Antique Junk Shows Draw Viewers With Big Loot Hopes
The essay notes how TV programs valuing old junk entice viewers to hunt attics for riches. It cites spittoons linked to Andrew Jackson and rare items as examples, compares American and British eras, and explains the thrill of a potential windfall like a lottery prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Quimsey
Andrew Jackson
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Whistler
Mildred
Bill Hall
Lewiston
Idaho
C St
Rossburn Community Calendar Highlights December 1999 to January 2000
A dense schedule of local events for Rossburn area covering December 11 through January 3. Orthodox parish tea, bake sale, Christmas party, Ukrainian Home meetings, Agricultural Society gatherings, bingo nights, TOPS meetings, seniors drop ins, curling tours, Christmas concerts, church carols, school concerts, 4-H meeting, New Year dances and more across Rossburn, Oakburn, and surrounding venues. Includes dates, times, and venues such as Rossburn Community Hall, Town office, and Oakburn Municipal Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburn Community Hall
Main Street
Rossburn
Rossburn Ukr
People’s Home
Rossburn Ag. Society
R.C.I
R.C.L
Rossburn United Church
TOPS
Agri-Rec
More penalties for repeat drunk drivers
A report notes that drivers convicted of multiple drinking and driving offences within five years face tougher penalties. The piece outlines stricter sanctions aimed at repeat offenders to deter ongoing DUI behavior.
Bond Rates Rise Across Builder and Hydro Issues
Finance Minister Greg Selinger announced higher annual interest rates for Builder Bonds Series 4 and 5 Floating Rate Bonds and Hydro Bonds Series 6 to 4.75 percent, effective December 15. Series 3 remains at 5.50 percent, and HydroBonds Series 5 at 5.00 percent. Redemptions are available December 9 for Series 4 and 5, and December 15 to 21 for Series 3 and HydroBonds 5 and 6 across Manitoba financial institutions. Meanwhile Manitoba’s new drunk driving policy tightens penalties, extending repeat-offender treatment to five years and increasing jail terms to 14 days for a second offence and 90 days for a third or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Selinger
Selinger
Caisses Populaires
Manitoba
Gord Mackintosh
Mackintosh
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P.m
Rossburn Agri-Rec Centre
Oakburn School
Rossburn Lions Club
Oakburn Municipal Hall
Hydro
Review
Review Office
Esso
Wayway Food Mart
Wayway Conv
Monte Carlo Gaming
Saunaa
Polo Park
PTTV
NS “Sane
Pes Ee
Winnipeg
Park Avenue
Brandon
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