Glenn Porter Weeter

Glenn Porter Weeter was the son of Joseph Warren Weeter and Anna Belle Jones Weeter. He was born in Rushville, Nebraska on March 19, 1887. He had one sister and seven brothers. The Weeter family lived in Ohio, Iowa and Nebraska.

They came to Utah in 1895. Glenn was eight years old at that time. Glenn and his father came before the rest of the family. They brought a car load of cattle with them. They first settled in Park City where Mr. Weeter worked for his brother J.C. in the lumber yard. When the rest of the family came out they settled on the outskirts of Park City. They sold milk.

They moved to Provo in May 1898. Glenn received his education in Park City and Lincoln School and Proctor Academy in Provo. He also studied Law, Mathematics and Bookkeeping through a corresponding school.

For several years he lived at the present home (1669 Jordan Ave) and worked on different farms in Grandview. He worked at the Summit Lumber Co in Park City in 1902 for 10 months. He left home at the age of fourteen and went to Pocatello, Idaho and worked at the Weeter Investment Co, a lumber yard, in 1903 for his Uncle J.C. Weeter. He started as a janitor, then yardman and finally a bookkeeper.

He went to Yellowstone for the first time in 1905 and built cabins and other buildings. He came back down to the lumber yard in 1905, and then did cement work. He laid many sidewalks and foundations in Pocatello, Idaho and three farms in Montana.

In November 1908 he went to work on the railroad as a brakeman. He was 20 years old. He worked on the railroad during winter and cement work in the summer.

He had his jaw broken in the year 1910.

In the spring of 1911 he drained ten acres of his Father's farm west of Nelson's Grove. Then he went to Yellowstone in the summer of 1911 and on into Gardner, Montana, then Livingston working on the railroad in 1912 and 1913. Then went back to Yellowstone and hired out to Milwaukee, Chicago and St. Paul in 1914.

He married Laura M Jacobson, May 3, 1915 in Salt Lake City.

They moved to West Yellowstone for one year. He had six horses and rove a stage coach for tourist.

Then moved 8 miles south of Ashton to Squirrel, Idaho and farmed on the Highland Ranch till 1920. On eight hundred acres, he raised grain. They lived there for five years. Then moved to Marysvale, Idaho and farmed on two hundred acres, irrigating. They lived there for two years.

He was always interested in public buildings and roads. While in Idaho, he and several neighbors built a road from Squirrel, Idaho to Drummond, Idaho in order to make shorter distance to haul their gran to elevators.

He came to Provo in November 1922 and bought the old Weeter home at Grandview. In 1923 he built a grocery and feed store on his property. He handled a great deal of fruit which was trucked out of Provo.

In 1928 he bought the Bean property on 1300 North 500 West and built the Riverside Motel which he rebuilt several times. Also built and ran a Cafe for five years, which was moved when the State road went through his property. He operated until his health caused him to retire.

Glenn was always very active and ambitious. He never started from capital. He earned all by hard work and good management. He loved to work and see progress.

He was very devoted to his family. To him, his grandchildren were his pride and wealth. Together we have three children and fifteen grandchildren.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Potatoes

I found this in a Scandinavian Cookbok I have. I used regular potatoes because that's what I had in the house. We loved it!!

Cook 12 to 16 small new potatoes (about 2-inch diameter) in boiling salted water to cover about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and peel. Heat 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter or margarine and 3 tablespoons milk in large frying pan, stirring to blend. Add potatoes; shake pan over medium-high heat until potatoes are coated with some of the sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Spicy Onion Sauce

I found this on Food Network. Brian Boitano made it called "What's Up Dog". Since this was a last minute decision to make it I did not have the hot sauce or tomato paste. I used a little bit of ketchup in place of the tomato paste. I also added a red bell pepper. So mine was sweet rather than spicy. We liked it alot!!!!

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch salt and fresh ground black pepper

Serve on a hotdog with mustard.

Fiesta Beef Bowl

We enjoyed this recipe. It was a different way to have mexican food!!!

1 lb of leftover beef roast

1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drianed

3 cups hot cooked rice

1/2 cup shredded cheddar chese

Sliced ripe olives

Sliced green onions

Guacamole

Heat beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings. When close to serving add the beans to heat through. In individual bowls, layer the rice, meat and bean mixture. Top with cheese, olives, onions and guacoamole.

Chicken Kabobs With Grilled Green Onions

I did not use the skewers or the green onions. The flavor is fabulous. I want to try this at the cabin.

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound chicken tenders, cut in half
1 bunch green onions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, teriyaki sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Add chicken; seal bag, and chill for 30 minutes. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. Spray grill rack with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers. Arrange skewers on grill, and grill for 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Grill onions for 1 minutes one ach side or until browned. Arrange green onion on a serving platter. Top with chicken. Serve immediately.

Scallion Sweet Potatoes

I really enjoyed this dish. I used crushed garlic and parsley. I cooked it in the oven. My husband is not a yam or squash person, so he had to add brown sugar to his.

Combine 1 1/2 pounds chopped peeled sweet potatoes, 1 bunch scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces), 6 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme in a bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Place on a sheet of foil and fold up. Grill over low heat until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Rice Pudding

I added more cinnamon, only used 1/4 cup sugar and instant rice. We liked this rice!

2 cups long grain rice
7 cups water
1 (3" to 4" stick) cinnamon or 1/2 tsp
2 cups milk
3 egg yokes
1 cube butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/2 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla
Raisins, optional

Rinse the rice, bring to boil then reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, but firm, do not over cook. To prevent curdling - take a cup of rice (with liquid) and mix in egg yokes, then add back into the rest of the rice. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Can be sesrved hot or cold. Makes about 20 servings.

My Troubadou Husband

My husband, Kay, enjoys playing the guitar and singing. He has decided to make a CD of him singing to give to his siblings and children. So we went to his brother's farm to take photos for him to use on the cover. Here is a sampling of the photos.