WOODBURNING KIT NEEDED FOR CUB SCOUTS

I wanted to do woodburning with the cub scout bear den on Wednesday and wondered if anyone had a woodburning kit that they would let us borrow. I have one but I have 3 boys and wanted to have one that each one could use. Let me know and I'll be glad to pick it up sometime before then.
Thank you!
Pam H.

NEXT CHOIR PARTY- AUG 29,2009!!!

You are all invited to the next Choir Party!

Date: Saturday, August 29
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Rebecca D's house.

Bring: A potluck dish to share
RSVP: If you can come, just send me a quick reply indicating what food item you plan to bring so I can best plan for food and music.

I hope to see many of you on the 29th!

Rebecca

WE WANT YOUR RECIPES FROM THE CHOCO NIGHT!!!

Hello You All!

Somehow the chocolate troll has gotten his hands on all those many recipes you submitted at Mari R's house. Most of them went missing and I was only given the few that are posted on the blog. I do not know where to find this Troll who has found your recipes way too enticing.

All those who attended Mari Roberts evening of chocolate, please resubmit your recipes to Kirsi's yahoo e-mail address.

I know this might be extra work for you but we want your recipes!!!
Appreciate all your help!
Thank you!
Brenda, Lori, Tomoko and Kirsi

Important in the News- Infant Basinet Deaths

Two more infants killed in Simplicity bassinets


By NATASHA T. METZLER, Associated Press Writer Natasha T. Metzler, Associated Press Writer – 2 hrs 9 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped.
Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
The company's 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than federal standards allow. If the Velcro-fastened fabric covering the metal bars of the bassinets is not properly adjusted, it can be dangerous.
In September 2008, a two-month-old girl in Demorest, Ga., suffocated when she became trapped in a pocket of fabric, which was not properly secured to the bassinet. In January 2009, a six-month-old girl in Fort Worth, Texas, died when the fabric flap was undone and she got trapped between the exposed bars.
The CPSC warned against these Simplicity bassinets in August 2008, when it reported the deaths of two infants who also got trapped.
All of the bassinets manufactured before May 18, 2008 have been recalled. This includes some sold under the Graco brand, some with a Winnie the Pooh motif, as well as other bassinets.
Recalled bassinets can be returned to the retail stores where they were purchased. For details on the affected products, visit: http://tinyurl.com/lr4gwf

THANK YOU From BRENDA!!!

Thanks to all who came to the "Home Preserving" seminar last Friday - it was successful in that a lot of folks came (90-100), there were lots of questions asked and the refreshments were yummy! Thanks to the ladies who answered questions at... the end and also to Jennie D. for bringing the gorgeous centerpieces for each of the tables.

Employment Opportunity NURSE

Does anyone know of any nurses in the ward or in your neighborhoods? There is a great little job that I found out about starting in September and ending in December, the hours are very flexible. I don't think it is advertised but I have a friend that is a recruiter for the company that told me about it. Contact me if you want more information.
Casey L. 614-271-3043.

NATURAL BUG BITE DETERRENTS

This is also from RealAge.com

"Natural Bug-Bite Deterrents:

If you can’t stand the smell of DEET or citronella candles, try the natural bug-bite deterrent suggestions from Chinese doctor and author Maoshing Ni. In his book Secrets of Self-Healing, he recommends a three-pronged approach of clothing, diet, and essential oils. 3 Bug-Be-Gone StrategiesUse these chemical-free strategies on your next camping trip, backwoods hike, or neighborhood barbecue:
Nix the Hawaiian shirt. Brightly colored floral patterns on clothing may actually fool bees and other bugs into thinking you’re a flower. So can smelling like a flower, so skip the perfume. Wear neutral-colored, protective clothing and scent-free soaps and lotions.
Eat garlic. Garlic and other strong foods, like onions, might make you less tasty to biting insects. Watch this video for tips on how to buy, keep, and prepare garlic.
Use essential oils. Natural insect repellents such as lemongrass, lavender, or eucalyptus can be mixed with water and used as a spray. (But be careful to avoid getting them in your eyes.) Find out which scents zap stress, too.Already bit? Honey, cucumber skins, and tea tree oil can help soothe, detox, and quiet the itch or sting of bites. Take this quiz to find out if a bite might be serious.
RealAge Benefit: Making a habit of taking proper safety precautions in everything you do -- at home and on the job -- can make your RealAge 1 to 6 years younger.
References Published on 08/19"

FREE SHIPPING

A Message from Mindy!!

We are taking our son out to BYU this coming week and
consequently, will be coming back with a nearly empty car.
If anyone has items they need brought back to Columbus from
family or friends in the SLC area we’d be happy to accommodate.

Please respond by Monday August 17 th,2009.

THE CANNING SEMINAR RESOURCES

A home food preservation seminar hosted by Hayden Run Ward, featuring a special presentation entitled “Nutritional and Financial Benefits of Canning,” by OSU Extension educator, Susan Shockey Ph.D. During Dr. Shockey’s presentation, she offered some resources available from OSU Extension and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.

For those attending and not attending (but interested), I’ve included these resource links below.

Enjoy and safe food preservation for all!

Dave

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RESOURCES

To contact Dr. Susan Shockey: OSU Extension, Franklin County Office, 2105 S. Hamilton Road, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43232; Tel: 614-866-6900, Ext: 206; Web address: http://franklin. osu.edu; Email address: shockey.3@osu. edu; FAX: 614-868-8280. See Dr. Shockey for Pressure Canning Testing.
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“USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning” (2006 revision): http://www.uga. edu/nchfp/ publications/ publications_ usda.html
Book description: This publication contains many new research-based recommendations for canning safer and better quality food at home. It is an invaluable resource book for persons who are canning food for the first time. Experienced canners will find updated information to help them improve their canning practices." (Adapted from “USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning” (2006 revision), Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539, p. ii.)
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"So Easy To Preserve" (5th Edition); 375 pages; $18.00; Order Form: http://www.uga. edu/setp/ order_book. pdf
Book description: "The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is pleased to offer the 5th edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve. This beautiful book contains the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for safe food preservation. So Easy To Preserve is now a 375-page book with over 185 tested recipes, along with step by step instructions and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver. Chapters include Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Jellied Fruit Products, Freezing and Drying. This 5th edition has 35 new tested recipes and processes, in addition to a new section with recommended procedures for home-canned salsas." (Adapted from "So Easy to Preserve", University of Georgia Web page: www.uga.edu/ setp/book. html)
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OSU EXTENSION FACT SHEETS (http://ohioline. osu.edu)

Botulism: What you don't see can hurt you, HYG-5567-98; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5567.html
Food, Hands and Bacteria; http://pubs. caes.uga. edu/caespubs/ pubs/PDF/ B693.pdf
Foodborne Illness: Guess Who Came to Dinner?, HYG-5570-98; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5570.html
Attention Freezer Owners: In case of power outage DO NOT OPEN!!!; http://ohioline. osu.edu/home/ freezer.html
Safety in the Berry Patch (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/pdf/ Food_Safety_ Berry_Patch. pdf
High Pressure Processing, FSE-1-04 (pdf); http://ohioline. osu.edu/fse- fact/0001. html
Freezing Combination Main Dishes, HYG-5308-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5308. pdf
Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game, HYG-5330-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5330. pdf
Freezing Vegetables, HYG-5333-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5333. pdf
Freezing Meat, Poultry and Game, HYG-5334-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5334. pdf
Jams, Jellies and Other Fruit Spreads, HYG-5335-91; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5335.html
Canning Tomatoes, HYG-5336-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5336. pdf
Canning Tomato Products, HYG-5337-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5337. pdf
Canning Basics, HYG-5338-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5338. pdf
Salsa: From Garden to Table, HYG-5339-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5339. pdf
Freezing Basics, HYG-5341-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5341. pdf
Making Fermented Dill Pickles, HYG-5342-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5342. pdf
Basics for Canning Fruit, HYG-5343-08 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5343. pdf
Basics for Canning Vegetables, HYG-5344-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5344. pdf
Quick Process Pickles, HYG-5345-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5345. pdf
Making Cider Vinegar at Home, HYG-5346-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5346. pdf
Drying Foods, HYG-5347-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5347. pdf
Preserving Uncooked Jams and Jellies, HYG-5348-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5348. pdf
Freezing Fruits, HYG-5349-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5349. pdf
Jams, Jellies, and Other Fruit Spreads, HYG-5350-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5350. pdf
Home Preservation of Fish, HYG-5351-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5351. pdf
Preserving Food for Special Meal Plans, HYG-5352-08 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5352. pdf
Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables, HYG-5353-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5353. pdf
Preserving Beverages: Water, Juice, and Milk, HYG-5354-09 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5354. pdf
Preserving Pie Fillings, HYG-5355-08 (pdf only); http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ pdf/5355. pdf
Cupboard Storage, HYG-5401-94; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5401.html
Freezer Storage, HYG-5402-94; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5402.html
Refrigerator Storage, HYG-5403-94; http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/ 5403.html
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For OSU Extension “Yard and Garden” resources and fact sheets, visit: http://ohioline. osu.edu/lines/ hygs.html

BLOOD PRESSURE TREAT

I came up this from Real Age Website. Before trying this, especially if you have a medical condition, always talk to your own physician first! We do not endorse any products but find this interesting.

See cut and pasted article below.

Give Your Blood Pressure This Daily Treat

Just 30 calories per day of chocolate may be enough to help reduce your blood pressure. As far as serving sizes go, that’s about a Hershey’s Kiss worth. But you have to eat the right kind of chocolate, according to Joseph Maroon, MD, author of The Longevity Factor. He recommends nonsweetened or minimally sweetened dark chocolate that’s at least 70 percent cocoa. Crazy for CocoaDark chocolate can also help reduce atherosclerosis and blood clotting, aid blood flow, contribute to an overall reduction in heart attacks, and improve cholesterol levels, according to Maroon. And it’s all thanks to the powerful antioxidants found in the cocoa bean. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about this heart-smart treat. More Good Reasons to Eat ChocolateAs if you need them . . . Maroon offers three more great reasons to indulge:
For better blood sugar. Chocolate enhances the effect of insulin and sugar utilization. Drop your blood sugar even further with this one painless click.
For a finer complexion. Yep, fewer wrinkles and fine lines. Here’s how you can help your skin with chocolate.
For a better mood. The taste isn’t the only reason it makes us smile. This is how you get happier with chocolate.Watch this video on how to make quick 60-calorie brownies.
RealAge Benefit: Getting 31 milligrams of flavonoids a day -- like those found in chocolate -- can make your RealAge 3.2 years younger.

RS ENRICHMENT SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2009

RELIEF SOCIETY ENRICHMENT

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

@ 7 pm

GATEWAY

INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AS WELL!

JOIN US FOR A NITE OF FUN! WE WILL START THE NIGHT OFF WITH A GAME OF " THE PRICE IS RIGHT" FOOD STORAGE EDITION.

WE WILL THEN ENJOY TWO SHORT CLASSES RELATED TO FOOD STORAGE AND, OF COURSE, END THE NIGHT WITH REFRESHMENTS THAT CAN BE MADE FROM YOUR OWN FOOD STORAGE.

CAN'T FIND A SITTER? NO WORRIES!!! NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED!

HOME PRESERVING SEMINAR- Aug. 14th @ 7-9 pm

HOME PRESERVING SEMINAR

FRIDAY,AUGUST 14, 2009

7-9 PM

AT GATEWAY CHAPEL

CULTURAL HALL.

DEMONSTRATIONS ON:

Canning With Pressure Cookers

Boiling Water bath

Freezing Fruits and Vegetables

Drying Fruits and Vegetables

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

" NUTRITIONAL AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF CANNING"

By Susan Shockey,Ph.D

OSU Extension Educator

Family and Consumer Sciences

Invite your Neighbors!!!

For more information, contact

Brenda B

This program is for adults only. No babysitting will be provided.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-PHARMACEUTICAL

Although you might not know anyone who would like to work in the pharmaceutical field in Lansing, Michigan, you should consider directing those looking for jobs to the ldsjob.net website, as it is apparently getting more activity as the economy begins to come around. I just checked out the site and was quite impressed with the variety and depth of job leads there, including many in the central Ohio area.

Thanks,

Stephen

SHORT TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY -SEWING

I'm hoping you can distribute through your stake employment e-mail listserve an announcement from Jane B., in the Powell Ward. She has the need for someone who sews to do a relatively small job of sewing 20 silk ties. She can pay by the tie or by the hour and is happy to negotiate the terms. This could be a very good opportunity perhaps for someone to make a little extra income working on a short project. Jane indicates that she can even drive to the home of whoever is able to do this.Here's Jane's contact information: janemburk@gmail. com;

ANOTHER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Jason Merrill So, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job and there is an opening on my team. We're looking for an e-learning rock star with STRONG skills in graphic/UI design, Flash & Actionscript 3.0 & OOP, e-learning background & experience. We develop WBTs, learning games, simulations, RIAs & authoring tools, EPSs and more. Work from home. Serious & qualified candidates see link below and send me your resume and any work samples you have.

Contact Missy Westergard for further information

carl_missy@yahoo. com

THE DAWN OF A NEW OPPORTUNITY- EMPLOYMENT

ACT QUICKLY!!! THIS MAYBE GONE SOON!!!

Our marketing guy is moving and we need someone to fill his position. He worked two different locations. Ideally, we would love to find someone who could also work both locations, but we are considering hiring two separate people fill this vacancy.

The first position is a marketing position at the condos we own on High Street. We have some vacants we want sold or rented in lease-to-purchase contracts. We already have the contracts drawn up and the sales prices. We just need someone in charge of marketing and showing the available units to potential buyers, and who can collect rents and make deposits from those that are currently in lease-to-purchase contracts. The previo us guy that worked this was a realtor, but the person who we hire to fill his position does not need a background in real estate. They just need a basic work background and can handle organizing data on spreadsheets and keeping track of money. This job also comes with free rent in one of the units we have available if someone is interested in that. The unit is a 2 bedroom, 1500 sq. ft. unit…very nice. We need this position filled in the next 2-3 weeks so we will be trying to interview as soon as possible.

The second position is at the apartments we own on the West side of Columbus, just north of Grove City. We need an office manager there who would be interested in working 20-30 hours per week. They would collect rent, show vacant apartments, and handle work orders, if tenants have water leaks, etc. We have a maintenance tech on site who knows how everything runs. This person would just need to keep track of work orders that the maintenance tech needs to do. This job pays more than minimum wage (but not a lot more). It is ideal for a single person who just wants a part time job, or a retired person who wants a part time job, or a spouse looking for a second income for the family….not for someone trying to support a family.

Jason has been looking for people and will probably handpick who he wants. However, thought you might know of some people looking for work in that area. If you want to pass this on to the church employment dept, please feel free. Like I said before, if someone wants to handle both jobs, that is ideal for us, and they would make more money doing so, obviously. However, we are willing to split it up and hire two separate people if we can’t find someone willing to take on both properties.

If you find someone who is interested they may email their resume to mcollier@gdgusllc. com or fax it to 740.775.3691.

Thanks!Mandy

CHOCOLATE WOW!!! & DUTCH OVEN KITCHEN

Don't forget about the Dutch Oven kitchen class at the Hammond'stomorrow, Tuesday, August 11th, at 7 p.m.Learn how to season a new dutch oven; learn pointers for dutch ovencooking for family camping, backyard fun or as an emergency cookingsource; and see "Cooking with Coals" the live action-packed demo starring Sister Hammond. (Rated G for great!)Free samples of the incredible dessert, "Chocolate WOW!" See you there!

I'm trying to set up a dry packing session for September 19th or 26th. I haven't gotten confirmation from the new Storehouse manager yet. Planto save both dates for now and I'll confirm as soon as I hear back. Just be aware that since the Storehouse dry packing facilities were out of commission for over a month and are just now coming back on-line, there will probably be a gazillion diligent Saints clamoring to replenish their food storage supplies. We need to be ready to take whatever datesare offered.In the meantime, if you are interested in participating, please print outthe attached order sheet and get it back to me ASAP so I can firm up whatproducts our ward members want and what quantities are needed. The manager will need all this info well in advance of any date we set up tomake sure adequate supplies are available for our dry packing session. (You can also go to www.providentliving .org and print out from FamilyHome Storage order form there.) The good news is that many of the food storage items we all want and needhave been reduced in price---some items are discounted up to 25% justsince February 2009. I would say that the leaders of the Church knowthat times are tough and are trying to help us access and eat healthyfoods for less $$$.

Thanks a bunch,

Sister Dragoo

TODDLER BED NEEDED!!!

Hello all! Amy H. in in need of a toddle bed. Please see her little note below. Feel free to contact her directly. If you need her contact info, please contact me via my yahoo e-mail.

Kirsi

"Amy H. is looking to buy or borrow a used toddler bed. If you have one you don't need, please let her know!Thanks,Amy H.

Employment Workshop Reminder

Employment Workshop Reminder:


CONS employment specialists and other interested parties, This Saturday is our monthly multi-stake career development workshop in the Dublin building's Relief Society room. '

The workshop begins at 10am and will end at noon, with refreshments and time to talk/network following. The calendar tells us that this month's theme is career development. However, since we replaced last month's meeting (which was to have featured resumes) with the two day workshop, we are going to be covering resumes for most of the meeting.

Len Proper, Columbus Ohio Stake employment specialist and a professional employment expert, will be leading a question and answer session and the discussion about resumes. I will be hosting the meeting and reviewing what happened in July at the two day Career Workshop (which will be repeated often in future months in Columbus).

Much has taken place in the world since we last met. Economic trends are pointing up and employment opportunities should be opening up soon. Attendance at this workshop is one of the best ways to get ready to take advantage of this upward trend. I hope to see you all there!

Thanks,

Stephen K. CONS employment specialist

PS If any of you would like to volunteer to be our chorister for the one song we are going to sing (#128 When Faith Endures), please let me know so that I can put you on the agenda.
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GOT ZUCCHINI???

One day of rain can turn an almost ready zucchini into a log big enough to build a cabin! (I've got proof!)If you find yourself with zucchini "logs", you can cut the seeds and pithy center out and grate the rest to use in the recipe below or others calling for fresh zucchini.

Zucchini also freezes well! We grate the "logs" after removing the seeds, measure out in two cup portions and freeze it in ziploc sandwich bags and make the bread throughout the winter and spring seasons.

The Jernigans have a great recipe to share for frozen battered zucchini to fry up when the winterwinds blow! Be sure to ask them about it!

Zucchini Bread

makes 2 loaves

3 eggs

2 cups grated zucchini

2 cups sugar

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Beat eggs until light and frothy. Add sugar, oil and vanilla. Mix until thick. Add grated zucchini and stir thoroughly. Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Add to zucchini mixture until well blended. Add nuts if desired then add the lemon juice. Stir well then pour into two greased and floured bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until done. Remove from pans and cool on rack.

Sister Dragoo(My mother-in-law' s recipe and the best I've ever tasted!)

PARK AND PLAY WED AUG 5,2009

DON'T FORGET PARK AND PLAY WEDNESDAY AUG. 5TH @ 11 AM. WATCH FOR AN E-MAIL FOR PLACE, ADDRESS, AND DIRECTIONS.

COME AND HAVE FUN BEFORE SCHOOL YEAR STARTS AGAIN AND DUE TO SCHOOL SCHEDULE KIDS CAN'T GO AND PLAY IN THE PARK AS OFTEN AS THEY WOULD LIKE TO.

COME AND ENJOY SOME ADULT CONVERSATION AS WELL.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL MARGO

GOT MILK?!?!?! This is awesome info!!!!

Thought you should know: Kroger is having a great sale on milk this week; just 79 cents ahalf-gallon.You can freeze milk at this great price to use later when the price increases--- which we know it will. This is a convenient and rather inexpensive way to fill up empty space in your larger freezer---a full freezer maintains temperatures longer to preserve food longer during power outages and operates more efficiently overall.

To freeze: open each milk jug and remove 1/2 cup milk to use/store inrefrigerator. (Remove one full cup for gallon size.)
This allows forexpansion when you freeze the jug. Replace cap and freeze.We just thaw and use when we don't want to go to the store just for milk or for those weeks when milk isn't on sale. We have also taken the frozen milk jugs in our cooler for longer camping trips. They served actual purpose; we didn't have to buy as many bags of ice for the cooler and we didn't have to leave camp to buy milk or buy expensive milk from the camp grocery store.

To use the frozen milk be sure to thaw the jug completely in therefrigerator. It can take 2 - 3 days depending on the size of the jug. You will need to thaw it then shake the jug well to redistribute the butterfat in the milk. Even fat-free milk has some butterfat in it. If you don't thaw it completely then the top milk in the jug will be watery and the bottom milk in the jug will be buttery. (Label the jug with the date when you thaw it since the original expiration date may scare yourkids or spouse!)

You can freeze eggs too! Last week they were on sale for 79 cents adozen , but 99 cents for a dozen this week is also a good price. We get them when they're cheap and freeze them for our regular baking, holiday baking, scrambled eggs, cooking, casseroles, etc.

To freeze eggs, always break eggs one at a time into bowl to make sure they are good before combining them with other eggs. (You don't want to spoil a batch by having one bad egg in a bowl of good ones!)Break the yolk of the egg then stir the whole thing. Stand a small ziploc bag upright and open in a quart measuring cup or small, deep bowl.Pour the prepared egg in the bag.

Add as many to the bag as your favorite recipe calls for. We usually put 2 - 4 in a bag. We put all the small sealed bags into a gallon bag. Label the outside of the small bags with the number of eggs inside. To use the frozen eggs, place sealed bag in small bowl in refrigerator since it doesn't stand up well when thawing. It usually takes one day to thaw. If we are just making scrambled eggs, we don't always thaw them completely. Some people stir up the whole dozen (one at a time into a bowl first!)and put the eggs into a 12 count plastic ice cube tray. They freeze them, pop them out into a ziploc freezer bag, label the bag and use onecube for each egg in their recipes. This obviously is more cost effective since you don't use the small plastic bags.

Sister Dragoo

HOW'S YOUR RESTING HEART RATE???

YOU CAN LOWER YOUR HEART RATE BY STARTING AN EXERCISE REGIMEN! LOW RESTING HEART RATE MEANS GOOD HEART AND VASCULAR HEALTH FOR YOU.

WHY NOT ATTEND SUSAN'S AEROBICS CLASS MONDAY-FRIDAY @ 9 AM!!!

TAKE YOUR RESTING HEART RATE NOW AND WRITE IT DOWN AND AFTER ATTENDING SUSAN'S CLASS FOR FEW MONTHS, RETAKE YOU HEART RATE IN FEBRUARY AND CELEBRATE HEART HEALTH!!!

GOT WATER???

A recent ward survey indicated that only a few families had sufficient long-term water storage on hand.On page 7 of the Church Publication, "Essentials of Home Production &Storage, " it states 'The approximate [water] requirement per person on a two-week basis is fourteen gallons (seven gallons for drinking and sevengallons for other uses).

'The water storage deal of the century is available at the Pepsi Company,1241 Gibbard Avenue in Columbus. Many of us "old-timers" have gotten water barrels there on the cheap but since our wards are always evolving with move-ins the information bears repeating. A 15-gallon blue food grade barrels that formerly contained Pepsi concentrated syrup are available for resale for $5 each. You have to clean and sanitize them before using them for your family water storage. You would optimally buy one barrel for each family member to meet the minimum water storage recommendations of our Church leaders.

There are many creative ways to disguise them in your main living areas or stash them in a corner in the basement or garage. The barrels are small enoughto fit at least 3 in a mini-van to transport them home. A full-size truck could transport 12 barrels quite easily.Here's the process for obtaining the barrels:

Call Fran in the front office at 253-8771 X46817. Let her know how many barrels you want to order one day before you plan to pick them up. You must pay with cash and have exact change only! So one barrel=$5 ten barrels=$50.

DIRECTIONS:From Hilliard get on 70 East and go to 71 North. Go to the Fifth Avenue east exit and turn right, turn right on Joyce, right on Gibbard and go to the second Pepsi gate to pick up the barrels. The hours for pick up are 8:15a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 12 noon on Fridays. (Check a map or go to map quest if you want an alternate route due to construction changes/challenges that seem to crop up overnight!)

They also have 55 gallon white food grade barrels available if you wantto store water in them. We personally found them too heavy and impractical since they weigh 275 to 330 pounds when filled and have no portability. The blue barrels are also supposed to be better for storing the water since the white barrels let light in. However, if you cut the 55 gallon barrels in half, they make excellent gardening barrels for apartment balconies or patios when you drill some drainage holes in thebottom. The Websters have a potato crop in one right now and will be doing a second planting in the other half with zucchini, carrots or cucumbers--- yes, there is still time for a little bit of planting! Ohio's first average frost is early October so you have 60+ days to grows omething great!Got water? Get water!

Thanks a bunch,

Sister Dragoo

AUGUST BIRTHDAY GIRLS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE FOLLOWING AUGUST GIRLS:

Heidi G. Aug 1st

Jessica K. Aug. 4th

Lisa N. Aug. 7th

Susette S. Aug. 20th

Margo S. Aug. 23rd

Amelia E. Aug. 23rd

Valerie C. Aug. 24th

Kim M. Aug. 30th

We want to wish you a wonderful birthday!!!

Brenda,Lori, Tomoko and Kirsi