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    In 2009 the previous R.S. Presidency did an activity night based on gardening.  I decided to re-publish  the following information just in case "Spring" arrives in Utah (West Valley City, to be exact). 

Gardening 101
Bart’s Recipe For Growing Tomatoes

1) Prepare the spot with 2-3 inches of organic material, leaves, manure etc.. Sprinkle over leaves 1 (one) Ibs. of 20-0-0 fertilizer per inch of organic material per 10 sq ft of garden area and till until level or furrow area for plants. I cover my tomato garden area with 6 mil black plastic, just a suggestion.

2) Plant tomato plants that are 6-8 in tall as they will transplant better than larger ones ... dig the hole deep enough for the plant, the taller the plant the deeper the hole. Fill with warm water and put plant into water and cover with soil.

3) Add 1/3 cup of 16-16-8 fertilizer to plant in a circle at least 4-6 in away from the plant. Weed and water weekly. Do not add more fertilizer to the plants during the growing season as more nitrogen creates larger plants with fewer Tomatoes. This recipe also works for cukes, squash, melons and other transplants.

AND:
Bart's Recipe for Containerized Tomato's

Horticultural Crops Supervisor at the Utah State Fair and Master Gardener (and resident of West Valley) gave us this special recipe:

1) A clean 5 gal bucket with 8 .oz inch holes drilled in the bottom. Note if a larger container is used, increase the number of holes.

2) Fill container full of potting mix [Greenhouse type] then add 3 Tbs. of 16-16-8 Fertilizer and mix in well. Note: if a larger container is used, add some dirt to the bottom 1/3 of the container before adding the potting mix and increase fertilizer accordingly.

3) Fill container to within 1inch of the top then place one Patio type tomato [Determinant] to the center of the container and pack firmly into soil. Some Indeterminate [Large] Tomato plants can be successfully grown in much larger containers.

4) Add 1/3 cup 16··16-8 to the outer edge of the 5 gal bucket and 8 to 10 in away from the plant when using a larger container.

5) Water well for about one week. Then only as needed.

Note: Plants require at least 6 hours of sunshine to produce.

Add very little if any fertilizer to the container as nitrogen produces lots of vine with few good Home Grown Tomato's.

"GOOD LUCK"-Bart Anderson

The World in our Home

I saw your blog and I'm hoping that you can help me get the word out. We need volunteer host families for exchange students who will arrive this August and be here for the school year. They will all have their own insurance and spending money and they can share a room with a sibling close in age. They will go to the family's local high school. If you can post this on your blog or get it to the bulletin that would be great!
Thanks, Danika

Danika.CIEE@gmail.com
801-200-8922 call or text
Local Coordinator: Council on International Educational Exchan
Our foreign exchange experiences  (link to website)

Clark Johnson-Ward Member Obituary

A. Clark Johnson 1928 ~ 2011 Amasa Clark Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1928, in McGill, Nevada, the eldest son of Amasa Threlkeld and Rose Clark Johnson. He married Joan Grace Burgers in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 25, 1949. Together they raised five children. Clark grew up in Tropic, Utah and later moved to St. George, Utah after his father died. He graduated from Dixie High School in 1946. He was a member of the 1945 State Championship six-man football team maintaining a friendship with his teammates for over 66 years. After graduation, Clark joined the Army and spent 14 months in Japan after the bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Dad moved to Salt Lake City to work for the Lang Company as a heavy equipment field service representative and salesman. He worked for L.A. Young & Sons construction company of Richfield, Utah as a foreman for various road construction projects throughout the state. Clark was a State Farm Insurance agent for 39 years and loved serving his many clients and friends. He loved the Lord and his Savior, Jesus Christ, and had a strong testimony of the gospel. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held many positions. Clark loved the outdoors and spent time with his family camping and hunting. Dad was an avid golfer, (three holes-in-one) and was a member of the Oakridge Country Club for over 40 years where he enjoyed many friendships. Clark is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan; four children: Randy Clark (Margo) of Idaho Falls, ID; Sandra (Jerry) Mohr of North Potomac, MD; Kristi (Wayne) Jager of Riverton; Teri (John) Fuller of West Valley City; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren all of whom he loved dearly. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Scott and his brother, H. Ward. We love you Dad! "Always do the best job you can and a little extra." Funeral services will be held Monday, April 18, 2011, 12 noon, at the West Valley 4th Ward Chapel, 3150 West Whitehall Drive (3985 South). Friends may visit Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and prior to the service from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the chapel. Interment at the Valley View Memorial Park.

Published @ McDougal Funeral Home Obituaries
Published/on line @ St. George Daily Spectrum     (link)

APRIL W.V. 4TH WARD CALENDAR

2nd       GENERAL CONFERENCE

 3rd       GENERAL CONFERENCE 

            5th       4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings 

                                   7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews (PW)

        6th       7:00 PM Mutual                 

                       7th      7:00 PM Scout Roundtable 3700 W. 4700 S.             10th       Fast Day                            

            3:00 PM Choir Practice 

                                   7:00 PM Stake Youth Fireside West Valley

           12th       4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings

                   7:00 PM Relief Society Meeting

  13th        4:00 PM Girls Activity Day

                7:00 PM Mutual (Bldg)      

                          8:30 PM Scout Cor. Commis. (PW)  

           16th       7:30 PM Region Youth Dance Jordan

 17th       3:00 PM Choir Practice     

           Newsletter Articles Due

      19th      7:00 PM Cub Pack Meeting      

                                    7:00 PM Stake Presidency Interviews (PW) 

   20th       7:00 PM Mutual (WH)       

                                7:00 PM Stake YWSports Night (PW)
                        21st       7:00 PM Stake Scout Court of Honor (PW)     

        23rd      Stake Youth Service Project (PW) 

       24th   EASTER                      

              26th      4:00 PM Cub Scout Den Meetings  
       27th       4:00 PM Girls Activity Day    

                            7:00 PM Mutual (Joint Activity)     
     Scout-O-Rama   

PW=Peachwood Bldg. WH=Whitehall Bldg.

RELIEF SOCIETY NEWS FROM OUR WVC 4TH WARD NEWSLETTER

   Belated thanks to those who brought displays of their talents and those who performed for us at our R. S. Talent Show held way back in January!! It was a lot of fun looking at the wide variety of items made by our very talented sisters and enjoying their musical selections. If you missed it, you really missed out!  Thanks to Sister Stott, Tiffany and Shaylee for being there for the children’s class… to Brother Richard Butts for his continued help in setting up for us… for his efforts in shoveling the beautiful white snow for us… and to those who help us clean up afterwards!!!
   In February, Sister Dorene Lynch prepared a power-point presentation to help us with meal planning ideas. We also were given some ideas on how to make mealtime fun, especially at Valentine’s time. Sister Sarah Holman made a version of a popular game that helps to stimulate family conversations around the dinner table.  Hopefully, those who received these have had some fun evenings already. Thanks to those who baked the brownies for us as well!! They were yummy. We appreciated Sister Jaime Holdaway taking charge of the children’s class…and, once again, thanks to Brother Butts, Tiffany and Caitlyn!
   A special note of thanks to those who clean the building each and every week!!!
   We would like to express our appreciation to Sister Rose Bowen for her thought-provoking and well-presented lessons. She has gone on to enrich the Primary with her talents.
  We’d also like to thank Sister Anikka Edwards, who has recently been released, for her diligence and dependability in serving as our Visiting Teaching Coordinator. We’d like to extend a welcome now to Sister KayWilliams who accepted that daunting calling. By now, you probably know that there have been changes made in our visiting teaching district that affect almost everyone. Thank you for being willing to serve the sisters in our ward as we all work toward eternal goals and make new friendships with sisters in our area.
   Congratulations to the Carter Holdaway family who have recently been sealed in the Mt.Timpanogos Temple!! They will have added anew member to their ‘forever family’ by the time this newsletter is printed.

   Welcome to Kyle Carter Holdaway born on March 11. We wish Sister Jaime Holdaway a speedy recovery.
   Over a short period of time, we have learned of several deaths of persons related to many of our ward members, including a former ward member.  Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and to your loved ones. We have also learned of serious health challenges recently diagnosed and hospital stays. May those of you who are currently experiencing these challenges and your families be blessed and comforted.
   On a more pleasant note, congratulations to Tony and Amanda Duncombe, who were recently married. Tony is the son of Dean and ReNae Duncombe.
   We hope many of you sisters were able to join with the Stake Relief Society on Saturday, March 19th at the Stake Center for their activity! They really put a lot of effort into making these special events worthwhile for the sisters in our stake.
  Save April 12th for another fun mid-week activity. More info will be forthcoming. Watch for it and plan to come!



APRIL LESSON SCHEDULE

    3rd  General Conference

                           10th Gospel Principles 31        Jann Leroy

                                   17th Gospel Principles 32        LeAnn Rosenlof

                                 24th Divine Gift of Gratitude  PamMagnuson

APRIL BOOK CLUB

Dear Bibbies:
   Spring has sprung (at least my nose thinks so!)and all too soon, we will find ourselves back out in the open, attempting to undo Winter's Wrath upon our yards. . . break out the allergy drugs!   You realize, of course, that the first quarter of 2011 is gone!!!   NO, I am not April Fooling! You stuck that extra 'blink' in there and 'Expelliarmus,' it is outta here.
  Look how quickly each meeting for Book Club comes upon us. It is great that we have such a reprieve to look forward to and rejuvenate our batteries.  Our last charging was not an exception ...we were entertained and enlightened with a terrific presentation from Jean Stout on "The Book of Virtues." Very enjoyable, Jean . . . thank you much! It is always fun to be introduced to the many varieties of reading material, sure to keep life interesting.
    I think you will find April to be just that . . . very interesting. You know we couldn't go long without a little intrigue and mystery, right?? Ofcourse not!! We will welcome Spring in style, with a Surprise Presentation . . . by a Surprise Presenter! Now don't you go thinking you can lie in wait for me and try to 'mug' the information out of me. Will not happen! You just get your little Biblioholic Bods to the designated place and get in on the surprise with the rest of us! 
   See . . . you are already wishing away the month of April so you can satisfy your curiosity streak. I'll be there.... will you??

Surprise Door #3
Kris Humphries
801.963.9706 or 801.808.9783