May 31, 2023

 

The risk of planting gardens is being taken with consideration given as to which plants are likely to withstand a freeze. The feeling of getting a late start is upon us, but there is a constant awareness of the fickle weather, particularly after the winter months we have endured and viewing snow still in our upper mountains to the east. Our fruit trees are bursting with blossoms, almost as if they couldn’t wait, all varieties at the same time, and there is that special scent in the air of an orchard.

There was a good turnout of willing workers for the semi-annual highway cleanup. It began at the Mink Creek ballpark at 8 a.m. with assigned areas, sending out laborers north and south, empty trash bags in hand. Most of those involved returned to the park when their task was completed for a breakfast to revive their spirits and start people on to their own chores.

Mink Creek’s Naomi Wilde will be turning 108 on the sixth of June. Her family is having a celebration for her on June 14^th at the Grace Assisted Living in Chubbuck, ID between noon and around 3:30 p.m. There will be a BBQ, followed by Naomi’s favorite, ice cream. This year she has chosen to go for a horse and buggy ride for her treat. She came into this world on a horse and buggy so this is a perfect match. Anyone who would like to drop by to visit will be welcome.

The youth of the community have been preparing for upcoming Trek with hiking our mountain slopes. Enjoying the beautiful spring views and the blooming of spring in the wild. Multiple flowers to identify, cascades of color, plenty of places for climbing and getting in shape. Their destination will be the Seller’s Ranch near Bone, ID. One of their assignments is to find suitable pioneer type clothing, similar to what would have been worn in the 1850’s of our nation.

The Mink Creek Cemetery was at its usual best for this weekend. Pictures of those resting there were enjoyed by the many visitors. A couple of rain showers passed through over the few days, the wind tipping over some floral arrangements, but mainly the nature’s watering system just brightened things. The usual field of golden mule’s ear flowers that stretches to the east is in full bloom.