Times Advocate, 1992-10-07, Page 6Times -Advocate, October 7, 1992
From our
kitchen to yours
By T.A. ghost writer Heavenly Devine
Thanksgiving Day was
proclaimed as "a day of
General Thanksgiving- to
Almighty God for the
bountiful harvest with
which Canada has been
blessed". It is a day set
aside each year in Canada
and the United States for
feasting and prayer, to give
thanks for all of the blessings which we have received
throughout the year.
.Canadian traditions come from the European symbol of the
comucopia (hom of plenty) seen as the symbol of the harvest
celebrations: from the religious example of giving thanks for
all God's goodness to us; and of course the pilgrim celebra-
dons of the United States.
When we think of Thanksgiving, we usually think of the first
New England 'Thanksgiving, with Pilgrims, Indians, turkeys,
many kinds of meats and breads and of course squash and
pumpkin, a thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest after their
first disastrous winter.
The first Canadian Thanksgiving was celebrated in Halifax
in 1763, to mark the end of the Seven Years War. Loyalists
coming to Canada after the War of Independence brought the
celebration to other parts of the country. The first Thanksgiv-
ing Day was observed in Quebec on January 10, 1799 and in
Ontario June 18, 1816, in thanks for the end of Britain's war
against Napoleon.
The first national Thanksgiving Day holiday, rather than re-
ligious Thanksgiving, was proclaimed by parliament for No-
vember 6, 1879. The actual date jumped around for many
years, After WW1, Thanksgiving Day and Remembrance Day
were held in the same week. Finally in 1957, it was decided
that the second Monday in October would be celebrated as
Thanksgiving Day.
According to "The Canadian Encyclopedia", "E.C. Drury,
the former 'Fanner -Premier' of Ontario lamented later that 'the
fanners' own holiday has been stolen by the towns' to give
them a long weekend when the weather was better".
One of the traditional foods associated with Thanksgiving is
turkey. For those of you who are entertaining family or friends
this weekend, and who are lamenting the end of barbecue sea-
son, may I suggest a wonderful barbecued turkey for your din-
ner. A 6-12 pound bird is the easiest to handle. It can either be
spitted (but don't stuff it if you choose this method) or cooked
right on the grill. Simply prepare the bird as you normally
would, balance it on the spit, insert a meat thennometer in the
meanest part of the breast or thigh, place a drip tray under the
turkey and cook, basting occasionally. If you are grilling, place
the turkey breast side up on the grill with a drip pan beneath it.
Insert a meat thermometer and cook, basting occasionally.
A turkey is done when the meat thermometer registers 180-
185 degrees farenheit. The following are approximate cooking
times: 6-8 pounds, 3-3 1/2 hours; 8-10 pounds, 3 1/2-4 hours;
10-12 pounds, 4-5 hours; although the times will vary with dif-
ferent equipment-
Ifrequently put water in the drip pan and keep.replenishing
it as necessary. This seems to cut down on the necessity of
basting the bird.
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Victoria Carolynn Reynolds,
daughter of Bob and Wanda
Reynolds, Exeter and Joseph
Robert Laverne Gower, son of
Carl and Phyllis Gower, Cen-
tralia, were united in mar-
riage on August 29, 1992 at
Crediton Zion United Church
with Rev. Ed Laksmanis offi-
ciating. Maid of honour was
Dianne Dearing, cousin of the
bride. Bridesmaids were Car-
olyn Pritchard and Brenda
Sanders, both friends of the
bride. Best man was Allan
Pym, friend of groom. Ushers
were Dan Gower, brother of
groom and Howard Neeb,
friend of groom. An open re-
ception was held at the Exet-
er Rec Centre. The couple
now reside in Exeter.
Forthcoming marriage - "Ex-
cept the Lord build the
house, they labour in vain
that build it." (Psalms
127:1). Paul and Dorothy Du-
charme and Don and Jeannie
Papple joyously announce
with Christian love, the mar-
riage covenant between their
children Lianne Ducharme
and Bruce Papple. The cere-
mony will take place at Exet-
er Pentecostal Tabernacle at
3 p.m. on the twenty-fourth
day of October 1992. Closed
reception to follow.
Forthcoming marriage - Rog-
er
oger and Sheila with their .par-
ents, Penny Waddell of Lon-
don, Ontario, Gerald and
Anna Vander Heyden of Blyth,
Ontario and Allan and Hazel
Blane of Lucan, Ontario are
pleased to announce their
forthcoming marriage on Oc-
tober 17th, 1992 at 4 p.m:
at the Community Bible
Church, Lucan, Ontario. Rev-
erend Darrell Shaule will be
officiating. There will be an
open reception at the South
Huron Recreation Centre, Ex-
eter, Ontario at 8 p.m. A11
friends and family are wel-
come to join them in celebra-
tion.
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pleased to announce the
forthcoming marriage of their
daughter Robyn Darlene to
Daniel Leonard, son of Frank
and Gail Koekkoek of Cook-
stown on October 24, 1992
at 3:30 in Schomberg United
Church.
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THAMES ROAD - "Great is thy
faithfulness" was the theme for the
1992 South Huron Pall Regional
U.C.W. Rally, held at Thames
Road United Church September 15.
With 75 women in attendance
and 11 United churches participat-
ing in the evening service.
Rev. Isagani I.azaro the new min-
ister of the Dashwood -Zurich pas-
toral charge, was the guest speaker
for the evening.
Greetings were given by our Hu-
ron -Perth U.C.W. Presbyterial pres-
ident Verna Burgin.
A wonderful- evening of fellow-
ship was enjoyed by everyone.
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