The bird population is exploding with the more definite coming of spring. Trumpeter swans have stopped by for a few days rest. The little twittery birds are scratching about in yards looking for any leftover morsels to eat as they check out nest building materials that will be needed before long. The local owls are enjoying the warmer night time hours for longer chatting sessions, echoing across our valley. Nearly every year I have lived here we have a flock of Evening Grosbeaks that visit for a few days, checking out the pine cones in our yard and any dried chokecherries that might be on the top branches of our tree.
Several of our residents have undertaken the making of maple syrup from the local maple and box elder trees. The activity has been one encouraged by County Agent, Brackin Henderson and it has proven interesting. It takes gallons of the sap from the trees to boil down into usable, small containers of the sweet stuff, but the challenge has been inviting. It is no easy task.
The family of Stuart and Alona Ostler have taken a spring trip to San Carlos, Mexico, for a week’s worth of ocean-fishing and fun. The weather was perfect this year. Stuart and Alona took their whole family and then some more. Alona’s parents, Brent and Jody Sharp, went along and this was a first time for Brent.
March Madness and a love of basketball took Kim Rasmussen along with some other family to the bright lights of Las Vegas for the tournaments. It is an annual event for Kim.
The Relief Society held a social to celebrate the anniversary of the organization. It was a brunch held in the recreation hall entitled “Aren’t We Lucky!” There was meet and greet and some fun games. Decorations spoke of spring, mixed with some St. Patrick’s luck, created by Hollie Keller and Kim Christensen. The theme was that of having an Attitude of Gratitude, for blessings received. The food committee members were Barbara Olson, Kristin Collins, Lorraine Christensen and Robin Stephenson and they served French Toast Strata with blueberry syrup, bacon and sausage with ample amounts of fresh fruit and a festive punch.
It appears we are going to have a rather wet Easter weekend. Get ready for egg hunts in the house and some good indoor games for entertainment. Hiking and picnics outdoors likely won't be an option. Don't forget to have some thoughts of the real reason we celebrate Easter, Christ's resurrection, and those things we receive because of Him.
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