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10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 1/9 READ WITH KIDS; DRUG TAKEBACK; LOTS OF HALLOWEEN STUFF; LOTS OF JOBS View this email in your browser Announcements UPCOMING MEETINGS NEWS Millcreek Soliciting Volunteers to Read with Kids Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 2/9 East Mill Creek Community Council, Thurs., 11/1/18, 6:30- 8:30 PM, Millcreek Community Center, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. Mt. Olympus Community Council, Tues., 11/6/18, 6-8 PM, Churchill Jr. High, 3450 E. Oakview Drive Millcreek Community Council, Tues., 11/6/18, 6:30-8:30 PM, Millcreek Activity Center, (old Hillview School) 1025 E. 4405 S. Canyon Rim Citizens Association, Wed., 11/7/18, 7-9 PM, Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E 3300 S. City Council Tues., 11/13/18 Time and agenda TBA MILLCREEK. After Millcreek incorporated in late 2016, many residents contacted the City to ask what they could do to help. After careful assessment, the Council recognized that many great talents in our City could be matched with many great needs. To help in this effort, the City launched Millcreek Promise. The program is designed to bridge divides, build community, and lift all boats. With the help of United Way of Salt Lake, as well as the newly formed Millcreek Promise Leadership Committee, the program is now up and running. Click here to learn more. Right now, the Promise Program needs volunteers to read with Millcreek students. Studies show that for struggling readers, small group tutoring and individual instruction is more effective than teaching in larger groups. Click here for an example study. For whom is this important and why? For the students, the more they read, the greater chance they'll have in life. An Annie E. Casey Foundation report indicates that third graders who are proficient in reading are four times more likely to graduate high school than those with inadequate reading skills, and six times more likely than their peers who haven't mastered even a basic level of reading. For you, in addition to the warm fuzzies of helping kids, volunteering to read can help your own mental and emotional health. Click here for more information. For Millcreek, among many benefits we anticipate seeing, a child who reads at grade level is likely to enjoy reading more than getting into trouble and creating problems for our community. Instead of treating a we believe this is a Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 3/9 way to help solve a problem. So, here's an opportunity for you to make a real difference--for individual kids, for yourself, and for Millcreek. Donate an hour or more a week during school hours, and change the future of a child. To volunteer, contact Ashley Cleveland at [EMAIL REDACTED] or at [PHONE REDACTED]. DEA National Takeback Day is Tomorrow, Saturday, 10/27/18 MILLCREEK. According to the DEA, the majority of people who misuse prescription drugs are using drugs that are prescribed to friends and family. Many of us, if not all at one time or another, have had leftover pills. This can be especially true if you’ve received prescription painkillers, including opioids. That’s because a doctor cannot predict exactly how long you’ll have pain, so it’s common to have some pills remaining after the pain is gone. The DEA estimates that nearly 6 in 10 Americans have leftover narcotics at home. Unused pills kept “on hand” can easily get into the wrong hands of a curious teen or someone already addicted. The DEA indicates that nearly 40 percent of those with an opioid overdose didn’t have an opioid prescription in the previous four months, suggesting they may be using someone else’s prescription. The UPD wants to remind all of us that medication takeback programs are the ideal way to properly dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medications in your home. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 4/9 Remember to handle your drugs with care, even when you are done taking them. Protect yourself, others and your community by battling this opioid epidemic and by keeping these drugs out of the wrong hands. To facilitate your return of unused pills, the UPD will be available tomorrow, October 27th, from 10AM to 2PM at the MIllcreek Community Center, 2266 E. Evergreen Ave. (west side). Or you can drop off unused pills during regular business hours at the UPD's Millcreek Precinct office, 1580 E. 3900 S. #100. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 5/9 Halloween Starts this Weekend at Olympus Hills Mall MILLCREEK. The annual Olympus Hills Trunk-O-Treat takes place tomorrow, October 27th, from 1-3 PM. This FREE event is open to the public, and has all kinds of fun for kids, including crafts, games, activities, and of course candy! The Olympus Hills Shopping Center is located on 3900 South and Wasatch Blvd. Click here for more information. Trick or Treat at Millcreek City Hall MILLCREEK. If you are looking for a safe place to Trick or Treat this Halloween with your little ghouls and goblins, visit us at City Hall (3330 S 1300 From 1 to 4 PM on Tuesday, the 31st, our offices will be hosting little people in search of candy. Stop in, take at look at your city offices, meet some of our staff members who are here to serve you, and grab some treats – no tricks please. Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to safety! Halloween is so much fun because it's not like other nights of the year. Have fun and stay safe by following these tips: Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 6/9 See and Be Seen After dark, kids aren't usually swarming the neighborhood. But on Halloween night, they are. That's why kids need to watch out for cars and other traffic. Be sure that your mask or costume doesn't cover your eyes or make it tough for you to see where you're going. You might think about wearing makeup instead of a mask. If you do wear a mask, make sure the eye holes are big enough that you can see. Kids also need to be seen on Halloween, so it's a good idea to wear or carry something that glows in the dark. You might choose a glowing necklace, a glow-in-the-dark treat bag, a flashlight or reflective tape. Don't Trip! You want your costume to look cool, but there's nothing cool about tripping and stumbling all Halloween night. Make your costume trip-proof by: making sure it's not too long wearing shoes that fit not using swords, canes, and other props that can get in your way Don't Go It Alone It's best to trick-or-treat with family members or friends. It's also a good idea to have a grownup with you. If you have one, a cellphone can be another handy item to have with you. That way, you can check in with a parent or call for help, if needed. Don't look down at the phone if you're crossing a street or driveway. And if you're wondering about whether to go to a certain house, check if the porch light is on. If not, that's usually a sign that no one is home or they don't want any trick-or-treaters. Let's Talk Treats Before you start eating the treats in your bag, you'll want to get a good look at them. Get rid of stuff you shouldn't eat. For instance, you don't want to eat anything that's loose or not in a wrapper. Anything unwrapped, including fresh fruit, should be thrown away. Without a wrapper, it's hard to tell if food is clean and safe to eat. Once you've looked over your treats, you'll probably wonder just how much you can eat. Well, it's best not to overdo it. If you don't eat too much on Halloween, you'll have leftovers to enjoy in the days and weeks to come. In other words, you can make Halloween a little sweeter by making it last a little longer! Keep these tips in mind and we'll all enjoy a safe and happy Halloween! From Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 7/9 HOWL-O-WEEN Pet Safety Tips A message from Salt Lake County Animal Services (who provide services to Millcreek): Halloween can be a lot of fun for humans but pets may not appreciate the costumes and candy. Protect your pets from Halloween dangers with these tips! 1. Keep candy out of reach: All forms of chocolate and the artificial sweetener can be poisonous to dogs & cats. Call your emergency vet if your pet has eaten either. 2. Keep pets confined and away from the door: Dogs may be likely to dart out the door, or become anxious with trick-or-treaters in costumes and yelling for candy. Put them in a crate or a backroom and keep everyone safe. 3. Close the blinds or drapes, disconnect doorbells: If your dog reacts every time someone walks by or rings the doorbell close the drapes and disconnect the doorbell. 4. Keep outdoor pets inside before and after Halloween: Keep dogs and cats indoors to prevent them from being injured, stolen, or poisoned as part of a Halloween prank. 5. Don’t approach dogs while in costume: Even if you know the dog, a strange costume or mask can frighten them. They may not recognize you in costume. If a dog escapes a house or yard and runs up to you, tell your child to stand like a tree, and wait for the owner to grab the dog. Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 8/9 6. Test out pet costumes before: Make sure the costume isn’t causing them distress, or giving them an allergic reaction. It shouldn’t restrict their movement, ability to breath, bark or meow. 7. Leave them at home: It may be best with all the distractions to leave your pet at home while trick-or-treating. Take them for a walk earlier in the day before the ghosts and goblins come out for the night to spook them. Is your pet microchipped? Don’t forget all pets in Salt Lake County can receive a free microchip at our location, 511 W 3900 S, in Millcreek. Animal Services is open Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM. Check out their website, AdoptUtahPets.com for more information. THE CITY NEEDS SOME NEW EMPLOYEES Millcreek – Accountant II – Job Posting Millcreek – Business License Assistant – Job Posting Millcreek – Plans Examiner II – Job Posting MILLCREEK BUSINESSES ARE ALSO HIRING COMPANY: Golden Customer Care, 3902 South State POSITION: Customer Service Agents PAY: Starting at $13.50 per hour, based on experience DETAILS: Bring your resume to Golden Customer Care on Tuesday, October 30, between 9am-6pm COMPANY: Downeast Outfitters, Inc., 2330 East 3300 South Subscribe Past Issues Translate ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/30/2018 Read with kids help them and yourself, too! 9/9 POSITION: Clothing Sales Lead, Clothing Sales Associate, Sales Manager, Sales Associate, Operations Associate PAY: Varies based on experience and position DETAILS: Contact Yadira Martinez, [PHONE REDACTED], [EMAIL REDACTED] If you are a licensed Millcreek business and are hiring, please email details in the above format to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Those received by 5PM on Thursdays will be included in that week's Friday newsletter. MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY IS LOOKING FOR PART-TIME HELP Mill Creek Elementary School, 3761 S 1100 E, is in dire need of part time employees to help kids by working with them in small groups. No specific skills are required and training is provided. These are paid positions with flexible hours during school hours with pay around $10 per hour. Background checks and fingerprinting are required. Contact Principal Ann Kane at [PHONE REDACTED]. Meetings with the Mayor! Interested in meeting with the Mayor? Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini. Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a time. VISIT us at http://millcreek.us Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2018 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Subscribe Past Issues Translate