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By Shane Goodman, shane@dmcityview.com
Nothing says Christmas
like Spamwiches
M
y mother was the youngest in her family, as was my father in
his. I, too, was the youngest in my family. It’s not all it’s cracked
up to be.
Holiday memories for my older siblings consist of time at our
grandparents’ or our aunts’ and uncles’ homes,
spending time with cousins and enjoying the
season — playing games, watching football and
eating everything in sight. My brothers and sister continue to share those recollections each
time we all get together. And, of course, they
ask me if I remember. And, of course, I don’t.
I was 2 years old, for Pete’s sake.
By the time I was old enough to recall the
holidays, the extended family traditions were
over. My grandparents had passed on by then,
and my much older cousins were out of their
homes and on their own. So growing up as the
youngest, I missed out on much of these family times. Ironically, my wife,
Jolene, was raised in a similar way.
So what do you do when you don’t have traditions to recall? You
make them up, and that’s exactly what we have done.
My mother makes the trek from Algona to our home each Christmas.
She has become an integral part of our family tradition for the past 15
years, and we are thankful she makes the commitment to do this.
On Christmas Eve, Jolene cooks up what has become a tradition
for us — Spamwiches. Yes, a sandwich consisting of the famous Hormel
Foods canned meat. And, yes, I thought what you are thinking, but they
are actually quite good. Diced up with cheese and baked on hamburger
buns in the oven, this specialty with roots dating back to 1937 has
become a nice complement to the potato and broccoli cheese soups we
have before Santa shows up. Throw in a bottle or two of sparkling grape
juice, and you have the Goodman Family Christmas Eve meal. And you
thought we didn’t know how to celebrate.
In fairness to my wife who works diligently preparing the holiday
meals, we also fill our bellies with the traditional ham on Christmas day
with all the fixings, but this just doesn’t seem to stick out in my memory
like the Spamwiches do.
Give it a try, and enjoy the holiday season! And, as always, thanks for
reading. Q
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RESIDENTS SHARE CHERISHED
CHRISTMAS-TIME RECIPES
AND TRADITIONS
By Dawn Sagario Pauls
C
hristmastime is synonymous with food.
It’s the huge gathering of the family for
the feast on Christmas Eve; the warm,
cozy breakfast on Christmas morning; and the
visit to Grandma’s for that special, annual, homecooked meal, made the way only Granny can.
But often that food is more than just food —
around it, family and friends bond, and memories
are made. Food is a way for us to connect.
Sometimes recipes are steeped in tradition,
lovingly handed down from one generation to the
next. Some become an important part of a young
family trying to establish its own Christmas customs. Many times, food becomes a way to share
the joy of the season with others.
Altoona residents shared some of their favorite Christmas recipes, cooking traditions and
memories.
More than just sugar cookies
For as long as she can remember, Tina Mowry
Hadden has been making her Great Aunt Mae’s
Sugar Cookies at Christmastime.
It’s a family tradition that Mowry Hadden, the
youngest of five kids, has fond memories of.
“We would sit and decorate cookies for
hours and just talk and laugh,” she reminisces.
Now she’s passing on the tradition to her son,
Caleb Hadden, 7. The two have been making the
cookies since Caleb was 1.
Those childhood times Mowry Hadden spent
around the kitchen table making cookies have
become more poignant for her the last several
years, following the death of her mother, LaVonne
Mowry, in January 2010.
Tina Mowry Hadden and her son, Caleb, bake up a batch of “Caleb’s Sugar Cookies.”
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“I think about her every time
I get the recipe out,” Mowry
Hadden says. “And I think about
her every time I make them. I think
I have perfected them where they
almost taste as good as hers.”
Great Aunt Mae was Mowry
Hadden’s father’s aunt. She passed
the recipe down to Mowry
Hadden’s mother, who handed it
down to her.
“I hope whomever my son
marries will want to carry on the
tradition,” Mowry Hadden says.
Her earliest memory of making the cookies with her mom was
before she was in kindergarten,
sitting at the kitchen table.
“She was making the cookies, and she would sit a bowl of
frosting in front of you, and would
separate it out so that each child
had a certain amount of frosting,”
she says.
Her mom always rolled out
the cookie dough and baked the
For years, Marla Carr has been making this simple and quick fruit salad with berries
cookies. She was particular about
and Jell-O for Christmas dinner dessert. She places the dessert in Christmas goblets.
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ensure using as much of the dough
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as possible. Mowry Hadden would
decorate them.
Their Christmastime cookie-making continued as she got
older — while she was home
for Christmas from the University
of Iowa, after college graduation
and into her 20s and early 30s.
Later, mother and daughter would
expand their cookie-making to
other holidays.
The family recipe continues
to be passed on, with her siblings sharing it with their children,
Mowry Hadden says. What makes
it so special is the time spent with
family, cultivating the tradition,
sharing laughter, talking with one
another and teaching their children
how to make something.
“It’s more than just a sugar
cookie recipe,” she says. “It’s taking time to be in the moment and
to really learn how to watch your
child and understand what he or
she is doing or saying.”
Growing up, the time spent
around the kitchen table making
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“It wasn’t just where you had meals;
it was where traditions were started,” she
says.
With the holidays approaching, memories of her mom make her wish she was
still here. Every time she starts to make the
cookies, Mowry Hadden says, she gets a little
sad.
“By the time we have finished, I am smiling with all kinds of special memories that
have made me laugh,” she says. “And, Caleb
gets to hear them all.”
Crazy for cupcakes
Emily Warren loves everything about cupcakes. She loves trying out different recipes
and eating the batter. But it’s really all about
the frosting for the Altoona resident, who
loves making it, putting it on and eating it.
“The frosting is the best part,” says
Warren, who has a sweet tooth and loves
to bake. “Cupcakes are kind of my favorite
thing to bake because I like to frost them.”
If it’s a holiday, Warren will likely be
making cupcakes. The last couple of years
for Christmas she’s made two types: eggnog
and vanilla peppermint. At Thanksgiving, she
whips up pumpkin-flavored cupcakes. For
Mother’s Day last year, she made vanilla
lemon.
She likes making cupcakes because
they’re simpler than making a whole cake,
and they “always look so cute,” she says.
Warren found the recipes for the eggnog
and vanilla peppermint confections online. A
fan of eggnog, why not make a cupcake and
frosting with eggnog in both, she reasoned?
She loves Sprinkles Cupcakes, a gourmet
cupcakery, so she searched until she found
the vanilla peppermint recipe created by
Sprinkles’ owner.
Warren says both recipes are pretty
straightforward and aren’t tough to make.
Sometimes she’ll add red, green and white
sprinkles for a fun holiday touch.
When it comes to the frosting, she’s a
“frosting snob,” Warren says, and always
makes her own for her cupcakes. She’s
learned a few things through trial and error.
“I think the key to frosting is having the
butter at room temperature,” she explains.
Also, real butter is the way to go, she claims.
Then, there’s frosting the cupcake, which
Warren really enjoys doing. There’s an art to
it, she explains. First, a big dollop is placed in
the middle, which is spread flat on top then
worked along the sides of the thick frosting
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topping. Finish with a swirl on the
top, she says.
Last Christmas, she made 72
cupcakes — three dozen of each.
She took half of them to her workplace and some to family gatherings. For Warren, who describes
herself as a “people pleaser,” she
gets a lot of joy out of seeing others happily eat her cupcakes.
She may not be the best cook,
Warren says, “but I can make a
mean cupcake.”
Steak and Christmas Jell-O
Forget the turkey; forget the ham.
For the Carr family of Altoona,
Christmas dinner requires the grill.
Their holiday feast has been
steak for at least 30 years along
with homemade mashed potatoes
and corn, says Marla Carr. She
doesn’t know how they came up
with the idea, but steak was something she and her husband, Jerry
Carr, both liked, and Marla had
grown up on a farm, where many
times they had their own beef.
“We just thought it would be
good to have something different,”
she says of the meal for her immediate family.
The couple shares many of the
meal preparation responsibilities,
with Jerry grilling and sometimes
making the potatoes. The weather
dictates where Jerry will have to
cook the steaks.
“Sometimes it’s nice,” Marla
says, “and sometimes we’ve had to
have the grill in the garage.”
For dessert, they have a fruit
salad made with frozen strawberries and raspberries, cherry pie filling and raspberry and strawberry
Jell-O. Marla has been making it
the past 20 or 25 years and got the
recipe from a friend.
The meal is made extra special by being served on Marla’s
Christmas dishes, settings that
she’s used for about two decades,
she says. She puts the dessert in
special Christmas goblets.
But Marla’s holiday culinary
passion has nothing to do with
their family dinner. She is a baking
powerhouse, for years whipping
up different breads and bars and
peanut clusters.
Most of what she makes she
gives away. She’ll send her hus8
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band and sons off to work with
plates full of goodies. She also
hosts a holiday party where she
gives away bags filled with baked
treats.
When it comes to the bars,
the two she makes most often are
oatmeal chocolate and one with
almond paste (flavor wise, think
Dutch Lletter-esque). The recipe
for the former came from either
a neighbor or church cookbook,
she says, while the latter was from
a student teacher she had worked
with.
Marla also makes a lot of
bread. The retired seventh-grade
English teacher with the Southeast
Polk Community School District
would give them to her co-workers as gifts.
Baking is a habit that’s been
hard to break. Every year, Carr
vows to skip all of it. And every
year, despite how busy things get,
she caves.
“I still enjoy it, and I like being
able to give something to people
that has a homemade touch to it,”
she says.
Recipes
CHRISTMAS JELL-O
MADE BY MARLA CARR
Ingredients:
One 3-ounce package raspberry
Jell-O (Carr uses sugar free)
One 3-ounce of strawberry Jell-O
(Carr uses sugar free)
1 can cherry pie filling ( Carr uses the
light variety)
1 package frozen, sliced strawberries
(no sugar)
1 package frozen raspberries (no
sugar)
Directions:
Dissolve Jell-O in two cups of boiling water. Add frozen strawberries
and raspberries. Fold in cherry pie
filling. Put in a 9-by-13-inch pan or
a two-quart dish. Carr likes to put it
in Christmas goblets and top with a
dollop of whipped cream or whipped
topping.
VANILLA PEPPERMINT
CUPCAKES
Recipe created by Candace
Nelson, owner of Sprinkles
Cupcakes. Makes one dozen cupcakes.
Made by Emily Warren
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm
but not cold
1/8 tsp. salt
3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/2 tsp. milk
Directions:
To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to
350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin
tin with cupcake liners; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set
aside.
In a small bowl, mix together
milk and extracts; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer
fitted with the paddle attachment,
cream butter on medium-high speed,
until light and fluffy. Gradually add
sugar and continue to beat until well
combined and fluffy. Reduce the
mixer speed to medium and slowly
add egg and egg whites until just
blended.
With the mixer on low, slowly
add half the flour mixture; mix until
just blended. Add the milk mixture;
mix until just blended. Slowly add
remaining flour mixture, scraping
down sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary, until just blended.
Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin
tin to oven and bake until tops
are just dry to the touch, 22 to 25
minutes. Transfer muffin tin to a
wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely in tin before icing.
To make frosting: In the bowl of
an electric mixer fitted with the flat
beater, beat the butter and salt on
medium speed until light and fluffy,
about 2 minutes.
Reduce the speed to low, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar
and beat until incorporated. Add
the extracts and milk and beat until
smooth and creamy. Do not overmix
or the frosting will incorporate too
much air; it should be creamy and
dense, like ice cream. Add additional
milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if frosting
does not have a spreadable consistency.
To frost: Scoop a generous
amount of frosting on top of a
cooled cupcake. Hold the cupcake
in one hand and with the other
hand use a small offset spatula to
smooth the frosting over the entire
top of the cupcake. To achieve the
Sprinkles look, use the length of the
spatula to create large swirls around
the circumference of the cupcake.
Or for a more homespun and rustic
quality, use the tip of the spatula to
create small ridges and waves in the
frosting.
Be careful to handle the cupcake
with care and not grip it too tightly,
which can crush the delicate cake.
In general, the less the cupcake is
handled, the better. An experienced
Sprinkles froster can frost a cupcake
with only a few turns of the spatula!
Top with crushed candy canes!
GREAT AUNT MAE’S
SUGAR COOKIES
MADE BY TINA MOWRY
HADDEN
Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1tsp. lemon juice (secret ingredient)
2 1/2 cups flour (last 1/2 used for
rolling)
Directions:
Mix together. Roll out on hard surface. Cut out. Bake at 350 degrees
for 10 minutes.
Use powdered sugar, shortening and
hot water to make frosting. Add colors for the season. Q
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Phil and Kathy Ladd with their restored “his and hers’ pickup trucks. Phil has a 1948
and Kathy’s is a 1947 Studebaker.
A tango for two
Ladds have unusual set of “his and hers” items
By Jeff Pitts
ou may have heard of
“his and hers” slippers or
maybe even “his and hers”
key chains. But Phil and Kathy Ladd
have taken the “his and hers” idea
a bit further, and people all around
Altoona are checking out their “his
and hers” classic cars.
Of course, that’s completely
understandable to Phil. After all,
if he saw a 1947 Studebaker pickup that was painted like Kathy’s
“dreamsicle orange and chocolate
malt brown,” he’d be sure to
elbow the person next to him in
the ribs and point it out also.
Likewise, Kathy would be
sure point out a neon green 1948
Chevy pickup that featured “all
the goodies” and was lit up like a
Christmas tree. (This one is his.)
The Chevy is mostly all “homebuilt” by Phil, meaning he collected
the parts and put them together
himself. He’s installed lighting all up
and down the rig, and everywhere
he goes, he’s quite the spectacle.
“He’s a real big hit at the ice
cream shop,” adds his wife, Kathy,
with a smile.
“I drive this everywhere. It’s my
daily driver. It just buzzes along,”
says Phil says of his pet project.
The other truck, Kathy’s
orange and brown Studebaker,
gets its share of stares and pointed
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fingers also.
“That engine runs like a sewing
machine,” says Phil, beaming with
pride.
The Studebaker’s old engine
has more get-up-and-go than you
might expect.
“It goes about 50 (mph), but
the brakes are only good to about
40,” says Phil.
The Studebaker was a work
truck in its day. So by the time the
Ladds found it, it was in sad shape.
“It was a mice condo,” says
Kathy. After the Ladds took ownership of the truck, the mice were
evicted.
“(Phil) took it all apart and put
it all back together again,” Kathy
continues.
The old truck doesn’t have
seatbelts, power brakes or power
steering, but that’s OK with the
Ladds because they want to keep
it in its original condition. And
besides, when they want to cruise
around in style, they have the
green one.
Local onlookers aren’t the
only ones who elbow and point
at the Ladd’s trucks. Apparently,
people are doing that all over
the world. Phil says he’s gotten
more than 100,000 views on his
YouTube videos about the trucks
and his efforts at restoration. Q
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By Rainey Cook
here are many things Chad
and Angie Agans love
about their 2008 Hubble
home. Their pride of homeownership shows firsthand on the
outside and once again as you
step inside.
The front lawn is impeccably manicured. Pumpkins and fall
décor almost overshadow the love
of football on the front porch. Or
is it the other way around?
Inside the décor is clean,
homey and welcoming. The couple
love that they have more room
now than they’ve had before. They
like the location and that this
home is close to Chad’s work and
the school system of their choice.
The two-story lifestyle is exactly
what they were looking for when
they had the opportunity to build
in 2008.
The appreciation they have for
their home started early. The couple enjoyed the process of having
a home built. They have impressive and positive remarks for the
Hubble team that did the work.
The progression was interesting
and fun for them and even their
marriage. Now have a wonderful home to entertain guests, and
entertain they do.
“If it’s a holiday, it’s here,”
Angie says. “We’ll have 10 to
12 people for Thanksgiving, and
T
we’ll have Christmas here as well.
Holidays are the best!”
Once the pumpkin season
is over, the seven-foot lighted
Christmas tree will go up on the
front porch, including extra-large
presents and decorations. The
family will add lights on the house,
deck and fence.
They are also known to have
Easter egg hunts in the backyard,
birthday parties, Fourth of July
gatherings, football festivities and
driveway rallies.
“We’re very kid-friendly,”
Angie says. “We even have slip
and slides and trampolines in the
summer, too.”
And rightly so — on one
block alone of 19th Street S.W. in
Altoona, there are approximately
22 kids.
It really is a dreamy street to
drive down. Its beauty radiates on
seasonal front porch decorations,
nicely manicured lawns and outside toys temporarily left behind
by otherwise occupied children.
“I like this street because
everyone looks out for you,” Chad
says. “It’s a great family-friendly
neighborhood.”
The memories Chad and Angie
are making for their children, family and friends will be cherished for
many years, whether a holiday or
not. Q
faith
The Altoona United Methodist
Church is located at 602 Fifth
Ave. S.W.
A joyful season
Altoona UMC observes Christmas traditions
By Amber Williams
he Altoona Methodist
Church is up to its steeple
in Christmastime traditions
and charities, including the Joy
Boxes food pantry donations and
poinsettia sales.
But the stars of the season
are the children, as they have
been working hard since early
November to bring Christmas
celebration attendees two special
musical performances this year on
Dec. 15 and Dec. 24.
“Here at AUMC we look forward to celebrating the upcoming
season with the good news that
Christ came to be with us, to
understand us and bring joy to the
world,” says Steve McLellan in the
November church newsletter.
For more information on any
music ministry, contact McLellan at
stevem@altoonaumc.org or 9672991.
The church is also offering kids
an opportunity to help other kids
this season of giving by participating in a collection of items needed
for Hope Ministries. Items to be
collected include facial tissue, laundry/dish soap, paper towels, Pre-K
workbooks, elementary reading
prizes (i.e. toys, puzzles, games),
Christian CDs, molding clay or
jewelry-making kits for teens
All donations can be dropped
off in Sunday school/midweek
classrooms or the office by Dec. 8.
T
As mentioned, Joy Boxes are
charitable Christmastime traditions among the AUMC family.
They are given to the local food
pantry, Caring Hands, to be distributed to those in need during
the holiday season.
Spread the Word
Have an upcoming event or
church news you would like to
announce? Send information to
darren@dmcityview.com.
This year, the program is being
extended by request as a new
Easter practice, too, due to bare
shelves brought by spring awakenings. The Easter season Joy Boxes
will still be wrapped in Christmas
paper, as the birth and resurrection
of Christ are connected. Empty Joy
Boxes will be available for volunteers to fill in early March 2014.
Nothing says the holiday season quite like poinsettias. The
AUMC is selling them for $8 each
in hopes to have a Christmas Eve
service filled to the red-velvety
brim. Envelope order forms are
available at the Welcome Center
and may be deposited with cash
or checks (payable to AUMC) in
the designation box. They may be
picked up after the Christmas Eve
Service. Q
CANTATA
december 7 – 5:30pm
december 8 – 8:30am & 11am
be christmas
to your
family
Children-led
worship gatherings
december 15 – 8:30am & 11am
christmas eve
services
december 24
3pm, 5:30pm and 11pm
1701 8th street sw s altoona
515-967-4818 s www.lccaltoona.org
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Submit event information to lindsey@iowalivingmagazines.com
Friday, Nov. 29
Q Hanukkah
Q No School - SEP
Q Altoona Public Library Closed
Q SEP 9/JV/V Girls Basketball vs.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 4:45/6/7:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Q SEP 8 Girls Basketball vs.
Urbandale, 4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 8 Wrestling at Johnston,
4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9 Boys Basketball at
Johnston, 6:30 p.m.
Q SEP JV Boys Basketball at Valley,
7 p.m.
Q Baby Storytime, ages 0 - 24
months, 10 and 10:45 a.m., Altoona
Public Library.
Q Lego Club, 4 p.m., Altoona Public
Library.
Friday, Dec. 6
Q Cityview’s Des Moines Sexiest
Party, starts at 6 p.m., event attendees
will vote to determine who wins from
top 16, winner revealed at 9 p.m., The
Keg Stand, West Des Moines.
Q A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m., Class
Act Productions Theatre.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Nov. 30
Q
Hanukkah
Sunday, Dec. 1
Q
Hanukkah
Q Hanukkah
Q Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., support
group for family and friends of those
struggling with alcohol, Lutheran
Church of the Cross, 1701 Eighth St.
Q Alateen, 7 p.m., support group
for family and friends of a those
who struggle with alcohol, Lutheran
Q Chamber Noon Networking,
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fireside Grille.
Q SEP 8 Wrestling Meet, 4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9/10/V Boys Basketball vs.
DM East, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
DM East, 4:45/6:15/7:56 p.m.
Q SEP Vocal Music Concert, 6:30 p.m.,
HS Auditorium.
Monday, Dec. 2
Q Hanukkah
Q Bedtime Stories, 6 p.m., Altoona
Public Library.
Q SEP JV/V Bowling at DM East,
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Q Hanukkah
Q Preschool Storytime, 4-6 years
old, 11 a.m., Altoona Public Library.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Q Hanukkah
Q SEP JV/V Bowling vs. Urbandale,
3:30 p.m.
Q SEP 8 Girls Basketball at Valley,
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9 Girls/Boys Basketball at
Dowling, 7/8 p.m.
Q SEP JV/V Wrestling vs. Johnston,
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Q Toddler Storytime, 2-4 years old,
11 a.m., Altoona Public Library.
Q Skype with a Real Kids Author,
Skype with Tom Angleberger, author
of “The Strange Case of Origami
Yoda”, registration required, 1 p.m.,
Altoona Public Library.
Q Tech Lab, come see us with PC
problems, 10 a.m. - noon, Altoona
Public Library.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Q A Christmas Carol, 2:30 and 7 p.m.,
Class Act Productions Theatre.
Q SEP V Wrestling at Gardner
Edgerton, 9 a.m.
Q SEP 10 Wrestling at Winterset,
9:30 a.m.
Q SEP V Boys Swimming at Boone,
10 a.m.
Q SEP JV/V Girls Basketball at Iowa
City, 1/2:30 p.m.
DCG, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Winter Wonderland in Webster City
Nov. 23-24
Dec. 7
Dec. 7-8
Dec. 11-25
Dec. 13
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Festival of Trees and Chili Cook-off
Iowa Central – Share What You Wear
Webster City Community Chorus Annual Holiday
Concert
Lighted Drive at Briggs Woods Campground
Guys Night Out and Kids on Kampus
Dec. 14
Dec. 16 & 23
Dec. 17
Dec. 21
Christmas at the Bridge, Jane Young House Tours,
Santa’s Workshop and International
Holiday Festival
Supper with Santa
A Christmas Carol (one man show) at the library
Blue Christmas
DETAILS ARE ON THE EVENTS PAGE AT WWW.VISITWEBSTERCITYIOWA.COM
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calendar
Q Gingerbread House Decorating,
supplies provided, please pre-register,
10 a.m. - noon, Altoona Public
Library.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Q A Christmas Carol, 2:30 p.m.,
Q Holiday Crafternoon, make a
homemade book-inspired gift, 3-5 p.m.,
Monday, Dec. 9
Public Library.
Q Baby Storytime, ages 0 - 24
Public Library.
Q SEP V Girls/Boys Bowling at
Mason City, 3 p.m.
Q SEP 8 Wrestling at Ankeny
Centennial, 4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9/JV Boys Basketball at DCG,
6/7:30 p.m.
Q Altoona Lions Meeting, contact
Jen Brooks at 205-4475 with questions, Lions Park Shelter House, 507
13th Ave.
Q Mrs. Claus Visit, read stories and
tell what life is like at the North Pole,
6:30 p.m., Altoona Public Library.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
group for family and friends those
for family and friends of those who
struggle with alcohol, Lutheran
Q SEP 8 Girls Basketball at
Marshalltown, 4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at
Mason City, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q SEP 9/10/V Boys Basketball at
Mason City, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q SEP JV/V Boys Swimming vs. DM
Roosevelt, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Q Kids Movie, “Planes,” 3:30 p.m.,
Thursday, Dec. 12 Monday, Dec. 16
Q Cookie Decorating Class, grades 3
and up, 6 p.m., Altoona Public Library.
Friday, Dec. 13
Q A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m., Class
Act Productions Theatre.
Ankeny, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Ankeny, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Public Library.
Q Baby Storytime, ages 0- 24 months,
10 and 10:45 a.m., Altoona Public
Library.
Q SEP JV/V Bowling vs. Mason City,
3 p.m.
Q SEP 8 Girls Basketball vs. Ames,
4:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9 Girls/Boys Basketball at
Ankeny, 7/8 p.m.
Q SEP JV Boys Basketball vs.
Ankeny, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Q Craft and Vendor Show, 10
a.m. - 3 p.m., 80+ crafters/vendors,
Santa doing readings and photos,
Willowbrooke Elementary, 300 17th
Ave. S.W.
Q A Christmas Carol, 2:30 and 7 p.m.,
Q SEP V Wrestling at Oskaloosa,
9 a.m.
Q SEP JV Wrestling Tournament,
9 a.m.
Q SEP 10/V Boys Basketball vs. LinnMar, 3/4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Q SEP Sr. Financial Aid Night, 7 p.m.,
HS Auditorium.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
group for family and friends of those
for family and friends of a those
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calendar
Q Chamber Noon Networking,
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fireside Grille.
Valley, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Valley, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q SEP JV/V Boys Swimming at DM
Lincoln, 5:30 p.m.
Valley, 5:30 p.m.
Q SEP JV/V Wrestling at Ames,
6:30/7:30 p.m.
Q SEP 9/JV Boys Basketball vs.
Waukee, 7/8 p.m.
13th Ave
Q Holiday Movie Marathon, noon6 p.m., Altoona Public Library.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Q
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Kwanzaa
No School - SEP
Toddler Storytime, 2-4 years old,
a.m., Altoona Public Library.
Friday, Dec. 20
Q SEP JV Wrestling at Indianola,
TBD.
Q SEP 9/JV/V Girls Basketball at
Waukee, 4:45/6:15 p.m.
Waukee, 4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Q Teen Dinner & A Movie, “Mortal
Instruments: City of Bones” (PG-13),
5 p.m., Altoona Public Library.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Q SEP JV/V Boys Swimming vs.
Q First day of winter
Q MadCAP Teen Improv, for grades
7-12, $5/student, 7-9 p.m., Class Act
Productions Theatre.
Q SEP V Wrestling Tournament, 9 a.m.
Q Musical Storytime, Kris Kringle’s
brother, Hugo, shares stories of
Santa’s childhood, 3 p.m., Altoona
Public Library.
Monday, Dec. 23
Q No School- SEP
Public Library.
Q Baby Storytime, ages 0- 24
Public Library.
Q Altoona Lions Meeting, contact
Jen Brooks at 205-4475 with questions, Lions Park Shelter House, 507
HEAD START
FREE SCHOOL
READINESS PROGRAM
for children ages 3 and 4
OPENINGS
STILL
AVAILABLE!
www.drakeheadstart.org
515-271-1854 or 1-800-44-DRAKE
Locations on the
East side of Des Moines
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Christmas Eve
No School -SEP
Altoona Public Library Closed
City Offices Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25
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Friday, Dec. 27
Q No School-SEP
Q Just Dance Wii Party, 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Altoona Public library.
Christmas Day
No School -SEP
Altoona Public Library Closed
City Offices Closed
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By David Charleston, The Orange Planet
Show your body
some thanks
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By David Charleston, director/founder, The Orange Planet
an you say you give thanks
in all things? That is not
easy all the time. However,
the season gives us time to reflect
on thankfulness in all things.
I am most thankful for family,
faith and the ability to contribute to society by running a small
business. I am thankful for thousands who have come through The
Orange Planet allowing us the ability to partner with them in their
goals. I am thankful for member
Aaron A. who has faithfully served
our country and is hopefully coming home early December.
What are you thankful for?
Are you in good health or poor
health? One thing about this body
of ours is you only get one and
must show it thankfulness. You
must take care of it. There are
many ways to show your body that
you are thankful.
Showing one’s body thanks
starts with getting proper sleep.
Give yourself permission to sleep.
It will refresh you. It will make
a difference in recovering from
your day and your workout. Some
folks think exercise is painful and
compounds more problems, but
exercise actually shows your body
thanks. Choose exercise that fits
your needs at the moment. Even a
little activity has a huge impact on
your life. If you don’t take time for
exercise, start now.
Next, eat properly. If you
eat poorly you haven’t had the
chance to allow your body to
respond to good foods. Trust me,
it will scream thankfulness. Think
through why you really eat. Is it
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just out of boredom? Are you a
social eater? Are you filling a need
from a deep pain? All those are top
reasons why most eat and involve
comfort in some form. Eating well
allows the body an opportunity to
manage its own system. It doesn’t
have to start with “all or nothing.”
It can start with swapping out a
cup of coffee for water. It can start
with simply deciding to follow a
plan instead of randomly eating. I
have found if I have a specific guide
to follow each day, I eat healthier
and am more aware of what I put
into my mouth. Take time and relish the food you do eat. Pay attention to the smells and texture. Find
replacements that stimulate similar
feelings. For example, if you love
ice cream for the coolness and
texture, try sugar-free gelatin with
fruit cut up in it.
I am convinced in our fast pace
world we need to slow down.
We have even sped up the eating
process. We eat on the run. The
dollar menu is quick, but rubbish.
You will suffer if you continue to
neglect your body and don’t slow
down eating. It is true you have
many choices, but those choices
come with consequences. You
can choose your behavior, but
not always the consequence that
comes with that behavior.
So this day, choose to show
your body some thanks. Keeping
your body in shape is a discipline.
It is not just a few pounds here and
there. You are worth caring for
you. You are valuable. Show some
love and thanksgiving to your body
by treating it right. Q
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senior living
By Shelly Charter
Veterans Day — a
time to be thankful
We honor those who fought for our country
By Shelly Charter, Valley View Village
’ve always thought that it was
appropriate that Veterans Day
and Thanksgiving were in the
same month. As we gather with
family and friends, giving thanks to
our veterans should be at the top
of our list.
I
In doing some research, I discovered that we haven’t always
celebrated this special day in
November. The day originally
was called Armistice Day to commemorate the ceasing of fighting
between the Allied Nations and
Germany during World War I on
the 11th hour on the 11th day of
the 11th month – Nov. 11, 1918.
(I’m sure I learned all of this in history classes, but online research
brought back clarity and details of
this historical event.)
In 1954 President Eisenhower
officially changed the name of
the holiday from Armistice Day
to Veterans Day. Then in 1968,
Congress moved celebrating
this day to the fourth Monday in
October. The law went into effect
in 1971, but in 1975 President Ford
returned Veterans Day back to its
rightful day — Nov. 11. He did this
because of the historical meaning
of that date, which was the “Great
War” coming to an end.
cent of all living veterans: 7.8 million.
s6ETERANS WHO SERVED DURING
the Gulf War (representing service
from Aug. 2, 1990, to present): 5.2
million.
World War II (1941-1945): 2.6
million.
the Korean War (1950-1953): 2.8
million.
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peacetime.
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Information from http://www.
history.com/topics/veterans-dayfacts.
As we count our many blessings, let’s count our veterans as
one of them.
Thank you, vets, for your service and your many sacrifices. Q
Let’s celebrate and honor the
more than 23 million Veterans in
the United States.
Let’s see how that breaks
down*:
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s6ETERANS YOUNGER THAN 1.9 million.
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1.8 million.
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- 1975), which represents 33 per- Guthrie Ave., Des Moines, 265-2571.
+++thank you, veterans, for your service! +++
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CITY HALL
407 8th Street SE
Altoona, IA 50009
Phone: 515-967-5136
FAX: 515-967-0842
Open 8:00am – 4:30pm
Monday – Friday
CITY OF ALTOONA – HOLIDAY HOURS
THANKSGIVING
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S
City Offices –
Thursday, November 28 – CLOSED
Friday, November 29 – CLOSED
City Offices Monday, December 23 – Close @ 1:30pm
Tuesday, December 24 - CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25 - CLOSED
Wednesday, January 1 - CLOSED
Altoona Public Library
Wednesday, November 27 – Close @ 5:30pm
Thursday, November 28 – CLOSED
Friday, November 29 – CLOSED
Mayor
JM Skip Conkling
515-967-5136
City Council Members
Mike Harmeyer 515-208-8131
Kyle Mertz 515-954-8470
Gerald Nolin 515-967-2773
Dean O’Connor 515-967-3895
Michelle Sloan 515-967-1570
City Administrator
515-967-5136
Altoona Public Library
Tuesday, December 24 – CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, December 31 – Close @ 3:00pm
Wednesday, January 1 – CLOSED
ASPHALT MILLINGS AVAILABLE
The City of Altoona has asphalt millings which they have accumulated from projects. The millings
are available for the general public on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Streets Supervisor
Rob Taylor at 515-967-2734 to arrange a time to pick up the millings.
FOOD PANTRY ITEMS
City Clerk
515-967-5136
The City of Altoona is collecting food pantry items for the Caring Hands Outreach Center. You can drop your
donations off at the Altoona Public Library located at 700 8th St. SW during their hours of operation. Items will
be collected through December 23rd.
Police Chief
515-967-5132
The Caring Hands Outreach Center is located at 201 9th St NE in Altoona. The center provides a helping
hand to people in need, and network and partner with organizations to use existing resources and develop
new programs. They help people move forward by providing resources to help them succeed, help them meet
their basic needs, enable them to be successful, enable them to take care of their families and themselves. The
center welcomes volunteers. You can contact the Caring Hands Outreach Center at 515-967-4533 or email at
caringhandsfp@gmail.com. You can also visit their website at http://caringhandsoutreachcenter.com/.
Fire Chief
515-967-2216
Library Director
515-967-3881
Fax: 515-967-6934
Community Services Director
515-967-5136
Water Billing
515-967-5136
Building Department/
Code Enforcement
515-967-5138
Building Official
515-967-5138
Planning & Zoning Department
515-967-5136
Utilities Superintendent
515-967-5136
Public Works Superintendent
515-967-5136
Please only donate non-expired foods.
The food pantry can't distribute items that are past their "best by" date.
1. Peanut Butter
2. Pancake Mix & Syrup
3. Macaroni & Cheese Dinners
4. Spaghetti & Spaghetti Sauce
5. Soups (all kinds)
6. Canned Vegetables
7. Canned Tuna/Chicken/Salmon
8. Canned Fruit
9. Canned Juices (all kinds)
10. Pasta, Noodles, Macaroni, Rice
*Food is distributed by weight. Recipients prefer "regular" size cans
or jars to "jumbo" because they are able to choose more variety.
Also - Personal Hygiene Items
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VARSITY SPORT SCHEDULES
BOWLING – BOYS AND GIRLS
DATE
12-02-13
12-05-13
12-09-13
12-12-13
12-16-13
01-06-14
01-16-14
01-21-14
01-23-14
02-04-14
02-10-14
02-13-14
TIME
3:30PM
3:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM
3:00PM
3:00PM
3:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM
3:30PM
3:30PM
12:30PM
OPPONENT
DM East
Urbandale
Multiple
Ankeny
Mason City
Multiple
Waukee
Multiple
WDM Valley
Marshalltown
Dowling Catholic
Multiple
LOCATION
Des Moines East
Premiere Bowling
Mystic Lanes
Plaza Lanes
Premiere Bowling
Premiere Bowling
Premiere Bowling
Premiere Bowling
Premiere Bowling
Marshalltown
Premiere Bowling
Plaza Lanes
BOYS/GIRLS
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls
WRESTLING
DATE
12-05-13
12-07-13
12-12-13
12-14-13
12-19-13
12-21-13
01-03-14
01-04-14
01-09-14
01-11-14
01-16-14
01-18-14
01-23-14
01-25-14
01-31-14
02-06-14
TIME
7:30PM
9:00AM
5:30PM
9:00AM
7:30PM
9:00AM
5:00PM
TBD
7:30PM
10:00AM
7:30PM
9:00AM
7:30PM
10:00AM
4:00PM
7:30PM
OPPONENT
Johnston
Gardner Edgerton
Multiple
Oskaloosa
Ames
Multiple Schools
TBD
TBA
DM Lincoln
Multiple
Ankeny
WDM Valley
Waukee
Urbandale
Multiple
Ankeny Centennial
LOCATION
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Away
Home
Away
Home
Home
SWIMMING – BOYS
DATE
11-26-13
12-03-13
12-07-13
12-10-13
12-12-13
12-17-13
12-19-13
01-06-14
01-09-14
01-16-14
01-18-14
01-25-14
TIME
5:30PM
5:30PM
10:00AM
5:30PM
6:00PM
5:30PM
5:30PM
5:30PM
5:30PM
5:30PM
10:00AM
12:00PM
OPPONENT
Newton
Johnston
Boone
DM Roosevelt
Mason City
DM Lincoln
WDM Valley
Marshalltown
Ankeny
Waukee
Multiple
Multiple
LOCATION
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Flurries of fun
Special holiday programs at the Altoona Library
By Dave Wanamaker, Altoona Public Library
his is going to be a hectic
holiday season for everyone, but with a little planning you can enhance your entire
family’s enjoyment by attending
the Altoona Public Library’s programs and activities.
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Children’s programs
Mrs. Claus will be here
Come say “hello” to Mrs. Claus on
Monday night, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
She will read a story and talk to us
about what it’s like to live at the
North Pole with Santa Claus.
Kids’ movie
Kids are invited to come watch
the movie “Planes” at 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Musical storytime
Kris Kringle’s brother, Hugo,
shares stories of Santa’s childhood
at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.
Skype with a real kids’ author
Homeschoolers please mark your
calendars for Thursday, Dec. 5 at
1 p.m. We will Skype with author
Tom Angleberger who wrote “The
Strange Case of Origami Yoda.”
Everyone is invited, please register.
Gingerbread house
decorating program
Our children’s librarian, Jenny, will
hold a program on Saturday, Dec.
7, from 10 a.m. to noon, if you’d
like to build a gingerbread house
right here at the library. Enter
your house or do it just for fun.
Please sign up for the program.
Supplies will be provided.
Cookie decorating
Children in third grade and up
are invited to take part in our
cookie decorating class at 6 p.m.
on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Holiday movie marathon
Get your kids ready for the holidays with a six-hour holiday kids’
movie marathon on Monday, Dec.
23, from noon to 6 p.m. Shows
start at noon, 2 and 4 p.m.
Teen programs
“Holiday crafternoon”
Come
to
our
“Holiday
Crafternoon” session and learn
how to create a book-inspired gift
from 3 - 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8.
Just Dance party
Dance in a Wii Just Dance Party
on Friday, Dec. 27 from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. It’s a Wii dance competition. Enjoy food, fun and more.
Teen Dinner and a Movie
Teens are invited to unwind
with “Dinner and a Movie” on
Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 5 p.m.
This month’s movie is “Mortal
Instruments: City of Bones,”
rated PG-13. The movie is for
sixth grade and older only. Those
younger than 13 will require a
signed, parental-permission form.
Multiple ages
Iowa Wild reading challenge
Kids in kindergarten through
12th grade can read three books
through Dec. 1 and earn an Iowa
Wild ticket with discounts for
your family. Tickets are for games
on either Dec. 21 or Dec. 29.
Holiday closings
The library will close at 5:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, Nov. 27. We will
be closed, on Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.Q
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Bruce Mason and Joe Riding at Taste of Altoona
hosted by The Altoona Chamber at Prairie
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Shelley Charter and Briann Bianchi at Taste of
Altoona hosted by The Altoona Chamber at Prairie
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Bill Stearns and RaeNeal McKim at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
John Neldeberg, Blake Neldeberg and Ellen
Fitzpatrick at Taste of Altoona hosted by The
Altoona Chamber at Prairie Meadows on Oct. 17.
Tara Cox and Liz Price at Taste of Altoona hosted
by The Altoona Chamber at Prairie Meadows
on Oct. 17.
Allon Cady, Meredith Davis, Stacy Lybarger and
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By Lori Slings
Holidays are a time to prepare for future plans
By Lori Slings, mortgage consultant, Valley Bank, Altoona
s you read this month’s
column, you are preparing
for a big meal, recovering
from a big meal and just hoping for
a nap, or perhaps even spending
the next few days enjoying many of
the leftovers from your wonderful
holiday meal. My family loves the
holiday season as it brings us all
together around one table for a
time before the hustle and bustle
of everyday life spreads us out
again for another year of activities.
Thanksgiving is known as the
kickoff for a couple of busy months
of parties, shopping, Christmas
cards, white elephant gifts, stocking stuffers and sales. On your
mark, get set, go! Have fun doing
all the things in your holidays you
normally do to prepare and enjoy
time with family and friends.
I will take a few minutes to tell
you that if you are thinking about
refinancing your home or preparing your home to sell and purchase
a new home for the holidays, then
give your mortgage consultant a
call and let him or her take some
of your stress out of the holidays.
Mortgage consultants are trained
to simplify the process and answer
questions that are floating around
in your head you don’t even have
time to think about right now.
Now is the time to begin preparing
for changes you plan to make in
2014. Contact a qualified mortgage
consultant today and take that
stress out of your holiday season,
or at least some of it.
Thank you to all those out
there for the business this year. I
always reflect this time of the year
on the many families being helped
to purchase a home or refinance
a home or who answered many
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questions about repairing credit
so we can get them in a new home
in 2014. The past year has been
a wonderfully thankful one. We
have made new friends and helped
old ones. We have welcomed new
members to your family and said
farewell to others.
Our business thrives from the
referrals of all of you to your friends
and family. Thank you for those
referrals every day. Our network
of friends continues to expand, and
I am feeling very blessed as I begin
preparing for the holiday season
for my family. Without all of you
sharing mortgage consultant names
with friends and family we would
not be able to help more and more
people into the home they dream
of for their family.
Now I am doing what you
are doing right now, preparing
my family’s holiday meal. Rifling
through holiday sale ads hoping
for that special deal. Listening to
grown children playing jokes on
each other before we sit down for
a festive holiday table. May your
holidays be everything you dream
of surrounded by your friends and
family. You have made my 2013 a
wonderful year, and for that I am
most thankful. Happy Thanksgiving.
Start planning today. Q
Information provided by Lori Slings, Valley Bank, 160 Adventureland Drive,
Suite H, Altoona, (515) 967-4700, lslings@valleyb.com.
Q. How can I tell if my child
has suffered a concussion?
to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a concussion
A. isAccording
any injury to the brain that disrupts normal brain function on
a temporary or permanent basis. A concussion can occur when
your child takes a hit to or a fall on the head. A child may suffer
a concussion if injured during a sporting event, such as football,
rugby, hockey, soccer or basketball. Concussions may also occur
if a child falls off a bike or skateboard.
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however, it may take several hours before your child displays any sign of
concussion. It is important to monitor your child carefully and to call your
doctor if you suspect your child has suffered a concussion. Any child who
has a head injury or concussion should refrain from physical activity until
he or she is examined and released from a doctor’s care.
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amara Fischer has been
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Right now, she splits her time as
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teacher and a reading specialist.
While it may not be traditional, she loves splitting her time
between the two.
“I love my ESL families and
learning other cultures and becoming part of their lives, and I love
teaching reading,” she says. “They
are both equally fun.”
One question Fischer gets a
lot about teaching ESL is if she
needs to know a second language.
Thankfully, she says, she doesn’t.
“I’d have to know like five languages,” she laughs. “I’m teaching
them English, so it’s just like teaching a baby; it’s lots of pictures, lots
of animation.”
Fischer says she encourages
the families to utilize their native
language at home so the students
don’t lose that connection to their
cultures.
For reading, she often works
with students for a few weeks at
a time just to help them catch up,
and then she cycles those students
out and gets to work with new
students.
“That’s fun for me because I
get to meet a lot of kiddos on a different level than in the classroom,”
she says.
Before coming to Altoona,
Fischer taught for 13 years in
Kansas. She moved here with her
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and Kash, 4.
“Iowa seemed like the perfect
fit,” Fischer says.
Fischer decided to become a
teacher after growing up with a
mom who did daycare. She says
she was always around kids and
really enjoys it.
“My first grade teacher would
always let me come and help her
clean up before summer,” Fischer
says. “My first year teaching was
the year she retired.”
Fischer says the best part about
working at Altoona Elementary is
her co-workers.
“They love the kids, you can
tell that they absolutely love their
jobs,” she says. “They are always
trying to improve on what they
do.” Q
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Hayden Myers:
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Memorie Ioanis:
“She’s funny.”
Joe Barboza:
“She does fun
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Sausage and
corn chowder
Tasty soup is a cold weather favorite
By Marchelle Walter Brown
A
Since that time it’s become a favorite at our house, and I’ve passed the
recipe along to many friends and family. My husband, who isn’t normally
a “soup guy,” starts making requests for this as soon as cooler weather
starts moving in, and I’ve made a couple of pots full already this fall.
This version of sausage and corn chowder gets an A+ on all accounts:
It’s super flavorful, uses common ingredients and is quick and easy to
throw together. Additionally, you can easily double the recipe if needed,
you can transfer it to a slow cooker and transport it for a potluck dinner,
and it also warms up even better the next day. What’s not to love? Q
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few years ago a friend of
mine was dining out in a
restaurant in the Kansas
City area and had, what she felt,
was one of the best bowls of soup
she’d ever tasted. She made note
of what ingredients she could and
then went home and set out to try
to duplicate the flavor. After some
trial and error, she finally came up
with a homemade bowl of chowder she felt adequately replicated
what she had experienced. While
her mother was visiting, she made
the chowder for her and then passed the recipe along, and that’s how it
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Sausage and corn
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Ingredients
1 lb. sausage (seasoned, but not Italian)
1 onion (chopped)
4 large potatoes (sliced)
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil
½ tsp black pepper
2-1/2 cups water
1 can creamed corn
1 can whole kernel corn (do not
drain)
1 can evaporated milk
Directions
1. Cook sausage and onion together
and drain the grease off.
2. Stir in the potatoes, water and
spices, then cover and simmer
15 minutes or until potatoes are
just tender. (You can add a little
more water if it’s necessary to have
enough liquid to cook potatoes.)
3. Stir in both cans of corn and the
evaporated milk. Cover again and
heat to almost boiling.
Marchelle Walter Brown enjoys cooking for her family and using her mother’s
recipes.
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Increase Immune System Function health Q&A
Q: How can I strengthen my
immune system naturally?
Promote Self-Healing
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A: The symptoms of a cold or flu are our body’s natural response to
eliminate the germ. By allowing our body to express symptoms naturally,
we exercise and strengthen our immune system so it can fight off the other
multitude of germs we are exposed to every day. We need a strong immune
system. Germs are smart. When we do not allow our bodies to fight off
germs naturally, germs change their identity so they can survive. We actually
cause the germs to strengthen and create “super and deadly strains.” The
only way that we can win is to work on building up our own immune systems by being as healthy as we can be. Below are the essentials for building
a healthy immune system naturally.
Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Get adequate rest. Eat a wholesome diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially foods containing vitamin
D (such as cod liver oil). Avoid grains and sugar. These decrease the function of your immune system almost immediately. Eat garlic regularly. It’s
antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal. You should be eating it every day.
Spend a few minutes a day in sunlight to help your body make and store
vitamin D. Supplement with vitamin D. Wash your hands with soap (not
anti-bacterial) and water. Exercise regularly when you are well. Manage your
stress. Lower stress through meditation and other healthy lifestyle changes.
Get adjusted regularly. Chiropractic adjustments boost the immune system
and are a safe, natural option for healing and maintaining health. Q
Information provided by Dr. Kari Swain, Swain Chiropractic, 410 Center Place
S.W., 967-9300.
Q: What are dental sealants,
and why do dentists
recommend them?
A: Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic
material usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often.
Thorough brushing and flossing helps remove food particles and
plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But toothbrush bristles cannot
reach all the way into the depressions and grooves to remove food and
plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by “sealing out” plaque
and food.
Sealants are easy and painless for your dentist to apply. The sealant is
painted onto the tooth enamel, where it bonds directly to the tooth and
hardens. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits
and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant acts as a
barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids. As long as the sealant
remains intact, the tooth surface will be protected from decay. Sealants
hold up well under the force of normal chewing and may last several
years before a reapplication is needed. During your regular dental visits,
your dentist will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them
when necessary.
The likelihood of developing pit and fissure decay begins early in life,
so children and teenagers are obvious candidates. But adults can benefit
from sealants as well. Ask your dentist about whether sealants can help
prevent cavities in your mouth. Q
Information provided by Dr. Eric Forsberg, DDS, Altoona Smiles, 950 28th Ave.
S.W., Altoona, 515-967-3046.
out & about
Joe McChurch, Craig Long and Mary Simon at
Hair Fx Studio’s ribbon cutting on Nov. 15.
Loral Rainey and Beth Van Ryswyk at Hair Fx
Studio’s ribbon cutting on Nov. 15.
Dr. Kari Swain at Hair Fx Studio’s ribbon cutting
on Nov. 15.
Kassie Cheers and Meaghan Kay at Hair Fx Salon
and Spas for their open house for clients and new
Studios on Nov. 14.
John Karnes, Kathy Karnes and Sunny Fenton at
Hair Fx Salon and Spas for their open house for
clients and new Studios on Nov. 14.
Darrick and Jo Worrall at Hair Fx Salon and Spas
for their open house for clients and new Studios
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dining
Jen Holschlag, Phyllis Johansen and Jo Worrall at Hair Fx Salon and Spas for their open
house for clients and new Studios on Nov. 14.
The gyro made a tasty lunch at Poulo’s Sugar Shack.
Todd Smith and Darrick
Worrall at Hair Fx Salon
and Spas for their open
house for clients and new
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hen a restaurant that
has become an institution in its community
changes hands, its customers are
filled with questions.
NOVEMBER | 2013
Will the new owners keep
favorite dishes on the menu? Will
the food taste the same? Will the
atmosphere be the same? Will
there be new items, and will they
be good? Change is just downright
unsettling.
Fans of the Sugar Shack in
Altoona need not worry. After 25
years, Duane Seiberling decided to
put the business up for sale, and
it was purchased by Mark Poulos.
My dining companion and I had
lunch there recently to see what,
if anything had changed.
The ’50s diner theme has
remained intact. Checkerboard
floor, red vinyl, chrome and a soda
fountain — they’re all there.
And the menu is still classic American short order fare
— burgers, hot sandwiches, deli
sandwiches, onion rings, fries and
ice cream treats including a variety
of tempting sundaes and parfaits.
What’s new is breakfast.
Omelets, bacon, sausage, chicken-fried steak, pancakes and
country potatoes and more are
all available.
Poulo’s Sugar Shack
100 Eighth St. S.E.
(515) 967-2527
Hours: Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mon. - Sat.: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Alas, we were too late for
breakfast, so we looked over
the lunch menu. My companion
ordered a gyro ($6.99) and I chose
the chicken-fried steak with mashed
potatoes and gravy ($7.25).
My companion was well
pleased with his gyro. The strips
of lamb were cooked nicely and
not too spicy. The pita was soft
and there were plenty of onions
and tomato.
My lunch hit the spot as well. I
was impressed that everything on
the plate was hot as well as tasty.
Lukewarm gravy just isn’t very
appealing. Knowing it’s good, basic
food at a decent price, I may have
to come back for breakfast. Q
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out & about
Jill Meyer and Adam Kline at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
JoAnne Mangold prepares beef burgers at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Amanda Caffrey and Kensie Wilson at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Lori Slings and Jon Aldrich at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Jeff, Kaity and Nicole Essink at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Craig Long and Scott Wheeler at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Adam and Ryen McRoberts at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Julie Cullinan and Peyton Ballard of Sugarplums,
contestants in Cake Wars at Taste of Altoona at
Prairie Meadows on Oct. 17.
Sarah LeClaire and Connie Baker of Lulu’s Cakes
and Confections, contestants in Cake Wars at
Taste of Altoona at Prairie Meadows on Oct. 17.
Michelle and Angel Lindell of Sweet to Eat Cakes,
contestants in Cake Wars at Taste of Altoona at
Jordyn Compton and Marta McAulay at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Julie Fiala at Taste of Altoona hosted by The
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out & about
Ryan Edsen, Bonnie Fox, Kendra Foster and Tori Court at Taste of Altoona hosted by The Altoona Chamber at
Scott Pickens and Chris Brennick at the Nippy
Hippie 5K at Spring Creek sports complex on
Nov. 9.
Michelle Knowles and Kendra Bowman at the
Nippy Hippie 5K at Spring Creek sports complex
on Nov. 9.
Henry Clevenger and Dr. Alicia Clevenger at the
on Nov. 9.
Dr. Kari Swain and Kristen Ingle at the Nippy
Nov. 9.
Mike Horton at the Nippy Hippie 5K at Spring
Creek sports complex on Nov. 9.
Celeste Jones and Scott Tilton at the Nippy Hippie
5K at Spring Creek sports complex on Nov. 9.
Barb Rozenboom, Beth Van Ryswyk, Bonnie Ehlers
and Hallie Ehlers at the Nippy Hippie 5K at
Spring Creek sports complex on Nov. 9.
Linda Holt, Rob Walker and Heather Lloyd at the
on Nov. 9.
Lynette Kooker and Melissa Horton at the Nippy
Nov. 9.
Cindy Metge, Rachel Metge and Kathy Havel at
the Nippy Hippie 5K at Spring Creek sports
complex on Nov. 9.
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out & about
Natalie Carroll, photo bomber Joe Carroll and
Pennie Carroll at Taste of Altoona hosted by The
Quentin and Tracy Childs at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Bob Eisenlauer and John Eisenlauer at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Myrna Eisenlauer, Tera Baccam and Megan
McKibben at Taste of Altoona hosted by The
Dustin, Kim and Don Wipf at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
John, Mark and Claire Poulos at Taste of Altoona
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Loral Rainy and Dr. Alicia Clevenger at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Chris Brennick with his Halloween twin at Taste of
Meadows on Oct. 17.
Derek Forsythe, Emily Forsythe and Shelana
Laing at Taste of Altoona hosted by The Altoona
Chamber at Prairie Meadows on Oct. 17.
The Team from Coldwell Banker
was ready for Business Safe Trick
or Treat on Oct. 25.
Michelle Sloan and Christina Paterson at Taste of
Meadows on Oct 17.
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Visits from Santa and open houses planned
By Melissa Horton, executive vice president, Altoona Area
Chamber of Commerce
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Altoona Living
Chamber of Commerce, 967-3366
Holiday excitement
is in the air
s the weather gets colder,
the days become darker
earlier and the excitement
of the holidays are all a buzz, we
want to take some time to be
thankful. The Altoona Chamber
would love to thank all our members for their wonderful support
of the Chamber this past year.
The Nippy Hippie 5K held
Saturday, Nov. 9, was a huge success. More than 275 runners and
walkers participated in the event.
The success of this event gave
the Chamber the opportunity to
donate $2,000 to our local “Shop
with a Cop” program through the
Altoona and Pleasant Hill Police
Departments. Thank you to all of
our sponsors and all who joined
in on this event. We hope to see
another fantastic crowd next year.
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chamber news
Chamber holiday open house
Altoona Area Chamber of
Commerce, 119 Second St. S.E.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, noon-5 p.m.
Stop in, say “hi” and find out a little
more about your local Chamber
and how you can get involved.
Santa’s Wonderland
Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro
Drive
Saturday, Nov. 9 - Tuesday, Dec. 24
Help welcome the jolly guy in red
starting at 5 p.m. There are free
photos with Santa from 6 - 8 p.m.
Kids can also do a free craft. The
first 125 children receive a Santa
backpack clip.
Caring Hands Food Pantry
This is a wonderful time a year to
make a special effort to give to this
fantastic program.
Christmas in Altoona at The
Civic Plaza (west of Hy-Vee)
Friday, Dec. 6, 6 - 7 p.m.
Santa and the mayor will roll into
town on a lighted horse-drawn
carriage. Together they light the
community Christmas tree, officially kicking off the holiday season.
There will be carriage rides and
crafts for the kids provided by
Christ the King Lutheran Church.
Come listen to a special performance by the SEP and Bondurant
Girl Scouts as they share their
musical talents for this event.
Hy-Vee will again host a soup and
sandwich special to warm your
insides, and there will be cocoa
and cookies for purchase as well. Q
out & about
Jennifer Larsen, Jenny Bauer and Kevin Farrell at
Clay Elementary for the East Coast Tae Kwon Do
community service project on Nov. 7.
Mike Deon and Kelly Corkran at Clay Elementary
for the East Coast Tae Kwon Do community
service project on Nov. 7.
Emilio Morales does roundhouse kicks at the
community service project from East Coast Tae
Kwon Do at Clay Elementary on Nov. 7.
Jack Larsen at the community service project from
East Coast Tae Kwon Do at Clay Elementary on
Nov. 7.
Gage Beirman with counter Roger Beirman at the
community service project from East Coast Tae
Kwon Do at Clay elementary on Nov. 7.
Brady Martin does jumping jacks at the community
service project from East Coast Tae Kwon Do at
Clay Elementary on Nov. 7.
Eli Hanson with counter Eric Hanson does swats
at the community service project from East Coast
Tae Kwon Do at Clay Elementary on Nov. 7.
Andrew Bauer executes swats at the community
service project from East Coast Tae Kwon Do at
Clay Clementary on Nov. 7.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for Poulos’ Sugar Shack
was held on Oct. 25.
A ribbon cutting ceremony for Game Time Financial
Services was held on Nov. 8.
Jeff Bianchi at the Bianchi Boys Pizza and Pasta
ribbon cutting on Nov. 8.
Jeremy Boka, Dr. Kari Swain and Darren Huinker
at the Bianchi Boys Pizza and Pasta ribbon cutting
on Nov. 8.
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