March 10, 2015

        Sheldon and Candy Longhurst's family had reasons for celebrating this past week. Their daughter, Tiffany Longhurst, returned from her missionary service in the California, Anaheim, Mission. The cherry on top of that treat was witnessing their son, Justin, taking fourth place in his weight division at the Idaho State Wrestling Tournament.

          Mink Creek had another family of wrestling fans doing some celebrating. Samuel Seamons, son of Jennifer and Jeff Seamons, placed second in his weight division at the state tournament. A younger son, Ben, also qualified to wrestle in the tournament. These two probably had some parental tutoring along with that of the PHS coaches since Jeff was a wrestling champion when he attended PHS, a few years past.

         The Relief Society and Young Women participated in a Preston North Stake humanitarian project, preparing hygiene kits for women and girls of the world. Dixie Rasmussen headed up the efforts from our community. It was truly rewarding to view the results of the time and supplies given by those taking part.

          Tamara Taylor of Woods Cross, UT, daughter of Lana Baird McCracken, drove up for a rest and a weekend visit. Her two little girls, Tabitha and Autumn, came with to enjoy some grandparent time.

          The Young Women group enjoyed their New Beginnings evening with parents and guests. The girls commented on the importance of the Young Women Values in their personal lives and sang a musical number. Tiffany Longhurst spoke of how those same values will help them prepare for adulthood. Refreshments were served.

          The new son of Lacey and Kerry Christensen was named and given a blessing in the LDS Ward. He is Timber Blake Christensen. His grandparents are Forrest and Patti Christensen and Doug and Beverly Bruderer, all of Mink Creek, LaRae Graham of Cody, WY, and Howard Larkins of Layton, UT. Out of town relatives attending  this event were Andy and ReNae Cates from Fort Hall, ID.

          There is the sound of tractors filling the air as our local farmers are getting a jump start on spring planting. There are multiple activities going on, repairs on equipment, attending farm auctions to see if there is something for an upgrade, checking out the price of seed, and on and on. All of this anticipation might be delayed if the weather decides to revert to the winter we have missed. Farming is a risky business.