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These monthly newsletters (from January 2011 to present) are to help us all be more prepared. They are written for the Hurricane Utah Stake (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,) but everyone is welcome to make copies. Many other groups and individuals are using them. (Note: Garden tips are for Southern Utah. You may need to adjust to fit your climate.)

Monday, July 31, 2017

August 2017 Back to Basics newsletter

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The dog days of summer are upon us. This is that sultry part of summer when we hope for an ice cold lemonade or a sweet and juicy slice of watermelon under a large shade tree! The heat chases us back inside quickly after a morning of working in the garden, or a brisk morning walk. It is a great time of year to read a good book, “catch up” at family reunions, and get kids ready to go back to school. August is also a time of harvest, and a wonderful time to put up some luscious peaches, zucchini relish, or tomatoes. August is a great time to “Be Prepared”. Before the snow flies – we get the load of wood ready for the warm winter fires. For all to “be safely gathered in”, first comes planning, work and commitment.  In between the pages of that classic novel – let us fit in some planning and checkup for our family’s preparedness status. And then – “today while the sun shines” let us set aside that which we will need for the storm that may lie ahead, and the winter that most certainly will come.

Included in this month's newsletter: 
Where were you when the lights went out? a list of tips for heating and cooling, cooking, and providing light for times the power is out.
Disaster Prep - focus on survival, independence and comfort as you prepare for disasters. Includes twelve areas to cover.
In the Southern Utah Garden - Planting tips, weeding, watering, cover spray, bugs, and sotring seeds.
Home Canning:  recipes for tomato soup and spaghetti sauce.
Provident Living - tips to help save money.
Spiritual Preparedness - Quote from Thmas S Monson.
Parting thought:  Quote from Spencer W Kimball.

Click here for a complete copy of the August 2017 Back to Basics Newsletter.

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