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4/26/2024 - MILLCREEK RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS; CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS; EVENTS; etc. View this email in your browser Four of Millcreek's Promise Scholars, posing with the City Council and Mayor Silvestrini, were all smiles after receiving their recognition and scholarship checks. Left to right, Student Ilena Dang; Mayor Silvestrini; Student Alan Salinas-Barrera; Councilmembers Silvia Catten, Cheri Jackson, Bev Uipi, and Tom DeSirant; and Students Sarah Cundick and Steeven Valdiva. Announcements Public Meetings Canyon Rim Citizens Association Wed., 5/1/24, 7pm Granite Credit Union Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave East Mill Creek Community Council Thurs., 5/2/24, 6:30pm Granite Credit Union NEWS Millcreek Celebrates Local Students MILLCREEK. At the City Council meeting on Monday, April 22nd, the community celebrated the accomplishments of two remarkable groups of Millcreek students. The first group was composed of six outstanding Millcreek Promise Scholars from three local high schools that Millcreek students attend. The second group comprised students from the afterschool program at William Penn Elementary whose art projects will decorate the walls of City Hall this summer. ---PAGE BREAK--- Adventure Hub 1354 E Chambers Ave A punch and cookie reception was held before the Council meeting. MILLCREEK PROMISE SCHOLARS: The Millcreek Promise Program, working in conjunction with high school counselors at Cottonwood, Olympus, and Skyline high schools, identified and selected two students from each high school to be recognized. Each student was granted a Certificate Recognition and a $1,000 scholarship for their exceptional scholastic and school related work. COTTONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL: Steeven Valdiva moved with his family to Millcreek four years ago and has enjoyed the calm and quiet neighborhood that has everything that he needs within a short distance. He has enjoyed learning to ice skate on Millcreek Common, celebrating several events in the area, as well as going to Millcreek Gardens. Steeven is an active member of our Millcreek community, having organized and worked on several service projects, from helping translate for parent teacher conferences to running a trunk or treat activity. Steeven plans to study Civil Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering. Samantha Vance is a life-long resident of Millcreek, and has many special memories connected to the city. She has enjoyed growing up in the environment that Millcreek provides and says that it will “always hold a place in [her] heart.” Samantha is also a great volunteer in our community, including a project she led out to help older residents record their life stories to be passed down to their kids and grandkids. She heard stories of life during World War II, how people fell in love, and many more that are now preserved thanks to her efforts. Samantha plans to pursue a course of study in the medical field and hopes to ultimately end up back in Millcreek. OLYMPUS HIGH SCHOOL: Alan Salinas-Barrera says that the best thing about living in Millcreek is the people that live here. He loves that his neighbors recognize him and that they never fail to wave and say hello to him. He also enjoys Millcreek Common and the large sense of community that surrounds them. He remembers feeling shocked at the large crowd that gathered last summer on the 4th of July to watch the drone show on the Common, and the sense of pride in his community that seeing this brought to him. Alan has contributed to the ---PAGE BREAK--- community through school club service activities and plans to continue to serve as a Millcreek citizen in the future where he has the goal of one day becoming a homeowner in Millcreek. Alan plans on studying Engineering in aerospace. Sarah Cundick says that living in Millcreek has been a good fit for her and that Millcreek’s focus on being “Connected by Nature” rings true to her. She has taken full advantage of our natural landscape, exploring the canyons and canoeing the Jordan River. She notes that through these adventures, she is able to connect to other people in a more genuine way. Sarah has been an active member of Millcreek ever since she heard of it becoming a city, from involving herself in community events to joining Youth Council and working for Millcreek Common, where she helped organize food drives, park clean-ups, and Secret Santas. Sarah plans to study Chemistry and Environmental Science, with the goal of pursuing a degree in law to work in Environmental Law. SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL: Anhkhoa Le says that one of the best things about Millcreek is the thriving community and commonality of people who live here. He said that moving to Millcreek “changed the narrative for [him] that [his] neighbors were strangers”, and that they became people that welcomed him and his family with open arms. Anhkhoa has served in the community as a member of Youth Council, where he both served the community but also increased his level of civic participation. He has contributed to the community through helping run festivals, clean up parks, and helping plan the Skyline Super Reunion. Anhkhoa plans to study Finance with the goal of returning to Millcreek to consult with nonprofits and local businesses. Ilena Dang has for a long time been drawn to the idea of creating community spaces that bring people together. That is why her favorite part of Millcreek is Millcreek Common and City Hall, which she says she recognizes as having fulfilled that ideal. She has enjoyed the friendships she has formed through using these spaces. Ilena has volunteered for the Learning for Life afterschool program, where she implemented lesson plans and led discussions among children and youth that help them to be curious, creative, and take on leadership roles. Ilena plans to study Political Science and Public Policy, with the goal of working on state-level policy to enact and drive positive social change. WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: ---PAGE BREAK--- The second group recognized that evening were students from the afterschool program at William Penn Elementary. The Asian Association of Utah conducts a number of afterschool programs in Millcreek that help our students. An important one of their programs is being conducted this year at William Penn Elementary. Serving children in grades K-5, the program offers academic tutoring, enrichment activities, an afterschool snack, and Friday field trips. In conjunction with the program, Millcreek Promise, working with community volunteers, provided art supplies and art experiences. The kids' weaving projects will be displayed on the second floor of city hall (1330 E Chambers Ave) in the gallery area through the next few months. Mayor Silvestrini thanked The Asian Association for supporting Millcreek children and for providing great afterschool support. We thank our young artists for making our City Hall beautiful. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ---PAGE BREAK--- CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Please come help pull a few weeds at the Millcreek Community Xeriscape Planting located at the corner of Wasatch Blvd and Ln (about 3500 When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 8:00 to 9:00 am What to bring: Mat or carpet square to kneel on, bucket for weeds, gloves, long screwdriver to loosen the weeds' roots, drinking water. Summer Camp at Millcreek Common - This 5 day camp is a unique chance for youth (ages 5-8 and 9-13) to learn, explore and play. Campers will enjoy ---PAGE BREAK--- roller skating instruction, climbing wall instruction, and daily enrichment activities. Mon through Fri, half-day (9am-12pm) camp available in June and July. Camp Tracy Weekend Adventures - Join us for adventure at Camp Tracy in beautiful Millcreek Canyon. Stay the day, or for the weekend, at this historic, quintessential camp established in 1918. Rent a cabin, campsite, or purchase a day pass to enjoy activities like archery, ropes course, fishing, terrarium class, bird show, and much more! Three Weekends: July 26-28; August 9-11; August 30-September 1 THIS WEEKEND Register for Summer Camp HERE Register for Camp Tracy HERE ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- SAVE THE DATE ---PAGE BREAK--- Join us for the second annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Enjoy lowrider cars, great food, crafts, piñatas, a giant Loteria, music, dance, Mariachi, face painting, Lucha Libre, and free skate admission! ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- April Business of the Month: M&M Insurance ---PAGE BREAK--- M&M Insurance is an Allstate Insurance Agency, locally owned and operated by Miles and Melissa Hunsaker who acquired the agency from a family friend in 2021. The agency was started from scratch by Lisa Eshleman 38 years ago and has been operating out of the same, quaint house in Millcreek since 1985. Our office has four other employees who are all licensed and here to make buying insurance a customized and seamless experience. We specialize in personal (Home, Auto, Umbrella, etc.), Business and Life insurance, but are here as a resource for all your insurance questions. We are so proud to receive Millcreek City’s April Business of the month award and look forward to connecting with more of the Millcreek community. Getting Visual at the Library The Millcreek Arts Council and Salt Lake County Library Millcreek Branch start May with a new exhibit at the Library at 2266 Evergreen Ave. The artwork of Thomas Embly will be displayed throughout the month of May. A reception will be held at the library from 6-6:45 PM on May 3rd. Please join us for light refreshments and musical accompaniment by Brother Run. Artist, world traveler, former lawyer, and amateur historian. Thomas has been called “a man of many talents”, but art has always been his driving passion. Drawing and painting since childhood, Thomas shifted from primarily acrylic and watercolors to oils in 2020 and immediately fell in love with the medium. ---PAGE BREAK--- His original oil paintings are inspired by the beauty in the world, the humor in the mundane, how light dances and interacts with spaces and objects, and landscapes of places which spring emotion and memory in the viewer. Raised in Cottonwood Heights, Thomas now lives in Millcreek with his wife and puppy. For updates on exhibitions and new works of art, follow Thomas on instagram @thomas_embley_art Brother Run comprises an acoustic duo of singer-songwriters starring Austin Stoddard and brother, Skylar Stoddard. These two artists, cut from the same cloth, decided to bring their talents together to create harmony and good music. Their passion is in composing and performing musical inspiration around Utah. They can also be found performing alongside their father, Gary Stoddard. These talented musicians have played for 10+ years all over the Salt Lake valley. Including live shows, weddings, restaurants, bars, farmers markets, arts festivals and private parties. They have played places like Deer Valley, Park Silly, Salt Lake Arts festival, Millcreek Arts festival, private parties and weddings in the beautiful Utah mountains. ---PAGE BREAK--- Brother Run will play at the library at the May 3rd reception from 6 to 6:45 PM. ---PAGE BREAK--- Important Community Information from Rocky Mountain Power: Millcreek Wildfire Mitigation Project Greetings Millcreek Residents, We want to keep you informed about the ongoing efforts to enhance wildfire safety and to continue to deliver reliable power to your community. Rocky Mountain Power is currently engaged in a wildfire mitigation project to upgrade power lines and poles along the East Bench in Millcreek. Details about the project: Our crews will be working to replace wooden poles with durable self-weathering steel poles and covered wire and upgrading other facilities to mitigate the potential wildfire risk. This work is scheduled throughout the spring and summer months. What to Expect: As part of these upgrades, you may notice various activities in the area, including: Digging holes to prepare for the installation of new poles. Removing old wire and poles to make way for the new infrastructure. Using specialized equipment such as line trucks, cranes, and in areas with limited access, helicopters may be employed to assist with removing and setting poles. Installing new wire to ensure reliable power transmission. Community Impact: We understand that these wildfire mitigation measures may cause temporary inconveniences and we're working diligently to minimize impacts and disruptions to the community. Your safety is our top priority. Environmental Considerations: We're committed to minimizing our environmental footprint throughout this project by taking the following steps: We're replacing poles one by one to reduce disturbance. Areas that have limited access will be worked on by helicopter, reducing the use and disturbance of heavy equipment. Our team is carefully coordinating with agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, to minimize environmental impacts. Our avian biologists are also working with HawkWatch International to monitor local bird nesting activity, including kestrel and screech owl nest boxes. This may result in staggered construction activities or timeframes to avoid active raptor nests. ---PAGE BREAK--- We appreciate your support and understanding as we work to enhance the safety of your community by reducing wildfire risk. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at our customer service phone, 1-888-225- 2611. MILLCREEK SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS MILLCREEK. Congratulations to Skyline and Olympus High Schools! A recent ranking by U.S. News and World Report ranked Skyline High number 2 in the State of Utah and Olympus High (although not in Millcreek, attended by many Millcreek students) as number 9. A "high five" for a job well done to the students and staff of these great schools. You can read a Salt Lake Tribune article about the rankings HERE or on the U.S. News & World Report website HERE. Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Jeff Silvestrini. Call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a slot. Mayor Silvestrini presents Jeremy Bradshaw, St. Mark's Hospital's CEO, and hospital staff members with a Proclamation declaring April 22 to April 27th as "We Show Up " Week. The Proclamation encourages hospital colleagues and Millcreek residents to participate in local service projects. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter Copyright © 2024 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter ---PAGE BREAK--- Forward Share Tweet