A new stake has been created in Nigeria.
The Uyo Nigeria Stake, which includes the Abak, Atai Otoro, Mbiokporo Nsit, Nkemba, Nwamiba Road and Udo Umana wards, and Abia Okpo, Eka Nto Obo, Ikot Mbon Ikono, Ikot Oku Mfang, Mbierebe Akpawat and Nung Ukot Itam branches, has been created by Elder H. Bruce Stucki of the Seventy, president of the Africa West Area.
Elsewhere, stakes have been reorganized in the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, and in California and Mississippi.
NEW STAKE
UYO NIGERIA STAKE: (Dec. 9, 2001) Created from the Uyo Nigeria District. President — Chukwudi Christian Nwobi, 38, coordinator for Church Educational System; wife, Esther Utinyelu Akpabio Nwobi. Counselors — Enefiok Tom Ntem, 44, executive secretary for UNOP/state government; wife, Samuel Joan Okon Ntem. Eniemah Johnson Umoh, 51, principal master for state education board; wife, Victoria James Etibeng Umoh.
STAKE REORGANIZATIONS
CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Jan. 6, 2002) President — James R. Rosell, 41, dentist; succeeding Clyde J. Barson; wife, Deana Verlene Olsen Rosell. Counselors — Albert H. Perkins III, 61, self-employed landscaper; wife, Sharon Vandergrift Perkins. John G. Wichmann, 57, veterinarian; wife, Emilia Perez Ortiz Wichmann.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Jan. 13, 2002) President — M. Scott Crawford, 42, vice president and chief financial officer for Certified Alloy Products Inc.; succeeding John W. Allen; wife, Teri Lee Penrod Crawford. Counselors — Robert Harvey Peart, 62, controller for Chadwick-Helmuth Co.; wife, Nancy Lou Patterson Peart. P. Gregory Davison, 53, graphic artist and owner of Southeast Graphics; wife, Dawn Marie Garland Davison.
JACKSON MISSISSIPPI STAKE: (Dec. 9, 2001) President — Van J. Bodin, 43, purchasing agent and systems manager for Columbus Lumber Co.; succeeding C. Elmor Black Jr.; wife, Lisa Gaye Smith Bodin. Counselors — T. Brooks Moore, 51, underwriter for St. Paul; wife, Pamela Joyce Gatchen Moore. W. Shan Thompson, 38, attorney for Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush P.A.; wife, Karma Lynn Tackett Thompson.
MISSION VIEJO CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Jan. 13, 2002) President — C. Michael Zundel, 54, executive vice president for Trastar Metals; succeeding Douglas S. Myers; wife, Jill Hanseen Zundel. Counselors — Douglas Farr Higham, 50, attorney and partner; wife, Colleen Challis Higham. Edwin E. Thacker, 52, director of national sales for Harmon Auto Glass; wife, Glenna Kae Larson Thacker.
PUERTO LA CRUZ VENEZUELA STAKE: (Dec. 9, 2001) President — Jauregui Nicolas Nieves P., 27, night watchman for El Carmen Florist; succeeding Luis Jose Gonzalez Figuera; wife, Fibelin Patricia O. Jimenez de Nieves. Counselors — Jose Gregorio Lemo M., 32, dispatcher and cement bagger for Cemex-Venezuela; wife, Yelitza Josefina Sifontes de Lemo. Gustavo Robinso Leon Q., 33, music teacher; Wife, Gloridalba G. Orliz de Leon.
SANTIAGO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NORTH STAKE: (Dec. 2, 2001) President — Rafael Castillo, 50, operations and maintenance supervisor for Church area office; succeeding Roberto Antonio Rodriguez Restituye; wife, Silvia Cruz H. de Castillo. Counselors — Andres Segundo Tavaries, 36, programmer; wife, Antonia Angelita Cruceta de Tavaries. Raul Osvaldo R., 30, sales representative for Santillana Editorial; wife, Maria del Carmen Collado P. de Osvaldo.
UKIAH CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Nov. 11, 2001) President — William Ray Southwick, 54, high school teacher for Willits Unified School District; succeeding Donald Hamilton Bradford II; wife, Lynda Jane Davis Southwick. Counselors — James Stanley Comstock, 51, registered representative for Beneficial Life Insurance Co.; wife, Colleen Perkins Comstock. John Henry Warren, 50, self-employed certified public accountant; wife, Letitia Mae Hyden Warren.
