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Millcreek’s history is close- ly tied to agriculture, as settlers used the streams here to support orchards and farms throughout the region. Today, our community is dotted with backyard gardens and urban farms. Celebrate the harvest with us while supporting locals by stuffing your reus- able bags with the flavors of the season. Harvest Market vendors include local farms selling produce alongside yummy baked goods, dips, salsas and more. A handful of fall-themed craft vendors join the mix for a well-rounded shopping experience of specialty arti- san goods. Enjoy: ■ Farms Selling Fall Crops ■ Packaged Foods (jams, honey, dips, etc...) ■ Prepared Foods and Food Trucks ■ Arts & Crafts related to the harvest theme In addition to the marketplace, weekly activities include kid-focused fun, live music, workshops, food trucks, and more. Adults (21+) will be able to enjoy locally-crafted hard ciders and beers at the Harvest Market Tavern sponsored by Second Summit Cider Co. HARVEST MARKET THEMES: 10/6 Opening Day! Welcome to the Farm 10/13 Apple the 13th 10/20 Pumpkin Spice…and everything nice 10/27 Awesome Sauce: Cook Local 11/3 Yippee-Pie-Yay! Millcreek Common In September, I will conclude my term as president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns. My friend, Mi- chelle Kafausi, the mayor of Provo, will succeed me to the post. This past year I have had the oppor- tunity (and honor) to represent Mill- creek and all 255 Utah cities on state and national stages. I have been able to lobby for better policies to address the issues that face our city and our state, including housing, water, growth, air quality and homelessness. I have learned about best practices to make real progress on these issues. I have shared with state leaders, our congressional delegation (all six of them represent parts of Millcreek) and city leaders across our state and nation many of the things we are doing here in Millcreek, and thereby raised the profile of MAYOR’S MESSAGE Reflections On Serving Utah League of Cities and Towns JEFF SILVESTRINI cont. on page 12: Reflections Millcreek Common is bringing the community together to celebrate the bounty of the harvest with a series of festive, local markets. This is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE sea- son! The weather is divine, there are so many fun activities to enjoy, and the flavors of fall are just sooooo yummy! Milford and I like making a list at the beginning of the month of all the activities we want to do, because we don’t want to miss a single one! Here are some of our favorites: Dip caramel apples—but not from scratch. Grab a bag of individually- wrapped soft caramels from the store (any brand will do), throw them in a saucepan (unwrap them first!!), and melt them low and slow. Want to know the best way to get your caramel to stick to the apple? Get some fine-grit sandpaper, and gently sand the waxy coating off the apples before dipping! Millfreaks. Milford and I love, love, LOVE going to Millfreaks! The folks at Venture Out! outdo themselves every year! We love going on a scavenger hunt around Millcreek to see what new spectacles will dazzle our eyes. Expect everything from gravity-defying acro- batics to a community dance party! If you see a crazy lady driving a decked- out car blasting “Monster Mash” at full volume—give me a wave! Buy your tickets at VentureOut.org/Millfreaks. Decorate sugar cookies. This is a PERFECT activity for the whole family! Milford loves making the dough and cutting out the pumpkin, ghost, and bat cookies while I whip up batches of colorful frosting and employ all the half-used sprinkles I can find. Let the chaos and creativity run WILD! Get lost in a corn maze. This is always a great go-to date night activity! One of my favorite corn mazes is at Cross E Ranch in Salt Lake City. They have a huge corn maze, fresh apple cider donuts, and the CUTEST fall market! Make sure to get your ticket ahead of time at CrossERanch.com. This is FAR from all the activities I love to do in the fall—we didn’t even get to pumpkin carving and watching not-so- scary, scary movies. But I hope this gives you some ideas of ways you and your loved ones can enjoy this SPOOK- tacular season! Millie, XOXOXO Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT don’t be a Scaredy Cat! Is crossing a black cat bad luck? Well this is your lucky day then! ‘Cause this bad black cat is inviting you to a hair raising party. And that’s good! Millfreaks is a unique, immersive event that creates experiences that bring family and friends together. Enjoy a whirlwind adventure in beautiful Millcreek on October 14th. Page 2 FRIDAY EVENINGS (4 - 8 PM) OCTOBER 6 - NOVEMBER 3 Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 7, Issue: 6 I October-November 2023 I millcreek.us ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Let’s face it, we’re all scaredy-cats at one time or an- other. On Saturday, October 14 come join the prowl- for-fun. We promise no jump-scares. Instead, an immersive journey you’ll not forget. Millfreaks is a unique, whirl- wind adventure of entertainment experiences that brings family and friends together for Halloween fun. This entertainment-hunt is a mini road-trip where you’ll visit familiar, and perhaps unknown and unique places in Millcreek. During this year’s journey we’ll visit alley cats, hungry cats, cosmic-cats, cool cats, and see lots of cat-capers. Fur-real you’ll have a purr-ty good time. We’re not kitten around. The Millfreaks are coming! MILLFREAKS EVENT DETAILS: Saturday, October 14 Entertainment Scavenger Hunt with Multiple Locations $25 flat-fee for your car-group Plan on 3½ hours of fun-filled adventure and entertain- ment. There are five tour-stops locations in Millcreek. Register Online: VentureOut.org Register Deadline: October 11 Tour Start Times: 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM Capacity per tour is limited Paw-Some Activities: > Live Music > Animal Show > Interactive Activities > Dance & Busker Performances > Challenges, Trivia, and Contests > Prizes for Car Decorations don’t be a Scaredy Cat! Cont. From Page 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 It’s that time of year when the weather is cooling off and the leaves are dropping from trees. To protect our water quality, we need to deal with the leaves as soon as possible. It’s important to compost, mulch or rake and bag the leaves before they end up in the gutter and block the storm drains. Espe- cially if the weather has a wet-dry- wet-dry pattern, the leaves create a solid mat or mass over the storm drains and severely or completely block the flow of stormwater. If this happens to a storm drain by your home, please grab a rake and clear the leaves and debris away! Also, dry leaves on the ground absorb all kinds of pol- lution, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and bacteria from pet waste, and if they blow into the street, they absorb oils and other leaking auto fluids. Additionally, the leaves themselves carry a supply of nitrogen and phosphorus to the water bodies fed by the storm drains, causing an overgrowth of aquatic plants and making the water VERY contaminated and dangerous to human and aquatic life through a process called eutrophication—the source of algal blooms and green/black slimy water. Implement these ideas for a tidy, healthy yard this fall: FALL LEAVES TIPS: 1 Make clean-up easier by mowing leaves into your lawn—Try mulching leaves into your lawn with a mower to tackle leaves even faster. A mulching mower works best, but you can also try a normal mower at the highest blade setting. Mulching the leaves breaks them into small pieces that will fertilize your lawn as they decom- pose. 2 Use leaves as a resource—In addition to mulching leaves with a mower to fertilize your grass, you can also add mulched leaves to landscaping or compost leaves along with other yard waste and food scraps. 3 Keep leaves out of streets and storm drains—Leaves in the streets make flooding more likely. Leaves tend to collect in storm drains and block stormwater from exit- ing the street. A moderate or heavy rainfall can cause a backup of water when storm drains are not clear. To avoid flooding in our neighborhood, rake up leaves and sweep leaves off the street and storm drains, especially before forecasted rainfall. 4 Our partners at Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling supply leaf bags and drop off points (generally in your local park parking lot) for your leaves. Check out their website, for details. 5 Never blow or dump leaves into natural areas and common spaces—Dumping leaves in stormwater ponds, streams, and natural areas negatively impacts water quality and wildlife. Leaves are nutrient-rich and feed algae that form an unattractive green layer on our neighborhood ponds. Following these tips will help us to all have healthy neighborhoods Please Don’t LEAVE Your LEAVES Lying Around HELP STOP THE CONSTIPATION OF DRAINS From team building to corporate retreats, wedding receptions to pop-up markets, our team is ready to turn uncommon experiences into memorable events. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art sound system and customizable interactive lighting. Rent out the entire Skate Loop and learn to dance on skates with group lessons! And coming soon you’ll be able to reach new heights with our certified Rock-Climbing expert and on-site rock wall!  Outdoor/Indoor facility rentals, including the beautiful, new 6th Floor Community Room  Great space for holiday events and corporate retreats  Rent the whole loop for large parties and corporate events  Flexible catering options For more information or to book your next event, contact our Community Life Event Planning Manager at [PHONE REDACTED]. Millcreek Common—uncommonly perfect for events. Come gather and grow closer. 1354 E Chambers Avenue I Millcreek, UT 84106 millcreekcommon.org CORPORATE EVENTS AND PRIVATE PARTIES AT MILLCREEK COMMON ~ ICESKATING ~ COZY FIREPITS ~ GROUP SKATING LESSONS ~ EXPANSIVE CENTER STAGE ~ STATE OF THE ART SOUND ~ CUSTOMIZABLE INTERACTIVE LIGHTING ~ UNIQUE PERFORMANCES & ACTIVITIES ~ CATERING ~ Warm Up Your Guests at Utah’s Coolest Corporate Venue ---PAGE BREAK--- ROCK CLIMB- ING WALL Pizza Nono and Normal Ice Cream Opening mid-October MILLFREAKS Saturday, Oct 14 Tour Times: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM Don’t be a scaredy cat! It’s too “purrfect of a party to miss. Register online by 10/11 at VentureOut. org SKATERS CLUB NIGHT Sunday, Oct 29 7:00 - 10:00 PM 18+ only. Make it a skate date! HARVEST MARKET Friday Evenings Oct 6- Nov 3 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate every- thing we love about Fall in the Wasatch! Enjoy farms selling fall crops; packaged foods such as jams, honey, and dips; pre- pared foods and food trucks; arts & crafts LEGENDARY HALLOWEEN Tuesday, Oct 31 7:00 – 10:00 PM Participate in a legend- ary party to celebrate the last night of roller skating 5:00 - 8:00 PM Every Thurs ‘til 10/26 Friday and Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00 PM What’s Coming Up At Millcreek Common? COME TO 1354 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 LEARN MORE AT millcreekcommon.org @millcreekcommon S K A T I N G FALL ROLLER SKATING THRU OCTOBER 31 Sun thru Thurs: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Fri & Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM ICE SKATING BEGINS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 P R I C I N G Admission $7 Quad Skate Rental $5 Punch Passes and Season Memberships available at Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub located at Millcreek Common Group discounts for 25 people or more R O L L E R S K AT I N G C L A S S E S Mondays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beginner Learn to Skate Wednesdays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Roller Dance FUNdamentals Schedule is subject to change. Go to @millcreekcommon on Instagram for updates. 4 11:00 AM-10:00 PM Daily until 10/15 FITNESS CLASSES TWILIGHT YOGA WITH EDEN MASSAGE Wednesdays until Oct 25 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub – Sundeck DANCE FITNESS CLASS WITH GONZALEZ Saturdays until Oct 28 Skate Loop 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Get fit while having fun! ---PAGE BREAK--- The ice man (or woman) commeth— turning Millcreek Common’s summer Skate Loop into Utah’s largest cool- est outdoor skating rink. And it looks so easy to glide along effortlessly and beautifully on the ice. But unless you’re one of those who knows how to ice skate well... well it’s not so easy and is under- standably intimidating. Which is why Millcreek Common’s Skate School is opening. All ages welcome—well almost—from age 2 to 102 and beyond. Rather learn to play hockey? If you are ages 5-9 you can be taught hockey through a program sponsored by the Vegas Golden Knights. Millcreek Magic Ice Show Dates: 11/30, 12/1, 12/2 Two 25-minute shows per night on Skate Loop 5:30 & 7:30PM Tickets: $5 per person, children under 2 are free Ticket sales will be used to fairly compensate performers. Millcreek Common Skate School is Starting Soon SAVE THE DATE! REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 16 AT 10:00 AM REGISTER ONLINE AT MILLCREEKCOMMON.ORG TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 10:00 AM PURCHASE AT MILLCREEKCOMMON.ORG MILLCREEK COMMON U P D A T E 5 ICE SKATING CLASSES SATURDAYS 11/25 - 12/30 8:30-9:00 AM > Ice Explorers (Ages 2-3)* > Snowplow Sam (Ages 3-6) > Basic 1 (Ages 7-14) 9:15-9:45 AM > Snowplow Sam (Ages 3-6) > Basic 1 (Ages 7-14) > Adult (Ages 15+) $80 per session, price includes skate rental, Learn to Skate USA Membership, and six 30-minute classes. *Ice Explorers is $60 per session, price includes skate rental, Learn to Skate USA Membership, and six 20-minute classes. Class space is limited HOCKEY CLASSES TUES & THURS 1/9 THRU 2/1 5:15-6:15 PM Learn to Play Hockey pro- gram offered by Vegas Golden Knights(Ages 5-9) Hockey is $250 per ses- sion, registered players receive head-to-toe hockey gear, jersey, USA Hockey registration included, and eight 60-minute classes. Class space is limited ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 MILLCREEK CITY HALL U P D A T E ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 “A unique community center to bring Millcreek together.” - Mayor Silvestrini MILLCREEK CITY HALL GRAND OPENING NOV 16, 2023 FROM 4-8 PM SAVE THE DATE “Better for the city to own than rent, especially at the City Hall bond’s 2.14% interest rate.” - Mayor Silvestrini ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 Millcreek General Election Update MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL KUMAR SHAH [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CANYON RIM CITIZEN’S ASSOCIATION ROBERT PETERSON, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] MILLCREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL JAMIE WALKER, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] — FOR ALL COUNCIL MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT MILLCREEK.US AND GO TO CALENDAR — EAST MILL CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL NANCY CARLSON-GOTTS, CHAIR [EMAIL REDACTED] [PHONE REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 SILVIA CATTEN [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 CHERI JACKSON [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 BEV UIPI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY UP TO DATE ON MILLCREEK SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR THE LATEST NEWS AND CITY MEETING AGENDAS: MILLCREEK.US/217/NEWSLETTERS JOIN US FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MON WORK MEETINGS: 5 PM, REG MEETINGS: 7 PM MILLCREEK CITY HALL, 3330 S 1300 E MEETINGS ARE LIVE STREAMED AT MILLCREEK.US ENJOY GRASS-ROOTS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH YOUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS MAYOR, JEFF SILVESTRINI [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] STAY IN THE KNOW AND MAKE YOUR VOICE KNOWN CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 THOM DESIRANT [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] The offices up for election this year include Council District 1, Council District 3, and Mayor. Millcreek is participating in ranked choice voting for the General Election on November 21, 2023. Ranked choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of their choice, with each ranking counting as a “yes” vote for that candidate. If one candidate does not re- ceive a majority first choice vote, then another round of ranking comes into play. In each round, the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated. This pro- cess continues until one candidate receives a majority vote. The candidates that declared during the declaration period were the following: ■ Council District 1: Silvia Catten ■ Council District 3: David F Holz, Cheri Jackson, and Scott Springer ■ Mayor: Jeff Silvestrini Declared candidates will have their names printed on the General Election ballot. Declared write-in candi- dates, if any, will not have their name printed on the General Election ballot, but voters may write their name on the ballot and vote for them. If any of the races are uncontested, those races will be cancelled and will not be on the General Election ballot, in which case the sole declared candidate will automatically become elected. For more election information specific to Millcreek, visit: millcreek.us/161/Elections, or call Millcreek City Hall at [PHONE REDACTED]. Candidate profiles may be found on the Lieutenant Governor’s Office’s website, vote.utah.gov/. Millcreek’s Salt Lake County ballot drop box has moved from the old Unified Police Department Mill- creek Precinct (1580 E 3900 S) to a new temporary location on the north end of Millcreek Common (ap- proximately 1354 E Chambers Avenue) between the Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub and the new Millcreek City Hall on Chambers Avenue. Voted ballots may be dropped off there, in any Salt Lake County drop box in the county, or in the U.S. mail (postmarked on or before November 20, 2023). A mail-in ballot may also be forfeited in lieu of in-person voting at any county voting center. Locations of drop boxes and voting centers may be found on the Salt Lake County Clerk’s website, slco. org/clerk/elections/. Olympus High School 2023 gradu- ate LilyKate Jones has completed her fun map of Millcreek and pre- sented it to Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and the people of Millcreek. Recommended by their art teachers, a number of high school art students were invited to submit their portfo- lios to the city for consideration. Six students, including LilyKate, were invited to then submit a small sample of a “fun city map of Millcreek.” These six students received $100 honorarium for their effort: ■ Isabel Wilson (Olympus) ■ Penny Madsen (Skyline) ■ Addie Madsen (Skyline) ■ Annie Li (Skyline) ■ LilyKate Jones (Olympus) ■ Raine Bastian (Skyline) From that group, LilyKate was commissioned for the final 7’ x 4’ art work, which will be placed in the public market on the ground floor of the new Millcreek City Hall. LilyKate received $1,000 for her summer’s work on this significant project and dropped it off to the city literally the day before moving to Savannah, Georgia, where she will continue growing her talents at the Sa- vannah College of Art and Design. Olympus High Grad’s Artistic Map to Grace New City Hall ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 A large part of the work that Millcreek Promise does is to convene cross-sector collab- orative meetings in the four focus areas: economic wellbeing, health, education, and safety. These meetings allow the Promise staff to bring together business leaders, community serving organizations, and residents and to create a shared action plan for the Millcreek com- munity. This ensures that voices from all over the community are heard as the Promise team creates goals, measures, and programs or activities on which to focus. This article will tell you more about these committees and coalitions and on what they are working. ECONOMIC WELLBEING The Promise Economic Wellbeing Committee is a coalition of community organization leaders and residents committed to promoting financial literacy, building digital equity, providing em- ployment/entrepreneurial support, and improving the economic well-being of all residents. Committee members, with Promise staff support, have provided the community with several in-kind donations and programming to meet group goals. The list of donations and pro- grams includes a donation of free, refurbished laptops from Granite Credit Union for an English language class, 5 free financial literacy classes taught by USU- Extension, tech classes and support provided to Millcreek seniors by the Promise Eco- nomic Wellbeing Coordinator, Tax Help Utah providing over a hundred residents with free tax help during tax season, 37 employers participating in our semi-annual job fair, active participation in the Promise Partnership’s financial stability network, a dozen referrals to community agencies, and more. If you are interested in joining the Economic Wellbeing Commit- tee, please contact Collyn Mosquito at cmosquito@millcreek. us. The committee meets every 2nd Wednesday from 1:00pm- 2:00pm and hybrid options are available. HEALTHY MILLCREEK COALITION The Healthy Millcreek coalition is a growing group of passionate individuals working together to increase the health and well- ness of Millcreek residents. The coalition works to create a safer, healthier community through partnerships and programs, with a current focus on increasing neighbor- hood cohesion and mental health. Additionally, Healthy Millcreek works in partnership with the economic wellbeing, education, and safety committee on proj- ects. The coalition meets every second Thursday of the month at 9 am, at city hall. Some of the coalition’s recent work took place earlier this year where the Healthy Millcreek coalition advocated for a bill increasing mental health services in the legislative session. The bill was passed by the end of the ses- sion, and the health coalition is very excited by the possibilities that advocacy may have for Millcreek in the future. Healthy Millcreek Coalition has also been working in partner- ship with Get Healthy Utah to build a Health in All Policies frame- work for the city, where we work to educate and partner with other groups to incorporate health into their policy decisions. The work has begun with the Millcreek planning and zoning committee, who are in the process of redoing the zoning codes. With the help of a University of Utah pro- fessor and master’s students, a walkability audit of the west side of Millcreek was conduct- ed, pointing out several areas of improvement for the city. Additionally, a survey of west side residents was conducted to gain insight into how they interact with their built environment. Overall, there is still much more work to do to incorporate health measures into all areas of policy in the city. Another undertaking that the Healthy Millcreek Coalition has been engaging in is working through the strategic planning process to build an intervention as an official health coalition. The strategic planning process utilizes data and local conditions to inform the intervention that the coalition is planning on implement- ing in the city. Currently, the coalition is work- ing on gathering data on local conditions to help create a more effective interven- tion for the city. Please contact Kiana Dipko at [EMAIL REDACTED] if you are interested in joining the Healthy Millcreek Coalition EDUCATION COMMITTEE The education committee is commit- teed to supporting schools and afterschool programs. The schools that the committee has connected with for partnership op- portunities are Evergreen Junior High, William Penn Elementary, James E. Moss Elementary, and Cottonwood High School. We are currently undertaking the initiative to find volunteers to tutor youth at Evergreen Junior High from 8:45am-9:45am in person on Wednesdays and Thursday (days sometimes vary). The committee also partners closely with Asian Association of Utah who are the provider of many after school programs throughout the city, with a program at Olympus High School, Ev- ergreen Junior High, Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, and soon to be William Penn Elementary. These afterschool programs are always looking for volunteers as well. With the new school year just starting, Millcreek Promise will continue to add goals to the education committee’s action plans to meet the needs of the schools and afterschool programs in Millcreek. If you are interested in joining this committee or if you are interested in any of the volunteer opportunities, please contact Olive Nyiramwiza at [EMAIL REDACTED]. SAFETY COMMITTEE Millcreek’s Promise Safety Committee is dedicated to making our community and residents “secure,” defined as having opportunity and connection with reduced fear of violence, greater acceptance of each other’s backgrounds and skills, and less despair and economic deprivation. The Committee is made up of representatives of several Millcreek congregations, Jewish Family Services Food Pantry, Salt Lake Housing Connect, Voices for Utah Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters Utah, Salt Lake Peer Court, Millcreek Rotary, Utah Gun Violence Prevention Center, Millcreek Unified Police, and National Alliance on Mental Illness. In 2023, the Promise Safety Committee has supported afterschool programming for children attending William Penn Elementary who benefit from a safe place to go for enrichment activities and tutoring in the hours after school. The committee has mobilized to provide childcare to preschool-aged children of adults learning English in daytime language classes at Bud Bailey Apartments, believing that by being free from responsibil- ity for caring for young children during language classes, adults can learn more effectively. The committee has also worked diligently on an ongo- ing pilot of the Salt Lake Peer Court program in partnership with Granite School District and is an alternative justice program for youth. It is a safe way for youth to connect with peers and adults to build positive new skills. In the present harvest season, the Safety Committee is deeply involved in a new partnership with Wasteless Solutions, im- proving food security in Millcreek. Eight Millcreek residents (and City Hall, for a total of nine!) host weekly surplus produce collection. Through twice weekly pick-ups, surplus Millcreek- grown produce is being distributed to Millcreek com- munity organizations whose constituents are thrilled to receive fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, and eggs. The Safety Committee operates on a core belief that all Millcreek residents deserve to feel a sense of security and op- portunity, and that everyone can contribute meaningfully to the community. The dynamic and creative Promise Safety Commit- tee works hard to establish initiatives and conduct events with partners to improve safety in the city. The Promise Safety Committee meets in person at City Hall on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month from 3:30-4:30 PM. To join the committee, contact Mary Draper at (801) 214-2609 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. MILLCREEK PROMISE REPORTS C o ll y n M o s q u i t o , E C O N O M I C W E L L B E I N G M a r y D r a p e r , S A F E T Y C O M M I T T E E O li v e N y i r a m w i z a , E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E K i a n a D i p k o , H E A L T H Y M I L L C R E E K C O A L I T I O N ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 Millcreek Community Theater is bringing the timeless classic “A Christmas Carol” to life this year at The Jean Massieu School of the Deaf and Blind on 3300 South running November 23, 24, 30, and December 1, 2. Our cast is a vibrant group of local actors and production crafts people. These incredibly dedicated people volunteer their time and skills to create these shows for the community. And they have the talent to deliver an unforgettable show right here in Millcreek! And the theater’s commitment to keeping prices “lower than the movies” ensures the entire family can go and enjoy live theater. Everyone loves A Christmas Carol. At its heart it is a story about redemption and the true meaning of Christmas. As Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the errors of his ways, the story reminds us of the importance of generosity, kindness, and compassion - values that are especially relevant during this holiday season. Millcreek Community Theater’s production of A Christmas Carol will capture both the lighthearted and serious aspects of the story. There are moments that will have the audience laughing out loud and scenes that are deeply emotional. This production promises to strike the perfect balance between the two, ensuring a show that is enjoyable for all ages. Millcreek Community Theater’s production of A Christmas Carol is a must-see for families in the Salt Lake Valley. The show is directed by Traci Nelson. Art sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the theater at [PHONE REDACTED]. Tickets can be purchased at millcreektheater.org Christmas is Around the Corner BRING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MILLCREEK COMMUNITY THEATER’S PRODUCTION OF “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” MILLCREEK COMMUNITY THEATER P R E S E N T S I N S P I R E D B Y T H E C L A S S I C T A L E F R O M When Chad Evans, a Holladay resi- dent, started his backyard Spook Alley 10 years ago, it began purely as a hobby. “I’ve been somewhat of a ‘Backyard Haunter’ for most of my life,” he says. Chad and his family have set up a nia-themed spook alley for their neighbors every year for the past decade, but there came a point where their ambitions and the popularity of the event outgrew their backyard. “We wondered how to bring this style of event—fam- ily-friendly, neighborhood-focused, inexpensive— and take it to a commercial level without losing its charm,” says Chad. “So, I started brainstorming and approach- ing a few local businesses, eventually approaching Millcreek Gardens a few years ago, and they latched onto the idea immediately.” Chad has no formal background in event planning, but in his own words, “enjoys creating and bringing people together.” With a passion for Halloween and the partnership of Millcreek Gardens, Festival nia was born. “I think guests of Festival will discover an old-fashioned approach to Halloween entertain- ment,” says Chad. “Instead of feeling shocked or disturbed, you’ll feel charmed and amused. You’ll discover that is full of magic.” This year, Festival at Millcreek Gardens will be in its fourth season. Festival is an immersive experience that’s fun for all ages (includ- ing adults who are children at heart). At the Festival, attendees can wander through a maze, pose for photo opportunities, and wind their way through a spook al- ley fairy tale where travelers become part of the story. And of course, they will meet some of their favorite Halloween characters along the way. Oh, and don’t forget to stop by the Spooky Hollow Munchery for a variety of ghoul-icious treats! “Everyone will find something to enjoy at Festival says Chad. “Our event is happy, silly, fun, mysterious, and spooky in the best ways.” Festival is located at Millcreek Gardens (3500 S 900 E) and is open October 12th-30th, except Sundays. $9 on weekdays, $12 on weekends, and chil- dren under 2 are free! Buy your tickets now at MillcreekGardens.com/ Festival is Back to Haunt You! ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Intensive Physical Therapy Institute 4568 S Highland Dr. Intensive Physical Therapy Institute has been a proud part of the Millcreek community for the past 10 years where we have been focused on providing families with disabled, autistic, or special needs children the specialized care they are searching for. Here at IPTI we believe that each child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full unique potential and meet attainable milestones and goals. That philosophy drives our work. Using a combination of play and cutting-edge techniques, we offer traditional pediatric physical therapy as well as an Intensive model. With these models we see incredible results that are often described as miraculous. We love interacting with these incredible kids and are often in awe of who they really are and the impact they have on those who are privileged to know them. ReMedical™ 2505 E 3300 S In the active community of Millcreek, Utah, residents now have access to a vital resource to ensure that their specialized wellness needs are met with care and compassion—ReMedical™ Clinic. This transformative facility offers innovative services for adults that specifically target sexual wellness, hormone replacement and aesthetics. ReMedical™ Clinic is a beacon for reliable and compassionate healthcare services. With our patient- centered approach, convenient access, and commitment to community well-being, our clinic is essential for individuals and couples in need of health and wellness services. Visit our facility today and experience firsthand the exceptional care that has made us the trusted sexual health, aesthetic, and wellness provider in Utah. Tandoor Indian Grill 3300 South 729 East We are honored to be Chosen the Millcreek Business Council’s September Business of the Month Tandoor Indian Grill in Millcreek was opened 16 years ago to Salt Lake scene of eateries to introduce South and North Indian Cuisine. Tandoor is a family business and attracts diners for its every day changing healthy buffet, Kababs, Biryanis, Curries and Lentil crepes called “DOSAS”. On a trip to Tandoor, you can enjoy our creamiest Chicken tikka Masala, Vegetable Coconut Korma, or Lamb Masala with a fluffy naan! We have given back to the community by offering 50% to first responders and countless free meals to the homeless as well as at the University Hospital throughout the Covid time. Milo is getting ready to celebrate an- other Millcreek business ribbon cutting. How colorful can you make this moose and his celebration? MILO NEEDS SOME COLOR! BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD SPONSORED BY BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH M i l o ’ s K i d C o r n e r A P L AC E TO P L AY ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 millcreek.us Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 Main: (801) 214-2700 D E S I G N E D B Y B L U E C A I R N M E D I A Millcreek City Hall [PHONE REDACTED] Unified Police Department NON EMERGENCY Number [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services Adoption, Licensing, Lost & Found [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation [PHONE REDACTED] Assessor Property Taxes, Audit [PHONE REDACTED] Clerk Elections, Passport, Marriage [PHONE REDACTED] Division of Wildlife Resources Removal of live Raccoons, Skunks [PHONE REDACTED] Flood Control Creeks, Rivers, Canals [PHONE REDACTED] Justice Court Tickets, Small Claims Court [PHONE REDACTED] Millcreek Common Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation Park reservations [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Storm drains, Snowplowing, Streetlights, Pavement [PHONE REDACTED] Rocky Mountain Power Outages [PHONE REDACTED] SLC Public Utilities Waterline break emergency number [PHONE REDACTED] Surveyor Surveying, Boundaries, Parcel Maps [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling Garbage & Recycling pickup, dumpster program [PHONE REDACTED] © 2023 MILLCREEK NEWS important PHONE NUMBERS our city. These efforts have and will continue to benefit Mill- creek residents, indirectly and directly, through the appropria- tions and grants Millcreek has received and the goodwill that has been generated. I have learned that cities across our state and our nation face similar challenges around many concerns, including af- fordable housing, recruitment and retention of police officers, and the challenges of maintain- ing streets and infrastructure in an inflationary economy. I also found that, especially as a new city lacking in established funding streams, we in Millcreek are faring well compared to many of our peers, both in-state and nationally. Our numbers of affordable housing units and our moder- ate-income housing policies compare favorably with many Utah cities of similar size. Our Promise Program is a na- tional model for others seeking to improve educational and eco- nomic outcomes for residents. We have been a leader in ad- dressing homelessness, having worked in partnership with providers, our police and fire departments, and city staff, to successfully operate temporary winter over-flow shelters in our city over two winters—some- thing no other Utah city without a permanent resource center has done. Our city has bold sustainabil- ity initiatives. We are participat- ing in the Community Renew- able Energy Program, furthering green development by encour- aging in our General Plan and Ordinances the use of solar and renewable energy, water-wise landscaping, and efficient build- ing systems. We have applied for and re- ceived more appropriations and grants for road projects, arts and culture, after-school program- ming, parks, and our new city hall, than many other cities. There is much more to do here in Millcreek. However, I have been gratified to learn that we compare so well to our munici- pal peers, especially with only six full years of time to get up and running. I have enjoyed my time as League president. I value the connections and relationships I have made and will continue to use them to help us meet the challenges ahead. MORE NEWS EVERY FRIDAY STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST HAPPENINGS IN MILLCREEK Sign up at millcreek.us/217/Newsletters The city offices often receive phone calls from residents who would like to report a problem or concern. We appreciate residents who keep their eyes open and let us know when they see prob- lems—particularly related to safety issues such as a traffic signal or a pothole in need of repair. The main resource the city utilizes to address resident concerns is our Report a Concern form. The easiest way to access this form is to go to Millcreek.us, scroll down, and click on the button that says, “Report a Concern.” Of course, you can always fill out a paper form at Millcreek City Hall. Residents can use the Report a Concern form to report a variety of issues such as: ■Abandoned Structures ■Bikes ■Business Licensing ■Code Compliance (unkempt properties) ■Crosswalks ■Illicit Discharge ■Parking ■Pavement ■Permits ■Potholes Sidewalk, Curb and/or Gutter ■Sign Repair ■Snow Removal ■Storm Drains ■Street Lighting ■Traffic Calming ■Trees and any other concern not seen on this list If a concern is regarding a water line break, power outage, or other utility emergency, you can contact your utility provider directly. If your concern should involve the police then contact UPD Dispatch at [PHONE REDACTED]. Since Millcreek contracts with Salt Lake County for public works services call Salt Lake County Operations at 385- 468-6101 for after-hour roadway safety emergen- cies. Smaller potholes or deteriorating asphalt can be reported via the form. Code compliance concerns made through the website are reviewed ASAP by a code officer. Most issues may not be able to be resolved immediately. Code officers must work through a process, as required by law, including notifying the parties involved and providing adequate time for said parties to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience while we work through our long list of repairs. This year in particular, potholes seem to be everywhere due to the difficult winter. To the right is a list of important numbers where many of your concerns or questions can be addressed—including the City Hall number if you can’t find what you are looking for. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. I See a Problem. How Do I Let the City Know? BE IN THE KNOW P O L I C I E S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S cont. from page 1: Reflections Meet in-person with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini Fridays from 2-4 pm for 15 minutes. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule. MEET WITH THE MAYOR