The Brussels Post, 1977-12-21, Page 8Indians used Berri e
for food and dye
Did you know that cranberries
are native to North America? The
first colonists discovered these
small berries growing wild. The
Indians used them for food and
also for making a dye for their
clothes.
The cultivated berries are
larger than the wild type. They
require moist, marshy soils.
Cranberries were first sold
commercially in N ova. Scotia,
towards the end of the 1800's.
Now they are produced in
Quebec, the Maritime provinces
and the largest production in
British Columbia. Annual
production reaches about 7,000
tons, valued at approximately two
million dollars. Close to a fifth of
the cranberries produced are
further processed. Canada
imports a little more than .2,000
tons a year to satisfy its demand.
Cranberries can be found on
the market from the beginning of
October right through December.
Their abvailability probably
'explains why they are ,such a
traditional favorite around the
festive season. They vary in color
from a bright red to a very dark
red depending on the variety and
can become darker if they are
stored in a temperature ranging
from 40 to 50°F.
When buying cranberries, look
for ones that are well rounded,
firm and have a bright, clear
color. Those on the market are
almost all Canada No. 1 grade.
Pick out .the soft or moist berries
to prevent spoilage ftoi
spreading. Wash before usin
and remove any stems. Tali
advantage of the season]
availability and freeze for late
use.. No special preparation
required, just wash and pack
freezer containers.
Food consultants at Agricultur
Canada remind you
that cranberries add a specia
flavor to many varied dished
sauces, salads, pies, cakes ani
more. Try this cranberry loaf am
enjoy the great festive berry!
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.1. 8—THE BRUSSELS POST, DECEMBER 22, 1977
The residents conducted the Sunday Morning Chapel
Service led by Cecil Skinner, assisted by Elsie Henderson,
Nelson Lear, Norman Spe.ir and Margaret McQueen.
The Salvation Army Band from the Goderich Citadel, led by.
Lieutenant Watt, visited the Home on Sunday afternoon,
playing a few numbers in each area. On Tuesday afternoon
members of the Salvation. Armj, including Lieutenant and
Mrs. Watt, visited the rooms and presented each resident
with _a bag of treats and a magzine.
• Two new residents, Mrs. Cartwright and Horton
McDougall, were welcomed to the Home at Monday's
program. The Huronview Orchestra provided the music and
the ladies were presented with a lovely corsage, compliments
of the Blyth Lions. Club.
The residents enjoyed a musical program on Friday Night
provided by _he Harboraires. The tweve-man chorus sang
favorite carol s as well as several sacred numbers and were
accompanied at the piano by Ed. Stiles, Mrs. Doak expressed
the appreciation of the residents.
The Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute were hosts for the
Decemi-er Birthday Party. The President of the Institute,
Mrs. Cora Sherwood, was Emcee for the program.The
Huronview Orchestra entertained and Gertie Keating led a
sing-a-long of carols. Osmond Falconer was Santa's helper"
and distributed gifts to the thirty-two celebrants. William
McCurdy thanked the Institute on behalf of the residents.
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Collisions
cause
damages
During the week of December
5-11, OPP at Wingham
Detachment conducted twenty
five investigations.
Seven charges were laid under
the Highway T raffle Act with
twenty warnings issued.
One charge was laid under the
Liquor Licence Act.
One charge was laid under the
Criminal Code.
During the week, there were
six motor vehicle collNonswhich
caused an estimated $6275.00 in
property damage and injth ies to
five persons.
On Wednesday, December 7,
Garry C. Double of RR 4,
Wingham, received injuries as a
result of a single car collision on
Highlway 86, west of Huron Road
12, Turnberry Township when his
vehicle went off the North edge of
the roadway into the North Ditch
and struck a fence owned by
Alexander Corrigan.
On Saturday, December 10,
William J. St Marie of Kitchener
and Lambert F. Sanders of RR 4,
Brussels were involved in a
collision on Highway 4, south of
concession 4-5, East Wawanosh.
Injured as a result of the collison.
Were William J. St. Marie and
two passengers in his vehicle
Stephanie L. Rae of Witigham
and Edward J. Whitby, also of
Wingham. Donald Eisenhofer, of
Wingham, a pedestrian who was
assisting at the scene, also was
injured.
Happy
Holiday
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Salvation Army gives
treats at Huronview