Posted on January 21, 2008 - by Hubba
The Elm Springs News
It was so cold in Elm Springs this week that the old timers weren’t even talking about how cold it had been one time when they were kids. That’s cold. The only measurable snowfall occurred on Sunday.
Several of the kind citizens attended the Wade Nyberg/Nina Wilburn wedding or reception or both Saturday evening in Wall.
And Sandy Fields, Jean Linn, Dorothy Anderson, Mary Kay Wilson and Darlene Wulf braved the cold Friday to attend the Wasta Quilters meeting in Wasta. After the meeting Fields, Linn and Anderson were joined by Dorothy Bathel, Annie Lytle and Anna Lee Humphrey at the way-cool Dixie Diner for lunch.
Morris and Andy Linn, Clyde and Lonnie Arneson and Matt Trask, in two vehicles, visited the Deb Nachtigall residence Wednesday afternoon.
Clyde and Connie Arneson went to Rapid City Wednesday evening on business.
Lawrence and Doris Burke kept appointments in Philip Monday. Clyde Arneson was a coffee visitor at the Lawrence Burke’s Thursday morning, and Jean Linn visited Friday afternoon.
Ryan and Chrissy Elshere joined JJ and Lindsay Elshere, also in two vehicles, to Denver on Thursday so that the boys could ride broncs at the National Western Livestock Show rodeo. They returned Friday night.
When Lynn and Sandy Fields moved into their new house, they found it expedient to place the propane tank in a temporary location which obstructed the view out of the north side of the house. Todd Keffeler of Enning came this week and moved the propane tank to a permanent and more aesthetically pleasing location. Steph and Julie Trask visited the Lynn Fields residence Friday night, bringing a plate of cinnamon rolls with them.
Larry and Peggy Gravatt hosted Clyde Arneson Tuesday morning and Tom and Shelia Trask Tuesday afternoon.
The Sam Johnston attended the Wall Eagles basketball game against Kadoka in Wall on Friday and afterwards ate at the Big Green Trask House in Wall. On Saturday, they attended the Wall Eagles basketball game against New Underwood in New Underwood and afterwards ate at the Norma Pellegrin residence in New Underwood.
Brett and Charlotte Wilsey of Rapid City visited the “Big House” Thursday to leave Katie in the care of Grandpa and Grandma John and Jean while they took Laura to a recital in Sioux Falls. They returned Saturday and spent Saturday night, leaving Sunday afternoon.
The Andy Linns hosted Pat and Matt Trask Sunday afternoon, and Matt Julie, and Maria Trask Sunday evening.
And the Morris Linns didn’t have much news this week. Clyde Arnson and Matt Trask visited the Morris Linn residence separately Friday evening, Katie Wilsey spent Saturday night, and Matt, Julie and Maria Trask visited Sunday evening.
Wes Wilburn was a Tuesday afternoon coffee visitor at the Cary Tines residence, another sign of how cold it was in Elm Springs. Morris Linn, Clyde Arneson and Bunny Bail were all separate coffee visitors at the Cary Tines residence Thursday morning.
Pat, RoseMary, Maria and Celine Trask went to Rapid City on business Friday afternoon. RoseMary and Maria Trask attended the basketball game in New Underwood Saturday afternoon. Baxter Anders visited Pat and Joe, the only two left at the “Upland Trask” residence, Saturday night. On Sunday, Pat and Matt Trask attended the benefit for Traylin Young at the Central Meade County Community Center. Matt ate a plate of cookies, and then got in his dad’s two wheel drive pickup and missed the approach leaving the Community Center, burying it in the road ditch full of snow. Stanley Matt of Boneita Springs was kind enough to pull Matt out, and poor Pat was never the wiser.
Pat, Joe and Austin Trask went to Rapid City Sunday night.
Matt Trask attended a meeting of the Ft Pierre to Deadwood Trailride committee at the Log Cabin in Ft. Pierre Friday. On the way home Friday evening, he visited the Bummer Simons residence in Enning.
Philip and Mary Kay Wilson attended a gymnastics meet in Wall on Tuesday. John and Darlene Wulf of Wicksville visited the Philip Wilson residence Thursday.
Bunny Bail visited the Melvin Anderson residence Wednesday, and Jim Deering of Lemmon visited Sunday.
Congratulations to Melanie Smith and the Wall High School drama or possibly theater group, who with their performance of “An Imperfect Proposal,” won the one-act play competition in Pierre on Friday.
The kind citizens hope you stayed warm.
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January 21, 2008
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Sounds like you better lay off the cookies when you’ve got to drive, big guy!
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January 21, 2008
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Last summer,July ‘07, I took the family on a cross-country drive to Chicago from Los Angeles. Along the way we travelled through South Dakota. Turned out to be my favorite state on our 18 state adventure though at the time I couldn’t exactly pinpoint why. Certainly the tourist attractions such as Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Deadwood, the Needles Highway and the Corn Palace were oustanding. The Cabelas store was a treat as well. And the best breakfast on the entire trip was had at the “Cafe” next to the Best Western (I think?) in Kadoka. Amazing pancakes and bacon. Driving along the interstate I found myself peering over the rolling hills and wondering what lives were being lived in those ranch houses off in the distance. As luck would have it, my friend and business partner, Richard Stromberg, invited me to hunt pheasant in South Dakota at his cousin’s ranch near White Horse. But first we had the absolute honor and joy of visiting another relative of Richard’s, Melvin Anderson, and his wife, Dorothy before heading north. Arriving in the dark of night, we were met with light, laughter and great spagehtti too! It was a rare gift indeed hearing stories of life growing up in South Dakota. It’s difficult to describe the connection I felt that maybe all small town folk carry in their hearts. Since leaving my small town in California to “make my fortune in the big city,” I’ve been yearning to return “home.” To a simpler, more real time in life. Melvin’s and Dorothy’s hospitality was appreciated at such a profoundly deep place, a place that’s reserved for moments that touch our soul. So many pictures rush through my mind’s eye as I write these words: A herd of deer in the early morning, a massive gathering of wild turkeys in one of the stables, stacks of rolled hay, old pick-up trucks, wild cats, cold winds,just a vast space for the imagination to take wing and love of God and country everywhere. The silliness of the place I left, the California of image and conspicuous consumption, drifted away on the whirling dervish of a dust devil whipped up for my entertainment and heavenly release. The remainder of our stay was filled with more soul warming moments. And, Mel’s recipe for “Cowboy Pancakes” finds a batch permanently awaiting the morning in our fridge. (Kadoka’s got nothing on you Mel!) Thank you Mel and Dorothy for being the “gate keepers” to such a wonderful place where my memories of South Dakota dwell. And to the fortunate folks who have been blessed with lives lived in South Dakota, may God continue to bless you in all ways. I’m something of a homesteader now since I’ve laid an emotional claim on the land that you call home. So, to each of you that I encountered even in those brief moments spent buying socks in Wall or lunch in Wakefield, thanks for your kindnesses. In the end, the treasures of your land are those who reside upon it. Now I’ll press the “Submit” button and this missive will be carried away on the digital whirlwind. Bruce Blumenthal
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January 23, 2008
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Ha Ha,
I think Matt went to the wrong meeting; he should have
attended the Union Center to Elm Springs Off-trail ride
meeting.
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January 31, 2008
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matt, my mom (Midge johnston) used to get me the pennington county paper so i could keep up on all the relatives now thanks to you i can see what’s going on. fae johnston (my sister-in-law)writes a wonderful letter to her aunt ruth that you should see. she includes pictures and i think you would really enjoy. have a great year and keep up the writing. angie charlson (say hi too my good friend terry trask)
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July 6, 2010
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Hey Matt! The news of your famous blog is spreading to the ends of the earth!
Peace in Christ Jesus,
Justin Lefevre