Roblin Class of 1969 Holds 50 Year Reunion Weekend
Former Roblin Collegiate Class of 1969 classmates gathered during the August long weekend for a 50 year reunion. Attendees included three former teachers Dale Yeo Ron Landry and Jim McDonald. Activities featured a golf tournament a photo scavenger hunt and a Community Centre program with guest speaker Gordon Goldsborough author of Abandoned Manitoba and More Abandoned Manitoba and Manitoba Historical Society president.
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Dale Yeo
Ron Landry
Jim McDonald
Gordon Goldsborough
Manitoba
Manitoba Historical Society
Pesticide-free weed control for stone patio gaps
Home solution for weeds between stone slits includes laying landscape fabric or plastic, or several newspaper layers under rocks. A nonselective mix of one gallon pickling vinegar, one pound salt, and one tablespoon dish soap can be poured on weeds, but will kill any plant it touches and may require repeated applications.
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Reena
Reena Nerbas Column: Home Fixes and Frugal Tips
Readers seek practical home care advice. Linda asks how to restore worn table finish without refinishing while Mack questions furniture friction on floors. The column suggests stronger varnish cleaners and possible refinishing, plus non slip liners and wall protectors.
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Linda
Murphys Oil
Colleen and Richard Plan A Minimalist World Travel
Colleen Wiseman and her husband Richard Chevrefils detail packing light for a year of world travel. They each carried one backpack weighing about 10 to 13 kilos, swapping items to stay within limits, and relied on Airbnb lodgings and Uber rides for most stays. Their San Francisco Airbnb breakfast standout was Mama Marie, with hopes to share more adventures next time.
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San Francisco
Uber
BNB
Mama Marie
Colleen Wiseman
Richard Chevrefils
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Robln District Community Foundation
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Canada
Muir Woods National Monument
San Franciso’s
Golden Gate Bridge
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