Besides the colored leaves there is
another sign of the arrival of fall. Farmers chopping corn fields.
There is sympathy felt for those farmers down in valley of Franklin
County who still have fields of corn to be chopped. The weather
cooperated for a time, the stalks were at their peak for chopping,
the machines moved in and the chopping got underway and then the
rains fell, and fell some more. Wet stalks, muddy ground. At
present time there are many fields still standing, looking for a
finished job. Some are now being labeled “Corn Maze” and with a
maze design within attract those looking for fall entertainment.
The
children of Drew and JoAnn Ford have been in and out during much of
the summer months. The Fords have enjoyed visits from each one and
the grandchildren. As summer drew to a close JoAnn went into the
hospital for some surgery that has been on hold for quite some time.
Now she is home and doing those things that enhance recuperation.
Glen and Betty Jo Jepsen were able to
enjoy the recent LDS Church Conference at the Conference Center in
Salt Lake City. Despite the rainy weekend it was a time of comfort
and peace a befits such an occasion.
On a crisp evening the community
gathered at the Mink Creek Ballpark for the 2nd annual
Cider Fest. Due to the freezing of the our local apple blossoms this
past spring, it was necessary to import some extra apples for the
pressing of the cider this year. It did not dampen the event. A
milkcan dinner was prepared for those attending and the homemakers
furnished a favorite fall dessert to finish the menu.
Katelyn Rasmussen, daughter of Trevor
and April Rasmussen was baptized and confirmed a member of the LDS
Church this month. Grandparents Kelly and Teresa Rasmussen and Eric
and Rexanne Nielsen were able to celebrate with the family along with
multiple aunts, uncles and cousins. The following day the Rasmussen family
traveled to the Salt Lake City area to witness the blessing and
naming of a new baby on the Nielsen side of the family with April's
brother.
Conrad Scott, son of LuJean Jensen and
Erick Scott, has been called to serve in the Washington, Tacoma,
Mission. He will be entering the MTC in Provo on November 8. He
spoke in the Riverdale 2nd Ward recently. He will be
missed not only by his family, but by customers of Adventure Video in
Preston where he has worked in the family business.
Our local deer are a bit more scarce
than usual. Deer Season is underway, antlers only. Bow hunting
has been going on for some time, but that is a more quiet version.
When the rifles get into action it is a call for retreat for the
wildlife, excepting raccoons and skunks. Soon the pheasants will be
taking to the dense brush and grasses.
The weather staying dry, fall plowing
is still going on. There is a house for sale in Mink Creek, that of
LuJean Jensen, located on the banks of the Bear River, just at the
official beginning of the southwest edge of Mink Creek community.
A
new house is under construction, looks to be a large log affair with
a great view from the front yard. This one is on the north east side
of Ant Hollow. Bret and Jody Rasmussen have been working on this
residence, one way or another, for a couple of years.
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