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FROM THE POSTVILLE HERALD STAFF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

As we wrap up yet another year, we’d like to acknowledge all the individuals, customers, neighbors, associates and friends, who have made doing business here such a pleasure for us. Please accept our sincere gratitude and best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season. You’re always welcome here, and we look forward to the privilege of serving you again soon!

Ryan Harvey

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Holiday Greetings Christmas Past

We’re not too sure about Santa Stella, two and a half, and Scarlett, 18 months, Wood are not real impressed with Santa when they visited him earlier this month. The girls are the children of Chris and AshLee Wood.

Is that you Grandpa? Pictured above is Tyler Schager, son of Troy and Julie Schager, a few years before he started playing football for Wartburg College. As an infant in 1997 Tyler was quite certain Santa looked very similar to his grandpa, Arlin Schager.

Christmas Present

Dear Santa Pictured above Livia and Karsten Steege recently visited Santa when he stopped by Luana Savings Bank. Above and to the right are the letters they each presented to Old Saint Nick. Livia and Karsten are the children of Luke and Kim Steege.

May your holiday season be filled with

JOY!

Big smiles with Santa Kylee Junk is happy to sit on Santa’s knee and share her Christmas wishes as she anxiously awaits his arrival on Christmas Eve.

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Holiday Greetings Sass volunteers in Honduras as she pays it forward to help those in need of eye surgery

Volunteering to improve the vision of youth Kari Sass, of Postville, was among the volunteers who traveled to Honduras to perform eye muscle surgery on area young people. The medical team included Left to right: Charlene Sauer ARNP, Dr. Kweku Grant, Ashley Szirriania RN, Kari Sass RN, Tiffany Michael ORT, Dick Beinborn CRNA, John Alamaida RN, Rose Silveira CRNA, Jessica Hoffmaster CRNA, Katie Kieler RN, Dr. Rob Bechtel, Wendy Read RN. Not pictured: Mary Dowling, RN and Co-Founder of Sharing Resources Worldwide, and Pat Kriebich, RN.

SHARON DRAHN A JOLLY ELF!

With the holiday season becoming more and more commercialized, especially with technology and social media, we sometimes need to take a step back in time to remember those less fortunate. Yes, perhaps those who want nothing more than to be able to see more clearly. Kari Sass of Postville did exactly that this fall as she joined a team of other medical professionals and traveled to La Providencia in Honduras where she was a member of a surgical team for at-risk children and young adults needing eye surgery. A newlywed, Kari had the blessing of her husband Mike, when she and over 15 others embarked on the trip October 31. A nurse anesthetist and an operating room manager, Kari is a registered nurse at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Prior to moving back to Northeast Iowa, she worked at Wolfe Eye Clinic in Des Moines. She said, “I was approached by a group of medical people who were traveling on a medical mission through Sharing Resources Worldwide. Because I have a degree in Spanish, along with my nursing degree, I was encouraged to get involved with the mission. It just seemed like a good fit.” Asked exactly what kind of procedures they were doing, she said, “We were working with kids who needed muscle surgery on their eyes. Many of them had a muscle

Eye surgery Dr. Rob Bechtel, Kari Sass, and Tiffany Michael during an eye surgery in Honduras.

deficiency that would not allow their eyes to focus properly.” She further explained, “This is a condition that is prevalent worldwide as well as in the United States. Unfortunately, because many of the people in Honduras are so poor they

are unable to have the corrective surgery without help from outside sources.” Others members of the team, along with Kari, were Charlene Sauer, ARNP, Dr. Kweku Grant, Ashley Szirriania, RN, Tiffany

Michael, ORT, Dick Beinborn, CRNA, John Alamaida,RN, Rose Silveira CRNA, Jessica Hoffmaster, CRNA, Katie Kieler, RN, Dr Rob Bechtel, Wendy Read, RN and .Pat Kriebich, RN. Mary Dowling, RN and the co-founder of Sharing Resources Worldwide was also present. Upon arrival, the team screened over 90 children and young adults and it was decided that 41 were good candidates who would benefit from the surgery. In the end they performed 20 surgeries in a week’s time. The patients, who came from as far away as Guatemala, ranged in age from between six months and 22 years of age. The surgeries were performed in the operating room at the La Providencia and were all out-patient procedures. She said, “We performed surgeries Monday through Friday and all the families were so grateful. There was no cost for the procedures. I helped get the operating room ready for the procedures and with clean-up. Because of my background, I was able to speak to the patients and their parents in Spanish.” She continued, “It was a great feeling to know we were making a difference in kids’ lives. As a team, the surgeons, nurse anesthetists, nurses and surgery tech were able to repair crooked eyes for these children which will, in the long run, help them lead a normal life and, for many, change their live forever.”

use our abilities and skills to help change lives.” Although they returned home November 7after a whirlwind

seven day trip, Kari said, “It was a wonderful feeling to give back. It is something I would definitely do again in the future. Helping others is a very rewarding feeling. I would highly recommend it.”

A lifechanging surgery This 19 year old, pictured above before surgery. Pictured to the right is the day after surgery. Pictured below Kari Sass and two other members of her team with the beautiful girl after her life changing surgery.

“One 19 year-old-girl was able to have straight eyes and focus clearly for the first time in her life. It was wonderful to see her reaction,” Sass commented. Asked if she was hesitant to be gone after having just gotten married a few months earlier, Kari commented, “I knew that Mike was proud of me for wanting to help. He left me a really sweet note in one of my shoes which I found after we got there. I also appreciated the money others gave me toward the trip when they heard I was going. Our goal was to give these young people the same level of care that we would give in the United States. It was also nice getting to meet medical professionals from different parts of the country and come together to

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Holiday Greetings Mrs. Lage’s Second Grade Class

Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, Will you give me a ipod for Christmas? How are your elves doing? I will give you very good cookies. My brother wants an ipod too for Christmas. Love, Caleb Zuercher

Miss Cioccio’s Second Grade Class Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How are you? I would like an ipad. I would also like an Xbox and some video games for the Xbox. Love, Ummellheyr Adien Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I would like for Chrismas an American girl doll, a princess dress, and the game pie face. Love, Stephanie Gutierrez Araujo Dear Santa, How are you? How are the elves? I would like a remote control car, an air soft gun, a remote escavator, and a telescope to look at the star. Love, Jason Benda Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? Do you get to see the Northern Lights? I want for Christmas new pants, football gear, and soccer ball. Love, Mckinley Jay Burns

Dear Santa, How are you and how are your reindeer? I want a pet monkey. I also want an Xbox and some games. Love, Dylan Navarro Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? How is the Christmas Spirit? I want for Christmas are My little pony toys and an Ipad. I will leave you gingerbread cookies and milk, carrots for the reindeer too. Love, Yazmin Lopez Dear Santa, Do you have all the toys. How reig you? I want for Christmas an Xbox and games. I would also like a kindle so I can play games on it. Love, Mahamed Dear Santa, Do you have all the toys ready? I want a toy dog. I also want a toy dragon. I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Monica Vargas

Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus and Rudolph? How are the reindeer? Can I please have an ipod, a puppy binder, and a real puppy please. Love, Madelyn Rayne Connell

Dear Santa, Do you get to see the Northern Lights? How are you? I want for Christmas an ipad, puppy, My little pony toys, a 3DS, coloring books, the game pie face, and a computer. Love, Alondra Macias

Dear Santa, Do you get to see the Northern Lights? Do you have all of the toys ready? Please bring e a troll, an ipad, the game pie face, and an Xbox 360. Love, Jonathan Tujal

Dear Santa How are the reindeer? Do you have all the toys ready? I would like for Christmas a dog, a cat, or a puppy. I would also like new pencils and a tree house. Love, Alyn Lopez

Dear Santa, Do you have all the toys ready? I want an Xbox 360, a computer, a toy car that you control with a controller, and Minecraft Legos. Love, Emilio Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How are you and Rudolph? I want a 3 DS and the game Alpha Ruby Saphire. I would also like an Xbox and the game Pokemon Mystery Dungeon. Love, Ayden Palafox Schultz Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I would like an Xbox 360 and and Ipod. I also want games for the Xbox 360 and the game pie face. Love, Xander Martinez Dear Santa, Do you have all the toys ready? How are the elves? For Christmas I want a Lego Demention set for my Xbox 360and a gaming chair. I also want a Lego Ninjajo set. Love, Antoni Solovi Pastor Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? How are your elves. I want for Christmas a My Little pony toy, a hamster toy, a tablet, I hope you come and travel safely. Love, Selena Tzunux, 7 year old Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I would like an Xbox 360 and and Ipod. I also want games for the Xbox 360 and the game pie face. Love, Xander Martinez

Dear Santa, I wish I could have my own PS4 because my dad only lets me use it a little bit. I will put cookies out for you on Christmas eve and I would like new shoes. Love, Hector Vargas Dear Santa, I want a big Barbie house. A Zip and Flip Bed. Do you want some milk and extra cookies? I can tell my mom to make some. Love, Delia Acevedo Dear Santa, I want a big Barbie house and a Zip Flip Bed. My sister wants a Baby and a crib. My Baby sister Carlee wants a teething ring. I will leave you muffins. Love, Hannah Schroeder Dear Santa Claus, I need a new Christmas dress with snowflakes. My mom needs a new camera. I want a blanket with some snowflakes. What kind of cookies do you like? Merry Christmas! Love, Isabelle Abbott Dear Santa, I would like new shoes and high tops. I wish I could have a little dog. I would like a phone. I wish I could have an X-box 1. Love, Jason Vega Dear Santa Claus, I always wanted a boogie board and a tablet and new clothes, shoes and a Frozen car. How is Mrs. Claus doing and the elves? Love, Trinidad Villalva

Dear Santa Claus, I want for Christmas a dinosaur and some more dinosaurs. I want puppies and kittens too, and army toys and cars for the army guys too. I want a Monopoly game to. Thank You! Love, Sam Avitan Dear Santa Claus, I would like some new clothes for Christmas. Do you like cookies and milk? Santa I would really like a like Happy Chistmas with my family. Love, Brisna Toj Dear Santa, I wish you and Mrs. Claus a Merry Christmas. How are the reindeer? How are the elves? My mom would like a new crock pot. Could you bring me a Zip Flip Bed. Love, Taylynn Rios Dear Santa Claus, I want a tablet and an X-box. My dad and mom want a new phone. I want two controls for the X-box 360. My brother and I want Under Armour shoes. I want a computer and a phone. My dad and mom want new shoes. My brother and I want a Flip Bed. Love, Eduardo Loera Dear Santa, I wish I could have an ipad and new Legos and a new video game. Have a Merry Christmas Santa. I wish to have a Wii U. Love, Edwin Mejia

Dear Santa Claus, I wish I could have an ipad and an X-box one. I wish I were you Santa. I love the North Pole it must be fun with the elves. I hope you have a great Christmas this year. Love, Draemon Berger Dear Santa, I wish to have a dollhouse. How is Mrs. Claus? My brother wishes to have a car! My other brother wishes to have a new sweatshirt! I wish you a Happy Christmas! Love, Xochitt Gutierrez Dear Santa I want an X-box one for Christmas and new Legos for a Merry Christmas. Some time I want to see you Santa Clause. Love, Angel Lopez Dear Santa, I wish I could have a real phone not a play one. I would also like a video game. My mom and my dad need new phones to. Have a Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Victor Barrutia

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Holiday Greetings Mrs. Spain’s Second Grade Class Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would love boxers, jeans, and Minnesota Vikings shirt and my brother wants one to! For toys, I want a Minnesota Vikings collection and Legos. Santa have a good Day! Love, Mario Acosta Dear Santa Claus, How are the elves? For Christmas this year I would like a castle for my Barbies, could you please bring it? I also want my family to come to Postville. I have been a good girl! Gracias! Love, Jeidy Castillo Dear Santa, How is your day going? I miss my dog Bellla she dies on March 19. I need a new dog that is all I need for Christmas. No toys. Santa I hope you have a good Christmas. Love Deonte Seegmiler Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? For Christmas I would like a black jacket. For Christmas I think my dog dicey would like his own dog bed. And I’d like some boxers. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Miguel Muxin

Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would love some new shoes and a fake pig for my stepdad and mom. I will leave out some cookies for you. Love, Rozalyn Pelayo Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I want a Santa hat. I will give you cookies and milk. Love, Sammy Morales-Lopez Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would like a Barbie house and a new bed. I would also like some toys for my cousins. I have been really good. Thank you! Love, Katherine Lopez Dear Santa, How is your day doing? I will give you some cookies and milk. And the Last thing I want is legos because they are fun to play with! Love. Jose Lopez

Dear Santa Claus, How is Rudolph and the elves doing? For Christmas I would like some barbies, and clothes. Thank you for everything you do for us. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a Merry Christmas! Love, Makeena Erickson Dear Santa, Does Rudolph’s nose really shine? For Christmas I needs socks, and a under armor sweatshirt. I really want a big ipad. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a nice Christmas! Love, Alfredo Oritz Dear Santa, How is your day going? My baby sister needs some toys. Can I please have some legos? My brother needs a computer charger, my brother’s broke. I need pants, my pants have some holes. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love, Erick Brian Sandoval

Almond Cookies

Dear Santa Claus, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would like new underwear. I would love if you could give me some toys. My last thing on my list I want makeup. My mom wants more earrings. My sister wants a new phone. My brothers want a new phone and an Xbox. Love, Demi Wedo

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Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I want some Legos, Fish for pet and a work bench. I will give you some cookies and milk. Say Hello to the reindeer for me. Love, Karl Derrick Peters

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup shortening 1 slightly beaten egg 2 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. almond extract 24 blanched almonds, halves

In mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, sugar, baking soda. Cut in shortening till mixture resembles corn meal. Combine egg, milk and almond extract; add to flour mixture, mix well. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches a part on a ungreased cookie sheet. Place an almond half atop each cookie and press to flatten slightly. Bake in 325 degrees F. oven for 15-20 minutes or till done. Cool on a wire rack. Linda Moeller, Luana *Above is a reprint of the Almond Cookies recipe that was published in the November 25 Holiday Handbook. 1 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. baking soda were omitted from the list of ingredients. The Herald regrets the error.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? For Christmas this year I would please like some barbies and a castle. And I will also have nail polish and some jeans. The Last things is to please bring my brothers some toys. Happy new year! Love, Janeth Rendor Garcia

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Dear Santa, Hope you are doing? For Christmas this year, could you please bring me an ipad. I also need some new clothes. Would you please help my mom get a job? Merry Christmas. Love, Italia Molina

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Holiday Greetings Wissmann family to present two Christmas shows at the Fine Arts and Civic Center December 27 Following completion of their fifth season in Branson, Mo., the Wissmann family will bring their Christmas Show right from the Doug Gabriel Theater to the Fine Arts and Civic Center in Postville. They will present their show two times on Sunday, December 27, 2015. The first show begins at 2:00 p.m. and the second one begins at 6:00 p.m. The Branson Tourism Center described the Wissmann’s two hour performance as “a celebration of love, faith, and fun as nine Wissmann siblings along with Mom and Dad share impeccable vocal harmonies, and fancy bluegrass pickin’ for this holiest of holidays. They expertly play an amazing variety of instruments that includes banjo, keyboard, cello, flute, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, hammered dulcimer, concertina, bass, and harmonica.” The Wissmann Family now consists of Loren and Gloria Wissmann and nine of their 13 children. Four of their children are now married and no longer travel full time with the family. Four grandchildren have also been added to their clan. The Wissmann Family has delighted audiences with their music across 40 states, Canada and Mexico. Although Loren and Gloria make their home near Milford, Nebraska, they often return to the Castalia area where Gloria was born and raised and where her parents, Gerald and Marlys Hager still live, as do many other relatives and

friends. The Fine Arts Center is located at 314 West Post Street as part of the Postville Community School campus and there will be a free-will offering following the performances. Sponsoring the event will be the Community Presbyterian Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Bridget Catholic Church, all of Postville and Zion Lutheran Church, of Castalia. Everyone is invited to attend. You may visit their website for more information: www. wissmannfamily.com Or if you have questions call: Dave and Karen Schutte at (563) 864-3219 A bit about the family members who will be performing live and December 27. Loren: Instruments: bass guitar, guitar Director. Visionary. Sound Tech. With roots on a Nebraska farm, Loren is a pilot, industrial business owner, and master of the technical side of the Branson production. Gloria: Instruments: hammered dulcimer, bass guitar, guitar Thoughtful. Self-less. Relational. She is the glue that makes everything run smoothly both on and off stage. She’s affectionately known around here as ‘Mom’ Ruth: Instruments: flute, bass guitar, keyboard Diligent. Caring. Ambitious. A talented seamstress, Ruth is the mastermind behind the wardrobe.

With over 300 clothing items needed, that’s quite a feat. Her warm alto voice and flute add a rich dimension to the show Elizabeth: Instruments: cello, guitar Sweet. Athletic. Adventurous The organizational queen, Elizabeth keeps the wardrobe, props, and family schedule running smoothly. On stage her sweet vocals are accompanied by her skills on the guitar & Cello. Matthias: Instruments: dobro, banjo, guitar, mandala, viola, harmonica Creative. Kindhearted. Authentic. A brilliant musician and director, Matthias creates and arranges, most of the show. He’s voted the most-versatile instrumentalist and performs solo and harmony work with his tenor voice. His candid humor keeps everyone laughing on and off stage. Stephen: Instruments: mandolin, guitar, harmonica Strong. Comical. Sincere. Always ready with comic relief, or an upbeat comment, Stephen is an integral part of the music and drama .His fingers literally fly over the mandolin strings and he also supplies the deep, rich bass vocals. Hannah: Instruments: fiddle, keyboard Cheerful. Friendly. Personable. A nightingale of song, Hannah’s crystal clear voice is a lead vocal feature. Her skills are matched on the violin as she showcases a range from bluegrass fiddling to classical strains.

Susanna: Instruments: banjo, percussion Spunky. Vivacious. Athletic. Don’t let her sweet grin deceive you, Susanna is a feisty, energetic element to the show. With her banjo pickin’ and smooth vocals, she adds undeniable flavor to each performance. Alaythia: Instruments: fiddle, keyboard Friendly. Thoughtful. Enthusiastic. If you’re looking for a fiddle to make your toes tap, and heart sing, look no further. She may be young, but Alaythia is already a versatile musician, performing both vocals and instrumentals with flair. Nathanael: Instruments: concertina, percussion, harmonica, guitar Creative. Thoughtful. Energetic. With all the energy of boyhood, Nathanael is a dynamic component both on and off stage. Playing the uniquely challenging concertina, his outgoing personality endears him to the crowd. Charissa: Instruments: fiddle Outgoing. Friendly. Animated. She may be the youngest of the group, but Charissa can carry a conversation or take the stage with the best of them. Her sweet smile adds the carefree energy of childhood. The Christmas spirit will be alive with the sounds of the season at these outstanding performances. This family is sure to share the joy with all in attendance.

The Branson Tourism Center described the Wissmann’s two hour performance as “a celebration of love, faith, and fun as nine Wissmann siblings along with Mom and Dad share impeccable vocal harmonies, and fancy bluegrass pickin’ for this holiest of holidays.

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Holiday Greetings Crack Dip Recipe • • • • •

16 ounces sour cream, regular or light homemade ranch dressing mix, or hidden valley ranch dip mix 2 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 scallion, sliced

Mix the sour cream, ranch dip mix, bacon bits and cheese together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Top with scallions and extra bacon. Serve with chips. Recipe from foodfanatic.com

FreedomClub donates to Postville Food Pantry and Clayton County Food Shelf The FreedomClub of Postville, Elkader and Monona held their annual Christmas dinner at St. Paul Lutheran Church fellowship hall December 3. Each member who attended donated either nonperishable food items or monetary donations. Several hundred pounds of nonperishables were collected and later divided between the Postville Food Pantry and the Clayton County Food Shelf. FreedomClub members who volunteer at the Postville Food Pantry are Barbara Herzmann, Ronald Fox, Norma Sander, Mary Erickson, Betty Brownson, Kathleen Lange. Audrey Wedo, Carolyn Livingood, Ida Heins, Dona Peck and Carol Lange are also volunteers at the Postville facility.

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites • • • • •

1 Tbsp. International Delight Gingerbread Latte Creamer 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. powdered or granulated sugar 1 cup cool whip 1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs

Line a 13”x 9” baking sheet with a parchment paper. Set aside. Place the cream cheese in a bowl with the sugar and creamer and whip with hand mixer. Add in the cool whip and stir in with a spoon or spatula, until just combined. Spread it out evenly in the 13x9 pan. It will be thin. Place in freezer for 1-2 hours. Place gingersnap crumbs into a small bowl. Scoop the cheesecake mixture with a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon and roll in cookie crumbs. Refrigerate for couple of hours in freezer until they get frozen. When ready to serve, let sit out for 5 minutes at room temperature to desired firmness. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftover bites in a ziploc bag or an air tight container. Gluten Free: Use a gluten free ginger snap for the crumbs

Recipe from [email protected]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas May you find everything you want under the tree, and in your heart this holiday season.

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With Wishes Warm & Bright!

Accepting the donation Volunteers at the Postville Food Pantry accept a generous donation from the FreedomClub of Postville, Monona and Elkader. Pictured left to right are: Ron Fox, Dona Peck, Ida Heins, Norma Sander, Mary Erickson, Betty Brownson, Kathleen Lange, Carolyn Livingood and Sandy Bacon of FreedomBank.

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We Wish You a Happy Holiday Season Up on the roof you hear a clammer, It’s Santa bringing you a hammer. Or maybe he’s digging for more goodies in his bag. We know you’ll like them, they say John’s Hardware & Appliance on the tag. Our name is on the door so we care a little more!

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Merry Christmas

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Many thanks to our customers and friends this holiday season.

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CHEER! CHEER! We’re sending this little note your way, to wish you a happy holiday. To our customers, many thanks!

BACON CONCRETE L.L.C. Cory Bacon - Owner

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Holiday Greetings Christmas Memories

Sunday School Program at St Paul Postville many years ago Many years ago, too many to count, three young mothers, Sunday School teachers at St. Paul Lutheran Church met to plan the Christmas program and make and mend the costumes. A golden opportunity as we each had a young daughter. Yes, they became angels for this special time. Pat Miene’s daughter, Julie gave her mom this framed photo and it became a part of the Miene family holiday decorating for Christmas every year. Her mother Pat commented, “And she continues to be an earthly angel to me.”

A Christmas Eve birthday memory MYRNA JONES

CHRISTMAS RECOLLECTION I was born on Christmas Eve. For me it was always a special birthday. In my younger years, my biggest gift was always something new to wear for the Children’s Christmas Eve Program. It was an awesome sight to see the large Christmas tree, ceiling to floor, all lit up and be a part of

the service at church. After church we would go to my grandparent’s home, where we would have an angel food birthday cake and celebrate all the December birthday. In 1998 my grandson, Cole was born on the same day as me so we share that Christmas Eve birthday. That surely made my birthday extra-special again. Now as I get old, it becomes just another day but still is special as we celebrate with the Christ child.

A “Christmas Carol” memory SHARON DRAHN A JOLLY ELF!

With a birthday on Christmas Eve, Carol (Meyer) Deering’s parents didn’t have any trouble choosing a name for their baby girl. And at the suggestion of her grandmother, she became a favorite family ‘Carol.’ the night she was born. Who doesn’t love a Christmas ‘Carol?’ Although Carol’s parents weren’t expecting their bundle of joy until after the new year, they got their gift a bit early. The story goes something like this: Following the evening meal, Carol’s parents, Bernice and Milo, were getting ready to go to church when a woman from Elgin called

to say that her furnace was out and her house was getting pretty cold. As a conscientious plumber, Milo agreed to come to her rescue. Since it was obvious the couple was not going to get to church, he asked Bernice if she would like to ride along While waiting for her husband in the truck, it became obvious she was not going to be waiting much longer for her baby to appear. After her water broke, and she began to feel some pain, Bernice went to the house and said, perhaps, she needed to get to the hospital. As the heat was restored at the Elgin home, the Meyers headed off to the hospital, and Carol made her appearance at the Old Postville Hospital about an hour later.

Now is the perfect time to let all of our loyal customers know how much we appreciate them. We look forward to serving you for years to come! Enjoy a safe & happy holiday with family & friends!

T&K Cahoon

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What a Christmas gift for the family! Asked if she ever felt slighted because her birthday was on Christmas eve, Carol said, “Not really. Being an only child, my family made sure I was given special attention on my birthday. I had many birthday parties on the last day of school before Christmas vacation. I remember having angel food cakes with seven minute frosting. When I got older, I had slumber parties around my birthday time.”

Along with Pat and her daughter, Julie, the other angels were Julie Lenth, daughter of Laura Lenth and Mary Foels, daughter of Ruby Foels.

St. Paul Sunday School 1963 Julie Miene, age 7, poses in the angel costume she wore in the St. Paul Christmas program in 1963. Her mother Pat, made the angel wings and repaired the costume before the program.

Cherry Mash Bars

She added, “My aunt, who also my godmother, always made sure I had a wonderful day and celebration.” After thinking for a minute, she commented, “I guess if there was one thing that bothered me it was when once in a while my birthday gifts would be wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper. As a kid, I guess I wanted there to be a distinction between my birthday and Christmas gifts. Now it is all about the family. I am always happy to have the kids and grandkids together to celebrate my birthday and of course, Christmas.”

Peace On Earth Happy Holidays

Make sweet memories one of the greatest joys of the season while spending time together. • 2 cups of sugar • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of butter, divided • 1 can (5oz) evaporated milk • 12 large marshmallows • Dash of salt • 1 package (10 oz) cherry baking chips • 1 teaspoons vanilla • 1-2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Thinking of you during this Holiday Season.

Happy Holidays!

from Chad, Kari, Reed & Cade Kelly

KELLY CONCRETE

Happy Holidays!

Waukon, IA • 563-535-7649

Thank you to our customers for your patience and loyalty through all the changes this past year.

Wishing you Health, Peace, & Happiness

Season’s Greetings From All of Us at

From All of Us at

SZABO CONS TRUCTION Julie, Jamie, Gary, Jim,Jim, Keary, Julie, Jamie, Gary, Ty, Brendan, Debi, Dan and Brett Keary, Ty, Brendan, Debi, Dan, and Brett

Schutte-Grau Funeral Home 214 East Tilden, Postville, IA 563-864-7252 www.graufuneralhomes.com www.GrauFuneralHomes.com

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Line a 9x13 pan with foil, grease foil. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, marshmallows and salt. Bring to a boil, cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chips and vanilla until smooth, spread into prepared pan. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and remaining butter, stir until smooth. Stir in peanut butter and peanuts. Spread over cherry layer. Let Stand until set, using foil, lift fudge out of pan. This candy is so pretty it looks like Christmas. Fran Schager, Postville

The Holiday Season is a time to reflect on the things we are blessed with family, friends, relationships, and the community of POSTVILLE that we all call home. POSTVILLE FARMERS COOP SOCIETY is proud to be a part of your city.

Thank You for Your Business Holiday Hours

FEED STORE, PETRO BUILDING • December 24, 7:30am - Noon • December 25, Closed • December 31, 7:30am - Noon • January 1, Closed PIT STOP • December 24, 6am - 5pm • December 25, Closed

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Pit Stop

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Holiday Greetings Holiday Spirit Pictured to the left, Barnie and Macey are in the holiday spirit as they cuddle up on a cold winter’s night.

Black and Gold Macey is ready to cheer on the Hawkeyes in the Rose Bowl. Both dogs make their home with Herald Editor Sharon Drahn.

Santa advice Postville 4th grade teacher, RJ Olsen, visits with Santa at the Festival of Trees recently held at the Northeast Iowa YMCA.

From our family to yours, we wish you the best and brightest Chrismas and Holiday Season with a prosperous, healthy and happy New Year!

BECKY ROE STORE DIRECTOR

JAMES WILSON OFFICE MANAGER

RANDY RICHARD FINANCE MANAGER

Happy Ho

idays!

JIM WAGNER BODY SHOP TECH

LEE HAGEN SALES MANAGER

JANIE WILLE OFFICE

MINDY CLUBB FINANCE ASSISTANT

Take advantage of our huge year-end clearance sale, starting the day after Christmas! We’ll have the best incentives and mark downs of the year! And, remember, we will always find what you are looking for, just let us know.

The Grinch

You’ll always have competitive, guaranteed service with our factory-trained Master Certified technicians. KYLE DEEGAN SALES

No other dealer will match our desire to take good care of you. After all, we care about our local customer’s satisfaction. We want you to be able to say good things about us to your friends, family and acquaintances.

TOM MATT SALES

We’re your local auto dealer!

ANDY ANDERSON SERVICE MANAGER

Part of the Birdnow Family of Dealerships Just off Highway 18, Monona, IA (563) 539-2061 or 888-Birdnow www.birdnow.com

Mark & June, Jeremy & Jayce Justin, Meghan, Evelyn, Mackenzie, Claire

Pictured above left to right, Reed and Zade Brock, and Theo Vega. The boys are sons of Herald employees Nadine Brock and Nicole Vega.

Merry Christmas!

ALEX AMES SALES

‘Tis the season once again to let you know how much we appreciate your goodwill and friendship all year long.

Happy Holidays from all of us at

JAN KUSSMAUL PARTS/WARRANTY

CRAIG ADAM PARTS MANAGER

ALEX SANCHEZ TECHNICIAN

CHRIS DOEPPKE TECHNICIAN

CALE WOODS TECHNICIAN

FRANK HENKELS SHOP FOREMAN

CALLIE FAULKNER DETAILER

Employees not pictured: Lane Penney, Doug Dittmer and Bill Roe

MALCOM ENTERPRISES INC. 810 Short St., Decorah 563-382-4497