Spring break was upon us from March 25 until April 4 and the population has a tendency to scatter elsewhere during that time. Some years the weather during break has only caused indoor life to be more chaotic than usual. This season was a little cold, but relatively dry and the time was spent enjoying whatever activities presented themselves.
The Food Drive this past weekend was successful. Mink Creek residents had bagged or boxed foods sitting on their doorsteps anticipating the planned pickup by 9 in the morning that Saturday. LaRon Baird & seven young men organized the pickup and delivery to the Food Pantry near the Archery Building in Preston. Our village was able to donate 691 pounds to this cause. It was a part of the Preston North Stake Food Drive and the food total for the stake was four tons.
The last Sabbath of March, the 27th, the ward membership enjoyed a Linger Longer lunch together in the recreation hall. Whether it was due to the onset of spring or the invitation of lunch together we had a good attendance. There were 17 containers of a wide variety of soups, spicy, mild and in-between. Rolls were an accompaniment and the dessert selection offered brownies, cakes, cookies and a huge container of huckleberry ice cream.
Paul and Terrie McKay enjoyed some St. George, UT, time with its recreation offerings of dry canyons and hiking trails. They were joined by Jay and Kristin Collins of Lakeview, OR, during Oregon’s spring break from Kris’s teaching position. Soaking up sun, good company, fun and relaxation was a good recipe for the break.
Walter Iverson, son of Kurt and Margret Iverson, is engaged to Jillian Jarvis, a young lady from South Jordan, UT. Her parents are Heather and Matt Jarvis. The day planned for the ceremonies is May 4. Exciting plans are being made.
Candy Longhurst took her spring break from her job with the Preston School District to visit with her daughter Tiffany and Spencer Wheeler, and their son Hudson. The Wheelers are currently living in Hawaii so this was a win-win location with all sorts of grandparent fun and new places to see and things to do.
March did leave us with a few stormy days, but not quite the “Lion” variety. However some of the early days of April sent some winds that were capable of tearing things lose. Any lose sheet of metal made a racket as it was pulled by the bursts of wind to new locations. One still needs a coat to be out and about, but the lighter variety will suffice. So, all things are encouraging as we change into the new season.
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