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The Bridge December/January 2020-2021
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Monroe County Extension Office 206 South K Street Sparta, WI 54656 Phone: (608)269-8722 Fax: (608)366-1809 WI Relay: 711
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The Bridge
December/January
2020-2021
PRESIDENT’S UPDATE
Hello Everyone!
How is everybody been doing? This has been quite a year already
with all the cancellations, etc. This will include canceling our
Christmas gathering on December 9. Darn it!
Thanks Luann for reminding us about the baby basket. Bernie
was able to give a gift certificate for the first baby born during
HCE week, the first week in November.
There are so many events and activities that are still up in the
air. So it is hard to plan too far ahead. Hopefully by our next
newsletter in February we’ll be able to get back in the swing of
things.
We are saddened to hear about Annabelle Sharp passing
away. She was 93, a member of Sparta Center. I know she will be
dearly missed in our organization.
The holidays are here, I hope you are keeping in touch with your
friends and members. Don’t forget to send in your $10.00 dues to
Bernie.
Have a blessed Christmas.
Take care,
Jean
President’s Update ............... 1
In Memoriam/HCE Info ...... 2
Scholarship Thank You ........ 3
Bernie’s Updates .................. 4
K-M Doettes/Winter Jokes...5
Butternut Squash Recipe……6
Write to a Friend………...…… 7
Christmas Word Search……..8
Story: On Santa’s Team …..…9
Activity Calendar……………..10
MONROE COUNTY HEALTH & WELL-BEING EDUCATOR
April Anderson
608-269-8722
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2020 Executive Board Members
President: Jean Boak (372-4354)
Vice President: Ann Baker (372-2389)
Secretary: Sue Baker-Young (633-6457)
Treasurer: Bernie Arena (272-3371)
2020 Educational Program Chairmen
Community Outreach: Phyllis Snider (372-5473)
Cultural Arts: Joan Koltermann (269-2894) and
Annabelle Sharp (269-3433)
Family: Bernie Arena (272-3371)
International: Barbara Mueller (372-9077)
Membership/Marketing: Phyllis Snider (372-5473)
UW-Extension Office
(608)269-8722
April Anderson, Health & Well-Being/FoodWIse Educator
Newsletter Deadline
Information for the HCE newsletter is due by the 20th of
the month for the following month’s newsletter.
2020 Center Chairpersons
Sparta– Annabelle Sharp (269-3433
Tomah– Suzanne Baker-Young (633-6457)
For more information please contact:
Jean Boak, President at (372-4354)
MONROE COUNTY HCE INFORMATION
In Memoriam
Mary Annabelle Sharp passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the age of 93.
Annabelle lived in Sparta all her life except while she was in nurses training in La Crosse.
She was part of St. Mary’s Community for 37 years. Annabelle was a member of the Farmers Valley HCE Club and the Westside HCE Club. She currently was co-president of the Westside HCE Club. She volunteered for many different causes including our Wisconsin Bookworms reading program.
Her presence will be greatly missed.
--Bernie Arena
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Interested in opportunities for personal growth through learning, sharing, or volunteering?
Looking for leadership opportunities? Want to meet great people and form new friendships while
instilling the values of family and community? Become a member of the Monroe County
Association for Home & Community Education (HCE)!
Scholarship Thank You
Answers
to the Fall
Word
Unscramble
1. hayride
2. sunflower
3. squirrel
4. leaves
5. rake
6. cider
7. autumn
8. apple
9. September
10. pumpkin
11. acorn
12. chilly
Our two scholarship recipients this year were Noah Tiber and Katelyn Humphrey. In an earlier newsletter we had a thank you from Katelyn.
Noah sent the following thank you.
“Home and Community Education Members,
Thank you for the scholarship money for college. I appreciate
your generous contribution. I am looking forward to fall.”
- - Noah Tiber
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BERNIE’S UPDATES
Do you have something to share with the HCE newsletter? A story, a recipe, an upcoming event,
some ideas to share? If you have an article to share please submit it to the Monroe County
Extension Office, Attn: April Anderson or email to [email protected]. Thank you!
ARTICLE REQUEST-WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
2021 Dues Request
Our 2021 dues remain the same at $10.00 per person. Please send your dues to me by December 15, 2020.
I will be working on the 2021 program book.
Please let me know of any address or phone number changes to the current book. I have received a couple of them already.
Thank you for your outstanding cooperation.
--Bernie Arena
First Baby Boy Receives Gift Card
Carson Robert Eirschele was the first baby born during HCE week. He arrived on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces and was nineteen and a half inches long.
Proud parents are Brent and Lindsey Eirschele of Tomah. Carson has two sisters at home—Camryn and Maya.
Grandparents are Don and Cherlyn Moseley of Warrens and Luann Eirschele of Tomah and Mike and Barb Eirschele of Tomah.
Congratulations to everyone!
--Bernie Arena
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K-M Doettes Assignments
Please send a note to our assisted living friends at Greenfield
House and Agape Acres. I’m sure they’re missing our contacts and
our Christmas caroling.
I will be sending a revised calling list including birthdays. We’ll be
able to send cards to our members. Phyllis’ birthday is coming up
fast, December 8 and a belated one to Roberta, November 16.
Joyful Christmas greetings!
-- Barb
Winter Jokes
What’s a snowman’s favorite breakfast? - frosted flakes
Where does a polar bear keep his money? - in a snow bank
Why don’t mountains get cold in the winter? - they wear snow caps
Where do snowmen go to dance? - to snowballs
What does a gingerbread man put on his bed? - a cookie sheet
Why do mummies like holiday gifts? - because of all the wrappings
Sources:
ranker.com
blog.schoolspecialty.com
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My family just tried this recipe recently (see picture below) and it has already
become a family favorite! - April Anderson
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake Recipe Ingredients
1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large tart cooking apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and cut into ½-inch thick
slices
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup (half a stick) butter
1 Tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter the sides
and bottom of a 7x11-inch baking dish. Mix together
the flour, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a small
bowl. Put a layer of cut butternut squash on the
bottom of the baking dish. Place apples on top and
then sprinkle with cranberries. Sprinkle everything
with the flour brown sugar mixture. Dot with butter.
Bake 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees until cooked
through and lightly browned.
Makes: 8 servings Source: simplyrecipes.com
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December is Write to a Friend Month
When was the last time you wrote to a friend rather than typed? While
technology makes it easier for us to connect with each other within seconds, many
say they miss receiving letters and cards in the mail. Whether you're writing a letter
or a Christmas card, use this month as a chance to give someone a surprise by
sending them something that isn't read via the screen on a computer or a phone.
One way to celebrate Write to a Friend Month is to put pen to paper and write
to someone you haven't spoken to in awhile. Regular white lined paper is fine, but
considering how rare it is that someone gets a handwritten letter, make it extra
special by writing the letter on a beautiful piece of paper or in a decorative card.
Once you start writing letters, think about keeping it up with a few friends rather
than using email.
It's appropriate that Write to a Friend Month is in December considering
there's quite a few Christmas cards that need to go out. Use both occasions as an
excuse to start writing more letters and rely less on the instant gratification of
technology.
Source: https://www.weekendnotes.com/write-to-a-friend-month-december/
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The Action for Happiness website states, 2020 has been a difficult year in so many
ways. We have suffered with uncertainty, anxiety, isolation and challenges with our
financial situation, health or relationships. One thing that can hold us together and
help us get through is kindness. Although w e can't change our situation, w e
can choose to respond to others (and ourselves) with kindness. And when we're kind,
everything goes better. We help others, we help ourselves and we encourage others to
be kinder too.