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Just 13 days away!

GAS SAVING TIPS

Here are a few ideas to help save $ at the gas pump.  Did  you know you should buy gas in the morning?  READ ON...
(I was sent this article from a provident living group I belong to.)

 I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in California we are paying up to $3.75 to $4.10 per gallon. My line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every gallon:

Here at the Kinder Morgan Pipeline where I work in San Jose, CA we deliver about 4 million gallons in a 24-hour period thru the pipeline.. One day is diesel the next day is jet fuel, and gasoline, regular and premium grades. We have 34-storage tanks here with a total capacity of 16,800,000 gallons.

Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role.

A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. You should be pumping on low mode, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL. The reason for this is the more gas you have in your tank the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount.

Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up; most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

JUST 13 DAYS AWAY

At the upcoming Relief Society event on Tuesday April 12th you will be reminded that living providently doesn't just include 72 hour kits and food storage.  It is a complete package!

It is a collection of learned skills,  ideas, and tools that will prepare you and your family to create a prefect preparedness package.  The church titles this package as Family Well-Being with 8 categories;  employment, home storage, gardening, finances, education and literacy, health, social and emotional strength, and emergency planning.  

Look forward to adding to your package these ideas, tools, and skills...

HOW TO CUT YOUR FAMILIES HAIR

by Niki Allen

 PRESSURE COOKER CLASS

Safe, Quick, and they keep the Nutrition in!

by Dottie Farnsworth

We will have a variety of booths to observe, taste, touch, see, and glean new ideas from that will be available for you to explore here is just a sample of what will be offered.

WHAT WHEAT DO I USE AND WHY?

There is always more to learn about WHEAT

by Sam Bonzer

WHAT IS CERT?

Community Emergency Response.

Becoming involved for the safety of our community.

by Kathy Lazott and Maria Prescott

BRAIN FOOD SMOOTHIES!

Drink up the nutrition

by Lisa Nelson

HOME DECORATING FOR THE FAMILY

With a little time, patience, paint, rags, nails, and brushes you can create your own decor!

by Wendy Scanlan and Heidi Johnson

How to conserve ELECTRICITY

by Lee Torian

KEEP LIVING AND LEARNING

Just 10 minutes and you will be Dancing

by Rosa Hernandez

Come at 6:30 for this and more...

Keizer Stake Garden Fair

Be sure to attend the first annual Keizer Stake Garden Fair.  It is Saturday March 12th at 10:AM.  This is a family activity and is sure to be a great opportunity to get you planning and preparing for the upcoming gardening season.

There are several classes for you to choose from.  Safe and friendly pest control is one of the highlights of the morning.

They will be serving a light refreshment.

Hope to see you there!

Wheat Grinder for your WHEAT!

Have you ever asked yourself, how will I grind all of this wheat?  Once you have the wheat you have to have a plan for using it.  I was forwarded this information about an  electric wheat grinder.  If you really plan to use your wheat, having an electric grinder is the most realistic approach.  Hand grinding is a great thought for survival, but not realistic for someone who truly will be using their wheat on a regular or somewhat regular basis.  I guess you could look at it as a way to get exercise and then using the hand grinder would be your best bet.   You can find those for around $50 to $75.   I personally own an electric grinder that sells for $279.00.  It appears this Blendtec grinder is a great machine for the money.

Blendtec- The Kitchen Mill by K-TEC, only $139.00

Regular price is $299.95

Amazon price is $179.95

Please let me know if you want one. Please let me know right away.

I need orders & payment by April 1st. That gives you a month. 

Make checks payable to Christy Going.

Drop off or mail your check to 1415 SE 52nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123.

If you have any questions let me know.

Christy

503-702-2026

Here's some information I got off Amazon:

Product Features

• 1.75 Horse Power - 28,000 RPM
• 5 Texture Settings - Fine to Coarse
• 6 Year Manufacturers Warranty
• Mills 1 Lb of Grain per Minute - Pan holds 24 Cups of Flour

Product Description

We love this grain mill! It is a super durable and inexpensive option compared to other electric grain mills. Discover the great taste of freshly milled grains. We sell this mill, but we also use it! We use it to make delicious fresh baked multi-grain bread and ezekiel bread. The taste of freshly milled whole grain bread can't be replicated with any store-bought or processed flour.Mills all grains
whole wheat, rye, oats, rice, buckwheat, millet, corn, soybeans, barley, triticale, spelt, lentils, beans, chickpeas & more. You will be delighted with the results. The Kitchen Mill was not designed to grind spices, sugar, high oil content seeds (sunflower, sesame, flax, etc..) nuts, coffee, dried fruits and the like. Makes flour from fine to coarse. The coarsest setting makes flour about as coarse as cornmeal. It does not do cracked grains.
Healthier flour
Whole grain flour is healthier than processed store-bought four that is generally milled from the endosperm of the grain, which contains mostly starch and a little protein. Whole grains contain natural fiber. Diets containing adequate amounts of fiber help you stay slim and avoid many of the diseases caused by fiber deficiency.
A great additon to food storage
Having whole grains in your food storage doesn't make much sense without a reliable way to convert that grain into nutritious usable flour. The Kitchen Mill is the perfect compliment to stored grains.
A quality investment
The Kitchen MillTM is made of the highest quality materials. The heart of the mill is a patented, stainless steel, MicroneticTM milling chamber. The mill is the most advanced way to mill grain. It has all the advantages of the old stone mills but none of their problems. There's no gum¬ming, jamming or glazing. Your Kitchen MillTM will not overheat. Each mill uses a 1.8 peak horsepower, 120 volt motor. It is permanently lubricated and will provide years of trouble-free service.

5 minute Artisan Bread

With just a few essential ingredients you will have crispy on the outside chewy on the inside homemade bread!

Blueberry Order

To participate in the group order and split or shared order

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Wednesday March 30th 

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