February 21, 2023

 

Three couples took a break from the snow covered slopes of Mink Creek, seeking the sun and warmth of the island of Maui in Hawaii. Richard and Vickie Free, Robert and Phee Crosland, and Wally and Kim Christensen had the challenging situation of packing their belongings to go from sub zero temperatures at home in relative comfort to the balmy days and relaxation of the islands. It took some serious planning to be successful no matter the location. It also took a day or two to adjust to reality once they got back home.

The Valentine Dinner for the community was well attended, 9 tables with 8 people per table and there were few empty chairs. Since this was an adult party a nursery was provided with Annie Rasmussen, Alli Ostler, and Madelaine Erickson tending the children. Clare Christensen was in charge and as head chef had prepared the meat, both beef and chicken. Others helped in the preparation of the rest of the menu which was very satisfying. Assistants and servers were Steve and Amy Baldwin, Cliff and LaDawn Jensen, Jonia Jackson, Corrine Larsen, Margret Iverson, Niel Lemon, Dana Olson and others.

There were door prizes and more door prizes. Clare had invited Wynn Costley to help him with creating wooden bowls and they got a little carried away, a bonus for those attending. Nearly every household went home with a wooden bowl or plate of their choice. Sherry York and Kathy Roy did the beautiful decorating of the recreation hall and the tables in a Valentine theme. Sherry also gifted with boxes of chocolates, always a hit. The guest speaker was Bryan Winward from Clifton.

Emma Rasmussen and Kate Rasmussen have had fun being in the Fairy Tale Courtroom production at the Worm Creek Opera House. Emma played the part of Snow White and Kate was the Gretel part of Hansel and Gretel. A lot of work and time goes into these productions, but it is rewarding during the performances. They are the daughters of Trevor and April Rasmussen.

The Groundhog Day prediction is certainly playing out in this part of the country now. Just as things were showing some signs of a thaw a snowstorm moved in with vengeance in mind. The snow has come down heavily all day long and left inches of slush for shoveling and other means of removal. Underneath the white is the ice. All of this adds to the wish for ‘snow days’ at both school and employment.