November 15, 2016

         The geese are on their way south. Several sightings of their V flight formation, plus accompanying honking were reported this week. The beautiful blue sky of fall makes for the perfect backdrop for these aviators. One more sign that winter season is approaching.

          Election Day was an active one at the Mink Creek polls. This year it was staffed by Lorraine Christensen, Vickie Free, and Sharla McKay. They kept busy all through the long day and reported a good turnout, including the absentee ballots, more than 93% of our registered citizens cast their ballot in this Presidential election.

           Two grand babies of Mink Creek residents have arrived this week. Landon and Amy Costley have a new baby boy, who will be named Wynn Maxwell. The grandparents are Wynn and Cecelie Costley. Chad and Dawnell Greene are please to announce another little boy in the family of their son Josh and Lizzy Greene. Oaklan Joshua is warmly welcomed by big brother Bentley.

          Bob and Claudia Erickson enjoyed nearly a week's visit with Davis Collins. This grandson goes to BYU/I in Rexburg, ID, and was able to spend nearly four days in Mink Creek with family. His parents are Jay and Kristin Collins of Lakeview, OR.

          Jeff and Deborah Olson have returned from a “little trip” that involved a few weeks this fall. Actually the title of the event would be appropriately called the Book of Mormon in the Heartland Chronology tour. Places visited were much of the midwest and eastern part of the United States. They went to museums, listened to anthropologists and archaeologists and met some new friends. Beautiful scenery and good company.

          We have a list of recoverees in our little burg. Kent Egley has had shoulder surgery, and is now fighting cabin fever. Joe Jarvis had knee surgery and is happy for physical therapy and his handy cane. Drew Ford is on the mend. Layne Erickson spent some hospital time with stomach distress, but is now home. There are many cases of the “fall cold” in our community. There is a variety, but we hope all this lessens in the coming weeks. 

           It is still seeming a little strange to have darkness by 6 pm. Strange, but nice, knowing the day is over and it is time to wrap things up in the chore department and spend some time with family, doing family things whether it is homework for school, or gathering around the table for the evening meal., or something in the line of entertainment.

          Very few leaves are left on the deciduous trees up and down our valley. The fall winds have made good sweepers as they have blown through. Though without their leafy garb the tree forms are more visible and still beautiful. We are so lucky to live in this small village nestled against the mountains.

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