November 9, 2021

 A Christensen Cousin’s Reunion seemed like old home week when this group got together. A few live here in Mink Creek: Clare and Linda Christensen, Royce and Lorraine Christensen, Eldon and Danita C. Wilcox, Forrest and Patti Christensen., Lee and Sandra Christensen. Clare’s twin sister,Clarice C. Feichko, came up from Centerville, UT. Verneal Lowry is from Tooele, UT. Brad and RaOne C. Stuart have homes in both Mink Creek and Bountiful, UT, Jay and Joyce Christensen are located in Pocatello. Vance Christensen and Sonja C. and Melvin Rae are now in Vernal, UT. Two cousins live in Franklin County, DeVerl Christensen in Dayton and Jeanette Christensen in Preston. Carolyn Younger came over from Caldwell, ID. Three came up from Utah’s Davis county, Marlene Elgin, DeAnn Childs and Roy Christensen. More cousins were unable to come due to conflicting dates. The connecting links for this bunch are their fathers, Allen, Lloyd, Jewel, and Carl Christensen, all Mink Creek residents from days gone by. The cousins are planning to make this an annual event.

River and Hunter Morgan are beginning a new chapter in their lives, locating in St. George, UT, buying a house, settling in. They were here staying with her parents, Lin and Sharla McKay, for some fall Mink Creek fun.

Paul and Lisa Auger had the fun of a grandkid visit. Two grandsons, Derek and Draven Owens, spent some time at the Augers while their parents were at at survival course in Nevada. The young men were a great help during this cleanup time of year.

Our village held a Halloween party on Halloween Eve at the ballpark where there could be a bonfire. There were inviting activities: a fishpond with prizes, doughnuts on a string for those willing to get a little sticky, a cakewalk and a costume parade. The dinner for the evening was a baked potato bar with the fixings: chili, cheese, broccoli, bacon bits, sour cream, and of course butter and seasonings. Jonia Jackson’s sister, Virginia Burbank was visiting, and attracted lots of speculation in her witch costume—was she the “real deal?” “Jini” resides in Riverton , UT. (picture of witch)

Our fall colors are lasting. Such great golden leaves, just now starting to drop the blanket of gold, brown and green at our feet. What a great backdrop of blue skies the last few days! The moisture received seems to just brighten the environment and keep things looking clean and sparkling.

That last paragraph was changed overnight. A night and day of rain has sogged every inch and sodden leaves are off the branches and making for slick footing in our yards. It has been cold with a low cloud ceiling, likely hiding snow covered mountain peaks above.