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A few decades ago I had a business partner in a local automotive photo publication that is now known to many of you as Auto Trader, or maybe better known today as autotrader.com. The

publication was packed full of cars and trucks for sale, as well as a few oddball items. In one of our many discussions about the unique things that people would advertise, my partner asked me, “So what do you collect?” I quickly replied, “Nothing,” and he looked back at me in utter amazement. “You gotta collect something; everybody collects something,” he said. “Nope. Nothing,” I firmly replied. That was the truth then, and it continues to be the truth today. Or at least I thought so. I know there are a handful of you out there who are like me and despise clutter and, as such, avoid accumulat-ing things. I also realize that we are the

minority, and that my business partner was correct in his statement that most people do collect something, whether they want to or not. Our cover story this month is a perfect example of collections and how they make people happy. Those featured in the story share how their Christmas-related collections started and how they have pro-gressed through the years. They describe the personal meanings that these collections have and why they make them — and the people who surround them — feel good. Maybe more important than the collected objects are the memories that come with them and are shared each time they are seen. So when it comes down to it, I guess my old business partner was right. We do all collect something, whether we want to or not. For those who physically acquire things, it is in the actual collections. But also for them, and for all of us who don’t compile all the “stuff,” the memo-ries still pile up. And at the end of the day, those are the best collections of all. Merry Christmas, and thanks for reading.

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O n the days following Thanksgiving, many of us show our appreciation and excitement for the Christmas

season through holiday decorating. For most, the items we’ve tucked away each year are more than just lights and trees. Our collec-tions begin to take on special meaning the more we add to them and the longer we’ve had them. It isn’t about recovering seasonal items from storage that we like to have and love to look at — and it’s not just a hobby. It’s

the special meaning, memories and traditions created among these items that encourage us to hold on to them indefinitely. This year, three Winterset residents began their holiday decorating routines as usual, but took the extra time to reflect on some of the most prized and nostalgic treasures that make their Christmas unique.

Deck the hallsKathy Penner is a self-proclaimed “ornament

addict.” She has amassed hundreds through-out the years, and what she doesn’t have on hand she creates with various treasures from her collections. She’ll start with a regular sparkly Christmas ornament but adds some of her own charms and trinkets to make a custom design. “I’m a visual person,” she explains. “I have an idea in my head of what I want certain things to look like, and that finished product makes it all worth it.”

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Kathy Penner shows off one of the multiple trees she decorates in her residence at Christmas time. Her passion for old-fashioned and old-world things began 30 years ago, and she has years of collecting under her belt. Photo by Courtney Keiser.

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Penner has decked out her house for Christmas for as long as she can remember. Her pas-sion for old-fashioned and old-world things began 30 years ago when she worked in a shop in Kansas that stocked the items. It was there she found her niche. Her love for Christmas stems long before that, however. She remembers making ornaments and baking with her boys when they were young and the happi-ness those moments brought her. “I really just enjoy the feel-ing of Christmas,” she says. “Everybody gets excited for it — the family traditions, decorating, all of it. I think about Christmas all year round when I’m shopping or at shows.” Penner is well-known around town for her impressive Christmas décor and eye for design. So much that some busi-nesses and homeowners ask for her opinions and help with their own displays. She has years of collecting under her belt and still

visits her favorite stores, auctions and junk shows for more. In her opinion, you can never have too many Christmas pieces to choose

from. Currently, Penner has mixed and matched many of her items to create themes in each of the

rooms of the 1906 farmhouse she owns with her husband, Larry. All of the rooms are also adorned with a full Christmas tree. The liv-ing room has a “French-religious” feel to it. Beautiful garland, green-ery, warm hues of brown, sil-ver and gold ornaments, can-dles and bows complement the European artwork and statue on the fireplace mantel. This room is Penner’s favorite this year. She found the majority of the mantel items at a junk bonanza, where she proudly won the European artwork. In the stairwell, junk angels (made by Penner’s good friend Nicole Kems), vintage airplane toys, ice skates and 1940s era automobiles accent the space. The dining room is a reindeer-themed collection with old, rep-lica and new pieces. Almost 40 Santas are displayed throughout the home — including the impres-sive Woodland Santa Penner made with pine cones and moss. Penner has found a clever

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During the holiday season, Nicole Kems’ hand-made junk angels and custom ornaments are distinctive and elegant additions to her home and tree décor. Her larger junk angels consist of antique table legs and banister railing parts. The wings and detail pieces vary from the backs of chairs, metal brackets or silverplate trivets. Photo by Courtney Keiser.

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Hark the herald angels singNicole Kems says her creative voyage has “definitely been a journey.” Today she spends the majority of her time creating, crafting and designing. Her appre-ciation for antique items began in college. “I was studying the history of costumes and began collecting 1920s items,” she says. “I started finding notions, baubles, buttons and old parts.” During the holiday season, Kems’ handmade junk angels and custom ornaments are distinc-tive and elegant additions to her home and tree décor. For her, no ordinary ornament will do. Instead, she fashions angel orna-ments using the end of decora-tive silverware from her many

collections. She then adds wood spools with vintage and antique jewelry for embellishments — she says earrings from the 1980s and rhinestone jewelry make great wings. Her larger junk angels consist of antique table legs and banis-ter railing parts. The wings and detail pieces vary from the backs of chairs, metal brackets or sil-verplate trivets. Kems adds an old wall clock, alarm clock or other various parts with patina and character for the face. These items from her collections were gathered from auctions, tag sales, antique shows and stores — and she has plenty to choose from. “Everywhere I am, I am hunt-ing for angel parts,” she explains. “I have buckets in my studio full of junk heads, junk wings and objects for the bodies. I sort through my many baubles to find just the right combination and try to create various angels for different décor. Some of the angels are fancy, some sassy and some industrial.”

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Shirley Roach poses with some of her favorite vintage Santas. Many of her antique “masked face” Santas were made as early as 1910 and are stuffed with straw. Others hail from the 1940s and 1950s. Her most-beloved Santa came from and old depart-ment store and dons a top hat. Photo by Courtney Keiser.

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Another Christmas treasure? Angels made from old door plates, rhinestone jewelry, crowns, pocket watches and large washers. Kems was once asked to create a junk angel with an antique pocket watch, which she says was an honor and piqued her interest in heir-loom preservation. “The first angel I made came about from all my objects laying on the floor and me just randomly putting stuff together. My inspiration is to look for ways to preserve history with an artistic flair,” she says. “I love the challenge of figuring out how to put the objects together — it’s like a puzzle to me.” For Kems’ family, creating runs in the blood. Her husband, Jason, helps with the woodcutting while her son, Trevor, some-times runs the drill press and son, Corbin, bolts the angels together. “My family is great at spotting objects at auctions and sales that they know I would love to use,” she adds. Kems’ mother has always been her big-gest inspiration. She took her to craft shows at an early age, while her father taught her about mechanical supplies, junk altering and problem-solving. The reward of producing items that make

people smile will never get old for Kems, and her affection for angels goes hand in hand with her true feelings about the Christmas season. “I love that Christmas gives people hope and joy and that we make time to share that with our families to celebrate Christ’s birth,” she says. “It’s the reason for the season.”

Santa Claus is coming to townShirley Roach adores all things vintage, and it’s evident in many of her personal Christmas collections. “I love old,” she explains. “It became especially important when we moved into our home, because I wanted my décor to be as close to the original as possible.” Roach’s 1886 Victorian home features a 10-foot Christmas tree full of 1900s orna-ments that she has gathered for more than 24 years from auctions and sales — some even from old homes in Winterset. For the rest of her trees, she uses German-made feather trees. Beautifully displayed ornaments fill the space between branches on these special 100-year-old antiques. Roach wants every item in her home at Christmas time to tell a story. “There is so much character and many

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CALENDAR

Friday, Dec. 19 Friday Chamber Coffee, Farmers

& Merchants State Bank, 8:15 a.m. PAWS (Before & After School

Program), Elementary Cafeteria, 6:45-7:45 a.m.

Jazz Band/Jazz Choir, auditorium, 11:07 a.m. - noon

PAWS (Before & After School Program), Elementary Cafeteria, 3-6 p.m.

Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15-4 p.m. 8th Boys Basketball Practice, Elem

Gym, 3:20-5 p.m. Girls Basketball Practice - 8th,

Old Middle School Gym 3:20-5 p.m. 9th Boys Basketball Practice, 9th

Boys Basketball Practice, HS Gym All, 3:30-5 p.m.

Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Norwalk at Winterset Middle School, 4:15 p.m.

Wrestling: JH Meet vs. Ballard Middle School, Clarke, Creston Community, Adel DeSoto Minburn CSD at Winterset Junior High gym, 4:15 p.m.

Basketball: Boys 7th Game at Norwalk Middle School, 4:30 p.m.

WHS Express Practice, HS Cafeteria, 4:30 p.m.

Wrestling: JV Meet at Roland Story High School, 5 p.m.

Girls Varsity basketball vs. Carlisle, 6 p.m.

WPRD Youth Basketball Practice, Elem Gym, 6:30 p.m.

Boys varsity basketball vs. Carlisle, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20 Basketball, Benshoof, JH gym,

8 a.m. WPRD youth basketball game,

elem. gym, 8:30 a.m. Basketball practice, Stover, MS

gym, 8:30 a.m. Soccer practice, David Van Horn,

old middle school gym, 9 a.m. Basketball, Matt Young, MS gym,

10 a.m. Varsity wrestling tournament at

Roland-Story High School, 10 a.m.Open gym, Pickering, MS gym, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21 Basketball, Linde, elem gym, noon Softball, pitching and hitting,

Corkrean, indoor sports facility, noon Basketball practice, Darling, elem

gym, 3 p.m. Basketball, J. McDonald, MS gym,

4 p.m. Open gym, Christensen, HS gym,

6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 Varsity boys practice, MS gym,

8 a.m. Winterset schools winter break 9th boys basketball practice, MS

gym, 10 a.m. Varsity girls basketball practice,

HS gym, 10 a.m. JV boys basketball practice, MS

gym, 11:30 a.m. 9/JV girls basketball practice, HS

gym, 11:30 a.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Basketball, Benshoof, MS gym,

5:30 p.m. Tae Kwon Do, elem gym, 6 p.m. Basketball, Benshoof, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 Winterset schools winter break Baby lapsit, Winterset Library,

10:30-11 a.m. 9th boys basketball practice, MS


HS gym, 10 a.m. JV boys basketball practice, MS

gym, 11:30 a.m. 9/JV girls basketball practice, HS

gym, noon Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Soccer, Parker, old middle school

gym, 5:30 p.m. Varsity boys basketball practice,

MS gym, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Winterset schools winter break High school band, auditorium,

9:35 a.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Tae kwon do, elem. gym, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day Winterset schools winter break Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Soccer practice, old middle school

gym, 6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 26 Winterset schools winter break 9/JV/V girls basketball practice, HS

gym, 3 p.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27 Basketball, Benshoof, elem. gym, 8

a.m. Basketball practice, stover, MS

gym, 8:30 a.m. Soccer practice, David Van Horn,

old middle school gym, 9 a.m. Basketball, Linde, elem gym,

9:30 a.m. 9/JV/V, girls basketball practice, 10

a.m. Open gym, Pickering, MS gym,

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Sunday, Dec. 28 Softball, pitching and hitting,

indoor sports facility, noon Basketball practice, Darling,

2 p.m. Basketball, J. McDonald, 4 p.m. Basketball practice, Seidler, elem.

gym, 5 p.m. Open gym, Christensen, HS gym,

6 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 Winterset schools winter break Varsity boys basketball practice,

HS gym, 8 a.m. 9th boys basketball practice, HS

gym, 10 a.m. Girls varsity basketball practice,

MS gym, 10 a.m. JV boys basketball practice, HS

gym, 11:30 a.m. 9/JV girls basketball practice, MS

gym, noon Pitching clinic, indoor sports facil-

ity, 2 p.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Basketball, Benshoof, MS gym,

5:30 p.m. Tae Kwon Do, elem. gym, 6 p.m. Basketball, Benshoof, MS gym,

7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30 Winterset schools winter break Baby Lapsit, Winterset Library

story room, 10:30-11 a.m. Boys basketball scrimmage, HS

gym, JH gym, 8 a.m. - noon Varsity girls basketball practice,

MS gym, 10 a.m. 9/JV girls basketball practice,

noon Pitching clinic, indoor sports facil-

ity, 2 p.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express Practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Basketball practice, Seidler, elem.

gym, 5:30 p.m. Soccer, Parker, old middle school

gym, 5:30 p.m. 9/JV boys basketball practice, MS

gym, 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Winterset schools winter break

Story time, story room, Winterset Library, 10:30-11 a.m.

Sk8n Station New Year’s Eve party, 1204 W. Summit, 7-10 p.m.

Varsity boys basketball practice, HS gym, 8 a.m.

High school band, auditorium, 9:35 a.m.

9th boys basketball practice, HS gym

Varsity girls basketball practice, MS gym, 10 a.m.

JV boys basketball practice, HS gym, 11:30 a.m.

9/JV girls basketball practice, MS gym, noon

Pitching clinic, indoor sports facil-ity, 2 p.m.

Basketball, Benshoof, elem gym, 3 p.m.

WHS Express Practice, HS cafete-ria, 3:30 p.m.

Tae Kwon Do, elem gym, 6 p.m. Basketball practice, Stover, MS

gym, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Winterset schools winter break 9th boys basketball practice, JH

gym, 8 a.m. Varsity boys basketball practice,

HS gym, 8 a.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Soccer practice, David Van Horn,

old middle school gym, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 2 No school, teacher comp day Varsity boys basketball practice,

HS gym, 8 a.m. 9th boys basketball practice, HS


MS gym, 10 a.m. JV boys basketball practice, HS

gym, 11:30 a.m. 9/JV girls basketball practice, MS

gym, noon Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. WHS Express Practice, HS cafete-

ria, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3 Basketball, Benshoof, JH gym,

8 a.m. WPRD youth basketball games,

elem. gym, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Basketball practice, Stover, MS gym, 8:30 a.m.

Varsity girls basketball practice, MS gym, 10 a.m.

WPRD youth basketball clinic, JH gym, 10:45 a.m.

9/JV girls basketball practice, HS gym, noon

Open gym, Pickering, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 4 The Pack wrestling tournament,

HS gym, JH gym, FCS room, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Basketball, Linde, elem gym Softball, pitching and hitting,

Corkrean, indoor sports facility, noon Co-ed dance rehearsal, audito-

rium, 1-5:30 p.m. Basketball practice, Darling, elem.

gym, 3 p.m. AAU volleyball, MS gym, 5 p.m. Basketball practice, Seidler, elem

gym, 5 p.m. Open gym, Christensen, HS gym,

6 p.m. Soccer practice, David Van Horn,

old middle school gym, 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 5 8th boys basketball practice, JH

gym, 6 a.m. PAWS program, elementary caf-

eteria, 6:45-7:45 a.m. Jazz Band/Jazz Choir, auditorium,

11:07 a.m. PAWS, elementary cafeteria,

3-6 p.m. Crossfit, auditorium, 3:15 p.m. 7th boys basketball practice, elem

gym, 3:20 p.m. 7th/8th girls basketball practice,

JH gym, 3:20 p.m. Girls varsity basketball practice,

HS gym, 3:30 p.m. Varsity boys basketball practice,

MS gym, 3:30 p.m. WHS Express practice, HS cafete-

ria, 3:30 p.m. Soccer U12, Stacy Steinbach, old

middle school gym, 5:30 p.m. Girls JV basketball at Boone,

6 p.m. Boys freshman basketball vs.

Boone, 6 p.m. Tae Kwon Do, elem gym, 6 p.m. PTO - childcare, elementary caf-

eteria, 6:45-8 p.m. Basketball, Benshoof, MS gym,

7 p.m. Boys JV basketball vs. Boone,

7:30 p.m.


HEALTH

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Q: I had a joint replacement recently. Do I need to take an antibiotic before my dental appointment? A: Your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend you take antibiotics or “antibiotic prophylaxis” before certain dental procedures. Your dentist will prescribe according to the American Dental Association’s guidelines and the recommendations from your physician. Bacteria are present in all of our mouths. There is concern that those considered at risk that the bacteremia can cause an infection elsewhere in the body, such as in a replacement joint. According to guidelines, antibiotic prophylaxis should be considered for people with artificial heart valves, a heart transplant, certain heart condi-tions and autoimmune disease. Antibiotic prophylaxis might be useful for patients who have a compromised immune system due to HIV/AIDs, diabe-tes, rheumatoid arthritis, chemotherapy or cancer. Preventing the bacteria from entering the bloodstream and traveling to the heart and organs is vital. If you have an orthopaedic implant, heart condition, or an autoimmune disease, speak with your dentist or physician about whether premedication before dental treatment is needed or not. If premedication is necessary, you will need to fill the prescription at your pharmacy and take the antibiotic as prescribed prior to having dental treatment. T hree years ago,

JayssonGurwell and his wife, Leah, were trying to sell

their house to move their family to Altoona where Gurwell was serv-ing as apprentice pastor at High Point Church. The house almost sold, but then the sale fell through. “God was telling us it just wasn’t going to happen,” Gurwell says. High Point Church is part of an engaged church planting net-work through Saylorville Church in Des Moines. Saylorville Church is the sending church. As a few years passed, the network decid-ed it was time to plant another church. They planted Redeemer Church, their fourth church plant, in Winterset this past summer and commissioned Gurwell to be the pastor, allowing them to stay in their community and revealing God’s plan for their family. “We are not really a denomi-nation,” he says. “We are a Protestant, evangelical, gospel-centered church.” The church is about reaching the unchurched and unsaved peo-ple who haven’t been to church in a long time. Nine families were a part of the core planting group. Five of those families moved to Winterset to help start the church, which has a casual, laid-back service on

Sunday morning. “We have a mixed contempo-rary style of worship. We sing old and new songs and we preach the Bible,” Gurwell says. Worship is led each Sunday by Justin Schneider, who is part of the planting group. The church is a people-orient-ed, not a program-oriented church that preaches the works of Christ. “We proclaim things we believe corporately and work at developing deeper relationships,” he says. The church is also working on doing one-on-one biblical coun-seling and helping people work through issues. They hope in the future to train lay people to help with counseling. For now they are still under the leadership of Saylorville Church. They hope in a year they will be on their own with their own elders and deacons. “We felt a call to create a place of genuine worship and see-ing people respond to God’s word is exciting. Seeing God work radi-cally in people’s lives and bring these things all together is amaz-ing,” Gurwell says. Coffee is at 9:30 a.m. and the service starts at 10 a.m. The church is located at 68 E. Court Ave. For more information, call 515-554-3512.

FAITH

Redeemer Church, located at 68 E. Court Ave., is new to Winterset.

New evangelical church comes to town

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WHERE WE LIVE

M ark and Kayla Hawkins were living in Adel, inn-keeping a bed and break-

fast and doing catering. Kayla announced to Mark she was driving to Winterset to check out a house. He asked her what she was going to do if she liked the house. She said, “I’ll move.” He jokingly responded, “Well, can I come, too?” They were on an adventure and looking for change. New Year’s Eve 2011, they signed for a house on West Jefferson Street. In less than a month, it was their home. But the charm and history of 722 W. Court Ave. tugged at their desire to be innkeepers once again. This Victorian home had a perfect set up while also providing private living quarters for them. They bought it and moved again in August 2012. Their 1896 Victorian home is attention grabbing with its two-story turret on the northwest cor-ner. The welcoming front porch is flanked on both sides with white lions. “The porch is one of my favor-ite features of the home,” Kayla says. Inside the front door is the grand staircase and a turret sitting

area. Underneath the staircase is a built-in which was added by Mark and Kayla to hide the maid’s door. This built-in cleverly serves as their bedroom closet from the other side. A door in the dining room originally led to the kitchen many years prior. It is now leads to the laundry room and master bath situated right in the middle of the house. Their master bedroom, which was designed as maid’s quarters, is off the laundry but behind the staircase, giving them complete privacy during guest visits. The back of the home has a sunken addition for their fam-ily room, eat-in kitchen and office space. Its vaulted ceiling gives them a large living area of their own cur-tained off from guests. A trumpet vine-covered pergola off the back of the house provides privacy for their family pool. The four bedrooms and two baths upstairs are arranged for guests and visiting family. Kayla’s Victorian flare for decorating makes everyone who enters feel comfort-able and welcome. The second floor turret provides another peaceful place for relaxing. “We both have a passion for being innkeepers,” Kayla says.

Spectacular VictorianCouple adores being innkeepers in their own home

By Monica Pugh

Kayla and Mark Hawkins couldn’t resist buying this Victorian home and becoming innkeepers once again. Photos by Monica Pugh.

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P am Schroeder finished her first marching band season this fall as the new ninth

through 12th grade band instruc-tor at Winterset High School. Schroeder grew up in Cedar Rapids. She received her degree in trumpet performance and music education from the University of Iowa. Her first year of teaching was at Cedar Rapids Washington. She then taught for two years at West Central Valley before accepting the position in Winterset. Schroeder was a leader in high school. She spent time teaching middle school students their band lessons. “Being a music teaching wasn’t my first choice growing up. I wanted to be a music therapist,” Schroeder says. It was during her time in col-lege that she realized teaching high school instrumental music was the natural choice for her. “The biggest thing that helped me during the first season was the leadership of the band,” she says. “They showed me at what level the band expected to perform.” Their marching band show, “Doctor Who,” took first place at Valleyfest, second place at Pella Invitational, second place at Ankeny Mid-Iowa Marching Band Competition, and received a Division I rating at Waukee IHSMA. During marching band season, Schroeder was also busy preparing 14 students for All-State auditions. Two senior students were select-

ed to perform in the prestigious concert the weekend just before Thanksgiving. Concert band, jazz band and Jazz Inc. will comprise the rest of the school year band programs. Schroeder teaches 120 students through the week giving each one a lesson. The bands are divided into 9/10 and 11/12 concert bands. Soon after marching band ends, students try out for places in the two jazz bands. This is also the first year for a winter color guard club to build interest and keep students prac-ticed for the next marching season. “It’s been really exciting work-ing with a band that has so much musical talent already. I love hav-ing great feeder programs in the younger grades and students who are willing to work hard,” she says. Schroeder is looking forward to shaping her new students talent in the coming years.

Pam Schroeder is the band instructor at Winterset High School. Photos by Monica Pugh.

EDUCATION

Music educator has successful fall season

By Monica Pugh

Meet Pam Schroeder

WHAT’S IN YOUR GARAGE?

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Roger Stalheim’s 1949 B100 Dodge pickup has been restored to showroom glory and has won a number of awards. Photos by Monica Pugh.

R oger Stalheim loves cars and history. In 1994, the combi-nation of these two things

led him on a search for a truck to restore. He headed to Missouri in pursuit of an old truck he found for sale. It was in worse condition than he wanted. The seller asked him what he was really looking to buy. Stalheim told him and the man said, “I have one in the barn but it isn’t for sale.” He took him to look at it anyway. It hadn’t been started in years. “But it turned over just enough to know the cylinders weren’t locked,” Stalheim says. He made an offer, but the seller said no. He made a higher offer, and the seller quickly told him how to spell his name for the check. Stalheim became the proud owner of a fairly rare 1949 B100 Dodge half-ton pilot cab pickup. The truck was delivered to Winterset and the restoration began. Stalheim spent two years researching and searching for the right parts. He restored the truck with all OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts from seven different states. It has four features that make it rare and unique: a

horizontal radio, a driver’s arm-rest, a dome light with a cut glass cover and dual visors. The dark blue-colored body and yellow rimmed wheels are what this truck would have looked like rolling off the show room. Stalheim finally managed to get enough of a paint scraping to get a paint match which was checked with Chrysler for authenticity. The stainless steel grills are a striking feature. The truck was designed for use overseas and many were shipped to Korea during the war. Its speed tops out at 60 mph, and it has a granny low gear for doing tough work like stump-pull-ing. Most old trucks are alligator hoods, but this one opens on the side, making it more rare. “I wanted it to be very rare if I was going to spend the time and money doing the restoration,” Stalheim says. Stalheim hired the work done over an eight year period. The truck has won numerous awards, including an international best of show and seven first place tro-phies. “I wanted to own a real piece of history,” Stalheim says.

Owner treasures his rare piece of history

1949 B100 DodgeBy Monica Pugh

What do you like best about Ms. Schroeder?

Sam:“Ms. Schroeder really stepped up to the plate and brought the band where it needed to be.”

Sarah:“She connects with students and brings us together like a family.”

Ayden:“She’s awe-some, and I’m glad she came to Winterset.”


SENIOR LIVING

Information provided by Valerie McDaniel, social services coor-dinator, QHC Winterset North, LLC, 11 E. Lane St., Winterset, (515) 462-1571

W e may ask ourselves at times, “How many new beginnings do I

have left in me?” I’ve heard it said many times that “we can start our day over again any time we want.” I personally like that idea. If a day isn’t going so well at first, I put that statement into use. It may require an attitude change on our part to make that happen, but that’s OK, right? There is no way to erase the negative, but we can move on from it, and as my coworker, Carol reminded us recently, “Accentuate the posi-tive!” I have another coworker, Jennie, who answers the question, “Are you having a good day?” with, “Every day is a good day; some are just better than others.” Just how many new begin-nings do we have, anyway? Who decides that for us? If you are anything like me, you have been personally responsible for many changes in your life. There are changes that come to us that we have little or no control of. That is when we can remember the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” A brand new year is upon us. Are we ready? I don’t mean are we ready for the new year; I mean are we ready to let go of the old one? At least the parts that we don’t want to carry with us into the new year? We can choose to

cherish the good, and learn from the things that aren’t as pleasant to remember. Are you planning a “New Year’s resolution?” Rather than making a promise to our-selves or others for the entire year, would it benefit us to resolve to take the next year one day at a time? No matter our age, our posi-tion, our location or no matter what advantages or disadvantages we may have, we all have the same amount of new beginnings — that is, as many as we allow ourselves. We just need to recognize each opportunity to let go, let God, and let our courage come forth. My hope and prayer is that we never forget that yet another new beginning is just around the corner. With a new year coming, we can plan to allow ourselves as many new beginnings as we need, to have the best year ever.

Plan to have the best year everBy Valerie McDaniel, social services, Winterset Care Center North LLC

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INSURANCE

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A ll too often on the news, we hear about the latest identity theft tactic or a

data breach that occurred at a big box retailer, financial institution or in the cloud. Identity theft affects 12.6 mil-lion victims a year and the conse-quences can be devastating. Within minutes, thieves can ruin credit, steal money from bank accounts and ring up debts, affecting a per-son’s ability to secure employ-ment, loans and safe medical treat-ment. How do you know if your information has been compro-mised?

show up on your credit card state-ment.

in the mail.

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credit card company or retailer informing you of a data breach in their system. If you’re a victim of identity theft, here are some tips to help you deal with it:

company and ask the company to put a fraud alert on your credit report.

ing company for a copy of your report. The company may provide it to you free of charge.

report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

law enforcement officials.

which you have financial relation-

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you keep track of phone calls you make,) names of the people with whom you’re working, important dates and recommended steps to take to get your identity back. How to protect against iden-tity theft:

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strong and regularly updated fire-wall, anti-virus program and anti-spyware program .

emails seeking information such as passwords, account numbers or credit/Social Security details should be an immediate red flag.

surfers” when using an ATM or paying with a debit or credit card that requires you to enter a PIN.

in your purse and wallet. Never carry your Social Security card.

that have identifying information. Some identity theft protection is provided by most credit card companies and additional cover-age can be purchased through you homeowners insurance.

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RECIPE

The reason for the season.

Merry Christmas from all of us.

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O n a recent Sunday afternoon, knowing my father-in-law would be visiting, I decided to try Trisha Yearwood’s “Chocolate Orange Cake” recipe. My father-in-law is a bit of a choc-aholic and is

always appreciative of dessert. Also, I enjoy using my mom’s bundt pan and thought that, combined with a hint of orange, would give the dessert a bit of a flare. I was correct, and I think this recipe will be a keeper.

Chocolate orange cakeCake2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups orange juice 1 tablespoons finely grated orange zest3/4 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate glaze1 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2 tablespoons orange juice

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter and 1 tablespoon of the cocoa to make a thick paste. Use this paste

to paint the inside of a bundt pan. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and remaining 1/2 cup cocoa in a large mixing bowl and mix until blended. Add the orange juice, mayonnaise, vinegar and vanilla and mix until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the orange zest. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 45 minutes. DO NOT UNDER BAKE. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

For the chocolate glaze: Mix the powdered sugar and cocoa together. Whisk in the orange juice, 1 table-spoon at a time, until it reaches a good consistency to drizzle. Drizzle the glaze over the cake. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.

A hint of orange adds flair to dessert

By Marchelle Walter Brown

Chocolate orange cake


OUT AND ABOUT

Santa Claus, Dan Nielsen and Jodi Lake Brian Downes and Wayne Davis

Chris Nolte and Jerry Perkins Judy and Dave Trask Justine Halverson and Terri Kuhns

Trisha Murray and Phil Clifton Wayne Martens and Steve Wilcox Lynde Keating and Maria Forgy

Robin Dick and Erin Walsh Tom Leners, Jeff Nolan and Dr. Clayton Lowe Anne Withers and Kristin Knutson

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer was hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5, with a special guest in attendance.

Mixing with Santa Claus


OUT AND ABOUT

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Scot Clark, Farm Bureau Financial’s new building on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy of Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

Jeff Alcorn and Terry Cowman at the Scot Clark, Farm Bureau Financial Services open house on Nov. 14.

Brandon Gerleman, McKenzie Gerleman, Teri Kuhns and Stephanie Gerleman at the Scot Clark, Farm Bureau Financial Services open house on Nov. 14.

Luke Petersen and Dan Ahrens at the Scot Clark, Farm Bureau Financial Services open house on Nov. 14.

Hundreds of people braved the cold weather to participate in the Winterset Festival of Lights on Nov. 28.

Maria Forgy and Eric Johnson at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5.

Jared McDonald and Heather Riley at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5.

Lonna Nielsen, Justine Halverson and Dr. Clayton Lowe at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5.

Maggie Ripperger and Cindy Stanboro at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5.

Susan Appleget and Sarah Cowman at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce Friday morning mixer hosted by American State Bank on Dec. 5.


HEALTH

Information provided by Chris Nolte, director, public relations and development, Madison County Health Care System, 300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, (515) 462-9749

T he holidays are upon us. What can we do to keep our family healthy during

this time of the year? During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it is easy to make choices that are not good for our health. To give you a little head start on making better choic-es we’ll share these “12 Tips” from the Centers for Disease Control to help you have a healthy holiday season.

12 health and safety tips for the holidays

spreading germs and getting sick. Use soap and clean running warm water for at least 20 seconds. Cover coughs and if you are sick — contain. (Stay home so you don’t share your illness.)

warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing, mittens, hats, scarves and waterproof boots.

commit yourself which will pre-vent holiday anxiety and pressure. Get enough sleep.

others drink and drive. Whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger.

-ing and second-hand smoke. There is no safe amount of tobacco or secondhand smoke. Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be dangerous.

-ing or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat or seat belt according to his or her height, weight and age. Use

a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short the trip.

Ask what exams you need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history.

(including a flu shot), which help prevent diseases and save lives.

potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items and other objects out of the reach of chil-dren. Dress them warmly for out-door activities.

residential fires occur during the winter months, so be careful to never leave fireplaces, space heat-ers, stoves or candles unattended. Have an emergency plan and prac-tice it regularly.

Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate promptly.

moving. Eat fruits and vegetables. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat and sugar. Be active for at least 90 minutes a week and encourage kids and teens be active for at least one hour a day. We want you and your fam-ily to have healthy holidays, but if you find yourself in need of health care, call us at The Earlham Clinic in Earlham (515) 758-2907 or the Health Trust Physicians Clinic in Winterset at (515) 462-2950. (We’re here 24/7 at Madison County Memorial Hospital just in case Santa falls on the ice.) Our sincere wishes to you and yours for a very merry Christmas and most prosperous 2015.

W interset is a wonderful place, and this is an especially appropriate

time to be reminded of the power we have to preserve our pros-perous, historic and unique com-munity. How do we do this? It’s simple: Patronize local businesses. My father was a small-town community banker in northwest Missouri. When I was younger, I remember a particular admonish-ment my mother received in the early-1980s when she marched in the house carrying sacks of goodies from Wal-Mart. Dad said, “What are you doing? You can’t shop there! Go uptown and get Christmas presents from the mer-chants around the square!” I’ll never forget it. For a kid who thought a trip to Wal-Mart was kind of fun… well, it opened my eyes. In the past, I have enjoyed going to larger markets, malls and other towns to shop. Sometimes, I’ve appreciated the convenience of online shopping. But certainly since I have taken on the role of executive director of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, it’s been particularly important to me to do as much of my shopping as possible here in my own com-munity. It’s easy to walk into The Gap and buy sweaters in assorted sizes and colors for family members. But wouldn’t a wine tasting, knitting or art class make a memorable gift for your aunt or sister? There are businesses here in Winterset ready to help you with that. How about taking an outdated, yet spe-cial, jewelry or heirloom piece to a local artist to repurpose into something special and wearable? We have artistic florists, cre-

ative T-shirt and apparel designers, and talented photographers who would love to take your inspira-tion and turn it into a personalized gift. Do you have relatives visiting from far-away places? A gift that represents Madison County is per-fect. The John Wayne Birthplace carries unique items with images of “The Duke,” and our Welcome Center is full of covered bridge-themed gifts. And a shopping trip into the beautifully-decorated stores around our picturesque town square is just plain fun. They are chock-full of gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Don’t forget our area winer-ies. Who wouldn’t love a bottle (or case) of an award-winning red or white from Covered Bridges Winery, Madison County Winery, or Two Saints Winery produced from grapes grown right here in Madison County. Our bakeries and restaurants churning out daily deliciousness offer gift certificates that make a visit to Winterset fun and memorable. Wow, friends — we’ve got it all. What if everyone did all of his or her holiday shopping in Winterset this year? Imagine the impact that would have, and the message that would send.

By Heather Riley, executive director, Madison County Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER NEWS

The holiday shopping season is officially upon us

Shop Winterset this season

By Chris Nolte

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