The Highlands Hello: Neighborhood News

Highlands Neighborhood Backyard BBQ.  All are welcome to join our annual neighborhood gathering on June 28 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held at the Winn's home on 6444 Davis Street. You're welcome to bring a side dish, dessert, drinks, chips, appetizers, or any other food items. Hope to see you there! Welcome to the Thomson Family. Aydon and Aly Thomson were high school sweethearts at Morgan High School and were married in 2024. Last week they moved from Layton to the Highlands next to Brad and Cristina Richards. Aydon was a football player and wrestler at MHS, and Aly has always been a cheerleader, including at Weber State University. Aydon is fun to be around and has a contagious, extroverted personality and a spontaneous side that uplifts those around him. Aly is super friendly, kind and supportive, no matter the situation. She always provides a “judgment-free zone” full of love and unconditional support, always being there for anyone. The Thomsons are excited to live in M...

Springtime in Mountain Green. Our neighbors often mention how grateful they are for the natural beauty and four seasons in Mountain Green. Here's a short poem to welcome the new season: The snow melts, streams run free, seasons change, so beautifully. The world awakens, green and bright. Springs's gentle touch, a wondrous sight. The birds sing loud, the flowers bloom, Spring's arrival, chases winter's gloom. Farewell Dear Friend. Lynn Bigelow: May 3, 1964 - May 11, 2025. We express our deepest sympathies to the family of Lynn Bigelow. Our hearts and prayers are with you as we mourn the loss of our dear friend and neighbor. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19 at Glines Chapel in Vernal. View obituary and a livestream of the funeral on Monday at 11:00am at https://www.ashleyvalleyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Lynn-Bigelow. Neighbor Spotlight.  Welcome home Sam and Ann Gappmayer! Sam and Ann return to their home on Gordon Creek Circle this week. They spent the last...

Highlands Chipper Days 2025. We've been notified that “Chipper Days” will be held again this year from May 1 to May 18. "Chipper Days" is an opportunity to remove dead tree limbs and overgrown foliage. You can drag it to the street so it can be chipped and hauled away. This reduces wildfire risk in our community. Calling All Helping Hands: Neighborhood Service Opportunity. Loren and Ali Brumley are moving into their new home this weekend. They could use some help moving furniture. Two options: (1) Friday, April 11 at 10:00am or (2) Saturday, April 12 at 10:00am. Meet at 5783 Sierra Drive. Message from Fire Department.  Due to the potential wildfire risks in the Highlands, open burning is strictly prohibited. Burn permits will not be issued. Cooking or warming fires are permitted in state-approved fire pits with a maximum diameter of 3 feet and a height of 2 feet, using  logs only (no yard debris, leaves, old bills, construction debris, etc.). You are responsible for any h...

40 th Anniversary: Remembering How Tracy Chapman Brought the World Together.   Forty years ago, on April 5, 1985 (Good Friday), radio stations worldwide united to broadcast We Are the World , the charity anthem supporting African famine relief. Thousands stopped simultaneously and came together in a moment of unity—all because of an idea that came from the heart and mind of our own neighbor, Tracy Chapman. 5,000 stations around the world participated in the event. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, the song raised $8 million for USA for Africa and featured 46 artists, including Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen. President Reagan commented on hearing the song for the first time aboard Air Force One. The broadcast became a global phenomenon, with people gathering to sing along—hundreds at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York and outside Richmond’s City Hall. Radio networks from New York to Salt Lake City to Detroit joined in. This w...