The Syringa Camp of the DUP met for their May gathering at the Chop Sticks Cafe. This was a special celebration of the 100th organization of this particular camp. It has been an active camp in Franklin county during this time, contributing historical information and cementing ties to ancestors that chose the pioneer path.
Mike and Mary Ann Jepsen recently returned from a trip back east. They were in Raleigh, North Carolina to witness the graduation of their granddaughter Sydney Earl from the University of North Carolina. Sydney got her PHD in Psychology and all of her immediate family was there to celebrate. Mike and Mary Ann stayed with the family group for five days enjoying the country around Raleigh.
Mother's Day was uplifting in the Mink Creek Ward. Three spoke in the Sunday meeting: Morgan Keller, Wally Christensen, and Justin Jackson, all mentioned spiritual teachings they had received from their mothers. The musical number was from the Pop-Up Choir, this time led by Corey Nielsen, as he held his son Bjorn in one arm and directed with the other. The song was “I am a Child of God”, and Corey included the congregation in a verse. A beautiful hymn for the day and many voices participated. The ward gift for the women of the community was a long stemmed rose and two special cookies from Leah's Bakery. Leah is the daughter of Wynn and Cecelie Costley, now married with children and living in Fairview, a bakery business from her own home.
Jimmie and Anna Beth Olson took a break to the northwest. They vacationed a few days on the Oregon Coast, staying at Seaside. How the ocean can bring peace and calm is a gift. Even the sand on bare feet feels restoring. As they traveled there they stopped at the home of their daughter Dana and Charles Peterson and family in Meridian for an extra bonus, and rest, from the travel time.
This time of year is a busy one for all. Families with graduating seniors are making celebratory plans. With younger children, they are antsy to have school wrapped up for a few months. Farmers are out in their fields, gardens are being planted or dreamed of, all the time hoping we don't get a freezing night that wipes out any plant or flower that is at the mercy of temperatures. It is not a time of boredom.
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