May your days be merry and bright

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Special Christmas Edition
Inside the Dec. 26, 2013
of the
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
you’ll find...
Breakfast with Santa
Throughout the section
Hiding
elves keep
watch
for good
behavior at
school
Page 19B
Cookie Jr. left Alison Gerhard’s second grade class this message one morning.
In the afternoon, since the kids had followed his rule, they got to eat the M&Ms.
Photo by Kim Demory
Nora Olson showed Santa her best
“I’ve been good” look during Breakfast
with Santa. Photo by Kim Demory
Revisiting
memories
Making
spirits
bright
Pastor Jason Cooper and the
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church
in
Eagle Grove is trying to keep the focus on
the true meaning of Christmas.
Page 4B
Photos from the
annual Eagle Grove
Memorial Library
Holiday Crafts
event.
Scandinavian
delicacies
Drake Weland
Page 15B
Located throughout
the section
Photo by Kim Demory
A blended family
Christmas
The perfect example of how a blended
family can get along, making the
holidays merry and bright.
Page 7B
May your days
be merry
and bright
Page 13B
2B
Thursday, December 26, 2013
EaglE grovE EaglE
Another Old Fashioned Christmas in Eagle Grove
by Kim demory
egeagle@goldfieldaccess.net
The Eagle Grove United Methodist Church sponsored their second annual
Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Kicking off the evening’s events was an elf contest. Kids ranging in ages
from preschool to retirement age came dressed in their most creative elf outfits.
Some were homemade, while others were actual costumes, but they were all
adorable. Be sure to look for their pictures throughout this Christmas section.
After the elf contest, the crowd bundled up to head outside. People who
saw the tree last year in all its glory didn’t even think twice about braving the
frigid temperatures to behold the breathtaking sight of the tree lighting.
Mike Agnew, Pastor of the United Methodist Church where the tree stands
in front of, was pleased to present the tree for the entire community to enjoy.
He hopes, though, that it will serve as more than just a beautiful sight. He
hopes it will also remind people of their loved ones this holiday season.
The Nativity Star that has been placed atop the tree was given by Paul and
Bev Wilde in memory of Denae’ Schaumburg, a beloved family member who
went home to be with Jesus recently. It was given in memory of all their loved
ones who have gone before them. They hope it will serve the same purpose
for others who have lost a loved one, finding comfort in the star that points to
the Heavens.
There’s no better way to warm up on a cold night than with a hot,
homemade bowl of soup, and that’s exaclty what people got to enjoy after the
tree lighting. Thanks to numerous volunteers, a hungry, cold crowd could
choose between ham and bean soup, chicken noodle soup, or a hot dog. There
was also homemade cornbread and dessert - and it was all free.
After ample time to eat and visit with fellow neighbors and friends,
the crowd headed back upstairs to the sanctuary to enjoy a free community
program. People from around the Eagle Grove area volunteered their time and
talents to bring some holiday entertainment to the event. There were soloists,
family acts, church groups, and high school performers. Each and every one of
them were amazing and added to the Christmas joy of the season. Be sure to
look for their photos throughout this edition as well.
The evening concluded with community caroling. There’s nothing quite
like “The First Noel” and “Silent Night” to prepare you for the coming of
Christmas.
This event was about more than an evening of entertainment, however. It
was about spreading the message of Christmas - good will towards men and
peace on Earth.
Seeing double
The crowd gathered outside the United Methodist Church in Eagle Grove on Saturday, Dec. 7, to experience the magic of the lighting
of the majestic Christmas tree. The tree is meant to serve as a reminder of loved ones to all who pass by. Photos by Kim Demory
Robert Blue Middle School held a tree decorating contest to get
into the holiday spirit. Each ET room came up with their most
creative tree ideas, which were then judged my Principal Scott
Jeske. The winning ET was Long’s La Spezia Lovas, who created
this look-a-like of Jeske. Jeske admitted that even he himself had
to stop and take a double-look once in a while, thinking it was a
real person. The tree was even dressed in Jeske’s clothes, he
assumes with a little help from an elf named Deb Jeske, his wife.
Photo by Kim Demory
Yasmin
Reyes
Martinez
created this paper penguin
in Abby Butson’s elementary
art class. Jocelyn Gonzalez
created this paper water
globe.
The kids were
excited to see their artwork
on display throughout the
holiday season in the hallway
of Robert Blue Middle School
next to the art room.
Photo by Kim Demory
“If Santa was stuck in my chimney”
Students at Eagle Grove Elementary had a fun writing assignment lately. These adorable stories
about what they would do if they found Santa stuck in their chimney are proudly displayed on the
second floor of the school. Be sure to look for a few of the ideas inside this week’s Christmas
edition. Photo by Kim Demory
EaglE grovE EaglE
3B
Dear Santa…
Mrs. Porter’s Preschool
Dear Santa,
I havve Rudolph at home. For
Christmas I want Lego friends, a
kitchen set and a Baby Alive.
Love, Lola Krietlow
Der Santa,
How is Rudolph? For Christmas
I want a Nerf guns, Super Mario
building set and a drum set. I gunna
have cookies ready for you when
you come!
Love, Grayson Chamberlin
Dear Santa,
Are you coming soon to my house?
For Christmas I was a guitar, a Sophia doll, and some Octonauts toys.
Thank you for the new guitar!
Love, Salem Willard
Dear Santa,
I want Elmo for Christmas. I want
a Barbie.
Love, Kirara Tincher
Dear Santa,
I love you! I like you! I want to see
you. For Christmas I want a Power
Ranger morpher, sword, and a Jake
and the Neverland Pirates ship.
Love, Isaac Sadler
Dear Santa,
I have been good but my brothers have been naughty. Andrew
won’t get anything. For Christmas
I would like camera, a kitchen set,,
and Imaginext Batcave.
Love, Trenton Robinsoon
North Central Iowa Handbell Ensemble
The handbell choir is always an enjoyed addition to the Eagle Grove Chorale during their annual
Christmas concert. This year’s performers included (in no particular order) Barbara Flowerday,
Sandy Muzzey, Shelley Ellerston, Diane Doering, Lavonne Breitenkamp, Susan Maier, Linda Singer,
Deb Peterson, Jo Reaman, Linda Hutchinson, Jessica Christensen, Ann Shriver, Karla Tweeten,
and Patrick Gagnon. Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas carols
The Eagle Grove Chorale, after performing a more formal portion of the show, came back after
intermission dressed in their holiday attire and performed more familiar Christmas tunes like “Let
It Snow,” “Sleigh Ride,” and “Silent Night.” Photo by Kim Demory
•Dr. Burmeister • Dr. Brosamle
Dear Santa,
My birthday is coming soon! For
Christmas I want a Teenage Mutant
Turtle play set, Plasnes toys, and
Monsters University toys. My sister
Natalie wants a Doc McStuffins
toy.
Love, Gavin Pedersen
Dear Santa,
I love you! I want a Dora microphone, a treasure chest and some
Lalaloopsy babies.
Love, Nicole Menke
Deasr Santa,,,
I want a kitty and a talk baby that
has food and diapers. I want an IPod
too.
Love, Keylyee Collins
Dear Santa,
I want a minion, ninja turtles and
angry birds game. Thank you!
Love, Austin Thompson
Dear Santa,
I want a Doc McStuffins bed, a
kitchen and animal headphones.
Love, Rebecca Gamache
Dear Santa,
I want an ipad, kitchen and a Doc
McStuffin bed.
Lovee, Annye Pineda
Dear Santa,
I miss you! Are the reindeer
being good? For Christmas I want
a Sully doll, Futterbye doll, and a
Zummer.
Love, Ryan Ettinger
Dear Santa,
i want a dragon, a T-Rex and Transformer Legos for Christmas. Please
and Thank you.
Love, William Page
Dear Santa,
I want a Sophia doll, Doc McStuffins play set and a Minnie Mouse
doll.
Love, Laina Christensen
Dear Santa,
I want earrings. I want a fairy toy. I
want a kitchen set.
Love, Syndal Castaneda
Dear Santa,
Give me my toys please. I want a
Hungry Hippo game, Ninja Turtle
set and Batman toy. Thank you.
Love, Jamie Barcernas-Stefenson
Dear Santa,
I want some games, superheroes,
and a sword. Thank you!
Love, Jackson Babcock
Dear Santa,
I would ;like some pink play dough
and pink scissors. I would like a
Sophia Doll and a cuddle monkey
doll and some new clothes.
Love, Myka Anderson.
Mrs. Porter’s Prep-Kindergarten
Dear Santa,
I want a princess doll, I wants an
Ipad and monster high Barbie.
Love, Carmen Vasquez
Dear Santa,
I want a princess with a castle. I
want a big bear wo is pink. I want
some play dough too that is blue.
Love, Catherine Orozco
Dear Santa,
I love your reindeers! Your elves are
cute! Sometimes they make little
messes. For Christmas I would like
a zebra phone, a zebra purse, and
a baby doll like we have in class.
Thank you!
Love, Mya Morgan
Dear Santa,
I want a green electric scooter, a gocart and a Nerf gun.
Love, Cooper Kist
Dear Santa,
I want a Doc McStuffin set, a camera,, and a Doc McStuffins chair
that turns into a bed.
Love, Maggie Green
Dear Santa,
I want a Lego’s, Star Wars and
Ninja’s.
Love, Kale Christensen
Dear Santa,
I want a Sophia doll, princess leap
pad, and monster high dolls.
Love, Araceli Avila
Dear Santa,
I want please a fubry, a princess
bike, and play dough.
Love, Brenda Alejo
4B
EaglE grovE EaglE
Dear Santa…
Dear Santa,
Can you please give me a DS and
computer and can y ou please give
me a Ipad and can y ou please give
mee Wii games for my Wii.
Love, Junior
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a zoomer.
Luv Matthew
Dear Santa,
Can I have a DS? Can I have a Ipad.
Love, Trinten
Dear Santa,
Please csan I have a Lillies Pet
Shop and Ba Be Bon.
Love, Bella
Dear Santa,
Please give me pillow. Please give
me a baby. Please give me a ipad.
Luv, Chloe
Dear Santa,
Can I haf a DS?
Love, Carlos
Dear Santa, I like ipad. Deeer Santa
I like a computer. Dear Sanmta,
I like a Zumr. Dear Santa I like
massttrr truck and remote control
muster truk.
Love, Joe
Dear Santa,
Please gimme a DS. Please gimme
a ipad.
Love, James
Dear Ssanta,
Can I have Bucky. Remote control
dube.
Luv, Landyn
Dear Santa,
Plez gev mey a dol. and I want
a BaBe dol and I want a Justin
Bieber blanket andd I want a Justin
Bieber pillow and I want as fon.
Love Deanna
Dear Santa,
Ples giv me a doon buggy and
remote control car.
Love, Leelan
Dear Santa,
Please give me give me p lease a
laptop. Dear Santa, ples give me
please I want a computer.
Love, Marian
Deaaar Sasnta,
Can you bring me a DS.
Love, Alanna
Dear Santa, May I please hav a
drem house.. May I ples hav a pla
monkey.
Love, Kearsyn
Dear Santa,
I am excited for y ou to come! For
Christmas I would like some new
games, a smartboard, and a Ipad,
and some new toys, I’ll leave some
cookies.
Love, Carter
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a new
video game, some Hot Wheels,
a new bike, and a football, so we
could play together. We will leave
you cookies nd milk.
Love, Kaden Johnson
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a zoomr.
Luv, Matthew
Mrs. Osborn’s
Kindergarten Class
Dear Santa,
We have been working hard at being good listeners. We have learned
a lot like; letters, numbers, writing
words, skip counting and popcorn
words. We are wondering how your
reindeer fly? We are also wondering
how your elves got their magic?
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mrs. Osborn’s Class
Dear Santa,
I wut a DS. How does the Elf do
majci?
Love, Madeline
Dear Santa,
I wot a Seke Dog.
Love, Christiasn
Dear Sata,
I like a stinky dog.
Love, Emilio
Dear Santa,
I wut a bat man.
Love, Blaz
Deasr Santa,
I want a Woodin Track Master. I
will poute cookes out.
Love, Corbin
Dear Santa,
I want a rock the spots. What is yr
elfs gunu mack me?
Love, Payton
Dear Santa,
Can you giv me a princess amit and
a princess dress and princess shoos
and a toy zoomr. He plays ded.
Love, Veronique
Dear Sasnta,
I wot a Babee. I wot a fone, I wot a
I-pad, I wot a flsh light friend, I wot
a sea pet, I wot a cat.
Like, Mollie
Dear Santa,
I want a baybe. How do your dere
fiy?
Love, Nevaeha
Dear Santa,
Can I hvve a I pad? Can I hav I
computer?
Lov, Skylar
Dear Santa,
I wut a fone. Haw das your elvs
fliy?
Love, Landon
Dear Santa,
I want a game boy game, I want a
bok. Can I av a pillow. Can I hav 2
DS games.
Luv, Hayden
Dear Santa,
I wot a BrBe dream hys.
Love, Caitlin
Dear Santa,
Please gimme the DS.
Love, Leo
Dear Santa,
I want a Ipod computer, teddyber,
fon, doll.
Love, Kaitlyn
Dear Santa,
I like SRR Man.
Love, David
Deear Santa,
I wot a xylophone. W wwwonder
hw rander fliy?
Love, Çhloe Pugh
Dear Santa,
I want a DS. I want a Batmn,, ples.
Love, Braylon Kling
Dear Santa,
I want a pape and a liol Barbe and I
Wii and can I have a toy der.
Maliena Tores
Dear Santa,
I wut a DS gam. How duz the elvz
moov?
Love Jayden Kreitlow
Dear Santa,
I wnt a DS. How iz Rudof?
Luv, Reece Demuth
Dear Santa,
You like Santa. Can we see your
raindeer.
Love, Nevaeh
Deaar Sasnta, How are the elfs
being gud or bad? Will you put
candy in my stocking. I bet you
will if my mom or my dad dot.
Love, Sami
Dear Santa,
I love you. How is your raindeer?
Have a happy Birthday.
I love Santa, Perla
Dear Santa, Is roodof gud? Dear
Bude or gud? I like you Santa.
I love you Santa, Kendra
DeaarSanta,,
I have bin gud. How have yoo bin
theis yr.? Haw r the elves? Theis yr
yoo can git me Max.
Syrus
Dear Santa,
I want a DS. I want a der and a
fone.
Love, Kayson Manson
Dear Santa,
I hvr bin gud this yer. Can you bring
sciLanders. Haw have the elves.
Thax Santa.
Love, Brayden
Dear Santa,
I wnt a tablit and Barbe pool.
Love, Maria Calles
Dear Santa,
How elfs Ski Lader’s.
Drake
Dear Santa,
I wot dog. I wot a Hawki dog. I
wot a gloo.,
Love, Brady Mrazek
Dear Santa,
i lv u Santa. How is you elfs?
Love,. Perla
Dear Santa,
I wot a BrrBe.
Love, Liliana Jose-Antonio
Dear Santa,
Thankkk you for my gifts lst year.
This year I want a Dora book and
a camera.
Love, Rosa
Deasr Sasnta,
I have a BrBe hus.
Love, Natalia
Dear Santa,
How R U. CAN I HAV A bRbi
hows.
Lov, Evelyn
Mrs. McCoy’s
Kindergarten Class
Dear Santa,
Hav ben goob. I love yr. I want a
play house.
Lily Locke
Dear Santa,
I hav ben good. How r you.How r
yor raders? Can you breg me a doll
house? Love, Hailey
Dear Sasnta,
I have bin gud. Can i ples have a
brbi hows.
Love, Baylee
Dear Santa,
I like you Santa. Can you bring me
a BaB dol.
Love, Amy
Dear Santa,
I hav bin good. How r you elf.
Lov, Felix G.
Dear Santa,
Ples breg mer BrBee boll the
Love, Rebecca Garcia
Dear Santa,
How R you? Can I have Brbi hors?
Love, Marlen
Dear Santa,
Ples breg me a? Sum art stu ff. I hav
bin good. How r you? How r the elf.
Love, Tucker Woodbeck
Dear Santa,
I like you. I luv you.
Kael
Dear Santa,
I wnt a tablet. I wnt a toy Santa.
Love, Crystal Flores
Dear Santa,
I want a doll and a princess.
Loce, MacKenzie
Thank you for your
business in 2013, and we
look forward to working
with you in 2014.
Gold-EAGlE
&
CoRn, lP
All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth
That really is on McKenna Woodbeck’s Christmas wish list she
sent to Santa. Of course, there were a few other suggestions as
well, just in case he couldn’t do anything about the teeth.
Photo by Kim Demory
True or false?
Reindeer and caribou are the same animal?
True
Alycia Dahllhauser’s
Kindergarten Class
Revisiting memories
by KiM DeMOry
Although the date of Christmas
still remains December 25, it seems
Christmas comes earlier every
year...in the stores that is. But Pastor
Jason Cooper and the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove is
trying to keep the focus on the true
meaning of Christmas, focusing on
celebrating the birth of Christ.
For many, the thought of
Christmas brings back memories
of Christmas’ past spent in church the smell of the advent pine wreath;
the look of the red poinsettias by
the alter; the sounds of Christmas
hymns being sung; the warm
holiday greetings from neighbors
and friends. So when it becomes too
hard to make it to Christmas mass
anymore, an important part of the
celebration is gone.
In Cooper’s former church, they
held a “shut-in” service in order
to bring that joy back. It was so
successful, that he decided to try it
here in Eagle Grove. When he went
to the church’s fellowship committee,
they agreed it was a great idea.
So Cooper sent a letter to family
members of each of the church’s
shut-ins, inviting them to take a little
extra time on Thursday, Dec. 19, to
bring their loved one to church for a
special Christmas service at 11 a.m.
“It was a way for (the shut-ins)
to come and revisit their Christmas
memories,” Cooper said. “It was a
lot of work, but it was worth it.”
The shortened mass came
complete with traditional Christmas
hymns, communion, and the feeling
of rejoicing the birth of our Savior.
Volunteers were also on-hand to
accommodate the shut-ins in any
way necessary to insure they had the
best experience possible. Cooper
referred to these volunteers as the
shut-ins’ personal shepherds.
Cooper added that he was
grateful for the cooperation of Rotary
Senior Living as well for taking the
time to bring their residents to the
service. It really does prove what is
possible when a community works
together.
After the service, a soup lunch
was held for all in attendance. No
doubt, this will be another cherished
Christmas memory for all those in
attendance.
It was a small but appreciative crowd who gathered for Evangelical
Lutheran’s Shut-In Christmas service on Thursday, Dec. 19. As
you can see on their faces, those in attendance were filled with
the Spirit of Christmas as joy filled their hearts to be worshiping
together, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Photo by Kim Demory
did you know?
It took Charles Dickens only six
weeks to write A Christmas Carol.
EaglE grovE EaglE
Dear Santa…
Mrs. Hanson’s 1st Grade
Der Santa,
For Christmas I want pilo pet and
yon and toyo.
Your friend, Blake Smith
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a sill fone. I
want cande.
Your friend, Renee Beason
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a dog and a
now toys and now Santa toy and a
tablet and a fish and wut dus Miss
cbs do? and wen can I see you? and
you have a good Christmas!
Your friend, Gabriela Lobato
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Motxr track
chiness and new bat man shooss and
new gluvs and new hat. You tour
ove the woold?? Santa you like hat
coc coc??
Your friend, Patrick Heaton
Dear Santa,
Christmas I want a tablit and a culring set. Wat do you do for fun in
your hows. How meny cids do you
met i oun day. How mene frens dus
Mi. Tengls have.
Love, Addy Jeske
Dear Santa,
Christmas, I want a ameruckn Girl
doll ccichin and a bed. how do
yooou make a chimoney if a hous
dusnt have one? do you ever get
stuck?
Love, Ashley
Deaaar Santa,
For Cristmas I want a sword and
a hachit. Hew meney efs do you
have? And a bow arow and sovvet
armor and a sheild algow 25,000
arrows.
Love, Aidryk Terwilliger
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a pntbasll gun.
Do you get stuk win you ge in the
chimn.
Love, Taylor Larsen
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Nikes. I want
a Pakrs jrse... Tank you. Do rainder
have red ose?
Yor friend, Dorlan Olson
Dear Santa,
For Chirthday I want a Reel phon
and a Sis worm sweshrt and Santa
I love your elfs like mistr Jengland
I love you Santa.
Love, Hannah Terry
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want as ipod tuch. I
allsop want a some clows for
Daisey. How do your elfs fly? Do
your randers ave a red nows?
Love, Haley Darland
For Christmas I want a bla p10. I
osso want a bice. Santa wao menye
elf do you hav? How do the randeer
fliy. And how is ms cloos, roodof
and his red oows. Can you get me a
sciland swot I oso want a pet bog.
Yor friend, Jesus Bez
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a mastre hydole and a Swechrt. I want to now
your ranederes name? and I want to
now how meny elfs you have.
Love, your Friend Myah Edwards
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a big Princess
house it cums with dolls. I also
want a lot of Princess dress up stuff.
What are your elfs dowing. I no
that your elfs make a lot of toys.
Love Savannah Gilbert
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a bonaro. And
the bonaro is green. It has three
dorts. One is stickee and the other
two have a thin top and thin sids.
And tenag mutin turtus stuf. Ol that
you can bild.
Love, Brett Ascherl
Miss Nelson’s 1st Grade
Dear Santa,
My name is Ayden. I want for
Crismiss is a octopoddtax. I have
ben good ples can I have what I
want for Crismiss ples.
Your friend, Ayden
Dear Santa,
I want a La-La Loopsy Doll. I want
a necles and a La-La Loopsy adwar.
I want a stuffanimal. I want a La-La
Loopsy dress and a La-La-Loopsy
shirt and sckrt. allso a sckarf.
Your friend, Ashley Deleon
Dear Santa,
I want a play sashomni 4. 5 citrolrs
for it An X box one and a I pad all
of the DIARY of a Wimpy Kids
books.
Your friend, Landon
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a toy turtle.
His name is Raphel, Dontellol,
spliter and markre aer brush.
Yor Friend, Lalito
Dear Santa,
I wott for a Brbe toy and a babe.
Your friend, Izzy
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a pinck and
black Zebara with a Bow. I want the
bow to Be pinck.
Your friend, Natalie
Dear Santa,
I wont a gutor and mine l.pid. and
sum sporclejess and a minel.pid
caassu and school spliss and a Borden Christmas doll.
Your friend, Piper
Dear Santa,
I want a FaBlet and a rag Doll
and a Pink sock monky and a baby
shirts and a baby Dipr bag and two
babys with strolrs and a baby cradl.
Your friend, Maya
Dear Santa,
I want a gtav and a x box 1 for
Chistmas and a base ball bag and
a noo bat and 100 craons and 100
Markers.
Your friend, Cohen
Dear Santa,
I want a PsP. and a X Box 360. I
also want a Dsi.
Your friend, Caden
Dear Santa,
I want a Brbe Kupoodr and a Ipod
and a Brbe and a pupy and a Lolloopse and a Makap
Kit.
Your friend, Karstyn
Ms. Gloede’s 1st Grade
Dear Santa,
What cind of cookes do you like?
in
aer clas room we sue yoer
Elfs. I want a BaBy a Live and I
want a Jug of BaBy watr. And I
want foor meele and I want BaBy
food. and I want a Big BrBe haoos.
From Addyson
Dear Santa,
Santa haiw or you. Im good to
haiw or elfs. I wot a books too and
u dol and u dress and a marldal and
a naw ded. From Jersey
Dear Santa,
I want to now yore randerss name.
Wat cind av cuces do you liek? I
want a bobe and dorin and a ipad
cus I get to play on it. From Izbelle
Nearly 50 members of the
Wright Warriors 4-H Club of
Eagle Grove spread a little
Christmas joy by Christmas
caroling on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Their first stop was at Rotary
Senior Living South (pictured
directly below). They then
sang some old familiar
favorites for the residents of
the North building (pictured
at bottom).
A few even
stopped and gave a private
performance in the room of
Pat Miller (pictured at right).
Photos by Kim Demory
Dear Santa,
Haw is Roodoff? I wont tirmnadr 3
and reshive evill 6 and a trapleen?
From Dashawn
Dear Santa,
We like your Elf? Santa what is
your frate cooe? for crimse I wat
iaq bad.
From Josue
Dear Santa,
I wubr haw yr ranbers are? I wut to
dols and a bookshef. Yr the best.
From Paige McDaniel
Dear Santa,
why is my Elf not comin to my
house? can you tel me? I wunt for
chrismis an ipod and an a laptop to.
I Love you.
From Gracie to Santa
Dear Santa,
Waey is my elf not coming to My
hose? I want a lasptop and I need a
trampalen. From Reese
Dear Santa,
How do your ran der fly? Santa I
want fac boinaro nd as fack gun.
wut koces do you like?
From Andrew
Dear Santa,
How do youor elf make toys? I wot
a box uv gloing bloons and a ipad
nd a box uv culrs and marcrs and a
base bloon. From Kevin
Dear Santa,
I like you,re Eafs? I like win you
make us toss. I wont for Crismis is a
now bieck and a now motcuncow. I
like Santa, how are you,re Eafs?
From Austin
Dear Santa,
For Crismis I wont a now Bick and
a now gatar for Crismisss and a
La La Loopsey for Crismis and a
amerecin doll.
Your friend, Monique
Dear Santa,
I wot a dress and a scrt shos a And
Santa stuf And elf stuf And Prises.
Your friend, Destinee
Dear Santa,
I like yuor Elf. Hau mmmmene
renders? I want a Staryas lego.
From Salvador
Dear Santa,
I want a litte ras car with ri molt in I
want aa helikoptir.
Your friend, Darwin
Dear Santa,
How was yres adere? Want cide of
cookes od you like? I like yr Elf.
I want a Brbare and a brbare casll
and a brbares klase and a brbare
magssee. From Avery
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas a Robot. How
many elfs do you have? I bleey in
you.
Your friend, Ryan
Wright Warriors spread Christmas joy
Dear Santa,
How your randre? I wot toy. I wat a
brbare. I like croime. I wat a ipad.
From Monsy
Dear Santa,
I want to know how Rotof the red
nose rainder is doing? I want a
Baby alive and a Bardie house why
dos’nt my elf come to my house?
and I want a Zepodog fluter by
fairly and a laptop and a kindle and
a ipod. From Tarissa
Dear Santa,
May I have a X box 360 with 2
controlers, a gutare, a pick, a laptop,
a ipod 5th genrdsheon, BB gun,
emote controe car, star war lego set,
and X box games.
Your frend, Dylan
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Dear Santa,
Wut kind of cukies do y ou like? I
wast presents. I wud like sum cande
and a parrot.
From Yasmin
Santa’s helpers
Jaclynn Demory and her dog,
Buddy, showed up at the Old
Fashioned Christmas event as
Santa’s Helpers.
Photo by Kim Demory
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We wish you and your
family a season full of fun, celebration and great times!
Thank you for all the joy
and happiness you’ve brought
to us this year.
Enjoy Lots of
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the holiday fun that happens around Eagle Grove. He showed
up to the Old Fashioned Christmas event dressed in his finest
elf costume. The kids loved it, and he took home second place
in the junior high and up division. Photo by Kim Demory
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Dear Santa…
Mrs. Axtell’s 1st Grade
Dear Santa,
I want a Ipod for Chrismas. I want
a real live hores for Chrismas. I
want a zebra helmet for Chrismas. I
want a joolereey box for Chrismas.
My brother wants a tracter. My sister wants a blue pony for Chrismas.,
My mommy asnts one car Chrismas. My dad wants anuther dog for
Chrismas. How do you get down
my chimney.
Love, Emilee Snider
Dear Santa,
I wot the rest the nija trtrs and a toy
care. I wot it to bee vaee big and
miexx bruy thrwos anoo exs box.
Haw d you git yr big belee down
the chimney.
Love Dylan
I wish I can have a bog, I wish I
can have a computer. My mom wish
to have to bog.
Maria Meadez
Deaaar Santa,
I want a competr. I want a fone. My
brother My sister want a doll. My
dad want a rimot hunchrl helcptr.
Love, Christian Cleaveland
Dear Santa,
I want a lite sadv with one lit sadv
on a sid and a nothr lite sadv on a
nuthr side. I want is a eds tthat is
black. I want for my mom is car
a green car. how bo uor elfs mack
toys?
Love, Jaime Lopez
Dear Santa,
I want a Ipad. I want a 3D TV. My
mom want a Christmas.
Love, Adam Champagne
Dear Santa,
I want a romote ckoncherul hellacopter and I want a 3DSXL a my
bruther wants a new game for his
3DSXL. were dus majik come from.
Love, Braeden Pamperin
Dear Santa,
I want a I.Pad and snow pans. my
family wants a happy family. what’s
you’r name is it red.
Love, Rylee Mogan Hanus
Dear Santa,
I wud like a ipad and Hollck
panching gllaves for christmas andsome spie theings. My sistr wunts
some borbe, clos. Haw do your
Randers fly.
Love, Zach Hogrefe
Dear Santa,
I want a new Ipadd. I want a new
game. My Dad want a new caar.
Josue want a new bike. My Mom
want a new bike. way you have a
white beir.
Love, Zabdi Castro
Dear Santa,
I want a compooter. Iwant a gril.
My Grama wonts a gift. How do
your rander fli?
Love, Nydia Lopez
Dear Santa,
I want a ipad and dres. My brothr
wots tractrs. War do you live?
Love,Celine Covington
Dear Santa,
I want a noo poen. I want a
iy pad., I want Zoomre., howdo
your rander fly?
Love, Alex Anderson
Dear Santa,
I want I.,pad., And Insrmint. My
mom want a new houes. How did
your dears fli.
Love, Michelle Calles
Dear Santa,
I want hors for christmas. And a
good family. And go to mexico.
My hol family want good lif. Santa
how do you get your stamick in
the chimney?
Love, Jocelyn Gonzalez
Dear Santa,
Iwant to let my cuzins thair name
is Dalis and Brana and Odum and
Thair Mom is care and Dad name
is Jode and Ndl is thair dog.
Kendra
Dear Santa,
I want a Ipad and I want a remot
kentrole raccre and a monstr truk
game. And a petfish .My bruth
wants a Ipad. How are you doing?
Love, Beau Warland
I wish I can have a dog. I wish I can
have a computer. My mom wish to
have a dog. santa have you giv the
presants to everyone?
Love, Maria Meadez
Mrs. Watson’s 2nd Grade
Dear Santa,
What does your house look like? I
hope you will come tonight. I would
like Disney Infinity. You are the
nicest person ever. Make sure you
put a
candy cane in my stocking.
I will really like that. Also give my
dog a treat, my mom a book, and
dad a tool. What does your deer
look like? Tel me how your day will
be. I hope you will?
Lucian Benjamin
Dear Santa,
Are you nice to people? I wish for
you to bring my presents. I sure
would like a bear, and some books
because I am learning how to read.
I also want a phone and an Ipad. Do
you like your house? If you go to
my house, I will have a cookie nd
milk so you are not hungry. I will
have a present for you because you
We want to express
our sincere appreciation for your
loyalty and patronage throughout this past year.
To all of our friends and neighbors, we wish you
a wonderful holiday season filled with
much happiness and love.
worked very hard. My family wants
a monkey who talks. My dad wants
a car.
Love, Jenifer Zacarias
Dear Santa,
For Christmas, Iwill like for my
family a Super man suit. one for
my brother, mom, dad, and one
for me too., I want a baby dalmation dog, a fairy flyer, and a purse.
Santa, is Rudolph real? We will
have cookies and milk.
Love, Morgan Christiansen
Dear Santa,
What I sure would want for Christmas is baby stroller and crib. a basket, dream light, a dolphin, stuffed
bear, make-up and jewelry. My
whole family would like a computer
and blankets.
Love, Erin Smith
Dear Santa,
Do you like eggnog? What is it like
living in the North Pole? Write back
to me. Maybe you could bring my
family some money please. I would
sure like Barbie, Ken, and the new
Barbie Dream House.
Love, Lily Huse
Dear Santa,
I sure would like an Xbox 360,
a Mircraft Cd, game boy, and the
Legend of Zelda. I like you. Are
you magic?
Love, Damon Barkhaus
Dear Santa,
My family would want a garden
for my mom. My Dad would want
tools. I would want a doll. What is it
like in the North Pole? Do you see
seals in the North Pole?
JoJo Zigrant
Dear Santa,
I want a four wheeler., Please Please
please! I wish for my family to be
happy. Santa, you re awesome,
Santa, I wish to have an XBox. I
wish I could see you; too.
Love, Ricardo Gaytan
Dear Santa,
Can you please bring me a zebra
lamp for my room, a fairy that
moves to your hand, or a diary box?
How can you see through our house
and walls? Have a great Christmas!
Love, Harley Schnobrich
Dear Santa,
You are nice to everyone. Are you
magic? How do y ou make toys for
kids to play with? Can you make
anything for kids to play with? You
are very, very, very, very nice. What
is it like a the North Pole? Do you
like your job?
Love, Addison Hindt
Dear Santa,
I want an I pod, a trampoline, all
WWE costumes and a pingpong
table for my family. What is it like
in the North Pole? I want an elf on
the shelf. Love, Braydon Carr
Dear Santa,
Are you magic? Do y ou love your
elves? Are they your sons and
daughters? I want a real horse, a TV
in my room, a real dog., Are you
watching down on me? Did you
make is snow?
Love, Jaz Mrazek
Dear Santa,
What is it like at the North Pole? I
would sure like a Cuddle Cuddle
vpit. I want to see your workshop
where you and your elves make
toys. I would sure like a phone,
and a diary too. I like you and your
elves. Does Mrs. Claus have gray
hair? I want to see Mrs. Claus.
Love, Grace Johnston
Dear Santa,
I sure want a One Direction movie,
a CD, and a One Direction Big Joe
beanbag chair, computer. My family
wants a new dog., What is the North
Pole like?
Love, Analise Olson
Dear Santa,
My family needs some food. My
family needs some Christmas
plates. I want three Ipad’s, two
Barbies, two race cars, and four
blankets. Blankets for two boys,
two girls, and one baby.
Love, Yairin Ramirez
Dear Santa,
I need to ask some questions about
you. Do you pay your elves? I want
three Xbox controllers and a Wiiu.
So do y ou actually give a bad kid
coal? I don’t want any. Do you really live at North Pole?
Love, Evan Thul
Dear Santa,
I would like a Kindle Fire HD and
a bigger jewelry box. What is it like
in the North Pole? Do you have lot
of elves? Mom would like a new
car. Dad would like some new tools.
My Dog Bandit, would like some
new toys. Love, Sydney Haugland
Chicken and noodles and needles
The pine needles of the Christmas tree in the Eagle Pharmacy
window showcased the ingredients to the making of the famous
Sacred Heart chicken and noodles enjoyed at the Wright County
Fair each year. Photo by Kim Demory
Dear Santa,
Are you magic? I sure would like a
Barbie Dream House. I would like a
Doc McStuffin chair. I would like a
Naill One Direction doll. My family
would love a new house.
Love, Adyson Steig
Dear Santa,
Today I would like a boomerang
and pet Smurfs. The pet Smurfs
I want are Grumpy, Clumsy,
Smurfette, Farmer Smurf, Papa
Smurf, and Happy Smurf. I would
also like a Storm Pegasus Beyblade,
a Ninja Turtle lair, and M & M’s. I
love you Santa! Thank you.
Love, Antonio Tilley
United Methodist Praise Band
Members of the United Methodist Church enjoy combining their
talents for musical worship. The band was happy to perform
“Born in Bethlehem” during An Old Fashioned Christmas in
Eagle Grove. Photo by Kim Demory
And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people. For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2: 10-11
Wishing you tidings of great joy
this holiday season and beyond.
“God so loved the
his only begotten
believeth
in
him
but have everlasting
world that he gave
son that whosoever
should
not
perish
life.”
John 3:16
As we celebrate the miracle of His birth, please accept our
sincere wishes that you may forever bask in the warmth of His love.
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A blended family Christmas
Talented musicians
David and Cathy Moklebust accompanied the Eagle Grove
Chorale, performed solos, and were both featured in a solo
performance during the Eagle Grove Chorale Concert and An
Old Fashioned Christmas event. Photo by Kim Demory
Family fun
Nora Olson (left) and Analise Olson enjoyed a Christmas donut
with their aunt, Arial Quintus, on Saturday, Dec. 14, before going
to sit on Santa’s lap and tell them what they would like to find
under their Christmas tree this year. Photo by Kim Demory
by Kim demory
It was December 24, 2000 and
Jen Tew was about to embark on a
journey she never imagined. The
birth of her baby boy would first
bring fear, then joy, then worry and
concern for his well-being, and then,
finally, an unforeseen friendship.
The story began when Jen went
into labor on Christmas Eve at her
mom and dad’s (Kim and Carl Steil)
house. By 2:30 a.m. Christmas
morning, she and the baby’s father,
Travis Woodbeck, were on their
way to the hospital. It was supposed
to be a joyous time. Instead, it
quickly turned into an experience
she doesn’t remember, but the rest
of her family will never forget.
Jen began hemorrhaging and there
were warning signs of a potential
stroke. Jen was whisked away for an
emergency C-section.
She said there are only three
things she’s remembers after the
chaos began - hearing her doctor
call home and tell his wife to put
Christmas dinner in the oven because
he was going to be late; looking at the
clock and seeing red and black spots
and not telling the doctor about it
because she was scared; and a nurse
telling Travis to put his head between
his legs and to breathe because of all
the chaos and not eating. The rest
is blank.
Before long, Travis came back
out of the operating room. He had
been asked to leave because the
doctor didn’t know if Jen or the baby
were going to make it. Kim later told
her daughter that the staff even came
out asking for next of kin to make
decisions, like if they were to save
only one, who should it be?
The next thing Jen remembers is
seeing her new baby boy, Peyton, the
next day.
Jen and Travis married in
December of 2002. When they
divorced only a short time later, Jen
never expected what was to come
next. At first she was angry when
Travis started dating Chelsea Sisson.
Jen knew her, but admitted she didn’t
really care for her much.
“I thought since she was so
much younger, she wouldn’t be able
to take care of a two-year old,” Jen
said. “I was apprehensive to think
that she could do it and was here for
the long haul instead of just wanting
to play house.”
While Jen said she was never
“mean” to Chelsea, she did confess
to having an “attitude” towards her.
Then a game-changing phone call
came from Jen’s mother. She said
she had seen Chelsea and Peyton at
a local store shopping, but Travis
wasn’t even with them. At first, that
made her mad. Why was Travis not
spending time with his son? Why
did Chelsea have her son?” Was it
just cool for her to have this cute
little boy?
But her mother quickly changed
her way of thinking, saying, “Be
thankful that (Peyton) isn’t just
pushed off onto someone else and
that Chelsea is spending time with
him.”
After thinking about it for a
little bit, Jen realized her mother
was right. Things could be so much
worse.
Chelsea said even her parents,
Kenny and Darcy Sisson, took to
Peyton right away. They never
forced him to call them grandma and
grandpa, but that’s always been how
they’ve treated Peyton - as if he were
there own biological grandchild.
Chelsea and Travis were married
April 22, 2006. Jen admitted that
although the connection between her
and her ex’s new wife was generic
and only existed because of her son,
Peyton, it eventually developed over
time. The two women began talking
to arrange schedules of where Peyton
would be and when. Through these
conversations, a friendship started to
form. They realized that they had so
much more in common that just the
love for one little Christmas miracle
baby known as Peyton.
“I now consider Chelsea one of
my best friends,” Jen said 10 years
after they were first forced together.
“Don’t get me wrong, we still
have our arguments, but not often,”
Chelsea said lightheartedly.
Their last fight was Mother’s
Day 2012 over a miscommunication
of where Peyton spent the day.
“Getting along just makes life
so much simpler,” added Jen.
That also means the holidays
are much easier as well. There’s
no squabbling about who gets him
for how long and who buys what.
Instead, they have a plan that works
every year. His father and Chelsea
get Peyton Christmas Eve through 10
a.m. Christmas morning. He and his
two sisters, McKenna and Tucker, are
Chelsea Woodbeck (left), Peyton Woodbeck (center), and Jen
Andrews (right) are the perfect example of how happy a blended
family can be, making the holidays merry and bright for everyone.
Photo provided
sure to have all their gifts open and
played with from Santa long before
he has to leave. Then, when he gets
to his mom and Galen Andrews’
(Jen’s husband) house, he opens gifts
there with his sister, Brenna. To an
outsider, it may seem confusing, but
for this family, having a blended
family Christmas works. There’s no
“step mom” and “step dad.” There’s
no “step sisters” either. They are all
just simply “family.” While Peyton
has never been forced to refer to
Chelsea as “mom” or Galen as “dad”
Jen corrects him if he refers to them
as “step mom” or “step dad.”
“If Peyton does slip up and call
Chelsea ‘step mom,’ I quickly explain
to him that Chelsea is a mom, too,”
Jen said.
When it comes to Christmas,
they have even learned to work
together on gifts. At first, he loved
fire trucks, so he had tons of fire
trucks at both houses. Now, they
make sure they get different things
for him. The only request Jen had for
Chelsea is “Don’t wrap his birthday
presents in Christmas paper.”
“I figured if that’s all she’s
asking of me, I can do that,” Chelsea
said.
When it comes to the Christmas
birthday boy, they’ve even worked
out a schedule for that. Jen and Galen
have a birthday party for him on
Christmas Day. Travis and Chelsea
do it the weekend before or after.
There have even been years where
both families celebrate together.
“The fact that Jen and I are so
close surprises a lot of people,” said
Chelsea.
“But it just seems so natural for
us now,” Jen added.
In a situation that often times
brings fighting, resentment, and
heartache, these two women have
found a way to instead foster
friendship by putting family
first. Because of Peyton and the
relationship he has with both
families, even his sisters on his dad’s
side, McKenna and Tucker, and his
sister, Brenna, on his mom’s side, act
like sisters. All four kids go back
and forth between the Woodbeck
home and the Andrews home. In
fact, McKenna and Tucker go home
with Jen each afternoon after school
lets out until Chelsea gets off of
work and pics them up. That way,
all the kids get to spend a little time
together every day.
Chelsea and Jen are glad to say
that even Travis and Galen have
become friends, too, and work well
together.
I wouldn’t have it any other
way,” Jen said. “I wouldn’t change
a thing. I could have it really bad,
and so could Peyton, so it makes
me thankful for everything that
happened up to this point.”
Peyton truly was a Christmas
miracle to these two families in more
ways than one.
All I want for Christmas
Jaime Steffenson told Santa he would like a racetrack for
Christmas. Jazsalene Gonzales wants a monkey. That made
Santa laugh. He told her he loves gorillas. Baby Zoie Steffenson
and Amelia Gonzalez (pictured left to right) were just happy to sit
on his lap and say nothing at all. Photo by Kim Demory
Galen and Jen Andrews with their children, Brenna Andrews and
Peyton Woodbeck. Photo provided
Travis and Chelsea Woodbeck with their children Tucker, Petyon,
and McKenna Woodbeck. Photo provided
Christmas Trivia
According to tradition, how does
Santa get back up the chimney?
Laying a finger beside his nose
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Dear Santa…
Ms. Gerard’s 2nd Grade
Dear Santa,
Santa I want a helecopt for Chrismas and a robot and a elf and a
shelf. Santa how are your elfs? I
believe your elfs are good.
Love, David Gomez
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmis I want nerf
guns vulcan a sniper a mega star
trit. Iwasnt a phone a flat skrean tv.
Love, Hunter Adolf
Everyone loves a snow globe
Micah Nesvold, Ava Kienzle, Johnathan Olson, Drake Canavan, Dominick Melendrez, and Skylar
Gamache (pictured from left) show off the results of their efforts in making homemade snow globes.
Photo submitted
Dear Santa,
I want a longshot, volcon tadlit
crossbow. Dose it ever get cold?
From,
Jake Jeske
Dear Santa,
I would like an ipad for Chrismastas. how are your elfs? My elf wade
is was hard to find. I hope Criismistas is good.
Love, Olivia Conaway
Dear Santa,
Can I please get a sew cool; and can
I have 13 wishes, and a nerf rebelle crossbow. Can I have another
elf on the shelf with a beard for my
brother to give him for Christmas.
Me, Dawson and Piper have been
very good this year. I hope you have
a good X-mas this year. Do you and
my elf get presents for X-mas.
From Emma Lalor
Cora Spangler
If you could go anywhere for
Christmas, where would you
go? “To New York City to see my
son. I’ve been there many times
and it is beautiful at Christmas
time...watching them skate and
all.” Photo by Kim Demory
Serenity Dobbs Betty Bowles
If you could give one gift this
holiday, what would it be and
to whom? I would buy my mom
a house. Photo by Kim Demory
If you could go anywhere for
go? “I would be together with all
of my children.”
Photo by Kim Demory
Dear Santa,
I want mune$ and a flatscren tv,
goinch and a masnchin and as sporst
car and a iphon 5.. Can you send
boy elf wif my grell ellf?
Love, Connor Christopher
Dear Santa,
I want puppy, pig and a hamsters,
and a easy bake oven and some
mice for Crismas. Santa can I come
to the North Pole with you?
Love, Brooklyn Osborn
Dear Santa,
I want a ipad that is purple for
Crismiss. nd a miny ipad and a elf
on the shelf. Do you give gifts for
your self?
Your friend, Kaylynn Kepler
Dear Santa,
I want elf for Cristcrys aand as
Baby Monkey who is nice., I want
a wii. I will liv some cookie and
mlke.
Love, Ana Morles
Dear Santa,
I wont a ipod tuch and a elfa on the
shelf name Chrlit and a pet bunee
and a flat skren tv and 10 Ifons
Santa how do you get to all the kids
hous? rit bak ples.
Love, Angelina Binkerd
Dear Santa,
I want a Phone, ipod, baby doll;
Can you get my brother something
to, mom, dad? How are your elf’s
doing? What are their names? Can
you get my brother a ipod?
Love, Emalee Sisneros
Dear Santa,
Can I get a phone and a ipad and
can I get a lot of chooclite? Is the
north poile cold to you? Is riding
the slay fun? Can I get a cputer. Can
I get a vicings cup and do you like
the north pole?
From, Noah Thul
Dear Santa,
I am just only asking for presents, 3
presents. One Santa hat and I want
a cputer and I just want my famly to
have a good crimise. And I want to
have a doll.
Love, Maddie Elsberry
Dear Santa,
I want ds games and a bow in erow
and a i pad and a i pod and a wii.
Can I have a elff on the shelf?
Love, Quinn Whaley
Dear Santa,
Can I pleas have an ipad, anything
hellow kitty, your phone number,
flat screan tv and tumy sttufer. What
is it like in the north pole? What is
Charley’s favorit thing I want to
get him a presint for comeing to are
hous every year.
Love, Jaclynn Demory
Dear Santa,
I want a i phone five and could you
write y our phone number? I also
want ax box three sixty.
by, BrodyAllen
Dear Santa,
I want a kendel fire hdx. I want a
ipod. I want a puppy xlo. Iwant a
boy monster high dol. I want a girl
monster high doll.
Love, Chloe Steil
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the gifts last year.
This year I want a glove and ball
to play catch, a bowling set, and
an iPod to listen to music. I will
have cookies for you to eat with me.
Merry Christmas!
Love, Darci Anderson
Mrs. Alt’s 2nd Grade
Dear Santa,
Can you get me a baby swing for
my Barbie house? Speaking of babies, my sister’s having a baby,, so
can you get her or him a present but
she isn’t having it yet. And can you
get me more babies for my Barbie
house?
Sincerely, Hannah Resh
Ps. Do your elfs work hared?
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a doll
house, I pod, nail polish kit, and
a drawing set. What is the temperature where you live? Our lowest is
negative 3F. How do you deliver
all those toys in one night? I also
want 10$, and every Monster High
doll, and a wii with Just Dance cds.
From, Makaylae Betts
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a moped, a
real puppy beagle, a real cockersppaniel, that’s a puppy! And a
two wheeler four snowmobile for
SAM, Corbin, Dady and me. A cupl
more things i want a humongous or
gigantic robeot animal that’s a pink
cute puppy. That has a reamote.
How do you fly with all that stuff
on your slegh? How do you make
all those toys in one night? Do you
ever get tired doing what you do all
night?
Your my favorte Santa Clause!
From, Jolet Pinkele
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas is a bell
from your sleigh, telescope, remote
control helicopter, 1D pajamas, 1D
stuff, just anything you can make.
Santa what do you dowhen your
elves work? Do your elves work all
year long?
Sincerily, Ava Kienzla
Kay Gray
What is your one Christmas
wish? “To have my family with
me. They are scattered all over.”
Photo by Kim Demory
Incognito
Lisa Foust’s Christmas tree was in disguise as a hunter for the
holidays. Her creative masterpiece was featured in the main
store of Christ Furniture. Photo by Kim Demory
With warm wishes and gratitude
from our house to yours.
We appreciate your calling
on us this past year.
Second place
Liliana Waldo Martinez looked
adorable in her elf costume
on Saturday, Dec. 7. She was
cute enough to take home
the second place prize from
the Old Fashioned Christmas
event. Photo by Kim Demory
Lalor Construction
Eagle Grove • 515-448-5040
EaglE grovE EaglE
9B
Dear Santa… Starting a new Christmas tradition
Mrs. Alts 2nd Grade
continued
I want areal fea baby and a real dog.
Where do you get the toy? I like
you! How do the elves make toy?
Sincerely, Charity Bork
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want everything
from Justice. How is Mrs. Clause?
How are you? What degrees is it at
the North Pole? How many elves
are helping you? Do you stay up all
night to work? How many toys do
the elves make? Does Mrs. Clause
help you? Is it cold at the North
Pole?
From, Celeste Figueroa
Dear Santa,
I want a skate board and a Zicke
and a race car. How is yor dar. I
have been good at home and day
care.
From Angel Vasquez
Dear Santa,
How fast does your sleigh go? How
do you give presents to everyone in
the world in one night? How do you
understand every language? I would
like an Xbox 360. Will you get mee
ne?
From, Mack Morgan
Dear Santa,
I want a ipad. How big are your
elfs? Are your elfs funny? I want
Denver Bronco gloves! They’re
my favorite team! I hope the elfs are
not mean to you Santa.
From Drake Canavan
Dear Santa,
I want a baby and a baby stroller
and baby stuff and earings. Ialso
want a real dog and clothes for
the dog and toys for the dog!
Santa what do you do when it is not
chrissmiss?
From, Calli Steil
Dear Santa,
I want a Santa toy and a turkey
toy. I want a monster toy. Why do
you have Elves to make toys with
you? Do your Elves havt to do a lot
of hard work for you?
From, Dominick Melendrez
Dear Santa,
I would want a toy like 90 barbie
dolls please. May I please have a
binder for at homee please? May
I please have 20 casts and 20 dogs
please. Are you fluffy Santa?
No name
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a real
computer, an ipad, an ipod, a dorr
sighn with my name on it and
real gold. Why do only come out
at night? What do you look like?
Merry Christmas,
Sarah Thies
Dear Santa,
I want a Mind ccclaf accaunt, Michel Jorden shoes, lime green sweat,
basetball shoes, and green beats.
Why do people think you are fake?
From, Jonathan Olson
Dear Santa,
Do you like snow? I like the snow.
Can I have a bike? I like to ride
bikes!
From, Kolten Johnson
Dear Santa,
I want a play horse, please! Do
you like me? Can I have drums? Do
you like dogs and cats? What would
you like for Christmas?
From, Izabella Kreitlow
Mrs. Lenane’s 2nd Grade
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a Furby boom,
Markers maker, easy bake oven,
miss mes jeas, jordas, elf on the
shuf. plaes and thank you.
Sincerely, Lyndsey Mendez
Dear Santa,
i want a
dude wwe toy that
toke and a weii 1000000
doeller and a lorreur and a xbox
dead riasing 3 andaaa the waking
dead and ganntot.
Love, Drake Slaikeu
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a easybake
oven, zoomer, just dance 2014,
Fake money, horse riding owfit and
1D shirt and ghostbusters shirt.
Love, Reese Ettinger
Dear Santa,
For christmas I want a puppy, dress,
barbie, furby, doll, books, gamne,
markers.
Love, Macie Lalor
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a furby boom
and a easy-bake oven.
Love, Noel Kovacs
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want furby boom,
fun tape, monster high house, and
easy bake oven.
Love, Dakota Alt
City Administrator Mike Boyd
with Araceli Day and Susan Maier
With Christmastime once again upon us, we
pause to remember the simple joys of days gone
by. Though times have changed, the true spirit
of the holiday remains forever constant. May the
enduring happiness and brotherhood that marks
this wondrous season be yours always.
and Eagle Grove
Municipal Utilities
Dear Santa,
I wont a Barbie for christmas. I
wont a guitar to. I wont new
shoes and cloes. And more easy
bake oven stuff.
Love, Ayden Feske
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want just dance
2014 and just dance 4 and a furby
boom.
From, Justin Krog
Dear Santa,
I want a helicopter, and Legos,
and wii games and just danc and
chocklits, and a dog, and a wii.
Sincre, Gabe Reyna
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas a doll. I want
a stuff animals. I want a new ordimint. I want a Santa doll. I want a
new book.
Love, Cloey Reese
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like a furby
boom, beatrix girls, barbie life in
a dream house, flutter bye fairy,
Zoomer, techno; Just danc 2014,
Just dance 2.
Love,
Olivia Anderson
Dear Santa,
I hope you give me aa Furby
Boom, remote controle car,
cloths, shert, pants,, Santa I love
you and your wife and elfs so so
so so so much one more presint
zomer, that is it.
by Zach Garcia
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a Elektric
scooter.
Love, Justine Olson
Dear Santa,
I wont a simi for christmas and a
resoing truk and a arplan.
From, Coltan Hurtado
by KiM deMory
Each holiday season, I ask people
from around the community to share
their Christmas photos, traditions,
and stories with me. This year, I
decided to share one of my own.
We did something new in the
Demory household this year, one
I hope to do for year’s to come. It
all began with a late fall walk on
the 3 Rivers Trail. My daughters
discovered a fallen branch from a tree
that stood tall and had lots of small
limbs coming from it. It instantly
inspired me. Why not paint it and
use it as a decoration in our house.
Then the scrapbooker in me kicked
in. I had recently purchased some
Christmas paper at a scrapbook store
that had the numbers one through
25 on it. Put the two together and
we had the perfect makings for a
Christmas activity tree.
When we got home, the girls
didn’t even go into the house. They
ran straight to the backyard and
waited for me to come with supplies
to start our project. As Jaclynn spraypainted the branch silver, Hannah
and Mollie worked on painting an
old terra-cotta pot with chalk paint.
This would allow us to write fun
messages on the pot throughout the
month of December, be it Ho Ho Ho,
Merry Christmas, how many days
left until Christmas.
While we were waiting for the
paint to dry, we headed inside the
house where we cut out the 25 days
of Christmas from my scrapbook
paper. While we did, we talked
about all the different ideas we could
do. Then we had to narrow them
down, picking out our favorite top 25
activities we wanted to enjoy. Some
were quick and easy for busy days
that I knew would not leave a lot of
extra time - like calling grandma and
grandpa in Minnesota to Christmas
carol over the phone. Others took
more time, like baking cookies and
delivering them to friends’ houses as
an unexpected holiday surprise.
Mollie, Jaclynn, and Hannah Demory enjoyed going to the Event
Tree each day to see what fun Christmas-themed event they
would be doing next. Photo by Kim Demory
I wrote one activity on each
day of the month and then attached
silver and green glittery string from
each. The next step was to fill the
terra-cotta pot with sand, insert the
branch, and hang the 25 days on
our stick tree. And so the adventure
began.
Each morning, the girls would
rush to our little silver Charlie Brown
tree to see what the day’s featured
activity would be. I admit, that on a
couple of days, time just didn’t allow
like we had hoped, so we would
simply do two things the next day.
One of our family favorites
turned out to be something we did
early on in the month. As a family,
we made up a progressive Christmas
story. Each of us took our turn
adding on to the story, a little piece at
a time. By the time we were finished,
Dave and I and the girls were all
laughing. I am especially excited
because I video-taped our original
Christmas story, so now we can share
it with extended family when we get
together for the holidays. I guarantee
they have never heard a Christmas
story quite like this before, and the
starts of the tale are Santa, aliens, a
dog, and Dave.
Other activities ranged from
drinking hot chocolate by the
fireplace, to ordering pizza and
watching a Christmas movie, to
reading Christmas books, to eating
Christmas treats for breakfast.
We also went to see Santa, made
homemade Christmas ornaments,
and wrapped Christmas presents.
Another family-favorite turned out
to be cellular caroling - when we
called our loved ones and started
singing Christmas songs after they
said “Hello.”
While some activities were
more grand than others, what was
best about this tree to me, was the
fact that it helped us to slow down
just a little bit, if only for a few
moments each night, and take time
to enjoy each other during the most
wonderful time of the year.
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a iPad and
xbox 360.
Love, Felipe Calles
Dear Santa,
For cisdmise I want aa mostrni
dollss and a rodt dog and a elfe
on the shelf.
Your friend,
Rilyn Robinette
Dear Santa,
I want a helicopter wihe a controle and as car that I can drive that
it is for kids for christmas.
Love,
Bryant Bravo
Homemade snow globes
Second graders Makayla Betts, Angel Vasquez, Landen Rogers, Charity Bork, Isabella Kreitlow,
and Celeste Figueroa (pictured from left) love to watch the snow fall inside their homemade snow
globes they made in art class at Eagle Grove Elementary. Photo submitted
As another year hits the road,
we'd like to acknowledge all the
people who have been key to
our success and wish you all a
very, very merry season and a
truly memorable year.
Thanks for your valued business,
and we look forward to seeing
you again in the new year.
10B
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
Dear Santa…
Third Grade Letters
to Santa from Ms. Milner, Mr.
Jacobson, and Ms. Everson’s
Classes
Dear Santa,
How are your raindeer and I would
like a Japanese Big Bang Pegosus,
flash sagottareo, Nemeses and
Jade Jupiter.
Love, Brody L. Reese
Dear Santa,
I would like a ipad miny, $20.99.
I would like an fone,, 20 in fall
of snow.
Love, Cole Fouarge
Dear Santa,
Do you life in the North Pole. I
want an ipod, ipad,, and snow
pants and boots.
Love, Jack Mendoza
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a PS3 a play
station, call of Duty;; humansys.
zombies, dragon, a Se,, Dragon a
gez, a skyrim, all the monster high
dolls,
Love, Abby Valentine
Dear Santa,
May I have a Play Station pleas
and a smart phone pleas and a
computer pleas. I have ben vary
very veary veary veary veary
veary veary good!!!!!!!
Love, Drew Beauvais
Dear Santa,
I wunt Lago chima, star wars,
carrs, star wars: the clone wors, a
fone a camportr and tellascop,
call a doder black one; 2 tap
PaPre, a tigr and a longich
lachir.
Love, Dustin Dawson
in e questions call 448-41-45.
Dear Santa,
Four christmis I want a xbox,,
go cart, 3DS, books, call the
duty ghost, ipod, smart phone,
clothes, football,, ply station,
DS games, soccer,, manson tv,,
lap top Legos. I want all of it
Santa pleas.
Love, Damon Richter
Dear Santa,
How are you and I don’t want
enething except ... 1,0000$.
Love, David Varland
Dear Santa,
I was wondering what is it like at
the North Pole. How is Mrs. Santa
doing? Oh just saying I want
a xbox one for chrismis! Ps:
give Katie cool. PSS I mean it.
Love, Sarah Kreck
Dear Santa,
I think I’ve been good this year
well that what my mom said and I
gues I want monster highe girl, nrf
rabel bow and aros. Please git
a presen for Devin and Nakota my
two little sisters oh and they like
noesie things.
Love,, Havana Anderson
Der Santa,
I want a nintendo 225 a xbox
360 a kindle fire and a smart
phone and a furby boom. I think i
been very good this year.
Love, Aden Wieth
Dear Santa,
Thank you for the teapot set. I
would like 2 books, a teddy bear,
a paid of shoes, and a green coat
like Miss Jacobson’s coat, and
Happy Christmas!
Love, Ashley Ramirez-Marcelino
Dear Santa,
I want a xbox because my brother
has one and it’s fun so I want one.
Or I want a 305 or an ipad or
an barbie in the doll house because
one of the barbie in the doll hous
I have and want a different one.
but the one thing I really want is a
smart phone.
Love, Lauren
Dear Santa,
What dos it feel like in the North
Poul. I like presens and toys. I
want a xbox 360 and I also want
as tablet. I am being good. I like
chismis and march is on crismis.
Love, Gage Fibikar
Dear Santa,
I think I have been good I now I
have been good, but what I want
for christmas is a ipod, ipad, a
computr or a kindle. Would you
like cookies for your drive at night
cause if my mom made a ton of
cookies for nothing thats weird
would the raindeer like some carrots
for the drive just send a note back
tome.
Love, Abby Smith
Dear Santa,
Do you have sunshine. can i
please have a 3DS. and a computer.. Please and thank you.
Love, Cody Nichol
Dear Santa,
I want aa cat for cristmas and
the elf on the shelf is back. I also
want aa PS4 for cristmas and a
PS3 game.
Love, Caden Mason
Dear Santa,
How cold are you, Mrs. claus and
cippie. When is cippie comeing to
my hous? I want a ipod.
Love, McKenna Woodbeck
Dear Santa,
This is what I want for christmas
I want a chucky costume, tremors
(the movie), some Jim Carrey
movies,, timoerrery book, I
phone, pop the balloon, laptop, Micael myers mask, bride of chucky
or seed of chucky and a diamond
ring for ms twetten. how do you
get to all the houses in one night? I
have been good.
Love, Drake Weland
Dear Santa,
How cold is it in the north pole? For
Christmas I want an ipod and school
play things. I also want american
girl doll hangers and clothes. I want
clothes like, scarves, boots, and
fancy shirts. What’s your favorite
thing to make?
Love, Elise Olson
Dear Santa,
I want a xbox with a kinect and
a laptop to. ipad.. a 3DSXL.
money. zoomer... the 23DS. big
screen tv. a big giant house. a
ipfone. a ipod and and a
nother tablet. i have at home to.,
Love, Dale Covington
Dear Santa,
I would like a American-Gril doll,
I padd and a tablet. Peas and
thank you if I get it. If you get my
mesges. I would like tape to make
brlaselets and pleas. Becuase I have
no more tape.
Love, Madison Reed
Dear Santa,
Can I have a laptop, lagos, starwars, viking and cylon helmet.
Love, Noah Rethman
Dear Santa,
I would like a tablet, American girl
doll crazy loom, and laptop. How
is the work shop? How are you
and the raindeer.
Love, Kenya Martinez
Dear Santa,
I want legos, cyclone stuff, iipod,
spy gear, Xbox.
Love, Tate Richardson
Dear Santa,
I will like a i pad and a new bed
and iphone and some pants and
a laptop.
Love, Janessa Morris
Dear Santa,
I want call of Duty ghost for
my Xbox 360 this christmas
please.
Love, Korey Anderson
Sharing Christmas with others
Lavonne Deuel and Kay Derscheid were just two of nearly two dozen people who came to help
pack boxes for the Share Christmas program on Tuesday, Dec. 10. There were 133 boxes filled
containing an estimated $150 worth of grocery and hygiene supplies. The boxes were distributed
to local families in need on Saturday, Dec. 14. Watch for more photos in the Christmas edition of
the Eagle next week. Photo by Kim Demory
Dear Santa,
I want a lego set and a fishing
pole and a nerf gun and a redskins
helmet.
Love, Johnny Pamperin
Dear Santa,
please get me ghost for play
station 3 a Xbox 360 and a viking helmet with all the temantes
segnnres and can you find a von
mier Bronco and a kinect for my
xbox at my moms! Thank you!
Love, Cody Gearhart
Continued on Page 11
Happy Holidays
from the
Bradford Group
Front row: Margaret, Jim, Shallon. 2nd Row: Sandy, Angela, Beth,
Judy,
Monica.
3rd Second
Row:
Marty,
Darla,
Annette,
Chris,
Front row:Mendi,
Jim, Shallon,Deb,
Margaret,
Taunya and Darla.
row:
Deb, Denise,
Julie, Cheri,
Megan, Racheal
and Sara.
Third
row:
Stacey,
Marty,
Chris,
Sandy
and
Kim.
Judy, Cassie. Back Row: Kim, Connie, Cheri.
Our most sincere wishes for a joyous
holiday season and a prosperous new year!
Bradford Group
215 N. Main St., Clarion, IA 50525
800-348-4419 or 515-532-6661 Fax 515-532-6547
The Spirit
Is Growing!
It’s almost Christmas, and we’d like to plant our best
wishes for a very merry season all over town.
We certainly appreciate your coming ‘round.
Eagle Grove Greenhouses, Inc.
120 S. Iowa Ave., Eagle Grove
515-448-5181
EaglE grovE EaglE
11B
Dear Santa…
A TREEmendous project
Kenya Martinez-Romos, Mckenna Woodbeck, Noah Rethman,
and Korey Anderson (pictured from left) enjoyed making these
origami Christmas trees in art class. Photo submitted
Third Grade Letters
to Santa from Ms. Milner, Mr.
Jacobson, and Ms. Everson’s
Classes (cont.)
Dear Santa,
Do you have a lot of snow. I want
everyting.
Love, Brandon Crail
Dear Santa,
I would like a i phone, a charmm
book, a puppy book and the
movie frozen. How are you? How
is the workshop?
Love, Ella Jensen
Dear Santa,
How are you doing in the north
pole. I will like as kindle fire and
a barbie dream house with some
barbies to. I want a I pad and a dress
and Furby boom.
Love, Maritza Calles
Dear Santa,
I would like a ipod, ipad, iphone,
kindle, 3DSXL, 2DS, laptop,
Xbox 360, kikinet, all of Call of
Duty, and a stalker costume. I have
been good santa.
Love, Darrin Madson
Dear Santa,
I will like a tablet and Xbox One.
I will like a book and American
Girl Doll and ipod for Christmas and ipad and BarBres.
Love, Susana Gutiererz
Dear Santa,
I want an i phone, and some
clothes. Please give me some art
stuf. May I have an American doll,
ipod, ipad, and laptop. May I
please get a tablet, and a charm
book. May I have a ton of legos.
Youre friend, Kayla Martz
A winter wonderland
Calli Steil, Hannah Resh, and Kolten Johnson (pictured from
left) made snow inside the school before there was ever even
any snow outside on the ground, thanks to the direction of Abby
Butson, Eagle Grove Elementary art teacher. Photo submitted
Dear Santaa,
I would like for Chrismas, a pet
shop gift card, Ipad, sour gummy
worms, alive earth worms 5
Packer Jerseys, ferrty.. How is
Mrs Cluse. I would kohls
Gift card, tickets to advinture.
Love, Madison Axtell
Dear Santa,
I want call of duty. I want to ask if
you have a big work shop and a lot
of elves.
Love, Trenton Hans Sorensen
Dear Santa,
Can I please have presents. I want
a cat, some books, an ipad, an ipod,
an tablet, an kindle, an laptop,
and some games. How are your
riegndeer?
Love, Dakota Gilbert
Dear Santa,
Do you like to live in the north
pole? The six things I want are
iipad, animal crossing, new leaf,
bicycle, Acoustic guitar, kindle,
and a skee mask. You can give any
to me if I was good.
Love, Jayden Gump
Dear Santa,
I would like to have Xbox one,
Xbox 3660, Scary movie 5, Nintendo 2DS, Football Jerseys,
Plays station 4, ipad,, phone,
Wii U, computer (touch screen),
Left 4 Dead 2, is it cold at the
North pole.
Love, Orlando Melendrez
Dear Santa,
I want a Nintendo 3DSXL and
call of duty Black ops for DS. Do
you have a lot of snow.
Love, Jaxson Baack
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a furby boom.
I like you Santa. I would like a
Mario bros Wii game too.
Love, Alex Wieth
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I whant a
Acoustic Guitar, I tunes card, a
white dress & white high heels.
1,000,00000000 American Girl
Doll Accessories & a American
Girl Doll!
Love, Mackenze Renae Ell
Dear Santa,
For christmas I would like a violin
and some art splays. Santa is
rotof rely rell. What I also ipad
and a 1,000,0000,000, socks and
American doll and American doll
Accessories.
Love, Emily Dawson
Dear Santa,
I want a bicycle, DS and I want a
dog. How are you?
Love, Fatima Golvan
Dear Santa,
How have you been? I have been
very good this year. I would
like to have an X-box this year.
I would also like to have a radio.
Tell Mrs. Claus hi for me. I will
leave you cookies and milk like
I always do. Stay warm!
Love, Dakota Johnson
Dear Santa,
My name is Cayden! I want an
iphone, playstation 4, peyton
manning football Jersey #18
Denver Broncos. That’s all I want
because that is a lot of stuff. One
question are y real!
Love, Cayden Schultz
Dear Santa,
I want a phone. And I want a
dirt bike. I want a Kansis cite
chiefs jersey. I want a liserd.
Love, Jordan Morris
Dear Santa,
Can I please have a pet dog and
cat? Does your raindeer really fly?
Can I please have all the animals
that are stuff animals? I hope you
come to my house. I might put out
milk and cookies and a carrot for
you and one of your raindeer. Can I
have a pillow pet, glow pet, dream
light, flashlight friend, and an art
studeo.
Love, Dayanara Gudo
Dear Santa,
How old are you? How long is
your beard? OK enough with the
chitchat I want 1,000,000,000
dollars, a kohls gift card, and a
I pad. (I don’t know what else to
write so I’m going to write you a
poem) Christmas is fun so are you
I love you cause you love me to
happy christmas to all and to all a
good night.
Love, Braxton Steil
Dear Santa,
How old are you? I really want
$1,000000000 a Ipod and a
guinea pig. If you could get me
everything it would be really nice.
I hope you could get me all of my
presints that I wanted. Have fun
giveing all of the little boys and
girls ther presints.
Love,VanessaTilley
Dear Santa,
I want a real steel video game for
my X-box. I want a blue bike.
I wish all people are happy and
well.
Love, Brentcint Middleton
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS DAY
Lord, my heart’s all aflutter,
As we all approach Christmas Day.
I’m thinking of Sweet Baby Jesus
As in the manger He lay.
Sweet Mother Mary of Jesus,
How wonderful she seems to me.
Honored to give birth to God’s only Son,
Our blessed Savior to be.
Oh Christmas tree
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree, so Tate Richerdson,
Johnathan Pamperin, and Ella Jensen made ones that will last
all throughout the year. The best part is, they won’t leave any
needles behind for clean-up. Photo submitted
We need to remember the meaning
Of what Christmas is all about.
A chance for us all to believe in Him To trust Him - Not one single doubt.
To follow His steps in our daily lives,
To allow Him to lead the way,
To find New Joy in each of our lives,
On this Wonderful Christmas Day.
God Bless Everyone!
By Lois Sheets
Webster City
AMPRIDE
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Arts and crafts
Janessa Morris, Drake Weland, and Elise Olson (pictured from
left) proudly show off their Christmas masterpieces they created
with art teacher Abby Butson at Eagle Grove Elementary.
Photo submitted
Did You Know?
The first manufactured
Christmas tree ornaments
were sold in 1880 by the former
Woolworth department store.
HAVE A
WINNING
SEASON!
From our home team
to yours, go our warm
wishes for the very best
Christmas on record!
We appreciate your
patronage and hope to
see you soon.
J & J SPORTS
118 W. Broadway
Father/son time
Since Christmas really is about spending time with loved ones,
Ken Umthun took advantage of crafts at the library to spend
some time with his son, Michael. Photo by Kim Demory
Margo ~ Kelly ~ Angie ~ Alycia ~ Lisa ~
Jeremy ~ Kim ~ Sammi
~ Duane ~ Leesa ~
Jordan ~ Ashley ~ Don
Your business is much appreciated!
~ Scott ~ Matt
Dec. 24 ~ Open 5 a.m.
Dec. 25 ~ Closed
12B
“Candy” Kayne takes first
Kayne Carlson (left), AKA “Candy Kayne” took first place in the
junior high and up division of the Old Fashioned Christmas elf
contest on Saturday, Dec. 7. Posing with him are his dad, Lenny,
and his little dog dressed as Santa. Photo by Kim Demory
EaglE grovE EaglE
New band teacher performs
Alison Anderson-Kahl, the new band director at Robert Blue
Middle School, performed a solo descant during the Eagle Grove
Chorale concert held earlier this December. Photo by Kim Demory
“Noel, Noel, Noel”
Louis Shriver and Leslie Cooper performed a vocal duet that
captured the attention of the audience at An Old Fashioned
Christmas held Saturday, Dec. 7. Photo by Kim Demory
Merry
Christmas
from
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High school carolers
Members of the Eagle Grove High School Choir, under the
direction of Sandy Muzzey, volunteered to perform “Canticle of
Carols” at An Old Fashioned Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7 in
Eagle Grove. Photo by Kim Demory
Voices of Angels
Laurie Tomke (left) and Jennifer Larson (right) sang with
the voices of angels during An Old Fashioned Christmas
performance. They sang a duet, “The Little Drummer Boy,” and
also performed “Mary Did You Know?” Photo by Kim Demory
It’s been our pleasure serving you this past year!
All in the family
Tidings of
comfort and joy!
Chancel Choir
Cheryl Bougher directed the United Methodist Chancel Choir,
who opened the community performance portion of An Old
Fashioned Christmas. They performed the song “Rejoice.”
Lenny Carlson (center) and his son, Kayne (left), and daughter,
Kya (right), performed “Kentucky Homemade Christmas” during
the second annual An Old Fashioned Christmas event held in
Eagle Grove this holiday season. Photo by Kim Demory
Photo by Kim Demory
“Rise Up, Shepherd”
Alan Linn was featured in a solo performance during the
Eagle Grove Chorale concert held Sunday, Dec. 8 at the United
Methodist Church. Photo by Kim Demory
...And To All A Goodnight!
With a string of
glad tidings to
you and yours at
Christmas and
beyond.
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— Making spirits bright —
wine from 100 percent juice. That
works too, but they are more fulfilled
when they know their wine is 100
percent homemade with fruit they’ve
produced themselves.
When the fruit is at perfection
of ripeness, a new batch of wine
begins.
“When grapes are in their
prime, they are really juicy. You
need to pick them when they are
sweet enough and plump enough,”
Ann said.
The grapes are picked sometime
in September (taste-testing to
determine if sweet enough), washed,
placed in a nylon bag with water
poured over them, and eventually
are lifted out and the remaining
ingredients added.
From day one, Ann keeps
meticulous notes about when the
batch of wine was started and when
it went into the bottle. She also labels
each bottle with the date and flavor.
In all, Ann said it takes them
between four and five months to
make a bottle of homemade wine.
The best part of the whole process,
they agree, is that this is a hobby they
do together, from tasting the grapes
to bottling the wine.
“The worst job in the world is
picking the grapes from their stems,”
Ann laughed. But she knows the
fruits of her labor will pay off in the
end, not to mention it’s time spent
with her husband.
Over the years, the best trick
Ann has learned for perfecting their
wine-making skills is to just be
patient and let Mother Nature take
it’s course.
“The less I fret (about how the
wine will turn out), the better the
wine,” she said.
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one day develop their own brand
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and please accept our profound gratitude for
your support this year.
Hunter Waldo Martinez was
a brave, but shy little elf,
who participated in the Old
Fashioned
Christmas
elf
contest. Photo by Kim Demory
Thank you to all
wine - “If it’s good now, drink it. If
it’s bad now, wait a year.”
“It’s right every time,” Ann said
with a big smile.
She also has a few other tips for
wine-drinkers that they’ve learned
from their hobby - did you know
that the punt (otherwise known as
the indentation on the bottom of the
bottle) is meant for settling? The
deeper the punt (on a purchased
bottle of wine), the more natural fruit
that is used in making the wine.
This holiday season, Ann and
Henry look forward to once again
sharing their spirits with others
around them. A bottle of wine makes
a great host/hostess gift. It makes
a great finish to a special meal. It
makes a great gift for someone who
has everything - except their own
wine-making kit.
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Numerous volunteers from the United Methodist Church of Eagle
Grove spent time preparing and serving a delicious soup supper,
held in conjunction with An Old Fashioned Christmas. This was
the second year for the event, and like last year, the supper and
entertainment was free and open to the public. Pictured above
in the serving line are Kelly Ponson, Peg Hill, and Trish Wadle
(left to right). Photo by Kim Demory
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name and labels for their wines, for
example - Rose Hill Rose’ (after
Rose Hill Cemetery where family
members have been laid to rest), they
have no desire to turn this hobby
into a money-making business. It is
strictly for their own enjoyment and
the opportunity to give the gift of
spirits to family and friends around
them.
“I don’t want to turn my joy, my
hobby, into a business,” said Ann.
Henry and Ann are proud to say
that in the process of making their five
different kinds of wine, nothing goes
to waste. Even the peels of the fruit
are used, being fed to the chickens or
the pets. Their wine is also chemical
free and uses 100 percent natural
products, unlike store wines.
Henry and Ann only have two
rules when it comes to sharing their
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Ann Shriver checks on her latest batches of homemade wine
that she is making. Photo by Kim Demory
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(MS) -- While the most widely known American version of Santa Claus is
often credited to the 1823 Clement Clarke Moore poem “The Night Before
Christmas,” Santa as we currently know him can be traced back even further,
with origins dating as far back as the 4th century. An early Dutch depiction
is based on legend of Sinter Klaas, which was brought by Dutch natives when
they settled in New York in the 17th century. In “History of New York,”
famed author Washington Irving, writing under the pseudonym Diedrick
Knickerbocker, provided detailed information about the Dutch version of Saint
Nicholas. This Saint Nicholas would arrive on horseback every year on the Eve
of St. Nicholas. The Christian-era Santa Claus owes much of its origins to
Bishop Nicholas of Smyrna (now Turkey). Rich and generous, Bishop Nicholas
was said bring joy to poor children by throwing gifts in their windows. The
legendary Santa Claus has evolved over the years, and it should come as no
surprise that he continues to enchant children no matter the era.
by Kim demory
Whether it’s a wedding, a family
reunion, a fourth of July celebration,
or a Christmas gathering, Ann
Shriver of Eagle Grove always has
a way to make spirits bright. While
most people usually bring a gift or
food to these events, Ann Shriver
brings something she’s spent months
preparing - homemade wine.
“There’s less ingredients than
baking cookies,” Shriver laughed.
“It just takes patience.”
It all began roughly eight years
ago when a friend, Becky Bax, made
a homemade bottle of wine from
grapes grown on the Shriver acreage.
When she brought a bottle of wine
to Ann and Henry as a thank you for
the grapes, the Shrivers knew they
had to get her recipe.
The Shrivers had originally
planted grape vines to grow for eating
and making homemade jelly and jam.
Now, they had found another use for
their abundant crop. Becky set them
up with a wine-making kit, they did
some research, and they were off and
running.
It didn’t take long before Henry
and Ann started experimenting with
other types of wine as well, using
apples, strawberries, rhubarb and
raspberries. They grow all of these
themselves as well.
Henry and Ann got so enthused,
they even bought an apple press from
Ann’s uncle, Joe Umthun. Now they
press their own apples into cider.
This year, they pressed 25 gallons
of cider. Some they drink, and some
they make wine out of.
“Everything we make is a dessert
wine,” said Ann.
Of course, there have been
tough years, when the fruit doesn’t
produce as hoped, so they have made
Happy Holidays!
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EaglE grovE EaglE
Breakfast
with Santa
Jen Conaway Wilma Vilmain
A little help from Santa
Jace Conaway was excited to get a candy cane from Santa, but
quickly returned and gave it back to him, wanting Santa to open
it and then give it back again. Photo by Kim Demory
“My favorite gift I ever gave
and received was a memory
book to my Grandma Krahling.
It asked questions about
events from her life that she
had to write about. I now have
had that gift given back to me.”
One of Wilma’s favorite
Christmas memories is the first
Christmas after her brother
came home from the service
overseas. Photo by Kim Demory
Photo by Kim Demory
Wayne’s Christmas wish
All Wayne Schope wants for Christmas, so he told Santa, is a
Shark Navigator vacuum cleaner. Photo by Kim Demory
Emilio Figueroa was a little shy as he sat by Santa, but that didn’t
stop Santa from finding out what he wanted for Christmas.
Photo by Kim Demory
A family visit with Santa
Second place
EGHS student talent
Mackenze Ell, all dressed in red
and white, took home second
place in the first through third
grade division of the elf contest
held at UMC on Saturday, Dec.
7. Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Cheer
Why does Santa Claus
go down the chimney on
Christmas Eve?
Gage Behnkendorf and Louis
Shriver have been playing
together in the Eagle Grove
High School band all year,
but on Saturday, Dec. 7, they
played a duet during An Old
Fashioned Christmas.
Photo by Kim Demory
First place elf
Trenton
Sorensen
(back)
enjoyed
participating
in
the Old Fashioned Eagle
Grove
Christmas
contest
held Saturday, Dec. 7.
He
received first place in the first
through third grade division.
Knox Brosamle gave Santa’s beard the test to make sure it was
real and that he wasn’t an imposter just helping Santa out for the
day at Breakfast with Santa in Eagle Grove. He passed the test.
The beard stayed on. Photo by Kim Demory
Photo by Kim Demory
Marilyn Anderson
If you could be anywhere for
be? “In Florida because my
niece is getting married there on
January 11, 2014. I would also
like to go to California to see all
the movie stars.”
HO-HO-HOpe
It’s Merry!
Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Cheer
What kind of music do
elves like best?
wrap
Reece DeMuth was happy to get the chance to tell Santa what
was on his Christmas wish list when he arrived at the Eagle
Grove Memorial Library on Saturday, Dec. 14. Photo by Kim Demory
Parrott Family Chiropractic
displayed a tree in Knutzon’s
Gifts window, showcasing
services and products he
offers for body well-being.
Photo by Kim Demory
The real deal?
Say Merry Christmas
Give you a hand
Rosie, Matthew, and Noah Thul (L to R) were happy to go as a
family to see Santa before Christmas arrived. Photo by Kim Demory
Because it soot’s him.
Christmas portrait
Phone: 515.603.6280
www.parrottfamilychiro.com
We know we’re filled with joy
as we recall the good times
we’ve had serving our friends
and neighbors this year.
Thanks, folks!
Cookie concentration
Dyllan Terwilliger and Payton Terwilliger concentrate on making
the perfect Christmas cookie during EG Library Crafts on
Saturday, Dec. 7. Photo by Hannah Demory
EaglE grovE EaglE
15B
Scandinavian delicacies are a holiday
tradition for these churches
Potato cakes and other goodies are
labor intensive but a big hit
There were nine
potato cake
rollers.
By Les houser
wrightcosports@gmail.com
Jerry Kist was one of two
volunteers who spent the
morning of Nov. 7 making
potato cake dough in the
Evangelical Lutheran
basement in Eagle Grove.
As a young teenager growing up in Humboldt, my best friend’s parents
served a wonderful Scandinavian Smorgesborg in their home each Sunday
after Church. It was our job to peel many pounds of potatoes on Saturday,
but after that job was completed, we were “out of the kitchen” & I really did
not realize the work involved in turning the humble potato into a glorious
gourmet treat !!
Sunday would arrive, & we would help in the kitchen, clear tables, and do
the dishes - and eat a couple of potato cakes, if there were any left !! Her
Mom made the best, and to this day, that same friend orders several dozen
from me when she knows it is time for our Samuel gals to begin our baking
project, as she says these are the closest she has ever had to compare to the
ones her Mom made. W\hat a wonderful compliment
I feel like a “dealer” as many friends outside of our church call & ask
“do you have any potato cakes made yet?” I tell them “Yep, how many
dozen do you want ?” !!
I don’t recall how long I have been helping in the kitchen at Samuel
Lutheran during this process of making potato cakes - I only know it has
been a long time, because I have a picture from “way back when” & I
am much thinner & taller than I am now - perhaps too many potato cakes
under the belt all these years !! I now seem to look like the plump little
ladies that taught us all how to make these potato cakes !!
It was so much fun just to be there - among those precious women, each
with their own ideas & “rules” as to which was the correct way to peel, cook
& mash, etc. It seemed that some liked them rolled thick, some liked them
rolled thin, and a variety of “in between” just kind of squeezed i n. and the
expression, “Well, we always have done it this way” seemed to be heard
several times . Thank Goodness, Peace prevailed & arguments , or should I
say friendly disagreements, went by the wayside & all the energy went into
the baking .
I am usually involved with the music & money - but on potato cake
baking days, I turn into “flipper” !! (They don’t let me roll anymore since
I broke the handles off Gen’s rolling pin trying to get the dough very thin !!
) After the griddles are hot & the rolling begins, the baking is underway,
& the “flipper” had better pay close attention to what she is doing - because
some people don’t like a “dark” potato cake - seems like the preferred color
is “golden” !! If they get too dark, those are considered “rejects” but we are
very welcome at the coffee time table during our break in the action ! At the
age of most of us now, it is important to take a “break in the action” & rest
& refuel with good strong coffee & those potato cakes, & then we are ready
for action again !!
I know there are 2nd generation participants at Samuel Lutheran, but not
many 3rd generation is available to help. The young gals are working &
busy with their families, but we are thankful for recently retired gals who
are willing to come be with us at the fun venture now @@ Many hands
make for light work !! And we appreciate our husbands who help peel
& handle the large boiling pots of cooked potatoes fur us.
Some of us
can relate to the “Church Basement Ladies” plays, - the last one was about
a declining membership & willing workers, and the old cook stove was
sent off to a Mission church in Fargo !! Well, we hope to be “Rolling &
Baking” for a few more years, the Good Lord Willing !!
Our proceeds
from the bake sale of all these wonderful Scandinavian Goodies are given to
our local & area missions.
It is fun to think that the HUMBLE POTATO can provide much
fellowship to our small but dedicated group of workers, and make a
LARGE IMPACT on some deserving individual or mission project.
I am primarily of Norwegian heritage, and grew up in a house that
featured the aroma of freshly baked cream lefse, potato cakes and krumkake
every Christmas. My mom would put in a full day of work, and then some,
on just the lefse alone. I was the official ‘turner’ as the cakes browned on
the large, and extremely hot, lefse griddle. Between us, we would finish the
last of the baking late at night, then let them set until the next day when she
would use hot water to moisten them prior to finishing off the rounds with
butter and sugar and slicing them to eat.
As good as they were, the potato cakes were my favorite because I just
thought they had more flavor. She riced the cooked potatoes first, because
she believed it worked better and brought out more flavor. They were best
warm right off the griddle, and believe me it wasn’t hard for a growing boy
to pass up eating a fresh and warm potato cake after looking at them all day
long. Oh by the way, I forgot to mention I was also the ‘official taste tester.’
That was a perk of the job! They would literally melt in your mouth. Yum, I
can still taste them!
To satisfy my once-a-year craving for them, I now utilize a couple of
Eagle Grove churches that bake up the cakes and other goodies for the public
for fund-raising purposes. The Scandinavian heritage of Eagle Grove, like
many other parts of Iowa, is alive and well here and many people love to
have some of these treats during the holiday season. Several of the ladies
involved in this endeavor, at both the Evangelical Lutheran and Samuel
Lutheran Church’s, agreed to share their love of this yearly event and what it
takes to make it happen.
The Scandinavian Coffee and Bake Sale by the Evangelical Lutheran
Church Women (ELCW) started in the late 70’s when Ruth Hanson attended
a similar event in Story City. She came back with ideas on what to offer and
how to prepare it. “There are still a lot of Norwegians here, so this event
helps us preserve the heritage and customs of our European families,” said
Joann Halverson. Proceeds from the bake sale go towards mission work in
the church.
According to Linda Spangler, they have cut back quite a bit on the
number of potato lefse rounds since the first year. “I think they might have
used about 200 pounds of potatoes at one time, but we only used 80 pounds
this year,” said Spangler.
Obviously, that still is a lot of spuds to prepare, and the men of the
church volunteer their time for that task. A group of them spend a morning
at the church peeling, slicing and mashing as their contribution, after which
the mashed potatoes are chilled until the Thursday before the sale.
“We add the flour and start rolling them out for baking,” said Spangler.
“The men show up again to be the turners as they bake. We end up with
roughly 80-dozen rounds, and package them in a choice of six count or a
dozen. We also offer other Scandinavian favorites for sale. We used to do
demonstrations that morning on how they’re made, and would then sell
those at the bake sale.” After purchasing their selections from several tables
covered with goodies, people can enjoy coffee and a breakfast treat.
While the potato cakes incorporate the mashed potatoes, the traditional
lefse is defined as Norwegian unleavened-type bread with flour, milk or
whipping cream, shortening, sugar and salt as ingredients. The mixture is
then rolled out very thin, using a special rolling pin for the purpose, and then
carefully transferred to the grill using a wooden stick so as to not stretch
the dough. They are baked until brown flecks form on each side, and when
cool the rounds become dry and brittle. They can either be stored that way,
and will keep for months, or can be moistened and prepared with butter and
sugar for eating fresh. It is even said that true Norwegians will roll their
lutefisk in a lefse round to eat it. While I have eaten lutefisk, I have never
tried that!
Kringla is a very popular and well-known Scandinavian treat, and is a
rich and mildly flavored cookie that is rolled out in a rope-shape and then
braided into either an ‘8’ or an ‘O’. They are great with coffee, and are not
frosted but most people like a little butter on them. Another type of cookie
is a Spritz, which is a rich and buttery curlicue-shaped cookie made from a
cookie press and usually in an ‘O’ or ‘S’. A Krumkake is a cookie baked on
a special iron for that purpose, which is designed to turn the cookie while
baking. While still warm off the iron, the thin cookies are rolled up into
the traditional cone shape. The design of the iron makes a slight impression
into the cookie, giving it a distinctive look. All of these goodies are usually
offered at the Evangelical bake sale tables. Other Scandinavian specialties
include Sand Bakkels, Fattigmonds, Rosettes and Kaffee Krans (a Swedish
tea ring).
Spangler said that the ladies really appreciate the men’s help with this
huge yearly undertaking. “They not only help prepare the potatoes, but help
at the grills as turners,” said Spangler. “They’ve really gotten involved the
last few years, and I think it would be hard for us to do without them.” She
explained that there are younger members now that don’t have as much time
to be involved in something like this. “Things have changed, in that we used
to have this on a Thursday but changed to a Saturday because it’s easier for
working people to get here,” said Spangler.
Halverson also pointed out that, to add to the Scandinavian theme of the
day, the church basement is decorated and several of the ladies are dressed in
authentic Scandinavian costumes. Table decorations are provided from the
private heirloom collections of Cass Larson and Arlene Spangler. She has
also noticed that, since starting the bake sale, Knutzon’s gift shop has been
carrying more Scandinavian items. “We were having to go to places in Story
City to find things before, but now we can find them here,” said Halverson.
Both ladies admit that, while it takes a lot of hands to make it work,
they all have a good time getting ready for it and that it continues to be a
successful fundraiser for them. “There are still a lot of Norwegians here, so
the Scandinavian heritage is strong,” said Spangler. “We just keep it going
with the chance it will continue to be supported, and we are grateful for all
that support.”
At Samuel Lutheran, 88-year old Gen Hamer is a longtime member that
can recall when potato cakes were made in her house. “I was a young girl,
and my mother made them on top of the old wood stove,” said Hamer. “The
top was scrubbed and they were baked directly on top, with corn cobs used
for the fire.”
Of course, the process is not quite like that anymore as the church
prepares for their annual bake sale that features the tasty and always-popular
potato cakes. Though they are not totally sure what year it started, they think
the tradition dates back to the early 1900’s. “We do know it’s been going a
long time,” said Marlene Kleppe.
As is the case with Evangelical Lutheran, the Samuel Lutheran Church
Women hold the event with proceeds used to support both local and area
missions. “It’s our gift to others,” is how Kleppe said they all see this
endeavor. She said they originally started with about 150 pounds of potatoes
and now just do 80 pounds, which gives them 80-dozen cakes.
There are at least 15 to 20 women helping in the preparation and the
event itself, which is done in two baking sessions a week apart. “We cannot
do the baking the week before like Evangelical does, due to our limited
number of workers,” said Jean Lehman. “We make them ahead, because we
also need time to make other items for the sale. It’s whoever can show up
to help. Some even take their vacation days to help. We have some faithful,
dedicated volunteers who help a lot with this fun venture.”
Kleppe explains that the Monday morning of the first preparation week
starts with the peeling, cooking and mashing of all those potatoes. After
the first session, congregational members are welcome to come and make
their purchases. The rounds left from that, and the second baking session,
and then sold at the bake sale. “There are no preservatives in these, so we
label them to either use right away or keep them in fridge or freezer,” said
Kleppe.
According to Marge Brown, the group has the two days of prepping
down to a science. “We have special pots and know how many potatoes
and how much water to put in,” said Brown. “We also know just how much
better to put in each pot when mashing.” Kleppe added that they watch for
specials at Fareway on butter and stock the freezer up ahead of time. “We
have assigned work stations, and work in teams,” added Vicky Wagner. “It’s
all set up ahead of time.”
Jean’s husband Mel is in charge of the mixing, with several others helping
out. “You have to get the right ratio of potatoes to flour,” said Kleppe. They
use about five lefse grills, but it varies according to who is available to come
for the baking sessions. “The hardest part is finding people to roll them out,”
said Lehman. “It takes a bit of strength.” The ladies also appreciate Bud
Hamer’s talents in making the flipper sticks, which are specially designed
with a taper so they’re very thin on one end, and also boards for rolling. In
an interesting and historical twist, he made all of them using wood from old
church pews. They also want to give credit to Vicky and husband Arnie for
the important part they play in this.
The ladies all agree that the social aspect of working together is
probably the most enjoyable part of ‘potato cake days.’ “I feel it exists for the
fellowship,” said Lehman. “While it’s a lot of work, it’s enjoyable because
of the fellowship.”
“We tell jokes, and it’s a lot of fun,” adds Brown.
It’s probably safe to say that, for as long as people continue enjoying
them, these churches will continue to make them year after year. It is almost
a lost art, which to their credit, they’re trying to preserve. Perhaps someday,
some members of the next generation will decide to learn the process as
well. Then we know we’ll be able to have the tasty treats around for a bit
longer.
Christmas Trivia
Christmas Trivia
Christmas Trivia
Sterling Anderson was happy to help. Photo by Kim Demory
My introduction to potato cakes
MarLene KLeppe
“Potato cake flipper“
Name the first president to put up a
Christmas tree in the White House.
Franlin Pierce
What are traditional Christmas songs
called?
Joan Kist and
Joann Halverson
showed their
teamwork skills
while bagging the
potato cakes.
Name three of Santa’s reindeer with names
that start with the letter “D”
Dasher, Dancer, and Donner
Sterling
Anderson was
one of six potato
cake fryers on
the job.
carols
16B
EaglE grovE EaglE
RBMS Tree Decorating
Chromebook man
This Chromebook robot near
the entryway of Robert Blue
Middle
School,
disguised
as
a
Christmas
tree,
reminded students that after
Christmas break they will
all be getting new laptops.
Photo by Kim Demory
Duck Dynasty
The long-bearded men of Duck Dynasty have become a sensation,
which is why Mrs. Groth and her students made themselves into
bearded ornaments for their holiday tree. Photo by Kim Demory
Star of wonder
Merry Minion
Alison Anderson-Kahl and
her RBMS ET class based
their decorated tree on a
blockbuster hit from this
summer, Despicable Me 2.
Photo by Kim Demory
“A Christmas Story”
Andy Ettinger’s ET class at
RBMS chose to decorate their
tree in the theme of a holiday
classic, “A Christmas Story,”
complete with the leg lamp
shade as the tree topper.
Johnston’s Jumping Juggling
Jellybeaneating
Jamaicans
showed off their origami skills
for their RBMS tree.
Photo by Kim Demory
Photo by Kim Demory
A snowman your kids can
build in the house…really
Kids have been making holiday
ornaments since the dawn of time.
Parents of school-aged children have
grown to expect their child to bring
home a homemade ornament to hang
on the tree or around the house each
year.
Even if the tradition is
overlooked at your child’s school
this holiday season, you can make
your own ornaments in the comfort
of home. And you don’t even need
to hunt down materials, as your
household recycling bin and garage
have some of the main ingredients
you’ll need.
Soda Can Snowman
Supplies
• 1 clean and dry aluminum
soda can
• 1 sheet of white construction
paper
• 1 full page of newspaper
• white paint
• masking tape
• scrap fabric
• Fiberfil or quilt batting
Instructions
1. Wrap the entire can in the
white construction paper.
2. Using the entire page of your
newspaper, form it into a ball and,
using the masking tape, tape it to
the top of the aluminum can. This
will form the head of the snowman.
Cover the rest of the newspaper with
masking tape.
3. Paint the taped newspaper
ball with the white paint and let it
dry.
4. Cover the white body of your
snowman with the Fiberfil.
5. Buy or make a construction
paper hat for your snowman. Add
jiggle eyes and an orange pom-pom
for the nose. Cut a scarf using your
scrap fabric. If possible, use pinking
shears and cut approximately 20
inches long and one inch wide.
6. Display your snowman or
snow family around the house.
Snow Cream
One gallon of clean snow
One can of Carnation Evaporated Milk
1/2 to 1 cup of sugar
(depending on your sweet tooth)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
All smiles
While Sophia Calderon wouldn’t mind one front tooth for
Christmas, she also told Santa what other treasures she was
hoping for. Photo by Kim Demory
Beautiful beads
The bead station was a popular place at the craft day held at
Eagle Grove Memorial Library earlier this month. Some kids
made bookmarks, others bracelets, and still others made a
necklace. Photo by Hannah Demory
Mix all ingredients together and freeze.
Top with our favorite topping and Christmas sprinkles.
Eagle Monument Company
1310 Southwest 1st Street • Eagle Grove
Phone: 515-448-4131
Cell: 515-851-0061
May this season of
spirituality and miracles
bring serenity and joy to
all those near and dear
to you, and may Heaven
shine its grace down
upon you.
Silent Night
In a season so serene and still,
We think of peace and of goodwill;
And in spite of the cold and frost and snow,
We’re warmed by thoughts of the folks we know!
Merry Christmas and heartfelt thanks to all of you.
WRIGHT COUNTY
LAND TITLE COMPANY
Box 307 • 112 Central Ave. E, Clarion, IA 50525 • 515-532-2259
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
17B
Welcome to our businesses
Would you care for a sample?
Music to stroll by
Mac Derscheid provided musical entertainment for Sip & Stroll
participants to enjoy while they visited his mother’s shop, Inner
Dynamic Designs, on Saturday, Dec. 7. Photo by Kim Demory
Joni Harvey helped out at Knutzon’s Gifts, offering a sample
of some of the goodies to Roger Thompson during the Sip &
Stroll held Saturday, Dec. 7 in Eagle Grove. One of their most
popular sellers was a pourable spread that can be placed on
cream cheese as a dip, on pancakes, meant as a marinade, and
much more. Photo by Kim Demory
Eagle Grove businesses sponsored a Sip & Stroll on Saturday,
Dec. 7, inviting shoppers to come in and look around, all while
enjoying a cup of cider, a glass of wine, some cheese and crackers,
or a little sweet treat. Pictured above are Inner Dynamic Design
owner Jan Derscheid (center) with her son, Eli. Also sponsoring
food and beverage during the event at Inner Dynamic Design
was Deb Vance (right) of Ryerson Realty LLC, and Two Eagles
Bakery (not pictured). Photo by Kim Demory
— Library Crafts —
Christmas cookie monster
Being crafty
Livia Nelson enjoyed spending
time at the Eagle Grove
Memorial
Library
doing
crafts that her grandmother,
Renee Evja, planned for the
youth on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Photo by Hannah Demory
Cookies with friends
Kendra Schild (standing) and Mollie Demory show that there’s not
too many things better for kindergartners than spending some
time with a friend and eating cookies. Photo by Hannah Demory
Look at what
I can make
Evan Cooper enjoyed letting
out his artistic side, just in
time to make some homemade
Christmas decorations.
Photo by Kim Demory
Michael Umthun couldn’t get enough of the decorate-it-yourself
Christmas cookie station at the Eagle Grove Memorial Library
during free crafts on Saturday, Dec. 7. There’s nothing like
enjoying the fruits of your labor, especially when they are as
delicious as these were. Photo by Kim Demory
At This Season
Of Giving…
In Step
With The
Holidays
Wishing you all a jolly good season.
We couldn’t ask for better partners than you!
Oldson’s Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc.
Eagle Grove
We’d like to give you our well wishes for
a happy and healthy holiday season. We
feel deeply honored to have your friendship and trust. Thanks!
Eagle Pharmacy
311 W. BROADWAY - EAGLE GROVE, IA
Across From The Sr. Center
18B
EAGLE GROVE EAGLE
The kindergarten and first graders from Eagle Grove Elementary
made their annual holiday visit to Rotary Senior Living on
Thursday, Dec. 19. The residents of both the North and the
South homes enjoyed listening to the youngsters and their
teachers perform a variety of Christmas carols. Their favorites,
undoubtedly, were the ones they performed that had a little
original childhood flair added to them.
Evelyn Esler
What is your favorite Christmas
memory? “When my son was
very little, he went shopping and
purchased me a gift that was not
really to my liking, but I displayed
it prominently for several years
because I loved who it came
from.” Photo by Kim Demory
Jolly elf
Santa Clause sure did like Larry
Stueland’s monster hat he
wore to Breakfast with Santa.
It made him chuckle a big “Ho,
Ho, HO.” Photo by Kim Demory
Pictured above left: Evelyn Jergenson (left) takes a candy cane from Marilyn Anderson (right) at Rotary Senior Living South as a reward for doing
such a great job Christmas caroling. Pictured above right: The kindergarten students of Eagle Grove Elementary sing at Rotary Senior Living North.
Pictured below: First graders sing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to residents at Rotary Senior Living South.
Eagle fans visit with Santa
Addi Hindt and Grace Johnston wanted Santa to be sure and
know they are Eagle Grove Eagle fans, so they wore their eagle
tattoos on their cheeks proudly. Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Cheer
Jonah Kramersmeier wasn’t too thrilled to sit next to Santa at the
Eagle Grove Memorial Library on Saturday, Dec. 14, despite the
fact his mom even posed for the picture with him.
Photo by Kim Demory
Nine
Holiday jitters
In the song “The 12
Days of Christmas,”
how many ladies
were dancing?
Artwork by Sarah Kreck.
Photo by Kim Demory
Artwork by Connor Willard (left) and Cohen Mason (right).
Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Cheer
What do snowmen
eat for lunch?
Dig yourself out of a hole
this holiday and enjoy
the season
Icebergers
Christmas Cheer
What do you call
people who are afraid
of Santa Claus?
Claustrophobic.
May you and the ones you care for
enjoy a happy and healthy holiday
season.
Eagle Grove
Reflections
by Melia
322 W. Broadway St.
Eagle Grove
Everything here is looking good
for a beautiful holiday season,
and your continued business is the
reason! With best wishes and gratitude to all our valued customers.
Dave Anderson Trenching
115 S. Commercial Ave., Eagle Grove
448-5902
EaglE grovE EaglE
19B
Can you see me now?
Hiding elves keep watch for good behavior at school
by Kim demory
Santa has always had a big job,
watching boys and girls around the
world to see who should be on the
naughty list and who should be on
the nice. That’s why he came up
with the idea of sending an elf to
help him keep watch. He decided
that each family who received an
elf should be able to name him/her
for themselves, since they would
become a part of the family during
the holiday season. Since then, kids
everywhere have looked forward to
the arrival of their magical elf and
have learned how important it is to
be on their best behavior. Beds are
being made, toys are being put away,
and siblings are getting along better
- after all, Santa, or at least their elf,
is watching.
Now, Santa has come up with
yet another great idea. If the elf
in their homes are helping them
behave better, why not send one to
their schools as well. Several have
already arrived in the Eagle Grove
School District.
Ashley Hanson’s first grade
class came to school on December 1
to find their new elf. They decided
to call him Mr. Jingles. Sometimes
he brings notes telling them how
proud he is of them and what they
are doing well with in school. If
they have a not-so-good day, he gives
them encouragement to do better.
Sometimes the kids write letters to
Mr. Jingles, which helps them with
their penmanship, spelling, and
grammar skills. They are excited
when he writes them back.
“The kids are super motivated
to write about Mr. Jingles or even
to him,” Hanson said. “It’s good
creative writing practice.”
They especially enjoy looking
for Mr. Jingles each morning. So
far, they have found him in a tree,
playing the guitar, in a snowflake,
in a bean bag reading a book, on a
picture frame, and in the fish tank.
He was also spotted taking a bubble
bath in the marble jar. A couple of
times, Mr. Jingles has even brought
links for their good behavior link
chain they are working to build.
“Mr. Jingles gets them really
excited,” Hanson said.
A baby elf named Tiny arrived
in Stacy Osborn’s kindergarten
classroom in early December as
well. The kids just came to class one
day to find him watching for good
behavior.
“My favorite place we found
him was on the lamp,” said student
Nevaeha Stueland.
“I thought it was funny when
he sat on the ‘quiet bottle,’” added
Maliena Torres.
He’s also been in “The Dog
Pound,” also known as the reading
center and hanging upside down
from a clothesline to mention just a
couple.
If Tiny isn’t impressed with the
behavior of the students, he doesn’t
move the next morning. Osborn said
that’s made a difference in classroom
behavior because the kids want to be
able to look for him in a new spot
each morning.
The first graders in Angela
Gloede’s room got a chuckle when
they came to school one morning
to find their classroom elf, Grace,
taped to a cup by none other than
the Grinch. Grace taught him a
lesson though, wrapping the Grinch
up in yarn the next day. Grace also
let it be known earlier in the month
that she wanted some Christmas
decorations put up in the classroom.
When they arrived one morning, all
Did you find Ashley Hanson’s classroom elf? The first graders loved watching him twirl around in
their homemade snowflake all day Friday, Dec. 13. Photo by Kim Demory
the Thanksgiving decorations were
gone and the boxes of Christmas
decorations were sitting in the middle
of the room. Grace has also spent
some time on Gloede’s desk, between
two lamps, on the SmartBoard, and
on the Christmas tree.
Gloede admitted that there has
been a time or two where Grace has
been a distraction, so she tells the
class Grace needs to go to a quiet
spot. In order to do so, she has to
touch her, which all the kids know
is not okay. If she gets touched,
she reports back to Santa about the
incident and it goes on the naughty
list. Gloede is willing to take that
responsibility, however, in order to
make sure her students learn the
lessons they have come to school for.
Grace has always returned, so Santa
knows that Grace is being touched
for good reason and Gloede has
remained on the good list.
Flash has made the kids laugh,
and the goldfish unhappy, in Beth
Nelson’s first grade classroom. He
hid behind the fishbowl one morning
so his head was huge.
“The fish wasn’t very impressed,
but the kids loved it,” Nelson
laughed.
Dr. Jeff Neighbors (center), owner of Broadway Vision Clinic,
came dressed as the head elf for the recent Sip & Stroll event
held in Eagle Grove. His staff, although not as festive as their
boss, dug out some holiday wear of their own for the event.
Pictured from left: Nicki Asche, Denise Reed, Dr. Jeff Neighbors,
Brooke Terwilliger, and Jess Feske. Photo by Kim Demory
First place
E is for elf - and for extra cute,
which is why McCoy Yackle
was awarded first place in the
three-year-old to kindergarten
division of the elf contest held
at the United Methodist Church
on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Trivia
What is added to a
Christmas tree to make
it look like moonlight
shining through the
branches?
The littlest elf
Teddy Yackle received third
place in the three-year-old
to kindergarten age at the
Old Fashioned Christmas Elf
contest. Photo by Kim Demory
Photo by Kim Demory
Stacy Osborn pulled fare sticks to see who got to have their photo
taken with Tiny the Elf on Friday, Dec. 13. The lucky winners
were Nevaeha Stueland, Maliena Torres, and Mollie Demory.
Photo by Kim Demory
Look carefully in the color cut-out and you’ll spot Beth Nelson’s classroom elf, Flash, hiding up in
the top of the lamp pole. Photo by Kim Demory
Tickled pink
Spreading holiday joy
Austyn Baack and Gracie Severson chuckled when they came
to school and found their classroom elf, Grace, had gotten even
with the Grinch for taping him to a cup the day before.
Andy Ettinger’s ET students
at RBMS decorated their tree
based on the popular Christmas
classic, “Christmas Story.”
Each students face, including
Ettinger’s, was used to make
a pink bunny suit ornament
based
on
the
infamous
gift received in the movie.
Photo by Kim Demory
Lights
20B
EaglE grovE EaglE
How the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas
from Eagle Grove Elementary students
by Kim demory
Special Education Teacher
Angie Anderson, with the help of
associates Heather Darland and
Alyssa Pedersen, held a special
Grinch Christmas party for their
students at Eagle Grove Elementary
on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The party was complete with the
reading of “How the Grinch Stole
Christmas,” a giant Grinch poster,
Grinch games, Grinch crafts, the
movie, and even a Grinch meal.
The kids enjoyed a meal of roast
beast, Christmas Corn, Who pudding,
Renee Beason carefully places her Christmas cookie on the
cookie sheet. Photo by Kim Demory
Special Education teacher Angie Anderson reads “How the
Grinch Stole Christmas” to start the party. Photo by Kim Demory
Pictured at left: Angie Anderson puts Christmas corn on the
plate of Reese Elsberry. Photo by Kim Demory
Pictured front, from left: Reese Elsberry, Kaden Johnson, Darwin Ordonez-Gomez, Carter Bourne, Renee Beason, Kendra Smith,
Maria Mendez, Ayden Ganzeveld, and Veroniq’ue Tincher. Back: Angie Anderson, Alexis Gump, Kandace Sorenson, and Heather
Darland. Photo by Kim Demory
Some of the kids had never seen the classic Christmas cartoon
of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Photo by Kim Demory
Each of the children got the
chance to pin the heart on
the Grinch. Ayden Ganzeveld
(pictured above) was the
winner. Photo by Kim Demory
Christmas Cheer
Where do snowmen
go to dance?
Snowballs!
Kendra Smith and the others enjoyed making Grinch faces out of
a grape, strawberry, and a mini marshmallow. Photo by Kim Demory
and Grinch portrait fruit. For dessert,
none other than a Christmas cookie
they helped prepare.
When the Who Feast was over,
the kids finished off their Christmas
party crafting Grinch ornaments
from green bulbs.
The Grinch was not successful
at stealing Christmas from Whoville,
nor was he successful stealing it
from the students at Eagle Grove
Elementary. It just proves again that
wherever people gather to enjoy each
other’s company, joy will abound.

May your days be merry and bright

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