Moments & Memories 2019

Marshall County Tribune

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Contents 2019

6. HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PROJECT: LIGHTS & ORNAMENTS IN GLASS BOWL 7. HOPETOWN PROVIDES HOLIDAY CHEER FOR THOSE IN NEED 8. CRANBERRY BARBECUE MINI MEATBALLS 10. GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM 12. REFLECTING ON CHRISTMAS PAST 13. E VENTS IN DECEMBER: CHRISTMAS SPIRIT FILLS THE AIR 14. WINE A LITTLE CORK HOLIDAY WREATH 16. GIFT IDEAS FOR HER 18. CINNAMON ORNAMENTS 20. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 22. STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

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HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS PROJECT

LIGHTS & ORNAMENTS IN GLASS BOWL

By Ann Jarema

CHRISTMAS SEASON TENDS TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN MOST OF US, AND IN MANY CASES, GETS US IN THE MOOD TO DECORATE AND CREATE NEW WAYS TO SHOWCASE THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASON. IF YOU WANT TO CREATE A GREAT COUNTERTOP OR MANTLE PIECE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, USING ITEMS YOU LIKELY HAVE READILY AVAILABLE AT HOME, LOOK NO FURTHER. THIS ELEGANT AND FUN CHRISTMAS LIGHT ORNAMENT BOWL IS EASY TO PUT TOGETHER, AND EVEN MORE FUN TO ARRANGE.

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED:  A string of Christmas lights (color of your choice). If you plan to put your project within the vicinity of an outlet and your cord will be discreet, electrical lights are just fine. But, if you will not be able to access an outlet or if you want to keep your cord more hidden, head to your local home improvement store to pick up a string or two of batteryoperated lights.  A large glass bowl.  Ornaments – those with shiny or reflective metallic surfaces are recommended. DO NOT use cloth or flammable ornaments for this project.  Snow fluff (optional)  Craft paper roll (optional)

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR SUPPLIES READY TO GO,THE NEXT PART IS FUN AND EASY.

• Arrange your bowl at its intended destination.

If you will be using snow fluff, you may wish to lay down a few sheets of crafting paper underneath.

• Place one end of your Christmas lights at the bottom of the bowl (make sure that the plug or the battery mechanism are not placed in the bowl… keep that end out).

• Start positioning your ornaments inside the bowl, one by one, making sure to adjust the Christmas light strand within the bowl (but not necessarily around each ornament

as the goal is to keep the cord from being visible).

• Sprinkle snow fluff around the bowl and place a few ornaments haphazardly on the snow fluff, to create the look of a bowl spilling over.

• Position the rest of your lights so that the cord comes out the back side, or wherever it will be least visible.

• Test your lighting to ensure that your ornaments reflect when the lights are turned on. Reposition your ornaments if needed, to create the maximum effect.

Now , step ba ck and take a look at you r pro ject , and sm ile.

Yo u did it!

HOPEtown PROVIDES HOLIDAY CHEER FOR THOSE IN NEED

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By Patty Blackburn, Tribune Staff

hristmas is celebrated in many different ways. Homes have trees decorated with twinkling lights, mantles adorned with garland and red bows.

Gifts are wrapped in shiny paper and placed under the tree, waiting to be exchanged with family and friends on Christmas morning.

Special meals are prepared and families meet together to eat, while they reminisce and talk about important events that took place during the year. The children are so excited to see the toys Santa has placed under the tree for them.

But many people are not able to celebrate this holiday due to illness, unemployment, and other circumstances beyond their control.

Under these conditions, HOPEtown, which is 100% funded by donations, sponsors and oversees several different programs during the holiday season, which provides food, clothing, and gifts to those less fortunate. HOPEtown is also available year round to those in need.

Frank Sullivan, Executive Director of HOPEtown and president of The Salvation Army, coordinates the details for “Cops for Kids” which is sponsored by the Lewisburg Police Dept. Local schools in Marshall County provide names of children who will potentially not have a Christmas. These children are provided breakfast and lunch and are given money to buy gifts for their family and themselves.

HOPEtown is the sponsor of the Angel Tree Program. Approximately 150-200 children are selected by the schools to have their names

added to the Angel Tree. Businesses, as well as individuals, select names and purchase items that are requested by the children. Applications are provided to the parents/guardians which show the child’s age, interests, sizes of clothing, etc. Using this method, the children will receive gifts they desire and clothes that will fit them.

HOPEtown partners with Marshall County Senior Citizens and a prominent business in Lewisburg to provide gifts and items to senior citizens. On Christmas Eve morning, Sullivan, puts on that red suit and white beard, and distributes these gifts and items to several seniors in the county. For many of the recipients, he is the only person they will see over the Christmas holiday.

The Salvation Army sponsors “bell ringing” each Christmas season. Volunteers ring the bell as money is dropped into the kettle.

These funds purchase food for residents of Marshall County. The food is stored in HOPEtown’s pantry and distributed when there is a need, which in the past, is often.

These programs are certainly a necessity for this area - so many people need help and HOPEtown’s existence is very critical, especially during the Christmas season. A special thanks to Sullivan, his wife, Julie, and the many volunteers that make this program possible.

If you would like to make a donation to HOPEtown, it will be greatly appreciated. You can contact Frank Sullivan at 931-993-7791.

CRANBERRY

BARBECUE MINI MEATBALLS

By Amanda Bochain INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds lean ground beef • 1 cup panko bread crumbs • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 large eggs • ½ cup ketchup • 1 can cranberry sauce (16 ounces) • 1 cup fresh cranberries (optional) • 1 ½ cups barbecue sauce • ¼ cup brown sugar • 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp pepper • ½ tsp dried parsley

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 Add the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, cranberries (if using) and barbecue sauce to a slow cooker. Stir well.  In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well, ensuring that everything is fully blended together.  Roll the beef mixture into small, one inch meatballs.

You can use a tablespoon to scoop the meat and then roll it into a ball so that all of

your meatballs are uniform in size. As you roll, place the meatballs directly into the slow cooker with the barbecue cranberry sauce.  Once all the meatballs are rolled, cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.  Serve the meatballs directly out of the slow cooker or place on a plate with toothpicks for people to enjoy as a delicious holiday appetizer!

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Get your coffee lover a caffeine fix for the entire year.

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HIM THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX WITH THESE FUN AND FUNCTIONAL GIFTS. NO MATTER HIS INTERESTS OR LIFESTYLE, THERE’S A SPECIAL GIFT OUT THERE JUST FOR HIM!

By Emily Fox

Old -fas hio ne d sh av e kit The perfect gift for all bearded beaus: this old-fashioned kit will keep him looking sharp! As an added bonus, many of the blades in these kits are kinder to skin than disposable razors.

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Vi ny l re cord bo oken ds These vinyl record bookends will lend a cool new look to his bookshelves.To make it even more special, hit up your local thrift store and make them yourself!

Rev up game night with this fun new word game! This twisting alphabet game will test his creativity and competitiveness...and it’s perfect for traveling.

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Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t get ready for warmer weather. Grill-loving guys will flip over this basket that can pull double-duty on the grill and over a campfire.

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Reflecting on Christmas Past

By Patty Blackburn, Tribune Staff

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verywhere you go during the last two months of the year, there are encounters with the joys of Christmas.

So many sights, sounds, smells, and activities come together during this holiday season.

Beautifully decorated trees and eloquently decorated store windows can be seen all over town.

Christmas music is playing in the stores while you shop and you cannot keep from singing along to “Jingle Bells” or with Bing Crosby as he sings “White Christmas.”

Many families have their own traditions like baking and decorating cookies or making gingerbread

houses. The aroma of the cookies baking brings back memories of past Christmases. Another tradition could be decorating the tree together and reminiscing on who made the ornaments. Families ride around neighborhoods adoring the decorated houses, lawns, and light displays. These traditions are handed down to the next generation which makes Christmas more memorable.

Christmas is a magical time for the old and young and is a special time to be surrounded by the people who you love the most. So this Christmas season, make memories and create new traditions with the ones you hold close to your heart.

EVENTS IN DECEMBER Christmas Spirit Fills the Air

DIXIE CHRISTMAS SHOW Friday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7pm Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2pm Dixie Theatre in Lewisburg

PETERSBURG "A WINTER WONDERLAND PARADE Saturday, Dec. 14 Parade starts at 4pm

LEWISBURG "A LEWVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE" Saturday, Dec. 7 Parade starts at 2pm

CHAPEL HILL "HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS PARADE" Saturday, Dec. 14 Parade starts at 6pm

THE ANNUAL LEWISBURG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY At Public Square Park Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5pm

LEWISBURG ROTARY CLUB CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES Sunday, Dec. 15-1pm to 5pm

CHAPEL HILL'S SECOND SATURDAYS Saturday, Dec. 14, 2pm to 6pm Local Vendors, Music, Food & Activities

HOLIDAY PAINT NIGHT Marshall County Memorial Library Wednesday, Dec. 18-6pm to 8pm Ages 13+, Sign up required 931-359-3335

Wine A Little CORK HOLIDAY WREATH DIY

By Ann Jarema

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ith the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to adorn your home to help you celebrate. If you have used the same old decorations year after year, now is the time to make something new! And if you have enjoyed a bottle of wine over the past few months or years, you may have corks sitting around. Of course, if you don’t have any spare corks lying around, you can make a trip to your nearby restaurant and ask them if they can hold any corks for you over the coming weeks.You might even get lucky and they’ll have some sitting around for you. If this doesn’t work for you, most craft stores carry cork by the bag, which makes it easy to make a large project like this one.

In just a few hours, you can have your very own wine cork wreath ready to hang over the mantle, on the front door or anywhere in your home. And not only do these wreaths look great on display, they make great gifts too.

To get started, collect the following supplies and ensure they are within arm’s reach in your crafting corner. If you don’t have a favorite crafting place, you can easily set up shop in your kitchen, laundry room, garage or anywhere that provides you the space to work easily.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• 14" Styrofoam wreath • 20 mini glue sticks and a mini hot glue gun • 6 to 7 yards of ribbon (color of your choice–we suggest red) • 2 ft ribbon for bow (color of your choice – we suggest red) • X-ACTO knife or similar craft-type cutting device (a straight chef’s knife will also suffice) • 4 ft brown craft paper • 1 bottle tacky glue • 100 satin crafting pins (to adhere the thin ribbon for decoration) • 100-140 wine corks

DIRECTIONS:  Cover your foam wreath with the craft paper using tacky glue.Think of this in the same way you wrap a wrist or ankle with an Ace bandage. Continue until the entire wreath is covered with craft paper. One layer of craft paper will suffice.  Taking your X-ACTO knife, clip the ends of each cork at a small angle. Perfection isn’t necessary here.

In fact, the variability will create some interesting dimension for your wreath. Note, if you are going for a red wreath or want to create a unique look, consider inconsistency on which end of the cork to snip.You may want to showcase the natural red from a red wine on some of the cork ends, and then have a more cork-look to the others.  Laying your wrapped wreath flat on your work space, and using your hot glue, start gluing the corks around the middle of the spine of the wreath. (The glue goes on the angled portion of the cork). Keep adding rows until you have worked all the way around your wreath, in multiple rows.  Add your embellishments and other desired decorations with the craft pins.Twisted bows or bursts of ribbon bundles coming from in between the corks create a lovely look and help to break up the monotony of the corks.  Add your ribbon to the top or bottom front of the wreath (this is truly up to personal preference).  Allow your wreath to dry overnight. Once dry, add a hook or an additional segment of looped ribbon to the top back of the wreath, to create ease in hanging.This is a personal preference as well, as some prefer to hang the wreath simply by the wreath itself, without using a hook.

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If you haven’t seen the videos blasting all over social media of these FabFitFun boxes, rest assured that she probably has.The FabFitFun box creates an element of surprise and each package (arrives quarterly) is full of skin care items and make-up samples (and not just a tiny sample…these samples are large enough to offer multiple uses), fitness accessories, jewelry and more.To order, visit www.fabfitfun.com If she likes technology or is always leaving on the lights (or pestering you for leaving on the lights), get her an Amazon Echo Dot. This device is great for responding to even the most complex questions, reporting on the weather, providing a quick update on current events, controlling the temperature on the thermostat and turning off the lights. (HINT: Have her ask her new Echo Dot, “Why are fire engines red?”)

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Does she love to cook but not have time to shop? Why not try a Hello Fresh Meal Kit? Hello Fresh is a low-risk order as no subscription is required.

To order, visit www.hellofresh. com, and she will receive a one-time delivery of recipes, along with all of the necessary ingredients to create that night’s dinner masterpiece.

If she likes to read, likes a great coffee table book and conversation piece, or is one heck of a lady, pick up a copy of Ann Shen’s book, “Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World (Women in History Book, Book of Women Who Changed the World).”This book covers amazing women throughout history, inclusive of pirates, scientists, activists, and more.

As long as you take some time to think about HER and HER interests, you’ll be sure to select a gift that will light up her face, and that will make her feel special. Happy shopping!

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HER Let’s face it, women can be hard to shop for. Whether buying for mom, a spouse or significant other, a daughter, a grandmother, or even an aunt, the entire act of purchasing a gift for a special woman in your life can be fraught with anxiety. And you might be scratching your head, or channeling Mel Gibson in his 2000 romance film, “What Women Want.” But, make it easy on yourself. Women want to know that you have taken the time to think about them…so if you are already trying to figure out what to do, you’ve already taken the first step, and she’ll be thankful knowing that you didn’t just run to the nearby convenience store, grabbing the first bottle of perfume you found on the shelf.

Here are some quick suggestions to help you make her gift special.

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CINNAMON ORNAMENTS Two Ways

By Emily Fox

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN HANDMADE ORNAMENTS THAT MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL LIKE CHRISTMAS? KIDS WILL LOVE GETTING TO CUT OUT FESTIVE SHAPES FOR CINNAMON APPLESAUCE ORNAMENTS AND CHOOSING RIBBON PATTERNS AND COLORS FOR CINNAMON STICK CHRISTMAS TREES. PERFECT CHRISTMAS SCENT, PERFECT CHRISTMAS CHARM. 18

CINNAMON APPLESAUCE ORNAMENTS

Supplies needed:  ½ cup applesauce

 ½ cup ground cinnamon, plus some for dusting  1 tsp school glue  Rolling pin  Festive cookie cutters  Spatula  Baking sheet  Twine or ribbon

Mix the applesauce, ground cinnamon and glue.The dough will be very sticky!

Sprinkle some cinnamon on the

surface where you want to roll out your dough. Shake some cinnamon on the rolling pin, as well. Roll out dough until it’s about ½ inch thick.

Use festive cookie cutters to cut out ornaments. Make a hole near the top of the ornament.

A pen or a straw works great for this.

Make the hole a little bigger than you think it needs to be. It will

shrink in the oven.

Using the spatula, carefully transfer ornaments to the baking sheet (great time for grown-ups to help!). Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 90 minutes, or let air dry for several days...if you can wait!

Once completely set and cool, string twine or ribbon through the hole and hang on your tree!

CINNAMON STICK CHRISTMAS TREES Supplies needed:  Long cinnamon sticks  Assorted ribbon  Scissors  Glue gun and glue  Twine

Cut six pieces ribbon into lengths of 9-10 inches each.

Tie the six pieces of ribbon around a cinnamon stick, starting at the top and working towards the bottom. A simple knot will do. Leave a little room between each ribbon.

With scissors (grownups can help!), start at the top ribbon and cut down at an outward diagonal.

Your ribbon should be longest at the bottom. Repeat on the other side.

Cut desired length of twine for your hanger.

Make a loop with the twine and secure ends to the top of your “tree” with a drop of glue.Tie a small bow with a piece of extra ribbon and glue over the ends of your twine loop.

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Countdown to

CHRISTMAS Sunday

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Take Vintage Photos For Christmas Cards

Make Hand Stamped Christmas Cards

Make Your Own Christmas Potpourri

Make Your Own Hand Stamped Wrapping Paper

Make Divinity

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Sunday

6 Make Your Salt Dough Ornaments

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Mail Your Christmas Cards

8 Decorate Your Christmas Tree

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Bring Flowers to Your Church

Take Gifts To Teachers

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Make Your Christmas Centerpiece

Write Letters To Santa

Hang Some Christmas Lights

Go Christmas Caroling

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Make Christmas Candy

Do Your Make Ahead and Freeze Prep for Christmas Dinner

Host an Ice Cream Social at a Nursing Home

Decorate a Gingerbread House

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Watch a Christmas Movie

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Host A Christmas Get Together

Do Final Touches to Decorations

Have Friends Over to Bake Cookies

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Visit Santa and Take a Picture

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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

By Amanda Bochain

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream • ¾ cup butter • ½ cup corn syrup • 6 dates, pitted, chopped • 1 cup granulated white sugar • ¾ cup brown sugar • ¾ cup warm water • ¼ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp salt • ¾ cup flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 large egg • 1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Place ½ cup of the butter, corn syrup, white granulated sugar and 1 ¼ cup of the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is golden brown. Remove from the heat and pour through a strainer to remove any pieces that formed during cooking. Set the sauce aside to cool.

Active Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6 Servings

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2. Add the dates and water to a separate small saucepan and cook over low heat, simmering for about 15 minutes. During this time, the dates will absorb most of the water.

3. Place the dates in a food processor along with any remaining liquid and blend until smooth.

4. Add the remaining ¼ cup butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high speed until the butter is light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl several times to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.

5. Add the egg, date puree and vanilla extract to the bowl and blend until incorporated.

6. Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix again until a smooth batter forms.

7. Grease 6 ramekins with butter or baking spray then scoop the batter into the ramekins. It is okay if the batter comes to the top of the cup!

8. Place the ramekins on a sheet tray and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Once

baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

9. Use a small serrated knife to trim the top of each cake so that it is flat and level with the top of the ramekin.

Unmold the cakes gently then slice each cake in half horizontally.

10. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the sticky toffee sauce into the bottom of each ramekin then place the bottom halves of the cakes back in the ramekin. Scoop another tablespoon of the sauce on top of each cake then place the top halves of the cakes back in the ramekins as well. Pour another tablespoon of sauce over the ramekins and then return the cakes to the oven for another 10 minutes.

11. Once the toffee sauce is bubbling, remove from the oven, cool for about 5 minutes and then unmold (use a knife to go around the edges of the ramekin if needed).

Serve the toffee pudding with any remaining toffee sauce, whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!

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