By Ivalien Reynolds

The weather man stays busy these days predicting all kinds of weather here and there. I always say what falls from the heavens is what we get.

It was good to be with the Martin clan and I enjoyed lunch at Gloria and Charles Biggs’. Teresa also was celebrating her birthday.

Thanks to Betty Smith for a copy of the Mountain View news column that was in The Enterprise. The year was 1931. That was before I was born. A lot of the news was about my family. Also, Elder Matt Conner was mentioned. I remember him really well and he was loved. One day “Barley” and Lydnia Belcher were walking to Preacher Conner’s to get married. They met him coming out the road and he married them in the middle of the road, near the Morton Belcher place. Claudine Wood, age 98 years, saw them get married. We lived at the Matt Conner place when I was little and I remember some things.

It was nice to hear from Kathy Adams. She called and said she had a nice donation of mincemeat for the Food Ministry at church. Thank you so much, it will help a lot. I know that Kathy does a lot in her community and church. Also, she does a toy run for kids every year in memory of her husband.

Mary Ann sent me a lot of interesting clippings from the news paper there. It is very interesting and I enjoyed them a lot. I send her some from here occasionally.

It was good to hear from my cousin, Shirlien Belcher. Thanks for the clipping about Mrs. Vera Plaster’s triplets birth announcement.

Edie Lemons gave me a real cute coffee coaster. It says, “A great day starts with prayer and coffee.” Amen.

Food for thought – Lord, keep your arms around us and your hand over our mouths.

Roquefort Meat Loaf

2 pounds ground beef

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon sage

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

3/4 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (4 ounces)

2 1/2 cups slightly crushed corn flakes or similar cereal

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a shallow baking pan such as a 10×7 inch pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. (From a cookbook by the Judicial Assistants Association. I found the book at the Jesus House Clothing Ministry.)

Helpful hint – Rusty bolts can usually be loosened by pouring club soda on them. Rusty screws can be loosened by putting a drop or two of ammonia on it.