Batter up
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- Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2015
By Vern May
Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation
Have we lied to our kids? Passing down the wisdom that was given us in our formative years, were we just extending the life of a myth? I have no qualms in sharing with the readers of this column that if it isn’t true that “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you play the game” and I was deliberately misled, I’m going to be angry.
Herbs for Health - Essential oils, cleanse and detox
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- Published on Monday, June 8, 2015
By Janet Husak and Karen Burton
Herbs for Health
Essential oils are the aromatic liquids found within shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, resins, and seeds from around the world. These oils, also known as nature’s living energy, contain unique constituents that provide results and have been used throughout the ages.
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Homebodies - Would we really want to? Or simply talk about it?
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- Published on Sunday, June 7, 2015
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
As the scoop of original plain yogurt settled in the bowl, a flood of memories rushed through my mind. Go back to a hot muggy summer afternoon on the farm. We have been out fencing in the swampy bush land, stung by mosquitoes and pesky black flies, face whipped by wily branches. Or baling clover on the back 40. Sweat dripping down, stinging tired eyes, and the abrasive clover stems shredding jeans and wearing leather gloves to a soft pliant texture.
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Faithfully yours - God knows your name - not your number
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- Published on Saturday, June 6, 2015
By Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
I don’t carry many cards in my wallet. I only carry the ones I need for work or for identification when asked to produce it (which isn’t all that often any more).
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My perspective - Across the ages
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- Published on Friday, June 5, 2015
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
In the last month or so, it seems as though I have had frequent occasion to talk to some seniors within our community. It all started about a month ago, when I was gathering stories our VE Day special. During that time, I got a front row seat to stories from World War II, both at home and abroad.
