April 28, 2015

          We have had a few bursts of heavy rain as the week is ending. The most lengthy only lasted about 15 minutes, but it poured during that time. It is all good and appreciated, even with short bouts of power outage. Weeds are prolific no matter the weather and do their bit to add to the green color that abounds on our hillsides.

           MaKenzie Wilcox Gunter, daughter of Eldon and Danita Wilcox, came away from a recent college track event in California with a knee injury. This has meant yet another surgery, having had one approximately a year ago. It has been officially diagnosed as a torn ACL. MaKenzie's athletic abilities will be put on hold for a time.

            Celina Crosland and McKinley Longhurst earned their Young Womanhood Recognition award and medallions were presented to them in the LDS Ward this past week. Celina is the daughter of Robert and Phee Crosland, McKinley's parents are Sheldon and Candy Longhurst.

           Joseph Seamons has returned from two years serving in the Alpine, German-speaking Mission. This mission covers areas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. When he spoke in the LDS Ward he warned the congregation that he might intersperse German words here and there while he was talking.  He is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons. His flight home was delayed, causing some confusion and concern for the welcoming group assembled at the Salt Lake Airport. Relatives from both the Seamons and Jarvis families came to Mink Creek to hear him relate mission experiences.His grandparents are Scott and Cathy Seamons  and Joe and Kathy Jarvis, also Mink Creek, but currently serving an LDS Temple Mission in Johannesburg, South Africa.

             A beautiful baby girl has arrived in Mink Creek. Her parents are Mariah and Bracken Atkinson. She weighed 7 lb 14 oz and was 21 inches on her entry date of April 2^nd. Her grandparents are Greg and Brenda Belew. I understand she has just enough hair to attach a cute bow.  My main source of information about this young lady is her very pleased great-grandfather, Dennis Clark.

             The rain kept coming for a day or two after writing the above news column. In fact one day it was reported that we received 2 inches over the storm period. April showers may bring May flowers, but they are bring Apri flowers as well. The tulips are just right in most yards. Tiny violets are popping out amongst the weeds and grass. The curly flowers should be soon, I haven't been in a situation to notice lately. Dandelions are brightening up the landscape. It is a lovely time of year. One young man who has been here recently, visiting his grandparents, evidenced his maturity when he said, “This place is beautiful, why didn't I appreciate it when I was a kid?” Never too late!