The Pearson Place, otherwise known as
the Leghorn Lodge, has been stirring this season. Children and
grandchildren and even some great-grands have been enjoying the green
scenery that surrounds their home spot. Clan members present were
Colleen and Howard Hawkes , Melanie and Evans, Peggy Pearson, and Pam
and Dave Stanger.
Sharon Moran has moved to the great
northwest, taking up residence on Vashon Island, in the Puget Sound,
west of Seattle. This change in scenery will put her in closer
proximity of her son Willie Moran, a good plan for both of them.
Another sudden move was that of Mark
and Karen Arnout. Having had their home on the market for quite some
time it was a surprise to all when they closed on a deal and were
packing up within days of the signing. Their new place is in the
Malad area.
Sam and Sylvia Stanger are sharing
their time between their restored yellow brick school and their
winter bases in Utah. It is great to see lights on and know they
are home again.
The small cabin that sits on the banks
of lower Birch Creek is sold. It is back in the hands of the family
that built it originally. Willis Oliverson lived in it for a time,
then he moved further east on Birch Creek and his parents, Richard
and Ada Oliverson occupied the little cabin. For many years it was
known locally as “Aunt Fan's cabin.” Years later a frequent
visitor from California, James McKelfish, purchased it and brought in
a group of 10 California hunters who frequented the cabin during
hunting seasons. These added a storage unit to the side. Outwardly
the place looks much as it did a century ago, and now an Oliverson
descendent has the deed. His family tree goes back to Richard and
Ada. We wish him well.
The haying season is upon us, about
two weeks earlier than usual. Our farmers are putting in long hours,
mowing, raking, and finally baling, all the while hoping for the
weather to stay dry through the process.
I add this bit of geographic
information due to a recent comment from a reader. This Mink Creek,
Idaho, is a small farming community, a few miles northeast of
Preston. The early settlers were immigrants from Denmark, Norway
and Sweden and many of those families have descendants still here.
There are two Mink Creeks in Idaho, the other is a forested area with
homes that border the south end of Pocatello, Idaho. The areas are
quite different but those who search for us online often get the two
mixed up. It can be confusing. Anyone looking for property would
connect with the real estate companies located in Preston.
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