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iO îaüti; 2000 KENDAL NEWS I Farm bÿ Joan Anderson J Winter hasn't had the last word yet this year, with the large snowfall experienced Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. It certainly doesn't seem to be staying long though, with the springlike springlike temperatures it is almost melting before your eyes. Hope that the weather stays cold enough for those enjoying enjoying March Break at the Oshawa Ski Club. Concerns and Celebrations Please include the following following in your prayers this week, as we will. Ruth Andrews succumbed to cancer last Monday at home, surrounded by her family. family. Services were held Thursday. Her family including including husband Norman, children and grandchildren need your support at this time of sorrow. Dorothy Hellebust is continuing continuing to' undergo anti-cancer therapy. Christie Scott, daughter of Janet GrifFm-Scott and James Scott is in Bowmanville, Hospital. She was being operated operated on for appendicitis when her appendix burst. May God speed her recovery. Her parents parents own and operate Griffin Graphics. Joanna Savage is continuing continuing to be built up for her open- heart surgery at this time. Joyce and Harry Boudreau are mourning the loss of Joyce's aunt Clara Seens who had been a member of Trinity Church in Peterborough for a nupiber of years. Erika Lewis had a birthday * on the past Wednesday. Sarah Jane Lucas had her birthday on the past Friday. Phyllis Lowery also celebrated celebrated a birthday last week. Strike! Saturday, March 4 , 6:30 p.m. was the Kendal Family Bowling Night at Pinecrest Bowling Alley, Port Hope. There was a good turnout again - see you again the first Saturday evening in April - same time,' same place! Bingo Winners Tuesday February 29 these were the winners at Kendal: Elaine Mercer, Iliona Rigger, Carol Smale and Lovey Cathcart each won once. Edith Hamilton and Margaret Krissa each won twice. Anne Zealand won three games. Dorothy Stark, Dora MacDonald and Brenda Lowery each won four games. Tuesday, March 7 the fol lowing won at the Bingo held at the Kendal Orange Hall. Carol Smale, Joyce Stacey and Elaine Mercer each won once. Brenda Lowery and Anne Zealand each won twice. Lovey Cathcart, Iliona Rigger and Dora MacDonald each won three times. Edith Hamilton was the big winner of the night, with 5 Bingos! Community Events Meeting - Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Kendal United Church - Meeting of the Kendal and Orono Special Needs Committee Members. Bingo! - Every Tuesday evening at the Kendal Orange Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Come on out arid win with us! Kendal U.C.W. Service - Sunday, April 2. 7 p.m. Kendal U.C.W. is hosting their annual service. All are invited to attend. Roast Beef Dinner followed by Switzer Brothers and their music Saturday April 8, 6 p.m. $10.00. Switzer Brothers only - 7:30 p.m. $5 al Newtonville United Church. Ganaraska Horse Club - Memberships are now due for the coming season, with one big event planned for each month, including demonstration demonstration and workshop by Touch " practitioner Marion ■ Shearer from Toronto (Touch can be used on all animals and birds), a Poker Ride in thé Ganaraska Forest, a workshop on Emergency Horse Care, a Scavenger Hunt and a Fall ride through the Ganaraska to enjoy the magnificent beauty. Members can enjoy all of these worthwhile and fun activities for no more cost than their membership if they pay by April 1! Individual price - $10, Family $20. Call Susan Sinnott at 905-797- '2656 or Joyce Boudreau for your membership at 905-797- 2962. To register for the Touch workshop please contact Susan Sinnott. Something to think about... Courage or Foolishness? It takes a lot of courage To put things in God's hands, To give ourselves completely- Our lives, our hopes, our plans- To follow where He leads us And make His will our own- But all is takes is foolishness To go the way alone! RECYCLE (continued from » ta 9® 7) borne illness fire file elderly, infants, pregnant women, immuno weakened immune system, such as patients with cancer or AIDS, It is very important to understand that bacteria including the harmful ones are found everywhere. They are found in all foods one time or another. It is impossible impossible to get rid of all the bacteria bacteria from the food system. What do bacteria need to grow and multiply? Bacteria need the following 6 conditions conditions - source of food, acidic environment, temperature, time, different oxygen requiring requiring environments and moisture. moisture. It is a fact that bacteria, will live with us forever. To prevent and minimize food- borne illness it is everyone's responsibility arid Job (producers, (producers, manufacturers, distributors, distributors, retailers, food servers and consumers). While as consumers we have no control on every sector of the food chain we do have control In our kitchen, which is the most critical step for food safety. By controlling the 6 conditions needed for bacteria growth and multiplication multiplication we can work together together to make food safer. The following are the common common causes that may cause food poisoning. • preparing food to far in advance and then leaving it at room temperature • cooling food too slowly prior to refrigeration » refrigerating food at temperature temperature above 5 degrees C • not re-heating food to high enough temperatures to destroy food poisoning bacteria bacteria • the cooked food contaminated contaminated with food poisoning bacteria • undercooking food • cross-contamination from raw food to high-risk food • storing hot food below 63 degrees C • the consumption of raw food such as shellfish, eggs or milk • poor kitchen and personal personal hygiene The likelihood of food poisoning poisoning can be reduced: • by keeping cold foods cold (in the refrigerator below 5 degrees C or freezer) and (continued page 11 )