January 22, 2019

         January marches on, not a whole lot of January thaw so far.  Things are slippery on our slopes.

         Johnny and Jeannine Iverson have had visitors in and out, but as the parents of nine children and resulting many grandchildren this is not surprising. The family has enjoyed the snowy hills near Glencoe Road, once they ascend the driveway to the Iverson home.

         JoAnn and Drew Ford were pleased to have all their family home over the recent holidays. It was like a family reunion with cousins getting reacquainted and sharing their lives.

         The community held their annual skiing party at the Beaver Ski Resort up Logan Canyon. Families gather and a variety of ages hit the slopes according to their abilities. For many of our young residents this is the first place that they start a love of skiing. Pot luck food is shared and the participants can grab a bite whenever the mood strikes. This event is a favorite community tradition.

         The family of Kerry and Melinda Jepsen have been vacationing in one of their favorite places. Hawaii is a great place for anyone at this time of frosty weather at home in Idaho.

         The Preston North Stake is into their basketball season. It is happening on Wednesday nights. Jeff Olson is Mink Creek's coach for this year.

         With the new ordination policy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints several young men have recently been ordained. Hazen Baird, the son of LaRon and Liesa Baird, and Conner Iverson, son of Kurt and Margret Iverson were ordained to the office of deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood. Another Iverson son, Charles, and Ty Jepsen, son of Kerry and Melinda Jepsen, were ordained to the office of a priest. All were welcomed by their respective quorums.

          Two young ladies were also moved forward in the Young Women organization of the ward. Jyllian Christensen, daughter of Lacey and Kerry Christensen joined the Beehive class and Miranda Chatterton, daughter of Heidi and Eric Chatterton, moved into the Laurel group.

          Kristi and Brett Hall are happy to announce the engagement of their son Tyson to Ashlie Leishman. Ashlie is from Tremonton, UT. The date they have selected is April 6.

          Here is a report on the snow depth up Strawberry Canyon. The  big rotary snowplows get started not far past the cattle guards as you meet the Caribou National Forest sign. So just try guessing how much they are needed up at the summit before heading down the Bear Lake side. Wow, no wonder the snowmobiles are flocking up there!