2020 Holiday Edition

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

Decorations, food drive part of new community Christmas event Erin Glynn erin.glynn@pioneergroup.com Coronavirus restrictions have spurred a new kind of holiday event in Manistee County.

Though people are avoiding gathering in large groups indoors this year, per Michigan Department of Health and Human Services guidelines, the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing a Manistee County Community Christmas event from Nov. 28 to Jan. 1.

The event will involve a decorations tour and contest as well as a food drive.

The chamber hopes everyone will celebrate and demonstrate their holiday spirit through decorating homes, businesses, schools, churches and

nonprofits, Kristina Bajtka, chamber marketing and membership coordinator, said in a email to the News Advocate.

“It is something new and different but it will be fun! Who doesn't like to view the holiday lights and decorations? This is a way for our whole community to be safe and enjoy the season,” Bajtka said.

The chamber will be creating an electronic map that includes the addresses of participating homes, businesses and organizations.

Participants will choose a theme for their displays and residents will be able to drive around in a car parade and vote for their favorites. There will be multiple categories. The chamber is looking for participation in multiple communities across the county.

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce will host a decorations contest and food drive to celebrate the season safely this year. (Courtesy image)

The event will be an opportunity to show off local businesses and encourage people to stop and shop somewhere they haven't before or continue to patronize somewhere they have, Bajtka said.

The food drive aspect of the event will support the MANNA Pantry organized

by Echo His Love. The MANNA pantry is located at ECHO His Love Campus at 525 Michael St. in Manistee and is open to Manistee and Benzie County residents

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Any business that signs up to decorate for Manistee County Community Christmas can elect to be a food drop-off site and the list will be promoted on the Manistee County Community Christmas Facebook page, Bajtka said.

“We hope the whole community comes out to participate and spread some holiday cheer,” she added.

Holiday Recipes Apple Crumb Pie Submitted by Nancy Behring, Onekama Sift flour, sugar and salt into 9-inch pie pan. Combine oil and milk in measuring cup. Whip with fork and pour all at once over flour mixture.Mix with fork until flour is completely dampened. Press evenly and firmly with fingers to line bottom of pan, then press dough up to line sides and partly cover rim. Flute edges.

Filling: 5-7 McIntosh apples ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Peel and coarsely grate apples and put in crust. Sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Nancy Behring has made this apple crumb pie for more years than she can remember for every Thanksgiving and Christmas.

(Courtesy photo/Nancy Behring)

Pie shell, no-roll, no-fail: 1 ½ cup flour 1 ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup Canola oil 2 tablespoon cold milk

Crumb Topping: ¾ cup flour ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup butter Sift flour and sugar into a bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives to make crumbles. Sprinkle this on top of apple filling and bake 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees, covering the crust edges with pieces of aluminum foil to prevent them from getting too dark.

Egg & Sausage Bake Submitted by Chad Wardie, Wellston This is a family favorite that we usually prepare on Christmas Eve and then will put in the oven for brunch after opening presents on Christmas Day. Add the following to a greased 9x13 pan: 2 ½ cups Seasoned croutons 2 cups shredded cheese 1 ½ lbs browned breakfast sausage

Refrigerate overnight

Mix and pour over: 2 ½ cups milk ¾ tsp mustard powder

1 Can cream of mushroom soup

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Pour over: ½ Cup of milk Bake for 90 minutes.

Nov. 25, 2020 • Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition

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Festival of Trees heads outdoors in Benzie County Colin Merry

using the pavilion much except for storing some equipment, and that it has been resurfaced for the A holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees will shine event with a fine gravel aggregate. on in 2020 with a few “There are lots of textiles changes: It will be moving this time,” Houston said. outdoors.

“We have wall hanging The festival, which quilts and table cloths. raises money for Habitat A lot of table-top trees. for Humanity of Benzie We have a lot of artificial County, will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 27, noon wreaths people can hang all year round and some to 6 p.m. on Nov. 28 and themed trees. We’ve got noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. a sports themed tree, a 29 at the Benzie Area teddy bear themed tree Historical Museum.

However, the decorated and a snowman themed tree, for example.” trees, wreathes and other Houston said the decorations will be shown museum will be able to at the outdoor pavilion accept cash, check or behind the museum. credit cards if people don’t Visitors can come and want to pay online. She look at the decorations as said she’s not sure how long as they are wearing masks and keep a distance pick-up of items will work, from each other. There will and that those plans will be a one-way flow through be ironed out closer to the event. the displays and only 20 The traditional reading people allowed in the of stories will be put display at once. online. Houston said it Bidding will strictly be online this year, according would likely be at the Benzie County Habitat of to Kathi Houston, event Humanity website. organizer. Photos of the decorations placed on the “We’ve got a committee Benzie County Habitat of about a dozen people for Humanity website at committed to figuring out benziehabitat.org. an unusual way of doing it Bidding will begin when as opposed to canceling it,” the festival opens.

Houston said. “It is quite “We have possibly the a challenge and continues same number of items to be a challenge and from previous years, over scary to do something so 100, fresh trees, wreaths different, but also exciting. and artificial trees and People are happy to make wreaths. It is a lot of fun donations to affordable and people have gotten housing in Benzie County. super creative. People have That is important.” gotten in touch with me Houston said there is who have never decorated still time to become a part before. They want to of the festival. Interested donate and be involved.” parties can call her at (231) Houston said the 510-1721 or text her at the museum hadn’t been same number. cmerry@pioneergroup.com

An alpaca themed table-top decoration at 2019’s Festival of Trees. This year’s event will be held outside at the Benzie Area Historical Museum. (File Photo)

There were many decorated wreaths at the 2019 Festival of Trees. This year’s event will include much of the same, but the due to the pandemic the event will be held outdoors. (File Photo)

Decorated fresh and artificial Christmas Trees are part of the draw of the Festival of Trees. This year, bidding will be held online due to the pandemic. (File Photo)

Holiday Recipes Kim's Cheesecake Submitted by Kim Evans, Beulah Filling: 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk 1-3 ounce package of lemon Jell-O (regular or sugar free) 1 cup hot water 1 cup sugar 1- 8 ounce package of cream cheese Crust: 1-1/2 package graham crackers 1 stick melted butter 1 tablespoon sugar Filling: Whip sweetened condensed milk with blender and chill for 1 hour or overnight.

Blend cream cheese and sugar then blend in sweetened condensed milk. Next blend in Jell-O dissolved in one cup hot water to cream cheese mixture.

Crust: Mix all three ingredients and press into a 9x9 or 8x8 pan, reserve some graham cracker to sprinkle on top. Pour filling into the crust and chill until firm. This is a lighter fluffier version of traditional cheesecake and a family favorite.

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season.

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

Ludington area to host decorating, other events David Yarnell For the News Advocate

display Dec. 1-27. Prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded in the residential and business categories.

Staying safe during the Winners, to be Covid pandemic is the announced on Dec. 28, will number one priority for be chosen based on the most people, but even so there are still many things highest number of votes received by members of to do to celebrate the holidays in the Ludington- the general public. Judging will be based on curb Scottville area. appeal, so only decorations One casualty of the on the street sides of pandemic is the popular properties will be judged.

Aglow on the Avenue Corner lots will be judged parade that had been from both streets. scheduled for Nov. 28. In The chamber will make its place, the Ludington a driving map available to and Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce has help light hunters locate the festive exhibits. announced a new holiday Ludington’s Small event – Deck the Halls: Business Saturday will be A Mason County Holiday held Saturday, Nov. 28.

Decorating Contest – Downtown retailers will for which all county hold holiday open houses residents and businesses with extended hours, are invited to light up the newly added Christmas area in anticipation of the merchandise, in-store Christmas season. specials and refreshments.

“Our chamber events Ludington’s downtown have had to be altered Christmas tree will be to inhibit large crowds located in Rotary Park – and although we are the perfect place to snap disappointed to not hold glowing Instagram photos. a parade, we think these The Ludington Rotary light displays will be a spectacular way to usher in Club will hold its annual the holiday season,” said holiday auction on Dec. Brandy Miller, president 2 – but this year it will and CEO of the Ludington be virtual. It will benefit and Scottville Area the STRIVE program, Chamber of Commerce.

Rotary scholarships and Entering the contest community projects. The is free and sign up for auction can be accessed the competition must at one.bidpal.net/ be completed on the ludingtonrotary. chamber website by Nov. The Ludington Area 29. Exterior and window Center for the Arts will decorations must be on hold a Festival of Wreaths

Dec. 4-12. There will be a week-long online auction culminating with a Dec. 12 reception for final bids in the performance hall at the LACA, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.

The downtown Ludington Cookie Walk will be held Dec. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. For a fee, participants can sample delicious treats at many downtown Ludington shops.

The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Living Room Series will present a free livestream Christmas concert on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. featuring music from the West Shore Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and special surprise guests. More information is available at the college’s website – www.westshore. edu.

Also, during the holiday season the Ludington The Downtown Ludington Board held its first Cookie Walk in 2019. It will again hold the event this chamber encourages year, from 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 12. (Courtesy photo/Downtown Ludington Board) residents to share holiday photos at #PureLudington.

The chamber encourages persons participating in these events to wear masks and practice six foot physical distancing.

To see what businesses are doing to keep patrons safe during the pandemic, visit staysafemasoncounty.com.

Further information is available at www. ludington.org or by calling (231) 845-0324.

Holiday Recipes Crock Pot Brussels Sprouts Submitted by Martha O’Connor, Manistee

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Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 pound Brussels sprouts

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS Use a 2-quart slow cooker. Wash and trim the ends off each Brussels sprout, and cut in half. Toss into the cooker. Add butter, mustard, salt, pepper and water. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3. Stir well to distribute the sauce before serving. The sprouts on the edge get brown and bit crispy on the outer edge. This is good, and not something to worry about.

Nov. 25, 2020 • Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition

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Ramsdell Theatre boasts plenty of holiday offerings Kyle Kotecki kkotecki@pioneergroup.com

The Ramsdell Theatre will play “42nd Street” and a performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Bolshoi Ballet on its projection screen throughout December. (File photo)

Holiday Recipes Spiced Cranberry Sauce/Jam Submitted by Cathy Bodell, Benzonia Makes a large amount INGREDIENTS 2 - 12 oz. bags fresh cranberries (Michigan cranberries are preferred) 1 cup 100% no sugar added cranberry juice (if cranberry juice is not available, 100% apple juice can be substituted) 1/2 cup 100% pure Michigan maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons raw sugar (or white granulated sugar) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

6 feet from people,” he said. “We also ask that everybody makes a reservation before they come, because for policy reasons, we want to make sure we have MANISTEE — The holiday season a way to contact people in case there in Manistee will look a little different were any kind of exposure of COVID at than in years past, but the Ramsdell the Ramsdell. We’re being really safe Regional Center for the Arts still has about all that and doing everything to plenty of offerings slated that will prevent that. keep those in the area occupied and “By signing up, it lets us know how entertained. many people are coming and it helps “It’s certainly been a challenging us manage the limited capacity that we year for everybody, but we’ve adapted have in Hardy Hall.” like many others have. We’re offering The Ramsdell Theatre will open programs that are sensitive to the its doors to play a Broadway in HD COVID-19 guidelines,” said Xavier showing of “42nd Street” on its Verna, RRCA executive director. “... projection screen at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4, So that was our challenge: working at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 and at 2 through that schedule and completely p.m. on Dec. 6. The Ramsdell will play changing it and looking at what is a performance of “The Nutcracker” by out there that we can bring in for the the Bolshoi Ballet at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. community to engage in the arts.” on Dec. 26 and also at 2 p.m. on Dec. Hardy Hall will feature an exhibit, 27.

“The Lamplighter,” from artists Tyler “It’s not a live performance and there and Ashley Voorhees throughout won’t be people on the stage. I want December. The gallery will be open to be very clear about that,” Verna from noon to 3 p.m. on Fridays as well as Dec. 5-6. The exhibit will also feature said. “... What this is doing is this is bringing those holiday productions to an interactive sculpture that will be placed next to the Christmas tree at the the theater on our screen that people can come and enjoy as a family, and we end of River Street. have some family pricing in there as “It will be a sculpture of a well.” lamplighter. It’s an interactive The Ramsdell is hosting “Jeff sculpture that people will be able to hop Daniels: Online and Unplugged” at on a bike and pedal and light up this lamp,” Verna said. “The theme is a look 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, where viewers can at the jobs of yesteryear. ... It’s meant watch a livestreamed performance from to be a community engagement piece.

Daniels, followed by a Q&A portion that It’s meant to bring people together and will last 15-30 minutes.

I’m proud of that. I’m very excited for “That is a ticketed event for people to people to experience that. enjoy from their living room. They can “That’s very new for us. We haven’t look at all this online on our website delivered sculptures to the community and read more about it and get access like that before,” he continued. “... It’s to those ticket links,” Verna said. huge. It’s 11 feet tall and 9 feet wide.

“Everything’s available on our website It’ll be really fun.” right now. That’s a snapshot of the Verna said measures are in place to rest of the year and if people want a ensure patrons can enjoy themselves as brochure they can call us. We’ll mail to safely as possible in Hardy Hall. them or they can go to the website and “Our guidelines in place are all online they can print it from there.” on our website. It’s everything that you For more information, visit would expect: wear a mask and stay ramsdelltheatre.org.

Have a safe & Happy Holiday from

DIRECTIONS Simmer berries and juice in small saucepan until they pop. Mash berries with fork, if needed (leave some partially whole if you prefer chunky). Add rest of ingredients, except vanilla. Simmer until thick, stirring frequently (it will thicken even more when refrigerated).

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool. Can be stored for up to 2 months in refrigerator. Can also be frozen for up to one year.

Uses • Cranberry sauce with Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner • Jam on buttered toast – either smooth or partially whole consistency works • A topping for cheesecake • A gift - put either version (smooth or chunky) in small jars and give as Cranberry Jam • Jam/topping for pancakes or waffles • When any leftover turkey or thanksgiving recipes call for cranberry sauce Options • If a smoother consistency is desired, use an immersion blender before mixture completely cools • Add up to 3 more tablespoons of sugar if a sweeter version is preferred over a tart version

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

3 ways to get in the holiday spirit locally during the pandemic Arielle Breen

arielle . breen @

pioneergroup . com

With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, many are rethinking how they go about things such as holiday gatherings and events as those standard milestones are being changed or canceled each week.

With that in mind, here are three ideas on how to still observe the holiday spirit in Manistee County.

community Christmas event.”

Another seasonal treat is the expectation of a decorated Christmas tree that is to be set up on River Street near the fountain on River Street in November.

2. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

One way to get into the season of giving is to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28.

What better way to do that than to stroll local 1. SLEIGHBELL-ISH town streets, take in the sights and pop in to local businesses.

The beloved annual Or, if one is looking Victorian Sleighbell to limit exposure during Parade and Old the pandemic, check Christmas Weekend events in Manistee were out a favorite Manistee County shop’s website scheduled for Dec. 3-6, but things have changed or social media page to see if they offer and the events were gift cards or online canceled for this year.

However, even though ordering.

Another way to there are no official Sleighbell events taking support a small local business is to get their place, one can still get services or products a feel of the season as as gifts for friends and the area is expected to family. be decorated starting Have you read in the on Nov. 27 through News Advocate about Jan. 1 as residents and a new business that is businesses decorate in the initial stages of homes, buildings, mailboxes and whatever starting in Manistee? Or do you have a friend of else they can. a friend who is trying to This is part of the Manistee Area Chamber make headway on a new of Commerce’s Manistee enterprise?

Reach out and ask County Community them how to help.

Christmas. Find more It could be that they on that initiative in the simply need friends Holiday Edition’s story to connect with over a titled “Decorations, food drive part of new phone call on hard days,

or they may be looking for connections that you have.

Kristina Bajtka, marketing and membership coordinator for the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber and Downtown Development Authority will be promoting Small Business Saturday.

One way to do this is through the new chamber program called “manistee county ca$h.”

“This allows consumers to purchase a local gift 24/7 that can be used county wide at participating merchants,” Bajtka said in an email.

More information on that program is available online at ManisteeChamber.com.

She also said that using local businesses every day is another way people can help small businesses in the area.

“For example, get your insurance, eat in or take out from our restaurants, buy a car, furniture or flooring, do your banking and select a financial advisor all in Manistee County. All of these things support our small businesses,” Bajtka said.

Community Foundation may be one place to turn to for ideas on local programs, projects and entities that may be in need of help. Its website is manisteefoundation. org and it features an alphabetical list of funds and scholarships.

And #GivingTuesday is not limited to financial giving.

One idea that started earlier in the pandemic in Manistee County was the practice of “paying it forward” or getting a treat or a meal for people in the community.

This can be first responders, people buying a meal for others who frequent the same grocery store as themselves or the same restaurant.

According to the givingtuesday.org movement, people can give through their Another seasonal treat is the expectation of a decorated time, money, voice, goods, talent and acts of Christmas tree that is to be set up on River Street in Manistee near the fountain on River Street in November. (File photo) kindness.

Holiday Recipes

3. #GIVINGTUESDAY Dec. 1 marks #GivingTuesday and there are plenty of ways to observe that special day.

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INGREDIENTS 35 ounces plain Fage Greek yogurt 16 ounces frozen blueberries, and/or blackberries, raspberries and strawberries 7 ounces marzipan as a crust base (optional)

Sprinkling of cardamom and nutmeg (optional) Drizzling of maple syrup (honey or agave nectar can be used as substitutions)

Whipped cream (optional topping) 7 to 14 ounces of nuts such as almonds A dusting of cocoa or and cashews for base and midlayer chocolate shavings

After looking at all the different hues of brown during the holiday meals — meat, gravy, pies, stuffing — it can be nice to have something refreshing.

This is a tried and true, simple, easy, healthier but pleasing favorite to bring to events from Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving through to the first of the year holidays.

One can start with a bottom layer in a glass pie dish or a medium or large display bowl. For the bottom layer use a crust of marzipan or finely chopped nuts.

I then add a 35-ounce tub of creamy Fage Greek yogurt. That should be the type that has the higher milkfat content and uses whole milk. Spoon it into a nice large bowl swirling it so the edges are smooth.

The rest is not an exact science so one can easily add more or less depending on preference.

Then, I grate almonds, walnuts, cashews or whatever type of nuts people tend to enjoy, over the top in a crumbly layer with some of the fine gratings and some of the pieces that inevitably come off. One can also use a food processor but don’t let the chunks get too uniform.

I dust the top with cardamom and nutmeg and then drizzle local maple syrup over the top in ribbons. Top it all with frozen blueberries and maybe some blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.

Another great thing to add is a bit of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa or chocolate shavings.

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One can either present the dish as is or stir it slightly for a gradient effect to display those gorgeous hues.

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Graveyard candles light up Kaleva’s longest night Scott Fraley scott.fraley@ pioneergroup.com

Kaleva residents mark the winter solstice by placing lighted candles on the graves of deceased loved ones during the annual winter solstice event. (File Photo)

Holiday Recipes Hearty Roasted Veggie Soup Arielle Breen arielle.breen@pioneergroup.com

This is a versatile, healthy and seasonally acceptable dish that melds together practicality, frugality, healthy ingredients and local flavors. Split a washed butternut squash longways, then a kabocha style squash in half as well, and scoop out the seeds from both squash. (Arielle Breen/News Advocate)

INGREDIENTS 1 Kabocha type squash 1 butternut squash 5-10 carrots (optional) ½ stick of salted butter Salt to taste

The tradition began over two decades ago, when Asiala was working with a service As the longest night learning class to revive of the year, the winter the Finnish heritage of solstice is a time of Kaleva. significance for many “When we first started cultures around the out, we only did 200 world. candles then it got Dec. 21 marks bigger and we went to not only the start 500 and then in the of astronomical last few years with the winter, it is also a help of community time for celebration volunteers we’ve been in communities like able to put out 1,000,” Kaleva, where locals Asiala said. “It’s participate in the expanded and really tradition of lighting become more popular graveside candles in over time. It’s become remembrance of the a community event and deceased. we’ve had people come Each winter, from all over.” volunteers return to Volunteers arrive at Maple Grove Township the cemetery around Cemetery to place the luminaries — paper bags 4 p.m. and work quickly to illuminate with lighted candles — the graveyard, often on each grave in honor battling December snow of deceased loved ones. to ensure the flickering Cindy Asiala, candles will illuminate president of the Kaleva the darkest night of the Historic Society, year. said the tradition The Kaleva of decorating the community has graves comes from the reenacted this tradition community’s Finnish for over 20 years, only heritage. canceling twice due to While in Finland, the harsh weather. the celebration is Asiala said the goal traditionally observed this year is to once on Christmas Eve, again place 1,000 the Kaleva Historical luminaries, which she Society decided to hold its festivities on Dec. 21 hopes will last until to avoid conflicting with around 10 p.m. families’ holiday plans.

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Kaleva has donated bags for the celebration, and the historical society will provide the candles and sand to weight the bags.

While countless holiday traditions have been upended by the continuing public health crisis, Asiala said the celebration can continue with few changes while still adhering to the recommended health and safety guidelines.

“It’s an outdoor activity and we will have people that are close together will either be in the same bubble or spaced out when we’re getting things ready. It’s naturally a spread out cemetery,” Asiala said. “There won’t be the soup luncheon afterward but everything else will go as planned.”

Asiala said that anyone is welcome to join the lighting ceremony, and invited all to witness the candles in Kaleva.

“It’s something you’ll want to see. When you look over the whole area and the lights are twinkling at different heights, it’s an amazing sight and we really felt like it was one of our most popular events,” Asiala said.

Salt and oil to rub on cut squash 2-3 cups of milk or dairy alternative, stock or water also works but won’t be as creamy 2 full sprigs of fresh sage One bundle of fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS This is a versatile, healthy and seasonally acceptable dish that melds together practicality, frugality, healthy ingredients and local flavors.

Split a washed butternut squash longways, then a kabocha style squash in half as well, and scoop out the seeds from both squashes.

Put the seeds in a ramekin dish, and mix them with olive oil, salt and cracked pepper to roast separate from the other parts that will be roasted in a roasting pan or sheet.

Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and salt.

If you have other vegetables like carrots in the fridge, they can be added as well. Clean the carrots and leave whole or cut into pieces and fill in the cavity of the squash.

Personally, I tend to also grab the plants like sage and thyme from my herb garden and use them fresh or dry them for use in dishes like this but if not, local stores tend to sell them fresh. Add some herbs to the cavities of the squash as well and place the squash cut side down on the roasting pan.

Set the oven to 370°F, and add the roasting dish with squash, veggies and ramekin to the oven for about 40 minutes or until the squash are tender and clean when a knife is inserted and removed clean. The ramekin is likely done before the others so keep an eye on it, so the seeds aren’t going to burn.

Pull the veggies from the oven and let them cool so you can handle them.

Once cool enough to handle, peel the papery parts of the squash away or scoop the cooked flesh with a spoon into a large pot.

Add the carrots to the pot as well but feel free to leave out the herbs or pluck the herbs into smaller pieces and toss into the pot as well.

Add the butter, about a half a teaspoon of salt, the milk or broth should also go in.

Use an immersion blender or a potato masher to bring the veggies into a smooth consistency for a delicious soup. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk or broth slowly to preference.

This can be plated and then pairs well with a rustic bread or cream swirled on top and a few pieces of thyme for show on top.

We thank you for the gift of your business, and wish you and your loved ones a bounty of glad tidings this holiday season.

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

Sparkle in the Park will open for its 16th year on Nov. 28 in Hopkins Park in Bear Lake. (File Photo)

Sparkle in the Park lights up Bear Lake Nov. 28-Dec. 31 Ken Grabowski For the News Advocate BEAR LAKE — For the past 16 years, people approaching the Village of Bear Lake in the evening during the month of December can’t help but notice a bright glow in the sky emulating from the downtown area.

That glow was a sign to everyone that the popular Sparkle in the Park is once again taking place in Hopkins Park. The annual event features displays with thousands of Christmas lights that are a treat to view for young and old alike.

However, as the COVID-19 pandemic

has claimed so many popular holiday events and festivals over the past seven months many wondered if Sparkle in the Park would be lost as well. Unlike those other events, Sparkle in the Park can be enjoyed with social distancing. It will take place this year from Nov. 28 through Dec. 31.

Pauline Jaquish, who has served on the Sparkle Committee for all 16 years, said there will be some changes to the usual format, but people will still get the opportunity to enjoy some of the main attractions: the displays and lights.

“This year we will not have Santa coming in on the opening night or

the tailgate chili,” said Jaquish. “We hate like everything not to have it because it has been such a positive thing and really gave you that Hallmark feeling. But with COVID there is no way we could social distance and we don’t want to chance it.”

Jaquish said that even though they were disappointed with not being able to do those opening night activities, the spirit of Sparkle in the Park will still be burning brightly.

“People can park their cars and walk through on a nice night if they want to do that, or they can drive through in their cars and enjoy it that way,” said Jaquish. “The good news

is our site reservations for displays are all full already. Several new exhibitors are on board this year, which will allow our Sparkle Committee to decorate more of the U.S. 31 corridor than in the past.”

The Sparkle Committee has built some new things for the former Variety Store lot on U.S. 31. They have some “cute” things that will be on display at that location and a couple other spots along the corridor.

Jaquish said there has been a push to encourage more to participate in the Residential and Business Lighting Contests this year.

“We have four new businesses that have made entries this year including one from Manistee,” said Jaquish. “The Bear Lake promoters is offering Bear Lake Bucks in the amounts of $100 for first place, $75 for second and $50 for third place in each category,” said Jaquish.

Down in Hopkins Park there are 30 campsites that will be decorated; they also decorate the pavilion, the playground area, the driveway and the green space.

“Altogether with what we are putting out on the U.S. 31 corridor we will have over 60 sites this year,” said Jaquish. “I try to estimate how many lights we have on our (Sparkle Committee) sites and even though I don’t count all the other sites we will have over 80,000 lights this year.”

Jaquish said there is a variety of churches, businesses and individual families that all put up

displays. Many keep

electrical costs of the

More than 80,000 lights will brighten 60 sites at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake as part of Sparkle in the Park this year. The event has been taking place for 16 years. (File Photo)

coming back every year with new displays.

“The reward a lot of us get from this is just how people relate to it,” said Jaquish. “Last year I got calls from people in Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Traverse City and all over asking about it.”

She said one night that was always a big one for them in terms of the number of people going through the Sparkle in the Park was after the Victorian Sleighbell Parade in Manistee.

“We are really sorry that (the Sleighbell Parade) isn’t taking place this year because when all those people who came from the north would be going home they would swing through Sparkle in the Park,” said Jaquish.

“It was just bumper-tobumper that night. We did a car count one of those nights and it was over 300 cars.”

Jaquish said there is a free will donation to view Sparkle in the Park. They have donation boxes set up at the pavilion and near the entrance to Hopkins Park to help defray the

exhibits.

“We’re not trying to make money, we are trying to make friends,” said Jaquish. “What helps with the cost is right now the displays are about 90 percent LED lights. We pay the light bill for the park and down by the bear by the (Bear Lake) sign there is a meter too.”

The group also sees that the large tree on the opposite side of U.S. 31 from the park is decorated with 1,400 lights each year. That is made possible thanks to the assistance of Thompson Tree Service, which puts them up with a couple of bucket trucks.

“That is a real landmark for the Sparkle in the Park as well as people call and ask how they are going to find it and we say if you stay on U.S. 31 you are going to see the big tree with lights on it,” said Jaquish.

Jaquish said she hopes everyone takes the time to enjoy the 2020 Sparkle in the Park because with the COVID-19 pandemic it is a good way to get everyone in the holiday mood in these difficult times.

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

Holiday Recipes Cranberry Relish Submitted by Rose Marie Hilliard, Brethren

Artists wanted to create wreaths for LACA’s Festival of Wreaths From Staff Reports Area artists are encouraged to create a holiday themed wreath for the Ludington Area Center for the Arts’ (LACA) first ever Festival of Wreaths.

The wreaths will be displayed in the art center’s performance hall gallery from Dec. 4-12 and will be sold via a silent auction

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benefiting LACA. The festival of wreaths will culminate with a small reception on Dec. 12 where buyers will be able to place last minute bids in hopes of securing the wreath of their choosing.

LACA will be making available a limited number of 14-inch foam wreath forms to artists on a first come first serve basis. Limit 1 per

person.

Visit https:// ludingtonartscenter. square.site/product/14in-foam-wreathform/617 to reserve a wreath form. Forms are available for pick up.

Artists wanting to create a wreath without the LACA supplied form may do so. All wreaths must be returned to LACA by Dec. 1.

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INGREDIENTS

2 oranges (ground up with peels)

2-3 ounce packages cherry Jell-O

1 pound package cranberries

3 cups boiling water

2 cups sugar

3 medium whole apples

12 ounces crushed pineapple

(ground up with peels)

Nuts

DIRECTIONS Grind apples, oranges, cranberries. Add sugar, chopped nuts, pineapple. Add to Jell-O. Refrigerate or freeze.

This can be frozen ahead of time.

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Apple pie is always a favorite around the holidays. (Courtesy photo/Dave Roberts)

INGREDIENTS Pastry for two pie crusts (Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust works great) 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Dash of salt 6 cups thinly sliced apples (about 6 medium sized apples) 2+tbsp butter 1 egg

DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 450°.

Prepare pastries In a mixing bowl mix sugar flour nutmeg cinnamon and salt.

Add the apples and mix thoroughly. Turn the apples into a pastry lined pie plate. Add dabs of butter to the top. Cover with top pastry crimp and flute the edges and prick the top with a fork. Brush the top with egg white. Put strips of foil around the edges (if you have aluminum foil pie plates cut the center out and place upside down over the outer part of the crust) and place an on center rack in the oven. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking. Bake for a total of 45 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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Holiday Recipes Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki Venison Tenderloins Submitted by Chad Wardie, Wellston This is a crowd favorite anytime it’s served! I’ve served this at potlucks, fish fries, wild game dinners, tailgates, New Year’s Eve parties and other gatherings and it’s usually the first empty dish on the table. It’s also a great way to introduce people to venison or to win people back that have said they don’t like venison. I’ve converted a lot of people to venison with this dish.

Cut about 2 pounds of venison back straps, tenderloins or steaks into bite-size portions.

Wrap each piece with bacon and hold bacon on with a toothpick.

Put into an airtight container to marinate overnight.

Pour over your favorite teriyaki marinade.

Sprinkle liberally with onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper (sometimes I add sesame seeds).

Marinate at least 4 hours (overnight if possible).

Pre-heat grill.

Grill until bacon is done. Monitor the grill since the bacon will cause flare ups. (Venison dries out and gets tough if its cooked too long so a hot grill is better. Once the bacon is done, the middle should still be pink).

Remind guests to remove toothpicks before devouring them!

For a spicy spin, you can also add a slice of fresh jalapeno to each piece of venison prior to wrapping with bacon.

Vegetable Casserole Submitted by Nancy Behring, Onekama

Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens gearing up for annual event From Staff Reports The holiday season is approaching, and low-income families can make sure their children have gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. The Toys for Tots/ Gifts for Teens program is a partnership between FiveCAP, Inc., and Synergy Media, Inc. The program annually helps families provide gifts to their children during the holiday season.

The 48th Annual Toys for Tots/Gifts for Teens program is open to parents and guardians of children ages 0 to 18 residing in Manistee County. Parents and guardians can now apply to participate in the program by calling their Manistee FiveCAP office. They will then receive a time slot to select from a wide-range of age-appropriate gifts, stocking stuffers and a family game.

Distributions will be Dec. 16 and Dec. 17, at the VFW Hall, located at 1211 28th St., Manistee. Masks are required and

social-distancing protocols must be followed.

Individuals still have time to embrace the season of giving by donating new unwrapped toys/gifts for boys and girls ages 0-18 in decorated barrels and canisters placed at businesses and organizations throughout Manistee County. The donations also can be dropped off directly at the FiveCAP office in Manistee.

Monetary donations are accepted yearround and are used to purchase gifts and toys closer to the distribution days, ensuring there are plenty of items for each age-group. Charitable contribution forms are available on FiveCAP’s webiste, www.fivecap.org.

The program relies on volunteers for distribution set-up starting Dec. 14, and on the distribution days. Anyone who would like to volunteer, or businesses that would like to host a barrel, contact the FiveCAP office in Manistee at (231) 723-8327.

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1 ½ cup chopped carrots

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2 cups chopped celery

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups cut green beans or one can, drained

1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 Tablespoons melted butter

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Manistee News Advocate Holiday Edition • Nov. 25, 2020

Know what foods, spirits to avoid this holiday season Catherine Ciotti For the News Advocate The holiday season is fast approaching.

Food, spirits and holiday happiness abound but many items associated with the holidays are dangerous and toxic to pets; some may surprise you.

These include: • Alcoholic beverages, syrups, as well as food made with alcohol. Alcohol suppresses their central nervous system. Your pet can become drowsy and uncoordinated, progressing to loss of consciousness, respiratory failure and potentially death.

• Avocados are mildly toxic to dogs and cats, but are severely toxic to birds, rabbits, horses and most ruminants.

• Caffeine and chocolate are toxic but rarely deadly.

Chocolate is toxic because it contains a chemical called theobromine, as well as caffeine. Theobromine is very similar to caffeine.

Caffeine raises blood pressure and causes cardiac arrhythmias, which can be dangerous.

Pets may also lose muscle control and have tremors or seizures.

• Grapes and raisins.

The actual toxic ingredient is still a mystery. The fact that grapes and raisins can be poisonous has only been deduced by circumstantial evidence, with many dogs developing acute renal failure for no obvious reason, with the only common factor being the previous ingestion of grapes or raisins. A toxic agent has not yet been isolated but one theory is that it is a mycotoxin (i.e. a poison produced by molds or fungi on the grapes). It’s well known that cultured dog kidney cells in the laboratory are exquisitely sensitive to other types of mycotoxins.

• Allium species of plants are very toxic. These plants include garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, chives and shallots. If eaten, red blood cells can be damaged, resulting in the cells not being able to carry oxygen. Anemia can also result from eating them, and in severe cases, it may lead to internal organ damage, organ

failure or even death.

Cats are more susceptible to onion/garlic toxicity than dogs. Symptoms of toxicity include: lethargy, weakness, ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), pale gums, red or brown discolored urine, hypersalivation, occasional vomiting and/or diarrhea.

• Xylitol. When dogs eat something containing xylitol, it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and may result in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas. This rapid release of insulin may result in a rapid and profound decrease in the level of blood sugar (hypoglycemia), an effect that can occur within 10 to 60 minutes of eating the sugar substitute.

Untreated, hypoglycemia can quickly become lifethreatening. Good news: Xylitol does not seem to be as dangerous for cats and other pets.

• Tobacco products.

How could your pet ingest nicotine? There are several ways, including eating cigarette or cigar butts, drinking nicotine refill liquid, chewing on nicotine refill canisters for electronic nicotine delivery devices, or chewing on the devices themselves.

Nicotine can be toxic even at small doses. Fatal doses in dogs and cats have been reported at 20 to 100 milligrams (mg). How much of a tobacco product would a dog or cat have to eat to reach a dose of 20 to 100 mg? One regular cigarette can contain 9 to 30 mg nicotine, while one cigar can contain 15 to 40 mg. Signs of nicotine poisoning in pets include: vomiting, unsteadiness, drooling, tiredness, fast heart rate, shaking, weakness, seizures, possible death.

• Marijuana. It is important to make the distinction between CBD oil and marijuana.

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is culled from marijuana or hemp plants, but it has very little to no amounts of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) — the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that makes you high. So, if a dog ingests CBD oil, they will not suffer from the same side effects that they would if they ingest

There are many foods that are toxic to cats and dogs. Take steps to ensure your pets’ safety this holiday season. (Courtesy photo)

marijuana. Dogs eat both raw leaf marijuana and “edibles,” or foods infused with marijuana. With edibles, you’ll also have to be careful of the other ingredients like chocolate or sugar, which can be harmful to dogs. If they eat several brownies, they’re going to get a massive dose of marijuana, but they’re also going to get a ton of butter and grease and fat and a ton of other stuff that’s bad for them.

Edibles tend to take longer to leave an animal’s system since the THC in edibles is highly concentrated. Some symptoms of marijuana ingestion include ataxia (loss of coordination that can show up as an uncoordinated or “drunken” walk), incontinence and hypersensitivity to touch.

They can also be especially hypersensitive to sounds.

Remember that toxicity is dangerous and reaction time is vital to your pet’s health. Keep your vet’s emergency number accessible.

Catherine Ciotti is a Avocados, alcohol, onions, grapes, coffee, nuts, gum, garlic and chocolate are just a few things that Manistee County Humane are not good for dogs. (Courtesy photo) Society board member.

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Submitted by Michelle Graves mgraves@pioneergroup.com INGREDIENTS 1 package Oreo cookies 8-ounce package cream cheese 8-ounce box vanilla pudding mix 8-ounce cool-whip DIRECTIONS Crush Oreos in blender or with rolling pin.

Make pudding according to directions on box. Soften cream creese. Mix cream cheese, pudding and Cool Whip. Starting with cookies, create layers with cookies and cream cheese mixture with a layer of cookies on top. Add gummy worms if desired for garnish.

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‘Shop local’ is more important than ever Rick Coates Guest Columnist

Nov. 28 is Small Business Saturday, an event launched 10 years ago by American Express to encourage shoppers to support local brick and mortar shops.

Certainly, we want you support Small Business Saturday and purchase your Christmas/holiday gifts from businesses in Benzie and Manistee counties. While this promotion is important and shines the spotlight on supporting local businesses, it begs the question “Shouldn’t we be shinning the spotlight on local businesses every day?”

The answer is yes!

COVID-19 has challenged all of us, especially small businesses, and their employees. As we go into this winter season coronavirus numbers are rising, and the flu season is also upon us. Several of our community-based holiday events that bring shoppers to town have been cancelled. We cannot let our small shops, restaurants and pubs become canceled too.

Between March 1 and Nov. 1, 2020, over 170,000 small businesses have closed across the country. Most of those closures have been attributed to COVID-19.

In Benzie County, we were fortunate that a strong summer tourism season saved many of our small businesses from shuttering.

While the winter season attracts tourists, it will not rival summer.

So, it is on our shoulders to support our local businesses, not just on Small Business Saturday but every day.

The Benzie Area Chamber wants to encourage you to be creative with your gift shopping this season.

We want to challenge you to shop locally and if possible, make 100% of your gift purchases within the area.

One of the best gifts you can give are gift certificates. Purchasing gift certificates from your favorite restaurants, pubs, breweries, and locally owned shops keeps your money circulating in the local economy. Also, a gift certificate

brings customers into shops and restaurants leading them to spend additional money.

Speaking of being creative, Benzie County (and Manistee County) is loaded with artisans and crafters creating paintings, music, pottery and other artistic works that make exceptional gifts. Have friends and family that you want to visit but there is not enough room at your home, consider gift certificates at one of the 60 plus lodging operations in the county.

Shopping locally is obviously good for our economy. Small businesses are the backbone to the rural lifestyle we enjoy. For every $100 spent at a locally owned

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business, $73 stays in the local economy, and nearly 60% of dollars spent at a non-locally owned business leave. Recent research indicates that local eateries return nearly 79% of revenues to the community, with 70% percent of revenues for chain restaurants leaving the local economy.

We cannot just simply say “shop locally”, our actions must equal our words. Promote with pride on social media platforms your local purchases. Write positive reviews on Yelp and Google about local businesses you support.

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same,” (author unknown).

The Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce will be doing our part to promote shopping local. Please check out our website for local “Hot Deals” and other local shopping opportunities. Plus we will be promoting on our social media platforms the local shopping, eating and drinking experience in Benzie County. Visit www.Benzie. org and click on the Shop Local tab.

Richard A. Coates is executive director of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at (231) 882-5801.Find more information about the Benzie County chamber at www.benzie.org/ .

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