October 20, 2020

 

Wally and Kim Christensen are happy to announce a new grandchild in their family. A little girl was was born to Rebekah and James Juhasz of Newton, UT. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, their family celebrations of this event have had to be limited. Smiles on faces and happiness in hearts are allowed.

Danalee and Gene Abernethy of Alpine, UT, spent a few hours in Mink Creek with her parents, Bob and Claudia Erickson. Gene had been riding in the bicycle race around Bear Lake and the near proximity of the event placed them in a perfect spot for some down time with family before returning to Utah County. Fifty-two miles around the lake results in some time for relaxing.

The Harley Jepsen farm was a busy place recently. Harley’s son, Mike and Mary Ann Jepsen are year-round residents of Mink Creek and this time of year with fall colors, possible hunting and plain old fun they attracted their son Joe and Kate Jepsen and their three boys for a weekend. Mike’s brother, Jonathan and Portia Jepsen also have a house on the premises and were part of the family doings. A break from the Salt Lake City hustle and bustle is most welcome.

Justin and Cynthia Longhurst and their tiny Ellie Bea are pulling up stakes and moving back to Logan, UT. Justin is employed at Young Honda auto dealership.

At this point Mink Creek is still full of trees with the colors of fall. We anticipate them becoming more muted, and dry, in coming days. Mornings at this time of year often show frost across the fields, even icicles where water has been active during the night.

A cattle drive going up Highway 34 northward, must have been headed to winter ranges at this time of year. There were cowboys on horses directing things and animals, but one item to take away the flavor of the old days was the presence of law enforcement vehicles with flashing lights to help at intersections, etc. Glad they were there, in such situations all help is good. One could follow the poop residue trail for quite a distance on the pavement. A joy of living in the country.

Our Mink Creek Haunted House story seems to be getting additional publications lately. I have seen several versions on FaceBook, claiming to be the Mink Creek tale – slightly different from the one I first became acquainted with nearly 60 years ago. Same theme, different names, different locations. It must be the approaching date of Halloween stirring things to the front of thoughts. COVID-19 may restrict parties and trick r’ treating but ghost stories can still get passed around. We still have 11 days before the event. Hope everyone has their pumpkins ready for carving.