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20 — Indiana’s Cookin’ - Indiana Gazette, Monday, April 5, 2010 White Township Rec Complex Offers More Than Sports Located at 497 East Pike, the White Township Recreation Complex and S&T Bank Arena, an indoor-outdoor facility situated on 70 acres, offers much more than meets the eye to those who have yet to venture beyond its gates. In 1995, White Township Supervisors purchased 50 acres of land to begin developing the complex through the generous financial support of hundreds of local residents and businesses. With DCNR Keystone grants and White Township Resources, Phase IV of the 50-acre complex was completed by 2005. In September 2005, the privately-owned Indiana Ice & Expo Center located next door was in danger of closing its doors, and the White Township Supervisors decided to keep the business going by renting it from the then owners. “Leasing gave us time to apply for grant money, to gain experience running the complex and to keep the doors open for those who had been enjoying it,” said recreation director, Ryan Shaffer. By July 2006, having been granted the DCNR Keystone assistance, they were able to purchase the arena and its six acres adjacent to their 50 acres of land. In 2006 the indoor facility was renamed S&T Bank Arena, as S&T Bank became the official sponsor. It has been home to S&T’s All-Employee Meeting for the past five years. S&T has been an excellent supporter of White Township and the community by helping provide opportunities and facilities for athletics and wellness in general. By 2007, the township acquired an additional adjacent 12- acre property, for what now makes up the existing 70-acre complex. The complex hosts many events throughout the year, including the 33rd Annual Indiana’s Cookin’ Grills ù Over 100 Vendors! ù Kids Pavillions Korner ù Orphans Rest Rooms Court Plants Bocci at a Discount ù IGC Horseshoes Kitchen ù Demonstrations Shuffleboard Game Tables 724-465-2665 www.whitetownship.org/rec 497 East Pike, Indiana Show presented by The Indiana Gazette and IUP’s Department of Food & Nutrition. The event will be held for the third time at the arena this Thursday, April 8. Other arena events include the annual Indiana-Armstrong Builders Association Home Show, The Veterans’ Expo and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. And for the fifth year, the arena will host the Indiana Garden Club’s May Mart on May 21 and 22. Private individuals can rent the arena for indoor functions. With an ice rink and a 16,000 square-foot indoor turf area, it accommodates anything from birthday parties to whiffle ball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, tennis, and more. The arena offers ongoing learning clinics for ice skating, hockey, tennis, softball and lacrosse. A two-year partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins “Little Penguins Learn to Play” Program, Enjoy your next outdoor event at a breathtaking hilltop picnic site! Plus Dog Walk Playground Tennis Courts Senior Park Garden Basketball Courts Ball Fields recently outfitted 28 local athletes with head-to-toe equipment at no charge, and provided them elementary level hockey instruction. The S&T Bank Arena offers regularly scheduled entertainment, including public skates, indoor batting cages and turf rental. The facility is an ideal setting for birthday parties because it can accommodate a wide variety of possibilities. Three indoor tennis courts provide an outlet for tennis lovers to enjoy their passion year-round. The complex is a practice site for many sports organizations, and hosts regional sports tournaments, including the annual Charlie Hogan Hockey Tournament, IUP Hockey Showcases and the Jim Myers Memorial Soccer Tournaments. These tournaments, along with league games, practices and cultural events draw well over 10,000 athletes and 100,000 visitors to the Indiana community annually. Outside are four baseball fields, five tennis courts, two basketball courts and two soccer fields. “We have many sponsored areas, including ball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields and picnic areas,” stated Shaffer. “Thanks to the organizations that have stepped up to the plate, we have quite an array of spaces for our visitors to enjoy.” There are four sponsored baseball fields – the Charlie Hogan Field, Kiwanis Field, S&T Bank Field and the Keystone Rehab Stadium, with a grandstand of 500 seats that White Township acquired from Three Rivers Stadium and refurbished. “We also have five tennis courts, sponsored by Kiwanis, First Commonwealth Bank, and the Indiana Tennis Association; two basketball courts, sponsored by COSM; and two Georgie Lenz Soccer Fields.” White Township, in partnership with Indiana Area Soccer Boosters, will be constructing a third soccer field this summer adjacent to the existing fields. The soccer boosters requested the construction project due to increased enrollment in the soccer program. The complex also offers a community-built playground, with towers, swings, slides and more. Partially funded by Indiana Kiwanis and organized by Brook McGinnis, the entire playground was constructed in only four days by more than 400 area volunteers. Two beautiful picnic sites are available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis for both business and private gatherings. Sponsored by Ed Bratton, the “Eagles Rest” is situated at the very top of the hill and is the larger of the 2 sites. It is handicap accessible and has a covered pavilion with 10 picnic tables that seats 80, 2 pedestal grills and a campfire grill. Electricity is available upon request for a nominal charge. The site also features restroom facilities with running water. It is an excellent location for family reunions, outdoor showers, parties or for an outdoor business gathering. Many also escape to the tranquility of Eagles Rest during their lunch hour, or wind down with a quiet visit at the end of a busy day. The “Spadafora/Reese Senior Area” features a pavilion that comfortably seats 30. This picnic area includes two game tables, three shuffleboard courts, two bocce courts and two horseshoe pits, with equipment rental available for a small fee. There is also a handicapaccessible garden area installed at the site by The Indiana Garden Club which won a national award by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Both picnic areas are available to rent by the hour or by the day., individually or combined. Reservation information, including a facility use agreement, is posted online at whitetownship.org/rec. There is also a rental calendar located at each picnic area. Anyone wishing to reserve either or both areas can also contact the White Township Rec Complex at 724-465-2665. One area yet to be sponsored is the site of a future outdoor amphitheater. The plan is for a clamshell design set in the hillside. “Nestled in its own little world with ample parking, rest rooms and seating for 2,000, the amphitheater will be perfect for a sponsor who is truly into the arts,” stated Shaffer. Baseball, basketball and bocce; shuffleboard, ice skating and soccer; parties, playgrounds and picnics; horseshoes, horticulture and hockey ... the White Township Recreational Complex and S&T Bank Arena may be worth investigating for your next gathering. –– PAID ADVERTISEMENT ––
Indiana’s Cookin’ - Indiana Gazette, Monday, April 5, 2010 — 21 Entertaining made quick and easy Delicious food. Great wine. Good friends. This is what entertaining is all about. Some of the best dishes are those that are big on flavor and easy to prepare ahead of time. Sometimes taking traditional ingredients and showcasing them in new and mouthwatering ways is an easy way to showcase the inner gourmet chef in all of us. Fruit is incredibly versatile, in everything from appetizers to desserts. One of the most flavorful, adaptable and nutritious fruits is the fig. An excellent source of fiber, fatand cholesterol-free dried and fresh figs from California are the ultimate versatile fruit. From savory chutneys to sweet tarts, figs add a depth of flavor to any dish. Picking the perfect wine to complement the meal doesn’t need to be difficult. Try these simple recipes for a small dinner party for four, or double them for a group of eight. For more recipes, visit www.California Figs.com and www.mirassou.com. CARAMEL FIG TARTS Prep time: 30 minutes Chill time: 1 hour Cook time: 20 minutes Makes 4 servings Walnut Crust 2/3 cup each: flour and finely chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons cold butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg yolk plus ½ to 1 teaspoon ice water Figgy Caramel Sauce 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup California Riesling 8 California dried figs or 4 fresh figs, stems removed and chopped ¼ cup whipping cream 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Honey Cream 1 8-ounce package 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Garnish 8 California dried figs or 4 fresh figs, stems removed and sliced or quartered Mix together flour, walnuts, butter and sugar with a pastry blender or fork until butter is in small pieces. Stir in egg yolk and water, then knead for about 15 seconds on a lightly floured board. Shape into four 4-inch discs then press each into a 4-inch shell with a ½-inch rim. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet and wrap a foil collar around each; refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 15 minutes then remove foil and bake for 5 minutes more; let cool. To prepare sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes; add wine and figs and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in cream and cinnamon and remove from heat. Cool slightly, then puree until fairly smooth. Stir together cream cheese, honey and cinnamon in a small bowl; spread equal amounts into each pastry crust, then spread a thin layer of caramel sauce over cream. Arrange figs decoratively on top. Serve with any additional caramel sauce. MAPLE ROSEMARY-BRINED PORK WITH PINOT FIG CHUTNEY Prep time: 30 minutes Brine time: 48 hours Cook time: 1½ hours total Makes 4 servings Maple Rosemary Brine 2 tablespoons kosher salt ½ cup boiling water 1½ cups each Pinot Noir and water ½ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon coarse pepper 4 cloves fresh garlic, smashed Pork 1½ pounds pork tenderloin Pinot Fig Chutney 1 cup chopped California dried figs 1 cup Pinot Noir 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 cinnamon sticks To prepare pork, place a gallonsize resealable plastic bag in a large bowl to keep it upright. Pour boiling water over salt and stir to dissolve; let cool. Place salt water, remaining brine ingredients and pork in bag; seal well. Refrigerate for 48 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove pork from brine and Thomas D. Todd rinse well; pat dry. Cook on a welloiled grill over medium-high heat for about 40 minutes or until pork is cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve with warm or room temperature chutney and finish with fresh chopped rosemary, if desired. To prepare chutney, stir together all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 minutes. Remove cover and increase heat slightly; cook for 10 minutes more or until excess liquid has cooked off. Remove cinnamon sticks. May be prepared several days ahead and stored in the refrigerator. PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED FIGS WITH BLUE CHEESE Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: about 5 minutes Makes 4 servings 16 California dried or fresh figs, stems removed and halved 8 teaspoons blue cheese 16 (6 x ½-inch) strips prosciutto Equal parts melted seedless raspberry jam and white balsamic vinegar to taste Chopped fresh thyme Press the center of each fig half to make a small space for cheese. Place ½ teaspoon cheese onto half of the figs and press halves together to enclose. Wrap each with a strip of prosciutto and thread figs onto skewers. Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes, turning frequently, until lightly charred on all sides; remove from grill. Stir together preserves and vinegar. Drizzle over skewers then top with herbs. Serve warm. — Courtesy Family Features and Mirassou There’s So Much In Life Worth Hearing... 270 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA 724-463-EARS (3277) * Hearing Aid Dispensing & Repairs * Hearing Testing * Speech Therapy * Provider For Most Insurances * 60 Day Trial with New Orders A spectrum of full-service care for all your speech and hearing needs Station Square N., Suite 9 Punxsutawney, PA 814-938-2300 MAPLE ROSEMARY-BRINED PORK WITH PINOT FIG CHUTNEY PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED FIGS WITH BLUE CHEESE Indiana’s Five Star Rated Facility! ★★★★★ Scenery Hill Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Stop by our booth at the show to see what we can offer you. 680 Lions Health Camp Road, Indiana, PA 724-463-8705
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