Little Black Book to be distributed with permission
Rolling River School Division outlines school shorts. The Little Black Book will be distributed to Grade 7 12 students subject to parental permission. Westman Kid Sport receives 100 dollars. Bus purchase options discussed. Board to continue provincial central tender participation. Public Schools Finance Board closes portable classrooms at Elton Collegiate and the board will appeal. Next meeting set for Feb 8 at 7 30 p.m.
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Rolling River
Westman
Public Schools Finance Board
Elton Collegiate
Woodworth coordinator nominated for Woman of Distinction
Woodworth Senior Services names Wilma Bell as a candidate for the Woman of Distinction award. The Brandon banquet is planned for March. Kenton Leisure Club invites all ages to meet at Kenton Memorial Hall Tuesdays at 1 30 p m for social fun, food, and fellowship during winter.
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Woodworth Senior Services
Wilma Bell
Brandon
Kenton Memorial Hall
Tulips From Asia To Dutch Bloom Boom History
Dorothy Beeche reports on tulips tracing origins in central Asia and Ottoman prestige in Turkey. The article notes the Turkish word for turban, the 1593 Dutch introduction, the feathered and broken flame varieties, aphid virus effects, and the 17th century tulip market crash with high-value bulbs traded for houses. It ends with a calendar note for a Feb 10 pie sale.
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Dorothy Beeche
Central Asia
Turkey
Netherlands
Old Farm Sprayer Calibration Tales From Weed Districts
Sid Lewis recalls the era of 40 foot Allied sprayers calibrations on farms. He notes brass nozzles, five gallons per acre, and frequent nozzle wear prompting upgrades to stainless 8002 tips. He describes calibration clinics with farmers and a memorable Tom Sedgwick farm event where a new sprayer line failed, teaching fixes. He mentions stopping the practice but still keeps calibration cups for post hoc checks.
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Sid Lewis
Allied
Tom Sedgwick
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Kenton News
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Knight Accounting Service
Certified Management Accountants
Kerry McConnell
Kerry
Meyers Norris Penny
Hamiota
CFBAS
CAIS
Haniota
Rivers In Bloom Report
Agriculture and Agr-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
NPP
Agr.ge.ca
Government of Canada
MERX
Merx.com
Canada
R.V
Autopac
Jim Hillis
Vettel
Tye
Blanshard
Daly
Woodworth
Midwest Weed Control District
Manitoba Conservation
Main Street
Winnipeg
R&c
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