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8/30/2024 - MILLCREEK DECLARES "SAM WATSON DAY"; NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH STARTS; etc. View this email in your browser Olympic Speed Climber Sam Watson displaying the Bronze Medal that he won in Paris, posing in front of Millcreek's City Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Meetings Mt Olympus Community Council Mon., 9/2/24, 6pm Churchill Jr. High 3450 E Oakview Dr Millcreek Community Council Tues., 9/3/24, 6:30pm Granite Credit Union NEWS Millcreek is Home to the World's Fastest Speed Climber MILLCREEK. Sam Watson is the world's fastest speed climber. A former Texan, Watson now lives and trains in Millcreek and will be attending the University of Utah this fall. Watson brought home a world record and a bronze medal from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris earlier this month. The Mayor has proclaimed August 26, 2024 as "Sam Watson Day" in Millcreek. Three weeks ago in Paris, Watson climbed the 15 ---PAGE BREAK--- Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave See Agenda HERE Canyon Rim Citizens Association Wed., 9/4/24, 7pm Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave See Agenda HERE East Mill Creek Community Council Thurs., 9/5/24, 6:30pm Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave meter/49-foot wall in 4.74 seconds. He broke his own world record and created a new Olympic record, cementing his claim as "the fastest climber in the world". Watson set his record during competition in the bronze medal race. He had placed in that race by completing his semifinal climb just behind the two climbers who competed in the final gold medal race. Both of the medalists in the gold race were behind Watson's 4.74-second world record (the gold medalist at 4.75 and the silver at 4.77). Read more HERE. "This exceptional athlete has brought home Olympic and athletic glory to his nation, his state, and this city," said Mayor Silvestrini. "As a climber, Sam exemplifies Millcreek's motto of "Connected by Nature," the mayor said. In addition to the proclamation, Sam has been bestowed a Lifetime Pass to the Millcreek Climbing Wall, which is the tallest outdoor wall in the state of Utah. ---PAGE BREAK--- September is National Preparedness Month The theme for week one (September 1-7) is: Know Your Risk": Identify and understand hazards in the area. KNOW YOUR RISK The first step to preparing is to know what could happen where you and your family live. This will help you understand the steps you can take to make sure you have what you need to stay safe. #StartAConversation: Ready.gov/Start #NPM2024 While floods, home fires, and power outages can happen anywhere, other disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, snowstorms and tornados are more common in certain parts of the country. #StartAConversation with loved ones about how you can prepare for the hazards you face. #NPM2024 Download the FEMA App to get alerts about dangerous weather conditions for up to five different locations across the nation, helping you receive local alerts for your family and friends across the country. Ready.gov/FEMA-App #StartAConversation #NPM2024 Check out @FEMA’s National Risk Index to improve your understanding of natural hazard risks where you live so you can take action to protect yourself and loved ones: hazards.fema.gov/nri/ #StartAConversation #NPM2024 ---PAGE BREAK--- Request for Parley's Canyon Gravel Mine Photos Urgent Request - We are asking that all residents who might be traveling in Parleys Canyon or at the mouth of the canyon who may notice a dust cloud originating from the existing gravel mine to take photos, note the date, time of day, and weather conditions (windy, clear, temperature, etc.) and send the information to Francis Lilly, [EMAIL REDACTED]. See examples below. We appreciate your assistance in this important project. ---PAGE BREAK--- SUSPECTS IN MONACO APARTMENTS HOMICIDE APPREHENDED MILLCREEK. Many thanks to the UPD for their hard work in solving this tragic crime: ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Tomorrow is the LAST day to vote! Please support your favorite Millcreek businesses by participating in our Community Choice Awards! This is your chance to show your appreciation to those Millcreek businesses that make a difference in your life. We will honor the winning businesses at our Millcreek Business Gala on October 1st. Vote For Your Favorite Business HERE! ---PAGE BREAK--- EVENTS THIS WEEKEND VentureOut! up Mill Creek Canyon this weekend for the LAST Camp Tracy Adventure of the season! Stay overnight or purchase a $10 day-pass. Fishing, climbing, ropes course, archery, crafts and more. Reserve your spot at VentureOut.org/camp. MONDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- Looking for some Labor Day fun? Join us for our Labor Day Cheap Sk8 on September 2 from 11am-10pm. $2 off Skate Loop admission. $5 quad skate rentals. No beginner skate class tonight. Click here to book your session. WEDNESDAY Millcreek Farmers Market Join us at Millcreek Common every Wednesday from 5-8 PM through September for local produce, farm goods, artisan food, handmade crafts, and more! Big News for the Farmers' Market! The Millcreek Farmers' Market has been approved to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the Farmers' Market, held on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 8 pm through September 25, and the Harvest Market, held on Friday ---PAGE BREAK--- evenings in October. We are so happy to be able to provide this service to low-income households in our community, while at the same time, supporting an additional revenue stream for local farms and food producers at the market. In partnership with Utah's Produce Incentive Program, the Markets will also offer Double Up Food Bucks to further supplement SNAP benefits with fresh produce from local farms. How to use the benefits: 1) Visit the Info Booth at the Farmers' Market 2) Use the Horizon (SNAP) card to purchase market tokens good for all groceries sold at the market (bread, dips, produce, dairy, etc..) 3) Receive a two to one match of green tokens to be used for produce purchases at the Market. THURSDAY ---PAGE BREAK--- SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Join us on September 12th, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm for a spectacular event. Support local businesses, win exciting prizes, enjoy rock climbing and roller skating, and indulge in delicious fare from our lively food trucks. Don't miss out on the fun! ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- Click HERE to view the map of areas covered by UFA Chipper Days ---PAGE BREAK--- Getting Visual at the Library with the Arts Council For the September and October installments of ‘Getting Visual,’ the Millcreek Arts Council is proud to share this month’s exhibition and reception at the Millcreek Common Market at 1330 E Chambers Ave. The installment has moved temporarily due to the usual space at the Millcreek Library undergoing renovations. The event on September 6 from 5 to 7 pm will feature art by the Salt Lake Eastern Art Club and music by Koan Laros. There will be a demonstration of Chinese Calligraphy drawing from 5 to 6 pm, and the artist and music reception will take place from 6 to 7 pm. Presented by the Salt Lake Eastern Art Club, September 17th marks the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in 2024; it’s also called Moon or Moon Cake Festival, which is the second most important traditional holiday among Chinese after Chinese New Year. This holiday is celebrated by many northeast and southeast Asian countries as a time for celebrating harvest and reunion. Twenty members of the Salt Lake Eastern Art Club present traditional Chinese brush calligraphy and ink-color painting artworks in this exhibit, to express good wishes and celebrate prosperity with families and communities. Chinese painting artists use Chinese brushes, ink, colors and water on authentic Xuan paper to depict lovely animals, beautiful flowers, mountains, and harmonious scenarios. The contents of the Chinese calligraphy art pieces include excerpts of Chinese famous poems about the Festival, or encouraging or wisdom words. ---PAGE BREAK--- Statement from the Salt Lake Eastern Art Club: “Chinese calligraphy and painting are both fine and folk arts, and enjoyed by diverse populations, so is our group. Our ages range from 7 to 92 years old. Mother and daughter, husband and wife, submit their artworks together. Some practice calligraphy for many years; some are students in learning. But all of us enjoy doing Chinese calligraphy and painting, which benefit each of us in different ways. We hope you will enjoy our exhibit as well. Thank you!” For more information on Salt Lake Eastern Art Club, go to sl.org or email Koan Laros is a Salt-Lake-City-based musician and composer. Initially a strictly classical guitarist, he now primarily improvises. His style draws from a multitude of sources, notably early-1900s French Impressionism, Brazilian bossa nova, and Japanese popular music. He is currently continuing his musical study at the University of Utah. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ---PAGE BREAK--- CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Register for a Project by scanning the QR code above or by clicking HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- Labor Day Holiday Construction Break MILLCREEK. All construction activities in Millcreek will be on pause for the Labor Day holiday and will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Traffic cones and barrels will remain in place to protect the work zones. ---PAGE BREAK--- Neffs Lane Safety Improvement Project Phase 2. Millcreek will begin Phase 2 of the Neffs Lane Safety Improvement plan as early as Monday, September 9. Between 2400 East and 2445 East, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and pedestrian access ramps will be installed. This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety by adding necessary sidewalks and improving pedestrian access in the neighborhood. These enhancements will foster a more connected community, increase accessibility, and improve residents' safety. Residents in the area may expect: Construction activities during daytime hours Mon – Fri (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Traffic will be shifted to the north side of Neffs Lane Increase noise, dust, and vibration Construction vehicles, equipment, and traffic cones in the area Storm Drain Maintenance Project – 1100 East 4100 South. Millcreek will address a safety concern by fixing a failing storm drainpipe located at 1100 East near 4100 South. The repair will involve relining 115 linear feet of the existing pipe under the road and private driveway. Maintenance will begin as early as Wednesday, September 4, and continue until mid-September. Traffic will be minimally impacted during these activities and may be shifted. Join the Millcreek team! 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