Visit Havre and the Hi-Line ~ November 2015

November 2015 • A special publication by the Havre Daily News

Holiday Events

Kick-off in Havre and the Hi-Line Pam Burke ~ Havre Daily News

Communities offer welcome meal for Thanksgiving North-central Montana communities of Havre and Chinook have longheld traditions of community-mindedness, and this spirit of togetherness and support is no more evident than it is at Thanksgiving, when volunteers, donors and neighbors come together in each town to hold their community dinners. These dinners are free and open to the public. Whether diners come alone or with family and friends, whether they are locals or visitors, everyone is invited to a full turkey dinner with trimmings and companionship.

Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner Havre’s community dinner is set for Nov. 26 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Jude Parish Center, 440 7th Ave. Sponsored in full by an anonymous donor, this decades-old event serves more than 600 meals — at the Parish Center and through home deliveries — each Thanksgiving.

A professional chef takes the helm in the kitchen, supported by kitchen staff at Gary & Leo’s Fresh Foods and a full crew of volunteers. Diners are treated to succulent turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, fresh vegetables, corn and rolls, fresh from the oven, followed by a slice of pumpkin pie.

Many locals come to the meal, bringing family, meeting friends or making new friends across the table, but people also come from far and wide, as well — some visiting and some in town for other reasons. More than one occasion has seen stranded travelers taking part. Many diners come just for the experience.

Chinook Community Thanksgiving Dinner Served from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Chinook Senior Center, 324 Pennsylvania, Chinook’s community dinner is a 36-year tradition featuring an abundance of homemade foods.

Diners will feast on a full Thanksgiving meal of turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, yams, balsamic green beans and salad, with an assortment of home-baked pies to top off the meal — all made possible by the work of volunteers and support from major donors, as well as those who make a donation for their meal.

About 200 community members and visitors are served, including deliveries made to those who aren’t able to get out in public.

Along with the meal, most years musical entertainment is provided by The Kitchen Band, who regularly play at the senior center, or others who take advantage of the resident piano.

Everybody is welcome, regardless of their ability to make a donation. It helps to bring an appetite.

Beyond the turkey meal Havre’s Christmas kick-off events start Saturday, but to fill the day after Thanksgiving with hometown cheer, the people of Chinook turn their town into a festive haven.

Chinook’s Townwide Activities

With a festive mood in the air and

■ See Holiday Page 4 Havre Daily News/file photo Peyton Filius sprays whip cream on pumpkin pie before serving it at the 2014 Havre Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Welcome Welcome our Canadian neighbors and friends … to Havre.

Our area is rich in history of the American West. Havre was settled more than 100 years ago, after James J. Hill forged the Great Northern Railroad, now Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, across the Great Plains.

Havre quickly became the transportation hub of the area, providing goods and supplies to the area trappers, miners and military stationed at Fort Assinniboine. Area museums and attractions set the stage for a visit, showcasing and re-creating local history.

The Havre Daily News is pleased to bring this community tourism information guide for visitors to the area. Recreation can be found in town at city parks, the golf courses, historical attractions and art venues.

Western hospitality is no catchpenny phrase in Havre. Hospitality and friendliness are a charming part of the town’s personality, as genuine and as real as the surrounding hills. Havre is a town where visitors are warmly welcomed whether the

stay is an hour, a day or a week.

Outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities beckon with camping and fishing in Beaver Creek Park located in the Bear Paw Mountains and at Fresno Reservoir.

Beaver Creek Park, 10,000 acres in size, provides a beautiful natural recreation area.

Historical and archeological sites await visitors, including the bison kill site, on the western edge of Havre, and Fort Assinniboine, one of the largest forts in the nation built at the end of the Indian Wars just south of Havre.

The arts also embrace Havre, from art shows to theater productions performed by local actors and concerts and shows by nationally recognized talent.

A variety of attractions also exist in surrounding communities. Numerous museums, historical sites and other attractions are all awaiting within a few hour drive of Havre.

A smiling welcome awaits visitors, who can use this guide to find activities, accommodations, shopping, restaurants, taverns and services while they enjoy Havre and the Hi-Line.

Know Before You Go A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United States.

Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers:

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires U.S. and Canadian citizens, age 16 and older, to present a valid acceptable travel document that denotes both identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. by land or sea. U.S. and Canadian citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea.

WHTI - compliant documents for entry into the United States at land and sea ports include: o U.S. or Canadian passports; o Trusted traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST/EXPRES); o U.S. passport card; o State- or province-issued and enhanced driver’s licenses

(when and where available).

For more information, visit the WHTI website at GetYouHome.gov.

A radio frequency identification-enabled travel document, such as a U.S. passport card, enhanced driver’s license/enhanced identification card or trusted traveler program card, expedites entry and makes crossing the border more efficient.

Other programs that facilitate the entry process for international travelers coming into the country to visit, study or conduct legitimate business include trusted traveler programs, such as SENTRI, NEXUS and Global Entry. For more information about these programs, visit www.cbp.gov.

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hours at the ports near Wild Horse are: Sweetgrass, MT: open 24 hours per day all year Wild Horse, MT: open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during winter hours Willow Creek, MT: open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year

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Calendar of events NOVEMBER 2015

November 7th – Messiah Lutheran Church Bazaar – 11am-1pm November 7th-8th – Havre Art Association Annual Show & Sale Van Orsdel United Methodist Church

7th – 9am-5pm; 8th – Noon-5pm November 8th – Montana Birthday November 11th – Veteran’s Day – Chamber Office Closed

– Canadian Remembrance Day November 14th – American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Class

9am-3:30pm - HRDC November 17th – MSU-Northern presents “Barking Water” – 6pm Hensler Auditorium November 21st – Recycle Drive & E-Waste Collection – 8:30am-11:30am Pacific Steel & Recycling

– Commercial Vendor Show – 10am-5pm - Holiday Village Mall

– First Lutheran Church Bazaar & Luncheon – 11am-2pm November 21st-22nd – Pictures with Santa – Noon-3pm – Holiday Village Mall November 26th – Thanksgiving – Chamber Office Closed

– Community Thanksgiving Dinner – 11am-2pm – St. Jude Social Hall November 27th – Black Friday

– Parade of Lights, Christmas Stroll, Festival of Trees - Chinook November 27th-29th – Pictures with Santa – Noon-3pm – Holiday Village Mall November 28th – Community Tree Lighting – 5:30pm – Town Square

– 1 Mile Santa Run – 4pm (check in); 4:30pm (run begins)

Town Square

– Festival of Trees – 7pm – Boys & Girls Club

DECEMBER 2015

December 4th-5th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol” – 8pm – MSU-N Theater December 4th-6th – Chouteau County Country Christmas – Big Sandy, Carter,

Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood, Loma & Virgelle December 5th – St. Jude Christmas Bazaar – 10:30am-2pm – Holiday Stroll through Havre Beneath the Streets – 1pm-4pm – Cowboy Christmas – 5pm – MSU-Northern Gym December 5th-6th – Winterfest Craft Show – Holiday Village Mall

– Pictures with Santa – Noon-3pm – Holiday Village Mall December 6th – Piano & Pipes Christmas Concert – 2pm – First Lutheran Church December 10th-12th – Native American Classic Basketball Tournament MSU-Northern Gym December 11th-12th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol”– 8pm – MSU-N Theater December 12th – Lunch with Santa – Noon – Holiday Village Mall

– Dinosaur Christmas Party – 1pm-3pm – H. Earl Clack Museum

– Xmas Recital on Ice – Noon – Havre Ice Dome

– American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Class 9am-3:30pm – HRDC December 12th-13th – Citywide Bake Sale – Holiday Village Mall

– Pictures with Santa – Noon-3pm – Holiday Village Mall December 13th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol” – Matinee 2pm – MSU-N Theater December 18th-19th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol” – 8pm – MSU-N Theater December 19th – Recycle Drive & E-Waste Collection – 8:30am-11:30am Pacific Steel & Recycling December 19th-20th – Pictures with Santa – Noon-3pm – Holiday Village Mall December 20th – Eagles Kids’ Christmas Party – 2pm – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol”– Matinee 2pm – MSU-N Theater December 22nd-23rd – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol”– 8pm – MSU-N Theater December 24th – Christmas Eve December 25th – Christmas Day

– Community Christmas Dinner – 11am-2pm – Eagles Club December 26th – Boxing Day (Canadian Holiday) December 31st – New Year’s Eve

JANUARY 2016

January 1st – New Year’s Day – Chamber Office Closed January 15th-16th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “God of Carnage”

8pm – MSU-N Theater January 16th – Recycle Drive & E-Waste Collection – 8:30am-11:30am Pacific Steel & Recycling January 18th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Chamber Office Closed January 20th – Chamber Annual Meeting – Noon – Duck Inn Olympic Room January 21st-23rd – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “God of Carnage”

8pm – MSU-N Theater January 28th-30th – Montana Actors’ Theatre presents “God of Carnage”

8pm – MSU-N Theater January 30th-31st – 5th Annual Fresno Ice Fishing Derby – Fresno Reservoir

FEBRUARY 2016

February 2nd – Groundhog Day February 6th – MSU-Northern Ball February 9th – Tavern Association Dinner – 6pm – Duck Inn Olympic Room February 12th – Friends of the Havre/Hill County Library Pie Social – 4pm

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BORDER-CROSSING ACCESS POINTS

1. Rykerts - Porthill: BC 21/SH 1 2. Kingsgate - Eastport: BC 95/US-95 3. Roosville: BC 93/US 93 4. Chief Mtn: Hwy 6/MT 17 5. Carway - Piegan: Hwy 2/US 89

6. Del Bonita: Hwy 62/MT 213 7. Coutts - Sweetgrass: Hwy 4/1-15 8. Aden - Whitlash: Hwy 880/MT 409 9. Wild Horse: Hwy 41/MT 232 10. Willow Creek: Hwy 21/MT 233 11. Climax - Turner: Hwy 37/MT 241

U.S. // CANADA

BORDER CROSSING BASICS What to Bring

Americans visiting Canada and Canadians returning home from the south can make the crossing smooth by knowing the regulations they will encounter at the border.

Keep receipts from all purchases handy. All plant, animal and food items must be be declared, as well as alcohol, firearms, tobacco and new vehicles.

BE SURE TO BRING:

Identification: Passports are best for both Canadians and Americans.

Canadian citizens are required to present one of the following documents when entering the United States by land or water:

• a passport;

• a NEXUS card;

• a FREE and Secure Trade (FAST) card;

• an enhanced driver's license (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented; or

• a Secure Certificate of Indian Status.

Vaccination records for pets: A certificate from a veterinarian must verify that animals older than three months are free of diseases communicable to humans and has been vaccinated for rabies.

Consent to transport children with adults who are, and are not, parents or guardians. A letter of consent should be dated and include the children's names, ages, bordercrossing dates and destination. The consent letter should include addresses and telephone numbers where the parents or guardian can be reached. With married couples, when one parent is traveling alone with the children, the signed consent letter should include a copy of the absent parent's driver's license or passport.

Parents with custody orders (joint, shared or sole custody) should travel with copies of the legal custody documents as well as the consent letter form the other parent.

DO NOT BRING:

• Obscene, treasonable or seditious materials, hate propaganda or child pornography

• Certain birds and feathers

• Debased or counterfeit currency

• Used mattresses

• Items made by prisoners

• Reprints of copyrighted Canadian works

• Matches made with white phosphorus

GENERAL LIMITS PERSONAL EXEMPTION:

• Canadian residents who spend more than 24 hours in the U.S. may return with up to $200 per person (Canadian) in goods without paying any duty. Items include food, furnishings and luxury items such as jewelry and perfume. An exemption is allowable for young children as long as the materials are for their use. Exemptions may not be combined with or transferred to other people. Alcohol and tobacco purchases are excluded from the personal exemption, with specific limits governing their purchase. Exceeding the $200 requires duties and taxes to be paid on the amount over and above the limit.

24 HOURS = $200

Under 24 Hours = NO PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS

Residents who spent 24 hours or more in the U.S. may return with up to $200 per person (Canadian) in goods without paying any duty.

48 HOURS = $800

Residents who spent 48 hours or more in the U.S. may return with up to $800 per person (Canadian) in goods without paying any duty. Some alcohol and tobacco products may be included.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Exceeding the allowable limit may cost both duty and taxes, along with varying provincial/territorial assessments. Residents age 18 or 19 and older (depending on province) may import limited amounts of alcohol without paying duty or taxes. The limit for importing alcohol without paying duty is one of the following:

• 1.5 liters (53 imperial ounces) of wine, or 2 - 750 mil.;

• 1.14 liters (40 ounces) of alcohol;

• a total of 1.14 liters (40 ounces) of wine and liquor; or

• 24 12-ounce cans or bottles (maximum of 8.5 liters) of beer or ale.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Residents over age 18 may bring in all of the following amounts of tobacco free of duty and taxes within your personal exemption:

• 200 cigarettes

• 50 cigars

• 200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco and

• 200 tobacco sticks Source: http://help.cbp.gov

12. Monchy - Morgan: Hwy 4/US 191 13. West Poplar River - Opheim: Hwy 2/MT 24 14. Coronach - Scobey: Hwy 36/MT 13 15. Big Beaver - Whitetail: Hwy 34/MT 511 16. Regway - Raymond: Hwy 6/MT 16

Holiday: New event kicks off the holiday season friends and family home to visit, the town of Chinook takes this opportunity to turn Black Friday into a community-oriented celebration, filling the day with a Christmas stroll, their Festival of Trees and the annual Parade of Lights.

Main street in Chinook is blocked off from 1 to 7 p.m. allowing people to roam through the heart of town, stopping by vendor booths, checking out the holiday fare at local stores and taking time for some cheer with neighbors and visitors. Each year, music spills onto the streets from the handful of establishments offering live music, and even the local museums get into the spirit.

The Wildlife Museum will be open 1 to 6 p.m., with regular charges for entry, and Blaine County Museum, with its local and Native exhibits, will be open 1 to 6 p.m. free of charge.

Santa will be at Wells Fargo Bank, 336 Indiana, for pictures with children from 2 to 4 p.m., and later he and Mrs. Claus will be guests in the parade While touring the streets, people are invited to stop in to the lobby of First Bank of Montana, 337 I n d i a n a , t o v i ew t h e Christmas trees fully decorated and donated by community members and businesses to the Festival of Trees fundraiser. The viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the dinner and auction start at 7 p.m. at the Chinook Eagles Club, 305 Indiana. This year marks a return to an evening of entertainment for the Festival of Trees and everyone is invited to attend.

But before heading to the dinner and auction, people can take in one of the local favorites: the Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. d ow n I n d i a n a S t r e e t .

Individuals, groups and businesses will vie to mostimpress onlookers, and judges, with their floats a g l ow w i t h C h r i s t m a s lights that mark the beginning of the Christmas season.

Havre's Christmas tree lighting ceremony After the feasting of Thanksgiving and the rush of Black Friday shopping, Saturday, Nov. 28, rings in the Christmas season with a community display in in the heart of downtown Havre which attracts the largest crowd of the weekend.

In a longstanding tradition, Havre will start of the

Havre Daily News/file photo Santa poses with one of two winners of the Kids Christmas Package during the 2014 tree lighting ceremony at Town Square.

Christmas season with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which starts at 5:30 p.m. in Town Square on 1st Street.

Havre High School choir members will lead the crowd in singing Christmas carols, while vendors offer foods and drinks to help keep people warm as they huddle together in camaraderie, talking or enjoying the fire. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to make a stop and help turn on the lights adorning the living Christmas tree.

But before the lights come on, the second annual Santa Run/Walk will begin and end at Town Square with participants, dressed as Santa, running or walking a mile course. Kids can get in on the action, whether they run or not, dressed as an elf. Signup begins at 4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes of the adult and youth participants, as well as for fastest times in the men’s and women’s divisions.

The chance for more prizes is available to everyone at the tree-lighting event, with drawings for this year’s Super Certificate winners and two “kids baskets”

filled with goodies.

Havre's Festival of Trees At 7 p.m. Saturday, following the downtown treelighting ceremony, the 8th Annual Festival of Trees will take place at the Boys & Girls Club’s new Multipurpose Center, 500 1st Ave. Organized by the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, the Festival of Trees raises money for the club’s youth activities in after-school and summer programs. Past fundraising efforts allowed the club to expand its facility, including a full-service kitchen and the Multipurpose Room both of which were finished this year and allow the club, for the first time, to host this event inhouse.

Individuals, groups and businesses fully decorate and then donate Christmas trees created with imaginative themes or unique twists, like a popular movie theme or a “tree” made from a fully stocked wine rack.

D u r i n g t h e eve n i n g event, which includes hors

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Holiday: Holiday season capped in Havre with Community Christmas Dinner d'oeuvres, refreshments and games, the trees are sold to the highest bidder in a live auction. Additional items sold in live and silent auctions will include a hand-made quilt, a fully decorated playhouse/garden shed, one night at the Fort Benton River House, a catered Christmas party, baked goods and a lot more.

Tickets to the Festival of Trees are $25 each and can be purchased by calling 406265-6206 during regular business hours. Though 240 tickets are sold each year, they sell out well before the event, so people are encouraged to call right away.

Holiday Village Mall, Atrium Mall host events

throughout the season For those people with shopping on the mind, the local malls will be hosting activities throughout the season, along with sales and some expanded hours for Black Friday.

Holiday Village Mall will have commercial vendor and craft sales, starting with the first one Saturday, Nov. 21; events at the H. Earl Clack Museum; and plenty of opportunity to get a picture with Santa, starting Nov. 27-29.

Some of the mall stores will be open 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day, and othe rs o p e n e a r l y B l a c k Friday.

The Atrium Mall is planning artisan and crafts fairs Nov. 28, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Also Nov. 28, they will have free coffee, tea and apple cider, as well as opportunities to shop some of the unique stores. An Action Art event Dec. 12 will feature artists creating art live in a three-hour period, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with artwork being awarded to raffle winners. The season’s Artitudes Gallery artist receptions will be Nov. 13, featuring Teri Jacobson, and Dec. 11, featuring Tina Dion, with live music, refreshments and the opportunity to talk to the month’s featured artist.

Havre’s Community Christmas Dinner

The Havre Eagles Club members, with the support of volunteers and donors, will once again be hosting the Community Christmas Dinner at 202 1st St. Dec. 25 From from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. volunteers will be serving up a traditional Christmas meal with turkey, m a s h e d p o ta to e s, dressing, gravy, rolls and an assortment of fresh vegetables, as well as a slice of pumpkin pie for dessert.

Started decades ago in Havre, this event provides a free meal to everyone, whether locals or visitors, who want to enjoy a warm holiday meal and community spirit.

The meal is free, though donations are appreciated and go toward funding the next year’s meal. For more i n fo r m a t i o n , c a l l To m Farnham at 406-265-9551.

TURKEY DAY TIPS The sight of a beautifully cooked, golden brown bird being brought to the table is one of the most memorable moments of any Thanksgiving gathering. Follow these tips to prepare the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal: Thawing Your Turkey • For every 5 pounds in weight, thaw in original wrapper for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Thaw faster by covering with cold water in the sink and soaking approximately 30 minutes per pound.

• Refrigerate as soon as thawed or cook immediately. For best quality, do not refreeze uncooked turkey.

Roasting the Bird • Baste with extra virgin olive oil.

• Place breast-side-up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Cook in 325 F oven.

• For an unstuffed turkey, place a stalk or two of celery, seasonings, a cut-up onion and a handful of parsley in the cavity to keep it moist.

• Lay "tent" of foil loosely over turkey to prevent over-browning.

• Turkey is done when meat thermometer is 180 F or when the red stem on the pop-up thermometer rises.

• For easier carving, let turkey stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

More Ways to Make the Perfect Centerpiece • Grilled: Grill 15-18 minutes per pound.

Air in grill must be between 225-300 F. • Deep Fat Fried: Cook 3-5 minutes per pound in 350 F oil.

• Smoked: Cook 20-30 minutes per pound. Air in smoker must be between 225-300 F. • Microwaved: Cook 9-10 minutes per pound on medium power. Rotate during cooking.

Family Features

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ood. Friends. Family. Football. Thanksgiving would be incomplete without any of them, but the most important is the holiday feast your family and friends have gathered to enjoy while the game plays in the background. Serving up a full holiday spread from turkey to dessert - that is sure to bring everyone back for years to come is easy with these tips for every stage of the meal.

From a Farm Family's Table to Yours Pair this perfectly pumpkin dessert with a glass of milk for a tasty twist on a holiday favorite.

From fourth-generation dairy farmers - Ryan and Susan Anglin and their sons, Cody and Casey, of Triple A Farms in Bentonville, Arkansas - this savory dessert, featured in The Dairy Good Cookbook, is sure to become a tradition in your family, just as it is in the Anglin family. For more recipes, visit MidwestDairy.com.

Pumpkin Pie Squares with Cinnamon Sugar Yogurt Topping Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Servings: 16 Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 tablespoons low-fat milk

cooking spray Filling: 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 eggs

Leave Your Taste Buds Dancing for Joy With rich, creamy, delicious flavors in every bite, this Sorghum Pecan Praline Cheesecake will leave everyone at your table satisfied. Luscious sorghum syrup, which is naturally high in fiber, iron and protein, surrounds, captures and complements the decadent cheesecake and praline pecan topping. Find more satisfying recipes using sorghum that will keep your taste buds tingling all season long, visit sorghumcheckoff.com.

Sorghum Pecan Praline Cheesecake Recipe developed by Brenda Watts, Gaffney, South Carolina Cheesecake: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/8 cups sorghum syrup, divided 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup packed light

brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup sorghum syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs

3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

1/2 1 1 1/4 1/2 Topping: 2 1 1

cup low-fat milk teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon pumpkin spice teaspoon salt cup pecans, chopped tablespoons sugar teaspoon cinnamon cup plain nonfat yogurt

Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, butter and milk. Press into thin layer in a 9-by-13-inch pan greased with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes.

While crust is baking, in another bowl, beat together pumpkin through salt. Pour over crust and bake for 40 minutes or until set. Sprinkle pecans over filling and bake another 10-15 minutes or until center is set. Cool slightly in pan.

Mix together sugar and cinnamon. Mix in yogurt. Top each square with 1 tablespoon yogurt topping.

Topping: 1 package (6 ounces) pecan halves 2 tablespoons packed light

brown sugar 4 tablespoons sorghum syrup, divided 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light

brown sugar 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Heat oven to 325 F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 9-inch non-stick springform pan with removable rim.

Place pan over center of 3 18-inch sheets heavy-duty foil and securely wrap foil around outside bottom and sides of pan.

For cheesecake, in small bowl, combine butter and 2 tablespoons sorghum syrup. In medium bowl, toss graham cracker crumbs and sorghum butter mixture together until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly into bottom of prepared pan.

Bake 8 minutes to form crust; remove from oven and cool 10 minutes over wire rack.

In large bowl use electric mixer on medium speed to beat cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar and flour, 3 minutes, or until well blended and

smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sorghum syrup, vanilla and eggs (one egg at a time) and continue beating 3 minutes longer from low speed increasing to medium speed, or until mixture is well blended and creamy. Pour filling evenly over crust in pan. Place pan in center of large baking pan (e.g., roasting pan) and pour 1-inch of hot water in large baking pan, around filled prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set but slightly jiggles. Remove from oven, remove cheesecake from baking pan and gently remove wrapped foil from cheesecake. Place cheesecake onto wire rack to cool 15 minutes. Run thin, sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen edges; cool in pan 2-3 hours in refrigerator.

M e a nw h i l e, p re p a re p e c a n s.

Increase oven temperature to 350 F. Line baking sheet with large sheet of parchment paper. In bowl, sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle 1 tablespoon sorghum syrup over pecans. Using large spoon, toss to evenly coat and spread pecans flat over parchment paper-lined pan. Bake pecans 8 minutes or until lightly browned and glazed. Place pan over wire cooling rack, use large spoon to separate and evenly coat pecans; let cool 10 min-

utes.

In heavy duty 1-quart non-stick saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and 3 tablespoons sorghum syrup into melted butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until blended and heated through, stirring constantly. Stir heavy cream, vanilla and salt into mixture; continue stirring constantly until praline mixture comes to a boil. Simmer until slightly

thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.

To serve, remove rim of pan from cheesecake. Place cheesecake on large round serving plate. Place glazed pecans flat on top of cheesecake, starting at outer edges and ending in center. Spoon or pour praline topping evenly over top of cheesecake.

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