Volume 1 Number 13

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Volume 1, Number 13 – October 24, 2007

Inside: Pinery run

• The long and winding road to recovery
  “I’m going to walk over on my artificial leg. And maybe get up and do a slow dance with somebody.” Benefit and dance for Tom LessardSaturday, November 3 – 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.Crediton Community CentreSponsored by Centralia-Huron Park Lions Club. Age of majority required. Lunch provided.Entertainment by Li’l Audrey.Admission: $5.Tickets: Corry Price (519) 228-9907 ...
• Beach meeting Saturday; next Strip Nov. 21
  View from the StripBy Casey Lessard An important meeting is taking place this weekend (Saturday, October 27 at 9 a.m.) at the Grand Bend Public School, and anyone interested in the future of Grand Bend should attend. It’s billed as a beach revitalization meeting, but anyone who attended the last one in the summer knows it’s ...
• Hit the ice, granny
  Advice from momBy Rita Lessard With all of this nice warm weather we’re experiencing, you would think that a winter sport such as hockey would be the last thing on our minds but since we usually spend money for the kids when they go back to school, we might as well add to that the expense ...
• Building bonds with a stranger
  Big and Little Sisters find common ground at hockey arena Whodunnit?Friday, November 16, 6 p.m. – South Huron Recreation Centre, ExeterA Wild West murder mystery fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron with three-course dinner catered by Barbara’s, silent auction, and music by Stone Angels.Tickets: $50. Call 519-235-3307 Story and photos by Casey Lessard Exeter residents Doris ...
• Career week opens new doors for students
  Story and photos by Casey Lessard What are you going to do with your life? It’s not an easy question for students to answer. The South Huron District High School council tried to help during Futures week last week.“Each of us has our own understanding of what’s available,” says council chair Jim Brintnell, “but until you ...
• Get help getting into shape
  Curves Exeter introduces computer system to help members optimize workouts By Casey Lessard The women at Curves in Exeter are about to get an even better workout, says owner Ann Barteaux, thanks to a $15,000 computer and equipment upgrade. The new system, called CurvesSmart, determines each member’s individual optimal workout and guides the member when she (Curves ...
• Get your motor running for kids
  Motorcycle riders show their heart with fundraiser/parade Kause for KidsSaturday, November 3 Gables, Grand Bend10 a.m. – staging12 p.m. – paradeAdmission:New unwrapped toy plus $20, or $75 in pledgesTickets available at Colonial and Peckitt’s Mens’ WearEntertainment by Hotel California, tribute to the Eagles “We think there’s a need to level the playing field for special needs kids,” ...
• Prowling for owls
  Owl ProwlMorrison Dam Conservation Area (ABCA administration centre workshop), Morrison Line, east of ExeterSaturday, November 3, 7 to 9 p.m.Register ahead of time at 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2810 The Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority’s Owl Prowl is your chance to take a guided hike in search of night creatures, especially the Eastern Screech Owl.The evening begins at 7 p.m. ...
• Pack a shoebox this Christmas
  Operation Christmas Child helps needy children around the globe By Casey Lessard Operation Christmas Child is back for its 15th year of providing the world’s poorest children with a Christmas gift of toys, hygiene items and school supplies from Canadian families. The project, adopted by Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse charity in 1993, has seen 54 million shoe ...
• Enjoy fall’s bounty with James Eddington
  Recipes supplied by James Eddington, Eddington’s of Exeter Casual Fine Dining 527 Main St, Exeter. (519) 235-3030 Fall arrives and nature’s growth comes to an end. Squash, turnips, beets, etc. lend themselves to soups and salads flavoured with the last of our summer’s herbs. Surplus ripe tomatoes are turned into canned or frozen salsas and sauce.This ...
• Butternut squash soup
  Recipe by James Eddington Butternut squash soupServes four. 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1” chunks1/2 cup chopped yellow onion1 clove garlic3/4 teaspoon ground allspice2 cans (14 oz. each) vegetable broth In large sauté pan, heat olive oil, then add squash, onion and garlic. Sauté over medium high heat for 15 ...
• Spiced cream
  Recipe by James Eddington Spiced creamServes four. 1/2 cup light sour cream1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1 1/2 teaspoons real maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom(A Shot of Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum wouldn’t hurt)Combine light sour cream, allspice, maple syrup and cardamom in bowl; mix well.Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Pumpkin seeds
  Recipe by James Eddington Pumpkin seedsServes four. 1/2 teaspoon olive oil1/4 cup pumpkin seeds1/2 teaspoon garlic salt For the pumpkin seeds, heat olive oil in small sauté pan for one minute. Add pumpkin seeds and garlic salt; sauté over medium heat for three minutes or until seeds are toasted and fragrant.
• Apple- and Walnut-Stuffed Pork Loin
  Recipe by James Eddington Apple- and Walnut-Stuffed Pork LoinServes eight. 5 tablespoons butter2 apple – peeled, cored and chopped1 small onion, chopped1 celery stalk, diced1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 cup unsweetened applesauce1 1/2 cups water2 cups dry bread crumbs1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Preheat oven to 325° F ...
• Tips for bringing phones and iPods to school
  Principal’s PageBy Jeff Reaburn By now, parents should have received Interim Reports, which were mailed out last Thursday. While this is not an official report card, it should give parents an indication of how their sons or daughters are doing so far this year. As indicated on the newsletter that accompanied the Interim Report, the main ...
• On the prowl for owls? Here’s a guide to local hooters
  Living in BalanceBy Jenipher Appleton The term ‘wise owl’ dates back centuries. Owls are often used as symbols for higher education, even being depicted sporting a mortar board. Is the owl really wise, or is this simply how it appears to humans? The owl is the only bird whose eyes are placed adjacent to each other ...
• Fall has been very kind
  Golf TipsBy Cameron Rankin What a fall season for golf!The weather has been great to get those last few rounds in. Even the professionals have enjoyed the weather, with Mike Weir taking down Tiger at Royal Montreal and Jon Mills making a great mid-season charge to get his PGA Tour playing privileges back for next season.Before ...