| The Buzz: Our northern neighbor loves us, eh?
Quick! Name a country that shares a long border with the United States, has organized criminal groups that smuggle drugs into this country, and that we have in the past confronted with military force. Right. Canada. Yes, our large and chilly neighbor to the north, home to biker and Asian gangs that traffic in potent marijuana, and target of U.S. expeditionary forces during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. .
Wild game not just for the ‘Bubbas'
Some people think of hunters as bubbas who barbecue on the tailgate of their trucks and sit around drinking beer. What many people don't realize is that wild game is served in five-star restaurants, and you won't find a great variety of meat or better tasting meat than right here at this wild game cook-off." The Wild Game Cook-Off was hosted by the Pike County Chapter of the Alabama Wildlife Federation and attracted teams from as near Troy and as far away as Guntersville. The wild game that was cooked and served onsite included deer cooked a score of ways, wild hog, dove, quail, bluegill, elk and wild turkey. On the side there were gumbos, chowders, steamed vegetables, pickles and potatoes, cakes and cobblers and too many other things to name. “Everything was so good that I tasted everything we were asked to judge and then I ate chocolate cake even though we didn't have to judge it," said Sheriff/Judge Russell Thomas.
Steaks, buffets popular at Fawn Supper Club
Hours: 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday; 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday; bar open until closing Thursday through Sunday; special groups of 30 or more open by reservation any day; lower level is also available for special parties. Reservations: Recommended. Dress: Casual. About Fawn Supper Club: Halfway between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, you will find Fawn Supper Club situated in a park-like nature setting. The building has a rustic, "up north" lodge atmosphere. Years ago, people would enjoy watching the 15 to 20 deer gathering in the woods outside the dining room windows. In the 1960s, the establishment was a teenage bar where kids could gather for dancing and socializing. For more than 30 years now, it has been a supper club.
Ancaster Rotarians walking on water
It's the lifeblood of any society and something most Canadians take for granted. For the people of Haiti, the search for clean drinking water can be a daily ordeal. That's something Roy Sheldrick of the Ancaster Rotary Club hopes to change. Mr. Sheldrick and his fellow Ancaster Rotarians are preparing for their Water for Life Walkathon, slated for March 22 at 900 Woodward Ave. in Hamilton. Mr. Sheldrick knows he's helping people live healthier lives. And that's all the satisfaction he needs. "Our motto is service above self and we do what we can to enhance the lives of others," Mr. Sheldrick said. "We don't look for any thanks. We just want to give them better health." Organizers of this year's walkathon hope to attract more walkers than ever before at the third annual event.
Shaking up the standards
This storefront on Fourth Street has had a multicultural life: sushi place with a Vietnamese menu, barbecue joint and now Primi Urban Cafe, Italian with a hint of South Africa. That's the homeland of proprietors Arno and Irene Von Waltsleben, who have created the atmosphere of a cozy village market. Shelves of bottled water, canned tomatoes and the like line two walls, and a beautiful, big communal table dominates the middle of the room. The menu has standard Italian, and some choices, such as polenta and gnocchi, that should be. The result is good, just good enough to make you hope it improves on a few points. Take the mozzarella appetizer. No deep-fried stick here; these are large chunks of cheese coated in bread crumbs and griddled, much as if it were a grilled cheese sandwich with just a hint of bread, and topped with a sweet tomato pesto.
Wal-Mart Publicizes Bonuses
Wal-Mart made its annual bonus for store employees public for the first time in two decades Thursday, saying that about 80 percent of hourly workers in its stores would split more than a half-billion dollars. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is the target of union-backed critics who decry its pay and benefits. The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer said it was making the bonuses public as a new way to honor its employees, not in response to critics. Based on the numbers Wal-Mart released, the mathematical average payment would be $651 per worker but Wal-Mart said the individual amounts varied. It declined to provide a range or the specific level of payments, citing competition with other employers. In the past, the bonus has been $1,000 for full-time workers and up to $500 for part-timers, according to former Wal-Mart managers who declined to be named because the information is competitive.
CVSS Awards Six Deputies for 'Hook of the Month'
Six deputies from Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station were recognized Tuesday for Hook of the Month awards. Each deputy recognized was presented a certificate of appreciation and will have his name engraved on a plaque at the station. In addition these deputies were also presented with special flashlights as recognition from Chang H. Cho, a businessman and leader in the local Korean communities served by the station.January recipients were deputies Alvaro Barreras, Eric Metten, Roman Foss and John Kelly. They were honored for their participation in a January pursuit and capture of a car hijacker. A Mercedes hijacked in Pasadena was equipped with a tracking device which assisted law enforcement from three agencies to locate the car. CVSS deputies pursued in patrol cars, assisted by a Pasadena Police Department helicopter which constantly updated the car's position.
Restaurant reviews
The following are edited versions of full-length restaurant reviews that have run in the Times within the past year. The date the original review ran and its fork rating at that time is in parentheses. Early last year, we added star ratings to indicate service and ambience. .
Miss Poulsbo hopefuls ready for pageantry
POULSBO — As the current Miss Poulsbo Brenna Gardner-Brown prepares to end her reign, she'll do it with a little bit of rock and a whole lot of roll — in Vegas style to be exact. Six contestants will vie for the title at the 53rd Miss Poulsbo Pageant at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. It begins at 6 p.m. March 24, but for the winner, a journey also begins as the crown carries with it the opportunity to compete in the Miss Washington Pageant. The young women will take the stage with 11 Miss Kitsap contestants for their share of more than $25,000 in scholarship money from the Miss Poulsbo Organization. The 2007 Miss Poulsbo contestants are: • Heather Raines of Poulsbo, daughter of David and LeAnne Raines. Raines, 18, is a senior at North Kitsap High School with plans of owning her own architectural firm.
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