Wednesday, May 9, 2012

May 9, 2012


The medical profession has been busy with several residents of our community.  We have recently had four Mink Creekers undergoing surgery of one description or another, there is a case of pneumonia, from all reports.  Not even mentioning all the sneezing and coughing that has been going on, either from spring colds or rampant allergies.  There may be more, this is just those of which this columnist is aware.
One of our young men, Cody McKay, is getting a record for speeding. No concern for the local law, this young man is swift on foot.  He has broken the Preston High school record in the 100 meter.  Not long ago he took first place in the 100 m and 2nd place in the 200 m at the Tiger Griz Track tournament in Idaho Falls.  He is the son of Paul and Terrie McKay.
Michael and Karenina Bullock of Sandy brought their newest daughter to Mink Creek to receive a blessing and be named.  Born April 2nd, she was christened Abagail Elizabeth Bullock.  She has siblings to welcome her, Kasen and AnnDee.  Grandparents are Austin and Kathy Jones of Mink Creek and Joy Jones of Washington, UT.  Other out-of-town family members present for the occasion were Joseph and Becca Jones of Harriman, UT, Kayleen and Spencer Johnson of Provo, Great-grandmother Bonnie Baldwin of Preston, and the Bullock family of Grace.
While not exactly qualifying as Mink Creek news Franklin County residents will be interested in the birth of Ches and Sariah Sharp’s newest son, to be named Collin James Sharp. The Sharps lived in Preston, Ches teaching band at the high school a few years ago.  They now are living in Gilbert, AZ.  This baby arrived 19 days earlier than planned, on May 1st, weighing in at 8 lb., 2 oz., and all are doing well.

Our teenagers enjoyed the recent spring Prom.  They were arrayed in finery of flowing gowns, tuxedos and fine suits.  From all reports the dates of the day and the beauty of the night were worth the hours, days, weeks of anticipation that goes with such and event.
The Mink Creek area is filled with blossoms.  Wild and domestic trees, the whole length of our village, are bursting with blooms, pink, white, fuchsia---apple, pear, plum, peach, crab apple, apricot.  I recall when I first heard of this place; long before I had any idea I would en up living here.  From my home in Wyoming a friend of my parents was recounting his childhood memory of driving from Star Valley, WY, on their way to somewhere in Utah. He told of this little place in Idaho, Mink Creek, as being full of flowering trees.  It had left a lasting impression, as well it might.  It does so today.  We live in a beautiful place all year round.  Well, except for mud season.

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