April 20, 2021

 

On the night of April 13 our valley was assaulted by a ferocious wind that continued for several hours. Windmills were going so fast that they looked ready to take off into space. Pets were clamoring to come indoors. Anything outside that was not anchored was relocated, and some even disappeared, having traveled some distance. The noise ceased about a bit before 1 a.m.

The walls of the foyer of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building look a bit bare lately. Gone are the historical plaques adorned with pictures of all the past Bishops since the organization of this ward, in 1871, Gone are the postings of the awards in scouting and young women earned over many past years. These things have been stored, not tossed on the scrap heap. The plan is to replace them with suitable art work with the theme of Jesus Christ that will assist those attending to be mindful of the purpose of the structure, centered on Christ and His teachings.

Terrie McKay and her daughter Morgan Curtis flew down to Queen Creek, AZ, during the spring break. The oldest McKay son, Cody and his wife Kevyn enjoy the Arizona life style and Terrie and Morgan soaked it up. Cody works in sales for a roofing company and Kevyn has a photography business specializing in small wedding groups.

The spring break in Richfield, UT, provided some days for the family of Jody and Laural Janke to come home to Mink Creek. They spent Easter weekend with Laural’s parents, Bob and Claudia Erickson.

The LDS Wards of Mink Creek, Riverdale First and Riverdale Second have joined together for some Fireside meetings. It is great and feels like the unity from years long ago when this was a frequent occurrence. These have taken place in the Riverdale building.

Tractors are busy in fields and the smell of fresh dirt is part of the season. There is a mix of sounds on our airwaves: the engines of the machinery, the call of both Canadian geese and sandhill cranes as the come back to the valley, the twittering of the smaller birds, the call of cow to calf, or ewe to lamb. These things enrich life “in the country.”

There are big plans for the spring roadside cleanup this coming Saturday morning. Everyone is invited, it begins at 8 am, meeting at the church house and getting an assigned area. Breakfast will follow the activity at the ballpark. Hopefully the weather will be in our favor.