The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 August 1985 — Page 2
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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 15, 1985
TRACY CHURCH PLANS 2-DAY FALL FESTIVAL A big Labor Day weekend Fall Festival is being planned at Tracy United Methodist Church. Highways 6 and 35. near Kingsford Heights, for Saturday, August 31 7:00 a.m. • 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday. September I, 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. The festival will open at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday with a pancake breakfast cooked by the men of the church. At 10:00 a.m. there will be a hueh auction sale with a large range of items including farm machinery (which includes an antique tractor); firewood; household items; etc. At 1:00 p.m. the flea market will open and hayrides will begin. On Saturday at 2:00 p.m., bluegrass and folk music will be provided by the Bathhouse Strings and they will also perform again at 4:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. square dancing; 5:00 p.m., a chicken and noodle supper; and at 7:00 p.m. square dancing. A dunk tank will be held both days. Sunday, September 1, the festival will open at 12:00 noon with a ham, beans and cornbread dinner followed at 1:00 p.m. with a horseshoe pitching contest for singles, doubles and mixed doubles with trophies to be awarded. There will also be a free throw contest with tropies. Hayrides will begin also at 1:00 p.m. Folk music provided by Rick Hill and Patti Schaffner will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the duo will also perform at 4:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. sandwiches and other refreshments will be served. At 6:00 p.m. Vi Wolff will provide music for square dancing and at 7:00 p.m. the Evangelistics will sing southern gospels and contemporary music. In addition to the above mentioned events, there will be apple butter making all day on Saturdday; farm stand produce; bake sales both days; soil/water exhibit both days; homemade bread; an obstacle course; quilting; wheat weaving and tole painting. On Sunday an apple cider demonstration will be held all day. Also many 4-H projects will be on display. Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. there will be an exhibition of the application of clown make-up by a performing clown and this demon-
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stration will also be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. At various times each day, Dorothy Buck, past state president of the Indiana Audobun Society, will show slides of the birds to be found in our area. Sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks and coffee will be available throughout the festival at the food stand. 6TH ANNUAL LAPORTE TRIATHLON THIS SATURDAY The 6th annual LaPorte Triathlon is planned for Saturday, August 17, starting at 9:00 a.m. Up to 500 participants will swim % mile, bike 10.4 miles, then run 3.7 miles. The race will start and finish at Soldier's Memorial Park, LaPorte. Awards will be given in over 90 age groups, and to overall man and woman winner. Sponsors of the event include; Bicycle Center, Dunes Running Club. Health Quarters/LaPorte Hospital. John & June's Little Tavern, LaPorte Parks and Recreation Department, LaPorte Sporting Goods. Pueblo Holiday Inn and Rudd Oldsmobile-Cadillac-GMC, Inc. Contributors are: American Red Cross, LaPorte Amateur Radio Association, LaPorte County E.M.S., LaPorte Y.M.C.A. and LaPorte County Cadets. APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN BY W.E.M.S.A. Walkerton Emergency Medical Services Association (WEMSA) is now taking applications from persons interested in becoming trained ambulance personnel. Applications will be available in the ClerkTreasurer's office. Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, during the month of August or contact any WEMSA member for more information. Accepted applicants will receive reimbursement for training upon successful completion of the course. Also, all radio equipment and uniforms will be issued to new members. SEEK FAMILY HISTORY Residents of Marshall County should check their mail this week for details on how they will "go down in history”. The Marshall County Historical Soceity is inviting all families who are presentlyliving in. or have previously lived in the country, to write their family biographies for inclusion in a his-
tory book. The Marshall County "Newsletter", which was to arrive in the mail at the end of July or the first week of August, will provide guidelines for writing a family history. Each household may write up to 500 words about themselves and submit one photograph (current or historic). The story should be typewritten and doublespaced and signed by the author in case a committee member has a question about content, spelling, etc. All photogrpahs will be returned after the book is published The Marshall County Book Committee suggests that reporductions be made from old and rare photogrpahs. The reproductions be made from old land rare photographs. The reproductions should be sent along with the story. Members of the family pictured in the photograph should be identified on a separate sheet of paper. The finished county history book will be a hardback book with a leatherette cover. Residents also have the option of having their book bound in bonded leather. The book will also contain articles about organizations, businesses, churches. towns and townships. Families who submit their histories are not obligated to purchase a book. There is no charge for submitting a 500 word history and one photograph. the high quality publication will be sold in advance. Individuals who want more information on the book project or would like to schedule the slide presentation for their club or organization should call the Museum at 9362306. NEWS FROM THE NEW PARIS SPEEDWAY Denny Nyari grabbed the lead on lap 84 and went on to win the 90 lap outlaw super late model Joe Wallace Memorial Saturday night at
PEANUTS — A SOUTHERN TRADITION
From country kitchens in the heart of the South have come foods that are the trademarks of Southern hospitality The rich soil and warm climate of the Southeastern United States that give life to a specialty in Southern cuisine, the peanut Few other foods rank as high as the peanut in a wide range of nutritive qualities necessary to maintain health —food energy, protein, fats, phosphorus, niacin and thiamine Peanuts can add a special flavor and texture to a variety of dishes—traditional, like Southern Peanut Butter Cake, or sophisticated, like Polio Alle Nocciole (Italian Style Chicken with Peanuts). The following recipes are from the Peanut Advisory Board, which represents growers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina They are featured in a new 122-page book, “Peanuts—A Southern Tradition,” by Manlyne Hubert of the Georgia Peanut Commission T,> order the book, please send $5 95 to SOL THERN TRA Dmo.N MR, Peanut Advisory Board, P.O Box 7528, Tifton, GA 31793 Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery SOUTHERN PEANUT BUTTER CAKE 2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup peanut butter, crunchy 1 /2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanut oil 5 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 can (3 1/2-ounce) coconut 5 egg whites Preheat oven to 35O°F. Into large bowl, measure all ingredients except egg whites. With mixer at medium speed, beat until well mixed. Whip egg
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New Paris Speedway. Doug Hanna led until lap 30 when he went out with drive train troubles. Bob Blount took over the lead and held the top spot until lap 84 when Nyari caught him in traffic and found an opening to take the lead. Blount finished second with Mike Brown, Larry Knowlton and Don Konieczny rounding out the top five. Erv Starrett won the dash with Butch Jones and Skip Roberts capturing heat wins. Jones won the consolation race. Larry Brimhall won the road runner feature over Chuck Kelley, Mike Millisers. Joe Smith and A. J. Brovont. Jim Hans won the dash with Rick Reed, Bud Van Scoik and Chuck Kelley winning heat races. Chet Bond won the consi. Jim Biship won the coyote feature with Rick Reed winning the dash and a heat, with other heat winners Robert Archer, Jim Brown and Leßoy Helmuth. Tim Vitallie won the consi. Racing returns to New Paris this Saturday night with the outlaw super late models, road runners and coyotes with practice at 3:00, time trials 6:30 and racing at 8:00 p.m. Cattle branding originated in Connecticut in 1644
Polio Alle Nocciole is Italian for Chicken with Peanuts The lightly fried chicken breast gets an extra boost of flavor and texture from a saute of roasted peanuts.
whites until stiff and fold into batter. Pour batter into three 9-inch greased cake pans and bake 25 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool on racks. FROSTING 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 box (16-ounces) confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts Whip cream cheese and margarine until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners sugar and vanilla. Frost cake layers, garnishing top with peanuts. POLLO ALLE NOCCIOLE 1 bunch spinach, washed and trimmed, or substitute 10 oz. frozen spinach 1/2 cup water 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 small, whole boned
CRAFT FAIR AT FISH LAKE On Saturday, August 31, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Fish Lake Library, on highway 4, the Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a craft fair. Anyone interested in booth space see the librarian or call 369-1337. Registration deadline is August 28 and registration fee is SI.OO. They request no flea market items. There will also be a bake sale. OREGON TWP. SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will meet on Thursday at the Conservation club house at 1:00 p.m. Come and bring a covered dish and enjoy dinner and the fellowship following. WIN Coupon Books on sale for $6.00. Be sure and buy yours. + Keep Red Cross ready.
chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup peanut oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup roasted peanuts 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice In large skillet, steam spinach in water until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to spinach, stirring. Set aside. Flatten chicken breasts, coat with flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Dip chicken into eggs and saute just until juices run clear, about 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and keep warm. Discard oil and wipe skillet with paper towel. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add wine and chicken. Cook until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with lemon juice. Arrange spinach on 4 serving plates. Top with chicken breasts and sauce. Yield: 4 servings.