by | Dec 16 Since our last update in April Millcreek’s new city center has continued to take shape throughout 2024 Here are some recent photos from the street and the sky Cottonwood Residential’s Richmond, located at 1280 E. Villa Vista Ave., will bring 328 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment homes to the area. Rent will start at $1,350 for a studio and go up to $2,875 for a two-bedroom Brick Lofts by PEG Development has begun its Phase II which includes a two-story parking podium and five floors of apartments an office-to-residential conversion of the adjacent building This phase adds 89 apartments and 148 parking stalls bringing the total to 133 one- and two-bedroom apartment homes The project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2025 Moving south we have Millcreek Flats by the Boyer Company This project will bring 217 apartment homes and 6,851 SF of ground floor commercial space Located east of Highland Drive at the site of a former LDS church we have Millcreek Medical Center by Rigby Watts & Co This three-story medical office building will feature 21,000 square feet of commercial space and 71 parking stalls in the adjacent surface lot Anchoring Millcreek City Center’s southern edge is The Westerly another Cottonwood Residential development It will feature 197 apartments and a whopping 448 parking stalls which will be shared with Millcreek City Hall Devin Zander is a photographer and lifelong Utahn who resides in Sugar House He is passionate about sustainable development and transportation in the region Data is out for Q1 2025 market performance across multiple product classes A developer has submitted plans to replace a former single-family home near the North Temple corridor with a new 35-unit micro studio apartment.. 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The Delta Center overhaul is officially underway — and the arena we all know will look much different next year You must be logged in to post a comment Site built by John Battenfeld there’s a cafe that’s captured the hearts of locals with its inviting atmosphere and bold From its cozy charm to the creative dishes served with a side of warm hospitality What’s the secret behind its lasting appeal Ted Scheffler spending more time with friends and family there’s an eatery in East Millcreek that is a  magical spot for a family breakfast The family-owned business emphasizes a commitment to simplicity and affordability “Our dream is to be a beacon of inspiration for our community motivating everyone to explore the wonders of local cuisine and make mindful food choices that support our planet and our well-being.” if the crowds that wait up to and sometimes more than an hour to be seated to enjoy a meal on a weekend morning afternoon are any indication The portions are gargantuan at Roots Cafe and the hospitality is second to none The cozy restaurant is brimming with local art for sale and sits adjacent to The Old Flamingo vintage/antiques store It’s a good place to kill time browsing antique furniture artwork and trinkets while you await your table Roots Cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday for 7 AM to 3 PM and they do not take reservations; first come The 3-egg omelets ($13.75-$15.75) are popular served with house potatoes and a choice of toast On the sweeter side of the breakfast menu are pancakes crepes ($11.75) yogurt parfait ($11) housemade apple-pecan cranberry bread pudding French toast ($12.75) and steel cut oatmeal ($8.25) – organic slow cooked oats served with brown sugar The savory side of the breakfast menu at Roots features things like a breakfast burrito ($13.75) and excellent huevos rancheros ($13.50): Two farm fresh eggs cooked as you like them and pepper jack cheese topped with avocado and cilantro The huevos come served with warm flour tortillas or substitute gluten-free corn tortillas if you’d rather and include a Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad ($14.50) and my wife’s favorite: the Roots Big Mole Taco Salad customers can choose mole-seasoned grass fed beef or quinoa on a corn tostada with baby greens tossed in a chimichurri dressing and topped with southwestern relish You won’t leave hungry after tackling this entree size salad Salad add-ons include grilled chicken breast ($9.50) or sliced turkey breast ($8).  A somewhat lighter salad at Roots is the Baby Kale Salad ($14.50) which is organic baby kale and spinach greens with fresh oranges The lunch menu offers a plethora of sandwiches turkey bacon avocado ($14.75) spicy French dip ($15.95) I am especially partial to the Utah Burger ($17.95) which is a grass-fed local ground beef patty cooked as ordered (medium-rare in my case) and topped with a fried egg on a split top locally-baked bun All sandwiches are served with a choice of baby kale or black eyed pea salad for an extra buck.  Roots Cafe entrees during lunch include shepherds pie ($17.50 with organic ground turkey or vegetarian $13.50) At a time when so many are feeling isolated and divided it’s refreshing to visit Roots Cafe during brunch and see a rainbow coalition of customers coming together to enjoy hearty home-cooked meals in a friendly Roots Cafe offers online ordering for takeout.  Culinary quote of the week: “The most indispensable ingredient of all good home cooking: love for those you are cooking for.” – Sophia Loren Aker Restaurant & Lounge transforms Japanese cuisine with bold Latin influences offering dishes like dry-aged nigiri and yakitori paired with inventive flavors in a strikingly elegant space Ogden becomes the center of German culture with the Sneddon Hof Germanfest From breaded schnitzel and bratwurst to warm potato salad and spätzle the menu offers a feast of traditional dishes Guests can also enjoy lively performances from bands like Salzburger Echo and Chardon Polka Band creating an energetic and festive atmosphere Ready to dive into Utah’s most exciting culinary adventures Learn the secrets of sushi rolling from a master chef celebrate Bewilder Brewing’s 5th anniversary with exclusive brews and experience the opulent charm of The Vintage Room at Deer Valley featuring gourmet dining and stunning alpine vistas Can non-alcoholic wines rival traditional ones Tracy Aviary’s Wine Takes Flight offers a blind tasting experience and rich red wines paired with gourmet bites This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Utah — Millcreek residents say they filed a report with the Unified Police Department on Halloween night after finding property damage and several marbles on and around their property "Apparently this was target practice for a paint gun or a marble gun I don't know what they're using but it's doing quite a bit of damage," said Millcreek resident Rebecca White residents along 700 East in Millcreek have been discovering damage to their houses and then finding a white marble not too far from it "I looked up and I saw that my window right here has a crack in it there's a marble right there," said fellow Millcreek resident Dustin George George filed a police report with the Unified Police Department Millcreek Office "It's nonsensical for someone to be doing something like that It's a quiet neighborhood; I've been here since 2019 Never had a problem with anyone and then suddenly got some dude shooting marbles out of a paintball gun," said George has lived in her home for more than 20 years She stressed that they've never had issues like this so I looked over and this window has a star in it I thought initially it had been hit by a BB and then I looked down and there was a white marble on the ground below," said White Both of the residents hope the police will take action so this can be stopped I started noticing some dings on my car," said George White said her neighbors a few doors down also had damage to vehicle windows that were parked on their property "Her windows have been shot out three times And she's got white marbles all around the car We just want to catch this guy and hold him accountable It's costing me $1,800 to replace one window," said White Some residents are worried about people getting injured especially with many kids and pets in the area "You get cars — we're on a busy street — but other than that it's quiet and it sucks to have one person come in and ruin all of that," said George They encourage others who are dealing with this situation to contact the police Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Two-year-old Jack knew he would be getting a baby sister before his own mother When Elizabeth learned that Jack’s intuition was correct Growing up as the big sister to three younger brothers Elizabeth had dreams of being a mom to a daughter for as long as she can remember she eagerly anticipated seeing her daughter’s face and helping her achieve joy and success in every aspect of her life Elizabeth was informed that there were significant complications with Bianca’s most vital organs including her heart and brain Conflicting information and recommendations from various medical professionals followed finding a new level of faith in prayer and priesthood blessings and a resulting conviction that she needed to carry on the most serious complications that concerned the doctors resolved themselves and both Elizabeth and Bianca were given a clean bill of health the night before Elizabeth’s own birthday She was born just a few days shy of her due date and weighed a healthy 6 pounds 13 ounces When Bianca was first laid on Elizabeth’s chest Elizabeth could tell something was not quite right Bianca’s cries were soft and she appeared to struggle for breath Elizabeth immediately asked for help for her baby and the incredible team of doctors and nurses at Intermountain Health rushed to provide Bianca aid in breathing and life-saving support showing her strength and determination with each punch and kick she gave her doctors and nurses Although she was beautifully perfect on the outside the particular anatomical anomalies that existed inside her body—ones that had gone undetected—made Bianca’s mortal life unsustainable Only two hours after she came into the world Yet her beautiful presence continued to be felt by Elizabeth and visitors for the hours and days Elizabeth was able to hold Bianca after her passing  While Bianca’s time on earth may have been brief Members of her medical team expressed feelings of honor for being entrusted with her care and of gratitude for having felt the influence of her spirit The impact Bianca is having on her family—including her dad and Jack (2)—is only just the beginning The boys were each thrilled to be getting a sister Even though they met her after she had already passed they felt her strong spirit and her love for them and their love for her has been obvious as well  Elizabeth is immeasurably proud to be Bianca’s mom She cherishes the time she was able to have with Bianca Elizabeth feels it was an honor and privilege to carry and deliver a spirit who didn’t require all the training and tests of this life to be perfected in Christ She has since found new meaning in the scripture “For [men and women are] spirit receive a fulness of joy; And when separated [they] cannot receive a fulness of joy” (Doctrine and Covenants 93:33-34) She has also found comfort from the words of the Savior: “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live ye shall live also.” (John 14:18-19)  Despite the heart-wrenching reality that Elizabeth’s many hopes and dreams for her baby girl will go unrealized on earth she finds great peace in knowing that they will once again be reunited The promise of their relationship lasting beyond the grave has brought Elizabeth peace amidst the tragedy of their separation Bianca’s brief life has inspired Elizabeth—and undoubtedly many others—to strive for their best selves  Bianca will be buried at Kaysville Cemetery with her maternal great-grandmother a remarkable woman in Bianca’s family line who worked as a labor and delivery nurse  A viewing and funeral services will be held Wednesday July 17 the East Mill Creek 12th Ward,,3103 East Craig Drive All are welcome to come honor Bianca’s beauty and strength at the church building from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist's Layton Mortuary Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors EVENTS & HOLIDAYS 5:47 PM | Updated: Jul 4 F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander Capt Melanie “Mach” Kluesner flies the F-35 on March 19 The 419th Fighter Wing will fly over 17 Utah cities Thursday morning for its annual Fourth of July Flyover BY MICHAEL HOUCK SALT LAKE CITY — A squadron of F-35s will participate in Hill Air Force Base’s Fourth of July Flyover across the Beehive State on Thursday the 419th Fighter Wing will fly over 17 cities to participate in each city’s Independence Day celebrations and circling back to West Jordan at 10:50 a.m Look to the skies tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/iUiRLYLZIL — Hill Air Force Base (@HAFB) July 3, 2024 Here are the estimated times that the jets will fly over: Hill Air Force Base said these times are subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements Follow @KSLMichaelHouck MILLCREEK, Utah — New video has been released that shows a truck suspected to be involved in a deadly hit-and-run accident that killed a 20-year-old woman in Millcreek over the weekend Surveillance video below shows suspected hit-and-run truck: Lindsey VanOrman was struck and killed early Saturday after she got out of her own vehicle to check on a cat that had been hit near 3051 South 2300 East VanOrman was a block away from her home when she was hit She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died from her injuries on Saturday evening the Unified Police Department released new surveillance video that captures the suspected truck that hit VanOrman a silver Nissan Titan with a broken front headlight is shown driving on 2700 South and 2000 East minutes after the incident Police are asking who has information on the truck or incident to contact the department Both directions of the road were closed after a crash at an intersection in Millcreek on April 6 Utah (KUTV) — Both directions of the road were closed after a crash at an intersection in Millcreek Utah Department of Transportation officials stated westbound and eastbound lanes were closed at3300 South and 900 East The estimated clearance time was approximately 5:20 p.m Photos at the scene showed several vehicles may have been involved were not immediately provided by law enforcement KUTV has reached out for more information and has not heard back as of Saturday evening EAST MILLCREEK — An East Millcreek neighborhood was in shock Thursday after two known members of their community shot and killed each other in a deadly confrontation in the street both died after shooting each other at very close range who grew up in the area and whose parents still live close to where the fatal double shooting occurred had developed a reputation as a troubled person who had frequent run-ins with the law when Bruner apparently tried to force his way into Jacobs' house Bruner started banging on Jacobs' door as if he were attempting to break the locked door open either by kicking it or using his shoulder to ram it open grabbed his revolver and went to the door to investigate Whether he cracked the door open or just spoke to Bruner through the closed door was not immediately known Thursday It also wasn't known whether Jacobs knew he was talking to Bruner The confrontation remained heated as Bruner continued to try and force his way in Bruner ran off and Jacobs chased after him Jacobs' 18-year-old son followed after his father After the two had gotten about four homes down the street Bell said detectives were still trying to determine Thursday who fired first But based on statements from neighbors who heard the exchange of gunfire police believe Bruner turned around as he was running and fired his sawed-off single-round shotgun first The son was believed to be only a couple of feet behind his father and witnessed the shootings not only was the victim's son at the scene when this occurred but also the wonderful residents of this neighborhood came out and attempted to resuscitate this victim," Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder said Family and neighbors rushed outside to the street and attempted life-saving first aid for both men One of the first neighbors who rushed outside is a doctor but when he couldn't find a pulse on Bruner together with paramedics from Unified Fire Authority "We are all saddened by the tragic loss of Russell Jacobs His death is a great loss," said Wes Smith a neighbor and family friend who acted as the family spokesman Thursday Jacobs worked as a wealth management adviser and a graduate of the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business Employees at Cambridge Financial Center in Salt Lake City confirmed Jacobs was an employee there but declined further comment Jacobs was also a youth leader in his local LDS ward and reportedly led their youth activity over the summer Because he was known by so many young adults in the neighborhood the Granite School District sent crisis counselors to nearby Skyline High School Thursday morning Jacobs' 18-year-old son graduated from Skyline in the spring Salt of the earth," said neighbor Jonathan Diaz "They're the family that put on the neighborhood block party and got everybody together to get everyone to know each other better Rusty was easily one of the nicest guys I've ever met." Diaz said it would probably take a few days for the impact of Jacobs' death to really sink in "The thing I remember most about Rusty was how genuine and nice he was," he said "This is a loss we're all going to feel for a long time I can't believe this is happening." many people left messages of condolence Thursday You and your family are in my prayers!" one woman wrote "Rusty and I had a special bond as cousins My heart goes out to you Jana," wrote another man is he is now in the loving arms of the Savior We love you and your family and pray the Lord will carry you through this difficult time until you can stand on your own Please let me know if there is anything we can do," wrote another It was not known Thursday why Bruner went to Jacobs' house Bruner grew up in the Millcreek area and with his distinguishing facial tattoos was known by most residents Investigators believe Jacobs knew of Bruner but whether the two were acquaintances or had spoken to each other in the past was not immediately known police believe Bruner had been sleeping on the couches of different friends in the area each night Friends of Bruner also took to social media to mourn the loss of the man who they said had been like a brother to them You always had my back (through) everything Always talked me up and truly loved me like a brother You lived an amazing life," wrote one man "Jesse Bruner died today in a gun battle It is a sad day for everyone involved," wrote another man A friend who has known Bruner for more than 15 years said that growing up together Bruner was a fun and generous friend who was always willing to listen to someone in need Bruner was a father who loved his daughter and was passionate about drawing and his work as a tattoo artist said he and Bruner lost touch several years ago when Bruner fell deep into an addiction to drugs "He made a lot of bad decisions," the man said but even their best efforts didn't seem to have an impact Bruner and his friend spent time together a few years ago when was putting his life together and was working as a tattoo artist when the two saw each other at a party a month ago the man said he sensed his friend had returned to his old ways "He seemed like he wasn't doing too well," the man said the man said all were surprised to learn that Bruner was carrying a gun when he showed up at the Jacobs home "No one is saying he was an angel by any means but I would say this wasn't characteristic of him," the man said but I'm 100 percent convinced drugs were involved and I would assume it was because of drugs Maybe he was high or was trying to get high." While expressing grief and sympathy for the Jacobs family the man emphasized that many were mourning Bruner's death there are a lot of people who tend to see someone like (Bruner) as just a terrible person," he said "He was loved and will be missed." A search of Utah state court records indicates Bruner had a criminal history dating back to age 18 when he pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of threatening to use a weapon during a fight He faced the same charge and pleaded guilty to a class A misdemeanor a year later Bruner was convicted of a felony in 2001 when he pleaded guilty to forgery Since 2012 he has also been convicted of misdemeanors including possession of a controlled substance intoxication and unlawful possession of a weapon He was mostly recently charged in August with possession of drug paraphernalia and a warrant for his arrest was issued when he didn't show up for his first hearing in the case Court records indicate Bruner's wife filed for divorce earlier this month who a friend said had been separated from Bruner for quite some time Bruner listed himself as a tattoo artist and MC There were several clips of him freestyle rapping and many examples of his tattoo work as well as pictures of his own numerous tattoos Friends say he worked at several tattoo parlors in years past but recently had been freelancing Bruner announced he had just been released from jail and asked his followers to call him if they need a tattoo Salt Lake County Jail records listed more than 30 tattoos on Bruner "the word 'misfit' covered by a demon," a portrait of his daughter Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen Bruner in the past few days to help them re-trace his steps and contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 385-468-9820 Email: preavy@deseretnews.com; mromero@deseretnews.com She graduated from East High School and the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education She loved teaching kindergarten until starting her own family She married Richard Jay Sorensen in the Logan Temple on July 27 They both were dedicated to their faith and their family Mamo was a ray of sunshine in the lives of those around her She had a deep love for celebrating every occasion Mamo always made the effort to be a part of every family gathering and create opportunities for everyone to come together Traditions became the central theme in her family’s life The most notable of which had to be the annual beach house trip to Capistrano Beach Mamo not only provided a fun-filled week at the beach but also established familial bonds that would last for generations She had a remarkable ability to know each person on an individual level Another tradition was her “12th Night Celebration” She was sad to see any vacation or holiday come to an end so her discovery of the European tradition of Epiphany helped make Christmas last into January Her posterity (or the ones who were paying attention) should all know the names of the Three Wise Men and the words to “The Twelve Days of Christmas” Family was the cornerstone of Mamo's life She cherished her role as a grandmother and showed unconditional love and support to her grandchildren Mamo's love extended beyond her immediate family making them feel like part of the family.Mamo prepared for each upcoming birthday or holiday with special gifts or cards etc.) could expect a treat bag or card with a little cash Mailing them to out-of-town families was also part of her preparations Mamo's faith in God was an integral part of her life She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived her faith with unwavering devotion Her love for God and her belief in the importance of keeping the faith were evident to all who knew her One of her favorite callings was serving with the Young Women and also teaching in Relief Society.She loved singing with the 12th Ward Choir for many She was part of quartets and singing groups (The Schubert Singers) throughout college and her early married years as well as spending time with her family and friends and she treasured every moment spent with her loved ones Her dedication to creating a strong family culture and the bonds she formed with her family members will forever be cherished She’s very proud of knitting argyle socks for the guys at school Her sewing creations were evident throughout the early years of raising her family Each season her 4 girls would wear matching dresses made for that particular occasion She enjoyed working part-time for many years after her girls were mostly grown-up Michigan were a highlight as she went there to be trained in reading tests which she then administered in numerous local elementary schools She later worked for the State Department of Workforce Services processing unemployment compensation returns She had a job share arrangement which allowed her to alternate 2–3-day work weeks She made many friends at Job Service and worked there for over 14 years She will be remembered by her friends as very fun-loving and sociable she was invited to join a group of ladies and they named the group the “Welcome-Mona’s” Initially they got together to chat and work on mending Chatting and parties soon took the place of the mending After settling in the East Millcreek area and raising her family a group of friends got together and named themselves “The Golden Girls” Many birthday lunches and Christmas parties followed over the years She is survived by her loving daughters Lisa Smith her 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and unwavering faith will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know her She will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a beacon of light in the lives of her family and friends from 5:00-8:00 PM at the East Millcreek Stake Center Family prayer to be given at the conclusion of the viewing.Graveside Services will be held on Monday at 12:00 Noon at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery (Enter at 3300 South entrance and turn left The family would like to thank all those that have provided service and care to Mona and the many caregivers at Spring Gardens Senior Living Holladay as well as the nurses at Inspiration Hospice Mona loved wearing bright colors with matching shoes In celebration of Mona as a” ray of sunshine” consider wearing yellow on Sunday or Monday she would love for you to take a trip to the beach and neither my brother Jim nor I were aware that she had passed away so recently would have attended her funeral but no one notified him We’re both so very saddened by the loss if our last surviving aunt Mona and I took the train to California and flew home to Salt Lake back in 1953 by | Apr 7 and the new residential projects look to actually transform this part of Millcreek into something of a downtown Just counting the four large market-rate apartment buildings currently under construction and featured below ~1500 additional town residents will be living in the area between 3050 and 3300 South Those 988 new units are only the first wave of a multi-family residential construction boom in the newly-created center of this highly-desirable Here’s a photographic look at current conditions The Boyer Company’s Millcreek Flats (aka the Millcreek Common Apartments) is forming its core and just rising off its podium will add 300 1- and 2BR apartment homes to the area Cottonwood Residential’s Westerly project is busy pouring its podium and erecting its core When completed in 2025 it will provide 220 market-rate units Need more? 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You must be logged in to post a comment Utah to Emily Melissa Turner and Fred Stevens Johnson Utahna was the eleventh of seventeen children (11 daughters Utahna had a happy childhood living on the big Johnson farm in Holden She loved the wide open spaces of the country where she loved to get with her friends Venez and Beverly and ride horses for hours Utahna attended Millard High where she played the French horn in the marching band The Millard High band came to Salt Lake often to march in the July 24th parade After Utahna graduated from Millard High School While attending the BAC in 1947 in Cedar City Gary and Utahna were married on December 26 They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple After Gary graduated from BYU in Accounting Gary and Utahna made their home in Cedar City during which time their three children were born (Valerie When Gary was offered a great job in Salt Lake working as an industrial engineer for Kennecott Corporation it was a very difficult decision to make since they loved Cedar City and southern Utah so much Moving to the big city with so many unknowns was a bit terrifying and they visited there often to see Gary’s parents Utahna was a very devoted and loving wife to Gary and was very fortunate to have travelled with Gary to many beautiful places around the world She said that “dance lifts my spirits and helps me stay happy and healthy.” In her younger years Utahna danced and performed with her best friend in the small town of Holden every chance they could get she became a member of the “Clogging Grandmothers.” She danced with them for 7 years They would practice for 90 minutes twice a week and performed for care centers around the valley the Dickens Festival and the Festival of Trees The ultimate experience was when they entertained at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics She began sewing clothes for herself and others from her early teens to when her eyesight started failing due to macular degeneration and she even designed and sewed her own wedding dress and would use any left-over fabric to sew clothes for their dolls Utahna designed and sewed their prom dresses She sewed Halloween costumes for the grandchildren nighties and even coats for the granddaughters when they were young Utahna designed and sewed many of the Clogging Grandmothers’ outfits an amazing seamstress with an eye for quality and detail Utahna was a life-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints She held various church positions over the years Her favorite calling was working with the Merry Miss girls She would have the girls over to her house to teach them different dances She also loved teaching Primary classes with Gary They would spend hours preparing the lessons Utahna appreciated and loved the visual and performing arts Gary and Utahna would frequently attend the ballet It was very important for Gary and Utahna to expose their children to the arts as well symphony concerts and theatrical performances as a family and was genuinely interested in their lives and could remember the details of people’s lives Utahna developed macular degeneration in her later years and just kept living her day to day life making adaptations along the way For Gary’s last 2 years before his passing and it became increasingly difficult to care for him She was a devoted wife who endured to the end Utahna was preceded in death by her father Funeral services will be held on Wednesday 2702 East Evergreen Avenue (about 3400 South) A viewing will be held at the chapel from 10:30 - 11:40 prior to the funeral service Utahna will be interred in the Cedar City Cemetery on Thursday The funeral service will be livestreamed. For those wanted to view the COMPLETED service can click "Watch Services" or follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/8PsVYZo6oLDHa7-UX3g5oCN2H0S2n-fquVqktnetRKk2B7AIqvkzl3qXCvN_lBJ0.WLkr4VfcNe1C71Va?startTime=1689183262000 Funeral arrangements are through Larkin Mortuary in Sandy. Condolences can be sent to larkinmortuary.comIn lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Sunrise of Sandy - especially Alexander Omari and Tabitha and to Solstice Health Hospice – especially Olivia who provided such tender care to our dear mother She meant the world to me and I will miss her so very much it meant everything to me to be able to see her when I was in Salt Lake last I love you all so much and wish I could give you a hug although it hurts and We will all miss her deeply knowing she’s in heaven and not in pain and remembering her beautiful smile and happiness will help with the painI love you 🙏 My thoughts and lots of love for you always Dear Jones Family,' Please accept my deepest sympathy to all of you at the passing of your dear mother great grandmother and great great grandmother What a delighttfu person she was and it was always a joy to visit with her It was my blessing to know her for several years after we were transferred into the East Mill Creek 11th ward but what a wonderful legacy she has left for everyone who knows her and for each of you in your family Her beautiful spirit and loving personality will be truly missed by all who knew her She was always so welcoming and joyful in her hospitality to me and my family over the years Always held in highest esteem as a positive Utahna will be missed by us while she is embraced by Gary and those friends and family members who are enjoying the peace and rest of Paradise I honor and respect her for her faith and courage and for the joy she is to all who know her I was thinking about your mom the other day I looked her up and found that she has passed away I wanted to express my condolences and love for her and your family Your mom was a wonderful influence in my life growing up I loved having you live on Dewey Avenue for a few years My favorite memories are being able to stay with you in Salt Lake We live in Idaho Falls in the summer and are snowbirds in St George in the winter My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you remember the amazing parents you had I was blessed to call them my cousins and friends MILLCREEK, Utah — Nearly a week after a 20-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident in Millcreek Lindsey VanOrman got out of her vehicle near 3051 South 2300 East to help a cat when a passing driver hit her and left the scene VanOrman was taken to the hospital in critical condition where she later died Video below shows suspected truck involved in deadly hit-and-run: Police released photos and videos of the suspected vehicle involved in the incident showing a silver Nissan Titan with front headlight damage driving near the accident scene right after VanOrman was hit Millcreek city officials said an arrest had been made arrest documents show Jonathan Barrus Lyman including Failure to Remain at an Accident Involving Injury the pickup truck was located Tuesday in a Murray apartment complex with its nose next to the building An investigation into the truck showed front-end damage "consistent with anautomobile/pedestrian collision." After the truck was towed from the apartment complex with police saying there had been efforts to "clear or destroy evidence." In addition a small piece of plastic found at the accident scene matched a section damaged on the Titan Family shares memories of 20-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run: Lyman was determined to be a suspect and the possible driver after interviews with two witnesses who said they had seen the truck shared in surveillance videos and photos One said they saw it drive away with no damage Friday evening only to see it again Saturday with the front-end damage Police arrested Lyman as he was sitting in another vehicle outside the apartment complex Lyman said he had no knowledge of the Nissan pick up truck and wasn't at the apartment either Friday or Saturday But when told witnesses saw him at the location on both nights Despite originally waiving his right to an attorney when told investigators could use his phone data to put him at the location relative to the truck Our beloved Debra Jean Smith Livingston passed away January 27 at the age of 72 under the loving care of her family in Salt Lake City Debbi was born to Russel Lynn and Lois Robb Smith on July 5 While growing up she loved spending time with her 3 brothers uncles and cousins on the family farm in Duchesne graduated from Highland High School in 1969 and graduated from Steven's Henager Business College Debbi and Roger Alan Livingston were married on August 26 Together they raised five children and love doting on their 13 grandchildren Debbi loved spending time with her children in classrooms She loved music and singing and enjoyed being part of the A'Cappella choir at Highland High School She taught her children to love music; nothing brought her greater joy than watching her children and grandchildren perform be it singing Once her children were raised and she had a little more time she was part of the Mountain Jubilee women's barbershop choir performing and competing around the United States She even found time to be in a couple community theater productions and loved getting to share the stage with her family Debbi and Roger have lived in the East Millcreek area for over 44 years and have many precious memories and friends Debbi loved serving in the Primary and Young Women's organizations and as Relief Society President where she developed a great love for all the sisters in the ward She cherished her time serving an inner-city mission with Roger and had a special love and bond with those she served She never doubted the truthfulness of the Gospel and her faith is one her gifts and the greatest legacy to leave her family Kimberly Jean Christensen (Andrew Michael) She is preceded in death by her son Tyler Roger Livingston and her parents A viewing will be held on Thursday February 1 at the East Millcreek 9th Ward building 3750 S Hillside Lane My prayers are with you sd the family at this trying time.Anelie I am very sorry I did not get to know you more Your deeper friendship would have been a blessing to me You will be sorely missed but are now in the arms of our Heavenly Father I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother not a memory I have of her without a huge smile on her face and love in her eyes May the Lord be with you as you celebrate her beautiful life and mourn her passing Roger so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet wife May your memories give you comfort and peace with the knowledge of The Plan of Salvation I have always considered you a good friend as well as my Judge and co-worker so your loss is very sad to me but I know you are strong and always able to go on Debbie was an incredible woman and certainly fought hard in her struggles these past several years Lots of love and light to the entire family - the wonderful memories will bring peace We know for certain that we never lose the people we love Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their life and love Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Debra's passing Margie had a special love for Debbi and always enjoyed being with her Debbi's personality was very endearing She was friends and neighbors with my sister and her family the Gygi's Roger our prayers are with you and your family we love all the livingstons On my list of things I’m grateful for near the top is witnessing the great love that Roger and Debbi shared and in their children and grandchildren was so fun so grateful for Amy and everyone who made so many sacrifices to lovingly care for Debi after her lifetime of serving and loving others but that had to be the most beautiful ever for Debi to be able to look down and see the love she had of the savior embodied in each of her kids and grandkids The love that your guys are showing for each other and for the Lord is so awesome thank you so much for being such a wonderful family I had aunt Debbi as a cheerleader to Love and encourage me and what discipleship is all about Love you guys and what a glorious reunion it will one day be Rip Debbi thank you for allowing me to work for you you a good lady I will miss you thank you again rip till we meet again if you see my wife on the other side pls give her a big hug for me pls Rose Dyan Tuakoi I would like to thanks for Roger Livingston for let me work for you wife thank you thank you rip Debbi till we meet again!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰 Dear Livingston Family,I knew your mother at Highland High School She was so sweet and I am sorry for your loss I would have loved to attended her funeral but I did listen to it on Zoom and it was so touching I know her legacy will live on through you I know Heavenly Father welcomed her home with open arms.Love Max…I remember you SO WELL and love you through all eternity I am sooooo sorry you and the rest of your family have lost your angel mother and grandmother from this side of the veil I am SO GRATEFUL I got to know her and to be her friend; that she was MY dear friend too ❤️ We had many conversations about how much we love you ALL I am SO grateful for our wonderful Gospel and I think she i’s still VERY aware of you loving you now more than ever because her capacity to love has grown May you be comforted with your sweet memories Roger & FamilyContinued Blessings on you from a loving Heavenly Father filling you with strength to carry on Current thoughts of you and Debbie bring very real feelings of a bond felt from long ago in Sandy Finding your friendly genuine smiles and cheerful greetings which we have carried for years Been many years since I crossed path with her (1968 or so) Spent some time at her house while my friend Jim FIsher was "attempting" to date her Just learned her friend that lived down the street (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Busses depart Millcreek Elementary School on Wednesday Millcreek and two other elementary schools were recommended to close under a proposal by the Granite School District Faced with dwindling student enrollment, Granite School District moved Tuesday night to close three elementary schools. The district’s board of education decided unanimously on Twin Peaks, Spring Lane and Millcreek elementaries That came after the fall student population report showed the district losing 1,255 kids across all grades The pushback from parents has been swift and loud Several moms and dads accused the school district of bias saying it intentionally picked schools that have large minority and low-income populations Others said they were worried the consolidation would overcrowd their kids’ current school A few named other schools they wanted shut down instead [READ MORE: Granite School District is looking to close these 3 elementary schools] The school district acknowledged that it’s not pleasant for anyone to close schools and said it specifically tried not to impact already vulnerable populations with the closures the director of planning and boundaries for Granite the president of the board said Tuesday: “We have listened to all groups and all sides It’s just a tough vote that we have to take tonight.” The district previously closed three elementary schools in 2019. And it shuttered Granite High in 2009. The population in its boundaries is aging, and many families are electing to go to charter schools instead. Here’s a breakdown of the demographics at the three schools being closed — as well as two others that were on the list for consideration. • Address: 5325 S. 1045 East, Salt Lake City • Enrollment decline since 2017: 141 fewer students Twin Peaks has a student body that is 57% minority and 43%, specifically, that is Latino. Based on family income, 59% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Additionally, of those who live in Twin Peaks’ boundaries, only 51% are choosing to go there. That means half of the kids in the neighborhood are selecting to go to other schools instead. The school, along with Spring Lane, was recommended for closure in all three of the plans put forward by the district’s population study committee. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lindsay Godsey's sign in support of Spring Lane Elementary in Holladay on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. • Enrollment decline since 2017: 262 fewer students This elementary has 40% students of color and 14% who are Latino. Its student body is 44% from low-income families. Those living in the boundaries of Spring Lane is the same as Twin Peaks, at 51%. Most students now attending Spring Lane would be moved to Oakwood Elementary; the Chinese dual immersion program currently operated at Spring Lane would continue at Oakwood. • Enrollment decline since 2017: 160 fewer students Millcreek Elementary has 52% of students who are from racial and ethnic backgrounds, including 38% who are Latino. Of the three schools, it has the highest percentage of those who are economically disadvantaged, at 60%. At the same time, Millcreek has the smallest percentage of students living in boundaries for the school. Only 48% of those in the neighborhood attend the elementary. It is also the oldest building of the schools being considered. The elementary was built in 1955. And it has the smallest square footage of the spaces looked at. The dual immersion program there would be combined with the existing Spanish program at William Penn Elementary, where Millcreek students who go with the closure. This was a major spot of contention for parents. But Hogan said that 100 of the 127 families in the dual immersion program at Millcreek have said they will move to Penn. “Penn already has the teachers and structure and support in place,” he added. The district also looked at possibly closing Moss Elementary and Lincoln Elementary. Moss, in Millcreek, has 470 students and 73% are students of color. Of its population, 74% come from low-income households. Lincoln, in South Salt Lake, has 408 students this fall. It has a minority population at 79%. The students who are economically disadvantaged there account for 70% of those enrolled. That makes both of them more diverse than the schools being closed. The district has also said that closing Moss and Lincoln would require adding more buses to existing routes to transport students to their new elementaries. Additionally, more of the students who attend Moss and Lincoln live within their school’s boundaries than do at Twin Peaks, Spring Lane or Millcreek elementaries. Moss has 90% of kids in boundaries; Lincoln has 78%. That’s a strong indicator of continued enrollment with the families in those neighborhoods. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lincoln Elementary School Principal Milton Collins grabs a broom and dustpan to help cleanup spills during lunch on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune (KUTV) One lived in comfortable Millcreek near 3700 South and 3140 East with his family and was remembered as "salt of the earth" and "wonderful." The other grew up nearby was cast as "the life of the party," but was also a man with "demons" and a criminal past and both died on a street near the shadow of Skyline High School from gunshot wounds "We are all saddened by the tragic loss of Russell Jacobs," said Wes Smith who called Jacobs "a beloved father and husband" and a "dear friend and neighbor." Unified Police say Jacobs responded to a man bashing his front door RELATED: Millcreek father killed in shootout with would-be home invader Jacobs left the home and followed Bruner down the street A neighbor told his mother he heard eight gunshots including a doctor who lives on the street Jacob's teenage son was with his father "There really are no words to express how saddened we are for the families adding Jacobs was "trying to protect his family and his home." He was said to be an aspiring rapper with a tendency for angry He has also spent the last 15 years in trouble with the law charged with seven felonies including drugs In 2013 police were called to report Bruner was waving a gun around a tattoo parlor where he once worked owns a tattoo shop on State Street and he said he recently hired Bruner as an artist but had not seen him in the shop for the whole week He said Bruner told him he was recording music and would return to work Friday morning He said they spoke Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. Gomez says he didn't sound distressed at all just normal Jesse; didn't sound like he was in trouble or anything," said Gomez said she hung out with Bruner and that he had an alias: "Jesse James." "I can say I personally never saw him do drugs but other people say -- by the way he acted -- it was obvious he was on something," she said "What did you think it might be?" 2News asked Bruner may have been living with his parents in the neighborhood Follow Brian Mullahy on Twitter @BMullahy2News for breaking news The court fight over masks at the Millcreek Township School District is headed to a hearing in early August setting up a timeline that makes a decision possible before students return to classes for the 2022-23 academic year The school district has not required masks since March But a ruling in the case has the potential to squelch or embolden the lingering pockets of discontent over pandemic-induced restrictions in some schools in Erie County They could be required again by school districts whose health and safety plans use the number of local COVID-19 cases as a prompt for mandatory masking Erie County Judge Erin Connelly Marucci has scheduled the hearing in the Millcreek case for Aug She will hear arguments on a petition of a parents' group to remove all but two of the Millcreek school directors over the Millcreek School Board's decision to require masks and quarantining for the district's approximately 6,400 students through much of the COVID-19 pandemic The parents sued the Millcreek school directors on April 25 and the district on May 5 responded with a request that the case get tossed Connelly Marucci will hear arguments on the dismissal request as well The petitioners want the judge to pick replacement school directors Petition filed:Parents' group sues to remove Millcreek school directors over previous mask requirements Connelly Marucci is also assigned the North East case but had not scheduled a hearing for it as of Wednesday How she rules in the Millcreek case is all but certain to affect the North East case Companion casesThe petitioners who filed the respective lawsuits did so under the auspices of a group called Erie County PA Parents Protecting Children according to news releases from the organization was still representing herself as of Wednesday Prozan and Beckes are contending that the respective school directors should be ousted because they followed a September state Department of Health edict that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled invalid in December and the state Supreme Court never said that school boards were prohibited from requiring masks North East case:North East School Board hit with anti-mask lawsuit; follows case against Millcreek board The petitioners are also claiming the requirements for masks and quarantining violated a number of rights under the state and federal constitutions including — regarding quarantining — the Eighth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment The petitioners claim the quarantining was tantamount to solitary confinement Several other school districts statewide are facing similar lawsuits over masks Of the 13 public school districts in Erie County only the Millcreek and North East school districts are facing suits Other cases:Court fights could increase as Erie, other Pennsylvania schools reinstate mask mandates He filed a request on June 8 that the North East suit get tossed Also representing the school districts are Sennett's lawyer colleagues Michael Musone and Philip J The school districts are arguing that the mask mandates reflected the law as it existed at the time and that the Pennsylvania School Code empowers school boards to take action to protect student health — as the Millcreek and North East school directors said they did in requiring masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19 The North East School District lifted its mask mandate on Feb Sennett in court records has called the removal actions politically-motivated "nonsense." He is also arguing the courts are not the proper place to determine the fates of elected school directors Millcreek board responds:Calling it 'nonsense,' Millcreek School Board wants parents' mask lawsuit tossed The petitioners are claiming that the School Code though it authorizes school boards to regulate a wide range of student behavior does not specifically give school boards the power to require masks "Considering the magnitude of the power to force students to wear masks in public school buildings and quarantine students as a result of someone being exposed to COVID-19 the General Assembly would have clearly set forth such power in school districts if it exists," Schnee the petitioners' lawyer in the Millcreek case In response, the Millcreek school directors reaffirmed their initial arguments about the lawsuit's shortcomings. They also said the petitioners in the Millcreek case misread the section of the Pennsylvania School Code under which they are suing — Section 3-318 which allows for removal of school directors who fail to perform certain duties or neglect their duties said in a June 9 court filing that the Millcreek school directors could not have violated Section 3-318 because they acted to protect students but never failed to act What's next?:Some Erie County schools will mask, others won't if COVID-19 community level rises "Requiring students to quarantine and wear protective face coverings was a historic measure triggered by a historic catastrophe which sparked strong feelings from citizens of all political stripes," Sennett said in the filing "But the proper venue to express disagreements regarding COVID-19 protective measures is not this court and certainly not an action under 3-318." The North East suit seeks the ouster of all nine school directors The Millcreek case seeks the ouster of seven of the nine school directors leaving untouched a director who favored optional masking and a director who is new to the board they must pay the respective school districts' legal fees according to Section 3-318 of the School Code The Millcreek and North East school districts are seeking the imposition of litigation costs Contact Ed Palattella at epalattella@timesnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @ETNpalattella Millcreek is a city on the East side of the Salt Lake Valley, seeing rapid development in the last few years – notably adding the Millcreek Common facility to the core of the city; serving as a central focus point for the city it features several restaurants as well as rock climbing In the surrounding neighborhood here are some of my personal favorite restaurants in Millcreek Cuisine: ThaiAddress: 3011 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Other harder-to-find dishes litter the menu at Kin Sen Thai Those are supported by more commonplace dishes which are also executed with noticeable detail; an order of panang curry billows with arresting lime leaf for example Hands down Kin Sen Thai is my pick for the best Thai restaurant in town This choice is maybe controversial, but Yanni’s is my favorite gyro in SLC. Why? First of all there’s the choice of red or white sauce – and you can even order both while the red is a rich meaty gravy (pictured above) Bonus points for me include the pita bread enjoying a little time on the flat top adding a little extra crisp and flavor the meat at Yanni’s is always juicy without exception Yanni’s has a drive thru too which makes satiating the craving quick and simple Cuisine: Deli / sandwiches Address: 2005 E 2700 S This East side lunch hot spot is known for its humungous sandwiches – monstrous half pound creations that beg you to take one more bite Owner Mike Feldman hails from Jersey and the restaurant is his nod to his home state; indeed Feldman’s Deli imports its luscious deli meat direct from NYC take a bite and you’ll swear you’re not in Utah anymore Cuisine: Japanese / sushiAddress: 2910 S Highland Dr Lying somewhere between Sugar House and Millcreek proper – it’s close enough and more than good enough – to make this list There’s a wide range of modern maki rolls with plenty of in the moment specials sit at the sushi board though and quiz your sushi chef about what’s fresh – Sushi Groove also has a great selection of nigiri and sashimi too Keep their $2.50 Tuesdays in mind as well – all nigiri is just $2.50/2 pieces Cuisine: Indian / NepaleseAddress: 3025 E 3300 S From some of the team behind Highland Drive’s Kathmandu which itself was from some of the team behind downtown SLC’s Himalayan Kitchen way back when Gurkhas offers a strong Indian and Nepalese menu that always executed reliably Cuisine: MexicanAddress: 3041 E 3300 S Sliding into the former Cafe Silvestre space along 33rd South, the restaurant sports an attention grabbing menu a dish that leaps from page to belly with ease The chile-fueled terracotta sauce is the star of the show here; an account of hour upon hour of slow cooking also highlighted by the tender pork pieces throughout You can taste the carefully guarded family recipe in each bite Cuisine: Fine dining / chef drivenAddress: 1457 E 3350 S One of the few fine dining destinations you’l find outside the downtown core can be found right here in Millcreek The cuisine of owner operators chefs Mike Blocher Nick Fahs and David Barboza focuses on local sourcing and seasonality; it doesn’t hurt that every plate is a drop dead gorgeous work of art as well The restaurant offers a chefs tasting menu too should you wish to explore the depth of the trios cooking This family run Mexican restaurant moved into the space left vacant by the former Cowboy Grub restaurant in Millcreek At Maria’s you’ll find an expansive menu of Mexican and American favorites; everything from award winning smothered burritos through to moles and even cheeseburgers The restaurant also opens seven days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner – making it a perfect pick any time of the day or week 3336 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109(801) 883-9774mariasmexicangrillslc.com Short-order cooking and classic American diner food is why you head to this Millcreek institution; which was first opened way back when in 1983 Restaurants don’t get to their fourth decade in business by accident Locals flock here for breakfast favorites such as their famed lemon pancakes and savory treats like thick 2343 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109(801) 487-8725overthecountercafe.weebly.com This fun coffee house serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week with a particular focus on fresh and healthy dishes 3474 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109(801) 277-6499rootscafeslc.com This New American restaurant with an eye catching interior has been a hit with Millcreek locals ever since owner/chef Tyler Stokes opened the doors The menu has something for everyone across small and large plates The restaurant opens for dinner and brunch on the weekends 3364 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109(801) 410-4046slcprovisions.com If you’re looking at dining in the Millcreek, Utah area, you might want to also check out the neighboring cities too. Sugar House, Murray and South Salt Lake are all close and offer some great dining spots too Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC.  I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years I’ve worked extensively with multiple local publications from Visit Salt Lake to Salt Lake Magazine not least helped to consult on national TV I’m also a former restaurant critic of more than five years    I’m largely fueled by a critical obsession with rice alliteration and the use of big words I don’t understand   What they’re saying about me: “Not inaccurate” Want to know more? This is why I am the way I am. 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For a list of all our current and past relationships see our partnership history page Latest Utah food news Food features Eat Here Now Privacy and disclosure Neve | Powered by WordPress Utah (KUTV) — Residents of a Millcreek neighborhood recently received an anonymous letter notifying them of a proposed new development “The area has always been residential," he added “I would like to see businesses developed in this area that support the Holladay East Millcreek area.” The letter was from a developer who shared their vision of a Porsche dealership on the southern four acres and mixed-use purpose on the northern two acres of the vacant land sandwiched between Wasatch Blvd “Many people only get riled up when they see change," he said The developer is linked to Denver Broncos NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway and his Elway Dealership Group though requests for comment were not returned The city of Millcreek asked the developer to host a meeting A Millcreek official said the developer has not submitted a re-zoning application yet and have until July 21 to do so followed by a Millcreek Planning Commission meeting on Aug The city council would then have to vote on the re-zone with the earliest possible vote in the fall after several public hearings Request for comment from the property owner and the Elway Dealership Group were not returned It was still dark at the corner of Luck Lane and Highland Drive when you drove southbound through the intersection around 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 29 hit my mother with your white Toyota Rav4 Hybrid SUV and fled the scene I left the front entrance of the community she called home crossed 3300 South and followed the winding paths through Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park passing a small pond near a well-lit pavilion with a gently swaying American flag A band of dawn illuminated the outline of the Wasatch Mountains to my left as I made my way west across Highland Drive Around 10 feet from the safety of the curb Her body flew around 30 feet before landing in a heap on the road An individual doing morning custodial work at the University Federal Credit Union on the corner told me that when they drove north down Highland Drive on the morning of Oct they assumed the lump in the street was a bag of trash It wasn’t until another vehicle spun a U-turn that they realized it was a body My mother — miraculously still alive — was rushed to the hospital Doctors operated for more than four hours before she was pronounced dead at 66-years-old As I wept at the intersection a week later You must walk quickly to cross before the orange hand stops blinking Sunlight crept over the horizon as I fought to give you the benefit of the doubt Maybe you have a sick child or parent at home Maybe life has been cruel to you in ways I can’t imagine Police identified your car — a white 2018-21 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid with damage to the front headlight or marker light. Despite it being a major thoroughfare in a major American city, the police have been unable to find out anything else. Among the infinite tragedies buried within this tragedy is that although you ended her life, you never met my mother. I could fill every page in this newspaper for a year with stories of things she did for others. When she died, she had only begun to learn how to do nice things for herself. She had tickets to Andrea Bocelli the next day. For the rest of us, the canyon you ripped in our hearts remains. The abundance of love and support we’ve received cannot fill it. My pulse races at crosswalks. I listen to “Con te partirò” on repeat. I wonder what I’ll tell my future children about their grandmother’s death. I’m sure you have your own canyon. You drive cautiously now. You feel eyes on you. You can’t shake how a streak of cranberry sauce in a bowl reminds you of the blood you wiped off your bumper when you got home that morning. My mother adored the holidays and the seasons. Her final social media posts were flush with fall colors. When I left the intersection, I sat for a while and listened to the delicate crunch of leaves falling atop each other in Wasatch Lawn. I understood why she loved walking there. No graveyard ever looked so gorgeous in the glow of an Autumn morning. Every holiday season, my mother honored the tradition of going around the table and giving something we were thankful for that year. Please, to help repair the canyons in all of us, give us something to say to each other now. Give us someone to forgive. Alex Michael Dwyer is a writer living in Los Angeles and a native of Brian Head, Utah. The Dwyer family is offering a reward of $10,000 for information leading to a conviction of the hit-and-run driver who killed their mother, Barbara Anne Dwyer, on Oct. 29. Please contact the Unified Police at 801-840-4000 if you have information and reference case No. 21-134792. MILLCREEK, Utah (KUTV)— Thanksgiving is a go in one Utah home after a thief tried to ruin it — all thanks to a South Salt Lake police officer Tisina Wolfgramm Gerber is 76 years old and lost her husband in January and with most of the family planning to descend on grandma for the holiday It was only when she returned home that she realized someone had broken into her car while she was at one of the stores and stolen all the food inside She says her first thought was perhaps that person needed the food more saying she prayed for the thief when she got home she also called police to tell them what happened He reached out to a number of community members to get another turkey and all the trimmings donated Berger says she hugged him and had tears rolling down her face may have helped in some little way but adds she is so grateful to the boys in blue for helping save her holiday DOCUMENTARIES 9:30 AM | Updated: Oct 2 BY ANGIE DENISON & ERIC OPENSHAW History of the Saints presents the story of Mary Fielding Smith From her birth and upbringing in rural England through her conversion and gathering with the Saints to her marriage to Hyrum Smith and subsequent grief at his martyrdom The story culminates in her unusual struggle to cross the plains and establish her own independence on a small farm in East Millcreek in the Salt Lake Valley Android and fourth-generation Apple TV boxes Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.