July 1, 2014

          When members of the congregation of the Mink Creek LDS Ward built their Meetinghouse back in the 1920's they would never have dreamed of the latest feature that has been added. There is now an elevator, simplifying the means of descending to the lower floor for anyone who might have difficulty with the stairs. It has taken several months with excavating, removing, adjusting, etc. of the building that was finished in 1929 to insert this “new-fangled contraption.” Those residents of the past would have appreciated this convenience just as much as those using it now.

            Michelle Wall and her children drove over from Grand Junction, CO. She is the daughter of Kent and Tammy Beardall and it is always great to have some reunion time with the rest of the Beardall family.

            Day Camp for Cub Scouts at Aspen Ridge is a big deal in our community, and rightfully so since Dawnell Greene is the overall director. This year's theme was Safari, much of the activities centered around wildlife and African games. The boys painted wooden snakes, made rattlesnake eggs, learned a bit about decoding, cooked over an open fire. They learned about animals that have become extinct in the 10 years since the boys were born. In the Webelos Boot Camp EMT's helped them with the “readyman” program, and they studied plants, rocks, and water erosion.

            Much of the staff was made up of our residents: Nearly the whole green family---Chad, Josh, Izac, Hannah, Tristen, and Travis. Avery Gomez, Lizzy Wallentine, Cole Jepsen, Chance and Dakota Hatch, Austin Straight, James and Dallon Baird, and Ty Beardall. This is a well trained crew. Five Cub Scouts attended: Bryce Egley, Keenan Janke, Bracken Christensen, William Currie and Chris Egley. The leaders were Lisa Christensen, Julie Egley, Liesa Baird and Marie Keller.

           The mowed hay that got a good soaking last week is drying in the sunshine. The windrows are being turned over so that more area gets the benefit of the heat of the day.

           A new month has started with a turn of the calendar this mornng. Already the schedule starts filling up with the community celebration for the Fourth of July at the ballpark. The plans sound like things will be rolling along from morning til evening. It is an exciting day for this little village and it is amazing how many people attend this event, from near and far. Happy Fourth of July, God bless America!