Last of May, 2014

       The tributary creeks that empty into the Mink Creek waterway are running high with spring runoff. Mink Creek itself is high above the Twin Lakes diversion point, but of course with much of the water diverted into the canal, it is pretty low from there down to the mouth where Mink Creek blends in with Bear River. Twin Lakes appears well fed and ready for all the visitors it will receive over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

        Our community has five high school graduates: Morgan McKay, daughter of Paul and Terrie McKay, Nicole Beardall, daughter of Kent and Tammy Beardall, Justin Coleman, son of Nelson and Tammy Coleman, Joshua Greene, son of Chad and Dawnell Greene, and Johnny Iverson, son of Kurt and Margret Iverson.

        Fathers and sons of Mink Creek community gathered for a campout at the Mink Creek Ballpark. They were grateful for good weather that made the experience more enjoyable . On Friday evening all comers feasted on pork chop sandwiches and hamburgers, veggie trays, baked beans, cookies and homemade rootbeer. Good visiting followed during the cleanup and various games got underway: baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, and just relaxation in general.

        After a relatively peaceful night Saturday morning dawned bright and clear, perfect for the days activities. Breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, cocoa, and orange juice whetted appetites further for a much anticipated wheel and horseback ride.

       Those prepared came with motorcycles, racers, or 4-wheelers, and a few on horseback.  This is a great place with lots of scenery on every side. The route took in our radio tower, Crystal Mines, Oneida Narrows, Ant Hollow and some points beyond and in between.

        All through the village the scent of apple blossoms hangs in the air with both wild and domestic trees in bloom. Bees keep a constant buzz going as they work their way through the trees. Mink Creek has a  long standing reputation for its apple trees.

        It doesn't matter what the calendar says, summer has officially started around here. Even the temperature seem to agree on that point. For the last week of May it is a little warmer than usual. The roar of dirt bikes echoes off our hillsides. We have had campers taking advantage of our canyon campsites over the past weekend. People are thinking of fishing, swimming,  baseball and soccer, vacation get-aways, etc. The change of pace that comes with the end of the school year is upon us. Young minds now are tuned in to whatever has the possibility of being “fun.” All other activities are being looked upon as boring, but that doesn't eliminate the need for accomplishment. Most likely it is the same wherever my readers live. It only lasts three months, no matter how you view the “summer season.”