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PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2006.
Youth advisory groups focus
on teens at local libraries
It is the mission of Huron
County Library to meet the
informational, educational and
recreational needs of the residents of
Huron County.
Traditionally, it has been
successful in doing s9 for children,
adults and seniors.
However, the teenage population
has received less attention than it
deserves.
That is why the Seaforth and
Brussels Branch Libraries are proud
to announce that they will each be
starting a Youth Advisory Group.
The purpose of these volunteer
groups of teens age 12-19 will be to
assist with the improvement and
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.
MAPLE BUTTER TARTS
Pastry:
2/3 cup soft shortening
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg beaten with 2 tbsp milk
Cut shortening into dry
ingredients. With a fork lightly mix
in egg and milk. Wrap and chill at
least one hour. Roll out and cut to fit
3 - 4" tart tins. Cover and refrigerate.
Filling for tarts:
2 tbsp butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup plus 2 tbsp
1/2 cup currants
2 eggs beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
In a medium bowl beat butter,
brown sugar, maple syrup and
vanilla.
Place currants in a small pan;
cover with 1" of water. Bring to a
boil and drain.
Immediately add currants to sugar
mixture and stir to melt butter.
Whisk in beaten, eggs and divide'
promotion of library services to
teenagers in the community.
Its creation indicates to the
teenage residents of Seaforth,
Brussels and area a commitment to
hearing their opinions and
supporting their needs.
The groups will advise on such
areas as the creation of a teen
website for Huron County Library,
teen area and collections
recommendations, program
ideas, and suggestions for overall
service to teenagers.
The groups will meet once a
month for 10 months of the year.
These volunteer hours can be used
towards high school graduation
between tart shells filling each 3/4
full.
Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until
pastry is golden brown and tops are
still a bit jiggly in the centre. Cool
completely in pan before removing.
If tarts have boiled over gently run
a curved grapefruit knife under each
tart. Cool completely. Makes 12
tarts.
MAPLE BAKED CHICKEN
3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
4 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
a few shakes salt and pepper
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Place chicken in shallow baking
pan. Combine remaining ingredients
and pour over chicken.
Bake uncovered 50 - 60 minutes in
400°F oven basting every 20
minutes.
MAPLE CANDIED SWEET
POTATOES
3 lbs peeled sweet potatoes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp butter
Cook sweet potatoes until barely
tender. Cut into 1" slices.
In a saucepan combine syrup,
brown sugar, butter and a shake of
salt. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5
minutes.
Place potatoes in 11"x7" baking
pan. Spoon syrup mixture over
potato slices to coat.
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30
minutes basting potatoes frequently.
requirements, as participating
in a Youth Advisory Group
provides a valuable service to the
library and the teens who use it.
If you're a teen, have your say!
Help create a library that suits your
needs.
Be a founding member of the
Youth Advisory Groups.
Application forms can be picked
up at the Seaforth or Brussels
branches and returned by March 4.
For more information, contact
Seaforth Branch Library at
527-1430 or Brussels Branch
Library at 887-6448.
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