April 27, 2022

 

The Young Women chose to organize and staff an Easter Egg Hunt at the Mink Creek Ballpark on the Saturday before Easter. The weather for several days prior was wet and snowy on a regular basis, but Friday brightened up and Saturday, though chilly, cooperated with their well laid plans. Children from families visiting our village over the weekend came as well as our Primary children. There were prizes, and plastic eggs filled with an assortment of candies. The area was separated into spots designated for certain age participants, ages 5 and under, not competing with ages 6 and over. Young Women leaders are Jody Rasmussen, Amy Baldwin, Lacey Christensen and ReNae Egley. Lots of smiles, lots of fun and lots of sugar consumed. A great activity.

Many of the family of Sheila Stephenson Rasmussen gathered in Mink Creek for her funeral. The services were conducted by her grandson, Trevor Rasmussen, who is currently serving as a counselor in the Mink Creek Ward. Sheila loved music and poetry, penning verses herself and much of this was shared with the congregation.

Easter Sunday those attending the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ward were treated with a special musical selection. The family of Kim and Twlonie Bullock formed a trio of violins to accompany Ramona Lower Hatchett singing “I Stand All Amazed.” Laurel Wilde and Linda Christensen spoke, giving messages appropriate to the season and life of Jesus Christ.

We have several people dealing with serious situations in their lives. A snowmobiling accident, a collision of a child and a running horse, a couple of residents recovering from surgeries. All recovering, but it takes time. Life is full of challenges that come unexpectedly.

There had been plans for the spring road cleanup slated for last week, but the wet moved in the day prior, sogging things up for wading about in the roadside growth while gathering junk.  We have had a drier week and warmer days. It is still happening, this coming weekend, meet at 8, get assignments, and breakfast at the ballpark at 9. It always feels good to have things cleaned up on the road and has become a tradition of many years.