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Information from May crop reports Saskatchewan producers have 15 per cent of the 2016 crop seeded, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report, which is above the �ive-year (2011-
2015) seeding average of four per cent this time of year. Many producers in the south have been seeding for several weeks, while those in the rest of the province are just getting into the �ield. Eighteen per cent of the crop is seeded in the southeast, which is just behind the southwest reporting 35 per cent.
Provincially, 35 per cent of lentils, 31 per cent of �ield peas, 26 per cent of mustard, 24 per cent of chickpeas, 22 per cent of durum, 15 per cent of soybeans, 11 per cent of barley, nine per cent of �lax, eight per cent of canola, seven per cent of spring wheat and canary seed, and six per cent of oats have been seeded.
The Manitoba producers have also seen favourable weather which has allowed them to have an estimated 10 per cent of their crop seeded, with the southwest and central regions reporting the most progress according to Manitoba Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. In the southwest region soil moisture levels are
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Great Wall of China performance “chance of a lifetime” Darci Semeschuk SOURIS PLAINDEALER
The Souris School band, including Hartney and Wawanesa school students enjoyed the trip of a lifetime as they traveled to China and performed on the Great Wall. “Our group primarily travelled to China March 24 to April 5,” stated Souris School Band teacher, Paul Cwir who had investigated the possibility of such a tour several years ago. “I read some literature a few years ago about this potential opportunity and put it on the ‘back burner.’” As time moved forward and students and staff became ore interested in the opportunity, Cwir proceeded to research the opportunity. “I did a lot more research and discovered that a number of groups travelled with SNA Educational Tours to tour China,” explained Cwir. “Through all the research I conducted pre and post trip, I discovered that while there are groups in
B.C. and Alberta who’ve gone to perform on the Great Wall, I’ve not found any groups in either Saskatchewan or Manitoba who’ve had the honour of performing on the Great Wall.” Cwir believes that what makes this and even better story is the fact that the group that went is from a relatively small school division (population-wise) in the Southwest Horizon School Division. “It was really neat for some students as they had just �inished performing at a festival and received an invite to Musicfest-Nationals, exactly two weeks prior to performing on the Great Wall,” said Cwir. “We’ve had several groups invited over the years and had one go in 2012 where they received Gold, so we’re excited for the tradition of the students’ hard work.” Besides performing on the Great Wall and in a school in Beijing - at a population of 1500, roughly the size of the entire Southwest Horizon School Division,
Recognizing the importance of Early Childhood Education to the future of Saskatchewan’s youngest citizens, Education Minister Don Morgan has proclaimed May as Early Childhood Education Month. “We know through research and practice that quality early learning programs give children a good start in life,” Morgan said. “When young children are encouraged to learn, play, express their feelings and develop positive relationships, they are more likely to do well in school, go on to hold a job, and be healthy, happy, contributing members of their community.” With 14,546 licensed child care spaces and 5,056 Prekindergarten spaces available in the province, the Government of Saskatchewan continues with its commitment to provide families with quality early learning
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Members of the Souris Band program, which includes students from Souris, Hartney and Wawanesa, under the direction of Band instructor, Paul Cwir experienced an opportunity of a lifetime as they traveled to China to perform on the Great Wall. Pictured above are the students on the Great Wall. Back row (L-R): Marcia Downey, Jenel Boyes, Dean Sherritt, Jamie Sherritt, Emily Morrison, Brianna Downey, Paul Cwir, Julie Cwir, Zackery Thexton, Federico Vargas, Darryl Deleau. Front row (L-R): Emilie Logan, Kortney Thomas, Taylor Deleau, Jenna Farmer, Kirby Wright. the students also took a number of other activities such as the Forbidden City, Beijing Zoo, the Summer Palace, the Terra Cotta Army, and many more.
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said. “Let’s all take some time in May to celebrate the early learning programs and educators of our province.” To make sure that all Saskatchewan children get a good start in life, the Government of Saskatchewan has developed Saskatchewan’s Early Years Plan 2016-2020. This plan sets out goals and actions for all children to be safe, healthy and develop to their full potential in strong families and supportive communities. Visit www.saskatchewan.ca to find out more about becoming an Early Childhood Educator, licensed child care centres in your community and about Prekindergarten programs in the province. Please visit https:// w w w. s a s k a t c h e wa n . ca/residents/familyand-social-support/ child-care/saskatchewans-early-years-plan for the Saskatchewan Early Years Plan.
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BU to track, predict soybean disease in huge three-year study A three-year research project starting this summer will help soybean farmers predict disease before it strikes their crops. Brandon University’s Dr. Bryan Cassone has received $112,509 from the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) to genetically analyze whole fields of soybean plants, looking for the distinctive DNA markers of disease, even well before symptoms appear. “Prevention is always the first and foremost measure for disease control,” says Dr. Cassone, who joined the BU Biology department as an assistant professor last year. “However, this is only possible if we know what is infecting our fields and can develop early diagnostic tools and control strategies, which vary dramatically based on the type of pathogen. The reason why many disease outbreaks occur is a lack of this knowledge.” He’s focusing on foliar diseases, which are those that invade the leaves of infected plants. Common examples in Manitoba include downy mildew and bacterial blight. With help from MPSG and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD), Dr. Cassone will do two full surveys of at least 50 fields each in Manitoba looking for those and many other diseases. “Their years of experience will also allow us to target fields particularly vulnerable to disease,” he explains. In each field, they’ll pluck a single leaf from every soybean plant, preserve it on ice or in a special preservative, and take it back to a BU lab to be fully sequenced. That
will tease out DNA from any kind of disease that the soybean plant could be harbouring — including some that may have never before been detected in Manitoba. “We go through multiple stages of ‘DNA work’ before we generate the data – literally hundreds of millions of pieces of DNA from the plant and the pathogens. These are pieced together for each plant like a giant DNA puzzle,” Dr. Cassone says. “The whole process will take three months or so. However, the silver lining for future disease surveillance is with these giant DNA puzzles now solved, we can easily develop sensitive diagnostic tools that can be run within the day.” Helping him in the lab this summer is student Charlotte Smith, who’ll be entering her second year of nursing in the fall. She already has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences under her belt. “My ultimate career goal is to become a nurse practitioner and also to work in clinical research,” Smith says. “This project is epidemiological in nature and I think it will give me a better understanding of the way we classify disease on a large-scale population level. I hope to transfer my skills in genetic analysis to better understand the genetic patterns of disease and disease spread.” She says this type of hands-on experience is an invaluable part of her education. “Maybe I am biased but I feel that everyone should work or volunteer in a lab at some point in their studies whether they are pursuing a degree in sci-
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been done seven or eight years ago, even in generously funded labs.” The large-scale surveying and analytical work being tackled in this project is a continuation of Dr. Cassone’s post-doctoral research at Ohio State University, and has the potential to make a big difference to prairie soybean growers. “Before I moved to Manitoba last September, I spent four years working on soybean. I knew growers place an emphasis on preventative research, much more so than other crops. I also knew that soybean production had exploded in the province over the last few years,” he says. In fact, soybean farmers in Manitoba harvest a record 1.4 million tonnes of the crop last season, the fourth record-setting year in a row according to Statistics Canada, and more than 25 per cent higher than the year before. Grower interest in soybeans is expected to remain high, with 2016 having been named In-
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“I think I’m most excited to hit the bench and work on the molecular aspect of the project, extracting the genetic material to see what it will reveal about crop disease conditions in the province,” she says. “It’s a great feeling to know that the results we obtain from this project will help us to better manage crop health and develop the safest and most economical methods for crop distribution in Manitoba.” In the future, this research will help develop models to predict when and where diseases could strike — before they appear. Combining information about the number and type of pathogens with information on known environmental factors like temperature and humidity will lead to sophisticated computer models that will zero in on regions in Manitoba that are more susceptible to a given disease in a given year. Building on the baseline of data from this project, Dr. Cassone expects to be able to determine which diseases pose the greatest risk to future Manitoba soybean yield. “Ultimately, we want to use these models to help shape our spraying regimes and help sustain the integrity of the crop in Manitoba,” he says. Brandon University, founded in 1899, promotes excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, and educates students so that they can make a meaningful difference as engaged citizens and leaders.
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Eliminating the stigma of mental illness: A teacher’s story Kelly Running CARLYLE OBSERVER observer@sasktel.net
“Oftentimes, it is the person who looks like they have everything together that is suffering,â€? said a 26-yearold teacher who has been working through Generalized Anxiety Disorder for the past year, although she has been dealing with it, undiagnosed, since she was a small child. “So many people suffer in silence because they are afraid or ashamed. Every single person can help by speaking up about mental illness!â€? The Canadian Mental Health Association held their Mental Health Awareness Week in May to encourage people to take care of their mental health as they would their physical health. “We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health,â€? the Canadian Mental Health Association writes. “Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It’s a state of wellbeing.â€? For the 26-year-old teacher her anxiety began manifesting itself physically, socially, and emotionally over time, which created a spiral into depression and continually increasing anxiety. “It was affecting me in a lot of different ways,â€? she explained. “Physically, I had migraines, digestive problems, dealt with dizziness and nausea, and many panic attacks. It affected me a lot socially and emotionally as well. Everything was so overwhelming for me. Planning to go over to a friend’s house for dinner was like planning for a trip across the world. My brain would obsess over everything from what I would talk about to how I was probably going to die in a car crash on the way there.â€? “There was just so much to consider all the time. I was often exhausted by the constant racing thoughts going through my head. In order to stop worrying, I would avoid a lot of things. The avoidance just led to depression and more anxiety.â€? The realization that seeking help in her silent struggle was needed developed in two parts. “The first was after I had met with a group of friends for dinner,â€? she explained. “One lady, who happened to be one of my former teachers, had talked openly about her experiences and constant struggle with anxiety. After that dinner I was able to think a lot about my own experiences. This lady was smart, extremely kind, hard-working, and someone that I looked up to. She seemed like she had everything together. It made me realize that mental illness could affect anyone. It kind of took a little bit of the stigma away for me.â€? “The second turning point was after a day where I was supposed to be preparing things for my students. I had the classroom to myself to prepare for the following week, but I ended up just laying on the classroom floor and was crying for eight hours straight. I had lost all of the remaining motivation that I had left. I wasn’t sleeping, I was hardly eating anymore and I was overwhelmed by everything. Planning for my students seemed like an impossible task and I was really frustrated by that. Teaching was and still is my favourite thing in the world and I got so much joy out of planning, so I couldn’t understand why I would be so worked up over it. It was a breaking point. That night, I decided to reach out to my former teacher for support.â€? Dealing with anxiety, the idea of opening up to people, even close friends and family was very difficult. “I had those constant irrational thoughts of ‘What if they don’t want to talk to me anymore?’ ‘What if they think I’m just seeking attention?’ etc‌â€? she stated. “I initially reached out to one or two close friends through text message, so that was a little bit easier for me. They were incredibly supportive and willing to listen, so that made it a lot easier!â€? The decision to seek professional help, however, was the most difficult choice beginning to accept and deal with her anxiety. “Seeking professional help was probably one of the hardest things for me to do,â€? she explained. “I already had a fear of going to the doctor, so I didn’t think I was going to be able to do it. I had a lot of encouragement
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Beware the tiny Tick and Lyme Disease Glen Kirby SOURIS PLAINDEALER spdealer@mts.net
Lyme Disease is “a problem that’s expanding in Manitoba,” says a doctor with Prairie Mountain Health (PMH), “and it’s important for people to be aware of it and take precautionary measures.” Dr. Jas Atwal, Medical Officer of Health for PMH, says the tiny ticks that carry Lyme Disease are becoming more prevalent in our region, migrating from Ontario and the northern states, which means people and pets are increasingly at risk. Blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks) can spread Lyme Disease to humans which, unchecked, can cause neurological illnesses including paralysis. Early signs may include flu-like symptoms and a mark on the skin around the bite in the shape of a bull’s eye. “Anyone can get Lyme Disease; kids, adults and seniors,” warns Dr. Atwal. “Anyone is susceptible.” However, he also cautions that only blacklegged ticks are carriers, not every tick is infected and not every bite passes the disease to a human host. “Only a fraction of the blacklegged ticks carry the disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi,” says Dr. Atwal. “Just because you have a blacklegged tick bite doesn’t mean you will get Lyme Disease. It depends if that tick carries the disease and if that tick has been
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Rural land values spike Strong agricultural and moving mill rates Anne Davison VIRDEN EMPIRE-ADVANCE reporter1@empireadvance.ca
While real-estate assessments are generally higher, it is rural real estate that has seen huge jumps in the most recent re-assessment. The affect on mill rates and taxation was noted by RM of Wallace-Woodworth CAO, Garth Mitchell during presentation of the municipality’s �inancial plan, April 21. Commercial real estate has, over the years, taken large increases, but that has slowed. Mitchell summarized the assessment saying, “Farm land did take one of the larger jumps, and residential property stayed fairly high.” This explains why assessment of the RM of Wa l l a c e - Wo o d w o r t h rose by 29 percent, while
the provincial average (outside Winnipeg) was about 19 percent. “So, we did have more growth and more assessment value here than a lot of areas in the province,” the CAO noted. In fact, in the RM, farm property assessment was up about 50 percent, with some of the commercial properties down in the 20 percent area. The province-wide 2016 reassessment was completed on December 31, 2015 and is the basis for 2016 municipal and school property taxes. This assessment, based upon 2014 values was part of the formula for the RM’s 2016 budget. “The farmland property is re�lecting the sales activity,” said Mitchell. “The other variables, basically there’s a demand for rural property...” Re-assessments now
take place every two years instead of every four years as the basis of local government property taxes. “Now that we have reassessment occurring every two years, it keeps moving that mill line on us,” explained Mitchell on April 21. In some cases, as assessment goes up steeply, the mill rate may be lowered so a family’s or businesses’ municipal taxes don’t skyrocket. While property taxes fund schools, �ire and police protection, infrastructure, libraries etc. ideally a community with good schools, parks, streets and other bene�its and services makes for a good place to live and do business. So, ultimately those property values rise. On the TM of WallaceWoodworth Financial
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Farm work in the RM of Wallace-Woodworth Lenore and Kenton area began in earnest during the last week of April. Puffs of smoke rose on the horizon as some crop residues were burned while other fields were harrowed, fertilized and seeding began. Plan, 1 mill in 2016 = $344,181.05. Lack of staf�ing for the Souris Assessment Of�ice hurts WallaceWoodworth and the province, the CAO pointed out. “We are going to lobby to make sure they staff those of�ices properly. They are a couple of years behind in picking up some of our assessment.” In answer to an inquiry, in an email interview a spokesperson for Manitoba Municipal Government said that like many other organizations, Assessment Services saw a number of retirements recently. “To produce the 2016 assessment roll some va-
cant positions were �illed, resources were reallocated and new processes were re-engineered.” Facts web 2 2 . gov. m b . ca / mao/public/fact_sheets. aspx • The western, central and capital regions of the province saw some of the highest increases in farmland assessment. • Assessors consider sales values, soil productivity, the ability to grow specialized crops, and location. • Farmland market is in�luenced by supply, demand. • The value of farmland adjacent to urban centres, popular recreation areas and other land
uses can be affected by development potential. • Taxes that re�lect development pressure can contribute to premature loss of farmland to development. • To protect farm production, The Municipal Assessment Act provides farmland owners with the ability to request Assessment Services to determine the farm use assessed value. When such a request is made, the assessor determines if there is a difference between the market value of the property and the value for farming alone. If there is a difference, the lower value will be applied to the property.
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What to Look for from a Financial Advisor
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There’s a lot to know about investing, so it’s a good idea to get some professional help. But with so many financial advisors out there, how can you choose one that’s right for you? You may have to interview several prospective financial advisors before deciding on one. When you talk to them, see if you can get a sense of how they might work with you. Specifically, try to answer the following questions: Does this financial advisor ... • Understand you? Perhaps above all else, you want a financial advisor who will take the time to get to know you and your family, your goals and
what’s important to you. • Clearly explain investing? Once you enter the investment world, you will likely be curious about it. Why is diversification important? What’s a market correction? How do interest rate movements affect different investments? You will want to work with someone who will make the effort to educate you on investment topics and answer all your questions. • Know your investment style? Obviously, you’ll want someone who will recommend only those investments that are in your best interest and that can help you make progress toward your goals. Therefore, the person you choose needs to understand your investment personality – that is, whether you are an
aggressive, moderate or conservative investor. • Have a certain investment philosophy? You may have your own investment style and preferences – and so do many financial advisors. In fact, some financial advisors have an overriding investment philosophy that governs many of their recommendations. You need to find this out before you start working with someone. • Communicate frequently? The most knowledgeable financial advisor in the world won’t be of much help to you if he or she is not a good communicator. You need someone who will regularly let you know if you’re on track or make suggestions if you’re not – even if you aren’t scheduled to meet
for a while. And, speaking of conferring with your financial advisor, you’ll want someone who will meet with you when it’s convenient for you, whether it’s in person or over the phone. • Avoid making big promises? You want a financial advisor with the expertise and experience necessary to help you decide what is right for you. And you’ll want someone committed to your success. But there’s a big difference between someone who promises to do the best possible job for you and someone who promises big results. Be wary of financial advisors who claim they can consistently achieve high returns for you – there are very few guarantees in the investment world.
• Explain how he or she will be compensated? Financial advisors get paid in various ways, often in some combination of fees and commissions. Ask all potential financial advisors how they get compensated; any reputable professional will be upfront about his or her charges. By finding the answers
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The Mark Humphries Orchestra Dolores Caldwell RESTON RECORDER recorder@mts.net
Reston is about to entertain some top-notch musicians as the Mark Humphries Orchestra debuts on Sunday, June 5, at the Reston Memorial Theatre with a DinnerTheatre evening. In 2008, Mark, Jill, Thomas and Jess Humphries moved from Doncaster, England to north of Kola, MB on the Saskatchewan border, to raise cattle and sheep on what was once a PMU farm. Since then, they have moved in seven greenhouses; acquired a variety of animals including zebras, lemurs, emus, miniature donkeys, horses, wallaroos, ostriches, parrots, pigs, lambs, mice, rabbits, fish, peacocks, pheasants, and swans, just to name a few, and started Westwood Ranch and Garden Centre. If that wasn’t enough, Mark thought he would like to join a band (in his spare time). “I joined the army as a musician in the U.K. - a cheaper form of secondary education,” stated Humphries. “I then joined a band run by exprofessionals. We were the only band working 2 - 3 times a week, doing stints for dancing at places like Masonic Halls. I also conducted a pit orchestra and toured with the St. Lawrence Band. I toured with them as a spare player on cruise ships, etc. That lasted until the late 1990s. The army makes you versatile. I went in with a trumpet and switched to trombone - which isn’t always easy. I can get by on the guitar but I regret not pushing myself on the piano,” said Humphries. “In 2008, we decided to sell Jill’s riding centre and our zoo and immigrate to Canada and for sentimental reasons, we decided to bring 1000 plus music arrangements and equipment here. We lived briefly in France
but were impressed by Canada. It was more like Britain was 30 - 40 years ago. We enjoy Canada and how it slows down in the winter months. I actually got back into the orchestra from a chance conversation with a fellow that worked at Ted Goods Music and he was part of a Swing Band in Brandon of mostly retired musicians,” explained Humphries. “So I got my trumpet out and went for blow. I drove once a week to Brandon from Elkhorn. Scottie MacIntosh decided to retire and approached me to take over. Because of family illness, the idea was shelved for 18 months. We then practically re-invented the orchestra, and musicians came from Brandon, Shilo, Reston, and Wawota, to meet once a month in Virden at the Aud Theatre. For 12 months, it was strictly rehearsals. Our son, Thomas, works the lighting and soundboard. He started at a young age in the U.K. We have six gigs lined up so far, including Reston.” “The 18-member swing orchestra is made up of 5 saxophones - including alto and tenor, 3-4 trumpets, 3-4 trombones, rhythm section bass guitar, drums, piano, vocalists and our sound guy. Michelle Gervin of Virden/Reston School, plays the trumpet and sings and keeps us all smiling. Coincidentally,
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Record-breaking gala will celebrate rural tourism
Vern May Submitted
A recording breaking ballot of nominees are up for honors at the 13th annual “Tribute to Tourism” Awards gala on June 1 in Carberry. The event, which spotlights the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations to promote visitation to western Manitoba, is presented by Tourism Westman and this year has seen more nominations than any previous year. This year’s nominee count at 28 represents the greatest number of nominees to be submitted for the annual gala, representing 12 host communities throughout the region. The growing numbers are encouraging, especially when efforts are being made at a Provincial level to ensure that Manitoba becomes more competitive with neighbouring Provinces to expand our reputation as a diverse destination for visitors, both domestically and internationally. The gala, which has historically been held at various venues about Brandon, was presented for the first time in a rural venue last year. Hosted
in Virden at their new recreational complex, attendance for the event was even larger than when hosted in the city. It’s possible that bringing the gala event to rural communities creates a bigger splash, and may also boost the level of hometown pride among competing jurisdictions to more actively promote their work related to tourism. While many believe that the focus of Manitoba’s tourism marketing efforts are allocated to Winnipeg and Churchill, the active participation in tourism activities in rural centers is encouraging, as evidenced by both the volume and wide scope of the nominees who are being considered for honors. The selection committee has a difficult task ahead to identify this year’s award winners. This year’s slate of nominees includes: Aspiring Youth award: Lisa Buchanan – Minnedosa; Jordan Hale – Souris; Volunteer of the Year: Judy Wells – Deloraine; Darryl Holyk – Minnedosa; Garry Jones – Rapid City; Averill Whitfield – Souris; Service Excellence Award: Ag Days – Carber-
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Maximize your summer leisure time Heather Curle Submitted
Increase your spring and summer leisure time. Spring and summer are short, there is a lot we can do to make this time as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Perhaps the single most time consuming thing we do during this time of year is look after our lawns. Inground sprinkler systems won’t help you cut your grass; they will speed up the lawn care process. With an inground system there is no need to move sprinklers and hoses, strategically placed sprinklers can even water flower
beds and gardens. Inground sprinkler systems offer you the convenience of setting watering on a timer and a weather sensor. You will never have to worry about leaving a hose turned on and over watering or wasting water. Sprinklers can be set to water while you are on vacation. It is the carefree, hassle free way to a beautiful lush lawn. So I’ve talked you into it, an inground sprinkler system might be exactly what you need at your home or cottage. What’s next? First, you will want to ensure that the contractor you hire has prior
experience and is willing to do a site visit. It is critical that your contractor visit you, understand your needs and design a system built with you in mind. Do your homework, the cheapest quote is not always the best. While we are discussing inground lines, did you know that your sump pump line can be buried too, eliminating the need to roll hose out across your lawn in the spring and then roll it back up and store it in the fall. Not only a time saver, but, cosmetically more appealing. Barbeque season for many of us is year round,
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point you could really upgrade your barbecue skills and add running water and a sink to your outdoor summer experience. Properly plumbing an outdoor kitchen is a convenience you won’t regret. Get creative, maybe a bar/counter area, check out HGTV, magazines or perhaps you’re more of a Pinterest person; there are a lot of great sources of information for ideas. When you know what you want, contact your local contractor. While we like to soak up the heat during the day, for those of us without air conditioning those hot, muggy summers can make sleeping a challenge. If you have a gas or electric furnace you can install central air conditioning with minimal inconvenience. The contractor will add a coil to the furnace duct work and install a condenser outside. Not only is this a wonderful convenience, it also adds value to your home, increasing the resale price of your property. What about those homes with baseboard heat, or non-traditional heat sources. This is where ductless split air conditioning systems come in. They can be single or multi head units that are mounted on the wall. As with a traditional system there is a condenser that sits outside, but instead of hooking up to a furnace the coil portion is located in the room it’s designed to cool. It is a linear unit with an esthetically pleasing cover that will cool according to your needs. These units are available in a variety of sizes to meet your particular cooling needs. When there are multiple rooms that require cooling the system will allow your contractor to size the condenser based on your combined needs and connect multiple indoor heads to one condenser. Most systems will allow your contractor to connect up to four indoor heads per condenser. These are just a few simple ideas that will help keep your summer carefree and enjoyable. Summer is short, enjoy as much of it as you can!
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