Susan Davis, “Pioneer Games,” Friend, Feb. 1989, 46
A typical pioneer school had only one room, one teacher, and about twenty-five students in grades one through eight. Not only did boys and girls of different ages study together, they often played together during recess.
On bright, sunny days, shadow tag was a perfect game to play. At the beginning of recess, Henry was chosen to be it. Henry chased the other boys and girls, trying to step on somebody’s shadow. He was just about to step on Laura’s shadow, when she cleverly hid it inside a tree’s shadow. But Laura couldn’t stay there; she had to count to ten, then leave the safety of the shadow. When she did, Henry quickly stomped on her shadow, and she became it.
Another form of tag that pioneer children played was chain tag. In this game, two people were it; this time it was Edna and Mary. Edna clasped Mary’s hand, and they began chasing the others. When they tagged Carrie behind the schoolhouse, she linked hands with Edna, making the chain three people long. The chain grew longer as more people were tagged.
Another pioneer game was last couple out. Caroline was chosen to be the leader, and the other children each chose a partner. They lined up side by side behind Caroline. Henry and Charles were partners, and they were the last couple lined up behind Caroline. When Caroline yelled, “Last couple out!” Henry and Charles separated. Henry ran forward along the right side of the line, and Charles along the left side. The two boys tried to clasp hands before Caroline tagged either of them. But Caroline touched Charles, thus becoming his partner. They took their place at the front of the line behind Henry, the new leader.
Sometimes pioneer children divided into two groups and played dare base. Helen and Loren were the two team captains. Helen’s team’s base was the area around the flagpole. Loren’s team’s base was the area around the seesaw.
Loren felt daring; he thought that he could run around the flagpole without getting caught. He ran his fastest, and he made it! Since Loren’s dare paid off, he got to choose Henry to join his team. Carrie was on Helen’s team, and she felt daring too. She ran her fastest but only made it halfway around the seesaw before she got caught. Her dare failed, and she had to join Loren’s team.
A form of baseball was another game the pioneer children played. Can you imagine the pitcher throwing a homemade twine ball and you swinging at it with a flat board? That’s how pioneer children did it.
In school, if the children had been well-behaved, the teacher might reward them by having a railroad spelling bee after the afternoon recess. All the children lined up next to the wall. One day little Mary was at the front of the line, so she could spell any word that she wanted to. She correctly spelled cat. Then Charles, who was next in line, had to spell a word beginning with t, the last letter in Mary’s word. He spelled tail. Laura was next, and she had to spell a word beginning with l. She slowly spelled, “l-i-v-e-l-e-e.” Then, because she had misspelled lively, she had to sit down. The game continued as Henry correctly spelled a word beginning with y.
All too soon the railroad spelling bee ended—it was time for the children to go home. But the next day they would return to the one-room schoolhouse to study and play again.
Gospel topics: Church history, pioneers
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Independence Day Deserts
Brownie 'n Berries Dessert Pizza
Want to wow a chocolate-craving crowd? Make a sweet dessert pizza topped with a creamy layer and tart berries.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 50 min
Makes: 16 servings
1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple jelly
1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or shortening.
2. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base. Arrange berries over cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly until smooth; brush over berries. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on brownie mix box. Use 14-inch pizza pan.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
Use your favorite combo of three berries.
Health Twist
Use a low- or no-fat cream cheese for the regular cream cheese.
Make It a Party
Get summer party menus, plan-ahead guides, success tips and fun activities for the 4th of July and more grilling get-togethers.
Red, White and Blue Shortcake Stars
Celebrate with strawberry, blueberry and whipped cream shortcakes, family fun for patriotic holidays or any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 27 min
1 1/2 quarts strawberries, sliced (6 cups)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 2/3 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 cups blueberries
3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
1. Mix strawberries and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Let stand 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 425ºF. Mix Bisquick mix, milk, cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms.
3. Gently smooth dough into ball on surface sprinkled lightly with Bisquick mix. Knead 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 3-inch star-shaped or round cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Stir blueberries into strawberries. Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Split shortcakes in half. Fill and top with berries and whipped cream.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Do-Ahead Tip
Get a jump start on making shortcake! Before baking, cover and refrigerate the cut dough on the cookie sheet for up to 4 hours, or wrap and freeze for up to 48 hours.
Substitution
Try fresh raspberries instead of strawberries, or ditch the red, white and blue theme and use blackberries, sliced peaches or even sliced plums!
Success
Shortcakes contain a lot of sugar, so having a dark bottom crust is normal. Be sure to place the cookie sheet in the center of the oven to ensure even browning.
Want to wow a chocolate-craving crowd? Make a sweet dessert pizza topped with a creamy layer and tart berries.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 50 min
Makes: 16 servings
1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple jelly
1. Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or shortening.
2. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
4. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base. Arrange berries over cream cheese mixture. Stir jelly until smooth; brush over berries. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into wedges. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude directions on brownie mix box. Use 14-inch pizza pan.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
Use your favorite combo of three berries.
Health Twist
Use a low- or no-fat cream cheese for the regular cream cheese.
Make It a Party
Get summer party menus, plan-ahead guides, success tips and fun activities for the 4th of July and more grilling get-togethers.
Red, White and Blue Shortcake Stars
Celebrate with strawberry, blueberry and whipped cream shortcakes, family fun for patriotic holidays or any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 27 min
1 1/2 quarts strawberries, sliced (6 cups)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 2/3 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 cups blueberries
3/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons granulated or powdered sugar
1. Mix strawberries and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Let stand 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 425ºF. Mix Bisquick mix, milk, cherries, 6 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms.
3. Gently smooth dough into ball on surface sprinkled lightly with Bisquick mix. Knead 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured 3-inch star-shaped or round cutter. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Stir blueberries into strawberries. Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Split shortcakes in half. Fill and top with berries and whipped cream.
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Do-Ahead Tip
Get a jump start on making shortcake! Before baking, cover and refrigerate the cut dough on the cookie sheet for up to 4 hours, or wrap and freeze for up to 48 hours.
Substitution
Try fresh raspberries instead of strawberries, or ditch the red, white and blue theme and use blackberries, sliced peaches or even sliced plums!
Success
Shortcakes contain a lot of sugar, so having a dark bottom crust is normal. Be sure to place the cookie sheet in the center of the oven to ensure even browning.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
June 2010 Newsletter
June Lessons
Presiding Kaylynn Birch
June 6 RS Presidency/Group Leadership Kaylynn Birch
June 13 Gospel Principles #10 Scriptures
Myrna Clark
June 20 Gospel Principles #11 The Life of Christ
June 27 Teaching for our Times General Talk from April 2009 Conference – “The Power of Priesthood” President Boyd K. Packer
Ramona Ford
The Sister of the Month
This month we are spotlighting Sister Mary Gallagher. I want to thank her for giving us an insight into her life. I am hoping that knowing a little about each other will help us become closer.
Ancestor of the Month
Sister Gallagher has provided us with some information about her ancestor. She gave me a short paragraph with some important details. I did a quick google search and came up with a list of stories from those with the same name as Sister Gallagher’s ancestor. It included this person’s date and place of birth, his parents, brothers and sisters, wives, with marriage dates, and children, with birthdates and places. It also give a brief references to the building of both the St. George and Salt Lake Temple – something that Sister Gallagher had in her history. I have also found an article, from ancestors.com concerning how to locate our ancestors.
Father’s Day
As with last month, we have a holiday this month that, depending on our circumstances, may evoke different feelings from some of us. Also, as all of our circumstances are different, some of what I am including may be more pertinent to some than it is to others. However, regardless of our circumstances, Father’s Day is a holiday that is important to all of us. No matter what our circumstances in this life, we all have a loving Heavenly Father (I work with a woman who’s earthly father was so abusive she requested having Heavenly Father to be listed as her father on her Baptismal Record). Last month I mentioned that it is important for us to help our children respect and honor us as mothers. It is also important for us to teach our children to respect and honor their earthly fathers and ultimately their Heavenly Father. In our last conference the importance of fathers and their role in the family was emphasized. It was noted that his role is to be as the head of the family. This does not make the mother’s role any less important. Part of her role is to openly recognize and support her husband in his role in the family. Although I recognize that this is easy for me to say, as a single sister, I feel confident that this is a principle that will bless us when we follow it. I have included some fun gifts to make for Father’s Day.
Scripture Thought
For the scripture I decided the one that shows our Heavenly Father’s deep love for us. John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
June Recipes
There are a couple of recipes that would be suitable for Father’s Day. Also some fun recipes for the summer by Dian Thomas and some tips on Dutch Oven cooking along with some tips for summer safety. I have also included an article from Dian Thomas entitled “Twelve Ways to Make Dinner Fun.”
Health Tips
One of the fun parts of summer is being out in the sun. There are two sides to this – the good and the bad. On the negative side, exposure to the sun can lead to problems, including skin cancer. However, sun exposure can also be beneficial to us. I have included both the pros and cons.
Children and Summer
There are a few things that the combination of Summer and Children bring. As I was going through the June 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping, I found a section that deals with these issues – more time on the computer and more time lounging around (creating what Good Housekeeping calls the ‘Summer Slide’). The June issue also deals with money and children (which, given that summer can mean extra free time and boredom for children, can be a problem). In the section titled “Build Money Skills,” they write “If your kid is a video game virtuoso, make his playtime pay off by pointing him to The Great Piggy Bank Adventure (thegreatpibbybankadventure.com)”. This program, created by Walt Disney Imagineering and T. Rowe Price helps families talk about money and helps children gain crucial budgeting skills. As the children journey through the animated game, pick financial goals (i.e. a tree house), set savings goals, and learn to spend and earn money wisely. Since up to 4 people can play at one time (not to mention those watching, cheering, and advising), this could be a fun family home evening activity. They also give “4 New Facebook Rules” which include not using full names (use nicknames or first-middle name combos to maintain privacy), choosing tricky password and changing it every 3 to 6 months, Restricting access (using the “only friends” instead of “friends of friends”, and stick to the past (instead of broadcasting plans which give potential stalkers information on our children’s whereabouts) I have included the complete listing, along with suggestions on preventing the ‘summer slump,’ on the blog and in the email.
Presiding Kaylynn Birch
June 6 RS Presidency/Group Leadership Kaylynn Birch
June 13 Gospel Principles #10 Scriptures
Myrna Clark
June 20 Gospel Principles #11 The Life of Christ
June 27 Teaching for our Times General Talk from April 2009 Conference – “The Power of Priesthood” President Boyd K. Packer
Ramona Ford
The Sister of the Month
This month we are spotlighting Sister Mary Gallagher. I want to thank her for giving us an insight into her life. I am hoping that knowing a little about each other will help us become closer.
Ancestor of the Month
Sister Gallagher has provided us with some information about her ancestor. She gave me a short paragraph with some important details. I did a quick google search and came up with a list of stories from those with the same name as Sister Gallagher’s ancestor. It included this person’s date and place of birth, his parents, brothers and sisters, wives, with marriage dates, and children, with birthdates and places. It also give a brief references to the building of both the St. George and Salt Lake Temple – something that Sister Gallagher had in her history. I have also found an article, from ancestors.com concerning how to locate our ancestors.
Father’s Day
As with last month, we have a holiday this month that, depending on our circumstances, may evoke different feelings from some of us. Also, as all of our circumstances are different, some of what I am including may be more pertinent to some than it is to others. However, regardless of our circumstances, Father’s Day is a holiday that is important to all of us. No matter what our circumstances in this life, we all have a loving Heavenly Father (I work with a woman who’s earthly father was so abusive she requested having Heavenly Father to be listed as her father on her Baptismal Record). Last month I mentioned that it is important for us to help our children respect and honor us as mothers. It is also important for us to teach our children to respect and honor their earthly fathers and ultimately their Heavenly Father. In our last conference the importance of fathers and their role in the family was emphasized. It was noted that his role is to be as the head of the family. This does not make the mother’s role any less important. Part of her role is to openly recognize and support her husband in his role in the family. Although I recognize that this is easy for me to say, as a single sister, I feel confident that this is a principle that will bless us when we follow it. I have included some fun gifts to make for Father’s Day.
Scripture Thought
For the scripture I decided the one that shows our Heavenly Father’s deep love for us. John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
June Recipes
There are a couple of recipes that would be suitable for Father’s Day. Also some fun recipes for the summer by Dian Thomas and some tips on Dutch Oven cooking along with some tips for summer safety. I have also included an article from Dian Thomas entitled “Twelve Ways to Make Dinner Fun.”
Health Tips
One of the fun parts of summer is being out in the sun. There are two sides to this – the good and the bad. On the negative side, exposure to the sun can lead to problems, including skin cancer. However, sun exposure can also be beneficial to us. I have included both the pros and cons.
Children and Summer
There are a few things that the combination of Summer and Children bring. As I was going through the June 2010 issue of Good Housekeeping, I found a section that deals with these issues – more time on the computer and more time lounging around (creating what Good Housekeeping calls the ‘Summer Slide’). The June issue also deals with money and children (which, given that summer can mean extra free time and boredom for children, can be a problem). In the section titled “Build Money Skills,” they write “If your kid is a video game virtuoso, make his playtime pay off by pointing him to The Great Piggy Bank Adventure (thegreatpibbybankadventure.com)”. This program, created by Walt Disney Imagineering and T. Rowe Price helps families talk about money and helps children gain crucial budgeting skills. As the children journey through the animated game, pick financial goals (i.e. a tree house), set savings goals, and learn to spend and earn money wisely. Since up to 4 people can play at one time (not to mention those watching, cheering, and advising), this could be a fun family home evening activity. They also give “4 New Facebook Rules” which include not using full names (use nicknames or first-middle name combos to maintain privacy), choosing tricky password and changing it every 3 to 6 months, Restricting access (using the “only friends” instead of “friends of friends”, and stick to the past (instead of broadcasting plans which give potential stalkers information on our children’s whereabouts) I have included the complete listing, along with suggestions on preventing the ‘summer slump,’ on the blog and in the email.
Sister of the Month - Sister Mary Gallagher and her ancester Benjamin Thomas Mitchell
Mary Johanson Gallagher
I was born on July 5, 1941 to Fred & Mary Johanson. AS you can see I was named after my mother, which has always been an honor. I have two older sister (one is deceased), on brother in the middle and a younger sister.
I grew up on lower Springview Dr. at 666 Springview Dr. A fun neighborhood with lots of friends. 700 East was just a 2 lane highway, easy to cross to go to Crofts Store to get candy & ice-cream. I went to Wandamere Ward until the chapel was built on 700 East & Jepson Ave. I was in the Spring Glen Ward.
I went to elementary at Roosevelt when it was on the corner of 900 East & 3300 South. Junior High was at Granite Jr. High right next to High School. I attended Granite High & went to seminary across the street. I left school, & got married. I went back to school in 1976 that’s when I graduated from High School. I always believed in being an example for our children & much satisfaction for myself.
Since the Jr. High & High School were connected, you couldn’t tell if you were in Jr. or Senior high. That’s where I met Larry. He had a new 1956 Ford & about 5 of my friends & I walked to & from school together, we said that’s the car we want to ride home in. We got our ride & I was the last one to be dropped off. The rest is history; we dated that spring & summer. He asked me to marry him on Christmas. We were married in March & sealed in the Salt Lake Temple 1 ½ years later.
My Grandmother lived where we do now & had a basement apartment. We rented from her, she enjoyed our company. WE had been married for almost 5 years & had 3 children when Larry was called to active duty with the National Guard. (He had already served with them for 6 years). He left & after 2 months, sent for me & the children to join him in Tacoma, Washington as he was stationed at Fort Lewis. We had no idea how long he would be gone, so I was grateful we could join him.
We had the church & we were grateful, as that was our family. Many members had been called from Utah & Idaho. We had many friends, got involved & participated in activities the church had to offer, like road shows & I did visiting teaching. Larry was on the rifle team so he would go to the base as if he had a full time job. No weekends unless it was training camps.
Renting from Grandma was a plus, as she let us keep our apartment & pay her partial rent. Larry got released after a year of service. We returned home to find Grandma was not doing well & was in a Care Facility. We didn’t know rather she would be able to come back home to buy. Grandma went to live with my parents, as she could no longer be alone, & asked if we wanted to buy the house. We’ve been here ever since & had another child.
I’ve had many callings in the church, it started as Mia maid teacher, Ward Young Women’s President twice, as well as Stake Young Women’s President, Young Women’s was my favorite, then I was called to be Gospel Doctrine teacher for 1 ½ years that was my most challenging. I know the Lord knew that would be the only way then, that I would read the Book of Mormon & Doctrine & Covenants all the way through as we would be teaching in Young Women the importance of reading these books. I have always believed in being an example, now that was one I could do thanks to that calling. I also served as Primary President, than Relief Society President. All of my callings were my favorites in their special way. I have been blessed in so many ways from the callings I have had. I am now a Ward Missionary & Visiting teachings coordinator & blessings come from serving.
I started working for the school lunch program when our youngest was 4. I was asked to start the Elementary lunch program in the city schools. I did that for 10 years. During that time I served as President of the SL School Foods Assn. & was on the Utah School Board. When our youngest was 14, I was told about a job working for a Podiatrist. I had no training in that area & was concerned about working full time. It was 4 days a week & weekends off. I applied & took a test to see if I qualified for the job. I must of passed as I was with him for 19 years. When he retired I was sold with the practice to a young Podiatrist just starting. I could leave after a year but I enjoyed working with him & I loved our patients. I was with him for 8 years than retired in 2004 to be with Larry who retired in 2000.
There was 3 things I wanted to do in my lifetime besides water ski, it was to snow ski, to be a certified scuba diver & kite flying, that was the hard one, I was able to go parasailing so that counted as my kite flying, so I did all 3. I love to travel, exercise, go to Monroe, Utah where we have a trailer, we call it our 2nd home. There, we can garden, ride our ATV’s, & have family gatherings on most holidays. I love being with the family. I also enjoy reading.
We have 4 children, 10 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Life has been good with many blessings. My testimony started as a young child singing Joseph Smith First Prayer in a Primary program & blessings my father gave me. Being married is serving in our own ward at this time. I love to be able to help others. Not I need to do my genealogy more faithfully.
Pioneer Story
This history was on my Mothers, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers form. It’s about Benjamin Thomas Mitchell; I believe he is my great, great Grandfather. He helped plan & build the St. George Temple, also the Salt Lake Temple. He helped Brigham Young plan & layout Salt Lake City. He escorted several companies into the Salt Lake Valley, one in 1853. He helped plan & build City Hall.
I was born on July 5, 1941 to Fred & Mary Johanson. AS you can see I was named after my mother, which has always been an honor. I have two older sister (one is deceased), on brother in the middle and a younger sister.
I grew up on lower Springview Dr. at 666 Springview Dr. A fun neighborhood with lots of friends. 700 East was just a 2 lane highway, easy to cross to go to Crofts Store to get candy & ice-cream. I went to Wandamere Ward until the chapel was built on 700 East & Jepson Ave. I was in the Spring Glen Ward.
I went to elementary at Roosevelt when it was on the corner of 900 East & 3300 South. Junior High was at Granite Jr. High right next to High School. I attended Granite High & went to seminary across the street. I left school, & got married. I went back to school in 1976 that’s when I graduated from High School. I always believed in being an example for our children & much satisfaction for myself.
Since the Jr. High & High School were connected, you couldn’t tell if you were in Jr. or Senior high. That’s where I met Larry. He had a new 1956 Ford & about 5 of my friends & I walked to & from school together, we said that’s the car we want to ride home in. We got our ride & I was the last one to be dropped off. The rest is history; we dated that spring & summer. He asked me to marry him on Christmas. We were married in March & sealed in the Salt Lake Temple 1 ½ years later.
My Grandmother lived where we do now & had a basement apartment. We rented from her, she enjoyed our company. WE had been married for almost 5 years & had 3 children when Larry was called to active duty with the National Guard. (He had already served with them for 6 years). He left & after 2 months, sent for me & the children to join him in Tacoma, Washington as he was stationed at Fort Lewis. We had no idea how long he would be gone, so I was grateful we could join him.
We had the church & we were grateful, as that was our family. Many members had been called from Utah & Idaho. We had many friends, got involved & participated in activities the church had to offer, like road shows & I did visiting teaching. Larry was on the rifle team so he would go to the base as if he had a full time job. No weekends unless it was training camps.
Renting from Grandma was a plus, as she let us keep our apartment & pay her partial rent. Larry got released after a year of service. We returned home to find Grandma was not doing well & was in a Care Facility. We didn’t know rather she would be able to come back home to buy. Grandma went to live with my parents, as she could no longer be alone, & asked if we wanted to buy the house. We’ve been here ever since & had another child.
I’ve had many callings in the church, it started as Mia maid teacher, Ward Young Women’s President twice, as well as Stake Young Women’s President, Young Women’s was my favorite, then I was called to be Gospel Doctrine teacher for 1 ½ years that was my most challenging. I know the Lord knew that would be the only way then, that I would read the Book of Mormon & Doctrine & Covenants all the way through as we would be teaching in Young Women the importance of reading these books. I have always believed in being an example, now that was one I could do thanks to that calling. I also served as Primary President, than Relief Society President. All of my callings were my favorites in their special way. I have been blessed in so many ways from the callings I have had. I am now a Ward Missionary & Visiting teachings coordinator & blessings come from serving.
I started working for the school lunch program when our youngest was 4. I was asked to start the Elementary lunch program in the city schools. I did that for 10 years. During that time I served as President of the SL School Foods Assn. & was on the Utah School Board. When our youngest was 14, I was told about a job working for a Podiatrist. I had no training in that area & was concerned about working full time. It was 4 days a week & weekends off. I applied & took a test to see if I qualified for the job. I must of passed as I was with him for 19 years. When he retired I was sold with the practice to a young Podiatrist just starting. I could leave after a year but I enjoyed working with him & I loved our patients. I was with him for 8 years than retired in 2004 to be with Larry who retired in 2000.
There was 3 things I wanted to do in my lifetime besides water ski, it was to snow ski, to be a certified scuba diver & kite flying, that was the hard one, I was able to go parasailing so that counted as my kite flying, so I did all 3. I love to travel, exercise, go to Monroe, Utah where we have a trailer, we call it our 2nd home. There, we can garden, ride our ATV’s, & have family gatherings on most holidays. I love being with the family. I also enjoy reading.
We have 4 children, 10 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. Life has been good with many blessings. My testimony started as a young child singing Joseph Smith First Prayer in a Primary program & blessings my father gave me. Being married is serving in our own ward at this time. I love to be able to help others. Not I need to do my genealogy more faithfully.
Pioneer Story
This history was on my Mothers, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers form. It’s about Benjamin Thomas Mitchell; I believe he is my great, great Grandfather. He helped plan & build the St. George Temple, also the Salt Lake Temple. He helped Brigham Young plan & layout Salt Lake City. He escorted several companies into the Salt Lake Valley, one in 1853. He helped plan & build City Hall.
Tips for Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors
Tips For Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors, Part 1 from ancestry.com
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=4
Between the year 1607 and the 1920s, it is estimated that over 30 million people immigrated to America. While finding the origins of your immigrant ancestors can be one of the most difficult aspects of family history research, it can also be one of the most rewarding. In this first installment of a two-part series, I will discuss how to get started on the trail of immigrant ancestors.
Your first step is to learn all that you can about your immigrants by searching for home sources and talking to the oldest members of your family. Are there birth, marriage, and death certificates, photographs, newspaper clippings, letters from their old country? With which church were they affiliated? Did they marry in America or in another country? Do probate records mention someone's residence in a foreign country? Are there diaries, church certificates, biographical sketches, newspaper obituaries, funeral cards, military records, or a family Bible? Gravestones sometimes show a birthplace or country of origin.
You may find immigration clues in the International Genealogical Index or Ancestral File www.familysearch.org and on compact discs at many libraries. Similar to the Ancestral File, the new Pedigree Resource File on compact disc may provide important clues. Family histories (genealogies), local histories, biographies, and other compiled sources may also provide clues to immigrant origins. You will want to search the Internet for genealogies, indexes, and immigration sources.
Ancestry.com indexes some major immigration reference sources, including Founders of New England, Morton Allen Directory of European Passenger Steamship Arrivals, New England Immigrants, 1700-1775, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Wuerttemberg Emigration Index, and others.
Immigration Sources
One of the first places to begin searching for your immigrant ancestors is in the federal census schedules.
Although the 1850 U.S. census was the first to show the birthplace (state or country) of all people listed, the best approach would be to begin with the most recent census available, the 1920 census, and work backwards every ten years to 1850 (with the exception of the 1890 census which was mostly destroyed by fire). Census records, which are more complete in later years, give immigration information, and are more completely indexed.
Naturalization (citizenship) records may also prove useful. These records begin in the 1790s and include declaration of intentions and petitions for citizenship. They show information about the immigrant's arrival and place of origin. Two reference sources of interest are: They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins, by Loretto Dennis Szucs, and American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990, by John J. Newman.
The largest collection of federal and local naturalization records in the country is on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City (see the Family History Library Catalog for microfilm numbers). If needed, you can also write to the federal, state, or municipal court that issued the naturalization. For naturalization records after 1906, contact the nearest office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or write to the National Archives (National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408).
Passport applications may also be helpful in tracing immigrant origins. These records begin in 1795; the originals are available at the National Archives. Passports before 1930 are on microfilm at the Family History Library and they are indexed.
Next time: More on the various sources that will help you track down your immigrant ancestors, along with a bibliography of essential printed sources on the topic.
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Between the year 1607 and the 1920s, it is estimated that over 30 million people immigrated to America. While finding the origins of your immigrant ancestors can be one of the most difficult aspects of family history research, it can also be one of the most rewarding. In this first installment of a two-part series, I will discuss how to get started on the trail of immigrant ancestors.
Your first step is to learn all that you can about your immigrants by searching for home sources and talking to the oldest members of your family. Are there birth, marriage, and death certificates, photographs, newspaper clippings, letters from their old country? With which church were they affiliated? Did they marry in America or in another country? Do probate records mention someone's residence in a foreign country? Are there diaries, church certificates, biographical sketches, newspaper obituaries, funeral cards, military records, or a family Bible? Gravestones sometimes show a birthplace or country of origin.
You may find immigration clues in the International Genealogical Index or Ancestral File www.familysearch.org and on compact discs at many libraries. Similar to the Ancestral File, the new Pedigree Resource File on compact disc may provide important clues. Family histories (genealogies), local histories, biographies, and other compiled sources may also provide clues to immigrant origins. You will want to search the Internet for genealogies, indexes, and immigration sources.
Ancestry.com indexes some major immigration reference sources, including Founders of New England, Morton Allen Directory of European Passenger Steamship Arrivals, New England Immigrants, 1700-1775, Pennsylvania German Pioneers, Wuerttemberg Emigration Index, and others.
Immigration Sources
One of the first places to begin searching for your immigrant ancestors is in the federal census schedules.
Although the 1850 U.S. census was the first to show the birthplace (state or country) of all people listed, the best approach would be to begin with the most recent census available, the 1920 census, and work backwards every ten years to 1850 (with the exception of the 1890 census which was mostly destroyed by fire). Census records, which are more complete in later years, give immigration information, and are more completely indexed.
Naturalization (citizenship) records may also prove useful. These records begin in the 1790s and include declaration of intentions and petitions for citizenship. They show information about the immigrant's arrival and place of origin. Two reference sources of interest are: They Became Americans: Finding Naturalization Records and Ethnic Origins, by Loretto Dennis Szucs, and American Naturalization Records, 1790-1990, by John J. Newman.
The largest collection of federal and local naturalization records in the country is on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City (see the Family History Library Catalog for microfilm numbers). If needed, you can also write to the federal, state, or municipal court that issued the naturalization. For naturalization records after 1906, contact the nearest office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, or write to the National Archives (National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408).
Passport applications may also be helpful in tracing immigrant origins. These records begin in 1795; the originals are available at the National Archives. Passports before 1930 are on microfilm at the Family History Library and they are indexed.
Next time: More on the various sources that will help you track down your immigrant ancestors, along with a bibliography of essential printed sources on the topic.
Summer Food Safety Tips
Summer Food Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them, you can't taste them - but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.
Each year about one in every ten Americans has an illness caused by food. Most of these cases result in simple stomachaches or diarrhea. If you prepare and then store foods properly, they will never leave their calling card behind. It's up to you to select, store, prepare, and then serve safe foods for you and your family.
The most important steps to keep these uninvited guests away are very easy to do:
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been delayed at least an hour,
Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! - If you have any question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product, throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Picnic Safety Tips
There is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms, such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food. The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them, you can't taste them - but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.
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Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them, you can't taste them - but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.
Each year about one in every ten Americans has an illness caused by food. Most of these cases result in simple stomachaches or diarrhea. If you prepare and then store foods properly, they will never leave their calling card behind. It's up to you to select, store, prepare, and then serve safe foods for you and your family.
The most important steps to keep these uninvited guests away are very easy to do:
Buffet and Party Safety
Also includes what to do if your guests have been delayed at least an hour,
Food Safety
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! - If you have any question in your mind about the freshness or safety of eating a food product, throw it out. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Picnic Safety Tips
There is nothing more American than the picnic. Picnics can take on many forms, such as the community picnic, friends and neighbors, tailgate parties, or ball games. There is also one sure thing at every picnic-lots of good food. The important point is to have safe and healthy food, not food that can cause food borne illness. Always prepare and store food properly.
Summer Safety Tips
Summer is the time for barbecues and picnics. The biggest party crasher at summer picnic and buffets is food borne bacteria. You can't see them, you can't taste them - but you sure can feel them if illness occurs hours or days later.
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Dutch Oven Basic By Dian Thomas
This weekend I had guests in from Texas. The first thing they asked me was, “How can we cook in the Dutch oven you sent us?” I used the delicious Pistol Rock Chicken recipe that I shared with you last week to start out. Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?”
I knew that is was time to go over the basics, now that their interest was really us. So Monday I cooked trout that a friend caught in a stream about four miles from my home — and then came the delicious golden brown biscuits.
Cooking in a Dutch oven is much like painting by number. Below I will go through the basics of Dutch oven cooking, and if you follow the basic rules you will turn out the most incredible dish time after time after time.
Virtually any method of cooking you encounter on a daily basis can be adapted for Dutch oven use — baking, braising, boiling, frying, stewing and roasting.
Temperature Control
Most baking recipes require a temperature setting of 325ºF. An easy method to get a temperature of 325ºFahrenheit within your Dutch oven is to subtract or add the number 3 to the size of your Dutch oven to determine the number of charcoal briquettes to use underneath and on top. Find the size of the Dutch oven you use (see chart below) to know the correct number of briquettes.
Size of Oven Top Bottom
8-inch 11 5
10-inch 13 7
12-inch 15 9
14-inch 17 11
16-inch 19 13
Dutch Oven 325° Temperature — Briquette Quantities
The following example uses the formula for a 12-inch Dutch oven.
* Subtract 3 from 12, which equals 9 — the number of briquettes to place beneath the oven.
* Take the number 12 and add 3, which equals 15 — the number of briquettes to place on the lid of the oven.
With this formula, 9 briquettes go underneath and 15 briquettes are placed on the top of the lid of a 12-inch Dutch oven to cook at 325ºF. One-third of the heat will be underneath the Dutch oven, and two-thirds of the heat will be on top. Heat rises, so you do not need as many coals on the bottom of the oven.
Arrange briquettes so they are evenly spaced under the Dutch oven and on its lid. Also, you always need to rotate your Dutch oven a quarter turn every 15 minutes to avoid hot spots. Replace briquettes with new coals as they burn out.
Temperature control is determined by charcoal briquette placement.
Baking in a Dutch Oven
Most people would never dream of baking outdoors, but the most flavorful treats can be baked in a Dutch oven. Cake, pie, and biscuits cooked in your kitchen take about the same time in a Dutch oven. Baking can be done directly in the Dutch oven bottom, or by placing a pan in the oven elevated on rocks, canning jar rings, a Dutch oven rack, a round cookie cooling rack or small wads of foil. When elevating your food, t emperature control is determined by charcoal briquette placement. In a Dutch oven, you create an oven like the one at home, which allows hot air to circulate around the pan. This is the easiest way to bake in a Dutch oven.
I suggest taking a prepared pie with you and cooking it at your camping site. In a 12-inch Dutch oven, place 12 hot coals on the bottom and 17 on top of the lid to create a 375ºFahrenheit oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes.
Rocks elevate baking pans for pies, cakes or bread. Perfect pie, baked inside a Dutch oven.
Roasting Foods in a Dutch Oven
Most roasting recipes require a temperature of 375ºF. or higher. To achieve a high-temperature oven, you need to use additional coals on the lid and underneath. Preheat the Dutch oven for 10 or more minutes before filling it. For example, to reach 375ºF. in a 12-inch Dutch oven, use 11 coals under the Dutch oven and 17 hot coals on the lid.
Frying Foods in a Dutch Oven
To sauté food in a Dutch oven, place charcoal briquettes under the oven in a checkerboard pattern, using the same number of briquettes as the size of the Dutch oven. For example, a 12-inch Dutch oven requires 12 briquettes underneath.
To fry foods in deep oil in a Dutch oven, place charcoal briquettes under the Dutch oven using 3 or 4 more briquettes than the size of the Dutch oven. For example, a 12-inch Dutch oven would require 15 to 16 briquettes underneath.
Simmering Foods in a Dutch Oven
For simmering foods, start with a 325ºF. oven and let the coals cool as your food cooks. Do not replace briquettes as you would to continue baking at 325ºF. Hot coals are enough to simmer foods for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, especially when you tap the ashes off which adds more oxygen to the coals.
Stack multiple Dutch ovens for easy and convenient cooking.
Stacking Multiple Dutch Ovens
When cooking several different dishes at the same time, stack the pots to save space and briquettes. Stacking works best if you put the food to be baked at the bottom of the stack and add
Dutch ovens with shorter cooking times on top. Food to be sautéed is in the smallest oven at the top of the stack. Always stack the largest Dutch oven at the bottom and decrease in size as you stack. Add three briquettes to the number of inches of each pot and put that many briquettes on each lid.
This weekend I had guests in from Texas. The first thing they asked me was, “How can we cook in the Dutch oven you sent us?” I used the delicious Pistol Rock Chicken recipe that I shared with you last week to start out. Their next question was, “Can I cook fish and make biscuits?”
I knew that is was time to go over the basics, now that their interest was really us. So Monday I cooked trout that a friend caught in a stream about four miles from my home — and then came the delicious golden brown biscuits.
Cooking in a Dutch oven is much like painting by number. Below I will go through the basics of Dutch oven cooking, and if you follow the basic rules you will turn out the most incredible dish time after time after time.
Virtually any method of cooking you encounter on a daily basis can be adapted for Dutch oven use — baking, braising, boiling, frying, stewing and roasting.
Temperature Control
Most baking recipes require a temperature setting of 325ºF. An easy method to get a temperature of 325ºFahrenheit within your Dutch oven is to subtract or add the number 3 to the size of your Dutch oven to determine the number of charcoal briquettes to use underneath and on top. Find the size of the Dutch oven you use (see chart below) to know the correct number of briquettes.
Size of Oven Top Bottom
8-inch 11 5
10-inch 13 7
12-inch 15 9
14-inch 17 11
16-inch 19 13
Dutch Oven 325° Temperature — Briquette Quantities
The following example uses the formula for a 12-inch Dutch oven.
* Subtract 3 from 12, which equals 9 — the number of briquettes to place beneath the oven.
* Take the number 12 and add 3, which equals 15 — the number of briquettes to place on the lid of the oven.
With this formula, 9 briquettes go underneath and 15 briquettes are placed on the top of the lid of a 12-inch Dutch oven to cook at 325ºF. One-third of the heat will be underneath the Dutch oven, and two-thirds of the heat will be on top. Heat rises, so you do not need as many coals on the bottom of the oven.
Arrange briquettes so they are evenly spaced under the Dutch oven and on its lid. Also, you always need to rotate your Dutch oven a quarter turn every 15 minutes to avoid hot spots. Replace briquettes with new coals as they burn out.
Temperature control is determined by charcoal briquette placement.
Baking in a Dutch Oven
Most people would never dream of baking outdoors, but the most flavorful treats can be baked in a Dutch oven. Cake, pie, and biscuits cooked in your kitchen take about the same time in a Dutch oven. Baking can be done directly in the Dutch oven bottom, or by placing a pan in the oven elevated on rocks, canning jar rings, a Dutch oven rack, a round cookie cooling rack or small wads of foil. When elevating your food, t emperature control is determined by charcoal briquette placement. In a Dutch oven, you create an oven like the one at home, which allows hot air to circulate around the pan. This is the easiest way to bake in a Dutch oven.
I suggest taking a prepared pie with you and cooking it at your camping site. In a 12-inch Dutch oven, place 12 hot coals on the bottom and 17 on top of the lid to create a 375ºFahrenheit oven, and bake 30 to 40 minutes.
Rocks elevate baking pans for pies, cakes or bread. Perfect pie, baked inside a Dutch oven.
Roasting Foods in a Dutch Oven
Most roasting recipes require a temperature of 375ºF. or higher. To achieve a high-temperature oven, you need to use additional coals on the lid and underneath. Preheat the Dutch oven for 10 or more minutes before filling it. For example, to reach 375ºF. in a 12-inch Dutch oven, use 11 coals under the Dutch oven and 17 hot coals on the lid.
Frying Foods in a Dutch Oven
To sauté food in a Dutch oven, place charcoal briquettes under the oven in a checkerboard pattern, using the same number of briquettes as the size of the Dutch oven. For example, a 12-inch Dutch oven requires 12 briquettes underneath.
To fry foods in deep oil in a Dutch oven, place charcoal briquettes under the Dutch oven using 3 or 4 more briquettes than the size of the Dutch oven. For example, a 12-inch Dutch oven would require 15 to 16 briquettes underneath.
Simmering Foods in a Dutch Oven
For simmering foods, start with a 325ºF. oven and let the coals cool as your food cooks. Do not replace briquettes as you would to continue baking at 325ºF. Hot coals are enough to simmer foods for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, especially when you tap the ashes off which adds more oxygen to the coals.
Stack multiple Dutch ovens for easy and convenient cooking.
Stacking Multiple Dutch Ovens
When cooking several different dishes at the same time, stack the pots to save space and briquettes. Stacking works best if you put the food to be baked at the bottom of the stack and add
Dutch ovens with shorter cooking times on top. Food to be sautéed is in the smallest oven at the top of the stack. Always stack the largest Dutch oven at the bottom and decrease in size as you stack. Add three briquettes to the number of inches of each pot and put that many briquettes on each lid.
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