Caution Corner on Home Food Safety Risks
A Manitoba Consumers' Bureau briefing summarizes a USDA home food safety study. High risk habits include preparing turkey in advance, partial cooking, storing stuffing in turkey, leaving perishable foods at room temperature, keeping leftovers above 45 F, cooking hamburgers rare, and failing to wash hands and utensils after handling meat. Vigilance in storage, handling, and preparation remains essential to reduce foodborne illness risk.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Manitoba Consumers’ Bureau
Local papers joke about slips but take pride in accuracy
A provincial editor recalls errors that slip into print and the public’s reaction. He notes misprints range from captions to ads and emphasizes readers value accuracy, especially when a misspelled name affects a local resident. The piece laments while mistakes occur, newspapers remain trusted community friends.
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Canada
Real McKie mystery tied to Dr Ken MacLeod Ramble
A reader asks who or what The Real McKie is, suggesting it refers to Dr Ken MacLeod, the author behind the immortal column. The note hints at a long running persona or pseudonym in the paper’s humor page.
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McKie
Ken MacLeod
Miniota Rink Opens With Hockey And Skating Programs
Since December the Miniota ice has hosted five Minor and three Senior hockey teams with league play. About forty children take figure skating lessons under Miss Ruby King of Virden, plus public skating thrice weekly. Curling is used by the Ladies Club and the Men’s Club, kitchen volunteers serve lunches, and Road to the Isles is featured.
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Bob Gardham
Ken Hunkin
Ruby King
Virden
Bridging the Years supplement praised by reader
Gladys Carefoot of Virden Man congratulates the Miniota and Arrow River committee for compiling the Bridging the Years supplement. She notes it meets the standard of the 1967 history, praises the picture coverage, and says the book will interest and please many residents. The committee deserves credit for a big undertaking.
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Miniota and
Arrow River
Fomer
Gladys Carefoot
Virden
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Rotary
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the Isles
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Boston University
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