Tag: November 2021 | Murray Journal

Lifesaving athletic trainer recognized by Murray FD

Nov 22, 2021 12:20PM ● By Shaun Delliskave

Athletic trainer recognized for his life-saving diagnosis of young player hit in football game.

Two Murrayites lives forever changed at Pearl Harbor

Nov 22, 2021 12:18PM ● By Shaun Delliskave

Brent Erickson and Ernest Russell Gargaro, both born in Murray, joined the US Navy in January 1940 and April 1941 respectively. The idea that a sneak attack would happen to them in the Hawaiian Islands didn’t cross their minds when they enlisted.

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Viewmont teacher runs Boston Marathon with the support of students

Nov 22, 2021 12:15PM ● By Julie Slama

“I was so excited to be here; I was excited to be done. I was running this marathon and there was a time when I didn’t even think I could do it,” said the teacher who ran the Boston Marathon as her Viewmont Elementary students celebrated her finish more than 2,000 miles away.

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Murray’s PTA uses Zoom to unite families in watercolor class; more engaging activities being planned

Nov 22, 2021 12:13PM ● By Julie Slama

Region 19 PTA brought families together over Zoom to engage them in learning watercolor techniques partly as a Reflections’ kick-off as well as to unite the district.

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Murray High unified soccer team gets silver at state, brings inclusion to school

Nov 22, 2021 12:09PM ● By Julie Slama

“The biggest impact is inclusion; we want to include all students, support them and have them find success whether its sports or learning social and life skills and to have fun,” said Drew Van Amen, one of three coaches who run Murray High’s unified soccer program.

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New Riverview Jr. High teacher hopes to blend fun into food education

Nov 22, 2021 12:07PM ● By Victoria Wetzel

The new foods teacher at Riverview Jr. High is excited to teach students an applicable skill that they can use every day.

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Westside Murray neighborhood pitches in to help firefighters

Nov 18, 2021 02:35PM ● By Shaun Delliskave

Operation Cover-up, a donation drive, was founded in 1997 by retired Salt Lake City Fire Battalion Chief Tom Roberson and Salt Lake County firefighter Fitz Petersen.

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