girls will receive instruction on running skills and field events. Weekly practices will be held, as well as a variety of County-wide track meets. Participants can compete in many events including the longjump, high jump, shot put, sprints and hurdles. All participants receive a team shirt, award and participation in local meets. Dates: May 18 to July 22, 2015 Place: Murray High Track Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm

(Instructor Approval Required) Coach: Andrea Perschon Dates: May 6 to Aug. 27 Place: Southwood Park Days: Tuesday and Thursday Times: 4:00-5:30 pm May 6 - June 5, 7:00-8:00 am June 8 to August 27 Cost: $125 (includes team shirt, team fees, and workouts)

Fall Soccer Pre K and K-6th grades are recreational, 7-12th grades play competitive (Teams may be coed if not enough participants). Teams will play 10 games. All games are played on short side fields to increase individual playing skills. Games will be played on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. All participants will receive a game ticket to a Monarch soccer game, a jersey and an award at the end of the season. Dates:August 13 to September 17 Cost:$40 Residents, $50 Non Residents $5 Late Fee after Deadline Place:Schools and Parks located in Murray Days:Thursday Nights &Saturday Mornings Grades:Pre K, Kindergarten, 1-2 grade, 3-4 grade, 5-6 grade, 7-9 Grade, 10-12 Grade Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Register:Murray Parks and Recreation, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

MAY 2015 R ecreation Matt Harpring Basketball Camp

Coach: Holly Gillette, Head Coach at MHS

Dates: August 3 - 6, 2015 Sessions: Session 1 - 8am-12pm Session 2 - 1 pm-5pm Cost: $165 per participant per session Ages: 7-15 years (Boys & Girls) Location: The Park Center 202 E. Murray Park Ave. Registration: Online at ww.mcreg.com 801-264-2614 Information: kewelton@gmail.com www.mattharpring.com

Dates: Monday, June 15 Wednesday, June 17 Ages:7-10 year olds 9:00-11am 11 year olds & Older 11am-1pm Place:Ken Price Ball Park Cost:$30 Coach:Marcee Wilson, Head Coach MHS

Baseball Camp

Cultural Arts continued from page 7 MARCHING BAND CAMP Keep your music skills up during the summer months while learning how to march... Then march and play in the Taylorsville Dayzz Parade on June 27 and the Murray Fun Days parade on July 4!

Boys Basketball Dates: June 15-18 Grades: 9-2th Grade 9:00am-10:30 am 3-8th Grade 10:30-12:00 pm K-2nd Grade 12:15-1:30 pm Place: Murray High School Cost: $35 Coach: Jason Workman, MHS Head Coach & Staff

Football Camp

Johnsen & Johnsen Basketball Camp A fun energetic, learning atmosphere that will allow campers to improve their basketball skills and receive personal instruction based on individual needs. Dates:July 13-17 Place:The Park Center Camp 1: 9:00-11:00 am Grades 2-6 Camp 2: 1:00-3:30 pm Grades 7-10

$150 $150

Families with 2 or more participating children pay full price for the first child and receive $20 off each additional sibling.

Spartan Sports Camp GIRLS BASKETBALL June 8-12 10-12 Graders 9:00 am to 11:00 am June 8-12 7-9 Graders 11:15 am to 1:15 pm June 8-11 1-6 Graders 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cost: $45 7-12 Grade $35 1-6 Grade Place: Murray High School

Dates: June 9 - July 2, Tuesday through Thursday Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m. Place: Riverview Jr High, 5755 South 700 West Instructors: Alyse Mourdock Grades: 6-12 (must have played a minimum of one year) Fee: $50 - (includes T shirt)

KIDS ACT UP DRAMA CAMP

Dates:

Dates: July 20, 21, 22 Times: 5:30 to 7:30 pm Cost: $35 Ages: 8-15 Place: Murray High School Instructor: Mike Richmond, MHS head coach and staff

Youth Volleyball Outdoor League Dates: June 11—July 30 (Thursdays) Cost: $30 per participant Place: Murray Park Constitution Circle Ages: 7—15 years old Times: 6pm-8pm Register: Park Center (202 E. Murray Park Ave.) Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2015

4TH OF JULY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Day: Saturday, July 4th Time: 8am captains meeting Age: Youth and Adult Divisions Cost: $30 per team Place: Softball Field in Murray Park Deadline: Wednesday, July 1

Come learn the “FUNdamentals of being on stage! Activities include improv games, musical theatre, props, and developing a show. At the end of each camp there will be a performance for parents! Instructor: Wendy Smedshammer Place: Murray Park Pavilion #5 SESSION #1 Ages: 9-14 Dates: July 27 - August 7, Mon. - Fri. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Class Size: Limited to 30 Fee: $50 Resident / $55 Non-resident SESSION #2 Ages: 5-8 Dates: August 3-7, Mon. - Fri. Time: 11 a.m. to 12 noon Class Size: Limited to 15 Fee: $25 Resident / $30 Non-resident

T he P ark C enter AQUA FIT at the OUTDOOR Pool begins on Monday June 8, 2015; 8-9am Mon – Fri. Watch for a new Group Fitness Schedule in effect Monday June 8, 2015.

Mark Your Calendar BLOOD DRIVE at the Park Center 8:30am -1:30pm Thursday, June 4, 2015, 2-8pm: Mobile Mammorgram Saturday, June 13, 2015: Spinning Certification Saturday, July 11, 2015: Drums Alive Certification & Training Monday, July 13, 2015, 6-8pm: Outdoor Pool BUBBLE BLAST Monday, August 17, 2015, 6-9pm: Moving & Grooving at the Park Center Front Plaza Saturday, August 15 through Sunday September 6, 2015: Park Center CLOSED for Facility Maintenance Park Center hours on Memorial Day, Monday May 25th will be 8am-4pm. No Kidzone or Fitness Classes.

Youth Summer Programs PEEWEE CAMP Dates: June 15 – July 6 Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 1:30pm-4pm Age: 3-5 years (pre-Kindergarden) Cost: $85 Residents / $95 Nonresidents Place: KidZone Deadline: June 12, 2015

MINING & CRAFTING CAMP

MOVIE STAR CAMP Dates: July 6—10 Time: 9am-3pm Ages: 6-15 Cost: $220 Place: Park Center & Pavilion #2

Aquatic Programs SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

SWIM LESSON LEVEL CHART

Our goal is to teach children safe practices and swimming skills in, on and around water, while having fun. All lessons are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and include 8-thirty minute lessons. In order to improve the quality and effectiveness of Swim Lessons participants should be registered for the appropriate level according to their swimming skills.

Guppies: (6 months-4 years, Parent/Tot) No water experience necessary; swim diaper and plastic pant is required for participants under 3 years.

Ages: Cost:

Jellyfish (Level 2): Child is able to perform all listed: • Submerge to mouth and blow bubbles. • Float on front/back (w/ assistance) and recover to standing position.

6 months-18 Years Resident $35 / Non-Resident: $40

Monday-Thursday Mornings at The Park Center (INdoor) Session Dates Registration / Deadline 1 June 8-18 May 1, 5am / June 5 2 June 22 - July 2 June 12, 5am / June 19 3 July 6 - 16 June 26, 5am / July 3 4 July 20 - 30 July 10, 5am / July 17 5 August 3 - 13 July 24, 5am / July 31 Tuesday/Thursday Evenings at The Park Center (INdoor) Session Dates Registration / Deadline 1 June 9– July 2 May 22, 5am / June 6 2 July 7 - 30 June 26, 5am / July 4

OUTDOOR SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

Dates: July 27 to 31 Place: The Park Center Cost: $175 Ages: 6-11 (Max. # of Students 35) Times: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Beginning Diving Ages 7-12: 9:10 - 9:40 am / 9:45 - 10:15 am Level 4 swimming skills are required to take this course. Intermediate Diving Ages 9-15: 10:20-10:50 am Completion of Beginning Diving is required to take this course.

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Saturday Mornings at The Park Center (INdoor) Session Dates Registration / Deadline A* June 13 - August 8 May 11,5am / June 10 * No Class July 4

This camp is based on the ‘Minecraft’ computer game, this camp brings the world of blocks to life. Campers are place on competing teams building structures out of Lego Bricks to protect against monsters, mobs, and anything that can attack at night. All students take home a mini figure.

Learn the basics of diving safety and skills including the approach, tuck and pike dives.

Monday-Thursday Mornings at the OUTdoor Aquatic Center Session Dates Registration / Deadline 1 June 8 - 18 May 1, 5am / June 5 2 June 22 - July 2 June 12, 5am / June 19 3 July 6 - 16 June 26, 5am / July 3 4 July 20 - 30 July 10, 5am / July 17 5 August 3 - 13 July 24, 5am / July 31

DIVING LESSONS Monday –Thursday Mornings at the OUTdoor Aquatic Center

Must be 3 to participate in Levels 1-6 Starfish (Level 1): Child has limited or no water experience.

Seahorses (Level 3): Child is able to perform all listed: • Submerge completely, Jump into water over head without assistance, knows basic arm and leg actions for Freestyle, Backstroke, and Elementary Backstroke. Sea Rays (Level 4): Child is able to perform all listed without assistance: • Glide on front/back 2 body lengths Float on front/back for 5 seconds. • Perform Freestyle w/ side breathing, Backstroke, and Elementary Backstroke for 2 body lengths. Sharks (Level 5): Child is able to perform all listed without assistance: • Swim 15 yards Freestyle w/ side breathing, Backstroke, and Elementary Backstroke • Float on front/back for 15 seconds, Tread water for 1 minute. Dolphins (Level 6): Child is able to perform all listed: • Swim 25 yards Freestyle w/ side breathing, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Swim 15 yards Breaststroke • Tread water for 2 minutes, Float on front/back for 30 seconds. Adult Beginning: Participant has limited or no water experience. Adult Intermediate: Participant has some water

T he P ark C enter experience, comfortable in deep water and has basic stroke knowledge.

MURRAY JUNIOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING Murray Junior Lifeguard Program is an educational and recreational summer program designed for youth between the ages of 11 – 15. Junior Lifeguards receive instruction on a carefully planned schedule of lectures with topics including basic water safety, lifeguarding skills, CPR and First Aid, balanced with physical conditioning and recreational activities. The program will also train candidates to become a water safety instructor’s aide. This Unique program is taught by professional Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors. So JUMP start your Lifeguarding career and spend your summer as a MURRAY JUNIOR LIFEGUARD! Dates: June 23 – July 16 Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Times: Noon – 3 PM Ages: 11 – 15 Cost: $60 Resident $70 Non-Resident Prerequisites: Front crawl for 25 yards with rhythmic breathing, tread water for 1 minute, submerge and swim 10 feet under water. (Includes class materials and t-shirt). We REQUIRE a minimum of 5 participants to hold program.

SWIMMING MERIT BADGE Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills. This is a required merit badge for the Eagle Rank. Dates: Times: Registration Dates: June 10,17 7 – 9 PM May 1 – June 9 July 22, 29 7 – 9 PM May 1 – July 21 Other Information: Must have completed 2nd Class Requirements 7a, 7b and 7c and 1st Class Requirements 9a, 9b and 9c.

LIFESAVING MERIT BADGE The Main purpose of the Lifesaving Merit Badge is to prepare Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques, the skills to perform them and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they can be prepared for emergencies. This is a required merit badge for the Eagle Rank. Dates: Times: Registration Dates: July 1, 8 7 – 9 PM May 1 – June 30

Aug. 5, 12

7 – 9 PM May 1 – August 4

Other Information: Must have completed 2nd Class Requirements 7a, 7b and 7c and 1st Class Requirements 9a, 9b and 9c. Completion of Swimming Merit Badge is recommended.

SWIM CHECKS, WEBELOS, AQUANAUTS AND 2ND & 1ST CLASS REQUIREMENTS Pass the swim check required to participate in aquatics at camp! Complete the aquatic requirements for second and first class with the safety of a merit badge counselor and certified lifeguard. Also available is the Aquanaut Webelos Activity badge. Dates: Times: June 3 7 – 9 PM June 24 7 – 9 PM July 15 7 – 9 PM

Registration Dates: May 1 – June 2 May 1 – June 23 May 1 – July 14

RENT THE OUTDOOR POOL Great for birthdays, reunions, parties - any group gathering! $50 Deposit for all parties (Maximum 450 People) $100 per hour 1 - 50 People $150 per hour 51-100 People $200 per hour 101-150 People $250 per hour 151-200 People Days Available for Rental: Mondays – Thursdays Fridays & Saturdays Sundays

8:15-10:15 PM 6:15-10:15 PM 6:15-8:15 PM

STEPS TO BOOKING YOUR PARTY OR TABLE RESERVATION: 1. Fill out rental request form Online, at the Park Center or Aquatic Center. Minimum 2 hour rental required. 2. Rental must be booked and approved with the Aquatics Manager 2 weeks in advance (1 wk. for table) 3. Aquatics Manager or staff will verify, by email or phone, the dates and times of the rental.

The Outdoor Pool GENERAL DAILY ADMISSION Infants (Under 1)* FREE Children (1-3 yrs)* $1.00 Youth (4-17 yrs) $3.00 Adults (18-54 yrs) $3.50 Seniors (55 yrs+) $3.00 *Swim diaper and plastic pants required under 3

PUNCH CARDS (10 ADMISSIONS) Youth Adult Senior

25.00 $30.00 $25.00

FAMILY SEASON PASS Park Center Annual Pass includes Aquatic Center Season Pass! Murray Resident Non-Resident

$150.00 $200.00

RESERVE A PICNIC TABLE OR CANOPY $25 for 4 hour table reservation* $50 for 2 hours table w/ shade canopy Table seats 6-8. *Reservation does not include admission. See “Steps to book your Table Reservation for more information.

4. Return with full payment and $50 refundable deposit check, to the Park Center front desk. Full payment is due at confirmation. (reservations held for 2 wks.) 5. Enjoy your party! 6. Receive your deposit (Refundable if facility left respectable.)

OUTDOOR POOL OPEN PLUNGE HOURS Memorial Day through Labor Day Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM Friday 11 AM - 6 PM Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Saturday, May 23 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, May 24 10 AM - 6 PM Monday, May 25 10 AM - 6 PM INDEPENDENCE DAY Saturday, July 4 10:30 AM - 6 PM PIONEER DAY Friday, July 24

10 AM - 6 PM

LABOR DAY WEEKEND Saturday, Sept . 5 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, Sept. 6 10 AM - 6 PM Monday, Sept. 7 10 AM - 6 PM CLOSED May 26-29, June 1-3, August 24-28, August 31-September 4

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. Lunch is served Tuesday-Friday anytime between 11:30 - 12:30 and you pay for your meal after you pick up your food. No reservations are needed - except for special events. Options include the regular menu item, salad, Panini, soup and sandwiches. The cost ranges from $2 - $4 for people 55+.

Special Events: National Senior Health and Fitness Day will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00-5:00 at Wheeler Farm. This year we have teamed up with Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services to participate in this joint event at Wheeler Farm. Please save the date. Reese Stein (former KUTV sports and outdoor reporter) will be the Keynote speaker at 1:15 and other free activities will include: 2:00-5:00 – Screenings, Vendors, and activities on the lawn 2:00 – walk 1-mile with Mayor Ted Eyre (walk sponsored by Chick-Fil-A) 2:30 – Zumba Demo 3:00-4:00 – Food in the Pavilion 3:00 – Tai Chi Demo 3:30 – Line Dancing Demo 4:30-5:30 – Silver Sneaker Demo The free Monday evening Family Concerts will begin with the Fabulous Flynnstones on Monday, June 8 at 7:00 pm in the backyard of the Center. The Flynnstones are a group of veteran players based in Salt Lake City who bring together decades of inspiration to fuse jazz, blues, funk, and rock into their own brand of originals and select covers. You’ll hear familiar melodies from the illustrious past of jazz and rock, spun into lively adventurous renditions, energized with lots of soul. Invite family and friends to attend, all ages are welcome. The Center will open at 6:00 if you’d like to bring a picnic to enjoy before the concert. The Yard Sale/Car Show/Pancake Breakfast fundraising event is the Saturday before Father’s Day, June 20 from 8:00-1:00, so bring the family and enjoy a pancake breakfast, shop for treasures, and look at some very cool cars! The pancake breakfast cost is $3 a person and pancakes and juice will be served from 8:00 until 11:00 am. Enjoy the music of the Second Story Band

from 9:00-10:00 am. The car show is from 9:00 to 1:00. Sign-up now to bring your car for the car show. The cost to enter a car is $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Applications are available at the front desk if you’d like to display a car. Take an application home to friends and neighbors. Prizes will be awarded and prize drawings held throughout the car show event.

Birthday Wednesday – First Wednesday of each month. Celebrate your birthday and you could win a free lunch. The lunch is on us if you’re turning 60, 70, 80, 90 or 100 this month. Tell us if you have reached a new decade.

Health Services:

Happy Hatters – First and third Thursdays at 12:45. Red Hat Society chapter meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month to play BUNCO and Mexican Train and on the third Thursday to play Hand & Foot.

Blood Pressure & Glucose – The first Thursday of each month from 11:00-12:00 and third Friday from 11:00-12:00 (FREE). Blood Testing – On Wednesday, May 27 from 9:00 -11:00 Blood Testing is scheduled. Appointments are needed and payment is made to IHC the day of the testing. The cost is $35 for a Lipid Profile and Hemoglobin A-1C. Fasting is required.

Other Services: Haircuts – Tuesdays from 9:00-12:00. Appointments are needed, cost $8.

Recreation: Billiards and Ping Pong – Provided during the Center’s hours of operation. Ladies Pool – On Mondays at 12:30 a small group of women meet in the pool room to play pool. They would like to extend an invitation to any women that would like to join the pool group, maybe you played in the past, would like to refresh your skills, or just come and meet some new people. Monday Movies – Be in your seat at 1:00 to enjoy our free Monday movie and popcorn. Pickleball – On Thursdays from 9:00-11:00, you can learn to play Pickleball at the Center for free. Pickleball is played with wood or plastic paddles on a badminton size court using a whiffle ball. It is great exercise and helps in developing better hand-eye coordination. Pinochle – Wednesdays at 9:15. Players must check in no later than 9:00. The cost is $2 and is paid tournament day. Bridge – Mondays from 11:00-2:00 is a teaching class taught by Carol Meyers. Come and learn or refresh old skills. Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-4:00, free informal Bridge play (Chicago/Party). Canasta – Tuesdays from 11:00-2:30. Everyone is welcome (including beginners), all games are free and anyone can join in on the fun.

Bingo – Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:45. Donations are appreciated and used to purchase the certificates and prizes for bingo day.

Game Day – Make a new friend and learn a new game every Thursday at 12:30 in the card room – Mexican Train, Dominos, Rummikub, Skip-Bo and more. Want to Jam – Bring your instrument and jam on Thursday, May 14 and June 11 at 3:30-5:00. Past gatherings have included drums, guitar, violin, piano with all types of music played from jazz to country. Informal and all types of instruments are welcome. Social Dance – Every Thursday evening from 7:00-10:00. Cost $4. Dance to the musical genius of Tony Summerhays. Light refreshments will be served during the break and door prizes will be given each week. Line Dancing – Enjoy some great exercise, stimulate your brain, and meet friends; Tuesdays at 9:30 for all dancers and Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 for beginners. Cost is $1.50 and is paid the day of class and placed in the box on or near the stage. Shirlene Lundskog is our instructor. She dances with the Sandy Line Dance performing group.

Trips: Wendover – Travel to Wendover on Thursday, May 14, and enjoy a day at the Rainbow Casino. A chartered bus has been scheduled for the trip and the cost is $17 per person and includes transportation, a bonus package from the casino, a buffet luncheon, and free bingo on the bus. Depart the Center at 8:30 in the morning and return at approximately 7:00 that evening. Classic Cars Int’l Museum – The Classic Cars International Museum, located in downtown Salt Lake City, boasts about 250 vehicles in all with 75 on display at any one time. The cars on display were built between 1913 and the early 1980’s and include a 1928 Stutz Bearcat and a 1929 Pierce.

The Heritage Senior Center • 10 East 6150 South (West of State Street) • 801-264-2635

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M AYO R ’S M E S S AG E

MurrayJournal.com EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Freedom Baptist Church

“Wex xour POLICE OFFICERS” is the message on several signs along 5300 South, east of State Street. I’ve watched as one after another has popped up. In checking with the resident who had the first sign, he indicated that his daughter had designed the sign to honor a police officer in her neighborhood in another city. But, he felt it was very appropriate for how he felt about the Murray Police Department and put one in his yard, too. Neighbors have asked him about the sign and followed suit in putting them in their yards. The signs started appearing prior to the unrest in several large cities across our nation between youth and police. I have watched the news broadcasts with sadness as lives and businesses have been destroyed, and I cannot help but feel very fortunate to live in Murray City and to know our Police Department employees that serve our residents. We just received a letter from a resident who recently had a break-in at her home. She commented, “I am very impressed with the caliber of police protection Murray supplies.” I’m very proud of the service they provide as well. Our Police Department has been involved in some high-profile cases in the past couple of years. They recently arrested three suspects in the shooting of David Marsh at the Lee’s Mart on 5900 South/700 West. We were definitely saddened for the Marsh family by this incident and hope that the arrests will bring some peace to their heartaches. During the recent legislature session, you may have heard conversations and proposed bills about body cameras for police officers. Our Police Department started acquiring body cameras for patrol officers in 2013. The cameras have proven helpful with reports, court testimony, providing proof that leads to more convictions, reduces assaults on the officers and provides a training tool. The camera records both audio and video recordings. In addition to body cameras, the department has state-ofthe-art digital network recording devices in their interview rooms. Most cities have stopped the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program in their schools, but we feel it provides value to our students. Funding is still allocated in our budget and this program continues in Murray schools. The students who participate in this program pledge not to use drugs, participate

in bullying or join gangs during this curriculum time. This is a great experience for the students to not only learn, but to have a positive experience with officers – to realize they are in the community to enforce laws and keep their community safe. This year we had about 670 D.A.R.E. graduates. Through a partnership with the schools in Murray, a full-time school resource officer is in the junior high and high schools to help make the schools a safe environment for all students. Their goals are to help prevent juvenile

delinquency/crime and help minimize truancy. Issues in the schools have been stopped or solved as a result of this program. In 1961, President Kennedy designated May 15 as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the whole week is “National Police Week.” In a proclamation by President Bush in 2002, he stated, “I hope you will join with me in paying tribute to our local, state and federal law enforcement officers who serve us and protect us with courage and dedication.” I echo his expression of appreciation. I’ve listed only a small portion of the services our officers provide our residents. I pay tribute and thank them for helping make “Murray, a City without Equal.” Sincerely, Ted Eyre, Mayor

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We are an Independent KJB, Bible Preaching, Believing and Practicing New Testament Church JOHN 8:32 “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

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SPORTS

Jacob Knapp Wins State Championship

ottonwood High School’s wrestling team captain, Jacob Knapp, won the Utah High School Activities Associations 5A State Championship. The championship was held at the UCCU Center of Utah Valley University, Feb. 11 - 12. In attendance with Knapp were new head coach Trent Weibel and assistant coach Tom Oills. Knapp went into the state tournament as a number one seed. He had to compete against some of the opponents that he had lost to earlier in the season, but defeated them at state. “He overcame some of those things, and frankly at that point, was wrestling at a really high level,” Assistant Coach Oills said. The final match was with Syracuse High School student Colton Berger. Toward the end of the match, Berger was injured with a split lip but did not want to stop for medical attention. “You could tell he had an urge of just wanting to go and go. At that moment I realized he’d win state, he was going to win this match,” Weibel said. With the competitor showing determination, Knapp had a fight ahead of him. Despite the willpower of the competition, Knapp won the fight seven to three. There were many challenges that Knapp faced to work his way up to state champion. The team was adjusting to a new head coach, the team decreased in size throughout the season, and more responsibility fell to team captains Knapp and Thomas Oills. According to his coach, Knapp is a very determined and responsible member of the team. Due to his knowledge of wrestling technique, he frequently assists the coaches during practices and meets by helping his teammates with their moves. Due to a small staff, Weibel will delegate to his team captains to start things such as warm ups, which Knapp handles effectively. “It was a

Murray City Journal By Becky Flegal In addition to his unremitting preparation throughout the season, Knapp maintained certain behaviors during the championship. The coaches worked with Knapp before each match to mentally prepare, visualize, and strategize; every detail was worked over until a maintenance of concrete focus was accomplished. l

Jacob Knapp on his way to becoming state champion. Photo courtesy of Trent Weibel pleasure to have him in the room. It’s one of those things where a kid like that, with that kind of attitude, are few and far between,” Weibel said. Not only is Knapp eager to help his team, but he is equally eager to increase his own presence as a competitor and knows that the only way to do so is through relentless work; he trains both physically and mentally. “Even though he has reached a high level, he is still a student of the sport and willing to be taught,” Assistant Coach Oills said. In order to increase his skill this season, Knapp and his coaches worked on a different approach to his wrestling. “We made a few adjustments to his preparation, mainly from an aggressive standpoint: having him be more aggressive from the beginning, rather than be more conservative,” Assistant Coach Oills said.

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EDUCATION

Liberty Economics Fair Teaches Business Principles By Julie Slama

t’s more than a lesson about supply and demand. The sixthgrade Liberty economics fair introduces business principles from advertising to price mixing, and real-life issues from boycotts and strikes to depression and recession. However, it also is mixed with fun as 60 sixth graders create their own products and partner with 46 third-grade students, who on April 10 purchased the goods with the Liberty dollars they earned through good citizenship and homework. Sixth graders Kylee Fowlks and Megan Giles created Flubber, using white glue and borax.

Sixth graders Avery Anderson and Jacey Hillstead sell some of their handpainted shells to a third grader at Liberty’s economics fair. Paige Ansted sold out of “Party in a Bag,” a Ziploc bag which had combinations of mini piñatas, noisemakers, candy and confetti, which she thought would attract buyers who were looking for something “unique, colorful and bright and didn’t want to wait until their birthday to have a party.” Makenzie Dyson and Jaylynn Huynh sold pencil buddies and pet rocks. “I learned how a business and free enterprise works,” Makenzie said. Jaylynn added, “And how to start a business.” The assignment quickly took off when some sixth graders began polling younger students asking what they would be interested in purchasing and for what price. Others designed their items and then scheduled a time to go to a third-grade class to present their product, pitching a reason why they should

purchase it, and even handing them a coupon. “They were learning about advertising and marketing, surveying what items would sell, and getting endorsements for their products,” said sixth-grade teacher Judy Mahoskey, who added that the fair has been a favorite event at the school for the past 30 years. “My students knew they could only spend $5 to make their products, so they had to make some tough decisions about what their product line would be before they learned about customer service.” Third graders learned about being a consumer and about goods versus services, saving money, purchasing products, bartering and knowing the value of money, third-grade teacher Colette Parry said. Third-grader Annie Knott found some hand-painted shells created by Avery Anderson and Jacey Hillstead. She picked them because “they’re pretty.” The two sixth graders had painted shells found on the shores of Lake Powell and marketed them as “sea shell graffiti.” They also had matching homemade shirts for their business. The two created a business partnership with Allie Jensen and handed out fliers, promoting her hair clip business. “We thought it would be good to pass out fliers and coupons for each other’s business and it seemed to work,” Allie said. Allie’s hair clips started with some buttons from some crafts her mother had. “I worried about the boys not buying anything, but then I thought if I gift packaged two clips together, they might buy them for someone and that worked, too,” she said. The top sellers, earning more than $100, were Corin Greenhalgh and Jessica Boulden, who sold 30 stress balls with faces drawn on them and about 50 hand-painted monster friend magnets. Part of their business plan was tweaking the usual products into something creative and distributing $2 off coupons. “We asked the third graders if they got $2 off, would they be interested in spending money on these products and they said they would and that worked,” Corin said. Her mother, Lyndsey, said that their research from talking to their third-grade brothers, teachers and others beforehand paid off. “They seemed to gain an understanding of money and that sometimes, it takes money to make money,” she said. “They also seemed to grasp that something unique and fun can capture buyers’ attention.” l

Murray High Students Prepare For Graduation By Julie Slama

bout 400 Murray High School seniors are expected to graduate at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at Salt Lake Community College’s Lifetime Activities Center. It’s located on the Redwood Campus, 4600 S. Redwood Road. Tickets are not required and there is parking and access for those with special needs.

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Student speakers will include valedictorian Max Adams, who is the Sterling Scholar in business and is involved in the Academic Olympiad, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, cross country team, and is active in the school’s music and theatre programs. Caitlin Coplan is the salutarian. She is the German Club vice president and is involved in National Honor Society, Interact Club and Academic Olympiad. Joining the students on the podium will be Murray School District Superintendent Steve Hirase, Murray High Principal John Goldhardt and the Murray Board of Education. The ceremony will feature “Friends” by the school’s acappella choir, “Fanfare for a Celebration” by the concert band and a piece by the Madrigals that has yet to be announced. The motto, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe,” is by novelist Anatole France. l

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EDUCATION

Irish Dance Studio To Open In Murray By Julie Slama

he award-winning Acadamh Rince Irish dance studio is slated to open in Murray this May. Acadamh Rince, which won the 2015 Hibernian Society award for the best certified Irish dance school in Utah, offers recreational and competitive dance classes from age three through adult and has had several dancers compete in the western regionals, nationals and even at world championships. “I love Murray and the community events that are held, from the children’s series in the park to the 4th of July parade,”

said Acadamh Rince owner and instructor Amy Stanfield, who has been teaching Irish dance in Sandy since 2004. “There’s a strong dance community here with a lot of talent, but this will be the first Irish dance studio in Murray. We will have small, intimate classes so students can be given individual attention and will know how they can improve their dancing. We want to give equal time to each dancer, whether it’s the beginning recreational student, or a student who competes in beginning levels to champions, so they all can learn how to be better.” Stanfield said many people confuse Irish dance with clogging. Although it is related, and a variation has become popular with “Riverdance,” Irish dance has traditional dance forms originating in Ireland, and generally is characterized by a controlled upper body, straight arms and back and precise steps with the feet. Dancers wear soft leather shoes, or ghillies, as well as hard shoes that are made of black leather with fiberglass heels; dances are performed in teams or solo. “It’s a lot of fun, but requires upper body control, and like ballet, there are specific steps, which are technical and rigid,” Stanfield said. “Irish dance is infectious. Once students start, they just get hooked and can’t stop because it becomes part of them. It is just so much fun.” Stanfield started Irish dancing at age eight along with her sisters and brother. “My mom was a dancer, but

Acadamh Rince champion dancer Moira Turner practices her leaps during rehearsal. Photo courtesy of Amy Stanfield

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didn’t want us to grow up in a strict dance environment, so she found Irish dancing and thought it was more athletic, which fit our family since we were into sports. A lot

at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center and plan to take part in Murray’s Fourth of July parade and talent show, as well as the children’s series in Murray Park. In the win-

“ We want to give back to the community. Students

can do as much or little as they want or are able to. It’s up to them. Irish dance is for anyone.”

of the school’s dancers participate in sports and Irish dance does help with footwork in soccer or jumping in basketball, and as athletes, they are stronger and have better endurance,” she said.

n addition to competitions, Acadamh Rince dancers perform at many community events. For example, in March, they were part of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and danced afterward. They performed “An Irish Evening”

ter, the group takes the stage at the Festival of Trees in Sandy. “We want to give back to the community. It gives our students a chance to perform their talent and be a part of the community. Students can do as much or little as they want or are able to. It’s up to them. Irish dance is for anyone. There’s no restrictions to a body type, age, sex or anything, and it’s just fun whether students dance for recreation or competition,” Stanfield said. l

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Acadamh Rince dancers performed at Mt. Olympus Senior Center on March 17. The dance studio will move to Murray in May. Photo courtesy of Amy Stanfield

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rown Floral was established in 1915 by Leon Brown. Around 1926, he recruited his wife to join him in the day-to-day operations. She told him she would work with him, not for him. That was the start of a business partnership that prospered for many, many years. Rob Johnson and Tracie Drage purchased Brown Floral in 2010. Neither had any floral experience, but immediately recognized the opportunity of such a solid legacy business. They brought their enthusiasm for sales and marketing to the table, and began focusing on business-to-business. All the employees remained and played integral parts in helping the business survive such a bold transition. Within the first three years, the business tripled, reclaiming its position as one of Utah’s leading florists. “My business partner and I looked at Brown Floral and quickly decided to step into history and become part of a nearly 100-year-old legacy,” said Drage of the decision to purchase the company. “The business had benefited from the Brown family and two other owners, and we were excited to take the torch and run with it.” In 2013, Johnson and Drage acquired Mildred’s Flowers. At that time, Mildred’s had been serving the community for over 70 years, first under the ownership of the beloved Mildred, and then her daughter, Becky Starks Butler. Butler and Drage

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worked together to provide a smooth transition for employees and customers. Both share a passion for exceptional customer service and unsurpassed quality in floral arrangements. Although Brown Floral is celebrating their 100th year birthday, they don’t act their age! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

Pinterest, blogging, and networking are key components to their business. They pay close attention to the marketing trends. They continue to look for ways to keep their story fresh and relevant. To celebrate their 100th year, Brown Floral has advertised throughout the Valley their desire to find businesses and individuals that were also “born” in 1915. Brown Floral provides them with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and enjoys the opportunity of hearing stories about the “good ol’ days” when they celebrated special occasions with the services provided by Brown Floral. Giving back to the community is also important to the team at Brown Floral. This summer they are excited to be part of the “Play Unplugged” program through the Granite School District. The Unplugged program encourages children to get out and participate in healthy lifestyles activities. “Flowers are powerful messengers of love and peace. They were in 1915, they are today, and they will continue to be for years to come,” says Drage. “I am so proud to be part of a business that provides a service that keeps us connected as human beings. It’s important and meaningful, and we make it happen every single day.” Brown Floral is located at 2233 Murray Holladay Road, and will be moving right next door in July. Come in for a visit, or call (801) 278-4800 to order flowers for your next occasion. l

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WHERE TO GET DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS By Joani Taylor

ast month’s story about playing the gift card game may have seemed a bit silly and extreme, but learning to use gift cards as a means of payment can save you some serious cash, especially on large ticket items or at stores and restaurants you frequent often. As promised, here are some favorite ways to put a simple gift card to work for you. Know your bank or credit card policies. Many banks and credit unions offer bonus offers and rewards on purchases. Often, this means making a gift card purchase can earn you additional bonuses and even gift cards. WHERE TO BUY DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS: Knowing where to look can be all it takes to save as much as 25% on your gift card purchase. Costco and Sam’s Club both have discounted gift cards that can save you as much as 20% off. Look for them in the store, or you can purchase them online. Also, currently Sam’s Club is offering new members a free $5.00 Sam’s Club gift card and free rotisserie chicken for joining. Ebay.com - Discounted gift cards can be found in the “daily deal” section. These are limited, come and go without warning and sell out fast. They will often save you as much as 25% off. Locate them at http://

deals.ebay.com/shop/gift-cards-deals. CardCash.com – This is a gift card exchange that sells a huge variety of gift cards. You’ll find everything from grocery gift cards to restaurants and department stores. Discounts depend on the gift card and can save you as much as 15%. Looking to unload a gift card you can’t use? CardCash will purchase your gift cards from you, too. STORES WITH GIFT CARD DEALS: Many stores have rewards programs and bonuses that can get you additional savings on gift cards for their store, and sometimes other stores, too. Smith’s often offers 4X fuel rewards on gift card purchases. The offer is typically valid on any gift card, except for a Smith’s store gift card, and usually has to be loaded digitally onto your Smith’s Shoppers card. Smith’s is also known for offering digital coupons for gift cards. For example, just a couple of weeks ago they had a digital coupon valid for $5.00 off a $20 Payless Shoes gift card. Kohl’s has a program called Yes2Rewards where shoppers earn points with each purchase. The points will then automatically convert to Kohl’s gift cards. This great program is in addition to weeks when they have Kohl’s cash, and you don’t need a Kohl’s card to join the program. It’s free

to join, and currently new members will receive a $5.00 Kohl’s reward just for signing up. Target offers weekly sales specials where shoppers are rewarded with Target store gift cards for purchasing select products. Plus, if there are coupons for these products, you can use them when making your purchase. These additional savings can often make your products completely free, after considering the gift card. For a current list of which products have gift card promotions, visit www.totallytarget.com/gift-card-deals/.

ow, just imagine: Purchase a Kohl’s gift card at Smith’s during a 4x fuel reward promotion, using your credit card that offers bonus points, then head to Kohl’s to make your purchase. Use the Kohl’s gift card you purchased at Smith’s and get Yes2Rewards Kohl’s credit. That’s what we call a triple dip. And, I haven’t even mentioned Kohl’s Cash or coupons! Other stores that have great rewards programs are: Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, Famous Footwear, Sears/Kmart, and JCPenney. That’s my frugal wisdom for this month. Next month, I’ll share with you our favorite apps and websites that can bag you completely free gift cards, along with my idea of a fun, and frugal, date night.

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Spotlight On: VIEWMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

y the mid-1960s, Murray’s school population was declining slightly, but two new elementary schools were still needed. In 1964, Viewmont Elementary School was built with 12 classrooms, a multi-purpose room and several specialized support spaces. During early years, there were so many students living in the nearby neighborhoods, that only 1st through 4th grades could be accommodated in the new building with 5th and 6th grades continuing to attend Grant Elementary. Upgrades were funded during the 1970s, and by 1973, half of the students from the soon-to-be-closed Bonneyview were transferred to Viewmont. In the ‘80s, a new development was located mostly within the boundaries of Viewmont,

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to be honored by the school. The Turkey Trot and Bunny Run encourage physical fitness, and Read with Santa, Fine Arts Week and College Week are yearly events that everyone happily anticipates, along with PTA’s Pops and Princesses Dance and the school Science Fair held every other year. Viewmont Elementary School continues as it began, adapting to change and new challenges. Part of a lively community, The PTA Pops and Princesses Dance is always a popular it provides a positive nucleus for patrons and students alike. l Viewmont event! requiring two modular portable classrooms be added to the school. Due to growth, the school board voted in 1987 to put Viewmont on a year-round schedule and upgrade the facility again, adding air-conditioning. But, by 1991, it was decided that having just one school on a different schedule was not efficient and Viewmont went back to a traditional schedule. Even with the many changes, traditions at Viewmont are strong, including the annual Veterans Day Celebration where community veterans and active service members are invited

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he Utah Mathcounts State competition was held in Salt Lake Community College on March 7th where 150 top Mathletes ranging from 6th to 8th grade from all over the state participated. After the written round, top 10 participants are selected for the Countdown Round where tough math problems are projected on a screen and mathletes have 45secs to buzz in to reveal answers. Based on this, top 4 Mathletes are selected to represent Utah at the National Mathcounts Competition in Boston, Massachusetts in May. The top 4 individuals in ranking are Tarun Kumar Martheswaran (6th grade), Alex Cheng (8th grade), Alan Zhao (8th grade) and Nathan Fang (8th grade). All these students are from Midvale Middle School. Tarun Kumar who is the youngest in the team took first place at the District level and then first place at the Regional level before winning the State championship. He mentioned that hard work and persistence are key in winning these competitions. He also mentioned that, "Seeing my sister, Tanisha compete in Mathcounts and representing Utah two years in a row was a huge motivational factor in wanting to compete. I also owe my success to the Kumon Math program that has given me a very strong foundation and speed " Tarun Kumar says that he needs to keep working hard to keep up with his Math skills and prepare for the National competition which is just around the corner. He added that, “Participating in these competitions has given me a taste of success and a never ending

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Just a Mom By Peri Kinder

or years I was just a mom. When people asked what I did for a living, I’d respond, “I’m just a stay-at-home mom.” Ironically, I was never home. I was shuttling kids to and from softball, swimming, dance, school and the mall. I spent approximately 20 years living in my van—and I wasn’t even homeless. Being a full-time mom is exhausting. People who’ve never spent 24 hours with small children Have No Idea how listening to the opening notes of “Sesame Street” for the billionth time can make your ear drums bleed. I’d wake up early to enjoy some alone time and hear the shuffling of pajama-footed feet as a toddler waddled into the kitchen and onto my lap where she rested against my chest, smelling like baby shampoo, warm blankets and dreams. I’d put my nose in her hair, inhale that scent and think: remember this. I’d snuggle with my daughters on the couch with piles of library books. We’d read about hungry caterpillars, wicked witches, Sneetches, wild things and little blue engines. I’d share stories about being kind, wise and brave, and I’d pray those messages would stick. A favorite activity was making cinnamon rolls, letting the girls bake their own sugar-covered creations. They would be coated with flour, butter and cinnamon, and the same ingredients blanketed the floor, but it was okay. It was cleanable.

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