October 15, 2024

 

Apples were not going to go to waste this season in Mink Creek. There was a gathering of apples all over the village, wild and domesticated. These were to contribute to the goal of an apple pressing party on the agenda of the Elders Quorum. On the designated evening the party began and the crop was put through the apple pressing equipment at Clare Christensen’s workshop. Snacks were available. Interested members of the community brought their own containers for filling with the juice, which could be frozen for future use or consumed soon. Reports are that over 70 gallons of cider were pressed and taken home for enjoyment. People could bring more apples to contribute but it wasn’t a qualifier for anyone who wanted some fresh cider. It was under the direction of the Elders Quorum with Bret Rasmussen as the chief gatherer with his equipment that could reach high branches.

Fall has brought a regular stream of part-time residents home for a few days to Mink Creek. Melanie and David Law were up from Utah. Larry and Lillian Hansen with their daughter Carol and Richard Wall spent some time at their place on Bear Creek Rd. Doug and Kathy Wilcox are getting comfortable with frequent visits to their recently constructed home.

Leon and Katherine Noorda spent a month at the Keller Apartments, a tradition of years. Sam and Sylvia Stanger are becoming regulars in Mink Creek again, but the weather change will take them south before long.

Jonathan Seamons, son of Jeff and Jennifer Seamons of Caldwell, ID, has been living here this summer with his grandparents while working locally to finance his coming mission to Brazil. He was ordained an Elder over the conference weekend and his family gathered to witness this special event.

When we heard about Hurricane Helene and the devastation we were glad to get the report from Patti and Forrest Christensen who now live in Florida that their power was restored after some time without.  Now they are helping neighbors with restoring their surroundings after the storm.

Deer hunting season has begun and one can hear the echo of gunfire as it bounces off our mountainsides. Camouflage duds and binoculars are part of the acceptable equipment. Some past residents come home to hunt familiar territory.