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THE COLLECTOR

Dear Collector, Enclosed is a photograph of a Benjamin air pistol that I have had for more than 50 years. What would the value be?
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Backtalk Your forum for tips, opinion and insight

The tallest peak Pat Munts wrote in last week's issue about how she waits for the snow on Mica Peak to vanish before she plants anything in her yard. That's still sound advice, but we got our peaks a little confused here at Home, which prompted Shawn McGuire from Mica to write us:
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Get out of the house

March 31 – April 2: Flea Market at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center. Admission each day is $4. For more information, call (208) 746-5555. April 7-8:
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Houses are a fine meal

What is the single most damaging element in the home today? Here are some clues: It causes cracks in plaster and wallboard – especially over windows and doors. It causes doors to catch and stick. It is the reason for mildew on window sills and in showers and the reason why basements and crawl spaces reek with the smell of thriving fungus and bacteria. It is the primary reason for rust and corrosion both inside and outside your home, and it is what puddles in your crawlspace or basement during a heavy rain, or if you leave the garden hose running for too long.
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Hydrangeas are fussy plants

I have three traditional hydrangea plants that are now 6 years old. They have never bloomed. I've tried pruning, not pruning, sticking a shovel in the ground and going half way around the plants to "irritate" the root system as recommended by a Master Gardner at a Home and Garden Show, but nothing has worked. Any suggestions? Leah Oxford, Athol, Idaho
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Light your creative fires

Mark you calendars, folks. On March 29 and April 5, we will have two unique opportunities to light our creative fires just as we start into the garden season when two groups of nationally-renowned artists and garden designers speak at local venues. William Martin – March 29
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Look at my treasure!

Ora Straube loves antiques. She has collected interesting finds for years. Recently, one of her favorite pieces developed its own story. Over the last few years, the image of a Norman cross has appeared on a large framed mirror. The silver behind the glass is mottled with age, but the faint image of the cross is noticeable.
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Nursery school

With their perfectly manicured hedges and all those blooming crocuses, one thing is for certain: The Joneses next door know how to get into the spring of things. And so can you – even if you and your trowel aren't so well acquainted. However, rushing off to the nearest nursery willy-nilly is a no-no, whether you're a novice gardener with a few herbs on the fire escape or an inveterate green thumb. Solidify your garden-center game plan: Learn how to get prepared, select the right tools and avoid growing pains altogether. When you go
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Pets Calendar

Reigning Cats and Dog Chocolate Festival – Dessert and silent auction benefits the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. April 7. 6:30-9:30 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15. 477-2752. Second Annual Morgan Horse Open House – You can enter your horse online at our Web site. April 29. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Mission Arena, 11123 E. Mission Ave. Free. 838-3820.
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Pets’ creature comforts

Imagine getting a cat to sit still long enough to poke in a needle. Veterinarian Rosemarie Asterino not only does this with pets on a regular basis, she often relaxes animals so much with acupuncture that they fall asleep. Asterino is among a growing number of medically trained and licensed veterinarians providing alternative medicine for companion animals with benefits that parallel the relief many human patients find. Other options around Spokane and Coeur d'Alene include professionals who provide equine chiropractic care and massage therapy.
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Plan for pet to adjust to baby

A new baby changes the family dynamic. This change does not go unnoticed by the four-footed members of the clan. But with a little preparation and patience, babies and pets can be a wonderful combination. Too often when babies come into a family, pets are pushed out. It's understandable that parents are preoccupied and even concerned about the possible risks to this new fragile family member. So what, if anything, can be done to keep babies safe and pets not neglected during this special family transition?
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THE COLLECTOR

Dear Collector, I am sending you a photo of my Dad's Root Beer sign which has been in the family for many years. I'd say it's in quite good condition. While the gauge is accurate, I don't know anything about its age or possible value.
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TREASURE HUNT

One thing I've always admired about quilters and other women who sew, besides their skill, is the way they feel about fabric. Most have a spare room, a cabinet, or at the very least, drawers or boxes stuffed full of lengths of colorful fabrics put aside for the perfect project. They shop for textiles the way others of us shop for shoes – always on the lookout. They can't resist showing their finds to friends and family and get great pleasure in working with the fabric to create things for themselves and for others.
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Cold frame a hot item

Getting impatient to get out in the garden? A cold frame is a simple way to get a jump on both ends of the season. It can be used to harden off seedlings before they are planted in the garden, store early nursery purchases until it's warm enough to plant, or it can be planted directly with early or late crops of salad greens, spinach or even a tomato or pepper plant. A cold frame is simply a four-sided box with a transparent lid that captures heat and light from the sun and allows plants to survive even when it's freezing.
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