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Connie Manu Wh at's" ........ ........ ..................... ...... ....... ....... of JOdyJ°dY Ann Teodoro, daughterMr, and Mrs. GeneAnnMario Teodora marries bride of Richard LeRoy Welch on June 24. The groom is the =-=_ son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald V. Welch of Grapeview. foods during her year a student at Brigham Young ersity where she was a of the Afi0 Mai Samoan stayed in school just long to find my husband," states. "As soon as I found I came back home to /!,, though born in Tacoma, was reared in McCleary graduated from Elma High Her roommate at the versity was dating a Hawaiian and joined Samoan clubs. invitation Connie, too, member. Manu, a Samoan, had ed his Sister and in California. As a of the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints he with friends to a church fence held each April in City. in the area he attended ion of Samoan missionaries met the MeCleary girl to become his wife. roommate, in the role matchmaker, supplied Sekeli a telephone number and an and after his return to he talked to Connie After two months Spondence, the two were and Connie lived first ,rnia, but in 1968 came with their first There Sekeli opened Sheetmetal Shop, and purchased a shop in s. where the family now Connie Manu's knowledge of cooking was furthered of residence in Samoa. with their five children, anus went to Sekeli's land to work there in the Church. t Was a wonderful ," says Connie Manu, a spiritual and a Sense." Manu found that Samoan houses are formed set in a circle or an oval topped with a domed roof cane leaves. are European style tes With single wall Ction,', she remarks, "but of them have water into them, and there is door plumbing. ages," she continues, settled around the outer of each of the two islands in order to be r fresh water. In small ms clothes are washed, is done and drinking ts obtained. rues," she adds, bathe under an overhead there may or may not corrugated tin wall for f." In Samoa, according to tale M anu, cooking is over an open fire, the one meal per day :s of a soupy concotion and taro or boiled green "Fruit is plentiful," she t 1 t i ' TAPAS adorn the wall of Connie Manu's home. She learned the art during a year in Samoa, and painted the designs with natural juices of trees and plants. nie learned Polynesian cooking at university Connie Manu learned to cook states, "but if you don't have Saints. fa'a (boiled green bananas in flavoring and 1 Tbsp. flour. Place "In the past," she says, "I've held many positions in the church, but not now. I have eight children under th age of 11 years, and five of them are under the age of four years. They keep me busy!" Mrs. Manu is, nevertheless, active in the Relief Society of her church and she studies geneology, keeping a journal. She paints in acrylics, she sketches and she is interested in all arts and crafts. While in Samoa she learned the art of creating tapas, many of which adorn the walls of her home. The depicted scenes are painted with the natural juices of trees and plants. Connie Manu is in charge of the making of costumes in which entertainers will perform in the luau scheduled for Saturday evening in Kneeland Park. She is also in charge of the preparation of the Polynesian foods for the event. "The main menu," she explains, "will be Kalua pig, corn, potatoes and fruit salad, but there will be authentic Samoan foods for tasting. These will include banana poi, salate fala (pineapple salad), fa'a lifu coconut cream) and Samoan pancakes. "Boiled green bananas are a favorite Samoan food," she smiles, "and when the local stores have green bananas they never get a chance to ripen. The Samoans rush in and buy them all!" Many foods plentiful in their native country are readily available in Shelton. Coconut milk is not, but the Samoans have devised a very satisfactory substitute. Coconut milk, notto be confused with the liquid found within the nut, is squeezed from freshly grated coconut meat. The Shelton variety is made from half-and-half augmented with coconut flavoring and thickened with flour. "Among the exports of Samoa are cocoa, taro and copia (dried coconut)," Connie Manu laughs, "but Samoa's greatest export is Samoans!" Boiled Green Bananas (Fa'a lifu fa'a) Bananas must be very green. Cut in half and boil until skin splits. Remove skins. Make coconut milk by blending 1 pt. half-and-half, 4 tsp. coconut 8x 10 POfiTRAIT boiled bananas in pan and add one large onion cut Chinese style (top to bottom). Over bananas and onion pour coconut mill and add salt to taste. Simmer only until onions are tender (approximately five minutes). The dish is then ready to serve. Samoan Pancakes 4 C. flour 1 C. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 4 C. powdered milk Any desired flavoring such as cinnamon, mashed bananas, coconut flavoring Mix dry ingredients. Add sufficient water to form a batter to drop into hot fat by tablespoonsful. Fry on both sides until done. The batter will form small balls. Because of practice We cannot choose freedom established on a hierarchy of degrees of freedom, on a caste system of equality like military rank. We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it... William Faulkner BEEF SPLIT SIDE U.S.D.A. CHOICE The Reverend A.J. Baffaro officiated at the 4 p.m. ceremony in St. Rita's Catholic Church of Tacoma. A reception followed in Bellarmine's McDonald Hall, where 600 guests  ...... danced after a buffet supper. Mrs. Tim Eakin of Tacoma was her sister's matron of honor, and best man was Ron Welch, brother of the groom. Niece-of-the-groom Amy Freeto was flowergirl, and ringbearers were Chris Freeto and Perry Marchio, nephew of the groom and cousin of the bride respectively. The bride, a graduate of Wilson High School in Tacoma, was the second daughter to be married in her mother's satin and lace gown adorned with pearls and sequins. She is employed as a U.S. postal clerk. The groom, a Shelton High School graduate, is an extruder operator for Cello Bag Company. Bridesmaids were sister-of-the-groom Mrs. Donna Freeto of Shelton and " sister-of-the.bride Janice Teodoro, Debby Hannula, Mona Lacross, Melodee Orlando, Laura Quinn and Glenda Robbins, all :i of Tacoma. Ushers included Bill Freeto of Shelton and 'Tom Pearson of Aberdeen, brothers-in-law of the groom, and Ross Denny of Grapeview. Also seating guests were Marvin Hansen, Tim Eakin, John Leppell and Bart Kelley, all of Tacoma. Guests included Don Scapoli your own source you may do without, as money is the scarcest item in Samoa. "Samoan cooking is similar to Chinese cooking," she says. "It combines the qualities of East Indian and Chinese cuisine but it is not so highly spiced. Samoans use coconut milk in everything, like Americans use white sauce." Connie comments on the versatility of the coconut tree, of which every bit is utilized. The wood is used in many ways; baskets are made from the leaves; the nut is eaten, and the milk from it is prized; the husk is burned as fuel, and shreds from the shell are twisted into ropes. "Samoa is every bit as beautiful as portrayed in pictures," Connie Manu declares. "The sky is piled high with big puffs of white clouds, and it's the bluest blue,imaginable. "The greenery is varied and the silhouettes of the coconut palms are lacey. Many other types of foilage thrive. Interior and beaches are dotted by black lava rocks. "The islands are surrounded by reefs, and when the tide is out one can see tropical fishes, coral, and other lovely forms of sea life." Samoan schools, Connie states, are run by either government or churches, and all charge tuition beginning with kindergarten. ,,Government schools are cheaper to attend," Connie announces, "but they do not stress the English language or other subjects that are needed in foreign schools. The Mormon Church maintains three main schools in Western Samoa. The largest is located at Pesaga, where the library is more complete than the government library in Apia; the only town on the islands. "Taxes don't seem too bad," she declares, "when one has seen the Samoan way of life. Although medical care is free, no difficult cases can be treated on the islands and must be sent to Hawaii or New Zealand. "People are poor in Samoa, but families are large. Wealth is measured by the number of children to care for parents in their old age. "The government is a protectorate of the British commonwealth and is governed by New Zealand. Half of the population is Samoan with the other half almost evenly divided between Chinese and European. Almost every race is represented by at least a few people, and approximately one-fifth of the population is East Indian." Connie and Sekeli Manu returned to Shelton in January of 1977 with seven children. A son was born in Samoa and a daughter was adopted there. Since then another son has been born to them. Connie Manu is a Blazer Scout leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day BAB|ES CH|LORENI ADULTat GROUPS_ON E SPECIAL OF EAC H PHOTOQRAPHERS HOURS Tuesday, July 25th. Hours: 10-5 p.m. EVERGREEN SQUARE V/J47 STORE HOURS: Men. thru Sat., 9:30-5:30, Sun., 11:004:00 Mr. and Mrs. Richard LeRoy Welch and Mary Lollino, Godparents of the bride; a grandmother, Mrs. Anthony Aquila of Petaluma, California; a great-grandmother, 92-year-old Mrs. Gena Alfano; and an uncle, J.A. Aquila of Petaluma. The newlyweds are at home in Tacoma. 115 Ibs. average. This is Net Weight. No Cutting Loss. Wrapped and Ready-To-Go. 5 Ibs. top sirloin, 8 Ibs. T-Bone, 4 Ibs. Cube Steaks, 8 Ibs. Rib Steak, 6 Ibs. Top-Round Steak, 2 Ibm. Tenderloin Steaks, 3 Ibs. Breakfast Steaks, 4 Ibs. Boneless Stew, 6 Ibs. Sirloin Tip-Roast, 20 Ibs. Chuck Roast, 8 Ibs. Short Ribs, 30 Ibs. Lean Ground Beef, 4 Ibs. Rump Roast, 5 Ibs. Cross-Cut Shank Meat, 2 Steaks per pkg. *WITH EVERY ORDER OF SPLIT SIDE 6 LBS. BACON FREE PORK SIDES AVAILABLE. WE SMOKE OUR OWN HAMS AND BACON AND WE MAKE OUR OWN SAUSAGE! BEEF SPLIT SIDE SUPER LEAN GROUND BEEF tB. P00CKAGE ..................... .r Lb. $1 ' Wholesale/Retail Guaranteed not to exceed, 22% fat content. CALL US FOR FARM SLAUGHTER & CUSTOM CUTTING & WRAPPING 426-5131 Shelton's Only U.S.D.A. Inspected Meat Market EST 5690 . U.S.D.A. INSPECTED Rt. 3, Box 396, Shelton Left on Arcadia Rd. -- 3 8/10 Miles Thursday, July 20, 1978 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 7