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The WHEELS are in motion for FUN TIMES at the new Millcreek Common (1354 E. Cham- bers Ave., Millcreek, UT 84106) and WE want to make sure YOU are a part of it. If you came to the city hall groundbreaking ceremony a few weeks ago, then you KNOW the buzz I’m talking about... in case you missed it, Millcreek has developed an outdoor skate loop that is preparing to ROLL OUT juusst in time for roller skating this summer (and ice skating this winter)! Last fall I went out roller skating with some other ladies for the first time in ages and it was a blast. Admittedly, I was a little wobbly at first, but I was surprised how quickly I was up and rolling. As a child of the 80’s I remem- ber how much I loved getting on my skates. Learning new moves and trying to “shoot the duck” was always RAD. I have since realized that not only is skating great exercise, but it is much easier on your joints than running as well as an excellent way to practice balance. I don’t know about you, but I have seen people of all ages out skating; even women pushing their children in strollers while they go skate with friends. Getting outside and skating in the sunshine is a little bit of bliss if you are a skater. It is nice to FINALLY have a facility that is close for those of us living in Millcreek. Like every sport, the more you do it, the better you will get. If you are interested in rekindling your love of skating, I recommend you come down to Millcreek Common and check it out. Even if you aren’t a skater...yet...come on down anyway to check it out. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you soon! XOXO, Millie Here’s Millie! MILLIE MILLCREEK MILLCREEK 3330 S 1300 E Millcreek, UT 84106 PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PA I D PERMIT 7148 SLC, UT cont. on page 2: Groundbreaking cont. on page 5: Venture Out! Mayor Jeff Silvestrini and City Councilmembers were joined by community leaders and residents in breaking ground for the new city hall. On a sunny St. Patrick’s Day, the officials invoked good luck as they dug gold shovels into the dirt. “This will become a community hub,” said the Mayor, “an anchor for our new civic center-with a public market, community room for large events, a Unified Police Pre- cinct HQ, a Community Forum which will be home to our City Council, decent offices for city employees to enable them to serve our commu- nity even better; and the only City Hall in the world with an outdoor climbing wall, next to the largest out- door ice skating facility in Utah,” he said. A Groundbreaking Moment ife can difficult and many here and abroad are experiencing tough times. That's why there's no time like the present to venture out with us and come together as neighbors, friends, families, and even strangers to enjoy the outdoors and the good things of life. From fun games for all ages, talented performers and musicians, music to dance to, world cultures sharing space and care, exploring nature and meeting unusual animals, learning outdoor skills, family friendly movies, to lots of excellent food trucks—there is a lot at Venture Out! to bring more hope and happiness into your life. Venture. Out. Now. L It's good for what ails ya. An Uncommon City Center Begins on Millcreek Common with us Details on Page 5 Millcreek, Connected by Nature I Volume: 6 Issue: 3 I May-June I millcreek.us ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Groundbreaking Unites Community Continued from pg 1 “Today, barely 5 years after the birth of our city, Millcreek takes the historic step of constructing a new and remarkable public building that will serve our community for decades to come. Our new City Hall is the product of robust community input from surveys, newsletters, and open house encounters with Millcreek residents. You told us what you want in a new City Hall and we are delivering!” –Mayor Jeff Silvestrini “Use your imagination; the sky is the limit. This place, and our innovative City Hall will become another reason we love to call Millcreek ‘Home.'" –Mayor Silvestrini Millcreek Councilwoman Silvia Catten emphasized that this building will be so much more than city offices, and will be a true community center. Sheriff Rosie Rivera told the crowd "We are so appreciative that the city is including the police in this facility." Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson congratulated the valley’s newest city on building a permanent home for their municipal government. On a blue sky day, the afternoon was filled with the sound of drums, cheers, and the com- mencement of a new city hall. State senators, representa- tives, county officials, Sher- iff Rosie Rivera, and Granite School Board members joined Millcreek’s elected officials in commemorat- ing the milestone. Members of the Millcreek Precinct of the Unified Police Department jump for joy. Like city employees, they will be going from inadequate rented space into this new building where they will be able to serve the public better than ever. Millcreek Councilwoman Cheri Jackson recalled the newly incorporated city’s humble beginnings sharing space in the Mt. Olympus Improvement District offices. New Millcreek Councilman Thom DeSirant thanked former Councilman Dwight Marchant and looked forward to bringing the community together in the new city center. Young Millcreek skaters enjoyed the sneak peek of the nearly completed Millcreek Common. ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek Common is OPEN for SUMMER FUN! 3 June Activities. Learn more at millcreekcommon.org 1354 E Chambers Avenue (Parking access by Crown Burger) SKATING Summer Nights: Skate THE LOOP Let the good times ROLL at the Millcreek Common Skate Loop! Join us every night from 5-10 pm for roller skating, music, games, and more! $5 admission, $5 roller skate rental* *Quad skate rentals available onsite or bring your own wheels! DJ SKATE NIGHTS Utah’s hottest DJ’s will be spinning tunes on the Common Saturday Nights 7- 10 pm G.O.A.T. FRIDAYS G.O.A.T. is synonymous with Greatest Of All Time. On Friday nights from 7:00-10:00 pm, experience new, fun and unique challenges as you compete for bragging rights and the ultimate achievement of the Friday Night G.O.A.T. SPECIAL SKATE EVENTS: Juneteenth Soul Skate Celebration On June 19th, the Millcreek Promise Program in partnership with Project Success, The Utah Black Artists Collective (UBLAC) and Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership (NSOUL) present the first Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Skate Night. Skate to the sounds of Utah Jazz DJ Joune, watch live performances, and support local businesses owned by people of color. For more information, or to learn how to get involved, please email Rachel Nasse at [EMAIL REDACTED]. FOOD Thursday Food Truck Rallies Satisfy those cravings every Thursday night on the Common plaza, May-September from 5-8 PM WEEKDAY PLAYTIVITIES! Free Fun! Free activities on the Common’s Plaza weekdays from 11-2 pm. Visit millcreekcommon.org to see details of the weekly schedule. Move It Monday: Jumpstart your week with fun activities that will set your heart racing. Terrific Tuesdays: Get active! Collaborate with others, meet new friends, and learn new skills. Water Wednesday: It’s hot outside. Come cool down and prepare to get soaked. Thrills for Thursday: Get ready for new experiences. It’s time to think, tinker, experiment and create. Fun Day Friday : Hooray! We’ve got something for everyone, which equals fun in the sun! THE SPRINGS SPLASH PAD Get cool Time to cool off. Come beat-the-heat at the Millcreek Common Splash Pad! Open Daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Enjoy free Wi-Fi on the Plaza! ---PAGE BREAK--- Millcreek has been awarded two grants by the Utah Of- fice of Outdoor Recreation for open space acquisition. A $1 million grant, will en- able the city to acquire the 138.7 acre “Rainclouds” parcel situated on the southwest slope of Gran- deur Peak, running from the easternmost neighbor- hoods, over the crest of the mountain, and then down into Millcreek Canyon. A second $28,000 grant will enable the city to acquire a smaller roughly 2.7-acre parcel further to the north, also on Grandeur Peak. Both parcels are now owned by the city and increase the open space holdings on our eastern foothills by more than 141 acres. Millcreek will cooperate with Salt Lake County, which already has substantial open space holdings on Gran- deur Peak within the city’s eastern boundary, to protect these properties as open space, in perpetuity, through conservation easements. This will ensure the continued recreational use of these natural assets for hiking, boul- dering and paragliding as well as provide for additional completion of Bonneville Shoreline Trail segments. An excerpt from the Supervisor’s Newsletter, Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest, March 2022, issue talks about the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the future extension in Millcreek: “The regionally important and locally loved Bonnev- ille Shoreline Trail (BST) received recent improvement, thanks to dedicated partners. Trails Utah partnered with Salt Lake Ranger District trail crews to construct a segment of BST providing a gradual, bike-friendly connection from Rattlesnake Trailhead to the Pipeline Trail. The next step is to continue the BST north across the west slope of Grandeur Peak to Parleys Canyon Trail. The city of Millcreek has completed the purchase of two private property par- cels for future construction of BST and for protection of open space. The purchase is a cooperative effort of Salt Lake County, Millcreek and the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation, with funding from the Utah State Legislature.” We are grateful to the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation for the funding that will allow for this important open space to remain for future generations and for the ability to move forward with exten- sions of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Watch for upcoming trail construc- tion! We are very fortunate to have a high-quality hos- pital, St. Mark’s Hospital, right here in Millcreek. Founded by Bishop Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle of the Epis- copal Diocese of Utah in 1872, St. Mark's was the first hospital in the Utah Territory. At that time, Salt Lake City was home to 12,000 residents, and growing fast. The needs of some of Utah’s most forgotten populations, miners and men who worked in the railroad indus- try, were becoming apparent as well. Salt Lake City needed a hospital. The hospital initially was located in an adobe structure at 500 East and 400 South in Salt Lake City. It moved to its present location in Millcreek (1200 E 3900 S) in 1973. The St. Mark's Hospital School of Nursing was the first training school for nurses in the Inter- mountain Region. It was established in 1894. The hospital was also home to the first ambulance service in 1895. That year, St. Mark's replaced a rickety express wagon and cot with a new horse-drawn ambulance. Then Hospital Superintendent, D. Douglas Wallace, proudly reported to the Board of Direc- tors, "Our ambulance, which is the only one in the city, has been invaluable and a great boon to those unfortunate enough to meet with accidents.” 4 Millcreek Receives Grants for Open Space Acquisition Millcreek’s Very Own Hospital, St. Mark’s, Celebrates 150 Years Northwest side of Grandeur Peak with one of its southwest ridges visible. Mt. Olympus is in the background. Chambers family help with the groundbreaking ceremony. cont. on page 8: St. Marks ---PAGE BREAK--- with us 5 VENTUREOUT.ORG JUNE FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVALS 6:00 pm to Twilight Friday night festivals are back in June! Enjoy uniquely themed events with live music, marketplace, food trucks, and activities. At dusk, get ready for the movie...lights, camera, ACTION! JULY MILLCREEK MOVIE NIGHTS 6:00 pm to Twilight As the day cools down, join us for Millcreek Movie Nights. Bring a blanket, get dinner from fabulous food trucks and then listen to smooth tunes from DJ Brady’s Beat Bus. At dusk, snuggle up for a movie under the stars. THURSDAY NIGHT FOOD TRUCK RALLIES 5:00 - 8:00 pm (May – September) Millcreek Common, 1354 E Chambers Avenue Satisfy your food cravings every Thursday night with the Valley’s best food trucks. CAMP TRACY ADVENTURE WEEKENDS Stay the day, or camp for the weekend, at historic Camp Tracy in beautiful Millcreek Canyon. Online registration required at VentureOut.org Weekend I July 29-31 Weekend II August 19-21 Weekend III September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend) NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME & ROLLING CAR SHOW 5:00 - 8:00 pm, August 2, Big Cottonwood Park Ogle beautiful and interesting cars as well as learn what our police are doing to reduce crime and how you can help. MILLCREEK COMMON IS OPEN FOR SUMMER FUN 1354 E Chambers Avenue, millcreekcommon.org Skating, splash pad, food trucks, and other fun daily activities. 2022 VENTURE OUT! BEGINNING IN JUNE Learn More at VentureOut.org A BIG THANKS TO OUR VENTURE OUT! SPONSORS S I L V E R C O M M U N I T Y I N D I S P E N S A B L E P A R T N E R S : • BSA Crossroads of the West Council and Camp Tracy • Canyon Rim Cares • Millcreek Lions • Millcreek Rotary • Utah Department of Workforce Services • Millcreek Community Theater and Food Truck League • Canyon Rim Community Council • Mt. Olympus Community Council • Millcreek Community Council • East Mill Creek Community Council B R O N Z E P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R Brewster Insurance Group Inc G O L D ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 VENTUREOUT.ORG LISTEN & DANCE Ammon & Liahona are enjoying huge success ever since their original song “Listen To My Heart” (now called “I Don’t Wanna Be Alone”) debuted on the ever-popular television show, American Idol. Join us for a fiercely good time. Venture Out! hosts this maiden voyage. Guests will travel through a sea of performers, activities, and interactive games and exhibits. Cruise through an evening of new experiences. Meet new friends. Hang out with exotic animals. You’re bound to have a wild night. JUN 3 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT TIME TO EXPLORE THE BACKSIDE OF WATER CANYON RIM PARK 2900 E 3100 S WATCH Jungle Cruise (PG-13) EAT & PLAY Animal Shows Art Truck & Crafts Buskers Dance Performances Games Food Truck Rally Friday Festivals LISTEN & DANCE Infusion Rock Viva la Musica! Enjoy Latin-rock that will get your feet moving. Infusion Rock performs popular Latin and English cover songs as well as their original music. EAT & PLAY Magic Arts & Crafts Animal Shows Drums Buskers Games Food Truck Rally JUN 10 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT BELIEVE IN MAGIC MILLCREEK ELEMENTARY 3761 S 1100 E WATCH Encanto (PG) Everything is better together! Diversity is one thing we all have in common. Our differences in skills, interests, and culture enhance our lives. Venture Out! plans to transform the night with magic, art, music, and creative activities to bring us closer together. Let’s remember that our unique differences make our friendships, families, and community better. Friday Festivals Friday Festivals Proud Gold Sponsor of Venture Out! Goldfish Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. We use our holistic philosophy, The Science of SwimPlay®, to build life skills both in and out of the water using play-based learning in a fun and safe environment. • Life-Saving Skills Taught Through Play • No sessions! Year-Round Lessons • Confidence-Building Curriculum • Shiver-Free, 90-Degree Pool EAST SALT LAKE I [PHONE REDACTED] 2264 East 3300 South goldfishswimschool.com /goldfisheastsaltlake I @goldfish_eastsaltlake Call TODAY to schedule a FREE trial lesson! DISCOVER GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL 6PM TO TWILIGHT I MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK ALWAYS THERE so you can make life happen Proud Platinum Sponsor of Venture Out! Proud Gold Sponsor of Venture Out! 2022 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 VENTUREOUT.ORG FUN WITH FOOD TRUCKS THURSDAYS MAY-SEP, 5:00-8:00 PM 1354 E Chambers Avenue Parking access by Crown Burger Join us for a 2-day World Refugee Celebration. Explore the diverse cultures, food, stories, dance and art of the countries where communities come from. It’s an opportunity to learn and reflect on the experiences of others, which ultimately allows us to build inclusive and strong communities. JUN 17 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT JUN 18 I 10 AM-4 PM SHINE YOUR LIGHT: WORLD REFUGEE DAY BIG COTTONWOOD PARK 4300 S 1300 E EAT & PLAY Cultural Activities Ethnic foods World market Storytelling Animal Shows Arts & Crafts Soccer & volleyball Games Educational Resources WATCH Luca (PG) LISTEN & DANCE To a variety of international music and performances Friday Festivals LISTEN & DANCE Herban Empire is an alternative reggae band hailing from Utah. Their smooth reggae combined with solid guitar and vocal harmonies give them a unique and refreshing sound that is sure to please. WATCH Raya & the Last Dragon (PG) EAT & PLAY Water Games Giant Obstacle Courses Drums Animal Shows Arts & Crafts Buskers Food Truck Rally Get ready for an AdVenture Quest! Discover new outdoor activities in your journey and soar through giant obstacle courses. Quest challenges include water games, art, riddles, stories, maps and more. JUN 24 I 6 PM-TWILIGHT ADVENTURE QUEST CHURCHILL JR. HIGH 3450 E OAKVIEW DR Friday Festivals W O R L D REFUGEE WEEK 2022 16 th An nu al 8 with us EAT SHOP PLAY DAY OF S ERV IC E JUL 16 I 9AM CANYO N R I M PAR K CAN YO N R I MI SCO MMUNI TY.COM ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 VENTUREOUT.ORG EATFood Truck Rally Venture Out! DJ Brady’s Beat Bus is the best. Enjoy a variety of delicious eatables from food trucks for dinner or dessert. Finish your evening off with a family friendly movie at dusk. 1-July EVERGREEN PARK West Side Story (PG-13) 8-July SCOTT AVENUE PARK Cruella (PG-13) 15-July TANNER PARK A Bug’s Life 22-July SUNNYVALE PARK Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) 29-July FORTUNA PARK Shazam (PG-13) FRIDAY NIGHTS IN JULY SAVE THE DATE MILLCREEK MOVIE NIGHTS 6:00 PM TO DUSK Millcreek Movie Nights © 2021 Disney Enterprises Inc. Type Your Movie Information Here camp acy adventures come play! Stay the day, or camp for the weekend, at historic Camp Tracy in beautiful Millcreek Canyon. You must register at VentureOut.org to participate. • Weekend I July 29-31 • Weekend II August 19-21 • Weekend III September 3-5 (Labor Day Weekend) ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 It’s no surprise to anyone that costs are going up, and the price tag of construc- tion projects is no excep- tion. Higher gas prices, inflation, supply shortages, and labor shortages are all having an impact on the city’s planned Capital Improvement Projects, causing delays to much-anticipated infrastructure upgrades. Our Public Works Department is working diligently to develop strategies to address these increases while keep- ing projects on track. Some of these strategies may result in flexible start and end dates, with some projects being delayed or some not wrapping up on time as we had hoped. Another cause of delay is when a project bid is just sim- ply too high to logically proceed on the intended timeline. When this occurs, that project may not be awarded based on that bid and will be re-bid at a later date when costs begin to level out or additional future year funding can be added to the project. We will avoid having to take this route when we can, but there may be circumstances where this is the most fiscally sound option. We have plans and funding for several important Capital Improvement Projects throughout the city such as com- pleting roadway improvements on 900 East between 39th & 45th South, and 20th East from the Salt Lake City limit to 33rd South along with other smaller projects. You can view all the upcoming (and completed) projects on the city website, millcreek.us. Click on the Maps button on the main page and scroll down to the box for Capital Improvement Projects. This map is updated Additionally, if projects are delayed or postponed, infor- mation will be included in our weekly electronic newsletter. If you haven’t already, please sign up to receive it by going to the city website, millcreek.us, scroll down a bit and click on the Millcreek News box. There you can sign up for and view all past electronic newsletters. Capital Improvement Projects Advancing and Adjusting Headquartered in Mill- creek, Western Governors University (WGU) is proud to celebrate 25 years of breaking tradition in higher education. In 1997, a group of U.S. governors from western states, led by then Gov. Michael O. Leavitt, met to answer a crit- ical question: "How can we ensure more of our residents have greater access to a college education that fits their schedules?" That meeting of the Western Governors' Association led to the formation of WGU. As a nonprofit, online university, WGU is different. But even beyond the unique story of our founding, we stand out for a more fundamental reason—at WGU, we do education differently. We are a student-centric university, and center ev- erything we do on students and alumni. We’re directly invested in their struggles, their lives, and their success- es. Personal Program Mentors, a flexible online learning model, job-centered degree programs, and affordable tuition put education within reach for more students. Although WGU has grown to more than 260,000 grad- uates over the past 25 years, and our focus has widened, our single commitment to our students and alumni has not changed. Our ambition to help individuals bridge the gap from talent to opportunity will never rest. To learn more about WGU, “The University of You,” visit www.wgu.edu BUSINESS CORNER Western Governors University Goldfish Swim School Goldfish Swim School is a premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages four months to 12 years old. We use our proven, confidence-building curriculum to promote a love of swimming and teach your children to be safer in and around the water. Goldfish offers a shiver-free pool heated to 90-degrees all year long, a state-of-the-art water purification system to keep the pool clean and sanitized, year-round swim instruction with small class sizes, trained and certified swim instructors, and so much more. Goldfish focuses on water safety in our classes and the community. We provide free W.A.T.E.R. Safety Presentations for local schools, daycares, and businesses. The presentation is a fun 20-minute lesson focused on introducing kids to the concept of water safety and helping them learn safety methods to avoid potential dangers in and around the water. We bring gift bags for each kid, information for the families, and Bubbles, our mascot, even stops by. BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH Millcreek Nutrition At Millcreek Nutrition, we provide a yummy, healthy fast-food alternative and a happy experience. We are always looking for ways to contribute and give back to our community, which we are blessed to be a part of. We have donated to fundraisers organized by Millcreek Elementary and have brought protein waffles and healthy refreshers to all the teachers and staff. We have also visited Millcreek City Hall and donated meals and yummy treats to the entire team on a few occasions. During the winter months, we were able to bring hydration drinks to all the departments of St. Mark’s Hospital. We do several collaborations and events with other local businesses. We love to support each other by donating drinks to grand opening parties, member appreciation days, and giving out coupons and gift cards to create special prizes and raffles for their special events. We have also donated to the Utah Food Bank and incentivized customers to help us in that project. BUSINESS OF THE MONTH AWARD SPONSORED BY SLC Strength and Conditioning Our mission is to help all individuals achieve their highest fitness goals. We do this through our large professional exercise facility with state-of-the-art equipment, professional coaching staff, and comprehensive services. Services that consist of programmed group fitness classes, personal training, or just utilizing the gym during Open Gym times. Our highly educated, experienced, and professionally certified coaching staff offer exceptional mentoring. Programming is designed and implemented using peer-reviewed research and various training systems. Workouts are packed full of variety and individualized to fit your needs for optimal results, long- term success, and mitigated risk for injury. We make it easy to reach your goals through our careful, customized, and experienced planning. In addition to providing high-quality customer and training services, community involvement is something we are passionate about. We support two or more local organizations each year by fundraising for them. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Many be- lieve that when Presi- dent Lin- coln signed the Eman- cipation Proclama- tion into law, all enslaved people were immediately freed. But did you know that slavery wasn’t brought to an end until a full two and a half years later? On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas near the end of the Civil War to take control of the state and truly begin the emancipation of all enslaved people. This important milestone is marked by Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) and honors the end of slavery in the United States. So why weren’t enslaved people instantly freed under the Emancipation Proclamation? The procla- mation only applied to places under Confederate control, and not slave-holding border states or rebel areas already under Union control. Slavery contin- ued to be a prominent practice in Texas since the state did not have a significant presence of Union troops. Many enslavers moved to Texas because it was viewed as a safe haven for slavery. As the war was coming to a close, General Gordon Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston where Granger read General Orders No. 3, which stated: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” That Decem- ber, slavery was formally abolished in America with the adoption of the 13th Amendment. The following year, Texas organized the first “Jubi- liee Day” on June 19th, and then in 1979, Texas made Juneteenth a state holiday, with 47 states following suit over the years. This holiday also came to be known as “Freedom Day,” or “Black Independence Day.” In 2021, Congress passed a bill officially recognizing Juneteenth, and then on June 17, 2021, President Biden signed the bill into law, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Millcreek itself was settle by freed, Black pioneers. Sylvester James, Samuel Chambers, and Sylvester Perkins were three such pioneers who secured land in the Mill Creek Area. They were successful farmers that prospered in the area. The Chambers family in particular has a rich history in Millcreek. Samuel Chambers moved his family to what became known as “The Hill” where they farmed a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. The Chambers’ 30-acre farm produced a surplus that was sold to regular customers in the Mill Creek area and Hol- laday. This area later became the Evergreen Avenue area of Millcreek, where descendants of the Chambers family still live. To honor their legacy, Millcreek renamed 3205 South to Chambers Avenue, which is the street immedi- ately adjoining the site for the new Millcreek City Hall as well as Millcreek Common, both central gathering places for Millcreek residents. The Chambers family will continue to leave their mark for decades to come. So how can we celebrate Juneteenth? Attend Juneteenth celebrations in the community Support a Black-owned business Ask a Black friend, neighbor, or coworker about their life experiences and listen to their stories Watch a documentary or read a book on Juneteenth or Black history (Watch Green Flake for the story of the first enslaved Black man to come into the valley) Visit the “Legacy of the Black Pioneer” marker at This is the Place Heritage Park Visit Samuel & Amanda Chambers gravesite at Ely- sian Burial Gardens (1075 E 4580 S) Juneteenth–National and Local History Pioneers Amanda and Samuel Chambers who settled and farmed in Millcreek For Pioneer Day in July 2020, the street next to Millcreek Common was renamed after Samuel and Amanda Chambers Chambers family help with the groundbreaking ceremony. Millcreek descendants of Samuel and Amanda Chambers. THE FIRST ANNUAL MILLCREEK JUNE TEENTH FESTIVAL June 19th, 2022 M I L L C R E E K C O M M O N : 1 3 5 4 E C H A M B E R S A V E On June 19th, the Millcreek Promise Program in partnership with Project Success, The Utah Black Artists Collective (UBLAC) and Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership (NSOUL) present the first Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Skate Night. Skate to the sounds of Utah Jazz DJ Joune, watch live performances, and support local businesses owned by people of color. For more information, or to learn how to get involved, please email Rachel Nasse at [EMAIL REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 MT. OLYMPUS COMMUNITY COUNCIL DAVID BAIRD, CHAIR [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 SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER FOR INFOR- MATION 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 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] For the past few years, ice cream aficio- nados have flocked to the Lab, as the Normal Ice Cream truck in Trolley Square was known. However, the truck has now rolled on south to Millcreek as the first new retail establishment to open on the Common. “Normal® is thrilled to start this new chapter of our ice cream journey at Millcreek Common,” said company founder Alexa Norlin. “We can't wait to show you what we've been up to in our shiny little '66 Grumman soft serve truck,” she said. Located next to the splash pad on the south end of Millcreek Com- mon, the shiny silver truck can be seen from 3300 South. Here at the Lab, Norlin and her team are serving up soft serve goodness. Classic favorites are available, but the creative toppings and experimental combinations make Normal Ice Cream anything but. Normal is just the first of many incredible food, drink, dessert, and retail options coming to Millcreek Common; but they are proving to be a very sweet beginning! They are now open noon to 10:00 PM daily. So, what’s next for Millcreek Common? Pizza Nono opening in July! Normal Ice Cream Truck Now at Millcreek Common ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 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 Offices: [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works Operations 24-Hour Hotline (Snowplow- ing, pavement management, streetlights): [PHONE REDACTED] Unified Police Department NON EMERGENCY Number: [PHONE REDACTED] Emergency Services (Preparation and Disaster Preparedness Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Planning & Development Ser- vices (Code Enforcement, Build- ing Permits, Business Licenses): [PHONE REDACTED] Animal Services (Adopt a Pet, Licensing, Pet Lost And Found): [PHONE REDACTED] Landfill (Trash & Hazardous Waste Disposal, Compost Sales): [PHONE REDACTED] Parks & Recreation: [PHONE REDACTED] Library Services: [PHONE REDACTED] Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling (Garbage and Recycling): [PHONE REDACTED] Aging Services (Active Aging, Meals on Wheels, Senior Trans- portation): [PHONE REDACTED] Youth Services (Counseling, Crisis Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment): [PHONE REDACTED] Health Department (Birth & Death Certificates, Food Handler Cards, Immunization Programs): [PHONE REDACTED] Salt Lake County Jobs: [PHONE REDACTED] South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District, [PHONE REDACTED] USU Extension Services (Gardening, Natural Resources): [PHONE REDACTED] Weed Control: [PHONE REDACTED] important PHONE NUMBERS © 2022 MILLCREEK NEWS St. Mark’s has served the community in many ways, including disease outbreaks and catastrophes. In 1908, a typhoid epidemic broke out and St. Mark's responded by setting up emergency tents to handle the additional patients. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, typhoid was the third most common disease treated at the hospital. Fast forward to more recent times to see how St. Mark’s continues to serve the com- munity. On November 11, 1965, a Boeing 727 crashed at Salt Lake International Airport. According to Donna Behunin Woolsey, R.N., "It was one of St. Mark's Hospital's finest hours. When hospital employees and volunteers heard about the crash, they just came to the hospital. There was just such commitment and dedication. No one had to be called." The additions over the years of the Cardiac Catheterization Labs, the Diabetes Treatment Center, an expanded Emergency Department, the Women’s Pavilion and Labor and Delivery, and a Rehabilitation Center, continue to pro- vide and expand state of the art treatment. St. Mark’s doctors, nurses and staff provide excellent care to those in need and remain committed to our community. Construction of a new patient tower is underway and the new, updated, larger rooms are expected to open in 2023. cont. from page 4: St. Marks Want to speak with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini? He is available on Fridays from 2-4 pm for 15 minute in-person appointments. Please call the Millcreek Information Center at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule an appointment. MEET WITH THE MAYOR The International Code Council each year celebrates Building Safety Month with an inter- national campaign to raise awareness about building safety. The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that is focused on building safety worldwide. The Code Council provides a wide range of building safety solu- tions and develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. In May, Millcreek passed a Proclamation and participated in Building Safety Month to help residents understand and appreciate the best practices that keep the places where we live, work and play safe. Contemporary planning, building materials, design and construction can also make our communities more resilient in the aftermath of disasters, fires and other events. Information was posted to residents about Safety for All: Building Codes in Action covering subjects such as: Planning for a Safe & Sustain- able Tomorrow, making communities more resilient with science and technology based code requirements; Exploring Careers in Building Safety, working with the industry to train the next generation of building safety professionals; Understanding Disaster Mitigation, preparing communities for natural and man-made disas- ters; and Creating a Safe & Abundant Water Supply, making smart decisions about water safety and conservation. Information about Building Safety Month, the International Code Council and the work they do can be found on their website – iccsafe.org. Building Safety Month BE IN THE KNOW P E R M I T S I O R D I N A N C E S I P R O C E D U R E S