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Show THE Page 12 OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March GRANDPARENTS cont. from page 11 two stacks of twenty five coins but the stacks were too high. The man then scooped them up in both hands and reached them out to grandpa. Grandpa, trembling, reached out and took the beautiful gold coins. Later, in the house, Grandmother, who had seen the man drive out leading the bay mares, said, “You sold the bays?” Grandpa, sitting with his face in his hands, said, “Yes, yes. I sold them, but by gosh, that man was a swindler! He cheated me!!” We children spent much time at Grandma Ritter’s house. She never tired of her grandchildren and did everything she could to please and entertain us. She was a wonderful cook and made all kinds of goodies for us when we were in her care. In January 1919, we got word that grandma was very ill with a blood clot in her leg. Her condition worsened and the doctor decided the leg must be amputated. | suppose grandma just couldn’t stand to face the world on one leg. She died January 9, 1919 and was buried in the Huntsville Cemetery overlooking the home she had loved for many years. n 1922, grandpa, while washing the milk pails in the cold water, took a chill. A few days later he had pneumonia and knew that death was near. He asked to see his grandchildren. When my turn came, Mother said, “You can go in now and say goodbye to grandpa.” Gramps was lying on the bed, his white beard on top of the quilts. His breathing was labored and irregular. He opened his faded blue eyes and managed a half smile. He lifted his hand and I grasped it and held it for a moment. His eyes closed and his hand relaxed. I laid it gently on top of the covers. Sadness welled up inside me. Then | said very softly, “goodbye grandpa.” And then the tears came. I left the room, kept my eyes to the wall until I was out of the house and then ran all the way to the barn where I sobbed out my grief in the hay loft. Grandpa died that night, May 1, 1922. He was a kind, vp aa man, and a true pioneer of the old w Joseph Stallings, my paternal grandfather, was born August 26, 1813, near Annapolis, Ann Arundel County, Missouri. He joined the Mormon Church and in 1850, made the trek, by ox team, to Utah. The family settled in Millcreek. Later, they moved to Coalville and in 1868, they moved to Eden where Joseph homesteaded a plot of land on the North Fork of the Ogden River. Here, Joseph was to spend the rest of his life. Joseph died at his home in Eden, Utah on August 27, 1893 at the age of 80 years and one day. He was the father of 21 children. Joseph was buried in the Eden Cemetery near his home and family he so dearly loved. Charlotte was 55 years old when her husband died. She lived for 38 years after the death of her husband and died May 23, 1931. She was buried in the family plot by the side of her husband. arlotte, my grandmother, was an old lady in her mid-seventies when | first knew her. I visited her quite frequently, often in proxy for my father who was too busy to see her very often. We fed cattle in the meadow below the Stallings home and while my father, with the team and wagon, would feed the livestock, I would visit her. My instructions were, and they were always obeyed, to visit with grandma but to watch the meadow below and when he left the field, I was to say goodbye to grandmother and meet him at the crossroads. I didn’t mean to say that my father was too busy to visit his mother. He did so quite often. He usually took her a present of some kind, which she greatly appreciated. He gave her the large wicker chair that she always sat in when I visited her. My sister Gertrude remembers that he always took her roses on her birthday and always, when he gave her a present, she would say, “Oh Hyrum, you shouldn’t spend all that money on me.” I remember her as a very frail, small woman. She always wore a full length, full skirted black dress. She was always seated in the old wicker chair in front of the old fashioned kitchen stove. She told me that her feet were always cold. I think she enjoyed my visits, even though I was not a very good conversationalist. She always had many questions to ask and she was genuinely interested in my answers. Grandma Stallings died May 23, 1931. It is fitting that Joseph and Charlotte are buried in the little cemetery near the old home overlooking the meadow land that Joseph homesteaded in 1868. Perhaps they watched with pride as their sons and later their grandsons plowed and cultivated the land that Joseph and Charlotte loved so dearly. Volume XIII Issue XI 15, 2006 Nutrition Picks: Indulgent Desserts y Am: Cain, MS., R.D. ont dion No When you want to indulge in a dessert (even if this is a daily habit), make it a good quality dessert and enjoy it! My suggestion is to just limit the amount consumed to a 2x2 inch piece. This may seem overly small, but think in terms of what has been labeled the “3-Bite Rule.” The 3Bite Rule states: The first bite is to get a good taste. The second bite is to verify it was as good as we thought it would be. The third bite is the LAST BITE, so savor it. When I consciously apply this rule to desserts, I notice that after third bite or so, I quit paying attention to what I am eating and am just trying to finish it up and get on with other ching, When I consistent choose good quality, n pre-made, store ‘bought sweets just don’t taste good! Knowing that they are laden with high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils also makes them less appealing. In order to consciously indulge ourselves, we must have an awareness of what we are doing. HIGHLAND more ver nding while workin: at a computer, or cing for candy when we are actually hungry for real food, or using sweets to fill another feed ‘tang must become a nourishing act similar to other things we can do to nourish ourselves. And eating this way, whether it is with food or sweets, is not convenient or always easy! It takes resolution anda commitment to nourish ourselies with what we ea But you’re worth it oe for more Nutrition Picks as well as Ogden Valley’s first-ever Healthy Lifestyle Program. This six week course will be a fun, interactive, hands-on program that can help you reach your nutritional and exercise goals whether for weight loss or to “fine tune” your diet and cee routine. _ This unique course integrates ercise, behavior change, ne econ support. Classes will be held at The Red Moose Lodge on Wednesday nights beginning March 22. Instructors include Amy Cain, MSS., R.D.; Katie Wewer, M.S., R.D.; and Haley Hayes, Registered Yoga Teacher. Email AmyCain1@aol.com for more information. cont. from page 10 finally on a sidewalk along a road. This hard rface was tough on our throbbing feet. The rain held off all day, but it started again about one mile south of the end. So, it was wonderful to finish. Then, it was on to the Distillery House, our night’s accommodation. 10—Climb to Ben Nevis. We had walked over 100 miles in 9 days, and we were free of blisters but the pound-poundpound had taken a toll on our feet. So, we set our sights on Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe, an alpine lake at 2200 feet in elevation and a 10 mile round-trip walk from town. It’s on the route to Ben Nevis. The Gaelic name means something like little lake of the hill of the shelf on the hillside—so much for a literal translation! And, please, don’t ask me to pronounce it. We started the walk in clear weather, but it began to blow, then rain, then pour. That wasn’t a surprise, as Fort William lays claim to be the rainiest spot in the U.K.! We reached our destination—desolate, harsh, cold, rocky, soggy, beautiful. We ate a quick bite for energy, and started back down. It took just under 2 hours to climb the 2200 feet in five miles, but it took us almost 3 hours to get back. At one point, the wind was so stiff it blew me over! We took in little of the views as we struggled to stay on the rocky, narrow track. Back in town, there was a short break in the clouds with some sun; and a rainbow! of the _ Tomorrow it’s back to reality, as we are to head south on the Highland Railroad lose paralleling those same 95 miles we just walked. Perhaps You’d Like to Try Long-Distance Walking The West Highland Way is just one of many long distance walks available in the United Kingdom. There are lots of long distance walks in Europe too. If you’re interested in ne one, you can check out the WHW w chttp: wera The WHW is walk, as it’s marked. 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