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ntermountain Medical Center (IMC) joined the A-listers in U.S. News’ 28th annual rankings of the nation’s top healthcare facilities.

The publication ranked IMC’s Pulmonology Program as the 48th top pulmonary program in America, and also ranked it high for highperforming services for diabetes, endocrinology care, nephrology care, and urology care.

“Our teamwork with our multidisciplinary colleagues ensures we treat each patient with the best current evidence,” Denitza Blagev, director of the Schmidt Chest Clinic and a pulmonologist at Intermountain Medical Center said. “And more importantly, with the most empathy.”

IMC compared with 4,500 other healthcare facilities in the nation in 25 different specialties, procedures, and conditions.

The medical center stands out as it is known for its exceptional focus on patient care.

IMC specialists treat some of the most complex pulmonary cases, and their research program focuses on clinical outcomes.

Intermountain Medical Center administrator, Joe Mott, said what makes the IMC’s pulmonary service unique to other facilities is the digital pneumonia protocols designed to quickly identify, diagnose and treat patients with the best evidencebased treatments.

“This is great recognition for our team of physicians and caregivers in the Pulmonary

Intermountain Medical Center’s Pulmonology Program was ranked the 48th top pulmonary program in the nation. (Intermountain Medical Center)

Program and throughout the Intermountain Medical Center campus,” Mott said. “This is further recognition of our commitment to providing the very best care possible to our patients.”

Staff in the IMC’s Pulmonology Program are respected leaders in clinical outcomes across the

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nation. These specialists often collaborate with colleagues in other hospitals around the country.

The medical center’s pulmonary team is constantly finding innovative ways to improve and deliver care including: telehealth visits and remote patient monitoring, and research on how air quality affects patients.

Blagev said that of all the work they do at IMC the care of their patients in at the very center.

“We help train medical students, residents, and pulmonary and critical care fellows from the University of Utah so we can share our expertise to train the next generation of physicians,” Blagev said. l

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hen the kids head back to school, it seems that summer is over. Although the weather is still very warm, there are signs that fall is going to be here soon..

Here at the city, our employees are always busy, but the extended days and warm weather seem to push all of our services to the limit. From providing summer recreation programs to starting and completing road projects, summer is the time to accomplish as much as possible. As the saying goes, “make hay while the sun shines.” This saying is hundreds of years old, and through the years, it has evolved to mean: take advantage of the situation before it slips away.

That’s what we are doing; here are a few of items we’ve worked on this summer.

• Completed the Murray Amphitheater remodel project. The Ribbon Cutting was in August. The Amphitheater has already hosted two productions in the new facility, “Music Man” and “Carousel.”

• Finalized construction of the outdoor exercise area, six pickleball courts and the bridge connecting the two. We are excited to have these additions to the park.

• Murray hosted the 24th Annual Tree Climbing Championship in Murray Park. Several of our arborists participated and placed in the competition.

• Provided the Family Health & Safety Fair on August 21. Many of our departments were involved and provided fun and informative events for those attending. This is an annual event, if you missed it, start watching for information next August.

• Road construction and water department crews have worked on Wesley Road, Lori Way, Sanford Drive, Hillside/ Brahma Drives, Rainbow Drive, Topowa Way and the Walden Ridge neighborhood. Some of these projects are continuing, but the crews have a very busy summer in the hot summer heat.

• The outdoor pool is now closed, but there were over 13,000 people who used it per month during the summer months. The Park Center was closed for two weeks for maintenance work and cleaning.

• Our Recorder’s Office processes passport applications and renewals. They have been extremely busy this summer.

This list is just a small snippet of what has been accomplished this summer. We can all be proud of the quality and amount of work completed by our employees; our employees are the very best. It is our hope that you have had some time this summer to enjoy family and friends and “make hay while the sun shines.”

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Singing in the rain no more: Amphitheater renovations include roof over stage

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ozens of performances have been seen on the stage of Murray City’s Amphitheater, but after the recent renovations to the outdoor theater, a newcomer would never know the place started out as—almost literally—a hole in the ground.

Doug Hill, Murray City’s Public Services director, said that it didn’t even have a public restroom.

“In 1985, when they originally built it, it had seating for 700 people, it had a stage, a loading dock, and two storage rooms,” Hill said.

The city attraction finally received said addition in 1988, but until recently had remained very much the same. The staging arena still lacked accommodations like a green room and dressing room for the actors, and a ticket booth and concessions for the audience members who came to see the performances.

Hill said the remodeling began in September 2016 and most efforts were completed by the middle of August. While final details were still being done, the city decided to put the cherry on top a little early and put on their production of “The Music Man.” Will Saxton, the director of the city’s production of “The Music Man”, said via email the remodeled amphitheater is a fantastic facility that he is proud to be affiliated with. “‘The Music Man’ cast and I are proud to be performing the inaugural production in this new space, and the audience is going to love the amphitheater and the show,” Saxton said.

Hill said while there was still some construction to be finished on the amphitheater, he was confident that it was completed enough to put on the performance of the musical.

The Murray Park amphitheater’s cosmetic surgery came with a pretty price tag. The renovations on the facility capped off at around $3 million. The city did not have to bear the burden of the cost all on their own. Hill said they were able to get help from several organizations.

By Jessica Parcell | j.parcell@mycityjournals.com “Salt Lake County pitched in about $1,475,000,” Hill said.

The county’s contribution came from what Hill explained is called the TRCC (Tourism Recreation Cultural and Convention) fund and was awarded to Murray City. Other donations pooled into the city’s budget from The Sorenson Foundation, The Wheeler Foundation, and The Eccles Foundation.

Though the amphitheater had served the city well in its near 32 years of business, Hill said there were still many problems that they wanted to fix such as shielding the actors from the elements during a performance.

“When it rained, there wasn’t a roof over the stage,” Hill said.

“The props and the stage would get wet, so sometimes we would have to cancel the shows, because we didn’t have a way of keeping the stage dry.”

Other problems included there was no place for the actors to change. During show nights and rehearsals, the crew would have to set up temporary tents to give the performers privacy, and there was no ticket booth. Hill said the amenity that functioned as their ticket booth was a scant structure made of plywood.

That on top of no adequate restrooms, concessions, or control Murray City received several donations to help pay for the cost of the renovations. Salt Lake County gifted the city $1,475,000 for the project that booth led to the decision to invest in the city’s arts culture.

“Plus, when you came into the amphitheater you came through costed near $3 million to complete. (Kim Sorenson) the back door,” Hill said. “When we decided to renovate it we submit their work for the display piece. wanted to fix all those problems.”

Hill said that Murray City has the reputation of a community that The renovations did more than simply upgrade the inadequate functionality of the amphitheater, they also beautified the area. Hill supports the arts. The city has a symphony, a band, a ballet center said along with the practical upgrades to the facility they added a and even a non-profits arts council that puts on many productions at the amphitheater. He said it’s because of this reputation that the city plaza area with benches and landscaping.

The amphitheater would also be bringing in a public art piece, has been so supportive of the arts.

“I think more importantly, I heard someone say one time that for which Hill said the money came from donations that raised about $15,000. The art piece was selected by the Arts Advisory until your city has an arts organization then you really have not Board who sent out requests for proposals and had several artists arrived as a city,” Hill said. l

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Executive director of Boys & Girls Club retires after 39 years

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Kids in the junior club have a read-aloud during their power hour. Bob Dunn said that they make sure that all the kids at Boys & Girls Club stay on top of their schoolwork. (Jessica Parcell/City Journals)

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s the executive director of the Boys & Girls Club for the past 39 years, Bob Dunn has been a busy man. However, he never has missed a chance to stop, smile and talk to kids gathered outside or inside the club .

“I want to make sure that the kids felt like they’d been accepted,” Dunn said.

Dunn has been part of the Boys & Girls Club since he was hired on in 1978 at the age of 24 after attending the University of Utah. The starting budget for the program was a meager $19,000.

The retiring executive said that he remembers being in high school and seeing the bullying toward disadvantaged kids. That motivated him to make a difference.

It started with a simple after-hours open gym at Riverview Jr. High School. Dunn said growing up he loved sports, he loved playing and moving around. While he was attending Riverview Jr. High, he wrote an editorial for the school newspaper suggesting that they should open the gym after hours and on weekends. The school’s gym coach turned his idea down saying that doing so would require money the school did not have.

It wasn’t until five years later at age 19 while he was attending the University of Utah that the coach called him again and said the school had gotten some money from the community and they were opening a gym. Dunn was offered the job of running the gym, which he gladly accepted. He started a program for kids from 8 years old to junior high-school age.

In the beginning, the Boys & Girls Club’s activities were held in a small building. Dunn said they would host 100-plus kids daily. Finally, in 1978 he was asked to come to the Boys & Girls Club in Murray.

The children that attend the Boys & Girls Club are of varying background, and Dunn has made sure that they all accept and respect each other.

“Nothing makes me feel better than seeing

a kid kind of wrapping his arm around it,” Dunn said .

One such kid is 15-year-old Carlos. Carlos said he has been coming to the Boys & Girls Club with his brother since he was five. He said he enjoys it for the sense of community he feels there.

“It’s also just a better place for people to be, ‘cause after school you could be getting into a lot of trouble and stuff,” Carlos said. “It’s more of a thing that you could do to not get yourself in trouble.”

Carlos said that the teen program at the Club gets them involved in a lot of different opportunities for community service. Everything from the animal and homeless shelters to the Red Cross, but he said his favorite service activity is picking up trash.

Andi Whitesides, the director of the teen club at Boys & Girls, used to be a member of the club herself. She said to help teens deal with things they’re struggling with they hold team meetings twice a day.

“If they’re struggling with gossip, or if they’re struggling with name-calling—things like that—we’ll discuss it as a group in team meeting,” Whitesides said.

Dunn said that one of the things that has been most influential for him as he has worked with the kids is seeing them succeed. He said seeing the positive attitudes that the kids have in rising above all odds is empowering.

“The biggest thing is how these kids have been able to overcome a lot of obstacles,” Dunn said.

While Dunn retired last month, he still plans to do things with the Boys & Girls Club.

“I want to be part of [the club] for the rest of my life,” Dunn said. “I absolutely love it.”

Dunn was presented with the National Service to Youth Award this past month from the Boys & Girls Club, the highest award given to an employee. l

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City council passes rezone, fence height exceptions and cell tower ordinances

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eorge Halliday bought property at 1291 W. Bullion Street in the early 90s with intention of building a home there.

Though it’s over two decades later, he finally intends to make that a reality.

“I thought it’d be nice to come on home,” Halliday, who currently lives in Taylorsville, told the city council during its Aug. 1 meeting.

The Murray City Council passed a zoning change 4-1 (Councilman Dave Nicponski opposed) to change the approximately one-acre property from agricultural to R-1-10, or a lowdensity single family. Most of the surrounding neighborhood falls under the R-1-10 zoning which generally indicates homes. The zone change allows for Halliday to begin designing site plans for the property.

Halliday originally favored building three homes on the lot (he has two sons) but after discussions with city planners, decided to follow its recommendation for a flag lot. That would mean a house built along Bullion Street with a private lane leading to the second house behind it.

Some neighbors have reservations about the property. Janae Christensen lives just east of the property. She was concerned about road safety, trees needing to be removed for fire safety and the introduction of a flag lot.

“We live in the most dangerous stretch of that road so we’re going to have private lane, private lane, private lane all huddled there right together and it’s a dangerous situation,” Christensen said

By Travis Barton | travis@mycityjournals.com adding that her mailbox has been “plowed in” because people don’t notice the curb.

Christensen said she was happy to welcome a new house onto the property, she just felt a flag lot would be an odd choice that would require additional expenses to make it work.

“A flag lot just seems weird to me,” she said.

Halliday said the property being developed would clear up some concerns specifically with the trees. He said they would be removed for the construction of the houses.

Other items discussed during the Aug. 1 meeting: • City council unanimously passed an ordinance to add new wording regarding the relocation of monopoles, or cell towers, within the Murray City Center District zone.

One cell tower is located within that district.

Development Services Director Tim Tingey said there’s a desire to relocate the tower, preferably away from residential districts to mitigate the impact.

He said the ordinance would now include a conditional use permit and would require these towers be placed at least 165 feet away from residential uses. It would also require placement on a parcel of land designated for civic uses like a school or fire station.

“We feel like this is an important part of the code to relocate certain cell towers and hopefully mitigate impacts,” Tingey said.

• An ordinance to amend city code regarding

exceptions for fence height was passed unanimously by the city council.

Tingey said the reasons for the exceptions is when impacts to properties would necessitate greater height than the minimum standards.

Those impacts can include adjacency to heavily trafficked streets, uses on the property such as tennis courts and with larger lots that may allow for an additional one or two feet.

City code has standard fence height at six feet for the backyard and three to four feet for the front yard pending the type of fence.

Tingey said the ordinance standardizes the height with all exceptions, meaning they can rise to eight feet. He specifically noted houses along the Jordan Canal Trail where the number of people who walk that trail means the impact on neighboring houses would merit a higher fence height.

“That’s the primary purpose for this request and ordinance change,” Tingey said.

• The city also swore in police Lieutenant Michael Obrey, Sergeant Jason Coons and Code Enforcement Officer Christina Cline.

Police Chief Craig Burnett said it was the first lieutenant promotion in almost eight years with Obrey having been with the department for 22 years.

Coons has been with Murray for eight years while Cline recently arrived from the South Salt Lake Code Enforcement. l

Sergeant Jason Coons is sworn in as the Murray Police Department’s newest sergeant. (Travis Barton/City Journals)

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Couple with spinal cord injuries receive help from Wells Fargo volunteers

By Jessica Parcell | j.parcell@mycityjournals.com

Annalisa Marsh has been with Wells Fargo for 13 years. She said they do volunteer work two to three times a year. (Jessica Parcell/City Journals)

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hen someone from Wells Fargo showed up at Larry and Marianne Orr’s doorstep with a tape measure they were surprised to find themselves on the receiving end of Wells Fargo’s next service project.

Marianne and Larry Orr have been married for little over a year.

Marianne said that it wasn’t long after their marriage that Larry suffered a stroke and lost all mobility in his right side.

The couple—who both have spinal cord injuries—met playing wheelchair tennis.

“One month after we got married, Larry had a stroke,” Marianne said, “so, spend the next six and a half months in the hospital.”

After the hospital stay, Marianne said they found themselves needing to remodel their home as Larry never regained any mobility in his right side.

“A gal came and told us that they do these neighborhood projects, these paint-a-thons and paint people’s houses,” Marianne said. “She said, ‘Would you mind if we submitted your name?’ and I said, ‘Sure!’”

Marianne said that dealing with the aftermath of Larry’s stroke has been nothing short of a trial for both of them, but he is steadily progressing. She said when they approached her about submitting their names for the service she had mixed feelings about it.

“It’s a huge blessing because, obviously, Larry and I probably aren’t going to be climbing up on ladders and painting,” Marianne said. “But, at the same time, it’s hard to be on the receiving end of things.”

The service event, Paint Your Heart Out—organized by NeighborWorks Salt Lake and Wells Fargo—has had volunteers paint homes for the elderly and disabled for the past 32 years. This year, the organizations’ volunteers will paint 14 homes, bringing the sum of homes serviced to 810 over their years of service.

“Wells Fargo does lots of volunteer events,” Wells Fargo employee Annalisa Marsh said, “and we volunteer within Wells Fargo to do different things two or three times a year.”

Marsh said her daughter, Shelby Jensen, likes to volunteer, so she tries to get her involved with volunteer efforts that are going on.

“It’s just, ‘Oh Shelby, they’re doing this this year, or they’re doing this this month’ and we give her the option of what she wants to do,” Marsh said. “She’s like, ‘Let’s go paint a house!’”

Brad Smith, research and remediation manager at Wells Fargo, said that he has only been at Wells Fargo for six months, but said that they encourage employees to do community volunteer work.

“I think most people are good human beings and they want to help,” Smith said. “Sometimes they don’t know how to, so what I love about Wells Fargo is they help us find the opportunities where we can go out and serve.” l

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Superintendent Back to School Message It’s a brand new school year in Murray City School District! We are pleased to welcome our students, teachers, and employees back to school for the 2017-2018 academic year and look forward to working together with our parents, volunteers and community/ business partners to ensure a great year in our Murray City Schools.

I am also excited for this year as the new superintendent of a school district where I have enjoyed working for 23 years. It is an honor to have this opportunity to lead and work with students, staff and patrons of Murray. We have an outstanding staff of administrators and professionals in place, all looking forward to the new school year with enthusiasm and optimism.

The summer months have been a busy time for our personnel as buildings were thoroughly cleaned, repairs and improvements made, busses inspected, new employees hired, and teachers and other employee’s participating in professional learning opportunities.

Superintendent All efforts made to help us provide strong school communities where learners can gather Jennifer Covington to do interesting work that matters.

Education is one of those rare professional where you get a clean slate every year, and that opportunity always brings hope and possibility. This year we will be centering on the theme of “We Are Murray!” We will be focusing on helping kids learn, smile, and belong. We will encourage our students and teachers to ask hard and interesting questions, try new things, share what we are learning and ask for help when needed.

We look forward to developing great new stories of abundant learning this year. It all begins now because … We Are Murray!

2017 MCSD Calendar Highlights

New Teachers in the MCSD

Sept. 4 (Mon) Labor Day Holiday All MCSD schools and buildings closed Sept 26-27 (Tues, Wed) Junior High Parent-Teacher SEOP Conferences Sept 27-28 (Wed, Thurs) High School Parent-Teacher SEOP Conferences Sept 29 (Fri) Secondary Teacher SEOP Compensatory Day No school for secondary students or staff Oct 4-5 (Wed, Thurs) Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences Oct 6 (Fri) Elementary Teacher Compensatory Day No school for elementary students or staff Oct 18 (Wed) Professional Development Day No school for students Oct. 19-20 (Thurs, Fri) Fall Break All MCSD schools and buildings closed Oct. 27 (Mon) All MCSD schools and buildings closed The entire 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school year calendars are available on the District website. The Murray Board of Education reserves the right to alter or amend this calendar as may be necessitated by unforeseen events.

Meet the 42 new teachers starting this year in our Murray schools. In school order: (Grant) Annie Dow, KG; Anya Furano, Speech Pathologist; (HJH) Lynn Gutzwiller, English; Scott Hathorn, Math; Suzanne Kimball, Science; Holly Minshew, French & ESL; Shelley Phillips, Special Ed; Courtney Troxell, School Social Worker HJH/MHS; (Horizon) Greg Jensen, 4th Grade; Sarah Mathews, Speech Pathologist; Katie McBride, Special Ed; Annie Taylor, 1st grade; (Liberty) Adam Addley, Art/Liberty & Viewmont; Ronda Kessler, 2nd grade; Brynnli Paulsen, 1st grade; Breanna Tomlinson, Special Ed; Casey Westenskow, KG; (MHS) Steven Funk, Spanish; Byron Horrocks, Math; Adam Huff, School Success; Veronia Killion, Special Ed; Sean Miller, Automotive; Keylee Mundee, Drill; Cassity Pedersen, Cheer; Drew Rykert, PE; (Parkside) Michelle Bouwman, Social Worker; Emily Cox, 1st grade; Dianne Duncan, Special Ed; Jillian Emmons, 2nd grade; Shantell Kannoth, KG; Lindsay Mazzella, 5th grade; Sheena Sandoval, 5th grade; Lili Tapia, 5th grade; (RJH) Chemaris Gutierrez, Spanish RJH/MHS; Sierra Schoen, English; Stephanie Strader, English/Social Studies; (Viewmont) Jennifer Lundeberg, 3rd grade; Priscilla Neve, Speech Pathologist; Sarah Parsons, 3rd grade; Mallory Poole, Special Ed; Steffie Williams, KG/3rd grade

Murray Community Education Take a look at the fun and interesting classes being offered this semester in the MCSD Community Education program. Just go to the Murray District website under Departments & Programs, then Community Education. Registration is in the Murray City School District front offices, Monday – Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information about MCE programs, contact Kristen Davis at 801-264-7400.

Website: www.murrayschools.org | Facebook: Murray School District UT The Your Murray Schools section is a Murray City School District publication, under the direction of D. Wright, MCSD communications & public information.

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f all the different high school teams that compete in the fall, the one that normally draws the least publicity may just be the most difficult.

Football players get a break between every play. Exert for five seconds, rest for 25. Volleyball players rest between every rally. Even soccer teams get their fair share of stoppages…and a halftime break.

But when the gun fires to start a cross country race, there’s no looking back. For three miles runners go at it hard, normally with few fans looking on.

At Murray High School, this is senior Rylan Shafer’s fourth year running cross country.

“Yes, we are in the background,” Shafer said.

“But that helps us pull for one another. I’ve met so many different kinds of people through cross country. I’ve made a lot of friends I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. And our new coaches are great.”

Veteran Murray High School art teacher Anna Lewis has been at the school since 2004.

That came after graduating from and playing soccer at Utah State University.

During her first five years at Murray, Lewis was an assistant and head girls’ soccer coach. But since then, aside from a single season coaching tennis, she’s been away from athletics.

“When the (cross country head) coaching spot came open last spring, a few of my colleagues encouraged me to do it,” Lewis said. “I don’t have any cross country experience; but I do think I know how to work with kids, train them and motivate them. And then I caught a big break.”

That break came from new assistant coach Dr. Jon Bowen, who has his own unique story to tell.

“Fifteen years ago I taught and coached cross country at Murray High,” Bowen said. “I was there from 1999 through 2002. But then I went to Ohio State for medical school, did my residency back East, and got completely out of coaching.”

In 2009, Bowen moved back to Murray. He’s now an emergency room physician.

“My oldest daughter (Emily) decided to switch from soccer to cross country this season, and told me the team was getting a new coach,” Bowen added. “I told her she could let the coach know I’d be happy to help if she needed it.”

“When I got (Emily’s) email, I immediately called Jon,” Lewis recalled. “It makes me feel a whole lot better to have someone with cross country experience helping out. It’s great because he runs with our faster group of kids, and I run with the intermediates.”

That’s another thing Rylan likes about his new coaches.

“I really like how the new coaches work out with us,” he said. “They are giving us harder goals and really working to make us better.”

Rylan was a member of last year’s state qualifying cross country team. Meantime, the girls’ team did not qualify as a full team, but Addy Moore had a strong enough time at the region finals to qualify

Jaxon Parker (foreground) and Emily Bowen endure a cross country workout in the mountains. (Anna Lewis)

as an individual runner for state. And she was only a freshman.

“Last year my older sister Rylee (a senior who has since graduated) and I were the only two runners to qualify from our region as individuals,” Addy said. “It was fun to run with her. This year my goal is to break the 20-minute mark in a race.”

Addy’s best time last year, to finish the threemile course, was 20:01. She also feels the right coaches are in place to help her reach her goal.

“They are super,” she added. “I love that they (coaches Lewis and Bowen) run with us. That’s not something most coaches do. If we work hard, I’m confident (the girls’ team) can qualify for state.”

The team has already had three cross country meets this season, with their biggest of the year coming September 8, on their home course at Murray Park.

“The Murray Invitational is huge,” Lewis said. “There will be about 2,000 runners and 2,000 more spectators. We’ll have athletes from across Utah, as well as Idaho, California and other places.”

The boys and girls cross country teams finish up their season with region finals on October 6 and the state finals two weeks later.

“I’ll be sad to see it end,” senior Shafer concluded. “I’ve met so many cool people and made so many memories. It doesn’t really matter to me that few people (fellow students) pay attention to what we’re doing. It’s just fun.” l

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September 2017 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 (Mary Ann Kirk) . . . . . . . . 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

C ULTURAL A RTS UPCOMING EVENTS September 4 - 6 pm Acoustic Music Festival $5, Murray Park Amphitheater J.T. Draper, Flint and Steel, The Lab Dogs September 11 - 7 pm Family Night Concert, Free The Beehives (jazz) Heritage Center (#10 East 6150 S) September 16, 7 pm, MHS Miss Murray Scholarship Pageant, “Tribute” $10 general adm, ages 3 and under free October 28 – 4, 6, and 8 pm Halloween Film Fest Featuring MHS student original video “shorts” Murray Theater, 4963 S State Parking behind Murray City Hall Free, Limited to 100 per show Tickets available at Murray Parks Office October 30 – 6:30 and 7:30 pm Haunted Tales Storytelling Featuring School Literary Winners, grades 3-12 Murray Library Auditorium, Free

Juried Art Show Entries Due Entries should be brought to the Murray Library lounge area by the stain glassed window on Wednesday, November 1 between 4 and 6 p.m. Limited to Murray residents ages 18 or older, artists may submit up to two art entries and/or two craft entries. Entries must have been completed in the last two years. Artwork must be framed and ready to hang with an attached wire. Please NO hooks which are difficult to hang with our display material. Craft items must be handmade. Entries cannot have received a cash award in any other Murray City sponsored competition. Entry forms may be picked up at the parks office or at the library on November 1. The show will run November 3-20.

Winter Series Community Art Pass Goes on sale September 18. Season kick-off is set for October 28 with Murray Symphony and features 21 productions and concerts by local school and community groups. You can’t beat the price!

Youth Auditions and Residencies Youth Musical Auditions and Storytelling Residencies at multiple locations including schools and the library are in the beginning planning stages for the coming school year. Watch for detail coming home from schools or posted on the city website. If you would like to have up-to-date info, “like” our facebook page at murraycityculturalarts or get your name on the Murray email list for monthly emails. Send your email to mkirk@murray.utah.gov.

Need for Museum Docents: Are you looking for a fun volunteer experience in a museum setting? We are looking for volunteers to be docents at the Murray City Museum! The museum is located inside Murray City Hall. Our docents tell the museum’s story to school groups and tours. Docents will learn our tour script (the exhibit labels provide visual hints), and conduct tours 1-2 times a month, typically morning hours, based on your availability.

We are particularly looking for retired school teachers, though anyone with experience working with children are welcome to apply.

Candidates will be subject to an interview and background check, since they will be working with children. Interested volunteers are invited to call the museum at (801) 264-2589, or email murraymuseum@murray.utah.gov

SEE THE LAST PAGE OF THIS NEWSLETTER FOR:

Winter Series Community Art Pass Season Pass Order Form

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R ECREATION Fall Soccer Dates: Cost: Register: Grades: Deadline:

Aug. 17 to September 14 $40 Resident, $50 Non Resident $5 late fee after the deadline Murray Parks and Recreation Office, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com Pre K, K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 7-9, 10-12 August 1, 2017

Thursday – Coed B 6’s Dates: September 7 – October 26 Cost: $270 per team Deadline: 8/28/2017

Adult Volleyball Tournaments Halloween Coed 6s Volleyball Tournament Date: Saturday, October 28 Cost: $270 per team Deadline: 10/20/2017

Women’s Fall 6s Volleyball Tournament Date: Saturday, November 11 Cost: $270 per team Deadline: 11/3/2017

Youth Coed Volleyball Fall Volleyball Academy – Skills & Drills

A great way to work on your volleyball fundamentals before Fall Volleyball League.

Dates: September 12, 14, 19, 21 Days: Tuesday & Thursdays Times: Beginner: 5:30pm-6:30pm Intermediate/Advanced: 6:30pm-8pm Ages: 7 & Up-Beginner 12 & up-Intermediate/Advanced Place: Hillcrest Jr. High (176 E. 5300 S.) Cost: $50 Beginner / $60 Advanced Instructor: Bree Anderson & SLVB Staff Register: The Park Center or www.mcreg.com

Adult Fall Volleyball Leagues Mondays – Women’s A 6’s Dates: September 11-Oct. 30 Cost: $270 per team Deadline: 9/4/2017 Tuesday – Reverse Coed 2s to 4s Dates: September 5 – October 24 Cost: $90 per team Deadline: 8/28/2017 Wednesday – Coed B 6’s Dates: September 6 – October 25 Cost: $270 per team Deadline: 8/28/2017

This program is designed for girls and boys in grades 2-9. We emphasize skill development, instruction, game competition fitness and fun.

Dates: Hours: Grades: Cost: Deadline: Register: Place: Days:

September 23-October 21 Various between 10 am to 5 pm 2-4, 5-6, 7-9 $35 Residents, $45 Nonresidents Friday, September 8, 2017 Murray Parks and Recreation, The Park Center, and online at www.mcreg.com Hillcrest Jr. High Saturdays

Youth Cross Country Dates: Ages: Cost: Practices:

Where: Meets: Register:

Sept. 6 to Oct. 15 6 to 18 $35 Resident $45 Non resident Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm Ages 6-10 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm Ages 11-18 Murray Park September 28, October 3 and October 14 Murray Parks and Recreation, The Park Center and online at www.mcreg.com

Flag football 101 Football 101 is for youth in Kindergarten and 1st grade.

This six week program is designed to teach youth the fundamentals of football. Instruction is given and games will be played each week. Both boys and girls are encouraged to participate in this program. It’s fun, safe, and exciting for the kids! A parent is required to be at each weekly session. Space is limited to the first 16 kids per session.

Dates: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Place: The Park Center Cove Days: Saturdays Grades: K-1 Cost: $35 Residents, $45 Non-residents Times: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am Deadline: Wed., September 13, 2017 Register: Murray Parks & Recreation, The Park Center or online at www.mcreg.com

Youth Flag Football Murray Parks & Recreation is accepting registrations for Flag Football, grades 2-6. A great alternative to tackle football. Both boys and girls are encouraged to participate. Learn all the skills associated with the game of fotball. Play is same as regular football except flags are used instead of tackling. Eight games will be played.

Dates: Sept. 19 to Oct. 14 Place: Murray Park Softball Field Cost: $35 Resident / $45 Non-resident $5 late fee after deadline Days: Tuesday nights & Saturday mornings Grades: 2, 3-4, 5-6 Deadline: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Register:

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SEPTEMBER 2017 T HE P ARK C ENTER ADVANCED Spinning Instructor Training

LIVE ROCKSTAR Course offered at The Park Center October 21, 2017. Register at Spinning.com The Becoming a Rockstar Instructor course turns a typical instructor into a true rock star. The course includes both theoretical concepts and practical application of the highest quality coaching methods, as well as the latest health and exercise science information. Why Rockstar? Instructors bring a ride to life. Instructors will first review the foundational and scientific principles of the Spinning program, then learn how to create and deliver incredible rides that apply knowledge, skills and techniques in a fun and effective manner. This will take instructors to the next step in joining an elite group of the most highly trained fitness professionals in the world and enables them to provide life-changing rides and training programs to students, athletes and enthusiasts everywhere.

ROCKSTAR EDUCATION: • Receive, in-person instruction from an experienced and highly qualified Spinning Master Instructor • Connect with an MI & other local fitness professionals • Work with and ride the world-class Spinner bike • Take part in two rides led by an MI • Complete your Certification training in one day REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • Becoming a Rockstar Instructor Manual • Digital Preparatory Study Guide • Online Certification Assessment • Certificate of Attendance & Certificate of Completion • 4 SPIN® CECs

RIPPED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Held at The Park Center September 23, 2017.

Included with your R.I.P.P.E.D. Certification course you will receive: • R.I.P.P.E.D. Instructor Training Manual • R.I.P.P.E.D. – Instructional Videos, Music Soundtracks, and Patterns and Plays notes.

• ACE (0.8), AFAA (7.5), NASM (0.8), BCRPA (7) CEC’s/CEU’s • FREE Access to the updated R.I.P.P.E.D. Diet & Nutrition site.

• R.I.P.P.E.D. Certificate of Completion to teach anywhere.

• Discounted R.I.P.P.E.D. merchandise at the training.

• Discounted event Pricing for HUDDLE membership when you join at the training.

• R.I.P.P.E.D. Rewards referral partner program.

T HE H ERITAGE S ENIOR C ENTER The Heritage Center is a 55+ recreation center for people who like to stay active, learn, get services, go places, stay healthy, play, volunteer, meet people, enjoy life and more.

The Heritage Center’s current newsletter is available on our website at www.murray.utah.gov/140/Heritage-Center and will have the most up-to-date information on our activities and services. Please call the Heritage Center at 801-264-2635 or visit us to register for any of our classes or services.

Lunch is served Tuesday–Friday anytime between 11:30– 12:30 and you pay for your meal after you pick up your food.

No reservations are needed—except for special events. Options include the regular menu item, salad, soup, Panini, and sandwiches. The cost ranges from $2–$4 for people 55+.

Special Events: Open House and Family Concert – Mark your calendar for the Center’s Annual Open House, in honor of National Senior Centers: Masters in Aging on Monday, September 11 from 5:00-8:00. A rib dinner with barbequed beans, potato salad, and peach cobbler will be served anytime from 5:00-7:00.

Dinner tickets available now. The cost is $8 per person or $25 for a family of four. All ages are welcome. We will also be featuring some of our own Masters in Aging. Please take time to visit their displays in the Ceramics Room. This is a great opportunity to share what the Center has to offer with your family, neighbors, or friends. It is always a great night to come and have some fun! The free family concert begins at 7:00 and features The Beehives, a female vocal trio that combines spot-on harmonies with fun 1940s choreography.

Dinner Dance – On Thursday, September 14 we will be offering a dinner at 6:00 and dancing at 7:00. We will be serving Spaghetti and Meat Balls, Green Salad, Garlic Sticks, Beverage, and Dessert. Advanced tickets are required for the dinner and are available now. Cost for the night is $10. Our theme for the evening will be Vintage/Retro Hats. Prizes will be awarded for the Oldest Hat, Smallest Hat, and Most Original Hat. Debra Platt, former owner of Arsenic & Old Lace, will be doing the judging. Her team of experts have vast knowledge about vintage hats. Start getting your hats out and have some great fun at the September 14 dinner and dance.

Oktoberfest – Wednesday, October 18 from 11:00-1:30. Polka Doodle Doo features Kevin Scott Christensen, a local accordionist who has been playing German folk songs for years.

Traditional German meal will be served at 12:00. Cost of this event is $8. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 23.

Veterans Appreciation Brunch – Monday, November 6 from 11:30-12:30. Cost for Veterans is $1 and $8 for others.

Thanksgiving Celebration – Wednesday, November 15 at 11:00 to give thanks for all the good things in life. Entertain-

ment begins at 11:00 with Mixed Nuts – a five-piece combo specializing in Big Band era music. The meal of turkey with all the trimmings will follow at 12:00. Cost is $8 and tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 1.

Holiday Boutique and Buffet- Friday, December 1. Please invite family and friends to visit and shop at our annual Holiday Boutique on Friday, December 1 from 10:00-3:00. Vendors will be selling their handmade goods from 10:00-3:00. This boutique is open to the public.

The Holiday Buffet is at 11:00-1:00 on Friday, December 1.

The buffet is for individuals 55+. Registration for this event opens Friday, November 10. Cost is $8 for the buffet.

Services: Attorney – An attorney will be available for free 20-minute legal consultations from 1:30–3:30 on the second Tuesday of each month. Appointments are required.

Blood Pressure – Free screenings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 11:00–12:00.

Haircuts – Wednesdays from 9:00–11:30. Appointments are required. Cost is $9.

Massage – Every Friday from 11:45–3:45. Appointments are required. Cost is half hour for $18, one hour for $36.

Medicare Help – On the third Tuesday of each month from 12:00-2:00, a volunteer from the SHIP Program is available to help with any questions or problems you may be having with your Medicare accounts. Appointments are required.

Toenail Clippings – Dr. Shelton, a local podiatrist, will be at the Center on Monday, October 30, and Thursday, December 21 from 9:30–12:00 to provide toenail clippings and routine foot screenings. The cost is $10 and advance payment is required.

Dr. Shelton is unable to provide services for people who are diabetic or on anti-clotting agents such as Coumadin.

Transportation – Our transportation service is available on Wednesdays for all Murray City residents 55+ from your home to our Center. Ask at the front desk about how to sign up and schedule a ride. Cost: $2 roundtrip.

Flu Shots – Community Nursing Services will be at the Center on Friday, October 6 from 10:00-12:00. No appointment needs. Bring insurance or Medicare card and photo ID.

Recreation: Billiards and Table Tennis – Provided during the Center’s hours of operation.

Monday Movies – Be in your seat at 1:00 to enjoy our free Monday movie and popcorn.

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Senior Center Continued from previouS page Pickleball – On Mondays from 8:00–12:00 or Thursdays from 9:00–11:00 come play at the Center for free. Instructional play is on Thursdays from 8:00– 9:00. We have an outdoor Pickleball court available during working hours (weather permitting) with equipment that can be checked out at the front desk.

Pinochle – Wednesdays at 9:15. Players must check in no later than 9:00. The cost is $2 and is paid tournament day.

Bridge – An instructional class is taught by Carol Meyers on Mondays from 11:00–2:00. Free, informal Bridge (Chicago/Party) is on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00–4:00.

Canasta – Tuesdays from 11:00–2:30. Everyone is welcome (including beginners), all games are free, and anyone can join in on the fun.

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and both oil and watercolors will be taught. Cost is $40. Sandi Olson is the instructor.

Avoiding Fraud & Family Abuse – On Tuesday, September 12 at 10:30 the Center will be presenting “Avoid Fraud & Family Abuse in Retirement.” This is a free class. Register now.

Earthquake House Class – On Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30, Maralin Hoff, “The Earthquake Lady,” from the State of Utah Department of Public Safety will teach us to how to earthquake proof our homes.

Chakra Meditation – Every Monday from 10:3012:00, Barbara Battison will present in-depth information about how Chakras and Meditation work and includes a meditation session at the end of each class. Class cost is $3 each week.

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

Bingo – Wednesdays & Fridays at 12:45.

Social Dance – Thursday evenings from 7:00–9:30.

Dance to the musical genius of Tony Summerhays.

Light refreshments will be served during the break and door prizes will be given. Cost is $5.

Line Dancing – Tuesdays at 9:30 for all dancers and Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 for beginners. Cost is $2 and is paid the day of class. Shirlene Lundskog is our instructor.

Classes: Beginning Watercolor Class – This watercolor painting class will focus on famous artists, their techniques, and how to apply these techniques and concepts to beginning watercolor. Co-taught

by John and Joan Fackrell for six weeks beginning Monday, September 11 through Monday, October 16. Cost is $33.

Wednesday Painting – A new eight-week session begins Wednesday, October 4 and runs through Wednesday, November 22. Class is from 9:00-12:00

Genealogy Class – A new Intermediate and Advanced Genealogy class will be offered on Wednesdays from 12:30–1:30 beginning on Wednesday, September 6 and running through October 4. Participants must have basic mouse skills, bring a USB drive, and have a current email address and password to set-up an account with FamilySearch. Space is limited so call for availability.

Crafting with Susan – Please join us on the second Tuesdays at 2:00 to create a beautiful wooden craft, each month you create something different.

Cost is $5.

Vital Aging – On the fourth Tuesdays from 10:3011:30, Tifani from the Vital Aging Project will present A different topic is offered each month. On Tuesday, September 26 at 10:30, the topic will be “Join the Voice of Recovery.” Check our current newsletter for information on upcoming topics. Tifani from the Vital Aging Project is available at 10:00 to meet with anyone needing one-on-one help. FREE. AARP Smart Driving Class – An instructor from AARP comes to the Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30–2:30 to teach a Smart Driving Class. The cost is $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members. The instructor will collect the fee at the start of class. He is unable to accept credit/debit cards. Advance registration required.

Ceramics Class – On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30–12:00, Cindy Mangone has ceramic information for the beginner to advanced student.

This class contains all the supplies & equipment you will need to produce knickknacks, works of art, and functional pieces. The cost is $1.50 each time you attend, plus supplies.

Trips:

Craft Day – On Tuesdays from 12:45-4:00, a small group of seniors meet to share their skills and knowledge of crafts. Newcomers are welcome.

Fall Color Trip – On Thursday, September 28 at 10:30, we have a chartered bus travelling through Provo Canyon to Sundance and then up to Midway for lunch and then back down Parley’s Canyon to arrive back at the Center about 3:00. The cost is $28 and registration begins on Wednesday, September 6.

Computer – Private one-hour lessons available on Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 or Thursday from 2:004:00. Bring your questions as well as your laptop computer or gadget (phone, camera, or tablet) for personalized assistance. Advance registration and payment of $3 is required.

(Call the Center or see our online newsletter for monthly trip information) Wendover – On Thursday, September 14 and November 9, the bus will leave from the Center at 8:30 a.m. and return around 7:00 p.m. Cost is $20.

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Have you heard of Tony Summerhays?

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ou may have heard music by Springsteen, Sinatra or Schubert but what about local musician Tony Summerhays?

Summerhays a 30-year resident of Kearns has been performing professionally for over 45 years and began his musical training early.

By Alisha Soeken | alisha.s@mycityjournals.com

under Dick Skilicorn and Stewart Grow, president of the Salt Lake Musicians Union.

“I choose the trumpet because I thought it was cool,” Summerhays said.

Summerhays enjoyed the trumpet but continued to expand his musical repertoire. Summerhays took piano from Salt Lake musician Dan Waldis and guitar from master musician Scott Ferguson.

Summerhays’ musical versatility and talent earned him a scholarship from Weber State College.

“While at Weber I formed a band with my sister and brother in law and started to play gigs for money. I found that in two weekends of playing I made more than what my scholarship was worth so I dropped the scholarship and focused on general eds,” Summerhays said.

After four years at college, Summerhays went on the road to western Canada with local band, The New Citations.

“It was cool, how many 21 year olds get to tour around another country for two years in a disco band in the mid ’70s? And that’s when the night clubs were booming,” Summerhays recalled.

After Canada, Summerhays returned to Salt Lake and formed the Walter & Hays Band with Tony Summerhays, a professional musician for 45 years. (Tony Summerhays) Walt Gregory.

“Tony had a passion for making something happen. We played eight years together. We “I started when I was 10. I’m from a musical family and were really good friends. We had the same goals and did very well everyone played an instrument,” Summerhays said. together. We also had good laughs, sometimes laughing together Summerhays’ first instrument was the trumpet. He studied until our stomachs hurt,” Walt Gregory said.

After eight years of performing with Gregory, Summerhays began his solo career and has been performing as such for the last 20 years.

“I love Tony. I have been following him for 30 years and I continue to follow him. He is a very talented showman,” Marva Webster, attendee of the Murray Heritage Center said.

That showmanship is part of what fans of Summerhays love.

“I learned long ago the first rule of show biz is don’t let the audience out dress you if your going to be an entertainer. I like standing out compared to the other bands,” Summerhays said.

His fans agree he does just that.

“Tony has more costumes than any other performer in the valley. For a dance band, he has the best down beat of any dance band in the valley. He knows how to play to his crowd,” said fan Ralph Cravens.

That crowd for the last 10 years has been at the Murray Heritage Center. The center holds dancing every week for senior citizens that love Summerhays and his music.

“He is a very versatile music man. I have enjoyed dancing to him for many years,” said Norm Tabish.

Norm and the other dancers are appreciated by Summerhays himself.

“These people are the cream of the crop and have the attitude to get up and do something instead of sitting home. It’s amazing the kind of music they will go for. I can play just about anything and they’ll go for it. These people in their 80s and 90s will dance all night long,” Summerhays said.

And the whole night they enjoy a craft that Summerhays has spent over 45 years refining.

“You have to make a big commitment to your profession. I’ve played professionally for 45 years, it didn’t make me rich but I did what I wanted to do and I’m proud of it,” Summerhays said. l

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Murray-based women’s football team remains a nearly perfect juggernaut

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e’ve all heard the saying, nobody’s perfect. But that’s not 100 percent true.

The 1972 Miami Dolphins football team was perfect. In 2008, the New England Patriots were perfect, until losing Super Bowl XLII. But neither of those teams came close to what the Utah Falconz women’s football team has now accomplished over their first four seasons.

The local Independent Women’s Football League (IWFL) team—which plays its home games at Cottonwood High School, in Murray —has lost just one game over four seasons. Their nearly perfect record is now 42-1.

This summer the Falconz also claimed their second straight league title, playing at home before what many league officials believe was the largest crowd to ever attend an IWFL game.

“There were so many people there,” Utah quarterback Louise Bean said. “I’ve heard estimates of 2,000 to 3,000 people. It was, by far, the coolest sports experience of my life.”

It was also the end of an era—Bean’s era—with the Falconz.

Shortly after Utah defeated the Austin (TX) Yellowjackets 3518 in the championship game, Bean was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

But long before the game was played, Louise and her teammates already knew it was her last Falconz game.

“My kids are getting older—and at age 43 I had already decided this was my last season,” Bean said. “But then my husband got a job opportunity in Great Falls, Montana. So even if I had thought about changing my mind, we won’t be here anymore.”

The mother of three went out in style, completing all seven of her passes in the championship game—three of them for touchdowns.

Her favorite moment of championship night came on one

By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com of those touchdown passes, though she wasn’t even watching teammate Lexie Floor when she crossed the goal line, 70 yards down field.

“She (Floor) was so far in the clear, I knew she would score,” Bean said. “So I just turned to watch the crowd go crazy. It was an awesome moment—the best since I’ve been on the team—and a memory I’ll have forever.”

Bean has never been injured and has started every single game for the Falconz at quarterback. However, she has also shared time with other quarterbacks, and is confident the team will be able to fill her spot next season without skipping a beat.

Meantime, Bean’s teammate—wide receiver and defensive back Elisa Salazar—has every intention of returning next year, to try to help the Falconz complete a three-peat.

“I enjoy the team so much,” Salazar said. “It’s great to be surrounded by such good people. We have to pay to participate; but I think it’s money well spent.”

The 51 women on this year’s Utah Falconz roster each paid an $800 registration fee, to help cover costs for travel, medical staff, field rental and other expenses.

For a team that has rampaged through its opponents with only one loss in four seasons, perhaps the most logical question is what makes the Falconz so dominant?

“Honestly, we are smaller than pretty much every team we play,” Salazar said. “So it’s definitely not our size. I think there are three primary reasons why we do so well: leadership, discipline and conditioning.”

Salazar cites the team ownership and coaches for providing the skilled leadership the women need to be successful.

On conditioning, she says the Falconz work out hard to stay in shape.

Quarterback Louise Bean shows teammates her most valuable player trophy after winning the IWFL championship at Cottonwood High School in Murray. (Utah Falconz)

“There have been a lot of games where we’ve really felt tested in the first quarter or first half,” she said. “But normally by the end of the game, we have more energy left than our opponents. I know we’ve won a lot of games for that reason.”

As for discipline, Salazar said, “We really don’t have a lot of plays; but the ones we have we practice over and over, and pay very close attention to the smallest details. I know that has helped us win several games too.”

The Utah Falconz always have several roster spots to fill each year. Any women interested in trying out for next year’s team should watch for clinic, camp and tryout information on the team’s Facebook page or at utahfalconz.com. l

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Murray High School golfers face new competition this fall

By Carl Fauver | carlf@mycityjournals.com

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eteran Murray High School boys and girls golf team coach Andy Hokanson is entering his 10th season guiding the Spartan duffers, and says this year’s teams face some pretty big challenges.

The girls he can worry about next spring. For now, it’s the

Landon Herndon is back golfing for the Spartans after missing last season due to a back injury. (Andy Hokanson)

Murray boys’ golf team that has some new competition.

“Only one of our boys’ golf teams has missed the state tournament in the years I’ve been coaching,” said Hokanson, who is also a Murray High math teacher. “And none of the girls’ teams have (failed to qualify for state).”

Four of the top six teams in the region qualify for the 5A state finals. But the Spartans’ new region includes the likes of Salt Lake District schools East, Highland and West, which Hokanson says all have quality golf programs.

“It will be a challenge; but we’ve got some pretty good golfers coming back too,” he said.

One of several Murray senior golfers is particularly glad to be back on the links and out of the back brace that stole his junior season.

“I was hurt in a car accident last year, just two weeks before the golf team tryouts,” Landon Herndon said. “I had been a varsity golfer my freshman and sophomore years, and was all ready for my junior season. But the accident put me in a back brace for about five months.”

Herndon says he fully recovered from his injuries through last winter and was able to return to the links as soon as the snow cleared, last February.

“I try to golf every single day,” he added. “I’ve worked through stiffness and now feel ready to go. I want us all to have a good season. And for me personally, I hope to earn a golf scholarship. So I plan to work hard.”

Meantime, another Spartan golfer expected to be a big contributor to the team is two years younger.

Sophomore D.J. Lopez first became interested in the sport nearly a decade ago, thanks to an older sister who also golfed for Hokanson.

“My sister (Margena Lopez) played for the Murray boys’ golf

team for a couple of years, before girls got their own teams (in 2007),” D.J. said. “I went to her matches a few times as a young boy, and it looked like fun.”

Last year Lopez earned a spot on the varsity team, despite still attending Riverview Junior High School as a freshman. He’s also competed in golf tournaments in St. George and Las Vegas.

Last year Lopez was a top 10 finisher in the region.

“My goal is to improve on last year,” he added. “I would also love the opportunity to play college golf… maybe even professional golf. But that’s all down the road.”

The Murray boys’ golf season began before school started in mid-August. The team’s region finals will be held near the end of September. The state finals will be held October 2 and 3 at Talons Cove Golf Club in Saratoga Springs.

The Spartans host their home golf matches at Murray Parkway Golf Course, east of the Jordan River at 6300 South.

“I didn’t play golf in high school or college,” Hokanson said.

“But I love the sport and I love working with the kids. I feel lucky to have this coaching assignment.”

Herndon and Lopez both say they feel like the lucky ones.

“I really like him as a coach,” Lopez said. “He takes golf seriously and is serious about practice. But coach also makes it fun.

We have little putting and driving competitions where the winner gets a sleeve of golf balls. I really enjoy it.”

Herndon added, “(Coach Hokanson) is great. He supports us every step of the way. He’s very personable, and I’m glad he’s our coach.”

At a school where several new head coaches have been named in recent years, Hokanson is a veteran who thinks this fall’s Murray boys’ golf team can do well, if the players practice hard and stay focused. l

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Murray School District honors outstanding teacher, employee

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Murray High School math teacher Haley Binggeli, center, was surprised during class with the announcement that she was named Murray School District’s outstanding teacher of the year. (Murray School District)

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Instead of being frustrated, she was stunned.

“I was just shocked when he said, ‘I have good news. You were selected as Murray School District’s teacher of the year,’” Binggeli said.

After a quick congratulations by Superintendent Steve Hirase and Assistant Superintendent Scott Bushnell, and cheers from the students, she refocused on teaching.

“The students were excited, but after the announcement, we just continued on,” Binggeli said, adding that soon after, a new LCD overhead projector and marker came. “I don’t know if it had anything to do with their timing, but it’s great to have.”

She, along with Murray School District’s outstanding employee Steve Curtis, received a clock with a plaque and $500.

“It’s really nice to be recognized when so many teachers are excellent.

It’s great to just get that pat on the back,” Binggeli said.

But it’s more than teaching students, said former Murray High Principal John Goldhardt. In his recommendation letter, Goldhardt said that Binggeli is able to teach and impact “difficult” students by developing trusting relationships so they feel emotionally and physically safe. She also has multiple approaches and explanations, which helps students understand difficult math concepts.

“Students soon learn that mistakes are opportunities to learn, so they put in the needed effort to be successful,” he wrote. “I have had more than one student tell me, ‘I was afraid of math until I had Mrs. Binggeli. She has a way of explaining things that helped me get it.’”

Goldhardt also said that Binggeli is a team player, contributing both to the success of her colleagues and to the school as a whole through being the leader of her Professional Learning Community, a member of the citizenship policy review committee and support to colleagues and students alike.

Bushnell, who was Murray High’s principal before Goldhardt, echoes the sentiments.

“She encourages her students to work hard through the process of productive struggle,” he wrote in his recommendation letter. “She engages students through cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives and the use of technology in her classroom. Throughout the learning process, Haley is a mentor and an advocate, setting high expectations for all of her students and accepting nothing less than high academic and personal success for each.”

Bushnell also said that Binggeli, who has taught at Murray High since 2008, is a role model demonstrating professionalism and a desire to learn through having a level 2 teaching license, a master’s in instructional technology, a bachelor’s degree in mathematics teacher with a history teaching minor and an ESL endorsement. She also was named Salt Lake Community College’s outstanding concurrent enrollment educator in 2013.

“Haley models life-long learning for students. She has a very positive outlook on life, is open-minded and seeks to understand issues by examin-

ing various points of view,” he wrote in his recommendation.

Bushnell said that most days, Binggeli is working with students before and after school.

“Haley is a dedicated, passionate, extremely hard-working teacher who deeply cares about every single one of her students,” he said. “In her unassuming way, she has an amazing ability to help all students learn math, especially those who never thought they could. She instills in her students the mindset that ‘I can’ and that ‘I will.’ Haley’s door is always open and students know they are welcome in her classroom.”

Binggeli and Curtis were honored recently at the Murray Board of Education meeting.

Hillcrest Junior High Principal Jennifer Covington said that Curtis, who has worked with the school district for nine years, is more than a hall monitor.

“We could definitely add the following titles: mentor, tutor, motivator, friend, confidant, teacher, coach and creative genius,” she said in her nomination letter. “One of the best qualities about Steve is he is willing to help whenever and wherever and does anything asked of him with an amazing attitude and a smile.”

Covington said that in addition to his regular duties of walking the halls during class breaks to monitor student behavior, Curtis also has covered class periods for teachers attending meetings; been a substitute when there isn’t one available; teaches a math lab class; runs the afterschool chess club and supports students at the state chess tournament annually; participates in the student book club; runs the word of the week contest; assists students with homework; creates higher-order thinking for students to solve; helps in the library, office and gym when needed; and several other duties.

“Steve is amazing with our students. He is a trusted adult who students naturally gravitate toward. All I have to do is mention ‘Steve’ and students are more than eager to tell me how much they love having him at our school. He is a rock star to our students,” she said.

They were selected amongst several teacher and employee of the year nominees, who were all recognized at a luncheon hosted by Brio Tuscan Grille, and joined by Hirase, other administrators and board of education members.

Other nominees for teacher of the year included Reenie Stewart, Grant Elementary; Whitney Anderson, Horizon Elementary; Kat Nelson, Liberty Elementary; Jill Horne, Longview Elementary; Keira Van Beekum, McMillan Elementary; Macy McFatter, Parkside Elementary; McKenzie Hillman, Viewmont Elementary; Nicole Shannon, Hillcrest Junior High; and Kathy Dale, Riverview Junior High.

Other employee of the year nominees included Lindsay Preece, Grant Elementary; Deleen Fowlks, Liberty Elementary; Sherrie VanRoosendaal, Longview Elementary; Corey Peterson, McMillan Elementary; Roxie Weston, Parkside Elementary; Sunshine Szedeli, Viewmont Elementary; Christine Mitchell, Riverview Junior High; Barbara Stewart, Riverview Junior High; Colleen Paswaters, Early Childhood Education Center; Steve Ure, maintenance; and Loren Oyler, bus garage. l

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Murray Rotary honors outstanding alumnus, top Murray High students

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his school year a new plaque will be added to the Murray High School Outstanding Alumni wall that is across the hall from the school’s office.

This summer, Jim Christian, class of 1972, was honored as the 2017 recipient of Murray High’s School Outstanding Alumnus Award by the Murray Rotary Club. Christian is a professor emeritus from Weber State University with more than 37 years of professional experience as a director, teacher, actor, writer and producer in the areas of theatre, television and film.

“Our executive board (of the Murray Rotary Club) made the selection of Jim as the Murray High School Outstanding Alumnus,” Superintendent and Murray Rotary President-Elect Steve Hirase said. “We receive nominations from members and individuals from the community. He was selected because of his lifetime accomplishments in the area of music, theater and the arts in general.”

Also recognized were Murray High School’s 10 top scholars, who were selected based on their grade-point average. Murray High Principal John Goldhardt honored each student, reciting his or her accomplishments in front of their parents.

The students are Gwen Brockbank, Shalese Eversten, Jacob Johnson, Emma Larson, Megan Reger, Jenna Riches, Kacey Tollefson, Katie Valdez, Julia Walljasper and Becca Wilcox.

The students then chose math teacher Ashley McSwain as the Meritorious Teacher. He was selected for the overall impact he had on their lives.

They were honored at a recent Murray Rotary Club

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com luncheon.

Murray Rotarian Cherie Summerhays said she was enthralled with the caliber of the students.

“I was so impressed with the extracurricular activities of each of the 10 students,” she said.

“They had been involved in performing groups, school clubs, student government, and had taken advantage of many service opportunities. The majority had been on a school athletic team and a number had been team captain. Our future is bright because of excellent, well-rounded young people like these.”

Several Murray High students through the years have been impacted by Christian, either at Weber State or by being involved in one of the shows he has worked on in Utah as well as in theatres in California, Arizona, Montana, Florida, Wyoming and Illinois.

“Murray gave me so much and this award gave me the chance to show my appreciation for my hometown, a solid community of family and friends and teachers who impacted me,” Christian said.

While in high school, he was involved in the performing arts as president of the Madrigals, president of the Thespian Club, president of the chess club and president of the National Honors Society. He was in the musical, “Brigadoon,” as well as the plays “The Miracle Worker” and “Life With Father.” He graduated in the top 10 of his high school class.

He appreciated the dedication of his performing arts teachers, theatre teacher Bertha Ruff, choir

director George Welch and band director Brent VanKampen, as well as his AP English teacher Linda Keetch.

“She encouraged us to write every day and that’s when I began my creative writing,” he said, adding that influence has been part of why he has become a playwright.

Christian has written “Pirated,” which was inspired by the Pirates of Penzance, and premiered at Weber State in 1993 and then took the stage at The Kennedy Center in 1994 and at Pioneer Memorial Theatre in 1996. He also has written a musical adaptation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” with “Just Sleepy Hollow” and “The Plain Princess,” based on the book by Phyllis McGinley.

He wrote “Five Carols for Christmas” and “Jingle Hacks” as a pair of one-act musicals that he now is expanding to full-length musicals.

Christian wrote while teaching at Weber State, where he hoped he acquired the “camaraderie and connection” to students that his high school geometry teacher Kathleen Smart did.

“She had energy, passion and a real connection to her students,” he said.

He, in his own right, has been honored for excellence in teaching. Christian received the award “Crystal Crest Master Teacher of the Year” in 1996 and Utah’s “Best in State” award in 2006 for “Outstanding University Professor.” In 2009, he was named “Presidential Distinguished Professor” and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities.

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direct and has shows lined up this coming year from Logan to Arizona.

“When I received a phone call from the Rotary and learned about the recognition, I was pleasantly surprised,” he said. “It’s been really nice to go back and realize the impact I’ve made and fun to see other outstanding alumni honorees, many who were my high school friends.” l

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Murray Journal MISSION STATEMENT

Longview’s marquee in place after years of fundraising

By Julie Slama | Julie@mycityjournals.com

The Murray Chamber creates synergy among professionals. We facilitate the creation of long lasting business relationships between members that are based on trust, value, and cooperation. We provide tools to connect education, service opportunities and interaction between members.

Murray Chamber Offers Workshop Series

By Beth Strathman There are many moving parts to running a business.

Business owners must learn something in many different areas, including Sales and Marketing, Accounting, Production and Operations, and managing employees. It can be overwhelming, especially in the early years of running a business.

To support its members and non-members alike, the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with member businesses to offer a series of webinars and live trainings throughout the year. Marketing and technology topics are the focus for 2017. Chamber member Columbia College provides the classroom space for the live trainings.

Additionally, the Chamber is recording these trainings and will create a training archive on its website, which members will be able to access on demand.

Marketing-related trainings include presentations designed to get business owners thinking about ways to define and reach their target markets. In June, Clay Neves of Personal Sales Dynamics did a live training on power networking strategies and tactics to attract more referrals naturally, more often and more certainty. Clay returned in July to address how to have effective one-on-one

meetings with business prospects and potential business alliance partners.

Also in July, Marilee Guinan, Marketing Director of the Law Offices of Matthew J. Storey, presented a webinar on Outside the Box Marketing. She covered unconventional and low-cost strategies for marketing a business. Rounding out the marketing trainings for 2017, Jim Hawks, of Hawkart Design Services, will present a webinar on September 20th, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, on what to consider when branding a business.

For the Chamber’s 2017 technology trainings, Chamber member Executech is presenting a monthly series of in-person trainings at Columbia College, with a live simulcast for those who are unable to attend in person. These technology trainings are scheduled for the second Wednesday each month, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. The series began on August 9th with a training on using Microsoft Excel more effectively.

Topics for the remainder of 2017 will cover QuickBooks (Sept), Outlook (Oct), Cybersecurity (Nov), and Google Docs (Dec).

For more information and to register for upcoming webinars, contact the Murray Area Chamber of Commerce at 801-263-2632.

The Murray Area Chamber held their first annual Honorary Members Luncheon on August 3rd.

THE HONOREES WERE: Jim & Jennifer Brass, Sheri VanBibber and Mayor Ted Eyre These great people were recognized by the Murray Chamber for their continued volunteer service and love to make Murray City and the Murray Chamber a great place to live, work and play.

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The first message on the long-awaited marquee sign showed appreciation for those who lead the fundraising effort.

(Jeannette Bowen/Longview Elementary)

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his fall, students returning to Longview Elementary may enjoy puzzling out a riddle as they approach the school.

Shortly after the long-awaited marquee sign was mounted on the wall of the school, Principal Chad Sanders posted a riddle. It was mixed amongst announcements and events for the end of the school year.

“He’d change the jokes and riddles every couple days as a fun way to greet the children in the morning and gave us all a smile,” said past Parent-Teacher Association President Jeannette Bowen.

Bowen said it was a three-year fundraising effort to raise $5,000 for the marquee sign. The school also contributed $3,000.

“It’s been a long process. We’ve had no-fuss fundraisers where we just ask for donations and 100 percent of the money goes to the PTA, which we funded our regular activities as well as set aside money for the marquee. People appreciated not having to buy cookie dough and wrapping paper and we were able to use more money toward the sign,” she said.

Bowen said incentives were given to students when they brought in funds, from a longer recess to a class popcorn party. A favorite was to provide students with a miniature flashlight and allow them extra reading time in their room with flashlights.

“It’s been a long process, but we’ve worked together with the school to raise the funds. We’re super excited that it’s finally here,” she said.

In appreciation, the first message showed

gratitude for the organizers and volunteers with the message, “Thank you PTA for this marquee!”

Bowen said that the PTA decided it’s still important to have a marquee even though the school newsletter is sent out on email, there are reminder texts and even fliers are distributed.

“It’s another avenue to communicate with our parents about what all is happening at our school.

There could be one message when kids are dropped off and another later at pick-up time. There are calendar events and activities, such as our back-toschool night and a lot of information we’re trying to get out at the beginning of the year,” she said.

Bowen said it can also be used to recognize students, such as posting the name of the winner of the spelling bee or Reflections contest.

“Like with the principal’s riddles, it can relate fun news to our community as well,” she said.

However, perhaps the one who may appreciate the marquee board the most would be the custodian, she said.

No longer is the custodian expected to figure out individual letters to place on the former message sign and carry them outside or have to unscramble mixed up messages students may have changed to be “clever.” Now, it is electronically typed in from the principal’s office.

“The happiest one is our custodian,” Bowen said.

“There’s been a lot of rainy or cold days where the custodian would have to climb a ladder to change letters and that is now over. We’re getting the messages out quickly and efficiently.” l

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Murray High girls now can wear a dress like Cinderella

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Murray High School girls now can select a dress from the school’s Cinderella Closet to wear to homecoming or prom.

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magine wearing a beautiful gown, just like Cinderella, for the senior ball or for the prom.

It’s possible — just like it is possible for a plain pumpkin to become a golden carriage.

Thanks to student leaders at Murray High, girls can rent one of 100 semi-formal or formal dresses from Cinderella’s Closet for school dances, including the upcoming Sept. 23 homecoming dance.

“It’s an opportunity to benefit girls to wear an affordable dress to go to a dance,” said Emily Bowen, Murray High senior class vice president and Cinderella Closet coordinator. “We have them organized in sizes, styles, long dresses, short dresses, more formal—ready for girls to try on.”

Dresses can be rented with a $30 down payment. When it is returned in good condition, $20 is returned.

“It’s a great deal to wear a nice dress for $10 and wear a different one to each dance,” Emily said.

Cinderella’s Closet began in March when then junior class officer Kate Spackman heard about the idea from a friend’s mother.

“I researched what other schools were doing and then brought it up at a meeting and from there, it got the support,” said the now student body president. “We formed a committee and talked to the PTA, the principal, then our community.”

Emily said that they first reached out to community businesses through social media, then followed up with a call or a letter. They have met in person to thank the donors.

The result has been racks full of dresses.

“We’ve had a lot of support from our community. Local businesses have donated dresses. Parents who have had girls graduated and find dresses hanging in the closets have brought those,” she said.

Emily tries to go to the school office when community members donate items.

“It’s fun to hear the stories of how and when they wore dresses,” she said.

They also have shared with families that the dresses are available through Murray High’s and Murray School District’s social media pages as well as Cinderella’s Closet Instagram.

“We’ve had some girls model the dresses and posted them on Instagram so people know what is available,” Emily said.

Kate said that after a few weeks of initial paperwork and getting donations, they were able to outfit their first girls for the senior ball and then for the school’s Centennial at the capitol last May. This year, they should be able to have dresses for homecoming and fall ball as well, Emily added. She hopes to continue to have the number of dresses expand so they can update it with new styles and give girls more choices.

“We just had a company donate a lot of dresses so we’ll be organizing those. We have a friend, Sami Woodard, who has worked at a dress store, who is willing to help fix things. We’ve even heard that parents are willing to help and support us. It’s been fun and a great way to help out other students,” she said. l

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The 7 Deadly Fictional Sins That Will Kill Your Grocery Budget

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JOANI TAYLOR

I can often be heard telling people the number one way to save money in your day to day spending is at the grocery store. Our food budget is one of the few monthly bills we can actually control and I get quite passionate about telling people just that. Here are some not so fictional facts that will help you stay on track at the grocery store.

1.Your Budget Is Fictional: There’s that word, budget, it can sound so restrictive. The fact is, most American’s go to the grocery store first, and then live on what is left. Shopping this way is 100%“bass-awkards”. Setting a budget, IN STONE, allows you to begin to plan for life’s setbacks and luxuries.

How much your budget should be is a personal figure. It varies by income, where you shop and the kinds of food you like. Start by taking a look at your last 3 to 4 months expenses. Break out the receipts or bank statement and add every single transaction, you’ll likely be surprised at the amount. Now cut that figure by 30% and make the commitment not to go over it. Set up a separate account for groceries if you have too, let that extra 30% pile up and you’ll soon be challenging yourself to cut the budget even further.

2.Your List Is Fictional: No matter how good your memory is, you must write a grocery list and make

a meal plan. Not only will it ensure you don’t forget things you need, it will deter you from buying the things you don’t need. Make it your goal, to ONLY buy what’s on your list.

3.The Day Of The Week You Shop Is Fictional: We’ve all run out of milk or found ourselves running to the store for a single item and the next thing we know checking out with a cart full of groceries. That single trip can shoot your entire budget.

Avoid this by shopping with a list on a specific day of the week. Remember, extra trips to the store cost extra money. If you run out of something, find an alternative and go without.

4.Your Price Points Are Fictional: Being armed with the knowledge of the when lowest price hits and what the price should be gives you the confidence of knowing when to buy extra. Start a notebook of the prices you see for the items you purchase routinely and make sure to date it. Specific items have sale cycles that are usually in 3 – 4 month increments. You can view my personal guideline for pricing on Coupons4Utah. com/grocery-price-point.

5.What You Buy Is Fictional: For me impulse buys happen most when I’m either shopping with little ones or shopping when I’m hungry, avoid both, and stick to your detailed list. If it isn’t on the list, don’t buy it. Try allowing

kids to add 1 or 2 items to the list during the week before shopping. When you’re in the store and they ask for a box of special cereal or cookies, you can inform them, it’s not on their list and would they like that to be their item for next time?

6.The Store Organizes It’s Shelves To Make Shopping Easier Is Fictional: Grocery stores are full of marketing gimmicks used to convince you to buy more than you went for. It starts with high priced salad bars at the front of the store, tasty fresh baked breads and cakes to follow. They are experts at putting conveniently cut fruit and vegetable trays on end caps, candy stocked shelves in the aisles at the check out and the most expensive milk, eggs and cheese on the end caps right near self checkout. Stick to your list and you won’t get detoured.

7.Clipping Coupons Is Fictional: Finally I have a few words about clipping coupons. After all, I am the owner of a couple of coupon websites.

I’ve heard it time and time again, “I tried using coupons, but the store brand is cheaper” or “The coupon isn’t worth the time it takes to clip them.” Maybe you’ve heard from others how much they saved with “extreme coupon” tactics, but when you tried it, you failed at it, and gave up frustrated. While I don’t define myself as a “couponer” I am am huge proponent of using coupons for everyday savings and can’t remember a time when I didn’t clip

them. Here are some facts about coupons that you might be surprised to hear me say.

1- Using coupons to create extreme stock-piles will cost you money 2- Clipping or printing a coupon you intend to use will cost you time 3- Not using coupons at all will cost you money There, I just gave you permission to let yourself off the proverbial coupon hook. Shopping with coupons should not be extreme. It will cost you money, and causes you to buy things you don’t need or won’t use. You can however, get awesome results that can amount to as much as 90% off the regular price of the food and household items you buy and use everyday, when you combine a coupon with the sale. The secret is organizing before you get to the store and knowing what the lowest prices.

There’s a handy database that lists which newspaper a specific coupon came in or links you to a printable or digital coupon at www.coupons4utah.com/ grocery-coupons. You may also want to check out an app call Flipp. It links you to store ads and coupons. If you are a Smith’s shopper follow Crazy4Smiths. com, they are experts at finding coupons for items on sale.

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Life

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Is it hot in here?

In the near future it should be much easier for us to keep our heads in the sand about climate change, mostly because the entire earth will be a desert.

Hundreds of scientific organizations worldwide are convinced that human-caused global warming needs to be addressed ASAP but many people still don’t believe in climate change. It’s not a fairy, people. You don’t have to believe in it and clap your hands really fast in order for it to be real.

A Gallup poll earlier this year shows Americans are finally warming to the idea of climate change, with nearly 70 percent agreeing our wasteful habits are destroying Mother Earth. It’s about @$#& time!

With gas-guzzling vehicles, energy draining habits and the entire city of Las Vegas, it can’t be a coincidence that levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have skyrocketed since WWII. Those rising pollutants trap the earth’s heat and slowly cook the planet like a Sunday dinner rump roast.

Warming ocean temperatures create stronger hurricanes, more dangerous tropical storms and tornadoes filled with sharks! Glaciers in Alaska are shrinking, not from global warming but because people use so much ice in their gal-

lon-sized soft drink mugs. (As a creepy sidebar, bodies frozen in glaciers for centuries are being discovered and could possibly bring back old-timey diseases.)

Polar bears are applying for refugee status, hoping to be relocated to Bemidji, Minnesota, where they can integrate into a similar society. Arctic seals and Antarctic penguins are losing their homes as sea ice melts. So if you’re looking for a rescue animal, there’s a couple of really cool options.

Inexplicably, President Trump is convinced global warming is a mocktastrophe created by Bill Nye the Science Guy and Neil DeGrasse Tyson to keep him from using aerosol hairspray. (“Inexplicably” is a word I’ve used a lot with the Trump administration.)

Trump’s decision to step away from the Paris climate agreement and reinvigorate the coal industry is a big middle finger to planet Earth. His stance is not just embarrassing, it’s potentially disastrous. (FYI to the Prez: Nuclear war is very bad for the planet.)

In fact, Trump is convinced the whole global warming rumor was started by the Chinese to make the United States less competitive. I don’t think the earth’s possible annihilation was Made in China, and sponsored by Nye and

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In the background, Al Gore silently weeps as we continue burning fossil fuels, throwing away tons of garbage and cutting down rainforests, which are basically the earth’s lungs.

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So what do we do now? First, we go to Hogwarts, borrow Hermione’s Time-Turner and travel back to the 1950s to warn people about the imminent dangers of global warming. Because people always believe time travelers.

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We support organizations working on solutions.

This one’s on us, folks. We can only do small things, but if we all do small things—that makes a big thing. And if you still don’t believe in global warming, I don’t really care. Once the world burns up like a marshmallow in a campfire, you won’t be around to judge me. l

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