Declo 3rd Ward: December 2011

New Ward

On July 31st President Harper announced that they were going to re do the ward boundaries and that they were going to add a new ward. He invited everyone to a special meeting on August 7th at 6:00pm. At this meeting they were going to announce the changes in boundaries and put in a new Bishopric in for a Declo 3rd Ward.

Comments from the new Declo 3rd Ward Members:

Dan and ByraLou Darrington- Dan and I were both amazed to think that what originally was one ward when we were married has become four wards. Growth and change are a part of life, but it did take us by surprise...

Amy Osterhout- That question makes me laugh, I did the happy dance when I heard. I just knew I would be changed out of Relief Society and I looked forward to doing something else. I love my Sunday school class...

Melanie Clark- I was excited...

Virgene Darrington- I'm still trying to think of a good name. We've lived in the Declo Ward, Declo 1st in everything, Declo 2nd to none, and now the Declo 3rd Ward

Marcee Nebaker- I was excited to be able to get to know new people

Carolyn Gillete- said it would be exciting to see it all come about

Julie Silcock- I was ready for change and excited to shake up things

Braden Darrington- I just wanted all my friends to still be in my ward!!!

Amy Blauer- I just wondered exactly where would the boundaries be

Mindy Vail- Wondered who would be in our ward

Teresa Darrington- I was worried that my kids were not going to be in my ward

Val Darrington- I was surprised it didn't happen sooner and wondered if I would be in a ward full of Darrington's!

Lorna Gillette- Looked forward to see who would be in the ward

Tasia Cantou- I just wanted to still be in my Grandparent's ward

Monet' Thomander- Immediately wondered if my sister would be in another ward

Dustin and Robyn Olsen- We just moved here from Jerome and they had just split our ward down there we move here and another ward split

Declo 3rd Ward History written by Char Darrington

"When the Lord said, "There shall be record kept among you" (D&C)21:1, he was not only referring not only to the munutes, attendance records, and historical notes of activities, but also the histories of the Church organizations, local units, and even individuals and families."

(Leonard J. Arrington, Church Historian)

The Bishopric

Bishop- Kelly Anthon (seated)

(Left to Right)

Carl Erickson- Ward Clerk

Dave Nebeker- 1st Counselor
Dan Thomander- 2nd Counselor

Jeff Darrington- Executive Secretary

Elders Quorum

President Brian Darrington
Justin Mangum Secretary
Travis Zollinger 1st counselor (not pictured)
Lonie Osterhout 2nd counselor (not pictured)

The Elders are happy that they have there quorum up and going, they have great teachers and have been doing the things needed to help out the ward. They worked hard to get all the home teaching beats created and feel that they have had a great year.

Young Women

Young Women Presidency

Christa Matthews 1st counselor

Hailey Mangum 2nd counselor

Teresa Darrington-President

Lindsey Zollinger- Secretary (not pictured)

The Young Women have had a fun busy year, since the new ward was developed they have got two new beehives Rebeccah Darrington in August and Teagan Nance in November. The young Women have had lots of neat activity's this year.

Story by Emily Osterhout- On December 10th 2011 we went to Twin Falls with the Young Women, It was so much fun. We went roller skating at SkateLand, after that we went to Sister Darrington's Mother's house to learn about her doll collection. We ate at Gerdies and later went to see the live nativity in Rock Creek. We all had a blast, and loved spending time together.

Story by Sarah Osterhout- On December Young Women in Excellence was held at the church.

Young Women in Excellence was fun, there were wonderful talks given by some of the leaders. The theme was Follow the Yellow Brick Road. There were so many decorations. The refreshments were very good.

Relief Society

President- Laura Harper

Secretary- Shirley Matthews
2nd Counselor- Joan Erickson

1st Counselor- Sherrie Hurst (not pictured)

The Relief Society has done a lot of different activities since the new Ward was created, they had a hat party where different women were asked to talk on the "different hats" they where, all the sisters that came were asked to wear there favorite hat also. It was a very fun night that everyone enjoyed. The Relief Society tied quilts one night and had a lesson on service where different sisters spoke on a service that was rendered to them or a service that they did.

They had a Christmas meeting where they had different sisters speak on family Christmas Traditions and they shared what there families did every Christmas. This was a really fun opportunity to learn of different traditions that families in our ward did.

Humanitarian Projects

The Humanitarian efforts were amazing this year for our ward. Carolyn Gillett has been asked to be in charge and she has done a great job providing opportunities for our ward to be a part of the church's humanitarian project.

In 2011 our ward did:

12 file folder games,

115 hygiene kits
59 school kits

Pretty impressive numbers. Our ward is proud to be a part of these projects that were taken to Salt Lake to be delivered to those people in need.

Primary

Deborah Ogden- President

Emy Darrington- Second Counselor

Amy Darrington- First Counselor

Shauna Jones- Secretary

The Primary enjoyed studying the Book of Mormon this year.

The kids have enjoyed singing the songs and learning new things.

Baptisms

The Declo 3rd Ward had Baptisms this year:

Tory Olsen April 9th 2011

Braden Darrington July 2nd 2011

Case Durfee December 3rd 2011

Tregan Zollinger December December 3rd 2011

Mcade Vail March 5th 2011

Primary Program

The Declo 3rd Ward Primary Primary Program was held on October 16th. The Primary theme this year was I know the scriptures are true. The kids put on a great program, talking about scriptures and the power they have. The primary presidency did a great job putting together the program. The kids favorite song to sing was Scripture Power!

Scouts

Durfee Hot Springs

The Vetrans Assembly

Making projects for the Christmas Council

The Fire House in Declo

The scouts at Declo 3rd ward have had a very busy year, they have done activities like, swimming at Durfee hot springs, where they passed of there swimming requirements. Some of the scouts were able to carry the flag in the homecoming parade, and others got to carry it at the veterans assembly at the school. They visited the Declo Fire Department and got to go in a real ambulance and try on a fire suit. They got to make birdhouses, they also made marshmallow guns and rubber band guns for the Christmas council, they made posters about different kinds of birds, they made a turkey game to play with there families, and most recently went Christmas caroling. The scout leaders are Amy Blauer, and Sara and Cody Sompson.

High Priests

Gaylen Smyer- High Priest Group Leader
Clyde Anthon- 1st Assistant
Roger Ogden- 2nd Assistant (not pictured)
Rod Osterhout- Secretary (not pictured)

Young Men

The Young Men have had a busy year as you can see. They have been lots of places, learned new things, participated in service, earned awards and had an excellent 2011!

The Young Men's Presidency is: President Dustin Olsen 1st Counselor

Kerry Bowen 2nd Counselor Dee Darrington Secretary Scott Vail

Heading Fishing

Tyler Darrington got his Eagle Scout this year for the Declo 3rd Ward. Pictured here are his parents Dee and Angie Darrington

Court of Honor

Tyler Darrington Eagle Scout

Hanging out at Camp Bradley Chase Jones, Kelly Kidd, Christian Kidd

Earning Badges...

Packed and ready to go to Camp Bradley

Pictured top: Casey Hermanson, Kelly Kidd, Dee Darrington, Drae Hermanson, Caleb Cantou, Cash Redder, Brigham Gentry, Jared Gentry, Jared Darrington, Lynn Taylor

Bottom row: ?, Sye Osterhout, Christian Kidd, Kyle Downey, ?, Riley Olsen, Scott Redder

Bike ride from City of Rocks Home

Climbing in the rock tunnels

Rock climbing at City of Rocks

One of the Deacon's favorite activity's is to play blow darts, on this particular Wednesday they invited the Beehives to play with them!

Sunday School

1st Counselor- Robin Jones

President- Wayne Hurst

2nd Counselor- Robert Nance

Secretary- Darwin Gillett

Amy Osterhout- Instructor

Nan and Mike Matthew-Instructors

Carolyn Smyer- Instructor

Justin Silcock- Instructor

The Sunday School is happy to report they are fully staffed and excited for a new year to learn about the Book Of Mormon

Service Projects

On Saturday August the Declo 3rd ward and the Declo 2nd ward joined together to do some service projects. The first project was at the home of the Lewis. At this home the ward weeded the garden. The second project that was done was at the home of Terri Koyle where the wards painted the outside of her house. The family chose 2 shades of green, there were alot of painters from all ages that showed up to help. The house looked great and everyone had a good time.

Declo 3rd Ward Missionaries

Ward Mission Leader Dan Gillette

Missionary's:

Brad Darrington- December 09-2011 Buenos Aired West Argentina

Jared Erickson- June 2010-2012 Scotland England

Garrett Harper-May 2010-2012 Mesa Arizona

Kaylan Martinez- June 2010- 2012 Mexico Tuxtla Gutierraz

Cameron Clark- July 2011-2013 Virgina Richmond

Aaron Cahoon- November 2010-2012 Korea Busan

Ashley Darrington- June 2011-2012 Minneapolis Minnisota

Jordan Darrington- February 2011-2013 Arizona Tempe

New Babies

Justin and Cutler, Jeff and Paxton

The Declo 3rd Ward had 2 new babies born this year, Paxton Paul Darrington born May 31st, blessed on July 3rd 2011-parents are Jeff and Charlyn Darrington,

and Cutler Donald Silcock born on August 22 2011blessed on October 9th 2011- parents are Justin and Julie Silcock.