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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-12-28, Page 3130 Exeter Times–Advocate Wednesday,December 28, 2005 All Candidates Meeting re -scheduled HOLMESVILLE — The Huron County Federation of Agriculture has re -scheduled its All Candidates Meeting in Holmesville for Jan. 13. The meeting was originally planned for Dec. 15 but was can- celled due to the unpredictable weather that day. On Jan. 13 candidates will answer various written questions collaborated by the panel of feder- ation directors with input from the audience. They will focus on issues affect- ing the residents of the riding, including agricultural. Audience members will have the opportunity to question candidates on various issues. The meeting is at the Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville starting at 8 p.m. Candy Cane Lane concert On Dec. 20 Grand Bend Public School students held a dress rehearsal for their "Candy Cane Lane" con- cert that evening. It focused on the colours red and green and which one is the "better" colour.Above, front, from left are Susie Schlegel's Grade 1/2 students Riley Humphries,Alexis McCreath-Frangakis, Zander Smith and Scott Nicholls. Back, from left are Chelsey Romphf,Tara Kamerbeek, Steele Heathcote, Owen Parker and Casey Gallant. Below, front, from left are Jim Brennan's Grade 3/4 students Liam Thomson, Jaimee Wells and Jack Lauzon. Back, from left are Madelaine Genoe, Emily McCulloch, Grayson Heathcote and Matthew Smith. (photos/Nina Van Lieshout) Christmas Eve service held in Hensall By Liz Sangster HENSALL CORRESPONDENT HENSALL -At Carmel Presbyterian Church Tracy Whitson-Bahro was the minister with Joyce Pepper playing the organ. Al Hoggarth read the Advent Message. The offering was received by Harry Smith and Al Hoggarth. Christmas Eve service will begin at 7 p.m., everyone welcome. Communion service was celebrated at Hensall United Church with guest minister Rev. Alun Thomas con- ducting the service. A Candlelight Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, everyone welcome. Holstein bulls and stockers strong DENFIELD — The market at Denfield Livestock traded on strong demand at prices $2-4 higher on the good fed cattle with American orders strong. A good offering of cows were in good demand at fully steady prices. Stockers sold strong. Holstein bull calves active at strong prices. Ross Duff, Croton sold three steers average weight 1348 lbs. average price 106.33 sales to 109.25 purchased by Norwich Packers. Bob and Pete Hodgins, Lucan sold five steers average weight 1440 lbs average price 104.50 sales to 107 pur- chased by Norval Meats. Gord Hardy, Lucan sold seven steers average weight 1469 lbs average price 98.17 Choice steers 100-106 sales to 109.25; Good steers 90-98 Plain steers 80-90; Choice exotic cross heifers 100-110 Good heifers 90-95; Plain heifers 80-90 Good fed cows 35-40 D1 and D2 cows 27-34; D3 and D4 cows 20-25 Shells 10-20; Good beef bulls 35-40 Holstein bulls 30-35 Stocker steers 700-900 lbs 115-120 Stocker heifers 500-700 lbs 110-120 Good started holstein bull calves 150-210 cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER A FUN LITTLE SNACK IS WATER CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON AND BAKED. I FIRST HAD THIS TREAT AT A FRIENDS AND I LOVED IT. THERE ARE RECIPES ALL AROUND AND DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF THE SAME SNACK BUT I THINK YOU WILL AGREE THAT THIS ONE IS A WINNER. WATER CHESTNUTS ALL WRAPPED UP I can of water chestnuts, drained 1/4 cup soya sauce 1/4 cup white or brown sugar bacon slices, cut in half toothpicks Marinate the chestnuts in the soya sauce for about an hour. Stir them regularly. Remove the water chestnuts and roll in sugar. Wrap bacon around the chestnut and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degree F for 10-20 minutes till bacon is cooked. Can use your broiler too. Serve up ho from the oven. Easy but great tasting. Don't forget the drinks for the holidays! Here is an easy punch that you can have the ingredients on hand at all times and make up a batch in a flash! We go through so much punch at our family get togethers as there are over 30 in the Chester gang and just about 50 in the Wagler troupe. It is always important to have lots on hand to drink! Enjoy the mix and try the variation too. FOR YEARS WE HAD A TRADITION OF SERVING THE FOLLOWING RECIPE ON NEWYEAR'S EVE. IT CARRIES MANY FOND MEMORIES FOR ME AS WE PREPARED A SPECIAL MEAL IN OUR HOME AND WATCHED THE NEWYEAR COME IN! WE OFTEN HAD MEATBALLS WITH THIS AS WELL BUT I HAVE SHARED THAT RECIPE BEFORE. THIS IS A GREAT VARIATION OF A TRADITIONAL BAKED BEAN. GIVE IT A TRY. SWEET AND SOUR BAKED BEANS 8 bacon slices fried till crisp (drain and crumble) 4 large onions, sliced in rings 1/2-1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 (15 oz) cans dried lima beans drained (or soak and cook your own) 15 oz can green lima beans drained 15 oz dark red kidney beans drained II oz new England style baked beans or pork and beans Place onions in skillet and add sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, vinegar. Cook 20 min. covered. Add to beans. Add bacon. Pour into Targe casserole dish. Bake at 350 for about I hour. So good!! Happy New Year to You and Your Family. I look forward to sharing more recipes with you in the new year.