ONE-DAY HAM RADIO CLASS, BYU CAMPUS

Start the New Year out right!!The next one day Tech class is Saturday, Jan. 2nd. at BYU Campus.
You will have the opportunity to take the test at end of class!!!
Cost for class: FREE
Cost for Test: $14
Handhelds: as low as $100Please send this around to anyone who may be interested.If they wish to attend have them e-mail Steve at nv7v@burgoyne.com
I'm so excited! See you there.
Joan
(details below)
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message from Steve:I must limit the size to 40 people so sign up early to reserve a spot. If you must cancel please let me know immediately so I can free up a slot for someone else. If you must cancel please do it as soon as you knowyou will not be coming to make room for someone else!!-. ...- --... ...-One Day Ham Radio Class for the Technician (entry level) license.Saturday, Jan. 2nd, 2009 7:30am to 5pmRoom 276 in the Howard W. Hunter Law library in the J Reuben Clarke law building (JRCB) on BYU campus. If you get lost ask someone on campus. We start before the library opens so be on time so you can be let in. Park in the lot immediately east of the law building. Don't park in the restricted areas like Dean's spot, delivery etc....Enter through the right set of the east facing doors just left of the service entrance and go halfway down the hall and turn right. You are now facing 3 doors with the elevator on your left. go through the door on the right that has the large round sign "caution automatic door". Go through the detectors by the main entrance and past the circulation desk. Room 276 has a green blinking light right next to the door to your left about 100 feet in. I have an interior map I will send if you want.An interactive map of campus is here: http://byu.eduClick on "Campus Map" in the lower left. It is building #17 on themap; the J. Reuben Clark building JRCB.Another map is here: http://map.byu.edu/campusmap.pdf It is building#17 in this map also.GPS N 40 14.977' W 111 38.718'From 7:30am to noon is classroom instruction and then a break for lunch between noon and 1pm. Bring a lunch or you can buy lunch at several places close by on and off campus. Between 1pm and 5pm is self study using a computer program. When you are ready, in the afternoon, you may take the exam. You don't have to take the test that day if you are not ready and would like to study more.Each student needs a laptop computer for self-study in the afternoon. Every student who can needs to bring a laptop that runs MikeRowesoft Windows. Borrow a laptop if you don't have one. Bring an extra laptop if you don't mind loaning it. The room we will be using has power at every seat for a laptop. I also have a CD for Linux and Mactel (The newer Mac that has an Intel microprocessor) laptops if you can boot off the CD drive. If you have access to a laptop but don't want to install the program I have a disk that will allow you to run the program without installing it (this is great if the laptop is not yours or if it was borrowed from work).I have a handful of laptops to loan during the class. There are not enough of them to cover all who attend so everyone who can needs to bring a laptop. If you have an old laptop gathering dust you no longer use that runs any form of Windows I am looking for donations to use with the class.There is no charge to take the class but the cost of taking the test is $14.00. You also need to bring two forms of ID, one preferably with a picture. The electronic form you will fill out requires your Social Security number (thanks to congress....). We do not put your SSN on any forms we keep or send in. The most common mistake is forgetting ID and a Social Security number for those under 18...... Don't forget!!No programmable calculators.....The test is given on computer and graded immediately. Specific instructions how to run the program will be given. It is similar to practice exams available on the Internet.E-mail nv7v@ucares.org (preferred) or call Steve or Susan N7QZU (801-465-3983) to let me know if you are coming and bringing a laptop (please bring one... beg, beg....bring extra laptops if you can).Don't forget:$14 check or cashLaptop if possible--2 FORMS OF ID and a Social Security Number-- !!Oh... and just in case I forgot...... don't forget to bring two forms of ID, one preferably with a picture. These qualify as ID: SSN card, driver's license, CCW permit, library card and just about any document issued by a government entity. Credit cards are not ID.If you have any questions please e-mail me.nv7v@burgoyne.com

CHRISTMAS WISHES

Merry Christmas to all of you! May the real spirit of the season abide in your home this season.

We hope to have more regular, informative postings in reference to preparedness with the coming year. We want to help you feel that you are steadily achieving your goal for peace of mind and the ability to care for your family. Thanks for your support and look for some exciting things happening in January.

COME AND GET IT! CHRISTMAS GIFTS ARE IN!

If you participated in our November/Christmas order and you have paid, you can come pick up your wares. Here's the info:

When: Wed., Dec. 9

Time: 10AM-Noon, 4-6 PM

Where: 4820 Hollow Road, Nibley UT 84321

For the Salt Lake area, stay tuned, we are trying to put together a delivery for the Kaysville area and Salt Lake. We will let you know ASAP when we know more. Happy Holidays!

PANDEMIC KIT PRICES FOR NOV. ORDER

***Pandemic kits: See details below. Here are the pandemic kits we are offering this month. We have several options for you:
1. Easiest, and at a group buy price - buy them one at a time, all put together
2. Even better price - buy them four kits at a time for a greater savings, and you divide up a larger bottle of oil w/ empty bottles provided.3. Buy items separately (Build own kit, or add to a kit), many at group prices this month.
Details below:

1. Easiest, and at a group price - buy kits one at a time. One kit includes:
Spice Traders essential oil, 15 ml
Oregano Blend essential oil w/ dropper bottle, 2 oz
Pandemic Booklet, over 60 pages of material covered in pandemic workshop
Oregano Book
Empty capsules for oregano oil
Hydration formula & recipe
Medical masks, box of 20
regular $122 w/ tax, now $87.37 w/ tax
a savings of $34.63 per kit

2. Even Better Price buy them four kits at a time for greater savings, and you divide up a larger bottle of oil w/ empty bottles provided (written instructions provided at time of purchase).
$122 or 4/$363.98, now 4/$322.64, or $80.66 ea w/ tax
a savings of $41.34 per kit

3. Buy items separately - Build own kit, or add to a kit, all at group price this month. Prices are w/ tax.
Spice Traders or Oregano Concentrate 15 ml, or Oregano Blend 2 oz dropper, reg $27.00/$21.31
Spice Traders or Oregano Concentrate 1 oz, reg 51/$41; 2 oz reg $91/$72.81; 4 oz reg $164/$131.21; 8 oz reg $295/$236
Pandemic Booklet, by Melonie Turley, over 60 pgs. $6.00
Oregano Book, The Cure is in the Cupboard, reg $21/$11 (This is an older edition with the same basic information.)
empty capsules for oregano oil, reg $5/$3
hydration formula & recipe, reg $2/$1
medical masks, box of 20, reg $30/$23

GROUP ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS

***Water filters: **Note**We will not be ordering any more water filters after Nov. 30, until April, due to not shipping well in colder temps so get your filters right away! In an emergency, clean water is key to survival so this is a great Christmas gift for your loved ones.

Water filter set $45 (less than .13/day for clean water for a year! includes pre-drilled nesting buckets, ceramic filter, spigot)
Water filter set w/ giant water sock $60 (comes with all of the above plus a sock that aids in filtering and prolongs the life of your ceramic filter)

For more info about the water filter set, see post below.

***Pandemic kits: We do not yet have firm pricing from our suppliers on the pandemic kits, but wanted to let you know we will be offering them so you can be thinking about it. They will include Spice Traders (Thieves) oil, Oregano oil with extra bottles for mixing and empty capsules, the pandemic booklet from the class, the DVD of the pandemic class, a book on how to use oregano oil, and N95 masks. Sorry for the delay, we will be offering these in single kits, or you can save money if you purchase quantities of 4 or 8. Details forthcoming SOON.

***Moon Cup $31: Re-usable "tampons" for you or your daughters (if only used it for 10 years, that would be about .25 per month for feminine hygiene, made by a reputable company and are meant to last for at least 15 years)

***HOW TO ORDER: Please send an email to foodstoragenow@gmail.com specifying what you would like to order. I know, it's not the most high-tech but for now it's what we do to keep costs down. Your orders must be in by November 25, and your check postmarked by November 27 for your order to be honored. It helps us very much to have orders and payment in before that, if possible. After you send me your order, I will send you a confirmation email with the price as well as where to send your check. Pickups will be available by the 10th of December, more details forthcoming.

GENERAL INFO ON CERAMIC WATER FILTER

We are thrilled to be getting the word out about the water filters. Having clean water in an emergency is so important! Make sure you attend an upcoming water filter class if you have purchased one so you know how to use it and see our "beefed up" version complete with the giant water sock. And if you haven't purchased one...come learn about it and you will have a chance to buy one if you would like. Next class June 24, Nibley, UT 5:30 PM (see above post for details).

Here's some info on the water filters that you can print off and keep with your filter.

Ceramic Water Filter – General Information

When a disaster strikes

When there is a disaster, the devastated areas always need clean water right away. Over and over, you see a certain number of people are killed or injured by the disaster, but many more times that die from unlean water. This portable water filtration system is a simple and effective way to bring that safe water to you and your family.

How do I know it really works?

These filters were created to fill the need for clean water throughout Third World Countries where serious outbreaks of numerous epidemics occur, including Cholera, Giardia, E. Coli, and many more. The filter will accept water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap, river or stream. John Hopkin’s University tested these, and made an impressive report on their findings, as well as a number of other prestigious scientific research groups. All gave a thumbs up rating. (all below).

When I talked to a man ‘in the field’ that actually places them, and sees first hand how they work, he said, “The filters stop an epidemic RIGHT NOW, PERIOD! Always works, the sickness goes away, every time.” He’s seen them work in India, Africa, Afghanistan, and a number of other places around the world.

What you get:

There are (2) 4 gallon square buckets that come in the kit. The holes are already drilled for you. The only thing you need to do is wash the buckets before storing. (To keep the cost down, we have used food grade buckets). And the buckets ‘nest’ inside each other. You can store your water equipment, and any other equipment that will fit, into the nested buckets.


Easy to Put Together:

When ready to use,
(1) Install the spigot into the bottom bucket (3/4” hole, about ½” from the bottom). A plastic gasket goes on inside between bolt and bucket, and the larger gasket goes on outside between spigot and bucket.
(2) Put ceramic dome filter into bottom of top bucket. To do this, hold securely onto the black plastic base of the filter, taking care not to put undo pressure on the ceramic portion. When I think of the ceramic portion as delicate as a chunk of big chalk, then I am more aware of it’s delicateness. Instead of shoving the plastic tube through the bottom of the top bucket, and through the lid, hold firmly to black plastic base, and turn counter clockwise to slowly move tube into position., and apply steady downward pressure all the while.
(3) Put felt water sock onto the ceramic dome and put a rubber band arount the bottom of the ceramic dome to keep more dirt out, and thus prolonging the life of the filter. It can be removed for cleaning.
Note: Be careful not to apply pressure or ‘torque’ on the water tube. To do so can cause the ceramic dome to crack around the base.

This may seem like a lot of cautions, but people around the world have been sucessfully using these for a number of years.

Easy to Use:

Just pour the dirty water in the top bucket, and take get it out the bottom bucket. It has a spigot for easy dispensing. It has a good flow rate of up to one gallon of clean water per hour. Because it is ‘gravity flow’ there is no pumping. Simply pour it in, and get it out from the spigot.

When I talked to the president of the company, he said that it was demonstrated to him by a man who put some mud puddle water in the top bucket, then added some dog manure. He then drank what came out of the bottom bucket. He said that this is how it is for third world countries around the world. They have pond water, water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap river or stream. This filter is rated to handle all of these.

John Hopkins rates it as a level #4 for dealing with viruses, and takes care of 100% of the bacterias, and viruses 100%, most of the time. Bacteria in the water is what is so prevalent, and viruses rarely can exist in the water. If you suspect a water source has been infected with a virus, then you can treat it first with a water disinfectant, like chlorine, or iodine. The one that comes the highest recommended by two preparedness experts, is “Polar Pure.” This will be offered soon at a great discount by the food storage emails/blog I send out.


How long will it last? How can I extend the life of my filter?

The shelf life is indefinite. Once it gets wet, the charcoal inside the ceramic shell will last 6 months. This is what makes the water taste so good. So you could put in some more activated charcoal from the pet store in the bottom of the upper bucket. But you wouldn’t have to; the water just wouldn’t taste as good. The ceramic portion will continue to work and block the bacterias and viruses.

The ceramic portion is impregnated with silver, and lasts until it is worn away from scrubbing/cleaning it (100 plus times). The need for washing the ceramic filter goes down when you pre-filter first. That is why we recommend the large water sock. It’s only an extra $15, will last indefinitely with proper washing and drying, and extend the life of your filter considerably. The ceramic portion of the filter is 3/8th’s of an inch thick, and generally lasts a small family about one year.

Tell me about this water sock…

It acts as a pre-filter, and a back-up to the ceramic filter in the event the ceramic filter wears out or breaks. It is made out of polyester, is several feet long, the shape of a wind sock, and filters water up to .05 microns. Rinse well and air dry, but do not leave out in the sun. UV Rays can break the sock fabric down. Keeps indefinitely if you take care of it like this. Would help the ceramic water filter stay cleaner longer. And ‘cleaner longer’ translates into not needing to scrub the ceramic filter as often, and so your ceramic filter would last even longer. We feel it is well worth the several extra dollars to have it.

Do I need to have a water disinfectant with my ceramic water filter?

Even though the people in the third world countries do not use any disinfectant, in an extremely deadly virus, this would be a good choice as an added safety measure. Here are two good choices:

Polar Pure $12 with tax and shipping. Does 5000 qts, or 10 barrels.
Lasts indefinitely. Fill up over and over until crystals are gone. It is iodine, so you will want to filter out. Much more cost effective than a bottle of iodine drops at the camping store. Great for short term. Very simple, and fast to use.

For longer term though, you can use powdered chlorine. It will keep indefinitely, unlike the liquid chlorine bleach. That will keep only a year before it loses its potency. You may be wondering why you would even want a year’s worth. I have an article written by an engineer who works for a city’s water municipal system. It the article, he states that in the event of a pandemic, we will only have clean water for perhaps as little as one to two weeks. That is all our cities have on hand. After that, the sewage water will be circulating from the homes of infected people, and there will be no chlorine to disinfect the outgoing water to the homes. So having your own cleaning system becomes vital.

Powdered chlorine is very concentrated. 1/4th tsp will disinfect (1) 55 gal drum of water. It is the chlorine for the swimming pool or hot tub. There is no place in Logan. You want 97-99% pure chlorine. Can find on-line. Caution: when it gets wet, it lets off a very poisonous gas, so you must be aware, and never let children get into it. I plan on canning mine in a #10 can to keep them out. It’s a great bargain for how many gallons it will treat. If you buy with some friends, you can get the cost down to about $15 for six people for 1 year. Can also use for disinfecting surfaces.

Other Special Care:

Cold weather; will freeze and crack. Must keep air tight with moisture packets to keep moisture vapors from entering ceramic portion. Will freeze and crack. One solution is to always store it indoors. Another option is to ‘can it’ in a #10 can with some oxygen absorbers. Or in a mylar bag with some oxygen absorbers.

As with all ceramic filters, once you begin using them, and it is in freezing temperatures, you will need to keep them warm enough to keep from freezing or they will crack. The way to do this is to give it to your husband to sleep with. Keep it close enough to have body heat keep it warm.


But how much does it cost?

This is the best part. Ceramic filters of this nature and quality run $250-$330 for a gravity fed system. This one runs $40, and $55 for the whole kit with the advanced water sock. It is sold by a non-profit organization to help the people in the third world countries. So we get quality, without the big price.

If you would like to have a “Clean Water” class for your neighborhood or family group, or your ward, just let me know, and my friend and I will come and show you more about the filters, assembling them, extending their life, proper storing of both the filter and water in general, and in cleaning and gathering safe water.

Joan Elder
435-757-6854

Ceramic Water Filtration Specifications

Product is manufactured to meet:
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 42
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 53
ISO 9002 Quality Standard
USA AEL Laboratories
USA Analytical Food Laboratories
USA Johns Hopkins University
British 5750 Quality Standard
England’s Water Research council (WRc) Performance Standards
The filtration efficiency is 0.5 micron
Removal capabilities as follows:
>99% Arsenic 5 and 99% Arsenic 3 (special order)
>99% Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
>95% Chlorine and Chloramines
>99% Taste
>99% Odor
>98% Aluminum
>96% Iron
>98% Lead
>90% Pesticides
>85% Herbicides
>85% Insecticides
>90% Rodenticides
>85% Phenols
>85% MTBE
>85% Perchlorate
>80% Trihalomethanes
>95% Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons
>99.999% of particles larger than 0.5 micron (Staffordshire University Labs) (includes Anthrax)
>99.7% of particles larger than 0.3 micron (Staffordshire University Labs)
>98% of particles larger than 0.2 micron (Staffordshire University Labs)
>100% Giardia Lamblia
>100% Cyclospora
>100% removal of live Cryptosporidium (WRc Standard)
>100% removal of Cryptosporidium (NSF Standard 53 – A.C. fine dust – 4 log challenge)
>100% removal of E. Coli, Vibrio Cholerae (Johns Hopkins University)
>99.999% removal of Salmonella Typhil, Shigella Dysenteria, Kiebsiella Terrigena (Hyder Labs)
Product is silver impregnated
and will not permit bacteria growth-through (mitosis)
provides a hostile environment for all microbiological organisms and will not support their growth
Ceramic elements may be cleaned 100 or more times with a soft brush or damp cloth.

Performance Features:
Easy installation
Good flow rate / Up to 1 gallon of clean water per hour (gravity flow)
Up to 300 gallons per hour (pressure flow)
Filter will accept water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap, river or stream
Semi/Annual filter replacement Cleansable with clean damp cloth

BARREL PICKUP

We have NEW pickup dates for the barrel order because we couldn't get them delivered when we hoped. You can now pick up your barrels on:
Tues., October 13, 9AM-11 AM or 2PM-7PM
Wed., October 14, 4PM-9PM

Please make arrangments to get your barrels during one of these times so I can get my garage back! For the location, please email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com. If you have NOT paid for your barrels we will be offering them to others so if you're still interested please get a check in the mail right away.

Date Night this week!

This has very little to do with food storage but I just wanted to put a plug in for a little restaurant in Logan called "La Hacienda." It is right across from the new Marriott in south Logan, right next to the river, on Main (I am not sure of the address, I will find it to post). This restaurant has really struggled but my family discovered it this week and it is DELICIOUS and SUPER CHEAP (price, not quality) Mexican food. And if you're like me, those two things are usually the only way I can get my husband to take me out once in awhile :) One other plus...there are no, shall we say...uncomfortable side effects associated with this food. So please give it a try, you will love it! And may I recommend the soft tacos...

GROUP ORDER: 55 GAL BARRELS ONLY $25! Here's your water storage folks!

Due to popular demand, we are once again offering the 55 gal. blue water barrels for a group order, now through the end of September. They are a SCREAMIN deal at $25 apiece, as opposed to $40-$60 at local stores! Don't miss em! Here's the details:

• These barrels ARE used, they contained a harmless saline solution that can easily be rinsed out and will not harm your water.


• We will have a one day, one location pickup for them in Cache Valley at the end of September, and will post details on this blog as well as through our email list. If you can't pick up your barrels that day, please arrange for someone to do it for you!


• We must have prepayment to hold the barrels for you! It is the only way we can offer such a great deal.


• If you would like to make an order, please email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com and I will make arrangements with you.
• If there is enough interest, we can arrange for another pickup location in the Salt Lake or Utah Valley areas. Please email me if you are interested. foodstoragenow@gmail.com

NEW USES FOR BOUNCE DRYER SHEETS

Okay, I will admit, this was an email forward that has been around for awhile, BUT I have tried some of these tips and found them to be useful so I thought I'd pass it along FYI, and because we're talking about repelling the bees! (Plus...don't you just LOVE the smell of Bounce???)
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The US Postal service sent out a message to all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away.

Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer. I use it when I am working outside. It really works. The insects just veer around you.

All this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer!

1. It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.

2. Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle.

3. It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often..

4. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season..

5. Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen..

6. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

7. Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

8. To freshen the air in your home - Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet.

9. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner.

10. Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.

11. Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

12. To freshen the air in your car - Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.

13. Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan.

14. Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket.

15. Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the lose hairs.

16. Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling.

17. Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet of Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth.

18. Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper.

19. Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight.

20. Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away.

21. Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. It will keep them smelling fresh

22. Wet a Bounce sheet, hose down your car, and wipe love-bugs off easily with the wet Bounce.

FLY CONTROL

We received a tip from the email list about homemade fly repellant. The idea is that a ziplock baggie filled halfway with water with pennies (just a few) added to the water, zipped shut and hung over a doorway, will repel the flies. Does it work? You tell us!

TAKING AWAY THE STING: This info comes from one of our members.

It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working
in the yard.......... BEE STINGS !

A couple of weeks ago, I was stung by both a bee and hornet
while working in the garden.

My arm swelled up, so I went to the doctor. The clinic gave me
cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was
getting progressively worse, so I went to my regular doctor. The
arm was Infected and needed an antibiotic.The doctor told me - "
The next time you get stung, put a penny on the bite for 15
minutes".

That night, my niece was stung by two bees. I looked at the
bite and it had already started to swell. So, I taped a penny
to her arm for 15 minutes. The next morning, there was no sign
of a bite. We decided that she just wasn't allergic to the sting.

Soon, I was gardening outside. I got stung again, twice by a
hornet on my left hand. I thought, here I go again to the doctor
for another antibiotic.

I promptly got my money out and taped two pennies to my bites,
then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the sting
out of the bite immediately.

In the meantime the hornets were attacking, and my friend was
stung on the thumb. Again the penny. The next morning I could
only see the spot where the hornet had stung me. No redness, no
swelling. My friend's sting was the same; couldn't even tell
where she had been stung.

She got stung again, a few days later upon her back---cutting
the grass! And the penny worked once again.

Wanted to share this marvelous information in case you
experience the same problem. We need to keep a stock of
pennies on hand.

The doctor said that the copper in the penny counteracts the bite.
It definitely works!

LUNCH AND LEARN GROUPS

We've had great success with our classes and are finding different ways to get the word out. Our latest is this; you put a group together (lunch and learn, enrichment, mothers group, etc.) and we will come teach a class for you! Of course it is free and a great way to help your friends out with some preparedness info that is valuable for all. For now, we are featuring the water safety class. Please email foodstoragenow@gmail.com if you are interested in doing a class from your home!

Come See us at Macey's Little Theater!

We would love to meet you at our clean water class, presented by Joan Elder, at Macey's Little Theater! There will be water filters there that you can take a look at and purchase if you so desire. I also have it on good authority that there will be TREATS! (I am SO there.)

Details:

Tuesday, Aug. 4
7-8 PM

Class is FREE. Held at the LOGAN Macey's. See you there!

**Don't Forget** Spice Traders Group Order due Aug. 10

There is a group order going on for the Spice Traders/Thieves (see previous post "Screamin Deal..." If you don't know what this is, come to the pandemic class and find out. Here's a short clip of the story behind it:

"As the bubonic plague decimated Europe in the year 1413, four thieves were captured and charged with robbing the dead and dying victims. When the thieves were tried, the magistrate offered leniency if they would reveal how they resisted contracting the infection as they performed their gruesome acts. They explained that they were perfumers and spice traders and told of a special concoction of aromatic herbs, including cloves and rosemary, that they rubbed on their hands, ears, and temples..."

If you would like to make an order for this, please email Joan at joan_elder@comcast.net or Michelle at foodstoragenow@gmail.com, by August 10th. See the previous post about prices, and how to earn a free 1 oz bottle and have your own group buy. Great bulk price! Make check out to Joan Elder, and send to Joan Elder, 4820 Hollow Road, Nibley, UT 84321 by Aug 10th.

NEW WEBSITE-AWESOME!

http://www.provident-living-today.com/

This is a great new website created by one of our members. It incorporates preparedness skills that they have used in their own family and you won't believe how much they have learned! (Just to give you an idea, they do not go to the grocery store during the winter AND they feed their family of 12 on less than $1/person per day! I could definitely use some tips there!) The site is still under construction but there's a lot of material there and much more to come. Bookmark the page and check back often!

CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES!

Logan Classes

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009
Location: Thomas Edison Charter School South
1275 West 2350 South, Nibley, Utah
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Clean Water Class-by Joan Elder
6:30-7:00 p.m. – Heating, Lighting, and Fuel -by Garth Turley
7:00- 9:00 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

Free Classes - All are Welcome!

(60 page pandemic packets will be available)

(Pandemic Kits & Water Filters will also be available)


Clean Water Class
Macey's Little Theater, Logan

by Joan Elder
Date: August 4, 2009
Time: 7-8 PM
Class is FREE- water filters and treatments will be available


Orem Classes

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Location: Parley’s Hardware
260 South 1200 West, Orem, Utah
Time:5:30-6:30 p.m. – Clean Water Class -by Joan Elder
6:30-7:00 p.m. – Heating, Lighting, and Fuel -by Garth Turley
7:00- 9:00 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

Also at Parley's Hardware
Date: August 12th - Oats, Sugar & Honey ($20)

Following discounts are available:
Register in advance and recieve a $2.00 discount.
Bring a friend who has not attended one of my classes before and get a $2.00 discount for each of you.
Bring 3 friends who have not attended before and you come for free. $2.00 discount for each friend applies also.

Preparedness Blog by the Provident Living Team-needs your help!

http://preparedness.ldswelfare.org/

This is a blog (NOT an official LDS website) created by the Provident Living Web Team to gather ideas to help with the new Provident Living website, which will be focusing more on preparedness. http://www.providentliving.org/. This is a fantastic way for y'all to share your knowledge with people everywhere who are trying to become prepared. Go read the welcome letter on the blog to see how you can participate. What a great way to share!

HOME FOR RENT

This has really nothing to do with food storage, but hey, if you need a home to KEEP your food storage in then I have a deal for you! This beautiful new home is up for rent, for details see the ad at http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=475&ad=7047642&cat=278

UPCOMING CLASSES/JULY 4th FAIR IN MORGAN

We are branching out and getting great response from many areas in Utah! Check out the locations below to find out if we are doing classes in your area, and if not, let us know so we can arrange it for you! You can always request more info by emailing foodstoragenow@gmail.com

A FAMILY PLAN FOR AN EPIDEMIC

When it is time to act, the time to prepare is over.
Knowledge is Power! When you know what is happening and how to respond, there is peace.
Come and learn how to protect your family during a pandemic that may come around!

Morgan 4th of July Fair 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Park in Morgan, Utah. Morgan is in the Weber Canyon just off I-84 East. Take the Morgan exit and take a right on State Street. Then turn left on Commercial and then right on 1st East. Go 2 blocks south and the park is on the right side of the road.

Mount Pleasant/Fairview Class
Date: Wednesday July 8, 2009
Location: Mt. Pleasant Senior Center
101 North 100 East, Mt. Pleasant, Utah
Time: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

Logan Classes
Date: Friday, July 10, 2009
Location: Thomas Edison Charter School
1275 West 2350 South, Nibley, Utah
Time:
5:30-6:30 p.m. – Clean Water Class -by Jennifer Willis
6:30-7:00 p.m. – 3 Month Supply Mini Class -by Melonie Turley
7:00- 9:00 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

Orem Classes
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Location: Parley’s Hardware
260 South 1200 West, Orem, Utah
Time:
3:00-4:00 p.m. – Clean Water Class -by Jennifer Willis
4:00-4:30 p.m. – 3 Month Supply Mini Class -by Melonie Turley
4:30- 6:30 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

Free Classes - All are Welcome!
(60 page pandemic packets will be available)
(Pandemic Kits & Water Filters will also be available)
pandemicpreparedness@hotmail.com

SCREAMIN DEAL ON SPICE TRADERS GROUP ORDER

**To see why we are promoting the "Spice Traders Essential Oil" please refer to the next post, the story behind the Spice Traders.**

We have been able to get a special deal on a limited amount of Spice Traders Essential Oil. We are offering a group price to those who put together an order of 20 bottles or more.

Our normal pricing is $25.34 for a 15 ml (½ oz) bottle of Spice Traders. This is already a great price considering that other comparable oils are $35-$45 for a
15 ml bottle.

Here’s the deal:

Everyone that is part of the group order will get the group order price:
Group Order Price Regular Price
1 oz bottle is $ 38.48 1 oz bottle is $ 47.86
2 oz bottle is $ 68.51 2 oz bottle is $ 85.41
4 oz bottle is $122.95 4 oz bottle is $153.92
8 oz bottle is $221.49 8 oz bottle is $276.87

The tax on these items is 6.55%. To figure the cost of the items plus tax, you take the price times 1.0655. Here are the costs plus tax

Group Order Price + TAX Regular Price + TAX
1 oz bottle is $ 41.00 1 oz bottle is $ 51.00
2 oz bottle is $ 73.00 2 oz bottle is $ 91.00
4 oz bottle is $131.00 4 oz bottle is $164.00
8 oz bottle is $236.00 8 oz bottle is $295.00

BONUS: The person that takes responsibility to put the group order together will get a 1 oz bottle of Spice Traders for free.

The Spice Traders Essential Oil is from Native American Nutritionals.

It is of Therapeutic Quality.

Ingredients: Pure Liquid Copal of Clove Bud, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Radiata, Thyme, Orange, Oregano, Nutmeg Rosemary, Mandarin, Ginger Root, and Citronella

STORY BEHIND "SPICE TRADERS"

This will explain why we are fans of the Spice Traders Essential Oils for pandemic preparedness. Cool story!

There are many versions of the story of the Spice Traders/Thieves Essential Oil Blend. There was a plague in the 1400’s and then again in the 1700’s. There were strories written then about thieves and spice traders. Here are a couple of those stories.
• As the bubonic plague decimated Europe in the year 1413, four thieves were captured and charged with robbing the dead and dying victims. When the thieves were tried, the magistrate offered leniency if they would reveal how they resisted contracting the infection as they performed their gruesome acts. They explained that they were perfumers and spice traders and told of a special concoction of aromatic herbs, including cloves and rosemary, that they rubbed on their hands, ears, and temples http://www.secretofthieves.com
• The thieves happen to have been merchants and spice traders, and that’s how they knew about the oils because they were importing cinnamon and clove from India and when the plague hit, the kings of the various countries sent out a mandate closing down inter-national commerce and shipping. So all of the ships were docked and they couldn’t sell and they couldn’t engage in their business and they were going broke. The spice trade was a very lucrative trade and they made money at it, so they decided, “Well–all of these people are dying and they are afraid to touch them. We might as well go loot their bodies and take the things off and go into the homes where everybody is dead and take the things out of the homes, like pots and pans and jewelry and clothing and set up a pawn shop trade…” that’s when pawn shops evolved. Of course, you have heard the story when the king issued the proclamation to have the thieves captured, but the constables were afraid to touch them because they knew they had been touching the dead bodies and going in the homes of the dead people, and they didn’t want the plague. It became so severe that the king even executed a few of the constables that refused. Finally, it was a life or death issue, and as the story
goes on there were four of them who were caught. The king gave them an opportunity to confess the secret of their immunity, either with the choice of
burning at the stake or being hung by the neck, meaning if they didn’t give up their secret they would be burned at the stake, and worse if they gave
up their secret they would be hung by the neck–and they chose hanging. They gave up their secret and it was published and plastered all through the town. http://inspiredpurpose.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/the-story-behind-thieves-oil

Oils Used in the Stories
The oils in the different versions of the stories list different oils that were used. No one really knows for sure which oils were actually used, but we know that they were spiced oils. We know that Oregano,Cinna-mon,and Clove were oils that were traded at that time and because of the power of Cinnamon and Clove they were most likely two of the oils of choice.

GREAT IDEA-MAKE YOUR OWN LAUNDRY DETERGENT!

One of our contacts has a great write-up on her blog on how to make your own laundry detergent from items found in your grocery store. The best part is...using your homemade detergent will cost you only 1.5 cents per load! I could get into that! Check out her blog to see the goods:
http://www.foodstorageclasses.blogspot.com/

HEADS UP- JULY 10 CLASSES IN LOGAN

Just so you can mark your calendar...our next series of mini-classes is on July 10. Details to follow. And make sure you keep emailing us at foodstoragenow@gmail.com if you have ideas for the blog, i.e. food storage recipes, deals on food storage at local stores, gardening and preserving tips, etc. And email us if you would like to schedule water purification/pandemic/cooking with food storage classes in your area!

ORDERING AND CLASS

Don't miss the F-R-E-E classes tonight! The info is awesome and our instructors are so knowledgable. (see below for class info)

Also...wanted to let you know that we have a much improved ordering system. If you want anything off our current product list, you can purchase AND pick it up right there at the class! We have most things in stock so there won't be a turn around time anymore! We are really excited about making things more available and reducing the headache for everyone.

If you don't live in the area or can't make it to classes, but would still like to order, please email me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com and we will make other arrangements. We do deliveries down to the Salt Lake and Lindon area every month or so if you would like to pick up an order there. Thanks everyone!

JUNE 24 WATER/PANDEMIC CLASS

Triple Class - Clean Water, Solar Cooking, and Pandemic Class 'A Family Plan' (as featured in the Herald Journal)
Come to what you can

Knowledge is Power! When you know what is happening and how to respond, there is peace.
Come and learn how to protect your family in a very do-able way!

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Location: Thomas Edison Charter School SOUTH
1275 West 2350 South
Nibley, Utah 84321

Time:
5:30-6:15 p.m. – Emergency Water Purification Class -by Joan Elder
6:30-7:00 p.m. – Solar Cooking -by Melonie Turley
7:00- 9:00 p.m. – Pandemic Preparation Class -by Melonie Turley

All are Welcome!

(60 page pandemic packets will be available)
(Pandemic Kits & Water Filters will also be available)

**Please note: In order to keep stock on-hand and get it to you faster, we have had to get some financing. As a result, some of our prices will increase at the end of June, so get your products as soon as you can!**

We're In the News! Front Page!

We are featured on the front page of the Herald Journal today! We are so excited to be getting the word out about preparedness and our awesome classes! Check out the link below:

http://pioneer.olivesoftware.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VEhKLzIwMDkvMDYvMTMjQXIwMDExMQ%3D%3D&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom

or go to http://www.hjnews.com/ on Saturday only.

UTAH VALLEY JUNE 26 WHEAT CLASS

If you want to learn how to rotate that wheat, even without a grinder, you can't miss this class. Lorraine has done extensive research and is an excellent cook, so you will learn a lot and eat well. She is available to do classes on wheat, powdered milk, sugar & oats, or salt& seasonings if you would like to contact her to schedule a class in your area.

Check out her blogspot for more information:
Website: www.foodstorageclasses.blogspot.com
Email: foodstorageclasses@yahoo.com

JUNE ORDER LIST

We are doing orders a little differently now, to be more efficient and get your product to you sooner. You can still order through email by contacting foodstoragenow@gmail.com OR you can come check out our free classes (which we are holding every two weeks through the summer), see and order the product, and have it given to you right there at the class! No turn-around time! We are trying to keep all the things on our current product list in stock.

Pandemic Kit Item: “Spice Traders.” Aroma therapy with a blend of Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary. Spice Traders got its name from a story back in the bubonic plague time when thieves would apply a similar blend of oils to their clothing and bodies. The legend goes that they stole the valuables from the dead, but were immune to the plague because of their spices. Today, one can find scientific study on the anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal qualities of these sweet smelling oils. We plan to feature one item each month from the kits. $25 per.15 ml bottle

Water Filter Kit: New! Advanced water sock filters down to .5 micron. Will last indefinitely if rinsed and dried properly. Filter water through this sock first to prolong the life of your ceramic water filter, and as a back-up when ceramic filter has reached its’ lifespan. Also included in kit is the ceramic filter with activated charcoal, 2 pre-drilled buckets, a felt water sock, and spigot. Has been tested in third world countries all over the world using contaminated pond water. Blocks Giardia, E. Coli, Cholera, Salmonella, and most, if not all viruses, and many other contaminants. Silver impregnated. Generic version of a filter that retails from $210-$339! $55 for complete kit. $40 for ceramic filter, spigot, 2 buckets. $15 for advanced water sock only, $30 for replacement ceramic filter. (To keep costs down, used food grade buckets have been used. Just need to wash when you bring them home).

Polar Pure Iodine Water Disinfectant: For extra protection for your water, use this before filtering. A few drops is all it takes. Keeps indefinitely. Fill bottle up over and over again as long as iodine crystals are still there. Disinfects 10 barrels of water! $12.00/bottle.

EMERGENCY FEMININE HYGIENE:

Make sure you have the “essentials” taken care of in an emergency situation. These products last for 10-15 years minimum, even the menstrual life of a woman. Takes up little storage space. Very convenient, and a way to save on water. Good to use now and save on your ‘menstrual pad’ bill. Can actually pay for itself in the first year of using.

Diva Cup 27.00
Moon Cup 30.00
Reusable Day Pad 25.00 (3 pk)
Reusable Night Pad 12.00 (1 pk)
Reusable Pantyliner 15.00 (3 pk)

Easy Sprouter: The 'no rinse' feature makes it easy and maintenance free to grow your own sprouts, even bombproof! Great for when pure water is precious. Has special piece for small seeds. $12.50 ea.

Sprout Mix: A tasty variety of sprouts, including Azuki, Fenugreek, Mung, Lentils, Peas, Triticale, Wheat. These can also be used with the sprouter. ProVita Mix is organic, and rated by USU to be "Complete Nutrition"...great on salads or sandwiches! ! Now offering 2 gal for $50, $105/5 gallon bucket, or $4 per 1#bag (2 cups). And did I mention that this is DELICIOUS?

Square Buckets: food grade, 4 gal., used with tight snap on lids. Easy to store, and takes up less room than the round buckets (easily fits corners, etc.) Stackable. Comes with lid. Save money as they are re-usable over and over again. $2.50 (Going rate at the grocery store is about $5.)

Food-grade bucket liners: For extra protection for long term storage: $.15 a piece.

The Following Items are “While Supplies Last” only:

Honey, while supplies last: Utah grown, right off the farm! This is raw honey, unfiltered, NOTHING added, which means it will keep indefinitely. We have provided samples of this at our last sale and it was a hit! 5 gal. bucket=120.00. The only other honey we found from the farm was 163.00-200.00 a bucket. Don't miss it!

Order dates: May 16-June 30 or order at the classes. Checks must be submitted by June 30 for email orders. Make payable to John Willis, send to PO Box 406 Paradise, UT 84328. Pick up date will in mid-July, and more info pick up info will be sent out by email blast. To submit your order by email send to foodstoragenow@gmail.com. To receive emails, updates, tips and information, send request with name and area you live in to above email address.

GENERAL INFO ON CERAMIC WATER FILTER

We are thrilled to be getting the word out about the water filters. Having clean water in an emergency is so important! Make sure you attend an upcoming water filter class if you have purchased one so you know how to use it and see our "beefed up" version complete with the giant water sock. And if you haven't purchased one...come learn about it and you will have a chance to buy one if you would like. Next class June 24, Nibley, UT 5:30 PM (see above post for details).

Here's some info on the water filters that you can print off and keep with your filter.

Ceramic Water Filter – General Information

When a disaster strikes

When there is a disaster, the devastated areas always need clean water right away. Over and over, you see a certain number of people are killed or injured by the disaster, but many more times that die from unlean water. This portable water filtration system is a simple and effective way to bring that safe water to you and your family.

How do I know it really works?

These filters were created to fill the need for clean water throughout Third World Countries where serious outbreaks of numerous epidemics occur, including Cholera, Giardia, E. Coli, and many more. The filter will accept water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap, river or stream. John Hopkin’s University tested these, and made an impressive report on their findings, as well as a number of other prestigious scientific research groups. All gave a thumbs up rating. (all below).

When I talked to a man ‘in the field’ that actually places them, and sees first hand how they work, he said, “The filters stop an epidemic RIGHT NOW, PERIOD! Always works, the sickness goes away, every time.” He’s seen them work in India, Africa, Afghanistan, and a number of other places around the world.

What you get:

There are (2) 4 gallon square buckets that come in the kit. The holes are already drilled for you. The only thing you need to do is wash the buckets before storing. (To keep the cost down, we have used food grade buckets). And the buckets ‘nest’ inside each other. You can store your water equipment, and any other equipment that will fit, into the nested buckets.


Easy to Put Together:

When ready to use,
(1) Install the spigot into the bottom bucket (3/4” hole, about ½” from the bottom). A plastic gasket goes on inside between bolt and bucket, and the larger gasket goes on outside between spigot and bucket.
(2) Put ceramic dome filter into bottom of top bucket. To do this, hold securely onto the black plastic base of the filter, taking care not to put undo pressure on the ceramic portion. When I think of the ceramic portion as delicate as a chunk of big chalk, then I am more aware of it’s delicateness. Instead of shoving the plastic tube through the bottom of the top bucket, and through the lid, hold firmly to black plastic base, and turn counter clockwise to slowly move tube into position., and apply steady downward pressure all the while.
(3) Put felt water sock onto the ceramic dome and put a rubber band arount the bottom of the ceramic dome to keep more dirt out, and thus prolonging the life of the filter. It can be removed for cleaning.
Note: Be careful not to apply pressure or ‘torque’ on the water tube. To do so can cause the ceramic dome to crack around the base.

This may seem like a lot of cautions, but people around the world have been sucessfully using these for a number of years.

Easy to Use:

Just pour the dirty water in the top bucket, and take get it out the bottom bucket. It has a spigot for easy dispensing. It has a good flow rate of up to one gallon of clean water per hour. Because it is ‘gravity flow’ there is no pumping. Simply pour it in, and get it out from the spigot.

When I talked to the president of the company, he said that it was demonstrated to him by a man who put some mud puddle water in the top bucket, then added some dog manure. He then drank what came out of the bottom bucket. He said that this is how it is for third world countries around the world. They have pond water, water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap river or stream. This filter is rated to handle all of these.

John Hopkins rates it as a level #4 for dealing with viruses, and takes care of 100% of the bacterias, and viruses 100%, most of the time. Bacteria in the water is what is so prevalent, and viruses rarely can exist in the water. If you suspect a water source has been infected with a virus, then you can treat it first with a water disinfectant, like chlorine, or iodine. The one that comes the highest recommended by two preparedness experts, is “Polar Pure.” This will be offered soon at a great discount by the food storage emails/blog I send out.


How long will it last? How can I extend the life of my filter?

The shelf life is indefinite. Once it gets wet, the charcoal inside the ceramic shell will last 6 months. This is what makes the water taste so good. So you could put in some more activated charcoal from the pet store in the bottom of the upper bucket. But you wouldn’t have to; the water just wouldn’t taste as good. The ceramic portion will continue to work and block the bacterias and viruses.

The ceramic portion is impregnated with silver, and lasts until it is worn away from scrubbing/cleaning it (100 plus times). The need for washing the ceramic filter goes down when you pre-filter first. That is why we recommend the large water sock. It’s only an extra $15, will last indefinitely with proper washing and drying, and extend the life of your filter considerably. The ceramic portion of the filter is 3/8th’s of an inch thick, and generally lasts a small family about one year.

Tell me about this water sock…

It acts as a pre-filter, and a back-up to the ceramic filter in the event the ceramic filter wears out or breaks. It is made out of polyester, is several feet long, the shape of a wind sock, and filters water up to .05 microns. Rinse well and air dry, but do not leave out in the sun. UV Rays can break the sock fabric down. Keeps indefinitely if you take care of it like this. Would help the ceramic water filter stay cleaner longer. And ‘cleaner longer’ translates into not needing to scrub the ceramic filter as often, and so your ceramic filter would last even longer. We feel it is well worth the several extra dollars to have it.

Do I need to have a water disinfectant with my ceramic water filter?

Even though the people in the third world countries do not use any disinfectant, in an extremely deadly virus, this would be a good choice as an added safety measure. Here are two good choices:

Polar Pure $12 with tax and shipping. Does 5000 qts, or 10 barrels.
Lasts indefinitely. Fill up over and over until crystals are gone. It is iodine, so you will want to filter out. Much more cost effective than a bottle of iodine drops at the camping store. Great for short term. Very simple, and fast to use.

For longer term though, you can use powdered chlorine. It will keep indefinitely, unlike the liquid chlorine bleach. That will keep only a year before it loses its potency. You may be wondering why you would even want a year’s worth. I have an article written by an engineer who works for a city’s water municipal system. It the article, he states that in the event of a pandemic, we will only have clean water for perhaps as little as one to two weeks. That is all our cities have on hand. After that, the sewage water will be circulating from the homes of infected people, and there will be no chlorine to disinfect the outgoing water to the homes. So having your own cleaning system becomes vital.

Powdered chlorine is very concentrated. 1/4th tsp will disinfect (1) 55 gal drum of water. It is the chlorine for the swimming pool or hot tub. There is no place in Logan. You want 97-99% pure chlorine. Can find on-line. Caution: when it gets wet, it lets off a very poisonous gas, so you must be aware, and never let children get into it. I plan on canning mine in a #10 can to keep them out. It’s a great bargain for how many gallons it will treat. If you buy with some friends, you can get the cost down to about $15 for six people for 1 year. Can also use for disinfecting surfaces.

Other Special Care:

Cold weather; will freeze and crack. Must keep air tight with moisture packets to keep moisture vapors from entering ceramic portion. Will freeze and crack. One solution is to always store it indoors. Another option is to ‘can it’ in a #10 can with some oxygen absorbers. Or in a mylar bag with some oxygen absorbers.

As with all ceramic filters, once you begin using them, and it is in freezing temperatures, you will need to keep them warm enough to keep from freezing or they will crack. The way to do this is to give it to your husband to sleep with. Keep it close enough to have body heat keep it warm.


But how much does it cost?

This is the best part. Ceramic filters of this nature and quality run $250-$330 for a gravity fed system. This one runs $40, and $55 for the whole kit with the advanced water sock. It is sold by a non-profit organization to help the people in the third world countries. So we get quality, without the big price.

If you would like to have a “Clean Water” class for your neighborhood or family group, or your ward, just let me know, and my friend and I will come and show you more about the filters, assembling them, extending their life, proper storing of both the filter and water in general, and in cleaning and gathering safe water.

Joan Elder
435-757-6854

Ceramic Water Filtration Specifications

Product is manufactured to meet:
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 42
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 53
ISO 9002 Quality Standard
USA AEL Laboratories
USA Analytical Food Laboratories
USA Johns Hopkins University
British 5750 Quality Standard
England’s Water Research council (WRc) Performance Standards
The filtration efficiency is 0.5 micron
Removal capabilities as follows:
>99% Arsenic 5 and 99% Arsenic 3 (special order)
>99% Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
>95% Chlorine and Chloramines
>99% Taste
>99% Odor
>98% Aluminum
>96% Iron
>98% Lead
>90% Pesticides
>85% Herbicides
>85% Insecticides
>90% Rodenticides
>85% Phenols
>85% MTBE
>85% Perchlorate
>80% Trihalomethanes
>95% Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons
>99.999% of particles larger than 0.5 micron (Staffordshire University Labs) (includes Anthrax)
>99.7% of particles larger than 0.3 micron (Staffordshire University Labs)
>98% of particles larger than 0.2 micron (Staffordshire University Labs)
>100% Giardia Lamblia
>100% Cyclospora
>100% removal of live Cryptosporidium (WRc Standard)
>100% removal of Cryptosporidium (NSF Standard 53 – A.C. fine dust – 4 log challenge)
>100% removal of E. Coli, Vibrio Cholerae (Johns Hopkins University)
>99.999% removal of Salmonella Typhil, Shigella Dysenteria, Kiebsiella Terrigena (Hyder Labs)
Product is silver impregnated
and will not permit bacteria growth-through (mitosis)
provides a hostile environment for all microbiological organisms and will not support their growth
Ceramic elements may be cleaned 100 or more times with a soft brush or damp cloth.

Performance Features:
Easy installation
Good flow rate / Up to 1 gallon of clean water per hour (gravity flow)
Up to 300 gallons per hour (pressure flow)
Filter will accept water from floods, lake, rain, well, tap, river or stream
Semi/Annual filter replacement Cleansable with clean damp cloth

UPCOMING WATER/PANDEMIC CLASS June 11th

Don't miss the FREE classes coming up on Thurs, June 11th at Thomas Edison Charter School in Nibley. If you have purchased the ceramic water filter be sure to come and learn how to use it.

Classes:
5:30-6:15 PM Emergency Water Purification-by Joan Elder
6:30-7 PM Solar Cooking-by Melonie Turley
7-9 PM Pandemic Preparation-by Melonie Turley

Location:
Thomas Edison Charter School SOUTH campus
1275 West 2350 North
Nibley, UT 84321

**Knowledge is power. When you know what is happening and how to respond, you will have peace in knowing how to take care of your family. Don't miss this vital information!**

Available at the class: Pandemic Booklets, Water filter kits including water sock and Polar Pure Iodine drops

***For those that weren't able to pick up their orders on June 4, please please please contact me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com so we can arrange to get your order to you at the class!***

PICKUP INFO

Yikes, it's been awhile since I posted, but have no fear, we are getting the April/May orders in and they will be ready to pick up on Thursday, June 4. Pickup address is Flooring America, 1202 S. Hwy 89-91 in Logan (across from Logan River Golf Course, south of the new Walmart). Time is 6:30-8:30 PM. Please check in with us in the store before you pick up your order.

And keep watching for our new June order to be listed! We know everyone is busy in the summer so we're slimming the product list down a bit but we are still focusing on the basics so you can build your storage, little by little. Steady wins the race!

**Water (filter) classes and pandemic classes will soon be available, watch your email!**

DEADLINE REMINDER-MAY 15th

Reminder for order and payment deadline: Please send your order to foodstoragenow@gmail.com and your check to John Willis at PO Box 406, Paradise, UT 84328. Both are due on May 15th! The product list is below and all prices include shipping and tax. Thanks friends!

APRIL/MAY PRODUCT LIST

April 1-May 15 Product List:
*Please note, there is more information on many of these products on earlier posts on the blog.*

Wheat: Hard white, 50# bags, $15.00, 45# buckets $21.50, all sealed up if you prefer not to do it yourself. This is EXCELLENT wheat, less than 10% moisture content.

Ceramic Water Filters: Includes 2 pre-drilled buckets, uses activated charcoal to filter out 99% of contaminants, tested in third world countries using contaminated pond water. Generic version of a filter that costs $250! $38.00

Polar Pure Iodine Disinfectant: For extra protection for your water, use this before filtering. A few drops is all it takes. $12.00/bottle.

"Ion-X" non-toxic stabilized bactericide, recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective disinfectant in the purification of water. Also can be used to treat cuts, burns, infections, flus virus, food poisoning, dysentery & diarrhea, sinus, bee stings, snake bites, athelete's foot. Put 3 drops of this oderless solution into one cup of pond water (filter first through a cloth), and wait 3-5 min. 2 oz bottle $16. Keeps 20 years!

Alfalfa Sprouts: Grow an indoor garden, and have fresh sprouts on hand for salads even if fresh produce is not available, and a complete protein. So easy to grow with our sprouter cup, listed below. $20 per 5# bag

Sprout Mix: A tasty variety of sprouts, including Azuki, Fenugreek, Mung, Lentils, Peas, Triticale, Wheat. These can also be used with the sprouter. ProVita Mix is organic, and rated by USU to be "Complete Nutrition"...great on salads or sandwiches! $105 /5 gallon bucket, or $4 per 1#bag (2 cups)

Easy Sprouter: The 'no rinse' feature makes it easy and maintenance free to grow your own sprouts, even bombproof! Great for when pure water is precious. Has special piece for small seeds. $12.50 ea.

Sprout Keeper: Great for storing and sprouting successive batches of sprouts. Never run out, always have some ready to harvest, or for multiple crops. Sprouts keep up to two weeks in keeper. Adaptable for sprouting large seeds in it as well. $9.50 ea, or 3 for/$26.

Honey, while supplies last: Utah grown, right off the farm! This is raw honey, unfiltered, NOTHING added, which means it will keep indefinitely. We have provided samples of this at our last sale and it was a hit! Available in two sizes: 5 lb. tub= 15.00, 5 gal. bucket=120.00. The only other honey we found from the farm was 163.00-200.00 a bucket. Don't miss it!

Olive Oil :**A Top Seller!** 1 gallon tin, imported straight from Italy/Greece, extra virgin, very pure oil, shelf life 10-15 years. $24.00/gallon

Square Buckets: food grade, 4 gal., easy to store and takes up less room than the round buckets (easily fits corners, etc.) Stackable. Comes with lid. $2.50 (Going rate at the grocery store is about $5.)

Food-grade bucket liners: For extra protection for long term storage: $.15 apiece.

Seed to Seed, book on how to care for and preserve heirloom seeds so you can use them from year to year. $20.00

72 hour kit roller bags: When they are gone, they're gone. Comes in a variety of prints, so everyone in the family can be unique. Have a large pocket or two on the outside, great for water bottles/food stuffs/cash. So cute, don't miss them! $7

No-rinse soap: Perfect for 72 hour kits. Used by NASA astronauts, can be used for shampoo as well. Keep up your hygiene even when water is precious! (2) bottles of SOAP 8 oz each (good for 16 body bathes, or shampoo (1) pkg of WIPES =8 total (good for 8 body bathes, can reuse when you add the soap) That is 24 baths or shampoos, about $ .58 ea.
Cost: $14.00 a set


BOUILLON (all non-MSG):
Beef Bouillon #10 Can 5 pounds 23.00
Chicken Bouillon #10 Can 5 pounds 23.00
Vegetarian Beef Base #10 Can 5 pounds (the base is a powder not a paste) 28.00
Vegetarian Chicken Base #10 Can 5 pounds 28.00
Vegetarian Vegetable Base #10 5 pounds 28.00



SPICES:

Cayenne 1 lb 6.50
Cinnamon Powder 1 lb 4.00
Dill Seed Whole 1 Lb 4.00
Onion Powder 1 lb 7.00
Nutmeg Powder 1 lb 12.50
Oregano Ground 1 lb 7.00
Celery Seed Ground 1lb 5.00
Mustard Powder 1 lb 6.00
Pepper, Black 1 lb 7.50
Chives 4 oz 4.50
Parsley Flakes 1 lb 10.50
Bay Leaves 1 lb 8.50
Cilantro Cut 8 oz 10.50
Cloves 1 lb 9.50
Sesame Seeds, Hulled 1 lb 7.50
Vanilla Beans 4 oz 26.00
Garlic Powder 1 lb 8.00
Ginger Root Powder 1 lb 4.50
Pumpkin Pie Blend 1 lb 9.50
Barbeque Spice Blend 1 lb 7.50
Chili Blend 1 lb 6.00
Cajun Spice Blend 1 lb 8.50
Chicken Seasoning 1 lb 9.50
Chinese Five Spice 1 lb 7.50
Mesquite Seasoning Blend lb 9.00
Lemon Pepper 1 lb 8.00
Pizza Sauce Blend 1 lb 8.50
Steak Spice Blend 1 lb 6.50
Taco Seasoning 1 lb 7.50
Italian Blend, Cut 1 lb 11.00

EMERGENCY FEM. HYGIENE:
Make sure you have the “essentials” taken care of in an emergency situation. These products last for 10-15 years minimum and do not require much shelf space. The Diva and Moon cups are basically reusable tampons. More info on the “Emergency Feminine Hygiene” post (see list of posts at the right).

Diva Cup 27.00
Moon Cup 30.00
Reusable Day Pad 25.00 (3 pk)
Reusable Night Pad 12.00 (1 pk)
Reusable Pantyliner 15.00 (3 pk)

WELCOME ABOARD!

There's a lot of new members of the group so I'll give a quick run down on what we do. When you join you sign up for an email list (if you are not on the list send an email to foodstoragenow@gmail.com). We then send you fabulous preparedness info, including:

• Group buys that we put together; we buy in bulk and get lower-than-retail pricing
• Bargains for preparedness/food storage items at local stores
• Recipes, gardening, preservation tips
• Foam (warm emergency) clothing and water purification info
• Local classes you can attend to learn about preparing your family
• And more!

If you are interested in participating in our group order this month, there is a short summary of the products above. Your order and check needs to be in by May 15. Here's what you do:

• Send an email to foodstoragenow@gmail.com telling me what you would like to order from the current product list
• I will send you back a confirmation and the total price
• Send your check to John Willis, PO Box 406, Paradise UT 84328 by May 15
• Come pick up your order on Thurs, June 4, 6:30-8:30 PM at Flooring America, 1202 S Hwy 89-91 in Logan (across from golf course)
• If you can't pick up your order on that day, please have someone do it for you or make arrangements through foodstoragenow@gmail.com. Because of the volume of orders we only deliver under special circumstances; please plan to come get your order!!!

The ordering process will work the same way with each order. We are so grateful to the Flooring America store for letting us use their facility for pickups. It keeps our expenses low so we can pass on the savings to you!

WATER INFO/HEIRLOOM SEEDS LINK

Here is some great information about emergency sources of water, how to purify, etc. They also show ceramic water filters for $250-$330. Remember we offer a generic version for $38 if you need one! This is great info to print out and store with your water purifying supplies to have on hand in an emergency situation. http://grandpappy.info/wwater.htm There is a lot more information on various emergency preparedness subjects, including preserving and harvesting heirloom seeds. Enjoy!

***PICKUP DAY AND WATER FILTERS***

Hey Everyone! We're on schedule for our April 18th pickup date. Same place, new time.

When: Sat, April 18, 3:30-6 PM
Where: Flooring America, 1202 S. Hwy 89-91, Logan, UT 84321

And....the long awaited WATER FILTERS ARE IN! Thanks for your patience! We are trying to put a water class together so you can learn about them and be experts at purifying your own water. Keep you posted! And we'll see you Saturday! (We will have some of the April products on display for you to check out also).

MEMBER INTEREST

We are trying to see how much interest there is for some big ticket preparedness items, such as: wheat grinders, sun ovens, pressure cooker/canning supplies. If you are interested in ordering one of these items or have some other ideas of what you would like (large or small) please email them to me at foodstoragenow@gmail.com. Thanks for your help!

NO OIL, NO KNEAD BREAD RECIPE

Here's the recipe our heirloom seed instructor was talking about last week. Looks yummy!

Easy, No Knead Crusty Bread (No Oil) - Mother Earth News

** An article in The New York Times described a new bread-making technique dubbed "no knead bread". The method involves using wet dough, letting it rise over a very long time in lieu of kneading it, and cooking it in a hot Dutch oven. The recipe calls for a slow fermentation process. This process allows the dough to develop good flavor, while the Dutch oven, creates the humid conditions needed for a crisp course. **

No Knead, Dutch Oven Bread
1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting. You may use white, whole wheat or a combination of the two.
1 1/2 tsp salt
Cornmeal or wheat bran for dusting

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour and salt, stirring until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at least 8 hours, preferably 12 to 18, at warm room temperature, about 70 degrees.
  
• The dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it. Sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over on itself once or twice. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  
• Using just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking to the work surface or to your fingers, gently shape it into a ball. Generously coat a clean dish towel with flour, wheat bran or cornmeal. Put the seam side of the dough down on the towel and dust with more flour, bran or cornmeal. Cover with another towel and let rise for about 1 to 2 hours. When it’s ready, the dough will have doubled in size and will not readily spring back when poked with a finger.
  
• At least 20 minutes before the dough is ready, heat oven to 475 degrees. Put a 6- to 8-quart heavy covered pot (cast iron, enamel, Pyrex or ceramic) in the oven as it heats.
• When the dough is ready, carefully remove the pot from the oven and lift off the lid. Slide your hand under the towel and turn the dough over into the pot, seam side up. The dough will lose its shape a bit in the process, but that’s OK. Give the pan a firm shake or two to help distribute the dough evenly, but don’t worry if it’s not perfect; it will straighten out as it bakes.
  
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until the loaf is beautifully browned. Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
• Yield: One 1 1/2-pound loaf.

72 Hour Kit BAGS

We have (36) 72 hour kit bags. They are $7.00 ea.

These bags retail for $30.00. They are the perfect size for a 72 hour kit, and have wheels that pop down when you want them. Because they fold up small, I have used them when I travel, and am going shopping. My grandkids love them for overnight bags when they come to see grandma.

When they are gone, they're gone. Comes in a variety of prints, so everyone in the family can be unique. Several are tapestry. Have a large pocket or two on the outside, great for water bottles/food stuffs/cash. So cute, don't miss them! Email your order to foodstoragenow@gmail.com

APRIL PRODUCT LINEUP

We have some great products this month! We are focusing on having our basics covered in an emergency situation as well as some of the things that make life more comfortable. Check it out, there may be some things you hadn't thought of before!

BOUILLON:
Beef Bouillon #10 Can 5 pounds 23.00
Chicken Bouillon #10 Can 5 pounds 23.00
Vegetarian Beef Base #10 Can 5 pounds (the base is a powder not a paste) 28.00
Vegetarian Chicken Base #10 Can 5 pounds 28.00
Vegetarian Vegetable Base #10 5 pounds 28.00

SPICES:

Cayenne 1 lb 6.50
Cinnamon Powder 1 lb 4.00
Dill Seed Whole 1 Lb 4.00
Onion Powder 1 lb 7.00
Nutmeg Powder 1 lb 12.50
Oregano Ground 1 lb 7.00
Celery Seed Ground 1lb 5.00
Mustard Powder 1 lb 6.00
Pepper, Black 1 lb 7.50
Chives 4 oz 4.50
Parsley Flakes 1 lb 10.50
Bay Leaves 1 lb 8.50
Cilantro Cut 8 oz 10.50
Cloves 1 lb 9.50
Sesame Seeds, Hulled 1 lb 7.50
Vanilla Beans 4 oz 26.00
Garlic Powder 1 lb 8.00
Ginger Root Powder 1 lb 4.50
Pumpkin Pie Blend 1 lb 9.50
Barbeque Spice Blend 1 lb 7.50
Chili Blend 1 lb 6.00
Cajun Spice Blend 1 lb 8.50
Chicken Seasoning 1 lb 9.50
Chinese Five Spice 1 lb 7.50
Mesquite Seasoning Blend lb 9.00
Lemon Pepper 1 lb 8.00
Pizza Sauce Blend 1 lb 8.50
Steak Spice Blend 1 lb 6.50
Taco Seasoning 1 lb 7.50
Italian Blend, Cut 1 lb 11.00

Polar Pure Water Purifying Solution, 12.00. Iodine solution to use in conjunction with your ceramic filter for extra water safety.

SEED TO SEED book; how to preserve and re-use your heirloom garden seeds! 20.00
(see post below)

FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS (see post below)

And we are offering ongoing sales of: the ceramic water filter (38.00), wheat 50 lb. bag (15.00) 45 lb. bucket (21.50), Easy Sprouter (12.50), Sprout keepers (9.00 apiece or 3 for 26.00), Alfalfa sprouts (20.00).

Details on the ongoing products can be found in the March product list. Email your order to foodstoragenow@gmail.com.

FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS-APRIL

Okay, this isn't the most pleasant thing to think about, but let's face it: in an emergency situation, we do NOT want to find ourselves without our needed "supplies" and we don't want to break the bank to get a huge store of them now, either. So we've come up with an economical, space-saving and reusable alternative that works GREAT for use now or for emergency purposes.

These cups have a ten year use guarantee, but from our experience they can be used for the entire menstruating life of women.

The Diva Cup New Menstrual Solution(post-childbirth and/or over 30) or
The Diva Cup New Menstrual Solution(pre-childbirth and/or under 30) 27.00

Back in the 1930's the innovative menstrual cup was invented as a form of internal feminine protection. The DivaCup™ is a modern version of this proven concept that has been redesigned with the latest technology in moulding and materials. The DivaCup™ is an approved by the FDA (USA) and Health Canada. It is made of soft medical grade silicone, which is latex-free, 100% hypoallergenic and odorless. For over 50 years, silicone has been safely and extensively used in products for the health care industry. Since The DivaCup™ is reusable, it is very economical. As well, you can feel confident that you are doing your part in environmental conservation. Landfill and pollution problems are on the rise and continue to be a worldwide concern. In 1998, 7 billion tampons and 13 billion sanitary pads and their packaging made their way into landfills and sewage systems in the USA alone! The DivaCup™ is very sanitary, comfortable, reliable and convenient. It holds one full ounce (30 ml). Since the entire cycle is an average of 3-4 ounces (90-120 ml), most women find that the cup is not even half full after 12 hours. The vagina is continually self-cleansing, washing away dead cells and bacteria. Tampons absorb the natural fluids that we need to keep the vagina clean and moist. The DivaCup™ is non-absorbent and simply collects the menstrual flow, leaving the natural moisture level in the vagina undisturbed. Depending on your flow empty the cup 2-3 times per 24 hour day, wash and reinsert. It can be worn up to 12 hours, even overnight. The DivaCup™ is ideal for all activities including swimming, camping, backpacking, and travelling. It is suitable for all menstruating women of all ages.

The Moon Cup 30.00

The Moon Cup Menstrual Cup is made of soft, non-latex, medical grade silicone. Introduced in 2006, The Moon Cup is innovative, economical, comfortable, and environment-friendly. This soft, silicone menstrual cup collects the flow rather than absorbing it, so the vaginal tissues aren't dried out as they can be with disposable tampons. The Moon Cup holds up to an ounce of fluid and should be emptied several times a day; simply rinse and reinsert. Detailed instructions come with your order. The Moon Cup is recommended for those with latex sensitivities. The Moon Cup can last up to ten years, saving you over $800 in disposable products! Suggested Use: Size A is for after vaginal childbirth, Size B: is for women who have not delivered a baby vaginally

We also have reusable, colored pads and pantiliners available. These too can be for regular or emergency use.

Day Pad $25.00 (3 pk)
Comfortable, breathable and easy to clean

Night Pad $12.00 (1 pk)
The night pad can also be used as a post-partum pad and some of our customers with larger bodies or heavier flows use it during the day.1 GladRag Night Pad = 1 holder + 2 linersNight Holder is approximately 14” long and 3” wide at the middleColor Cotton Day Reusable Pads

Regular Cotton Pantyliner $15.00 (3 pk)
For your light days, as a back up for your internal protection or for everyday use, The GladRags Pantyliner offers the same comfort you expect from your GladRags. 1 Pantyliner measures 6 3/4" long by 2 3/4" wide when snapped around your underwear.

Carry Bag $10.00
This specially designed Carry Bag makes it easy to use GladRags when you're away from home. It holds fresh pads and has a water-resistant inner bag for the used pads. No need to deal with rinsing your GladRags at work or school. Just put the pads in to soak when you get home. Made of nylon backpack-type cloth in assorted colors.

**For sensitive skin, we also have organic cotton undyed products available. Please email us for pricing and product information.

CAN YOUR OWN BUTTER!

How well would you live without butter??? Die, you say? Well Honey, die no more, your butter is here and will keep for 3 years!

One of our dear ladies in our group has sent me the recipe on "How To Can Butter."

Canning Butter (from google - http://www.endtimesreport.com/canningbutter.html)

1. Use any butter that is on sale. Lesser quality butter requires more shaking (see #5 below), but the results are the same as with the expensive brands.

2. Heat clean pint jars in a 250 degree oven for 20 minutes, without rings or seals. One pound of butter slightly more than fills one pint jar, so if you melt 11 pounds of butter, heat 12 pint jars. A roasting pan works well for holding the pint jars while in the oven.

3. While the jars are heating, melt butter slowly until it comes to a slow boil. Using a large spatula, stir the bottom of the pot often to keep the butter from scorchingl. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes at lest: a good simmer time will lessen the amount of shaking required (see #5 below). Place the lids in a small pot and bring to a boil, leaving the lids in simmering water until needed.

4. Stirring the melted butter from the bottom to the top with a soup ladle or small pot with a handle, pour the melted butter carefully into heated jars throught a canning jar funnel. Leave 3/4" of head space in the jar, which allows room for the shaking process.

5. Carefully wipe off the top of the jars, then get a hot lid from the simmering water, add the lid and ring and tighten securely, Lids will seal as they cool,. Once a few lids "ping", shake while the jars are still warm, but cool enough to handle easily, because the butter will separate and become foamy on top and white on the bottom. In a few minutes, shake again, and repeat until the butter retains the same consistency throughout the jar.

6. At this point, while still slightly warm, put the jars into a refrigerator. While cooling and hardening, shake again, and the melted butter will then look like butter and become firm. This final shaking is very important! Check every 5 minutes and give the jars a little shake until they are hardened in the jar! Leave in the refrigerator for an hour.

7. Canned butter should store for 3 years or longer on a cool, dark shelf. (It does last a long time. We have just used up the last of the butter we canned in 1999 and it was fine after 5 years.) Canned butter does not "melt" again when opened, so it does not need to be refrigerated upon opening, provided it is used within a reasonable length of time. We have canned over 75 pints of butter in the past year. I buy butter on sale, then keep it frozen until I have enough for canning 2 or 3 batches of a dozen jars each.

From one of our members:
"I have canned butter for the last four years. I fill my jars to within 1/4 inch of the top of the pint jar. Wide mouth pint jars make it easier to retrieve all of the butter as it gets used up. Also, the jars of butter do not need to be refrigerated once opened, but be aware that if your kitchen remains hot/humid in the summertime that the butter will mold. As the butter simmers on the stove before pouring into the jars, also be aware that some of the liquid will evaporate and make your butter seem saltier than it was originally. Remember that butter can always be reworked after you open a jar and think it is too salty by putting it into a bowl and adding cool to cold water to harden it up some. Then work the water into the butter to wash away some or all of the salt, and then add back the amount of salt you prefer. Keep working the butter with the spoon and pouring off the water until you are sure that all of the water is out. It is easy to do."