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Caramel Apple Crisp 10 cups apple slices Jar of caramel ice cream topping 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp cinnamon (divided) 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup quick oatmeal 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup butter or margarine Layer apple slices in greased 9 x 13 pan. Combine sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over apples. Pour about 2/3 jar of caramel ice cream topping over the apples. Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, nutmeg and ½ tsp cinnamon. Cut in butter to make coarse crumbs. Spread over apples. Bake at 375° for 45-55 minutes. Superior Carpet Cleaning without Harsh Chemicals • • • • • • Hot Carbonating Extraction No steam. No Shampoo Completely Safe & Nontoxic 1-2 Hour Drying Time Stays Clean Longer 100% Satisfaction Independently Owned & Operated. Serving Noble & LaGrange Counties Recipe Sponsored by: Noble-LaGrange Jerold & Laura Mishler 260-768-9130 Holiday Pops Concert At Westview The Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Holiday Pops concert, which claims a warm spot in the hearts of hundreds of LaGrange County families, returns this year to ring in the holidays. Continue the tradition in LaGrange County and purchase your tickets to Holiday Pops today! Presented by the LaGrange County Cultural Arts Council, Holiday Pops 2011 will be 7 pm Tuesday, November 29, at Westview High School’s Wilson Auditorium. Doors open for general admission seating at 6:30 pm. With newly appointed Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Sameer Patel at the podium, this year’s Holiday Pops will include selections from “The Nutcracker,” “Carol of the Bells,” the annual Christmas sing-along and of course “Sleigh Ride.” Holiday Pops will also feature a talented soprano, singing “Ave Maria” and other holiday favorites. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, and children younger than 6 are free. Tickets are available in advance of the concert at Farmers State Bank and The Hometown Treasure · Dec. ‘11 · pg 9 Tiffany’s Restaurant in Topeka. Saturday December 3, 2011 Join Topeka’s rich tradition when Santa visits, Westview students come caroling, & local businesses spread holiday cheer with their annual giveaway! Santa Arrives at Topeka Town Hall, 9:30 am Gifts for all children & photos available Christmas Caroling, 11:30 am Christmas Giveaway, noon Sponsored by Topeka Chamber and Town of Topeka. Enter drawing downtown. Must be present to win. The Hometown Treasure · Dec. ‘11 · pg 9