November 15, 2023

 

Halloween night there was a community Trunk R Treat at the Mink Creek Ballpark. Warmth on the chilly evening was provided by a fire in the pit, plus three space heaters at strategic locations. Dinner was sloppy joes, chips and salads. The parade of costumes showed a lot of creativity on the parts of both parents and kids. Trunks full of goodies were a main attraction, and decorated for the occasion.

Jamie and Natalie Robbins Forbush and their extended family gathered at the Mink Creek Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for the naming and blessing of their baby daughter. The name they selected was Edith Emeril Forbush and she was named by her father.

LaMar and Claudine McKague spent a week in Vancouver, WA, with their son Sam and Sierra McKague. Besides reconnecting with old friends in that area of the northwest, the main objective of this visit was to help Sam and Sierra with a remodeling project of their home. Many hands lighten the work.

Andy McKay and Brittany Miller were honored at a wedding reception in the Mink Creek Church. The couple had been married earlier that day in the Logan Temple. Andy is the son of Paul and Terrie McKay of Mink Creek, Brittany is the daughter of Brad and Paula Miller of Preston. Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends for both of them were able to come and celebrate together. Brittany’s grandfather, Elmer Oliverson, was raised in Mink Creek so she already has some connections in place. The new McKays will make their home in Logan where both are employed.

Fall fog has hampered night and early hour driving. It is a joy to have the sun come smiling up the east side of our village to chase that white mist away. It is a surprise to have it clear in Mink Creek and driving south, drop into Riverdale to find it enshrouded.

We keep expecting a weather change, but it continues to be a beautiful fall. Jackets needed, yes, but not more than that. Turkeys have returned from their summer roosts. The deer have never left and I have recently noted two large smears of blood on the highway into town, indication of some wildlife collisions during the night-time hours as traffic doesn’t cease on our main dray during the dark.