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“For it is in giving that we receive.”
- Saint Francis of Assisi
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The Children’s Ballet Theatre of Michigan heralds the onset of the holiday season with
P.O. Box 218
its 34th annual production of “The Nutcracker.” Creative Director Gregory M. George
Owosso
will transform MSU Wharton Center for Performing Arts into a winter wonderland
on Friday, November 28th
and Saturday, November
29th at 7:30 p.m. and again
Sunday, November 30th at
2 p.m. Audience members
should plan to purchase
tickets early at www.cbtdance.org or through the
Wharton box office.
The adventure begins in
a Toy Shop as Uncle Drosselmeyer is creating magical toys for a Christmas
party. Clara receives a nutcracker doll that magically
transforms into a handsome
prince. He leads her through
The holidays are a perfect time to honor a
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Land of Sweets where they
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Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday
season, and they can range
from intricate to simple to
flashy to rustic. Creating
festive wreaths does not
necessarily require a lot of
skill, and wreaths can be
fashioned from a variety
of different materials.
The first step to crafting
wreaths is to gather the
foundation pieces. This
usually involves a sturdy
decorative items that fit
the theme of your wreath.
These may be berries, ornaments, ribbons, bows,
and other trinkets that will
be attached to the wreath.
Florist wire and tape can
be used to attach the ornaments to the wreath.
material that will serve as
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Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. ‘It’s Beginning to
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will be performed. “Please come and
help us celebrate this joyous Christmas season,” it was noted. Both concerts will be held at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 310 Crum St., Laingsburg.
Admission is free with a free will offering. This season’s performance is in
“Say cheese” wreath
Purchase a premade evergreen wreath or wrap
boughs of pine around a
wreath frame to make your
own. Glue or tie on small
wooden frames with photos
of the family to the wreath.
Fill in the barren spots with
small bows and ornaments. leaves to fill in sparse areas
and a thick ribbon to hang
Fruitful wreath
the wreath.
Instead of an evergreen
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Purchase a plain grapeand vegetables in vibrant vine wreath and decorate it
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concerts, planned for April, starting
Tuesday, January 20, at 7 p.m. at St.
Isidore Catholic Church. “New members are always warmly welcomed,
so please come join us in January,”
said charter member Janice Hurst. For
more information, persons may contact Steven Easterling, (810) 624-5385
or Janice Hurst, (517) 651-5937.
Metallic wreath
Add a glamorous touch
to an evergreen wreath
with faux fruit and pine
cones that you paint with
glimmering metallic colors. Intersperse items in
gold, copper and silver for
an eye-catching piece that
can adorn any spot in your
home. Add a few twinkling
lights to reflect off of the
metallic elements to add
even more appeal.
Bells or glass
ornament wreath
Use flexible wire to string
a wreath of metal bells or
glass ornaments together in
a ring shape. Bells not only
look nice but also lend a
gentle twinkling sound anytyped
time the door
is opened.
Floral wreath
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Cinnamon wreath
This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that quintessential holiday aroma.
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and wrap with a two-inch
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hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all around the
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Children’s Holiday at the Shiawassee Arts Center
Children, pre-school through elementary age, and their parents are invited to a free
holiday event at the Shiawassee Arts Center, Sunday Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., sponsored
by Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Brown. There are many activities planned including refreshments, art activities, music, a book signing and a visit from Santa and his friends from
Totally Toy Shop. Gingerbread House creations from the annual children’s class will
also be on display.
Children’s classes for December include the Gingerbread House creations class, Dec.
6, as well as Holiday Gift classes on Dec. 13 and 20. Classes are held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
at a cost of $10 per member and $12 for non-members.
The Arts Center, located next to Curwood Castle, is celebrating the 26th Annual Holiday at the Center, which is sponsored by Memorial Healthcare with outdoor decorations
by Sunburst Gardens. Over 70 Michigan artists are displaying and selling their original
artwork, creative gift items and holiday decorations through December 29. There are affordable and unique gift items in SAC’s Gift Shop and a silent auction of over two dozen
items. The public is welcome and there is no admission charge. SAC is open through the
holidays Tuesday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The Shiawassee Arts Council, celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2014, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage participation and appreciation of the arts. For more information call the Arts Center
at (989) 723-8354 or visit www.shiawasseearts.org.
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Seasonings, Spices
and Herbs
Quick Czech Plum Dumpling
Submitted by Judy Stehlik
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup milk
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Syrup:
1 qt. plum juice
2 Tbsp. corn starch
2 Tbsp. sugar
fresh, ground poppy seeds, optional
Directions:
Sift then add milk, mix and drop the dumplings in size of
golf balls on floured bread board. Flatten dough balls with
fingers, place plum in center. Wrap dough around plum until
sealed. Drop in boiling water, with salt added. Boil 12 minutes, place on cloth & quickly pick dough with a fork. Make
syrup from plum juice. Add 2 Tbsp. corn starch and 2 Tbsp.
sugar to 1 qt. of plum juice. Boil until thick. Pour melted butter over dumplings, plum syrup and you may sprinkle fresh
ground poppy seeds equal amounts of sugar all over.
Rosemary: Used in traditional Italian dishes, Rosemary has a slightly bitter
taste, but is highly aromatic. Herbal tea can be made
from the leaves.
Marjoram: Considered
to have slight citrus flavors,
Marjoram is used in some
Middle Eastern cuisine.
Marjoram is often used synonymously with oregano. It
is indigenous to southern
Turkey. Marjoram is often
preferred over oregano in
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Apple Dessert Cake
Submitted by Sue Mead of Owosso
Ingredients:
3 cups apples, cut up fine
1-1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Mix apples and sugar; let stand until dissolved. Add the
eggs. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and pour
into 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake at 375º for 40 minutes.
Caramel Topping:
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
1/3 cup margarine
1 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cup chopped nuts
Bring to a boil at medium heat, sugar, flour, margarine,
water and vanilla. Cook until slightly thick. Add nutmeats
and pour over warm cake.
Turkey and Provolone Sandwich
Submitted by Micki Peltz of Owosso
Ingredients:
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup of light mayonnaise
5 ciabatta rolls
10 thin slices of tomato
1/2 red onion, cut into thin slices
1 lb. sliced, cooked turkey breast
5 slices provolone cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400º. In a bowl, combine the pesto and
mayo until well blended. Place the ciabatta roll halves outside on a large baking sheet. Spread a spoonful of the pesto
mixture on the outside of each of the roll halves. Place two
slices of turkey on the bottom halves of the rolls. On the top
half of the rolls, place 2 tomato slices on each followed by a
few red onion rings. Then top with a slice of provolone. Place
in the oven on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until
the cheese has melted. Then place on broil and broil for just
a bit to get the cheese bubbly and a little brown. Put each of
the turkey halves with the veggie halves. Enjoy!
Information Compiled by Janae Fear, Special Sections Writer
Visit Chesaning for family fun,
to be raffled. Santa and Mrs. Claus
including free horse-drawn carwill also be at the Peet Center to lisriage rides. Get in the holiday spirit
ten to children’s wishes.
with the glow of thousands of canGingerbread Houses decorated by
dles and twinkling lights during
elementary school students will be on
the annual Candlelight Walk on
display in various downtown businessNov. 28 and 29, 2014.
es. Other activities include Arts and
The Tree Lighting Extravaganza
Crafts shows at the High School and
kicks things off at 6 p.m. in DownMiddle School and at the Our Lady
town Chesaning when the special
Parish Hall, roasted chestnuts and live
lighted tree will be raised above the
holiday music by the Brady Wesleyan
village and then the star on top will
Church Praise Team. The Chesanbe lit. Join in caroling. Children can
ing Area Historical Society will host
post their letters to Santa in a Santa
a special museum display again this
Express Mail Box located at the tree
year. Also, there is a bake sale where
raising site. The address is Santa,
yummy treats are available.
North Pole and no postage or return
Beginning Saturday the same
address is required.
weekend, Santa’s Village at the
Enjoy Chesaning’s fantastic assortNorth Pole USA inspired by the
ment of vehicles and objects parked
movie “Polar Express” will run
on a traffic-free Broad Street includthrough the weekends leading up
(Independent Photo/KRISTY SWEERS) to Christmas. Santa’s Village, held
ing trucks, farm implements, boats.
To celebrate the holiday, a number
at the Saginaw County Fairgrounds
of local churches will participate in the Nativity Challenge in Chesaning, features a model train display, Santa, a food
and set up outdoor, lighted nativity scenes along Chesan- court, carnival rides, Market Street Square Church of the
ing’s boulevard.
Nazarene and holiday entertainment. Children’s rides and
Once again, the Peet Community Center will house the activities are included in an admission fee. For more inforFestival of Trees where people will find numerous deco- mation contact the Saginaw Fair Office at (989) 845-2143 or
rated Christmas trees, wreaths and gift items all waiting go to www.saginawcountyfair.org.
ThE MANY WAYS tO REcYcLE ChRIStMAS GREEtINg CARDS
The Greeting Card Association says
Americans purchase some 6.5 billion
greeting cards every year. Of those,
around 1.6 billion are Christmas
cards. Exchanging cards is a great
way for people to show their loved
ones that they’re thinking about them,
and such cards make for festive ornaments to display around homes. But
when the holiday season ends, recycling those cards into other items can
make good use of the paper resources
and turn what’s normally a single-use
item into an enduring trinket.
• Turn this year’s cards into next
year’s gift tags. Cut out circles, rectangles or any shape you desire. Otherwise, visit the scrapbooking aisle of
your favorite craft store and purchase
a paper punch to make easy work of
cutting those shapes.
• Transform a greeting card into a
mini puzzle for a youngster.
• Glue silly characters from Christmas cards onto a sheet of magnet.
Then use these magnets for decorations next year.
• Frame favorite cards so their messages can endure year after year.
• Turn a beautiful card into a keepsake. Use a decoupage medium to
attach a card to a ceramic or wood
backing. Coat with a polyurethane
top coat to protect it.
• Use greeting cards to make wine
charms for holiday entertaining.
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• Use cut-outs of cards to improve
the appearance of plain gift wrap
or bags.
• Insert cut rounds of greeting cards
into the inside of can lids to create
crafty ornaments.
• Make a paper Christmas tree from
cutouts on greeting cards.
• Encourage kids to make a photo collage from the cards they like. Mount
their efforts on poster board and save
for next year.
• Donate used cards. St. Jude’s Ranch
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Happy Holidays from Corunna!
The city of Corunna will kick off the
Holiday Season with the Festival of Lights
Parade, Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Parade
line-up begins at 5 p.m. at the corner of N.
Shiawassee St. and W. State St. Judging
will begin at 5:30 p.m. with trophies from
six categories awarded prior to the start of
the parade. The parade will be followed
by the start of the Festival of Trees, 7 to 9 p.m., a fun family event showcasing Christmas trees decorated through
the joint efforts of the business and education community. The 21st Annual Festival of Trees is located in the
Community Center of Hugh McCurdy Park. While there
BREAKFAST with Santa and Mrs. Claus was Dec. 14, is no admission charge, donations are appreciated. The
2013 at the Corunna Community Center in McCurdy Community Center and Corunna Historical Village will
Park. This year’s event will be Saturday, Dec. 13 from be open for public viewing Dec. 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14.
8 to 11 a.m.
Many volunteers have been busy decorating the Corunna
(Independent File Photo/KAREN MEAD-ELFORD)
Historical Village in preparation for the
holidays. The village buildings will be
open during the Festival of Trees and donations are appreciated. Four Heaven’s Sake
Quartet will be performing in the church
on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. and
the Sheldon Family Singers will perform
on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. “The
outdoor Christmas lights will be on from the first part
of December through Christmas for your drive through
enjoyment,” it was noted.
Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 to
11 a.m. in the lower level of the Community Center. Santa
will be there to take wish lists and will be available for
pictures. Breakfast is all you can eat pancakes, sausage,
juice and coffee. The cost is $6 for ages 10 to adult, $3 for
ages 6 to 9, with 5 and under free.
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Candy Cereal Treats
Nutmeg Logs
Submitted by Kris Finger
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 cups miniature marshmallows
Ingredients:
Cookies 3 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar, set aside more for sprinkling
1 Tbsp. light rum
1-1/2 tsp. fresh nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 large egg
Topping:
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (10 oz.) peanut butter chips
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup milk chocolate M&M’s
Frosting 6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powered sugar, sifted
2 Tbsp. heavy cream
2 tsp. light rum
2 tsp. fresh nutmeg
Directions:
1. In a large bowl cream the butter and brown sugar until
light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the
flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda, gradually add
to the creamed mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs
(do not over mix).
2. Press into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake
at 350º for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown, immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake additional 23 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Cool on a
wire rack.
3. For topping: In a large saucepan, combine the corn
syrup, butter and peanut butter chips. Cook and stir over
medium heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla, cereal, nuts and
M&M’s. Spread over crust and marshmallows. Cool before cutting.
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Frosting – beat butter until creamy. Add sugar,
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with nutmeg.
Seasonings, Spices and Herbs
Oregano: When dried, Oregano is often more flavorful
than fresh. It has a slightly bitter taste. Oregano is very
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Many families have their own unique holiday traditions,
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integral part of many people’s holiday celebrations. One of
the more popular traditions during this festive time of year
is to watch a favorite holiday film with family and friends.
With that in mind, the following are some of the most beloved holiday movies ever to make it onto the big screen.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Perhaps no holiday film is
more beloved than this 1946 Frank Capra-directed classic.
Screen legend Jimmy Stewart plays a desperate businessman contemplating suicide during the holiday season. But
a guardian angel helps him realize all the good fortune in
his life by showing him what life might have been like if
he had never existed.
• “White Christmas”: This 1954 song-and-dance film
stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as a pair of longtime
friends and ex-military men who fall in love with a sister
act team that includes famous singer (and aunt to George
Clooney) Rosemary Clooney. Crosby and Kaye join forces to save the failing Vermont inn of their beloved former
commander.
• “Miracle on 34th Street”: Natalie Wood stars in this 1947
classic that follows the trial of Kris Kringle, who claims
to be Santa Claus and must prove otherwise to avoid being
institutionalized. Nominated for Best Picture at the 1948
Academy Awards, “Miracle on 34th Street” won three of
the prestigious statuettes, including a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® for Edmund Gwenn, who played the jolly old
man in the red suit.
• “Bad Santa”: Though not quite as heartwarming as
many holiday films, this 2003 black comedy stars Billy
Bob Thornton as miserable, alcoholic con man “Willie,”
who poses as a mall Santa Claus so he can rob a department store safe on Christmas Eve. But in spite of its rather
raunchy take on the holiday season, the film is ultimately
a story of redemption as Willie befriends a bullied youngster and begins to turn his life around.
• “A Christmas Carol”: Those looking for a more traditional take on holiday films need look no further than this
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Young visitors to the Laingsburg Winterfest prepare to
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The Laingsburg Business & Community Association is
again offering its annual Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 6
from 4 to 8 p.m. Free, family oriented events will be held
throughout Downtown Laingsburg.
New this year will be the creation of two works of art by
Miller Ice Sculptures. The first will be done at the Town
Plaza during the children’s activities, and the second will
be downtown after the parade near Twilliger’s Tavern.
Children’s events kick off the evening at the Town Plaza
at Woodbury Road and Grand River. Santa’s Light Parade
follows with a variety of festive floats, vehicles and walking units to get everyone in the mood for a holiday evening
in the ‘Burg. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in an antique
fire truck to light the official Laingsburg Christmas tree at
McClintock Park after the parade.
Entries are still being accepted for the light parade. Antique and classic cars, tractors, youth groups, nonprofits,
local businesses, churches and other types of organizations are encouraged to enter. Forms can be downloaded at
laingsburgbusiness.org or by contacting Dave Hasselbach,
(517) 420-6535.
Twilliger’s Tavern will also be hosting its Chili CookOff again from 5:30-7:30 p.m., or as long as the chili lasts.
First-, second- and third-place winners will be awarded
with a prize for their winning recipe. To enter, contact
Twilliger’s at (517) 651-9911.
The Laingsburg High School Jazz Band will again fill
the streets with music after the parade from 6-7 p.m.
Other Winterfest activities will include a youth ornament hunt, Frisbee toss, sack races, bean bag toss and reindeer antler crafts at Town Plaza, horse-drawn wagon rides
throughout downtown, a community bonfire near Leonard’s Hardware, drawings, raffles and special activities
in businesses, door prizes for event participants and the
Laingsburg Public Library silent auction and book sale.
“Don’t miss the Holiday Marketplace and Scholastic Book
Fair at the Early Childhood Educational Center (ECEC)
to benefit the LHS sophomore class and visit with Santa
and Mrs. Claus,” it was noted.
To enter the house decorating contest, persons may contact Dave Hasselbach, (517) 420-6535. There will also be
a chicken dinner at Laingsburg United Methodist Church,
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By Elizabeth Wehman
What are your Christmas expectations? Perhaps you
desire nothing more than having your family all home,
sharing a meal, enjoying fun conversation. Maybe your
Christmas dreams include having a soldier return home
for the holidays. Having a few days off a grueling work
schedule or not having to worry about an upcoming college exam will make your holiday perfect. We all have
them. Those Christmas desires and expectations.
Will your holiday budget allow for that expensive electronic gadget you’ve been gazing at online? Perhaps your
desires are more along the lines of, extra money to put
special items under the tree for your children? Each of us,
if we are truly honest with ourselves, want something for
Christmas. Either material or in the physical presence of
loved ones. That special “something” to make the season
its brightest.
Envisioning it is half the issue. Sometimes people want
something, but aren’t quite sure exactly what. What do
you answer when asked, “What do you want for Christmas?” It brings a sense of contemplation and a moment of
dreaming. Remember the question as a child? I couldn’t
seem to make the list complete enough. As the weeks
gradually crept to the magical morning, I constantly felt
the urge to add…just one more wish!
It’s fine to have Christmas expectations, as long as they
are attainable. An extravagant wish is a nice dream, but
this Christmas, maybe downsizing or making possible alterations to your expectations will not only help to “merry” your season, but it just might help you to slide into the
New Year debt-free and with a more positive perspective.
Sometimes a “reality
check” is required for
our holiday dreams.
Sometimes a “reality check” is required for our holiday dreams. Children would benefit the most. Perhaps one
of your children wants nothing more than a cell phone. It
might cost a minimal amount to add them to your existing
plan, but then you end up having to buy a phone which could
add “data” charges as well for unlimited access to texting
and calls. Not only that, but the added expense of the cell
Christmas expectations
should be checked way
before the big day.
phone bill in January, February, March, etc…etc…!
What about the grandparents who insist you take two
or three extra days off of work to join them three states
away to celebrate the holiday? Days off of work may put
you way behind on the upcoming January bills and on top
of that, asking for additional days at Christmas time just
makes your boss a little more like Ebenezer Scrooge.
So many decisions go into pleasing others during the
Christmas season. If you don’t buy the extravagant and
costly jewelry for your wife, she’ll never let you forget it.
What about that gift you have wanted to purchase for a special loved one for years, yet you also know that the tires
on your car are as bald as the eagle you saw this summer.
Would it be worth skidding on the ice this winter just so
you can purchase that one time expensive gift? Worse yet,
after buying the expensive gift you thought would bring a
smile to the receiver’s face, you give it and the person didn’t
really want it in the first place. What’s a person to do?
Christmas expectations should be checked way before the big day. They should be evaluated by everyone
in the family. How can everyone still be happy despite
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not receiving their desired expectations? This is when the
outcomes all need to be discussed.
Be honest with your children. If you are pretty sure
their Christmas wish will put you several hundred dollars
in the hole, do yourself and them a favor, tell them right
off, no! If the trip to the grandparent’s home will not fit
into your schedule or the price of gas would make it hard
to cover, call them now and inform them. Perhaps even
give them an alternative that would work for everyone.
“Instead of giving us presents this year, gas to get to you
would be an awesome present.” Boring, maybe…but, you
could be with loved ones this year.
Think through a workable budget and if your children are
old enough to understand why a budget has been made, give
them the guideline. “If you ask for this, it will be your only
gift for Christmas.” Give them alternatives, but keep to the
budget. Make lists. Only get what is on the list or alternate
only when it will still meet your budget. Do not be pulled
into changing it by whining or imploring family members.
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in the giving. If everyone gives ten percent of their Christmas gift money, perhaps toys can be bought and donated
or maybe you can purchase food items to be given to a local food bank. Perhaps even a turkey for a needy family.
Evaluate all your Christmas expectations through the
barometer of common sense. The New Year will ring
bright and encouraging if the money for the new tires is
still available after December 25. All expectations are what
we make of them. Give yours a reality check this season.
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County do not have enough financial resources to pay for the basic essentials of life
such as housing, heat, or food. The following food pantries are available to accept
your donation or offer assistance with food. Contact the pantry directly to verify
donation acceptance times and assistance times. Consider donating food for our
neighbors in need this holiday season.
Morrice - Bethany Bible Baptist Church, 10624 S. State Road, (989) 634-8263, open
Wednesday 8 to 11 a.m., offering food and personal care items.
Lennon – Lennon Community Food Pantry, 1014 Oak Street, (810) 621-3676, call
for an appointment, offering dry goods, meats, toiletries, perishables and nonperishables.
New Lothrop – New Lothrop United Methodist Food Pantry, 7495 Orchard Street,
(810) 638-5239, open Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering food and paper products.
Vernon – Vernon Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 201 E. Washington Street,
(989) 743-5497, offering food and personal supplies as available.
Bancroft – Bancroft Congregational Church, 217 S. Shiawassee Street,
(989) 634-5724, open the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
offering food only.
Ovid-Elsie – Elsie & Salem United Methodist Church, 201 S. Ovid Street, Elsie,
(989) 862-5239, open Monday and Wednesday 8 to 9 a.m.
Chesaning/St. Charles – Chesaning Care Center, 218 Church Street, (989) 8456212, open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
offering food and clothing.
Corunna – Corunna United Methodist Church/Corunna Ministerial, 200 West
McArthur, (989) 743-5050, open Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering food and cold
items.
Owosso – Catholic Charities Pantry, 120 West Exchange #300, (989) 723-8239,
open Tuesday 12 to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., offering non-perishable
food, linens and personal hygiene products.
Owosso – Shiawassee United Way, 123 South Washington, (989) 723-4987, open
Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering food, personal hygiene products, blankets, hats and mittens.
There are many additional organizations and programs that offer food assistance that may not be listed above. Call 211 for further assistance.
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH rehearsal Tuesday, Nov. 11 as choir members prepare for the
presentation at First Congregational Church UCC in Owosso on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7
p.m. The community choir, under the direction of Dr. J. Ellsworth Jackson, will perform
the oratorio as part of the holiday celebration. More details are on page 14.
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Celebrating 175 Years with Handel’s Messiah
By Karen Mead-Elford, Special Sections Editor
In honor of their 175th anniversary, First Congregational
Church UCC will be presenting Handel’s Messiah, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. The presentation is free to the
public, but capacity is limited. Complimentary tickets
are available at First Congregational Church UCC, Shiawassee Arts Center and the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Conducted by Dr. J. Ellsworth Jackson with a full
chorus, harpsichord, pipe organ and chamber orchestra,
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holiday season.
George Frideric Handel composed Messiah in 1741,
with scriptural text from the King James Bible written
by Charles Jennens. This English oratorio (large musical
composition) was first performed in Dublin in 1742 and
London in 1743.
Although Handel’s Messiah somewhat resembles an
opera, there are no character impersonations and minimal direct speech. The purpose of the music is to reflect on Jesus Christ as the Messiah. For many amateur
choirs, the work is the center of their repertoire. After
Handel’s death, the work was adapted for larger performances with enormous orchestras and choirs. Handel’s
original intentions were directed toward more modest
choirs. Arranged as Easter music, Messiah has become
more of a Christmas tradition.
The choir at First Congregational Church UCC has
been rehearsing regularly since early October. The choir
is made up of volunteer singers from around Shiawassee
County. Tom Elliott had been leading the practices until
Dr. Jackson was able to step-in for the final rehearsals.
Recognized as a Michigan Historic Site; one of five in
the Owosso area, First Congregational Church has roots
extending back to 1840. It became the first church established in Owosso, founded as a Presbyterian congregation.
Reorganized in 1853, the original members became the
First Congregational Church and Society. A smaller, brick
church was built in 1855/56 on the corner of Washington
and Williams streets. The bell in this smaller church was
donated by Amos Gould and is in the current church bell
tower to this day. This first smaller church was razed in
1891 and construction on the present building was started.
Local fieldstones were used, lending to the church’s current nickname, ‘The Stone Church.’
First Congregational Church was also highlighted during
the Owosso Historic Home Tour in September. The building is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque Revival.
One of the churches most notable features are the stained
glass windows, originally purchased at the cost of $800.
The open interior of the sanctuary is acoustically appealing and should lend itself to Handel’s Messiah.
Pastor Debbie Grazier has been senior pastor at First
Congregational for 2 years. She started at the church in
2004 as the minister of music. The church sent her through
school to prepare her for her current position. “The Lord
had his handprint on absolutely everything,” Debbie recently stated. She will be singing in Handel’s Messiah,
completing the 49 member community choir.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the 175th anniversary, Debbie continued, “Part of our vision is to give back to the community what we feel they have given to us for the past 175 Dr. J. Ellsworth Jackson will conduct Handel’s
Messiah at the First Congregational Church UCC.
years.” The church has numerous other activities coming up
(Independent Photo/KAREN MEAD-ELFORD)
including an actual birthday
celebration on March 1, 2015.
Representative Ben Glardon,
Mayor Ben Frederick and
Campbell Lovett, minister of the United Church of
Christ Michigan Conference,
will attend.
A Celebration Booklet is
available for purchase for
$8. The church is located
at 327 N. Washington
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First Congregational Church UCC of Owosso is enjoying a year-long
celebration of its 175th anniversary. The first brick church (lower, left) is shown as it
appeared in 1884 on the corner of Washington and Williams street. The current church
as it appeared under construction in 1891 (above, left). Note the men working on the
roof and the large piles of local fieldstone. Directly above are the enormous stained glass
windows on the eastern facade of the building facing Washington Street. The church is
one of five Owosso structures officially recognized as Michigan Historic Sites.
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-- Friday, Nov. 28th - Santa’s Lighted Parade -5:30pm on Saginaw Street
Christmas at Durand Union Station
Christmas decorating has gotten into full swing at Durand Union Station, compliments of numerous volunteers. DUSI members Bruce Barrett and Wayne Pickvett
are putting in long hours as co-chairmen of the decorating committee, and other volunteers are coming in to
decorate the trees throughout the building.
The Queen of the Rails will soon be all decked out
in her annual finery, awaiting Santa’s visit in conjunction with the Lights Parade in Downtown Durand on
Nov. 28. Local families and businesses have reserved
trees for decorating, doing their part to make the Depot
the showpiece it is every year during the Christmas season, and a few trees are still available for those wishing
to participate.
One tree has been designated as a Memorial tree, to
give area residents the opportunity to honor their loved
ones by having a personalized ornament made and hung
on the tree. In January, when the trees are removed, the
ornaments will then be given to the families as keepsakes to be used in their own homes for years to come.
“We thought this would be a good way to allow friends
of the Depot to honor their family members publicly,
while getting a personalized ornament to hang on their
own trees in coming years. We’re very excited and hope
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side engraved with the name of the honoree. The other
is a glass ornament that has the DUSI logo inside with
the honoree’s name on the back. Prices are $15 and $20,
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A number of events are planned throughout the season,
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The popular 2014 Holiday Wine Tasting Event will be 6 to 9:30
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the historic Durand Union Station. Tickets
are for sale at the Durand Union Station, SageLink Credit Union in
Durand, Burgdorf’s Winery at Haslett and D-railed Bar & Grill of
Durand, by calling the Durand Union Station at (989) 288-3561
or visit us online at www.durandstation.org and
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Oven: 350º for 25 minutes
1 lb. turkey burger
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1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, drained
1/3 cup milk
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
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needing them. Communities need volunteers.” This ethic is important to Ward
and in her lifetime she has given countless
volunteer hours to help ensure a historic
building in Durand continues to stand.
“To me, I never did look at the Durand Railroad Station as a historic building when I was growing up. It was like
a New York City building because it
was sturdy of brick, so shiny inside and
such great noises all around it as trains
came and went from the various trackage
all around,” commented Ward upon the
memories of having the Durand Union
Station in her hometown while growing
up. This fueled Ward’s passion for preserving the station when it was threatened
to be torn down in the late 1970s.
Ward’s efforts grew from her love of the
Depot as a young child. “My best memories
Ward is a walking encyclopedia regarding anything about Durand Union Sta- were taking mail, at age twelve, to the station. She is shown here (at left) telling visitors about the history and importance of the tion to put in a box that looked like gold.”
historic building.
(Independent Photo/Eliz abeth Wehman) She remembers standing on her tiptoes to
“We all owe our communities something.
You don’t give up anything to be a volunteer, because you always gain something,”
commented Norma Ward. Volunteering is
important to this Durand resident. So much
so that she was named “Historical Society
of Michigan Volunteer of the Year 2009,”
by the state. Ward calls herself a SeniorSenior citizen with a laugh and does not
like to hear another senior citizen tell her
they are bored. “Everyone needs to get out
and do something for someone else. At
your church, school or organization. You
gain great lessons and blessings by doing
something for someone else,” she adds.
Ward has volunteered throughout her
whole life at her church and is a Respite volunteer and is also a member of
put the mail in the box which was located
in the main lobby of the station.
Ward helped form the Depot committee
from a handful of volunteers organized to
celebrate the Bicentennial of the city in
1976. After the Bicentennial celebration,
many of those volunteers continued their
efforts to save the Depot. Ward was hired
by the City of Durand to find grants to
save the building. She also arranged for a
contract with Amtrak to use the Durand
station as a passenger Depot again.
For a few years after 1976, the Depot sat
empty and silent, its’ floors warping from
water which had entered through windows
smashed by vandals. Marble wainscoting
was stolen by salvagers and many rooms
were inhabited by pigeons. Then in 1979,
after years of negotiating, the City of Durand purchased the Depot for one dollar
and leased the land under the Depot for
twenty-nine years.
After fundraising efforts, grants received as well as generous donations from
the public, the Depot opened the doors of
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989-723-0444
989-725-2196
989-723-0444
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104 W. Exchange St.
Owosso
989-720-0104
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Purses • Woodwick Candles • Scarves
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322 N. Water St., Owosso • (989) 723-3011
renee@oakesfisher.com • www.oakesfisher.com
20%
OFF
Expires 12-24-14
Springrove Variety
25
Customer Appreciation
%
DISCOUNT
on All
Items in
the Store!*
FRIDAY,
NOV. 28th
Come in Between 7am
to 9am and Receive an
Extra 5% Off
*Excluding “Count on Us” Merchandise. Must present coupon.
Rewards Card may be redeemed - but no punches given for the day.
200 N. Washington St., Owosso • 989-725-8355
Mon.-Sat. 9-8 • Sun. 11-5
• Try our
Custom Blended
Tobacco’s
• Full Line of
Quality Glass &
E Cigarettes
HRS. MON-SAT 9-7, CLOSED SUNDAY
$
2 Off*
EXPIRES 12/31/14
NEED HOLIDAY
CASH?
WE BUY GOLD
Any $20 or
more purchase
*Limit 3 - $20 Purchases
201 W. MAIN ST. • OWOSSO
989-720-4488
- 6th Annual -
Downtown Owosso
Glow Events
Continued from Page 21
Your comfort,
is our business!
We put
the warm...
In warm &
cozy this Holiday
Season!
the day after Thanksgiving. The Owosso Promotions Committee wanted to create an event that could be enjoyed by
the whole family and would encourage people to get out and
celebrate the holiday atmosphere in Downtown Owosso.
For the 2nd year, the 5K Glow Run/walk will be held
with a start time of 5:30 p.m., Nov. 28, on Exchange Street
at Fountain Park. Rich and Denise Widdows, owners of
Nutrition Connection, have organized the run. Those interested in registering for the run can pick up an application
at Nutrition Connection at 405 E. Main Street, or Hankerd
Sportswear at 116 W. Exchange Street. New this year will
be DJ services by Jerry Davis before the race, and a variety of prizes will be given out to race registrants. Runners are encouraged to “Glow” by
including lights or glow in the dark attire.
The Glow Parade begins at 6:45 p.m. with lineup starting at Emerson School. The parade
OPEN THANKSGIVING 8am-noon & 5-10pm
Friday 6am
203 S. Water St., Owosso
(989) 723-4220
www.maurerheating.com
Prices valid in-store Thur., Fri., & Sat., while supplies last.
Save 50%
SAVE $140
Boost Mobile LG volt™
$
39.99
Nobis 7” 8 GB Quad-Core
Tablet W/ Matching Case
$7.99ea
Reg. $19.99
Reg. $179.99
17-9883
$
35/mo.
unlimited
talk, text
& data
No Annual
Contract
(1GB 4G/3G
speed)1
Limit 3 per
customer
$
49.99
Reg. $99.99
Dual
Cameras
Black 25-425, Blue 25-4251
Aero RC Helicopter
Save 65%
Unlimited
Data: Certain
rate plans
contain a
high-speed
data limit. Once
limit is reached, speeds will be reduced. Price
good through 11/29/14. Boost Boost Mobile
and the logo are trademarks of Boost. See
store for additional plans and details.
FIRST 50
AUvio® Pearl Bud 2.0 Earbuds
$
4.99 ea. Reg. $14.99
33-916, 33-917, 33-918, 33-919, 33-920
customers in each
store get
16GB USB Flash Drive
FREE
Reg. $29.99
25-3392/4175/
4176/4177/4279/
4282/4283/4284
Limit 5 per customer.
Reg. $9.99 value.
68-1798
-1805.
14.99
Reg. $29.99
Age 8 and up. Requires 4 “AAA”
batteries. Red 60-1076, Black 60-1146
Save
50%
Save Over 80%
Touchscreen Gloves
$
$
Save $100
After Rebate
Beats Solo® HD
Headphones
4.99
*After $40 instant savings
and $60 Radioshack mail-in
rebate. Rebate not available in
CT RL1. Offer excludes Solo2
Reg. $169.99
Limit 3 per customer.
1
Rebate to be paid in the form
of a Visa® Prepaid Card.
33-1304, 33-1306, 33-1307,
33-1308, 33-1310, 1311, 33-1313.
Save 50%
Skullcandy™ Uprock Headphones
$
14.99 ea. Reg. $29.99
Save Over 70%
Portable Power Bank
$
7.99 ea. Reg. $29.99
Provides
one
full-recharge.
Save 70%
Street Warrior RC Truck
$
14.99
Reg. $49.99
1:12 scale.
Age 6 & up.
Requires
7 “AA” batteries.
60-1052
23-2406, 23-2407, 23-2408, 23-2409
33-613, 33-614, 33-1044
Radioshack
Associate Store
Offers/prices not
available in all stores.
216 W. Main St., Downtown Owosso
989-723-3794
Reg Hours: M-Th 9-7, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6,
OPEN Sun 11-5 Until Christmas
Limited Quantities. No rainchecks. Colors may vary by store.