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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-02-11, Page 88 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, February 11, 2004 St. Boniface hosted the 2004 zone public speak- ing contest Feb. 9 with students from Mt. Carmel, Precious Blood and St. Boniface compet- ing.Winners in the Junior division were front L -R: Sheldon Clausius (St. Boniface -3rd -Greek Mythology), Alyssa Becker (St. Boniface- I st- How technology is ruin- ing our lives) and Nicole Insley (Precious Blood - 2nd -Friends). In the intermediate division were Katherine Vanhie (Mt. Carmel -2nd -Power of a smile), Jacqui Bengough (St. Boniface - I st-Adoption) and Janita Pfaff (Mt. Carmel -2nd - Anne Frank). (photo/PatBolen) POLICE BRIEFS Break-in at Country Market BLUEWATER Huron OPP were called to the Zehr's Country Market located on Bluewater Highway in Stanley Township over a break-in Feb 6 at 7:30 a.m. According to police, someone entered the business through a door sometime during the night. Approximately $700 Cdn and $300 US was stolen along with $300 worth of frozen beef, two HP four gallon Campbell-Hausfeld air compressor, three stainless steel chain mail butcher's gloves, a cordless phone and other assorted meats valued at over $2,000 was stolen. If you can help in solving this crime please call the Huron OPP or contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-8477(TIPS). cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER WINTER CHILLS CALL FOR WARM AND COMFORTING FOOD. I CAN REMEMBER MANY A TIME GOING TO MY GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE AND WALKING IN THE DOOR TO THE SMELL OF SOUPS, STEWS OR FULL COURSE DINNERS. FRESH BAKED BREAD WAS COMMON AND EVEN TODAY THE SMELLS OF SUCH CAUSE ME TO RECALL TIMES SPENT THERE. IT IS ONLY FITTING THAT MY FIRST RECIPE IN A NEW WEEKLY COLUMN WOULD BE ONE FROM MY GRANDMOTHER PURDY. ENJOY!! Bacon Corn Chowder 1/2 pound of bacon diced 1 medium onion diced 2 stalks celery chopped 1 - 19 oz can of creamed corn 4 potatoes peeled and diced salt and pepper to taste mill< (to thin the soup) Prepare the potatoes, place in a small pot and cover with water, boil till soft. In a dutch oven pot or soup pot fry the bacon till starting to crisp, then acid the onion and celery. Continue to saute till onion is limp but not browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and the water they were cooked in, add the corn and bring the soup to a slow boil, stirring frequently. Add milk to get the desired consistency and serve up hot! FRESH BISCUITS MAKE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THIS MEAL. WATCH FOR THE CHEESY BISCUITS RECIPE COMING UP! 25%OFF STOREWI DE BOOKS ^' CHILDREN & ADULT ART SUPPLIES DAY PLANNERS TIMES ADVOCATE 424 Main St. Exeter 235-1331 OPEN MON.-FRI. 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Granton UC Women meet by Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - At the Granton Wesley United Church on Sun., Feb. 8, Rev. M. Wilson led the service and the message reflected on Boldly Living. The lessons were from Proverbs 8, Psalm 27 and Luke 9. Page Foran lit the Christ Candle. The ministry of Music was Rocking the Boat and the children's time was about the Church Box. ucw Unit 1 met at noon for lunch at the home of Nora Wissel on Thurs., Feb. 5 served by Cathie Westman and the hostess. The meeting followed, chaired by Westman who led the business discussion. Carolyne Walden present- ed the program on the theme of love, reading a story about Mother Theresa, Loved by God, and, also Chicken Soup for the Couple's Soul. Walden also read a poem, Smile at the One You Love. Madeline Hardie con- cluded with one of her word games. Unit 3 met on Tuesday night, Feb. 3 at the home of Verna Mills with 16 members and one guest in attendance. President Irene Richardson opened the meeting with a prayer about love. Cheryl Wright led the program with a valentine and love theme. Mills read about The Small Boy's Dilemma. Wright led a responsive reading on God's Love. April Bryan, Marion Thomson and Margaret Bryan participated in reading a story about love and accepting love. Richardson led the busi- ness discussion which included planning some GRANTON NEWS spring and summer events. Lay Pastor Val Hodgins closed the meet- ing with prayer. Refreshments were served by Wright and hostess Mills. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Feb. 8 (Epiphany 5) Christine Downey led the service of morning prayer. The message was about the Unlimited Blessings of Jesus. John Urquhart read the lessons. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Notice of ANNUL MEETING The 128th Annual Meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the Kirkton Woodham Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2004, for presentation of the Annual Report for 2003, to elect Directors and to transact any Business that may rightly come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose term of office expires are Joe Chaffe and Morris Willows, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Article 21 - Any person wising to seek election or re-election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writing with the Secretary Manager of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting Or Special General Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors. President Secretary Manager Ron Feeney Sharon Doxtator Help carry hope to Exeter. Here's some food for thought. By dropping off non- perishable food donations at your local Tim Hortons in Exeter, you're not only providing food, you're delivering hope. Your generosity will make a big difference to our local food bank and go a long way towards helping families in need, right here in our own community. 1•• -ta: Tuftliottom Together With You, Making Good Things Happen.