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The Citizen, 2006-01-26, Page 18By Debbie Bauer Call 529-7820 GRADUATION Christopher Blake, son of Bob and Clara Blake, grand- son of Margaret Wasson and George and Marie Blake, all of the Brussels area, graduat- ed In June 2005 on the Dean's list from the Architecture Construction Engineering Programme of Conestoga College. Congratulations and best wishes always, from your family. GRADUATION Devin Blake, son of Bob and Clara Blake, grandson of Margaret Wasson and George and Marie Blake, graduated in June 2005 from the Construction Engineering Technician Supervisor Programme of Fanshawe College. Congratulations and best wishes always, from your family. PAGE 18 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2006. 4-H's Busy Bakers get creative On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Wawanosh Busy Bakers met for the fifth meeting of their club Bread Venture in June Robinson's kitchen at 9 a.m. Meagan, Melissa, and Mary Kate Higgins went early to prepare the recipes. The president, Maisy Jefferson began the meeting with the 4-H pledge. Congratulations to Kelly Cooke, daughter of Paul and Patti, on her very successful skate in Windsor on Jan. 13. Kelly completed the Great Lakes Skating Competition and placing second. Excellent work Kelly. Keep it up. By Bonnie Gropp Citizen editor The dream of a , Business Improvement Association for Wingham faded at the North Huron council meeting Jan. 16. A proposal had been put forward by a steering committee. In this, def- inite boundaries are set for the BIA and a budget determined. Anyone owning property within the bound- aries would be a member of the BIA and would be assessed to contribute through their taxes to the proposed budget for Wingham of $20,000. Membership then decides what to do with the money. Typical exam- ples include downtown beautifica- tion and advertising campaigns. However, the BIA can not be formed under a section of the Municipal Act if written objections from more than 'one third of the eli- gible property owners and tenants are received within 60 days of the notices being mailed, and if theob- jectors are responsible for at least one-third of the taxes levied for pur- poses of the general local munici- pality levy on rateable property in all prescribed business property classes in the improvement area. According to clerk-administrator John Stewart, the total eligible to submit objections was 112 with a total levy of $250,001.07. One third of these would be 38 property own- ers with a levy of $83,337.32. The total number of objectors was 42. The taxes on property owned by these people was $101,484.87. Explaining that the bylaw cannot be passed, Stewart said that the group could try again in the future. Reeve Doug Layton said, "This is too bad. A lot of work has been put into the proposal, a lot of hard work. Any town with a prosperous main street has a good BIA behind it." He said he wanted to publicly thank those involved in "trying to put something good together and hope they will try again." Councillor Archie MacGowan echoed Layton's sentiments saying he was "saddened" by those who voted against the BIA. The extra cost to the levy, he said, would amount to a "tank of gas. That's a pretty sad state of affairs and I hope The members took turns reading about the difference between bread cooked in the oven and bread cooked in the microwave. They discussed using a microwave and using a food processor in breadmaking. They also learned that you do not have to use a regular pan for bread- making. You can use a casserole Get-well wishes from the commu- nity go out to Jack Armstrong who is in Clinton hospital. Sympathy is extended to Nancy Denys and Keith and Helen Lapp on the death of Nancy's husband Walter, which occurred Wednesday, jan. 18. Nancy is a former resident of the Auburn community who now lives in the Kippen area. She is the daugh- ter of the late El and Kay Lapp. Her brother Keith and his wife Helen live in the Auburn area. Brent, Vicki, Joscelin and Owen Andrews have returned from Florida and report having a wonderful time at Disney World. -Their travelling companions were Shawn, Nancy, this doesn't die." • "Others have gone the route of a BIA and have seen the fruits of their investments. This is truly a loss, not only for Wingham but the munici- pality." Country Fare Hoping you will enjoy and use some of the recipes I will be giving each month. They have all been tested by me in my home, and will come from many sources. They are easy family food that teenagers and parents will enjoy. APPLE WALNUT AND FETA CHEESE SALAD 2 tbsp. oil 1 cup walnut halves 1 tbsp. sugar 5 cups each romaine and leaf let- tuce, torn 1 each red and green apple, cored and diced 3/4 cup grated feta cheese In a small bowl, combine walnuts, oil and sugar. Spread on cookie sheet. Toast 350°F. 10 - 15 minutes. Stir several times. Cool completely. In a large salad bowl combine let- tuces, apples and feta cheese. Set aside. Dressing ingredients: 6 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 2 tbsp. snipped chives 1 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard dish, a tin can or even a flowerpot. Also they discussed that bread can be creatively shaped into teddy bears, bunnies, pretzels, letters or other shapes. The members did an activity where they read case studies about bread. They discovered what caused the problem and how to fix it. It was Taylor and Madison Seers. Everyone enjoyed the sights and activities. Anyone who was a member of the Primitive Cycles entry in the Dungannon 150th parade this past summer is being asked to contact Greg Park 529-7767 or Penny Hodges 440-9894. On Thursday, Jan. 19 the Auburn Women's Institute held its meeting in the Auburn Community Hall with a good attendance. President Erma Cartwright wel- comed everyone and opened with the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. 0' Canada was sung. Mrs. Cartwright read a poem, Winter Entertainment, which brought memories of years ago. Marg Fraser read the minutes for November and December. The card report was given by Laura Mae Chamney. Team Conference will be held Aug. 11, 12 and 13 at Fanshawe College, London. For more informa- tion phone Mrs. Cartwright. The dates to cater to the theatre were given. 2 peeled garlic cloves 1 tsp. sugar Mix ingredients together for a couple of seconds in a small blender jar. When ready to serve drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts. STUFFED ACORN SQUASH 1 medium acorn squash 2 tbsp. each butter, brown sugar 1/2 lb. ground beef 3 tbsp. each minced celery and onion 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. powdered sage 3/4 cup milk 1 cup salad croutons 1/4 cup shredded cheddar Split squash; remove seeds. Place cut side down in casserole. Add 1/2 cup water. Bake at 350°F 30 min- utes. Turn cut side up; brush with- butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, a shake of salt and pepper. Bake 40 minutes more or until ten- der. Meanwhile, cook beef, celery and onion thoroughly. Stir in flour, sage and milk. Bring to boil and cook two to three minutes until thickened. Pile into squash halves. Bake 10 -- 15 minutes more, sprinkle with cheddar. Cook five to six minutes until cheese melts. Sprinkle with croutons. a learning experience for everyone. Junior leaders, Kristina Drennan and Sophie Jefferson handed out a meeting review sheet and a review of the club that included all of the important informkion they had learned so far. June Robinson taught the mem- bers about measuring dry and liquid ingredients. The baking was ready and it was time to eat. The members enjoyed soft pretzels, teddy bear bread, and flowerpot bread. The soft pretzels were in the shape of members' ini- tials and the teddy bear bread was super cute with raisins as eyes. The members meet again on Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. The next meeting will be Feb. 16. This will be a mystery meeting. The card party will be Feb. 23. Dessert is at 1:30 p.m. with cards at 2 p.m. The roll call was a funny joke or story which was very entertaining. FROM AUBURN Betty Archambault introduced Lucy Hesse who had various plain cards and envelopes and decorations of all sorts. Members made cards. Lunch L was served and prizes given. Opposed taxpayers kill dream of forming BIA in Wingham By Patricia Ham, Auburn School House Good turnout to WI meeting Yummy Myea Fleet, three, enjoyed the early start to her day at the Blyth Legion and Auxiliary breakfast Sunday morning. (Vicky Bremner photo)