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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1979-01-24, Page 7ONIONS FOR EVERYONE — Yellow medium-sized cooking onions are in surplus and prices reflect it! "Sweet and Sour Onions give a familiar vegetable an oriental twist. Agriculture Canada's Food Advisory Division says it will tease the palate and please the pocket book. Area group will hire full-time nurse Times-Advocate, January £4, 1979 Page 7 —x Good year for onions Onions are plentiful on the market this winter. Good growing conditions en couraged the growth of ex ceptionally fine onions, es pecially in Ontario and Quebec. The volume available is about 50% more than last year which was a good average year for onions. The yellow, medium-sized cooking variety is in surplus . and prices reflect this. Look for well-shaped, firm and dry onions with a shiny, crackly skin and no evidence of sprouting. They are mark ed Canada No. 1. Onions come in 2, 3, 5 or 10 pound plastic or mesh bags. There are about five medium onions in a pound. When serving onions as a vegetable, plan on eight to ten medium onions to serve six. The following “Sweet Old burgulars never die. They just steal away in the night. Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES and Sour Onions” recipe prepared by Food Advisory Division gives an oriental taste to the familiar vegetable. Sweet and Sour Onions 8 to 10 medium onions, peel ed (about lVz pounds) 34 cup boiling water >2 teaspoon salt !'i cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch r4 teaspoon dry mustard */» teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon salt lz2 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup tomato juice , 1'2 cup water 1 tablespoons vinegar Cut onions in half. Cook in boiling salted water until tender (15 to 20 minutes). Drain. Combine sugar, cor nstarch and seasonings. Gradually blend in tomato juice, water and vinegar. Stir and cook until thickened and clear. Simmer 5 minutes more, stirring oc casionally. Pour over onions. 6 servings. To freeze onions, remove the outer skin, root and stem ends. Chop and pack or freeze on a tray before pack ing. Continue fight against mental retardation With the lucent series of television commercials promoting the prevention of mental retardation, interest in that area has increased. The South Huron and District Association for the Mentally Hahdicapped has had a committee for the prevention of mental retardation in operation for about a year. This committee follows a strict statement of philosophy in which they say that although they are dedicated to the care of the handicapped, and they will continue to love and ap preciate them, they still would have prevented any of these children from being handicapped if it were possible. However, Ann Klungel, chairman of the committee points out that they are not advocating abortion.1 Their philosophy clearly says that mentally handicapped children should not be prevented from being born. What this group wants to do is correct or eliminate the conditions which are known to produce dation. Robert president of for the mentally han dicapped, says that they were one of the first groups to name a prevention committee. He says the committee is in the process of hiring a full time professional, such as a nurse with special qualifications, to carry out the prevention •program. Don Campbell, director at ARC Industries for the mentally handicapped at Dashwood, says that one out of 33 children born is handicapped. He says that retardation can take place at three different stages: during pregnancy, during birth, and accidents or diseases to a small child. About 50 percent of these handicaps could be prevented. Much of the prevention program appears to be common sense: the com mittee advocates that pregnant women not smoke, not drink alcoholic beverages, and not take any drugs or medication unless • advised by their doctor. Good nutrition is very im portant because babies born with a low birth weightmore mental retar- Sou the ott, the association Toddlers— Inn Nursery School Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. WHITINGS WAREHOUSE Main St. Exeter 235-1964 X.............................. J There are many other ways mental retardation can be prevented, and the association wants to make the public aware of them. The association can be contacted through ARC Industries, Dashwood. ping to become pregnant should find out if they have been immunized against rubella. Pregnant women should also avoid x-rays, and should take greater caution if they are under 18 or over 35. Openings Available for the 2 morning or 3 mornihg sessions per week, 9-11:30 a.m. measles (rubella) while they are pregnant. Even though the woman may not be sick, the baby could suffer damage. All women plan- often have retardation or warning problems than those with average birth weights. Women should not come in contact German REGISTRATION — Registration for theSTEPHEN CO-OP Stephen Co-Operative Nursery was held Tuesday at J.A. McCurdy Public School in Huron Park. Registering Billie Rebekahs continue secret sister plan Teachers : Susanne Strang Linda Farquhar ( Location : Residence of S. Strang (highway 83 east) Program ; Indoor and outdoor activities Sixty members attended the secret sister party of Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge Wednesday evening. N G Shirley Cooper was in charge of the meeting assisted by V G Margaret Cook. Sister Cook reported visiting sick members. J P N G Joyce Morgan reported a successful CPT euchre and also said the next euchre will be Wednesday, February 14. The Lodge sent a final donation to Grand Lodge fulfilling their obligation for the Sovereign Grand Lodge convention in Toronto in June, 1980. Several sisters offered to help serve at the senior citizens 25th anniversary, Monday, February 5 at 12 noon. It was decided to have secret sisters again this year, the same as other years. After the exchange of gifts Sister Elaine Skinner was convener of a program, which was a skit “Census Taker” by Lois McFalls and Olive Hicks. The evening concluded with lunch convened by Agnes Mack and her com mittee. Registration : Call S. Strang: 235-1466 L. Farquhar 235-2481 y STARTS TODAY At all Polka-Dot StoresOVER 80 CLUB Mrs. Ella Hern, Exeter, will celebrate her 93rd birthday on Wednesday, January 24. Mrs. Mary Gallop, Grand Bend, will celebrate her 92nd bir thday on January 27,1979. Herb Jones, Hensail, celebrated his 86th bir thday on January 18,1979. Graham, son of Edith Graham of Huron Park is teacher Nola Bradley. For late registration you may contact Marie Jacques at 228-6584. T-A photo OFF EVERYTHING IN STORE COMPLETE COVERAGE FOR * Home * Farm * Life * Commercial * Automobile Registered Retirement CONTACT Creditor! East r With this Ad Plans* 1 a Bev Morgan Insurance Agency Ltd. 238 Main St. Phone 235-2544 Across from Saveway Lumber Baptism at Zion UC WSF 235-0270 EXETER’S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE FLOOR COVERING • WALLPAPER FAMILY CLOTHING • DRAPES • FABRICS EXETER By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Regele, RR 1, Princeton, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Joe Regier and Tammy and visited Saturday with Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator and family. Mrs. Loretta Ball returned home last Wednesday after being in South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Master Robert England Jr., Huron Park, spent last week with his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator. Mr. & Mrs. Stan Presz cator, Mrs. Mary Thornton and Brenda Glanville were Sunday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Robert England and Robert Jr., Huron Park. Mr. & Mrs. John Glanville, RR 4 Wajton, were Thursday supper guests with Mr. & Mrs. Charles Glanville and spent the evening with Mr. & Mrs. Stan Preszcator. By MRS. THOMAS HERN ZION Zion West United Church Women held their January meeting in the church. The vice-president, Mrs. Cliff Jaques opened the meeting with a reading on the theme. “Time to spend” and ’ an article on prayer. Roll call was answered by 10 members with an article or clipping on human rights. A donation of $50.00 will be sent to Joan Allen who is at present a nurse in India to use as she«sees fit. Mrs. Gerald Hern and Mrs. Morris Hern introduced the study on human rights by explaining the 30 articles of the universal declaration of human rights. The sacrament of the Lords Supper was observed Sunday morning at Zion United church with Rev. Harley Moore of Grand Bend officiating. Nathan Gordon, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hern, was given the rights of baptism during the service by Rev. Moore. Go South in style this year in warm weather fashions from the Junction. Choose from co-ordinating pants, skirts, shorts and T- shirt sets from Kates. . . also bathing suits and cover-ups by Sea Queen. Our selection is excellent, and remember, Canadian oney is worth approximately 15% more here than other countries. r---- -;-------------- This store will be closing for the season Sunday, Feb. 4. We still have a large selection of men's & ladies' sweaters at ■ specially reduced ' prices. HOURS -Mon - Sat 10-5:30 Sun 12 - 5:30 SWEATER SHOP FACTORY OUTLET 1 J c 16 Main St., Grand Bend 238-8007 Hr • • J? ' /. Clip & Bring Me For A Professional 8x10 Colour Portrait 1 LB. BLANCHED PEANUTS ' For Only 25’ (1 lb. per family) WHEN YOU PRESENT THIS AD PERSONALLY AT COYLE'S FACTORY OUTLET 260 Tillson Ave., at Coyle Lane, Tillsonburg ‘FRESH ROASTED CASHEWS, PEANUTS AND MIXED NUTS Bulk Packs of Paper Plates & Serviettes Plastic Cutlery, Coffee Cups, Wine Glasses and Stir Sticks Wilton of Chicago Cake Decorations OVER 50 STYLES OF TOPS ON DISPLAY II *1/2 PRICE 44$ IIIIIIIIII . (Regularly 88$) i Choose from our selection of eight scenic and colour backgrounds. You may select additional portraits offered at reasonable prices, with no obligation. See our large Decorator Portrait. Satisfaction always, or your money cheerfully refunded. One sitting per subject- $1 per subject for additional subjects, groups, or individuals in the same family. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Jan. 25, 26, 27 Thurs. Fri. - 10-8 Sat. - 10-5 Mon. to Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult THIS OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 24,1979 MAIN STREET, EXETER Ml M MM IH Mi M M MH ■■ MR MH the junction