This is the song the Primary children will be singing. Please help them to learn it. If they haven't made it to a practice, this should help them to be able to jump right in. Thank you https://youtu.be/D9M0KsynhQM

The Arrowhead Ward turned a ward party into a pine wood derby. They ate breakfast and then enjoyed the races. There were 3 categories: activity days boys, activity days girls & family. (This was anyone who wasn't in activity days.) The winners: Boys 1st- Declan M. 2nd_ Collin A. 3rd- Dayvion M. Girls 1st- Jessa K. 2nd- Blakelee S. 3rd- Cora K. Family 1st- Molly e. 2nd- Max K. 3rd- Reese A. Overall winners 1st- Jessa K. 2nd- Blakeless S. 3rd- Mollye

Our Area Presidency has stated, “To help more Saints in the Utah Area improve their spiritual and temporal self-reliance, we want to help members enroll in institutions of higher learning, where they can receive degrees, certificates, and/or upskilling that will bless their lives.” Who Can Benefit from More Education? Individuals without higher education plans, especially those who are struggling spiritually and financially • High school seniors • Young single adults • Those needing to gain new job skills to improve their employment situation • Adults who have some college, but no degree For more information, please contact: GlenHorlacher@gmail.com 702-300-9948 Kellee Horlacher@gmail.com 702-300-9950

Elder Bridger Toone returned in June after serving his mission for the Church of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Mission Mexico Chalco. Bridger is the son of Kena and Ryan Toone of the East Stake. Welcome home! Elder Toone Testimony; I know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, my personal savior, and the Savior of the world. He died for us and affirmed to us that gospel which he left, can lead us to salvation. This gospel was restored by the prophet Joseph Smith, and I know that we can live with our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ again.

A back to school party is planned for the youth of the West Stake. The Stake Youth Council hosts a Back2School party at Pioneer Park on AUGUST 9TH at 6pm. There would be a BBQ and a water slide.

Self-Reliance classes are planned to begin on Sunday, September 10th at 5:30 P.M. We are planning on having an Emotional Resilience and a Personal Finance class. We will meet at the stake offices at 5:30 P.M. and have a brief orientation followed by participants breaking out into their desired class for the first lesson. Please remember that non-members and youth are more than welcome to attend these classes. If you have any questions, please contact Brother and Sister Brinkerhoff at (702) 240-2441 or Brother Griffiths at (702) 340-3096.

JoAnne Hughes McConnell, born September 7th, 1961 passed away peacefully at home on July 28th, 2023 in the early morning. She loved all kinds of music, reading, watching sports, especially her favorite football, movies and spending time with her family. She was the second mascot for Virgin Valley High School from 1977 to 1978. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was sealed to Dwaine on March 5th, 1982 in the Saint George, Utah Temple. She loved children and ran a small nursery/daycare for a few years before her and Dwaine were married. Many of the children she looked after, she kept in touch with as they grew up and had children of their own. And though she and Dwaine only had one child, they have unofficially adopted many others over the years, which allowed her to live her dream of having many children. She is survived by her husband; Dwaine, daughter; Catya, her older brother; Howard, younger sister; Kayleen, her puppy; boy Fynn Lee, her grand kitty; Ahsoka Blue and her kitty niece; M’e Lu, as well as many cousins, other family, and friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Max and Verna Hughes, her elder brother; Erwin, her in-laws; Dwaine Sr. and Diane McConnell, and Marjorie Faught, and aunts, uncles , other family, and friends. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at starmortuary.com

A new display is at the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum regarding the longest running non-union picket line that was maned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 2 ½ years. The residents in Virgin Valley were determined to not have a porno store in their community along with all the secondary effects it would bring. It has been almost 30 years since the picketing began on September 20, 1993 and continued through March 28, 1996. The citizens and Chamber of Commerce came together to form HOME – Help Our Moral Environment – organization. People came to make signs, make schedules for sign up times, and raise funds to defray the costs of the shade structures and fuel for the orchard heater. Those on the picket line wrote down the license plate numbers and state to intimidate customers. When the citizens in Washington county were informed that most of the cars frequenting the business were from Utah, they volunteered to help man the picket line also. These mothers, fathers, teachers, business owners, grandparents, farmers, contractors, doctors, students and church leaders from the several churches walked the sidewalk. In the summer they continued even when there was 117-degree heat that lasted a week, they sat in front of ‘Ol Smoky Joe” the orchard heater when it was cold but they never gave up. In fact, there were some memorable experiences: a 90th birthday party was celebrated, wedding anniversaries, Christmas caroling, a Mother’s Day breakfast, along with Dutch Oven dinners in the winter and ice cream socials in the summer and Friday night pizza from 5 Buck Pizza. The City of Mesquite tried to shut the store down when it was found that they had misrepresented their business license as office space. When they opened as Pure Pleasure Book Store instead, the city revoked their business license. The owners then sued the City of Mesquite, and the judge granted an injunction to stay open. The City with legal help, made new zoning laws. The court battle for this new Ordinance #103 was finally ruled on by District Court Judge Philip Pro in Las Vegas Federal Court on March 27, 1996. The store was shut down the next day by Chief Mike Murphy, Mesquite Police Chief, Mayor Ken Carter, city councilmen and city building inspectors. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the victory. In retrospect, Murphy explained, “This was a time when people gathered for something bigger than self.” “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that has.” Margaret Mead. You are invited to come see the display of pictures, original picket signs, letters from the Governor of Utah and others and learn about White Ribbons Across America Campaign to educate about the secondary effects of pornography. Some of the memories on the picket line have been put in a book that can be viewed, along with a timeline that has been created and copied for visitors to take. There is a metal plaque on the sidewalk on Eldorado Drive in Mesquite to commemorate the citizens’ tireless efforts and their victory. The Museum is open 10- 4:00 Tuesday -Saturday and is located at 35 W. Mesquite Boulevard. The display will run for about 3 months. By Cheryl Jensen

Elder Shawn Anderson has returned after serving a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Florida Ft Lauderdale Mission, Spanish Speaking. Travis and Natalie Anderson of the Old Mill Ward, are Shawn's parents. Elder Shawn Anderson will speak in the Whipple Chapel at 12 pm on Sunday the 30th. The Chapel is located on 121 Whipple Way in Mesquite.

Woodrow Turner Bundy May 3, 2021 — July 19, 2023 Alamo Woodrow Turner Bundy made his much anticipated arrival into this world on May 3, 2021. His birth was the biggest celebration a child could ever receive. He had six of the best mamas a boy could ever have, and the proudest daddy in the world. It didn’t take long for Woodrow to make it known that he ruled his home. His presence brought joy and a little bit of fear to everyone especially his mom. He was her “rabid wolverine“ and she often said she didn’t know what she did to deserve the “goodest baby boy in the world.” Woodrow enjoyed tormenting his sisters and found so much joy in them chasing him around the house. There was a time to play and a time to work, and he was always excited to put his hat on and help dad with any project he had going. He loved tools. He loved to be in his shop with his daddy, taking things apart and watching his dad try to put it back together. He loved animals, chickens, rabbits, cows, and especially elk. His elk bugle was unmatched! His favorite ritual was wrestling daddy every night before bed. It usually ended with someone getting hurt and rarely was it Woodrow. When dad pleaded for mercy, Mom would step in and sing his favorite lullaby, “My Rifle, My Pony and Me.” It always calmed him enough to get a few hours of sleep and then the new adventure would begin. Woodrow’s life was a testament of how we should all live. He did everything aggressively. He loved hard, sometimes too hard. He found joy and wonder in all of God’s creations and beauties. He loved life, and he loved his family with every ounce of his soul. He fought with the strength of 1000 men to stay for his family but when he had done all that was required of him, he made it known to all that he had prevailed. He was willing returned to our heavenly father on July 19, 2023. He left a mark chiseled so deep no force could ever remove. His mark will be held up by his parents, Mel and Briana Bundy. His five sisters and other mommas, Montana, Bentlie, Presly, Kymber, and Adahlen and his big brother Parker Leavitt. Grandparents, Cliven and Carol Bundy (Riverside, NV) Greg and Aleta Ruth (Mesquite, NV) Great grandparents, Tuffy and Orpha Ruth (Mesquite, NV) Great Grandmas Alice Turner (Gooding, ID) Lovella Thomas (Enterprise, UT) and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was welcomed into heaven by a host of cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents and friends with cheers of victory. Woodrow Turner Bundy will be missed tremendously, but a mark like his is never forgotten. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center 100 North Arrowhead Lane, Mesquite, NV 89027. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9am to 10:30 am. Burial will follow the service at the Bunkerville Cemetery. We invite family and friends to leave condolences at www.starmortuary.com