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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-05-03, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2007. By Sophie Jefferson The Wawanosh Healthy Hearts held their third meeting on April 23. After opening the meeting with the pledge, Ellen Jefferson led roll call, which many members answered by saying that when they are in a hurry they reheat leftovers for dinner. Youth leader Sophie Jefferson split the club into three groups, each with a different situation to make a meal plan for. The members saw how different meals can be when the amount of time to prepare for them varies. Strategies for making meals in a hurry and how to make them look good were also covered. The club then split into groups to make fast fixin’ salad, pizza style frittata, biscuits and pancakes from a quick fix mix. When some of the members were done, they went outside to play food charades, led by Sophie and Ellen Jefferson. Even though Sydney McIllhargey did an excellent rendition of a muffin, the watermelon team, with its super cheerleaders still won. Since all their energies had been exhausted cooking and playing charades, the members needed to refuel with their recipes. Everyone tried at least some of each dish, and Kalvin Vanmassenhoven said of the frittata, “It tastes better than it looks!” The members read some common kitchen practises and discussed whether they were time savers or time wasters. Sophie Jefferson led the last information point, about kitchen technology. June Robinson demonstrated a pressure cooker and gave suggestions of when it would be useful. Ellen Jefferson closed the meeting with the motto and the members struck out to enjoy the rest of their PA day. Recipes refuel 4-Hers Hitting the dirt Racers try to gain speed off the jump at the finish line for their next lap at last weekend’s dirtbike races at Auburn Hills. With hundreds of people in attendance, races went all day, with music, food and entertainment, not to mention the main event, the racers. (Shawn Loughlin photo) We had a celebration for son Jeffery’s birthday this week. A quarter century ago on April 27 young Jeffrey and I found ourselves quite busy while Wayne sat around with nothing to do.Kidding folks. I know you dadshave the biggest end of the worrystick to hold up.Fast forward 25 years and our sonhas turned into someone I really amglad to know and proud to say is ourson. Happy birthday Jeffrey!And while we’re on thehomefront, our Miss Leah has moved home finishing her fifth and hopefully last year of higher learning. We now have our house full up again, and we love it. All reports of Tiffany Reinhart and Ben Craig’s stag and doe sound like it was a resounding success. Everyone had a great time.Congratulations to all who workedso hard to pull it all off.Stefanie Archambault hasreturned home after a nine-day stayin Neuschtel, Switzerland. Whilethere she visited with an exchangefamily and toured the country. Theyvisited many castles, climbed themountains and wandered through the countryside. She attended the Swiss school but discovered her French and Swiss are not very good. She brought home plenty of chocolate as well as a cow bell. The village-wide Auburn yard sale will be held on May 5 so get outthere and find those bargains. Whileyou’re wandering through thevillage and scooping up thosetreasures, don’t forget to make astop at the Knox church.They will have a bake table andI’m told there may be other bargainsthere as well. Happy huntingeveryone. And if that wasn’t enough to get you out and about, the Auburn Lions will be holding their one and only Saturday morning breakfast on May 5 as well. So load up your tummies then go load up your arms. Hope to see everyone there. Mrs. Bernice Anderson will be holding an open house for friends and neighbours also on Saturday, May 5. Mrs. Anderson is turning 90 years old this week. Happy birthday Bernice. Continued from page 7 town would garner a remark wondering where she had been doing all the driving. Bernice is one of the famed Weir babies, of which there are more than 2,000, delivered by Dr. Bert Weir. She recalls, that along with parents, cousins and joined by Dr. Weir and various members of his family, the Lawsons travelled to Tobermory and Manitoulin Island on several occasions. All resulting in an abundance of fond memories of camping and cabins. When asked who was the most famous person she has ever met, she spoke of a family friend, Senator Spence. Their grandmothers had in fact been close friends back in the home country, and that friendship not only spanned two continents, but continued through three generations as well. As a young married woman, Bernice and Oliver took up farming on the Anderson homestead. They ran a family farm that became a well known and respected, pure-bred Hereford operation. They didn’t keep chickens long, as Bernice remembers them as squawking things she didn’t like much. And she tells a story of trying to milk cows, which had always been her sister-in-law, Dorothy’s job. When Bernice had to be instructed in the art of stool sitting, Oliver sent her back to the house and she never did have to milk any cows. Smart lady! Her husband’s health concerns, brought Bernice and her young family, back to the village life and to the home of her childhood. She has never entertained any thoughts of leaving. She loves Auburn and the way of life it offers. She recalled that her father was offered $3,800 for their home when she was young, but her mother said if he wanted to go to Goderich he could go ahead, she wasn’t interested. Upon further refection of her mother, Bernice recalled she had told her that, “Old age is such a lonely time.” And while Bernice says neighbours don’t seem to meet up in the backyard and talk over the fences as they used to but she still has friends in the area who drop in or phone when they can. "She loves company,” says her daughter. Along with other interests over many decades, one constant has been the Women’s Institute and five years ago, Bernice received her 50- year pin. A lot of community work and social involvement is reflected in that kind of achievement and dedication. In honour of Mrs. Anderson’s 90th birthday, friends and neighbours are invited to join in the celebration by attending the open-house planned for Saturday, May 5. REGISTRATION Monday, May 7th Brussels Morris and Grey Arena 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parents must bring 3 cheques - 2 postdated for fundraising and 1 for registration. For players not registered by June 30 there will be a late charge of $50.00/family. Players will not be allowed to skate until registration is paid. For more information call Pamela McLean at 519-887-9631. BRUSSELS SKATING AND POWER SKATING CLUB 10 and 20 week sessions available for power skating. Registration also available in September. For more information call Karen Smith at 519-887-6000. BRUSSELS MINOR HOCKEY Anyone interested in playing Brussels Men’s Town League Slow Pitch 19 and over Contact: Kevin 519-887-9078 Mike 519-887-6449 League starts May 22nd NEWS FROM AUBURN By DebbieBauerCall 529-7820PEOPLE AROUND AUBURN Anderson one of Weir babies