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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-04-14, Page 15Wednesday, April 14, 2004 Exeter Times–Advocate 15 Esso Family Math Project Kennedy Carter gets measured by Carrie Turner as part of a math exercise March 30 during the Esso Family Math Project which is being held in the Hansen's Community Room from March 23 until April 27. The course allows parents to participate with their children in various math exercises and includes the five strands of the Ontario math curriculum, as well as suggestions for how math activities can be practised at home. It is open to junior kindergarten, kindergarten and Grade one. For more information on the program contact the Exeter Public School or the EarlyYears Centre in Exeter. (photo/PatBolen) Exeter gets cooking with chef By Jackie Rowe SPECIAL TO THE T -A EXETER — Chef Felix Sano is living a dream come true. He leaves for Germany in October as a member of Ontario's 12 man Olympic Culinary Team - representing Canada in the international arena of food Olympics. On Saturday, April 24 the Olympic contender will demonstrate at two cooking classes at Hansen's Independent Grocer on Thames Road E. in Exeter. Sponsored by The Garlic Box and Colio Wines, all proceeds from the event will be donated to the MS Society. The road to success, howev- er, wasn't given on a silver spoon. Born in the Dominican Republic Felix was separated from his mother at four years old and taken to a nearby island to live with his dad. The spark to ignite his culinary career was lit when Felix landed his first job in a restaurant at age 15 washing dishes. He quickly advanced through the ranks to bus boy, server, head serv- er, bar and finally kitchen. "When dad died I was left alone on the island. There had been stories that he had family in Canada so I left the island in search of them." Today, Felix bears the Crown as the Best Culinary Apprentice in Ontario for the year 2002. Owing to this achievement he represented Ontario at the National Level Competition in Vancouver at the National CFCC Conference. Felix was honoured with a Silver medal, beating eight com- petitors representing other provinces of Canada. In 2002 Felix joined the Toronto Board of Trade Golf and Country Club as a Chef De Partie after gradu- ating from Liason College. Within 15 months Felix advanced to Executive Sous Chef (a chef in charge of kitchen production) running a kitchen brigade of more than 25 chefs. Managing a kitchen in an esteemed facility like The Board of Trade is a cooker pressure post. Felix confides the ingredients of success are VPT: vision, persever- ance and trust. "The secret to suc- cessful leadership is to share your vision, have perseverance and build trust. This is vital," he says. "If subordinates have trust they will bond." Other attributes to Felix's fattening portfolio include a Gold Medal and The Top Judges Award for his Culinary Showplace at the Culinary Salon Toronto 2003. During the past two years Felix has been contracted by The Garlic Box Inc. of Hensall to perform cooking demonstrations at Canada's largest Gift and Tablewares show in Toronto, an event that requires showmanship and skill. In April The Garlic Box is proud to sponsor Felix at the Culinary Salon event in Toronto; the largest profes- sional chefs competition in Ontario. In addition to advancing his culinary career, Felix volunteers a generous portion of his free time cooking for charities like Toronto's "Out Of the Cold" program "For me, the deepest expression of love is giving, and cooking is some- thing I can give. I love to cook and share this enjoyment with people," Felix says. "I get a real kick out of that. To me, that is success. Cooking should be comfortable and fun." Felix says he enjoys competing and hopes to reach the pinnacle by win- ning a Gold Medal at the Culinary Olympics. When asked if his family would be present it turns out that there never were relatives in Canada. Good Luck Felix; the sweet smell of success is truly yours. Sano Huron Bishop celebrant at confirmation service By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - At the Granton -Wesley United Church on Easter Sunday, April 11 a breakfast preceded the service which was led by Lay Pastor Val Hodgins. Julie and Erica Riddell repre- sented the women at the tomb and Erica lit the Christ Candle. The message was entitled `Alleluia! Hallelujah!' Matthew Thomas Young, son of Pam and Tom Young was welcomed into the family of faith through baptism. His sis- ter Emily assisted in helping to prepare the water. Tom Young was welcomed through transfer of membership from Tara United Church to Granton -Wesley United church. The lessons were from John 20 and Luke 24. The celebration of Holy Communion followed. Elizabeth Herbert represented a child who asked the meaning of the Easter Communion and happenings leading up to it. The ministry of music was an anthem `Alleluia! Christ is risen!' On April 9 the Good Friday service at Granton -Wesley United Church was held in the evening, and was based on read- ings from Luke 19 and 22 about the cru- cifixion of Christ. Marion Gatt and son David assisted in the service with sound and props. UCW Granton -Wesley UCW Unit 3 met at Elizabeth Garrett's home on Tuesday evening, April 6. Fifteen members were present and enjoyed an evening of fel- lowship. President Irene Richardson opened the meeting with a reading enti- tled 'Two Groups.' Elizabeth Garrett and Anne Pincombe led the program, the devotional compo- nent of which was a Tennebrae service. Four candles were lit to represent the four parts of one's life - physical, intel- lectual, emotional and spiritual. Each candle was extinguished following a scripture reading and a period of silence until the room was in darkness. The hymns `Beneath the Cross of Jesus' and 'Were You There' were sung. An Easter article written by Rev. Christopher Levan from Sudbury University was read. His message was about `Easter - Baking Your Way Home.' This article was from the Observer March 2002. Richardson conducted the business and closed with prayer. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Pincombe. St. Paul's Anglican Church On Easter Day, April 11 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton the Rev. Dalice Sim celebrated the Holy Eucharist assisted by Christine Downey. The mes- sage was about the glory, joy and peace of the resurrection of Jesus Christ the Lord and Saviour. The lessons were read by Kathy Blackler. The Good Friday service on April 9 was held at St. Paul's, Kirkton at 10 a.m. with St. James Anglican Church Congregation of St. Marys in attendance. The Reverend Dalice Sim, assisted by Christine Downey, led the 14 Stations of the Cross. A time of fellowship followed in the lower church hall. A number from St. Paul's, Kirkton, attended the Easter Vigil service held at St. James Anglican Church in St. Marys on Saturday evening. Right Rev. Bruce H. W. Howe, Bishop of Huron, was the celebrant for the con- firmation service held at St. James Anglican Church in St. Marys on Maundy Thursday evening, April 8. Choir mem- bers from St. Paul's joined with the St. James choir for the ministry of music 'Set me free.' In the confirmation class from St. Paul's were Josh Blackler, Wesley Molland, Catherine Urquhart and Ella Urquhart. Pineridge donation The Pineridge Snowmobile Club presented a $500 donation to the South Huron Medical Centre April 5. From left are: Mark Baker, (Vvce president Pineridge Snowmobile Club), Calvin Rodd, (president Pineridge Snowmobile Club), Fran Ritchie accepting for South Huron Medical Centre, Rick Vandenbussche, (office manager Pineridge Snowmobile Club) and Lisa Bosley, (secretary Pineridge Snowmobile Club). In the club draws, first prize, a $400 food voucher from Darling's, was won by Don and Cathy Geiger of Zurich. Second prize, a patio set from Canadian Tire, was won by Joyce Morgan. Third prize, a barbeque from Canadian Tire, was won by Paul LeClair of Zurich. Fourth Prize, a $300 food voucher from Darling's, was won by Marilyn Walkom of Mitchell. (photo/submitted)