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A nativity scene on display at the Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand.
Churches plan Christmas services Churches in Dubois County and the surrounding area are planning special services in observance of Christmas. The Herald invited more than 50 of them to list their services in this edition. Those who responded are:
Birdseye BIRDSEYE CHRISTIAN Ron Hickman, pastor A Christmas hymn sing will be featured at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Refreshments will be served. NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST Harold Bayer, pastor Christmas Day worship begins at 10 a.m. New Year’s Day worship is at 10 a.m.
Bretzville ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Dan Sergesketter, lay pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will start at 6 p.m.
Dale DALE PRESBYTERIAN Rev. Martha Friz-Langer, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service of readings and carols will be held at 5 p.m. CST.
On Christmas Day, Dr. Calvin Taylor will present a concert on “Holy Scripture — Alive with Sounds of Christmas” at 10:15 a.m. CST. DALE UNITED METHODIST Steve Brown, pastor The children’s Bible school program is at 9 a.m. CST Sunday, Dec. 18. The youth group and Jesus And Me children are participating during the 10 a.m. CST worship service. A live nativity scene will be in the Dale Town Park from 2 to 4 p.m. CST Saturday, Dec. 18. A candlelight Christmas Eve worship service will start at 4 p.m. CST.
Dubois ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Dubois Crossroads Rev. Mary Poston, pastor The Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Day worship service will start at 10 a.m. Communion will be celebrated both days. ST. PETER UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST John Sterrett, pastor A worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, with a children’s Christmas program. Christmas Eve worship service will start at 7 p.m. Christmas Day worship service
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Ferdinand MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Christmas Eve services at Monastery Immaculate Conception Church in Ferdinand will begin at 9:30 p.m. with a carol service. Mass will follow immediately. Refreshments will be served in the monastery dining room after Mass. Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in the monastery church. The Christmas lights display adorning Grotto Hill on the monastery grounds will be lit nightly through Jan. 6. Guided tours of Monastery Immaculate Conception are regularly given Tuesday through Friday at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Guided tours will not be given from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Self-guided tour booklets will be available from the receptionist during that time period. Monastery Gift Shop, located on the north side of the monastery event hall, is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The gift shop will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1. The gift shop carries monastery baked goods, including the traditional Springerle cookies and the popular Hildegard cookies.
ST. FERDINAND CATHOLIC Fr. Jack Durchholz, pastor Deacon James King, pastoral associate Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Midnight Mass will begin at 11 p.m. The choir will sing at 10:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day starts at 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve Mass is at 5 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day begins at 10 a.m.
Fulda ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC Fr. Anthony Vinson, OSB, pastor Christmas Eve midnight Mass will be celebrated at midnight CST. Mass on New Year’s Eve will begin at 5 p.m. CST.
Haysville CHRIST LUTHERAN Rev. Timothy Kraemer, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will start at 7 p.m. The Christmas Day worship service will be held at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Kraemer of Christ Lutheran Church as the preacher. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Karen Husby, pastor The men’s choir practice will
begin at 8 a.m. and the handbell practice will start at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The children’s Christmas program will take place during the 9 a.m. worship service. The cookie walk will be from 10:15 a.m. to noon. The church council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30. Handbell practice will be at 6:30 p.m. and the chancel choir practice is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service starts at 6 p.m. Christmas Day worship service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve evening prayer begins at 6 p.m. Communion will be celebrated. Worship service will start at 9 a.m. New Year’s Day.
Holland AUGUSTANA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Rev. Debbie Roe, pastor The annual Christmas program will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The program, “New Star,” will feature the children of the congregation. Augustana and St. Paul United Churches of Christ will have a combined Christmas Day worship service at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Communion will be celebrated. The New Year’s Day worship
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ST. JAMES LUTHERAN David Darling, pastor On Sunday, Dec. 18, Sunday school will start at 9 a.m. A communion worship service is at 10 a.m. A Christmas program will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve. Christmas Day worship with Communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN Boone Township Rev. Catherine Burnette, pastor A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will begin at 6 p.m. Lessons and carols will be featured at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. ST. MARY CATHOLIC Fr. Gary Kaiser, pastor Fr. Simon Natha, associate pastor John Huether, deacon Christmas Eve Mass will be held at 4:30 p.m. with prelude music beginning at 4:10 p.m. Music will be led by a cantor and the children’s choir. Organ and trumpet accompaniment will be featured. There will also be a baritone horn solo. The 7 p.m. Mass will have music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Music will be led by a cantor and the adult choir with organ accompaniment. Christmas Day Masses are at 7 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. The 7 a.m. Mass will feature organ instrumental music. The 9:15 a.m. Mass will have music led by a cantor and the adult choir with organ accompaniment. Prelude music will begin at 8:45 a.m. Mass on New Year’s Eve is at 5:30 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day is at 7 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.
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Zoar ZOAR UNITED METHODIST Rev. Keith Chanley, pastor Cindy Keck, associate pastor The annual Christmas Eve program will be held at 7 p.m. A short presentation, “Jesus, You’re My Superhero,” will be given by the children. The play, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” will be enacted by members of the congregation. The evening will conclude with a Communion and candlelight service. A Christmas morning worship service will be held at 10 a.m.
Divine Mercy Parish ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC Fr. Michael T. Madden, pastor Ken Johanning, deacon Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 4:30 p.m. Mass on Christmas Day starts at 10 a.m. New Year’s Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. Mass on New Year’s Day begins at 10 a.m.
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SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC Fr. Michael T. Madden, pastor Ken Johanning, deacon Christmas Eve Mass begins at 10 p.m. Christmas Day Mass starts at 7:30 a.m. Mass on New Year’s Day is at 7:30 a.m.
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Parish ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC (Dale) Fr. John Brosmer, pastor James Woebkenberg, deacon Christmas Eve Mass is at 4 p.m. A bilingual Mass will be held at 10 p.m. CST.
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St. Isidore Catholic Parish ST. PETER CELESTINE Fr. Eugene Schmitt, pastor Michael Seibert, deacon Christmas Eve Masses are at 5:30 and 10 p.m. The Christmas story begins at 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve Mass, which is a Holy Day of Obligation, is at 4:30 p.m. The location is changed. Mass on New Year’s Day begins at 8 a.m.
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Tastes (Concluded from Page 10) Machado, who has been a vegetarian for two years, says that while she usually sticks to bringing vegetarian foods to parties, she sometimes will make both a regular and veggie version of the same dish so that everyone can enjoy. But she loves introducing vegetarian options to her friends and family. “I truly enjoy showing that I can supplement an ingredient and have a dish that I enjoy just as much, if not more, than the meatfilled version,” she says. Machado says she also considers the attendees, the venue and time of day when deciding what to bring to feed the masses. If the event takes place in the afternoon or evening, she loves bringing stuffed mushrooms or spinach and artichoke roll-ups. If it’s a brunch event, she likes bringing a quiche or a casserole, which she makes by pressing browned hash browns into a baking dish, and then mixing eggs or egg beaters, shredded cheese, green chilies, salt, pepper and her “secret” ingredient — a container of cottage cheese. “The cottage cheese gives the egg portion of the dish the perfect saltiness, and gives it an amazing texture,” Machado says. Another of Machado’s party staples is a dip created from three refrigerated ingredients found at Trader Joe’s -- one package of steamed lentils, one container of feta cheese and one container of their bruschetta, which you simply mix up and serve cold. “It’s so simple and delicious and goes with any cracker or chip,” Machado says. “I also sometimes forego the feta cheese and instead put sliced avocado. Then the dip is vegan and also healthier.” Oprah Winfrey seems to agree with Machado about the awesomeness of the one-bite appetizers. An article in O Magazine points out that one-bite apps are great because they leave one hand free to shake a hand, hold a drink, or grab another bite of food. Among the 22 delectable treats included in the article are a skewer of cold roast beef, blue cheese and grapes; thin rice crackers topped with a wasabi mayo, cooked shrimp and scallions; gourmet pickles spread with cream cheese and wrapped in ham; cherry peppers stuffed with extra-sharp provolone and thin slices of prosciutto; polenta mini-pizzas; and figs stuffed with gorgonzola and almonds. As for gluten-free options, consider recipes such as zesty deviled eggs, bacon-øwrapped figs or Greek appetizer pizza made with Pillsbury gluten-free refrigerated pizza crust dough, shredded mozzarella cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, pitted Kalamata olives, roasted red bell peppers and crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese. And dairy-free options, such as vegan macaroni and cheese, vegan potatoes au gratin and spinach ravioli are easy to make when you substitute in ingredients like soy milk, soy plain yogurt, ground cashews, tahini paste and dairyfree pesto. Holidays are also a time of traditions. Machado, the mom of two girls, ages 5 and 7, says she likes to re-create a chili dip her mom used to make. “I’ve tried to continue that tradition with vegetarian chili,” she says. “It’s super simple: two cans veggie chili, one block cream cheese and your favorite salsa to taste.” Machado says that it’s not always easy deciding what to bring to holiday events when people’s taste buds are so different, but it’s good to keep even the pickiest eaters in mind.
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT MANY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA HELP OTHERS ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS OR NEED HELP WITH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS. HERE ARE SOME OF THOSE GROUPS AND A SUMMARY OF HOW YOU CAN HELP.
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Volunteers from the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, from left, Leona Hief, Shirley Greulich, Marlene Otto and LaVerne Lechner, all of Jasper, served a meal last month as part of the Dubois County Community Meal program at Ozanam Hall in Jasper. “It makes me feel good to do something for other people,” Greulich said. American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society will host the 23rd annual Relay For Life of Dubois County from noon to midnight Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Jasper Middle School. The Event Leadership Committee is still accepting members to help plan 2017 event. To learn more about becoming part of the planning team, contact Cori Sturgeon at 812-309-2755 or Erica Rummel at 812-661-0396. Teams can register at www.relayforlife.org/duboiscountyin or attend a Relay meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month beginning at 6 p.m. January through August at the Jasper Moose Lodge. The Survivor Dinner will be Wednesday, June 14. Any survivor wishing to register for the dinner should call Meagan Brown, community manager Relay For Life, at 812-475-9486 or email meagan. brown@cancer.org. Donations may be mailed to the American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Road, Suite A, Evansville IN 47715. Astra Theatre Renovation Fund Next Act, Inc., is continuing to fund raise to support the complete renovation of the historic Astra Theatre. Having recently been the beneficiary of a sizable grant that will serve to renovate the building’s exterior and major infrastructure needs such as new HVAC, the 501c3 continues to
raise awareness for much needed funds to support the interior renovation (opening the balcony, expanding restrooms upstairs, installing an accessible restroom on the first floor, expanding concessions, lobby enhancements, as well as audio and sound needs). Tax deductible donations can be made conveniently online at www. TheNextAct.org, or by mailing a check (payable to Next Act) to P.O. Box 23, Jasper, Indiana 47547. Incentive levels for giving can be found at www. TheNextAct.org. Anderson Woods Since 1978, Anderson Woods Summer Camp in northern Perry County has been providing summer camp experiences to both children and adults with special needs. During four-day, three-night sessions, campers learn self-confidence, trust and responsibility through working together, caring for animals, tending the garden and enjoying the beauty of nature. It is an opportunity for them to experience fellowship with other campers and the staff while enjoying such recreational activities as fishing, hiking, hayrides, kickball, crafts and more. Full-time counselors and volunteers work alongside the campers to encourage and empower them to fulfill their maximum potential. During the months of April and
May, local businesses and groups are invited to volunteer time to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming camp season. For more information on volunteering time or making a donation, visit www.andersonwoods. org or call Megan (Keusch) Gatwood at 812-639-1079.
can be made to the CASA Endowment through the Dubois County Foundation.
Camp CARE The City of Jasper has offered a summer camp program — Camp CARE, Campers Are Really Exceptional — for children and adults with disabilities for more than 40 years. The camp’s ability to provide free transportation depends on the funds and donations received. You can help by mailing a check made out to Camp CARE to Jasper Park Department, 1301 St. Charles St., Jasper IN 47546. For more information, call the park department at 812-4825959 and ask for Janessa Wolf.
Crisis Connection Donations are needed for families affected by domestic and sexual violence in Dubois, Spencer, Pike, Crawford, Orange, Perry, Martin and Daviess counties. Specifically needed are grocery store, office supply store and gasoline gift cards, journals and gel pens, copier paper, postage stamps, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, school supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, 39-gallon trash bags and tall kitchen trash bags. Monetary donations are always welcome. Donations may be delivered to the Crisis Connection office at 1500 S. Meridian Road in Jasper between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call Kathy Gutgsell at 812-482-1555.
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who are trained to represent the best interests of children who are part of the court system due to abuse or neglect. CASAs are the child’s voice during this uncertain time in their lives. Volunteers are needed. More information about the program and volunteering can be found at www. duboiscountycasa.org and donations
Disabled American Veterans Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 77 is collecting sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats, sock hats, gloves, underwear, socks and toiletries for veterans in need. Popular sizes are L through XXL. All donations will be distributed in southern Indiana. Monetary donations are also welcome and can be mailed to Commander Donna Brittingham, 4295 N. Portersville Road, Jasper, IN 47546. Checks
should be made payable to DAVA #77. Arrangements for other items to be picked up can be made by calling Brittingham at 812-630-3029. Dubois County Community Foundation The Dubois County Community Foundation is a public charitable foundation that supports donors in their charitable giving and awards grants to nonprofit organizations serving Dubois County. The Community Foundation’s goal is to connect community members with the needs they care about most and empower them to make a difference in Dubois County through philanthropy. We accomplish this goal through endowment building and grantmaking. To support the work of Dubois County Community Foundation, call 812.482.5295 or visit dccommunity foundation.org. Dubois County 4-H Dubois County 4-H is a nonprofit program that serves approximately 900 youth living in Dubois County or with a county affiliation. Enrollment is open to youths in grades three through 12 and a Mini 4-H Program is available to children in kindergarten through second grade. The online enrollment deadline is Jan. 15, 2017. Members can enroll by visiting in.4honline.com.
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT The Dubois 4-H Program offers youths a unique growth opportunity. The program provides a wide variety of interest with projects, specialized clubs, trips, camps and workshop opportunities while planting the seeds of self-learning, confidence, decision making, communication skills, teamwork and problem solving to build life and job skills. 4-H offers more than 100 projects including speech and demonstration, Junior Leaders, farm scene, animal projects and sewing. This year, Dubois County 4-H is offering new projects in robotics, sport fishing, bee keeping, and weeds. Additional opportunities for development are present at special activities like 4-H trips, the 4-H Performing Arts talent show, livestock judging, Food and Ag Day and school visits. There will also be a new robotics club in Dubois County called the Robotics & Innovation 4-H Club. Donations help support year-round 4-H involvement by helping send 4-H members on trips and to camps and competitions and supporting the Dubois County 4-H Fair and fairgrounds. Donations would also provide materials for clubs/projects including the new opportunities like SPARK clubs. SPARK clubs are new short-term 4-H learning experiences that cover a certain topic. The club only has to meet for 6 hours and can cover almost any topic, even those not related to 4-H project areas. They are currently looking for new volunteers who would love to share their passions with the youth of Dubois County. To learn more about the program, 4-H enrollment, providing monetary or volunteer donations, visit www.extension.purdue.edu/dubois, contact the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service Dubois County at 1482 Executive Blvd. Suite A, Jasper, IN 47546 or call the office at 812-482-1782. Dubois County Community Meal The Dubois County Community Meal is a cooperative work of several area churches and community groups to combat hunger. Hot and balanced meals are prepared in the kitchens at Ozanam Hall, 1402 S. Meridian Road, Jasper. Meals are served from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The free meal is open to anyone facing a challenge in the ability to have a nutritious meal. Checks made payable to Dubois County Community Meal may be sent to the organization at 1029 Kundek St., Jasper IN 47546. For more information, write to the listed address. Dubois County Humane Society The Dubois County Humane Society, at 426 Wernsing Road in Jasper, is committed to reducing the pet overpopulation in the community, finding homes for abandoned and homeless animals and preventing animal neglect and cruelty through community education programs. Throughout the season, a tree at the pet adoption center will be decorated with ornaments listing items that each dog and cat at the shelter would like to have. Community members are invited to take one of the ornaments, purchase one or more of the items and bring the items to the pet adoption center by Wednesday, Dec. 21. The 31st Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive runs through Friday, Dec. 23. Especially needed are Purina kitten chow, clumping cat litter, Clorox germicidal bleach, Lavender Pine Sol, and stamps. Items also may be dropped off at the pet adoption center, which is open for Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The donations from this drive help
feed the shelter animals for much of the year. The Humane Society also has 2017 calendars available from its Pet Photo Calendar Contest for $15. The calendars can be purchased during adoption and office hours. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays to assist with cleaning, laundry, feeding and walking the dogs. We are also looking for dedicated volunteers to train to be part of our adoption and abuse/neglect team; must be 18 years or older for these duties. Volunteers 16 and older are needed to assist with walking dogs, cleaning, fundraising, grounds keeping and other shelter duties. If interested in volunteering, email adoptatDCHS@gmail.com. Monetary donations may be mailed to the Humane Society at P.O. Box 408, Jasper IN 47547-0408 or may be made through PayPal at http://www. duboiscountyhumane.org. Dubois County Leukemia Association The primary purpose of the Dubois County Leukemia Association is to offer counseling, support and vital information to newly diagnosed leukemia and lymphoma patients in the area and their families. This is done through a network of local volunteers familiar with leukemia, its treatments and the emotional effects of this type of cancer. The association also offers financial assistance to newly diagnosed patients and their families that is not normally covered by insurance during treatments. These expenses may include travel, food, lodging and loss of short-term income. Checks made payable to the Dubois County Leukemia Association should be mailed to P.O. Box 75, Huntingburg IN 47542. For more information, call Mike Uebelhor at 812-683-2833 during the workday or 812-630-0221 on evenings and weekends. Dubois County Museum The Dubois County Museum is an all-volunteer organization with many opportunities for service and it welcomes new volunteers. Volunteers are needed one or two days a month to greet visitors, to work in the gift shop and/or to give and assist with tours. Volunteers can also assist with exhibits or seasonal decorations, to work in collections (Tuesdays), to keep the area clean, to help operate the model trains (a background in trains is desirable, but not necessary) and be a part of the marketing team. See the website at www.duboiscountymuseum.org for a volunteer form or call 812-6347733 (museum) and ask for Kathy Bachman. The museum is a nonprofit organization and welcomes donations to the museum. Checks can be made out to the Dubois County Museum and mailed to 2704 N. Newton St., Jasper IN 47546. Dubois County Special Olympics Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympictype sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities who are 8 and older. Dubois County Special Olympics offers swimming, track and field, bocce, cycling, bowling and corn toss. The Dubois County program offers participants continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and share their gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the area. Dubois County Special Olympics offers all programs to participants and families at no charge and relies solely on donations and fundraising
to run the local program. Volunteers are needed, as are monetary donations to help provide uniforms, equipment and transportation and assist with overall training expenses for the athletes. Checks payable to Dubois County Special Olympics may be mailed to the organization at P.O. Box 355, Jasper IN 47547-0355. To find out about volunteer opportunities, call 812-630-4292 or email duboiscountyspecialolympics@yahoo.com. Food banks Items including canned soups, canned fruit and vegetables, pastas, cereal, Hamburger Helper, saltine crackers, stuffing mix, macaroni and cheese, sugar, vegetable oil, cake mix, feminine hygiene products, diapers, liquid laundry soap and bar soap are needed. Checks made to Community Food Bank of Jasper, 1404 S. Meridian Road, may be dropped off at or mailed to the food bank. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Shared Abundance food pantry in Huntingburg is at 321 E. Fourth St. Checks made to Christian Ministries of Huntingburg may be dropped off at the pantry or mailed to P.O. Box 282, Huntingburg IN 47532. In Dale, the North Spencer Community Action Center is at 24 S. Washington St., and donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST weekdays. Checks made out to the center may be dropped off at the food bank or mailed to P.O. Box 79, Dale IN 47523. Fraternal Order of Police Fraternal Order of Police Wood Capitol Lodge 138 sponsors Cops and Kids. This year’s event will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, when officers from all the law enforcement and corrections agencies in Dubois County and some from surrounding counties will take 60 to 65 children shopping at Walmart Supercenter. Walmart is a financial partner in this project, along with other donors throughout the community. When shopping is complete, the officers will form a parade of police cars, complete with lights and sirens, from Walmart to the Jasper Moose Family Center. The children will ride on buses. The Jasper Moose donates lunch for the officers, children and families. Children who participate are from the Head Start program. The FOP also receives requests for assistance from families not enrolled in the Head Start program. Checks should be made to Cops and Kids FOP No. 138 and mailed to the attention of officer Adam Bower at the Jasper Police Department, 309 E. Sixth St., Jasper IN 47546. Toys may be dropped off at the police station. For more information, call Bower at the police department at 812-482-2288. Freedom Reins Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, a nonprofit organization and an accredited center for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, aims to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with disabilities through the use of horse therapy. The program currently serves 30 riders. The goals of the riding program include improving balance, relaxing muscle tone, improving body control and building selfesteem, trust and self-confidence as well as growth in the areas of social skills, listening skills and the ability to learn new skills. Volunteers are key to the program.
Those interested in volunteering should call Linda Klem at 812-6311725. Monetary contributions should be sent to the Freedom Reins riding center at 1077 N. Meridian Road, Jasper IN 47546. Generations Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging & Disability, serves Dubois, Pike, Daviess, Greene, Knox and Martin counties. The agency offers older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers options for a better quality of life. To learn more about Generations’ services, call Generations or visit www.generationsnetwork.org. Donations may be sent to Generations, P.O. Box 314, Vincennes IN 47591. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County seeks to put God’s love into action in Dubois County by building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. It works with generous donors and volunteers to build a simple, decent and affordable home for a local family in need. Habitat then sells the home to local hard-working families who cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage but are making regular payments on their bills, pass a background check and put in sweat equity hours by working with Habitat to build the home. Building a home is still a costly endeavor for Habitat, despite donated labor, lumber and other materials. Donations are always the most beneficial way to support Habitat. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 149 in Jasper, IN 47547 or delivered in person to the ReStore at 4232 S. 170E, Huntingburg, IN 47542 (across from the Dubois County fairgrounds). If you’re looking to form a philanthropic corporate partnership or to get more directly involved with Habitat’s mission, contact Executive Director Sarah Weatherwax at 812-482-5995 or at duboishabitat@ gmail.com. Various forms of volunteer work are available year-round at the ReStore. Call Karen, ReStore manager, at 812-482-5909 to schedule service hours. Home build volunteer work is available during home build periods, which can only happen with your financial support for funding to break ground. Hunters for the Hungry Area hunters who would like to donate legally harvested deer to the Hunters for the Hungry Program can take them to Ferdinand Processing, Sanders Processing in Celestine, Cannelburg Processing or Ohio Valley Custom Deer Processing in English. The processing fee will be paid for by the Dubois County Sportsman’s Club through a grant from the Sportsman’s Benevolence Fund. Every hunter who donates a deer is eligible to win a gun compliments of Dr. Greg Gordon and Jasper Optical Lab. Participating hunters should sign a deer donation log when having a deer processed. Last year 14 deer were donated. Since the program began 12 years ago, 920 deer have been donated to the program and distributed to area food banks. For more information, contact Gene Kuntz at 812-482-2131. Huntingburg Assistance Fund Huntingburg residents in need of assistance are helped through the coordination of Huntingburg City Hall and the Dubois County Community Foundation. Contributions to the fund are given to local charities to assist families, the elderly and schoolchildren with items such as food, clothing, utilities, medical care and other need-based services. Monetary donations should be
sent to Huntingburg Assistance Fund, c/o Dubois County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 269, Jasper IN 47547-0269 or dropped off at Huntingburg City Hall, 508 E. Fourth St. Checks should be made payable to Dubois County Community Foundation. Jasper Community Arts Commission The Jasper Community Arts Commission, a department of the City of Jasper, exists to stimulate and encourage an appreciation of and participation in the arts. Donations are accepted throughout the year to help support a variety of JCAC programs and services. The JCAC operates the Jasper Arts Center and Krempp Gallery and presents a range of programming opportunities for Jasper and the surrounding area. These programs include nationaltouring performing arts programs, monthly exhibits of local, regional and nationally recognized artists in various media in the gallery, educational outreach including performances, workshops, master classes and residencies, and year-round instructional art programs for adults and children. Jasper Community Arts also hosts the annual Chalk Walk Family Arts Festival each spring. More than 350 volunteers contribute thousands of hours to help the JCAC annually. JCAC is also accepting funding in support of the new joint Cultural Center as well as our endowment through the Dubois County Community Foundation. Donations may be sent to the JCAC, 951 College Ave., Jasper IN 47546. Volunteers are needed to serve as committee members, help with events, work backstage at performances and work at a variety of other activities. For more information, visit www. jasperarts.org, email Jasper Arts Director Kit Miracle at kmiracle@jas perindiana.gov or call 812-482-3070. Lincoln Amphitheatre With a successful 2016 in the rearview, the Lincoln Amphitheatre is currently planning another diverse lineup of entertainment for the 2017 season. The 1,500 seat, fully covered Amphitheatre’s programming and facility management efforts are all driven by a unique financial build up of public, private, corporate, and charitable giving dollars. Your support is much needed to help offset programming, utility, and maintenance costs for this amazing 30-year-old facility. A donor form can be found at www.LincolnAmphithe atre.com or checks (made payable to “Lincoln Amphitheatre”) can be sent to Lincoln Amphitheatre, P.O. Box 216, Lincoln City, Indiana 47552. All donations to the Lincoln Amphitheatre are tax deductible. Marine Corps League The Southern Indiana Leatherneck Detachment of the Marine Corps League is again conducting the Toys for Tots campaign, through Dec. 17. Toys that are collected will go to disadvantaged children in Dubois and four adjacent counties. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off in Jasper at Walmart Supercenter, Spring Valley Bank, Rural King, The Sun Station, American Legion Post 147, Uebelhor GMC, Nonte Chiropractic, Uebelhor Toyota, Dollar General north and south, Uebelhor Chevrolet, Kmart, Walgreens, Be.you. tiful Salon, German American Insurance, Old National Bank main branch and Sun Tan City; in Huntingburg at Dollar General, Dr. Phil Gilbert Wellness Care, Family Dollar, Dr. Jenna Gogel — Optimal, Performance Chiropractic and Dr. Pam Buss and Dr. Jill Matthews at All in One Chi-
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT ropractic; in Ferdinand at Dr. Bruce Nonte, Holiday Foods, Dollar General and CVS; in French Lick at American Legion Post 76, Dollar General, Springs Valley Bank and Hucks; in West Baden at Finders Keepers; and in Santa Claus at Christmas Lake Village main gate. The Toys for Tots Train Cut-Out Program also will take place again this year. Customers visiting participating convenience stores will have the opportunity to purchase a train cutout for $1 when they check out. They then write their name on the cut-out, and it is displayed in the store. The program is taking place at most local where money boxes have been place: in Jasper at: American Legion Post 147, Salon Be-you-tiful, Northside Citgo, Marathon across from VFW Post 673 and Chuckles; in Huntingburg at Casey’s; in Birdseye at Ackerman Sonoco and 1 Stop Convenience; in Wickliffe at Patoka Marina; in French Lick at Finders Keepers, Huck’s, American Legion Post 76 and Family Dollar; and in Eckerty at Poor Boys Country Store. Monetary donations also are accepted. Checks made out to Toys for Tots should be mailed to Marine Corps League, c/o Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 184, Jasper IN 47547-0184. For information on how to obtain or donate toys, call the Toys for Tots hotline at 812-309-4321; visit www. jasper-in.toysfortots.org or www.sildmarines.com and look for the Toys For Tots link; or visit www.facebook. com/SILDMarines and find the link to the Toys for Tots site. Matrix Lifeline of Dubois County Matrix Lifeline of Dubois County is an all-volunteer, pro-life organization founded to assist women and families experiencing a stressful pregnancy. Services offered include a telephone hotline at 812-683-2111, crisis counseling, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, food and nutritional counseling, legal counseling, shortterm emergency housing and adoption assistance. Matrix Lifeline also makes available through its storeroom at no cost to the client maternity and baby clothing, diapers and layette items for children up to 2 years old. Monetary donations may be mailed to Matrix Lifeline, P.O. Box 75, Huntingburg IN 47542. Material donations for the storeroom may be taken to the St. Vincent de Paul store at 1402 S. Meridian Road, Jasper. Memorial Hospital Foundation The Memorial Hospital Foundation offers an opportunity for the public to help support the work of the hospital in providing health care for area residents unable to afford it. Monetary donations may be made to a specific
cause, such as heart, skilled, pediatric or cancer care, for example, or may be unrestricted. Contributions should be sent to Memorial Hospital Foundation, 800 W. Ninth St., Jasper IN 47546. Credit card contributions may be made by downloading the donation form on the hospital’s website at www.mhhcc. org; click on “Foundation” and select “Donation Form.” For more information, call the Memorial Hospital Foundation office at 812-996-8426. Mentors for Youth of Dubois County There are currently youth in Dubois County on a waiting list to be matched with a mentor. Volunteer mentors are asked to spend four hours each month with the youth they are paired with for one year. Additionally, Mentors for Youth of Dubois County is asking for office supplies, such as printer paper, stamps, three-prong glossy folders with pockets, mailing labels or Staples gift cards. Gift cards for mentors to use with youth activities would also be appreciated. For more information, call the Mentors for Youth office at 812-482-2227 or visit the website at www.mentors4youth.com. Donations, payable to Mentors for Youth of Dubois County, may be sent to P.O. Box 86, Jasper IN 47547-0086. Patoka 2000 Patoka 2000 is the beautification committee for the Jasper Chamber of Commerce. As the welcoming area for the city of Jasper, the Patoka River Bridge is a prime area that Patoka 2000 maintains and beautifies. Decorative flags have been added to the beautification project, along with plants during the various seasons. The group’s motto is “Plant. Preserve. Educate. Promote.” Donations may be mailed to the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 307, Jasper IN 47547-0307. NAMI The National Alliance on Mental Illness, which has a new chapter in Dubois County that began with resources from NAMI Evansville, offers education, support, advocacy and research about mental illness. To support or engage in other opportunities pertaining to NAMI, attend a private gathering for those who are caregivers for significant people in their lives at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of any month at Memorial Hospital in Jasper or call Jasper resident Carol Gramelspacher at 812-639-8081. To make a financial contribution, send a check made out to NAMI of Dubois County, c/o Treasurer Diane Arneson, 4051 Fall Creek Drive, Evansville IN 477112798. More information is at www. namiindiana.org and www.namievans-
ville.org. Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition The Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition formed in 2003 to develop the area along Patoka River, building economic development through tourism. The Jasper City Mill, Jasper Train Depot, and Schaeffer Barn are the cornerstones of ROJAC Development. Support by German American Boulevard, Eagle Scout Projects, and Labyrinth by Jasper Desk show continued enhancements to improve a once blighted area. A pioneer sculpture by local artist Zach Dawkins is located by Schaeffer Barn. Future plans are to support Jasper’s Downtown Revitalization Plans by connecting the Courthouse Square to the Riverwalk through landscape, streetscape, and infrastructure. Checks are payable to ROJAC and should be mailed to Jasper Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 307, Jasper, IN 47547-0307. Southern Hills Counseling Center Southern Hills Counseling Center is a not-for-profit community mental health center serving residents of Dubois, Spencer, Crawford, Orange and Perry counties. The center offers a full range of mental health and counseling services to children, adolescents and adults. Afterhours emergency services also are provided, as are psychiatric and nurse practitioner, case management and homemaker services as well as youth programs. Southern Hills supports four group homes in Dubois County. To contribute to the mental health needs of residents of Dubois County, contact Becki Moorman at 4823020, ext. 1213, or mail contributions to The Friends of Southern Hills, P.O. Box 769, Jasper IN 475470769. Additional information about Southern Hills can be found at www. southernhills.org. Southern Indiana Resource Solutions (SIRS) At SIRS, We provide community and therapeutic services to children and adult with disabilities. At the core of our Mission is the belief that all people have the right to live where they want, work where they want, and live how they choose. We support the individuals we serve in making their own decisions and creating the lives they want. Part of what makes is transformation possible is the generosity of people and business in our local community. We invite you to support children and the thousands of individuals who benefit from SIRS services and programs by making a donation. Visit www.sirs.org to be part of transfor-
mation. For more information on volunteering of your time or making a donation contact Mary James at 812305-8711 or mjames@sirs.org. Teen Outback The Teen Outback in Huntingburg provides opportunities for youth in Dubois County to socialize in a drugand alcohol-free environment. The mission of the Huntingburg Youth Board, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is to serve the youth of the community by offering alcoholand drug-free programming that promotes healthy lifestyles through education, recreation and spiritual activities in a safe, modern, fully functional facility known as the Teen Outback. Volunteers are needed from Dubois County to serve as committee members for the youth organization. The committees meet monthly to discuss programming, facility maintenance and the strategic direction for the organization. Volunteers also are needed to chaperone special events and the recreation nights. Individuals interested in being on committees or otherwise volunteering should call Youth Director April Blessinger at 812-683-TEEN (8336). Checks to help supplement programming costs and improvement needs should be made to Huntingburg Teenage Canteen and mailed to P.O. Box 4, Huntingburg IN 47542. Donations can also be given to their endowment at the Dubois County Foundation in support of Teen Outback. Tri-Cap Tri-Cap empowers people in the community to accept responsibility for achieving personal and economic well-being by offering health, housing and educational services. For the third annual Tri-Cap Holiday Shoppe, clients who are working to improve their lives, are given the opportunity to earn “credit” that can be spent on high-quality items that have been donated. By doing this, families are able to feel that they earned these items and are able to “shop” for their children this holiday season. The format matches Tri-Cap’s goal of having our families reach and enjoy the benefits of self-sufficiency. For those who want to help but don’t have time to shop, donations may be made directly to the Tri-Cap Family Assistance Fund at any German American bank in Dubois, Pike or Warrick counties. Tax-deductible donations in the form of checks payable to Tri-Cap and with “Holiday Shoppe” in the memo line may be mailed to Tri-Cap, P.O. Box 729, Jasper IN 47547-0729. To be a sponsor of the Holiday Shoppe or donate items, email nik-
ki@tri-cap.net or call 812-482-2233 and ask for Nikki at ext. 117. For more information about Tri-Cap programs and current events, see the website or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tricapcommunity. Tri-County YMCA Tri-County YMCA, serving Dubois, Spencer and Perry counties, seeks to build better communities by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Through financial assistance, the Y allows families that may not be able to afford it the opportunity to participate in membership and programs. These scholarships are supported by an Annual Campaign. To make a donation, contact Mike at the Y at 812-367-2323 or mike@ tricountyymca.org. The Y also is seeking volunteers to help staff the courtesy desk and a child watch program. Volunteers are asked to work a two- to three-hour shift one day a week. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Y. For more information on the Y in general, visit www.tricountyymca. org. Tri-State Alliance The Tri-State Alliance serves lowincome families and households impacted by HIV and AIDS in a three-state area that includes Dubois County and surrounding counties. The group’s holiday project includes filling gift requests of individuals signed up for assistance. To sponsor a family, to help wrap gifts, to help make deliveries or for more information, contact Wally Paynter at 812-480-0204 or wallypaynter@aol.com. A check payable to the TSA Holiday Project may be sent to TSA Holiday Project, P.O. Box 2901, Evansville IN 47728. Donations may be made online at www.AIDSHolidayProject.org. Vincennes University Jasper Campus Vincennes University Jasper Campus is sponsoring its 16th annual Mitten Tree. All donations will be distributed through local charitable organizations and social service agencies this season to needy families in the area. New mittens, gloves, hats and scarves, for children and adults, may be added to the tree in the lobby of the VUJC Administration Building from Nov. 28 through Dec. 22. The lobby is accessible from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 812- 481-5909. The Herald will run this list again in the coming weeks. If your nonprofit organization has an addition, email it to dmazur@dcherald.com or call 812-482-2626 and ask for Dawn.
9 types of cookies from 1 basic recipe By KATHY MORRISON The Sacramento (Calif.) Bee For many of the years I’ve been baking Christmas cookies, I’ve seen recipes that promise “one dough will do it all” when it comes to variety and versatility. Until this year, I’ve never been tempted to try one. I found a basic vanilla cookie dough recipe in the 2016 Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Cookies magazine and decided to take the challenge for The Sacramento (Calif.) Bee’s 2016 Cookie Corner baking test. (Every year I test holiday-appropriate cookie recipes so you don’t have to.) This recipe is heavy on butter and doesn’t include baking powder or
soda, but does include an egg. The resulting treats in most cases will be closer to shortbread than to sugar cookies. The refrigerator is your friend with this recipe, I discovered. The basic dough freezes well, though it will take a while to defrost. Chilling at least in the fridge is a must, but some of the varieties will work with as little as 30 minutes of chill time. Anything rolled and cut out, or rolled in coatings, will need at least 60 minutes. The swirl cookies require slightly chilled dough before the filling is added, and then the whole thing is wrapped and frozen (but these can be cut fairly soon after being removed from the freezer). Also, if your kitchen is warm,
the dough might need to be popped back into the fridge for a bit to keep it from being melty. That all said, this is a great recipe that became, in my tests, nine different cookies, one of which I hope will fill the bill for a cookie plate or cookie exchange in your holiday plans. Don’t be afraid to experiment with this dough; I thought of a couple more ideas just while putting this package together. A few baking tips Experienced bakers will know these already, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat my favorite advice for the Christmas cookie baker, and for this recipe in particular. ■■ Check all your supplies
ahead of time, particularly your spices, which should be fragrant. Replace them if they’re not. Freshness also is a must for nuts; taste one or two pieces if you’re not sure. ■■ Look for nuts, dried fruit and other supplies in the bins of your supermarket or natural foods store. Generally they’re cheaper this way, and you can buy the amount you want, not the amount the packager wants to sell you. ■■ I use parchment paper on my baking pans, which eases cleanup as well as removal of the baked cookies. This buttery recipe doesn’t require greased pans, except where noted. ■■ Speaking of butter, it’s very important here that it’s softened
but not melted, so that air can be whipped into it, alone and then with the sugar. Don’t use the microwave to soften butter; it’s too easy to melt it. ■■ Use a timer on these cookies. They bake quickly, and you don’t want to burn them. Also, if you’re using a conventional oven, change the pans’ position in the oven halfway through, especially if you’re baking two pans at a time. ■■ Most of these cookies will store well in tightly covered tins or plastic containers. Some don’t stack well – they’ll stick together — so allow for that. ■■ Want to split the dough See COOKIES on Page 15
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1 egg white, lightly beaten 2⁄3 cup sliced almonds Powdered sugar, for sprinkling Mix the spices together in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the dough. Flatten dough into a disk; wrap and chill 30 to 60 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out dough on a flour-covered surface to 1⁄4-inch thick. Use a 2-inch round or fluted cookie cutter to cut out dough. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased or parchment-covered baking sheets. Brush cookies with egg white and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are just starting to brown. Cool cookies on sheet 1 minute. Remove and cool on wire racks. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (I use a fine sieve) before serving.
(Concluded from Page 14) evenly into two or three varieties? If you have a kitchen scale, it’s easy. One full basic batch will weigh about 24 ounces (1.5 pounds), so divide accordingly. Basic Vanilla Dough Makes 30-40 cookies, depending on which variety is chosen This basic recipe is adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens 2016 Christmas Cookies magazine. Note: Gluten-free 1-for-1 baking flour, such as the Bob’s Red Mill variety, also works; see notes under the cinnamon roll cookie variation, where I tested it. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour In a large bowl, beat the butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and salt, and continue beating on high for 2 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Stir in the egg and vanilla until combined. Blend in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Depending on what you want to do next, either wrap the whole batch or the divided dough in plastic wrap and chill it, or wrap it and freeze to use later. Best results, if you’re baking soon, come from a 30- to 60-minute chill. The dough freezes well — I made some for this project nearly three weeks beforehand – but remember there is a lot of butter in it, and it will be very solid, requiring more time to defrost than you might guess. Pistachio Sticks Makes 24 cookies This variation is directly from the Better Homes and Garden Christmas Cookies magazine. It’s a nice not-too-sweet cookie. I used a food processor to chop the pistachios and cranberries together. And be careful when dunking cookies in the melted white chips — a couple of my test cookies snapped in mid-dunk. If you want to make an entire batch of this variation, just triple the amount of mix-ins and the dunking ingredients. 1⁄3 batch basic vanilla dough (about 8 ounces, if you have a kitchen scale) 1⁄2 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios 1⁄4 cup chopped dried cranberries For dunking: 1⁄2 cup white baking chips 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening 1⁄2 cup additional chopped pistachios, cranberries, or both Stir 1⁄2 cup pistachios and 1⁄4 cup cranberries into the cookie dough. Cover and chill dough 30 to 60 minutes or until easy to handle. (Dough can be frozen at this point and defrosted when ready to bake) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a slightly floured surface, roll the dough to an 8-by-6 inch rectangle about 1⁄2-inch thick. Cut lengthwise into eight 3⁄4-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip into thirds crosswise. Place cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet (or a baking sheet covered with parchment paper). Bake 8 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Place baking pieces and shortening in a small bowl. Microwave 1 minute or until melted and smooth, stirring once. Dip ends of cookie sticks in melted chips
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Kathy’s toffee nut bars include pecans and dulce de leche. to coat; place on waxed paper. Sprinkle coated ends with additional chopped pistachios or cranberries, or both. Let stand or chill until set. Kathy’s Toffee Nut Bars Makes 36-40 bars This is the richest of the variations here, and is likely to be the most popular, as it was in my test. These cookies were gone before I even realized it. One taster described them as resembling pecan pie. You’ve been warned. Nonstick cooking spray One batch basic vanilla dough, slightly chilled 1 cup toffee bits, such as Heath brand (sold in bags) 1 jar or can (at least 14 ounces) prepared dulce de leche 11⁄4 cups pecans, chopped For drizzle: 1⁄3 cup dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with foil so that it extends over two edges of the pan; lightly butter or grease the foil. Mix toffee bits into the basic dough. Spread the dough evenly over the bottom of the pan, holding foil in place while spreading. Bake 15 minutes or just until starting to brown. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool briefly. Turn oven temperature down to 350 degrees. Stir the dulce de leche and spread it evenly across the baked dough (you may not need it all). Sprinkle chopped pecans over the dulce de leche, pressing them in gently. Bake 15-18 minutes, until dulce de leche is bubbling lightly. Allow cookies to cool. If desired, at this point the pan can be covered and chilled until ready to serve. To serve, use edges of foil to lift uncut bars out of pan. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars or triangles and separate slightly (peeling off foil) before drizzling with chocolate. To add the drizzle, melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a small bowl. Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate over the cut bars. Allow to set briefly before serving. Cinnamon Roll Cookies (with gluten-free option) Makes about 4 dozen This was the recipe I used to
test a gluten-free cookie, adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens version. It worked beautifully, though the basic dough was just slightly drier than the one made with regular flour. The cookies were a hit and no one was the wiser that they were gluten-free. Note: I rolled out the dough on a flour-covered baking cloth, then used the cloth to help roll up the filled dough. One batch basic vanilla dough, made (if desired) with 1-for-1 gluten-free baking flour mix, such as Bob’s Red Mill brand 1 egg, lightly beaten 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or more cinnamon) Cream cheese icing: 2 ounces softened cream cheese 1 tablespoon softened butter 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Make sure the basic dough has been chilled at least 30 minutes. On a flour-covered surface, roll dough into a 15-by-10-inch rectangle. Brush dough with egg. Stir together the sugar and spices; sprinkle evenly over the dough. Roll up from a long side. Place roll, seam side down, on baking sheet or tray, cover and freeze about 30 minutes or until very firm. (Alternately, wrap roll tightly in wax paper, then plastic, and freeze until ready to bake.) When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. (If dough has been frozen more than 1 hour, remove from freezer before preheating oven.) Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Slice roll into 1⁄4-inch slices. (I use a finely serrated knife.) Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 1 minutes. Remove; cool on wire racks. Top cookies with cream cheese icing. To make icing: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar and enough milk to make desired consistency. Spread on cooled cookies. Cranberry Cherry Pinwheels Makes about 4 dozen The filling recipe comes from
“The Joy of Cookies: Christmas Cookies.” Because of the amount of filling, these cookies were softer than some of the others. One batch basic vanilla dough, slightly chilled, until easy to handle Filling: 11⁄2 cups (6 ounces) dried cranberries 1 cup cherry jam or preserves 1⁄4 cup water 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Combine the filling ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until mixture is soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit; mixture will thicken as it cools. Transfer mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until cool, up to 48 hours before using. Let return to room temperature and stir well before completing cookies. On a flour-covered surface (preferably a cloth or piece of parchment paper), roll dough into a 15-by-10-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up from a long side, using the cloth or paper to help. Place roll, seam side down, on baking sheet or tray, cover and freeze about 30 minutes or until very firm. (Alternately, wrap roll tightly in wax paper, then plastic, and freeze until ready to bake.) When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. (If dough has been frozen more than 1 hour, remove from freezer before preheating oven.) Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Slice roll into 1⁄4inch slices. (I use a finely serrated knife.) Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool briefly on baking sheets. Remove; cool completely. Chai Spice Almond Rounds Makes 18 These are delicate and pretty little spice cookies with a bit of crunch from the almonds. Inspired by a Better Homes and Garden variation. 1⁄3 batch basic vanilla dough 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash ground cloves
Thumbprints (Four variations) Makes about 2 dozen per variation I put these four versions together because they use the same basic method of creation. These work best as teeny cookies, but make them larger if you wish. 1⁄2 batch basic vanilla dough per variation Mix-ins and/or filling of choice as listed below Basic thumbprint baking instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scoop out chilled dough with teaspoon; roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased or parchment-covered baking sheets. Bake 5 minutes; remove pan and gently press down in the middle each cookie with a wooden spoon handle, your thumb or (my preferred way) the back of a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon. Return pan to oven and bake 4 or 5 more minutes, removing when cookies are just starting to color at the edges. You can also re-indent the cookies now if needed. Cool 1 minute on sheets, then remove and cool on wire racks. Fill as desired. ■■ Lemon poppy seed thumbprints: Before chilling dough, mix in the zest from 1 lemon, plus 1 generous tablespoon poppy seeds. Chill at least 60 minutes. Follow baking instructions as listed above. Fill baked cookies with scant 1 teaspoon of prepared lemon curd. (You’ll need about 1⁄2 cup curd total). ■■ Chocolate mint thumbprints: Before chilling dough, mix in 11⁄2 tablespoons finely grated dark chocolate. Chill at least 60 minutes. Follow basic baking instructions as listed above. Fill baked and cooled cookies with a mixture of 2 tablespoons butter, 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar, 1⁄4 teaspoon mint extract, 2 drops green food coloring and enough milk (about 2 tablespoons) to achieve frosting consistency. ■■ Jam thumbprints: Chill plain dough at least 60 minutes. Bake as in the basic instructions above. When cookies are cool, fill indentations with seedless strawberry jam (you’ll need about 1⁄2 cup). Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Wet your finger and gently touch the jam centers to melt the sugar and make the jam reappear. (Note: I tested this variation with a 11⁄2-inch dough balls, but I like the smaller ones better.) ■■ No-thumbprint sprinkle cookies: This one works with any size batch of dough. Chill plain dough at least 60 minutes. Before baking, form 1-inch balls of dough and roll each thoroughly in multicolored sprinkles (a.k.a. jimmies). Place on ungreased or parchment-covered baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in preheated 375-degree oven (no need to make indentations), until edges are just starting to color. Cool as directed.
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THE HERALD ■ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016
Santa’s name changes as he travels around the World By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com He’s merry. He knows if you’ve been good or bad. And he’s a great gift-giver. So who is this jolly fellow? Santa, you say? That’s correct — for many people, anyway. Still, the guy we know as Santa Claus is known by lots of other names around the globe. “There are many names for Santa Claus because he comes in different forms,” says Santa expert Dr. Frank Riga, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College, noting Santa is a gift-giver in each country. “The most popular is Santa Claus because he is the Ameri-
canized version,” he says. “Santa Claus is worldwide. China even has a series of different Santa Clauses.” Saint Nicholas The story starts with an actual saint. According to the St. Nicholas Center, St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop from Myra (a town in present-day Turkey), dedicated his life to helping the sick and needy, as well as children. The anniversary of his death, Dec. 6, became a day of celebration. Many countries still celebrate St. Nicholas on that day. Over time, the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas, “San Nicolaas,” was mispronounced as “Sinter
Klaas.” Soon the name became Santa Claus. As St. Nicholas Center explains, Santa and Saint Nicholas can be partners, with St. Nicholas helping people understand who Santa is. “St. Nicholas comes in early December; Santa comes later,” they say. “There is no need to deny one or the other.” Ho-ho-ho The Santa most of us recognize is the American version, complete with a big belly, white beard, a jolly laugh and that red suit! The Santa story became popular thanks to New York writer Washington Irving’s depiction in “Diedrich Knickerbocker’s
History of New York,” which explained how St. Nicholas came to the New World “equipped with a low, broad-brimmed hat, a huge pair of Flemish trunk hose and a pipe that reached to the end of the bowsprit.” Fast forward to 1822 when Dr. Clement Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his children, called “A Visit From St. Nicholas.” The poem detailed Santa’s sleigh, eight reindeer and the iconic red furry suit. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew his version of Santa based on his reading of Moore’s poem, combined with his love for the German version of Santa, known as Pelznickel -- “Furry Nicholas.”
Those drawings were published in Harper’s Weekly in 1862 and the modern Santa we now know emerged. Other names German children know Santa as Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas and Christmas Man. In the country of Georgia, Santa is Grandfather Frost; in Lithuania, he’s Old Man Christmas; in France, he’s Pere Noel; and in Russia, he’s called Babushka. In Austria, while Saint Nicholas takes care of the good kids on Christmas, naughty kids in that country can expect punishment from Krampus, a demonic goatlike beast.
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