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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-12-18, Page 15Special recognition Doris McCall, centre, was presented with a Women's Institute life membership at the recent Majestic WI meeting. With her is secretary Leona Armstrong and president Lucy Hesse. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Food safety tips for holidays By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 2002 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE For WASTE DISPOSAL AND CURBSIDE PICKUP In the MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY CURBSIDE PICKUP Saturday, December 28th, 2002 in lieu of December 25th, 2002 CURBSIDE AND RECYCLING PICKUP Saturday, January 4th, 2003 in lieu of January 1st, 2003 Pickup will be at the usual time LANDFILL SITES WILL BE CLOSED p DECEMBER 25r" AND JANUARY 1 '`,fr Landfill sites will be open December 28th, and January 4th For further information contact the Municipal office at 519-887-6137 rrra r `' 8 1 Whether it's a little leather gift, like gloves or sheepskin slippers or a full body wrap of leather - like a coat or leather pants - you'll get better leather for less at Bainton's Downtown BLYTH Phone: (519) 523-4740 www.baintons.com McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACKHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2002. PAGE 15. Majestic Women's Institute honours Doris McCall You've created a multi-course menu guaranteed to please friends and family. Whether it is a holiday meal or a small family dinner, you definitely don't want food poisoning to spoil the day. Despite meticulous care in the kitchen, millions of Canadians could run the risk of adding food poisoning to the menus by not controlling one of its leading causes — cross- contamination between foods. If we believe the odds of food poisoning striking us are low, because of our fastidious care in keeping our kitchens clean, we may be over-confident. A new survey, conducted by Leger Marketing, found that 62 per cent of Canadians feel they know how to prevent food poisoning from becoming an unwelcome dinner guest, yet nearly 75 per cent don't follow proper food safety guidelines. Where are we going wrong? A potential problem area is that we're not .thoroughly eliminating bacteria from food preparation surfaces. In fact cutting boards and counter tops can often be behind the spread of germs because they're not easy to clean and are frequently used for preparing meat and other uncooked If you are a James Bond fan the latest 007 flick Die Another Day will not disappoint. Don't get caught up in that bucket of popcorn though for the movie has plenty of fast-paced action movie-goers have come to expect of Bond films. You won't want to miss any/ of the special agent's death-defying stunts, new spy gadgetry and- comedic- — dare I say, corny, lines. - ice 'scenery and sculpture is -unusual and .intriguing. And both Pierce Bronson and Halle Berry are a treat fqir the eyes. I had occasion to be at Hullett's recycling depot twice last week, once for work and once for home. I continue to be amazed at just how foods. The majority (59 per cent) of Canadians opt for a good dose of soap and water to clean cutting surfaces. Other popular strategies include the dishwasher and simple wiping. They may all be ineffective. The Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education says the only way of. eliminating food bacteria from surfaces is with a solution of hot water and bleach, a practice that only seven per cent of Canadians do. Aside from improper surface cleaning, we have another dirty little kitchen secret. The survey revealed that 37 per cent of Canadians own only one or no cutting board. Multi-tasking with a single cutting surface could be another factor behind cross- contamination among foods. Good food safety practices, though, should start from the minute you get food home to the moment it is eaten. How do your kitchen habits cut it against what food safety experts advise? • To avoid cross-contamination in both preparation and storage, keep foods such as raw meats separate many folk take advantage of recycling opportunities and how much space/time we save for landfill sites. However, I can't get over how many pop cans get tossed into the bins. With at least three area groups using discarded pop cans as fundraisers how difficult can it be to separate them from other cans, etc. If you are interested in saving pop cans for these groups they are, Seaforth from fresh veggies and other uncooked foods • When cooking meat, it should reach an internal temperature of at least 71°C (160°F); poultry should be cooked to at least 79.4°C (175°F). Use a thermometer to make sure the correct temperature is reached • When preparing to cook, never thaw meat at room temperature because surface bacteria begin to multiply; thaw meat in your refrigerator • Refrigerate leftovers within- two hours and never keep them in your fridge longer than two days • Store meat and fish on the bottom shelf so their juices don't drip onto other foods • Never re-use a cutting surface without thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing it with a solution of hot water and household bleach. Single- use cutting sheets can help add confidence that food preparation surfaces are fresh each time you use them. • Do not use wash cloths after wiping countertops until they have been thoroughly. cleaned • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after handling any raw foods. Girls Band (contact any member), church in Vanastra (contact Marie Bergsma), the Shriners (a bin is located beside the car wash on Blyth's main street). The sympathy of the community is extended to Doug and Karen Dolmage and family on the passing earlier this month of her stepfather, Don Jackson, of Goderich. Your sympathy and support will surely be appreciated by the Dolmages. The Majestic Women's Institute held its Christmas meeting at the Brussels Country Inn on Wednesday, Dec. 11 beginning with a turkey dinner at noon. There were 14 members and two guests present. Following dinner there was a short meeting. President Lucy Hesse gave a Christmas reading. At the area convention in October, 63 per cent voted for a one-day convention instead of the two days of the past. More information will be sent. A committee was appointed to get material for another quilt. The next euchre party sponsored by the Institute will be held in February. Fifty dollars was given to the PRO for advertising. Leona Armstrong gave a short resume on Doris McCall's work in the Women's Institute. Mrs. McCall became a member of the Embro and West Zorra WI in 1961 and transferred to Brussels in 1971. She had served in most officers. Mrs. Hesse presented her with a Life Membership certificate and pin. Arrangements were made to pack the Christmas boxes at Huronlea on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Mrs. Armstrong is sending out Christmas cards to shut-ins. A group of ladies are putting on a skit on osteoporosis in Goderich in February. Happy Birthday was sung to Leona Connelly, Peggy Keifer and Ruth Bauer. Alice and Lyle Brothers will be 63 years married few days after Christmas. Congratulations to them. Marie- McCutcheon gave a reading telling the various ways ChristIllaS celebrated in the different countries which was quite interesting. Kathy Bridge asked each one present to give a short description of • an experience they had in public school days.