CCFD Ladies Auxiliary

Lady of the Week - Elizabeth Lasley

2012-02-16T19:49:00.000-07:00

Birthday
Jan 16

Family – husband’s name and kids (if you want to name them)
My husband is Matt, Skyler (son), Charliee (daughter)

How long has your Husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City
20 years in Garland volunteer, 3 years with wildland, 5 years in Cedar City

How long have you been married?
29 years

Where did you grow up?
Garland, UT

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?
Putting up my Grandpa Petersen's trike ornament on the Christmas tree first. First one up. First one off the tree.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?
Go on a motorcycle ride with Matt

How do you spend your Saturdays?
Sleeping, chores, being with my family, camping

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?
Festival Carpet, sales manager

What is your most embarrassing moment?
Forgetting to exchange our rings at our wedding. They had us march back to the front.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Albania, where my grandparents are from (Dad's parents). Maine in the fall. It would be a beautiful time of year

List some of your favorite movies.
Wild Hogs, Replacements, Beauty and the Beast

List some of your favorite books.
Narda series, The Three Trees, Sleeping House

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Chocolate marshmallow

What types of things would someone find in your purse?
lotion, lip chap, coupons, medicine

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I have a '67 RS Camero

Lady of the week - Valeena Wood

2012-02-05T10:26:00.001-07:00

Birthday
12/16

Family – husband’s name and kids (if you want to name them)
My husband is JJ and we have 3 kids. Jesse, Elijah, & Presley

How long has your Husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City
CCFD since 2008

How long have you been married?
9 1/2 years

Where did you grow up?
Don't judge...I grew up in Tooele, UT

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?
Relay for Life

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?
take a nap, do some yoga, or find helpful hints & creative projects on pinterest

How do you spend your Saturdays?
Winter Saturdays are spent cleaning, playing at the park with the kids, running errands, grocery shopping.
Spring, summer, & fall Saturdays are spent doing whatever we can outside..fishing, hiking, camping, climbing, etc.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?
I am a full time mom and I work at SUU 3/4 time in the Registrar's Office. I evaluate transcripts for transfer students.

What is your most embarrassing moment?
My family would say I like to wear my helmet backwards when riding an atv...I didn't know there was a wrong way to wear a helmet made in the 1970's

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I want to go to Alaska to see the northern lights and da bears, and Hawaii to see the blue water and snorkel.

List some of your favorite movies.
Cool Hand Luke, A River Runs Through It, The Help, all of the Toy Stories,

List some of your favorite books.
I am currently reading The Help & the last of the Twilight books, but I enjoy anything that is inspirational.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Vanilla

What types of things would someone find in your purse?
to do lists, fruit snacks, essential oil, contact solution, keys, newly found recipes, phone, wallet,

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I love Reese's peanut butter cups...

Lady of the Week - Christy Douglas

2012-01-27T06:17:00.001-07:00

Birthday - August 8th

Family -Travis, husband. Brandon (age 19) Nelson (age 11).

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Travis has been on the Cedar City Fire Department for 22years. He has been a full-timefirefighter for 10 years.

How long have you been married?

We have been married 21 years.

Where did you grow up?

Milford,Utah

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

My favorite times are anytime I get to spend with myboys. Camping, motorbike riding,snowmobiling, spending time at the cabin, or going to Nascar races.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

That rarely happens, but when I do have time to myself Idon’t do much. Maybe just watch alittle tv and enjoy a bowl of popcorn and a pepsi.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Most of my Saturdays are spent catching up on things at homeand supporting my sons in their activities.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I work full-time for the Iron County School District as theSuperintendent’s Administrative Assistant.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

There wouldbe many.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I don’t really like to travel far from home. I would probably just like to go mycabin on the mountain and enjoy time with my family.

List some of your favorite movies.

Pretty Woman, Finding Nemo, The Blind Side

List some of your favorite books.

I don’t reada lot of books.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Rocky Road.

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Phone,wallet, checkbook, Kleenex, hairspray, gum

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I am proud to be a part of the Cedar Fire Ladies Auxiliary.

January 19, 2012 meeting

2012-01-21T17:02:00.002-07:00

The ladies auxiliary had their first meeting of the year and there was good food, lots of laughing, story telling and getting to know each other. This year's presidency wants to focus on getting more ladies to come out to the meetings and get involved with the auxiliary. The schedule of the monthly meetings is now posted on the blog so you can write it down on the calendar. I am going to do my best to put names with faces but I will be honest and say that I can't remember everyone's names. So if you know someone in the picture that I haven't named please let me know so I can put their name down. Leaving a comment will be fine.

Yummy desserts!!!

And the yummy soups!!!

Nyra Benson and Mary Ann (sorry I don't know her last name but I do know that she doesn't have a computer so at least she won't see this)

Penny McConnell and Sonia Brunson

Our fearless leaders

Danielle Jensen, president, and Sonia Brunson 2nd Vice

TaMerra Higgins and Amanda Franta

Terry Irons - RNCW (registered nurse chief's wife)

Amanda Franta, Stephanie Greenhalgh, Jesse Schmid

Sue (and again I am sorry but I don't remember these other ladies)

Lauren Nelson, (help!!!)

Lady of the Week - Sarah Nielsen

2012-01-19T17:46:00.001-07:00

Birthday - August 31

Family -My husband's name is Brigham Nielsen.

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Since 2011.

How long have you been married?

We have been married for 2 1/2 years.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Sacramento, CA and I have moved 22 times and lived in 6 different states.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Brigham and I go to my family's hour on Christmas Eve and we always read the Polar Express and drink hot cocoa. Another tradition of Brigs & I is every Christmas season for the last 5 years, we take pictures in a photo booth and keep them & compare what has changed the most.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

I love work out or play volleyball or do zumba.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Usually cleaning! Because during the week I work a lot. Brigham and I always go on a fun date on Saturday nights, usually it involves sushi!

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I work at Enterprise Rent-a-Car. My title is Management trainee.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

I got home from work one day and in my bedroom mirror I noticed my underwear showing. My pocket had ripped and that day our area manager was at the office. Before I left to go home, he asked if I needed any work clothes money and I told him no. When I got home I realized why he asked!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would go to Ireland because I love their music and I hear the scenery is beautiful. Plus I love their accents :)

List some of your favorite movies.

PS I love you, Phantom of the Opera, Newsies, Annie, Taken and Finding Nemo

List some of your favorite books.

Hunger Games, Toxin, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, Twilight, Harry Potter

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Pistachio

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

My phone, wallet, bobby pins, gum, coupons, punch cards, gloves

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I love anything that has to do with hair and fashion. I love doing hair and make-overs!

Lady of the Week and a big THANK YOU - Karen Lee Wood Cox

2012-01-11T17:22:00.001-07:00

Birthday - June 20th

Family - Erick (husband), Kristin Young (daughter), Kasey Smith (daughter), Kimber (daughter), Kyle (son), and Kurtis (son)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Since 2005 and he has been Hazmat trained since 2002.

How long have you been married?

We will be married 26 years on Valentine's Day

Where did you grow up?

I was raised in Big Bear City, California for 11 years - Cedar City, UT for 6.5 years - Moved to Holden, UT for the last 6 months of my senior year and that's where I met Erick.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Our family time is everything to us. We have a big feast and games for New Year's Eve. We go camping and fishing for both Easter and Memorial Day. We picnic and fish on July 4th after we all ride in the parade. We have a big family dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We just love hanging together anytime we can find free time.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

I love to read, sew, bake and garden, but a nap would probably be #1 on the list.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Most Saturdays we tend to play "catch up" from the week before. But a trip to the lake is great motivation for people to get chores done. And fishing with a good book is a great way to relax.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I run a licensed day care in my home with my daughter Kasey (which means I get to play with my granddaughter Jacy everyday). I am also a shift supervisor at KFC where I work with 5 of my family members.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

My life is full of embarrassing moments so it's hard to choose just one. But it has taught me to be able to laugh at myself and not take life too seriously.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I have been lucky enough to go to the pioneer trek in Wyoming with my family. My mom, sister and I have gone to Tennessee, Kentucky, North Caroline and Missouri together and to Ireland to do genealogy. I love to travel and see and experience new cultures. I would jump at the chance to go anywhere.

List some of your favorite movies.

Julie & Julia, Bucket List, Imagine That, Letters to Juliette, Iron Man, Blind Side, Nim's Island, Bedtime Stories

List some of your favorite books.

Love anything by Clare Poulson or Nichola Sparks, Love the Twilight Series, Harry Potter books and the Eragon books, Love the Work and the Glory, Undaunted. I just love to read, mystery, history, sci-fi, love story, just hand me a book and I'll read it.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

I am not a big fan of ice cream. I really don't go crazy over dessert of any kind.

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Lotion, chapstick, lip gloss, tylenol, keys, wallet, address book, 5-pens and notepad. Of course not money - I have teenagers.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

Karen didn't write anything so I wanted to use this space to give Karen a big THANK YOU for the past year. Although I wasn't around, I could see how much time and effort you put into this auxiliary and we were lucky to have you as our president.

If any of the ladies want to leave a comment with their thoughts of thanks, feel free to do so. I am sure Karen would appreciate it. And maybe I can organize them into a little book or something.

Lady of the Week - Jesse Schmid

2012-01-04T21:43:00.002-07:00

Birthday - April 4th

Family - Luke, husband, Gage (3 1/2 yrs), Berlin (2 yrs), Mason (2 monthsish)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

He is in the Rookie class 2011

How long have you been married?

5 years, it will be 6 in March

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Cache Valley, moved around a lot when I lived there, but lived in Hyde Park, Hyrum and Smithfield mostly.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

One that I love since I met my husband is going camping on the beach in Carlsbad, CA every year (or every other year). And for Christmas Ever, we make lots and lots of good food, open pajamas and watch a new Christmas movie every year.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

These days I like to take a nap! But I also love to read.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Usually cleaning! It's one day I have help with the kids so I can just get cleaning!!! Sometimes it's spent in pajamas playing and watching movies with the kids!

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I do not currently work. I am a stay at home mommy!

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Can't think of one!!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would definitely go to Tahiti and sit on a sandy beach for a couple weeks! It would be a great place to relax! Anywhere with sun and sand is okay with me!!!

List some of your favorite movies.

Next 3 Days, Yes Man, Nothing to Lose, Hangover

List some of your favorite books.

Hunger Games is my current favorite

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Cake Batter Ice Cream

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Wallet, chapstick, a diaper, bib, binkies, fruit snack and granola bars, and lots of recipes!

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I am so proud of my husband for finally getting to do what he loves and has always wanted to do!!!

Lady of the Week - Becky Barnes

2011-12-28T16:29:00.001-07:00

Birthday - April 19

Family - Chad, husband, Coby (11 years) and Allie (2 monthsish)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

4 years with Washington City, 2011 rookie class with CCFD

How long have you been married?

13 years

Where did you grow up?

St. George/Fillmore

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Going to cut our Christmas tree.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Long, hot bath!

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Catching up on laundry and cleaning the house.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I have worked for a medical practice in St. George for 12 years. I work form home ever since we moved to Cedar City.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

I have so many I can't think of just one!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Ireland. I have always wanted to go there. It just looks beautiful.

List some of your favorite movies.

Pride and Prejudice (the 6 hour A & E version)

List some of your favorite books.

The Dark Queen, The Long Walk by Slawomir Rawicz

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Pistachio

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Not much. Day planner, lotion, and chapstick.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I love Cedar City and hope we live here for a long time.

Lady of the Week - Keeley Dawn Sophia Smith

2011-12-20T19:30:00.002-07:00

Keeley

Kevin

The kids

Birthday - Sept 17

Family - My husband is Kevin Smith. I have four children, Corbin is 9 (step-son), Cooper is 3 1/2, Caydence is 17 months, and Kimberly, our foster daughter, is 17 years old.

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

June 2011

How long have you been married?

I met Kevin when I was 13. We started dating when I was 16. We have been together for 8 years and married almost 5 years.

Where did you grow up?

Cedar City! Go CHS Redmen!!

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

We always open one present on Christmas Eve and it is always PJ's. We always go look at the X-mas lights together. We always stay up with the kids on New Years Eve and bring in the new year by banging on pots and pans.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Read my book, or get on facebook. LOL. Breathe & relax & enjoy the quiet. But that rarely ever happens with our kids LOL.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Hanging out with my family. We love to camp, fish, walk our dogs, go to the lake & go boating when it is warm.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I'm a mommy & that job never ends! 24-7 7 days a week and nights too when they're sick LOL.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

When I was pregnant, I sneezed and peed my pants at Wal-Mart.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Brazil because it's beautiful. As long as it is with my family, really anywhere.

List some of your favorite movies.

Twilight, Breaking Dawn, Eclipse, New Moon, Notebook, P.S. I love you. Oh ya, did I mention TWILIGHT LOL.

List some of your favorite books.

Twilight Saga, Vampire Academy, Clockwork Angel

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Depends on the mood I am in but I really like Cookies 'n Cream

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Diapers, wipes, cell phone, makeup, keys, wallet, bandaids, teething tablets, a bottle, sometimes my kids clothes, once my son even filled it with rocks. Oh and my chihuahua sometimes.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I love my husband more than anything and I support him 100% and I love that I can be a part of what he loves to do.

Lady of the Week - Lauren Nelson

2011-12-14T21:05:00.002-07:00

Birthday - July 2

Family - Matt, Tasia - 5 yr old daughter, Skyler - 1 1/2 yr old son

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

June 2011

How long have you been married?

Been married for 5 years, together for 7

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Cedar City, UT & my husband grew up in Japan while his dad was in the Navy.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Every year for Christmas eve we get to open one present and it is always jammies. Also for birthdays, we have to take a bite out of the cake and it always turns out to be a fun cake fight.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

LOL!! I don't know what I would do with a free hour! Sadly, probably dishes or laundry or something.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Saturdays are our family days! We always do a family adventure like a hike, go to the park, etc. We usually try to do a fun dinner with friends.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I am finishing up school to become a Medical Transcriptionist. When I finish school I will have the title of an MT.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

I don't think I can narrow it down to just one or even a dozen. But I can always count on my sweet husband & kids to point each and every one out!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Japan. I would love to see the world my husband grew up in. He talks so highly about it.

List some of your favorite movies.

Center Stage, Finding Nemo, Gnomieo & Juliette, Tarzan...can you tell I'm a mom?!

List some of your favorite books.

Anything from Judy Piculdt. She is an amazing author. And I jumped on the Twilight ban wagon!

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Rainbow sherbert

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Diaper, some wipes, probably an old sippie, extra clothes for my kids, coupons, so many receipts I could start my own recycle center!

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I am so happy to be a part of this organization. Being able to say that my husband is living out his dream is actually a dream come true to me!

Lady of the Week - Shantel Savage Warren

2011-12-07T05:18:00.001-07:00

Birthday - August 21

Family - Bronson, Tenley and Kash

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

July 2011

How long have you been married?

5 years

Where did you grow up?

Cedar City, UT

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Camping with my mom and dad during the summer and riding 4-wheelers.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Clean my house or go shopping.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

Running errands and taking care of my kids and husband.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I am a 1st grade teacher at East Elementary.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Can't think of one.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Hawaii. I have never been there and I want to see it.

List some of your favorite movies.

Pretty Women, Sweet Home Alabama, Hangover

List some of your favorite books.

Fancy Nancy (1st grade children's book), Chicken Soup for the Soul

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Cookie dough

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Keys, wallet, mints, and a camera.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

Lady of the Week - Amanda Dominguez

2011-11-30T15:57:00.001-07:00

Birthday - September 19

Family - Eddy is my husband, Macy Brynn is my 20 month old daughter, and I am expecting another daughter on May 22, 2012.

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Eddy is in the rookie class that began training in July.

How long have you been married?

3 years

Where did you grow up?

Cochise, Arizona

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

I love baking sugar cookies at Christmas time. I also love driving around and looking at the lit up house at Christmas time.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

I like to run. I like to lay in my hammock and listen to music.

How do you spend your Saturdays?

With my family doing whatever is going on that day. Saturdays are our only day that we get to sleep in, cook a pancake breakfast and enjoy whatever the day brings.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I work full time as a dog groomer at Tyners Grooming.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

I once fell on ice from a stand still. I wasn't walking or even moving. I was standing there talking then, BAM, I was on the ground. Not sure how that happened.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would go to Ireland because that's where my family is from. My great grandma came over on Ellis Island. I think it would be great to see my roots.

List some of your favorite movies.

Ever After, The Patriot, Taken, Lion King

List some of your favorite books.

I don't have time to read.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Anything with fudge ripples.

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Chapstick, ductape, knife, wallet, business cards, assorted change floating around the bottom.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I am 100% devoted to my family. Everything I do is for them. I strive with everything in me to be the best and most supportive wife and mother I can be.

Changes for the blog

2011-11-20T20:40:00.002-07:00

I am the new blogger for the Ladies Auxiliary. I hope to start doing features on all of the ladies in the auxiliary. I really hope to do a new lady every week until I run out of people willing to participate. I will start with the new ladies or wives of the rookies because I should be able to get their information quickly. Or at least that is what my husband, who is in the rookie class, tells me. So please check back to see what changes happened at the November election and to see the new faces of the auxiliary. I am really excited to be doing this blog and hope it will benefit everyone.

Ladies Elections

2010-11-08T16:19:00.004-07:00

Thursday, November 18
Main Station at 6:30 p.m.

We will be eating chili, and please bring your favorite salad or dessert.

Also, Stephanie will have a sample of the men's Christmas gift for us to look at: a duffle bag. The cost is $20. You may have "his" name embroidered beneath the logo. Orders need to be received by Thursday, December 2.

Please come to visit and vote for the new presidency!

July Jamboree Bake Sale & Summer Party

2010-07-13T09:07:00.004-06:00

Thanks to all those who donated baked goods for the July Jamboree and to those who helped us that night. We earned around $200.00.

Reminder: The Summer Party is on Thursday, July 15. Swimming from 5:30-7:30, BBQ Dinner at the Main Station at 7:00. Please bring your food assignment. We will be raffling a beautiful fire quilt, so bring your money.

Also, the State has created an awesome Blog for the State Firemen's Auxiliary. If you have anything you would like to contribute to this blog please send an email to: janetbc [at] hotmail [dot] com. The blog address is ladiesauxiliary-ut.blog.com

Pizza Factory Fundraiser

2010-02-12T19:15:00.002-07:00

It's time to wrap up the Pizza Factory Fundraiser. Please contact Valeena at memphis7781 [at] hotmail [dot] com or 801-792-8817 if you need help selling any coupons or if you would like to purchase a coupon. The ladies auxillary will receive a portion of the funds raised.

Thanks for your participation!

Valentine's Party

2010-02-11T17:58:00.003-07:00

When: Saturday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Main Station

Please contact Shelly Goodwin to RSVP and get your food assignment: shellybgoodwin [at] gmail [dot] com or 559-1755. Dinner will be served — bring your own dishes. We'll be playing Bingo and giving out lots of great prizes (like chocolate...and chocolate...and more chocolate...
okay, possibly some other stuff, too). See you there!

Christmas Party Pix!

2010-01-20T19:25:00.001-07:00

Spur-of-the-Moment Haiti Fundraiser

2010-01-20T19:23:00.000-07:00

Judge Westfall has adopted 3 kids from an orphanage in Haiti. The orphanage was ruined in the earthquake and 300 kids from that orphanage have no home. Judge Westfall and his family planned a yard sale at Lin's to raise money for that orphanage in Haiti.

The Ladies Fundraising committee wanted to help the people in Haiti. We had very short notice to pull this off so we got permission from Chief to do "Fill the Helmet" to help Judge Westfall on Saturday, January 16. Five Ladies and their husbands volunteered at Wal-Mart for 2 hours and they raised over $1,000. The money will go directly to the orphanage through Judge Westfall.

We heard many positve comments from the people donating. They were very thankful that we were providing a way for them to help. In fact, many stated that they wanted to help the people of Haiti but they didn't know how they could and that the money was going for a very good cause.

Featured Lady — Jayme Payne

2010-01-18T21:40:00.000-07:00

1) Full Name: Jayme Payne
2) Nicknames: Mom
3) Where are you from? Cedar City
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? Blind Date
5) How long have you been together? 7 years, married 5
6) Do you have any children? 2, one more in January
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Sewing, reading, Scrapbooking.
8) What are some of your talents? Organizing closets...very exciting,
I know.

9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I enjoy working with numbers.
10) What’s your favorite color? Pink
11) Describe yourself in ONE word: Structured
12) Where do you work? At Home
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Paula's in St. George
14) What is your dream vacation? I've always wanted to go to Egypt.

Ladies' Get-to-Know-You Night

2010-01-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

When: Thursday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: the Main Station

Please come so we can to get to know each other better. We're having yummy soup for dinner, perfect for a cold winter's night; just bring a favorite food to share and your own drink. Invites arriving shortly -- see ya there!

Also, we will be starting another Pizza Factory Fundraiser soon. Last year only a handful of ladies helped sell certificates and we earned $300. This year let's set a $900 goal. We can do it if everyone helps.

Featured Lady -- Lana Smith

2010-01-07T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hi, Fire Ladies...I will be doing the blog this year, and thought I'd introduce myself with Jenny's "Featured Lady" questionnaire. If any of you haven't done this yet either, please send me your answers to the questions below. Also, contact me with CCFD Ladies Auxiliary info that needs to be posted on the blog.

1) Full names: Lana Smith and Lana Jordan
2) Nickname: Mama Lana
3) Where are you from? I grew up in Texas -- Austin & Lubbock.
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? Santa brought him to me for Christmas. (I was working as a Santa's helper in the mall and he was working at a seasonal toy store nearby. That was the best Santa could do since Jordan wouldn't fit down the chimney.)
5) How long have you been together? 20 years
6) Do you have any children? Yes, a son (18) and a daughter (16).
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Hmmm...does dessert count as a hobby? How about pastimes? Okay, then reading...and listening to books on CD w/my daughter, who brings me cookies and milk. :0)
8) What are some of your talents? Writing. I've authored and published several books; my latest is called Whose Ears Are Whose? (a rhyming picture book). My pseudonym is Lana Jordan, and people who know me professionally are always confused when I introduce my husband:
Jordan Jordan?
9) What's something about yourself that most people probably wouldn't know? I speak fluent Serbo-Croatian.
10) What's your favorite color? different shades of purple
11) Describe yourself in ONE word? believer
12) Where do you work? SUU
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Who can choose only one? Hmmm...Olive Garden is probably my overall favorite (sausage soup & pasta). But locally, I like Costa Vida (raspberry chipotle chicken salad) and Chili's (paradise pie) and the Pizza Factory (pesto & angel's hair) and the Garden House (stuffed salmon) and the Ninja (the hibachi table). It's too hard to pick one, really. I just love good food!! Mmm-mmmmm.
14) What is your dream vacation? I'd like to take an Alaskan cruise someday and go salmon fishing (preferably without having to fight the grizzlies for the fish, although it would be fun to see them from a safe distance).
15) What's your favorite game? Boggle...or most word games. I added this question because my daughter and I were playing Boggle marathons over the Christmas holidays.

2010-01-06T15:58:00.000-07:00

Fundraising Committee Meeting

Please be prepared for brainstorming and setting some fundraising goals!

When: Thursday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Where: the Main Station

If you have questions, please contact Valeena at (801) 792-8817 or memphis7781 (at) hotmail (dot) com.

Men's Christmas Gifts

2009-11-23T21:38:00.000-07:00

Below are two samples for the men’s Christmas gifts. These plaques are engraved with the maltese cross, the Fireman Prayer, and your husband’s name & the year he started with the Fire Department.

1. Each board is different: different wood, different size, different shades (mostly stained neutral).
2. Because each board is different, there is no telling how yours will engrave. (see samples, one black, one brown.)
3. The prices are $25, $30, $35 (depending on size. The sample is $25)
4. The boards are at Stephanie's house. If you want to come pick out a board, call Stephanie at 590-8287. Otherwise, one will be picked for you (in your price range) when you order.
5. You may order from November 19th until Friday, November 27th at the Main Station.
6. Must be paid for by November 27th or it will not be ordered.

Call Stephanie with any questions (590-8287)

The order forms and sample for the Men's Christmas Gift is at the Main Station.

Orders and money need to be turned in by THIS Saturday.

Election Results

2009-11-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

2010 Cedar City Ladies Auxiliary Officers

President - Stephanie Greenhalgh
1st Vice - Jenny Rowley
2nd Vice - Michele Kenfield
Treasurer/Secretary - Penny McConnell
Historian - Danielle Jensen
Hold over Trustee - Sonia Brunson
1 Year Hold Over Trustee - Elaine Madsen
2 Year Trustee - Karen Cox

Blog - Lana Smith

Quilt Committee Chairman - Karen Cox
Michelle Kenfield
any more volunteers?

Fundraiser Committee
Valeena Wood
Tonya Fails
Danielle Jensen
Karen Cox
Candee Shirley
Elizabeth Lasley
any more volunteers?

2010 Christmas Ornament Committee
Need volunteers

Election Meeting

2009-11-11T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies!

Please join us for our

Ladies' Auxiliary Election Meeting

Thursday, November 19th

7:00pm at the Main Station

We are always looking for good help.

Even if you aren't able to serve as an officer,

please come help us vote for our new Auxiliary officers.

Harvest Party!

2009-11-10T23:56:00.001-07:00

The leaves are falling,

there's a chill in the air

We're celebrating fall

and we want you to be there!
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Please join us for a fun

DATE NIGHT with food and games

for you and your spouse at the

HARVEST PARTY!

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

6:00pm

Main Station
.

-Please call Michele at 586-5168

to RSVP and for food assignments

(rolls, salad, or dessert)
.

We'd love to see you there!!!

Congrats Abby!

2009-11-04T13:15:00.001-07:00

Abby had a beautiful baby girl yesterday. We'd like to congratulate her! They named her Dolce Daisy Holmgren.

Way to Go, Sonia!

2009-10-11T14:53:00.000-06:00

Word on the street is that Sonia Brunson got a nice deer! What a woman!!! Hopefully we'll get some pictures to share soon . . .

Congrats to the Barkers!

2009-09-11T23:47:00.000-06:00

We'd like to congratulate Jesse and Jessica Barker on their beautiful baby girl!
7lbs 10oz, 20.5 inches long

Mill Flat Fire

2009-09-05T15:00:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures from the Mill Flat Fire that Danielle Jensen sent me. Photos were taken by a city employee.

Emails Please!

2009-08-26T14:35:00.000-06:00

I know it's been awhile since a post, but I've been really busy this month. Summertime is crazy! Please check out all of our August birthdays (since I was really late posting them - sorry).

I would like to feature more of you fabulous ladies on our blog, but I don't have all of your email addresses. Some of you I have emailed but then I've never heard back from you. So . . .

If you have not been featured on our blog yet, please send me your email address!!! We want everyone to be featured. Don't be shy, we want to read about you! My email is: cedarrowleys (at) hotmail (dot) com

Just send me a quick email with your name and email address in it and I will send you back a questionnaire to fill out. If you don't give me your email, then I will just ask your husband to tell me a bunch of embarrassing things about you to post on here. ;0) So you'd better send me your email info!

Thanks!
Jenny Rowley

July Jamboree Bake Sale

2009-07-27T15:30:00.000-06:00

Thank you to everyone who baked items for the CCFD Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale. We appreciate your time and energy. All of the treats looked delicious!

And a special thanks to the beautiful ladies who worked our booth! Your smiling faces made the day a success.

Featured Lady - Elaine Madsen

2009-07-27T09:45:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Elaine Rogers Madsen
2) Nicknames: Lainey
3) Where are you from? I am from St George. My family moved there when I was 15. and Darren and I met and got married there. We moved to Cedar City 11 years ago
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? Darren & I met when he was dating a good friend of mine at Dixie College. She moved to Texas...and a few months later went on our first date and the rest is history.
5) How long have you been together? This October will be our 26th anniversary
6) Do you have any children? We have 4 children. Darren Jr (DJ), is with us here in Cedar. Stephanie Lyn is married and lives with her husband Vance in Logan. She is finishing her degree this December in Computer Science, And Vance just graduated last December with a tri-major in Agricultural Business, Business, and Political Science. Michael Kurtis and his wife Mandy, live here in Cedar and Kurtis is a member of the CCFD. Mandy and her sister just started a photography studio "Model ME". Collin, our youngest is a junior next year at Cedar High School
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love spending time with my family, reading, and all things crafty. I love to tole paint, sew, scrapbook, beading, crochet, anything that keeps my hands busy and create new things.
8) What are some of your talents? I have a talent for creative decorating and tole painting, I try to sing, however haven't done much recently. I have a talent for investigative accounting........ you can leave that off if you would like...... It makes me sound sick in the head!
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I have a fiery temper. According to Darren, I can be very passionate about things that get my goat. Don't cross my children, my family or my core values or I can be very feisty.
10)What’s your favorite color? probably Burgundy
11)Describe yourself in ONE word? creative.... Darren added one but since this is from me.... that's my word
12)Where do you work? I am an accountant at Kohler & Eyre CPA's
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
14)What is your dream vacation? Thats a hard one.....US History Tour, LDS Church History Tour, or a Family History tour in Great Britain as that is where most of my ancestors emigrated from. If I had to choose between them, I'd have to do some long hard thinking,.

Featured Lady - Katie Sorensen

2009-07-20T09:40:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Katie Gardner Sorensen
2) Nicknames:
3) Where are you from? St. George
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? My roomate was dating his friend/co-worker. They tried to set him up with my cousin, she thought he was too young and brought me along so it wouldn't be a date. So we all hung out in a group for a while until he finally asked me out by myself.
5) How long have you been together? 11years
6) Do you have any children? 2 boys -8 yrs, 7 yrs, and our little girl is 3yrs
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, Softball and Basketball on occasion, Developing new ideas for teaching Spanish, camping and spending time with my family
8) What are some of your talents? Does taking naps really well count?
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I am always surprised when people think that I am quiet, because I SO am not, I kind of enjoy being obnoxious.
10)What’s your favorite color? Blue
11)Describe yourself in ONE word:
12)Where do you work? Canyon View High
13)What is your favorite restaurant? depends on the day, Texas Roadhouse sounds really good right now.
14)What is your dream vacation? We went to Cancun last year, it was great, so return there and we also really want to go to Hawaii some day.

Summer Swim Party

2009-07-13T19:51:00.000-06:00

Here are some pics from the Summer Swim party that the Ladies Auxiliary put on. I'm sorry the pictures are so small, I couldn't get them any bigger. I hope you enjoy them anyway!

Thanks for taking all the photos, Karen. We appreciate it!

Featured Lady - Stephanie Greenhalgh

2009-07-13T19:32:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Name: Stephanie Greenhalgh
2) Nicknames: Mom
3) Where are you from? Kanab, Utah
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? We were neighbors at SUU
5) How long have you been together? Almost 15 years
6) Do you have any children? Travin 12, Camrie 9, Colton 6
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, Quilting, 4-wheeling, I’m starting to like to work in the yard.
8) What are some of your talents? Sewing Quilts
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I have tiled my bathroom and kitchen and laundry room floors.
10)What’s your favorite color? Pink and Brown
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: People say I am Creative
12)Where do you work? Attendance Secretary at Canyon View Middle School
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
14)What is your dream vacation? Bahamas

July Jamboree Bake Sale

2009-07-08T14:27:00.000-06:00

July Jamboree Fundraiser Bake Sale

Saturday, July 11th.

Please bring your favorite goodies (packaged and priced to sell)

to the North Station by Friday, July 10.

If you would like to help at our booth, please contact Sonia Brunson at 463-1895

Featured Lady - Carrie Randall

2009-06-30T09:00:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Carrie Lynn Randall
2) Nicknames: Carebear
3) Where are you from? Salt Lake City
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? Through a mutual friend at SUU
5) How long have you been together? 4 1/2 Years. Married for 3 1/2
6) Do you have any children? Yes, one 10 month old adorable trouble maker--Will
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Anything outside, hiking, camping, fishing, running, biking, climbing etc..
8) What are some of your talents? I don’t know-- Definitely not describing myself.
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I worked for the BLM as a wildland firefighter for 4 years
10)What’s your favorite color? Depends on what it’s for. But mostly pretty conservative, blue, green, white, or black
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: Happy
12)Where do you work? Cedar Breaks Academy in Parown, I’m a math teacher
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Anywhere with authentic Mexican food
14)What is your dream vacation? Anywhere with the ocean or mountains with my family

Featured Lady - Michele Kenfield

2009-06-24T14:50:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Michele Danette Kenfield
2) Nicknames: Mom, Honey
3) Where are you from? We've been in Cedar so long, that I'll say Cedar City
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? Blind date that our Mother's set us on
5) How long have you been together? Not long enough
6) Do you have any children? 3 daughters, Faith, Hope, Cierra and 1 son, Scott
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Travel, Cooking and Fishing
8) What are some of your talents? Piano, Creative
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? That I was adopted, and I have known both families my whole lilfe.
10)What’s your favorite color? Green and Purple
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: Busy
12)Where do you work? The best place in the world, at home, I love my job.
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Cedar (Rusty's) California (Joe's Crab Shack) Hawaii (Da Kitchen)
14)What is your dream vacation? Chec Republic, Spain, Mercellies, and Tuscany

Firefighter Family Night

2009-06-18T14:29:00.000-06:00

I thought I'd post a few pictures from the fun Family Night that the firefighters hosted for us. It was a great night. Enjoy the pics!

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And now . . . for your viewing enjoyment . . . Mike getting dunked!

Featured Lady - Karen Cox

2009-06-16T13:43:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Karen Lee Wood Cox
2) Nicknames: Maja, Mom
3) Where are you from? Born in Apple Valley, California moved to Cedar in 6th grade and moved to Holden Utah in the middle of my Senior year
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? At Millard High School in Drama Class.
5) How long have you been together? Since high school. Married 23 years on Valentines Day. I know, romantic Huh?!
6) Do you have any children? Five. Kristin 20, Kasey 19, both married. Kimber 17, Kyle 16 and Kurtis 13.
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, gardening, handwork, piecing quilts, fishing, camping, 4-wheeling and cooking.
8) What are some of your talents? Playing with kids and some of my hobbies a guess.
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I enjoy rappelling, shooting and cake decorating.
10)What’s your favorite color? Green, this month anyway.
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: Crazy
12)Where do you work? I have a Day Care in my home and work a few nights a week at KFC.
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Don't really have one. But I do love any kind of sea food and a good steak now and then
14)What is your dream vacation? Anywhere. I just love to travel and see new places.

Summer Swim & BBQ Party!

2009-06-13T16:12:00.000-06:00

Hint: Left click to make larger

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I'm sorry the invitation is so small, it's the biggest I could get it. Here are the details though:
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You're invited to a

Family Swimming & Dinner Party!

Thursday, June 25th

Swimming: 5:00pm at the Cedar City Pool

BBQ: 7:00pm at the Main Station

Bring your own dishes/utensils/cups

Hosted by the Ladies' Auxiliary

RSVP to Shelly Goodwin 586-7315 or 559-1755

for a head count and food assignment by June 23rd

Please come, even if it's just to sit and visit. This party is so much fun! We hope to see you all there!

Featured Lady - Christy Douglas

2009-06-09T13:37:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Christy Willden Douglas
2) Nicknames: Lou Lou
3) Where are you from? Milford, Utah
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? While attending college here at SUU.
5) How long have you been together? We met 20 years ago in January and will be married 19 years in August.
6) Do you have any children? Two awesome boys ages 16 and 9.
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Camping, motorbiking, snowmobiling, shopping
8) What are some of your talents? I play the piano, cooking (when I have time), I am also learning to play the guitar (maybe someday it will be a talent).
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? Eddie Rabbitt once kissed me on the cheek.
10) What’s your favorite color? Blue
11) Describe yourself in ONE word: I am pretty sure I cannot be described in one word. I guess just plain CRAZY!
12) Where do you work? I work as the superintendent's secretary at the school district offices.
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Too many favorites!!!! The Cheescake Factory, Olive Garden, Bajio, Costa Vida.
14) What is your dream vacation? Probably just anywhere I can escape with my boys.

Featured Lady - Betsy Carlile

2009-05-11T18:48:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Elizabeth Irene Carlile
2) Nicknames: Betsy, Betsyboo, Boop,
3) Where are you from? Southern California, Rossmoor (specifically), Relocated to Cedar in 2001
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? The truth must come out at some point... Mike Phillips set us up. I felt like I was dating the entire fire department for several months because several guys were interested and supportive in how the relationship "progressed."
5) How long have you been together? Our first date was in May of 2004, so almost 5 years
6) Do you have any children? none yet
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? All beach sports- bodysurfing, surfing, SCUBA diving, wakeboarding; snowboarding, running and exercising, cooking, sewing and organizing.
8) What are some of your talents? I am loving and compassionate - I don't know?!?
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I LOVE dancing - when my IPOD is docked and I'm at my house, I will totally break out into dancing - usually 80's to early 90's type stuff.
10)What’s your favorite color? Yellow (this week at least)
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: content
12)Where do you work? Cedar City Police Department
13)What is your favorite restaurant? There are three: The Cheesecake Factory, and two local So. Cal restaurants: Paul's Place for a GREAT burger; and, The Original Fish Company.
14)What is your dream vacation? Any beach location where we are not in debt to be there

Featured Lady - Sue Esplin

2009-05-03T18:39:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Sue Bennett Esplin
2) Nicknames: Grandma Sue
3) Where are you from? Holden, Utah
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? We met while going to college at SUU
5) How long have you been together? we have been married for forty years
6) Do you have any children? We have Six children - five girls and one boy. We have ten grandchildren - 3 girls and seven boys.
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I like to read, sew, and spend time with my family.
8) What are some of your talents? My talent is being a good friend to my friends.
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I was a hairdresser when I was younger.
10)What’s your favorite color? Red
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: Fun!
12)Where do you work? Last year I retired from North Elementary where I was a teacher assistant
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Golden Corral
14)What is your dream vacation? Go back to Alaska or Hawaii

Fundraiser Info

2009-04-20T20:58:00.000-06:00

Congratulations
CCFD Ladies
We made $305.00 on our Pizza Factory Fundraiser!

We are doing another fundraiser...

You can have your Family Portrait
taken for only $10.00 at the Fire House!

Come to the Main Fire House
any time on April 26, 28, 30 or May 2
To have Jesse Barker take your Family Photos

You leave $10.00 with Jesse
and you walk away with your photos
on a CD just in time for Mother's Day

Call Michelle Kenfield at 531-9668 to schedule your time.
If you cannot make it on the specified dates, Please call Jesse at 590-3607
to schedule an appointment.
All Proceeds go to the Cedar Fire Ladies Auxiliary
Make checks payable to CCFD Ladies Auxiliary

Upcoming Events

2009-04-20T20:56:00.000-06:00

Upcoming Events for the CCFD Ladies

-April 26, 28, 30 and May 2 Family Portrait fundraiser for the ladies

-May 30 is the day for the Fireman's Rummage Sale/Breakfast. We will be doing a bake sale and probably helping the guys out with the breakfast. More info to come

-The Summer Party will more than likely be June 25 at the pool with dinner afterward.

-July Jamboree bake sale. We think this date is July 11

-Night of Relaxation for the Ladies at the North Station - July 16.

Featured Lady - April Miner

2009-04-14T23:23:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name:April Holbrook Miner
2) Nicknames:apey, apeface, ape, aperilla
3) Where are you from?Vernonia Oregon then Logan utah
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? My brother served a mission with him in south africa
5) How long have you been together?10 years this october
6) Do you have any children?yes 2 girls 2 boys
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? crafting, outdoors, decorating, cooking
8) What are some of your talents? decorating, organized, patient
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I was homecoming queen
10)What’s your favorite color?purple
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: happy
12)Where do you work?at home with my wonderful children
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
14)What is your dream vacation? Theres a lot! European tour, Hawaii, Galapagos Islands, and many more!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - Nyra Benson

2009-04-08T11:20:00.001-06:00

1/2 Cup oil
4 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups flour

Mix oil, chocolate and sugar. Blend in 1 egg at a time; add vanilla. Stir in salt, flour, baking powder. Chill. Roll dough into balls, then roll in powder sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Featured Lady - Danielle Jensen

2009-04-07T21:45:00.001-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Danielle Jensen
2) Nicknames: Danicakes or Dani
3) Where are you from? Cedar City
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? He was dating one of my friends and we met through her
5) How long have you been together? we dated for 4 and we've been married almost 8 years
6) Do you have any children? we have 3 handsome boys Dylan 10, Karsten 6, & Jaxon 3
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? I love to read, scrapbook, hang out with my family, and go to movies
8) What are some of your talents? dancing
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I have double jointed elbows
10)What’s your favorite color? purple
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: passionate
12)Where do you work? I teach dance at The Point Dance Studio
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden or Milts
14)What is your dream vacation? Anywhere warm and tropical

Featured Lady - Jenny Rowley

2009-03-30T14:31:00.000-06:00

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Jennifer Leigh Rowley (I've never gone by Jennifer though, call me Jenny!)
2) Nicknames: Bozo, Van G (my maiden name is Vanover - it comes from that), Jenny
3) Where are you from? Taylorsville, Utah
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? We first met while tubing at Snow College. I was dating someone else though so nothing came of it. We later re-met at SUU at an Institute Dance (sounds cheesy).
5) How long have you been together? We've been married for almost 7 years
6) Do you have any children? Two. One is in heaven (our son, Parker, who died at birth in 2004) and our two-year-old daughter Hayley
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? blogging, reading, using my Cricut
8) What are some of your talents? Dancing, tumbling, softball
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I once shattered both my knee caps and broke my wrist performing different tumbling skills!
10)What’s your favorite color? Red
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: Optimistic
12)Where do you work? I mostly stay at home with our daughter, but I also work at Deseret Book, teach at a local dance studio, and choreograph & judge for high school & college drill teams.
13)What is your favorite restaurant? Red Robin . . . yum! I do love Leatherby's though. If you haven't been there, then you need to go (it's in Salt Lake)!
14)What is your dream vacation? I would LOVE to go to Alaska!

Featured Lady - Valeena Wood

2009-03-11T21:47:00.000-06:00

Valeena is married to J.J. Wood. He's one of our new rookie firefighters. Let's give her a big welcome!

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name:Valeena Ann Wood
2) Nicknames: J.J.'s wife or Beanie
3) Where are you from? Tooele, UT
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? through a mutual friend. I thought he was very hansdsome so my friend introduced us.
5) How long have you been together? 8 AMAZING years; 7 of which we have been married
6) Do you have any children? 2 adventurous boys (Jesse is 5 & Elijah is almost 2)
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? anything with family, climbing, fishing, camping, hunting, canyoneering, Wii fit, and soon to be quilting
8) What are some of your talents? I would consider being a working mom of 2 boys, 2 dogs, and a goat definately a talent....OH and a wife too!
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I REALLY enjoy Laffy Taffy jokes, I love their simplicity
10)What’s your favorite color? brown
11)Describe yourself in ONE word: optimistic
12)Where do you work? SUU Registrar's Office...Go T-Birds!
13)What is your favorite restaurant? The Olive Garden
14)What is your dream vacation? I have already been there. JJ surprised me for our honeymoon and took me to "Graceland"....but my new dream destination is an Alaskan cruise with J.J.

Valentine's Party Pics!

2009-03-11T21:19:00.000-06:00

I just got the Valentine's Party pictures a few days ago. The party was so much fun (that's easy for me to say, my husband and I won like 4 or 5 times!). We had a great turnout and the food was delicious. The prizes were great, too!

We want to thank the Ladies' Presidency for planning such a fun party! Enjoy the pics!

Featured Lady - Richelle Irons

2009-03-03T14:56:00.000-07:00

Richelle is married to Bret Irons. Yes, he's Chief's son. Her husband served proudly in the 222. Her and her husband are both heroes in our eyes!

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Richelle Irons
2) Nicknames: none
3) Where are you from? Parowan
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? A Long story, but at old hermies which is now Brads Food Hut.
5) How long have you been together? Married 20 years and 1st date was April 16, 1986. so 22 1/2 years
6) Do you have any children? yes 3. very handsome young men. Colby 19- Twins Shaun 17 & Michael 17
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Cooking, Camping, Being outdoors, riding horses, family time and being with little children.
8) What are some of your talents? Cooking, teaching, loving and caring for children, decorating and planning landscapes.
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? I Love Animals and tend to take in all kinds
10) What’s your favorite color? purple
11) Describe yourself in ONE word: asking my boy that's sitting here says: childish or spaz. I would say caring
12) Where do you work? Own and operate my own Daycare for 17 years. "Wee Care Wee Share Daycare"
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Any Mexican one
14) What is your dream vacation? to someday go walk and visit places in Iraq where my husband served.

Featured Lady - Jessica Barker

2009-02-17T12:48:00.000-07:00

Jessica is married to Jesse Barker who is one of our full-time firefighters

Getting to Know You Questionnaire:

1) Full Name: Jessica Barker
2) Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Bird (it's my maiden name)
3) Where are you from? All over-Evanston Illinois, Medford Oregon, Richfield Utah-I'm a bit of a gypsy!
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? We met through a mutual friend and hung out together for a few months before we started to date and the rest is history.
5) How long have you been together? A little over 4 years, 3 of which we've been married.
6) Do you have any children? Only our puppy Peanut
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? Reading, anything outdoors (fishing, climbing, camping, etc), spending whatever little time I get with my husband, and traveling.
8) What are some of your talents? Talents...? Pass
9) What's something about yourself that most people probably wouldn't know? I'm a cleaning/organizing freak!
10) What's your favorite color? Green
11) Describe yourself in ONE word: Does tired count?
12) Where do you work? Southwest Utah Youth Center-I'm a juvenile corrections counselor
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Does In N Out count?
14) What is your dream vacation? Anywhere with no cell service, my husband, and an ocean.

Valentine's Party - NOTICE DATE!

2009-02-12T14:32:00.001-07:00

When I was first informed of the Valentine's party, I was told that Saturday the 21st would be the party. So that's what I had posted on the blog. But I just got the flyer and here's what it says:

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Valentine's Dinner & Bingo Party
Friday, February 20th
6:30pm
Main Station

Ham and Potatoes will be provided

-Please call by Feb. 16th for food assignments and to RSVP!
Sonia Brunson -- 463-1895 OR
Nyra Benson -- 586-1568

*Remember to bring your own dishes!

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So I apologize if this throws some of you off, but we'd love for all of you to make it. I was able to switch my schedule to be there so we hope you can, too. Call Sonia or Stephanie if you have any questions (or leave a comment on the blog).

Featured Lady - Heidi Miller

2009-02-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Our featured lady this week is Heidi Miller. Her husband is Mike Miller. He is currently working in Lehi so we don't get to see as much of them as we'd all like at our functions. We still consider them part of our CCFD Family though!

1) Full Name: Heidi Miller
2) Nicknames: None
3) Where are you from? Manila, Utah (population 200)
4) How did you meet your spouse/significant other? He was dating my friend
5) How long have you been together? 17 years
6) Do you have any children? 2 children one boy 5, one girl 1
7) What are some of your favorite hobbies? reading, working in my yard, playing with my kids
8) What are some of your talents? Volunteering my husband for things that embarrass him
9) What’s something about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know? My graduating class consisted of 8 people including me.
10) What’s your favorite color? Yellow
11) Describe yourself in ONE word: Particular
12) Where do you work? Cedar City Housing Authority
13) What is your favorite restaurant? Olive Garden
14) What is your dream vacation? Maui

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Thanks for your cooperation Heidi. It was great to get to know you better!

Pizza Factory Coupons

2009-01-27T14:02:00.000-07:00

We need everyone's help with our upcoming Fundraiser! I know, you probably all cringe at the word fundraiser but this one really isn't so bad. And it's a great way for us to earn some money for the Auxiliary.

We are selling Pizza Factory coupons for $12. The Ladies Auxilairy will get $3 of every $12 coupon sold. So if we sell 100 of these coupons then we will make $300! If we sold 300 coupons, then we'd make almost $1000! With how many women we have, if we each only sold two or three, that would get us to 100. However, we are going to reach for the stars . . . we would love if everyone could commit to selling at least FIVE CERTIFICATES. That's easy! One for yourself, parents, in-laws, friends, neighbors . . . it should be easy to sell five. Especially when people realize the cause behind it! And who doesn't love Pizza Factory?!

The officers are hoping to get prizes for the family who sells the most. Let's GO FOR IT!

Stephanie has the Certificates now so please contact her if you need some. You can email her at: myouch(at)infowest(dot)com or give her a phone call. I also think she mentioned that she might have some at the station for you to pick up. I'll have to verify that though.

Time to start selling!

Remember: Our success depends on you wonderful Ladies!

Get to Know You Party Pics!

2009-01-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks again to all the ladies who came to our Get to Know You Party. It was a BLAST!!! For everyone who couldn't make it, we're sorry you missed out. It was hilarious.

We learned a lot of interesting things about each other. Who knew that Mary Orloski was such a comedian?! I sure didn't. She had us all rolling off our chairs. And did you know that Marilyn Green's nickname is Moonie? We all had our assumptions as to how she got that, but if you want the true story, then you'll have to ask her! And Danielle Jensen has broken her right arm FIVE times. I have no idea how that happens! Five times!!! And Tonya Fails is afraid of the dark. Actually, I bet a lot of us are, too, but we won't admit to it.

Anyway, those were just a few fun examples of some of the things we learned about each other. We had such a good turn out and a TON of great food. Thanks again for your participation ladies! Can't wait for the next get-together!

We want to thank our officers for planning such a fun party.

Thanks for the pics Karen!

We had desserts galore! It was just like heaven.

Stephanie Greenhalgh and Elizabeth Lasley dishing up. The soup and desserts were amazing!

Mary Orloski and Courtney Villanueva visiting over dinner

(L to R) Tonya Fails, Randi Dumlao, Stephanie Greenhalgh, Candy Shirley, Jenny Rowley, Jamie Payne

(L to R) Michelle Kenfield, Marian Bentley, Nyra Benson, Katie Sorenson, Marilyn Green

Jamie Payne drawing an ax during our Pictionary game

Marilyn Green (aka Moonie) taking her turn at drawing

Courtney Villanueva reading her word for the game

Valeena Wood drawing out her clue

Becky Phillips getting ready to show us her amazing artistic skills

THANKS AGAIN FOR A GREAT PARTY!

Firefighter's Christmas Party

2009-01-20T19:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's taken so long to post these. But here are the pics from the Firefighter's annual Christmas party.

Get to Know Ya Night!

2009-01-07T14:14:00.000-07:00

Attention all FD Ladies! Please come to our...

Get to Know Ya Night!
Thursday, January 15th
6:30pm at the North Station

We will be eating soup and getting to know each other. Please bring your favorite dish to share and your own drink. Don't be shy, we want to get to know all of you! Please come, our success depends on your support. It will be a blast!

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We are also gathering recipes for a cookbook we are compiling. Please bring any recipes you might like to share. You can bring them to the party or call us with them. Or you can email them to me and I'll pass them along - cedarrowleys(at)hotmail(dot)com.

Can't wait to see you all at the party!!!

Family Christmas Party

2009-01-05T18:33:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics from the Christmas Party the Fire Department had for the families we were helping. Thanks again to everyone who could attend. Once again, it was a huge success! Hope you enjoy!

Contact Info

2008-12-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies! We are trying to gather contact information from all of you. If you have not received an email from Stephanie Greenhalgh yet, then we still need to get your information.

Please leave a comment or email Jenny at cedarrowleys(at)hotmail(dot)com. You can also call any of the officers to let us know.

Here's what we need:

-Your name
-Home phone number
-Cell phone (if you have one) - and whether or not you can receive texts
-Email address
-Birthday (don't worry, we don't need to know the year) ;0)

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

NEW INFO!!

2008-12-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

Here are some dates for upcoming events!

January 15
We are going to have a Get To Know You Night. We will have a pot luck with soup. It will be at 6:30 at the North Station. We will try to have parties/meetings every other Thursday at 6:30 at the North Station so mark your calendars!!

February 21
Valentine Party at the Main Station. Social hour will be at 6:00 and we will eat at 6:30 then play Bingo!! Please come, it will be lots of fun!

July 11
This is the date for our Summer Family Party! More info to come when the time is near.

We hope to see ALL the Ladies at these events so we can get to know everyone!

We are also in the process of making a Ladies Roster. We will be calling you for your cell phone and email address and birthday. We want to email everyone with information and or text you on your cell phone so everyone knows what is going on. You can also check this blog for all the info you need.

Our goal this year is to keep everyone informed. Have lots of fun parties. Help you get to know everyone. AND have lots of fundraisers to raise lots of $$$ for our Auxillary. We hope you will get involved!

Mens Christmas Jacket

2008-11-25T20:20:00.001-07:00

Here is the web site for the jacket. You can order anything you want from the site. http://www.hero247.com/indexf1.php?sid=2

Men's Christmas Gifts

2008-11-25T08:26:00.000-07:00

This is late notice. The gifts this year are coats for the men with the logo embroidered on it. They are about $37-$42. You need to pay for them by November 26. There is an envelope at the Main Station and you can call Sonia Brunson with any questions you might have.

Cedar Fire Christmas Parties

2008-11-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

The CCFD Family Christmas Party will be held December 13 at 6:30 at the Heritage Center. This is the party with the families that the Department bought christmas for.

The CCFD Christmas Party will be held December 20 for the men and their spouse/partners.

Elections!!

2008-11-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

During our Ladies last week, we held elections. Here are the results!

President
Sonia Brunson

1st Vice
Stephanie Greenhalgh

2nd Vice
Michelle Kenfield

Secretary
Penny McConnell

Historian
Karen Cox

Trustees
Danielle Jensen
Tonya Fails

Ladies Meeting

2008-11-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hello

There will be a Ladies Meeting on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 at the North Station. We will be doing elections for next years officers and deciding on the gifts for the men for Christmas. Please come and we will see you Thursday!

Christy Douglas 5 Things

2008-11-05T09:14:00.001-07:00

5 Things on your wish list

1. For my family to be healthy and happy.
2. To have a cook and a maid.
3. To upgrade my kitchen with new cabinets, countertops and flooring.
4. That I could learn to play the guitar. (I am taking lessons)
5. A million dollars, of course.

5 Favorite restaurants

1. The Cheescake Factory
2. Olive Garden
3. Paula's
4. Pizza Factory
5. Chili's

5 Things you are looking forward to

1. Thanksgiving.
2. Christmas.
3. The Celine Deon concert in Salt Lake City with my Mom and sisters.
4. The Nascar race in Vegas coming up in March.
5. Bedtime for a good nights rest. I am exhausted.

5 Books you've read

1. Two Little Girls in Blue
2. The Gift
3. Nighttime is My Time
4. Driver #8
5. ????? I don't spend much time reading.

5 Things you love to do

1. Anything that allows me to spend time with Travis and my boys.
2. Shop.
3. Eat.
4. Spend time at the cabin on the mountain.
5. Puzzles.

5 TV Shows you love to watch

1. Nascar races
2. CSI
3. Football
4. Utah JAZZ
5. Sienfeld

Tony Fails 4 Things

2008-11-05T08:56:00.000-07:00

4 Things I like about my husband...
1. His personality
2. He is honest
3. He always speaks his mind
4. He likes to spend time with our kids

4 Movies I'd watch more than once
1. Pretty Woman
2. Up close and Personal
3. She's the Man
4. anything Harry Potter

4 TV Shows I watch
1. One Tree Hill
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. CSI New York
4. Numbers

4 Places I've Been
1. Oregon
2. Yellowstone
3. South Dakota
4. Chicago

4 People that email me
1. Stephanie Greenhalgh
2. Angela Rowe
3. Travis
4. Natalie Pugh

4 Favorite Foods
1. Pizza
2. anything Costa Vida
3. Salad
4. Strawberries

4 Places I'd like to visit
1 East Coast
2. Alaska
3. Hawaii
4. England

Linda Savage 7 Things

2008-11-05T08:54:00.001-07:00

7 Things I can do
1. Crochet
2. Bottle
3. Go on Walks
4. Sew
5. Go in the tow truck with Jon
6. Haul wood with Jon
7. Shop with daughter and spend $$

7 Things I cannot do
1. Change the oil in the car
2. Winterize the trailer
3. Stay skinny
4. Back a trailer up
5. Climb a mountain
6. Can't fix the problems in the world
7. ?

7 Things I love about Jon
1. Very generous
2. Very hard working
3. Cares about what I want
4. He helps me cook and clean up
5. I am proud of who he is and what he has accomplished
6. He does the best he can to try to please me
7. He lets me shop and go in the mall

7 Favorite Foods1. Mexican
2. Ice Cream
3. Cookies
4. Green Salad
5. Bread
6. Rib Eye or New York Steak
7. Chicken

Stephanie Greenhalgh 8 things

2008-11-05T08:51:00.000-07:00

8 Books I have read
1. Twilight Series
2. Great and the Terrible Series
3. Tennis Shoes among the Nephites Series
4. FableHaven
5. Harry Potter
6. The Host
7. I want to read Aragon, Eldest and Brisinger
8. ?

8 Favorite Restaruants
1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Panda Express
3. Brads
4. The Garden House
5. Sizzler
6. Any Pizza Restaruant
7. Olive Garden
8. AppleBees

8 Things that happened yesterday
1. Watched Movies
2. Sewed
3. Read Clear as the Moon (Great and Terrible)
4. Went to bed
5. Went to Panda
6. Said Goodbye to 3 boys (they went hunting)
7. Cleaned the Living Room
8. Had fun with Camrie

8 Places I have Been
1. Missouri
2. Disneyland
3. Sea World
4. Las Vegas
5. Denver (in the Airport)
6. NewPort Beach
7. I really havn't been to very many places have I
8.

Blogs

2008-10-20T13:12:00.000-06:00

If you have a blog site you want added to our blog list, please make a comment here and I can add it.

Thanks

2008-10-20T13:04:00.000-06:00

We've finally tagged some of the ladies!! Now it is Tonya and Linda's turn to tag someone!

Summer Swim Party

2008-07-23T08:14:00.000-06:00

Summer Swim Party

2008-07-23T08:10:00.000-06:00

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-07-14T13:32:00.001-06:00

July Jamboree

2008-07-13T14:51:00.001-06:00

We want to thank all who donated goodies for our bake sale and all those who helped with their time. We earned about $288.00!! Some requests that were made were: Peanut Brittle and write on your goodies if they contain nuts or not for people who are allergic.

We arrived at Main Street at 4:00, we were told the Jamboree started at 5:00. When we got there, Main Street was packed and we had one lane of Main Street to park R2 and R3. After some talking to the police, they moved a couple of police cars so we could park the trucks. We still didn't have much room. Next year we need to show up at about 3:00.

We don't think as many people came to see the Fire trucks because we didn't have the Life Safety Trailer and some kids even asked where it was. But it was a good turn out and some of the guys even got to leave on an accident on the mountain.

Whoever brought the peanutbutter bars (there were 2 different kinds) were very, very yummy and we all want the recipe.

OOPS!!

2008-07-05T12:26:00.000-06:00

The invitation you received in the mail about the Summer Party has an error. It says, Saturday, July 17. It is really THURSDAY, JULY 17. Sorry for the mistake.

Terry Irons has been Blogged!

2008-06-25T19:52:00.000-06:00

Terry's husband is Chief Paul Irons. He has been on the Fire Department for 30 years. Terry has been Past President of the Utah State Ladies Fire Auxillary, Past Secretary of the Utah State Fire Auxillary, and the Past Trustee of the Utah State Fire Auxillary. She has also been Past President and Trustee of the Cedar City Fire Department Women's Fire Auxillary.

She is currently the President of the Utah Enlisted Association National Guard Auxillary.

She works at Cedar Orthopadic Surgery Center as a registered nurse and likes what she does. Terry and Chief Irons have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. She enjoys camping and woodburning. She hasn't done any woodburning for a long time. She also enjoys being involved in the Ladies Auxillary and we are thankful she has a lot of ideas to share.

Life Safety House

2008-06-25T14:50:00.000-06:00

Summer Party

2008-06-24T16:15:00.000-06:00

Our Summer Party is on July 17!

We will meet at the Cedar City Swimming Pool from 5:30 - 7:00. Then go to the Main Station at 7:00 for a dutch oven dinner!

You will receive an invitation with a food assignment on it. If you bring additional families with you, please bring an extra dish of your food assignment so we can make sure we have enough food.

Please RSVP to Sonya Brunson at 463-1895

July Jamboree

2008-06-24T16:11:00.000-06:00

Helly Everybody!

We are doing the same fund raiser we did last year for the July Jamboree on July 12. We are having a bake sale. We are asking that everybody bring their yummy baked goods to the North Station, Friday,July 11 by 6:00. Please pre-package and have them preportioned. If you want to sale your cookies individualy, please wrap them individually. We are not sure when the Jamboree is yet, but you will receive a flyer in the mail and we will post it here as well.

Please email or call Stephanie Greenhalgh to set up a time to work at the sale that night.