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Photo by Dave Simonson Lord During the public-invited open house, the thousands of visitors who toured the Phoenix Temple were able to witness the beautiful craftsmanship and artwork, learn more about the purpose of temples and feel the spirit of peace found in the temple. By Cecily Markland The Beehiveto the rizona Latter-day Saints in a cultural celebration, sharing their the house of the Lord,” said Elder Kent gral-colored precast concrete bears an joined in a sacred event of testimonies and excitement about the F. Richards, Executive Director of the aloe stalk and desert tree leaf motif. A praise and celebration, rever- temple through music and dance. Temple Department, during a special Inside, that same motif is seen ently watching from locations across The dedication and cultural event tour at the Phoenix Temple. throughout, including in laser-cut the state as the Phoenix Arizona were preceded by a public-invited open “They are built to the needs of the patterns in some of the dark wood. Temple was dedicated in three ses- house, held Friday, October 10 through area and using the finest craftsmanship The carvings and all the other wood- sions Sunday, November 16, 2014, Saturday, November 1, which allowed possible,” he said. work in the temple was by Western making it the fifth operating temple thousands to tour the temple and not For the Phoenix Temple, that fine Millwork, a Phoenix-based company. in Arizona, the 144th in the world. only see the fine workmanship, but craftsmanship began with a beautiful Robert McKee, project manager, said The day before, on Saturday, understand more about the purpose of design by CCBG Architects, Inc., The no one in his company is LDS. He November 15, approximately 4,300 temples. single-story, 27,423 square foot build- and his crew felt honored to work on Young Men and Young Women “They are the most sacred building has a full basement and an 89-foot, from the temple district participated ings we have. We believe them to be multi-faceted spire. The exterior inte- Continued on pg. 4

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the temple. “You run into a project to people in the Phoenix Temple like this once in a lifetime. You just district, says Jim Allen. Born and don’t see buildings like this, with raised in Phoenix, he served as the such beautiful design.” Paradise Valley Stake President Members in the area appreciate from 1981 to 1991, and he and his the beauty and see other reasons as wife, Shirlyn, still reside in the well for rejoicing at having a temple stake. so near. “Having a temple in Phoenix is a Diane Broderick, of the West very good thing. There are parts of Wing Ward, Peoria North Stake, the Valley that aren’t wealthy, and has driven the hour each direction many retirement areas, so with the to attend the temple in Mesa once a long trip and the cost of gas, going week for the past year. She takes her to Mesa has been a challenge.” mother, Maurine Doyle, who was an “Now, people will attend more ordinance worker in the Mesa Temple Photo by Dave Simonson often. Lots of people will reactivate for 10 years. Now, Alzheimer’s U.S. Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and his wife, Cheryl, at left, and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, their recommends and go,” he says. disease has made it hard for her to re- at right, tour the Phoenix Temple with Elder Kent F. Richards, center, Executive Director of the President Allen has strong ties Temple Department. During the tour, Governor Brewer called the Phoenix Temple her “home- member most things. “Yet, the temple town temple.” to the history and growth of the is very familiar to her,” Diane says. Church in the Phoenix area, particu- “We do initiatory work and she can larly as it relates to the temple. His comprehend that and remembers it.” one that allowed them to see the enthu- “The youth really do love going to father, Nephi S. Allen, now 96, and Diane says her own comprehen- siasm the youth have for the temple. the temple. They feel the spirit there, his mother, Marjorie, served as the sion of temple ordinances and the as- Their own daughter, Jannell, is 17. they feel a sense of peace,” Diane says. president and matron of the Mesa sociated blessings has increased. “As “She has a goal of doing baptisms in Diane’s nonmember friends could Temple from 1988 to 1991. I’ve listened to those ordinances over every temple,” says Diane. “That may sense that spirit during their open house “I can remember when I was and over this past year, I’ve come not be possible with as many temples tour. “When we got to the celestial young, we knew everyone who to appreciate more these amazing, as there are, but when she does bap- room, one of them said to me, ‘It feels was a member of the Church in the amazing blessings of the temple. It’s tisms in the Phoenix Temple, that will so peaceful. Do you feel this every time entire Valley,” he says. so incredible and so powerful.” be number 35 for her.” you come? No wonder you want to He remembers, too, the associa- Diane and her husband, John, Janell and her sister, Joanna, who come.’” tion he had with his grandfather, gathered all of the props for the is 12, both have names to take to the To have that spirit so read- Cultural Celebration—a huge job, but Phoenix Temple for baptism. ily available will be a great blessing Continued on pg. 5

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orn and raised in Mesa, Linda In 1991, while living in Las Vegas, or thanking me for something they’ve my recorded songs will be available on Leavitt (now Hartmann) wrote Linda was hired as a sales representaPursue- read or seen Dream in the paper. It’s been very iTunes.” Band composed her first song in tive for Nevada’s Beehive Newspaper. rewarding in that way.” Linda adds, “This 20 years with 1979. Then just hours later, at her own Her professionalism allowed The Over the years, Linda has served in The Beehive has been amazing, and farewell before leaving to serve an Beehive to increase its coverage and the Special Needs program, as Relief I am ready to move on to my dream. LDS mission in Atlanta, Georgia, Linda distribution almost immediately, says Society president and in various other My music has changed my life, and I played while Lynette Carling sang, “I’ll publisher Russell Taylor. callings and has played the piano for am thankful Heavenly Father has used Find You My Friend.” In 1993, Linda proposed bringing numerous funerals and other meetings. me as an instrument in His hands to be Now, after helping establish The “the good news newspaper” to Arizona. Linda has traveled across the United able to compose and publish it.” Beehive Newspaper in Arizona and Linda says, “I told Russell, ‘I know States to share her missionary musical For more about Linda’s music, in- working 20 years as Regional Sales I can make it work,’ and he believed in fireside, “Miracles, Music, Missions cluding the story behind “I’ll Find You Executive to make it what it is today, me.” and More” all over Arizona and on My Friend,” visit www.IllFindYou- Linda is returning to her music, com- In October 1993, 5,000 copies the stake and regional level in Utah, MyFriend.com. To schedule a mitted to sharing messages of faith and of a small, 12-page, black and white Hawaii, Florida and California. fireside or purchase Linda’s testimony around the world. publication rolled off the presses for “Early next year, my website music, call 480-844-9328 Already, her first song has been distribution in 10 locations in Arizona. will be upgraded to include an on- or email AzBeehiveS- sung at countless missionary farewells, Today, The Beehive is the largest re- line store so people [email protected]. has touched thousands of lives and gional LDS newspaper in the country. can purchase been translated into 22 languages. In “The sole reason there is a Bee- my book, CD, 1985, George Dyer and Tina Bruns- hive Newspaper in Arizona is because choir ar- After helping dale Wright recorded Linda’s albums, of Linda Leavitt Hartmann,” Russell rangements establish The including “I’ll Find You My Friend.” Taylor notes. “She was able to make and trans- Beehive News- an LDS newspaper work in a state that lations paper in Arizona Along with this powerful, well- and working as the known missionary song, Linda has had seen at least four other newspapers from my paper’s Regional written 70 other missionary songs, as fail. She is truly a special person who website; Sales Executive well as patriotic and faith-promoting the entire Taylor family, as well as The and all for 20 years, Linda numbers, funeral songs and more, all Beehive family, owes a huge debt of Leavitt Hartmann, shown with her hus- soon to be available for widespread gratitude.” band, Steve, is leaving distribution. “I have absolutely loved selling and to focus on her music, She understands this new venture working with people,” says Linda. “I hoping to share faith and will be much like starting with The get letters about people joining the testimony and to spread the gospel through her songs. Beehive. Church because of The Beehive Photo courtesy Linda Hartmann

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The Beehive • 9 New Temple Presidency Called for the Mesa Arizona Temple By Cecily Markland The Beehive

Brent Hatch, 70, of the Grove 3rd stake president and high councilor in in Akron, Ohio. Ward, Chandler East Stake, has the Chandler Alma Stake and bishop of A convert to J been called as president of the Alma 1st Ward. The Hatches served a the Church, she Mesa Arizona Temple. President Hatch couples mission in the Arizona Tempe was baptized in is the 21st to serve in that capacity and Mission. the Akron Ward succeeds President R. Gordon Porter. Sister Hatch was serving as assistant when she was President Hatch’s wife, Ranae Ged- to the matron. She previously served as 19. des Hatch, has been called as temple a temple ordinance worker, stake young She has matron, succeeding Susan Porter. single adult leader, ward Relief Society served as nurs- Photo by John Power, Biltmore Photo President and Sister Hatch have president and counselor in stake and ery leader, Pri- Beginning their service November 1 as the new Mesa Arizona Temple always had a love for the temple and ward Primary presidencies. mary president, presidency are (l to r) Linda K. Cochran, assistant to the matron; Rob- have found frequent temple attendance Sister Hatch was born in Logan, Relief Society ert H. Cochran, first counselor; Ranae Hatch, matron; President J Brent fills a void that can’t be filled in any Utah, to Grant and Verna Geddes. She president, Bee- Hatch, temple president; Arthur L. Meacham, second counselor and other way. and President Hatch have five children hive advisor, Janet Meacham, assistant to the matron. “Attending the temple regularly and nine grandchildren. ward missionary keeps us strongly anchored to Christ, Robert H. Cochran has been called and counselor in stake Primary, Relief were married in the Salt Lake Temple, to our covenants, and to one another as first counselor in the temple presi- Society and Young Women organiza- and moved to Mesa in 1975. Brother as husband and wife,” President Hatch dency and his wife, Linda K. Kemppel tions. Meacham taught Seminary and In- says. Cochran, as assistant to the matron. The Cochrans have four children stitute for 38 years in Mesa, Tempe Born in Ogden, Utah, to Theron and Brother Cochran was born in Bar- and 13 grandchildren, with one on the and Scottsdale and eventually became Lucille C. Hatch, President Hatch re- berton, Ohio, and raised in Akron. He way. the Tempe Institute Director. He also ceived bachelor’s and master’s degrees and Sister Cochran have lived in Mesa Arthur L. Meacham has been called was a volunteer Institute instructor at from Utah State University before 37 years and currently reside in the as second counselor to President Hatch. the Florence Complex of the Arizona moving to Arizona in 1970, where he Parkcrest Ward, Citrus Heights Stake. His wife, Janet, is assistant to the Department of Corrections for approxi- was employed by Mesa Public School He has served several times as a matron. mately four years. He has had several District for 34 years. high councilor, in several bishoprics, Brother Meacham was born in Vir- callings as a teacher and served as President Hatch was serving as a and has been a bishop, high priests ginia and raised in Southern California. bishop, in a bishopric and on the high counselor in the temple presidency. group leader, stake mission president Sister Meacham was born in Arizona council. He has served as an ordinance worker, and counselor to two stake presidents. and raised in Southeastern Idaho. They Sister Meacham has served as a counselor to two mission presidents, Sister Cochran was born and raised met at Brigham Young University, Continued on pg. 16

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10 • The Beehive Former Mesa Temple Presidents Visit the Phoenix Temple

By Ceciy Markland The Beehive

im Allen, a member of the Si- of the Second Quorum of the Seventy), Toolson, accom- erra Vista Ward, Glendale North President Daryl H. Garn served as panying her father, K Stake, calls it a “happy acci- temple president from 2009 to 2011, John R. Peterson. dent” when, during the Phoenix Temple with his late wife, Irene, who died in President Peter- Open House she captured a rare and July 2013. President Russell S. Gillil- son and his wife, historic moment. and and his wife, Karen, now serving Marcia Jorgensen “I happened to be at the temple as the first president and matron of the Peterson, served as with my camera when six of the former Phoenix Temple, served with the Garns, temple president Mesa Temple presidents where com- President Gilliland as second counselor and matron from pleting their special invitation temple in the Mesa Temple presidency and Sis- 2000 to 2003. Sister tour,” Kim says. ter Gilliland as assistant to the matron. Peterson passed “I was actually just there to snap a President Ezra T. Clark, Jr., and his away in Mesa in quick photo of my husband’s grandpar- wife, Virginia, served before that, from February 2008. ents [Marjorie and Nephi Allen] who 2006 to 2009. In addition, were included in that bunch,” she says. President Clark was the Mesa participating in the Also in the group with the Allens Temple president when President Phoenix Temple that day were R. Gordon Porter and his Thomas S. Monson announced three tour was Bertha wife, Susan, who served as the Mesa new temples would be built in Arizona, “Bobbie” Tanner. Temple president and matron begin- one in southeast Gilbert, one in the Gila Sister Tanner served Photo by Kim Allen ning in 2011 and were just released Valley and one in Phoenix. President as matron of the It was an historic gathering as several former Mesa Temple presidents Nov. 1. Shortly after he was called as Clark was quoted at that time, saying Mesa Temple with toured the Phoenix Temple together, including, back row, (l to r) temple president, in an interview with he was confident great blessings would her husband, Presi- President Daryl H. Garn and his wife, Shawna; Janette Toolson with her father President John Peterson; Virginia and President Ezra Clark; The Beehive, President Porter said he come to the people of Arizona as those dent John Henry Susan and President R. Gordon Porter; and front row (l to r) Bertha considered it “a sacred and trusted call- temples were built. Tanner from 1991 Tanner, President Nephi Allen and his wife Marjorie. ing.” “Bringing temples closer to the to 1994. President “Temple work is vital work. It’s people allows more of them to partici- Tanner passed away in October 2009. served as temple president and Sister wonderful work,” he says. pate in the magnificent blessings that The remaining two members of the Allen as matron from 1988 to 1991. The two who served just prior to are there,” he said. “Many very sacred group, and the ones Kim Allen actually The Allens and their families have President Porter were also in the group. and spiritual things will occur.” intended to photograph, are Marjorie A former General Authority (member Also part of the group was Janette and Nephi S. Allen. Nephi, now 97, Continued on pg. 16

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aving made an often highly emo- the next. patient,” says Sister Knight. patient. Remember … they can’t remem- tional decision to do so, many fami- Verlayne Richardson, of the Citrus Laughter: “‘You laugh or you cry,’ ber,” Vicky says. Dementia patients often Hlies face the challenges of providing Heights Stake, was the primary care- certainly works when dealing with the forget how to dress so be prepared to care in their home for aging parents with giver for her husband suffering from Al- diminishing mental abilities of an aging dress them. “If my father was too warm, dementia and memory issues. zheimer’s. She says, “I knew he wasn’t parent,” Vicky says. “If you can find the he wouldn’t hesitate to disrobe wherever Susan Knight, of Midvale East Stake well, so I didn’t expect him to act like humor in a situation, it removes the stress he was. Keep your wits about you. Be in Utah, worked as an administrative as- others his age. You must think of them and embarrassment you may feel.” prepared. It can be a wild ride,” she says. sistant in a memory care community in more like children because they can’t do “At the movies, my father went into Medicine: Find a good doctor spe- Bucks County, PA. She says, “It’s so sad anything about how their mind is work- the restroom. After about 15 minutes, cializing in dementia or Alzheimer’s. to see your loved one diminish, but that ing. If you realize this, it will go better I asked an usher to check on him. He Available medications won’t reverse the is what they are doing. Compare it to an for both of you. Know their limitations brought dad out. Dad had stuffed his shirt disease, but can slow down the decline. infant that slowly learns dexterity, how and accept them. This will save you and pants with all the toilet paper from Consider medicines to help level moods to eat solid food, how to sit up, how to from going nutty.” the stalls. He looked like the Pillsbury and take the edge off their anger, para- walk, how to talk. Now, with dementia, Sisters Burkinshaw, Richardson and Dough Boy. You had to laugh,” she says. noia, anxiety and fears. they are slowly un-learning these things, Knight share the following tips for deal- Environment: Manipulate the Frequent Family Visits: Invite almost in that order. Imagine the frustra- ing with parents with dementia and/or environment to suit aging parents’ needs family members to visit with the aging tion of a young child who can’t com- Alzheimer’s. for safety and convenience. Slip on or parent and ask questions about their municate their needs and wants. Then Expectations: You are always on Velcro-type shoes are needed. Grab bars childhood. They will enjoy talking with imagine your loved one.” duty, just like with a newborn baby, so in the bathroom. No stairs. Edges of someone who will validate them by “When my grandmother had de- you must take time for yourself to rest rugs taped down. Childproof cabinets sitting patiently, nodding and smiling. mentia, and became as a little child, the and refill your physical and emotional and electrical outlets. Keep medicines Most important is to ask other extended scripture ‘Except ye be converted, and well. It is critical to adjust your expecta- and cleaning agents locked up, knives family members to provide respite by become as little children, ye shall not tions of the behaviors of your loved one put away, knobs on the stove removed. taking the loved one on a weekend or enter into the kingdom of heaven.’ Mat- to match the ever-increasing changes. Decreasing Body Functions: Hear- two each month. thew 18:1, always came to mind. 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or more than 75 years, Deseret In- training as well as career guidance. dustries and its logo with a picture Deseret Industries teams up with local Fof a honeybee have been synony- businesses to create internship-type mous with creating self-reliance. experiences that allow associates to Dan Holm, store manager for the further develop skills and confidence. Mesa Deseret Industries location, adds, Another aspect of the program is “Deseret Industries is more than just a technical skills training. The qualified Photo by Stacy Johnson thrift store, we try to help the communi- associate can obtain scholarship money Dan Holm (r) supervises the Mesa Deseret Industries, where associates, like (l to r) Kayle, Philip ty by building self-reliance in individu- to attend specific programs, such as a and Alecia, are mentored and given opportunities to gain valuable work experience and training. als and providing low cost goods to the basic nursing course, IT program or public in need.” cosmetology training, for example. When there is a need for new em- Deseret Industries relies on dona- ployment or better employment, an in- tions from the general public—of dividual can be referred to the training clothing, used books, computers, in fact program at Deseret Industries through most any donations with the exception an LDS bishop. At the Mesa location, of cleaners, chemicals, food storage, there are currently approximately 90 weapons, mattresses and appliances. people in the program with 15 to 20 The donations received not only more on a waiting list. create job experiences for those in the Before entering the program, the program but provide low-cost items for AreAre youyou planningplanning associates are paired with a develop- sale to the community as well as items ment counselor for an interview and used as part of humanitarian efforts aa triptrip oror goinggoing initial assessment to determine the worldwide. associates’ specific job skills and career In addition to the three Deseret onon aa mission?mission? interests as well as approve any school- Industries stores in Mesa, Phoenix and ing or certificate programs. After being Tucson, there are stationary Deseret accepted into the program, the associ- Industries donation pods around the Passport Health ate is assigned a job coach, who works valley to make donating easier. For ac- Provides: with each person to help them to set and cess to those pods outside of scheduled achieve their goals. Part of that process pickups, contact your stake or ward • A full line of immunizations including Yellow Fever includes attending a career workshop welfare specialist for access. With the taught through the employment center. exception of the Tucson location, dona- • Travel related medicines The development counselor handles tions can be scheduled to be picked up any necessary communication with by calling the store nearest you. Deseret • A unique line of traveler’s the bishop in regards to the associate’s Industries accepts donations that many supplies: repellent, traveler’s training program. think are not worth re-selling, such as diarrhea kit, AC converter/ Additionally, the bishop assigns a rags and clothes with holes or stains. adapter & much more! member of the ward to be a mentor as These items are recycled and proceeds the associate goes through the train- benefit the cost of the training program. ing. The mentor can be a home teacher, Brother Holm says he hopes mem- Gilbert •Tempe • Phoenix • Glendale visiting teacher or other member of the ber will continue to “use Deseret ward who will provide local support. Industries for donating when possible Scottsdale • Flagstaff • Tucson The mentor, associate and development because of the blessings it provides to counselor meet quarterly to discuss the training program … please donate goals, and in weekly meetings, a job what you can.” Call for a convenient coach assists the associate in meeting a For more about how you can benefit appointment: WE EDUCATE set of industry standards that will assist from Deseret Industries, visit De- them in today’s competitive job market. seretIndustries.org. VACCINATE! The program includes on the job (480) 345-6800 & The Beehive • 13 The Jones Family Continues to Put Family First By Cecily Markland The Beehive

amily has always been a priority brother. She bore 12 children, but lost for Mabel and Willard LeRoss two in infancy. F(Lee) Jones, members of the When Mabel and Lee did get Udall Ward, Mesa Stake. together, it seemed natural and a little Family was at both ends of Brother strange at the same time. Jones’ life’s work. He bought his fa- “Mabel and her husband and me and ther’s farm in New Mexico, added land my first wife and kids had all camped to it, increased production, then, when together and gone to the mountains ready to retire he, in turn, passed the together several times.” farm to his sons. “Our kids were very close, but, the He then moved to Mesa, “to work kids had been cousins, now they were in the temple” and focus on the eternal brothers and sisters. She had been their work of binding families together. aunt, and now …” Still, Mabel and Lee will be among “But,” Brother Jones quickly says, Photo courtesy Willard LeRoss Jones Mabel and Lee Jones (pictured center), shown here with “his side” have blended their families the first to admit family life has its “we made it work, and we have a very together, keeping their children and grandchildren close with love, consideration and a focus share of interesting twists and turns. close family.” on gospel service. Their union, in fact, is one even “blend- Their “blended” family includes 17 ed families experts” may scratch their living children, 96 grandchildren and Among other callings, Brother Jones Mabel says. “Our children realized how heads over. more than 250 great grandchildren to served as patriarch in three different important the temple was to us, and Brother Jones was married to Eliza- date. It also includes a legacy of love stakes, including the Mesa Stake. Sister they all got married in the temple.” beth Ison for 30 years, and they had for the Lord. Jones has been a Relief Society, Young The couple has continued regular happily raised seven children together “We made the gospel paramount in Women and Primary president, a teach- temple attendance, in recent years, before she died. our lives,” Brother Jones says. er, pianist and organist. The first six or going every Tuesday to do initiatory “She had terminal cancer, and she He and Mabel served two missions seven years of their marriage, while work, as their health allows. told me, ‘I don’t want you to stay sin- together, one to the Pennsylvania Har- living in New Mexico, they served as As involved as they were in Church gle. Find a good wife. Go see Mabel.’” risburg Mission, one to Mexico City, temple ordinance workers, driving 200 service, however, “we had Family Mabel, then a widow, had been where they worked in the area office miles to the Mesa Temple every week. married to Lincoln Ison, Elizabeth’s training others to do extraction. “It must have had an impression,” Continued on pg. 15

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teacher in all the auxiliaries, a Relief Society president, Young Women counselor and was an early morning Semi- nary teacher in Southern California for seven years. The Meachams moved to Southern California in 2004 to help care for his parents. While there, they served as ordinance workers in the Newport Beach Temple. After Brother Meacham retired, they moved back to Mesa in 2014 and currently live in the Beverly Ward, Mesa Maricopa Stake. They have five children and 14 grandchildren.

Former Temple Presidencies Continued from pg. 11

witnessed and have been a big part of the growth of the Church in the Phoe- nix area. President Allen’s son, Jim, is currently serving as stake president of the Paradise Valley Stake and his grandson, Daniel, is first counselor in the bishopric of the Sierra Verde Ward, Glendale North Stake. Sister Marjorie Allen is the daughter of James Robert “JR” Price, who served as the first bishop in Phoenix and was called as the first stake president when the Phoenix Stake was organized in 1938. Granddaughter-in-law, Kim Allen, says it was President and Sister Al- len who instilled in her a love for the temple. “When I got married, he sealed my husband [Daniel] and I. It was a Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Savings will vary. Allstate Vehicle and Property special day and I have fond memories Insurance, Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company © 2012 Allstate Insurance Company of him sealing us together.” 16 • The Beehive The Beehive • 17 For the 35th year, Mesa Arizona Temple Light Display Celebrates the Birth of Christ

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hirty-five years ago, the Mesa visitors feel the special spirit of Christ- Temple grounds were decorated mas brings and help them remember Tfor the Christmas season for the that Jesus Christ is the Light of the first time, with 5,000 blue lights placed World,” Beckie says. in the trees. Event spokesman Stephen Harms Today, says Christmas lights direc- agrees, saying, “The display repre- Photo courtesy Christmas Lights Committee tor, Beckie Jackson, “There are too sents our belief in Christ as our Savior In this, the 35th anniversary year of the annual lighting of the Mesa Temple Grounds at Christ- many lights to count,” with thousands and our desire to proclaim that to the mastime, thousands will again visit the grounds to feel the peace and joy associated with the of white, blue, gold and multi-colored world. Of course people would be true meaning of Christmas. lights illuminating the tall palm trees drawn to this place that centers on and twinkling among the flower gar- the Savior’s divine birth. Coming to share the peace and joy of the season outpouring of service it takes to con- dens. the temple grounds to enjoy the lights with loved ones and friends.” struct the display each year. “We have tried to convey a feeling is one of the finest ways to connect For weeks before the lights are of sacred elegance. Our goal is to help with the meaning of Christmas and to turned on, thousands participate in the Continued on pg. 19

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24 • The Beehive The Beehive • 25 26 • The Beehive Family History Mystery Solved While Writing Christmas Romance Novel

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hen Tamara Passey set debut Christmas romance introduces lieve in miracles. In writing her out to write a Christmas Angela Donovan, who needs a job The Christmas debut novel, The Christmas Tree romance, she wasn’t think- and rent money, not the pressure of Tree Keeper’s re- W Keeper, author ing about her own family history. Or her eight-year-old daughter expecting cent release means Tamara Passey was maybe she was. a miracle. But when they pick out a readers can curl able to solve a mys- Part of the inspiration for her novel Christmas tree at the Shafer tree farm, up this holi- tery from her own was the mystery of her paternal great- that’s exactly what happens. day season and family history while creating a heart- grandparents. While Mark is less than pleased enjoy a sweet, warming holiday Tamara, of Skyline Ward, Mesa that Papa Shafer persists in blathering heartwarming romance. Skyline Stake, explains the mystery, his “Miracle Tree nonsense” in front romance—one saying, “My great-grandparents, of customers, the unforgettable shop- that also deliv- George and Susanna, came from Hun- per and her daughter compel him to ers a little magic and Photo courtesy Tamara Passey gary and settled in Baltimore. They reconsider. a lot about the miracle of love and of spoke German, and we weren’t sure When an anonymous gift brings Christmas trees. why. We had no information about their Mark and Angela together again, they The Christmas Tree Keeper is avail- website at TamaraPassey.com. life before they arrived in America.” must decide for themselves if they be- able at amazon.com. Visit Tamara’s For the background story to her novel, titled The Christmas Tree Keep- er , Tamara created a fictional couple, Hans and Adeline Shafer, who left Family Owned & Operated Since 1975 Germany, came to America, and owned a tree farm in Massachusetts. The novel centers on their great-great-grandson, Mark Shafer, and his decision about the land he is soon to inherit. He wants a career in music, not Christmas trees, and with a buyer willing to pay top dollar for the land, Mark has the fate of the trees in his hands. While working on revisions, Tamara and her family visited Salt Lake City Certified Technicians • Lifetime Warranty this summer. Tamara felt she should 24-Hour Towing • Insurance Specialists check the Family History Library one Award-Winning Shop more time to see if any newly added records would aid her search. What she Top Shop Award Winner Chandler Mesa found was a recent two-volume publi- 480-598-1616 480-503-1414 cation that contained the records of all the families in her great-grandparents’ 7021 W Oakland St 4134 E Valley Auto Dr village for over 200 years, including (Chandler Blvd & 56th St) (Greenfield & Baseline) five generations of ancestors of both www.InvisionAutoBody.com her great-grandfather and grandmother. Sifting through the names and dates, then spending some more time re- searching the line, Tamara learned her Pless ancestors left Wadern, Germany, in 1793 and settled in Sanktandreas, what would later become Hungary. Then 111 years later, George and Susanna left Hungary and arrived in Baltimore in 1904. It turns out the fictional Hans and Adeline were a composite of her Pless ancestors who left Germany and her great-grandparents who left Hungary. “My great-grandfather didn’t farm trees, he sold vegetables from a cart in Baltimore,” says Tamara. “But I’ve always believed our ancestor’s legacy can bring inspiration and meaning to our lives. To come across the ocean, to start a new life in a strange land takes bravery and determination. To start over after loss tells me he was resilient, as well.” Besides the Shafer family, Tamara’s The Beehive • 27 Siblings Serve Mis Four sions

Photos courtesy Russell Clouse The four Clouse siblings currently serving LDS missions (l to r) Ruston to Guatemala, Kimri to Georgia, Auston to Honduras and Redden to Peru.

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30 • The Beehive 4 Siblings Serve Missions Continued from pg. 28 Their calls came and the three left PERFECT GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS! a year ago this past June: Ruston to Guatemala, Auston to Honduras and Kimri to the Georgia Macon Mission. Just about at their one-year mark, the fourth of the Clouse siblings, Redden, graduated from high school and shortly thereafter got his call to serve in the Peru Lima Mission. “The boys have been planning to go all their lives. Our daughter said for several months she had been feeling she should go,” Brother Clouse explains. After a good friend of hers was converted and baptized, “and then several people, out of the blue, said to her, ‘You should go on a mission,’ and she knew it was time to pray about it.’” People have asked how the Clouses have managed to outfit and keep that many missionaries in the field. “We have a lot of faith,” Brother Clouse says, “and the blessings just come. They fall in our laps.” He says they are fortunate to have several family members who contribute, and the missionaries themselves, “worked and saved enough to buy everything they needed to be outfitted and to cover the first few months they were out, so it hasn’t been completely left on us.” The Clouses have enjoyed receiving weekly emails from four different countries. Brother Clouse was particularly thrilled when “Sister Clouse” was transferred to South Carolina to serve in a town called Beaufort. “I served seven months of my mission in that same town,” he says, “and she has met three families I knew well.” Inspired by true events. He and Shelle and some other fam- After Ashley's reputation is ruined by a ily members will be traveling to pick reverse cyberbullying plot, she and her Kimri up in January 2015. The twins will come home in June and then, mom start over at a new school and before Redden returns home, it will be town. But soon they nd they must time for their youngest son, now a ju- confront rumors and their past to nior in high school, to serve a mission. ensure a brighter future. In the meantime, Brother and Sister Awarded 5 out of 5 Doves! Clouse enjoy serving in the Mesa East YSA Stake’s Countryside Ward, where he is in the bishopric. “We love that. It keeps us busy,” he says. It also allows them to feel the missionary fervor among the young single adults. “We had a baptism in our ward two weeks ago, and we have two or three investigators right now. These young adults are great missionary examples.”

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The Beehive • 31 Mesa Alma Stake Youth Take On the Challenge to Index 1 Million Records Photo by John Power, Biltmore Photo As part of their “Million And One” Youth Conference, after participating in a massive family history effort, including completing a challenge to index one million records between May 1 and October 17, more than 200 Young Men and Young Women from the Mesa Alma Stake By Cecily Markland walked 13.1 miles, ending up at the Gilbert Arizona Temple. The Beehive

heir stake presidency challenged and they got adults involved as well,” in a letter from the Gilbert Temple the computer didn’t have the indexing it, their hard work achieved it and says stake Young Women president, Presidency for their “remarkable ac- program.” So, he logged in to Family- Ttheir t-shirts proclaimed it: Mil- Marlene Bartlett. complishments,” and recognized in Search and began looking for names. “I lion And One! Troy Parry, stake Young Men the North America Southwest Area started going every Wednesday before Million And One, the theme for the president, says, “President Pratt had set newsletter as the top indexing stake in Mutual,” William says. “It took a Mesa Alma Stake Youth Conference, the goal and it looked like lots to do. the area, “President Pratt and our Stake while, but I found five names and I was represented challenges issued to the To do a million meant about 5,000 per President [Dennis Danielson] chal- baptized for them.” young people. First, they were to index youth.” lenged the stake to keep going and, by “I really felt like I had helped some- a million records between May 1 and “I did lay out a big goal,” admits year end, have an additional million,” body,” William says. “Now, I’m talking their youth conference date of October Ron Pratt, second counselor in the says Brother Parry. to my parents about doing baptisms 18. stake presidency, “but I don’t believe in “The youth stretched, and they did with me every six weeks or so.” The “And One” meant they were small goals.” it,” says President Pratt, adding that The youth culminated their several to: recruit one adult to help index, do The youth enthusiastically signed many accomplished the other goals as weeks of family history and indexing one FamilySearch log in, create one up to participate and got adults to help. well. work with a conference, beginning fan chart, find one family name to be “We started May 1 and by September William Brewer, 13, of the Mesquite Friday night with a food drive, get-to- baptized for, and find one “pioneer” 9, we reached 1 million. By the confer- Ward, says he was most excited about know-you games, workshops and a ser- ancestor, meaning the first in a particu- ence, we were at 1.3 million records finding family names for temple work. vice project to decorate bags that will lar line to join the Church. indexed,” Brother Parry says. “I went to the Family History Center “They really got into the indexing Although already commended one week before Mutual to index but Continued on pg. 33 The 2014 KIA Soul’s Have Arrived!

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32 • The Beehive Index One Million Records Continued from pg. 32 Bestselling Author, Brandon Mull to be be used for sack lunches to feed those in need during the holidays. The youth Keynote Speaker were divided into walking groups and each group given a different color t- at “Time Out for Writers” Conference shirt for a 13.1-mile walk to the Gilbert Temple the next morning. By Cindy R. Williams Hunter Young, 17, of Keating Ward, The Beehive says, “Two fellow priests in my ward and I had already decided we would go randon Mull, New York Times Conference is a 2½ day conference for to the temple every month until leav- bestselling author, will be the writers of all levels, beginner to best- ing for our missions, and we have gone B keynote speaker at the national seller. It is open to the general public. twice already.” writers’ conference, “Time Out for Development for Educator Licensing Still, he says, “I liked walking and Writers,” hosted by the American Night for teachers is available. getting to know kids younger than me, Writers Association (ANWA) in Mesa, “Anyone young or old with a desire who I otherwise would never have met February 19 – 21, 2015. to write a story, a novel, professional, or talked to,” and he believes the walk Mull is author of Fablehaven, for publication or even their family his- was helpful, especially for youth who Beyonders, the Five Kingdoms Series tory will find classes to help them at the are struggling, to see: “You can work to and Candy Shop Wars. His books are conference,” says Peggy Urry, ANWA physically get to the temple, so do the published in over 30 languages, and Executive President. work to spiritually get there as well.” he has visited over 2,000 schools in World-class workshops will be The entire experience, “increased 38 states and around the world. “My taught by other award-winning authors my testimony of the temple a lot,” says farthest school visit was to Moscow, and industry professionals, including Katelyn Noble, 17. “I definitely feel Russia,” he says. John Rudolph of Dystel & Goderich more appreciative to have one so close. In addition to the conference key- Literary, Pam Van Hylckama Vlieg of I have a greater appreciation of what note, Mull will teach a class on “The D4EO Literary Agency, Lisa Mangum we can do for people who didn’t have Writing Advice I’d Give My Best of Shadow Mountain, McKenna Gard- the opportunity to have these ordinanc- Friend.” In it, he will share candid ad- ner of Xchyler Publishing, Heather Photo courtesy Brandon Mull es in their lifetime.” vice on all aspects of publishing, from Moore of Precision Editing Group, au- New York Times bestselling author, Brandon Mull, will present the keynote address at the “I think the youth learned they getting that first book published, to thor and poet Regina Sirois, author and “Time Out for Writers” Conference hosted by could do hard things and that the goal building a successful career, to keeping editor, Penny Freeman, million-seller the American Night Writers Association in of the temple and of being worthy to yourself sane during the process. Janette Rallison, and fan favorites, Sarah Mesa in February 2015. enter the temple, is worth keeping in Mull served an LDS mission to M. Eden, Julie Wright, Liz Adair, Betty the forefront,” says Sister Bartlett. “A Antofagasta, Chile, and currently lives Webb, Kelly Oram, Laurie Schnebly ference is now open. Space is limited. lot of youth recognized that and it was in Utah with his wife and children. Campbell and Tanya Parker Mills. For more information visit: www.anwa- very rewarding.” The ANWA Time Out for Writers Registration for the February con- lds.com/events/conference

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few short weeks ago, we made ing this idyllic homestead, discovering time again, retrieving our mission- ing that his blessed time of service was quite a special trip. I was ner- the chicken coop he’d mucked out a ary son on the final day of his service. drawing to a close, I felt selfish. Avous as I dressed in my Sunday few months earlier. We spent his glorious concluding day He wanted to continue as a mission- best for the extraordinary occasion. My We joyfully met a family he had exactly as I had pictured, except for ary, but I wanted him home, mission stomach flip-flopped as we traveled, baptized. I was humbled at the tender one thing... accomplished. my anxiety transforming into undeni- feelings of compassion my son shared I felt bittersweet about his mission We both learned an important lesson able excitement. with these special people. I heard tale homecoming. For so long, I’d been that fateful day, that timing is vital. Finally, we pulled into a sprawling after tale of tender teaching moments, looking forward to finally bringing him There’s a time and a season for every- L.D.S. church parking lot, wondering if growing spiritual experiences, and home. He had served faithfully and thing, especially for newly released we had charted the correct course. As I of his benevolent service rendered. I honorably. But, as I stood gazing upon missionaries and their mothers. We just stood blinking in the brilliant sunlight, thought my heart would burst. him, marveling at his transformation have to discover the timetable that’s I spied a suited blur running towards I had waited for this day for two from boy to man, realizing what amaz- destined for each of us, for it will re- me at full speed. long years. I had envisioned, time and ing works he had accomplished, know- veal our greatest life works yet. Before I had the chance to realize what was happening, that suited blur was lifting me off the ground in a much anticipated bear hug. I quickly recognized who was embracing me. I spied Out of Town Visitors? his curly strawberry-blonde hair and recognized his piercing joyful laughter. We Have The Perfect Place For The last two years melted away in a flood of emotion as I stood, warmly Them To Stay embracing my 21-year-old son. My mind gushed with tender memories and •Walk to the Temple & Visitors Center tears freely flowed as I peered into the •Free Hot Breakfast eyes of my missionary son, whom I had •Free High Speed Wireless Internet not seen in 24 months. •Heated Pool and Spa He looked older, more mature. He had definitely filled out physically 651 E. Main Street - Mesa AZ 85203 while serving a mission, but behind that 480-621-6375 masculine exterior, I recognized that www.baymontinns.com twinkle in his eye, the one that melted Formally Comfort Inn & Suites this mother’s heart time and time again. He had an aura about him that was Ask For LDS Rate and Save 15% off our Standard rate on every room palpable, one that shrouded him in confidence, strength, and wisdom. He sure *Discount applied on our Standard Rate may not be combined with any other offer. Subject to availability. looked like my son, but he was different somehow. He spoke with assurance, sincerity, and grace and seemed genu- inely happy in his service. He introduced us to the mission office staff and we marveled at his charis- ma and humble authority. They told us Duct Sealing From The Inside how much they appreciated and trea- sured our son as a worthy, hard-working missionary. I was stunned at their cama- raderie and compassion for him. Our son proudly wore his missionary name badge as we traveled around town and into the next. He introduced us to many beloved friends and fellow ward members. He took us to an apartment where he had lived, studied the Gospel, exercised, organized hundreds of lesson plans, received inspiration, and even learned how to strum a ukelele. Utility Rebates Available!! We visited the beloved farm house and accompanying trailer where he stayed for several transfers, touring the exquisite beauties of nature surround- The Beehive • 35 Family Allergy Clinic has High Success Rates with No-Shots Allergy Treatment

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rowing up on an Idaho farm, times a week for injections so would prescribe SLIT. Now, nearly Dr. Stuart Agren suffered drop off the shots. 30 years later, he has relieved Gmiserably with hay fever. When Dr. Agren learned about a treat- over 15,000 patients of allergy he opened the Family Allergy Clinic in ment widely used in Europe called symptoms using the treatment. Mesa in the mid-1980s, he wanted to sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT. It “About 85 percent of my go beyond the status quo. worked a lot like allergy shots, but in- allergic patients and 90 per- “The options at the time were not stead of being injected, the antigen was cent of asthmatics experience great,” says Dr. Agren, “and many peo- taken under the tongue and absorbed symptom relief within the first ple suffered with their allergies rather into the bloodstream through special few months,” says Dr. Agren. than facing the hassles of treatment.” cells in the mouth. Because SLIT was “Those are very high numbers Photo courtesy Stacy DeLange Mesa doctor, Stuart H. Agren was the first U.S. doctor Allergy pills like antihistamines had safer than shots, it could be taken at in this field, and one big reason to introduce SLIT , the no-shots, under the tongue al- unwanted side effects and only worked home. is that the treatment is really lergy treatment. Now, 30 years later, he has offered this short term. Allergy shots were a long- Wanting to introduce the treat- easy to stick with. You simply effective allergy relief to more than 15,000 patients, term fix, but people often grew tired of ment to his own patients, Dr. Agren squeeze a few drops of allergy including food-allergy sufferers he now treats with a driving to the doctor’s office a couple became one of the first U.S. doctors to serum under your tongue each no-shots serum he developed. day.” Plus, “Because our serum is so The Perfect Gift... comprehensive, it protects against new 21st Annual Adult LDS Church allergens that may blow into town,” & American History Tour says Dr. Agren. “It also protects against allergens people may not have reacted ALL OUR TOURS INCLUDE: to in testing but will definitely react to • Round Trip Airfare in nature.” Dr. Agren recently developed an un- • Deluxe Hotel Accommodations der-the-tongue serum, which can treat & Transportation for allergies to nearly 60 different food Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime! items, including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, • Two Meals Per Day, Gratuities rice, and fruits and vegetables. All church and history sites from Vermont to Independence, MO & Entrance Fees After 30 years, Dr. Agren continues Washington DC & Gettysburg • And so much more! to enjoy his work as an allergist. “I recently treated a retired Air Niagara Falls Call today for a Force officer who was a national com- Amish Country FREE Information packet petitor in senior master track and field,” Lincoln Museum says Dr. Agren. “He had been totally 1-866-703-6475 or 435-201-0596 incapacitated by adult-onset asthma for Tour Hosts: Gordon & Jackie Anderson two years.” Wayne & Kathie Jenkins After seeing dozens of doctors and

Visit our website www.ldspremiertours.com for more info Continued on pg. 37 36 • The Beehive Family Allergy Clinic Continued from pg. 36 Church Continues to Monitor Do you have and Respond to Ebola Situation allergies? Here are some of the most he Church of Jesus Christ of guidelines and recommendations given Missionary safety is a top priority. Latter-day Saints shares in the by local health officials. In areas where there is an increased common symptoms: Tgrowing concern across the In Sierra Leone and Liberia, the potential for cases of Ebola, the Church • Sneezing world about the Ebola virus and is Church has provided its members with has asked mission presidents to train monitoring the situation carefully. sanitation supplies, along with basic missionaries in precautions they should • Watery or itchy eyes Below is an update on how the Church instruction materials that help teach take to avoid and prevent the spread is responding. sanitation. The Church has provided of the disease. These include common • Runny or stuffed-up nose In Sierra Leone, the Church is a two-month supply of food to mem- sense measures and also more specific working with International Medical bers, some of whom are in quarantined guidelines about contact with other • Chronic sinusitis Corps to provide a local hospital with areas, and to others in need. In many people, symptoms to watch for and • Asthma medical clothing and supplies to help cases, members have shared these food how to avoid situations with higher care for patients. The Church continues supplies with extended family and risk. The Church will continue to work • Frequent ear infections to work through recognized relief orga- neighbors. with mission leaders and local mem- nizations and on-the-ground partners to Many members have also volun- bers to evaluate these circumstanc- • Hives and eczema help communities in need. teered their own time to help spread es and, when necessary, will take steps • Respiratory effects Church members in all areas are awareness of proper sanitation prac- to further protect missionaries from being encouraged to follow the health tices throughout communities. areas where their safety is in question. (continual colds, chronic cough, frequent bronchitis) • Conjunctivitis (pink eye) • Nasal polyps • Muscle and joint pain • Fatigue feeling like a “walking pharmacy” with all the medications he had taken, he sought treatment from Dr. Agren and was symptom-free in just a couple months. “Allergies may not affect the quan- tity of life, but they sure do affect the quality,” says Dr. Agren. “Being able to restore that quality of life gives me a very high degree of job satisfaction.” For information about no-shots allergy treatment for food and pollen allergies, contact the Family Allergy Clinic. (480) 827-9945, info@familyallergyclinic.com. The Beehive • 37 Truth and Love; The Greatest Parental Conundrum

ur kids are growing up in a search for the Holy Grail (the truth). is found by searching, studying and this dilemma and the Church, itself, is different world. Really, really Today’s world offers up extreme living the revealed word of God. We scrambling to find solutions in order to Odifferent. If they follow the arguments regarding truth. What’s real, adopt error when we mingle with error. honor, yet save the Lord’s children. Lord and His prophets, they don’t fit and what’s God, gets lost somewhere We learn truth when we associate with Is it love if we skip truth in order in with most of their peers. It’s a tough in political correctness and the new truth.” to get along? Must we choose between one for them since the adolescent years morality that includes no morality at Plain and simple: God’s Love is God and His children in making so- are known to be peer driven. all, e.g., co-habitation, gay marriage, truth in action, not necessarily warm called love happen? Then, mom and dad also become decline in worship. and fuzzy feelings traditionally equated Scriptures report many generations “strangers,” often no longer the driving And the big questions: Do parents with love. See 1 John 3:18, “My little of parents have struggled with this force in kids’ lives. It’s not something defer to the kids in order to show love, children, let us not love in word, nei- dilemma. We can and will learn from fully understood, but we trust it’s the or do they defer to hard-earned knowl- ther in tongue; but in deed and truth.” them, but clearly bending to certain Lord’s plan (allowing the natural man edge that God’s way is the ultimate So, sincere parents travel that road trends and demands of the day will not his way). Breaking away from the way? Often, the latter way results in of finding the truth of love. Sometimes serve our posterity. nest is not a new phenomenon, but it’s the fracture of relationships that are so it can be subjective–but always can In October, class studies included nearly always traumatic. precious. be confirmed by the Holy Spirit as we the first two greatest commandments: Thus the tug of war between tradi- More than a dozen years ago, Presi- listen. Loving God and loving one another. tions and beliefs often tear parents dent Thomas S. Monson, then in the Today’s political correctness hides How do we do that when truth is aban- and kids apart as another generation, First Presidency, warned of the deadly real truth and can require us to ignore doned? uninterested in learning wisdom from road of following error: “We do not our moral compass to get along with The call for families to get this fig- those who have gone before, sets out to find truth groveling through error. Truth folks. Families are being torn apart by ured out has never been greater.

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Dedication Times Three

his year, I’ve had a unique oppor- On September 20, I attended a con- that happens there—to Him, and of salvation and of partaking in the rich tunity—one that will most likely ference in Provo, Utah. When it ended asking that His blessing, his protection blessings that come from serving in the Tnot happen again in my lifetime. on Friday evening, I drove north to and his loving guidance be ever-present House of the Lord. I’ve attended the dedicatory services of visit my daughter who lives in Ogden, and apparent. Am I dedicated? Well, of course, the three temples. Three. In a year. on what, it turns out, was the day of This time, in this most recent dedi- immediate answer is “No, not com- I had joined with others around the their Cultural Celebration followed by cation, I recognized yet another oppor- pletely, not flawlessly committed, not world to watch the historic broadcast as the rededication of the totally remod- tunity. wholly dedicated.” And yet, on second President Gordon B. Hinckley dedicat- eled Ogden Utah Temple. Having lived In contemplating the dedication and thought, if you consider the true mean- ed the rebuilt Nauvoo Illinois Temple. in Ogden for 13 years, I was excited to all that led up to it, I thought “Now, ing of dedication, what then? Dedica- That was in June of 2002. Then, almost know that serendipity had worked so after months, even years of preparation, tion means perseverance, persistence, eight years later, on May 23, 2010, I wonderfully as to put me there for the of being carefully crafted so it could be tenacity—of getting up and doing it witnessed the dedication of the Gila dedication. most-perfectly presented, This House is again when you fall short and of doing Valley Temple. And then, just a little less than two Dedicated to the Lord.” a little better the next time. Fast forward another four years and, months later, it was time for the dedica- And, then, of course the clincher This House—these three new Hous- in March 2014, I left my Mesa home, tion of the Phoenix Temple. And that came. It came in the form of a question es—are dedicated to the Lord, and, yes, traveled to Tucson and there, with my makes three. Three marvelous oppor- that went a little like this: “This new in my faltering and yet determined way, daughter, watched the Gilbert Arizona tunities to reverently celebrate, ponder House is dedicated to the Lord … am I am dedicated to this House and to the Temple dedication. (Makes sense to and rejoice. Three opportunities to I dedicated to this House?” Am I what glorious blessings it promises for me me! Isn’t it amazing how technology consider the process of dedication, of Webster’s would call “committed to a and for my family. allows us to do things that previously turning a carefully constructed edifice purpose,” which, in this case would be would have seemed totally illogical?) over to the Lord, of consecrating all the purpose of furthering the work of

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The Beehive • 41 DownEast Outfitters Offers Appealing Styles at Appealing Prices

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The Beehive • 43 The Gould Group Brings Expertise and Experience in an Ever Changing Market By Cecily Markland The Beehive

he Gould Group, award- showing feedback they receive. We are for her dedication, Penny winning realtors, includes the approaching the holiday season when received the Keller Williams dynamic mother-daughter team many homebuyers delay purchasing Values & Ethics award, was Tof Penny Gould and Shannon Vowles. until after the new year. The buyers nominated for Keller Wil- Their business is largely driven by currently shopping are serious, and liams Cultural Icon Award, referrals, a testament to the value they it’s critical to listen to their feedback,” and designated a “Certified bring their clients. Shannon added. Luxury Home Marketing With the changes in the Arizona real The Gould Group helps buyers Specialist” and member of estate market over the past years, The and sellers navigate through the ever- the Graduate REALTOR® Gould Group has helped buyers and changing real estate market. They are Institute (GRI). sellers adapt. dedicated to maximizing profits for Though consistently rec- Photo by Carol Cefalu “The economic downturn has tragi- sellers, and assisting buyers in one of ognized for their knowledge The Gould Group, made up of the mother-daughter team cally impacted far too many families. the biggest purchases of their lifetime. and ethics, they say most of Penny Gould and Shannon Vowles, are award-winning The once-large inventory of short sales Home seller Ann Marie Pendl says, “I rewarding for them is win- realtors, who help buyers and sellers navigate the con- stantly changing Arizona real estate market. and bank-owned properties has signifi- had my home for-sale-by-owner for ning the trust and confidence cantly decreased. Many homeowners over four months without an offer. Af- of their many clients. have once again found equity in their ter listing it with The Gould Group, we Shannon says, “Today’s market is not thank you enough for helping us homes,” Penny says. “Although home- sold it in just hours for more than what extremely stressful. Whether it’s the through the sale of our home. Your owners have seen significant gains over I was asking. I know they’re one of the high competition sellers are experienc- incredible communication skills, the last few years, we are currently top realtors in the East Valley but they ing, or the sometimes frustrating lend- patience, and endurance kept us going. experiencing a buyers’ market. Listings made me feel like I was their only cli- ing process buyers are navigating, we We will recommend you to anyone go- remain on the market longer and prices ent. I not only found great Realtors, but try to be sensitive to these issues and ing through the buying/selling process have slightly decreased. Savvy buy- great friends as well; they’re fantastic!” work hard to provide the best customer because you are the best!”” ers are able to take advantage of these The Gould Group, members of the service. We want our clients to have the For more information about the cur- market shifts.” Southeast Valley Regional Associa- best experience possible whether buy- rent real estate market, call The Gould “While buyers have this unique tion of Realtors, also continues to be ing or selling their home.” Group at 480-600-3663 or visit www. opportunity, sellers need to price their a leader in the luxury home and land Caron Lloyd, one of The Gould TheGouldGroup.org. homes realistically and respond to markets. Continuously acknowledged Group’s clients comments, “We can-

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By Cecily Markland The Beehive

undreds of young adults from president. the Mesa East YSA Stake She says the project was organized got into the Christmas spirit by National Relief Charities, “a non- H Photo by Kim Rogers early, spending Monday nights in profit organization dedicated to quality Young adults from the Mesa East YSA Stake worked in shifts every Monday night during No- November working in assembly-line of life for Native Americans living on vember to assemble 17,000 stockings filled with hygiene items and gifts for children in need. fashion to fill huge Christmas stock- remote and poverty-stricken reserva- ings for children in need. tions in the Plains and Southwest” was amazing to see these young adults will participate in additional service By the end of the month, they whose stated mission is “serving imme- work so hard. It’s been a wonderful projects before Christmas, including had filled 17,000 stockings with diate needs” and “supporting long-term experience to work side by side with collecting items for JaKelle’s Christ- shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper solutions.” hundreds of single adults every Mon- mas Box, the holiday gift program and other hygiene items as well as Each of the seven wards in the stake day night to put these together.” for Helen’s Hope Chest, which looks specific items for boys’ stockings and was assigned to provide the manpower In a similar project with National to provide gifts for approximately lotions, perfumes, hair items and nail for two Monday-night shifts at a large Relief Charities, using supplies provid- 1,800 children in foster homes this polish in stockings for girls. warehouse in Phoenix, where items ed with funds from the Church, 36,000 year. The young adults will collect “These stockings will go to needy donated by various companies were book bags were assembled as part of items throughout the season, includ- Indian Reservations in outlying ar- stored. the regional single adult conference ing at their annual choir and orchestra eas. Most of these children wouldn’t “There would be 100 to 200 young in January. “They were so grateful, fireside. The Mesa East YSA Stake receive anything for Christmas, so adults working as fast as they could. and said they found, when the kids got will also perform free concerts at the this is a great service for them,” says Anytime someone ran out of something these book bags, they took ownership Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and Heather Sandstrom, counselor in the in the assembly line, they would call for their education and did better in the Voices of Christmas concert at the stake Relief Society presidency, and out,” and runners would quickly replen- school,” Sister Sandstrom says. Mesa Arts Center December 18. whose husband, Paul, is the stake ish that item, Sister Sandstrom says. “It She says the Mesa East YSA Stake

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48 • The Beehive Serving the 400,000 LDS Members in Arizona

The Beehive, LLC In print 9436 W. Lake Mead Blvd., #11A November 24, 2014 — February 23, 2015 Issue since 1975 Las Vegas, NV 89134 Dedicated Lord

The dedication of the Phoenix Temple on November 16, brings the total number of temples in Arizona to five. Worldwide, the Phoenix Temple is the to the th 144 operating temple.

Photo by Dave Simonson

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