Oct 10, 2012

The true Fall has come in on the wings of an icy wind.  It is time to clean up to garden remains, at least anything above ground.  If not, start wrapping multiple blankets to ward off the dropping temperature from those still frail plants.  Beautiful mums, all set to bloom this fall, are threatened.

Mink Creek’s LDS Ward enjoyed an autumn Linger Longer.  The menu was potluck, with mainly salads, desserts, and a casserole here and there.  These are popular events and give residents a chance to chat and relax with their neighbors on a day when there is less pressure from employment.

The parking lot for the LDS Ward is completed.  New black top is adorned with new yellow parking lines, and the entryway has officially moved a bit easterly.  There are more designated slots for vehicles and an additional handicapped space. 

Austin Straight has had a milestone birthday.  The son of Avery and Pedro Gomez, Austin was ordained to the office of a teacher in the LDS Ward.  His Mink Creek grandparents are Beverly and Douglas Bruderer.

Noel and Jeff Hadley came up from Plain City, UT, to introduce their baby to Noel’s hometown.  She is named Mia Taylor Hadley.  Grandparents, Wynn and Cecelie Costley, enjoyed being able to have some “getting to know you” time with this latest addition to their group of grands.  Other family members came by to join the fun of a new baby.

We are still having the battle of the bugs, particularly the persistent box elder.  This one arrived early and by now is present in hordes.  There is little that deters the creatures as they adhere to all surfaces, including hair and clothing.

A bit short on news this week, no guarantees for the online version to change, but it will still be posted for those readers.

I note that the Halloween Treat Ghost is making the rounds in our community.  Any knock on the door  or a ringing doorbell on a darkened evening might mean there are goodies awaiting somewhere in the area of the door.   Just don’t look too hard for the delivery person, sometimes it is hard to hide when that door gets opened.  Instructions will be left so that each recipient can have a chance to play the role of the friendly ghost.  All this turns out to be a fun way to connect with neighbors.