January 19, already!!

 

January 8^th was the night of the annual Mink Creek Ski Night at Beaver Resort in Logan Canyon. This is a community tradition from many years. Residents who are now grandparents received their first skiing experience at this long lasting activity. It was well attended again. Potluck treats to share were in accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines. Those in the lodge had nearly equal fun to those taking to the slopes.

There was an absolutely professional musical number in the Mink Creek LDS Ward with the ‘farewell’ meeting for Elder David Seamons.,who begins his mission labors with At-home training in a few days. The Seamons String Quintette, accompanied by their mother, Jennifer, played a medley of two hymns, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing and If You Could Hie to Kolob --- Ben on viola, Sam on bass, Jonathan, Joseph and David on violins. It has been a long time since we have had these brothers together to play for us. They are the sons of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons. David has been called to the Argentina, Cordoba, Mission and awaits the possibility of a different location due to the COVID restrictions. Family members from both the Seamons and Jarvis sides of the family were able to attend.

The Young Men’s oldest group spent three days in West Yellowstone on a snowmobiling adventure. They stayed at the cabin of their advisor Bret Rasmussen. Other leaders were Bishop Paul McKay, Kerry Jepsen, Kurt Iverson and Lin McKay. The youth participating were Charles Iverson, Ty Jepsen, and Dallon Baird. There was lots to be learned, particularly that of avalanche dangers and the need for teamwork in many sledding situations.

Eldon and Danita Wilcox hosted a community Christmas breakfast at their new home on the morning of the holiday. It was a potluck affair and open to those who wanted to relax and share the joy of the day but perhaps had no family members living nearby.

It is hard to believe that we are already half-way through this month. We don’t even have enough snow for a snowball fight, let alone build a snowman. We do have ice , both underfoot and in the form of icicles. Being outdoors can require a bit of a balancing act and concentration on our steps.