The Highlands Hello: Neighborhood News

Welcome Leif & Emilee Lofgren!   We’re so happy to welcome Leif back to the Highlands where he grew up – and very excited to welcome his wife, Emilee, to the neighborhood!  Emilee grew up in Layton and is going to WSU in psychology. They’re living in Leif’s boyhood home at the end of Sierra Avenue while his parents are on a mission in Pennsylvania. Leif and Emilee met at USU where they both loved rock climbing. They married four years ago. Leif works at Wasatch Peaks Resort and Emilee works at Roosters. Leif loves how adventurous, dedicated and determined Emilee is. We’re excited to have you both here! Friends Enjoy Block 4 Breakfast Bash!   Last week neighbors gathered on Davis Street for a yummy outdoor breakfast – and to catch up and enjoy one another’s company. It was fun to taste what everyone brought – and spend the morning laughing and talking with one another. There was a whole lot of love (and whole wheat pancakes) shared on Davis Street last Saturday! 😊   Upcoming Bl

Happy July! Summer is here! Watch for Summer Block Parties!! Spotlight on  Marilyn Crezee !  Marilyn  is one of those  wonderful  neighbors  who takes a special interest in others and is  quick to  offer  a kind word and a smile.  She was born in 1935 and raised in  Liberty as the oldest  of 14 children. She and her 13 siblings still get together  with their  descendants  (around 300 )  on the first Saturday of June and the first Saturday of December.   As a teenager, s he  met the love of her life, Grant  Crezee ,  in Huntsville.   Grant  was driving his 1929 fire - engine - red Pontiac   with wooden wheels when he passed Marilyn riding her horse . He exclaimed then and there, “I’m going to marry that girl .”  Grant would drive his  fancy  car to the river  so the wooden wheels would swell enough to ensure the tires stay on.  Their first date was a  movie  which back then showed every Saturday night in the  Huntsville Relief Society  B uilding.  In Huntsville there was also a dance f