December Ledger

In This Issue: Kristen goes rabid!

December Birthdays:

Tracy Skidmore 12/4

Russ Hardisty12/17

Kellie Sue Thompson 12/19

Steve Bour 12/23

Here's the logo for the new team I'm on-"Cardiac Athletes." The team donated an A.E.D. (external defibrulator) to the New Cumberland Fire Department and EMT's in Harrisburg, Pa. We were there to run a marathon.

I hope you've all enjoyed the "Lansbery Ledger." I started it with the idea in mind that it would be a way to share family news with everyone, but for that to work I have to receive news to share. I don't. So, it's been a good run, but this will be the last blog. For any family news please visit the Lansbery link on Facebook, or, sit around the campfire long enough and you'll hear all kinds of things. . .

November 2010 Edition

November Birthdays:

Jack Wright 11/3

Sarah Hardisty 11/6
Stephanie Bour 11/12
Jeff Hardisty 11/15
Jo Zaklan 11/17
Katy Hedrick 11/20
Jim Hardisty 11/22
Amity Demuth 11/27


Travel Plans:
Next week, November 11 thru 14, Carol and I will be in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We'll be meeting up with the other "Cardiac Athletes" from across the country and as far away as Australia, to take part in the Harrisburg Marathon. Once a year all members of http://www.cardiacathletes.org.uk/ meet up and run a race together. This will be my first year doing this. While we're there we will donate a portable defibrillator to the Harrisburg Fire and Rescue Department. We're also excited about visiting Gettysburg, and Hershey, Pa.

From the Lansbery Recipe Files

Super Deb Gambles Hot Buttered Rum Mix:
1 lb. Brown Sugar
1 lb. Powdered Sugar
1 lb. Butter
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1 qt. Vanilla Ice Cream
Cream together the first five ingredients. Add ice cream, blend and freeze. To serve, take one heaping tsp. of mix, 1 shot of rum, and add to one cup of hot water. Surprisingly, it has no fat or calories!


Peace Health Ad Campaign Featuring Yours Truly:



Happy Thanksgiving!

October 2010

October Birthdays
Jackson Skidmore 10/5
J.J. Hedrick 10/6
Jennifer Skidmore 10/18
Robin Winike 10/18
Danielle Dalhberg 10/19
Eli Zaklan 10/27

Family Camp 2010 Recap

This years event drew a large contingent of Lansbery-ites to Clyde Holiday State Park. I believe the final head count was 32. There was a special celebration for Tamra's birthday and she decorated Tom's head with frosting. To see the video simply scroll down to the bottomof this months blog. There was also a reading of a special poem, "Big Bad Bill," at the Saturday meeting. There's a strong possibility next years camp will be at Prineville Reservoir. More details will be forthcoming on that.


In the "Blow My Own Horn" Department. . . I won something!

I mentioned to some of you at family camp that I was running a 3.2 mile obstacle course up near Portland called the "Warrior Dash." The results? I took second in my age group and won a nifty metal battle helmet trophy.

The "Hecklers" Did It!

Team “The Hecklers” would like to thank Family Camp for donating $100 to our fund raising cause and to those that donated separately. Our team raised just over $2,000! We are in second place ($300 difference) to a team that has 22 members so we did really well. Max and Jade were able to walk the 5k (3.11 miles) at a pretty good pace and Jade was very proud to tell others how much we had raised.

We had a ton of fun while we were walking and knowing that we had raised so much for such a great cause made it even better. Thanks again!

Love,

Laurie and Wes, Debbie and Jody, Eddy, Tamra, Max, and Jade, Colleen.

Bruce Lansbery--A Brief History of My Life--Part Three

On July 28, 1946 Barbara Eileen and Jack R. Wright were united in marriage. To them a son Wayne Robert was born March 31, 1948. A daughter was born May 27, 1950, Janet Eileen.

Phyllis Emma was married to Russell D. Hardisty June 23, 1947. A daughter Jo Ellen was born November 17, 1948. On November 22, 1952 a son James Russell, On June 18, 1954 a daughter Jerri Dee and on November 15, another son Jeffrey Alan.

I retired in 1952. We bought a home in Creswell, Oregon where we lived for twenty years.

On October 20, 1955 Kathleen Ann Lansbery was married to Donald Edward Heck. Four children were born to them. Deberah Kay, June 3, 1956, Sally Lou, August 18, 1957, Laura Lee, March 27, 1959, and Edward Bruce January 5, 1961.

Susan Jeanette Lansbery was married to Edward McHugill on October 25, 1963. Two years later they had a son Ronald Edward, March 19, 1965. December 19, 1967 a daughter, Kelli Sue.

Donald Leo Carlock and Sharon Klungle were married November 28, 1964. Two sons and a daughter blessed them. Donald Loren, August 20, 1965, John Thomas, January 16, 1967 and Nancy Annette, July 20, 1970.

Jo Ellen Hardisty and Philip Zaklan were married September 19, 1969 Janet Eileen Wright and Robert A. Anderson were married June 27, 1970 William Edward Lansbery and Kathy Waltman were married June 25, 1971 James Russell Hardisty and Leah Palki were married April 8, 1972 Jerri Dee Hardisty and Michael Wilbur were married July 8, 1972

Bruce Edmond Lansbery born March 9, 1887 Died July 10, 1972 at 85 years of age.

Next month--"The spawning continues."

Tamra's Birthday:

September Ledger

Family Camp is nigh. Watch your email for the final finalization of the finished menu/servers dinner schedule. See you there.

September Birthdays:

Tamra Sullivan 9/4

Wes Somerton 9/22

Support your local "Hecklers." Laurie and Wes, Deb and Jody, Ed and Dona, and Tamra are teaming up to fight Breast Cancer. Follow this link to donate to the cause: http://rfccda.convio.net/site/TR/Race/General?pg=team&fr_id=1040&team_id=2421

Bruce Lansbery--A Brief History of My Life--Part Two

In the spring of 1913 I went to work for Abe Todd, head carpenter for Booth-Kelly Lumber Co. We built bridges, moved camps and did all carpenter work necessary to keep the mill and construction going on the railroad and in the camps. When it was necessary to keep two crews going, I was put in charge of one crew. The first job I was in charge of was driving piling for the high trestle, on the high line above Wendling, for the railroad. This trestle was 400 feet long and 50 feet high in the center. This was built in 1916.

The Trestle

The Lansbery's circa 1917 and the Fifth Street house today.

In May of 1916 I met Nora Olson at a Young Peoples meeting at the Methodist church in Springfield. We were engaged in October of that year and married April 11, 1917. We lived in Wendling until October. I quit my job with Todd and moved back to my house on Fifth Street, in Springfield. I was rural mail carrier on Rt. 2 which went up the Mohawk Road to Donna. On March 29, 1918 our son Bruce Edward was born. In 1920 I went to work for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. On May 9, of that year a daughter Maxine Annabelle was born. On March 25, 1922 a second daughter Phyllis Emma was born. (My wife informed me that we lacked 4 days of 3 children in 4 years.) In 1923 my brother Claude and I con­tracted building houses and in 1925 I worked at odd jobs, stringing hops, and anything else I could find to put food on the table and clothes on our backs.

In 1926 we moved to Westfir, where I worked in the sawmill loading cars and later tallying lumber. On June 3, 1927 a third daughter was born. She was nine months old before we could agree on a name, we finally came up with Barbara Eileen. We lived in Westfir for 26 years during which time all four children grew up, attended the local schools and were married. The first was Maxine, on May 11, 1938 to Loren Carlock, a native of Nebraska who came to Westfir to work in the woods. Two Children were conceived from this union. John William on November 19, 1939 and Donald Leo May 9, 1941. The second to marry was Bruce, to Marion Petersen on June 24, 1939. Their first child, Kathleen Ann was born January 3, 1940. Three years later on February 14, 1943, Susan Jeanette struggled into their lives. After two girls, a son, William Edward, arrived on January 19, 1950.

Next Month--The Hitchin' Continues . . .

From the Lansbery Cookbook Appitizers-

Mexi-Dip By Debera Gambles

Build in layers and serve with Tortilla Chips

First Layer:

1 large can of refried beans mixed with a package of taco seasoning. Add taco sauce to taste and spread the mixture on a plate.

Second Layer:

3-4 green onions, chopped

1 can chopped black olives

1 can of peppers, your choice.

Third Layer:

2-3 avocadoes blended with 4 tablespoons sour cream and a dash of lemon juice.

Fourth Layer:

1 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated.

1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated.

August Edition

Whoops! August started without me and this is a little late. Family camp is just around the corner and I'm looking forward to seeing all of you there.

August Birthdays:

Todd Hoebeck-8/16

Sally Mullins-8/18

Traver Thompson-8/26

Makayla Wilbur-Bash-8/28

The 91st Lansbery/Sankey Reunion is in the books:

Carol and Jan

Phil and Lucy

Bill looking for trouble

Phil with Uncle Jack

Julie, Wayne, and Aunt Inie

Uncle Jack

LANSBERY HISTORY

Lansbery is an English dialectual spelling of Landesborough, the town where the ancestors lived in Yorkshire, England. The origin, in its root form is Loden'sburgh. Interpertation, Stronghold of the shaggy-haired one. Original spelling Lounsbury.

The following is Grandpa Lansbery's story in his own words. I found a typed copy in some family papers I was looking through and thought it made interesting reading. I hope you enjoy it.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MY Life

By Bruce Edmond Lansbery

Part One

I, Bruce Edmond Lansbery, was born March 9, 1887 in Clearfield, Penn. The fifth son of William and Mary T.(Sankey) Lansbery. There were seven boys born before a girl showed up in this family of thirteen children. The boys had to help with the housework, as well as the outside chores as soon as we were old enough. I learned to milk a cow when I was 11 years old. From then on I worked on the farm in the summer and went to school in the winter, finish­ing to the eighth grade. I still worked on the farm and helped the neighbors during harvest time. By 1907 I had saved enough money to buy a ticket to Oregon. My brother Coy and I left Clearfield, Pennsylvania on the 24th of March, and landed in Eugene, Oregon on the 31st. Our brother Ward, who had come to Oregon in 1904, met us and on April Fools Day we headed up the McKenzie River to a logging camp where Ward was working. I went to work swamp­ing road for horse-logging, this job was completed July 1. Coy and I went over on the Mohawk to see Rannie and Alf Koozer (friends from back home) who were just finishing up a job. The four of us decided to go to Newport for the 4th of July. To get there at that Lime we had to go to Albany on the train, stay all night and take a train the next day to Toledo, a stage from there to Yaquina and a ferry across to Newport.It took almost a day to get from Eugene to Newport at that time.

After the 4th, we came back and headed up the McKenzie, all of us went to work for George Barnes & Son, who had a contract with Booth Kelly Lumber Co. We camped in the old Lane place, where Riley's service station is now located. Again I went swamping for a four horse team. That job lasted about three months. While working for Barnes, Rennie, Coy and I put up a tent with board floor and side walls and a shake roof. We batched there all that winter. We did a lot of hunting and fishing as most of the logging was shut down during the winter.

In the spring of 1908 I rented a 27 acre ranch, known as the "Ulrey Place^", and farmed that summer and batched. I stayed on the ranch that winter and in the spring of 1909 I gave up the ranch and went to work for McNutt Bros, on a ranch east of Walterville. They were also partners in the Bangs-McNutt Livery Stable in Eugene. They had the contract to carry the mail from Eugene to Poley Springs and also haul passengers and freight. They ran a four horse team from Eugene every day, changing horses at Walterville, Vida, and Blue River, stay­ing at McKenzie Bridge and returning the next day. The roads were all dirt, dust in the summer and mud in the winter. They needed a driver the first of July so I took the job. In the winter they cut down to one stage, going up one day and back the next, so I lost my job. 1 went back to the McNutt Ranch and worked during the winter. In March Of 1910 I went up to Washington to see an old schoolmate and worked with him in the mill which his uncle owned.

I spent the remainder of the year in Washington, coming back to Walterville just before Christmas. Didn't do much that winter and in the spring of 1911 Freeman Lansbery (a cousin) and I bought a lot out Fifth St. in Springfield. We built a small house on Freeman's lot and a stable on mine. We batched in Freeman's cabin and built a two-story house on my lot (The house is still standing and in good condition.) After finishing my home, I worked for Flegal & Long in the plumbing business that late summer and fall until the bad weather. The winter of 1911-1912 I worked for Tom Sikes in a grocery store. In the spring I went back to work for Flegal & Long again and then became sub­stitute mail carrier for the only foot carrier Springfield had at that time.

Next month, the kids!

Independence Day/Ironman Edition

Happy Fourth of July!

A country worth fighting for!

The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitled them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness . . .

The original thirteen colonies are: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

July Birthdays

7/4-Phil Zaklan

7/6-Karli Wilbur

7/11-Tiffany Thompson

7/12-Mercedes Hobeck

7/18-Jesse Hedrick

7/22-Moriah Hobeck

7/22-Jody Gambles

7/29-Cody Heck

2010 Coeur d'Alene Ironman

Now where did I put my stuff?

Can you find me?

Only twenty-three miles to go!

My third (and final?) Ironman was completed successfully on June 27, 2010. My time was just a shade over sixteen hours, and even though my goal time wasn't reached I could walk normally afterward. Special thanks to Debera and Jody for putting us up for the weekend, and to Laurie and Wes for hosting the Pasta/Bocce Ball fest.

Lansbery Cookbook Pie Recipes

Rum Pie by Laurie Somerton:

6 egg yolks

1 cup sugar

1 Tbs Gelatin

1 cup water

1 pint whipping cream

1/2 cup rum

Bitter chocolate curls

Graham cracker crust

1) Pour liberal amount of rum in glass with 4 cubes ice and cola.

2) Begin sipping mixture as you retrieve ingredients from refrigerator and cupboards.

3) Repeat step one.

4) Break eggs and contemplate extracting yolks from whites. Abandon all hope and fetch 1 cup water.

5) Continue sipping of step one.

6) Pour sugar into measuring cup and all about kitchen counter. Snort spillover.

7) Abandon cola, ice, and glass and pull directly from bottle.

8) Place one graham cracker crust upside down on head, walk into next room, and proposition spouse with pint of whipping cream.
9) Wake up in bathtub with gelatin, egg yolks (neatly seperated,) and bitter chocolate covering 60% of upper body.

10) Grab tongs to serve spaghetti.

Thank you Laurie for that interesting recipe.

Have a safe fourth and a happy July. See you next month.

June Edition

Well, the first three day weekend of the year is in the books. I hope you enjoyed yours, I know Karli did.



June Birthdays:


Aunt Inie--6/3


Debera Gambles--6/3


Clarice Lansbery--6/4


Casey Negreiff--6/9


Dona Heck--6/11


Jerri Bour--6/18


Tom Smock--6/19


Don Heck--6/22


Carol Hardisty--6/24


Julie Wright--29




In case you were wondering, June is the leader with nine birthdays.



From the Lansbery/Sankey Recipes comes excerpts from--"Hints On Eggs."


1) To keep eggs fresh over a period of time, dip them in liquid fat. (I'm sure we all have plenty of that on hand.) This preserves them indefinitely for it fills the pores and excludes air. (You'll achieve the same result if you go ahead a just drink the liquid fat.)



2) Because eggs are porous they should not be placed in the refrigerator to close to fish, cheese or onions as they will aqcuire an unpleasant taste. (Also, don't let Bruce anywhere near them if he's sprayed himself with Brut.)



6) An egg seperates better when it's cold, but it beats better at room temperature. (But if you get a couple of drinks in them they'll do almost anything!)



18) For a perfect omelete beat the yolks and whites seperately, (Before they have a chance to get their stories straight.) Reunite them and proceed with any omelete recipe (After they've had a chance to catch up.)



21) Sprinkle broken egg shells over the soil of potted plants. The lime in the shells sweetens the soil, (But who eats soil sweet or otherwise?) Or, after boiling eggs cool water and pour over plants. (If your spouse won't get out of bed don't wait for the water to cool, just dump and run!)



22) If you're having trouble beating your eggs stiff you can always give the folks in Yuma a call . .



Stay tuned for the July edition of Lansbery/Sankey Recipes for excerpts from-- "Hot, Brown, and Plenty Of It!"

Ironman watch:

Here are some training figures for those of you who are interested:

April Swim=7250 yards, May Swim=11,500 yards (mostly open water.)

April Bike=153 miles, May Bike=285.25 miles (mostly hills, I hate hills.)

April Run=46.75 miles, May Run=64 miles

That's it for June, see you next month.