Holiday Handbook
Holiday Handbook 2016
The go-to handbook for readers to find shopping information, community holiday events, tasty recipes, coloring contest for kids and more!
This Holiday Section is a Special Supplement to:
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Country Christmas Craft Boutique to be held at Postville Schools Saturday, November 26 SHARON DRAHN HERALD EDITOR
The 38th Annual Country Christmas Craft Boutique will be held Saturday, November 26 at Postville Community Schools. Organizers Jackie Lechtenberg and Nancy Turner have been a part of this event for each of its 38 years, although the women were once joined by more of their friends. The show, which was originally held at Turner Hall, is now held in three buildings on the Postville School Campus. There are vendors in the Fine Arts Center, the Northeast Iowa YMCA and the all-purpose room of Cora B. Darling school. Along with Lechtenberg and Turner, the show organizers also included Jackie (Radloff) Schneider, Janice Koenig and Nancy Groth as founding members . Groth dropped out several years later when she and her family moved out of the area. Jackie Schneider continued for several more years and Koenig dropped out after the event’s 25th anniversary.
The 38th annual Country Christmas Craft Boutique will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Postville Community Schools.
The ďŹ rst few years at Turner Hall they had about 35 vendors who sold their hand-made items and the show just kind of grew from there. With Turner Hall only holding about 35 vendors, the women actually had a waiting list of crafters wanting to get in on the action. Crafting, they explained, was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s and shoppers came from all over attracting over 700 shoppers to do their Christmas shopping or to get decorating ideas. Those numbers have remained steady through the years. Crafts, too, have changed with
the times. Jackie said, “In the 80’s it was all about the Cabbage Patch Dolls, doll clothes, clocks, woodworking, sweatshirts and jewelry. Our main rule has always been that things must be homemade.â€? While reecting, the women were asked how they decided on a date for the show. Turner explained, “We decided if we stuck to the same day each year, people could plan around it. Besides, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is easy to remember and lots of people are home at that time visiting relatives.
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Country Christmas Craft Boutique........................Page 02 Recipes, Appetizes.................................................Page 03 Helping Services Holiday Lights...........................Page 04 Osborne Nature Center Holiday Walk.................Page 05 Recipes, EntrĂŠes.....................................................Page 06 Area Holiday Events...............................................Page 07 Jerry’s Gift Shoppe Open House..........................Page 08 Area Holiday Events...............................................Page 09 Recipes, Desserts...................................................Page 10 NEIA YMCA Festival of Trees................................Page 11 Films Holiday Traditions.........................................Page 12 Recipes, Desserts; Christmas Tree Facts............Page 13 Recipes, Desserts...................................................Page 14 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.............................Page 15 De Sales ‘Magic of Christmas’..............................Page 16 ‘Journey to the Stable’; Christmas Dinner..........Page 16
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As the show has continued to grow, the women have over 70 vendors at the Boutique each year. Among the most popular items at recent shows have been jewelry, woodworking, candy, prepackaged dips and soups and greeting cards. Many of the booths will also feature re-purposed items and yard ornaments. Turner said, “We always have something new up our sleeves. A recent addition, the monogrammed tiles have been very popular.� Getting the word out about the show, the women agreed has become much easier in the past decade with the help of
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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels • 1 (8 oz.) container of chive and onion flavored cream cheese, softened • 4 large (10 inch) flour tortillas • 1 (5 oz.) package dried cranberries • 9 oz. thinly sliced turkey breast • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, stems removed Divide the cream cheese among the tortillas. Spread the cream cheese in a thin layer to cover the tortillas. Sprinkle the cranberries over the cream cheese, covering half of each tortilla. Add thin layers of turkey and spinach leaves on top of the cranberries. Starting with the end that has the cranberries, turkey and spinach, roll up the tortillas as tightly as you can. Tightly wrap the rolls in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 1 day. Remove the plastic wrap. Slice each roll into 12 pieces, making 48 pinwheels. Optional: Arrange the pinwheels on a large platter in the shape of a christmas tree.
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3 Fruit Dip This is a really light and fluffy fruit dip that is great at parties, holidays, or any time! Serve with fruit of your choice. • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese softened • 1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme Using an electric mixer blend cream cheese and marshmallow until mixed thoroughly.
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20-25 chicken wings 1/2 - 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup pineapple juice 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup salad oil 1 tsp. ground ginger
Combine all the ingredients except the wings. Pour over wings in a shallow pan. Refrigerate at least one hour but overnight is better. Remove wings from sauce and place on baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 60 – 90 minutes at 350 degrees or until wings are brown and tender.
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Contest is open to boys and girls up to age 12. Return colored page to Calmar Courier, The Monona Outlook or Postville Herald office, or mail to:
Calmar Courier P.O. Box 507 Calmar, IA 52132
The Outlook P.O. Box 310 Monona, IA 52159
Postville Herald P.O. Box 100 Postville, IA 52162
Judging will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 for prizes.
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Helping Services announces new name and opening of Holiday Lights Non-profit organization now known as “Helping Services for Youth & Families” while continuing to serve the mission of supporting healthier, safer families and communities. This year marks the 43rd year that Helping Services has served communities of Northeast Iowa. Originally opened as the Decorah Information Center in 1973, the variety of programs and services offered has changed throughout the years due to new needs, issues, and realities that families experience. This year marks a continued evolution for the organization, as it is embarking on a new name and logo heading into 2017. The organization is pleased to announce that Helping Services for Northeast Iowa will now be known as Helping Services for Youth & Families. Helping Services’ Executive Director Carson Eggland remarks, “While this is a small change, it is important to note the name now
says exactly what our team has been doing since 1973— We are here, in your community, to help and serve youth and families.” Along with this change, community members will see a new logo that represents a circle of people accompanying the new name. This visual showcases how the agency works: a group of people working together for a common cause. Helping Services’ cause is to meet the health and safety needs of neighbors, be that through domestic abuse advocacy, family education and support, substance abuse prevention, or youth mentoring. This exciting change comes at the time when Helping
Services is busy preparing for Holiday Lights, the largest annual fundraising activity for the organization, hosted at Decorah Pulpit Rock Campground. Helping Services welcomes everyone to visit the Lights, starting with a walk-through night on Wednesday, November 23, from 5 to 7 PM. This is the only day of the year that the public has the opportunity to walk through the Lights. Following the walk-through night, the “Lights” will be available to drive through, starting on November 23, and open every night until December 25 from 5 to 9 PM. A live fireworks display will be featured on November 26. And don’t miss your chance to see Santa (Thursdays through Sundays) while experiencing the joy of the “Lights!” For more information about assistance and programs offered at Helping Services for Youth & Families, please visit www. helpingservices.org.
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Celebrate the season of giving with WMC Light for Life program The Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary invites the community to celebrate the season of giving through the 2016 Light for Life program. Light for Life is the Auxiliary’s annual community giving campaign. For a donation of $15 or more, your loved one is honored or remembered with lighted snowflakes in the windows of WMC. The snowflakes will light up WMC each night in December. Donations may be made at Winneshiek Medical Center or forms are available at www. winmedical.org/auxiliary through December 31, 2016.
Contributions are tax deductible, and a listing of donors will be displayed in Winneshiek Medical Center’s Main Entrance. This year’s WMC Auxiliary’s Light for Life campaign will support the purchase of a new portable fetal heart rate monitor for the OB department. A portable monitor will allow the OB staff to continuously monitor the fetal heart rate as mom and baby are transferred within the facility or to another facility. For further information, contact the Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary at (563) 3873036.
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Holiday Handbook 2016 The history of holiday lights Holiday celebrants employ holiday lights in various ways. Certain individuals may be content to hang lights on their Christmas trees and call their decorating complete. Others may get their holiday jollies by making sure each square inch of their home is covered in twinkling lights. Still, other people prefer the more subdued effect of lights framing one picture window of the house. The tradition of Christmas lights stretches back to early modern Germany when people used candles to decorate Christmas trees in Christian homes. Those candles were harbingers of what would come when electric lights replaced gas and other open flame illuminating devices that were commonplace prior to the 20th century. Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, also created the first strand of electric lights that would be used in holiday
decorating. By 1880, Edison had standard incandescent light bulbs well sorted out and desired a way to better advertise his invention, so he decided to make the most of the holiday season and put his light bulbs on display. According to a 2003 article in American Heritage magazine titled “The Wizard of Your Christmas Tree,” Edison strung incandescent bulbs all around the compound of his Menlo Park, NJ, laboratory. Edison constructed an eightmile underground wiring system in order to power this grand light display. Because the laboratory was situated along the railroad that passed between Manhattan and Philadelphia, thousands of people were able to see the display. The concept of electric holiday lights took a bit of time to catch on. Edison’s friend and associate Edward Johnson was tasked with stringing together colored lights in 1882 and placing them on an evergreen tree. Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white and blue light bulbs.
In 1895, President Grover Cleveland requested the White House family Christmas tree be illuminated by multi-colored electric light bulbs. In 1903, when General Electric began to offer preassembled kits of holiday lights, stringed lights were reserved for the wealthy and electrically savvy. For example, in 1903 a single string of electric lights cost $12, or around $300 today. It would take several more years before holiday lights became a national tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge began the country’s celebration of Christmas by lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse located south of the White House with 3,000 electric lights. Today, illuminated strands of lights have become a large part of holiday celebrations and have even been adopted for use during various year-round events. Such lights can be a beautiful and festive addition to many celebrations.
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Osborne Nature Center to host Elections 1916 Holiday Walk Osborne Nature Center will hold an “Elections 1916” holiday walk on December 1, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. With 2016’s wild electoral ride behind us, the Osborne Nature Center invites you to come gain some perspective on the choices facing Iowans 100 years ago. 1916 saw voters tackling prohibition, women’s suffrage, a world war, and what to do with these new-fangled National Parks. Iowans had a big role to play. Learn all about it with characters that lived it in this living-history program for the whole family.
Walks will start every 15 minutes and last approximately 45 minutes. After the hike enjoy homemade cookies, hot cocoa and Christmas music by the Madrigal Choir of Central High School. The event is free, but a donation of bird feed such as thistle and black oil sunflower seeds is requested. Reservations are required. Please call (563) 245-1516. The Osborne Center is located in Highway 13, ten miles north of Strawberry Point or five miles south of Elkader. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MondaySaturday.
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5 boneless chicken breasts (cooked & diced) 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk Topping: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 4 cups crushed corn flakes 1 bag frozen hashbrowns • 1 stick of melted butter
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Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix casserole ingredients together and spread in dish. Combine topping ingredients and spread evenly on top. Bake for 1-1/2 hours at 350 degrees F. Emily Nelson Clermont, Iowa
Apple Cider Sauce and Pork Loin Chops
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1 lb. ground beef 1 stalk celery (optional) 1 can mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup onion chopped dash each of garlic salt and black pepper
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2 Tbsp. parsley (optional) 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 1/2 to 1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup noodles, cooked
Brown beef and onions, add mushrooms, garlic salt and pepper to taste. Pour off excess fat. Add soup and sour cream, cook over low heat 5 minutes stirring constantly. Serve over cooked noodles and/or rice.
Linda Moeller Elkader, Iowa
Contest is open to boys and girls up to age 12. Return colored page to Calmar Courier, The Monona Outlook or Postville Herald office, or mail to:
Calmar Courier P.O. Box 507 Calmar, IA 52132
The Outlook P.O. Box 310 Monona, IA 52159
Postville Herald P.O. Box 100 Postville, IA 52162
Judging will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 for prizes.
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3 Tbsp. olive oil 4 pork loin chops seasoning salt to taste black pepper to taste garlic powder to taste
• 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning • 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce • 1 (8 oz.) container frozen apple cider concentrate, undiluted • 1/4 cup dry sherry
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Place in hot oil, and brown on both sides. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over chops, and pour in apple cider. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove chops to a plate, and return frying pan to stove over medium-high heat. Stir sherry into pan, and boil until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Serve sauce over chops. Recipe from www.allrecipes.com
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Area Events - Fun for All! “Magic of Christmas” “Magic of Christmas”
Christmas in Calmar
Thursday, December 1 - 4:30 to 7 p.m. • Pictures with Santa at Wiltgen Construction and photo op (courtesy of Drilling’s All Season Sports) • Carriage Rides at Heying Lumber (sponsored by the Calmar Community Club), snacks provided by Heying Lumber, Lentz Financial and Buchheit Appliance • Cookies and cider at Bullwacker Logistics • Sweets and a $50 book drawing at the Calmar Courier • Live Nativity with animals at Economy Tractor Parts • Nativity by CFSR students, animals courtesy of Joe Andera • Candy tractors at Economy Tractor Parts • Nutter butter reindeer at The Train Station • Pick a prize Christmas tree and holiday snack mix at State Bank • Christmas goodies at Whiskey Bar & Grill • Wagon rides, tractor courtesy of NICC • Christmas mugs and candy canes at South Winn Community Thrift • Elf workshop at South Winn Insurance • Caramel corn in the library entryway by the City of Calmar • Chicken noodle soup in the town square by the Calmar Fire Department • Beer tasting and snacks in the town square by Drillings All Season Sports, Al’s Country Meat Locker and Pivo Brewing • Chili at Whistlestop Antiques by Val’s Catering and Whistlestop Antiques • Hot chocolate at Whistlestop Antiques (courtesy of Kwik Star) • Reindeer food at Wiltgen Financial • Christmas coloring station and contest at Subway
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Friday, December 2
Saturday, December 3
Holiday Parade
“Magic of Christmas”
Annual Lighted Holiday Parade will take place on Water Street in Decorah at 6 p.m.
DeSales “Magic of Christmas” (continued) - 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. view holiday trees; “Holiday Home Tours,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DeSales “Magic of Christmas” will be held at Silver Springs Golf and Country Club, “Opening Gala” - view holiday trees and tables. Enjoy wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, cider and coffee.
Friday, December 2
“Santa Land”
Saturday, December 3
Ossian’s “Santa Land” - Santa will be in Ossian at the Wild Woods Event Center’s “Santa Land.” Events will begin at 10 a.m. with a cookie walk sponsored by De Sales School. Hot chicken and maid-rite sandwiches will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will arrive at 11 a.m. and be at Santa Land until every child gets a chance to meet him.
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Wednesday, December 7 Chatfield Center for the Arts will host Trailer Trash’s Trashy Little Xmas Show, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Potter Auditorium, 405 Main St., Chatfield, Minn.
Journey to the Stable Sunday, December 11
The four Catholic parishes from Calmar, Ossian, Festina and Spillville will once again present “Journey to the Stable” Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 and 7 p.m. Guests will meet at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 15 minutes prior to each performance and be bused to the “inn.”
Tuesday, December 13
The Spillville Library will host a Holiday P.J. party with Santa on Dec. 13 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Program
Wednesday, December 14
Holy Trinity Church in Protivin will host a Christmas program Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. with a piano recital starting at 6:20 p.m.
Christmas Concert Friday, December 16
CFS will host a Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m.
Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 18
The 14th Annual “Christmas Reflections” Open House at the German-American Museum in St. Lucas is set for Sunday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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DeSales “Magic of Christmas” (continued) - “Soup & Salad Bar and Desserts” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; view holiday trees and tables; “Holiday Home Tours,”10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Jerry’s Gift Shoppe to hold holiday open house December 9 Festive Facts about Christmas “Where can you enjoy The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. alone Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since 1850. Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold Mistletoe (Viscum album) is from the Anglo-Saxon word misteltan, which means “little dung twig” because the plant spreads though bird droppings President Teddy Roosevelt, an environmentalist, banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1901 During the Christmas season, nearly 28 sets of LEGO are sold every second According to data analyzed from Facebook posts, two weeks before Christmas is one of the two most popular times for couples to break up. However, Christmas Day is the least favorite day for breakups Find more facts at www.factretriever.com
browsing through a beautiful selection of holiday decorations and gifts and support health care programs and services in your community at the same time?” asks Jane O’Brien, President of Partners of Crossing Rivers Health. “Partners have the answer! Our volunteers are hosting a Holiday Open House at Jerry’s Gift Shoppe on Friday, December 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. If you are just starting your holiday shopping, or if you are looking for a few stocking stuffers, we invite you to spend an hour or two with us- right here at Crossing Rivers Health in Prairie du Chien.” In addition to an assortment of seasonal merchandise, the Holiday Open House at Jerry’s Gift Shoppe features a selection of Badger and Hawkeye items, jewelry, purses, accessories, women’s and men’s personal items, and baby gifts. Jerry’s Gift Shoppe accepts all types of credit cards, checks and cash. During the event, the main entrance at Crossing Rivers Health will be filled with the sounds of holiday music. Comfortable seating will be available to sit and listen to the music and enjoy free mocktails and appetizers. Shoppers can register to win door prizes which will be drawn throughout the evening. The open house will also include the sale of home baked goods and other treats and a children’s activity
Volunteers at Crossing Rivers Health are hosting a Holiday Open House at Jerry’s Gift Shoppe at Crossing Rivers Health on Friday, December 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Pictured among the selection of Christmas décor and gifts are Pat and Iva Mulhern, Volunteer Services Coordinator Shawna Atterbury, and Ruth Skelly. SUBMITTED PHOTO
table to entertain younger family members. The Trees of Enchantment, creatively designed and donated by Crossing Rivers Health employees, will be displayed in the front hallway allowing people to cast their vote for their favorite tree at $1 per vote. A Silent Auction will feature the Trees of Enchantment and a variety of gift and gift baskets. Jane O’Brien adds, “Join us for a fun evening of shopping and holiday merriment! Crossing Rivers Health and Jerry’s Gift Shoppe will be decked out for the holidays to put us all in a festive mood for the season. It is
also rewarding for our shoppers to know that all of the proceeds from Jerry’s Gift Shoppe are used to help fund health and wellness projects, including the purchase of medical equipment. In addition to funding scholarships to four area high school graduates choosing a career in health care, new equipment was purchased for athletic training, massage therapy, nutrition services and the emergency department this year.” Shawna Atterbury, Volunteer Services Coordinator, encourages families to return to Crossing Rivers Health on Saturday, December 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their children’s event. She
said, “We are really looking forward to hosting our 1st annual Christmas Right Here. Just like Preview to Christmas, this fundraiser will carry on that tradition of a fun-filled time for children. There will be a charge for several of the activities and lunch will be available for purchase in the Dining Room. And families will not want to miss taking a photo of their child with Santa!” For additional information on Partners and other volunteer opportunities at Crossing Rivers Health, individuals may call 608357-2000 or visit crossingrivers. org.
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Area Events - Fun for All! Holiday Parade
Open House
Christmas at the Fort Classic Christmas
The Holiday Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. along Blackhawk Avenue in Prairie du Chien. The lighting program will take place at St. Feriole Gardens after the parade. For more information call 608-326-8555.
The Planted Tree will have an open house and jewelry show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located at 200 W Blackhawk in Prairie du Chien, Wis. For more information call 608-326-8733.
The Fort Crawford Museum, located at 717 S Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, will be holding an open house starting on Dec. 10 and running until Jan. 1. The fort will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fort will have lighted Christmas trees and special programs to celebrate the holidays. There will be holiday cookie and candy sales in the museum store. For more information call 608-326-6960.
Friday, December 2
Saturday, December 3 Dec. 10 - Jan. 1
Photos with Santa
Winter Fantasy
Santa Claus will be available for photos at The Local Oven on Main Street in Prairie du Chien. Photos will begin at 3:30 p.m. lasting until the parade starts, and will resume following the parade. Mike Stoehr will be the photographer and will have vintage era clothes for children to wear.
The Elkader Opera House will be hosting David Arkentone’s Winter Fantasy. David Arkenstone is a three time Grammy nominated artist that plays music from all over the world, featuring traditional and original holiday music. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by emailing tickets@icsbbs.com, calling 563-873-2378, going online to elkaderoperahouse.com, or visiting Moser Pharmacy in Elkader. More information can be found at thewinterfantasy.com.
Friday, December 2
Festival of Trees December 2 - 3
The Festival of Trees, Tales of McGregor and Spirits of Christmas will be held at McGregor Landing. These events kick-off Friday, Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Festivities continue Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about these events call 563-783-2186 or email mcgregormarquettechamber@ gmail.com.
Tuesday, December 6
Driftless Wetlands
Saturday, December 10 Christmas at the Wetlands Centre will be held in Marquette from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will be present and hot chocolate will be served. There will also be activities for the children. This event is hosted by the American Legion. For more information call 563-573-3365.
Sunday, December 11 The Elkader Opera House Players will be hosting the Classic Christmas Fantasy show at the Elkader Opera House starting at 2 p.m. This event is free to the public. For more information visit elkaderoperahouse.com.
Home for the Holidays December 17 - 18
Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette will be hosting a Home for the Holidays event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, 2016. Free wine tasting will be offered for adults 21 and older. For more information call 563-873-1905
“Do Love Well”
Sunday, December 18
The Elkader Opera House will be hosting Diana Upton-Hill and The Nashville Santas at 2 p.m. Holiday classics, contemporary favorites and some of her original Billboard charting hits will be performed. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door and can be purchased by emailing tickets@ icsbbs.com, calling 563-873-2378, or online at elkaderoperahouse. com, or at Moser Pharmacy. For more information please visit www.dianauptonhill.com.
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DESSERTS Christmas Jello Salad Dissolve 2 packages lime jello in large pan. As directed. Let set. Dissolve 1 package lemon jello in 1 cup water. In top of double boiler add 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows and 1 cup pineapple juice. Melt and mix good. Put in refrigerator and chill. Whip 1 cup whipping cream and 1 cup mayonnaise and mix in about a minute. When lime jello is set, spread mixture on top, let set. Then make 2 packages cherry jello, add to top and let set. Serve. Patricia Kinley Monona, Iowa
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Mom’s Pecan Pie
1 cup Karo syrup 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. margarine, melted 3/4 cup pecans 1 unbaked 9 inch deep dish pie shell
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together all ingredients. Pour into pie plate and bake for 1 hour. Linda Moeller Elkader, Iowa
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1st Layer: • 1 cup chocolate chips • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter • Melt and pour into a 9x13 pan. Let cool. 2nd Layer: • 1 cup sugar • 1/4 cup milk • 1/4 cup butter Boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes and add 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups marshmallow crème, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 ½ cups dry roasted nuts (peanuts). Spread over 1st layer
3rd Layer: • 11-1/2 oz. bag of caramels • 4 Tbsp half and half Melt and spread over 2nd layer. Let cool. 4th Layer: • 1/4 cup peanut butter • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips • 1 cup chocolate chips Melt and spread over all. Refrigerate. Linda Moeller Elkader, Iowa
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• 1 tsp. baking soda • pinch of salt Cream butter and sugar and add eggs, vanilla and sour cream; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and then add to the creamed mixture. Chill dough for 2 hours or overnight. Roll into 1/4 inch thickness. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes or spring back when touched. Cool and frost. Frosting: • 1/3 cup butter, softened • 2 cups powdered sugar • 2-3 Tbsp. milk Note: Using only 3 cups flour, I have made just drop cookies and then used colored sugar prior to baking. They stay very soft! Carlene T. Kuhn New Hampton, Iowa
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Festival of Trees coming to the Northeast Iowa YMCA December 16 and 17 The Northeast Iowa YMCA in Postville is hosting a Festival of Trees December 16 and 17. Local businesses and individuals will do the decorating and will compete among themselves for prizes. Any business or person wishing to have a decorated tree or other decor displayed at the Festival must sign up by Friday, December 2. Those participating will be given space in the YMCA’s Community Center to set up their holiday decor and/or display.
There will be a contest for the best ‘set up’ and a winning entry will receive four monthly memberships to the YMCA to be given to employees or family members. Participants will begin decorating Wednesday, Dec. 14 during regular YMCA hours and the doors will remained locked once decorating starts. The Festival, which is open to the public on Friday December 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. includes a wide array of
activities. Some of the events include photo opportunities with Santa Claus, cookies and cider. While visiting with Santa, children may have their pictures taken. On Friday evening individuals can sign-up for group canvas
painting or by calling the YMCA. On Saturday morning everyone can enjoy cookie decorating. Silent auction items will be available to bid on with all proceeds going toward new equipment at the YMCA. A few of the Silent Auction items PLUS include, but MANY MORE ITEMS!
are not limited to, hand painted screens and windows and a set of Longeberger mugs with lids, and much, much more. Everyone attending will also have the chance to register for door prizes. For more information on this exciting event coming the Postville Community, call the YMCA at (563) 864-9622.
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Contest is open to boys and girls up to age 12. Return colored page to Calmar Courier, The Monona Outlook or Postville Herald office, or mail to:
Calmar Courier P.O. Box 507 Calmar, IA 52132
The Outlook P.O. Box 310 Monona, IA 52159
Postville Herald P.O. Box 100 Postville, IA 52162
Judging will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 for prizes.
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Films contribute to cherished holiday traditions and inspire great gifts Tradition plays a pivotal role during the holiday season. While each family has its own unique holiday traditions, certain traditions are embraced and shared by families far and wide. The tradition of watching holiday films together as a family is one custom that has endured for generations. Grandparents may have their favorite films, while moms and dads no doubt have their own must-see holiday movies as well. And no holiday film session is complete without including at least one movie that celebrates the magical impact that this time of year can have on youngsters. This year, holiday shoppers can even draw some gift-giving inspiration from some classic holiday films that appeal to family members of all ages. “THE POLAR EXPRESS” (2004) Children love this tale of a young boy who lives out many kids’ holiday fantasies by embarking on a magical, unpredictable journey to the
North Pole. Along the way, the boy becomes a true believer in the spirit of Christmas when he picks up a loose sleigh bell that falls off of Santa’s sleigh. Santa ultimately entrusts the bell to the boy, referring to the bell as “the first gift of Christmas.” Parents who want to make the tradition of watching holiday films together with their children even more special for kids can give the First Gift of Christmas Sleigh Bell Gift Set (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ LilyDeal), providing their youngsters with the same sense of magic and wonderment the boy feels when Santa gives him the sleigh bell in the film. The set includes a large sleigh bell, a red- and snow whitestriped gift box, forest green ribbon, and large bow. A leather strap connected to each bell allows kids to hang the bell to include as part of their home holiday decor, or kids can carry the bell with them during the holiday season and show it off to friends and family alike. Each bell comes in a velvet gift bag, making the set an ideal
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his dream holiday derailed by a stingy boss. When shopping for gifts for fans of this holiday classic, shoppers can scour an array of homemade items on Etsy.com, from coffee mugs to T-shirts to home furnishings and more, celebrating Clark Griswold and all the mayhem his family hilariously endures en route to enjoying a merry Christmas together. “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” (1946) Grandparents are no doubt very familiar with this beloved holiday classic, which tells the tale of frustrated businessman George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart). Contemplating suicide on Christmas Eve, George is saved
when his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers), intervenes and shows him what life would have been like for George’s loved ones had he never been born. Holiday shoppers looking for something special for a parent or grandparent who loves the story of George Bailey can peruse Etsy.com to find a host of items and replicas that recall some of the film’s most memorable scenes. This year, shoppers can make the tradition of watching holiday films together as a family even more special by incorporating some beloved holiday movies into their giftgiving.
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DESSERTS Gumdrop Cookies • • • • • • • • • • • •
1 cup butter, oleo 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups flour 1 cup coconut 1 cup nuts 1 cup gumdrops, cut up with scissors
One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season, Christmas trees can be seen in private homes, public spaces and many prominent locations beginning each December. Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, and families may prefer certain types of trees, including aromas, needle types and fullness. Christmas trees have a diverse history. The following are some facts about Christmas trees that holiday celebrants may or may not be familiar with.
• Many harvested Christmas trees do not grow in the wild, but are raised on farms. Christmas trees are an agricultural product. • Roughly one million acres are dedicated to tree farming. • Approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States every year. • The top Christmas treeproducing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Washington. • It can take as many as 15 years for a tree to grow to the typical height required of a Christmas tree. • Every state in the United States grows Christmas trees.
13 • Germans are credited with bringing the first Christmas trees into the home and decorating them in the spirit of Christmas. The first recorded reference to the Christmas tree dates back to the 16th century. • Tree farms are beneficial to the environment because they reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and help counter global warming. • The most common Christmas tree species are balsam fir, Douglas-fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine, Virginia pine and white pine. • Christmas trees can be recycled into mulch.
Simple ways to dress up your home for the holidays
Mix in order above. Mix well; bake at 350 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes until light brown. Carlene T. Kuhn New Hampton, Iowa
Mystery Pecan Pie (not as sweet as other pecan pies) • 1 pie crust – 9-inch glass pan Cream Cheese Layer: • 1 (8 oz.) package softened cream cheese • 1/3 cup of sugar • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. vanilla • 1 egg Pecan Layer: • 3 eggs • 1 cup corn syrup • 1-1/4 cup chopped pecans • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake 35 to 45 minutes.
The holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is the many homes and businesses decorated with the lights and colors that have become synonymous with the season. Decorating for the holiday season can be timeconsuming. While decking the halls may not consume as much time as holiday shopping and wrapping presents, according to data from a 2013 American Time Use Survey, interior and exterior decorating for the holidays may consume anywhere from 2.5 to 3 hours per session. Holiday decorating includes things as simple as setting up a menorah or as complex as stringing lights on the exterior of a home. Though elaborate displays can take hours to erect, time-crunched holiday celebrants can still create festive, welcoming displays. HANG HOLIDAY WREATHS
Carlene T. Kuhn Holiday enthusiasts without New Hampton, Iowa much time to decorate can invest in a couple of holiday wreaths, which can be dressed up as much or as little as celebrants prefer. If you do not have the time to string lights on the house, wrap them around wreaths hung in windows or hang
mantle, or use greenery to frame doorways. The scent will be inviting and things instantly will look more festive. USE THROWS AND DECORATIVE PILLOWS Change the look of a room with holidaycolored decor if you do not want to clutter the space with knickknacks. A red and green blanket draped over the sofa can give off a comforting holiday vibe.
the wreaths on a home’s main entrance. Celebrants who want to go a less traditional route can hang wreaths made of holly, citrus fruits, ribbons, or any other greenery instead of the more customary evergreen wreaths. DECORATE WITH ORNAMENTS Ornaments are not exclusive to Christmas trees. Fill a vase or bowl with metallic ornaments and place it in a prominent location, such as a busy hallway or the foyer of your home. Hang ornaments on clear filament from the mantle or within the main window of the house, where they can reflect tree lights and add sparkle. BRING IN MORE GREENERY Drape evergreen boughs on staircase handrailings or on the
FOCUS ON THE FRONT DOOR AND ENTRYWAY Celebrants who do not have the time to decorate their entire homes can create a warm, inviting space by decorating their front doors and entryways. Place greenery, bows, tinsel, lights, and winter-inspired accessories by the front door so friends and family visiting for the season catch the holiday spirit the moment they walk through the door. PLACE LED CANDLES IN WINDOWS Rather than contending with twinkle lights and electric cords, homeowners can employ batteryoperated faux candles to create a homey appeal in windows and hallways throughout their homes. Simplify holiday decorating with some easy tips to make houses cozy and festive.
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4 Nut Brittle
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• 2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cup chopped almonds, pecans and walnuts • 1/4 cup butter • 1 cup corn syrup • 1/2 cup salted peanuts • 2 tsp. baking soda • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
Butter sides of heavy saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until candy thermometer reads 238 degrees F. (soft ball). Stir in nuts and butter. Cook to 300 degrees F. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour on two greased cookie sheets (thin as possible). Carlene T. Kuhn New Hampton, Iowa
100 Cookies • 1 cup white sugar • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 cup margarine, softened • 1 cup oil • 1 egg • 1 tsp. vanilla
Mix the first six ingredients, then add: • 3-1/2 cups flour • 1 tsp. cream of tarter • 1 tsp. soda • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 cup Rice Krispies • 1 cup quick oatmeal Linda Moeller • 1 cup coconut (optional) Elkader, Iowa • 1 cup chopped nuts
Mix well. Drop by teaspoonful on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 – 12 minutes. Makes 100 cookies depending on the size you want.
• 3 eggs • 1-1/2 cup sugar • 2-1/2 cups flour • 2/3 cup cold water • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. cream of tarter • 1 tsp. vanilla
Peanut Bars
Beat 3 eggs for 2 minutes then add sugar, flour, water, baking powder, cream of tarter and vanilla. Pour in lightly greased 9x13 pan, bake at 350 degrees F. Cool, cut in bars, frost then roll in ground peanuts. Frosting: • 1 cup soft butter • 1 lb. powdered sugar (3-1/2 cups) Patricia Kinley • 1 lb. peanuts Monona, Iowa
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Contest is open to boys and girls up to age 12. Return colored page to Calmar Courier, The Monona Outlook or Postville Herald office, or mail to:
Calmar Courier P.O. Box 507 Calmar, IA 52132
The Outlook P.O. Box 310 Monona, IA 52159
Postville Herald P.O. Box 100 Postville, IA 52162
Judging will be held Friday, December 16, 2016 for prizes.
CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST ENTRY FORM Child’s Name Age
Phone Number
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train makes its annual trip to local Iowa towns NOLAN PORTER
OUTLOOK EDITOR The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will continue the seasonal tradition by making a stop in Marquette near Lady Luck Casino on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The Holiday train will make the first of two Clayton County stops in Guttenberg at 1 p.m. It will be located at the east side of the Schiller Street Railway Crossing. The next stop will be in Marquette at 3 p.m. of the same day. It will be located at the Marina parking lot, North of Lady Luck Casino at Water Street and Highway 76. The train will make nine total stops in Iowa, including the two in Clayton County. These stops will be over a three day period. On Dec. 2: Muscatine, 7:45-8:15. Dec. 3: Davenport, 2:00-2:30. Clinton, 4:30-5:00. Bellevue, 7:00-7:30. Dubuque, 8:45-9:15. Dec. 4: Guttenberg, 1:00-1:30. Marquette, 3:00-3:00. Lansing, 5:00-5:30. New Albin, 6:15-6:30. Every year, for the past 18 years, the Holiday Train has wound its way across and down parts of Canada and into America. This year the train will make two of its stops in Clayton County: Marquette and Guttenberg. The Clayton County Food Self recorded over $8000 in donations and 4889 pounds of food in 2015, thanks to the Holiday Train. Marquette and Guttenberg are one of the 150 stops that the train plans to make this year. This is the ninth year for the train to stop in Clayton County. The total amount donated since 2008 is $45,340 and
36,477 pounds of food. belt and has won six Juno Awards. perishable donations. the train coming year after year To this date, the Holiday When the train finally pulls In terms of non-perishable is the fact that the railroad will Train has raised $8,951,883 and in to the town, it takes a matter donations, the Canadian Pacific count each person that attends the collected 3.9 million pounds of of moments to get everything set website has a list of different event. If attendance starts to drop, food for local food shelves. Also, up. A boxcar will lower the sides healthy items to donate. There then the train would not stop in the Canadian Pacific railroad and create a stage for the band to is an emphasis about bringing the area anymore. makes donations at every stop play on. Each performance will healthy food this year. The Holiday Train has become along its route. last 30 minutes, then the train is Every community that the a local winter tradition that not The Holiday Train began its off again to the next stop. At each Holiday Train stops in has only puts people in the holiday yearly journey nearly 20 years stop, the local food shelf will be benefited greatly from the spirit, but also does great things ago, in 1999. When the train there to collect money and nondonations. One thing that keeps to help those less fortunate. first started out, it would stop in about six different towns in Canada. They would use the day to unload the train, build a stage and perform the concert. The next day, the train would be off again. The train pulled different cars with just a few strands of light on each one. Now the train, 14 A Healing Presence for 100 Years cars long, is decked out with tens of thousands of LED lights that are synchronized and blink as the train rumbles down the track. Limited Edition Cranberry or This year the Canadian Pacific Limited Edition Cranberry or Catina White Wine: $20/bottle Catina White Wine: $20/Bottle will run two trains, one in Canada and one in America. The train’s tour will take about three weeks to complete. The trains will travel Limited Edition Cranberry Limited Edition CranberryororCatina White Wine: $20/bottle just over 3100 miles from start Catina21 White Stemless oz. Wine: Wine$20/Bottle Glasses: $8 each, 2 /$15, and 4 /$25 to finish. The North American tour starts out East in New York Stemless 21 pz. Wine Glasses: before making its way westward. $8 each, 2/$15 Bamboo or 4/$25 Cutting Moda Striped Both United States and Canadian routes will end up back in their Board: $25 home country at the end of the RuMe Premium Fashion Tote Bag: $15 three-week adventure. Besides the light show, the Premium Fashion Tote Bag: $15 Holiday Train offersRuMe live musical guest at each stop. This year, Kelly “Percy” the Mercy Puppy Plush: $10 Prescott and Colin James will be in “Percy” the Mercy Puppy Plush: $10 Guttenberg and Marquette. Prescott is a country singer who hails 100% of the proceeds benefit Mercy’s from Canada and has rich country 100th Anniversary CelebrationCelebration which will 100% proceeds Mercy’s 100th Anniversary roots withof herthe grandfather’s band,benefit Family Brown. take place4, August 5 & 6, 2017. which will take place August 5 & 6,4,2017. James is a Canadian country singer with 15 albums under his
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De Sales plans “Magic of Christmas” December 2 - 4 The event begins with the Opening Gala and Hors d’oeuvres Buffet being held at the Silver Springs Golf Club in Ossian. The gala will feature the first look at the dozens of trees, holiday collections and eight holiday tables decorated for the season. The gala and buffet is $10 per person and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 2. The event will continue through Saturday and Sunday. The weekend features dozens of decorated trees, table settings
and holiday collections on display. “Holiday Home Tours” will be available 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as well, for the cost of $8 per person. A “Soup, Salad Bar and Desserts” lunch will be available at the Silver Springs Golf Club from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at $7 per person. On Sunday, December 4 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. individuals can view holiday trees. “Holiday Home Tours” will also take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $8 per person.
‘Journey to the Stable’ set for December 11 The four Catholic parishes from Calmar, Ossian, Festina and Spillville will once again present ‘Journey to the Stable’ Sunday, December 11. There will be two shows of Journey, at 5 and 7 p.m.,
Live Nativity Scene with each show lasting about 30 to 35 minutes. Guests will meet at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church 15 minutes prior to each performance and
Christmas Dinner to be held at Winneshiek Medical Center A ‘Christmas Dinner’ will be held Sunday, December 25 at the Winneshiek Medical Center from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They will be serving roasted turkey, sage dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, steamed corn, fresh cranberry sauce,
dinner rolls, assorted salads and pies, coffee, tea, and milk. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 6-12, and free to children under age 6. Carry outs are available, reservations are appreciated. Please call (563) 387-3113 by December 22.
Montauk Christmas Open House and Vespers Service The Annual Montauk Christmas Open House will be held Sunday, December 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. You can catch a ride in a horse drawn wagon to Montauk’s front door. The home will be decorated by organizations and community members. The Clermont Librarian, Rebecca White, will be reading holiday stories in the children’s room. There will be a vocal performance by Olivia White and Kathy Havenstrite. Piano students will entertain guests as they play the 1915 Mason and Hamlin piano and refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon. There will be a traditional Vespers Service at the Union
Sunday School beginning at 4:30. Upon arriving the congregation will help decorate the community Christmas tree and join in singing traditional hymns accompanied by the historic Kimball pipe organ. There is no admission charge and everyone is invited to attend both events. The events are co-sponsored by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Clermont Historical Society. A complete schedule of entertainment times will be announced in upcoming publications. For more information contact: Wade Schott, Montauk Historic Site at (563) 423-7173.
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