Lamb or Lion March

          The Twin Lakes Canal is a bit ahead of its normal routine. Water in the canal is being released down the spillway above the Bear River. It is a cascade of rushing white, filling the slot in the cliffside, and matches the white patches of snow nearby.

          Adam Haws, plus his sons and his father, Karl Haws, came up from sunny California to have a Snowy Weekend at the Mink Creek Haws home. There was plenty of snow to take care of whatever winter activities they wanted.

          The community held a Mid-Winter Dinner, not quite Valentines, but in the same month. Perhaps we could call it a “Please Come, Spring Event.” The snow is starting to get to us. A committee of men were in charge and were assisted by their wives. Wally and Kim Christesen, Glen and Betty Jo Jepsen, Richard and Vickie Free, Glade and Corrine Larsen, Clare and Linda Christensen, Jeff Olson.---if I have missed anyone, my apologies. There was a great turnout, close to a hundred people. It was good food: mashed potatoes with two choices of gravy, chicken or beef, roast chicken or beef brisket, a vegetable medley, green salad, rolls, and a huge variety of desserts of choice. Wyn Costley and Clare Christensen had crafted some wooden bowls that were given as door prizes. The evening wrapped up with the game of Bunco as a send off.

           The herd of elk in our nearby mountains are coming down and invading farmers' hay stacks. The fences and other barriers that have been installed to discourage the local deer are no obstacle to the elk with their size and strength. Besides consuming the feed they leave behind a mess and an invitation for the deer to follow their lead. Local deer herds are looking pretty scrawny at this time of year. Quite a number of them seem to be camping out on the south edge of Riverdale flats, where they are close to the waters of Bear River.

            Several of our residents made the trip to Boise to be part of the cheering crowd for the Preston basketball team. Once again they managed to survive and play that final championship game. They lost in an overtime. After being the state champs for three consecutive years in the 4A division, it was a bit of a letdown, but all recognized what a great team this group of younger guys has been this year. They will benefit from this year's experience in their playing when next season comes around.

          Getting tired of snow. Some melting has happened, but the forecast is that we aren't done yet. Reminder: It is only March and March is only spring on the calendar for most years! It came in like a lamb, a beautiful day, if that is any indication what to expect for the next few weeks.  The Lion may be still to come.