Thursday, July 14, 2016

July 14, 2016

                There was 100% attendance of our young women at the Girls Camp held at Preston North Stake Campground. The theme was “Pressing Forward.” Both 4th year and 2nd year groups had good hikes. The food was good, it was noted that Mink Creek girls know how to start fires. The weather treated them well this year and all became aware of birds singing and the sun shining each morning. Having secret sisters added to the fun. Any pranks were good-natured. There was enough activity that not too many hours were spent sleeping for either leaders or girls. Mink Creek leaders were Laurel Wilde, MaryAnn Jepsen and Melinda Jepsen. Due to recent surgery Dawnell Greene was unable to attend. Appreciation was expressed for the priesthood leaders who came up in shifts.
                The traditional Mink Creek July 4th provided an entire day for celebrating at the Mink Creek Ballpark. Glad and Corinne Larsen were at the helm of planning this year. The baseball diamond was filled with eager participants of all ages. An airplane candy drop caused lots of excitement, especially when the pilot mis-timed his drop and candy poured down on the parking lot and pavilion instead of the grassy park. All day many activities were offered: rock-wall climbing, face painting from the Jepsen sisters, bottle rockets engineered by Nate Olson, a bouncey house, a catapult under Johnny Iverson's supervision.
               A flag ceremony with our veterans raising the nations flag, was presented by our veterans with Glen Jepsen calling the cadence. The Jody Janke family, with trumpets and drum, furnished accompaniment for singing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs. Glade Larsen shared some memories of his War experience and several vocal groups added to the program
              Patriotic banners and table decorations were on display thanks to efforts of Kim Christesnen. Dinner was prepared by a committee of Clare and Linda Christensen, Forrest and Patti Christensen, Jeff and Deborah Olson, Kent Beardall, Sam Stanger, Royce Christensen and Denny Clark. Sheldon Longhurst and his crew proved a lovely iced drink of raspberry and lemons,. Following the full tummy activity the popular water slide was set up and others enjoyed a moving paint-ball target assembled by Phillip Christensen.  Farmers are inventive people and the moving targets were a huge hit.  No pun intended.
                 The ticket count for the dinner indicates that about 400 people were enjoying our lovely ballpark and the many activities that were offered. 

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