May 3, 2023

 

The normal burst of green in Mink Creek is a tad behind schedule, but the snow banks and drifts are slowly receding, in the way that is best. No blossoms yet, but the daffodils, tulips and early flowers are poking up green shoots in domestic gardens where the snow has disappeared.

The family of Jerry and Christine Olson of St. George, UT, spent some days with Jerry’s parents, Jimmie and Anna Beth Olson. They found plenty of snow at the Olson home on Station Creek. The women of the family added their talented voiced to that of our local choir making it fun for all concerned. All that was needed was a moment’s notice.

Armando Crosland has been able to spend most of the last three months working in this corner of Idaho. He is the son of Robert and Phee Crosland and his employment, government related, usually finds him in Washington, D.C. so this felt a little like a working/vacation to be back home. He has since returned to the east.

LaMar and Claudine McKague and all of their children were able to gather in Idaho Falls to witness the blessing and naming of the first grandchild in their family. He is the small son of Jarin and Brynlee McKague and was named Deacon Taylor McKague. Jarin’s siblings came from Utah, Idaho and Washington for this occasion. The following weekend most of the family were in Mink Creek to attend the production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and support Claudine’s role in that event.

Nicole and Nate Denney with their little girls, Zaydee and Zella, were here for a few days with her parents, Kent and Tammy Beardall. These fun little ladies add lots of fun to the Beardall household.

With the increasing temperatures some of our residents are on water patrol, often into the night time hours. We are glad of sandbags to give direction to the flow where needed. We have multiple waterways and they are running full, not to mention the ditches and canals. If a person steps outdoor the first noise to hear is that of roaring water.

The traffic on Highway 36 is making its seasonal change. Winter brings snowmobile enthusiasts with trailers, pickups and places for warmth. The sunshine brings motorcycles, individuals and packs. It is still a little damp around our canyons to attract many campers so far.