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Lifestyle

Plugging Into The Global Community

Posted May 23, 2013 By Don Mercer

EMC Lifestyle -Four years ago, I contributed the first article to the "Kemptville Advance" in what was hoped would be a one or two year series of monthly write-ups pertaining to Food Science from a non-academic perspective. It was about "Food Science...

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May marks return of hummingbirds to area

Posted May 23, 2013 By Lynda C. Bennett

EMC Lifestyle - May flowers are blooming nicely by now. Do you have your hummingbird feeders cleaned and filled with syrup for our little dynamos of the bird world? Four parts water with one part sugar, and no red dye makes a perfect dining solution...

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Aunt Lizzie's strange gifts never served much use

Posted May 23, 2013 By Mary Cook

EMC Lifestyle -Father's sister Aunt Lizzie, very wealthy we thought, lived in Regina. Once a year she came out to the homestead in Renfrew County, just to check up on her only brother, and as Mother said, to make sure the farm hadn't slipped into the...

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Provincial "Flower" Dominates Landscape This Spring

Posted May 23, 2013 By Jeff Maguire

EMC Lifestyle - Spring has sprung and despite the rollercoaster temperatures one of the traditional harbingers of the season is now among the most prominent features in our community and across the district. The resilient dandelion always survives....

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Myno's still looking for his 1948 Ford coupe

Posted May 23, 2013 By Bill Sherk

EMC Lifestyle -Myno Van Dyke of Newcastle, Ontario, has been active in the old car hobby for nearly 50 years. He currently drives a '58 Studebaker street rod, and every time he goes to a car show, he looks for a 1948 Ford coupe, wondering if he will...

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Rhubarb oatmeal squares are great way to enjoy seasonal produce

Posted May 23, 2013 By EMC News

EMC Lifestyle - A yummy combination of pink and tart rhubarb nestled with a crumbly oatmeal crust with a hint of nutmeg makes a delicious treat or dessert. Preparation time: 20 minutes Baking time: 55 minutes Makes 20 pieces Ingredients 1 cup (250...

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Spring panzanella a perfect side or meal on its own

Posted May 23, 2013 By EMC News

EMC Lifestyle - Fresh, topquality greenhouse vegetables enhance the flavours of Tuscany's simple tomato bread salad. This salad's fresh taste is excellent on its own or as part of a meal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: Not available Standing...

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Walk Your Paws for LAWS June 9 at Carleton Place arena, This Week's Pets

Posted May 23, 2013 By Lori Clarkson

EMC Lifestyle - Don't forget the Walk Your Paws for LAWS walk-a-thon on June 9. Walk-a-thon registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Carleton Place arena. Walk starts at 10 a.m. for the 2K and 5K routes. Please visit our website or Facebook page for further...

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