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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 2010
Page
5
The memoir recalls a predictable Christmas with chores before services and simple gifts. Family ties shaped a farm upbringing, shared resources, and a strong faith community. Close friends aided a difficult transition after loss, while forgiveness and church life guided a long ministry and gratitude at age 59.
A reflective narrator recalls a grim tale of needles hidden in a tomato pincushion, counting thirty nine pins and thirteen sawdust pins, while recalling Esther, grandchildren, and pioneer kindness. A dog survives, and the narrator ponders wealth and memory in a blurred recollection of domestic life.
A narrator compares Manitoba weather with other Canadian provinces. They recall western springs, crocuses, and Christmas snow. They praise sunny skies, snow sparkles, and God’s design, urging gratitude amid low temperatures. The piece ends by noting another season will come.
A letter from Reapers SPEAK OUT describes a painting by Ellis Strahl given to his daughter or son, with one work believed to be in a care home and another given to a McCreary area lady friend before his 1986 death. The writer hopes the second work is found and returned.
Manitoba Public Insurance and RCMP unveil a two pronged seatbelt initiative in the province. Operation Impact begins a weekend roadside enforcement focusing on seatbelt use and driving behavior with tickets up to 292.65 and two demerit points for belted violations.
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