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2 • The Beehive The Beehive Celebrates

in Arizona of spreading the “Good News” In October 1993, nineteen years after The Beehive Anniversaryhis year celebrates source for the many acts of service that newspaper started the 20th anniver- Saints contribute in their communities. 1in Nevada, the paper expanded into sary of the Arizona The seeds for what would become Arizona with Linda publication of The Beehive The Beehive began in early 1975 in Leavitt (now Hart- newspaper. Yet, its roots20� began Las Vegas when Sister Taylor was mann) as senior sales 10 years before that. tasked with producing a newsletter for executive, Sherry Huf- faker as regional sales Today, after more than her ward. Charlene Taylor explained, executive and Marsha three decades, the name The “The sisters would even try to find me Ward as editor. Today, Beehive seems even more in the halls on Sundays because they Arizona’s edition of The appropriate today than when had yet another story they wanted to Beehive continues the 20-year-old tradition of it was first coined in 1975. report for the next edition of the Relief bringing “the good news” Indeed, it could be said Society paper. The newsletter became to Arizona and chronicling that The Beehive, T founded by Richard and an enormous success.” the activities and accom- Charlene Taylor, has been “abuzz” since its From this humble beginning, The plishments of the Latter-day beginnings 38 years ago, sharing events and Saints in this area. accomplishments and striving to provide a Continued on pg. 4

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The Beehive • 3 the family paper, Russell offered his Brother Taylor notes, “The sole assistance to keep the legacy going. reason there is a Beehive Newspa- One of Russell’s first moves as interim per in Arizona is because of Linda publisher was to expand the sales staff Leavitt Hartmann. She was able to of The Beehive. At the time, one of the make a LDS newspaper work in staff writers for the paper knew Linda a state that had seen at least four Leavitt (now Hartmann) who hailed other newspapers fail. She is truly a from Mesa, Ariz. Linda was living in special person who the entire Taylor Las Vegas working part-time at the family, as well as The Beehive fam- District Court on the Jury Commis- ily, owes a huge debt of gratitude.” sion. Knowing that Linda had previ- Since the founding of the Ari- ously worked as an advertising sales zona Beehive in 1993, The Beehive executive for a small LDS newspa- has seen many changes. Marsha per in Arizona called “The Arizona Ward brought her rich experience Latter-day Journal,” the staff writer and many years of writing and edit- suggested that Linda apply with ing as the first editor of the Arizona The Beehive as a sales represen- Beehive. In the late 1990s, when tative. Linda was hired immedi- Marsha quit to care for her hus- ately and her sales experience band who was ill, Cecily Markland and professionalism allowed assumed the editing duties and con- The Beehive to increase its scope tinues in that capacity today. Cec- of news coverage and distribution in ily studied journalism at Brigham Charlene and Richard Vegas valley. The Young University, then at Weber Taylor founded The Las Vegas almost immediately. Beehive in 1975 and first issue was an eight- In 1993, Linda decided to move State University in Ogden, Utah. 1served as co-publishers page publication, all in black and back to Arizona. Knowing that she An experienced reporter, she had until 1990. white, with no paid advertisements. could have similar success with an written as a stringer for the Ogden From 1975 to 1990, Richard and LDS newspaper in her home state, Standard Examiner and, after mov- Celebrating 20 Years Charlene, with help from their old- Linda proposed the idea to Russell of ing to Arizona, for the Gilbert Inde- Continued from pg. 3 est daughter, Tamara, performed the starting The Beehive Newspaper for pendent newspaper. To date, she has duties of publisher for The Beehive. the Saints of Arizona. written more than 600 newspaper Beehive transformed into a publica- In 1990, their eldest son, Russell, In October 1993, Linda’s vision for and magazine articles. She writes a tion for and about Latter-day Saints, returned to Las Vegas after two years an Arizona Beehive became a reality number of articles and a column for a newspaper that would let every of school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, as a small, 12-page, black and white each issue of The Beehive, as well reader know about upcoming events where he received his master’s of busi- publication rolled off the presses in as overseeing a team of freelance and the good deeds being performed ness administration degree. With his Las Vegas destined for distribution in by Church members in the Las mother too sick to continue publishing LDS bookstores throughout Arizona. Continued on pg. 5

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4 • The Beehive Cebrating 20 Years dedication of the temples in Snowflake Beehive website— Continued from pg. 4 and the Gila Valley, and has reported at www.arizonabeehive.com- Linda Leavitt Hart- on three additional temples announced archives articles from each issue, mann helped bring writers, including regular The Beehive for Arizona, which are now under lists businesses that advertise with columnists, Jill Adair, newspaper to construction in Phoenix, Gilbert and the Beehive and tells the locations Linda Turley-Hansen and Arizona and has Tucson. where the Beehive is distributed. Kristie Fairbanks, who worked from The Beehive recently highlighted The Beehive also has a Facebook the beginning contribute to The Beehive. as the regional the welfare services in Arizona and, page where articles from the paper Today, rounding out ad manager, another issue, shared the many proj- along with frequent updates are The Beehive staff are Mi- helping to grow ects conducted by Arizona Saints as posted. Readers are invited to “like” chael O’Brien (sales rep- the paper and part of Make a Difference Day. The the Facebook page to leave com- providing excel- resentative), two freelance lent service and Beehive has also published a number ments there as well (https://www. graphic designers—Leslie goodwill to the ad- of articles about missionary work, in- facebook.com/pages/The-Beehive- Thompson and Chris Molitor— vertisers. cluding several missionary experienc- Newspaper). In addition, interested and staff photographer, John Power Photo courtesy of Linda Hartmann es and conversion stories as well as an individuals can sign up for “The with Biltmore Photo. article about how the lowering of age Bee-line,” an emailed newsletter In 2002, Russell and his wife, for service has affected Arizona Saints with events and activities of interest Amie, sold the Nevada Beehive to shares with others. and another article that shared details to Arizona Saints and their families. concentrate their efforts on the Ari- In addition to highlighting count- about two new missions that opened in To sign up for “The Bee-line” email zona Beehive. The Arizona Beehive less acts of service and individual Arizona following this announcement. [email protected], with “add” in has grown from the original 1993 accomplishments, the Beehive has The recently redesigned the subject line. edition that had a print run of 5,000 chronicled the growth of the Church in Sister Hartmann states, “The copies and 10 distribution locations, Arizona. Beehive is making a difference to to become the largest regional LDS “As Beehive writers, we have members and non-members all over newspaper in the United States. had the privilege of sharing Cecily Markland, Arizona.” Each quarterly edition of The stories about how faithful the managing She adds, “I get letters in the editor for The Beehive distributes 40,000 copies Saints in Arizona are work- mail about people who have joined ing to build the kingdom,” Beehive news- among its 113 distribution locations paper, writes the Church because of The Beehive, Cecily says, “and we’ve throughout the Phoenix metro area a column and or letters thanking me for something (including 54 Fry’s, 23 Albertsons, documented contributions of several stories they’ve read or seen in the paper.” for each issue 11 7-Elevens, 2 Kmarts and 23 local the early Arizona pioneers as “The Beehive is changing lives, well as the tremendous strides as well as over- LDS businesses) and is mailed to seeing the pool touching hearts, and making a ma- forward in recent years.” over 9,000 LDS members. of freelance writ- jor difference to the Saints here in In the end though, what is most For example, The Beehive ers who contribute Arizona,” Sister Hartmann says. to The Beehive. important is the “good” that the has featured cover stories about the announcement, construction and original “Good News” newspaper Photo by John Power, Biltmore Photo

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6 • The Beehive Dedication Services Held for Renovated Inter-Stake Center

By Cecily Markland The Beehive

Photo by John Power, Biltmore Photo or 58 years, a large building the only place big enough…” wrote Standing in the newly remodeled gym portion of the Inter-Stake Center prior to the rededica- called the Inter-Stake Center President Ellsworth. After the city tion services of the historic building are (l to r) David Mason, architect; Stephanie Johnson, served as a gathering place condemned the Mezona, 40 stake con- and her husband, W. Raymond Johnson, III, Mesa South Stake president; Elder Jim Wright of F the Seventy and his wife, Christina; Karen Miller and her husband, Doug Miller, 2nd counselor where East Valley Saints fostered ferences were held at the Inter-Stake in the Mesa South Stake presidency; Kaylene Jones and Rondal M. Jones, 1st counselor in the memories of playing sports, providing Center, including one presided over by Mesa South Stake presidency. service and receiving instruction and Spencer W. Kimball, then an apostle, edification. The building became an when the Mesa East Stake was created. from Mexico and South America came stayed at the Inter-Stake Center and important community asset as well. In the 1940s and 1950s, Saints to Mesa on temple excursions. They Continued on pg. 9 Built in 1955, it eventually fell into disrepair and, in 2009, after the city decided not to renew its lease, discus- sions began about the future of the r Inter-Stake Center and the adjacent G anite FREE Ellsworth Park. Stainless Steel Sink After careful consideration, the w/purchase of granite decision was made to renovate. Four kitchen counter top years and extensive construction work (while supplies last) later, the Inter-Stake Center was re- dedicated on Saturday, August 25. At the service, Mesa South Stake clerk, Larry Schnepf, explained the build- r ing’s history and significance. G anite The Inter-Stake Center started as a by dream—held by brothers, Leo, Lar- ence and Donald Ellsworth, and other local Church leaders—to have a building suitable for Church sports. Donald, the stake president at the (480) 464-6277 • SolorzanoTile.com time, wrote: “…we didn’t have an in- 349 E 10th Dr • Mesa • Southern & Mesa Dr door court … the only place they could play [basketball] was on an unlighted cement platform in the back of one of the chapels.” President Ellsworth ultimately purchased 12.5 acres three blocks east of the Mesa Temple, at 30 E. 2nd Ave; and Ellsworth Brothers construction contributed another $82,000 before beginning construction. “When completed in 1955, it was the best facility for basketball in the state of Arizona, and one of the best in the USA,” the website (www.interstakecenter.org) explains. It was dedicated two years after its completion by Elder Delbert L. Stapley. Since then, it has seen an estimated 23,000 basketball, 20,000 softball and 33,600 volleyball games. Yet, early on, it became apparent that its usefulness as a sports center was only part of the picture. “… the only place we had where we could hold conference was the old dance hall, called the Mezona. It was The Beehive • 7 ® Hear Better, Hearing Aids Worth Wearing™ Buy Direct, Save. ...with the world’s most technologically advanced hearing aid.

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8 • The Beehive Inter-Stake Center Dedication area. The Ellsworth Park area includes Continued from pg. 7 two softball fields and soccer/recre- New Family-Friendly Theater ation fields. were fed by local members—who Ray Speakman was the Mesa South Company Casting for New Show prepared thousands of meals for those Stake president at the time and “helped weekends. “They would come for get the ball rolling” for the renovation. three days and would do as much It was overseen by Mike Gardner, of ove Light Productions is a She found, “Underneath some of temple work as possible,” says Brother the Church’s Facilities Management new, fun, family-friendly those ‘lesser’ kids were actors just Schnepf. Department and Jim King, a Church L theater company in the East waiting for an opportunity to shine.” The building also has been used for project manager. Locally, the renova- Valley. Directed by Betsy Love, the Betsy has acted in or produced dance festivals, roadshows and plays, tion was directed by Rondal Jones, company is looking to involve those “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Guys and single adult activities and family his- first counselor in the Mesa South who are well-familiar with acting Dolls,” “Arsenic and Old Lace,” tory work. It served as a staging area Stake’s presidency. The architect was and music as well as newcomers to and many more. She also wrote and for the Indian Placement program; David Mason, of Architects South- the stage. directed A Doll’s Life, a musical. and, more recently, was a humanitar- west, construction manager was Alan Betsy’s passion for dance and She says 30 to 50 people are ian services center. As it has for years, Collier, of AW Contracting Corpora- theater began in high school, where needed for her next production— it will continue to be a storage facility tion and Greg Taylor, was the con- she was awarded Best Choreogra- ”It’s a Wonderful Life—The Musi- for Easter Pageant costumes and the struction superintendent. phy and runner-up for Best Actress. cal.” “If you have even the tiniest Temple Garden Christmas lights. At the dedicatory services, Elder She has been directing shows for bit of talent, come share it with us As a a community resource, the Jim L. Wright, of the Seventy, presided 25 years, both as a hobby and as a here at Love Light Productions,” she building has been used for a Phoenix and Elder David LeSueur of the Sev- teacher. says. Suns game, a Harlem Globetrotters enty was in attendance. Mesa South She says, “One of the things that Auditions are Sept. 17 and game and by schools for their sports Stake president, W. Raymond Johnson, frustrated me as a teacher was that 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clearview program. III, gave the dedicatory prayer. so many talented kids got swept Cultural Center, 1355 S. Clearview Today, the 53,170 square-foot Although primarily for events aside because the theater teachers Ave., with callbacks Sept. 21 at 2 multi-purpose facility includes a sponsored by LDS wards and stakes, tended to keep casting their favorite p.m. Shows will be December 6, 7, 17,721 square-foot gymnasium, with the center is available for other re- students.” 13, 14, 20 and 21. Visit lovelightpro- three basketball and four volleyball ligious and community groups. For Betsy says, “When I cast my first duction.blogspot.com for details, or courts, a cultural hall/auditorium, information, visit www.interstake.org. show, I picked actors based on their call 480-659-5980. seven meeting rooms and a serving reliability rather than their talent.” The Beehive is now in 54 Fry’s Grocery Stores, 23 Albertson’s Stores, and 11 7-Eleven stores throughout the Valley

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Visitors’ Center Exhibit Portrays Humanitarian Efforts of the Church

By Cecily Markland The Beehive

he LDS Church’s commit- with subtitles. ment to service and its wide- Sister Moreno Hourritiner, from Tspread humanitarian efforts are Venezuela and serving as a missionary touchingly portrayed in an interactive, at the Visitors’ Center, said the tour multimedia exhibit on display now at shows “how small acts of service or the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center. charity can change people’s lives, even The theme of the exhibit, “Love something as small as a smile. Those Photo by Cecily Markland Thy Neighbor,” is based on the phrase who view the exhibit are inspired to Ethan Price, 10, (l to r) and his siblings, Colby, 8, and Sadie, 4, are among the many who have in Galatians 5:13, “by love, serve one serve others in their own community.” come as family groups, for Scout outings or for Young Men and Young Women activities to see another.” Another missionary, Sister Ana the “Love thy Neighbor” display that is currently at the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center. According to Visitors’ Center direc- Avanesjan, of Frankfurt, Germany, tor, Linford Beckstrand, the display said, “I was moved to see and learn said. not—feel the spirit of it,” said Elder focuses on four major areas of hu- all of the many things our Church has Eight-year-old, Dallin Bowers and Sister Ballard, a senior couple manitarian service that the Church is done for other people. Those who agreed. serving at the Visitors’ Center. involved in worldwide. The four areas, come will be surprised to discover “I learned that helping each other “Love Thy Neighbor” is a “travel- and their titles (taken from Matthew how much humanitarian service is be- gives blessings,” he said. ing exhibit” that was first shown at the 25:36) are: Food Production—“I was ing done around the world.” Ethan (10), Colby (7) and Sadie (4) Visitors’ Center in Los Angeles, Calif., Hungered,” Digging Water Wells—”I Kristy Gustafson and Tori Adair, Price, from Tucson, visited the display then went to St. George, Utah, before was Thirsty,” Disaster Relief—”I was Cub Scout leaders from the Mesa 46th with their grandmother. At the end, coming to Mesa. It will remain in a Stranger” and Wheelchair Dona- Ward, Mesa East Stake, took their each of the shared a service idea. Mesa until the first part of November, tions—”I was Sick.” Scouts to see the display as a way to “I can help my brother and sister,” when it will be replaced by the annual Huge screens curve around the help them complete part of their Duty Ethan said, and Colby said he could nativity displays of during the Christ- perimeter of the room, with internal to God achievement. “help my mom with the dishes.” mas season. projectors that show video vignettes Nikolas Gustafson, 8, said he en- “The exhibit is very powerful for The exhibit is free and is open to about each of the areas. The videos joyed exhibit. everyone—young and old. Those who the public daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. can be shown in English, Spanish or “It was about helping people,” he come—whether LDS members or It takes about 20 minutes to complete.

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10 • The Beehive Longtime Local Leader and Only Photo courtesy of Darrell F. Smith family Darrell F. Smith served as Arizona’s Attorney Gen- eral from 1965 to 1968. LDS Attorney General, He died in June at the age of 86. Darrell F. Smith, Passes Away

By Jill Adair The Beehive filled him with joy and he arrell F. Smith, Arizona’s only Hill. They were married in the Salt San Tan wanted to share LDS attorney general and a Lake Temple in 1951. They lived in Indian the gospel mes- D longtime local leader in the DC, and he attended the American Reserva- sage with people Church, died in June. He was 86. University Law School, receiving his tion, bishop everywhere – and “Darrell was truly a man with- law degree in 1956. twice and he did.” out guile,” said his wife of 62 years, He continued to serve in the Naval counselor in Other family mem- Marjorie. “He loved everyone and was Reserves and passed the bar exam in the Mesa West bers remember him as a builder of men, always finding the 1957. The Smiths had three children— Stake presidency. a devoted husband, father, best in others and encouraging them Wendy, Becky and Kevin—in DC In 1981, Brother Smith, grandfather and friend, saying to work hard and stay true to their In 1958 they moved to Mesa, along with his wife, was called to that he lived a life of Christ-like char- covenants.” where two more children – Karen and preside over the England Birmingham ity and service and was known for his At an early age, Brother Smith’s fa- Teresa – were born. Mission. Sister Smith recalls that he integrity, honor and ever-cheerful and ther died and he was raised by a single Brother Smith practiced law in politely declined an offer to oversee positive disposition. mother with four children. It was by Arizona for more than 50 years, start- Indian affairs under President Ronald Brother Smith is survived by her example that he learned to work ing in the county attorney’s office and Reagan because it came shortly after Marjorie; their five children: Wendy hard and serve others. then opening his own practice. He was his call to England. He later served as Shelley (Mark), Becky Woolf (James), He began his own life of service elected state Attorney General in 1965 stake patriarch. Kevin Smith (Denise), Karen Speak- while in the U.S. Navy during World and won a re-election for a second “Dad always had a passion for mis- man Vance (Blaine), Teresa Starr War II and, then, as a full-time mis- term. He was instrumental in passing sionary work; he loved the gospel,” (Rick); foster daughter, Sylvia Laugh- sionary to California. consumer protection laws that are still said his youngest daughter, Teresa ter; 28 grandchildren and 22 great- He graduated from Dixie College in place today. Smith Starr. “Along with his fam- grandchildren. and moved to Washington, DC. There, He also served in the Church, as a ily, the gospel of Jesus Christ was his he met his sweetheart, Marjorie Ann Scout leader, branch president on the greatest treasure…this knowledge

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The Beehive • 11 Thyrle and Roberta Stapley, Gilbert Grandparents Have One Set of of the Gilbert 9th Ward, have 21 grandchildren (19 shown here). Eight of the 21 are twins, one set born to each Twins of the Stapley’s four sons. Born to Each of Their Four Sons Photo courtesy of Thyrle Stapley

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By Cecily Markland The102 Beehive � Birthday n June 27, 1844, the prophet Nauvoo by John’s cousin, Bethleen We’ll Make the Joseph Smith was martyred. Swapp, who had grown up in Mesa, On June 27, 2002, the re- now lives in New Mexico, and was reception ALMOST O built Nauvoo Temple was dedicated. serving a mission with her husband in as beautiful as the bride! This year, on June 27, 2013, Mary Nauvoo. Brother Lewis soon learned Riggs, and her son, John Lewis, mem- that Sister Swapp’s parents—Lee Ross bers of the Udall Ward, Mesa Stake, and Mabel Jones, from their ward in Deluxe Package * at the Special traveled to Nauvoo to commemorate Mesa, were visiting in Nauvoo at the Rental Price of $399.95 those two events—and to celebrate time, as was Kay Chapman, Sister another milestone. Riggs’ visiting teacher. 12 Round Tablecloths and 96 It was also on June 27—in 1911, John knew that traveling with a universal chair covers in 102 years ago—that Sister Riggs was centenarian could be challenging, yet, white or ivory born. “Everything worked out so well. The 12 Table Runners or Overlays and 96 To mark her 102nd birthday, she good Lord was really with us all of the Sashes for the chair covers in a and John spent the day touring Nau- way,” John says. rainbow of colors voo and attending the Nauvoo Temple Brother Lewis also has felt the where they participated in two sealing hand of the Lord while caring for his sessions. mother over the years. We now have “I just felt like the trip was some- “I owe someone big time for giving 8 foot Backdrops thing that needed to be accomplished,” me her as a mother,” Brother Lewis available to rent. says Brother Lewis, who has been a says. “She is a little dynamo, just a fulltime caregiver for his mother for little precious thing. I get much more For more information check out the past seven years. “Some of our from caring for her than I am ever able our website under Event Decor. ancestors were there in Nauvoo, and to give.” I felt like it was important to go back John adds, “She is such a spiritual and take mother for her birthday.” person; she has always known what They flew into St. Louis, rented the Church was and that’s what she Call for free consultation! 480.395.5096 a car and drove to Keokuk, Iowa, 12 radiates.” Visit our Website at: theweddingsistersaz.com miles outside of Nauvoo, where they For Sister Riggs, her Church ties stayed in a hotel. and the roots of her testimony go back Email us at: [email protected] Then, “When we got to Nauvoo, it to her pioneer heritage. Her first great was like being with family, like being grandfather, Joseph Leland Heywood, back in the Udall Ward,” John says. They met and were escorted around Continued on pg. 15 14 • The Beehive Celebrating 102nd Birthday Continued from pg. 14 was acquainted with Joseph Smith and grandchildren and an increasing num- Accident Injury & became the first U.S. Marshall of Utah. ber of great great-grandchildren. She also was related to well-known Until she fell last year, Sister Wrongful Death Law pioneer, Levi Savage, whose son, Riggs was attending the Mesa Temple Levi Mathers Savage, was a bishop in to do sealing sessions every day it was Free Consultation • No Recovery–No Fee Woodruff for 25 years. open. Today, she and John take daily Home and Hospital Visits Available Mary married Chester Lewis in “walks” around the Temple, with John California in 1933. Together, they had pushing her in her wheelchair. And, eight children, John being the young- she has recovered enough that she and est. Two are now deceased. Chester John do sealings together two or three built the Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, times a week. Ariz., and six additional Wigwam “When it comes to spiritual things, Villages over a 20-year period. The she never gets enough. She is hungry family continues to run the motel in for it,” John says, adding that her love Holbrook. After Chester died in 1986, of the temple has enriched his life. Mary married Don Lynwood Riggs in “The temple brings you closer 1992. He died about nine years later. to God,” Mary says. “It’s the best Today, Mary has 36 grandchildren, 70 place in the world to be.”

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By Cecily Markland The Beehive

ne Gilbert ward has mobilized surrounding the bishop’s home. efforts to extend “Mormon “It was the perfect kickoff for OHelping Hands” to their neigh- everything,” Becky says. “The place bors and community. looked beautiful afterwards.” “I’m pretty excited about it, actu- One of the teenagers said she came ally,” said Becky Abernethy, Relief to help, because she “wanted to wear a Society president in the Windrift Ward, vest;” and, one of the young boys said Gilbert Stake. “The project is a great he “felt famous” wearing a Helping way to promote missionary efforts and Hands vest, Becky says. to be a force for good in the commu- After the initial kickoff, to keep the Photo by Miles Abernethy nity.” Getting into the action and wearing their “Mormon Helping Hands” vests, while participating in one of the Windrift Ward’s ongoing service projects, are (l to r) Tyler Love, Alyisa Waite, Deb- She says it is also “helping us to Continued on pg. 33 bie Price, Chloe Price and Abagail Price know our neighbors better.” Sister Abernethy says her sister, Maryann Koski, lives in Long Island, New York, and was there when Hur- ricane Sandy hit. “Afterwards, members showed up in the work clothes and their Mormon Helping Hands vests to help. The stories are phenomenal about what happened in a community that knew next to nothing about the Mormons and now have a love for the Church,” Becky said. Wanting to have a similar impact in her own community, Sister Abernethy talked to Bishop Ron Knight about getting started with ongoing service projects in their Gilbert neighborhood. They ordered 60 of the yellow and blue, Mormon Helping Hands vests from the Church Distribution Center. Then, they started with a fireside about service and a huge kickoff project to pull weeds and clean up the property The Beehive • 17 Mesa Arizona Family History Conference Announced for October

By Cecily Markland The Beehive

rained genealogists and “The overwhelming response “Genealogy’s Star,” is one of the top family history novices from the community encouraged us to genealogy blogs. alike will find a wealth more than double the classes offered Following the keynote address, Photo courtesy Elder Adrian Kuzdas T James Tanner, a leading genealogy blogger of helps and tools at the second this year,” Elder Kuzdas says. the Family History Conference will and author of The Guide to FamilySearch annual, Mesa AZ Family History They also selected a larger venue, feature 35 workshops (five in each on Line, will be the keynote speaker at the Conference, a free all-day event one that is “in closer proximity to the time slot), covering a range of top- second annual conference sponsored by sponsored by the Mesa FamilySe- Valley at large,” Elder Kuzdas said. ics, including “Getting started with the Mesa FamilySearch Library and sched- arch Library. The theme “Genealogy Changes the Research Cycle,” “Immigration uled for October. “For one remarkable day, CHARTS, Family History Changes and Naturalization,” “Using Google instructors with hundreds of com- HEARTS” is a quote from a talk by for Genealogy” and “DNA Testing Saturday, October 26, at the Tempe bined years of experience will Elder Bradley D. Foster, of the Sev- and Genealogy.” Workshops also will Institute Building, 1000 S. McAl- assemble to assist everyone from enty, given at the RootsTech Confer- address British, German and Swedish lister in Tempe. Doors will open beginners to seasoned professionals ence in Salt Lake. research, “Land and Probate Re- at 7:30 a.m. and classes will begin with the tools they need to succeed Keynote speaker will be James cords,” “Techniques on Finding ‘Lost at 8. Preregistration is required. To in finding their ancestors,” says El- Tanner from Mesa. Brother Tanner Individuals’” and “U.S. Military preregister, including signing up der Adrian Kuzdas, assistant direc- has more than 30 years’ experience in Records Before 1900.” for classes and downloading class tor of the FamilySearch Library. genealogical research and is a pre- Visit www.mesafsl.org for speaker materials, go to www.mesafsl.org. In organizing this year’s event, senter at many expos and conferenc- bios and a complete list of topics. The site also gives the option to the planning committee took into es. He is the author of The Guide to The all-day conference is free and account last year’s success. FamilySearch on Line and his blog, open to the public. It will be held Continued on pg. 19

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anessa Joy has performed Vanessa’s musical career began at a great deal to across the nation and in Is- age four, when she started playing the me as well. I Vanessa V rael, Jordan, Italy, Greece, violin. She performed in orchestras love doing Joy’s lat- Turkey and Germany. She has released throughout her youth. music. I est CD- two solo albums, presented at BYU’s Today, Vanessa is a multiple award- could do -Vanessa Education Week and has shared her winning vocalist and theatrical per- it night Joy to the World--has talents at dozens of benefit concerts. former. She earned a degree in music and day,” special mean- Yet, for the Phoenix mother of two, from Brigham Young University, where she says. ing to her, as it the release of her latest CD, a Christmas she performed with Showtime Tour “Music is a Christmas collection called “Vanessa Joy to the Company. After taking a class from really gives you a collection of favorite carols Photo courtesy of Vanessa Joy World” was particularly meaningful. renowned pianist, Marvin Goldstein, glimmer of what eternity feels and songs she re- “I have wonderful memories of Vanessa has worked with him on nu- like. It allows you to reflect, think, members singing Christmas and of singing with my merous projects. ponder and feel. That’s what I hope my as a child. family as a child. The album includes She approached the highly ac- music does for others as well.” songs I have been singing since I was claimed pianist to do the arrangements Among the many highlights of her It was amazing,” Vanessa says. a child,” Vanessa said. “I loved singing for her Christmas album. career was performing with Marvin She and Marvin will perform with harmony with my aunts, my mom— “I knew what I wanted it to sound Goldstein in Nesselwang, Germany, MC6 at a public-invited event spon- and all those memories of Christmas like, so I played a motif, a little lick of last year. sored by the BYU Alumni Association and my family and my grandma, are all what I wanted and Marvin decorated it “We performed in their cathedral. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Mesa Arts tied up in this too.” with icing,” Vanessa says. “I told him It was freezing cold—only 32 degrees, Center, One East Main Street in Mesa. The CD includes such favorites as what I wanted, and he did what I can’t inside. I was wearing boots, nylons, General admission tickets are available “What Child is This,” “With Wonder- do at all. He took off from there and the sweatpants under my dress, then a at local Deseret Bookstores, while both ing Awe,” and “Silent Night,” as some result is magical.” sweater and another sweater and two reserved and general admission tickets that are less familiar, such as “On This A member of the Lake Pleasant coats on top of that.” are available at Mesa Arts Center (me- Day,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” and Ward, Peoria North Stake, she says, Yet, she says, even with the cold saartscenter.com). “Watchman Tell Us of the Night”—all this latest album is all part something and the language barrier, the music cre- To hear a sample of Vanessa’s music delivered in what Vanessa’s fans de- she dearly loves. ated a unique form of communication. or for more details about her and her scribe as her a “magnificent,” “angelic,” “My family, my children, will “I knew that they loved God, and I upcoming events, visit www.vanessa- and “Olivia Newton-John like voice.” always come first, but my music means knew that they knew that I loved God. joysings.com

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ays of trip: 57. Riding days: “I want to stay as young as I can when his chiroprac- 39. Average miles per day rid- for as long as I can,” he says, adding tor son, Russ, told Photo courtesy of Larry Clouse ing: 48. Total miles traveled: that he hopes to stay healthy and con- him his running days Carefully watching the road, Larry Clouse, 74, avoided most obsta- D cles and had to fix a flat tire only once when biking from Canada to 1,873. Age of bicyclist: 74. tinue teaching. were over. Mexico this past summer. Retired teacher and coach Larry Even though he retired from Mesa Less than a year Clouse didn’t let any of those statistics Public Schools in 2000, he continues later Brother Clouse, discourage him from his goal: To ride to teach the sex education program, a member of the Mesa South Stake, to accomplish something,” he says, his bike from Canada to Mexico. something he’s done for 25 years. made a 668-mile ride from the Four “the secret is to go to work on it.” He set out alone this past June 5 “I just love teaching it,” he said. Corners area to Mexico. So, after his wife, Joyce, told him and nearly two months later, on July “I love being around young people. I Successfully completing that goal, last year that he needed a “man” vaca- 29, was joined by family and friends think it’s a great, great service.” he thought someday he would take up tion, he began the work of training by for the last day of the southern end of This father of eight children, 35 a new one. riding 30 to 70 miles a day, two to four his journey. grandchildren and 23 great grandchil- “A dream is a goal without work,” days a week. Why did he do it? dren, says he took up cycling in 2005 Brother Clouse says. “If ever you want He also began planning his route, which would take him from the Canadian border, north of Whitefish, Mont.; through Yellowstone National 2010 City of Mesa Business of The Year Park and by the Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah; south through Colorado and 2010 Farmers Insurance Top Shop into New Mexico by way of Shiprock; 2009, 2010, 2011 AAA Top Shop and then on to the Mexican border at 2009, 2010, 2011 Premier Acheivment Award Douglas, Ariz. A Reputation For Excellence He planned to stay in the moun- Family Owned & Operated Since 1975 tains as much as possible to enjoy cooler temperatures. The hottest day Lifetime Warranty he encountered was about 90 degrees, Insurance Specialists which wasn’t too bad, he says. 24 Hr Towing And, it only rained on him a couple Certified Technicians of times. “That just cooled it off and made it so nice,” he says. www.INVISIONAUTOBODY.com The toughest challenges were the 4134 E Valley Auto Dr mountain climbs. “That’s where you 7021 W Oakland St learn perseverance,” he says. Mesa, AZ 85206 Chandler, AZ 85226 At one point, from the Flaming (Greenfield & Baseline) (Chandler Blvd & 56th St) Gorge reservoir dam to the lodge, he faced about an 8 percent uphill grade. 480. 503.1414 480.598.1616 “I could handle 6 percent,” he says, “but not 8.” So, he got off and walked his bike. Then, he says, on the downhill side, he really picked up some speed. “My fastest speed was 39.3 miles Joseph Fielding McConkie per hour,” he says. “That’s like turning on the afterburner.” Although his bike and the small trailer that he pulled behind did tip over on him once, he never had a wreck while riding, and he only had one flat tire, just out of Jackson Hole, Wyo. New and classic McConkie He says what he liked most about the trip, other than the satisfaction of personal accomplishment, was the titles available at: beautiful scenery he enjoyed along the the devil doesn’t want you to know way. www.mcconkiebooks.com “We live in a beautiful country,” he says. “Every state has its beauty.” For a day-by-day account of the Joseph Fielding McConkie trip, visit larryontwowheels.blogspot. com.

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n the past five years, she opened painter to choir director, to poetess and a bookstore, traveled across the more—and though she finds pleasure country and moved from Apache and great joy in every day she lives— IJunction to Mesa; she has given out she isn’t ready to “rest on her laurels.” Photo by Cecily Markland nearly 200 copies of the Book of “I feel I want to accomplish more, Mormon, spoken at firesides, taken in to wrap up everything I’ve been Helen Spencer Schlie, who turned 90 in August, shares her love of the gospel and of the Book of Mormon in countless ways, including by making available individual pages from an original several friends and family members, dreaming of doing,” she said. copy of the Book of Mormon, mounted between museum-quality glass and framed with apple performed countless acts of service Somewhat of an icon in the East wood from the farm where Joseph Smith grew up. and has been the subject of nationwide Valley, she’s known for her ready media coverage—all since she turned smile, quick wit and, always, her inter- wonderful system as we got to hear all and, in 1941, they had a daughter they 85. est in other people and their stories. five levels of each subject.” named Alnita. Their marriage ended in “And, I’m not done yet,” said Helen’s own story started on a farm Music also became an important divorce shortly after—at a time when Helen Spencer Schlie, of the Udall in Michigan, 35 miles from Lake Hu- part of Helen’s life. All through junior World War II, had already altered the Ward, Mesa Stake, who turned 90 on ron. The oldest of seven, she had five high and high school, she played the way of life across the nation. August 24. sisters and one brother. piano and clarinet and sang in the For her, that meant going to work Though her accomplishments She learned early on to love educa- school chorus and various church at National Twist Drill and Tool, and, include a long list of everything tion. “We had a two-room school, with choirs. from storeowner to caregiver, from five grades in the same room. It was a At 17, she married Elvin Wagner Continued on pg. 31

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Sharing the Gospel at 90 “Walt was a wonderful man. He Though the couple opened an LDS Mormon someone had sold to them. Continued from pg. 28 loved to dance and he was a wonderful bookstore near the Temple in Mesa, it Years later, after learning that the stepfather to Alnita,” Helen said. would be five years later before Walt Church wasn’t interested in having the Helen joined the LDS Church in joined the Church. They ran the book- Book donated to them, Helen hit upon later, at GM, inspecting Army trucks 1961, after a trip to Salt Lake City’s store together until 1990, when Walt’s the idea of selling individual pages, as they came off the assembly line. Temple Square a few years prior, health and an employee’s embezzle- mounted on a wooden stand, between After the War, she opened a bakery, where, Helen said, “I got answers to ment of funds forced them to close the museum-quality glass. “The book had then a millinery shop, and worked for all the questions I’d had for so many store. already done so much good and here J. C. Penny Company. years.” In 1962, Walt retired and they During that time, they shared with was one more way to build testimonies In 1955, she married Walt Schlie, a traveled across the country and up the many the opportunity to hold and read World War I veteran. west coast before ending up in Mesa. from an original copy of the Book of Continued on pg. 33

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By Valerie Ipson The Beehive Photo courtesy of Sara Mathews he Young Women from the Ellsworth Ward, ally fun and the best part was sharing the experience Young Women from the Ellsworth Ward, Mesa Skyline Stake, build Rameumptons out of popsicle sticks, as part of their Mesa Skyline Stake, planned and pulled with the other Young Women.” “BOM Party,” during which they read the Book of Mormon Toff an unusual party this summer. Ask them The girls and their leaders gathered early on a cover to cover in a weekend. about the event and answer will be surprising—but Friday morning at an advisor’s home, with sleeping enthusiastic. bags, snacks, and scriptures in hand to begin the 36- plete their Personal Progress project for “Virtue,” “We read the Book of Mormon cover to cover,” hour event termed a BOM (Book of Mormon) Party. reports Beehive president, Kylie Ipson. “It was re- The goal of the activity was to help the girls com- Continued on pg. 33

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32 • The Beehive “BOM Party” Gilbert Ward Extends Help Continued from pg. 32 Continued from pg. 17 which is to read the Book of Mormon Mormon.” momentum going, Becky’s husband, They also organized a project for from start to finish. Young Women Young Women Second Counselor, Miles, made a “Helping Hands” bulle- the Church Humanitarian Services. president, Sara Mathews, says they Alison Bright, says, “I loved seeing tin board to hang in the ward building. “We invited neighbors to participate also hoped the girls would “strengthen how the Young Women transitioned “We post things on the bulletin and used five homes in the neighbor- their testimonies of the Book of Mor- from casual listeners and readers the board to give our ward members ideas hood where we dressed dolls, made mon and its importance in our lives.” first day to active and excited partici- of things they can do to help and to family night packets and assembled Thirteen Young Women and six pants the second day. You could see serve,” Becky says. activity packets,” Sister Abernethy leaders participated with everyone the way the ‹Book of Mormon stories› “We’ve encouraged our ward mem- says. taking turns reading. During meals stopped being ‹stories› for them and bers to watch and make us aware of She adds that the attitude of service and activities, they listened to an audio turned into real people with real histo- visible projects that we could get out has continued to permeate the ward. recording. ries and real testimonies.” in the community and do.” A humanitarian specialist—Thea “We started [reading] at 8 on Sharlene Swan, a Mia Maid, felt They began to amass a wide variety Mansuetto—has been called to help Friday morning and finished Satur- she gained a greater appreciation of of ideas—all within their own neigh- organize the ongoing projects; and day evening at 8:45,” explains Sister the Savior. “The main thing I got from borhood. They asked ward members, the priesthood leaders and all of the Mathews. reading the Book of Mormon is that “What neighbors of yours need help?” organizations have shown support for To keep the girls focused while Christ suffered for me. Since he died They went to some of the senior mem- the efforts. they listened, they participated in for me I will choose to live like him.” bers in the ward and asked what kind “It has to be ‘owned’ by the ward activities such as illustrating Lehi›s Sister Mathews says, “As a of help they needed. They identified to work,” Becky says, “but, each of dream, building Rameumptons out of leader, the best part for me was to see those houses that were near pine trees the organizations has stepped up and popsicle sticks, trying to hit Samuel the scriptures come alive for the girls. and, says Becky, “The Elders Quorum looked for ways to help, and it’s start- the Lamanite on the wall, building They felt the emotions of people in the members went around the neighbor- ing to function really well.” temples out of sugar cubes, and others. book and they felt the spirit testify of hood, asking, ‘Can we help you get the Various ward and stake members the truthfulness of it.” pine needles off your roof.’” dropped by to share favorite scripture stories and bear their testimony of the Book of Mormon. President Derek Wilcock, 1st counselor in the Stake Presidency, brought swords as a visual aid while he read to them from Alma the account of Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty. Hannah Swan, a Beehive, says of the event, “It was so spiritual and a great bonding experience for all the girls and the leaders. My favorite part was the activities that we did for cer- tain stories. It really helped me have a greater understanding of the Book of

Sharing the Gospel at 90 Continued from pg. 31

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s my grandson recently discovered, I have a case, is a solid remind- rock collection. er of the strength she is A He came upon it quite by accident, when in my life, It reminds I had locked him and his family out of my house me that—in more than and he had to climb in my kitchen window. There just a piece of granite—part of her is always here. way—nothing more than a bunch of, well, rocks. he was, being boosted head first through a less-than- Another—a red, jagged rock, striped with brown And, yet, isn’t life pretty much a process of shoulder-wide window, the only open orifice in my and gold—I found at “the cabin,” where I spent a gathering rocks as we move along? Isn’t it learning, house—and, there they were—my collection of weekend enjoying the substance and richness of as we go, that some rocks are stumbling blocks? But, rocks in various shapes and sizes, all lined up along friendship with “the girls.” that there are also stepping stones? the windowsill above my sink. The three small pebbles, Levi selected from And so, we learn to gather more cleverly, to Just how do you keep from knocking one or two among hundreds of similar stones. These were his leave some behind or, at least, to weigh the options down, breaking a glass in the sink in the process? prizes, the ones he liked best; and they fit perfectly of a stone before we relegate it to our backpack and Well, you don’t. in the five-year-old’s pocket while he and I explored carry the weight of foolhardy choices for months. While, for Ethan, those rocks were a nuisance the desert during a little “Nana time.” In time, and with experience, we learn to gather and that day; for me, they are something quite different. On a different kind of day, hampered by stomach to treasure rocks that hold us up, lead the way—and Each has a story behind it. Take the finely speck- pain and lack of sleep, I took a break from driving even add beauty and depth to our windowsills. led black and white chunk of granite, the first in my and instantly found, by the side of my car, a white And, if we are smart and listen to the spirit, collection. I gathered it in Atlanta last November, and wondrous, half-sphere, sparkling with crystals— we learn to to stand on the surest stone of all— while visiting my daughter a few weeks after she and with hope. “Remember, remember that it is upon the rock of and her family moved across the country—a move So, okay, perhaps I’m reading more into my our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye that momentarily rocked my world. The granite, rocks than is really there. My collection isn’t fan- must build your foundation… picked up along a trail and carried home in my suit- cy—just simple souvenirs I’ve gathered along the Now, that’s the rock I want in my collection.

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oday is my oldest son’s birthday. I can’t be- Some of my proudest moments surround his and precious connection, even though we are miles lieve that so many years have flown by. Eagle Court of Honor and his high school gradua- apart. T In my mind’s eye, I can still see his fuzzy, tion. I can’t help but smile as I remember helping Today, I can’t reach across the distance to give rotund head, feverishly counting his miniature fin- him move into his college dorm room. Time has him a hearty birthday hug. I can’t sing our twisted gers and toes as I spy him for the first time moments tick-tocked away at truly an accelerated pace. family version of “Happy Birthday” to my mission- after birth. He lay in a miniscule plastic cubicle next Memories of him spill into the corners of my ary, nor bake him his favorite dinner and dessert as to my hospital bed, facing away, hazily recuperating mind, soaked with richness and fulfillment. It has I have done for the past 19 years. I can’t even speak from a rather traumatic birth. My husband whispers been my privilege to be his mother, feverishly sup- to him. a faint, but heartfelt, introduction to our tiny infant porting him year after year, backstage in the wings But, it’s OK, it’s how it’s supposed to be. Moth- and in response, he musters the sheer strength and of his live performance on this stage we call life. ers worldwide have spent years apart from their mis- determination to turn his heavy newborn head a full But, I am not able to be with him on his special sionaries, funneling sincere birthday wishes across 180 degrees to curiously greet his father with enor- day this year. He must celebrate without me. Never- the miles in many lands and in many tongues for mous blue slate eyes. His curiosity has never waned theless, there is some solace in the fact that I’m not many years. from those first few minutes of life. entirely alone. There are many mothers like me in Nonetheless, today it’s my turn to whisper The memories keep flashing as I remember his similar situations. I’m not the only one pining in this faint, heartfelt wishes of birthday happiness and first smile, his first words, and his first steps. I still heavyhearted scenario. health, in my own earnest fashion, and send them relish in the moments when his youthful, chunky It is my son’s 20th birthday today and he is com- scurrying towards my son. I hope he takes a moment arms stretched towards me for strength and stability. ing upon his one-year anniversary of serving in the to listen. I was front and center at every Cub Scout Pine- field as a full-time L.D.S. missionary. His goodness I must admit, it’s bittersweet to be separated wood Derby, football game, band concert, wrestling and curiosity is gracing another place and time at this year. I am a bit melancholy, but in all actual- match, and cross country meet. I thrilled at his miss- this poignant moment. This momentous occasion ity, there is nowhere else that I would rather him ing teeth, his scrawling artwork pasting the refrig- must come and go without me. spend this milestone birthday than serving a mission. erator door, his sports trophies and medals, and his Twenty years ago today, we forged a special bond It’s one of the most precious presents he will ever curly strawberry-blonde hair. I was his first dance as mother and son. Twenty years have now passed receive. partner and his first date. and gone and that link has evolved into a treasured

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ou’re trying to keep the kids Stake, became intrigued with indexing away from the beckoning calls following a ward class. They learned Yof social media. When they’re 12 billion documents need to be trans- tired of homework and chores, give ferred from microfilm/fiche to a digital them a fascinating glimpse into his- format. tory. The “great team effort” began. Join other Latter-day Saint fami- Natasha says, “As a family, we set an lies who are embracing indexing. It’s initial goal of completing 500 names more than it seems, as one Ahwatukee in the first two weeks, but we were mother tells me. Natasha Pizorno says, able to finish well over 1,000.” “Indexing unites current and past gen- Nine-year-old Isabella, who loves erations as we all participate to iden- puzzles and solving mysteries, has tify those who have passed on.” become an indexing role model. Few She points out: “We might discover would believe a child her age could Photo courtesy of Robert Pizorno a group of deceased female inmates, tackle hard-to-read records and cor- The Pizorno family, including (l to r) Joy, Bianca (standing), mother Natasha and Isabella, has ages 16 to 21 years old and a company rectly record them for digital purposes. found many rewards and blessings from participating in the Family Search Indexing program of Civil War veterans. We’ll learn She’s thriving, right along with her as a family. about the lives of women, how soon big sisters—13-year-old, Bianca, and they married and how often they had 15-year-old, Joy—who will apply team effort because we double check reports that once they submitted their babies—and buried them.” indexing to their Personal Progress. each other’s work and help decipher initial batch for final approval, they Natasha and her husband, Rob- Natasha, with a teaching degree hard-to-read names.” Prayer is always ert, of Lakewood Ward, Tempe West and bilingual training, says, “It’s a a part of their work. Natasha proudly Continued on pg. 37

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were rated 96 to 100 percent correct. But, there’s a hitch. America’s next generations may not be able to read cursive writing, which frequents historical documents. The federal education program Common Core is cancelling cursive writing instruction. Hard to fathom, right? The adversary is always meddling. Natasha reflects, “If these names are unreadable by current and future generations, the dead cannot be Photo courtesy Elder William Arnett In front of their meetinghouse, Elder William Arnett (on left) poses with Young Women from redeemed. Far from obsolete, cursive the remote island of Ambae, Vanuatu, who are holding hair clips and scripture notes made for is a vital skill if our children are to them by a Young Women’s group from Pinetop, Ariz. participate in transferring 12 billion By Emily Jex Boyle documents.” The Beehive Parents, do you see some homeschooling called for in regards to this ypically, emails and letters from Ambae, he seldom had an opportunity the island congregation. The group skill? “Cursive knowledge must be missionaries inform family and to send emails. His family eagerly made about three bows for each of passed on if we are to continue the friends of new and interesting awaited his letters to arrive. Those the girls in Ambae. Once finished, the T letters told a variety of stories as Elder Young Women attached their favorite work of salvation,” Natasha says. details and spiritual experiences from Currently she keeps a page of cursive their missions. Yet, for Kathryn Arnett, Arnett explained how he traveled scriptures and their own picture to the lettering by the computer; plus, “the of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, and three hours by foot, truck and boat hair bows. indexing page has a scroll-down tab other members of the Woodland Lake just to get to a grocery store, how he The Arnett family covered the cost with old cursive writing styles,” she Ward, Pinetop Lakeside Stake, such worked with others to build a woven of shipping, so the Woodland Lake says. “I also found it helpful to print- correspondence led to an unusual op- hut with pews instead of logs and how Ward Young Women could send the out a sample page of cursive from the portunity to reach out to fellow Church he helped organize Relief Society and hair bows, along with more than 20 particular time period we›re working members thousands of miles away. other auxiliary activities for a congre- white Sunday shirts and 40 ties to the on.” Kathryn’s brother, William Arnett, gation comprised primarily of first- island. Looking for a way to draw closer was serving in the Fiji Suva mission generation members of the Church. One package traveling from Arizona as a family? Natasha believes this is and was assigned to the small and quite Reading these letters from her to a small island in the South Pacific it. ”Indexing can bless our families as remote island of Ambae in Vanuatu. brother, Kathryn hit upon an idea. She provided one remote group of Heavenly we draw closer together, feel the Spirit People living on the island survive and her fellow Young Women in the Father’s children physical reminders assisting our work, and look toward largely through subsistence farming ward had been looking for opportuni- that they are not alone, but that they the temple.” and small cash crops and they get their ties to give service. Kathryn began belong to a worldwide family. Clearly, this program is one answer water from wells and rainwater catch researching the idea of gathering white In a letter home, Elder Arnett to parents’ prayers who are hoping tanks. Ambae’s geography is dominated shirts and ties for members in Ambae. expressed his appreciation for the to keep their children focused on the by Manaro, a large and volatile volca- The Young Women project quickly kindness shown by the Young Women eternal journey. no. In 2005, Manaro erupted, spewing grew, and members of the ward and of his home ward: “Tell the girls thank Linda Turley-Hansen is an AZ syn- steam and ash and ultimately displacing stake joined in. Kathryn and the other you again and that they reached out to dicated columnist and former Phx TV half of the island’s population. girls also met together and made hair just about the most [geographically] anchor; [email protected] While Elder Arnett was serving in bows to send to the Young Women of unreachable Young Women’s group.”

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ll-Star Pediatrics, in East Mesa growth and, a year after its opening, choices of foods, exercise offers a winning combination All-Star Pediatrics welcomed a sec- and other things that can A for young people of all ages. ond pediatrician, Steven Milius, DO. keep kids healthy,” Dr. “The office has an all-sports theme. Born and raised in Mesa, Dr. Milius Mousser says. It’s one of the best-looking pediatric did his undergraduate work at Arizona While helping parents clinics you’ll ever see,” says Dr. Steven State University, then attended medical establish healthy lifestyle Mousser, who opened the clinic in 2011. school in Chicago, Ill. With Dr. Mouss- habits, they are also vigilant Yet, he adds, while creating a er, Dr. Milius worked at Desert Pediat- about their patients’ health, “memorable and pleasant experience ric Hospitalists for several years before always watching to make with each visit,” the clinic’s highly pro- choosing to join All-Star Pediatrics. sure nothing is amiss. fessional staff is committed to provid- “I liked the idea of taking care of Dr. Mousser and his ing young patients with the utmost in families and providing more continuity wife, Becky, have four professional care as well. of care for people,” Dr. Milius says. daughters; Dr. Milius and Dr. Mousser did his undergraduate He says in addition to the fun setting, his wife, Courtney, have work at Brigham Young University, parents like the small, two-doctor office. five children, three boys graduated from the University of Ari- “We try to take care of our patients and two girls. zona Medical School, then completed at a personal level and really get to All-Star Pediatrics is his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital know them,” Dr. Milius says. located at 4915 E Base- in Phoenix. After co-founding Desert He adds, “We take care of kids at ev- line Road, Ste 110, on the Pediatric Hospitalists, one of the state’s ery age. We have a slogan that we treat southwest corner of Higley largest pediatric hospitalist practices, as everyone ‘from birth to mission’ age.” and Baseline, in Gilbert. well as the first child-only urgent care “Most of what we do is ‘healthy The office is open Monday services, Dr. Mousser chose to return stuff,’” Dr. Mousser explains. “A good through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 to office practice in 2011. He wanted, portion of the time we are monitoring p.m. To learn more about most of all, to create a setting where he growth and development and educat- All-Star Pediatrics, visit Photo courtesy All-Star Pediatrics could combine his broad range of expe- ing parents about the right way to help www.all-starpediatrics.com Dr. Steve Mousser (left), founder of All-Star Pedi- rience and expertise, with his interest in their children grow up to be strong and or call 480-832-0480. atrics in East Mesa, and Dr. Steven Milius work to- caring for children. healthy.” gether to provide quality health care in a fun and The clinic’s style sparked rapid “At well visits, we talk about pleasant atmosphere for youth of all ages.

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