HANNAH R
I am the oldest of my two sisters, Megan fourteen and Alex, eleven. I am sixteen years old and a Junior at Arvada West High School. We have a mom, Debbie (we will not reveal her age) and a dad, Brian. We mustn’t forget the dog, Poky. I have always lived in Colorado and would not live anywhere else. We have skiing, hiking, rock climbing as well as ice climbing.
Some of the other hobbies are blowing the French horn, singing and playing the piano. I utilize the French horn in Wind Ensemble and sing in Vocal Showcase this year. If I have any free time, I take advantage of sleeping and eating-in that order. If I could not sleep so much, I would learn to sew.
One of my parents some times describes me as crazy and maybe even strange.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
What do you know about Julie R
HIGHLIGHT OF JULIE R 03/2012
JULIE WAS BORN UNDER THE COVENANT IN THE CITY OF RUPERT, STATE OF IDAHO. SHE HAS ONE BROTHER AND THREE SISTERS. SHE HAS BEEN TOLD SHE DOES NOT LACK IN WIT AND IS A BLAST TO BE AROUND. JULIE SPENDS TIME WITH THE FAMILY AND WHEN TIME PERMITS THE COWS. SHE HAS PICTURES AND CERAMICS OF HER SECOND LOVE,”COWS”, TAKING UP SPACE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.
SHE HAS A LOVE FOR MUSIC AND MOVIES OF THE EIGHTIES . IN HER YOUTH SHE PARTICIPATED IN TRACK, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. JULIE GRADUATED FROM A WEST AND MET HER NOW HUSBAND, SCOTT RABIDEAU, AT RICKS COLLEGE. SCOTT STUDIED PRE-MED AND JULIE MAJORED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
JULIE MADE A REPUTATION OF BEING THE BEST GIRL’S CAMP LEADER. It must have been because of all the teasing that was inflicted on the kids and the fact that she was caught crying when she left for home. When she tires of kids, she spends time with her horses (14 years).
JULIE WAS BORN UNDER THE COVENANT IN THE CITY OF RUPERT, STATE OF IDAHO. SHE HAS ONE BROTHER AND THREE SISTERS. SHE HAS BEEN TOLD SHE DOES NOT LACK IN WIT AND IS A BLAST TO BE AROUND. JULIE SPENDS TIME WITH THE FAMILY AND WHEN TIME PERMITS THE COWS. SHE HAS PICTURES AND CERAMICS OF HER SECOND LOVE,”COWS”, TAKING UP SPACE THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.
SHE HAS A LOVE FOR MUSIC AND MOVIES OF THE EIGHTIES . IN HER YOUTH SHE PARTICIPATED IN TRACK, BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL. JULIE GRADUATED FROM A WEST AND MET HER NOW HUSBAND, SCOTT RABIDEAU, AT RICKS COLLEGE. SCOTT STUDIED PRE-MED AND JULIE MAJORED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
JULIE MADE A REPUTATION OF BEING THE BEST GIRL’S CAMP LEADER. It must have been because of all the teasing that was inflicted on the kids and the fact that she was caught crying when she left for home. When she tires of kids, she spends time with her horses (14 years).
Friday, March 23, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Do you know a soon-to-be high school grad--Aubri R?
Told by Juli R, Summarized by Gregg Johnson
Aubriann R was born August 3, 1994 in San Diego, California. She came into this world as she still exists today, quietly-well, on occasion. She joined her older sister Rachael and Brother Ian.
Aubri, as a child, was very easy going. She enjoys spending time with her grandpa, gardening. Both grandfather and granddaughter are inseparable- Aubri following like a puppy dog.
Aubri has grown into a very creative person. She enjoys many activities like volleyball (four years of high school), drawing and painting, playing guitar and becoming very proficient. She has a great sense of humor. She is a loving little sister as well as big sister at all times. She tries to be a peace keeper. Aubri is a helper and does so with a smile. Horses have become a big part of her life as she spends as much time as possible with them. You should see her drive her four pony team.
Aubri loves her Heavenly Father. She has a goal for a temple marriage and lets everyone know it. She works hard to maintain high standards even at the possibility of losing friendships. Life in high school can be challenging-standing up for what is right. Seminary attendance has been a great blessing. She has been a great example and asset in the classroom.
If you happen to give Aubri a lift to wherever, make certain the car windows are rolled-up. She has a propensity for yelling at people out of the windows. (See her mother, Juli, for the whole story.)
Scott and Julie are very proud of Aubri and the choices she has made already in her short life. We know she has great adventures in store and cannot wait for the fun to continue.
Aubriann R was born August 3, 1994 in San Diego, California. She came into this world as she still exists today, quietly-well, on occasion. She joined her older sister Rachael and Brother Ian.
Aubri, as a child, was very easy going. She enjoys spending time with her grandpa, gardening. Both grandfather and granddaughter are inseparable- Aubri following like a puppy dog.
Aubri has grown into a very creative person. She enjoys many activities like volleyball (four years of high school), drawing and painting, playing guitar and becoming very proficient. She has a great sense of humor. She is a loving little sister as well as big sister at all times. She tries to be a peace keeper. Aubri is a helper and does so with a smile. Horses have become a big part of her life as she spends as much time as possible with them. You should see her drive her four pony team.
Aubri loves her Heavenly Father. She has a goal for a temple marriage and lets everyone know it. She works hard to maintain high standards even at the possibility of losing friendships. Life in high school can be challenging-standing up for what is right. Seminary attendance has been a great blessing. She has been a great example and asset in the classroom.
If you happen to give Aubri a lift to wherever, make certain the car windows are rolled-up. She has a propensity for yelling at people out of the windows. (See her mother, Juli, for the whole story.)
Scott and Julie are very proud of Aubri and the choices she has made already in her short life. We know she has great adventures in store and cannot wait for the fun to continue.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Do you know the Laurels in our ward?
Told by Jennefer H, summarized by Gregg Johnson
Alexis is the oldest sibling in the Haymond Family and the oldest grandchild on Bishop’s side of the family. She has three younger siblings and sixteen younger cousins who all adore and idealize their amazing relative.
Darrin and I have always wondered how we were so fortunate to be parents of someone who has become relegated to a status of wonderfulness (smart and talented). Alexis has been a blessing from the moment of her birth. When that event occurred, I exclaimed, “my baby, my baby”. It may have been that she was the first born, but there was instant love for her. Someday, Alexis, you will know the same love for your first child.
Things that are enjoyable to know about Alexis:
• When she was three, if she were asked, “What would she want to become when she reached the level of adulthood?” she would respond, “I want to be a bird who eats wiggle worms.”
• One occasion she was caught with a band-aid secured under her nose just covering the nostrils. I asked her about it and she responded, “It is there just incase I get a bloody nose.”
• One of Alexis’ favorite movies was “The Land Before Time”. It has something to do with dinosaurs. Alexis would have me fix her hair into three pony tails placed on the top of her head. She would dart around the playground charging the other kids with her three pony tails exclaiming, “You better watch out because I am a three horn”!
• Alexis broke her elbow at the age of four which forced her to have surgery. We were trapped in the hospital for an extra day because Alexis refused to take any pain medications.
• As a third grader on Earth Day, Alexis organized a group of friends to carry trash bags throughout the neighborhood collecting trash.
• Darrin used to make the kids pay “candy tax” after dutifully amassing great amounts of candy after Halloween. Each kid was required to donate a portion of their Halloween candy. Obviously, the kids protested such outrageous behavior by organizing a picket line with Alexis as the primary protester. They made signs that stated, “Candy tax is not fair”. They all marched around the house chanting, “No more candy tax” until Darin finally relented.
• Alexis was nearly fourteen years of age when Darin became bishop of the ward. When she was informed of the calling, Alexis exclaimed, “Great, no one dates the bishop’s daughter, my life is ruined!” Luckily for her, dating has not been a problem.
When Alexis was going to turn 13 we told her she could plan a birthday party all on her own. We gave her a budget and set a few rules. A few days after telling her this I got a phone call from her when I was at work. She and her best friends were at the house and she told me they had measured the main floor and that if we moved all the furniture out she was pretty sure we could fit at least a hundred kids in the house for her party! Darrin and I just laughed and said, "no way". In the end we were talked into having 40 kids but I am pretty sure more than that showed up.
Some of Alexis' talents are dancing; she was on Karla Calls first competitive clogging team that qualified to compete in the Jr. Olympics. She loves to play volleyball and played on competitive teams and on the high school team for four years. Alexis is also a self-taught artist and has hand drawn some really cool pictures.
Alexis has been a leader her whole life. She was on student council all through elementary school and was voted Mayor of Young Ameritown. She was the captain of her school volleyball team for two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has organized fundraisers for that. She is someone you can count on to follow through with a project if given an assignment and has no problem organizing or planning anything.
Alexis' high school days are almost over and she will be going to BYU in Provo this fall. Her goal is to become a pediatrician. We are so excited for this new chapter of her life. She is going to be amazing. I am so happy Alexis could come to the Relief Society birthday party with me tonight. As she reaches the age of being a part of Relief Society I can't help but see how Heavenly Father has prepared Alexis whether it was organizing earth day projects or planning crazy birthday parties to be ready to be a leader and to love and serve those she will come into contact with throughout her life through Relief Society. I am thankful for so many of you sisters who have influenced, guided and loved Alexis and helped me as a mother to have such a wonderful daughter. The love I felt for her the day she was born has only grown stronger through the years and being a mother to her has been one of my greatest joys in life. I love you Alexis!
Learn more about Alexis at http://mormon.org/me/6QXV/
Alexis is the oldest sibling in the Haymond Family and the oldest grandchild on Bishop’s side of the family. She has three younger siblings and sixteen younger cousins who all adore and idealize their amazing relative.
Darrin and I have always wondered how we were so fortunate to be parents of someone who has become relegated to a status of wonderfulness (smart and talented). Alexis has been a blessing from the moment of her birth. When that event occurred, I exclaimed, “my baby, my baby”. It may have been that she was the first born, but there was instant love for her. Someday, Alexis, you will know the same love for your first child.
Things that are enjoyable to know about Alexis:
• When she was three, if she were asked, “What would she want to become when she reached the level of adulthood?” she would respond, “I want to be a bird who eats wiggle worms.”
• One occasion she was caught with a band-aid secured under her nose just covering the nostrils. I asked her about it and she responded, “It is there just incase I get a bloody nose.”
• One of Alexis’ favorite movies was “The Land Before Time”. It has something to do with dinosaurs. Alexis would have me fix her hair into three pony tails placed on the top of her head. She would dart around the playground charging the other kids with her three pony tails exclaiming, “You better watch out because I am a three horn”!
• Alexis broke her elbow at the age of four which forced her to have surgery. We were trapped in the hospital for an extra day because Alexis refused to take any pain medications.
• As a third grader on Earth Day, Alexis organized a group of friends to carry trash bags throughout the neighborhood collecting trash.
• Darrin used to make the kids pay “candy tax” after dutifully amassing great amounts of candy after Halloween. Each kid was required to donate a portion of their Halloween candy. Obviously, the kids protested such outrageous behavior by organizing a picket line with Alexis as the primary protester. They made signs that stated, “Candy tax is not fair”. They all marched around the house chanting, “No more candy tax” until Darin finally relented.
• Alexis was nearly fourteen years of age when Darin became bishop of the ward. When she was informed of the calling, Alexis exclaimed, “Great, no one dates the bishop’s daughter, my life is ruined!” Luckily for her, dating has not been a problem.
When Alexis was going to turn 13 we told her she could plan a birthday party all on her own. We gave her a budget and set a few rules. A few days after telling her this I got a phone call from her when I was at work. She and her best friends were at the house and she told me they had measured the main floor and that if we moved all the furniture out she was pretty sure we could fit at least a hundred kids in the house for her party! Darrin and I just laughed and said, "no way". In the end we were talked into having 40 kids but I am pretty sure more than that showed up.
Some of Alexis' talents are dancing; she was on Karla Calls first competitive clogging team that qualified to compete in the Jr. Olympics. She loves to play volleyball and played on competitive teams and on the high school team for four years. Alexis is also a self-taught artist and has hand drawn some really cool pictures.
Alexis has been a leader her whole life. She was on student council all through elementary school and was voted Mayor of Young Ameritown. She was the captain of her school volleyball team for two years. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has organized fundraisers for that. She is someone you can count on to follow through with a project if given an assignment and has no problem organizing or planning anything.
Alexis' high school days are almost over and she will be going to BYU in Provo this fall. Her goal is to become a pediatrician. We are so excited for this new chapter of her life. She is going to be amazing. I am so happy Alexis could come to the Relief Society birthday party with me tonight. As she reaches the age of being a part of Relief Society I can't help but see how Heavenly Father has prepared Alexis whether it was organizing earth day projects or planning crazy birthday parties to be ready to be a leader and to love and serve those she will come into contact with throughout her life through Relief Society. I am thankful for so many of you sisters who have influenced, guided and loved Alexis and helped me as a mother to have such a wonderful daughter. The love I felt for her the day she was born has only grown stronger through the years and being a mother to her has been one of my greatest joys in life. I love you Alexis!
Learn more about Alexis at http://mormon.org/me/6QXV/
Saturday, March 17, 2012
What do you know about Arvada 2nd Ward YW president?
Debbie R was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the second of seven kids in her family and has four sisters and two brothers. Debbie’s parents were life time members of the Church. She has always been an active member. Her father was a MD in the Air Force which necessitated a great deal of transferring until she reached the age of twelve. Debbie lived in Japan for three years as a child with fond memories of Japanese culture and the Japanese people’s obsession with her blonde hair.
The family finally settled down in Shelley, Idaho with horses, cows and a propensity of falling off of them and fracturing in time both arms. While attending high school, her hobbies included choir, band, basketball, softball and Church volleyball.
Brian came on the scene in a rock climbing class at BYU. The special place was Rock Canyon, above campus. That and many other shared interests cause them to tie the knot and has not been severed for twenty-five years. Right after the wedding, Debbie enrolled in medical school at the University of Utah. Her residency was in Denver at Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Medicine. She now works two days a week in Louisville in a pediatric practice. Dr. Deb loves to hold babies and fix kids. Someday, she would like to serve a medical mission in Africa with her beau, Dr. Brian.
She has always loved the outdoors. Rock climbing was an easy transition involving the outdoors. Debbie enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking and anything else which involves the outdoors. Do not think for a moment that she limits herself to only the above activities. Let’s add music, piano playing, trumpet, guitar and composing music. If she could squeeze in more time, there would be classes at CU involving music composition (as if she doesn’t already have a angelic gift). Just in case boredom sets in, she has traveled to Nepal (two years ago) and scaled Mount Everest only because it was there.
Last but not least are three incredible daughters that have graced their home who have surpassed all IQ scores, stunned everyone with their beauty, and impressed others with incredible testimonies. Debbie’s ultimate wish is that they become a forever family. (Summarized by Gregg Johnson)
Learn more about Debbie on her profile at http://mormon.org/me/6461/
The family finally settled down in Shelley, Idaho with horses, cows and a propensity of falling off of them and fracturing in time both arms. While attending high school, her hobbies included choir, band, basketball, softball and Church volleyball.
Brian came on the scene in a rock climbing class at BYU. The special place was Rock Canyon, above campus. That and many other shared interests cause them to tie the knot and has not been severed for twenty-five years. Right after the wedding, Debbie enrolled in medical school at the University of Utah. Her residency was in Denver at Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Medicine. She now works two days a week in Louisville in a pediatric practice. Dr. Deb loves to hold babies and fix kids. Someday, she would like to serve a medical mission in Africa with her beau, Dr. Brian.
She has always loved the outdoors. Rock climbing was an easy transition involving the outdoors. Debbie enjoys backpacking, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, mountain biking and anything else which involves the outdoors. Do not think for a moment that she limits herself to only the above activities. Let’s add music, piano playing, trumpet, guitar and composing music. If she could squeeze in more time, there would be classes at CU involving music composition (as if she doesn’t already have a angelic gift). Just in case boredom sets in, she has traveled to Nepal (two years ago) and scaled Mount Everest only because it was there.
Last but not least are three incredible daughters that have graced their home who have surpassed all IQ scores, stunned everyone with their beauty, and impressed others with incredible testimonies. Debbie’s ultimate wish is that they become a forever family. (Summarized by Gregg Johnson)
Learn more about Debbie on her profile at http://mormon.org/me/6461/
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Relief Society Birthday Party March 8th
Jeopardy was a tremendous amount of fun.
Sisters brought pictures of themselves at about age 18 or older if they were later converts to the church
Relief Society Birthday Party March 8th
Picture #1 Nursery coordinator, Ashley Yates, and her baby Avery is also the RS blog expert
Jennifer Brohm is on her left.
Picture #2 Diane Padernos (Her daughter Jessica is hugging in the background)
What has RS done for the sisters in our ward?
Sisters in our ward responded to the following HEADINGS.
WHY I LOVE RELIEF SOCIETY:
• A night to not cook and no kids!
• Spiritual building from a woman’s perspective—womanly support
• I’ve learned we’re all fun, talented and spiritual—yet none of us think we are. We all need each other.
• It’s where the good times roll!
• I love all the sisters I get to see every Sunday
• I have learned to serve in many ways. Service brings joy.
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood
• Friendship of sisters—learning all kinds of things
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood no matter where I live
• Some of my best friends are from Relief Society. I’ve learned more about motherhood.
• I always feel uplifted by my sisters. I love all of you so very much!
• Because RS was one of my first introductions to the church
• I have made life long friends whom I’ve adopted as family.
• Visiting teaching of course
• With the birth of children or times of sickness, I have received needed services
VISITING TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
• The cherished friendship with Colleen Riggs began when I visit taught her over 20 years ago.
• I love every sister we got to visit and ever sister who visited me
• My teachers have been wonderful! They have listened to the Spirit and called me when I needed them most!
• I made many fabulous friends through visiting teaching.
• I have come to know many beautiful people while visiting teaching.
• The people I visit or visit me have become some of my closest friends.
SPIRITUAL MOMENTS
• My testimony was rooted while attending Relief Society.
• Wonderful moments every Sunday
• I love it when I don’t want to come to church, and when I do, its like the lesson is meant for me!
• Teaching Spiritual living while in the Lake wood Singles Ward
• When I feel the spirit prodding me to do better during a lesson
SKILLS LEARNED AND USED
• Cutting men’s and boy’s hair
• Quilting, cooking, budgeting, canning, etc. How to be Awesome
• Cut hair
• Parenting tips and helps
• Tole painting
• Crafts & quilting
• Cake decorating
• Crocheting
• Quilting and being a friend
• Organizational skills
• How to make tofu
• How to plan a dinner for 250 people
• How to cut hair and how to plant and organize stuff
• Floral arranging
• How to make calligraphy
• How to make compote and butter
• Interior decorating skills
• Lots of crafts over the years I’ve learned how to be a better person
WHY I LOVE RELIEF SOCIETY:
• A night to not cook and no kids!
• Spiritual building from a woman’s perspective—womanly support
• I’ve learned we’re all fun, talented and spiritual—yet none of us think we are. We all need each other.
• It’s where the good times roll!
• I love all the sisters I get to see every Sunday
• I have learned to serve in many ways. Service brings joy.
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood
• Friendship of sisters—learning all kinds of things
• The spiritual uplift and the sisterhood no matter where I live
• Some of my best friends are from Relief Society. I’ve learned more about motherhood.
• I always feel uplifted by my sisters. I love all of you so very much!
• Because RS was one of my first introductions to the church
• I have made life long friends whom I’ve adopted as family.
• Visiting teaching of course
• With the birth of children or times of sickness, I have received needed services
VISITING TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
• The cherished friendship with Colleen Riggs began when I visit taught her over 20 years ago.
• I love every sister we got to visit and ever sister who visited me
• My teachers have been wonderful! They have listened to the Spirit and called me when I needed them most!
• I made many fabulous friends through visiting teaching.
• I have come to know many beautiful people while visiting teaching.
• The people I visit or visit me have become some of my closest friends.
SPIRITUAL MOMENTS
• My testimony was rooted while attending Relief Society.
• Wonderful moments every Sunday
• I love it when I don’t want to come to church, and when I do, its like the lesson is meant for me!
• Teaching Spiritual living while in the Lake wood Singles Ward
• When I feel the spirit prodding me to do better during a lesson
SKILLS LEARNED AND USED
• Cutting men’s and boy’s hair
• Quilting, cooking, budgeting, canning, etc. How to be Awesome
• Cut hair
• Parenting tips and helps
• Tole painting
• Crafts & quilting
• Cake decorating
• Crocheting
• Quilting and being a friend
• Organizational skills
• How to make tofu
• How to plan a dinner for 250 people
• How to cut hair and how to plant and organize stuff
• Floral arranging
• How to make calligraphy
• How to make compote and butter
• Interior decorating skills
• Lots of crafts over the years I’ve learned how to be a better person
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
March 8th RS Birthday celebration
Beautiful Laurels, Alexis H, Hannah R, and Aubrey R helped with the Jeopardy game which was hosted by Terry M.
St Patrick's Day is just around the corner
Noreen Kinney's Irish Soda Bread
Epicurious | March 2008
Greg Patent
Reprinted with permission from A Baker's Odyssey
yield: Makes 1 round loaf
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from A Baker's Odyssey by Greg Patent.
Ingredients
• 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or graham flour, plus more for shaping
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup untoasted wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 large egg
• About 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Preparation
Adjust an oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a heavy baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray or line it with a silicone baking pan liner or aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Add the butter and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the fat particles are very fine. Stir in the baking soda, salt, sugar, wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds.
Beat the egg lightly with a fork in a 2-cup glass measure. Add enough buttermilk to come to the 2-cup line and stir with the fork to combine well. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough gathers into a thick, wet-looking mass.
Sprinkle your work surface with whole wheat flour and scrape the dough onto it. Dust the dough with a bit more whole wheat flour. Pat the dough into a circular shape about 7 inches across and 2 inches high and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Don't be concerned about evenness—the loaf should look rustic. Make a cross-shaped indentation on top of the loaf going right to the edges. I use a plastic bench scraper and press it into the dough very gently; don't actually cut the dough. During baking the indentation expands, giving the top of the loaf an attractive pattern.
Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, until it is well browned and sounds hollow when rapped on the bottom. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should register 195° to 200°F. Cool the loaf on a wire cooling rack, and serve warm or at room temperature. Cut into quarters and slice each quarter with a sharp serrated knife. Delicious with butter.
Storing:
The loaf keeps well at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 2 to 3 days. The entire loaf or quarters of it can also be frozen when completely cool. Wrap in plastic wrap, place in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw completely before unwrapping. If desired, refresh the bread in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
Read More http://www.epicurious.com:80/articlesguides/holidays/stpatricks/sodabread/recipes/food/views/Noreen-Kinneys-Irish-Soda-Bread-241956#ixzz1oSe9gn7y
Epicurious | March 2008
Greg Patent
Reprinted with permission from A Baker's Odyssey
yield: Makes 1 round loaf
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from A Baker's Odyssey by Greg Patent.
Ingredients
• 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or graham flour, plus more for shaping
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup wheat bran
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup untoasted wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1 large egg
• About 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
Preparation
Adjust an oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a heavy baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray or line it with a silicone baking pan liner or aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Add the butter and work it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the fat particles are very fine. Stir in the baking soda, salt, sugar, wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed, and sunflower seeds.
Beat the egg lightly with a fork in a 2-cup glass measure. Add enough buttermilk to come to the 2-cup line and stir with the fork to combine well. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough gathers into a thick, wet-looking mass.
Sprinkle your work surface with whole wheat flour and scrape the dough onto it. Dust the dough with a bit more whole wheat flour. Pat the dough into a circular shape about 7 inches across and 2 inches high and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Don't be concerned about evenness—the loaf should look rustic. Make a cross-shaped indentation on top of the loaf going right to the edges. I use a plastic bench scraper and press it into the dough very gently; don't actually cut the dough. During baking the indentation expands, giving the top of the loaf an attractive pattern.
Bake the bread for about 40 minutes, until it is well browned and sounds hollow when rapped on the bottom. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should register 195° to 200°F. Cool the loaf on a wire cooling rack, and serve warm or at room temperature. Cut into quarters and slice each quarter with a sharp serrated knife. Delicious with butter.
Storing:
The loaf keeps well at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for 2 to 3 days. The entire loaf or quarters of it can also be frozen when completely cool. Wrap in plastic wrap, place in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw completely before unwrapping. If desired, refresh the bread in a preheated 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
Read More http://www.epicurious.com:80/articlesguides/holidays/stpatricks/sodabread/recipes/food/views/Noreen-Kinneys-Irish-Soda-Bread-241956#ixzz1oSe9gn7y
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March 8th RS Birthday celebration
Jackie Malones' friend and Lucille
Kay Masek (Primary President) liked the cupcakes!
Jackie Gardener (Primary worker and member of the RS activities committee) made the cupcakes.
We collected 145 lbs of food for the backpack program. ~Thanks for your support!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Relief Society Birthday party was a great success!
Thank you to all who participated in providing the memorable commemoration of Relief Society on Thursday. Some of you spent a tremendous amount of time (especially Terry Maupin and Deanna Allred) and we all appreciate it very much. Thanks to the many sisters who provided the food. You all came through and it was delicious. We will be providing a synopsis of the spotlights that were given as well as pictures of the fun we had. Stay with us.
We collected 145 lbs of food for the backpack program. ~Thanks for your support!
We collected 145 lbs of food for the backpack program. ~Thanks for your support!
Theme for RS 2012: Provident Living
Our theme for Relief Society this year is "Provident Living".
We want to focus on providing the basic spiritual and physical needs for ourselves and for our families. Our Heavenly Father has commanded us "to prepare every needful thing". We live in challenging times but with careful, consistent preparation, we know we can build up spiritual and physical reserves.
If every sister in our ward prepared herself and her family just think of the strength and support she would bring to the ward.
We are truly grateful for the sisterhood in our ward. We love each of you and appreciate the strength you bring to our ward.
Love,
Sue, Amy, Lisa and Vickie
Below is an easy week by week shopping guide for food storage that can be adapted to fit any family. We hope that you will find it useful
Start the New Year right! Use this week-by-week list to build your food
storage in 2012.
The latest counsel from our Church leaders is “to purchase a few extra items each week
to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it
is sufficient for three months. These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.”
When this is accomplished, then we should “gradually build a supply of food that will last a
long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans.”
(from www.providentliving.org You’ll notice the guidelines below are general so every
family can purchase amounts appropriate for their own family. Be sure to include water
in your storage. If followed, by the end of the year, this list will provide you with a well-
rounded supply of basics to draw on in a time of need.
January
Week 1: Popcorn: invest in a popcorn popper if you do not have one. Lower your family’s fat
intake.
Week 2: Detergents, bleach and other cleansers. Don't forget to use manufactures coupons.
Week 3: Medicine chest and feminine products; you do not want to be out when you need them.
Week 4: First aid supplies, band aids, Neosporin, Benadryl, etc.
February
Week 1: Canned meats, corned beef, Spam, chicken, act
Week 2: Personal products, soap deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo, lotion, etc
Week 3: Peanut Butter
Week 4: Solid shortening, less expensive than oil and stores longer, but buy oil if you prefer.
March
Week 1: Juices. Avoid watered projects; look for 100% lemon, orange, apple, pineapple, etc.
Week 2: More first aid products, gauze patches, swabs, cotton balls, tape etc.
Week 3: Mixes: cake, pancake, muffin, or purchase items separately and make homemade mixes.
Week 4: spices and herbs. Buy the ones you use the most often, pepper, cinnamon, bay leaves,
oregano, etc. Buy in bulk and save!
April
Week 1: Toiletries: toothpaste, floss razor blades, shaving cream, etc.
Week 2: Pasta - consider your family's tastes-at least 5 lbs.
Week 3: Dry milk: 40 ounces makes 5 gallons (or buy what your family uses if you have lactose
intolerance)
Week 4: Assemble an emergency sewing kit: thread, pins needles, buttons, tape measure,
scissors, etc. Keep it compact and handy.
May
Week 1: Flour, white wheat pastry, rye etc. Remember flour doesn’t store as long; rotate!
Week 2: Dry soups and crackers. Restore crispness by placing crackers in microwave (dehydrator
and oven work as well.)
Week 3: Gelatin and pudding mixes.
Week 4: Garden seeds: don't forget the radishes! They grow fast and are full of vitamins.
June
Week 1: White sale month; buy those much needed sheets or towels.
Week 2: Safety week, replace flashlight batteries, check smoke detectors, practice your fire
escape routes
Week 3: Cheese. Buy in 5,10,15 pound blocks and cut into smaller blocks and freeze.
Week 4: Paper towels, TP, aluminum foil, sandwich bags etc
July
Week 1: Condiments; mustard, catsup mayonnaise relish, pickles etc.
Week 2: Canning supplies: Certo or Sure jell, canning lids etc. If you do not can, stock up on jams
and jellies
Week 3: Fill or refill water jugs.
Week 4: Canned milk, try non-fat varieties to cut back on your family's fat intake.
August
Week: 1 Baking powder baking soda, cornstarch etc.
Week 2: Canned fruit, buy it already canned or can some yourself.
Week 3: Tomato week. Can them yourself or buy canned, whole stewed, sauce or juice, etc.
Week 4: Can or freeze veggies or buy them canned or frozen
September
Week 1: Sugars: Replenish your supply from canning, also powdered and brown sugar
Week 2: Canned tuna and salmon. Store mayo to make quick and healthy sandwiches or snacks.
Week 3: Dry beans, peas, rice, and legumes
Week 4: Sweeteners, Honey, Corn Syrup, Molasses, maple syrup, agave, etc
October
Week 1: Vinegar: apple cider, white (removes odors in laundry and makes a great cleanser)
Week 2: Canned Soups, try the low salt and low fat varieties or make your own
Week 3: Apples, make your own pie filling, applesauce, apple butter, juice, or buy if you do not
can.
Week 4: Nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc They will freeze well.
November
Week 1: Iodized salt. It seasons, preserves and in a pinch is a toothpaste.
Week 2: Vitamins: a good multi vitamin, extra C for flu and cold season. Ladies, don’t forget your
calcium and vitamin D.
Week 3: Treats for baking: cocoa, coconut, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, etc.
Week 4: Rolled Oats, cornmeal, hot cereals, get what your family eats.
December
Week 1: Cooking Oil, get good quality oil. Canola, olive, grapeseed, and peanut oils are the
healthier choices.
Week 2: Candles and matches, put them where you can easily locate them in the dark.
Week 3: Merry Christmas! You've given yourself a great gift- security
Week 4: Hope you saved a little for those after Christmas sales; lots of bargains to be found this
time of year!
Don’t get out of the habit! Start back at January, Week 1 next week.
"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit
and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has
lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should
adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they
care for others.
"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic
supply of food and water and some money in savings.
"We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to
extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all
at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a
financial reserve."
—The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1
We want to focus on providing the basic spiritual and physical needs for ourselves and for our families. Our Heavenly Father has commanded us "to prepare every needful thing". We live in challenging times but with careful, consistent preparation, we know we can build up spiritual and physical reserves.
If every sister in our ward prepared herself and her family just think of the strength and support she would bring to the ward.
We are truly grateful for the sisterhood in our ward. We love each of you and appreciate the strength you bring to our ward.
Love,
Sue, Amy, Lisa and Vickie
Below is an easy week by week shopping guide for food storage that can be adapted to fit any family. We hope that you will find it useful
Start the New Year right! Use this week-by-week list to build your food
storage in 2012.
The latest counsel from our Church leaders is “to purchase a few extra items each week
to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it
is sufficient for three months. These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.”
When this is accomplished, then we should “gradually build a supply of food that will last a
long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans.”
(from www.providentliving.org You’ll notice the guidelines below are general so every
family can purchase amounts appropriate for their own family. Be sure to include water
in your storage. If followed, by the end of the year, this list will provide you with a well-
rounded supply of basics to draw on in a time of need.
January
Week 1: Popcorn: invest in a popcorn popper if you do not have one. Lower your family’s fat
intake.
Week 2: Detergents, bleach and other cleansers. Don't forget to use manufactures coupons.
Week 3: Medicine chest and feminine products; you do not want to be out when you need them.
Week 4: First aid supplies, band aids, Neosporin, Benadryl, etc.
February
Week 1: Canned meats, corned beef, Spam, chicken, act
Week 2: Personal products, soap deodorant, toilet paper, shampoo, lotion, etc
Week 3: Peanut Butter
Week 4: Solid shortening, less expensive than oil and stores longer, but buy oil if you prefer.
March
Week 1: Juices. Avoid watered projects; look for 100% lemon, orange, apple, pineapple, etc.
Week 2: More first aid products, gauze patches, swabs, cotton balls, tape etc.
Week 3: Mixes: cake, pancake, muffin, or purchase items separately and make homemade mixes.
Week 4: spices and herbs. Buy the ones you use the most often, pepper, cinnamon, bay leaves,
oregano, etc. Buy in bulk and save!
April
Week 1: Toiletries: toothpaste, floss razor blades, shaving cream, etc.
Week 2: Pasta - consider your family's tastes-at least 5 lbs.
Week 3: Dry milk: 40 ounces makes 5 gallons (or buy what your family uses if you have lactose
intolerance)
Week 4: Assemble an emergency sewing kit: thread, pins needles, buttons, tape measure,
scissors, etc. Keep it compact and handy.
May
Week 1: Flour, white wheat pastry, rye etc. Remember flour doesn’t store as long; rotate!
Week 2: Dry soups and crackers. Restore crispness by placing crackers in microwave (dehydrator
and oven work as well.)
Week 3: Gelatin and pudding mixes.
Week 4: Garden seeds: don't forget the radishes! They grow fast and are full of vitamins.
June
Week 1: White sale month; buy those much needed sheets or towels.
Week 2: Safety week, replace flashlight batteries, check smoke detectors, practice your fire
escape routes
Week 3: Cheese. Buy in 5,10,15 pound blocks and cut into smaller blocks and freeze.
Week 4: Paper towels, TP, aluminum foil, sandwich bags etc
July
Week 1: Condiments; mustard, catsup mayonnaise relish, pickles etc.
Week 2: Canning supplies: Certo or Sure jell, canning lids etc. If you do not can, stock up on jams
and jellies
Week 3: Fill or refill water jugs.
Week 4: Canned milk, try non-fat varieties to cut back on your family's fat intake.
August
Week: 1 Baking powder baking soda, cornstarch etc.
Week 2: Canned fruit, buy it already canned or can some yourself.
Week 3: Tomato week. Can them yourself or buy canned, whole stewed, sauce or juice, etc.
Week 4: Can or freeze veggies or buy them canned or frozen
September
Week 1: Sugars: Replenish your supply from canning, also powdered and brown sugar
Week 2: Canned tuna and salmon. Store mayo to make quick and healthy sandwiches or snacks.
Week 3: Dry beans, peas, rice, and legumes
Week 4: Sweeteners, Honey, Corn Syrup, Molasses, maple syrup, agave, etc
October
Week 1: Vinegar: apple cider, white (removes odors in laundry and makes a great cleanser)
Week 2: Canned Soups, try the low salt and low fat varieties or make your own
Week 3: Apples, make your own pie filling, applesauce, apple butter, juice, or buy if you do not
can.
Week 4: Nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc They will freeze well.
November
Week 1: Iodized salt. It seasons, preserves and in a pinch is a toothpaste.
Week 2: Vitamins: a good multi vitamin, extra C for flu and cold season. Ladies, don’t forget your
calcium and vitamin D.
Week 3: Treats for baking: cocoa, coconut, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, etc.
Week 4: Rolled Oats, cornmeal, hot cereals, get what your family eats.
December
Week 1: Cooking Oil, get good quality oil. Canola, olive, grapeseed, and peanut oils are the
healthier choices.
Week 2: Candles and matches, put them where you can easily locate them in the dark.
Week 3: Merry Christmas! You've given yourself a great gift- security
Week 4: Hope you saved a little for those after Christmas sales; lots of bargains to be found this
time of year!
Don’t get out of the habit! Start back at January, Week 1 next week.
"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit
and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has
lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should
adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they
care for others.
"We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic
supply of food and water and some money in savings.
"We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to
extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all
at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a
financial reserve."
—The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1
Thursday, March 8, 2012
What matters in life?
What will really matter? By Richard Schuif - 8 Feb 2004
Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end for each of us, this
earthly life.
There will be no more sunrises, no days, no hours or minutes.
All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will
pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, ambitions, plans and to do lists will all expire.
The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived.
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Your gender, skin color, and ethnicity will be irrelevant.
So what will matter?
How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built:
Not what you got, but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success, but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage and sacrifice
that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss when you are gone.
What will matter is not your memories, but the memories of those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by who and for what.
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life
that matters.
Don't forget the Relief Society Activity tonight!
Ready or not, some day it will all come to an end for each of us, this
earthly life.
There will be no more sunrises, no days, no hours or minutes.
All the things you collected, whether treasured or forgotten, will
pass to someone else.
Your wealth, fame and temporal power will shrivel to irrelevance.
It will not matter what you owned or what you were owed.
Your grudges, resentments, ambitions, plans and to do lists will all expire.
The wins and losses that once seemed so important will fade away.
It won't matter where you came from, or on what side of the tracks you lived.
It won't matter whether you were beautiful or brilliant.
Your gender, skin color, and ethnicity will be irrelevant.
So what will matter?
How will the value of your days be measured?
What will matter is not what you bought, but what you built:
Not what you got, but what you gave.
What will matter is not your success, but your significance.
What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage and sacrifice
that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many people you knew,
but how many will feel a lasting loss when you are gone.
What will matter is not your memories, but the memories of those who loved you.
What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by who and for what.
Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.
It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life
that matters.
Don't forget the Relief Society Activity tonight!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Something new on your menu: Colossal Cheesburger
Colossal Cheeseburger from the kitchen of Deanna Allred (Taken from the Denver Post sometime in the 80’s)
1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ to 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup (about 4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon milk
Sesame seeds
Crumble beef into heated skillet. Add onion. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until meat loses red color. Drain off grease. Add salt, pepper, chili powder and tomato sauce. Bring to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer covered. About 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles. Arrange 13 triangles, spoke fashion, around a greased 12-inch pizza pan or arrange them, spoke fashion, on a greased baking sheet. Put wide edges of strips of dough touching each other in center but leave a hole in center. Let narrow tips of dough extend over pan edges about five inches. Press remaining three triangles in hole in center. Press all of dough with hands to seal perforations. If baking sheet is used, proceed in the same manner. The center of the “spoke” should be about 12 inches in diameter. Let narrow strips of dough lay flat on baking sheet instead of extending them over edges as directed for pizza pan, Spoon meat mixture in center of dough. Sprinkle meat with cheese. Bring triangular pieces of dough up over filling to center. Pinch edges together to seal. If necessary, stretch dough in order to completely cover meat mixture. Brush top of dough with milk, Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in oven preheated to 375 degrees about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut in wedges to serve. Six servings.
1 ½ lbs. Ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ to 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 cans (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 cup (about 4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon milk
Sesame seeds
Crumble beef into heated skillet. Add onion. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until meat loses red color. Drain off grease. Add salt, pepper, chili powder and tomato sauce. Bring to boiling point, reduce heat and simmer covered. About 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles. Arrange 13 triangles, spoke fashion, around a greased 12-inch pizza pan or arrange them, spoke fashion, on a greased baking sheet. Put wide edges of strips of dough touching each other in center but leave a hole in center. Let narrow tips of dough extend over pan edges about five inches. Press remaining three triangles in hole in center. Press all of dough with hands to seal perforations. If baking sheet is used, proceed in the same manner. The center of the “spoke” should be about 12 inches in diameter. Let narrow strips of dough lay flat on baking sheet instead of extending them over edges as directed for pizza pan, Spoon meat mixture in center of dough. Sprinkle meat with cheese. Bring triangular pieces of dough up over filling to center. Pinch edges together to seal. If necessary, stretch dough in order to completely cover meat mixture. Brush top of dough with milk, Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in oven preheated to 375 degrees about 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut in wedges to serve. Six servings.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Top 10 Reasons Not to Attend Relief Society Activities
Top 10 Reasons Not To Attend the Relief Society Activity this Thursday March 8th
1. My house is a mess! If I stay home that night, I’ll clean it up. (Ha!)
2. I attended a Relief Society activity in 2008. I should be good for a couple more years.
3. The programs on TV that night are more beneficial to my eternal salvation. I could even organize my sock drawer.
4. Since I’m gone a great deal of time with my job or my kid’s activities, I might as well give up doing something for myself.
5. I don’t like getting together with sisters of the same religion.
6. In fact, I don’t like parties or socializing at all—ever.
7. My family wants me to spend all my time with them and not have any outside interests.
8. I would rather be home to talk with telemarketers that night.
9. Four times a year is too often to be away from home for 2 hours.
10. Provident living is the theme for our ward’s Relief Society this year, and I have mastered all aspects of this area.
1. My house is a mess! If I stay home that night, I’ll clean it up. (Ha!)
2. I attended a Relief Society activity in 2008. I should be good for a couple more years.
3. The programs on TV that night are more beneficial to my eternal salvation. I could even organize my sock drawer.
4. Since I’m gone a great deal of time with my job or my kid’s activities, I might as well give up doing something for myself.
5. I don’t like getting together with sisters of the same religion.
6. In fact, I don’t like parties or socializing at all—ever.
7. My family wants me to spend all my time with them and not have any outside interests.
8. I would rather be home to talk with telemarketers that night.
9. Four times a year is too often to be away from home for 2 hours.
10. Provident living is the theme for our ward’s Relief Society this year, and I have mastered all aspects of this area.
Friday, March 2, 2012
What do you know about our RS President?
HIGHLIGHT: Susan Schilling interviewed by Gregg Johnson
Susan Schilling has been married to Mike Schilling for nearly forty-three years. They both went to the same high school in Florissant, Missouri but didn’t really know each other. They both enjoyed singing in the school choir and performed in the play “Music Man”. Sue participated in the chorus while Mike performed in a quartet. Michael also was a staff member of the school newspaper called The Scoop.
Sue first became acquainted with Mike when the young man asked out Sue’s locker partner on a date. The two, Sue and Mike, were also in close proximity when he taught guitar lessons and Sue participated in music lessons. Just before Sue left high school to attend Ricks College, she encountered Mike leaving his guitar lesson and spoke a causal “hi”. That special “hi” transformed into a correspondence by snail mail while Sue attended college from 1966 thru 1969.
During this time Mike attended West Point. Just before attending the military school, Mike’s appendix ruptured. He was healing from the episode while attending school. He lasted nearly one year before receiving permission to leave and begin a six month stint in the Army Reserves as a laundry sergeant in Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville studying computer science. Mike again transferred to the University of Missouri at Raleigh where he graduated as a member of the first graduating class of the computer science department for that time (seems to be a big deal). While Mike was attending his final school (U of M), Sue was working for the chairman of the Ceramic Engineering Department (very prestigious).
Back when Sue was attending Ricks College and they were both writing to each other, Mike met with missionaries for at least six separate times in three years and was finally baptized. One year later, the handsome couple was married. Since Mike now was the only Mormon of his immediate family and there was anti-Mormon sentiments, the young couple got special permission from the First Presidency (David O Mckay) to be married civilly on December 18th 1969 in Missouri and fly to Salt Lake City to marry in the temple the next day, December 19th.
Sue’s hobby currently consists of raising Davin (her grandson). She has been a mortgage specialist for twenty years (fourteen of those years working with Paul Rockwood). Sue has an inner wish to one day learn to paint artistically. When she was nine years old, Susan was able to shake the hand of David O Mckay while he was visiting his brothers’ ward.
The Schillings are friendly people from Missouri who have lived in Denver Colorado since 1979. Thanks for all you do.
See Sue’s profile at http://mormon.org/me/51CP/
Susan Schilling has been married to Mike Schilling for nearly forty-three years. They both went to the same high school in Florissant, Missouri but didn’t really know each other. They both enjoyed singing in the school choir and performed in the play “Music Man”. Sue participated in the chorus while Mike performed in a quartet. Michael also was a staff member of the school newspaper called The Scoop.
Sue first became acquainted with Mike when the young man asked out Sue’s locker partner on a date. The two, Sue and Mike, were also in close proximity when he taught guitar lessons and Sue participated in music lessons. Just before Sue left high school to attend Ricks College, she encountered Mike leaving his guitar lesson and spoke a causal “hi”. That special “hi” transformed into a correspondence by snail mail while Sue attended college from 1966 thru 1969.
During this time Mike attended West Point. Just before attending the military school, Mike’s appendix ruptured. He was healing from the episode while attending school. He lasted nearly one year before receiving permission to leave and begin a six month stint in the Army Reserves as a laundry sergeant in Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville studying computer science. Mike again transferred to the University of Missouri at Raleigh where he graduated as a member of the first graduating class of the computer science department for that time (seems to be a big deal). While Mike was attending his final school (U of M), Sue was working for the chairman of the Ceramic Engineering Department (very prestigious).
Back when Sue was attending Ricks College and they were both writing to each other, Mike met with missionaries for at least six separate times in three years and was finally baptized. One year later, the handsome couple was married. Since Mike now was the only Mormon of his immediate family and there was anti-Mormon sentiments, the young couple got special permission from the First Presidency (David O Mckay) to be married civilly on December 18th 1969 in Missouri and fly to Salt Lake City to marry in the temple the next day, December 19th.
Sue’s hobby currently consists of raising Davin (her grandson). She has been a mortgage specialist for twenty years (fourteen of those years working with Paul Rockwood). Sue has an inner wish to one day learn to paint artistically. When she was nine years old, Susan was able to shake the hand of David O Mckay while he was visiting his brothers’ ward.
The Schillings are friendly people from Missouri who have lived in Denver Colorado since 1979. Thanks for all you do.
See Sue’s profile at http://mormon.org/me/51CP/
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