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FRESH COURAGE TAKE! Crossover Skills Project Elect Puts Sisters on the Path to Politics
By Merry Gordon
s of 2021, women hold only dacy and public ser- 27% of the seats in the U.S. vice. According to their A House of Representatives. They mission statement, they hold just 24 of the hundred available seek “to gather women Senate seats. And women of faith of the Church to, first, hold an even smaller percentage of educate members about the leadership roles than that at federal, importance of women’s state and local levels. involvement in public Project Elect: Women in Public Service aims to Continued on pg. 3 increase those numbers. The Salt Lake City-based
nonpartisan nonprofit hopes Photo courtesy of Project Elect to put more Latter-day Saint Rachelle Price, Rocklin (California) women in office by offering them Unified School District Trustee, support as they prepare for candi- campaigning with her family. ArizonaBeehive.com • • 1 WE NEED YOU
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Women In Public Service Continued from pg. 1
service; second, encourage Georgetown Law School she says. She realized she knew many and recruit each other to run with years of political experi- women qualified for public office— for public office; and third, ence, including work on the competent, intelligent women pre- support each other in cam- McCain and Romney cam- pared by a lifetime of Church service paigning for and participating paigns. She currently works at for negotiation, public speaking and in public service.” a political law firm in Sacramento and planning. She also knew many young teaches election law at BYU. women just beginning on that path. Project Elect’s multifaceted pro- “The Church has created this gram takes potential candidates through amazing program,” she says, cit- “I feel passion- the entire political process, from ing how from a very young age, the recognizing crossover skills gained in youth speak in their congregations, Church leadership that would make take on leadership roles and partici- ately that Latter-day Latter-day Saint women viable public pate in decision-making. servants to mentoring those women through the campaign trail and beyond. Saint women are The project began when Martin was approached by a ward member for Photo courtesy of Project Elect “They’re ready for uniquely qualified advice regarding a local school board Audrey Perry Martin, Project Elect founder issue. and board member. “I’d been working in politics 20 anything,” she says. for office.” years at the national level,” Martin “It was an incredible grassroots laughs. “You get a little cynical.” Mar- campaign,” Martin says, one that tin brushed the woman off with warn- would have cost thousands of dollars “We have a responsibility to them. “Most women members of the ings about red tape and bickering. in the political world. Eventually, The time is right for an organization Church already know about their “Luckily, she didn’t listen to me,” two Latter-day Saint women were like this.” communities’ problems and have Martin says. Instead, the elected to the local school To find board members, she had only ideas on how to solve them,” said woman gathered like-mind- board. to look around her: “I’ve associated Audrey Perry Martin, Founder and ed colleagues who lobbied Martin knew it was the with countless strong and talented CEO of Project Elect. Martin, an the school board and made the start of something bigger. Latter-day Saint women.” Drawing election law expert, is a graduate of changes they wanted to see. “Wheels started turning,” Continued on pg. 7
ArizonaBeehive.com • • 3 ON THE COVER 14 Meaningful Actions 20 Refill My Soul “Many a father pulled his cart, with his little Focusing on Your Relationship New Church Meditations App The Arizona Beehive, LLC 1225 West Main Street, Suite 101-439 children on it, until the day preceding his death.” Mesa, Arizona 85201 – John Chislett, a survivor 15 Inspire Entertainment 21 Beehive Book Review Youth Return to the Stage Time Turn 480.304.5646 • www.ArizonaBeehive.com Project Elect PUBLISHER 1 16 Come Follow Me Whats Cooking Michael O’Brien LDS Women in Politics Degrees of Glory Wonderful Waffles [email protected] 8 5 for $25 EDITOR 17 Green Flake 22 AZ Mormon Settlement Merry Gordon 10 Childhelp Ambassador Film Focuses on Black Pioneers James Harvey McClintock [email protected] Rosevelt Helps Abused Children 18 Family History 23 Just Serve GRAPHIC DESIGN Saving & Sorting 100 Angels Leslie Thompson - Layout 12 Prep Your Missionary Candace Khattab - Ad Design Journaling 19 Noteworthy Literature Valley Temples [email protected] 13 Behold the Lamb Spinning Yarns Schedules & Updates PHOTOGRAPHY The Arizona Beehive, LLC of God Threat of Sweat 24 Business Directory [email protected] Narrative Compilation of Multitasking Makeup Community Services WEB DESIGN Christ's Life Carl Eiferman [email protected] SOCIAL MEDIA Grace O’Brien [email protected] What’s The Buzz? CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Allison Beckert “The Mormon Church maintains a marvelous record of its Church Emily Jex Boyle history and of its membership. The latter record is considered of the Hilary Jade Fevrier largest value, carrying out the study of family genealogy that attaches Robin Finlinson so closely to the theology of the denomination.” Rachael Fuller Merry Gordon This observation was made in Phoenix, Arizona on May 31, - Tony Gutierrez 1921 by JAS H. McCLINTOCK, Arizona State Historian (and Sherrie Nattrass non-member) as part of the Forward to his book Mormon Settle Katherine Ogden ment in Arizona. Julia Proctor We Latter-day Saints love our record keeping and genealogy, Heather Sandstrom because we love history. (And we are commanded to keep our Glen & Lynne Tolman history, but that is merely a happy happenstance!) In this issue and in honor of our blessed Cindy R. Williams pioneers, you will “meet” James H. McClintock, and the man who profiled him - BYU Fred Wood Professor Fred Woods. Professor Woods profiles McClintock as the one who wrote one of DISTRIBUTION the most influential books on Latter-day Saint settlement in the west. The book is avail- AZ Integrated Media able for purchase (I got mine!) from Project Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/cache/ Presido Distribution epub/9661/pg9661.html and contains jewels like this: PRINTING Mesa was incorporated July 15, 1883. The first election chose A.F. Macdonald as Mayor, Valley Newspapers E. Pomeroy, G.W. Sirrine, W. Passey and A.F. Stewart as Councilmen, C.I. Robson as Recorder, J.H. Carter as Treasurer, H.C. Longmore as Assessor, W. Richins as Marshal, and H.S. Phelps as ADVERTISING Poundkeeper. All were members of the faith, for others were very few in Mesa at the time.” Call 480.304.5646, Or email [email protected]. Media kit A veritable “Who’s Who” of Mesa pioneer family names! A bit more: available at www.ArizonaBeehive.com “Mail at first was received at Hayden’s Ferry. Soon thereafter was petition for a postoffice.- DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS The Federal authorities refused the name ‘Mesa’ on the ground that it might be confused with Visit ArizonaBeehive.com and click on Mesaville, a small office in Pinal County. So, in honor of their friend at the Ferry, there was ac DISTRIBUTION ceptance of the name Hayden. In 1887, there followed a change in the postoffice name to Zenos, after a prophet in the Book of Mormon... Mesaville [eventually] passed away and the settlement SUBSCRIPTIONS quickly availed itself of the privilege opened, to restore the commonly accepted designation of Subscriptions now available! $19.00 annually (6 issues). Visit ArizonaBeehive. Mesa.” For some perspective, the 1920 census counted 89,576 souls com, bottom of the home page to subscribe. in Maricopa County, 3,036 of which lived in Mesa. As of 2019, 499,720 people reside in this city. With a population like this, THE FINE PRINT members of the Church are now comparatively “very few in Mesa.” The Arizona Beehive is a free publication printed six times a year, published by The Arizona Beehive, And we are here for all of them, in Mesa and all East Valley cities. LLC, containing copyrighted work consisting of Thank you for reading ... original material, and is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed in The Arizona Beehive are Michael O’Brien solely those of its freelance writers, and are not Publisher necessarily endorsed by the publisher and its editor, nor do they necessarily represent the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Duplication of articles for commercial purposes is prohibited.
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“She’s somebody’s child, somebody’s girl, somebody’s joy the day she came into this world. She’s somebody’s tears they can’t help but cry, praying that a miracle is possible tonight.” — Lyrics from Rosevelt’s newly released Childhelp original: Somebody’s Child
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hen Rosevelt was 9 years old, she role allows her to champion children nationally and with other organizations, like Operation Under- discovered she had a voice. By the internationally, bringing timely awareness of the great ground Railroad, in the fight against child abuse. time she was 10 she knew why. And it and current need for the prevention and treatment of At age 13 she created her own non-profit organi- Wwasn’t just to sing! Her music was a way to share child abuse. zation, Music & The Message, in an effort to raise her heart—at times of celebration or to help heal During her 3 years as a Childhelp Youth Ambas- money and awareness for Childhelp. But Music & those touched by sorrows. sador, Rosevelt’s Challenge #5TooMany has brought The Message has quickly become much more! Not At 10 years old, Rosevelt was invited to be a public awareness surrounding the difficult realities only does it hold an annual concert fundraiser, but Youth Ambassador for Childhelp; the largest and of child abuse and trafficking. To support children, it is now a weekly talk show and podcast hosted by most effective child abuse support organization she works together with other influencers, celebrities, Rosevelt and her father. Additionally, a digital and in the world. Childhelp founders Sara O’Meara musicians, and well-known thought leaders. Follow- printed magazine is in the works to spread aware- and Yvonne Fedderson extended this opportunity ing her lead, they together bring awareness to these ness. Through her annual Music & The Message for Rosevelt to give a voice to the voiceless. This crimes. Rosevelt’s campaign also allows her to align event, she has raised over $250,000 in her quest to bring this issue top-of-mind, and to reach her goal of $1,000,000.00 to help children in need. Along her journey, Rosevelt learned that 5 children die every day from child abuse. She has a heart for children, and realized that 5 victims dy- AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE? ing each day are 5 too many! As a result, Rosevelt MEDICARE AND MORE created #5TooMany and 5TooMany.com to raise awareness and money dedicated to helping prevent Will you soon qualify for Medicare but need some child abuse and trafficking, and treating children help getting the ball rolling? found in harm’s way. Additionally, through her new record label 5 Would you like a “Medicare 101” specialist Too Many, Rosevelt is releasing original songs, along with inspiring covers and music videos, invit- to help you make personal decisions? ing listeners to choose to make a difference in the life of a child. Do you wonder if all your providers might be All of her hard work is paying off! On April 7, 2021, the National Day of Hope, Rosevelt was in your designated network? recognized by both the Arizona House of Repre- sentatives and State Senate with a Proclamation Do you wonder if you qualify for help that detailed the importance of the community and legislation uniting in the fight against child abuse. paying for your prescription drugs? It recognized Rosevelt’s efforts in this fight, along with her #5TooMany campaign, Do you need a cost effective healthcare To learn more about Rosevelt’s #5TooMany plan to cover you and your family? campaign, visit www.5toomany.com. For more of this story and to find a link to Fox I have a plan for those UNDER 65 who need health insurance. News’s coverage of Rosevelt’s visit to the Arizona Typically 40% off of ACA/Obamacare rates. State Capitol, please visit ArizonaBeehive.com. I CAN HELP! | Delight Clark | 480.540.1963 10 • ArizonaBeehive.com • Is it Time for More Help at Home?
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ArizonaBeehive.com • • 11 Prep Your Missionary How Precious is Journaling By Allison Beckert
ost returned missionaries, however long it plans aren’t useful, but your circumstances and needs ing on what you has been since they returned from the field, will shift. When talking with some currently serving want to have access to Mhave their journals from their missions. missionaries in Mesa, they made it clear journaling is later. Elder Peterman, at My father recently reunited with some of his old a challenge but less difficult if you’re fexible. Elder 23 months out, said he saw an missionary companions and fellows after 40 years Kimball Christopher Peterman explained that he ideal mission journal as a re- and he went right back to his journals to refresh his keeps notes on his phone during the day of things he cord of tender mercies, coinci- memory of his time in Spain. While we’re encour- wants to write down in his journal. His companion, dences, answered prayers and aged to keep a journal or a diary in our daily lives, Elder Kyson Bean, finds it hard to write by hand. promptings. The emotions of the mission journal is a special challenge. The time Instead, he uses Google Docs, which helps him write those moments are a powerful we serve is a unique one, more consistently and allows tool for future times when our in an exciting stage of life, him to share what he’s writ- testimonies or those of others full of new experiences. ten with family and friends. need some strength. Here’s a bit of advice to The content of your Finally, your mission is about help your journal stand up journal should shift and those whom you serve. Your journal to the challenge. change with your needs is to remember them as well. Re- While preparation is too. Consider the difference cording full names, addresses, phone the theme of this column, between the Large Plates and numbers or other contact informa- elaborate plans for how, the Small Plates in the Book tion for when you return home when and what you will of Mormon. Nephi explains will cement these relationships. write every single day and a need to preserve spiri- Notes (where appropriate) from the tools you’ll use to do tual guidance and events as people you care about in areas
it—stickers, colored pens, Photo by Gospel Media Library well as the historical events before you leave them can be maybe a leather-bound \Developing good journaling habits in the Church’s around rulers, politics and powerful mementos. journal—usually fall youth program will make record keeping on the mis- wars. In the same way, your Keeping a journal will serve you through. That doesn’t mean sion easier and less daunting. journaling can shift depend- in the moment as well as in the future.
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12 • ArizonaBeehive.com • Behold the Lamb of God The Life of Christ Compiled In Narrative Form By Merry Gordon wanted to know Jesus better than I did.” more concordant narrative, including James E. Tal- This is the simple reason that author mage’s Jesus the Christ. “I John Weaver, in a process that took over Weaver’s reconstruction is more of a study guide fifteen years, researched, assembled and published that goes beyond the basics, bringing “depth, color, Behold the Lamb of God. Presented as a narrative and clarity” with additional resources ranging from compilation of Christ’s ministry in the form of a archaeological evidence to sections of the Joseph study guide, Weaver takes the texts commonly Smith Translation to relevant linguistic translations known as the four canonical gospels (the Books of and cultural notes. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) and renders them Readers will have a smooth, integrated experience chronologically into a linear narrative of Christ’s when using Behold the Lamb of God as a study guide. life and ministry. The four gospels are merged in such a way as to make The project was prompted by his discovery that the story emerge clearly in single and parallel column additional Joseph Smith Translations were available format. Language has been updated and modernized, that were not covered in his scriptural footnotes. but Weaver has made use of textual signals whenever “For me, this was revelatory,” he says. The JST alterations potentially change the interpretation epiphany made him search further into the Savior’s of a verse, or whenever transitional words or phrases Photo Courtesy of the author life. have been added, for example. Many sections include Behold the Lamb of God book cover. “Most believers have an understanding of the weather conditions, distance and travel times, and Savior’s life based on vignettes and anecdotes approximations of the Jewish calendar. These addi- “I have always loved the scriptures,” Weaver loosely linked together,” notes Weaver, “not from tions provide a cultural context for more fully under- says. His real passion, he adds, comes through the the perspective of a panorama that includes all the standing the Savior’s life and times. Included in the understanding of them. details from the available texts. Piecing together a appendix are several chronologies, a word conversion “Understanding is actionable, a clearer under- more complete portrait reveals a … richer under- chart, a chapter and verse index and a bibliography. standing even more so. I believe the glass through standing of the Savior and His earthly ministry.” While Weaver doesn’t claim for his study guide which we now see darkly can become a little less Weaver’s attempt is part of a long history of such to be definitive, it offers “a plausible storyline” that opaque and a little more transparent as we gather compilations. Tatian of Adiabene, a theologian of readers can follow as they study the scriptures. “Ad- the light we do have and focus it more deliberately the 2nd century, produced a harmonious biblical mittedly, no one alive today knows how everything on our Savior and Redeemer.” paraphrase he called the Diatessaron. Most Chris- actually fits together,” but a narrative version just Behold the Lamb of God, in its third LDS edi- tian traditions have at least compiled the text into made sense to him because “the human mind and tion, is published by Two Swords LLC and is avail- modernized language and many have attempted a heart respond to stories.” able on Amazon. ArizonaBeehive.com • • 13 MeaningFULL
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LOCAL YOUTH THEATRE RETURNS TO THE Stage tale as old as time—you vocal performance company also per- know the story well, formed Stronger Together. The show practically by heart. sought to encapsulate the hardships of AINSPIRE Entertainment’s production 2020 and the value of unity and coming of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. together. Stronger Together tells the presented a triumphant return to the story of how our lives are directly af- stage in a year that was anything but fected by our friends and our attitudes. Photo courtesy of Eric Sackett normal. The performance was pro- Endurance and a willingness to In early May, INSPIRE Entertainment performed Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Since put- ting down roots in the East Valley, INSPIRE has experienced explosive growth thanks to its fessional and a true representation make it all happen were key during the talented and dedicated team as well as its value-based training. of resilience and a desire to connect pandemic. through the performing arts. “Performing during the COVID-19 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast pandemic was different than any other community and encourage hope. based training. INSPIRE actively Jr. played at Combs Performing Arts year for me,” explains Emma Adams, a “It’s been a work of love and a lot of promotes age-appropriate music and Center for a limited engagement seventh grader who played Babette in blood, sweat and tears. It’s something I a family-centered lifestyle, with no April 30 through May 1. Designed for Beauty and the Beast Jr. “When CO- have loved doing and hope to continue Sunday training as well as modest middle school-aged performers, the VID shut down my theater studio we for years to come,” says Pettitt. costumes. musical is based on the 1994 Broad- didn’t cancel the musical—we still held Since putting down roots in the For more performing arts events way production and Disney’s 1991 rehearsals, just on Zoom instead.” East Valley, INSPIRE has experienced and class information, visit INSPIRE’s animated feature film. The move is in keeping with explosive growth thanks to its talented website at www.inspireent.com. Kadee Bird, a local attendee, says, INSPIRE’s commitment to its young and dedicated team as well as its value- “[It] was so fun to watch! This was performers. Co-founder and part owner my first time watching something by LaDawn Pettitt says, “It’s all about the INSPIRE Entertainment. These kids kids. That’s why we do it.” did a great job performing and getting Pettitt, who grew up singing and into character and sharing their tal- dancing, ended up switching her music/ ents. I will definitely be going to see dance/theatre focus in college to early their next performance.” childhood education. She worked at “Bringing these productions to Lifetime Fitness in their children’s life is one of the greatest joys of my programming and ended up at the cor- life!” director Shannon Rogers says. porate level before she got involved in “Some students are seasoned per- Michael Sackett’s choir and nonprofit Genius Unlimited: formers while for others this is their organization. They founded INSPIRE, Give your curious child first production ever, but they always and now she is the equivalent of the bring their best and the performances COO, handling the day-to-day aspects the gift of beautiful are just wonderful!” of the studio. thinking In April, INSPIRE Entertainment’s The premier performing arts acad- emy in the Valley, INSPIRE En- tertainment’s mission is to “inspire NOW ENROLLING SY 2021-2022 individuals to use their talents to make Teach a Love of Learning. Teach a Love of Discovery. a difference in the world.” This is ac- complished through education, dance, Self Development Preschool (2-5 years) As an accelerated, K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL, theater and development for all ages. Integrated and thematic curriculum Gifted programs At the heart of the organization is a Kindergarten readiness Logic and reasoning curriculum Nurturing environment STEM/STEAM commitment to inspire positivity, build After school clubs After School Program - Ages 5-12
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Restored Truth of the Afterlife— Degrees of Glory
very day and night we have before us a Terrestrial (like the Moon): parable of the afterlife. The Apostle Paul • Honorable but “blinded by the craftiness E mentioned it (1 Corinthians 15:40-42), but of men” (D&C 76:75). revelation given particularly in D&C 76 and 88 • Accepted most of the commandments. restores lost truths. • Some believed in God but were luke- There is more than just heaven and hell. There warm in their commitment to Him are three distinct kingdoms of glory beyond mortal • Were willing to give a portion of comprehension. To live in any one of them, a per- themselves; they’ll share a large por- son must abide by all its laws. There is also a realm tion of heaven’s reward, but cannot with no glory provided to those who refuse all laws. be entrusted with the entirety of The three God will not force the human soul. Following is a that stewardship. They’ll enjoy the degrees of description of people in each kingdom: Holy Ghost’s presence strongly. glory and outer darkness. Celestial (like the SUN): Christ will visit them. Original art by • Accepted all of God’s commandments and saving Telestial (like the stars): Tanner Finlin- son, age 14. ordinances. • Murderers, persecutors, thieves, liars, etc. • Valiant truth seekers. • Trampled the commandments under their feet • Abounded in God’s work (sought to edify others). (Helaman 6:31). • Will live with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ • Will spend some time in what is considered “hell” forever, equally inheriting all that They have— to fully pay the price of their terrible deeds. • Will choose to accept His gracious offer of endless creativity and increase; worlds without • When finally revealed to them with inescapable redemption from Satan’s clutches, forsake their end; omnipotence; omniscience; filled with the certainty who the Savior is, they’ll bow in acquies- sins and become worthy to bear a portion of the Holy Ghost, light, truth, love and joy. cence. Holy Ghost’s presence. Outer darkness: • Received the Holy Ghost but then turned to great wickedness and such defiant refusal to repent that their spirits cankered. Quail Park at Morrison Ranch • Devoid of love, consumed with hatred, they become enemies of God, the sons of perdition. Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care • After spending time in hell, they’ll reject mercy and redemption, choosing to remain there. • Will deny themselves of the Holy Ghost and all IT’S TIME TO godliness. But what about people who didn’t have the ENJOY LIFE chance in mortality to know the true God? C.S. Lewis understood. In the Chronicles of Narnia, AGAIN! a character seeks to do what is right all his life. Upon meeting Aslan, who represents Christ, he realizes he had served in the name of a false god and expects to be destroyed. “Son, thou art wel- come,” Aslan declares. (The Last Battle, p. 188). Saving ordinances are performed vicariously in temples (1 Peter 4:6; 1 Corinthians 15:29). Call to schedule a tour! Everyone will make mistakes. Some will witness horrors. Millions will suffer death at the hands of evildoers. Yet the Lord asserts that 480.269.1898 “no weapon formed against [the righteous] shall QPMorrisonRanch.com prosper” (D&C 71:9). Christ shields the just from 3333 E. Morrison Ranch Pkwy in Gilbert misery’s unspeakable abyss.
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By Tony Gutiérrez os Angeles-based singer, songwriter and voice efforts will go towards building statues to commemo- coach Mauli Junior Bonner had no idea who rate early Black pioneers such as Flake in Temple L Green Flake was three years ago. Square. With his family, he performed at the “Be One” “When you think about the early Saints and then Celebration, commemorating the 40th anniversary building that temple … unbelievable. And now we of the revelation of the Church’s Official Declara- have to imagine enslaved pioneers, enslaved mem- tion 2, which formally opened the priesthood to all bers of the Church that labored on that same temple worthy males regardless of race. but were not able to seal their families together in During that celebration, Bonner—himself an their lifetime,” refects Bonner. “So to know that they Both photos courtesy of Mauli Junior Bonner African-American—learned more about early Black labored on that temple, and the Black pioneers paid Stills from His Name is Green Flake, a biopic about one of members of the Church. their tithe for it to be built, and could never go inside, the early Black Latter-day Saint pioneers, written, directed “I had heard of Elijah Abel, and I knew some that’s the kind of faith that we will never understand.” by and produced by Mauli Junior Bonner. things about how Joseph Smith ran for president While a producer-friend told Bonner he’d need on an anti-slavery platform,” he says, referencing several years before even starting the film, he says one of the more well-known early Black priesthood he put it in “God’s hands.” A historical reenactor told holders and Smith’s 1844 presidential candidacy. him about period buildings in their original condition “But it was during that celebration that I really in Ogden, Utah, and he turned to fellow Latter-day learned more, and that just made me want to dive in Saint artists he’d performed with before. He cast his and uncover more stories.” younger brother, Yahosh Bonner, in the title role. A Green Flake was one of those early Black Kickstarter campaign and a virtual benefit concert pioneers. He was enslaved by the Flake family and helped to raise funds. came with them when they all joined the Church The film screened virtually in June and will con- in 1844 and trekked across the country in 1847. It tinue every Friday and Saturday after that through was Green Flake who drove the wagon when an ill July 24, Pioneer Day. The screenings also feature Brigham Young told him to “Drive on!” By the time discussions with Bonner and other members of the Young arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, Green Flake cast and crew. had already planted crops. “We need to know this about our history; this is Inspired by Flake’s story, Bonner wrote His our history. This is not just history for Black people. Name is Green Flake, which was released virtually This is not only American history,” says Bonner. this summer. “This is all of our history.” “I just began writing, but my goal wasn’t to Visit www.greenfakemovie.com for more infor- make a film. I was writing songs and making mu- mation and to see the film. sic,” recalls Bonner. “The songs turned into scenes, and then it just kind of kept evolving. Then, after a while, it quickly turned into Green Flake.” Dr. Alden Weight, who teaches sociology of religion at Arizona State University, highlights the importance of recognizing the contributions of these early Black Latter-day Saint pioneers. Read The Arizona Beehive Digitally! “Of the stories we tell in our pioneer heritage, 99% plus are white pioneers—and there’s a lot of inspiration to them and they’re good—but we need On the ISSUU website or ISSUU app! to hear more about all the other people as well: Green Flake and Jane Manning and Elijah Abel, all Read page by page, just like a paper copy... the others who were so important in the early days Download the app FREE, for iPhones and Android phones... of the Church,” says Weight, who is a member of the Queens Park Ward in Queen Creek. After slave owner James Madison Flake (the father of Snowfake, Arizona, co-founder William J. Flake) died, Green Flake considered himself free and continued to live in the Salt Lake Valley for almost the rest of his life. Despite never having held the priesthood and not being allowed to receive temple endowments, he was honored as a member Search from the app: “The Arizona Beehive” of the original 1847 pioneers during annual Pioneer Enjoy each issue of The Arizona Beehive on your mobile device! Day celebrations and he remained a faithful member of the Church. Proceeds from all of the film and accompanying
ArizonaBeehive.com • • 17 Saving & Sorting:
By Is It Treasure or Stuff? Lynne Tolman
y father passed away recently pan that she used to make peanut brittle my dad. I gathered all of the family just before his 93rd birthday. for the families to whom she minis- history stuff, pictures, charts, journals M He and my mom were married tered? She used her stuff, she loved her and stories, because this is my love. I in 1949 and bought their first house stuff and she wanted it used and loved brought home numerous pages of sheet about 1950. This is the house I was by others the way she had. But these music—Mom played and Dad sang brought home to and this is the house were her memories of her stuff and we for many years. I went to sleep listen- where he died. didn’t find the same joy in many of her ing to them practice. And of course I The house was full of memories things. and stuff … stuff that brought up It was a fine line for all of us to go more memories. We sat with my mom through all of the emotions of clear- for many days as she decided what to ing out her house. We each have our keep, what to donate and what to get own stuff and don’t need more. We just rid of. These were hard days, mainly needed something that would bring a because of the memories she had ac- sweet memory. Maybe that was an ice cumulated over 71 years. She had to cream scoop that she used to serve ice make difficult decisions about what cream every Sunday night and maybe was treasure and what was just stuff. it was a special recipe. We each had Who would get the china that to determine would give us the best Mom loved for special occasions and memories from our time together over who would get the Christmas dishes the years. that came out only once a year? Who What did I keep through all of this? would want the many pictures that Well, not a lot. I kept a puzzle for each she had mounted for the lessons that of my children and their families and she gave? Who would want her candy for us, because this was a memory with
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treasured the recipes, because my mom thing for my husband and me. was a great cook. These are all the So what are your memory things memories that keep us close. that are worth keeping? Do you have Now that I have been through this so much stuff that important things experience I need to look at my own might get thrown away? Now is a stuff and decide what to share now, get great time to sort your memory trea- rid of now or keep because I am almost sures from your memory stuff, and if the next generation and soon my chil- your family doesn’t want it, donate it dren will have to go through the same or get rid of it.
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By Emily Jex Boyle inspiration in a cousin who also “D wrote, plowing aunting” best ahead without self- describes Kate doubt. Photos by Kate Stradling Stradling’s early To Stradling, Earlier this year, Stradling’s first-ever audiobook, The Legendary Inge, was released on Au- dible, Amazon and iTunes/Apple Books. She also released a full-length novel, The Heir and notions about writing stood the Spare, in February. writing. between her and “I didn’t think an eating disorder. English. She completed her bachelors ing, persistent family, Stradling pub- I could write “Writing was a and master’s degree in it. lished A Boy Called Hawk in 2010. anything; I kept Author Kate Stradling. Photo by Kate Stradling retreat, a play- About university English classes, Earlier this year, Stradling’s first- talking myself ground,” she says. Stradling says, “I loved seeing beauty ever audiobook, The Legendary Inge, down,” the local Arizona author con- “It allowed me to escape, to not exist, in structure.” Favorites included the was released and on Audible, Amazon fesses. Today, with eleven published to not have problems.” study of neoclassical literature and the and iTunes/Apple Books. books, she views writing as a tool of Stradling participated in orchestra works of infuential writers. She leaned She also released a full-length refinement. The Bible teaches we will and choir during high school. Steadily toward grammar and usage. novel, The Heir and the Spare. be judged out of the books which are disillusioned with the performing arts, But following her Master’s thesis In the novel, Iona of Wesset, written. Stradling sees purpose and she self-selected out of music and took defense in 2007, the committee chair second-born in a royal family, finds value in creating noteworthy litera- AP English, a class taught only at the said if creativity was her goal, aca- refuge in her art and music from a ture. same hour as honors choir. demia was not her destination. tumultuous life at her father’s castle. Stradling began writing at age “I didn’t have to perform for any- Stradling decided to give writing a When her cruel sister Lisenn is thirteen on an old Macintosh SE. “I one,” she explains. year or two when her family nudged engaged to marry the ruthless crown didn’t tell anyone,” she explains. “I In college, she continued writing her toward publishing. The idea tied wrote my own stuff.” Stradling found for fun on the side. Her path led her to her up in knots. Thanks in part to a lov- Continued on pg. 20 The Threat of Sweat! Multitasking Makeup Makes Summer Beauty Easy
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By Allison Beckert tillness, peace, quiet and calm. place where my beliefs and faith were joy, and work on living with more These are scarce in our daily lives supported and strengthened. I was also intent. There are even meditations Sbut essential for spiritual healing, impressed with the breath work. A goal on teachings from the most recent growth and revelation—and the Refill of meditation is to quiet your body as General Conference talks. My Soul app can help you get there. well as your mind. One proven tech- Meditation can help with In Joshua 1:8, we’re instructed “thou nique is regulating the nervous system many struggles. I like doing shalt meditate therein day and night, with breaths of different measures and one of the meditations in the that thou mayest observe to do accord- spacing, and the meditations provided morning before settling into a ing to all that is written therein; for in the app make excellent use of this scripture study session. Dur- then thou shalt make thy way prosper- approach, especially in the themed ing one particularly rough ous, and then thou shalt have good meditations on adversity, trials and day, anxiety got the better success.” And in Doctrine and Cov- their ‘Be Still’ series. of me and I turned on one enants 101:16, the Lord says, “Be still Refill My Soul is different not just of the meditations on fear and know that I am God.” in its focus, but in its accessibility. to treat the panic that was rising. It I am not new to meditation practice With several dozen meditations, none worked well with my other tools and and know not all guided meditations of them over 12 minutes (the average brought me right through a panic attack There are free meditations you can work for everyone. In many ways, is 8 minutes), slowing down to get an to the other side. sample, but for full access, a premium meditative practice crosses religious uplifted feeling doesn’t have to talk a Refill My Soul is available via subscription is $1.99 a month. More and spiritual boundaries and has big part of your day. Meditation topics GooglePlay or the Apple app store. meditations are added regularly. marked mental health benefits beyond vary. Some are scripture- or teaching- what the practitioner believes. One key focused and others address feelings that to effective practice is being comfort- are hard to handle on your own, like able, and I found it easier to relax into loneliness, adversity, fear and healing. the bite-sized meditations of the Refill There are also ones to build up your My Soul app knowing I would be in a gratitude, soak up more happiness and
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atch a new book out for your reading plea- “I had fun with Hudson’s character and so sure, Time Torn, by Arizona author Jeanie R. many of his lines are interesting,” Davis says. REVIEW C Davis. To illustrate this, she shares an excerpt which takes This romantic suspense novel with a side of time place when Hudson first arrives in America—two travel will take you on a roller coaster ride full of hundred years in the future—and sees Sarah: danger as Sarah and Hudson fight for their love, Perhaps this was heaven. ‘Twas bright like hard situations, even though two hundred years separate them. heaven. “Sarah, are you an angel?” She appeared even redemption for Davis says, “Time more angelic than a mere mortal…But what attire did mistakes made. Time Torn is about two she wear? Trousers. Angels didn’t wear trousers; he Torn is a book to curl people committed to was certain of it. up with and escape each other, but who Time Torn is the third book in the Somerset Series. the summer heat. have been torn apart Davis felt compelled to write Sarah’s story and says, Davis assures by an evil man and his “Sarah’s story needed to be told … She was always readers, “Time Torn designs for power and present in the first two books, Time Twist and Time can be read as a wealth.” Trap, and needed to find her own happy ending.” standalone—no need Although the Davis does most of her writing in her home office. to read the first two author loves Sarah, Davis says, “I do plot my stories out, but much of books.” she says her favorite it—especially the twists—happens organically, and Time Torn, along Photo courtesy of Jeanie R Davis character is Hudson: they often surprise me.” with the other two Arizona author Jeanie R Davis. “He is fawed, but will There will probably be one more book in this time books in the Somer- do anything to redeem travel series—Joshua’s story, the youngest brother in set Series, Time Twist and Time Trap, are available on himself—especially to Photo courtesy of Jeanie R Davis the Somerset family. Amazon.com, Target online, Google Books, and The get Sarah back.” Time Torn cover. This story shows that there is always hope in Wild Rose Press.
THE What’s Cooking? WONDERFFLE By Rachael Fuller WAFFLE
don’t know about everyone else, DIRECTIONS but my family becomes obsessed about a particular food from time STEP 1: In a medium-sized bowl, beat to time. Our current obsession is together the eggs, buttermilk, melted I butter, and vanilla. the humble waffle. With the help of an amazing recipe and our new favorite STEP 2: In another bowl, whisk kitchen gadget, we have elevated together, the dry ingredients; combine this unassuming breakfast food to a the wet and dry ingredients just until magical, delightful, fascinating item smooth. that can and should be enjoyed at any STEP 3: For a regular waffle iron use meal. about 1/3-1/2 cup of batter. Make sure First, we use a very special waffle you spray your waffle iron to prevent iron called the Wonderffle. This sticking. If adding toppings, pour amazing cast iron waffle iron lets batter in first, then add toppings and you stuff your waffles and still have close iron. Wait 2-3 minutes per waffle them coming out cooked all the way or until your iron stops steaming. through, golden and crispy. We love filling our waffles with savory items such as bacon and sharp cheddar cheese or chicken nuggets and hot Classic Buttermilk Waffles sauce. On the sweet side, we have experimented with a buttery cinnamon INGREDIENTS: sugar mix and peanut butter and jelly. So far, we have never been • 2 large eggs disappointed. • 1 3/4 cups (14 ounces buttermilk) The wonderful thing about waffles • 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled to room is you can top them with whatever Wonderffle iron in action Photo by Wonderffle.com tickles your fancy that day or night. temperature This recipe can also be made in a • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract regular waffle iron. Be adventurous • 1 1/2 cups (7.25 ounces) all-purpose flour and top them with cheese or some chocolate chips (my daughter’s • 2 tablespoons sugar favorite). This is an easy and delicious • 2 teaspoons baking powder treat. Enjoy! • 1 teaspoon baking soda If you would like more information about the Wonderffle Waffle Iron, visit • 1 teaspoon salt their website at wonderffle.com. Recipe Courtesy of Mel’s Kitchen Café ArizonaBeehive.com • • 21 Mormon Settlement In Arizona Salute to Colonel James Harvey McClintock
By Fred E. Woods
n Pioneer Day, Latter-day while the book was composed “on Saints annually commemo- neutral ground … still, there might be rate the forerunning efforts testimony from the writer that he has O Photo courtesy of their own people. However, the lived near the Mormons of Arizona for of Harold B. contributions to their history by those more than forty years and in that time Lee Library, Access Services not of their faith often receive little has found them law-abiding and indus- Department notice. Such is the case of Colonel trious …. If there be with such people Image of James James Harvey McClintock (1864- the further infuence of a religion that H. McClintock. 1934). binds in a union of faith and in works Colonel Jim, as he was known, au- of the most practical sort, surely there thored Mormon Settlement in Arizona must be accomplishment of material served to a de- in 1921. In this centennial year of its and important things.” intended to write on gree in breaking publication, it seems timely to pay The Deseret News (“Mormons in the Arizona Saints. Mc- a wilderness that tribute to him. In the path-breaking Arizona,” August 31, 1918) reveals Clintock took over this project when may have needed work McClintock penned, though McClintock built upon prior work gath- Farish passed away in 1919. He also plowing and seeding for the this manuscript was “written by one ered by Arizona state historian, Thomas conducted additional research, which growth and moral principle and of entirely outside that faith,” he claimed Edwin Farish, when McClintock suc- included interviewing many Church civic development.” “fellowship with any denomina- ceeded him as state historian. Farish members. Three years after the publication tion that follows the teachings of the had compiled documents in the Church Culling from Christina Rabe of his book, Church President Heber Nazarene.” historian’s office in Salt Lake City dur- Seger’s 1996 article on McClintock in J. Grant wrote McClintock, stating, In addition, the author noted, ing the summer of 1918 for a book he the Journal of Arizona History, we can “I shall always feel grateful for the ascertain at the time of his publication splendid and fair treatment that you McClintock was serving as Arizona’s gave to our people.” state historian (1919-1922). Further, he I too salute Colonel Jim, who helped arrange the Arizona contingent has laid the groundwork of Latter- of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in the day Saint Arizona history for other Spanish American War. historians. His diligent effort for this BLESSED, Colonel McClintock was also the contribution, as well as a lifetime of Phoenix postmaster from 1902–1914 public service, stands as an example and 1928–1933. President Roosevelt of a man who sought to understand HONORED, gave McClintock the position to repay others and exemplified a Christian him for his faithful military service, life dedicated to his country and his which had left him with a limp. In community. His centennial work, PIONEER! addition, McClintock, an ambitious Mormon Settlement in Arizona, and energetic regional historian, wrote republished in 1985, is now available a three-volume Arizona history (pub- via Project Gutenberg: http://www. lished in 1916) and contributed news- gutenberg.org/cache/epub/9661/ paper articles and magazines for half a pg9661.html. century, using the past to build for the Note: This article was written by future. 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