Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies

Click here Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies for a yummy recipe from Wendy L. with some great instructions to download it onto the My Recipe Book app on your ipad.

Nativity

All are invited to the Live Outdoor Nativity at the West Stake Centre this Monday December 16th, Tuesday 17th, and Wednesday 18th at 7pm and 8pm.  Come enjoy the live animals, the music, and the spirit of our Saviour's humble birth.  Dress warm :)

Football Ends and Basketball Begins

                                                            Another season of high school basketball has begun!  Watch for Justys playing for the girls team and Josh and Hadyn playing for the boys team, as well as Hallie, Abbey, & Dalys cheering them on.

Game dates can be found by clicking here on the CHS website.

Sweet Potato Praline Puff

This is a sure fire, back for seconds, sweet potatoe dish. (I really wasn't sure there was such a thing for this vegetable.)  Yum!

Sweet Potato Praline Puff click here

Thanks to all involved in the wonderfulness of the Christmas dinner & program!

Adult Christmas Party

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Join us as we celebrate the Christmas Season together.

Thursday December 5th, 2013

Dinner at 6:30 pm with program to follow

Temple Street Chapel

Dress:  There will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest so dig in your closets and see what magic you can find!

Alberta Health Services Measles Precautions

Alberta Health Services has issued the following as precautions advised after a confirmed case of measles in the Lethbridge area. 

Dear Parent / Guardian and Staff:
Re: Measles in Lethbridge Area

There has been a confirmed case of measles disease in the Lethbridge area. Measles is an illness caused by a virus that is spread easily through the air, and is very contagious to persons who have not had the disease in the past or have not been vaccinated. Measles tends to be more severe in infants, young children and adults. There is no treatment for measles disease. It can be prevented through immunization. The last measles outbreak in the Lethbridge area was in 1997; thus, most children 16 years of age and younger who are not vaccinated will not have natural immunity. There is high probability that measles disease will spread in Southern Alberta over the next weeks and possibly months. People who have not been vaccinated, or who have not previously had measles, can develop disease within 7 to 21 days of exposure to a contagious case.

What you can do to protect yourself, your family and the public:
1. PLEASE WATCH FOR ILLNESS: If you develop any of the symptoms listed below, BEFORE you visit a medical clinic or hospital, CALL a Health Link Alberta nurse at 1-866-408-5465 or call your local physician. This will help reduce the potential risk of spreading the disease to others.
Symptoms of Measles - ALL of the following:
· Fever of 38.3° C (100° F) or higher.
· Cough, runny nose or red eyes.
· Red blotchy rash appears 3 to 7 days after the fever starts, beginning behind the ears and on the face and spreading down to the body and then to the arms and legs.
2. If you or your child develops symptoms, please keep your child home for at least 4 full days after rash starts.
3. If you or your child has been exposed to a known case of measles, and you are not vaccinated; please keep your child home for 21 days. Isolate them from all activities to prevent spreading illness to others.
4. Immunization is the only method to protect your child from acquiring measles disease and the possible complications of measles.

Immunization details:
a. There will be additional immunization clinics held by Alberta Health Services.
b. During this time of increased risk of measles transmission in the community, Alberta Health Services is offering one dose of measles containing vaccine to infant ages 6 to 12 months.
c. If you are uncertain of your child’s immunization status, please contact your local Public Health office.

If you have any questions, please call a Health Link Alberta nurse at 1-866- 408- 5465.
Sincerely,
Vivien Suttorp, MD, MPH, CCFP, FCFP Lead Medical Officer of Health Alberta Health Services –

Go to www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza to find clinic locations and times. Cardston locations listed below:

October 29th Ward Trunk or Treat

This year we will be having a "Trunk or Treat" event in the back parking lot.  See details below and start getting out the costume you've been thinking about all year!

RS Temple Day

Thursday October 17th will be a Relief Society temple day!   You are invited to attend any time that works for your schedule.    Some of the RS presidency will be attending the 3:30 or 4:30 session.  Come if you can.

General Conference Oct 2013 Information - Priesthood Session to be Broadcast Live

 
Children's Activities Online & Printable for Conference

Broadcast information link for General Relief Society Meeting Sept 28th

Broadcast information link for General Conference October 5th & 6th

And....Hot off the Press:
As part of a continued effort to make general conference proceedings more accessible to members around the globe, the priesthood session will be shown live for the first time through expanded channels, including LDS.org, the Mormon Channel and BYUtv.  see article

Marlene's Black Licorice Candied Popcorn

Mmmm....This is a must try!  But - be warned - you won't be able to stop!

 Black Licorice Popcorn Recipe

 

What the Quilters are up to...

Here are some of the quilts you can look forwarding to seeing complete.

There are many at different stages in their quilting life.  I am still at the, "You're kidding me, that's amazing!" stage, and the "Why didn't I think of that?"  It's so fun to see what people think of and put together.  I love to look on the internet and get ideas for quilts!  If you are looking for some very well written free patterns there are lots available HERE at quilting.about.com  Anyone interested in learning to quilt, quilting, helping to quilt, or just visiting while others quilt you are welcome at the next quilting night:  Thursday October 3rd at Marlene's.  It's never dull :)  Thanks so much Meryl for getting us started and encouraging, teaching, and laughing with us!

Dutch Oven Delights Night with a Homemade Surprise!

Mmmm....with a title like that...and a romantic Dutch Oven picture... need I say more?!

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Thursday Sept. 19. 2013

6:30pm Temple Street Chapel

Enjoy an hour of learning the art of delicious Dutch Oven cooking with a demo and taster's table!

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Choir Call

Choir will be starting up again for the fall with Sis. Caldwell.  Practice will be right after our church meetings (so 11:30 ish) at the seminary building.  All are welcome.  

"No audition required"

Ward Corn Bust!

Come for yummy corn and more!  

Thursday September 5th

6:00 pm

Reunion Centre
If you are able, last names A-K please bring a dessert and L-Z please bring a salad (and something to serve it with).

September Church Time Change

Ok EARLY BIRDS - the time you have all been waiting for!  Church will start at 8:30 am beginning September 1st!

Sacrament will be first

Followed by Sunday School or Primary

Then RS, Priesthood, YM/YW or Primary

And you NOT early birds - your afternoon nap can start at 11:30 - YAHOO!

Chinook sacrament will be at 2:00pm.

Les Miserable, All Shook Up, and Annie

If you haven't seen some of our ward members (and no, I'm not going to list them because I will inevitably forget someone!) in the Carriage House Theatre shows this summer, these are the last 2 weeks to get tickets.  If you have seen our talented 5th warders, and other local cast, tell your friends and neighbors!  You'll recognize some of the full-time summer cast this year Ricky Duane, Breanne Schow, Jordan Zemp, Michelle Zemp, Nathan Johnson, and Sydnee Ralph as well as new comers from Cranbrook, California, and Utah.

Check out the Carriage House website here for performance dates.  Look here for some of the bios of the cast.

New Baby, New Mother, New Grandmother!

We are excited to announce the arrival of :



Gemma Rose Low
July 30th, 2013
weighing in at 6lbs 13oz! 

Baby, mother (Leigh), and grandmother (Wendy) are all doing great!


Welcome Wendy to the Grandmother's club!!!

Amazing High River Help

As of right now, we are not going to send any more people to High River.  They have no work orders and the church leaders have basically asked that we send no more people until further notice.  Please read the attached letters from our area authority and President Low.  Thanks so much for your willingness.  President Beazer

Dear Brethren,
I just heard from Elder Spackman  and this is the current situation in High River.  A marvelous turn out of volunteers have been coming to High River. Much has been accomplished.  They really don't need any volunteers right right now.  IF you have groups more or less on their way they can always find work but the better plan would be to save the man power until they are needed further.  The situation is quite fluid and currently they don't have job orders to fill.  Elder  Spackman is so appreciative of the support that you have all offered.  The turn out has been tremendous and those in need have been so blessed by your efforts.  Please make sure that before any group goes that they coordinate with the Ludlow's and or President Spackman. We are very grateful brethren for your assistance and for the faithful Christ like response of your members.

Elder Stencil

Dear Brethren,
    Since the call for help a few days ago, there was an overwhelming response to the flood relief efforts.  Over 1400 church members arrived on Sunday alone to help.  This was combined with thousands of volunteers not of our faith.  The church has effectively "run out" of work orders to complete in High River.  We have now been asked to hold off any further groups as there may not be a lot to do. Our work parties on Sunday and Monday needed to look pretty hard for people to help.  (especially the Monday group)  There may be a further call for help if another area of High River is opened, but we will wait for further word.  We REALLY appreciate the efforts of those who went to High River.  We also appreciate those who were prepared to go up this week to help.  Your willingness to serve is admirable.  Thank you.
    If any really want to go up, they are still welcome to go.  But the call from the church is now over. They may have to wander the streets looking for people to help.  Please get this word out to those who signed up to go to High River.
Thanks for being so faithful.
                                 President Low

The time has come: Help for High River Clean Up Needed

As many of you heard in Sacrament Meeting yesterday, there is a huge need for 

Men, Women, and Children over the age of 14 to help in High River with the clean up efforts.  The effects of the recent flooding has been devastating on that community and our Preisthood Leaders are appealing to all of us for help!  Our Bishop has reminded us that the need is high and will remain that way for some time, and that this is an opportunity for us to consecrate our time and our talents in the rescue effort!  

Shifts have been established, and groups of members are leaving daily from the West Stake Centre to help transport any and all willing workers.  Our Stake Leaders need to know a total number each day of who has volunteered to help for the following day.  If you or your family members feel that you can help, please contact John Hardy (coordinator for our ward) to be put on that list, AND to find out what to bring!   Of course, our Bishop and other Priesthood Leaders are standing by and ready to give you any help/information that you might need in regards to this as well.

 

We are asking that you please read the following letter from the Stake and then be sure to notify those that you Visit Teach, asking them to do the same. 

We want to thank you for all the good things you do, and for your willingness to help those in need.   Please keep these people in the High River area in your prayers!!!

Letter from the Stake Presidency RE:  High River Flood Relief

Dear members of the Cardston West Stake:

As you are no doubt aware, some areas of our Province recently experienced a devastating flood.  Many of our members, and their neighbors, were forced to evacuate their homes.  As they have now been allowed back into their homes, the extent of the damage is enormous.

 

We have been asked by our priesthood leaders to help in the rescue of these people.  They need help now.  We need volunteers each day of this coming week to go to High River and help with the clea

Some missions online already!

After the recent announcement that missionaries will be able to use some social media (facebook, blogging, etc.) for missionary work, our Young Women found some of our ward missionaries.

http://mormon.org/me/BGF3/Mitchel 

and

http://mormon.org/me/91B9/Jared

 

I have searched for Austin and Lorijane, but they aren't up yet.  Keep looking for them and email me when they come online.  Take a look for other missionaries and friends you know or enter your own profile!  

(Missionaries are only using their first names for security reasons).  

So...on http://mormon.org search under "People" then "Meet Mormons" and then enter a first name and any other key words that you think might identify the person...for Jared I did "Jared California mission" and up popped some pictures and I clicked on his smiley face!

 

And it begins...What an exciting time in the work of the Lord!

Enjoy!

Easy Breezy Recipes & Tips

Thanks to everyone who contributed and came and enjoyed this fun evening full of summery greatness!  Below are some of the tips & pics from Tanis - please feel free to email me any others you remember and I'll add them :)

Click here for recipes:  Easy Breezy Recipes

Tips from Louise Jensen:   

* When cooking with tomato sauce, remember to add a pinch of brown sugar.  (It will help combat the acidity.)

* Adding a pinch of salt to your icing will help take away that sugary feeling/taste

*Sister Sheri McDonald says Cottage Cheese lasts longer when stored upside down.

Donna Beazer shared with us the schedule for the summer reading program at the Jim and Mary Kearl Library.    Program begins on July 9th with a kick off carnival from 1pm-3pm.    There are weekday activities scheduled for kids aged 3-14 AND a Closing Concert to celebrate a wonderful Summer of Reading on August 15th 2013.    A great idea for the kids, especially with the pool being closed!!!

Marty's tips:  

To ensure perfectly tender chicken or beef - soak it overnight (in the fridge;) in a "bath" of oil, chopped onion, and lemon juice.   (A bath means fully submerged or covered:)!

Marty also uses his favorite spice which is Seasoning Salt WITH extra garlic powder, salt and pepper added to it, and Italian salad dressing on everything to keep it moist. 

Congratulations Amber & John!

 

Born this morning:  8 lb 4 oz
James William

 He's perfect!

June quilting sneak preview

17th of March Soups & Salad Recipes

I know some of you will be excited to try out these recipes from the 17th of March party - yes, I know it was a while ago, but the anticipation of the recipes is just like the excitement of waiting for Christmas.  So....click on the link below to see the first two :)

Bonnie's Cheeseburger Soup
Lori's 17th March Salad 
Emeril's (Bonnie's) Tortilla Soup

High School Graduation

Congratulations Denae, Hattie and Haley!

 

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Thanks Moms!

To Every Mother

Watch this non-denominational video message for Mother’s Day, produced in association with several faith groups to remind people everywhere of the importance of families.

May quilting sneak peak