Gowrie Christmas Tour of Homes

The Gowrie Community Women's Club sponsored this tour of five homes on Dec. 1 2012. Proceeds from the walk will be used for scholarships for Prairie Valley Students.

-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter

Dianne Loseke, left, and Theresa Pederson, both of Badger, look over the decorations in Sherrill and Pete Jorgensen's home on the Gowrie Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday.
-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter

Sherrill Jorgensen adjusts a crystal snowflake ornament given to her by her brother, on the tree in her living room during the Gowrie Christmas Tour of Homes. She said she used the tree-topper hat because it was different and unique.
-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter

Dave Tjepkes looks over the mantle and Christmas tree at Jordon and Sam Adams home on the Gowrie Christmas Tour of Homes. The home has been here since 1925; the Jordans have been renovating it for the past five to six months.
-Messenger photo by Joe Sutter

Donna Springer, left, Judi Tjepkes, and Donna Mills admire the table settings and other kitchen decorations in the home of Staci and Randy Halligan, while Staci watches in the background. The Halligans built the home seven years ago, and tried to make their home look interesting this year for the Gowrie Christmas Tour of Homes.