June 1, 2015

          The Pearson Place has been an active spot. Early arrivers were Howard and Colleen Hawkes, with Greg and Melanie Evans and sons Layton and Lloyd from Davis County in Utah. Steve and Joanne Pearson of Burley, ID, brought grandson Ethan for family fun. More relatives showed up as the days passed and a good time was had by all.

           There was a “Mini McGregor Reunion” at the Bob Erickson park to celebrate Memorial Day. Planned spur-of-the-moment, this provided fun for cousins visiting in the area. Locals were Bob and Claudia Erickson, Layne and Karen Erickson, Jody and Laural Janke and their children. Sheri Scott and her children drove up from Preston and Peggy Ashcroft and the young Ashcrofts from Roy, UT.

          Phee and Robert Crosland and family have returned from a eastward vacation. First stop was Kirksville, MO, attending the graduation exercises for their son Giovanni, a med student at A. T. Still University. Adding family members along the way they drove to Winona, MN, for a reunion with Phee's siblings and families. With Robert's biology interest everyone was excited when they came across snapping turtles and bullfrogs, not your usual tourist attraction. Next destination was Nauvoo, IL, with plans to see Franklin county friend,Tate Bradfield, perform in a historical production. After that it was on to Colorado Springs, CO, to see Arianna and Ben Hostetter and family, before turning their wheels back to Idaho.

            With recent storms the waters in Mink Creek and all its tributaries are running high. In quiet moments one can hear the rush as the water makes its way to Bear River at the west end of our community. Another pleasant sound is that of blackbird choirs, whether the birds are gathered on a fence, a power line or marching in parade down a road or field.

           A storm rushed through here this evening. Not much in the way of moisture, but a very forceful wind. The thrashing tree in the Harry Potter movies had nothing on the way our trees were whipping about. More comments will come in next week's blog when there is time to check out possible damage in the community.

           All of our houses with school age children are adjusting to these first days of no school. Not enough time as passed yet to cause the “I'm bored” comments. Most are just enjoying sleeping in a little later. Even an extra half hour is considered sleeping in after meeting the buses between 7 am and 7:30, as is the case for most of our community.  Love summer in Mink Creek!