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Preserving History On A Shoestring

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They preserve the past and they re open for the present, but the future is uncertain for many of this province s smaller museums. Filled as they are with local collections of artifacts, many run on near empty, with shoestring budgets and scant volunteer labour. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is grappling with budgetary constraints and
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The Jacksons – for Nov. 10, 2011

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That is unequivocally the best apple crisp I have ever had! Karen Toews nudged her husband Grant who sat next to her at the Jackson dining room table still working on his own helping of the sweet, wonderful dessert. Don t you agree honey? Grant finished his mouthful before he spoke. Unbelievable! he said. Better
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An Ongoing Green Display

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As we adjust ourselves to the thought of winter, avid indoor gardeners like me continue to invent ways to enjoy colourful plants in our homes. Of course we can purchase any number of inexpensive flowering plants from retail centres, use them as display plants until they cease to bloom and then discard them, but because
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Create A Peaceful Getaway

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The bedroom in the photo has it all. It s inviting, calm and restful but also has tons of character. Paint in hues of grey, beige and off-white neutrals balance the rich colours of the bedding and window treatments. The muted wall colour provides the perfect backdrop to the dark antique, stylized furniture, providing just
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We Remember

the brave men and women who lost their lives in the World Wars and other places around the world? those who are presently serving in Afghanistan and other trouble spots? those peacekeeping troops whose tour of duty takes them away from their families for months at a time? the reporters who are killed in the
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Dream Being Fulfilled

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Sometimes we don t realize how big the little things in life really are. Many of us have fond, childhood memories that brought us joy, but may have had a greater effect on our lives than we really know. For Kendra Sitko, a wife, mother, employee and business owner, the little things in life go
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You’ve Been Asking, And Here’s The Answers

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DearReena, Iregularlypurchaseasparagus,however,Ioftenleaveittoolongbeforecookingit.DoyouhaveanyadviceforrevivinglimpasparagussothatIdon tendupwastinganymoremoney? Debart Hello Debart, Reviving asparagus is exactly the same as reviving limp celery. Place veggies in a tall pot with ice water in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. DearReena, Withmyoccupation,Iamconstantlythevictimofwoodsplinters.DoyouhaveanysuggestionsastohowIcanremovesplinterswithoutpassingout? Mark No problem Mark, For minor splinters apply antibiotic cream with painkiller onto the area. Cover with a bandage and leave. Continue
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Stranger In The House

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I have no idea how she managed to get in. All of a sudden she is present and there isn t a thing I can do to discourage her from residing with me. It s a mystery. Suddenly one morning there she was, looking at me from my bathroom mirror. Seeing her gave me quite
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Time To Caulk Cracks

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Now s the time to caulk cracks around wooden windows to prevent moisture from entering and starting the process of rotting. Once begun, rot will accelerate, damaging both casing and window. Caulking guns are awkward to handle and extrusion can be hit and miss due to uneven pressure, causing unsightly smears and uneven lines. There
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