If a person has had a hard time getting in the spirit of the season, being part of the congregation on the Christmas Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would bring it home. It was filled with Christmas songs and thoughts of Jesus Christ bringing Light to the World. A special program included a Christmas Choir, directed by Corey Nielson, singing “Little One” and “Still, Still, Still.” Jillian Iverson and Emma Shurtz combined for a duet of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Our Primary children rendered, “Sing for the King,” under the direction of Terrie McKay. Mink Creek ward is blessed with musical talents and four accompanists for these numbers were Judy Wilde, Terrie McKay, ReNae Egley and AnnaBeth Olson. Appropriate thoughts for the season were expressed by Emma Rasmussen, Casey Christensen, Erik Danfors, and Bishop Jared Keller.
Mink Creek community has enjoyed having two Christmas stars shining in the December darkness as one travels the main road. One is atop the Erickson/McKay grain silo, another graces the wall of the Danfors barn, they are different in design, but both meaningful. Reminders of the joy of the season.
Jim and Debbie Harrison have bee enjoying the lengthy fall weather of Mink Creek. The temperatures of St George have not been a sufficient temptation to transfer there for the the winter just yet.
We have had a seasonal illness making its way through our homes for several weeks. These circumstances do have a way of taking much of the enjoyment out of the holiday season when plans disappear for the endurance.
Wally and Kim Christensen always welcome a visit from a former neighbor, Sharon Moran, of Pocatello. Sharon reports recently that she is planning a trip east to North Carolina to visit her son Will Moran and his wife.
To say there has been no snow, it may seem strange to report the slick, icy, snowy road of Highway 36, over into Bear Lake County. Recently a large truck didn't make a curve, turned over and it took some time before the law enforcement and repair crews could get the road cleared for “normal winter travel.” Motorists going up to Copenhagen for some snowmobile activity drive very carefully, particularly if they are pulling a loaded trailer.
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