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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