Osmond family to be in Malad

The Osmond Family will be in Malad on May 2-3, 2010, to dedicate the cabin where their mother, Olive Davis, was born. All nine children – Virl, Tom, Alan, Merrill, Wayne, Jay, Donnie, Marie, and Jimmy – will participate in the events. The public is invited to all events.

An LDS Fireside will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, at 7:00. Doors will open at 6:15 at the Malad LDS Stake Center at 1250 North 1100 West. The Osmonds will present a program emphasizing family although it will not be a concert. Admission is free, but because seating is limited, tickets are required. Tickets can be obtained be calling Lance Tripp at 541-8746. Overflow seating will be available at the 3rd Ward Building at 400 North 200 West. Tickets will not be required at that location.

The cabin dedication ceremony will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, at the cabin site on the main road into Samaria, 6 miles southwest of Malad. After the dedication, a light lunch will be served for a $5 donation, followed by entertainment by local student groups and some of the Osmond family.

Those who attend either event will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Osmonds. Books about the Osmonds by Alan and Virl Osmond and CDs by the Osmonds will be available for sale with all proceeds going to the cabin maintenance fund and the Samaria Pavilion fund.

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Why singles stay single longer -- conclusion

By Don Osmond
Monday, Apr. 19, 2010
Read all of Don's past columns here

We're closing the "singles staying single longer" topic at just about the right time. These past few articles kicked up the dust, and it doesn't look ready to settle just yet. Emotions are at a fever pitch, and I don't blame anyone.

Being single late in life (... and that's all relative) places burdens on some backs. It poses the question, "Why me?"

Left out of the proverbial circle of wedlock, we are filled with a gamut of emotion:

* Suspicion, "Am I going to get married?"
* Denial, "I don't need to be married"
* Resentment, "It's not my fault! He broke up with me."
* Guilt, "I missed a chance to be married"
* Self-hatred, "Why would anyone marry me?"

Amidst all of this, each of us finds our own reasons for staying single longer. We want to see the world. We want to accomplish lofty goals of success. We seek autonomy to fulfill our wildest dreams.

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Ticket Info for Samaria, ID, Fireside

ATTENTION!!!
ALL WHO ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE FIRESIDE IN SAMARIA,IDAHO ON MAY 2ND:

YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR THE FIRESIDE!

YOU WILL NEED TO RESERVE A TICKET FOR THE FIRESIDE BY SENDING YOUR NAME AND
INFO TO:

Lance Tripp's email: lancet@atcnet.net

Include your name, your email address and a phone number (If you have one.)

If you do NOT have a ticket, YOU MAY HAVE TO GO TO ANOTHER BUILDING WHERE TELEVISIONS WILL CARRY THE BROADCAST OF THE LIVE FIRESIDE EVENT!

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

For Donny Osmond the church is more than religion, it's life

By Lynn Arave
Deseret News
Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2010

Entertainment can be a troubling profession these days, with temptation, pornography and immorality more rampant than ever before. Probably few members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints know that better than Donny Osmond.

However, his membership in the Mormon church isn't just his religion, it's his very lifestyle, he told the Deseret News during a recent 30-minute telephone interview from Las Vegas.

"I would never do anything that would compromise my membership or standing in the church. Because it's more than just a religion to me. It's my way of life. In my opinion, it's what's been able to keep my family stable in this crazy business called show business."

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Oldest Osmond sibling shares life with famous family

George Virl Osmond Jr. sits in his modest living room in Lindon. On various shelves sit family photos. A closer look at the photos and one sees the trademark smiles of the Osmond brood, the nine children of George and Olive Osmond, along with their 20 grandchildren.

Virl is the oldest and embodies the trademark Osmond looks and grace with a broad smile, the pug nose and the heartfelt concern for whomever he encounters. He and his brother, Tom, were born hearing-impaired, and therefore not part of the performing acts of their seven siblings.

In spite of his handicap, he exudes that bright, contagious enthusiasm that people associate with the famous performing family.

"My brother and I helped with the Osmond Brothers' act -- we taught them sign language, so they could communicate on the set," he said. Virl's eyes twinkle as he continues. "And I taught them to dance. When they became well-known as a barbershop quartet, my mother, Olive, sent me to tap dancing classes so that I would not feel left out. I came back and taught the boys to dance."

Photo and the rest of the story at the following link:http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/article_017ad174-d755-55e1-a05a-33191c80ce9a.html

Happy Easter Everybody from India!!!

Happy Easter Everybody from India!!!
Justin Osmond

The Family Pavilion in Samaria--Join us!

The Family Pavilion in Samaria

Family Friends and Fans,

We'd like Family, Friends. and Fans to join us in rebuilding a new Pavilion in Samaria, Idaho. The last one burned down!

So many families were "Strengthened and neighbors were brought together at that Pavilion that it is a Goal to rebuild "The Family Pavilion once again!

One Heart Foundation, http://oneheart.org and The Family.com http://thefamily.com are asking All to "Be of One Heart" and have your name on a plaque at the NEW Pavilion!

The Family level is the largest, $100.00
The Friend level is medium $ 50.00
The Fan level is small $ 35.00

Please make checks payable to:
Malad Valley Welsh Foundation
315 Bannock Street
Malad, Idaho 83252

More info here:
http://getnoiz.ning.com/photo/be-a-family-friend-or-fan-of?context=latest "When the Love for another makes a stranger your brother then you're ONE!",

Alan & Suzanne Osmond
Host: Malad Valley Welsh Foundation
Location: 315 Bannock Street
Malad,, Idaho 83252

Marie Osmond Makes Emotional Return to Performing

With tears in her eyes and her voice shaking at times, Marie Osmond donned her bravest face Tuesday night as she took to the stage for the first time since the death of her son for a show that she dedicated to him.

"The way Osmonds survive is we keep singing," she told the audience at the Flamingo Las Vegas, performing one day after the funeral. "That's what we want to do tonight. I know my son would want that and this show is for him."

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ET Online Photo Tribute

ET has a very nice photo tribute to the Osmond Family online today. Open this link to see.

http://www.etonline.com/gallery/2010/03/84640/index.html?photo=1

Video: Donny Osmond's First Interview Since the Death of Marie's Son

ETonline

The Osmond family has turned to one another as they strive to move forward following the suicide of Michael Bryan, Marie's son. Marie's brothers and nephew gathered in Utah on Monday night to support the release of David's new album, "Reflected." They also used this as an opportunity to reflect on the tragedy that has afflicted their tight-knit family.

Donny Osmond said, "Whenever there's a situation where there needs to be rallying, the Osmonds rally around each other and support each other. And, there's a lot of that going on right now."

Upon receiving the devastating news of Michael's death, the brothers immediately boarded Donny's plane to join their sister in Las Vegas. "It meant a lot to her to have us at her house," reported Donny.

Marie's ex-husband and Michael's father, Brian Blosil, also attended the event to support David's emerging music career. David summed it all up, saying, "Family is everything."

Message from Alan

To all those who have sent their best wishes, their sorrows and condolences but, especially their prayers to the Family and our sister Marie, we wish to acknowledge that we and Marie have received them! You have truly touched our hearts! We can't express enough the Love that we have for all of you, and for your love, concerns, caring and prayers for us!

We know that our parents, George and Olive, who are in Heaven will be there to watch out for Michael in Paradise / Heaven! We are so grateful for the knowledge that we have of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ , for our Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit above for the "The Plan of Life"! http://mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/heavenly-father-s-plan-of-happ
iness/heavenly-father-s-plan-of-happiness

It is with Faith, Prayer, and knowledge of "The Plan of Life" that we can keep moving positively forward each day proving ourselves until we are reunited with them once again! How do we deal with all these "TESTS" that we get? Jesus is "The Way"! These "TESTS" then, become "TESTimonies" that Heavenly Father and Jesus Live and that they Love us Eternally!

Alan Osmond

Osmond son Virl shares memories of his mother

LINDON — Virl Osmond wrote the book "The Untold Story of Olive Osmond" as a gift to his mother, who died in 2004. He feels he owes her that in return for the priceless gifts she gave him as he and his brother grew up deaf in a famous Mormon family of singers.

"It's because of her that I can communicate," Osmond said. "She left me with the tools to get through life."

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Olive May Davis Osmond Museum!

Several friends and fans have been calling trying to verify if The Osmond Brothers will be back in Branson, Missouri on May 4th! YES, THEY WILL! That day, of course, is a special day as it is our Mother's Birthday! The Brothers wanted to honor their Mother, Olive Davis Osmond, by being at her Cabin Museum dedication in Samaria, Idaho Sunday, May 2nd for a family fireside, and Monday May 3rd for the dedication of The Olive May Davis Osmond Cabin and Museum!

Olive's Great-Grandfather, Thomas John Davis was born in Wales, married Elizabeth Williams in 1853, came to America and built the cabin in the 1870¹s. Olive¹s Grandfather, Samuel Williams Davis (1863 -1942) lived in it and married Mary Ann Martin in 1890. Olive's Father, Thomas Martin Davis (1899 ­ 1968) was born and raised in this cabin. He married Vera Ann
Nichols in 1923. Our Mother, Olive May Davis was born May 4th, 1925 in that SAME CABIN!

People in Idaho told us that Olive is the most popular woman ever to have come out of the State of Idaho! This was important for the brothers to be there. ALL of the Osmonds and Davis's will be there to launch the OLIVE MAY DAVIS OSMOND CABIN AND MUSEUM! A special brass plaque called "Olive Eternal" will be dedicated and this Cabin Museum will then be open to the
public. It was rebuilt and maintained by the community of Samaria, Idaho. The Welch Days Festival will honor Olive and all those from Wales.

More information on the Davis and Osmond Family Histories is here:
http://osmondgenetree.com. A booklet called, ³Davis, the other Half of the
Osmonds, is here:
http://astore.amazon.com/httpgetnoiz.com02-20?node=7&page=1
More: http://getnoiz.ning.com/forum/topics/olive-may-davis-osmond-cabin

Osmond Brothers in Branson May 4th

Several friends and fans have been calling, trying to verify if The Osmond Brothers will be back in Branson, Missouri on May 4th! YES, THEY WILL! That day, of course, is a special day as it is our Mother’s Birthday! The Brothers wanted to honor their Mother, Olive Davis Osmond, by being at her Cabin Museum dedication in Samaria, Idaho Sunday, May 2nd for a family fireside, and Monday May 3rd for the dedication of “The Olive May Davis Osmond Cabin and Museum!

Olive’s Great Grandfather, Thomas John Davis was born in Wales, married Elizabeth Williams in 1853, came to America and built the cabin in the 1870’s. Olive’s Grandfather, Samuel Williams Davis (1863 -1942) lived in it and married Mary Ann Martin in 1890. Olive’s Father, Thomas Martin Davis (1899 – 1968) was born and raised in this cabin. He married Vera Ann Nichols in 1923. Our Mother, Olive May Davis was born May 4th, 1925 in that SAME CABIN!

People in Idaho told us that “Olive is the most popular woman ever to have come out of the State of Idaho!” This was important for the brothers to be there. ALL of the Osmonds and Davis’s will be there to launch the “OLIVE MAY DAVIS OSMOND CABIN AND MUSEUM! A special brass plaque called “Olive Eternal” will be dedicated and this Cabin Museum will then be open to the public. It was rebuilt and maintained by the community of Samaria, Idaho. The Welch Days Festival will honor Olive and all those from Wales. More information on the Davis and Osmond Family Histories is here: http://osmondgenetree.com.

A booklet called, “Davis, the other Half of the Osmonds”, is here: http://astore.amazon.com/httpgetnoiz.com02-20?node=7&page=1

More: http://getnoiz.ning.com/forum/topics/olive-may-davis-osmond-cabin

Osmond son Virl shares memories of his mother

LINDON, Utah -- Virl Osmond wrote the book "The Untold Story of Olive Osmond" as a gift to his mother, who died in 2004. He feels he owes her that in return for the priceless gifts she gave him as he and his brother grew up deaf in a famous Mormon family of singers.

"It's because of her that I can communicate," Osmond said. "She left me with the tools to get through life."

Read the rest of the article:
http://www.mormontimes.com/arts_entertainment/books/?id=13531

The Way Newsletter

We at Osmond Network want to thank you for joining THE WAY Newsletter Mailing List. (located at http://osmond.com)

We will have formal emails coming out soon with helps and discussions that hopefully will move us forward in life to help us best choose The WAY we should live our lives and in making GOOD choices. I ask all who want to know what more to GET NOIZ, and to turn this world around, to become a Zion People, and to really set our minds upon change for the better! We need to be "In the world", but, NOT "Of the world"!

At such a time as this, in these troubled times, we must ENDURE and be true and faithful in our values and endure to the end with what we believe and in our personal desires! We must want to have what the scriptures say and have a Mighty Change of Heart! Of course, this is your choice!

We should be "Of One Heart", "One Mind", have NO DESIRE FOR ANYTHING of and EVIL Nature, Thought, or Desire! I wrote a song about One Heart that helps expresses it: "When the Love for Another makes a Stranger your Brother" then you're ONE! Yes, EVERY decision we make in our lives from now on must have Eternal Consequences! And, eventually, there will be NO POOR among us!

As I think about the word, ENDURES I remember how much our parents shared this phrase with us to keep reminding us as we were growing up. My son Doug, saw this logo in his mind of "ETTE" . . . "Endure To The End". So, I made it up into pins and other reminder motivational jewelry. I encourage ALL to put this in your minds, to wear it, and to constantly think about it every day!

Some of these helpful visual reminders are here: http://thefamily.com/store/shop/category.asp?catid=55 I have found them most helpful, "Lest ye forget"!

Thank you friends! Let us get started doing what's right and TRUE! JESUS is "THE WAY"! May we ENDURE TO THE END!

Alan

Filmmaker attempting to secure funding for music documentary

TUSCUMBIA - Most recording artists know when the audience is cheering, they're into the music.

If they're silent, there's something wrong.

It's just the opposite for Percy Sledge, the man whose hit "When a Man Loves a Woman" helped bring Muscle Shoals music to the world.

"When they're quiet, I've got 'em," Sledge said in an interview that will be part of a short presentation that filmmaker Wallace Sears will use to get backing for a major documentary on Muscle Shoals music.

Sears began shooting short interviews with the movers and shakers of early Muscle Shoals music last week in Nashville and the Shoals.

The video, which could be described as a trailer, will contain just enough information to whet the appetites of producers.

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Message from Alan

I know this is bold...but it is TRUE!

To all my friends of different religions:

I have been really open with my posts on Facebook and Twitter regarding things we need to do that involve religion. Just like our politics now days, it's NOT so much Republican or Democrat as much as Your Choice as an Independent! It is YOU that the Lord cares about! When you choose to stand for something you believe in, you want the TRUTH! Yes, I shared that we Osmonds, or Osmunds several years ago used to be Catholic! When we found the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ had been restore in the 1830's, our families changed religions and became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because it is TRUE! Many Churches teach truth so ALL wasn't lost! We just added MORE LIGHT AND KNOWLEDGE to our Testimonies! Now we have more than just the Bible as Another Witness that Jesus is the son of God! And more evidences are foretold to be coming! I want everything I can get about JESUS! We are BORN alone and we will Die alone! We will be Judged by Jesus alone, INDEPENDNTLY,
for our works whether they be bad or good! That's the truth! The TRUTH is also that JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK AGAIN! SOON it seems, with all of the "signs of the Times"! I must be bold and share the truth! Sometimes it hurts but, it's TRUE! D&C 60:2 tells me: "But with some I am not well pleased, for they will not open their mouths, but they hide the talent which I have given unto them, because of the fear of man. Wo unto such, for mine anger is kindled against them." I fear GOD more than MAN! Rom. 1: 16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. I also speak out for the Truth because that's what FRIENDS do!
http://bit.ly/axzYMS

Thanks,
Alan

This is a GREAT... & ...DREADFUL Day! YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHOOSE!

Posted by Alan R. Osmond on February 12, 2010

I was impressed to get up early this morning and encourage all who read this to remember . . . that YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHOOSE! A Prophet of the Lord, Spencer W. Kimball gave our family some VERY good advice when we had decisions to make when we were not quite sure which "WAY" to choose. He said, "No matter what the decision you have to make... whether it is where you live, the friends you keep, or what job that you do . . . you will ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST TWO CHOICES! You can go this way...or that way. ALWAYS CHOOSE THAT WHICH WILL GET YOU THE CLOSEST TO THE CELESTIAL KINGDOM AND YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER!"

As we see the trials and TESTS of this day in which we live, you have the CHOICE to decide whether you look life as a GREAT DAY...or a DREADFUL DAY! Is your glass half full...or half empty? Are you a Positive person or a Negative person? The Pendulum of Life swings both ways! If it swings far to the left, it will swing just as far to the right. Scripture says, "As a man thinketh...so is he!" Every decision that you make should have ETERNAL significance!

Yes, times are hard right now and it might even get harder. Your family, marriage, your job, your health may be challenged... it may seem unfair . . . and even the future of this "GREAT" Country may be challenged!

I try to remember the words of another Prophet, Harold B. Lee, when he said...

"Men may fail in this country, earthquakes may come, seas may heave beyond their bounds, there may be great drought, disaster, and hardship, but this nation, founded on principles laid down by men whom God raised up, will never fail. This is the cradle of humanity, where life on this earth began in the Garden of Eden. This is the place of the new Jerusalem. This is the place that the Lord said is favored above all other nations in all the world. This is the place where the Savior will come to His Temple. This is the favored land in all the world. Yes, I repeat, men may fail, but this nation won't fail. I have faith in America; you and I must have faith in America, if we understand the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are living in a day when we must pay heed to these challenges.

I plead with you NOT to preach pessimism. Preach that this is the greatest country in all the world. This is a favored land. This is the land of or forefathers. It is the nation that will stand despite whatever trials or crises it may have to pass through."

Scripture says: Gen. 12: 2

And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

I ask you to join me in looking at this world, and your life, and your family today as a "GREAT DAY"!

Alan

Land's End and One Heart Challenge

Family and Friends,

One of the distribution sources of the almost 30,000 caps of the Lands’ End Challenge was via the Lunchboxers who help feed Families in need!
Some of the caps went to Homeless Families and these went to children in families with needs, especially during these past cold winter days!
Scott who was in charge of this group reports: “These caps were received very well and I wanted to let all of the others who worked with us on our One Heart Campaign to know how much Good can be done when we work together and reach out to others”!

As the lyric from the song One Heart says:
“When the Love for another makes a stranger your Brother then you’re ONE!

Thanks to everyone involved for being of “One Heart”!

Alan & Suzanne Osmond
http://oneheart.org