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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000 - 11 Farm (continued from page 10) hot foods hot (above 63 degrees C) • by cooking raw food thoroughly (above 75 degrees C) • by serving food quickly (less than 2 hours after cooked) • by keeping food covered (to avoid contamination) • by keeping yourself and your workplace spotlessly clean (wash hands, clean and sanitize food contact surfaces after use with raw foods) • by keeping powdered food dry (less moisture for bacteria to grow) • by storing cooked and raw foods separately In the refrigerator with cooked foods on top and raw foods on bottom (to avoid food con tamination within refrigerator) refrigerator) ' * by checking refrigerator temperature on a regular basis (use a thermometer) • by throwing foods that are In doubt (If in doubt throw them out) Wind Damage and Sandblasting by Anne Verhallen, Soil Management Specialist, OMAFRA Every spring has the potential for wind damage and sand blasting of tender crop plants. If you don't have some wind control measures in place now - what can you do? There are some options, but none are perfect. Let's take a look at what Is possible possible and you can decide what fits your operation. ■ There are three basic approaches to wind protec tion: • Keep the surface rough. • Keep the soil covered. In the spring, try to kill or work the cover crop as close to the planting of the crop as possible. possible. Avoid leaving the soil bare. You can do a lot of creative creative things with cover crops. •Irrigation is sometimes used to try to stop soli movement. movement. The key word here is try. Unless the Irrigation is started well ahead of the wind It is not going to help. The soil must be well wetted down to work. Don't expect this treatment to last if the windstorm lasts more than a few hours. SUBSCRIBE $25.00 Clubs d Organizations Newcastle lions news by Ron Locke Thirty-six / Newcastle Lions and two guests including including District Governor, Bob Taylor were in attendance for a special induction meeting on March 8th in the Lions Room at the Newcastle Community Hall. After dinner, District Governor, Bob Taylor on his official visit was introduced by Lion John Mutton. Governor Bob was raised and educated in the Stirling area. In 1968, he moved to Kingston where he trained as a registered practical nurse and operating room technician. technician. In 1985, he moved to Northbrook and founded the Northbrook ambulance service service which he served as general general manager until his retirement retirement in 1997. Gov. Bob joined the Land O 'Lakes Lions Club in 1986, was President of his club in 1992, Zone Chairman ' in 1994, Region Chairman in 1997, Vive District ' Governor in 1998 and District Governor this year. Gov. Bob reviewed the International Presidents theme, "sailing into the millennium millennium on the four ships of Lionism --membership, fellowship, fellowship, leadership, and partnership". partnership". Governor Bob commended commended the Newcastle Lions for their "Commitment to these "ships" and for keeping Lionism alive and well in Newcastle. Gov. Bob was thanked and presented with a unique gift from the club by Vice District Governor Terry Graham. Membership Chairman, Lion Roy Hopkins then asked Governor Bob to assist in the induction of three new members members to the Lions Club of Newcastle. With the assistance assistance of Governor Bob the team inducted Corey E. Barr sponsored by Lion Brenton Rickard, Anna Klaren, sponsored sponsored by Lion Carl Good and Roger A. Nichol sponsored by Lion Francis Jose. Thank You letters were read from Dialysis Camp Dorset for donation and Kevin Varley, thanking the club for the generous donation donation in memory of his father. Lion Roy Hopkins reported reported that he was sponsored for $172.00 to bowl for the Big Brothers Bowl for Millions. Lions David Gibson and George Rickard were presented presented with a certificate for their efforts in the Terry Fox Run. The local run raised about $1,700.00 while the total raised for Cancer Research was 6.6 Million Dollars. . Decisions were also made to donate $500.00 to the Mozambique disaster fund and to sponsor a local citizen in the Multiple Sclerosis Walk Community Events ORONO FIREFIGHTER 'S SPRING DANCE - The dance is being held on Saturday, March 18, Orono Arena, light lunch, $20.00 a couple, call 983-5094, tickets available at the door. THE NATURAL NUT HEALTH SHOP Free Evening Seminars, Tuesday, March 21 - Meditation - Speaker - Dr. John Vervaeke; Wednesday, March 22 - Nutrition & Iridology - Speaker - Lori Douglass; 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 53 King St. E., Bowmanville, 2nd floor - 1st side door. MARCH PICKING SESSION Pineridge Bluegrass and Folklore Society, will be holtiing their March picking session, on Sunday, March 19, from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. This is held at Carpp Samac, in north Oshawa. This is an afternoon of picking and singing, and everyone is welcome to join in or just to listen and enjoy. There is a continuing stage show, plus lots of jam sessions springing up throughout the building. Admission is $1.00,for members and $3.00 for non- members. For further information call 905-420-1763 or 905- 579-3285, e-mail: JGFDÂV@AOL.COM VISUAL ARTS CENTRE OF CLARINGTON Sixteenth Annual Winter's Harvest, March 19 - April 28. ^^ning^Su^y^M^hJ9^L00L3^30p^m^^^^^^^^