Employment - March 2009

We certainly live in challenging times. Some who still have jobs say that we are having an economic downturn or a slump in the economy, those who face the reality of unemployment, loss of benefits, reduction in hours, or forced time off without pay would say we are in an economic collapse or recession. Whatever your individual circumstances maybe there are those within our Ward boundaries who need assistance in finding a full or part-time job or in upgrading their current employment.

When faced with the loneliness and frustration of unemployment it is important to utilize all the resources that can be mustered. In times such as these we turn to the words of a Prophet of God, President Gordon B. Hinckley:
"I am satisfied, my brethren, that there is enough of expertise, of knowledge, of strength, of concern in every priesthood quorum to assist the troubled members of that quorum if these resources are properly administered."
Our good Bishop also believes that we have many outstanding resources within the Ward to assist those in need and encourages each individual to watch and listen for job opportunities that may be available now or in the future. One of the most important keys to finding a job is networking with people who learn of companies who may be hiring and seeing that that information is quickly disseminated to those needing jobs. We are currently looking at practical methods to accomplish this within the ward and hope to announce a plan soon.
In the mean time if you are aware of employment opportunities, please call Carl Mackay at 224-4885 and leave a message if he is not able to answer your call at the time. If you are in need of a job call him and also consider the following aids:
Big Business & Technology Expo
UVU: March 11-12; 11am – 5 pm, McKay Center
Job Fair
UVU: March 25, McKay Center
LDS Provo Employment Center: 801-818-6161 -- 1415
North State Street, Provo – located at the Provo DI
Basic Employment Services Training
Career Workshop – learn to find and land a job
Career Counseling to Explore Options
Coaching on Resumes, Interviewing &
Networking
Monthly Employment Training
Professional Placement Program
Personalized Coaching
Also consider reviewing the wealth of information available on lds.org (click on Home & Family – then click on Employment and review all that is of interest or help) you may also check ldsjobs.org
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Carolyn's Provident Living Column - March 2009

Planning and preparing your family for unexpected events that may happen, such as illness, loss of employment, economic downturns, or manmade and natural disasters requires planning, commitment, and effort. Being prepared requires an individual and family commitment. It just doesn’t happen with good intentions. I would challenge all ward members to actively prepare themselves, and make this a regular part of family planning and activities. Small steady steps eventually accomplish any goal, but it has to start with the first step. So make it a goal to start this month.
Start with an assessment of your family needs. Is it to do an inventory of your storage room, assess your food storage needs, update a first aid kit, buy some water storage containers, or prepare a budget plan that helps you? Each family will have different needs. The important words are “just do it!” There are multiple sources of information available, and a good place to start is the website of lds.org. Being prepared starts with you!
Pat Conrad was kind enough to pass on some valuable information:
Mountain Valley Seeds in Salt Lake City has non-hybird seeds available in a sealed #10 can for your food storage. I Googled that name and found their catalogue information, address and phone number. For those without Internet: 1438 So. 700 West , Salt Lake City. Phone number 801-486-0480. (Remember after March 1st we all need to dial the area code on all our calls.) Cost is $43.23, but decreases with bulk orders.
Next: A “to-die-for” homemade yogurt recipe, originally from Becky Nyman and now from Serena Warner. What is great about this, it gives us all a way to use and rotate our food storage powdered milk.
Yield: 5 quarts
1 gal 2 % milk
1 Cup sugar or honey
3 Cups powered milk, (it needs to be fairly fresh for best results)
1 Cup Vanilla yogurt (organic—need fresh yogurt culture as a starter)
1 tsp. vanilla
Pour half gallon of the milk in a large pot and half gallon in a large bowl. To the milk in the pot add 1 Cup sugar or honey. Bring to boil and then turn off heat and set aside.
To the milk in the large bowl add 3 cups powdered milk, 1 Cup vanilla yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
Mix two milk mixtures together in the large pot, stir to blend. Then divide into 5-- Quart bottles. Will be full --- Makes exactly 5 quarts.
Put the lids on.
For winter months or homes with air conditioning in the summer, heat oven to 200 degrees and then turn it off. Put the quart bottles in a pan with towel wrapped around bottles. Leave in oven overnight. Next day, put in refrigerator to thicken. Enjoy!
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