Murray Journal January 2019

January 2019 | Vol. 19 Iss. 01

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MURRAY’S SEEDS OF SERVICE SPROUT GROVES OF GRATITUDE

By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com

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ometimes it takes a small act of service to make a big impact. In Murray, there are individuals and groups who did just that. Their actions, while different, had three things in common: they saw a need, organized a plan, and did the work to complete it.

Amy Moore Theresa Ludlow has been taking her three daughters to Studio 56 Dance Center (170 W. Winchester St.) for years. The owner, Amy Moore, known to her students as Miss Amy, creates a warm and welcoming vibe in her classes.

“Her dance studio has become a second family for my girls and a lot of other dancers. My girls love going there, and they talk about Miss Amy all the time,” said Ludlow.

Moore doesn’t just teach her kids to dance but also teaches the benefits of giving service. Every year Studio 56 organizes three charity drives to support groups in the Murray area. “Besides wanting to give back to the community, she also believes in building children up instead of knocking them down. She teaches the kids at her studio responsibility and lets them shine,” noted Ludlow.

One of the most popular fundraisers Moore puts on is the pajama and book drive. Moore got the idea from the popular family tradition of giving the children a new pair of pajamas every Christmas Eve. Moore felt that giving pajamas to other children was a way to help even her youngest dancers grasp the concept of giving. The students collect pajamas and books for the Utah Foster Care Foundation and put on a benefit concert. Last year her students collected a total of 1,094 pajamas, 459 books, and $7,000.

According to Ludlow, “I have always wanted to instill the idea of ‘giving back’ in my kids, and I think it is easier to do so when a group that they are involved in gives back as well. When they see others doing something like this, they will, hopefully, be more inclined to do so as well. I think it is great for them to see that someone they love and look up to does acts of goodwill. I hope it inspires them to do the same.”

Miss Murray 2018, Jessica Christenson, raised awareness and thousands of dollars for depression and suicide awareness. (Photo courtesy Jessica Christenson)

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oughness is expected, but grief is not — such is the expectation of many police, firefighters, veterans, and EMTs. Yet grief caught former Murray resident Mike Stevens off guard. After too many sleepless nights caused by responding to numerous traumatic scenes while with the Salt Lake City Fire Department, Stevens found himself facing a loaded revolver—his own hand pointing it toward his head.

“I’d been down that road one time before....

I knew if I didn’t get help for my PTSD [Post Traumatic Stress Disorder] I would surely end up in the same place,” said Stevens.

Nobody would have guessed the Cottonwood High graduate had contemplated suicide.

His outgoing demeanor and cheery confidence certainly hide many deep-seated emotions. Fortunately, Stevens found help, and those helpers were recently honored for their work by the non-profit organization Ten4 Responding.

On Nov. 3, Ten4 Responding and the Murray Chamber of Commerce hosted a Veteran and First Responders Suicide Awareness banquet to honor Murray City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordon Petersen, IMC Emergency Room Physician Adam Balls, and Murray Police Department Deputy Chief Joe Tarver for their efforts in supporting mental health and resiliency.

First responders are exposed to incidents involving death, gruesome injury, poor decision making, abuse, and suicides. The toll this takes on their mental health can cause depression, anxiety, PTSD and, like Stevens, suicidal thoughts and actions.

Murray City Fire Chief Jon Harris said, “We understand suicide is a concern for our nation. Ten4, which most people recognize among the military and first responder communities, is ‘mutual understanding.’ Thus, Ten4 Responding means that we have a mutual understanding and are responding to the suicide epidemic in Utah and our nation.”

Proceeds from the event will fund mental health services for first responders. The public was invited to nominate a veteran, firefighter,

Congressman Chris Stewart (top row center) presented awards to Murray Police Department Deputy Chief Joe Tarver, Murray City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordon Petersen, and Dr. Adam Balls (front row, 3rd, 2nd, 1st from right) (Photo courtesy Ten4 Responding)

police officer, EMT, business or student leader who has had an impact on suicide awareness or has promoted mental health and resiliency.

Adam Balls is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who is a Medical Director for Intermountain Medical Center’s Level 1 Trauma Center, the largest emergency department in the State of Utah. He also works as medical director for Murray Fire Department. An Air Force veteran, he served as a team leader for a critical care aeromedical transport team on deployments to Iraq, Germany, and Afghanistan.

Jordon Petersen is a battalion chief with 12 years’ experience with Murray Fire Department.

With a doctorate in psychology, Petersen is a national presenter on first responder mental wellness as well as an instructor at the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy on the subject.

Joe Tarver was appointed deputy chief of Murray Police Department in 2014 by Chief Craig Burnett. Tarver has a sociology degree

from the University of Utah and has worked with police officers in developing stronger mental resiliency.

Ten4 Responding is part of Honor365, a nonprofit organization. Honor365 was established July 1, 2017, with the purpose of honoring a veteran every day. The Honor365 team believes every veteran is worthy of being recognized for their service. Their only criteria for being honored is that a veteran has honorably served their country. They can be living or since passed.

Stevens has also reached out to his fellow first responders. “I made a video with help from my stepson, encouraging other first responders, police, and military to shrug off the stigma and go and get the help they need; and if it isn’t for yourself, then do it for those that have stood by you and supported you. If it helps only one person, then it was worth it.”

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Jessica Christenson When Miss Murray 2018, Jessica Christenson, revealed not only the platform for her reign—depression and suicide awareness—she also revealed that she has personally dealt with those issues, and people were surprised with her candor. Her passion behind her H.O.P.E (Hold On Pain Ends) project attracted many to come out to support her. At the Nov. 20 Murray City Council meeting, the city praised her efforts, and she also appeared on “Good Things Utah” to discuss her events.

Christenson hosted two events. Her Princess Tea Party fundraiser raised over $1,000 for Primary Children’s Network. “We were also able to sponsor over 50 Murray students to come for free so they could have the experience of feeling like a princess for a day,” said Christenson.

Her second event was a Hope Walk for Murray City in which people from all backgrounds came to support loved ones who deal with depression or have family members who committed suicide.

“I wanted to have an event where the City could join together in love, peace, and unity to commemorate those who deal with mental illnesses,” she said. “I wanted to bring awareness to the epidemic that depression and suicide have become today. I feel strongly that depression needs to be addressed more, so friends and family can better know how to recognize it, address it, and help understand the sickness that their loved ones are dealing with. I wanted to honor the lives that have been lost and have the event be a healing experience for them and their families.”

The Hope Walk featured white flags lining the course with the names of those who deal with chronic depression, who have attempted suicide, or who have completed suicide. A guest speaker shared her experience as a mom who lost her 17-year-old daughter to suicide. The event also included a silent auction with items donated by various Salt Lake area businesses. The $1,200 in proceeds were donated to The Reach Program, a suicide prevention organization.

“It was a lot of hard and time-consuming work to put it all together, but with the results and the lives we were able to touch, I would do it again in a heartbeat. I believe it brought a group of people together who could relate to each other, whether they were dealing with depression or dealing with the pain of losing someone. I hope that, in the end, those dealing with depression could see that when one takes their life it doesn’t end the pain, it just passes it on to those they leave behind,” explained Christenson.

Christenson estimates around 300 people participated in the Hope Walk. Many participants had lost a loved one to suicide and wanted to walk on behalf of them. A large family of 30 people who attended had just lost their son to suicide within a couple months of the event. They all wore T-shirts with his name on it.

“I will never forget the mothers, fathers, and other loved ones that came up to me and shared their story of how they have been impacted by suicide. It honestly was an emotional day for all who attended,” she said.

With her reign now ended, Christenson intends to continue trying to make a difference in promoting good mental health. Her goal is to con-

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tinue spreading her message of H.O.P.E. to as many individuals as possible. Also, she will still share her story of dealing with depression to hopefully impact others and help them through their difficult experiences.

“This past year I learned that being Miss Murray was not about me, it was about the neighbor who called and asked me what she should say to her students who had just lost a classmate to suicide that day. It was about a cousin who messaged me wondering what she should do to help her daughter who was dealing with depression. It was about speaking in the schools and telling the students my story of dealing with depression and what helped me, and then having a teacher come up afterward and mention that there were many kids in her class that were struggling,” Christenson said.

She is grateful to have had the chance to be Miss Murray this past year, because, she said, “It gave me the avenue to get into doors and make an awareness of something that seems to be affecting most of us these days one way or another.”

Joe Beard, Travis Bodtcher, Jon Grangroth Paramedics generally know what time of year it is by the nature of the calls they respond to.

December, of course, is decoration doomsday for many people who fall off ladders and roofs as they attempt to hang lights and wreaths. While responding to such accidents are part of the job for Murray City Emergency Medical Technicians Joe Beard, Travis Bodtcher and Jon Grangroth, these EMTs showed one family the extra meaning of “care” in emergency care.

Melissa Porter’s father, David Bridge, was hanging Christmas lights on their rambler. At the roof’s highest pitch, 14 feet off the ground, Bridge had just finished securing a string of lights when the ladder started to move.

“He knew he was coming down, and, in that split second, he also knew that he shouldn’t land on his back, so he twisted himself enough to land on his side. Our yard is lined with a cement curbing, unfortunately, and he came down on that as well as some bushes,” said Porter.

As the working single mom of a young son, Porter depends on her 74-year-old father’s help a lot. He does the yard work for her, cleans the house, and makes sure her son, Nick, gets off to school on time. He even cooks dinner for them.

“When my dad was hanging the lights, my mom, Kathleen, was inside,” explained Porter.

“When she looked up and didn’t see the ladder, she ran outside to see what was going on. She saw my dad lying on the ground, gasping for air. She ran over to him and asked if he was alright, did he need an ambulance. He told her, ‘Do you think you can move me?’ They tried to move him and he screamed in agony.”

Kathleen called 911, and within minutes Beard, Bodtcher, and Grangroth were there. Kathleen was distraught as they loaded Bridge into the ambulance. According to Porter, “They were very comforting and very sweet. They knew my mom was upset and they were so great at calming her down.”

With Bridge in the hospital, the family needed to figure out how they were going to finish decorating for Christmas, get Nick to school, clean the house, bring out the garbage cans, and everything

else her dad usually does.

The Saturday after the accident, Porter looked out the window and saw three large guys hanging Christmas lights. “I started to freak out…and I thought my brother-in-law had some people hanging random lights. Then he came in to tell me that the wonderful paramedics who rescued my dad had come over on their own to finish hanging them for him. Well, I started crying when I called my mom, who was at the hospital with my dad, and she started crying.”

The EMTs didn’t want any recognition and didn’t even give the Porter family their names. “I have heard stories of people doing kind things, but I never believed it would happen to us. They went way above the call of duty.”

Viewmont Elementary Community Students were just arriving at Viewmont Elementary on Monday, Nov. 19, when fire and smoke erupted from an old wooden house yards away from the school. As children witnessed the frightening scene, a greater tragedy was unfolding inside the house. The inferno grew to a two-alarm fire as multiple units from Murray and Unified Fire Departments responded.

By the time the fire was extinguished, it had claimed the lives of 7-year-old Viewmont student Cassidy Jackson and her grandmother, 53-year-old Lisa Wiley, who was a volunteer at Viewmont. Cassidy’s mother, who was pregnant, made it out, as well as her uncle.

On the day of the event, school went on as usual. Students who saw the fire were unaware of its devastation. An email was sent home to parents informing them of what had occurred, allowing them to talk with their children at home about what had transpired, thus allowing the parents to help their children process it.

The close-knit Viewmont community was devasted but wanted to help the grief-stricken family. Immediately, the Viewmont Parent Teacher Association (PTA) went to the Mountain America Credit Union in Murray to create an account for the family.

“So many students, parents, and community members wanted to do something to help, so an account was set up to offer help to the family with funeral and living expenses, as a way to honor Cassidy,” said Kelly Taeoalii, a member of the PTA. She recalls, “While setting up the account for Coins for Cassidy at the bank, the gal helping us was moved by the story. She wanted to see if Mountain America would pitch in and give a donation and went to speak with a manager about it.

She came back with puffy eyes and said she didn’t realize it was Lisa Wiley that had passed. She said Lisa made the deposits for Subway and was in their branch just about every day. Every employee there knew her and they were all heartbroken.”

The school prepared for the students’ return to school the day after the fire. They invited the second graders (Cassidy’s grade) to wear their pajamas to school and bring a stuffed animal with them. Parents were allowed to keep their children home if desired, and it would be excused. They had many counselors and social workers brought in and offered help to any student or adult in need. Rooms and spaces were set up with colorful tablecloths, plants, flowers, and toys where students could go

Amy Moore and her dance students raised funds to help foster children. (Photo courtesy Theresa Ludlow)

to get help processing their feelings or fears. A therapy dog also visited the school and provided students with a little extra love and comfort. A parent, Courtney Russell, help set up a memorial outside the burned-out home with Smith’s Food and Drug donating balloons.

John Park, who lives near the school and is the administrator of the Murray Citizens Facebook page, pooled money from donors and was able to give a grocery store gift card to all the fire stations that responded to the fire. Students at Viewmont collected donations to help the family, and soon children from Grant and Liberty Elementary also collected funds. Together, the three schools raised over $2,500 in their coin jars, $2,000 from Viewmont alone.

“We hope to raise enough money to help the family and to put a buddy bench on our playground in Cassidy’s honor. She was always quick to share a hug or a smile with anyone. This will be a special bench for students to sit on when they feel they don’t have anyone to play with. Whenever other students see someone sitting on the bench, they will be encouraged to ask that student to play and help them feel included. We are all important, and Cassidy will always help me remember that,” noted Taeoalii.

As of Dec. 1, the PTA announced that they received enough in donations for the bench and will continue to accept donations for the family. Those interested in donating can go to Mountain America Credit Union and donate into an account named “Coins for Cassidy” or online with Venmo @coinsforcassidy.

Taeoalii reflects, “As far as the fire, how very tragic and sad. What I have found so interesting and so clear by this tragedy is that we often feel insignificant, but then something like this just shows how much of an impact we actually make. As far as Viewmont goes, it has been amazing to watch the community rally around this tragedy. We really are a small town disguised as a big city. I was touched by the amount of help Viewmont received.” l

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Murray Retrospective 2018

By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ― Greek proverb

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f the old Greek adage holds true, then 2018 was clearly a year of planting in Murray.

Perhaps the most fertile field is the former brownfields in downtown Murray now slated for redevelopment. Perhaps it is the fertile fields that may grow with investing more into the fire and police corps. Regardless, Murray was tilling ground after a long figurative winter.

“The most important issue in Murray is the growth in this region and its impact on the city’s infrastructure, transportation, housing and neighborhoods. The challenge I see in the upcoming year is maintaining Murray’s unique hometown feel while managing the pressures of growth and development,” said Mayor Blair Camp.

Undeniably, the last large tracts of open farmland are disappearing in Murray. This year real estate developers Ivory Homes, Hamlet Homes and other builders converted open land on Murray’s southwest side into new residential neighborhoods. Large, multilevel residential units are opening in the Murray City Center District along 4800 South and Vine Street. The increase in residents throughout Murray will surely place more burden on city services.

As part of downtown’s restoration and as

a solution to deal with this extra burden being placed on city services, Murray broke ground for a new fire station.

“I am looking forward to the redevelopment of the Murray City Center District, where we already have a new fire station under construction.

Other plans for the area include a civic center and private development,” said Camp.

“This new station will provide us additional space for personnel and apparatus to better serve our community,” said Fire Chief Jon Harris. In 2019, Murray FD will take delivery of a new fire engine to replace the aged 2005 engine they currently have in the fleet. Also, Murray FD will get a new ambulance next year.

“The added engines and ambulances are crucial in order to accommodate our increasing call volume,” noted Harris. This new ambulance will have a crew cab, allowing Murray FD to staff the ambulance with one or two additional personnel.

The next big fix coming to downtown will be a new city hall. “I worry for the safety of City employees who are housed in our current city hall and the cost of continually fixing the deteriorating structure. I am also looking forward to the redevelopment of a downtown which will make our citizens proud,” stated Murray City Councilwoman Diane Turner.

City hall welcomed some new faces this year and said goodbye to some old friends. Dale

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Murray City’s Utah Police Department Lip Sync Challenge went viral online in 2018. (Photo courtesy Murray PD)

Cox was sworn in as a new city councilman, while Mayor Blair Camp was sworn into a fullterm as Mayor. G.L. Critchfield was appointed city attorney after Frank Nakamura retired. Murray Fire Chief Gil Rodriguez retired as well.

The city also said goodbye to Tim Tingey, who was a major driving force behind the city’s redevelopment efforts. Doug Hill left his post as director of public szervices, but he didn’t go far, since Camp appointed him as the city’s chief administrative officer.

With Hill’s departure, the city reorganized Public Services into two departments, creating the Public Works Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. Taking the helm of these organizations are two long-term Murray managers: Kim Sorenson in Parks and Danny Astill in Public Works.

Sorenson’s first order of business for 2019 is updating the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. “Our current master plan is over 20 years old. We have completed the majority of recommendations from the old plan. The new master plan will give us direction in future planning of parks and facilities from Murray residents, facility users, and elected officials. The plan will include an assessment of needed improvements, additional facilities, and parks to best serve Murray citizens.”

Public Works has had many projects under way throughout Murray. According to Astill, “2018 has been a very busy year and will be to the very last day. The Public Works Department has been able to complete numerous water, sewer, stormwater, sidewalk and roadway projects throughout the City. We have had numerous commercial and residential projects submitted for review and approvals and many other projects that were continued from 2017.”

Other new faces seen in Murray have at

times become problematic to the city. “Operation Rio Grande had an impact on Murray; we have seen an increase in the homeless population in areas of Murray. It creates a problem for our police because being homeless is not a crime.

So how do we deal compassionately with them?

However, we have also seen an increase in crime in the area of 4500 South and the Jordan River.

This has become a significant problem for businesses in the area,” stated City Councilman Jim Brass.

Operation Rio Grande has created problems for communities throughout the valley—from the University of Utah to Herriman. The City of Cottonwood Heights used the term “Operation Leaf Blower” in their February 2018 monthly update to describe how the 2017 crackdown on the Rio Grande neighborhood’s homeless population scattered vagrancy across the valley.

Murray Police Chief Craig Burnett will be seeking to get the community more involved with the homeless. “We are…working closely with citizens and businesses in developing plans and programs to help deal with our growing homeless population. There are resources and programs that we will be working with to provide the necessary services to help the homeless as well as the residents and businesses that feel the impact.”

The City did agree to provide Chiefs Burnett and Harris with more funding. “The Mayor and City Council worked at setting up a pay scale that compares with other cities in the valley and then finding the funding. This is making an impact on our ability to retain and attract qualified employees,” said Burnett.

Murray City Councilman Dale Cox echoed Burnett’s assessment. “I believe the biggest impact was an implementation of a step-system for Murray employees that increases their compen-

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sation to market value and gives them a secure path for their future that they deserve.”

Retaining quality officers, however, came at a cost. “Raising taxes was very hard for us.

However, we had five meetings that were very well attended by respectful, concerned and caring citizens. The citizens were the ones who had to bear the financial burden in order to make sure that services, especially for a public safety, were maintained at the high level they have become accustomed to,” remarked Councilwoman Turner.

Public Works Director Astill agreed, “All of these things cannot happen without a knowledgeable and well-trained staff who take pride in their work and enjoy making Murray City a better place live.”

Astill continued, “Murray City has a very long list of needed infrastructure projects which are prioritized each year to stay within the available funding. However, because of recent tax increases, we are looking forward to receiving additional funding that will help us complete additional infrastructure projects in 2019 and beyond.”

“I feel the biggest challenge for Murray next year will be to continue to maintain and update our infrastructure,” noted Councilman Cox. Councilman Brass added, “One of the challenges moving forward is how to find affordable housing for our children. As the state’s population grows, and as Murray’s population grows, the shortage in housing stock grows. The Wasatch Front Regional Council, as well as other organizations, call out for increased density as a way to alleviate the problem. Density brings its own set of problems though, and how we deal with that will be the challenge.”

A huge road project on Murray’s eastside will commence full-gear in 2019 on Vine Street, starting at Van Winkle and ending at 900 East, adding curb, gutter, bike lanes and a turn lane.

The city council also agreed to fund Murray Power’s plans to tap into the nation’s first small

nuclear modular reactor. The city committed $15,000 toward NuScale Power’s reactor, which is in development at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls. The technology is still considered experimental.

Murray Library also received approval for a tax increase. Library Director Kim Fong explained, “Murray Library is looking forward to being able to provide even better service to our community with the increase in funds that we received. The extra funds are primarily being spent to improve our collections, providing access to even more materials that our patrons value. We are also looking forward to the coming opportunity to build a new library that will allow us to provide better programs, more community space, and state-of-the-art technology to our patrons.”

This past year, the library received two accolades: Quality Library certification by the Utah State Library (one of five libraries in the state to receive this certification) and Library Journal’s Star Library, in which Murray Library increased to five stars this year (one of three libraries in Utah to receive a star designation.)

Fong said, “I believe that our effort to provide quality service to Murray citizens is being recognized and that we are providing a great return-on-investment to our community.”

A new program was initiated this year by Murray FD’s fire prevention division. “We reached out to all elementary schools in Murray and were able to teach every second- grader fire-prevention concepts. By teaching programs such as ‘Stop, Drop, and Roll’ and ‘EDITH – Escape Drill in the Home,’ students learn the dangers of fire and fire safety techniques,” exclaimed Chief Harris.

Murray’s economic future was bright in 2018. Stephanie Wright from the Murray Chamber of Commerce remarked, “We are seeing new buildings being built and older buildings getting a facelift or being torn down for office or retail spaces. The Murray Chamber celebrated over 27

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One building(s) that didn’t get torn down was the historic Vine Street complex that was the former home of Mount Vernon Academy. Private citizen Kathleen Stanford blocked the city and developers from tearing down the structures through a successful lawsuit.

One building that has been going up and is scheduled to be dedicated in 2019 is Intermountain Medical’s Gardner Transformation Center (5000 S. State St.). It will be the home for institutes that train health care leaders seeking to transform the way health care is provided in the United States and around the world, achieving the highest clinical quality at the lowest sustainable cost.

Wright stated, “The Center is designed to be the heart of Intermountain’ s focus on transforming health care in ways that are patient-focused and that consistently provide the best clinical outcomes at sustainable costs. This center will continue to reflect how Murray City is setting the standard for health care in Utah and the world.”

There were many who contributed to Mur-

ray this past year. Dale Cox pointed to Trish Cook, the director of the Murray Senior Center.

“Trish goes way above her job in helping the seniors of Murray. She is so full of energy and ideas. She has great programs at the center and she makes everyone feel welcome and included.”

Cox also called attention to Bob Dunn, former director of the Murray Boys & Girls Club.

“Even though he has retired, he continues to volunteer his time and talent whenever asked.”

Councilman Brass feels Murray owes a debt to Linda Brown. “I think Linda Brown with KidsEat! has contributed to Murray in a big way.

Her program to help feed school children on the weekend, when they might not otherwise have enough to eat, has been very successful.”

Mayor Camp noted the many who volunteer in Murray City government. “I think that recognition should go to the many Murray citizens who have taken time to become involved in the city, especially those who serve on boards and commissions.”

Council Chair Diane Turner concurred, “I believe the citizens of Murray should be recognized for their honesty, participation and support of their city.” l

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Addresses: Bell’s 48th Street Deli 1207 Murray Taylorsville Rd Taylorsville Lone Star Taqueria 2265 Fort Union Blvd Cottonwood Heights Cous Cous Mediterranean Grill 5470 South 900 East #1 Salt Lake City Guras Spice House 5530 13400 S Herriman Fav Bistro 1984 E Murray Holladay Rd Holladay Shaka Shack 14587 750 W Bluffdale Spudtoddos 7251 Plaza Center Dr #120 West Jordan

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his summer, we took the best parks around the valley and pitted them against each other in head-to-head contests with winners determined by social media voting, until we had a victor. Now, we’re turning our attention to local restaurants, diners, grills and cafes.

This is Lunch Madness.

We started by selecting one restaurant to represent each city in the Salt Lake Valley, using

a variety of criteria. First and foremost, it had to be a locally owned and operated restaurant.

As a chain of local newspapers, we’re all about supporting small and local business. Second, we wanted to have a diverse tournament so we selected a broad range of types of restaurants.

From classic burger joints and taquerias to Thai-fusion and potato-centric eateries, there’s something for everyone in this competition.

Voting will begin the week of January 22.

As with regular voting, we encourage all participants to be informed voters. So go try a few of these restaurants, especially if there’s one in your area that you’ve never been to before. Find a favorite, then help vote them on through the tournament. Voting will take place on the City Journals Facebook page. l

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Lone Star Taqueria

(Taylorsville)

(Cottonwood Heights) Joe Morley’s BBQ

Abs Drive In

(Midvale)

(West Valley)

The Break Sports Grill

The Break Sports Grill 11274 Kestrel Rise Rd South Jordan

(South Jordan)

Pig & A Jelly Jar 401 East 900 South A Salt Lake City

(Salt Lake City)

Spudtoddos (West Jordan)

Pat’s BBQ

Pig and a Jelly Jar

(South Salt Lake)

Pat’s BBQ 155 W Commonwealth Ave, South Salt Lake Sugarhouse BBQ Company 880 E 2100 S Salt Lake City Tin Roof Grill 9284 700 E Sandy Salsa Leedos 13298 S Market Center Dr Riverton

Shaka Shack

Fav Bistro

(Bluffdale)

(Holladay)

Cous Cous Guras Spice House

Garage Grill 1122 East Draper Parkway Draper Joe Morley’s BBQ 100 W Center St Midvale

(Riverton)

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(Sandy)

(Sugar House)

(Herriman)

Ab’s Drive-In 4591 5600 W West Valley City

Tin Roof Grill

Sugarhouse BBQ Co.

Mediterranean Grill (Murray) Garage Grill

Salsa Leedos

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Murray’s Best Photos in 2018

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f a photo says a thousand words, then the following pages could write a book capturing some of Murray’s memorable moments in 2018.

From former residents singing in award-winning movies to current residents fighting to save a piece of history, 2018 was one to remember. l

Iman Ibrahim, a student at the Academy of Math, Engineering and Science, was a student leader at the national walk-out day in March. She planned a week of empowerment to help her classmates learn to stand up for their beliefs.

(Jennifer Tellez/AMES)

Murray High and University of Utah basketball player David Collette battles for rebounding position last season.

Collette’s son, Rowan, was born in March, right before the NIT semifinals and finals. (U of U Athletics)

Hillcrest Junior High’s English teacher Amanda Halverson is surprised when she learns she will receive Murray Education Foundation’s Pinnacle award as an outstanding educator. (D Wright/Murray School District)

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For the second time in a year, a team from the Murray Fire Department was deployed to Southern California to help battle the wildland fires. (Photo courtesy Murray Fire Department)

“The Greatest Showman” vocalist Loren Allred performed at various Murray events as she grew up in the Murray area. Allred was the vocalist for the song, “Never Enough,” from the movie. (Photo courtesy Brady Allred)

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Easton Brinton was the Spartans No. 1 pitcher this past spring, after injury sidelined a teammate. (Mike Adams)

A resident near the Costello farm is representative of a bygone era. The Costello farm at 1222 West Bullion was rezoned for low-density residential in February. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)

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One of Thomas Schwab’s senior pictures. Schwab was one of 16 students and teachers honored by the Murray Chamber of Commerce in May. Schwab was a 4.0 student at Murray High, he was also homeless for a large portion of his high school life. Now he’s in the Navy.

(Photo by Jennifer Seely of Gray Havens Photography)

Cottonwood High’s Chaparrals, seen here in their pom routine, were host to the 5A region competition in January 2018. (Cottonwood High School)

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Students should set resolutions for leading balanced lives

his year’s top New Year’s resolutions may be to eat healthy, exercise regularly, get more sleep, find a job and join a club to start a new hobby.

These resolutions are similar to what school officials say students should look at for setting their goals toward leading balanced lives.

“Research shows that to lead a happy and well-balanced life, little things do matter,” said McKinley Withers, Jordan School District’s health and wellness specialist. “Diet, sleep, exercise — with those three, there can be a significant improvement in students’ lives.”

While that may sound obvious, sometimes students can’t see it, said Canyons School District’s Corner Canyon High School counselor Misty Jolley.

“With tests, papers, assignments, and for seniors, college applications and scholarships, all due at the same time, it’s easier said than done,” she said. “Even increasing just a little sleep and exercise, and eating more healthy than soda and junk food will help.”

Torilyn Gillett, Canyons School District’s school counseling program specialist, said students can reduce stress in their lives by taking a break.

“By setting goals and exercising daily habits of living a healthy life, students are building protective factors against anxiety,” she said, adding that eight or nine hours of sleep is recommended.

“Just as your phone needs to be plugged in to recharge, your brain is the same way. It needs to recuperate.”

Some ways that is possible, is through meditation, relaxation, deep breathing or taking a few minutes each day for a mindfulness app will help take away panic and anxiety feelings, she said.

“Even a walk without technology gives good exercise for both the body and the brain,” Gillett said.

At a recent Granite School District parent liaison meeting sponsored by the Utah Parent Center, mindfulness handouts were distributed, with examples of how to breathe deeply, stretch and relax.

Judy Petersen, Granite School District’s college and career readiness director, said the district works with students to help them lead a well-balanced life.

“We are always focusing on prevention and making every effort to help students develop good coping skills and strategies in the areas of self-awareness, social awareness, responsible decision-making, self-management and relationships,” she said. “In K-6 (kindergarten through sixth-grade), social workers do this with growth mindset curriculum and in grades seven through 12, a social emotional skill of the month is delivered through advisory classes, health classes and in other settings.”

At Corner Canyon High, student Luke Warnock started the focus group, Stress Less, when he realized a friend was struggling with anxiety and depression.

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Doing activities with friends, such as playing basketball, develops strong relationships and skills in teamwork, which contribute toward balanced lives for students. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

Stress Less meets twice each month and is open to anyone who wants to attend and learn about coping skills through activities and speakers. In January, he plans to kick off new ideas, whether it be addressing learning to cope through exercise, meditation, music or other ways.

“The goal is to positively impact kids, the more the better,” he said. “Stress is universal and if we learn how to cope, it lessens the burden and that can be monumental.”

This may be one method students are able to connect with others, something Withers recommends.

“When there is face-to-face interaction, students are able to connect more. There’s a social piece to being well balanced. If they can connect, share a hobby or find some way to interact, even with their family, it will provide more support and comfort,” he said.

Gillett agrees that personal positive relationships are a key.

“During family dinner time, spend time talking. Put away the device. Be in the present moment, where you are,” she said. “Balance is the key in everything.”

She also suggested giving service to others.

“It’s a way to build a connection to someone or give to a cause and see a bigger picture,” she said, adding that many schools participate in service learning or community service projects.

Corner Canyon’s Jolley agrees.

“Volunteering helps to develop character and for college applications, it’s huge. It also gives us a feeling of gratitude and we realize we have things that others don’t. Even a small act is rewarding,” she said.

Jolley recommends for all high school students, especially seniors, in January — midway through the year — it’s a good time to refocus.

“Seniors have senioritis and aren’t always focused. They should look at what they want to achieve the end of this school year and where they see their future. It’s a time where they will be opening a new chapter in their lives and they

need to prioritize what they’re doing now and what’s next,” she said.

Corner Canyon student body president Warnock agrees.

“I’m not a super stressed person, but with all the activities I do and attend, I realize I need some me time and need to prioritize. I’m a high school student just like everyone else here,” the high school senior said.

Jolley suggests students decide what is important and then set time to accomplish those priorities.

“Students should look at what’s going to affect them long term and focus on what is important to them — whether it is good grades to get accepted into college or getting the training they need for a career. Organizing will help just to reduce their stress,” she said.

Some students may need to learn to set boundaries, including saying no to things that aren’t as important. They may need to ask for help.

“Having other people help you shows great strength and it can be fun to share the load, not do everything yourself,” Jolley said.

However, other students may need to become more involved in activities that are meaningful to them or even get a part-time job, she added.

Jolley said that through various high school and community involvement, students are learning essential life-long skills.

“By being involved, we develop leadership skills, work together and are more productive,” she said.

Even so, Jolley said there is a balance of those activities and just “hanging out with friends.”

“With balanced living, it encompasses school, work, activities, volunteering, family and playing — whether it’s being with friends, reading, hiking, biking or doing what you enjoy,” she said. “It’s great to set and work toward goals, and we need to, but we also need to live in the moment and be able to appreciate it.” l

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Grant Elementary sends candy to the military

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Two days after Halloween, few people are willing to get on a scale, yet that’s just what Grant Elementary Librarian Katrina Shewell did. But she wasn’t alone. She was armed with a bag full of Halloween candy, which was donated by the school children. The candy was given to the America First Title Company, who contributed by paying its shipping to Operation Gratitude, located north of L.A. Operation Gratitude then will deliver the candy with care packages to the military. “There are kids who have uncles, dads and other family who have gotten care packages so it’s great for other kids to see who benefits from their donations,” Shewell said, adding that a couple of classes also included notes to those who are serving. “Each year, it’s gotten bigger as kids get excited and give away their candy to help.” Three years ago, the school donated about 300 pounds; this year, there was more than 680 pounds, bringing the total to more than 1,300 pounds during the three years. This year, the top two classes, Lesa Lafferty’s kindergarten class and Jeanne Simpson’s fifth-grade class, also received a pizza party, compliments of America First Title Company. They are pictured above with America First Title Company representatives with their 16 bags of candy donations. (Photo courtesy of Grant Elementary)

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Phone 801-264-7400 Fax 801-264-7456

JANUARY 2019

From Superintendent Jennifer Covington It is my sincere hope that our students, families, and employees were able to enjoy some time away with family and friends over the holiday break. In education, it can sometimes feel like the year starts when students return in August. However, changing the calendar to a new year gives us another opportunity to reflect and look at what we have accomplished and what is ahead. I continue to be grateful for faculty/staff members, students, families, partners, and supporters who dedicate themselves every day to the mission and work of the Murray City School District.

We want our schools to be places that inspire, engage, educate, and empower our students. As such, we need to ensure that our instructional programs remain strong and that student achievement is at the forefront. Our schools have been working diligently to assess student achievement data and meet together in Professional Learning Communities.

We want to make sure we are helping every student achieve. We look forward to the Utah State Board of Education releasing the revised school report cards

in January where all stakeholders will be able to see the progress that each of our schools are making. We are proud of the effort that has been made to provide all students in grades 3-12 with access to technology devices for increased personalized learning. Our technology coaches continue to provide training opportunities for our teachers to help them implement unique, highly focused learning paths for students with these devices. We look forward to having a device for each of our students in grades K-2 beginning next school year.

Finally, in this current climate, student and staff safety continues to be a top priority for us. This is made possible with a supportive community helping us make certain that students are safe as they travel to and from school and in our community. This effort can be aided by looking out for students as they board school buses, and watching for student pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel in early morning and late evening hours. We also know that winter weather presents unique challenges, so we encourage you to take extra precautions to look out for students traveling to and from school when winter weather conditions make travel difficult.

We look forward to continuing to make our schools places that inspire, engage, educate, and empower our students. I hope your New Year is filled with joy as we work together to serve your students.

Murray City School District will continue to direct all of our actions to our mantra, We Are Murray!

MCSD School Community Council Members

2019 MCSD Calendar Highlights Jan. 3 (Thurs.)

School begins again Jan. 18 (Fri.) Teacher Work Day Jan. 21 (Mon.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Jan. 25 (Fri.) Early School Dismissal for PD Day (1/2 day) Feb. 18 (Mon.) Washington & Lincoln President’s holiday Feb. 26-27 (Tues., Wed.) High School Parent-Teacher SEOP Conferences Feb. 27-28 (Wed., Thurs.)

Jr. High Parent-Teacher SEOP Conferences March 1 (Fri.) Secondary Teacher SEOP Compensatory Day No school for elementary or secondary students or teachers March 6-7 (Wed., Thurs.)

Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences

School Community Councils are comprised of parents and school employees. Together, they review school data, identify school needs, establish school goals, allocate trust funds towards accomplishing those goals, and monitor the progress of the current year plan. They may also provide input and feedback on school and district programs. We appreciate the service of our SCC members and sincerely thank them for their time. (Bold denotes school and principal; all others in alphabetical order.)

GRANT ELEMENTARY

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY

Mindy Ball Jennifer Benson Rachelle Cameron Courtney Dickerson Emily Hartvigsen Tami Lundberg Sierra Marsh Jacy Mitchell Cynthia Rees Jeanne Simpson

Jill Burnside Haley Binggeli Ellie Ferrero MaryAnn Gulden Laura Maxfield Jamie Hunter Paola Pacheco Shawna Packer Elizabeth Payne Missy Rose

HORIZON ELEMENTARY

LONGVIEW ELEMENTARY

Heather Nicholas Lindsey Armstrong Omer Carrothers Allison Clark Beth Cottam Cody Giles Matt Pugsley Wendy Rippa Caryn Waterman Zachary Watne

Rebecca Te’o Jeannette Bowen Jennifer Broschinsky Carolyn Forsyth Elyse Gile Adam Hock Hailey Perry Pete Rugh Teri Singleton Michelle Smith

Amy Tinajero Gabe Ulibarri Merrilee Wallace

Michael Rasmussen Trish Syversen

MCMILLAN ELEMENTARY

Jennifer King Jamie Cheney Kimberly Crandall Julie Dansie Jessica Felt April Johnson Teresa Koontz Kathryn Martinez Ashley Nelson Kevin O’Brien Sunshine Szedeli Vangee Watts

Joy Sanford Linda Auwerda Nate Auwerda Teresa Bigelow Natalie Day Monica Green Amy Mautz Stephanie Richter Nita Tuitupo

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY

Brian Dawes Collin Barrett Ryan Brimley Michelle Cross Susan Jorgensen Keith Larson Letesha Nelson Loura Olson

VIEWMONT ELEMENTARY

HILLCREST JR. HIGH

Andrew Corser Jen Allred Alison Barker Deb D’Ambrosio Angela Elwell Soni Hirasuna

RIVERVIEW JR. HIGH

Jim Bouwman Bryon Anderson Kimberly Anderson Christen Bezoski Natalie Dansie Julie Hebertson Delight Page Steve Roberson Kelly Taeoalii

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Scott Wihongi LeAuna Brown Laurel Fetzer Stacey Murdoch Quan Ngo-Thai Stacy Otto Stephanie Pollei Daren Rasmussen Amber Rydalch Kelly Taeoalii Lisa Wilcken

March 8 (Fri.) Elementary Teacher Compensatory Day No school for elementary or secondary students or teachers March 14 (Thurs.)

MEF Pinnacle Gala Awards March 22 (Fri) Teacher Work Day March 25-29 (Mon. – Fri.) Spring Break May 27 (Mon.) Memorial Day holiday June 5, 2018 (Wed.) Last Day of School The 2019-2020 MCSD School Year Calendar is now posted on the District website. Please be aware that the Murray Board of Education reserves the right to alter or amend this calendar as may be necessitated by unforeseen events. Teacher and employee contract negotiations may also impact some dates.

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Murray Region 19 PTA Board 2018-19

Laura Baker Grant Winners for 2018-2019

Year-long thanks to our awesome PTA members and leaders! Without these dedicated volunteers, our students would be missing many wonderful opportunities that they provide.

Laura Baker was an outstanding community leader and longtime Murray Board of Education member. Her advocacy on behalf of education and students in the Murray City School District was widely respected and continues on in the wonderful legacy of The Laura Baker Professional Learning Grant.

Grant awardees are pictured with Dr. Maurice Baker, husband of former Board member Laura Baker.

President................................................... Chela Gale Treasurer ...................................... Bridgette Stowell Secretary...................................... Jeannette Bowen Event Chair ..........................................Jodi Mismash Reflections ........................................ Cheree Larson .........................................................Natalie Thackeray Spelling Bee .............................Becca Westenskow Science/STEM Fair ............................. Laurel Fetzer Superintendent ......................Jennifer Covington Principal Representative ...................Jill Burnside Public Relations ......................................... D. Wright

Mountain America PTA Grant awarded to McMillan Elementary.

SCHOOL PTA PRESIDENTS: Grant – Brooke Stephenson Horizon – Maren Patterson Liberty – Jamie Hunter Longview – Brooke Bowers

McMillan – Andrea Griggs Parkside – Geneal Nelson Viewmont – Kirsten Woodbury

Hillcrest – Becca Westenskow Riverview – Marci Muszynski MHS – Traci Black Shauna Sandberg

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#1

#3: Network Consulting Services, Inc. – Donated 30 Chromebooks with a computer cart to Parkside Elementary School as a company donation, with a challenge to #1: Larry H. Miller Charities – A $10,000 their customers to support their own school donation was made to MCSD again this year technology programs. This donation is valued to provide Christmas gifts to our students in at almost $7000. need during the holiday season. The money #4: Voya Unsung Heroes Winners – Horizon was donated voluntarily and directly by Larry Elementary teachers Sandra Campbell, 2nd H. Miller employees from various locations and grade DLI, and Karina Echeverry, 1st grade departments, with the goal of helping children DLI, awarded $2000 for wireless microphone from the communities in which they work. system for their classrooms to help students #2: Murray Rotary Club 2018 Operation Santa – stay focused, along with other tools that will Around 100 students from Horizon and Parkside help students develop the ability to read, write, Elementary schools are invited to participate speak, and listen in another language.

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We appreciate the generosity of patrons and businesses who have donated a variety of services and products so kindly to the students and schools of Murray.

in a Christmas shopping event at the Murray Goodwill Store. A continental breakfast is served to students and their guardians, and then they are escorted to the store in a caravan by the Murray Fire and Police Departments.

#3

Network Consulting Services technology donations.

#5: Frank Cordova Foundation – Representatives delivered 175 turkeys to Parkside Elementary for the 2nd year in a row as part of their 19-year tradition of helping families in Title 1 schools have a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

Rotary Club of Murray “Operation Santa”.

#6

Larry H. Miller Charities holiday giving.

#6: Chick Fil A “We Are Murray” Awards – Awarded several times during the school year by MCSD district administrators and representatives from Murray Chick Fil A to employees nominated by their peers. Winners receive a gift basket from the owner of the restaurant, a classroom visit by Cow, and gift certificates to the kids in the class for free nuggets. Murray Chick Fil A is an outstanding community partner to MCSD.

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Cow celebrates teacher award with class!

#5

Voya “Unsung Heroes” winners.

Frank Cordova Foundation turkey donations.

January 2019 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS

Mayor’s Message Happy New Year Murray City!

Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Pageant (Leesa Lloyd) . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233 McMillan Elementary . . 801-264-7430 Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board (Lori Edmunds) . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335 Murray City Cemetery . . . 801-264-2637 Murray Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414 Murray High School . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . .801 290-4190 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County) . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary . . 801-264-7438

It’s hard for me to believe that 2018 has come and gone and another new year is now upon us. With a new year comes new opportunities to seize, new challenges to conquer, and new relationships to foster.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” Along that same line of thought, it is my goal that every new year will find Murray City a “better city.” During my campaign for mayor, I expressed my philosophy of “continuous improvement,” and continuous improvement requires constant evaluation and changes where needed.

Unfortunately, “better” is subjective, and what one may consider as improvement another may see as diminishing. Change is sometimes a hard thing depending on a person’s perspective and life experience. That’s one of the challenges of local government. Maintaining a sense of community in the center of a rapidly growing metropolitan center will continue to be a challenge. But with that challenge comes exciting opportunities to welcome and manage growth, in the forms of both development and redevelopment.

While there is so much emphasis on high-density housing all around us to help alleviate the current housing shortage, I am pleased that we have a number of new single-family homes being constructed in Murray City in low-density zones. I believe it is

MAYOR’S OFFICE D. Blair Camp Mayor

mayor@murray.utah.gov good to have a balance of housing types being constructed, and I’m 801-264-2600 satisfied that we have struck an 5025 S. State Street appropriate balance.

Murray, Utah 84107 It is also exciting to note the progress in the development of our new downtown city center area west of State Street between 4800 South and Vine Street. The construction of our new fire department headquarters station is underway at the corner of 4800 South and Box Elder Street. The city has cleared additional structures in this area in preparation of site work and for our new city hall. We have selected an architect and contractor for the new city hall in anticipation of the construction of the building to begin early in 2020. I am excited that we will be rolling out the conceptual plans for this area to the public this year.

Directly across the street from the new fire station at the site of the old Murray Elevators, a new three-story office building is being constructed with a residential community of townhomes to be built directly behind the new offices. We are excited that this currently underutilized part of Murray will soon be thriving and vibrant. I am confident that the State Street frontage in this area will soon be redeveloped into an area that we can be proud of.

I wish each of you a very happy and prosperous new year, and may you be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find Murray a better city!

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Murray City is taking registrations for its Monday Night Coed League, and Thursday Night Men’s League.

Teams will Play 14 games. Murray City provides the softballs. These are considered USSSA “D” Leagues.

We use different size softballs for women and men. We will accept the first 8 teams that registers for each of these leagues. This is a well groomed field with lights.

No Composite, multi or double wall bats allowed.

Dates: Monday Night Coed starts April 8 Thursday Night Men’s starts April 11 Field: Murray Park Softball Diamond 330 East Vine Street Cost: $500 Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 or until leagues are full Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office or online at www.mcreg.com

5 on 5 on 5 Softball League (New) Murray Parks and Recreation is taking registrations for Summer Adult Coed Kickball League. We are offering 2 fun leagues. Great for improving your fitness, meeting new people and interacting socially with others. Teams consist of 11 players (can carry up to 22 people on a roster) with at least 4 women on the field. All members present must kick in the order provided. A total of 9 games will be played followed by a post season tournament. The league will use a 8.5 rubber ball. Form a team and join the hottest league in town. Space limited to the first 10 teams to register for each league.

Dates: April 3-June 12 Cost: $350 Day: Wednesday Nights Place: Murray Park Softball Field Deadline: Wednesday, March 20, 2018 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office or online at www.mcreg.com

This new small team option will rotate three teams of five through batting, the outfield and infield, each inning. Players on the infield and outfield teams serve as a pitcher and catcher. Each team still gets three outs at bat in an inning, and the four inning games last about an 1 ½ hour. This is a coed league. Every team must have at least 2 women playing. Example: Team A will consist of the 4 oufielders and catcher, Team B will consist of 4 Infielders and pitcher, and Team C will consist of 5 batters. Each team will rotate from outfield to infield to batting. Teams with the most runs wins the game. This is a 6 week league with post season tournament. The first 9 teams that register will be accepted in the league.

Dates: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, Nights: Tuesday Nights Cost: $250 per team Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation or online at www.mcreg.com

Indoor Pickleball Tournament

Date: Saturday, March 2, Park Center Divisions: Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles Cost: $30 per Division Register: Murray Parks and Recreation, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2019

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April 20, ,25, 27, May 2, 4, 9, 11, 15, 18, 23, $45 Resident, $55 non-resident Schools & Parks located throughout Murray K-2, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9 Boys, Girls and Coed Divisions Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2019 Register: Murray Parks and Recreation Office, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

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Resident on Display Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall and Murray Library. Starting January, our featured artist will display their artwork at City Hall for one month and then continue to be displayed at the Murray Library for a second month. Our featured artist will be Kathy Adair (pictured) in January and Astrid Campbell in February.

M URRAY S ENIOR R ECREATION C ENTER The Murray Senior Recreation Center is a 55+ recreation center for people who like to stay active, learn, get services, go places, stay healthy, play, volunteer, meet people, enjoy life and more.

The Center’s current newsletter is available on our website at www.murray.utah.gov/140/Heritage-Center and will have the most up-to-date information on our activities and services. Please call the Heritage Center at 801-2642635 or visit us to register for any of our classes or services.

Lunch is served Tuesday–Friday anytime between 11:30–12:30 and you pay for your meal after you pick up your food. No reservations are needed—except for special events.

Options include the regular menu item, salad, soup, Panini, and sandwiches. The cost ranges from $2–$4 for people 55+.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Grief Support Class: Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30.

Jody Davis, will be at the Center to discuss ways to process grief. Free class History Class: Gettysburg Battle: Tuesday, January 15 at 10:30. Free class.

Veterans Benefits: Tuesday, January 15, at 1:00, Brock McLean, American Legion Veterans Service Officer will discuss Veterans benefits, will help with filing claims, and answer general questions. Free.

EBook and eAudiobooks Class: On Friday, January 11 at 10:30, a representative from Murray Library will teach you how to use eBooks and e Audio. Bring your devices (tablet, smartphone, readers, etc.), and all passwords for your accounts). Free class.

Watercolors Class: John Fackrell’s Watercolor class will begin a new six-week series on Monday, January 7 and will run through February 25 from 9:00-12:00. Cost is $33.00.

John & Joan Fackrell’s Art Appreciation class will begin a new six-week series on Monday, January 7 through February 25 from 1:00-3:30.

Cost $33.00.

Dance Lesson Workshop: Starting Monday, Feb. 4 from 1:00-2:00. Kyle & Jackie Kidd will be teaching beginning and intermediate level dances. This will include a 5-session. Monday, Feb. 4, 11, March 4, 11 & 18. You will learn Box Step, Waltz, Balance Step, & Rumba. Free class.

Photoshop Class will begin Monday, February 11, 13, and 15 at 10:30 Cost is $25. Greg

Waldron, will teach this Photoshop class. The first class will be a lecture and demonstration about Photoshop. Bring your camera or smartphone.

Space is limited to 6.

AARP Tax Assistance: Volunteers from AARP will be providing free TAX CONSULTATIONS and preparation for tax payers with middle and low income, with special attention to those ages 60 and over. This free and confidential service will be available each Wednesday afternoons starting February 6 through April 10. Appointments are required and we will open up the complete schedule for reservations on Wednesday, January 30.

VITA Tax Help every Thursday, staring Feb. 7 from 5:30-8:00. Appointments can be made by calling 211 but walk-ins are also welcome. VITA is not limited to age or income level. 211 is a free information hotline.

6th Annual Storytelling Workshop: Cassie Ashton will begin Storytelling Workshop on Monday, Feb. 25 at 1:00- 2:30. The first workshop will be an introduction to Storytelling, what it is about, and what you can expect from this workshop. The workshop will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30. Dates: Monday, Feb. 25, Wed. Feb. 27, Monday, March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27. Free workshop.

Attention Golfers: USGA Rule Changes: 2019 will bring some significant changes to the rules of golf.

The UGA has offered to hold workshops to inform golfers of these changes. The Murray Senior Recreation Center will host a UGA Workshop on Saturday, February 9, 10:30- Noon at the Center.

All interested golfers are invited to attend.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY- MAYA: HIDDEN WORLDS In Maya, you will discover what archaeologists know about the ancient Maya and the unresolved questions they continue to investigate. Ancient Maya civilization was advanced, complex , known for monumental architecture and distinctive art styles, deep knowledge of astronomy and time-reckoning, and some of the most sophisticated writing systems in the ancient world. Recent archaeological discoveries have begun to shed more light on everyday domestic life and the relationships of non-elites to the ruling class. The exhibit features immersive environments, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities that tell the story of the ancient Maya and their modern descendants. The Center bus will depart on Thursday, January 17 at 10:00 and travel to Utah Museum of Natural History. Cost is $15. Lunch will be on your own at the Museum Café’. Registration begins Friday, January 4.

HARDWARE RANCH Enjoy lunch and a sleigh ride among the elk that winter at the HARDWARE RANCH (15 miles east of Hyrum). The Center bus will depart at 9:30 on Friday, January 25 and return about 4:00. Cost for the day is $15 which includes transportation, sleigh ride, and lunch. Registration begins Wednesday, January 9. Dress warm and wear winter shoes or boots.

JANUARY/ FEBRUARY TRIPS

TOOELE BREAKFAST Once again our Center bus will be headed to the Tooele Senior Center for the “Second Best Breakfast in Utah.” The bus will depart the Center at 9:00 on Wednesday, January 30 and return about noon.

Cost is $8 for transportation and the breakfast. Registration begins Wednesday, January 16.

MIDWAY ICE CASTLES Each year, Ice Castles brings fairy tales to life for hundreds of thousands of families across North America. Our primary goal at Ice Castles is to make people smile. The Senior Rec Center bus will depart on Thursday, January 10 at 3:30 pm and travel Midway’s Ice Castles. Dinner will be on your own at the Wasatch Back Grill and Deli . Please dress for the weather and wear proper footwear. Cost is $10. Registration begins Wednesday, January 2.

WENDOVER Travel to WENDOVER on Thursday, February 14 and enjoy a day at the Rainbow Casino. A chartered bus has been scheduled for the trip and the cost is $20 per person which includes transportation, bonus package from the casino, buffet lunch, and free bingo on the bus. The bus will depart the Center at 8:30 and return at approximately 7:00. Register now.

2019 dates for Wendover are tentatively scheduled for Feb. 14, April 11, June 13, August 8, and October 10.

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Wasatch Improv Festival ready to make 2019 bigger and funnier

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It’s hard to explain the Purdy Twins, but two things are for sure: they are funny, and there is nothing like them. (Blake Heywood)

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ow do you put on one of the biggest improv comedy festivals in the country?

Well, you improvise.

“Last year we really didn’t know fully what we were doing,” admitted Wasatch Improv Festival Board Member Jason Wild. “All we knew was we wanted it to be something that we’d all be proud of and that everyone who came out would have some laughs and be glad they came.

Somehow, we did that, and a lot more.”

In its first year, the Wasatch Improv Festival (WIF) did a little, “let’s announce a festival and see if anyone comes.” Soon they were not only having to turn away acts that were submitting from around the country, but also guests who were trying to get into the Midvale Performing Arts Center. “We were putting in as many chairs as we could, but finally we just had to tell people we couldn’t fit any more,” said Wild.

“This was one of the best festivals we’ve been to,” said Rolland Lopez of the Los Angeles improv duo Rollin ‘n’ Riches. “I can’t believe that this was a first-year festival. This was better than a lot of festivals in their seventh year.”

And now the people behind the Wasatch Improv Festival, taking place once again at the Midvale Performing Arts Center January 17-19, have their work cut out for them as they try to improve on last year and make it even bigger and better.

A lot of their success was in the mix they represented last year, and that will be in play again this time out. The mix is not just in Utah and non-Utah teams, though that is very important (this year will feature teams from 11 different states), but also in the style of improv. This year will see a complete mash-up of different types of comedy. This means that you’ll be seeing something different every 20 minutes – and all of it funny.

The Wasatch Improv Festival is all about exposing people to something a little different.

“Last year’s festival was one of the greatest times of my life,” said board member Blake Heywood. “I met so many new friends and learned so much about different styles. I really can’t wait to see how this year goes.”

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Learning is also a big part of the festival. There is always something you can learn by watching others perform, but there are also classes that you can take. The WIF offers classes from national teachers Andel Sudik, Celeste Pechous and Nick Candon. There is even a “Free Lunch” class that can be attended that includes a lesson and lunch – all for free.

“I’m really excited about the teachers we have this year,” said board member Tom Shannon. “These are teachers we really wanted to go out and get, and I’m so happy that they’ve said yes. It’s going to be a big part of our festival.”

Once again, the festival will feature 10 different acts each night. The shows will start at 7 p.m. on January 17-19 (Thursday-Saturday) at the Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center St. Each night will be broken up into two acts with a 30-minute intermission in between.

Tickets will be $10 per night. There is a special pass available to the first 50 buyers for all three nights for $22. It should be noted that the comedy is mostly PG-13, but there will likely be some language that can come out, especially in the second half of the shows. This will be especially true on the final set on Friday night.

This year the WIF has some of their favorite acts from last year returning, including Rollin ‘n’ Riches and The Purdy Twins, and some new acts including Murder, Murder (improvising a 20-minute murder mystery), The Next Generation Gap (father and son team), and Bird & Friend from New York. Utah teams like Quick Wits, Murder Fairy & Arson Leprechaun, and Park City Improv, will be joined by some other teams making their first WIF appearance. These include Improv Broadway and Rev Mayhem: The Improvised Rock Band.

When not improvising, the performers will be enjoying the wonders of Utah as well as competing in the second annual WIF Top Golf Shoot Out, doing some “Laugh Yoga,” going on a ghost hunt in the Midvale Performing Arts Center, and wrapping up with a late-night karaoke party featuring “Life of the Party” and Rob Ferre.

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Winter driving safety: Snow falls and you slow down

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he long line at the local auto body shop isn’t just for oil changes, it’s for winter tires too.

With temperatures dropping and leaves soon to follow, it’s time for a refresher course on safe winter driving.

1) Know the conditions Technology affords us the privilege of knowing road conditions before ever leaving the house.

Utah Department of Transportation has more than 2,200 traffic cameras or sensors which gives visuals and data on all major UDOT roads.

Drivers can then adjust their routes or schedules according to the heaviness of traffic making for less congestion and less risk for accidents.

The UDOT app means you can see all those cameras from your phone.

Twitter feeds also provide alerts about traffic situations throughout the state, including roads up the canyon. Unified Police have a canyon alerts Twitter page for to update traffic in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons as well as tire requirements and road closures.

2) Prepare the car Make sure the car is prepared for the road conditions, first with good tires. Snow tires give greater tread for better traction.

If only two new tires are placed on the car, make sure to put them in the rear.

With the falling snow, it’s necessary to have quality wiper blades that ensures clear views rather than leaving water streaks across windshield impairing your ability to drive. The wiper

fluid reservoir also needs to be replenished before the first snows hit.

Snow and ice should be completely removed from the windows, headlights and taillights prior to driving to ensure visibility.

If your car is parked outside overnight, place towels over the windows. This keeps the windows from icing over.

A system should be in place to check everything in your car such as the battery power and your cooling system. Antifreeze helps the vehicle withstand the freezing temperatures.

The vehicle should also be stocked with safety items in the case of an emergency.

The Utah Department of Public Safety suggests on its website to have jumper cables, a tow rope and small shovel in case the car gets stuck, reflectors or flares to make sure your car is visible to others driving, flashlight and batteries, extra winter clothes, first-aid kit, battery or solar powered radio, sleeping bag, fresh water and non-perishable food, paper towels and hand warmers.

3) Control the vehicle Keeping the car under control requires some safe driving tips. The most obvious: drive slowly.

Despite our impatience or urgency to get to the desired location, slow driving is the safest driving. Staying under the speed limit, which is meant for ideal conditions, becomes even more important when traveling over snow, ice, standing water or slush.

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All movements should be gradual rather than sudden. This means avoiding sharp turns, accelerating slowly and braking softly. Though you may have four-wheel drive or even all-wheel drive, this does not give license to drive recklessly in winter conditions. This means staying off cruise control as well.

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Murray high schools claim one state title and two second place finishes in 2018

By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

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t was an exciting 2018 for a number of athletes and coaches with roots in the Murray community.

• Murray High School graduate David Collette helped guide his University of Utah basketball team to the championship game of the National Invitational Tournament (while also becoming a new father during the playoff run).

• Cottonwood High School graduate Gary Andersen moved back to Murray – after football head coaching jobs took him to Utah State, Wisconsin and Oregon State – to become the University of Utah’s new associate head and defensive line coach.

• American International School of Utah (AISU) graduate Justen Glad continued his play for Real Salt Lake, helping to guide the team to the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2018 Audi MLS Cup playoffs.

• Cottonwood High School graduate Ali Ibanez spent a month in Europe playing for the U.S. Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball team, which she hopes to return to in 2020 for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

• Murray High School graduate Drew Staley got a taste of celebrity life when he played a summer of collegiate baseball for the Badlands Big Sticks in Dickinson, North Dakota, where “they treated (him) like a rock star.”

And there were many other instances of individual athletic accomplishment through the year. For starters, a handful of athletes earned scholarships to continue playing at the collegiate level. We invite you to visit valleyjournals.com to see these stories.

However, for the purpose of a 2018 sports retrospective we will instead glance back at the top trends and accomplishments at each of the four high schools that call Murray home: tiny private school Mount Vernon Academy, charter school AISU, and Class 5A public schools Murray and Cottonwood.

Murray HS soccer team makes history, placing second in state Murray High School’s fall teams enjoyed much success, as the Spartan football team returned to the state tournament for the first time since 2015 and the girls volleyball team placed seventh in state.

But they were both upstaged by the historic effort of the Murray girls soccer team which not only earned its first post season victories ever – but also stacked three of them together, in a week’s time, to advance to the Class 5A state championship game (where the Spartans fell to Corner Canyon High School).

“Our only losses all year were bookends to our season,” head coach Brady Smith said. “We lost our first game of the year, 3-0, at Corner Canyon and then lost our final game – the state championship – to the same team, 2-1, at Rio Tinto. No one else beat us all year.”

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The Murray High School girls soccer team not only won its first playoff game ever in 2018, but the Spartans won three tournament games in a week to advance to the Class 5A state championship match. (Justin Adams/City Journals)

tion play, and two 10-minute overtime periods, tied 1-1.

That win was followed by a 5-1 victory over Roy High School in the quarterfinals and a 1-0 win over Timpview in a state semifinal at Juan Diego High School.

“I am so happy with all the hard work this group put in and all they have accomplished,” Smith said. “Their work ethic was incredible, they got along so well together and they raised each other’s level of play. This year’s team has lifted our program, I think, for years to come. I am extremely proud of them all.”

The Murray girls ended their regular season ranked No. 1 by the Deseret News, with an overall record of 13-1-1. The Spartans’ Region 6 championship record was 9-0-1, the only blemish a tie with Olympus. Their final record for the year was 16-2-1.

Cottonwood HS swim teams place first and second in state One rout and one cliffhanger at the Utah 5A State Swimming Finals proved to be a good news/bad news split for Cottonwood High School teams. While the Colt girls ran away with their state title – by one of the widest margins of victory ever – the CHS boys saw a 9-point lead, after the first day of competition, turn into a 33.5-point loss, on day two.

“This was such a fun and dynamic group to coach; I couldn’t be happier,” said Cottonwood head swimming coach Ron Lockwood. “The

boys came up a little short, but second place is still a great finish. The girls had a championship goal all season and met it. That was awesome.”

After placing second in state a year ago, the Colt girls led this year’s 5A finals from start to finish, crushing second place Skyline, 320 to 200. On the boys’ side, the Colts led Brighton 91-82 after day one, but fell to the Bengals on day two, with a final score of 287 to 253.5.

For the Cottonwood girls, it was their first state swim title since claiming back-to-back championships in 1980 and ’81. For the Colt boys, you also have to go all the way back to 1980 to find the only team from the school to place higher than this year’s group. The CHS boys and girls both claimed titles in 1980, a double dip they were hoping to repeat last season.

As expected, senior Rhyan White finished first in every race she swam at the state finals, while also being named Utah’s high school female swimmer of the year, for the fourth straight year.

White was not actually a student of Cottonwood High School, but instead attended the Academy for Math, Engineering & Science (AMES) charter school, housed within CHS. Like Rhyan, AMES senior Christian Simon also swam four years for the Colts, starting as a freshman. In leading his team to their second place finish, Simon placed first in three of his four races: the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyles and 400 freestyle relay.

Both were planning to swim collegiately.

“I’m proud of both of them and all of our swimmers,” Lockwood concluded. “They were all good kids who worked hard to achieve our goals.”

Mount Vernon HS fields a new team in a new (to them) gymnasium Murray’s Mount Vernon Academy made some history of its own in 2018, playing their first actual “home” basketball games, after moving from their historic Vine Street location (which did not have a regulation gym) to the former Christ Lutheran Church School (240 E. 5600 South).

In addition to giving the basketball team their first true home games ever, the new facility also allowed the Patriots to resurrect their girls volleyball team for the first time in nine years.

“In a school our size, we don’t always know from one year to the next whether we will field a team,” said Mt. Vernon Principal (and frequent coach of various teams) Mike Lambson. “We normally poll our kids ahead of time, and when there is enough interest to put a team together, we do it. We had not had a girls volleyball team since 2009 (until last fall). I suspect part of the reason for that was the lack of gym space we had (at the previous campus).”

The Patriot volleyballers lost more than they won – but also enjoyed more success than many expected – under new head coach Kristen Henry. Her daughter, junior Emily Henry, was

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The Cottonwood High School boys swim team celebrated its second place finish at the 5A state finals nearly a year ago. The school’s girls team placed even higher – at the same meet – earning a state title. (Photo courtesy Ron Lockwood)

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American International School works to improve athletic facilities And finally – speaking of gymnasium issues – that proved a problem for the American International School of Utah (AISU), housed in what was once the 49th Street Galleria, just west of I-15. When the facility the school was renting for “home” games closed a year ago (the Sports World Event Center at 750 S. 4400 West) the Dragons’ volleyball and basketball teams became homeless.

That forced school officials to make one of their biggest 2018 focuses to be prioritizing construction of a new gymnasium

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Last spring, AISU earmarked all of their earnings – at the school’s annual spring fundraising gala – for construction of a new gym. And this fall, new school leaders reiterated their commitment to the project, as funding allows.

“Athletics is a way for our students to receive mentorship and to learn teamwork,” new AISU Executive Director Tasi Young said. “Many of our students may not think of themselves as athletes. But they all can be, to some extent, after spending time with mentors. We are determined to give our AISU students a well-rounded education, which includes athletics.”

The challenge at the moment for AISU is that other areas need funding at the school as well. At least that’s the opinion of Athletic Director Mike Ashton.

“Other funding needs have come up over the year, delaying our gymnasium project,” Ashton explained. “But we do remain committed to getting that done, as a long-term plan.”

The third “newcomer” making decisions about high school athletics at AISU is one of the new directors (principals) Young hired. Abbey Wallace was named the high school director this summer, after teaching at 14 different schools in six countries. She had been the school’s international director.

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elcome to 2019! As we all begin to realize the consequences of those holiday snacks and dinners, pesky New Year’s resolutions nip at the frontal lobes of our brains. As we set goals to help us achieve those resolutions, it’s important to remember that we need to set goals that can be completed. Setting a resolution like “lose weight” ends up in a spiral of money lost into programs, diets, gym passes, specialty foods and more.

George T. Doran publicized his theory on how to set attainable goals in November 1981. His theory was aimed toward individuals working in the business world, since his original paper was published in “The Management Review.” However, it was such a great idea that today his theory is widely used and almost universally recognized.

Doran recommends setting S.M.A.R.T. goals. That’ll be easy to remember right? Let’s walk through each of those letters, and illustrate them through one of the most common resolutions last year: losing weight. A resolution of “I want to lose weight this year” is not considered to be a S.M.A.R.T. goal.

S stands for specific. Doran suggests targeting “a specific area for improvement,” even identifying who is

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involved and what the action is. For our example, we could identify a loss of pounds, a healthier BMI, or reducing inches around your waistline.

M stands for measurable. Doran proposes quantifying “an indicator of progress.” Luckily, for our example, this specific part of our S.M.A.R.T. goal overlaps a bit into measurable. We can measure how many inches around our waist or arms we have lost or see if our body fat percentage has gone down.

A stands for achievable. Doran states that “the objective must be attainable with the amount of time and resources available.” In other words, we may think about this point as living within our means. If we know we will be able to set aside only three hours for exercise per week, and two hours for food preparation per week, our goal should not be to be as skinny as Keira Knightley or as bulky as Hulk Hogan.

R stands for realistic. Doran advises creating “an objective that is reasonable to ensure achievement.” Health science research has found that an average human being can lose one to two pounds per week, healthily. So, our goal should only be to lose between four and eight pounds per month.

T stands for timely. Doran recommends “specifying when results can be achieved.” Make sure to set time stamps

for goals. In our example, if we want to lose weight within the next year, we should set smaller goals within that time frame. For example, maybe we can lose 20 pounds within the first three months and an additional 10 pounds within six months.

Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals can be the difference between achieving New Year’s resolutions and failing to even grasp at them. If we are constantly setting unspecific, non-attainable goals, we may be setting ourselves up for failure.

Such failure inevitably leads to a depreciation of mental health and personal

well-being. This may be the ultimate objective for the recommendation of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals: making sure we set ourselves up for success, while in the process, protecting the state of our mental health, and ensuring a personal well-being.

And hey, setting S.M.A.R.T. goals allows us to save some money as well.

Un-S.M.A.R.T. goals usually leave us in a frazzled scramble where we spend too much money on things we think will help us achieve our goals last minute. Avoiding that crunch time helps our brains, as well as our wallets. l

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f you heard a loud groan echoing through the stratosphere, it wasn’t our planet finally imploding, it was the sound of millions of people rolling off their couches to start an exercise program for the new year. Maybe they want to lose 10 pounds, run a 5K - or maybe even a marathon if they think they’re some kind of freakin’ super hero.

Some people hit the ground running. (I hit the ground every time I run.

That’s why I stopped running.) Others might take a gradual approach, adding an extra five minutes each day until, like me, they’re exercising for five minutes each day.

But some folks lunge directly into extreme exercise—trying to punish themselves into health, beating muscles into submission and then talking about it NONSTOP. There’s no one worse to talk to than someone who just discovered CrossFit. And people who do Parkour?? Intolerable. They jump from buildings, swing from trees, climb walls and don’t touch the ground for 24 hours. When I was a kid, this was called, “Don’t step in the lava” and we’d jump from couch to end table to piano bench to bookshelf to the safety of the kitchen floor. Now, it’s

basically an Olympic sport.

There’s always a new health fad that promises to SHRED fat, BURN calories, BUILD muscles and DESTROY abs. (And they mean destroy in a good way.) Spokespeople are usually tree trunks with heads and are as hyped as a toddler mainlining Mountain Dew. If you trace exercise craziness back to its roots, you’ll find Jack LaLanne, the great-grandfather of fitness, and the first person to make everyone feel super crappy about their bodies. Jack LaLanne didn’t wear a shirt for 40 years. Before that, humans were basically doughy people who didn’t give a rip about biceps.

Then, Jane Fonda high-kicked her way into the fitness industry, wearing high-cut leotards, leg warmers and terry-cloth armbands to fashionably wipe the sweat from her brow. She had a gajillion housewives burning calories with her VHS tapes, starting the workout-athome phenomenon. She’s 125 and will still kick your butt Now we’re obsessed with high-intensity fitness. (“We” meaning someone who isn’t me.) We throw down $50 to sweat through an excruciating hot yoga class, cycle like we’re being chased by stationary zombies and do hundreds of burpees to remixed hip-hop tunes.

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