16-Orimo Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 20, 1080 Stewart re-elect to chair FOOD N£u7çL Board of Education Diana Stewart will serve a second term as Chairperson for The Nor of Education following her re- election last night at a special by Chris Faulkner Champagne Punch 2 bottles champagne or sparkling white wine • 1 bottle dry white white 1 quart soda water 1 cup (250 mL) brandy sugar (optional) i cup (250 mL) strawberries or orange slices 1 lemon About 6 fresh mint sprigs Pour the champagne, wine, soda water, and brandy over a block of ice in a large bowl. Sweeten to taste with sugar, if desired. Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries in half lengthwise. Wash and thinly slice the lemon .and remove the seeds. Add the fruit and fresh mint to the bowl for garnish. Makes approximately 22, 4 oz. (120 mL) cups. Festive Butter Cookies 2Zi cups (625 mL) all purpose flour 1 tsp. (5 mL) baking soda 1 tsp. (5 mL) cream of tartar 'A tsp. (1 mL) salt 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened \/i cups (375 mL) icing sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla 1 egg yolk Food colouring several hours or overnight to blend flavours. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL). Pumpkin Walnut Bread Zi cup (125 mL) sugar Zi cup (125 mL) vegetable oil 1 cup (250 mL) pumpkin puree 2 eggs 11/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose . flour 1 tsp. (5 mL) baking soda t tsp. (5 mL) baking powder 1 tsp, (5 mL) cinnamon 'A tsp. (2 mL) nutmeg 'A tsp. (1 mL) salt Zi cup (125 mL) raisins Zi cup (125 mL) walnuts, chopped Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). In a large bowl beat together sugar, cÿl, pumpkin and eggs. In a medium bowl combine remaining remaining ingredients. Fold ry ingredients ingredients into pumpkin mixture. mixture. Stir just enough to moisten. Pour batter into 9x5x3 in! (23x12.5x7.5 cm) greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Set pan on a rack to cool for 10 minutes, then thurn out the loaf to cool completely. Serve. Makes 1 loaf. thumberland and Newcastle Board Positive discipline A Discussion Group For Parents With Children From 5-11 Years Is it realistic to assume that when a baby is born the new parent, as if by magic, somehow knows all about child rearing? Today there is more information and knowledge available about child growth and development than ever before. Our expectations of the kind of children we want to raise is so different from even one generation back, that parents are eager for skills that will help them in their task of raising responsible children. Children who feel good about themselves and who can make choices and decisions with confidence. The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering offering a 10 session study group at Hampton Junior School, starting Wednesday, January 17th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The focus will be on understanding why children behave the way they do and learning learning positive practical ways for redirecting misbehaviour and encouraging encouraging children. "Kindness, Respect, Firmness and Encouragement Encouragement are the ingredients of Positive Discipline," says Jane Nelson from whose book this course is modelled. For more information and to register for this or any other parenting parenting programs being offered this winter please call the Centre at 579-2021 or 686-4353. organizational Board meeting. Bob Spooner, Trustee for Cobourg, Haldimand, and Hamilton, was elected Vice- chairperson for the 1989-90 term. In her acceptance speech, Stewart said the challenges facing the Board include renovations, repairs and expansions expansions of schools, the implementation implementation of pay equity and lot levies, and the continuation of the Board's work for "increased funding to maintain the high standards of education." But, at the same time, she added, we must always keep the local taxpayer in mind. The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE I TENDERS SEALED TENDERS, for the services listed below, addressed to the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Purchasing Office, Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, will be received on the forms and in the envelopes provided until the specified closing time and date,. Tender Documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office Office at the above addre.ss. Tender NW90-1 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES Tender NW90-2 - PLUMBING SERVICES The scope of service required includes qualified tradesman for emergency and general repairs on an "as required" basis by all Departments within the Town of Newcastle for 1990. Closing Time & Date: 12:00 Noon (Local Time) Wednesday, January 3,1990 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett Purchasing and Supply Agent Telephone: (416) 623-3379 ex, 267 Date of Publication: December-20,,1989 P-O- 2695 Stir together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Cream butter; gradually beat in sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Blend in dry ingredients, part at a time. Divide dough in quarters. If necessary chill dough for ease in handling. On lightly floured surface roll dough to approx. 1/8 in. (3 mm) thickness. With floured cookie cutters cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Use a jumbo straw to cut out a circle in the top of each cookie. Bake at 200°C (400°F) 5 to 7 min. Beat egg yolk; divide in half; tint . each half with' food colouring. , As soon as cookies come from the oven use egg mixtures and small paint brushes to paint designs on cookies. Return cookies to oven. Bake 4 or 5 min. more. Makes about ' 5 dozen. Party Cheese Ball 12 slices bacon, very finely chopped 3 cups (750 mL) shredded cheddar cheese V 1 pkg. .(125 g) cream cheese, softened Zi cup (125 mL) chopped nuts 'A cup (50 mL) chopped parsley Cook bacon until crisp; drain well reserving 2 tbsp. (30 mL) drippings. Beat together Cheddar Cheddar and cream cheeses. Add reserved bacon drippings. Stir in cooked bacon bits. Shape into into a ball; roll in chopped nuts and parsley. Wrap and chill REDUCED Excellent investment, two kitchens, kitchens, two baths, large lot. " ONLY $150,900 Custom built home, natural pine,- lots of windows, unique details . on 40 acres-total country privacy $309,900 Move in today - Immediate possession available.' 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