Welcome James Sargent and Jonny Alder! James and Jonny recently moved to the Highlands on Uintah Street. James grew up in Coleville and now works as a software engineer for Booz Allen in defense contracting. He loves to snowboard and is good at diving into projects and completing them. He is uniquely talented when it comes to anything related to computers. Jonny grew up in Kaysville and now works as a business data analyst for USANA Health Sciences. He loves to read, write, and ski. He is a self-published author and an amazing creative artist. They met at Utah State University, married in 2022, and live with their Golden-Doodle dog named Sunny. They’ve already been to their first block party and have appreciated the welcome they’ve received. Daryl Boudrero already has Jonny and James signed up with the Highlands Minutemen and they’re happy to help and serve where they can. They appreciate the open space, natural beauty, and community-feel of their new home here in the Highlands. Welcome to the neighborhood. We look forward to getting to know you!

Highlands Backyard BBQ on June 1. Join us for good food and fun at our annual backyard BBQ on Saturday, June 1^st at 5:30pm at the Winn’s home on 6444 Davis Street. You’re welcome to bring a side dish, drink, or dessert to share.

Spotlight on Ruby the Dog. This is Ruby and her family, Sylvia and David Child. They live at 6353 Davis Street. Sylvia and David adopted Ruby about two weeks ago from the Davis County Animal Shelter. They say this is an exceptionally nice shelter and Ruby is the third dog they’ve adopted there. Ruby is a tiny short-haired chihuahua who was brought to the shelter after being found wandering alone. Sylvia and David named her Ruby because she is such a precious gem, and they are so glad someone rescued her and that they now have her. She is about 5 years old. Sylvia and David like to adopt older dogs because they are usually house-broken and know how to walk on a leash. Ruby is extremely lovable, quiet and sweet, and is settling in very nicely to her new home. She’s already gotten used to the three dogs that live upstairs — all of whom are several times her size — and doesn’t bark at them or shy away from them. She’s a little uneasy about eating — she stops and looks around between bites —  but she is getting better. She loves her new family and her favorite place to be is on one of their laps or snuggled next to them in bed. She knows she has found a wonderful forever home. And we are all so glad she did!

Chipper Days are Here! Neighbors can place dead tree limbs and brush out on the street.  This year Chipper Days will be May 1 – May 12. Please go online to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS6gcG2U5Y5M8aMY3gP_uAUZIdl5GZFlTjgbWFgmjzsJdk3w/viewform

Blast from the Past: Guess who?  (Answer: Cristina Richards and her little brother when she was a child in Brazil) 😊