Lifestyle
Is there more winter coming? Only the groundhog knows for sure
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle - Winter carnival organizers in the area were likely waiting with baited breath this morning when local groundhogs peered from their holes. If the Galetta gopher and Woodlawn Willie saw their shadows this morning (Thursday) on Groundhog...
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In nature, white can be worn in winter, Fashion trend more evident in northern region
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Michael RuntzEMC Lifestyle - Having been unaware of fashion trends, I was surprised to learn that there was a dress code for the seasons. Black is apparently okay to wear year-round, but white cannot be worn past Labour Day and neither can it be donned before the...
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Remembering Emerson: always so full of life
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Mary CookEMC Lifestyle - Losing a sibling is never easy. You try to remember the good times and they help sustain you as you come to grips with the finality of the sudden death of a loved one. Last week my brother Emerson, who has been so much a part of these...
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Naturalists to hold quiz night in Prior
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle - The February meeting of the Macnamara Field Naturalists Club will take the form of a quiz night. Club president Michael Runtz will provide the riddles for the session, which will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Arnprior...
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Calling all blood donors
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC Lifestyle - Canadian Blood Services is urging people to make an appointment for the next blood donor clinic in Arnprior. The clinic will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the Nick Smith Centre. Donors can call 1-888-2-DONATE to reserve a spot between...
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Corn appears in amazing varieties
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Pat TrewEMC Lifestyle - Corn is an amazing vegetable when you look at the many different forms in which it's available. There's fresh corn cooked on the cob, canned or frozen niblets corn, and creamed corn. There's corn syrup and corn oil which are both liquids....
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Dancing for body, mind and spirit in Carp
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Janet Burns and Judy HenryEMC Lifestyle - Most of us know that exercise can make us feel better, physically and emotionally. At this time of year, we are often looking for a healthy mood boost, but may not been keen on exercising outdoors. Mounting scientific evidence suggests...
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