October 29, 2024

 

There was a Christensen Cousins’ Reunion for descendants of the Henry and Serena Christensen family. It was held at the home and workshop of Clare and Linda Christensen. They gathered about 30 cousins for the occasion, reliving childhood memories of their lives together.

The youth of the community had a last activity before the cold weather would come, one more repelling trip with Bishop Paul McKay helping them to overcome the possible fears and learn how strong and courageous they can be. Both boys and girls and leaders learn from this activity

ReNae and Kent Egley had always hoped to make a trip to Switzerland, home of the first Egley family to come to Mink Creek many years ago. Although Kent passed away before they could do that Renae was recently able to fulfill their dream. She traveled with Jill Baird Hobbs and Lelan Daines and exploring the world is becoming a habit with this trio. They started with Gruyeres Village and it was postcard perfect. Cobblestone streets, beautiful old homes, fountains. There was a ride on the Matterhorn Railway to the glorious mountains, and snow. They were glad to have winter clothing in this fall season. A highlight was a visit to a chocolate factory. Included was a quick short trip to neighboring Italy but most of their time was in Switzerland. ReNae was particularly pleased to spend time in Lucern, home of Kent’s ancestors.

This is particularly for readers of the Citizen that live far from home. Sometimes cemeteries are busy places. It has been the case this past month for the Mink Creek Cemetery. Both graveside services were for individuals who grew up in Mink Creek, but have not been residents for many years. Sherrie Oliverson Jensen was the daughter of Willis and Bertha Oliverson. Douglas Keller was the son of Glenn and Geralynn Keller.

 Happy Halloween week.  It is going to be a more than chilly eve for the treating, or the tricking.  There are plans for an outdoor party at the ballpark, with the "in case of inclement weather" phrase that follows.  So glad for the comfort of the gymnasium on these evenings. The feeling of winter blew in from the north today along with rain and heavy dark clouds. The night-time hours had left a covering of snow making its way down our surrounding mountains.