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hen visiting a psychic, one might expect a woman with an exotic accent, hair tied under a handkerchief, a crystal ball and several black cats nearby. However, when first encountering Murray Psychic Bobbi Henry, she shatters all stereotypes as someone who looks more likely to sell you real estate, yet she does have some ornery cats. “There’s a lot of ‘woo-woo’ out there. People are expecting the ‘Long Island Medium’ (a television show about a New York psychic) drama with a lot of weird hand movements and gestures. There is no need for all that,” Henry said. Upon entering her home, one notices there are no crystal balls, let alone crystals, or even incense burning. Instead her house is rather comfy, and it’s renovated to preserve the charm of the old home. Indeed, the home is welcoming to the living—and the spirits. “My home is a bed-and-breakfast for the recently departed,” Henry said. “People are born with gifts. I was born with a gift to talk to spirits.” Henry first noticed she had this gift when she was 3. She recalled sitting in her room, but then feeling that she was remotely viewing the family dog, uncharacteristically chained up for barking. Then she “moved” over to where her father and brother were working on a car and saw her father smash his hand. She went to the kitchen to ask her mom why the dog was chained up and how her father was doing. Seconds later, her father entered the house, holding his hand in agony and stating that the dog was acting up. Her mother took her aside to talk about what just happened. “My mother told me never to leave home, go to the store,
Psychic Medium Bobbi Henry describes herself as a medical intuitive. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)
visit friends,” Henry said. Henry’s mother didn’t mean physically leaving, but disembodied, or during, as she calls it, astral projection. Her mother told her that she too had this gift and so did her grandmother. In time, Henry said she learned how to use her gift and has refined it to become a medical intuitive. “All spirits are
good; it is the body that is sick. Spirits of friends and loved ones want to help us.” Henry recalled going to a business meeting where she detected spirits near a woman in the room. Henry approached the woman and described one of the spirits (a woman wearing a blue dress) in detail, and the woman said that it sounded like her grandContinued page 30
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McMillan educators share early literacy practices with peers across the state By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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ive McMillan educators recently shared with other elementary teachers about their school’s successes in early literacy instruction. “We invited schools across the state based where we have identified their early literary successes with the goal to replicate that in similarly populated schools,” ULEAD Director McKell Withers said. “We want to help kids work toward proficiency throughout the state.” McMillan, which he said has had improved literacy test scores the past three years, was one of 10 schools invited. “We look at their overall state pattern and we know, if they are proficient in first grade, then they are likely to maintain that progress and be proficient in third grade,” he said. “McMillan was helpful, and I thank them for their hard work. With their help, we realize we can do better reaching students in similar populations.” ULEAD—Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable and Dynamic Education—was created by the Utah Legislature in 2018 to improve practices in public schools throughout the state on innovative, effective and efficient practices that can be shared and duplicated in comparable schools. While the conference is over, McMillan educators are not. Withers said that he may call upon them to host other school delegations to observe teaching practices or invite them to another school to address faculty. Likewise, McMillan teachers may observe others’ practices to incorporate into their classrooms. “We want to allow these schoolteachers to observe, talk to them, host and dig deeper into what practices are making a difference,” he said. “Sharing promising practices and removing barriers to learning can be challenging, but it is essential to overall school
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improvement.” McMillan Principal Joy Sanford said the collaboration was beneficial. “When we looked at what we do, in specific grade levels, in classes, for individuals, we learned what makes us successful,” she said. “And then when we shared with other schools with similar populations what was working, and they shared with us, we can collaborate effective student achievement practices. We talked about what was done and paying off dividends for our students.” Joining Sanford was a grade level teacher in kindergarten, first grade and second grade as well as instructional coach Cynthia Richards. Sanford and Richards said that when McMillan reviewed its students’ early literacy instruction, they collaborated and realized phonemic awareness was missing. “We realized last year, mid-year, the students weren’t progressing as much as they would have liked,” Sanford said. “When we introduced phonemic awareness, within weeks, there was a huge difference.” Phonemic awareness is the ability to
hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. “After we added that missing piece, everything really started working for us,” Richards said. Sanford said it’s important for teachers within the school to collaborate. “We need to work with one another; it’s important for each grade-level team,” she said. Richards, who was a teacher in 2013 when Sanford joined the school, said that it made a difference to their approach. “We talked about specifics and how to have accountability. It made a huge difference,” Richards said, adding that already this fall they began a “boot camp” for first-graders to identify skills they need. “We’re not waiting until we receive the end-of-the-year data from statewide assessments. We’re reviewing, pre-teaching and aren’t going to lose valuable time before the start-of-theyear assessments. There is no finish line, just ways we can learn and improve every day, every year.” Richards said that the conference em-
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You’ve seen his outstanding sports photos in these pages for years—now meet proud father Mike Adams By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
The youngest of Mike Adams’ four children, McKade Adams graduated in 2016 and played a year of college football in New Mexico. (Photo courtesy Mike Adams)
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s his children aged out of various little league sports programs, Mike Adams understood they would need to move on to more experienced coaches particularly as they entered Murray High School. But like many involved fathers, Adams wanted to continue actively supporting his daughter and three sons. And now, nearly a full decade after he picked up his first still camera, hundreds of Murray High School athletes and their parents, are thrilled for the lifetime memories Adams’ “hobby” helped them capture. “I have always enjoyed being involved in my kids’ activities,” Adams said. “Years ago, I served as the Murray Ute Conference Football president and was also the Babe Ruth Baseball vice president. But, as the kids aged out of those programs, I had to come up with another way to stay involved.” During those little league years, Adams videotaped games and put together highlight films for players and their families. But in 2010 he shifted from video to still photography. A rewarding new hobby was born. For years, the Murray Journal has tapped Adams for football, basketball and baseball photographs. The Murray High School yearbook staff has done likewise. Several of the various Spartan teams have also “employed”
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him to take formal team pictures. “They paid me a little, here and there,” Adams said. “But it was never enough to pay for my equipment, let alone make any money. But that’s not why I got into it. Mostly, I began taking pictures to have something to do when my kids played.” Mike and Dana Adams were both members of the Murray High School class of 1982, though they were barely acquaintances back then. They married in 1991. Children Ashley (2006), Keaton (2010), Court (2013) and McKade (2016) all have MHS diplomas. “Ashley was active with the Murray High School dance company,” Adams added. “But I was still busy then videotaping the boys’ teams. I didn’t get into the still photos until after she graduated.” Ashley went on to earn a finance degree from the University of Utah and is now a certified public accountant. She and her husband, Scott, are raising Adams’ three grandsons back in Cleveland, Ohio. But his sons are still nearby: Court and his wife, Mikaela, in Sandy and Keaton and McKade, still in Murray. All three of the Adams boys played high school football. Keaton also wrestled and competed in track, while Court played baseball and McKade also competed in field
An active volunteer for his kids’ baseball and football teams, Mike Adams served as president when Murray hosted the Babe Ruth Baseball World Series. (Photo courtesy Mike Adams)
events for the Spartan track squad. In all, the boys provided nine steady years of sports photography opportunities for Dad. “It was cool to have my dad taking pictures at our games; and I am grateful both my parents were so involved in my education,” Keaton said. “I have always admired my parents for how involved they are in the community. I love Murray; it’s an amazing place. And my parents taught me the importance of providing volunteer service.” The lessons must have stuck, because Keaton has already served a two-year mission to Rio de Janeiro for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also volunteered for a summer in Peru. Closer to home, he’s donated time assisting his former MHS football and track teams. The oldest Adams boy is now pursuing a master’s degree in Spanish at the University of Utah, with plans to one day teach the subject at the high school or college level. Middle son Court is a wealth advisor while his wife attends the University of Utah and works in retail management. McKade is the only one of the Adams children to play a season of college football. A massive 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, McKade played one season for the New Mexico Mili-
tary Institute—a junior college in Roswell— before departing for his church mission in Mexico City. “It was awesome having my dad as the high school sports photographer,” McKade said. “He started out taking pictures just for family. But so many of our teammates and their parents wanted pictures also. That’s what led to Dad creating his website.” Any thoughts of “retiring” from his hobby after McKade graduated have been pushed to the back burner by dozens if not hundreds of parents, along with at least one Murray Journal sports writer. A glance at glossy-sports-photos.smugmug.com today will reveal several hundred photos of this year’s Spartan football team. Some of the best appear elsewhere in this publication. “Parents and kids still want pictures,” Adams added. “Plus, my wife works the Murray High School basketball games, so photography gives me something to do when I join her at the games.” Dana Adams has been a secretary in the Murray High School counseling office for eight years. Prior to that, she was an aide at Hillcrest Junior High. Her family’s Murray roots run even deeper than her husband’s. “One of my grandmothers and both of my parents graduated from Murray High,”
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Dana said. “Mom also taught in the Murray School District, while Dad taught and coached at Granite High School. Mike and I have always felt it was important to be involved in our kids’ education. I think we helped teach them the importance of good time management. And we taught them not to quit any teams. If you make a commitment, you have to stay with it.” In keeping with the family’s dedication to volunteerism, Dana is also a past PTSA president for Parkside Elementary, Hillcrest Junior and Murray Senior High Schools. Also numbering among Adams’ fans is Murray City Parks and Recreation Director Kim Sorensen. Seven years ago, they were co-presidents of the national Babe Ruth Baseball World Series, featuring nine teams that travelled to Murray from as far away as the New England states, Hawaii and Guam. “I was the Murray Parks superintendent at that time, so I was being paid for much of the time I worked on the tournament,” Sorensen said. “But Mike’s time was all volunteer. The tournament ran 10 days and kept us busy for 40 to 60 hours a week, leading up to it. Mike was great to work with and the tournament seemed to come off well.” Sorensen is also the proud owner of some of Adams’ pictures. “Mike’s photos are exemplary,” he added. “I have purchased photos at various tournaments taken by other professional photographers. Mike’s are as good or better than Baseball outfielder—and football receiver and safety—Court Adams graduated from Murray High School in any of them. And it’s because he cares so 2013. (Photo courtesy Mike Adams) much about the kids.” As the sight of Murray High continues to grow smaller in the rearview mirrors of his kids’ lives, the biggest remaining question is… how much longer will athletes’ parents (and this newspaper) be able to count on Adams’ hobby? “I still enjoy photography; but not as much as when my kids were on teams,” Adams confessed. “It’s also getting harder to do now, with more work conflicts. But I plan to stick with it for as long as I can. I am on my third camera now. I guess I better wear it out, too and then see what happens after that.” l
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rimary municipal elections held in Murray on Aug. 13 saw Murray looking for fresh faces to represent them on the City Council. In District 1, Kat Martinez and Jake Pehrson and in District 3, Rosalba Dominguez and Adam Thompson will face each other in the general election on Nov. 5. Incumbent Brett
Hales will run unopposed in District 5. Murray voters in these districts will receive mail ballots starting Oct. 15. In-person voting will begin Oct. 22. Murray City Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates night at Hillcrest Jr. High School (178 E. 5300 South), Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. l
Voters in Murray City Council Districts 1 and 3 voted incumbents out of the election.
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Habitat for Humanity run helps to benefit 20-home project in Kearns By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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5k and a one-mile fun run are planned to benefit 20 Habitat for Humanity homes being built in a Kearns neighborhood. The first-ever Habitat for Humanity 5k and one-mile fun run will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 at Wheeler Farm. Race information can be found on runnercard.com. There will be medals for top finishers and swag bags, T-shirts and water bottles for all racers. In addition to the runs, there will be a fun zone for children, which will include face painting, balloon animals, games and other activities. Following the run, Wheeler Farm will hold its Octoberfest for families. “We’re raising the money to build homes that are environmentally friendly and affordable to hard-working families in need,” Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity Senior Director of Operations Carin L. Crowe said. “It’s a neighborhood being built with parks in an old baseball field, so we’re calling it our ‘Field of Dreams’ eco-community.” Families contribute to building the home, with each adult putting in at least 225 hours. Already two families have moved into the new neighborhood as two more houses are being built, she said. Crowe said that she hopes the race will bring in $20,000 to cover items such as internet wiring, utilities and playground equip-
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By running in the first-ever Habitat for Humanity 5K and fun run, families can help families have affordable homes. (Photo courtesy of Carin L. Crowe/Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity)
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8. By not wearing decorative contact lenses, you lower the risk for serious eye injury. 9. Wear well-fitted costumes, masks and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, falls and relentless mockery from your peers. 10. Drive extra safely on Halloween. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert during those hours. Slow down in residential neighborhoods. We all know how excited kids can be. Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully. 11. Remind children to watch for cars turning or backing up and to not dart into the street or between parked cars. 12. Put your electronic devices down as you walk around. 13. Keep costumes bright, or add reflective tape, to ensure kids are easier to spot. 14. Brush your teeth. Candy is sticky and cavities will scare you. 15. You can maximize your candy intake by planning your route. Stick to places you are familiar with so you can also circle back around to Halloween headquarters.
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hen you find a pet supply shop with a live-in mascot, you know you’re in the right place. Pippa, a rescued pit bull, spends most days hanging out at The Dog’s Meow Millcreek, a dog and cat health food store located at 2047 E. 3300 South. “Our customers come in just to see her. If she’s not there, they ask, ‘Where’s Pippa?’ She knows how to work them. They really spoil her and she loves it,” said Alexis Butler, owner of The Dog’s Meow. Butler pioneered healthy pet food in
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Utah. “I opened the Millcreek store in 1996. It started out as a boutique store for dogs and cats. My customers said we were the only ones offering quality food, so I added more food products, and it just took off,” Butler said. The Dog’s Meow added a Draper location at 866 E. 12300 South. “At both locations, you can find healthy food for your felines and canines and organic chicken feed. We have so many people in the community who support us. They believe in the same things we do: service, care and quality,” Butler said. Butler’s daughter Alyssa (and Pippa, of course) runs the Millcreek store. “Alyssa was 10 years old when she started helping me, and when she turned 19 she started working full time. Now she is my right hand person. I couldn’t do this without her and my other amazing employees,” Butler said. Butler said she only offers products that she trusts. “I carry the products I carry because they’re the best. All of our employees have pets, so we speak from experience and can give our best to our customers. We’re knowledgeable and respectful, that’s why we
get so many repeat customers,” Butler said. Butler takes pride in being a successful local business. “Our online reviews are all five-star reviews, and not one of them is solicited. I don’t believe in that. They are all genuine reviews. I’m so proud of that,” Butler said. The Draper store has all the same things as the Millcreek store, with one addition: a custom-built dog bath station. “People like the DIY dog baths for lots of reasons. The bath bays accommodate all pet sizes. We have dryers and pet salon products available to use that many people don’t have at home,” Butler said. The biggest selling point for most customers? “When I’m done, I head home and they clean up all the mess,” said Sienna, a recent customer from American Fork who drove to the Draper store to bathe her Norwegian Elkhound, Odin. Both Dog’s Meow locations recently started an online ordering service. Butler said, “People can order online and usually pick up the same day at our stores. That’s going to be a great service for a lot of people.” For more information on all the brands
“Family-run business The Dog’s Meow in Draper and Millcreek includes four-legged family members” Dog’s Meow carries, visit www.dogsmeow. com, or call the staff at Dog’s Meow Draper at 801-501-0818, or visit the store Mon.-Fri. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Draper location is closed Sundays; the Millcreek location is open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays and can be reached at 801-4680700. In addition to quality and service, customers at The Dog’s Meow can feel good knowing they are supporting a local business. “We have a local first mentality. We like that it keeps the money here. Thank you to all our loyal and new customers who also support local businesses like ours and buy local first,” Butler said.
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For Murray Power, here comes the sun By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com
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ne city council meeting in August included a lively discussion over the merits of increasing the city’s stake in an unproven energy technology, a small modular nuclear reactor. During their Aug. 27 meeting, the council debated over purchasing more of one of the oldest renewable energy sources, the sun. Obviously, the topic of diversifying the city’s energy portfolio can be, well, electrifying. The City Council unanimously approved buy-in to the Red Mesa Tapaha Solar Resource project. The Red Mesa Tapaha Solar Resource, a 66 megawatt photovoltaic solar generation facility, is under construction on the Navajo Nation in San Juan County, Utah. The council authorized Murray Power to engage in a 25-year contract with Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) for five megawatts of solar energy, starting at $23.15/ MWh and escalating by 2% yearly. The arrangement comes through the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS), of which Murray Power is one of 16 entities. In comparison, subscription amounts by other UAMPS members range from 142 kilowatts for Fairview to more than 18,000 kilowatts for St. George. “I believe that resource will be a nice fit into our portfolio,” Murray Power General
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Manager Blaine Haacke said. But he is also quick to point out that the sun is only reliable when it is shining. UAMPS has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTUA on behalf of UAMPS members electing to participate in this project. The purchase agreement between NTUA Generation and UAMPS provides for the delivery of solar energy for 25 years, once the project comes online in June 2022. According to Haacke, “We like the idea of it being a contract versus ownership. We won’t have a stranded investment. We will pay for what we get. Kilowatt hours will pay for it as they are produced, so we won’t have a stranded capital investment, and in some places that is kind of tough for places that never generate.” The solar power is relatively cheap at $23.15/MWh, compared to the projected cost of $65 per megawatt hour for the proposed small-modular nuclear reactor. Over the life of the NTUA contract, the average price will be $29.50 per megawatt hour with the annual 2% escalation. The tradeoff, of course, is that solar goes off the market during the night or inclement weather, while coal and nuclear can be continuously generated to meet demand. “I think
down in the Four Corners area that there is going to be a lot of sunshine, and that this will be a good producer for us,” Haacke said. Murray’s energy resource mix includes 50% from three different coal-generation projects; 25% hydro; 12% renewable landfill gas; 6% natural gas turbines; and the remaining 7% from spot market (producers of surplus energy who instantly locate available buyers for this energy) purchases. One-third of Murray City sits outside the Murray Power grid, since eastern Murray was annexed into the city as customers of Rocky Mountain Power. NTUA has broad experience in developing solar projects. It has successfully deployed two utility-scale solar projects within the last three years on the Navajo Nation and is in the process of generating additional solar resources on and off the reservation. Returns from the solar projects are being used to keep NTUA’s electric rates low and to pay for the electrification of Navajo homes, including expanding the Light Up Navajo initiative. Buying into the project will allow Murray Power to offer Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). RECs are certificates that transfer the “renewable” aspects of renewable energy to the owner. In other words, renewable energy credits, paired with electricity from the
Murray will soon receive electric power generated in the Navajo Nation’s solar farms. (Photo courtesy NTUA)
grid, are renewable energy that is being generated on behalf of consumers. Murray Power will be able to sell RECs on the market to businesses or individuals who wish to be fully renewable. If an individual or business buys RECs, they are purchasing the “renewable” aspect of the electricity from the solar plant and are able to say that their electricity comes from a renewable source. RECs also support the renewable energy market by providing a demand signal to the market, which in turn encourages more production of renewable energy. l
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Murray football team shatters decades-old records in riding to a 4-1 midseason mark By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com
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y one measure, this year’s Murray High School football team is better than any Spartan team in 25 years. By a second measure, coach Todd Thompson’s team is better than any MHS team in 50 years and perhaps more. But by the measure most Spartan fans care about most, this 2019 team has still not matched what was accomplished just four years ago. That team—the 2015 Murray football squad—was the last to win a state tournament game. Last year’s Spartans emerged victorious among three teams, from a “playin” game. But it was not the elusive state tournament win they are after this fall. As for those other measures, it had been 25 years since a Murray football team started a season with three straight wins, until this year. And the 69 points the Spartans rang up in week five were the most for an MHS football squad since at least 1970. That’s as far back as Thompson’s official records go. “I have been teaching the boys the famous quote, ‘Victory requires payment in advance,’ and it seems to be working,” Thompson said. “They are practicing hard and paying attention to details. At the midway point of the season, I’m very proud of them.” Halfway through their 2019 regular season (they have since played two more games, after press deadline), the Spartans were 4-1 overall, 1-1 in Class 5A Region 6. Season opening non-region wins over Cyprus (31-28 OT), Hurricane (35-12) and Eagle Mountain (49-21) were followed by two blowouts to open league play—one good and one bad. Murray fell at Olympus 42-7, before bouncing back to ring up those record-breaking 69 points in a homecoming shutout win over Cottonwood. While outscoring their first five opponents 191-103, the Spartans were led by a host of seniors. In fact, this year’s Murray football squad may very well be the most senior-dominated team in Utah. To begin the season, all 11 offensive starters were seniors, as were nine of the 11 on defense. Some of the returning starters from last season include: quarterback Jarrett Henrik-
sen and wide receivers and defensive backs Owen Madsen and Autjoe Soe. “We have a lot of great senior leadership on this team,” the 1991 MHS graduate Thompson added. “They are teaching the younger players how to work hard to accomplish our goals.” Thompson has also ingrained in Soe, Madsen and Henriksen one of the team’s top goals for the year. To a man, they each say an overriding goal is to host a state tournament game—requiring the Spartans to do more than just “get into the playoffs.” In fact, for the first time ever, this season not one single win is required to just get into the “Big Dance.” A change in the playoff format this fall will have every Class 5A football program advance to state. Playoff pairings are also no longer predetermined by region. Instead, teams will be rated weekly, with playoff pairings announced just a week before the tournament begins, later this month. At the midway point of the year, Murray was sitting in a strong position to host one of those playoff games. Through the first five games, quarterback Henriksen had 16 touchdown passes. Madsen had scored 8 touchdowns, including two on defense (an 84-yard fumble recovery and a 35-yard interception return). Soe was the team’s leading receiver in yardage and second only to Madsen in touchdown receptions. “I have been playing with these guys since we were 8 years old and we’ve gotten off to a pretty good start, which is great,” the 6-foot-2, 185-pound Henriksen said. “I have a great connection with the receivers. We love playing together.” Henriksen hopes to play college football and “would go anywhere with a college scholarship.” The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Madsen also hopes to play at the next level and has already been contacted by the University of Montana and Utah State University. In fact, Madsen, Soe and Spartan senior lineman Kasen Nielsen (6-foot-3, 275 pounds) visited the USU campus in Logan for an invited, “unofficial”
Senior wide receivers Owen Madsen (L) and Autjoe Soe celebrate yet another Spartan touchdown. (Mike Adams)
visit last spring. “If I am honest with you, I am not surprised we have gotten off to this good start,” Madsen said. “We have so much potential. The coaches say we are just now tapping into it. Honestly, I will be surprised if we lose more than two or three games.” Although the 6-foot, 155-pound senior Soe enjoyed the USU campus visit, he already has a scholarship offer to play next season at Dixie State University in St. George. “We put in so much hard work during the off season, conditioning hard and work-
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Desert Star’s latest parody takes on the famous, freaky Addams Family, with a Utah cultural twist. This zany parody opens August 29th and it’s a hilarious musical melodrama for the whole family you don’t want to miss! This show, written by Ben Millet, with a 2019 adaptation and direction by Scott Holman, follows the story of the monstrous Adams Clan, as they attempt to outwit a greedy oil baroness, Mrs. Measley, who is intent on destroying their home to get at the oil underneath. The colorful characters include the wacky inventor, Groucho, his adoringly morbid wife, Cruella, and a wisecracking, disembodied head named, Bob. When the evil Mrs. Measley sends her son, Horace, undercover to spy on the Adams, he falls head over heels in love with their Frankstein-esque daughter, Dementia. Things get even more complicated when Horace’s overbearing fiancé, Heather, learns of their love and, vowing revenge, teams up with Mrs. Measley. Will Horace and Dementia find reanimated romance together? Will the Adams be able to keep their happy, haunted home? Comedy, romance, and adventure are all on the docket for this delightful send up of the beloved franchise, as well as topical humor, torn from today’s headlines.
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your murray schools – Murray City School District Newsletter MURRAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5102 South Commerce Drive • Murray, UT 84107 Phone 801-264-7400 | Fax 801-264-7456
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A Message from Superintendent Jennifer Covington October has arrived and our schools are off to a great start! The students and staff are settling into routines and we are moving forward at a good pace. It has been a joy having students and staff back in our school buildings, and we appreciate the excitement they bring. We were happy to see that we had more students than anticipated register for the 2019-2020 school year and welcome many new families to Murray City School District. This year, the district is continuing with our “Power Up” initiative, which provides digital devices to our students. Last year we were able to provide these devices to students in grades 3-12, and this year Mrs. Jennifer Covington all students K-12 have a Chromebook assigned to them. Students in grades 7-12 take their devices home, while students in elementary school leave their device in their classroom. The district remains committed to providing educational technology that enables students to experience a personalized curriculum to
gain the skills necessary for a success in college and career. Our students learn differently today than they did even 10 years ago. As they enter into a rapidly changing global society, they need to be prepared to adapt and grow with the changes. Our district’s responsibility is to cultivate the skills they need to manage rapid change, and to develop each of them as life-long learners and positive contributors. Our schools and teachers are working hard to transform the learning environment in order to support and accelerate student learning. We look forward to welcoming the Utah State Superintendent Dr. Sydney Dickson to MCSD on October 14, 2019. Dr. Dickson will be vising several of our schools as part of her fall listening tour. We are planning to show her the abundant things that are happening in and out of our classrooms, and sharing our unique “We Are Murray” spirit. We want to remind and thank our parents and community for the vital role you play in supporting and partnering with our schools. We encourage you to be actively involved in the education of our students!
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MCSD hired 54 licensed educators this year new to our schools. Please extend a warm welcome to these individuals as they join our dedicated staff of professionals. (Photo does not include all new hires.)
Murray Education Foundation Raises Funds for Teacher Grants
2019-20 MCSD Calendar Highlights Oct. 2, 3 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 4 Elementary Teacher Compensatory Day Secondary Professional Development Day No school for elementary or secondary students Oct. 17-18 Fall Recess Oct. 24 Early School Student Dismissal for PD Day (1/2 Day) Ending of 1st Term Oct. 25 Teacher Work Day No school for elementary or secondary students Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday Dec. 20 Last Day of School before Winter Break Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Winter Break Jan. 6, 2020 School Begins Again The 2019-20 MCSD School Year Calendar is now posted on the District website. The Murray Board of Education reserves the right to alter or amend this calendar.
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THANK YOU to Murray City School District Community and School Patrons FOR YOUR SUPPORT of the following:
The 21st Annual MEF Golf Tournament was held in late August at the Lynn F. Pett Parkway Murray Golf Course. Turnout was the best ever with participants enthusiastically supporting the Murray Education Foundation. Because of money raised at this event, a record number of 85 teaching grants were awarded to MCSD teachers for use in implementing new ideas and programs that will affect numerous children in our district. Congratulations to the 2019 MEF Golf Tournament Winners and thanks to all sponsors, participants, volunteers and Parkway staff for your support!
• Tax Increase – allowing us to raise teacher salaries so that we may retain and attract a highly qualified teaching staff • School Reunification Drills – to keep our kids safe and prepared in case of emergencies during school hours • Coordinated School Schedules – to give our teachers needed time to plan and prepare, and to assure that all of our students are receiving required instructional time Without you, these educational advancements and opportunities would not be possible. We sincerely appreciate your continued support of our schools, staff, and most importantly, our students!
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Murray Is No Ghost Town! Not long ago, a resident jokingly commented to me that I am becoming “the mayor of a ghost town.” This was in reference to a number of “dark” buildings that have become empty over the past months and years. For example, national chains like Shopko, Toys-R-Us, and K-Mart have closed their stores. Two Firestone Stores have recently shuttered and the long-time “go-to” place for fabrics and sewing supplies, the Cotton Shop is a recent loss due to the retirement of the owner. The assemblage of properties in the old Murray downtown west of State Street in preparation for redevelopment has made that area appear to be somewhat desolate during this transition period. A vacant lot is all that currently remains at 5789 South State where commercial buildings formerly occupied the site (the old Huetter Mill buildings for you long-time residents). But I can assure you that Murray is definitely not becoming a ghost town, and there are many new developments in the works. I am often asked about projects around the city, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer some of the more common inquiries. Perhaps the most asked question about development in the city is “what’s going on at the old Hillcrest Jr. High property?” This property is still owned by the School District, and they have entered into a long-term lease for development on the property. Currently, there have been two permits issued for this site; the Abbington Senior Assisted Living Center at 5377 South State and the Murray Towne Suites Hotel at 148 East 5300 South. The Abbington Center will be a 96 unit, two-story building and the Hotel will be a 129 room, five-story building. There are two other commercial pads on the site. I don’t have any “insider info” on the status of the seminary building. For those who like to “live mas” the closure of the Taco Bell at 6100 South State was a sad day. However, Fashion Place Mall is renovating that corner and constructing a new eatery that I’m confident will be a crowd favorite (at the time of this writing there has not been a
Murray Library OCTOBER EVENTS October is one of our favorite times of the year here at the Murray Library! We will have some Spooky Stories and Halloween Howl events for kids. Call or check our event calendar on the website for specific days and times. Visit MurrayLibrary.org or call 801-264-2580. eBook SUPPORT If you’d like help setting up your phone or tablet to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks or movies, a representative from the Murray Library will be at the Murray Senior Recreation Center on October 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for eBook support. AUTOMATIC RENEWALS COMING SOON If you haven’t returned an item, we assume you are still using it. In that spirit, we are working towards implementing automatic renewals. On the due date, and if the item has no holds on, it will automatically renew to your account. More information is forthcoming.
formal public announcement made by 5025 S. State Street Fashion Place). Murray, Utah 84107 Another project I’m frequently asked about is at the corner of Winchester and 700 West. The building under construction is a permanent office and clubhouse, and there are 40 new home pads being installed. Just up the street to the west next to the golf course maintenance building (the former Turpin property) there are 11 new single-family homes planned, and of course to the south at approximately 6650 South 700 West is the Wynwood project by Garbett Homes, which includes 126 single-family homes.
Other projects in the works include: Envision Medical, a two-story medical office at 5417 South Commerce Dr. (next to Holiday Inn Express). Granton Square, a three-story office building at 84 West 4800 South (former site of Murray Elevators) along with 61 townhome units. Scandinavian Design is slated to occupy the former Toys-R-Us building. EOS Fitness has submitted plans to remodel and occupy the former Sports Authority Building. Plans are being developed for a mixed-use project on the former K-Mart site. The vacant lot I mentioned earlier at 5789 South State is owned by America First Credit Union, who is planning a future branch at that location. These are a few examples of development that is happening. These and other exciting projects in Murray demonstrate the vibrancy of our city well into the future. The ghosts are going to have to find another place to reside!
166 East 5300 South • Murray, UT 84107 AMNESTY EVENT Throughout October, Murray Library will have a very special Amnesty Event. Patrons with unpaid-for, previously lost items in good condition can bring the item to the library and have the replacement costs removed from their account. To receive amnesty, you must bring the lost item to the front desk. Do NOT leave the item in the drop; we won’t know to whom the item belongs! If you have questions about the Amnesty Event, call us at 801-264-2580.
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Message from the Council It has been a distinct pleasure and honor to serve the residents and business owners of Murray City over the last two council terms. I have been driven by the goal to provide outstanding quality of life and superior city services and utilities to maintain Murray’s reputation as one of the most respected cities in the state. As my eight years draw to a close, I am reflective of the many issues and projects initiated, studied, researched, considered and approved over this time. Early in my first term the city council adopted a Murray City Strategic Plan intended to guide decision making for future years. An important part of that plan was the creation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to identify, plan and fund capital projects throughout the city. As part of the CIP committee it has been rewarding to budget for immediate and future capital needs that may not be attainable in one budget year but required saving over several years, such as, the purchase of firetrucks, road projects and facility remodels. Over the next few months you will see evidence of CIP results with the replacement of pavilions in Murray Park. Park restroom upgrades and the Murray Amphitheater are examples of recent CIP improvements. Active transportation advancements have also been a focus with bike lanes, the Canal Trail and Jordan River Trail all benefitting from CIP funding. Exceptional public safety has always been a priority for me. Following the Great Recession of 2008, I found that the city had fallen behind in police vehicle rotation. With many aging patrol cars, I was instrumental in motivating council members to approve a program acquiring over 26 police vehicles in one year to ensure the future safety of Murray residents. The council funded police cameras before most departments; and the firearms simulator was replaced in the Murray Police Training Center, which is in constant use by police departments throughout the valley. Additionally, as a body, the city council approved the funding for new and refurbished ambulances and firetrucks to support growing response in the city. The purchase of defibrillators further enhanced paramedic excellence in Murray.
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Acquisition of properties in the historic Murray City downtown has been a significant project over the last few years; to restore and renovate historic buildings, such as the Murray Mansion and Murray Chapel; to create a new city civic center; and to promote redevelopment in the area. This neighborhood will see a replacement of the 50-year-old Fire Dave Nicponski Station #81 on Box Elder, and the extension District 1 of Hanauer Street to the south. The vision is to create a walkable hub of the city with retail, commercial, residential and plaza space for festivals and celebrations. While serving on the Murray City Council the city has partnered with Neighbor Works to provide support and housing solutions for moderate income residents; and we created a highly successful passport office to offer that additional service in our community. Transportation continues to be one of the most expensive endeavors in the city with many millions of dollars received in grants and allocated from the budget for street repairs, improvements and rebuilds. Sidewalk upkeep and ADA corners are part of annual maintenance, as well as, provisions for snow plowing and salt brining activities. No one beats Murray City when it comes to safeguarding our streets for winter storms. The protection of our environment is something we feel strongly about in Murray, as we moved to weekly recycling and recycling in our parks. We approved an anti-idling ordinance to contribute to air quality and have allocated funding to acquire more clean energy vehicles. We strive to maintain our independent community spirit and to be diligent and responsible with our citizen’s tax dollars. Change is unavoidable and as I conclude my city council term, I look to the future with anticipation while enjoying the fruits of my labor moving Murray City into the next decade. –Dave Nicponski, District 1
CITY COUNCIL Council District 1 Dave Nicponski 801-913-3283 dnicponski@murray.utah.gov Council District 2 Dale M. Cox 801-971-5568 dale.cox@murray.utah.gov Council District 3 Jim Brass 801-598-7290 jim.brass@murray.utah.gov Council District 4 Diane Turner 801-635-6382 diane.turner@murray.utah.gov Council District 5 Brett A. Hales 801-882-7171 brett.hales@murray.utah.gov Council Administrator Jan Lopez 801-264-2622 jlopez@murray.utah.gov
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Murray City Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019 ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR: • Fire safety message at our Murray Senior Recreation Center on October 11 at 11:50 a.m. We would love to see you there. • During fire prevention week, we will have assemblies for all 2nd-grade classes within Murray City. Our message will increase awareness of fire escape plans, smoke detectors, and home safety. Watch for your child’s homework and lessons this week. For those that don’t have 2nd-grade children, the same fire safety message can be found on our Murray Fire Department webpage starting October 1. Until then, here’s a brief reminder!
Home Fire Escape Planning and Practice Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes. • Home fire escape planning should include the following: • Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows • Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out • Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out • Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them • Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home where everyone can meet after exiting • Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms
OCTOBER 2019 Murray Arts Beat
RESIDENT ON DISPLAY Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall and Murray Library. Dustin Lewis is our featured October artist at city Hall and Brent Ovard’s work will be on display at the Murray Library until the end of November.
For additional information, please contact Lori Edmunds at 801-264-2620
Murray Senior Recreation Center OCTOBER CLASSES AND EVENTS eBook and eAudiobooks Class: On Friday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m., 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 Nutrition Class: Tuesday, October 8 at 10:30 - Free Grief Support Group: Friday, October 11 at 10:30 - Free Earthquake House: Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30, Maralin Hoff from State of Utah Department of Public Safety will be at the Center to share her knowledge about how to “safe proof” your home in the event of an earthquake - Free Medicare Counseling: Tuesday, October 15 at noon, appointments needed - Free Oktoberfest: Wednesday, October 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $8 per person. We’ll have a real German meal and entertainment. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, October 9. Photoshop Class: October 21, 23, & 25 from 10 a.m. – noon, cost is $15. Space limited to six. AARP Smart Driving Class: Tuesday, October 22, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members Vital Aging: Tuesday, October 22, 1-2 p.m. - Free Computer Classes: Every Thursday one-hour appointments are available at 2, 3 or 4 p.m. On Friday’s, appointments are available at 9 or 10 a.m. Cost is $3. Veterans Wanted for Special Project: If you are a Veteran and are willing to help a local high school student tell your military story, please call us at 801-264-2635 to volunteer.
HEALTH SERVICES Flu Shots, Friday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration required. Bring insurance information. Health Screenings: UVU student nurses will be conducting free health screenings which include checking your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen, and blood sugar. No appointment needed. Earwax Removal/Hearing Testing, Tuesday, October 22, 9:3011 a.m. Appointment needed in advance - Free.
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Murray Public Works Department Fall 2019 Construction Notice Murray City crews and their contractors have reconstructed Walden Park Drive and Sam Oliver Drive, complete with drainage and sidewalk improvements as well as a new road surface. Murray City will continue the roadway reconstructions on 120 West and 150 West off 5750 South. Our contractors are performing sidewalk trip hazard rehabilitations on the west side of the City, focusing on the Clover Meadow and Lucky Clover neighborhoods. There are three major capital improvement projects currently underway that will affect traffic on high-use roadways: • Traffic signal upgrades at 4800 South and Commerce Drive. Due to the constraints of the intersection, turning movements are limited, and alternative routes are encouraged. • The Utahna storm drain project. This project will continue through the fall. A full closure of 300 West between 5300 South and 5900 South will occur for approximately three weeks in early October. Local and business traffic will be permitted. The Utahna project includes the construction of a new storm drain line connecting Utahna Drive to a detention basin west of 300 West at about 5800 South. • Vine Street from 900 East to 1300 East. This project began in early June and is estimated to be completed within six months. Improvements include a new storm drain, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and a new road surface. Expect lane shifts and flagging operations, and travelers are encouraged to utilize alternate routes. For more information on Vine Street, refer to the Murray City website, or contact via phone 801-946-6750, or email murrayvinest@utah.gov. Murray City will begin the selection process for a design engineer for Vine Street Phase II, from 1300 East to the Van Winkle Expressway, in late fall 2019. Thank you for your patience as we work to complete these projects.
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Voters end Murray’s longest-serving city councilman’s term By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com
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uring Murray’s anti-incumbent fervor over the past year, many elected officials had more significant reason to worry. Unfortunately for Jim Brass, he was the most incumbent of all the candidates, with 16 years on the Murray City Council. Brass’s bid to continue serving as Murray’s longest-serving city councilman was thwarted in the Aug. 13 primary election, by a mere 10 votes. “Right now, it is a difficult time to be in politics. People are frustrated with the way Washington is behaving, and we are a convenient place to vent those frustrations,” Brass said. “I can very much understand that feeling.” Before his four terms on the city council, Brass served on the city planning commission. During contentious zoning hearings in city council meetings, Brass would frequently refer to his experience as a planning commissioner and explain the pros and cons of the ordinance from zoning issues in city history. “The hardest part of being on the council is making the ‘tough decisions.’ Eventually, you will be called on to make a decision that is contrary to what your constituents want, but that is required by federal or state law. One example is rehabilitation facilities. Nobody wants them, but they are legal in all
Jim Brass made two runs for the mayor’s office while serving as a city councilman. (Photo Wikipedia Commons)
zones. Our hands are tied, but we are the ones who take the heat for allowing them,” Brass said. Brass’s district has been the bullseye for many new city redevelopment projects. His area encompasses downtown Murray, which is where the new city hall will be built and where a new firehouse is already under construction. Along with developments have come protests over historic buildings, many that reside within his district. Notably, the former Mount Vernon cam-
pus in Brass’s district constitutes several century-old buildings. Brass was stuck between weighing the rights of the property owner, who was planning to tear them down, and the desires of preservationists, who believed that the city’s ordinances required protection. Eventually, a lawsuit settled that question in favor of the preservationists, but that also may have cost Brass votes this election cycle. Brass hangs his hat on being able to help businesses and neighborhoods coexist, especially when it comes to pushing the Residential Neighborhood Business (RNB) ordinance. “When Winchester Street, 900 East, and West 5400 South became busy thoroughfares, the homes on those streets became less desirable to use as residences. We were under pressure to rezone to commercial. That would have had a negative impact on the residential neighborhoods behind these properties,” Brass said. “RNB limited height and required a residential look to the building, if constructing new. It also permitted the existing homes to be converted to business use. It was a good compromise that has worked well.” Still, some development decisions that seemed to make a lot of sense did not turn out as planned. “I would have put more parking in the Fireclay area. We, like other cities, listened to the growth experts who told us that
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transit-oriented developments did not need as much parking. They argued that people would use transit instead of their cars. Once Fireclay came online, we learned that was way off the mark.” Even though the election has been determined, Brass has indicated that he will continue to strive to serve Murray. Besides running for city council, Brass has made two election bids for mayor but failed to make it out of the primary election. “I think, by and large, Murray is headed in the right direction. Intermountain Medical Center has attracted many new facilities in the city, as we knew it would. The big issue going forward is how best to manage that growth. The one thing that we are in the process of doing is getting a comprehensive traffic study finished,” Brass said. “This study is intended to tell us if our roads and intersections can handle the load we can expect from additional growth/density. My concern is intersection failure in the downtown area. Doing this study is the right step going forward in order to make the right decisions on how we finish downtown.” Rosalba Dominguez and Adam Thompson will vie for Brass’s District Three City Council seat in the Nov. 5 general election. l
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The tragic Murray tale of Charles Thiedee By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com It was a first for the State of Utah and, to date, the first and only one for Murray—an execution. In 1896, in true Wild West fashion, saloonkeeper Charles Thiede was hung in a genuinely gruesome manner for the murder of his wife. While the territory of Utah had executed a few outlaws before Thiede, this was the first as a state, and it made national headlines.
Thiede’s life of crime can be traced in newspaper headlines years before the slaying of his wife. Thiede left his native Germany to serve in the navies of England and Chile, but after fighting against the Peruvians, Thiede hoped to find solace in his native land. Upon returning to Germany, he was immediately conscripted into the army, where he served as a cook, a profession he kept for the rest of his life. After military service, he married Mary Frank in 1884, and together they set off for a better life in America, settling in Sandy and having a child. The ne’er-do-well Thiede, who had a fearsome temper, opened his first tavern, the Social Hall Saloon, in the fall of 1886 in downtown Salt Lake City. That same year, he was fined for punching a woman who had accidentally dropped a piece of paper into his lap. After being shut down for selling liquor without a license, or for selling it on a Sunday, Thiede opened, and was forced to close, numerous establishments. By the early 1890s, Thiede was a regular before the court, usually losing his liquor license or being punished for assaulting someone. As a result, Salt Lake City was no longer a welcoming spot for Thiede, and the saloonkeeper saw prime opportunity to jump into the thriving bar scene along State Street in Murray. Finding a small patch of ground behind the Germania smelter on 4800 South, Thiede opened the West Side Saloon. A notorious womanizer who welcomed prostitutes into his bar, Thiede was
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also known to frequently abuse his wife, Mary; even for rough-and-tumble Murray, that was not acceptable. The night before May 1, 1894, Mary had fled to a neighbor’s home after a violent fight. As she always had done before, she returned. But this time, she returned home to find a very drunken Charles, who was waiting for her with a butcher’s knife. He sliced her throat from ear to ear. Blood-splattered Thiede then went to Harry Hayne’s saloon, where he reportedly told the sheriff, “Well, I killed my wife last night.” The next morning, a crowd swarmed the sheriff’s office, trying to carry out its own version of justice by lynching Thiede. The sheriff relocated his prisoner to the Salt Lake County jail, which was also in Murray. There, Thiede changed his story and claimed he was innocent. He told the judge he found her body in his house, and that her dying words were, “Oh, Charlie.” The prosecutors, long familiar with the defendant, presented a forensically tight case, first pointing out that the victim could in no way talk, as her head was nearly cut off. They also argued that because Charles was covered in blood—meaning the heart would still need to be pumping in order for the blood to splatter on him—then he had to be with Mary, in their home, at the time of the murder. Found guilty, Thiede was sentenced to be hanged. In 1896, Thiede’s time was up, but the sheriff wanted to try a new-and-improved way of hanging. Instead of the condemned being dropped through a trap door, Thiede was going to be hanged by an ingenious system of pulleys; he would stand on the ground, and a metal weight would yank him upward, snapping his neck. Lawmen from around the West convened at the Salt Lake County jail to watch the new method in action. At the appointed time, Thiede, who still professed his innocence, was yanked up by the noose, but it failed to snap his neck. Instead, he hung
Murderer Charles Thiede, convicted of killing his wife, Mary. (Photo courtesy of U of U Marriott Library)
on the gallows for 14 minutes, strangled to death. That hanging method was never used again. Even in death, Thiede gained no sympathy. An arsonist burned his saloon down. The Salt Lake Herald-Republican reported that residents in Murray and Cottonwood Heights guarded their cemeteries to prevent his body from being interred there. Eventually, he was buried in Sandy City’s cemetery—but only for a day. He was disinterred at the request of Sandy residents and buried in a field adjacent to the graveyard. l
Charles Thiede was the first, and last, person to be hanged with a noose that yanked the condemned off the ground. (Illustration courtesy of U of U Marriott Library.)
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Only enthusiastic spooks need apply at Castle of Chaos By Jenniffer Wardell | j.wardell@mycityjournals.com Becoming a ghost, ghoul or monstrous fiend isn’t as complicated as some people think.
At least, it isn’t at the Castle of Chaos. The haunted house, which is open now through Nov. 2, held auditions for their cast of scarers this past August. Interviews required applicants to groan, scream, shuffle menacingly and try their best to startle someone enough to make them jump. According to the Castle of Chaos directing team, however, a willingness to try is far more important than acting experience or the ability to deliver convincing scares. “I look for people who are free and open with their body and voice,” said Castle of Chaos Director Nick Justice. “If you’re coming in here and you’re going crazy, even if it makes no sense, you’re better than half the people who come in here.” He also said it’s important that people be able to take direction and follow guidance offered by one of the directing team. Justice and Castle of Chaos Casting Director Kelly Drabik spend most of the audition asking applicants to show off their ability to do things like zombie walks or predatory stalking at low heights. They’ll also ask if the applicants have any special talents, such as a particularly good creepy laugh or the ability to twist your arm in a disturbing-looking way. “It’s really laid back,” said Castle of Chaos General Manager Dalton Brown. “You don’t have to have anything prepared.” Another part of the audition process involves the directing team figuring out how each applicant would best fit into the haunted house. That includes several factors, from a map of the planned rooms for the upcoming season to asking the applicant whether they have a particular role they want to do. Though he’d turned most of the interviews over to Justice and Drabik, Castle of Chaos Owner James Bernard offered some guidance on this part of the process.
Though roles such as Freddy Krueger require actors with a specific body type, there are plenty of other roles designed to fit a variety of ages and body types. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
“After 19 years of running a haunted house, it’s second nature to see someone, get to know their personality, and see where they’d have the most fun and be the most effective,” he said. Though he said having fun is the major factor in where an actor gets placed, elements such as the actors age will determine whether they can take on certain roles. “When you’re in an authority role, for example, it’s tough to scare someone older,” he said, explaining why he tends not to cast younger actors in roles such as murderous doctors. Sometimes, how you look can also be a factor in where you end up. “For our Hollywood roles, we do look at physical appearance,” said Drabik. “Jason (Voorhees) needs to look like Jason. But we also like 4-foot-tall little girls, because they’re scary as heck.” No matter where the actor ends up, however, it’s important that they know how to scare responsibly. Midvale’s Castle of Chaos (7980 S. State Street) offers several different levels of scares, with higher levels including more physical contact. Level three involves touching, level four includes pushing and dragging, and higher levels involve even more intense experiences.
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The Castle of Chaos hires a large cast every season to work in their haunted house, such as the above group who performed in 2018. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
Given that level of interaction, the directing team looks for actors who keep the safety of both the guests and their fellow performers in mind. “We look for people who can be safe with it,” said Mike Harmon, a Castle of Chaos acting coach who runs classes on doing hands-on scares. “A lot of the stuff we do at level four can get dangerous unless you do it carefully.” For Justice, making sure no one gets hurt is far more important than being frightening. “In my mind, it doesn’t matter how scary it is,” he said. “If you get hurt, that’s all you’re going to remember.” Besides, the people who are selected to become scarers for the year will get a chance to hone their scaring ability. In addition to the hands-on classes, the haunted house offers other classes, dress rehearsals and an orientation meeting that allows them to get more in-depth with their roles. Some years, they even give them a chance to help each other master their roles. “We send other actors through the haunted house to give them a chance to practice,” said Drabik. In the end, the willingness to put in that work is the biggest thing the directing
team looks for during the auditions. “We look for enthusiasm,” she said. “If you come in with a passion for haunted houses, we’ll find a place for you.” l
The rooms in the haunted house are divided into different things, with killer hospitals (above) and murderous clowns both being a common theme. (Photo provided by Castle of Chaos)
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A spooky mix of plays, parties and races to put you in the Halloween spirit By Christy Jepson | christy@mycityjournals.com Halloween is just around the corner and there are plenty of activities for just about everybody. Besides the traditional fall events like corn mazes and pumpkin patches, here are some different Halloween activities going on in the Salt Lake Valley for “ghouls” and boys of all ages.
Halloween plays/performances
“Phantom” at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy
Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s “Phantom” will be performed on the Young Living Centre Stage Sept. 23-Nov. 9. Even though it has some similarities of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” expect to see new characters and songs in this production. Audience members need to watch out for the massive chandelier that comes crashing to the floor. Ticket prices start at $48 for adults and $22 for youth 5-17. No children under 5 are permitted in the theater. For ticket information call 801-984-9000 or visit hct.org.
“Thriller” at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City
This year’s smash Halloween dance production will include favorite numbers such as “Dem Bones,” “Frankenstein,” and “Jason Jam,” plus other new surprises. “Thriller” is full of frights, laughs and scares that make you scream. This production will be performed at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City Oct. 14-26. Ticket prices are $35-$55. Visit https://odysseydance. com/shows/thriller/ for more information and discounts. This show is not for children under 8 or for the faint of heart.
“Adams Family Reunion: A series of FUNfortunate Events!” at the Desert Star in Murray
hidden in the audience in regular clothes which makes a fun, social and interactive evening for all adults. Ticket prices start at $59.95 (check for holiday pricing). Tickets include: a four-course dinner, the murder mystery entertainment, and a prize package for the top sleuth. Some mild content, loud noises, a brief blackout and adult humor will be present. For more information visit thedinnerdetective.com/salt-lake-city.
“The Addams Family” at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy
Come watch all the creepy, kooky and loveable family members from the 1960’s TV show, “The Addams Family” on stage from now until Nov. 16. This Broadway show’s message is all about what defines a “normal” family and that we need to love all people despite our differences. Be on the lookout for some fun quirks and tricks throughout the show. Ticket prices are $36-$48 for adults and $18-$24 for youth The cast of Desert Star’s “Adams Family Reunion: A series of FUNfortunate Events!” (Photo courtesy Desert 5-17. Visit hct.org for more information or Star) call 801-984-9000. with prizes, free arts and crafts, a pumpkin Parties Races Monster Block Party at the Gallivan drop, live music and dance, and about 30 The Haunted Half Sugar House vendors. The Gallivan Center is located at Center in Salt Lake City Dress up in your costumes and get The 2019 Monster Block party will 239 S. Main Street. The event runs from 11 ready to run for your life at the Haunted be held at the Gallivan Center on Oct. 26. a.m. to 3 p.m. l Half on Oct. 19 at Sugar House Park. All This is a free daytime Halloween festival ages and abilities can either run the half with trick-or-treating, costume contests marathon, 5k or the Halloween half-mile. The Fear Factory Finish is there to give you that end-of-the-race push which then rewards you with a festival full of food, contests, music, games and spooky fun things. Registration fees from now until Oct. 17 are $84.95 for the half, $36.95 for the 5k and $12.95 for the kids’ run. For registration and information visit thehauntedhalf.com/ races/salt-lake-city.
Desert Star is known for mixing parody with a little romance and adventure with Utah culture and political jokes, and this show is no exception. This story focuses on the Adams clan who are trying to save their home for the greedy oil baroness, Mrs. Measley who knows they have oil underneath their home. Ticket prices are $26.95 for adults (holidays, special events may be different) and children under 11 are $15.95. Call 801-266-2600 for tickets or visit their box office at Desert Star, 4861 S. State St. This production runs until Nov. 9.
The Dinner Detective interactive murder mystery dinner show at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City
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After 21 years of fall festivities, West Jordan’s Crazy Corn Maze has decided to give the business a complete makeover for the 2019 season.
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Launching themselves into the modern age of technology, the business is now utilizing smart technology this Halloween to add even more fun to their attraction. “This year we will have a new GPS smart phone map so you can track yourself as you find your way through the maze,” said Crazy Corn Maze owner Julianna Maynard. “We are also adding a smart phone trivia game.” The Crazy Corn Maze first opened in 1998, 21 years ago, as a simple corn maze near Salt Lake Community College in Taylorsville. Two years later, it moved to their current location, 8800 S. 4000 West in West Jordan. Crazy Corn Maze has grown into a unique Halloween venue throughout this time, in that their multiple, custom-made attractions appeal to a wide demographic — this year more than ever. While there is still the option to walk through the classic, family friendly 8-acre maze with no “haunts” or spooks, the adrenaline junkies will be roaming what is called the Night Stalkers Haunted Trail. In 2016, the business began renovating the haunted trail, and the Night Stalkers Haunted Trail was officially born as a separate attraction within Crazy Corn Maze. “Each year we have put tremendous effort into making this one of the top haunt-
ed attractions,” Maynard said. “In 2017 and 2018 we were voted the No. 1 haunted attraction in Utah by utahhauntedhouses. com.” The Night Stalkers Haunted Trail stands out as an interactive entertaining experience for thrill seekers and more adult attendees. There are four terrifying sections of the trail: Creatures of the Corn; Phobia: What are you afraid of?; 3D Slumber: Pleasant screams; and Horror Show. Among the multiple attractions at Crazy Corn Maze, there is also a playground for small children that includes a corn pit, a straw mountain with slides and games, as well as Mayble’s 3D Funhouse which is a not-so-scary junior attendee interactive haunted house. Also debuting this year, Crazy Corn Maze is set to dazzle their audience with a Fright Lights attraction, a magical pumpkin patch light show. Patrons will walk through the lighted pumpkin patch and be given a pumpkin of their own to take home. “We hope patrons come away wondering how on earth we do what we do, as well as being scared in a fun and sometimes humorous way,” Maynard said. “Whether you like a fun family fall tradition, or want to be scared out of your mind, we aim to provide an exceptional seasonal entertainment experience.” The maze opens Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 2. It is open Monday-Thursday 6-10 p.m, Friday 6-11:30 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 11:30 p.m. l
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Murray Boys & Girls Club celebrates official ribbon cutting By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com
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Gail Miller, along with Murray Mayor Blair Camp, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake CEO LeAnn Saldivar, and the Murray Boys & Girls Club 2019 Youth of the Year, Shawnti Diaz, and a gaggle of children cut the ribbon at the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Club. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)
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t’s been a landmark in Murray for over 50 years, and now the freshly renovated Murray Boys & Girls Club comes with laser cutters, robotics stations and even a new name—Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Club. Gail Miller, whose foundation funded much of the renovation, was on hand at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 5. “I see a supportive and visionary experience in this building for those who will come here. I appreciate all those who had that vision, who made it come to life, and created something that would be able to create a future for a lot of kids who may not have had that opportunity,” Miller said. First built in 1967, the building was not only showing its age but not able to cope with the demands for services placed on it. The Club has reached capacity for years, and prospective members were consistently met with a waiting list. This expansion allows Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake to serve an additional 100 elementary-age kids every day. With 10,000 additional square feet, the expansion includes a safe and unified entrance for pick up and drop off, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Center, computer lab, new classrooms, renovated Teen Center and improved outdoor space. The updated Club will serve some of the most at-risk populations in the state: 66% of Murray Club members are from low-income homes (compared to 38% statewide), and 52% are from single-parent households (compared to 19% statewide.) Present at the ribbon cutting with Gail Miller were Murray City Mayor Blair Camp, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake LeAnn Saldivar, and Shawnti Diaz, the Murray Boys & Girls Club 2019 Youth of the Year. “I have been coming here since I was three, and this has been like a second home to me,” Diaz said. “It opened my eyes to what could be my future.” The new STEAM Center, with state-of-
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the-art STEAM equipment, is open to kids and teens from all seven club locations. This high-tech space provides an opportunity for youth to learn and work with laser cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines and robotics. Along with computer workstations come an open-concept design that highlights, rather than hides, the building’s computers, wiring and other back-end technology. In addition to the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, other major contributors include Pat and Florence King, Emma Eccles Jones Foundation, the ALSAM Foundation, the Joseph and Kathleen Sorensen Legacy Foundation, and the Flying J. Impact Fund. Architecture firm PGA&W constructed the expansion project. An anonymous donor provided funds for the Dunn Fun Zone, dedicated to former Executive Director Bob Dunn, who worked at the facility for nearly 40 years. The Fun Zone’s large video screens connected to consoles with gaming chairs will likely be a popular spot for the youth. The updated, two-story Teen Center uses cutting-edge technology to create an exciting, inviting and age-appropriate space for older Club members. Lighting, music and displays throughout the Club can be changed at the touch of a button, which will keep the area fresh and interesting. Special features of the Teen Center include a chalkboard “graffiti wall” where members can create art. “The teens are eager to share and show off their new space to their friends. They are especially enthusiastic about the gaming and lighting systems,” Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Club Director Andrea Whitesides said. “The staff are excited because it allows them to diversify their programming to meet the needs and interests of new kids and gives them the space to offer many activities at the same time.” More information about the Miller Family Club can be found online at www.gslclubs.org. l
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Homecoming kicked off golden jubilee for Cottonwood High By Julie Slama | julie@mycityjournals.com
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rowds of students, alumni, faculty and family filed into their homecoming football game not only wearing Colt gear, but with painted faces and with gold beads draped around their necks.
Given that the 50th anniversary is known as the “golden anniversary,” the beads were fitting for both the school’s colors and to commemorate Cottonwood High’s 50th, a celebration which will stretch over a two-
year period, Principal Terri Roylance said. “We’re going to celebrate all year this year and next year,” she said. “Our first graduating class was in 1971, but we’re so excited, we’re starting now.” The kick-off to the two-year celebration started with free food, birthday cake, games and face painting as a tailgating event Sept. 6 before the homecoming game against Skyline High. At many of the sporting events, performing arts nights and other activities, there will be an alumni area, so former students and teachers can return to their alma mater and sit together at this year’s and next year’s events. “We will welcome and recognize our alumni at each event as they are part of this celebration,” Roylance said. “We’d love to honor some of our outstanding alumni in each area, recognize them and have them speak to students.” In the spring, there will be an alumni event tying into a baseball game, said Jane Metcalf, who is Cottonwood Alumni Association co-president with Nanette Amis. “This is going to be an ongoing celebration, bringing together our community, bringing back our alumni, so students can see former students’ successes,” she said. Balloons marking Cottonwood High’s 50th birthday soar in the bleachers during the school’s homecoming As part of the celebration, the school’s game. (Julie Slama/City Journals) hall of fame wall will be updated with alumni honorees and students and alumni can look at
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old yearbooks and photos in the library. However, this homecoming was more of an upbeat event, with music blaring as students tried to outlast one another in a headstand contest. “It’s a lot of fun for our families; we have a ton of parents who also are alumni,” Amis said, adding that she was a graduate of the class of 1983. “Some of my kids have had the same teachers I have. My kids went to the same elementary, junior high and high school as I did.” Seniors Angela Black and Sarah Birrell were talking to classmates before filing into the game. “I’m making sure everyone feels welcome and are making friends,” said Black, who is the school’s Peer Leadership Team president. “This is way fun and it helps with our school spirit.” Birrell said the activities celebrating the 50th are already building a sense of community at the school. “It’s our homecoming game and we’re here to cheer and bring school spirit and come together as a family, huddling together on the bleachers,” she said. “Last year, when we won our homecoming game, we stormed out onto the field.” With homecoming activities and traditions at halftime—and honoring the recently announced state teacher of the year, English teacher Lauren Merkley—and a homecoming dance the next night to top it off, it was just the kick-off to the school’s 50th celebration. Already being planned is an arts night in the spring that will include students and alumni to perform with choir, jazz, full orchestra, possible scenes from all the school musicals and present their artwork in the visual art show, said instrumental director Amber Tuckness, who asks alumni who wish to participate to contact the main office. “We have commissioned some songs to be written by our alumni in honor of the celebration and want to perform those in May,” said Tuckness, who has taught at the school for 22 years. “This 50th will bring together all the areas, drama, arts, SBOs, clubs—not just sports, and AMES (Academy for Math, Engineering and Science) students as well. We usually have a lot of students come back and this brings a positive morale to our community.” While the plans are still being finalized for all the celebrations over the next two years, Roylance said they are finding all sorts of treasures hidden in closets while looking to see if there was a time capsule buried when the school was built. “I haven’t found any time capsule buried or information about it, but we can do it to mark our 50th,” she said. “We did find some old girls’ PE jumpsuits that have a goofy horse on the back of them. There’s no way our girls would wear them today.” l
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Nicponski reflects on his time on Murray City Council By Shaun Delliskave | s.delliskave@mycityjournals.com
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t shouldn’t come as a big surprise that after his defeat for re-election, Dave Nicponski seemed to be taking the bad news with great stride. “It was anti-incumbent, and I’m not sure why it was that way,” Nicponski said. During his life, Nicponski has had occasions to learn to shrug such things off. The twoterm city councilman, who, along with fellow city councilman Jim Brass, was voted out in the primary election on Aug. 13. Nicponski has had to endure hard times in the past but isn’t one who looks for pity. Having lost the use of his legs in a 1981 car accident, Nicponski has been confined to using braces or a wheelchair. One of his most prominent characteristics is showing he is quite capable of doing things himself. Lately, incumbent politicians can’t catch a break in Murray, as Murrayites have sent a representative, a state senator, and two city councilmen packing within the last year. Regardless of whether other council candidates staged more organized campaigns or Murrayites want fresh ideas, District 1 residents will select between Kat Martinez and Jake Pehrson at the November general election. Nicponski did vote for a property tax increase last year, the first since before the Great Recession. Local municipalities have been scrambling to hire and retain qualified
first responders, and the tax increase was specifically tied to providing raises to police and firefighters. When asked what his greatest accomplishment as a city councilman was, Nicponski doesn’t flinch from his support of the tax increase, “Restructuring the salary system for the police and firefighters, providing them a competitive income.” Murray City Council and Mayor’s Office relations have been relatively cordial compared to other Salt Lake Valley municipalities, such as Sandy and Draper that have had public feuds. “Murray is headed in the right direction,” Nicponski said, “because it has a responsible city council that is willing to make the hard choice.” Still, the city council and mayor have had some public spats. Last year, Councilman Dale Cox sponsored an ordinance banning puppy mills, which received the full support of the city council, but Mayor Blair Camp expressed reservations and did not endorse the ordinance with his signature, even after it passed into city law. Months later, Nicponski spoke out against Camp’s request to restructure city government by moving human resources under the finance department. “I think it’s important that the HR department stand alone for purposes of legality, confidentiality and non-biased representation.” The
resolution failed to pass the city council. First elected to the city council in 2012, Nicponski has served two terms representing District 1. His first election was a nail biter, winning by only two votes; his second had a more comfortable margin of 95 votes. No stranger to city government, Nicponski served the town of Alta as town manager. It’s a job he enjoyed, as he could use his lunch breaks for convenient ski runs. He also worked with the Salt Lake City Police Department as an undercover narcotics officer. As an athlete, Nicponski played on a full-ride football scholarship to Snow College and had active pursuits. However, in 1981, Nicponski had to reinvent himself; he fell asleep driving his car and awoke to a doctor telling him he would never walk again. He took a position with ATK Aerospace in their government relations department, where he spent over two decades. In 2005, he started his lobbying firm, Dave Nicponski Associates, advocating on behalf of such clients as Intermountain Healthcare, the Humane Society of Utah, the Unified Fire Authority, the Unified Police Department and the Utah Dental Association. Asked what he would do if he had been re-elected, he stated, “I would renovate the Murray Park and upgrade the features instead
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t’s pumpkin spice season, witches! First and foremost, let’s talk about the coffee. Of course, Starbucks has their pumpkin spice drinks, but they’re mixing it up this year with the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. 7-11 has provided pumpkin flavors for their coffees. Dunkin’ Donuts rolls out their new Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Latte (complete with apple cider doughnuts). But, of course, if you’re looking to save money and not spend $5 on a specialty coffee, there’s the good ol’ trusty Coffee Mate with their seasonal pumpkin spice flavor. We like shopping local here though, so here’s the neighborhood options: Alpha Coffee has a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Pumpkin Nice Latte; Java Jo’s has their Pumpkin Dirty Chai, Pumpkin Pie Latte, Caramel Apple Cider, and vegan pumpkin spice lattes; Clever Bean has a Pumpkin Spice tea, along with a White Ambrosia tea; and Beans & Brews has their Pumpkin Pie Fritalia and Cinnamon Bun Latte. Other food companies hopping aboard the pumpkin spice train include: Auntie Anne’s with their spice pretzel nuggets; Corner Bakery with their maple pecan pumpkin baby bundt cakes; Culver’s with a pumpkin pecan frozen custard; Baskin-Robbins with a pumpkin cheesecake ice cream; Cracker Barrel with their pumpkin pie coffee and whipped cream; Dairy Queen with a pumpkin pie blizzard; Denny’s with their pumpkin
pancakes; Einstein Bros. with their pumpkin bagels and shmear; Krispy Kreme with their pumpkin spice filled doughnut; Panera with their apple pie thumbprint cookies; and Mimi’s Café with their pumpkin harvest griddlecakes. Grocery stories usually make pumpkin spice shopping easy. When I walked into Target the other day, there was an entire section devoted to pumpkin spice products. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, you might try pumpkin spice biscotti ($2), Kit-Kats ($4), Complete cookies ($3), Milano cookies ($3), hot chocolate (Stephen’s is $10 for 13 servings), or pumpkin spice rolls from Pillsbury ($2-$8). If your coffee needs a pumpkin spice sidekick, you can choose from pumpkin spice Cheerios ($6) Quaker Instant Oatmeal ($10), Special K ($3), Frosted MiniWheats ($3), Pop Tarts ($4), English muffins ($5), and cinnamon rolls ($10-$25). Finally, if you’re feeling a little spicy, there’s always almonds (Blue Diamond Almonds are $6), pumpkin salsa ($8-$32), and pumpkin ale ($12 on average). What would pumpkin spice season be without the question, “Have we gone too far?” These products might be pushing the boundary. There’s ginger pumpkin seed gouda cheese ($30-ish), mochi ice cream ($10), pumpkin spice blondie brownie brittle ($5), Smashmallows ($10), creamed honey ($11), Blackberry Patch pumpkin spice syrup ($8),
peanut butter ($12-$34), cocktail mix ($19), and Spam ($3). Yes, Spam is new this year. For just the pumpkin aroma, there’s non-edibles like candles, aerosols, lotions, body moisturizer, shampoo, lip balm, aftershave, deodorant and soaps. And yes, there’s even dog treats ($9$15). If you’re a pumpkin spice lover, but don’t want to spend money on all the seasonal products listed above, just grab some cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Mix 3-4 teaspoons of cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cloves and 1-2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg together (with 1.5 teaspoons of allspice if desired). You’ll have some pumpkin spice to sprinkle on any edible item. This option might even taste better than some of the assemblages that can pass for pumpkin spice. Pro-tip for making pumpkin spice: If you want a more subtle flavor for treats, go for a Ceylon cinnamon. If you want a spicier pumpkin spice, go for the cassia cinnamon. Now, how’s all that for your autumn pumpkin spice pleasure? l
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e all know Halloween is funded by Big Dental to create more cavities but it’s also true that Halloween traditions started long before lobbyists destroyed the planet. Black cats, pumpkins and ghosts existed at least 50 years ago, and probably longer. So how did Halloween customs get started? Lucky for you, I researched this topic on the Internet contraption. Did you know Bobbing for Apples was actually a dating game in ancient Rome? Kind of like Tinder, only with more drowning. My elementary school did a dry version called Bobbing for Marbles. Teachers filled a plastic pool with flour and mixed in a few dozen marbles. We had to use our mouths to find the marbles. The two most likely outcomes were a) Inhale flour and die or b) Inhale a marble and die. Not even joking here. Jack-o’-lanterns have a weird backstory that involves a guy named Stingy Jack, the devil and wandering spirits. I guess ghosts are afraid of gourds and root vegetables. Who knew? Originally they used turnips, not pumpkins, but who’s ever heard of a turnip spice latte? So they had to start using pumpkins. Black cats became associated with Halloween because witches have black cats. Duh. Costumes date back to Biblical times when Jacob dressed up as his brother to trick his blind father into giving him keys to the donkey. It was also the first trick-or-treat on record.
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When I was a kid, costumes included plastic masks, made from asbestos and glue, that would slowly asphyxiate you if you didn’t walk into a ditch first because you couldn’t see s*** through the pinpoint eyeholes. Bats get a bad reputation. They’re not inherently evil, except for vampire bats that turn into the bloodsucking undead to hunt humans for food and eternal life. But originally, people would sit around bonfires (the 1780’s bug zapper), wishing for things like penicillin and electricity. The fires would attract insects and the insects attracted bats and people freaked out. As we are wont to do. Handing out candy has several origin stories, including buying off zombies with snacks, bribing the dead, and kids going from house to house asking families for dinner because they didn’t want to eat what their mom had spent hours making for them because they’re ungrateful little . . . Anyhoo. Treats handed out to children have also evolved. It’s gone from apples and boiled carrots (boo) to king-size Butterfinger bars (hooray!). Here’s what my Halloween bag contained when I was a kid: 8 dozen rolls of Smarties, 17 types of rock-hard bubble gum, 38 Bit-O-Honeys, 422 Pixie sticks, 25 pounds of salt water taffy, 14 spider rings and one mini Snickers bars. It was the ‘70s. Don’t judge.
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One element of Halloween remained a mystery to me. When did we think dressing dogs in tutus was a good idea? I assumed the whole pet costume fiasco was started by rich, white girls with too much time and money. Turns out, in the 19th century, dog costumery was a thing - with the animal fashion industry churning out traveling cloaks, silk jackets, tea gowns and . . . wait for it . . . dog bikinis. What Halloween traditions do you observe? Knife throwing? Handing out real goldfish to trick-or-treaters? You never know what your customs will become centuries from now. Whatever you do, don’t sell your candy to a dentist. Big Dental just sells it back to grocery stores to reuse for the next Halloween. l
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