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A Publication of

December 12, 2012

Gift GuideLast Minute

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Introducing...

Give the Gift of Independence

Lift Chairs

Locally Owned Since 1979 118 S. 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA 50501 • 515-955-8500 • 800-383-8500

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Located in the Crossroads Mall - Fort Dodge (515) 573-7739 • M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12-6

Handcrafted furniture and shelves, signs, barn stars, prints, candles, curtains, flavored coffees and more!

Our store is decorated for Christmas and you ’ ll love all the holiday decor, greenery, wreaths, trees, santas and snowmen!

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Mon-Sat • 9am-9pm Sun • 11am-5pm

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217 S. 25th St, Fort Dodge 515-955-8557

Dec 24 • 9am-5pm Dec 25 • Closed

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521 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA 515-570-6471

Open Tuesdays 10 am-4 pm through Christmas Wed-Fri 10 am-6 pm • Sat 10 am-4 pm

Rec y c led reim a gined rem a rk a ble!

where old things come to become something else! Up- C ycle Your Holiday Shopping With A

One-of-a-kind Gift From Lily Grace!

Best Vintage Junk Anywhere! • Furniture • Steam Punk Jewelry • Vintage Collectibles • Primitives

•Windows • Crafts Gift Certificates Available

Must present this coupon. Exp. 12-24-12

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Furniture • Collectibles *HOME & HOLIDAY DECOR* Kids Stuff & Much More

500 Central Ave ~ On the Square Fort Dodge, IA 50501 515-576-0111

TREASURES in the ATTIC

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928 Central Avenue • Fort Dodge 515-576-6982

“Upscale Resale Clothing & Accessories”

NEW Bridal, Bridesmaid & Formal Gowns

Gently Used Men’s, Women’s & Children’s

Clothing. Shoes, Purses & Direct From The

Manufacturer Jewelry

Buck’s Guns 2243 So. River Road

Fort Dodge

955-3209 Firearms • Scopes

Ammunition Open 7 Days A Week

Sugared NutsIngredients3 cups walnut halves1 1/2 cups pecan halves2 cups sugar1 cup water1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions1. Mix ingredients in heavy skillet. 2. Cook until water disappears and nuts have a sugaryappearance. 3. Remove from heat and pour nuts onto a baking sheet.Separate quickly with 2 forks.

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Oreo Surprise

Ingredients

1 package Oreo cookies, crushed,

reserve 1 cup for topping

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 large package vanilla instant pudding

2 cups milk

1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened

1 tub (8 ounce) of Cool Whip

Directions

1. Mix together cookies and butter; press into a 9 by13-

inch pan.

2. Mix pudding, milk and cream cheese together, fold in

cool whip and put on cookie crust.

3. Then sprinkle with remaining cup of cookie crumbs

and freeze.

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508 South 32nd St Fort Dodge

515-955-3365 Fax 515-955-6608

www.troywallerautobody.com www.troywallerautobody.com

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ADD FRESH-BAKED TO YOUR HOLIDAY WISH LIST.OUR BAKED GOODIES ARE MADE FRESH DAILY. So this holiday season, let us do the baking. Call or stop by to reserve your Perkins® baked goods today. You can also give the gift of delicious with a Perkins Gift Card, available in redeemable amounts of $5–$100*.

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515-302-8023

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Shop Dayton

Consignment & More News & Gently Used Items

• Baby Items • Western Items • New Purses • Toys • Pampered Chef • Furniture • Clothing & More

515-547-2505 24 1 / 2 North Main • Dayton, IA 50530

S P O R T S M A N ’ S C O R N E R Your Most Reliable Source For

Honda Motorcycles, ATV’s and Watercraft

Gifts of all sizes Helmets, Goggles, Apparel, & Chrome

Snowmobile Parts, Service & Accessories Gift Certificates for any amount

Shipping UPS Daily

Visit our website for more details www.sportsmanscornerhonda.com

1011 S. Phillips St - Algona 515-295-7591 Open Sun. 12-4 starting Nov. 25th thru Christmas

* Casual & Dress Clothes

* Shirts, Sweaters & Vests

* Fleece Jackets & Vests

* Shoes & Slippers * Cologne * Now carrying

Women’s Silver & Jag Jeans

* Pants & Jeans

* Sweatshirts

MTWF 9 - 5:30, TH 9 - 8, Sat 9 - 4.

Shop algona

Reese’s Peanut Butter CupPie

Ingredients

1 package cream cheese

1 cup peanut butter

12 ounces Cool Whip

3/4 cup sugar

1 chocolate crumb crust

10 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Directions

1. Combine the peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar.

Add Cool Whip until smooth.

2. Pour half of mixture into crust. Top with 5 crumbled

Reese's cups.

3. Cover that with remaining mixture and crumble

remaining Reese's Cups on top.

4. Refrigerate overnight.

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Wide Selection of Clothing, Jewelry, Collectibles & Motor Accessories Gift Certificates Available Wish List Available Free Gift Wrapping

Store Hours: M, T, W & F 8am-6pm Thurs 8am-7pm • Sat 8am-4pm

2613 Hwy 18 E • Algona • 515-295-7951 www.erniesharley.com

Gifts For All Ages

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1011 South Phillips StAlgona, IA

515-295-7591 • www.sportsmanscornerhonda.com

Crock Pot Chicken Paprika

Ingredients

12 pieces of chicken breast strips

(not entire breast)

4 medium sized potatoes, sliced

(skins left on by choice)

4 medium onions, peeled and sliced

1 cup water • 3 tablespoons oil • paprika

Directions

1. Place four chicken strips in the bottom of the

Crockpot. Sprinkle with paprika.

2. Cover chicken with a layer of potatoes and cover the

potatoes with layer of onions.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Then sprinkle generously

with Paprika.

4. Repeat until you have three complete layers.

5. Pour cup of water into Crockpot (down sides so not

to wash off the Paprika).

6. Cook on high temperature 6-8 hours.

Note: You can use different vegetables if you would like.

Carrot slices work well.

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Shop gowrie

Shop Downtown ameS

238 Main Street • Ames, IA 50010 515-233-3048

www.iaquilts.com [email protected]

Over 9,000 bolts of fabric, notions, books, Sewing Machines, Cabinets and Gift Certificates Availabl e Holiday Hours: Monday and Thursday 10 am - 8 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sundays open Nov. 25th thru Dec. 23rd, 1:00pm - 4:00pm OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 10 AM - 2 PM

15% Off Storewide Some Bolts up to 30% Off

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

Pesto Stars

Ingredients

6 sheets rolled puff pastry

1 jar prepared basil pesto

(or homemade)

grated fresh parmesan cheese

4 ounces softened butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Grease baking trays.

3. Mix pesto with softened butter to form a spread.

4. Spread mixture over thawed puff pastry sheets evenly.

5. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

6. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut sheets into stars

and place on baking tray.

7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until risen and golden.

8. (Use cut off pastry pieces to make snacks for lunch etc.)

1013 Market Street- Gowrie, IA 515-352-5552

Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10-5 Sat: 9-12 • Closed Mon, Wed & Sun

Mudpie Children’s Clothing, Wind & Willow, Wines, Candles,

Jewelry, Purses, Ladies Accessories, Framed Art, Watkins,

Jim Shore, Lighted Twigs, Cards, Seasonals & much more!

Come See All The...

Holidays Are Here!

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Downtown Ames

Make Downtown Ames Your Holiday

Shopping Destination

www.AmesDowntown.org

Unique, locally owned stores

Holiday gifts for all ages

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

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storesowned locally Unique,

for all agesHoliday gifts

213 Duff Ave. • 515-956-3145 • www.wbu.com/ames

and the people who love them Nature gifts for the birds...

Holiday Hours Sun Noon - 5 pm

Mon - Thurs 9:30 am - 8 pm Fri 9:30 am - 6 pm Sat 8:30 am - 6 pm

Dec 24th: 8:30 am - 3 pm

20 % OFF * Excluding Bird or Pet Food, & Optics. Offer not valid on previous purchases, gift cards, Daily Savings Club® memberships or specially priced items. Valid only at Wild Birds Unlmited of Ames. Expires 12/31/12.

one regularly-priced item*

Garlic Chedder Biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups Bisquick

2/3 cup milk

1/3 cup mild shredded cheddar

cheese

1/4 cup oleo (or margarine)

1/8 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Grease baking sheet pans.

3. Mix Bisquick, milk and cheese.

4. Drop by the teaspoonfuls 2-3 inches apart.

5. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

6. Melt oleo, parsley and garlic powder together, brush

over biscuits while hot.

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Shop Boone

619 Story Street • Boone, IA 433-0224 www.purplecrowgifts.com

•Santa & Snowmen •Home Decor • Collectibles

•Christmas Decorations and Much More.

Stop In For Your Gift Giving and Decorating Needs

PPUURRPPLLEE PURPLE CCRROOWW GGIIFFTTSS CROW GIFTS

Gift Certificates & Christmas Cards 2013 Calendars • Journals

Special Orders Welcome on Books, Music & Movies

The Book Shoppe, Inc. 817 Story Street • Boone, IA • 515-432-2556

817 Story Street • Boone, Iowa • 515-432-2556 Holiday Hours: Dec. 1 - Dec. 24

Mon.-Sat. 9:30-6; Sun. 12-4

Must Present Coupon Not Good With Other Offers Expires 12-24-12

15% CASH Discount on New

Merchandise

711 Story St. • Boone, IA 515-432-5577 Great Gift Ideas Gift Certificates Available, Layaway Available Many Dealer Discounts

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Antiques * Buttons Collectibles * Primitives

* Railroad Items * Furniture * Antique Clocks

* Jewelry

DEBIT

2 Levels of Antiques

OVER 100

DEALERS Coffeepot is always on!

Corn Bread Casserole

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup onion, chopped

2 eggs

1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix

1 can corn

1 can cream corn

1 container (8 ounce) sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees for glass and 350 degrees

for metal pan.

2. Stir everything and pour into casserole dish.

3. Bake for 1 hour.

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Shop Carroll

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCLOTHES ®

NEW HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Great Gifts | Gift Certificates | Free Gift Wrapping

Get comfortable in our collection of tees, shirts, hoodies, fleece accessories & leather

jackets. (No ugly sweaters in sight)

H A R L E Y D A V I D S O N G I F T I D E A S

Photo’s with Santa December 15th

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring the kids for a FREE 4x6 picture with St. Nick

Check out our Facebook page daily for specials throughout the store in December

1327 Plaza Drive • Carroll, IA 800-792-1610 www.carrollcycle.com

Check Out Our Facebook Page at Carroll Cycle Center for Daily & Weekly Specials throughout the store in December

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Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 can crushed pineapple (juice and all)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon soda

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 can evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Grease a 13x9 inch cake pan.

3. Mix together flour, sugar, eggs, pineapple, salt, and

soda.

4. Pour into prepared pan.

5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped nuts.

6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

7. Heat milk, butter, and vanilla until butter is fully

melted. Pour over hot cake.

8. Glaze will not fully soak into cake.

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Dream Carriage Rides Take a step back in time!

Sleigh Rides begin on Thanksgiving night through the Christmas Season. Rides go out on the hour. $10/ adults and $5/ Children 4-12 years. Hot Beverages Included.

Call for availability 515-890-1661 www.dreamcarriage.com

SPECIALIZING IN GENTLY USED FURNITURE,

FURNISHINGS AND ANTIQUES

HOURS: Wed. 10-5 • Thurs. 10-5

Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-2 725 13th Street N (Hwy 169)

Humboldt, Iowa 712-870-1070

Mike and Lana Pratt Owners www.therevue.ecrater.com

The Revue

1645 220th Street 4 mi. W. of Humboldt, IA on Hwy 3

Ph. 515-368-2444 Hours: Mon-Fri 4-6pm, Sat-Sun 2-4pm

Reserve your next meeting or party here! • Bookclubs • Office Party • Christmas Parties

• Investment Clubs • Retirement • Anniversary • Bridal Showers • Tastings

• Catering • Gift Cards

CRAPP WINE

Making Crapp since who knows when

Pumpkin Dump CakeIngredients1 can (29 ounce) pumpkin1 can (12 ounce) evaporated milk1 1/2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon ginger1 box yellow cake mix1 cup margarine1 cup pecans1 tub Cool Whip

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Beat together pumpkin, milk, sugar and eggs. Add

salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.

3. Pour into 13x9 inch cake pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix

evenly over top of pumpkin mixture.

4. Melt margarine and drizzle evenly over all.

5. Sprinkle on nuts.

6. Bake for 1 hour. Cool.

7. Top with Cool Whip.

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624 Ballard Plaza • Hwy 69, Huxley (next to Moose on the Loose) • 597-2336 • Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30

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Now is the Time... to Book Your Christmas Parties

LARGE or small We can do them all - with seating up to 250

Call today before your date is taken!

Shoreside Pub & Grub 1029 Main St • Manson 712-469-0017

Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm Sun-Thursday 11am-10pm

Egg Souflè CasseroleIngredients

8 slices of bread, buttered and cubed,

divided

1 1/2 cups grated Swiss or Cheddar

cheese, divided

2 (4 ounce) cans slice mushrooms

6 ounces cooked ham, cubed

4 small green onions, thinly sliced, include tops

1 small jar chopped pimento

5 eggs beaten

2 1/2 cups milk

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Place half of the bread cubes in the bottom of a

9x13 inch baking dish.

3. Sprinkle with ham, onion and pimentos and half of

the grated cheese.

4. Cover with remaining bread cubes.

5. In medium bowl, combine beaten eggs, milk, salt and

dry mustard; beat with rotary beater until well mixed

and pour over contents of casserole.

6. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese.

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until

top is lightly browned.

8. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into square

pieces to serve.

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631 2 nd St ~ Webster City

515-832-1219 www.classiccarpetandinteriors.com

Gift Certificates Available

The Possibilities are Endless!

$50 GGiifftt CCeerrttiiffiiccaattee

607 Geneseo Street, Storm Lake, IA 712-213-4200

www.schuelkepowersports.com

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Name Brands at a FRACTION of the Price

New Accessories HUGE Selection GREAT PRICES

60-70% OFF

Retail Prices Everyday!

Oven Baked Spare RibsIngredients

2 pounds pork spareribs

1 cup soy sauce

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup ketchup

4 green peppers (diced or

sliced)

4 red peppers (diced or sliced)

2 orange peppers (diced or sliced)

2 large Spanish onions (sliced)

1/4 cup ground garlic

salt and pepper to taste

3 cups water

cornstarch, for thickening

Directions

1. In large pot of water, boil ribs until tender.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

3. In separate saucepan, add soy sauce, 3 cups of water,

ketchup, brown sugar. Bring to boil, turn down and add

cornstarch to thicken.

4. In a roaster pan, place drained ribs (slabs) and sauce,

then add peppers, onions, spices.

5. Bake covered 20-30 minutes, or until tender.

6. Remove lid towards end of baking.

7. Continually check so ribs don't burn or sauce dries up.

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