Celebrating Pioneer Day the jumping
off spot for the majority of river runners was full on July 24th.
There are frequent times when there needs to be a parking lot for
those so involved. Vehicles line both sides of Highway 36 just east
of the river bridge. Perhaps a crosswalk would be appropriate as
well.
Benjamin Seamons has received a
mission call for the LDS Church. He will be serving in the Brazil,
Rio de Janeiro, North, Mission, entering the MTC in October. Ben is
the son of Jennifer and Jeff Seamons.
Youth Conference for the teenage set
of our community took place on Gold Hill, a place totally new for
most of them, but part of our history. The group of around twenty
camped there for two nights and got a feel for the early years of our
community. Activities were varied: some rock climbing, shooting real
guns at the gun range in Preston, a lunch at Oneida Dam prior to
water sports using Kerry Jepsen's boat for power. One evening
Brother Crowther from Lewiston, UT, came up for a fireside talk. There was
singing, there was dancing, and lots of games. A sunrise hike to the
top of Gold Hill was perfect for an early morning devotional. In
their meandering they were able to see two of the old mines once
operated at the hill. Top all this off with great food and talking
around the fire, what could be better?!
Kent and ReNae Egley and family
members traveled to the northwest. Oregon was the site of car races
for their son Matt Egley at the Hermiston Raceway. Hermiston is not
far from the Washington/Oregon border.
Terry and Hayes Carr and their
daughter Courtney drove up from Centerville, UT, for a weekend visit
with her folks, Mary Jean and Larry Rasmussen.
Wayne and Jackie Olson's place is a
little closer to their dreams. Their house arrived recently, but
the workers lacked some equipment needed to get all things put
together so the Olsons are 'on hold' again, reminding themselves that
every step forward is progress.
Bracken and Mariah Atkinson and their
two little girls, Timberlee and Hadlee, have moved to Preston
recently. This neighborhood will miss them. They will be living near
Bracken's parents.
Our little village has been full of
visitors this month and not all have gotten recognized on this blog.
So fun to have so many “come home” to Mink Creek,and this is the
month with class and family reunions in full swing, also the Rodeo
that holds memories for most.
Our main street, Highway 36, is being
chipped this month and we are needing to add travel time to and from
home no matter where we go as we wait for the pilot car in the heat
of the day. One of those glad/bad situations.
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