Family History
What furry animal did grandpa raise for profit?
Mink
In a one story house the kitchen is painted red, the bedroom is painted blue, the living room is green, and the bathroom is painted yellow. What color are the stairs?
There are no stairs! It's a one story house
Which participant here has the closest birthdate to Grandpa Lloyd Gurney?
Born Dec. 15, 1939
What is Utah's state bird?
California Seagull.
Bonus: Why?
What 3 main ingredients do plants need to grow?
Water, soil, sunshine
The Lehi Civic Improvement Association was organized in 1940. Which ancestor was a founding member?
J. Ferrin Gurney
How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?
With a pumpkin patch.
Name all of Lloyd and Betty's kids.
Sharlene, Darlene, Tony, Wesley, Valene, Stanley, Larene, Jalene
What is the state of Utah's nickname?
The Beehive State
Nationally, Utah ranks in the top 10 for production of 3 fruits. Name 2 of the fruits.
2nd in tart cherries
7th in apricots
8th in sweet cherries
19th in peaches
Who was LaVern Littlefield?
Grandma Betty Gurney's mom!
What has a head, a tail, is brown and has no legs?
A penny.
FREE SPACE!
Which team can pick up the most pieces of garbage in 60 seconds? *Wait till we say go!*
Worth 600 points!!! 300 to each team that participates
Good job! Thanks for helping!
What is Utah's state tree?
Quaking Aspen
What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken? (Time)
13 seconds.
The longest recorded distance a chicken has flown is 301.5 feet.
What was Grandpa J. Ferrin Gurney's famous saying?
It'll be alright when it quits hurting.
It’ll feel better when it quits hurting.
When I’m ripe, I’m green; when you eat me, I’m red; and when you spit me out, I’m black. What am I?
A Watermelon
How many grandkids (not great-grandkids) do Lloyd and Betty have?
Name the Oldest and the youngest grandkids.
38.
How long ago did Utah change it's state flag?
Utah's state flag changed about 2 years and 4 months ago
The new design officially took effect on March 9, 2024. Governor Spencer Cox signed the new design into law on March 21, 2023
How fast can a pig run a mile?
Seven minutes.
That means your odds of winning a race against a pig may be slimmer than you thought.
J. Ferrin and Virginia Gurney had how many children? Double points if you can name them all!
6!
Howard, Corene, Lloyd, LaRee, LaRae, Paul
It can’t be seen, can’t be felt, can’t be heard, and can’t be smelled. It lies behind stars and under hills, and empty holes it fills. What is it?
The dark
What is Grandma's birth date? and how old would she be this year?
(Betty Gurney)
May 5, 1941
85 years old
Before settling on Lehi, what other name(s) has the city had?
Lehi has been known as Sulphur Springs, Snow’s Springs, Dry Creek, and Evansville. (Local Bishop David Evans)
Local tradition says Evans suggested the name "Lehi" after the Book of Mormon prophet who, like the pioneers, journeyed in search of a promised land.
How many 1/4 lb. ground beef hamburger patties could you get from one steer?
About 2,000!
(Closer to 1,000 if you take all the other cuts first and don't use everything to make burgers)