April 5, 2017

             March came in like a lamb, it lasted about two days. We have had many lion days since. Spring break from school for the Mink Creek kids has been about half and half. A bit more than half rain, a bit less than half sunshine. Things are greening up, more noticeable on the sunny days. Residents are grabbing hours of sunshine cleaning up flower beds and giving the yards a working-over. Garden spots are still a bit too wet, with more moisture every day or so, to put on the spring chore list just yet.

           Elder James Baird has had an accident while serving a mission in the North Dakota, Bismarck Mission. He broke his leg and is now home having had surgery at the Franklin County Medical Center. He is the son of Liesa and LaRon Baird. LaRon traveled to his missionfield to bring him home. James' Uncle, Daniel Baird of Sugar City, ID, came to provide some empathy, having had a similar situation in his younger days.

           A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held when two young men, Walter Iverson and Clay Jepsen, had achieved their Eagle Rank in scouting. Walter is the son of Kurt and Margret Iverson, Clay the son of Kerry and Melinda Jepsen. Walter's Eagle project took place in Preston, painting the Rodeo Parade safety line along the route the parade follows each summer in an effort to make it safer for the children on the sidelines. Clay's project was that of Mink Creek cemetery veteran identification and recognition. Flags of our nation have been placed at the grave sites on specific holidays. Grandfathers, Eagle Scouts themselves, presented the awards to these two: Johnny Iverson and Glen Jepsen. Merit badges were awarded to several of the young men who are on the scout path. Those attending enjoyed refreshments of a chocolate pudding, a piece of Congratulations cake and a citrus frappe.

          Alexis and Scott Strong were up from studies at BYU in Provo, UT, for a weekend with her family, the Kurt Iverson bunch.

           Landon and Amy Costley and their family, plus some friends and families drove up from their home in Utah to enjoy some time at the Wynn and Cecelie Costley residence. It was still home and fun regardless of the excess moisture this spring has produced.

          Between April Conference and Spring Break for the school age residents have taken trips, done fun things. Things are settling back to whatever is normal. Now there is the anticipation of Easter on the horizon, and the hope of some warmer days. The sun has been shining this week, but that wind from the north has kept teeth chattering and the need for a warm jacket uppermost in any planning or venturing outside. Still hoping for some drying days so the farm work can begin.