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8 Independent & Free Press,Friday, January 8, 2010 Tomato Bean Soup (Fassolada) Ingredients · 1 1/2 cups navy beans, dried · 1 tbsp baking soda · 6 cups water · 1 cup crushed tomato sauce · 1/4 cup olive oil · 1 carrot, chopped · 1 celery, chopped · 1 yellow onion, minced · 1 small potato, peeled · 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced · 1 tsp red pepper flakes · 1 bay leaf · 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus to taste · juice of 1/2 lemon · 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped · 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled · 2 preserved anchovy fillets, minced (optional) · lemon wedges (optional) What's Cookin': Method Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with water and let the beans soak overnight. Drain the beans and transfer to a large stockpot. Cover with water and the baking soda. Bring the beans to a boil over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain again and replace with six cups fresh water. Add the crushed tomato sauce, olive oil, carrot, celery, onion, potato, ginger, red pepper flakes, bay leaf and salt to the stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for at least one hour or until the beans are fork tender. Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaf and remove the potato. Place the potato in a food processor along with one cup of soup. Puree until smooth. Re- Three Greek sisters had special summer project Today we are pleased to introduce some new friends of ours! Every once in awhile we encourage a guest chef to produce a recipe for our column. The recipe and photo today are courtesy of Betty, Eleni and Samantha Bakopoulos. These sisters-- and remarkable cooks-- have just self-published their first cookbook: 3 Sisters Around the Greek Table. This book has just won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best Foreign Cuisine in Canada. All three women have appeared on CBC Radio as well as Omni TV and more importantly-- in my cooking school! This is one of my favourite new cookbooks. I don't very often give a "plug" for a cookbook, but I was really taken by this book. I can vouch for the food, as I've had the pleasure of eating some of it. But the sisters also did all the cooking, food styling and photography themselves for their book. They devoted the summer to cooking together, then sitting down with their families together to eat-- what a wonderful way to put a cookbook together-- and that family feeling sure pays off turn the puree to the pot and stir. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. Add the lemon juice, parsley and crumbled feta to the soup and stir. Serve warm. Top each bowl with some chopped anchovies if desired and a lemon wedge. Email your questions and comments to Lori and Gerry at whatscookin@independent freepress.com Lori Gysel & Gerry Kentner EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RECREATION COORDINATOR ­ CHILDREN AND YOUTH Posting No. 201004 Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs, this full time position is responsible for the development, coordination, supervision, safety, and administration of a comprehensive, year round offering of Children and Youth programs and services. Responsibilities: · In coordination with the Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Services staff, provides a wide range of recreational children and youth programs and initiatives including but not limited to summer programs, leadership development and special events · Manage the recruitment, screening, training, supervision, evaluation and recognition of a large work unit including program staff and volunteers · Manages equal access to programs for individuals with special needs by developing and implementing individualized supports · Maintain confidential participant information regarding special needs, health conditions, financial circumstances, etc. and ensure staff is knowledgeable of same · Development and implementation of policy, procedures, communications, performance measures, best practices and quality assurance for children and youth programs in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act, High Five and other authorities/legislation having jurisdiction · Implements and supports all aspects of a comprehensive youth engagement strategy including youth committee facilitation, community recognition, youth friendly advocacy and special projects · Research community needs, demographics, trends and best practices for recreation programs to ensure they are appropriate and targeted effectively · Develops and implements the children and youth work-plan, consistent with the strategic priorities and actions of the Town and department · Responds to inquiries from and facilitates communication with public, staff, community groups, media and elected officials · Department representative with various external committees · Administer and monitor approved operating budgets for children and youth · Perform other job related duties · Standard First Aid and CPR "C" · Valid Ontario Driver's License (Class G) and access to personal vehicle for Town business · Experience working with community groups, elected officials, the media and the general public · Superior communication skills including verbal, written and inter-personal skills · Strong organizational skills and problemsolving skills · Strong supervisory and leadership skills · Ability to relate well with youth and provide a high level of mentoring and coaching · Innovative and creative design and delivery of programs · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite as well as program registration, data and financial management software · Knowledgeable regarding best practices including program standards, qualifications and legislation concerning program management · Ability to ensure a high level of confidentiality is maintained · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Oversee volunteer recruitment, screening, selection, training, scheduling, supervision, evaluation and recognition to ensure high quality leadership and program delivery. Currently responsible for over 175 volunteers. · Facilitate training for department staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about the Volunteer Management program and able to support volunteers effectively within their facilities, programs and services (minimum 2 per season). · Maintain volunteer database, volunteer files and appropriate statistical information for departmental reports and future planning and to ensure compliance with current privacy laws and the human rights code in the book. If you would like to learn more about their book or purchase it, you can reach them at info@3greeksisters.com. As for Gerry and I, we have been cooking up a storm the whole holiday season. I'm sure you'll see some of the recipes in upcoming columns. I got a new crockpot for Christmas-- it's huge! It was a gift from Dave, my dad. I have a feeling that he opted for the extra large one, hoping there might be an invite for him to share in the goodies once they are cooked! I also got a couple of new cookbooks and a new cooking mag, so there's lots of inspiration! Gerry got the most enormous cookbook I've ever seen, called Butter. She also got a few others as well, so we've both been reading away and thinking up new recipes as we go. Have fun and keep cooking! Qualifications: · University Degree in Recreation or equivalent · 3 years progressive experience coordinating special event/volunteer programs · Certificate in Volunteer Management and Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE certification preferred · Valid Ontario Driver's License (Class G) · Access to personal vehicle for Town business · Experience working with community and youth groups, elected officials, the media and the general public · Superior verbal/written skills, communication, public relations, program delivery and interpersonal skills · Strong problem solving and organizational skills · Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as data and financial management software (Amanda) · Knowledgeable regarding best practices including program standards, qualifications, protocols and legislation concerning volunteer programs and special events. Georgetown Alliance Church Sunday Services* at 9:00 & 11:00 am *A Nursery & Junior Worship are offered during both services 290 Main St. (S. of Maple) 905-873-0249 www.togetheratgac.com Salary: The annual salary range for this full time, permanent position is $51,887 to $61,770. Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2010. Please quote Posting No. 201004 on your resume. 2 ___________________________________________ KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH God's Word for Today's World. www.knoxgeorgetown.ca REV. DR. JAMES COOPER 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON 905-877-7585 Chair-lift access available. Supervised nursery services available. 'Sunday's Cool' youth ministry program for ages 4 & up. Service Dial-in: 905-702-1629 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 11:00 A.M. GEORGETOWN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH welcomes you! Lead Pastor: Rev. Gary vanLeeuwen Youth Pastor: Brian DeBoer Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm RECREATION COORDINATOR SPECIAL EVENTS and VOLUNTEER SERVICES (Contract - Approximately 13 months) Posting No. 201001 Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor ­ Community Development, this position is responsible for the overall delivery of the Volunteer Management Program providing leadership and support to department volunteers ensuring quality experiences which add value to Town programs, events and services. This position is further responsible for the delivery and management of a comprehensive special events program involving the community, various levels of government and organizations. 11611 Trafalgar Road (north of Maple Avenue) www.gcrc.on.ca 905-877-4322 Salary Range: The hourly rate for this contract position (approximately 13 months) will be $31.65$37.68. Qualified candidates may submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2010. Please quote Posting No. 201001 on your resume. 3 Ms. Jackie Kerr Manager of Human Resources Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Fax: (905) 873-1431 Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources. St. John's Anglican Church, Stewarttown est. 1834 Trafalgar Road and 15th Sideroad The Friendly Little White Church on the Hill All are Welcome to Sunday Service: 10:00 am Interim Priest in Charge: Rev. Canon Terry DeForest Church Office: 905-873-0235 Responsibilities: · Design, plan, administer, promote and supervise volunteer services that enhance the implementation of quality programs, services and special events · Implement and design all aspects of a comprehensive special event program including logistics, engaging community groups, media relations, communications and protocol for designated department events including but not limited to; Municipal Awards, Volunteer Appreciation Events, Capture the Hills, Park Openings, and Special Events. SUNDAY SERVICES · Lord's Supper 10 A.M. · Ministry Meeting 11:00 A.M. · Fellowship Lunch 12:00 P.M. · Ministry Meeting 1:00 P.M. Qualifications: · University Degree in Recreation or related field or equivalent · Over 3 years progressive experience coordinating recreation programs in a municipal setting · Parks and Recreation Ontario HIGH FIVE certification preferred Meeting In: Georgetown Seniors Centre Address: 318 Guelph Street Phone: 905-873-1005 Website: www.haltonhillsbiblechapel.com ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH Sunday Services, 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am Church School 11:15 am 60 Guelph St., Georgetown 905-877-8044 www.stgeorgesgeorgetown.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347