September 20, 2022

 

We can put another LoToJa bicycle race in the books. The race has been going through our village for many years, as the racers head up to the top of our Strawberry Canyon, to Copenhagen Basin and down to Montpelier before the next leg of their journey. This year’s weather was kind to them, but there is never a guarantee.

Kent and Tammy Beardall had a wood harvesting party for winter fuel. They were assisted by their son Shawn and Callie Beardall and their children. There is something special about a work project that can take place in the nearby canyons. Grandkids are great, and even more so when they can haul wood. Shawn’s bunch live in Spanish Fork, UT.

Sundance and Anna Watts and their little girl have moved from Mink Creek. They are now living in the Ogden, UT, area.

RaNae Mellor drove down from her home in Meridian, ID, to spend a few days with her brothers and their families. She is a sister to Nate Olson, Jimmie Olson, and Jeff Olson, who all have homes in our Station Creek area.

Leon and Katharine Noorda have been able to spend nearly a month at their digs in the Keller Apartments. We enjoy their being here for however long time permits from their schedule.

It has been quite a while since Mink Creek had a visit from Wes and Heather Hansen. They are part of the Hansen children who have built a retreat home on the banks of Mink Creek on the Hugh Hansen farm and it serves for reunions, parties, etc. so they can get together. Wes and Heather live in Ogden, UT.

Elise and Jeff Hardy were up for Labor Day weekend, bringing at least twelve others with them. The Hardy’s come frequently and live in North Ogden. Elise is the daughter of Eldon and Danita Wilcox.

Residents are checking on their gardens in terms of what produce has been spoiled by the deer sampling this or that. Root veggies stay safe from the marauders. There have been no freezing night time temperatures as of yet, but it is anticipated before long.

This past week has been the Homecoming Week for Preston High. The football game against powerhouse Burley was a bust, but the beautiful dresses and fun of the Homecoming Dance the next night will still provide good memories of teenage years.