Fresh Bartlett Pears Order

Big Mac the Pear Guy is bringing us pears again from LDS Medford Pear orchard. There is another good sweet crop this year. The pears will be delivered within 24-48 hours of picking and can then be refrigerated or ripened.

Pears come in 42 lb boxes at $19 per box, about 45¢ per lb.

MONEY AND ORDERS ARE DUE BY SUNDAY, July 25th
(or July 17th if ordering through the ward)

Make checks out to & send to Christy G. (Rebecca W. if through the ward)

1415 SE 52nd Ave, Hillsboro 97123

Questions, contact Rebecca W.

Delivery dates will be sometime during the last 2 weeks of August and the 1st week in September. Anyone is welcome to order, send this to your neighbors & friends. Pears will be delivered to my house- Christy Going 1415 SE 52nd Ave, Hillsboro 97123. From Brookwood Ave between Baseline and TV Hwy, turn on Golden Rd, the 2nd left is 52nd Ave. We should have a week’s notice for delivery.

By ordering pears you are responsible for reading your email and keeping informed of the date for pick up and any changes that may occur. If you are not able to pick up your pears you must find someone else to pick them up for you. The pears won’t last long in a hot garage.

OUR NEXT CLASS: MAY 12th!

Drink Water for Life:
Your journey to better health!

Presenter: Deanna Delong (Beaverton Stake)

Who: Hedges Creek and Meridian Park Wards

When: Wednesday, May 12th

Where: TuSC, Relief Society Room

Time: 7:00 PM

Deanna Delong is an educator, lecturer, and author of a best-seller. She has appeared on numerous television programs, including Oprah. Her latest book, Drink Water for Life, presents detailed information about how an increase in drinking water can improve your health.

Car Care Kit

Here's another person's version of a Car Kit. Please look over this post and the one before it and decide what you should have on hand for a car emergency.

Bag of sand
Change of clothes for each family member
De-icer (road)
Extra batteries
Flashlight and batteries
Jumper cable
Note pad/pencil
Red triangle flat to go on antenna
Safety flares
Space emergency blankets, 1 per family member
Tow rope/tow strap
Transistor radio and batteries
Walking shoes and socks for each family member
Windshield ice scraper
Winter hat, coat, gloves for each family member

24 Hour (Car) Survival Kit

If you travel by car (we all do!), you should carry the basic essentials of life with you. A simple kit can help solve many of the problems a person might encounter if caught in an emergency situation. With a little ingenuity and just a few dolloars, you can make your own kit.

STORAGE - Any small storage container wil do, such as a #10 can with lid, small backpack, or plastic container. This will be used to carry most of teh following items:

CANDLE - Any candle will do, be creative--ie. old christmas candle, plumbers candle, etc. These will help kindle a fire or heat water.

BUTANE LIGHTER - Any small butane lighter will work great to light fires.

MATCHES - A penny box of strike matches - coat with wax or nail polish to water proof.

GARBAGE BAGS - One thirty gallon size bag. Use to pull over legs and tuck into pockets to protect from wind and water. Can also be used for shade in the summer.

TAPE - It has multiple uses. It can be used to: patch clothing, make an emergency bandage, secure top of garbage bag to protect from the elements, etc.

FOOD - Hard tack candy will give instant energy needed to move muscles. Bouillon and sugar cubes also provide instant energy. Granola bars and fruit leather are good energy providers. Wrap in plastic. Also include 1-2 water pouches.

WHISTLE - Use to let searches know where you are.

PENCIL & PAPER - use for writing messages to searches, thought you have, things you need to remember, etc.

COMPASS - Use to determine direction of travel.

MONEY - Include a few dollars and several coins.

The above survival kit should help you to sustain life in an emergency situation. Remember to keep it small and inexpenseive. You should be able to find lal of these items in and around your home.

***Some other additional items for the trunk, if desired: blanket, First Aid kit, knife, small mirror, flash light, extra walking shoes and socks.***

(Source: Thanks to one of the Spokane wards, WA, Relief Society)

A Letter from the Portland Mayor!

Dear Colleagues,

April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month, and in Portland, earthquakes are a constant and significant concern. The City of Portland, in close collaboration with partners in the region, state and federally, is always looking to be better prepared for such an event. Individuals, families, offices and places of business need to be prepared and know about the tools available to them in case of an earthquake or other emergency.

This morning, Portland's Office of Emergency Management (PoEM) unveiled a new feature of the city's coordinated information website, www.publicalerts.org, designed to rapidly get information out to residents in times of emergency.

You can now go to publicalerts.org, click on the Sign Up button, and register to get voicemail, email and text messages sent directly to your mobile phone in times of emergency. The information you provide is protected and confidential. It takes only a minute to sign up, so please register yourself, and tell your friends, neighbors and coworkers about it.

I especially encourage City of Portland employees to sign up so as to stay up-to-the-minute on what we're communicating out to the general public. We will also look to this new tool as a way to communicate with city employees in times of emergency. In the coming months, we will continue to add features and abilities to the site, publicalerts.org.

In the meantime, please take a moment to go online, visit www.publicalerts.org, and sign yourself up. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sam Adams

Mayor, City of Portland

Gardening Class: April 13th

GROW IT YOURSELF!!

Gardening Class!

Tuesday, April 13th

Tualatin Stake Center

Time: 7 pm
Room: Relief Society Room

Tips from the experts on:

Soil Preparation, Irrigation, Controlling Weeds and Pests,

Container and Herb Gardening

Questions? Call Merla H.

Wing Stove

The wing stove is one of the lightest and most compact fuel tablet holders on the market. This lightweight stove can fit into the palm of a hand, yet it can hold up to a gallon size pot. The fold out wings improve heat output by directing the flame upward. Now includes six fuel tablets

* Lightweight and extremely compact
* Can hold up to a gallon size pot
* Fold out wings improve heat output
* Includes six fuel tablets One of the lightest, most compact stoves on the market.

One place you can purchase these is Shelf Reliance. Click here.

You may find better models other places. Shop around!

Flat Fold Stove Combo

The Flat-Fold Stove is a convenient accessory for emergencies, power outages, and camping. Since it folds flat, it won't take up a lot of room in your 72-hour kits and camping supplies. The stove's fuel is free of toxic fumes and is biodegradeable. The stove comes with two cans of fuel, which features a dual-temperature lid that lets you control the heat for up to five hours of cooking (400°F), or 10 hours of warmth.

One of the places you can order this stove is at Emergency Essentials. Click here.

You may be able to find it cheaper on other sites. Shop around! : )

Rocket Stoves

This is a StoveTec Brand Rocket Stove. Rocket stoves burn cleaner, use less fuel, and are more economical than other types of stoves.

For Manuals and Video Demos on how these stoves work, click here.

If you are interested in purchasing a rocket stove, I may be able to hook you up with a group order. Just let me know!

Emergency Heater in a Can!

Uses:
Heater in Home
Heater in Car during winter months.
Heater for Camping
Heater for your 72 hour kit

Supplies:
1 empty quart can (you can purchase at any paint store)
1 bottle of rubbing alcohol
1 roll of toilet paper (with cardboard removed)
paint can opener (you can purchase at any paint store or mini philips screwdriver. )
pack of matches or lighter.

To make as a gift:
Remove core of toilet paper. Fold the roll of toilet paper in half and stuff into the empty quart can. Put the can and the rest of the items in a ziploc bag separately so the recipient may pour the alcohol in the can when heat is needed. Copy the text below and include it with the kit.

Assembly for Use:
1. Remove core of toilet paper
2. Fold the roll of toilet paper in half and stuff into the empty quart can.
3. Slowly pour 1 pint alcohol into can.
4. Light w/ lighter or match.
5. To extinguish, replace the lid.
6. Put the following instructions in with the rest of the items.

Instructions for using Emergency Car Heater:
Use 70% isopropyl alcohol-any higher percent the flames could be too high. Do not use scented alcohol, it will smell awful in your car. 4 pints of isopropyl will keep a car 60 to 70 degrees for 24 hours. They are extremely safe and don’t produce carbon monoxide.

Warnings:
Be careful the can rim will be hot to touch during and for a while after burning, although the can could be held from the bottom even while the heater is burning. It is suggested that you carry a metal pan or cookie sheet or fold a square of tin foil into fourths to set the heater on. Do not pour more alcohol on the heater while burning. Wait for it to burn out or smother with metal lid.

**It is recommended that you keep a window cracked open while burning the heater.**

This heater is NOT recommended for cooking!

Source of this post: http://pgward.org/ep/archives/215

Planning Your 3-month Food Supply Tutorial

For more help, see http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/helpful-tools/

And click on Three Month Food Supply Excel Worksheet

Cannery Trips for 2010

I've scheduled two trips to the cannery this year for our ward, so let me know as soon as you know if you want to be put on the list to go. Space is limited to 15-20 people. Bring closed-toed shoes, your completed order form, and your checkbook. Be sure to put these dates on your calender!

****DATE CHANGED BELOW!****
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6-9:00 PM

Saturday, October 23, 2010 9-Noon

Deseret Industries
10330 SE 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266

971-230-0770*

*service missionaries are there on Tuesdays and Thursdays

E Prep Class Assignments for Jan. 31st

1. Visit the Hedges Creek Ward Emergency Preparedness Blog
2. Check out the www.foodstoragemadeeasy.NET websites--especially the "Tools" tab!
3. Set a goal or deadline to get at least one thing done or started that we talked about today before our next E-prep class on Jan. 31 (next week is Stake Conference)! **tell someone your goal--either a friend or spouse in the class--we'll report next time!**
4. Be ready to share any gardening/canning secrets you have next time!!

What to include in an OUTAGE KIT

Every home should have an outage kit.

Basics should include:

• flashlight
• battery-powered radio
• wind-up or battery-powerd alarm clock
• extra batteries
• manuel can-opener
• a copy of the PGE "How to Prepare for a Power Outage" brochure (click on link)
• (I also included candles and a box of matches as well)

Remember to change batteries periodically.

**This information comes directly from Portland General Electric (PGE)**

Class Topics for Jan 17th

Why be prepared?
Making your Emergency Preparedness Plan

• Family Emergency Plan
• Disaster Supplies Kit (includes a 72-hr food kit, Emergency Binder, etc.)
• Evacuation List (includes Car Kit and Grab List)
• Outage Kits
  
• and more!

Optional Assignments:

• Bring your "Food Storage Made Easy Binder" (if you have one)
• Bring your 72 hour kit (if you have one, if you want)

**Class will be held in the cultural hall near the overflow area**

New Class!

Our ward is starting a new Sunday School class!

Our Ward Emergency Preparedness Class begins January 17th! You MUST sign-up to come to this class! The class is only six weeks long then it will start again with new ward members. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, or if you have a skill you'd like to share/offer in this class, let Rebecca know ASAP!

Thankyou!