March 15, 2016

             The Mink Creek LDS Relief Society organization celebrated its birthday with a program entitled “Three White Dresses.” Lacey Christensen spoke of the blessing/christening dress. April Rasmussen talked about the white dresses used in her young family, her daughter Emma soon to wear a white dress for her baptism, Liesa Baird told of the white wedding and temple dress. Cecelie Costley brought the three altogether with the need for for the continual need for “the white dress” in our lives here on earth. Those attending enjoyed a meal of croissant sandwiches, with veggie trays full of healthy choices. All enjoyed the birthday cake and ice cream as the evening ended.

           Former resident of Mink Creek, Paul Deats, passed away on Feb. 15, 2016, in California. One of his sons, Ed Deats attended school in Preston. The years in Mink Creek were spent on the Two Creek Ranch. Paul was a hard worker. He came to us from Long Beach, CA, but started out his life in Kentucky. He was a very civic-minded individual and patriot no matter where he lived. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Paul loved horses, often riding in the Rose Parade, and spent his last 37 years on a ranch in Santa Ynez.

            Judy and David Wilde drove down to southern Utah for a getaway weekend in the area around Manti. They enjoyed a production of “ The Scarlet Pimpernel” at the campus of Snow College in Ephriam, UT. Their son, Christopher Wilde, was playing the cello in the pit orchestra for the play.

           We have a resident bald eagle who perches on a high point, often atop a power pole. He keeps a wary eye out for tasty morsels and interesting activities happening from his observation post. We are pleased to have him among us.

             Did I write about a thaw last week---believe I did. This week has given us the switch that goes with March weather, just when there was hope for some dry areas to attract our outdoor walkers. It has been a mix of snow and rain for the last four days. Temperatures to match, so we are glad to still have the winter wear close at hand. I do understand that ski resorts not too far away are smiling for the likelihood of an extended season. This will bring happy weekends a little longer for the many that head for our canyons with their snowmobiles.

           We do know that real spring is on its way, after all it is only mid-March. Evidence of this is that the “ditch meetings” and water boards are having their annual discussions of pre-irrigation needs for the coming season.  In all things, patience is needed.