Update August 8, 2010

New information on Emergency Preparedness and Food Storage page. Check it out.

New Added Link

$5 dollar meal plan ideas

Humantiarion Quilts

We plan to start making quilts to donate to the Humanitarian Project. We are thinking of starting in September and will give you more information before then. The September date is tentatively set or Tuesday September 21, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. More information will follow nearer to that date but keep this day open if you can. We plan to get together to tie the quilts and have a pot-luck lunch.

Empty Nesters

There will be no Empty Nester FHE in July.

Temple Trip

Our next Temple trip plans are for Wednesday, July 14. If you would like to go and didn't get a chance to sing up for it, call sister Wilson. We will be going to the 10:30 session. If you will be there and didn't go with the group.

Emergency Contacts

Bishop has asked the Relief Society to be in charge of putting together an Emergency Contact List for the members of the Ward. This should have your name, address, phone number, and two persons who could be contacted in the case of an emergency. Family members preferably. We need to complete this list as soon as possible so that the information could be available in case of a personal or other emergency.
We have recently had 3 emergencies in our ward in the last week and on one particular one we had no information the we needed faster than we had it.  So please get your information to the Relief Society President or to Bishopric. This information is only used in Emergencies and will not be shared with anyone else.

The Saint George Cannery:

The Saint George Cannery:

 

I called the cannery expecting to make a several month's out appointment, as is normally the case.  I was met with surprise, as there were open appointments all through July and August.  They said they are super slow right now with appointments and other than Saturday, they are pretty open.  This is a big surprise to have the cannery so slow.  The missionary told me she thought that there were several conditions adding to the decline of use of the facility:  summer vacations, financial concerns, and complacency. 

 

I saw the price sheet for the cannery, which can be found here: http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/122384_Jan2010WE_HomeStoragePriceSheet_US_71140_000_pdf.pdf

 

Financial concerns should not stop food storage efforts.  These prices, especially on wheat and rice are the best I have seen in years.  Cooking with whole foods is very inexpensive and so consider beginning to learn to use these items in your everyday cooking and then build a storage.  Also, if the process of dry pack canning is new to you--you are not alone.  A lot of people have never dry packed.  That is why they have service missionaries there to help you learn.  Our first time was a learning experience.  However, it goes very quickly.  We had a 2 hour block and did over 120 cans of food or 20 cases.  We didn't have enough room to take them all home in one trip so they held on to them (had us mark our names on them) until we could make the return trip in a couple hours or so (I recommend sharing efforts with someone that has a truck!)  I would recommend you schedule your appointments with 4 adult or youth members.  One stamps labels and prepares cans for canning.  One fills the cans.  One seals the cans.  One boxes the cans.  It's a really great family or youth activity.  When you can see how your "assembly line" efforts work quickly and efficiently, you really enjoy it, especially if you are helping others with their food storage needs. 

 

For those not interested in packing your own cans, they are selling pre-packed cans by the case of:  wheat, rice, quick oats and pinto beans.  The cost is very reasonable ($29.30 for pinto beans, $13.25 for oats, $20.20 rice, $17.50 hard red wheat, and the starter kit (great idea for families--by the church standards one of these per person per month) $20.25 (has two wheat, two rice, one oat and one pinto bean).  These need no appointment and can be picked up and paid for at any time the storehouse is open.  Call for hours.

 

The prices are good through July and they do expect a price change sheet soon and do not know where prices will be.  They may stay the same or change a bit.  It is always inexpensive and really, in my opinion, a blessing to us to be able to can foods at such reasonable prices.  You can make appointments by calling: 1-435-673-3491.  The cannery is located at: 516 North 1400 East, Saint George.  Best way to get there is to take the St. George Blvd. Exit  (exit 8) and turn left onto St. George Blvd.  Go a short block over the overpass to 1000 East and turn right onto 1000 East and then right onto Highland Drive.  This takes you in a 1/3 mile to 1400 East.  Turn left onto 1400 East.  It is one block further on 1400 East, turn right.  The dry pack cannery is on the right side of the building and is a side door entrance. 

 

Please don't let a golden opportunity to begin pass you by. 

 

DJW

Enrichment

It's Time

6:00

Stake Center

Don't miss out it's going to be FUN

June Enrichment Night

This would be a great 

Activity to bring a friend.

Also email us if you have anything fun that you have done with your kids or grand-kids, Let me know about them so that we might be able to include them in our information to share.

And If you know of any cool, camping, hiking, whatever can be done with-in a day's drive let me know about that also, 

For Example:

Here's something that's happening you can do, it happens before our Enrichment Night so I'm including it here.
You need to get your Ticket at the School This WEEK.

Roller Rink & Family Fun Center

The Grand Opening for "A Pirates Paradise," Roller Rink &
Family Fun Center is Memorial Weekend, Friday & Saturday! 
Tickets for the Grand opening will be $3 including skates.
Regular price is $7. 
You can also buy a 5 ticket booklet from local participating schools
(like the Virgin Valley Elementary school) for $20 during the month of May.
 This booklet can be used any day Mon-Saturday from June 1st- August 28th 2010.
The school will then receive a $2 donation per booklet from A Pirates Paradise! 

 To see more info on "A Pirates Paradise" go here.

Located: 1646 W. Pioneer Blvd. #160

Or

June 5
Utah's Children’s FREE Fishing Day. For information call 888-677-2810.

Any input would be appreciated. 

Just send us an e-mail.

mesquite5ward@yahoo.com

Ordering Meat (Last time 'till Fall)

Ordering meat for the last time this Spring, Next time will
be most likely October.

Order and Pay by Sunday, May 23 Meat will be here
Most likely Tuesday May 25, but could be Wednesday May 26


boneless skinless Chicken $2.00 lb frozen (comes in a 40lb box)
boneless skinless Chicken $2.10 lb fresh (comes in a 40lb box)
very lean Hamburger $2.00 (order at least 25 lbs)
Beef Chunks $2.35 (comes in 80lb. box) (You can make this into Roast Also, find a friend a split a box)
NY York Strip $4.95 lb (slabs are about 12 - 16 lb.)maybe pay for a 14 and you can settle up final price at pick-up


you can go straight to the source if ya want by e-mailing
Erik Laub
kirelaub@cascadeaccess.com

If you need the middleman, call or E-mail Me
duanekim2001@yahoo.com
or
kimberly@lastingimpressionsbykim.com

and we are both in the phone book, if we don't answer leave a message.

New post today

Recipe, and Enrichment Night Date

June Enrichment Night

Upcoming Enrichment Night
Mark your Calendars
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
6:00 pm at the Stake Center
Look for more information and posters Sunday!!

New Info Added

2 New recipe's Added
Also Added more to Emergency Preparedness page

Play Date at the Park

There will be a play day at the Park during this month, before it gets too hot. It will be at Marilyn Redd Park at 10:30. This is for young mothers with small children. It gives them a chance to visit with each other and let the kids run and play, Everyone has a great time. Tell your Friends.

Lunch with the Ladies

Lunch with the Ladies will be at Hugos on Thursday, May 20 at 11:30.
Bring a Friend and join us. Call Sister Christensen and let
her know if your planning on coming.

Ward Party Update

Ward Pine Wood Derby

UPDATE: Sister Heath picking cars up on Thursday, If you want a car it's $5.00 and she will bring them on Sunday. Or you can pick up one on your own at the BSA Trading Post located at the Community College Campus at 150 North Yucca. It's on the back side of the school near the baseball fields. Use that back parking lot and it will be right in front of you. There is a Sign Hanging

May 19th at 6:30pm

Preach My Gospel

Every Tuesday at 7:00pm at the Stake Center the Full Time Missionaries are teaching the "Preach my Gospel" class.

Come and Learn how to use this Amazing Resource!

Ward Pinewood Derby in May

We are going to be have a Ward Pinewood Derby in May, the exact date will be given to us soon. But the Primary would like everyone to come the join the fun. If you would like to make a car and need a kit let Sister Heath or one of the Primary Leaders know. They will be ordering kits this next week.

If you want leave a comment here and we will see that she gets it.
Thank you

Lunch with the Ladies

Lunch with the Ladies is Thursday, April 15, at 11:30 at Panda Garden, Please call Sister Christensen and let her know if you want to come. She calls ahead and let them know so they can plan on a large group.
Invite a friend and join us for lunch.

Order Meat for Bottling

Ordering Meat that you can bottle or freeze in food storage


Order and Pay by Sunday, April 11
Meat will be here Most likely Tuesday April 13, but could be Wednesday April 14th



boneless skinless Chicken $1.89 lb frozen (comes in a 40lb box)
boneless skinless Chicken $1.98 lb fresh (comes in a 40lb box)
very lean Hamburger $2.15 (order at least 25 lbs)
Beef Chunks $2.49 (comes in 80lb. box) (You can make this into Roast Also)
NY York Strip $4.95 lb (slabs are about 12 - 16 lb.)maybe pay for a 14 and you can settle up final price at pick-up
Taluba??Fish $21.00 a box (10 lb box)


you can go straight to the source if ya want by e-mailing
Erik Laub
kirelaub@cascadeaccess.com

If you need the middleman, call or E-mail Me
duanekim2001@yahoo.com
or
kimberly@lastingimpressionsbykim.com

and we are both in the phone book, if we don't answer leave a message.

SNOW, SNOW, SNOW.

LADIES WEEKEND OUT
has had to be
Cancelled due
to lots
SNOW

We are looking for a time in the fall.

New post

Posted lots of new stuff in food storage and emergency preparedness that a sister in the ward sent. Take a look, might learn something new.

Preach My Gospel Invitations

We have been invited by Elder D to join them in the Preach my Gospel Class held on Tuesday, at 7:00 held in the Stake Center room 108 this weeks lesson is Chapter 5.

Ladies Weekend Out

Ladies Weekend Out
"The Nuts and Bolts that Hold us Together"

DUE TO SNOW WE HAD TO MOVE THE DATE.
IT WILL MOST LIKELY BE OCTOBER


Coming April 23-24

Mark your Calendar and
get your husband to watch the kids

More information on time, and what to bring will
be posted closer to departure date and in Church on
Sunday, April 18th

Relief Society the Rainbow after the Storm

"In all of living, Life is to be enjoyed not just endured."
President Gordon B. Hinckley

"I'd rather laugh than cry, crying gives me a headache"
Sister Hinckley

"If you can make a girl laugh you can make her do anything"
Marilyn Monroe

"If your not having any fun, your doing something wrong"

"Come what may and Love it" Elder Wirthlin

"Dance like no one is watching, Sing like no one is listening"
Mark Twain

"Life isn't about waiting for the strom to pass, it's learning to Dance in the Rain"

We want to thank everyone that brought food. We enjoyed every one's company and had a wonderful night laughing and dancing.

I really want to Thank the Committee (Jasmene, Ashley, Paula, and Aleta) for following through on doing everything to make things run smoothly.

To see pictures look under the page heading of Rainbow pictures.