June 24, 2015

         Kurt and Margret Iverson and several of their children have been gone on a lengthy trip to the United Kingdom. They spent most of their time visiting the area where Margret served as an LDS missionary, near Manchester, England and parts of Wales. It is also great genealogy ground for this family.   Kurt's parents, Johnny and Jeannine Iverson tended the younger children in this absence.

         Lin and Sharla McKay were in Springville, UT, recently for the naming of a grandson, He is the child of Payton and Judith Newby.

         Mink Creek School Reunion brought former schoolmates together to enjoy a June afternoon.  Nate and Dana Olson, who currently live here, organized the event. Lots of pictures of early Mink Creek added interst and some were posted with inquiries as to the identity of the models. Some featured men who were blasting with black powder to begin the canal system that originates in Mink Creek, others featured a horse drawn school “bus.” There were school classe, buildings and vintage cars with proud owners. After a potluck luncheon Glade Larsen announced the answers for the history quiz. Alums of the school donated prizes for a drawing, the most interesting one was a section of the old giant stride from the playground of the past. As the event closed Clare and Linda Christensen were elected to be in charge of next year's gathering.

          Karen Olson Tribett and Nancy Olson Puente drove up from their homes in Payson, UT, to rekindle friendships with this community where they grew up. They are two of the daughters of John and Edith Olson.

         The weeds bordering our main thoroughfare, Highway 36, are very high, often blocking vision at intersections. Be alert for the varieties of critters that may come dashing out from the hedge of weeds as you drive through. Deer, fox, racoons, rabbits, turkeys, and skunks are in abundance, along with our domestic and farm animals that could be hidden in this thick growth.

         Tragedy struck our village a few days ago. Camille Knudson, vibrant and full of fun and life in the morning hours, took a ride on an ATV that afternoon and had a fatal accident. Her obituary is in this weeks paper. She and her husband Jeff moved to Mink Creek several years ago and have been happy to call this home. She will be missed by many because of her caring, kind ways, a smile for all. Even if you were being a stinker in her Primary class you knew Camille loved you. She was that kind of woman.