Summer is officially here and we
are off and running in this little village.
Everyone seems to be working on scheduling many things into their
lives. A big one coming up will be the
Mink Creek July 4th celebration.
Carl and Carol Egley have spent a
few days here. The draw this time was
the wedding of Shalynn Egley, daughter of Carl’s brother, Lynn and Shelley
Egley of Benson, UT.
Mink Creek is home ground for the Egley family going back several
generations. Carl and Carol now call Kansas home, but they
manage to visit occasionally.
Paul and Terrie McKay with Andy and
Morgan took a few days of late spring for a trip to the Canyon Lands of Utah. This is one of the family’s favorite
spots. They took in lots of sun, lots of
hiking, and lots of fun.
The Mink Creek School Reunion
was held
on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with around sixty people soaking up friendships since childhood. Names that have been part of the Mink Creek
heritage abounded, most with a Scandinavian sound: Jensen, Keller, Crane, Moosman, Westerberg,
Wilde, Rasmussen, Oliverson, Erickson, Christensen, Jepsen, Larsen, Nelson. This year the family of Mike and MaryAnn
Jepsen were in charge with Mike’s siblings assisting. After a sumptuous meal from the potluck
offerings three people entertained.
Eleanor Jepsen Kirkbride played old time songs on the piano for a
session of “Name That Tune” with Susan Jepsen Auger handing out candy bar
prizes to the lucky gussers. LeAnn
Jepsen Walton and Russel A Westerberg shared
memories of days they spent in the Mink Creek classrooms and beyond. Leonard Nelson and his guitar took emotions
back with some solid western songs and a special number with lyrics describing
love for Mink Creek community.
There was a drawing for door prizes
that had been donated. The walls and
tables were decorated with photos from the past: classroom groups, activities,
individuals. Memories were kindled. In the final drawing (rigged) a name was chosen to take up the
banner for next year’s event, the winner being Glade and Corinne Larsen.
Leonard Nelson made the observation
that growing up in mink Creek gave people the opportunity to learn to do a lot
of things. So true, not only of Mink
Creek, but most small communities.
The Mink Creek Summer Fun season is
about to begin. That translates into weekly
activities at our ballpark for about a month.
Often refreshments are part of the package. More about that in future blogs.
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