Can't believe it is the middle of June already and summer solstice will soon be upon us.I have been out of town and so am
behind on the weekly reporting. Readers will get a double dose of
the newspaper column this time around.
June 1st
Mink Creek Boy Scouts held an Eagle
Court of Honor with Kerry Christensen the master of ceremonies. Three
young men received merit badges: Charles Iverson, Bryce Egley and
Jonathan Seamons. Dallon Baird was presented with the Eagle Pin by
his brother James Baird of Rexburg, ID. It was challenged by Johnny
Iverson, then Charles Iverson, then Wynn Costley. The challenges
were met with Dallon receiving the award. Pins were also presented to
his parents, LaRon and Liesa Baird and to his grandparents, Terry and
LeAnn Orton of Preston and Lana and Ivan McCracken of Mink Creek.
Blaine Packer led the Eagle Charge. Kent Egley presented three Palms
to Dallon. It takes five merit badges, over and beyond the
requirements for the Eagle to earn a Palm. Other family members
present for this occasion were Julianna Baird and her children from
Heyburn, ID and Dallon's younger brothers and sister, Katiana.
Graduating from high school is a big
deal and it is an honor to recognize these individuals from our
community. Ladies before gentlemen; Celina Crosland, daugher of
Robert and Phee Crosland, McKinley Longhurst, daughter of Sheldon and
Candy Longhurst, Whitney Chatterton, daughter of Heidi and Erik
Chatterton. Then, Chance and Dakota Hatch, twin sons of Sam and
Katie Hatch; Austin Straight, son of Avery and Pedro Gomez; Ben
Seamons, son of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons.
Congratulation to all! The future
unfolds.
Reed Swann and his daughter Penny
spent Mothers' Day with his son Charlie and Sarah Swann and their
children in Utah. Those kids provide hours of fun.
Jyllian Christensen, daughter of Kerry
and Lacey Christensen, was chosen to be the Cache County Fair and
Rodeo Jr. Princess for this coming season. The competition added to
the excitement for Jyllian. She has loved horses all her life and
this just fuels her passion..
Kent and ReNae Egley were able to
attend the military graduation of their grandson Conner Nielsen from
basic training in Lawton, OK. He is the son of Tara and Jeff Nielsen
of Preston.
The Mink Creek Cemetery was beautiful
and ready for the many visitors over Memorial Day weekend. Thanks to
the sexton who takes care of this lovely spot. The field beyond that
stretches to the mountains was full of golden blooms from the Mule's
Ears plants that seem to cover every open mountain slope in this
vicinity.
June 8th
Mike and MaryAnn Jepsen have been
entertaining grandchildren recently. Grandsons Jared and Mike Jepsen
were up from Salt Lake. Sydney Earl, currently at student in Provo,
UT, spent a long weekend in Mink Creek. She has recently returned
from a mission to Japan.
Tiffany Longhurst Wheeler was back at
her parents for a few days, the home of Sheldon and Candy Longhurst.
Friends gathered one day for a baby shower for Tif anticipating the
coming of her first child this summer. She and Spencer live in Parma,
ID.
Things were busy on the Olson acres on
Station Creek Road. Jon and Peggy Flinders and their little troop
came down from Rigby for some Creek time with her parents, Jimmie and
AnnaBeth Olson.
Jeff and Deborah Olson enjoyed a visit
from his daughter Lesli and Jared and their baby Anna. It is a
great season to soak up nature's beauty anywhere in the Mink Creek.
Sam and Sylvia Stanger are at home
in their restored yellow school house. They have been serving a
mission in Florida and we are glad to have them back among the
mountains.
Although she is now living in
Pocatello we are happy to report that our Naomi Wilde celebrated her
103rd birthday on June 6th in true “Naomi
style.” Family and friends celebrated with her and all three of her
sons were able to come: Ross, Van, and Dean.
Family and friends gathered for the
funeral of Dennis Clark. The eldest daughter of Judy and Denny,
Kimberly and Sam Daines and their family live in New York. Brenda and
Greg Belew now live in St. Anthony, ID. Justin Clark is in Layton,
UT and Casey and Constance Clark live in Dayton.
The local wildflowers splash our
slopes with color. There are sheets of golden Mule's Ears still in
bloom and scattered here are there are the bright yellow lady
slippers, purple and blue lupine and the ever present Yarrow with
those tight white clusters. Little patches of phlox , so low to the
gound often go unnoticed with all this taller color in abundance.
The weeds that have blossom add their bit, though often not so
welcome.
Time marches on. With the hotter days
places that are not watered are getting a bit dried out. Mink Creek
is situated with several sources of water and residents keep their
acreage irrigated. I think it was one of the main things that
attracted our first settlers in the mid-1800's. It is haying season
for our farmers and the pressure of “putting up the crop” is
on---sweathers, rakes and balers in action. The hauling process
follows and then the growing cycle repeats for “second crop.”
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