Happy Birthday, President George Washington! So glad you were available when this country needed you so very badly and that you were willing to serve.
Kim and Wally Christensen have returned
from a lovely break from winter, missing a big storm that visited
here in their absence. They were on a Hawaiian Cruise for ten
blissful days, out of the cold. The cruise stopped at the islands
of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the big island Hawaii. They soaked up
lovely beaches, sunshine and beautiful rainforests. Still, it is
nice to be home.
February, the time for Blue & Gold
Cub Scout Banquets and Cubmaster Sharla McKay carried out the theme
of Round Table, providing fun for boys and families. There was a
castle complete with towers and walls, blue and gold pennants flying
from turrets. A blue river ran down the middle, with chocolate rocks
lining its banks. Not one rock was left by the end of the evening!
The cubs had made shields and a coat of arms and dressed with silver
headgear and tunics that River McKay had sewn for them. A wooden
sword completed the costumes. Each introduced themselves as Knights
of the Round Table.
Seven cub scouts attended with their
families. As befitted the time period the menu was all finger
foods: Chicken legs, rolls, olives, pickles, carrots, apple slices
and a homemade apple or cherry pie tart. The entertainment was a
skit by the boys of the Sword and the Stone of King Arthur's Court,
then all helped with cleanup before heading home.
Our community held a dance to
celebrate Valentine's Day. Posters advertised it as Cowboy Valentine
and dances taught were a western line dance and the two-step. When
Kurt Iverson popped his bullwhip a couple of times to announce a
guest presenter, Bryan Winward all were ready to listen. The food
was delicious, most prepared by Linda and Clare Christensen. The
dancers brought exotic desserts, suitable for the occasion. There
was even a decorated photo shoot available. It was a great night
enjoyed by a good turnout.
Our canyons are still filled with
snowmobile enthusiasts, particularly on weekends. The lower snow is
receding but it appears there is still plenty for good riding higher
up.
The season for bronchitis and
pneumonia is upon us. If someone doesn't show up at a community
function you can almost bet it is one of these maladies that has kept
them home. Some recovery periods have been a couple of months.
Robins have flown in and are working
over any thing that resembles bird food. Residents with yard bird
feeders are being high on the aviary hit list with all the returning
feathered friends.
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