The Highlands Hello: Neighborhood News

10 Blocks, 10 Block Parties! We hit our 100% goal for 2024! Congratulations to the Highlands. We have 10 blocks – and all 10 blocks had block parties in 2024. Our final block party for the season was Block 2. Thanks to all who attended and brought breakfast casseroles, Mississippi biscuits and gravy, sausage & bacon, yummy fruit, hot wassail, pumpkin bread, muffins, donuts, drinks, homemade pioneer fruitcake, and homemade cinnamon rolls. Yum!! Spotlight on Kyle Merkley & Rachel Hamilton! We are thrilled to introduce Kyle Merkley and Rachel Hamilton, who recently joined our community in the Highlands. Rachel hails from southern Mississippi, where she cultivated a deep sense of care and compassion that led her to study nursing in college. After working as a nurse for three years, she embraced the adventurous life of a traveling nurse for four more years, exploring new places while sharing her talents. Kyle grew up in Indiana and attended Vanderbilt University, where he studied ...

Special Issue: Neighbors & Friends 2024.   This special issue celebrates the friendships that are being built in our community. Thanks to all our good neighbors who enrich our lives and enrich this beautiful place we call home.  And thanks to our 10 block captains who helped organize block parties this year!  “Of all possessions a friend is most precious” (Herodotus).  Here’s a look at our neighborhood get-togethers in 2024.

Mountain View Block Party! Good food, fun, and friends. Thanks to all who attended, and to Jinger Berry and Tom Stevenson for hosting it at their home! Spotlight on the Witchey Family.   We are thrilled to introduce and welcome our wonderful new neighbors, Tom and Katie Witchey, along with their two delightful daughters, Jayden (8) and Raegen (4) who live on Sierra Avenue. Originally from Ohio, both Tom and Katie have an impressive background in communications. Katie, a proud first-generation graduate of Ohio State University, has built a dynamic career, working for a couple of notable companies as a sales representative.  Tom, a graduate of Ithaca College, has also succeeded in his career in the medical device sales field. After spending time in Denver and Salt Lake, they have found a peaceful new chapter here in Mountain Green, where they feel a sense of comfort and renewed energy. Their daughters are already thriving in their new environment! Jayden, who enjoyed playing so...

Lee’s Marketplace Opens! This is perhaps the biggest news since they paved the dirt roads in our neighborhood in 1966! No longer do we have to travel down the canyon or up to Morgan for that one critical item we ran out of or forgot to buy. Not only are we having wonderful October weather, but we can be grateful we finally have a legit grocery store in our midst! Hallelujah!! Click here for live footage. Welcome to Ethan & Paris!  Ethan Bell (22) and Paris Campbell (22) are a hardworking, adventurous couple raising their daughter Saylor while navigating the demands of their busy lives. They have recently moved to the Highlands and live on Sierra Avenue. Ethan, a diesel mechanic, works in fleet maintenance, fixing everything from semi-trucks to construction equipment, while balancing a rigorous apprenticeship program. Raised in Roy, Utah, he’s always valued hard work and lives by the motto, "If you do a job, do it the best you can." Paris, who met Ethan at In-N-Out Bur...

Spotlight on Mari Hersh.   Mari was raised in the beautiful city of Jaen in southern Spain. Jaen is known for its production of olive oil and its beautiful castles, cathedrals and fortresses. After high school Mari went to college and then into clothing design. She came to Utah for a month to do genealogy and after a few trips back and forth from Spain to Utah she ended up staying in Utah.  Mari has worked in many positions over the years including as a legal translator.  Mari is the proud mother of her two boys, Danny and Chris, and the grandmother of 5 grandchildren who she adores.  She has also volunteered extensively in the Scouting program and at one point flew in a helicopter so that her scouts could get their flying merit badge. Mari is also an amazing holiday hostess and enjoys decorating during the holidays. Mari and her husband Bruce live on Sierra Avenue. One of the things that Mari loves most about Bruce is his sense of humor and adventure.  She love...