September 2020 FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Grant Elementary . . . . . . 801-264-7416 Heritage Center (Senior Programming) . . 801-264-2635 Hillcrest Jr. High . . . . . . . 801-264-7442 Horizon Elementary . . . . 801-264-7420 Liberty Elementary . . . . . 801-264-7424 Longview Elementary. . . 801-264-7428 Ken Price Ball Park . . . . . 801-262-8282 Miss Murray Pageant (Leesa Lloyd) . . . . . . . . . . 801-446-9233 McMillan Elementary . . 801-264-7430 Murray Area Chamber of Commerce.. . . . . . . . . . 801-263-2632 Murray Arts Advisory Board (Lori Edmunds) . . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Boys & Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-268-1335 Murray City Cemetery . . . 801-264-2637 Murray Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-264-7414 Murray High School . . . . 801-264-7460 Murray Museum . . . . . . . 801-264-2589 Murray Parks and Recreation Office . . . . . . . 801-264-2614 Murray Parkway Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-262-4653 Murray Park Aquatics Pool . . . . . . . . . .801 290-4190 Mick Riley Golf Course (SL County) . . . . . . . . . . . 801-266-8185 Parkside Elementary . . . . 801-264-7434 Riverview Jr. High . . . . . . 801-264-7446 Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation . . . . . . . . 801-468-2560 Salt Lake County Ice Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801-270-7280 The Park Center . . . . . . . . 801-284-4200 Viewmont Elementary . . 801-264-7438
Mayor’s Message Public safety in Murray City has been a priority for as long as the city has existed. The Murray City Police Department was established in 1903, the same year as city incorporation, and included a single town marshal. The fire department was organized in 1906 as an all-volunteer force. As the city has grown and developed over the years, our police and fire departments have evolved to keep up with the demands. What began as a city of about 4,000 residents has today become a thriving city of 50,000, plus a daytime population of at least double that number. Today the police department consists of 89 fulltime professional employees and the fire department is an expert organization of 64 personnel responding from three fire stations. Recent events across the country, including rallies, protests, and even riots, have put public safety departments, particularly police agencies, under a microscope. In an effort to improve transparency and increase public involvement in our public safety departments, Murray City is adding a new board to the many other volunteer boards and commissions with the creation of a Public Safety Advisory Board (PSAB). The purpose of the PSAB is to represent concerns of diverse citizen groups and broad interests of the community as a whole, and to foster understanding and communication between the residents and businesses of the city and our police and fire departments. The board will also review community needs and concerns, expectations, and responses related to police and fire services. It will be a goal of the board to encourage the highest ethical standards in public safety. It is anticipated that the PSAB will meet monthly. We are fortunate in Murray that our police and fire departments already actively engage in public outreach programs and have built good relationships with the community at large over the years. Murray has
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D. Blair Camp
not experienced the “big city” probMayor lems that have impacted many police mayor@murray.utah.gov departments in the country. I anticipate that the PSAB will assist us in keeping 801-264-2600 it that way and will be a benefit and support to our police and fire chiefs. I 5025 S. State Street believe the city can always do better, Murray, Utah 84107 and it is my hope that this board will be an additional resource to our public safety departments to assist in continuous improvement. The Public Safety Advisory Board will consist of seven volunteer board members, with five being residents of the city and the remaining two either living or working in the city. The objective is to have members from diverse backgrounds and from all geographical areas of the city. With that in mind, I am inviting individuals who want to be considered to serve on this board to submit a resume and letter of interest. The city will accept resumes and letters during the month of September, with a deadline of September 30. They can be submitted to the mayor’s office by email at mayor@murray.utah.gov or by postal service to Murray City Mayor’s Office, 5025 South State Street, 2nd Floor, Murray UT 84107. Board members selected will be very busy during the initial six months of service, with a number of training activities, including open and public meeting act; confidentiality, privacy and due process rights; police and fire department policies and procedures; rights of victims, criminal defendants, and suspects; and other topics in addition to ride-a-long opportunities with our public safety professionals. I wish to reiterate my appreciation of the men and women who serve in our police and fire departments. They are hard-working professionals who strive day-in and day-out to protect and serve this city. I anticipate that the PSAB will be a positive resource in the continual improvement of the public safety service provided to Murray City.
Murray Senior Recreation Center Although the Murray Senior Recreation Center remains closed for the protection of its vulnerable participants, we are looking at and implementing ways to serve the 55+ population in a fun and safe manner. We have been and will continue to offer lunches for pickup Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 to those who give us 24 hours advanced notice. Cost is $4 per lunch and a lunch order can be made and paid for by calling 801-264-2635. Credit cards will be taken over the phone. Lunches consist of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwiches, white or wheat bread, or wraps, burgers or bratwursts. Car Bingo will take place every Wednesday in the West parking lot of the Center from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. You must call to register in advance and play will be limited to the first 20 cars. Volunteers will escort you to a parking spot (social distancing) and give you 4 different Bingo cards per person (maximum of 2 people per car). Bring your own marker and mask, honk your horn once if you need the number repeated and twice if you have Bingo! Prizes including gift certificates and Village Inn pies will be given to the winners of each game. Remember to stay in your car, wear your mask and don’t idle your car while playing (it’s against City ordinance). We have made a decision to cancel this year’s trip to Tuachan and have rescheduled for next June. We apologize for any inconvenience. SHREDDING DAY is back on Friday, September 18 from 10:00-1:00. Salt Lake Count Aging Services will offer FREE document shredding in the Center’s North parking lot. Special thanks to Salt Lake County Aging Services and Shred Masters for providing this service.
Approved items: All paper products (with staples and paper clips), file folders, checks and checkbooks. Non-Approved items: black binder clips, larger metal pieces, carbon paper, cardboard, electronics, and plastic. You will stay in your car until it is your time to put your shredding items into the bin. There will be volunteers in the parking lot helping with this process. VIRTUAL PERSONAL TRAINING The Center is very excited to share a new virtual personal training program this fall, supported by the University of Utah Department of Health & Kinesiology. This class will start the end of August or the first week of September. This is a free class. Because we continue to be closed, we have found other creative ways to keep you in shape. You will meet your personal trainers via the internet, in your home. Do not let that scare you, we will do our best to get you help with your computer needs. Seniors will be required to virtually meet their students twice a week for a total of 12 weeks. Program will end sometime in November. Seniors will be engaged with their personal trainer twice a week for 40-minute sessions. Meeting times will be arranged by seniors and students. The only requirement for the senior is to have access to the internet, a personal computer, and a video-based communication platform (Zoom for example). This program was offered in the summer to great reviews. Call the Center at 801-264-2635 to register for this class. Space is limited.
Family Soccer Golf Tournament
Murray Parks & Recreation has created a 9 hole Soccer Golf course in Murray Park for this awesome family event. This tournament will be a foursome scramble. Prizes given for a closest to the hole, longest kick and straightest kick. Come play with your family, friends, etc. Social distancing is required! Prizes given for the best scores. Date: Monday, September 7, 2020 (Labor Day) Times: T-times starting at 8:00 am and every 10 minutes after that. Format: Foursome scramble. Closet to the hole, longest kick, straightest kick. Winners win prizes. Must provide own soccer balls (4 balls) Cost: $10 per team Ages: Any ages Register: Murray Parks & Recreation, The Park Center or online at www.mreg.com Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2020 T-Times: Call for T-times on Thursday 9/3/2020
Learn to Play Pickleball
Murray Parks and Recreation is offering Learn to Play Pickleball lessons for families, youth and adults. Participants will learn how the sport is played and the techniques associated with the game. Equipment provided! Dates: Session 1 Sept. 1 & 3 Tues & Thurs 6:30 to 8:30 pm Session 2 Sept. 8 & 10 Tues & Thurs 6:30 to 8:30 pm Session 3 Sept. 15 & 17 Tues & Thurs 6:30 to 8:30 pm Session 4 Sept. 22 & 24 Tues & Thurs 6:30 to 8:30 pm Session 5 Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 Tues & Thurs 6:30 to 8:30 pm Cost: $20 per person (Includes 4 hours of instruction, we provide the paddles and balls) Place: Murray Senior Recreation Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts (6150 South Main Street) Max #: 8 participants per session (ranging from adults to youth) Register: Murray Parks and Rec, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com Ages: Adults and youth Instructor: Sherrie Betrand Date: September 1 –September 7 (one week to run the course) September 5 Rec. staff will be at Winchester Park handing out race T-shirts. 8:00 am to Noon. Start: Winchester Park , 6400 So. 1250 West Cost: $10 includes a T-shirt Register: Murray Parks & Rec, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com Deadline: Wed., August 26, 2020 Requirements: Send in your time. cplant@murray.utah.gov (We trust your honesty) Top three finishers in each age group Male and Female Division receives an award. Your results must be submitted by Sept. 8.
BOYS FLAG FOOTBALL
Murray Parks & Recreation is accepting registrations for Flag Football, grades 2-6. This is a great alternative to tackle football. Both boys and girls are encouraged to participate. Learn all the skills associated with the game of football. Play is identical to regular football except flags are used instead of tackling. Eight games will be played. Dates: September 22 to October 17 Place: Ken Price Ball Park (244 E. Vine) & Murray Park Softball Field 330 E. Vine Cost: $35 Resident, $45 Non-resident, $5 late fee after deadline Days: Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. Grades: 2, 3-4, 5-6 Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2019 Register: Murray Parks & Rec office, The Park Center or online www.mcreg.com
Virtual 5K
Murray Parks and Recreation is offering a Virtual 5K in conjunction with GET TO THE RIVER FESTIVAL. The way it works is you have a week to run the course, send us your time and we will determine the winners. All participants will be given a t-shirt and awards will be given for the top 3 finishers in each age category. The race course will be set at the Jordan River Parkway starting at Winchester park.
VIRTUAL 5K
Fall Youth Cross Country
Focuses on fun, building endurance, increasing flexibility, improving running mechanics and competition. Dates: Sept. 1-Oct. 9 Orientation meeting for parents/athletes Aug. 24, 5:00 pm at Pavilion #5 in Murray park Practices: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday evenings at 5:00-6:30 pm Location: Murray Park (Meet at Pavilion #5) Cost: Resident $0 Residents/$45 Non-resident $45 Register: www.mcreg.com, at Recreation Office or Park Center. Registration Deadline: Aug. 28 at 8:00 am
Coed Youth Volleyball
Includes: Six practices followed each day with two+ games and jerseys. Grades: 2-4, 5-6, 7-12 7-9 grades Mondays, Sept. 21- Oct. 26. 5-6 Grades Tuesdays, Sept 22 - Oct 27 2-4 Graders Wednesdays, Sept. 23 to Oct 28. Times: All days 6 pm-7:30 pm Location: Hillcrest Jr. High Resident: $35 / Nonresident: $45 Register: www.mcreg.com, at the Park Center, and Recreation Office Registration deadline: Sept 18th at 8 am
Football 101
For K-1 grade. This six week program is designed to teach youth the fundamentals of football. Instruction is given and games will be played each week. It’s fun, safe, and exciting for the kids! A parent is required to be at each weekly session Dates: Sept. 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Place: The Park Center Cove Days: Saturdays Grades: K-1 Cost: $35 Residents, $45 Non-residents Times: 9:30 am, 10:30 am space limited to 16 kids per session Deadline: Wed., September 9, 2020 Register: Murray Parks & Rec Office, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com
SEPTEMBER 2020
C ULTURAL A RTS
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Resident on Display Original artwork by Murray resident artists are displayed in the central display case at City Hall. Jen Melcomian’s photography will be at City Hall until the end of October.
Arts in the Park
THANK YOU to all who attended our Lunch Concerts, Children Matinees, and Family Fun Night Series this season. We hope you enjoyed the variety of performances and will join us again next summer. Most of these performances are available to watch on our Murray City Cultural Arts Facebook page. Murray City Cultural Arts are able to provide these free series through funding from Zoo, Arts, & Parks, the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, and community support. Please join us September 12th for our final Family Fun Night concert at Grant Park, 7pm. Classic Rock hits will be performed by the Flashback Brothers.
Chalk Art Contest
In collaboration with “Get To The River”, Murray City Cultural Arts will be holding a Nature-Themed Chalk Art Contest at Germania Park, near the Jordan River. Stop by to check out the amazing talent and beautiful creations. Artists will be chalking between 8am – 4 pm.