The Mink Creek School Reunion was a fun
gathering, although a bit fewer in number than in some years. Gary
and Sharen Erickson of Chubbuck, ID, were in charge. The pot luck
fare provided a well balanced meal with meat, potatoes, salads,
rolls, cheese, cold cuts, cookies and cheesecake. Terry Olson, who
spent many of the summers of his teen year with his Olson relatives
in Station Creek, was the guest speaker. He shared his philosophy
that the early recollections we have in our lives are important in
the forming of the grownup we become. His father, Stan, grew up in
Mink Creek, became a pilot in World War II and lost his life on a
flight over enemy lines. Terry lives in Orem, UT, after retiring from
BYU faculty, but still visits his Mink Creek family.
Leonard Nelson, now living in Idaho
Falls, shared memories he had of the 5th grade at the Mink
Creek school: the lunches, the lunch ladies, the games, the
teachers, his lifelong friends and classmates. “ Those good old
days” that were remembered by all attending. A discussion
followed, addressing the wisdom of continuing this long-held reunion
when the years are taking a toll on those attending. A vote decided
there was still worth in the gathering and Karen Olson Tribett will
be at the helm for the 2020 year. Some problems of communication,
getting the word out were addressed and there is hope that with using
social media and technology at least one hurdle might be overcome.
Door prizes donated and won were hand crafted wooden candlesticks, a
wooden bowl, a history book, a scented candle warmer.
Candy Longhurst and her daughters
McKinley and Emily traveled to the valley near Arco, ID, where
their husband and father had grown up as they remembered Sheldon on
this first Father's Day since his passing away last summer. It was a
beautiful time in a beautiful place.
Mink Creek's LDS Ward enjoyed
appropriate remarks from Jesse Wilcox and Giovanni Crosland about a
father's influence in the lives of their children. Jesse and his
wife Annavelyn live here not far from his parents, Eldon and Danita
Wilcox. Giovanni and Kristine and their 5 children live in
Tremonton, UT, where he is in his first year of medical practice. He
is the son of Robert and Phee Crosland. The men of the community
were treated to ice cream sandwiches.
Walter Iverson also spoke to the
congregation, prior to his departure for his mission to the Dominican
Republic, Sana Domingo, Mission. He will be at the Mexico City
training center as he concentrates on learning the Spanish language.
Relatives from both the Iverson and the Knapp sides of his family
were in attendance. Elder Iverson's parents are Kurt and Margret
Knapp Iverson.
We have had some scary nights in the
garden department. “Freezing temperature, cover up your gardens”
warnings. With the cool spring gardens have been a bit slow at best.
If a person has a sizey garden patch it is impossible to throw a
sheet or blanket over it, no matter where the temperature goes.
Our farmers are in the middle of
harvesting the first crop of hay. Rain has come, and rain has gone
and the bales are being hauled, either to a buyer or a barn. Getting
ready for the next days of irrigation for second crop.
If you've heard the rumor that Mink Creek Ward got a new bishopric---yes, it is true. However it starts the next Mink Creek News column in this coming paper so it won't show up on this blog for a week. I will just tell you that Paul McKay is the new bishop and the rest will be told here later.
