The young men of our community have had a good time lately while participating in winter campouts, part of the scouting program. Two groups headed up our canyons to enjoy a cold overnight stay in the mountains.
One group chose a spot near Strawberry Springs. They located a big drift on the north side of a ridge and were able to dig snow caves for shelters. The boys involved were Ben Seamons, Clay Jepsen, Braxton Nye, Dakota and Chance Hatch, Berkley Checketts, Travis Green, Ty Beardall and Taylin Bosworth. Leaders Paul McKay and Kerry Jepsen claim that the main purpose of this event was just learning how to camp, besides the fun and camaraderie.
The second bunch went up to Copenhagen with six young men: Justin Coleman, Josh Greene, Kendrick Nye, Justin Longhurst, Johnny Iverson with James Baird in charge. Their leader was Sheldon Longhurst with helpful fathers: Kurt Iverson, Jason Nye and Nelson Coleman. Lacking sufficient snow their shelters were of a different variety. According to the boys’ report they played in the sun and enjoyed Dutch-oven potatoes and cobbler.
Joseph Seamons performed a violin concert, accompanied by his mother Jennifer Seamons. This was for his Senior Project at PHS. He was given a short break when brother Sam played a bass solo and again when five of the brothers performed a string number. Refreshments were served to the audience following the concert.
Johnny Iverson was ordained to the office of a priest in the LDS Ward. His parents are Kurt and Margret Iverson. He was presented his award of Duty to God as a Teacher. McKinley Longhurst had her 12th birthday and, in so doing, graduated from the Primary organization to become a Beehive in the Young Womens. She achieved her Faith in God award. She is the daughter of Sheldon and Candy Longhurst.
The yearly adjustment to the arrival of Daylight Savings Time is underway. It will be nice when the sun arises a little closer to the normal time. Right now that light seems an hour behind and gives days a slow start.
Bob and Claudia Erickson drove to American Fork for a wedding open house for their nephew, Burton Perkins and Sharon Phelps. The family of Jody and Laural Janke also attended. The Jankes spent the weekend with another Erickson daughter, Danalee and Gene Abernethy and their family in Alpine, UT.
Our neighbor’s lambs are enjoying the warmer weather, kicking up their heels in fun as they run through the pasture. The temperatures are also bringing out local wildlife. Cougars with kittens are making their presence known. Pheasants go marching across the highways. The proverbial robins have put in their appearance. Magpies have been around all winter, but they seem to have more bounce in both step and flight as spring knocks on our door.
My kids are so enthralled by the cougar sighting. They are sure there is one around our house and they think they know just what to do when they see it. I wish I was so sure!
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