Neighborhood Highlights January, 2022 January Events January 2 - National Science Fiction Day/World Introvert Day January 4 - National Trivia Day/National Spaghetti Day January 5 - National Bird Day January 6 - National Cuddle Up Day January 8 - Free Skate Day, Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center, 2-4 pm, FREE admission and skate rental included, free ice skating lessons, free public skating & skate exhibition, and more January 9 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January 10 - National Houseplant Appreciation Day January 14 - National dress up your pet day/World Logic Day January 15 - National Hat Day/National Bagel Day/National Strawberry Ice Cream Day January 17 - Martin Luther King Day Holiday/Civil Rights Day January 19 - National Popcorn Day January 23 - National Pie Day January 24 - National Compliment Day January 25 - Opposite Day January 26 - National Spouses Day January 31 - National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day/National Backward Day So, grab a Science Fiction book, have some spaghetti, cuddle up to your favorite houseplant, dress up your pet, bake a pie and pop some popcorn, be happy with yourself, tell your spouse you appreciate them and grab some bubble wrap to pop. Let’s ring in 2022 in a big way!
Happy New Years and have a wonderful 2022. LDS Church services are every Sunday morning
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Sacrament meeting 11:30-12:30 Primary, Sunday School, Relief Society and Priesthood 12:45 to 1:30 PM
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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RELIEF SOCIETY
President, Kathy Carter
I love January. I love the new year and, with it, the dedicated chance to consider how I can continue good things in my life and make a fresh start in the areas that need it. As Dieter F. Uchtdorf put it, “With every new day, a new dawn comes—not only for the earth but also for us. And with a new day comes a new start—a chance to begin again. Now is the best time to start becoming the person we eventually want to be.” In that spirit, many (including myself) use the new year as an opportunity to identify specific resolutions for the year ahead—ways to begin again and become the people we want to be. This year, however, I sat down to write this message as well and started thinking more about the word “resolutions.” I hadn’t really thought about it but at some level assumed “resolution” was simply a synonym for “goal.” When I actually searched some dictionaries, I found something interesting. Specifically, dictionary.com defines “resolution” as “a decision or determination.” Author Melody Beattie similarly wrote that writing out goals or resolutions is “an affirmation of you, your life, and your ability to choose.” Maybe this is obvious, but it made me stop and think a little differently about my 2022 resolutions. I love setting resolutions and have done so every year for as long as I can remember, but I had never thought about the fact that resolutions really are decisions. As we make resolutions, we’re not simply articulating a goal. If we’re really dedicated to the resolution, we’re deciding how we’ll spend our time, energy, attention, and other valuable resources. So, I find myself asking, what am I deciding to do or be this year? Why? Also, what daily decisions will I need to make to reach the larger ones? Of course, we don’t need a new year to ask these types of questions, and we certainly don’t need a new year to make decisions for our lives. We’re faced with constant choices every day, whether we’re conscious of it or not. But I personally don’t mind an excuse to be a little more thoughtful and intentional about my decisions. So, I’ll be considering one or two areas of my life where I’d like to improve, and I hope my resolutions will help to guide and motivate me this year. As Elaine Dalton once said, “Your vision of your future will help you press forward. Take a few minutes to envision where you want to be in one year or two or five. Then take action to prepare yourselves. People don’t just run a marathon when they decide to do it. They must train daily, slowly building stamina and endurance to run the 26.2-mile distance. So it is with life. It is daily diligence . . . that will help you reach your goals.” I’m so grateful for a new year and the opportunity to make new decisions. I’m also grateful that when I fall short, I can start again and keep adjusting my decisions until they’re on course. On behalf of the Butler Hill Relief Society, I hope you all have a very happy and healthy 2022, and I hope you have a positive experience deciding what you’d like to make of this year. Submitted by Melinda Bowen
2022 New Year’s Quotes to Inspire you after a difficult 2021: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” ~ Michael Altshuler
“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” ~ Buddha “You can get excited about the future. The past won’t mind.” ~ Hillary DePiano “I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” ~ Juansen Dizon “Sometimes a year has been so disastrous and so terrible that entering a new year will automatically mean entering a wonderful new year! ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan
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NEWS FROM THE BISHOPRIC
Jerome Hirschi, Bishop Try a Little Kindness
I was looking for some inspiration in music recently. There are so many inspirational messages through music it’s hard to pick a favorite. Glen Campell made the song “Try a Little Kindness” popular years ago, but I love the simple message of the song. I’m going to use the inspiration of this song for one of my goals to show more kindness to others this year. Seems like the world could use more kindness these days. May I just share a couple of the verses of the song with you.
If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from the seeds he sowed And if you see your sister falling by the way Just stop and say, "You're going the wrong way" Don't walk around the down and out Lend a helping hand instead of doubt And the kindness that you show every day Will help someone along their way I see many people in our ward and neighborhood showing so much kindness to others that it is truly inspiring to me. I hope to show more kindness to others this year and beyond.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Bishop Hirschi, Jason, Richard, Rod and Mark Submitted by Mark
MISSIONARY ADDRESS Thank you to our lone missionary out at this time! We appreciate your service: Elder Jacob Linton Salt Lake City Service Mission jacobinton13@gmail.com
We express our sympathies and prayers to the Gayle and Jill Brown and other family members on the passing of their beloved husband/father/grandfather, Dave Brown, on December 6. He was a wonderful gentle, silent servant of the people in our neighborhood and will be sorely missed.
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PRIMARY
President, Anna Davis
We had so much fun spreading holiday cheer in the Christmas Car Parade! We appreciate all who decorated their cars and also all our neighbors that waved and cheered us on from their homes! The New Year brings changes for us in Primary. Many children will meet new teachers and have the opportunity to meet new friends. We will miss Ashlynn, George and Will as they move on to Young Women's and Young Men's. We are so grateful for the examples they have been for us. And we are excited to welcome Addy, Olivia, Nora and Kaleo as our new Sunbeams! We can't wait to see your testimonies grow.
Happy, Happy January Birthdays 8 16 20 22
Eve S Elijah T Adeline W Olivia H Brother Ron Day 23 Arrow Y
Activity Day for Girls: We girls know how to have fun at Christmas. We made cinnamon roll Christmas trees one week and the next filled pairs of stockings with our favorite things and exchanged them with each other. Sister Kelly Kline helped us with a game of “Don’t Eat Santa” and read a Christmas story, Christmas Day in the Morning to the girls, and talked about doing secret service. We are sad to lose Ashlyn to Young Women but excited to welcome Ivy Pia, Ellie Deppe and Stella Whittle into our group. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at the Church from 3:30-4:30. If you have any questions call or text Viki Strong at 801 671-0629.
MINISTERING HEART
Cara & Scott Shimizu
January is a common time for the “winter blues,” but we can help by reaching out to our neighbors during this time—here are some ideas: 1. INTRODUCE yourself, family, other friends, etc, to your neighbor. 2. INVITE your new neighbor friend to a social event—take them with you, if possible. 3. INCLUDE them in an activity, or even simply a conversation. Your efforts don’t have to be perfect, just kind and from your heart! Jesus said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Matt 22:37-39
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What’s Cooking??? - Mahogany Cake In the 1930 Relief Society Cookbook from Rexburg, Idaho, there are a huge variety of recipes. Some slightly less than exciting such as Deviled Veal and Lamb Kidney Stew. However, This recipe sounds delicious and a good way to begin a new year. 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs 2/3 cup sweet milk
1/2 cup cocoa 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter 3/4 tsp baking soda
1-1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp baking powder
Cook milk and cocoa until thick and smooth; set aside to cool. Cream the butter and sugar together well. Add beaten egg yolks. Soft together flour, baking soda and baking powder; add alternately with the milk to the first mixture. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla; mix well. Fold in stiffly beaten whites of eggs. Bake in 2 well greased 9-inch layer cake tins in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Spread the following frosting between layers, on top and on sides of cake. Fudge Frosting: 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp baking powder
3 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate 2 Tb butter
2 Tb corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cook sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and milk, stirring until sugar is dissolved then stir occasionally to prevent burning. Cook to 232 degrees or untl syrp forms a very soft ball when tested in cold water. Remove from fire then add baking powder and butter. Cool to lukewarm. Add vanilla; beat until creamy and right consistency to spread.
January 1 Delores Burbidge 2 Camille Kiser 4 Luke Hansen David Jackman Kierstin Thomas 5 Wendy Folker Alex Reidling Kay Soffe 6 Ashlynn Nelligan 7 Bill Greenland 8 Eve Shaffer 9 Susan Hosenfeld David Johnson Angela Lindquist 10 Will Cooper 12 Richard Farnworth Erin Nelligan Andy Reidling Betty Thatcher 14 Anthony Hale 15 Jim Stewart
16 Kent Jensen Elijah Thorpe
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January 18 Susan Lloyd 19 Lindsay Andrews 20 Jill Brown Adeline Whittle 21 Scott Nielson 22 Ron Day Olivia Hille 23 Caleb Van Mondfrans Arrow Yates 25 Bill Christensen Shelly Babcock-Johnson Lena Li Rod Luck 26 Aleida McDonald 27 Denise Bowers Denise Paige 28 Terry Thatcher Stephanie White 30 Dave Bolliger Jacob Whittle 31 Merri Hart
FAMILY HISTORY CORNER
John & Joan Roach
As we begin a new year, many of us think about things that we might be able to do that will help us to be happier and healthier. Some may call them resolutions, others good intentions, still others goals. Might we suggest that you include “family history” in this year’s good intentions. 1. If you have not created a family tree in familysearch.org, perhaps this could be the time to start with the basics. Log in to familysearch.org and create an account in which you can begin the formation of your family tree. In doing so, you will find your name on the first line. Next enter the name of your parents (even if they are still living) where you are prompted to do so. This will be the first major branch of your family tree. 2. If you already have a familysearch.org account, but have not been active in filling out the branches of your tree, perhaps your goal could be to add some of the names of those ancestors who are relatively close to you, i.e., parents, grandparents and great grandparents. You may be surprised as you enter these names how they link to other names that have already been entered into the family tree. 3. If the major branches of your family tree are pretty well filled in, your resolution may be that you are going to find “source” information for these individuals, i.e., birth/death certificates, military records, immigration records etc. In addition, “memories” could be added to members of your family through photographs, stories, marriage records, etc. 4. If you find that your family tree is blossoming with photos, stories, records, and all sorts of documentation, then perhaps your goal now should be to start searching for those family members who may have been over looked and have not been entered into your tree, i.e., uncles, aunts, cousins. In addition, you will want to especially look for those ancestors who may have been over looked in having their temple work done. John and Joan Roach are available to help you achieve your goals. Joan 801-835-6396 and John 801-680-7560
ELDER’S QUORUM
Scott Henriksen, President
As we say goodbye to 2021 we welcome 2022 without hesitation. A few changes are afoot regarding the assignments our ward shares with the Canyon Ridge Ward. In addition to starting our meetings on Sunday at 11:30, the Butler Hill Ward will have the responsibility to care for and clean the Butler Hill Chapel from January through June. From July through December, we will secure the building each evening. We rotate these assignments with the Canyon Ridge Ward every six months. In addition, the Elders Quorum will clear the snow from the walks in the months of January and March. All three of these rather temporal duties are important assignments with spiritual underpinnings. Caring for the building helps us learn and show respect for the facilities wherein we worship. By dedicating an hour or so each week we keep the building in a secure, safe and dignified condition. In so doing, we ultimately remove distractions that might interfere with our ability to worship. We appreciate your willingness to accept these assignments to care for our meetinghouse. Bill Shober has issued the first 3 months of cleaning assignments and organized the snow removal crews for January and March. Additional assignments will follow. If you have questions about how you can help or have a desire to help, please contact Bill Shober.
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PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON !!! Lead singer of a rock group, Universal Joint and Recipient of a Bronze Star Fell out of a moving car without injury and loves motorcycles, especially Harley’s Submit your guess to bstrong8@hotmail.com Answer will be posted in the next Newsletter.
Jeff and Cathy Stevens 6934 Pine View Circle The answer was correctly guessed by Alida Martin!
WARD WELFARE/SERVICE This year, 2022, offers us another opportunity to serve our fellowmen again. Assignments have been made to everyone in the Ward, and ask that if you cannot serve during the time assigned you, that you contact the team captain and let them know, or make a switch with someone else. All service areas take extra precautions for health safety, and all are at Welfare Square. A schedule for the entire you is available if you do not already have one by contacting Bud Strong at bstrong8@hotmail.com. We thank you for your support and service. January, Captains Jim and Linda Carter Wednesday, January 12 - 7 to 10:30 am. 4 people Wednesday, January 12 - 2 to 5 pm 4 people Valerie Anderson Anna Davis Dave & Ruth Jackman Rod & Colleen Luck Mark Tylka family February, Captains Mark and Kelly Kline Tuesday, February 15 - 10 am to 1:30 pm 4 people Monday, February 28 - 8 am to 11:30 am 4 people Bud & Viki Strong Wendy Ericksen Steve & Lori Spurrier Will & Tammy Cooper March, Captains Terry and Linda Thatcher Wednesday, March 9 - 10:30 am to 2 pm 3 people Monday, March 21 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm 3 people Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Ron & Pam Deppe Jerome & Larissa Hirschi Bridger & Alison Harris Ron & Mava Day 8
Monte & Trudy Christensen Van Mondfrans family
Miles & Hillary Baum Cory & Deanna Wall
Barbara Christensen Bev Bawden
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED??? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be lost? If you have, you might enjoy the story of Emily B. Spencer. Emily was born in 1834 in New York, crossed the plains with her husband shortly after they were married and arrived in SLC in 1851. After Emily’s husband died, she lived in Cannonville, Utah near two of her married children and at one time visited one son in a small town in Colorado near Sanford. “To know that Emily was a very small woman might be of interest to the reader of the following incident, which was taken verbatim from her writings.” “I scoured the wooden pail and started to Emma Eccles to get the pickled beans that showed me for a book (Emily Spencer had published a book of poetry). I thought she lied directly west and made a bee line west through the brush. Came to an extra good wire fence, followed the fence south and seeing no better place, turned up my dress and crawled through, catching my red petticoat on the barbs. Saw what I supposed was a house and shed a good way off and went along by the partition fence toward them. When I reached them found it was a shed and hog stable and yard and I knew I was in Bro. Beers hog ranch. I did not see any hogs so concluded he had sold his 300 except a few he might have somewhere else. I saw a patch of ground plowed, so I walked until I came to the western fence, crawled through the gate, that I couldn’t open, and was in the road that led to Sanford. I could see no house west, so started north as I thought I saw a house. After a long time I reached it after passing the hog ranch that seemed interminable, counting 37 pigs in a bunch. Afterwards I heard he had 200 there. He owns a large field of barley and when it is ripe turns in his hogs and they help themselves and fatten or the Denver market. “I came to the house and rolled under the fence and found it a horse stable without a roof. I turned east and coming to a wire fence rolled under it and was out in a road going north. Passed a yoke of oxen lying down. One had such ugly horns, lopped a way down. Looked back and saw a man coming with a coat over his arm, stopped until he came up with me and I could inquire where Emma Eccles lived. He told me where Sister Eccles lived and to come along with him and he would put me on the right road. We walked on until we came to a road that led west where we parted, I taking the west road and he the north to his ranch house. He told me a better road to go home. I went a mile it seemed to me, and rolled under another wire fence, and taking a north west course at last came to the low adobe house and was warmly welcomed. Sister Eccles cooked me some eggs and gave me bread, butter, eggs and milk and citron preserves for dinner. Then we had a good visit looking at the 72 little chickens and her numerous thrifty house plants and at three started home with seven new kinds of house plants, some cypress and petunia seeds, a roll of newspapers and the pail of pickled beans. “It seemed very heavy and the sun exceedingly hot while the wind blew cool. I took the road as indicated and walked pretty well only stopping to change the pail from one hand to the other. Came past the ranch where some one had a tent and felt if I went further it would take me away east of my son’s house which is so low I could not see it, so rolled under the fence and came on down until I saw stock or horses and not caring to go by them rolled under the dividing fence and saw the stock was the same ugly yoke of oxen I had seen before in the road. Came to a gap and found myself by the hog ranch again. Came southeast and passed a dead critter and thinking it was Heiner’s cow turned east to the fence, but could not find the house. Crossing so many dry ditches bewildered me and I was lost. I turned north but saw no sign of habitation. The pole fence was new to me but I concluded to go south to the end of the fence and then see if I could find my way by any landmark or find where I had pulled up brush (Emily pulled up rabbit brush for fuel when wood was scarce) and then my way would be clear. The fence stretched ahead of me. I lost my bundle of papers, set down the pail of pickled beans but started back after them as I thought I might lose them too. I turned back and picked them up and came on hardly knowing where the papers were lost. The fence merged into a wire one and then I saw the house and my heart was glad for the sun was nearly down and the prospect of wandering around in the rabbit brush at night among the coyotes was not cheerful. I soon reached home and Letitia, my daughter-in-law was so glad, she was afraid that I was lost.” --Ellice Woodruff Smith (Our Pioneer Heritage by Kate B. Carter, Vol 1) 9
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 2022 Please check each month for your assignments and THANK YOU for your service! Snow shoveling — January 3-9 -
Bob Johnson, Captain Miles Baum Steve Wright Ryan White January 10-16 - Dallin Padgett, Captain Thomas Loomis Devin Andrews Rod Luck January 17-23 - Brian Linton, Captain Jacob Linton Brad Bunker Paul Carter January 24-30 - Dave Jackman, Captain Spencer Pihl Pete Sims Scott Shimizu March 1-6 Dave Schmutz, Captain Richard Paulsen Mark Van Mondfrans Jerry Rose March 7-13 - Cory Wall, Captain Steve Webb Scott Henriksen Will Cooper March 14-20 - Monte Christensen, Captain Mark Tylka Arden Engebretsen
James Yates
Jim Bullough Brett Shaffer Bridger Harris Steve Spurrier John Packard
Jason Nelligan
Building cleaning — Please be aware that beginning in January through June, our ward will be responsible for cleaning the building, please include your children to participate with the groups. January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Rod & Colleen Luck Captains Steve & Jenny Wright Jeff & Cathy Stevens Steve Webb James & Kara Yates family Dave & Debbie Schmutz Scott & Penny Broussard Rachel Hailstone February 5, 12, 19, 26 - John & Linda Stout Captains Bill & Adam Shober Ryan & Stephanie White Family Elaine Jewell Jerome & Larissa Hirschi Family Connie Denton Esteban Bor Family Diane French Miles & Hillary Baum Family Jean Ingleby March 5, 12, 19, 26 - Brett & Ashley Shafer Captains Devin & Lindsay Andrews Mike & Jody Davis Family Kay Soffe Thomas & Syerra Loomis Valarie Anderson Charlene Pope Family Brian & Sarah Linton Family Josh & Kaitlin Gifford
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Jason & Erin Nelligan Family Dave Bolliger Steve & Lori Spurrier
Bud & Viki Strong Vera Thomas Paul & Kathy Carter
Duane & MM Hanson Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Michelle Tanner Family
Neighborhood Highlights February, 2022
Do you have the desire preserve your family’s history or memories, but don’t know where to begin? Come join us at the February Relief Society Activity and learn how to preserve ‘Gems of Your Family’s History’. You can learn the basics of how to preserve – Photos, Family Stories, Journals, Favorite Family Recipes, Family Records, and Indexing. When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 – 7:00 pm Where: Butler Hill Ward Building Who: Everyone is invited! To help us know which of the four above topics you would like to learn, please text or call your choices along with your name to Lori Paulsen (801-943-6104) or Penney Henriksen (801-209-7264) Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Steve Neidig, coordinator
Have your thoughts about Emergency Preparedness changed as a result of the events of the past two years? Mine certainly have! Were you prepared when there was no toilet paper? How about no flour or yeast? Or even no soda because of no cans or bottles? And how about not being able to go to church, work, school, or a restaurant? We saw firsthand that emergencies are not just earthquakes, fires, or floods. COVID taught us that many, if not most, of us were ill-prepared for a pandemic. We have all been reminded that ... "If ye are prepared ye shall not fear" (D&C 38:30). Although we have all learned a lot about preparedness during the past several years, some of us may not know the answers to the following questions. Do you?
1. Do you know that Cottonwood Heights City has an active Emergency Preparedness program? 2. Do you know that the Butler Hill Ward's Emergency Preparedness program is closely tied to the city's program? 3. Do you know which Cottonwood Heights City Emergency Preparedness District we live in?
4. Do you know the name of your Emergency Preparedness Precinct within the District? 5. Do you know which Emergency Preparedness Block in your Precinct you live in? 6. Who is your Block Captain? 7. What is the primary responsibility of a Block Captain?
8. Do you know about and understand the Cottonwood Heights City Emergency Preparedness ribbon system? 9. Can you find your set of Emergency Preparedness ribbons? Or, did you never have a set of ribbons? 10. Do you know when Cottonwood Heights City performs a "test" of their Emergency Preparedness readiness? Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participate in the "test"? If so, how? Enough questions for now! How about a contest to win a Moon Pie? Just send your answers to me at ButlerHillCommunications@gmail.com. The winner will be announced in next month's newsletter. These questions will be answered and form the basis for next month's article. In the meantime, if you have any questions about Emergency Preparedness or want to find out how you can volunteer in your neighborhood, contact me at ButlerHillCommunications@gmail.com. And watch for the launch of a special Butler Hill Preparedness website soon. Steve Neidig Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Butler Hill Precinct
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RELIEF SOCIETY
President, Kathy Carter
How have you felt of God’s love in your life? As I have pondered this question, I have thought a lot about what love is and how it is shown. The definition of love is: an intense feeling of deep affection. Think about those that love you, how do you know? I think that there are often clear ways, when someone says that they love you, but there are also so many quiet ways. It could be in the things they do, such as acts of service. Maybe it is in a conversation or time spent together. The more you think about it, the more little things there are that show someone’s love for you. Knowing how those around us show their love, how do you know God loves you? First, I think it is important to ask. When we pray for insight into God’s love for us, He will open our mind and heart to more willingly see how He manifests His love for us. It could be in the beauty of nature, the kindness of a stranger, the hug of a friend, and the list goes on and on. The thing is that most of these simple little ways He shows His love can be easily overlooked. I know that has been the case for me. It isn’t until I make a conscious effort to recognize the Lord’s love in my life that I am able to see it. During this month that is often associated with recognizing those we love, let us each take the time to recognize the love that is in our lives and especially the love of our Heavenly Parents. May we each ask to see the love that has always been there for us and more readily share that love with others. Submitted by Nycole Tylka, Relief Society Assistant Secretary
FAMILY HISTORY CORNER
John & Joan Roach
PRESERVING THE MEMORIES OF YOUR ANCESTORS
Family history is much more interesting and exciting if you have more than just names, dates and places of the people in your family tree. Knowing why your ancestors were given their specific names, what special events happened during their lifetime, and what life was like in the places where they lived and worked bring color to the lives of your ancestors. Memories (photographs, documents and stories) provides the information that brightens up the lives of those in your family tree. So how do we attach these memories to those individuals in our family tree? Basically, it’s a two-step process. 1st. Scan the “memory” in to a digital file and save it to documents on your computer desktop. 2nd. Sign in to your familysearch account and select the person in your family tree to whom you want to attach the memory. Click on the memories link shown below the name of your ancestor and select either add photo, add document, or add story depending on which type of memory you are adding. Find the digital file that you previously scanned and double click to attach it to your ancestor’s record. Once you have the memory added to your ancestor’s record, there is one more step that you need to do to complete this process, i.e., tag the memory to the individual or individual(s) to whom you want it attached. You tag by clicking directly on the “memory” and where prompted type in the name of your ancestor until their familysearch identity pops up. Click on their name and your memory has been tagged. John & Joan Roach 801-942-1584
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NEWS FROM THE BISHOPRIC
Jerome Hirschi, Bishop
February is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We focus on demonstrating our love for those we care about. I like the following because it reminds us that it shouldn’t take a holiday, anniversary, or any special occasion, in order for us to express our love. (Author unknown): “What are these for?” She asked smiling at the bouquet of flowers. Such an unnecessary question from the woman who has carried me through the trials of life. This is the mother that worked all day and dealt with the kids at night while I worked my way through college. This is the wife that has many times sat by my side to nurse me back to health. This is the woman that carefully budgeted our income to allow us to afford our new home. This is the mother that has taught our children the meaning of love. Today the sun shines, but clouds may come again. I don’t know what the future will bring, but I do know that my love for her has grown, and I never have to question her love for me. And she wonders what the flowers are for.” The players in this could be changed from wife to husband, to a husband questioning why his wife did something nice for him randomly. Or, parent to child. Or, child to parent. The message would be the same. The relationships could also be changed to be between our Savior, and all of mankind. He is the one, who stepped forward in the pre-existence and said “Here am I, send me.” He is one, under the direction of the Father, who created the heavens and the earth, and all that dwell thereon. He is the one, who took our sins upon Him in Gethsemane. He is the one, who was lifted up on the cross and suffered for us, completing the atonement. He is the one, who rose from the dead at the third day, proving that all mankind will live again after this earthly life. He gave us His gospel to direct and guide us, so that we can find joy and happiness. He is the Savior, our Redeemer, the Light and Life of the world. Does anyone need ask “Why do we love, praise and worship Him?” Bishop Hirschi, Jason, Richard, Rod and Mark Submitted by Rod
MISSIONARY ADDRESS Thank you to our lone missionary out at this time! We appreciate your service: Elder Jacob Linton Salt Lake City Service Mission jacobinton13@gmail.com
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PRIMARY
President, Anna Davis
We love to celebrate LOVE in February! Join us in our service project – Socks of Love – by making valentines and donating socks for the assisted living facility in our area. See the additional article in this newsletter for more information. We also have a new Friend to Friend broadcast this month! This worldwide event for children, their parents, and Primary leaders will be available beginning on Saturday, February 19, at 10 a.m. at the following locations: 2725 E Glen Heather Ave (Hillary Baum’s house) or 2952 E Pine View Drive (Mava Day’s house)
Happy, Happy February Birthdays 6 15 18 25 27
Sister Varley Brother Harris Sister Christensen Sister Stevens Tyrel Whie
Gospel for Kids You Tube channel SaintsChannel.ChurchofJesusChrist.org Latter-day Saints Channel on a connected TV device (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV) Latter-day Saints Channel mobile app (for iOS and Android) (After the initial release on the 19th, this broadcast will be available to watch at ChurchofJesusChrist.org, Gospel Library, and Gospel Media)
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Martin Page Al Hille Sherry Varley Krista Heaton Kyle Packard 8 Kellie Saxton 9 William Duehlmeier Mike Neeley Jason Nelligan 10 Randall Marks 11 Michael Aller 12 Hunter Hogan 13 Dave Schmutz
February 15 Bridger Harris 16 Chris Neidig 17 Jamie Hancock Debbie Hille 18 Kevin Monk 19 Ryan Allen Trudy Christensen 22 John Stout 23 Christina Nilson 24 Justin Phillips 25 Cathy Stevens 27 Tyrel White 28 Brian Linton
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ELDER’S QUORUM
Scott Henriksen, President
Service to others can be healthy
When I am feeling oppressed by the national news I like to seek out some uplifting news on the good news network (www.good newsnetwork.org). Recently I came across an article regarding a unique “weight lifting” exercise a coach had his team do after a huge snow storm. Here is an excerpt from that article: Students in Western Pennsylvania had a snow day on Monday, but instead of staying home or meeting for an indoor workout, these teens on a high school football team were instructed by their coach to get outside and help their neighbors. Coach Brian DeLallo at Bethel Park High School near Pittsburgh, took to Twitter to announce that Monday’s weightlifting session in the gymnasium was canceled—but he had an alternative assignment for the young men. “Due to the expected severe weather, Monday’s weightlifting workout has been canceled. Find an elderly or disabled neighbor and shovel their driveway… that’s our Monday workout.” He also told the boys not to accept any money. By mid-morning more than 27 of the athletes were texting photos to the coach, with some saying they were on their 6th driveway. “What better workout than shoveling driveways,” said Braedon Del Duca, a junior on the team who went from house to house offering their services with teammate Colton Pfeuffer. “It’s just nice getting out here, helping out the community, just helping out others that need help,” Pfeuffer told WTAE-TV News in Pittsburgh. From www.mentalfloss.com I found this article that supports Coach DeLallo’s idea of using service to help you stay healthy. This article indicates there are at least 7 good scientific benefits or reasons to look around and help others: 1. HELPING OTHERS CAN HELP YOU LIVE LONGER. Research has shown that these kinds of activities can improve health in ways that can lengthen your lifespan—volunteers show an improved ability to manage stress and stave off disease as well as reduced rates of depression and an increased sense of life satisfaction. 2. ALTRUISM IS CONTAGIOUS. When one person performs a good deed, it causes a chain reaction of other altruistic acts. 3. HELPING OTHERS MAKES US HAPPY. One team of sociologists tracked 2000 people over a five-year period and found that Americans who described themselves as “very happy” volunteered at least 5.8 hours per month. 4. HELPING OTHERS MAY HELP WITH CHRONIC PAIN. According to one study, people who suffered from chronic pain tried working as peer volunteers. As a result, they experienced a reduction in their own symptoms. 5. HELPING OTHERS LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE. One piece of research showed that older individuals who volunteered for at least 200 hours a year decreased their risk of hypertension by a whopping 40 percent. 6. HELPING OTHERS PROMOTES POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN TEENS. According to sociologists, teenagers who volunteer have better grades and self-image. 7. HELPING OTHERS GIVES US A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND SATISFACTION. Studies show that volunteering enhances an individual’s overall sense of purpose and identity—particularly if they no longer hold a life-defining role like “worker” or “parent.” In conclusion, I suggest we all pray for snow to shovel (because we need it) and keep watch for opportunities to improve our health by helping others. Submitted by Paul Carter, 1st Counselor 6
PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON !!! Favorite vegetable is creamed turnips Said yes to marriage proposal after two weeks of dating Wants to find Greek ancestors Used to race cars as a teenager Hates cucumbers Played keyboard in a rock band in high school
Submit your guess to bstrong8@hotmail.com Answer will be posted in the next Newsletter.
Erin and Jason Nelligan live at 7387 Banbury Circle with their five children. Accurately guessed by Bob and Linda Johnson, Ashley Shaffer and Kelly Kline. Well done!! Easy to see them in their children isn’t it???
WARD WELFARE/SERVICE This year, 2022, offers us another opportunity to serve our fellowmen again. Assignments have been made to everyone in the Ward, and ask that if you cannot serve during the time assigned you, that you contact the team captain and let them know, or make a switch with someone else. All service areas take extra precautions for health safety, and all are at Welfare Square. A schedule for the entire year is available if you do not already have one by contacting Bud Strong at bstrong8@hotmail.com. We thank you for your support and service. February, Captains Mark and Kelly Kline Tuesday, February 15 - 10 am to 1:30 pm 4 people Monday, February 28 - 8 am to 11:30 am 4 people Bud & Viki Strong Wendy Ericksen Steve & Lori Spurrier Will & Tammy Cooper March, Captains Terry and Linda Thatcher Wednesday, March 9 - 10:30 am to 2 pm 3 people Monday, March 21 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm 3 people Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Ron & Pam Deppe Jerome & Larissa Hirschi Bridger & Alison Harris Ron & Mava Day
Miles & Hillary Baum Cory & Deanna Wall
Barbara Christensen Bev Bawden
April, Captains John and Linda Stout Monday April 11 10:30-2:00 pm 3 people Spencer & Anika Pihl Ed & Susan Hosenfeld Jean Ingleby Josh & Kaitlin Gifford
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NOTE: REVISED STARTING DATE FOR CLASSES
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 2022 Please check each month for your assignments and THANK YOU for your service! Snow shoveling — March 1-6 -
Dave Schmutz, Captain Richard Paulsen Mark Van Mondfrans Jerry Rose March 7-13 - Cory Wall, Captain Steve Webb Scott Henriksen Will Cooper March 14-20 - Monte Christensen, Captain Mark Tylka Arden Engebretsen
Bridger Harris Steve Spurrier John Packard Jason Nelligan
Building cleaning — Please be aware that beginning in January through June, our ward will be responsible for cleaning the building, please include your children to participate with the groups. February 5, 12, 19, 26 - John & Linda Stout, Captains Bill & Adam Shober Ryan & Stephanie White Family Elaine Jewell Jerome & Larissa Hirschi Family Connie Denton Esteban Bor Family Diane French Miles & Hillary Baum Family Jean Ingleby March 5, 12, 19, 26 - Brett & Ashley Shafer, Captains Devin & Lindsay Andrews Mike & Jody Davis Family Kay Soffe Thomas & Syerra Loomis Valerie Anderson Charlene Pope Family Brian & Sarah Linton Family Josh & Kaitlin Gifford April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Jim & Aubrey Bullough, Captains David & Melanie Bowen Family Scott & Cara Shimizu Family Wendy Ericksen Paul & Dawn Fowler Pete & Melanie Sims Mark, Lynette & Nycole Tylka Suzanne Hafer Mike & Jayne Neeley Matt & Linda Whitney Ed & Susan Hosenfeld May 7, 14, 21, 28 - Arden & Debbie Engebretsen Scott & Penny Henriksen Richard & Lori Paulsen Joey & Elise Hogan Family Steve, Linda & Erin Stirling Cory & Deanna Wall Ron & Mava Day Jacob & Kaitlyn Whittle Family Steve & Chris Neidig Sherry Jensen Brigham & Katarina Jackson Mark & Jacque VanMondfrans
Bud & Viki Strong Vera Thomas Paul & Kathy Carter
Duane & MM Hanson Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Michelle Tanner Family
Tom & Junko Shimizu Jerry & Cathryn Rose Kellie Saxton Jennifer Roylance Rachael Hailstone
Bob & Linda Johnson Will & Tammy Cooper Tina Ballinger Enid Pierce Jill Brown
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FEBRUARY EVENTS Have you ever wondered “What exactly is Groundhog Day?” Well, here is an explanation. Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2 because that is about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It was celebrated by the Celts who anticipated the birth of new farm animals and the planting of crops; the Christians who celebrated Candlemas; and, the people in Middle Ages who watched for the badger and bear to interrupt their hibernation to appear. The legend came with German immigrants to the United States but they substituted a groundhog for a badger. Whatever animal you follow, if he sees his shadow it means more winter, if he doesn’t an early spring could be coming. OR if you live in Utah it could be spring today and winter tomorrow! The appearance of Punxsutawney Phil has been watched for since 1887. Many claim he has never been wrong, but statistics show he has actually only been correct about 40 percent of the time. Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. It is usually recognized as the birthdates of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but other presidents are included. Lincoln was born on February 12 and Washington was born February 22, so it was decided to have a holiday between those dates. Washington’s birthday became a federal holiday in the 1880s, but Lincoln’s birthday never achieved federal holiday status. In 1968 when Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, it was proposed Presidents’ Day should be created. However, the name did not come into use until 1971.
MINISTERING HEART
Cara & Scott Shimizu
Instead of worrying about what we can't do, it's good to focus on what we can do to reach out to and love our neighbors. Perhaps this is a conversation outside, taking them a small gift, or even a text. Focusing on their needs + our abilities can guide us.
Jesus said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." -Matt 22:37-39
Thoughts and prayers are with the families of two dear sisters in our neighborhood. Becky Parker’s mother passed away and Dawn Fowler’s father passed. This is a difficult time for both of them, so if you see them be sure to let them know we are all thinking of them.
LDS Church services are every Sunday morning 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Sacrament meeting 11:30-12:30 Primary, Sunday School, Relief Society and Priesthood 12:45 to 1:30 PM EVERYONE WELCOME! 10
Neighborhood Highlights March, 2022
For the service project plastic grocery bags are needed and will be split and woven into sleeping mats for the homeless and refugees. Bring with you or take to one of the ward buildings to donate.
LDS Church Stake Conference March 5 and 6 7035 Nutree Drive Saturday, March 5 - 6:00 pm All adults over age 18 - no child care Sunday, March 6 - 10:00 a.m. Everyone welcome For zoom information contact bstrong8@hotmail.com
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Steve Neidig, Coordinator
And the winner is ... Too bad, so sad, there were no contest winners last month. No one, NO ONE, zero, zilch, nada, null, cipher submitted answers to the 11 questions. Were the questions too hard? Or did no one want to win a Moon Pie? Here are the answers: 1. Q: Do you know that the Butler Hill Ward's Emergency Preparedness program is closely tied to the city's program? A: Yes, indeed. Cottonwood Heights City has one of the most comprehensive Emergency Preparedness programs in the valley. Assistant Police Chief Brenneman has responsibility for the program. He likes to say that the program is community-based, not city, not church, or not any other organization-based. The individual resident living in the city is the key to making the program work. (More about this in next month's newsletter.) 2. Q: Do you know which Cottonwood Heights City Emergency Preparedness District we live in? A: We live in the Butler District. Shortly after the city was formed, the city and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints agreed to use the existing stake and ward boundaries for the new Emergency Preparedness District and Precinct boundaries. 3. Q: Do you know the name of your Emergency Preparedness Precinct within the District? A: We live in the Butler Hill Precinct. 4. Q: Do you know which Emergency Preparedness Block in your Precinct you live in? A: City engineers have divided each Precinct into a number of Blocks based on how many homes are in each Precinct. The Butler Hill Precinct - our Precinct - has 41 Blocks. Each Block consisted of 8 - 12 homes. If you do not know which Block you live in, don't worry, you will know soon! 5. Q: Who is your Block Captain? A: Block Captains are selected from those who live in the Block. The only requirement is a desire to serve their neighbors and understand the essence of the city's Emergency Preparedness program. This means there are 41 Block Captains. Like your Block number, you may not know your Block Captain, but you will soon! The Precinct Leader (me) can further organize the Blocks into Zones. We will tentatively have 4 Zones, containing 10, 10, 10, and 11 Blocks each. Each Zone will have a Zone Leader who may also be a Block Captain. 6. Q: What is the primary responsibility of a Block Captain? A: Everyone in the Precinct will soon receive a letter describing in detail the responsibilities of Block Captains.
7. Q: Do you know about and understand the Cottonwood Heights City Emergency Preparedness ribbon system? A: Each home is to have a set of colored ribbons that can be hung on an outside door or window to let others - especially the Block Captain - know the status of everyone in the home in the event of a serious emergency such as an earthquake. There are 4 ribbons: GREEN signifying everyone is okay in the home and they will try to assist others ... YELLOW signifying there are medical problems but not including severe bleeding or not breathing ... RED signifying someone is not breathing or is severely bleeding ... BLACK signifying there is a fatality in the home. 8. Q: Can you find your set of Emergency Preparedness ribbons? Or, did you never have a set of ribbons. A: Please look for your set of ribbons. Don't worry if you can not find them. You will have an opportunity soon to get another set. 9. Q: Do you know when Cottonwood Heights City performs a "test" of their Emergency Preparedness readiness? A: April each year, usually on a Saturday. This year the test will be Saturday morning, April 23. More details about this year's Shake-out will be available from the city soon. Don't confuse the city's test with the state Shake-out which will be April 21 this year. Q: Does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participate in the "test"? If so, how? A: You will get more information later about the details of the test soon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participates by providing volunteers and the use of facilities as requested by the city. Butler Hill Precinct 2
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Young Men Participate in Service Project to Assemble Ribbon Sets
Wednesday evening, February 16, the Young Men and their leaders met at the Cottonwood Heights City building to assemble ribbon sets that will be given to those needing them in the District. Assistant Police Chief Brenneman kicked off the project by explaining how the ribbons are to be used and their importance in the event of an earthquake for example. The city and state will be in a triage mode to prioritize where assistance is needed immediately based on severity. The Block, Zone, and Precinct leaders, in addition to CERT-certified individuals in our neighborhoods, are a critical part of the triage operation. They gather information at the home level and summarize and forward the details to the city who then forwards information to the state who in turn forwards information to FEMA depending on the seriousness of the emergency. The Young Men assembled 880 sets of ribbons in just an hour! Assistant Police Chief Brenneman congratulated the group on a job well done and presented each young man with a special "dog tag" designed by Police Chief Russo denoting the importance of each of us serving our neighbors. This Month's Contest This month's contest will be much easier than last month's! All you need to do is send an email to me at ButlerHillCommunications@gmail.com describing a Moon Pie. The first submission with the closest/best/ most accurate answer will win - what else - a Moon Pie. The winner will be announced in next month's Given Names * newsletter. (The decision of the judge - me - will be final!) Website Coming Soon As mentioned last month, the launch of a special Butler Hill Preparedness website is near. If you would like to receive an email announcing the launch of the website send your request to ButlerHillCommunications@gmail.com. Also, if you have any questions about our Emergency Preparedness Program or would like to volunteer in any capacity just send your request to ButlerHillCommunications@gmail.com. Steve Neidig Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Bob Cutler, former resident of our neighborhood, passed away during the week of Feb 6-13. He has been missed since moving from our area and our sympathies and love are extended to his family.
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NEWS FROM THE BISHOPRIC
Jerome Hirschi, Bishop
“A Bushel and a Peck” “I love you a bushel and a peck, A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck, A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap, A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep, About you, about you. 'Cause I love you a bushel and a peck, You bet your purdy neck I do.”
A few months before we moved to Cottonwood Heights to help care for Lori’s parents, I often heard her mother, Nila, singing the preceding verse from the song ‘A Bushel and a Peck’ by Frank Loesser. The more I came to know Nila, the more I grew to embrace this song as her witness of love for us. I would like to share a few of the many lessons I learned during this time of my life: You are never too old or frail to pray. Even when her memory was failing, Nila made sure to kneel beside her bed each evening for personal prayers. I could see she cherished this precious pattern in her life. I later found a compelling entry from her journal: “Prayer is my salvation – I know the Lord will help us if we can just hang in there.” (Journal - March 13, 1983)
One can always appreciate the simple things in life. For mom, simple things included watching Matlock, Perry Mason, Murder She Wrote, and Lawrence Welk. At first, sitting through these shows seemed like a waste of my time. But eventually, I realized it wasn’t watching the shows with Nila that mattered. It was finding joy in simply sitting with mom, holding her hand, engaging in conversation, and seeing the brightness in her eyes and countenance. Modesty, class, and dignity never go out of style. Nila always wanted to look her best, whether in formal or casual settings. I could sense her concern for modesty, even in difficult times when she needed help with personal hygiene, preparations for bed, or dressing for the day. At all times, Lori and I were careful to respect her modesty and to help her look and feel her best. We can always love and appreciate our family. Even during her greatest struggles, Mom was buoyed up by family and friends. We could see it in her eyes whenever she was visited. We saw it in her expressions when a letter or kind note was received. She appreciated each shared thought and concern, and loved each one equally in return. Caring for Lori’s parents was a true joy and one of the greatest blessings of our lives. Through the service we rendered, we came to love the simple things in life, to learn wisdom and patience, and to fully enjoy Vaughn and Nila in their old age. The words of her song continue to echo in my mind: “Cause I love you a bushel and a peck, You bet your purdy neck I do.” I share my witness of continued love and concern beyond the veil. I testify of a loving Heavenly Father, in the infinite atonement of Jesus Christ, in His perfect life and resurrection, and in the Great Plan of Happiness. Bishop Hirschi, Jason, Richard, Rod and Mark Submitted by Richard
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PRIMARY
President, Anna Davis
Happy March! We're excited that Tyrel W is following Jesus Christ by being baptized this month! He is showing that he is a disciple of Christ. In Primary, we have been talking about being disciples of Christ. We are focusing on choosing something each week to work on that will help us - saying regular prayers, being kind to our family and friends, helping at home, etc. We would love to hear any positive experiences you have had while making some small changes to be more like our Savior!
Also, if you missed it - the Friend to Friend broadcast from February is still available on the church website, www.churchofjesuschrist.org. It is a perfect family night activity!
Happy, Happy March Birthdays 1 Jaxon B 9 Nora K 11 Kanyon Y 12 Sister Day 18 Aiden K 23 Molly P 25 Sister Bullough 29 Kaleo B 31 Joselyn G
“Imagine if we were all magical leprechauns, and every wish ever made on a four-leaf clover obliged us to help others obtain their . Now imagine if people simply lived like this were true.” —Richelle E. Goodrich
MINISTERING HEART
Cara & Scott Shimizu
A conservative estimate is that 8 million people over age 50 in the United States live alone, according to the last US Census. This easily leads to a lot of loneliness! Being a friend can be easy--here are some ideas: 1. Be yourself, and acknowledge others' presence. 2. Be respectful--we're all different, and that's the beauty of it! 3. Sometimes join your friend in what he/she likes to do.
4. Be present--sometimes that's all that's needed. Jesus said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." -Matt 22:37-39
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What’s Cooking??? - Chicken Enchilada Casserole 1 pound chicken, cut into small pieces 2 (10-3/4 oz) cans cream of chicken soup 2 cups grated Colby jack or cheddar cheese
1 onion, chopped 1 cup sour cream 1 (15 oz) pkg flour tortillas
2 TB olive oil 2 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
Saute’ onion with olive oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook thoroughly. Stir in soup, sour cream and chilies. Stack tortillas and cut with a sharp knife into thin strips. In a greased 9x13” glass baking pan, layer half of shredded tortillas, half of chicken mixture, and half of cheese; repeat. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Irish Blessings: “May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, the angels protect you, and heaven accept you.” “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”
March 1 Jaxon Baum 3 Linda Johnson 4 Marlee Bor Jeff Burbidge Brigham Jackson 5 Cameron Court 7 Kathy Aller 9 Ron Deppe Nora Kiser William Shaffer Linda Stirling 10 Mary Margaret Hanson 11 Kanyon Yates 12 Penny Broussard Mava Day 13 Scott Broussard Steve Spurrier 14 Kim Robinson 16 Rodney Hand 18 Aiden Kiser
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March 20 Annette Mackay Tina Miller James Yates 21 Scot Shimizu 22 Luke Runyan Carson Webb 23 Molly Pia 25 Aubrey Bullough Joan Roach Nycole Tylka Ruth Whitehead 26 Paul Carter Jean Ingleby 28 Jeffrey Stevens Bill Varley 29 Kaleoaloha Bowen 30 Hugh Harris Amy Hartner Ty Terry Tracy Wiseman 31 Joselyn Gifford
ELDER’S QUORUM
Scott Henriksen, President
Kindness defined: The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate.
On a recent Saturday, I had determined to cancel a monthly membership fee for a service we simply weren’t using enough to justify the expense. The cancellation process required that I visit the establishment in person and present the credit card to which the monthly fees were being charged. I could do this. I drove to the location, found someone to help me, and made my request. I was met with a response that caught my attention in a negative way. The person stated — with a little attitude — “I am off the clock, but I can stay a few minutes longer to help.” How nice, I thought, but the attitude I perceived set me up for a difficult experience. Now, I acknowledge that I didn’t know this person. Instead of appreciating the sacrifice made by staying late, I had immediately passed judgement that this was going to be a difficult experience. As you will see, this was my first mistake. I presented my credit card and another document linked to the account and asked that my monthly commitment be cancelled. The person couldn’t find the account associated with the credit card. A name search revealed the same result. I asked if my name was spelled correctly, which is a frequent challenge. The person looked directly at me and said, “Yes, I spelled your name correctly. The only name that comes up on this credit card is…” The name reported was neither my own nor my wife’s. Did you enter the card number correctly, I asked, because whoever that is should not have my card. A second try was made entering the card number, yielding a different result. That’s when the fun began. I pulled up my credit card account and showed the person the charges and the transaction numbers proving in my mind that I wasn’t making this up. Still no correlation. At that point I announced with a bit of attitude of my own that we were going to solve this today. I was angry, and the helper was growing frustrated with me and the situation. The attitude which began the conversation was now in full swing on both sides of the counter. The document I mentioned had a bar code which was scanned and, finally, a match was found. But, the credit card number was an old one (it had been replaced due to a fraudulent transaction) and the name on the account was my first name not my preferred name. Once I realized that the error was really mine, I apologized several times for being a jerk. But the damage had already been done – I had ruined this person’s day. By allowing emotion to enter into the situation, I committed a second costly mistake. Both of us were left a little smaller than we were a few minutes before. For that I am sorry. In the 2021 October General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Holland, while teaching about the ancient Nephites who experienced a period of extended peace with no conflict, noted that this period of peace was brought about when “…the love of God… did dwell in the hearts of the people.” They achieved this by embracing the first and great commandment which is to love God with all [their] heart, might, mind and strength. Elder Holland continued: “When the love of God sets the tone for our own lives, for our relationships to each other and ultimately our feeling for all humankind, then old distinctions, limiting labels, and artificial divisions begin to pass away, and peace increases.” I have learned several lessons from this experience. The first is that if I truly have the love of God in my heart, I will refrain from judgement. The second is to be a peacemaker by offering others I don’t know the benefit of the doubt. The third is that recognizing your honest mistakes with an apology in the moment can overcome ill-will and bridge conflict. The fourth is to be kind; friendly, generous, and considerate. In this way, we love our fellow man as God loves each one of us and we frame our relationships accordingly. Said the 14th Dalai Lama: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Submitted by Scott Henriksen
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PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON !!! Loved skiing moguls and powder at Snowbird Had a box of trophies from racing motocross Ran multiple marathons Loved to boat and waterski Likes to garden, sew and quilt Married at nineteen and twenty
Submit your guess to bstrong8@hotmail.com Answer will be posted in the next Newsletter.
Rod and Colleen Luck 6786 South Manorly Circle Correct guesses from Mark Kline, Chris Neidig and Larissa Hirschi
WARD WELFARE/SERVICE This year, 2022, offers us another opportunity to serve our fellowmen again. Assignments have been made to everyone in the Ward, and ask that if you cannot serve during the time assigned you, that you contact the team captain and let them know, or make a switch with someone else. All service areas take extra precautions for health safety, and all are at Welfare Square. A schedule for the entire year is available if you do not already have one by contacting Bud Strong at bstrong8@hotmail.com. We thank you for your support and service. March, Captains Terry and Linda Thatcher Wednesday, March 9 - 10:30 am to 2 pm 3 people Monday, March 21 - 1:30 pm to 5 pm 3 people Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Ron & Pam Deppe Bishop & Larissa Hirschi Bridger & Alison Harris Ron & Mava Day April, Captains John and Linda Stout Monday, April 11—10:30 am to 2 pm 3 people Spencer & Anika Pihl Ed & Susan Hosenfeld Josh & Kaitlin Gifford May, Captains, John and Debbie Hille Monday, May 2 — 7:30 am to 11 am 3 people Steve & Jenny Wright Barbara Whitney Bill & Sherry Varley Jim & Aubrey Bullough June, Captains Jeff and Cathy Stevens Friday, June 3 0 4:00—6:30 pm 3 people Tina Ballenger Brad & Laura Bunker Michael & Jody Davis Kay Soffe Scott & Penny Henriksen 8
Barbara Christensen Bev Bawden
Jean Ingleby
Steve Webb
Brian Sellers
YOUNG WOMEN
Tammy Cooper, President
TRUST IN THE LORD is the youth theme for 2022. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 This Old Testament theme is both timeless and timely as the youth continue to navigate unexpected circumstances. President Lund of the YM General Presidency states that, “The ongoing pandemic has caused some to turn inward. But the 2022 theme causes us to turn outward. We are involved in a work that is bigger than our own lives. This work matters and we are here for a reason.” So, as we gather together as the Butler Hill YMYW each week, we will be following the words of our prophet to “make time for the Lord.” The youth will be able to see significant changes in their own lives as they spend a little time each day trying to follow what the prophet has asked us all to do. Our activities this year will be based on Spiritual, Social, Intellectual, Physical, and Service Oriented goals. “Trusting is not passive,” reminds Sister Michelle Craig, first counselor of the YW Presidency. “Trusting requires us to act in faith and to do those small and simple things that we’ve been taught to do.” Our activities will be held on Wednesday evenings each week. We will be active and intentional in our efforts to help our Young Women come to trust the Lord even more than they do now. We love these girls and want them to know that we are hoping to grow and learn right along with them. Some of our activities have been quite revealing! Most recently we learned that we are all very skilled in the kitchen! The Brownie Bake Off was a definite success. The two teams that came in first and second did go the extra mile to include some secret ingredients in their Brownie creations. Hunter Hogan, Naomi Shimizu, and Ellie Shimizu added raspberries (in the batter as well as on top), cream cheese, and whipped cream for their first place finish. Our second place team included Koa Bowen, Will Shaffer, and Stefan Pope as well as a deliciously smuggled jar of Nutella into their brownies. (Hmmm, Bishop…Do you know where that Nutella came from?) Our two runners up included Chrissy Shimizu and Madison Bor with meticulously placed Oreos hiding inside the brownies; delicious! Our other team packed so many delicious treats inside it was hard to tell where the sweets stopped and the brownie batter began. George White, Ashlynn Nelligan, and Ryan Davis jumped right in, loaded their batter up, and anxiously waited for the yummy results. We were impressed with the youth and their teamwork and willingness to work together to create something worthwhile without any specific recipe. We especially wish to express our love and appreciation for some amazing women who have shared their time with the youth and young women of our ward. Anika Pihl has recently been released as our YW Secretary. Our YW Second Counselor, Kenedi Padgett (along with Dallin and Peyton), will be moving from our ward in March. We will miss you both very much as part of our Young Women program. Submitted by Kelly Kline
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday night is YW’s. Be on the lookout each week for your reminder texts telling you details for that week’s activity. · March 2-TBA · March 6-Sunday, Stake Conference
· March 9-Face to Face Activity (Originally scheduled for January, but Covid exposures got in the way.) YM General President Steven J. Lund and YW General President Bonnie Cordon will focus on the 2022 Theme: Trust in the Lord. We will be meeting as a YW’s group to enjoy this event. · March 13-Sunday, Stake Trek Fireside · March 16-St. Patty’s Day Activity · March 20-Sunday, Ward Conference · March 23-Service Activity at the Utah Food Bank with the YM · March 27-Sunday Combined YMYW Lesson · March 30-Stake Activity · April 2-3-General Conference
· July 18-This is the week of TREK. We encourage all youth to plan on participating in this unique and fun-filled activity!
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RELIEF SOCIETY
President, Kathy Carter
When I was younger I loved the song “Happiness” from the play “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The childlike lyrics now remind me of how simple finding “happiness” really can be! But if we consider what has happened in our world the past few years, racism, protests, political friction, covid, challenging economy, war and the list will continue with differences for each of us, it might be easy to lose hope. So because it is March and Spring will be arriving soon, a time of newness and awakening, maybe we could refresh ourselves with some new ideas of how to change from despair to happiness or hope or joy. Here are some suggestions from 31daily.com: 5 Ways A Smile Can Change The World Relieves Stress, activates feel-good neurotransmitters that relax your body, can even lower your heart rate and blood pressure. The endorphins act as a natural pain reliever, and the serotonin lifts your mood.
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Changes Perceptions
Smiles create joy; changes the way we perceive the world Creates Influencers Smile, and people treat you differently; perceives you as more attractive, reliable, and sincere Smiles are actually contagious! If someone sees you smile, they are more likely to smile too! Contributes to Happiness Warwick University found those who were influenced to feel happy were 11% more productive than their peers; Wharton Business School found companies with “happy” employees outperformed other companies on the stock market; Young adults earn more money; Happy doctors make faster and more accurate diagnoses; children perform better academically and are more creative. Happiness is Contagious Smiling leads to happiness; increases productivity; creates a positive contribution to society; and happier people help others around them become happier too! In the Oprah Daily, I found additional suggestions on how to find” joy/happiness!” “By adding more “joy” to your daily routine, you may also enhance your overall well-being.” •
Have a conversation with friends, family members, even strangers.
• Make a “joy” list. Thinking about what really makes you happy, can help you make time for what truly matters. • Give a little bit. “It’s better to give than to receive” is an old adage that has withstood the test of time. A study found that in every major region of the world, people who gave money to charity were happier than those who did not–even after taking into account their own financial situations. Giving away just a little bit of money has the same effect on happiness as giving away a lot. Continued on following page
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Relief Society article continued from previous page • Be even kinder. Published in the Review of General Psychology, Lyubomirsky and her colleagues found that when people carried out three to five acts of kindness a day experienced a significant increase in “happiness.” •
Make time for exercise–even if it’s just 10 minutes.
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Go outside!
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Be Grateful
Avoid negative news first thing in the morning. When you are exposed to three minutes of negative news first thing in the morning, you have a 27% higher likelihood of reporting that you had a bad day six to eight hours later.
For those of us who believe in Christ or have religious affiliations, we most likely find happiness when we read, listen, study or participate in our religious faith. From my own experience many of the things listed above are also points that are emphasized in my faith. The scriptures, lyrics from spiritual songs, music, talks, testimonies are all ways to build and uplift my daily emotions to a more joyful level. Religion encourages us to be Christ-like, to be kind, inclusive, loving, to serve one another, to help those in need, to be grateful for our blessings, trials, and God’s creations. So whatever your emotional situation may be at this time, I hope that you can find something in this information that will help you to find “joy”, “happiness” and “hope” in your lives, even though you may feel like the world is in peril. Each time we pursue to find joy, we will inevitably be an influence of joy in the lives of others. Keep Smiling!!!
Submitted by Kathy Carter
Relief Society Birthday Social We would like to give a special thanks to Lynette and Mark Tylka, Joan and John Roach, Ruth Whitehead, and Viki Strong for all their preparation for the Family History Activity. It was a wonderful night with ideas on where we can go to begin preserving our families’ histories and memories. We also learned how to get our records ready for temple blessings. – Much thanks. On Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm, we will be celebrating the 180th Birthday of Relief Society with a dinner. Our theme is “Relief Society is for All Women”. Sister Becky Henriksen will be our guest speaker. We are planning a dinner with food from other countries and cultures. Please contact Penney Henriksen (801209-7264) or Lori Paulsen (801-943-6104), if you can bring a dish (appetizer, entrée, dessert, etc.) to contribute to the meal.
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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES BEGINNING JANUARY 2022 Please check each month for your assignments and THANK YOU for your service! Snow shoveling — March 1-6 -
Dave Schmutz, Captain Richard Paulsen Mark Van Mondfrans Jerry Rose March 7-13 - Cory Wall, Captain Steve Webb Scott Henriksen Will Cooper March 14-20 - Monte Christensen, Captain Mark Tylka Arden Engebretsen
Bridger Harris Steve Spurrier John Packard Jason Nelligan
Building cleaning — Please be aware that beginning in January through June, our ward will be responsible for cleaning the building, please include your children to participate with the groups. If you are unable to participate for any reason, please switch with someone from another month. March 5, 12, 19, 26 - Brett & Ashley Shafer Captains Devin & Lindsay Andrews Mike & Jody Davis Family Kay Soffe Thomas & Syerra Loomis Valarie Anderson Charlene Pope Family Brian & Sarah Linton Family Josh & Kaitlin Gifford April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Jim & Aubrey Bullough, Captains David & Melanie Bowen Family Scott & Cara Shimizu Family Wendy Ericksen Paul & Dawn Fowler Pete & Melanie Sims Mark, Lynette & Nycole Tylka Suzanne Hafer Mike & Jayne Neeley Matt & Linda Whitney Ed & Susan Hosenfeld May 7, 14, 21, 28 - Arden & Debbie Engebretsen Scott & Penny Henriksen Richard & Lori Paulsen Joey & Elise Hogan Family Steve, Linda & Erin Stirling Cory & Deanna Wall Ron & Mava Day Jacob & Kaitlyn Whittle Family Steve & Chris Neidig Sherry Jensen Brigham & Katarina Jackson Mark & Jacque VanMondfrans June 4, 11, 18, 25 - Jim & Ruth Whitehead, Captains Jim & Linda Carter John Packard Monte & Trudy Christensen Spencer & Anika Pihl Anna Davis John & Debbie Hille Pam & Ron Deppe Bev Bawden Cam & Diane Court Byron & Kim Smith Terry & Linda Thatcher
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Duane & MM Hanson Dallin & Kenedi Padgett Michelle Tanner Family
Tom & Junko Shimizu Jerry & Cathryn Rose Kellie Saxton Jennifer Roylance Rachael Hailstone Bob & Linda Johnson Will & Tammy Cooper Tina Ballinger Enid Pierce Jill Brown
John & Joan Roach Ilse Baldwin Bill & Sherry Varley Barbara Whitney Mark & Denise Bowers
HISTORY OF UKRAINE Because of the state of the world right now, rather than share some local history, maybe a history of Ukraine might be beneficial and help us all understand more about them. The name “Ukraine” means edge, borderland or territory. It is a country of about 604,000 square miles, which makes it a little smaller than the state of Texas. It is comprised of steppes (fertile plains), plateaus and a few mountains in the western part of the country and in the extreme south on the Crimean Peninsula. It also is well supplied with oil and gas reserves. The highest point in the country is about 6,762 feet, Mount Hoverla. The longest river is the Dnieper. But what about the country and it’s people? In the beginning, the Ukraine was populated by nomadic tribes. The early empires of Greece and Rome even established cities in Ukraine. In the 10th Century Christianity was brought into the country by Vladimir the Great and the Kievan Rus came into existence as a growing city-state and was the largest city-state in Europe by the 11th century. It was not a long-lived empire, only about 300 years, as the city of Kiev was destroyed by the Mongols in the 13th century. The Ukrainian people finally got tired of being pushed around and formed their own band of warriors called the Cossacks who fought against Poland and later formed an alliance with Russia in 1922. The Ukrainians worked hard to keep their own culture even with the limits that were placed upon them by the Russians. However, the Ukraine was banned from studying and learning about their own language and history. In 1932, Josef Stalin worked hard to maintain control over the area and its people by creating an artificial famine which killed over 5 million of the Ukranian people. The German Nazi’s invaded and killed about 1 million of the Ukrainian Jews. In 1986 more misfortune befell the people with the disaster of Chernobyl, and the Soviet Union worked very hard to hide the disaster and refused the international help that was offered. Finally after many, many years, on 24 August 1991, Ukraine became it’s own country. One of the first things that occurred was the change in the pronunciation of the name of their capitol city. While under Soviet control, the city was pronounced Kee-yev. The Ukrainian pronunciation of the capitol city is Keeev.
This beautiful country of over 44 million people is still predominantly Christian with approximately 95 percent literacy among its adults. The history of Ukraine and its people has been one that is long and sad, and our hearts and prayers go out to the Ukranian people.
If you are interested in a more detailed history or information about this wonderful country and its people, our own neighborhood residents, John and Joan Roach, lived there as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and can give first-hand knowledge of this great country. They are the family history representatives for our neighborhood and would be happy to share their knowledge with anyone. They can be reached at 801 942-1584 or 801 680-7560.
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