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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 2012
Page
5
A church near a funeral home recalls a week when the Ladies' group catered two lunches for families then a third, despite fatigue. The congregation applauded their service, illustrating how a simple thank you can honor acts of kindness beyond dollars. The story echoes Victor Borge’s gratitude to audience and family.
The piece recalls a 1962 United Church Women cookbook titled An Autographed Album of Recipes from Oberon United Church. It highlights pages on Christmas Cake Hints with storage tips and a test using a steel knitting needle. The author notes family baking memories and a plan to try a dark cake recipe.
A note speaks of sunny weather and varied harvests with some farmers enjoying abundance while others face poorer yields. It urges gratitude for housing, family, friends, and divine care, citing Psalm passages and wishing readers a Happy Thanksgiving Day.
The message argues against an NDP proposed annual vote tax funded by old election results and backed by party refunds. It contrasts NDP supporters with PC fundraising, urging individuals to decide which party to support without an ongoing tax. Brian Pallister leads the PC response.
The Manitoba government proposes a lawn and garden pesticide ban, prompting public consultation. Health Canada assesses each pesticide for safety before sale. Critics argue weeds affect homes and nearby farmland, with higher costs for farmers and potential spread to rural lands. Citizens urged to write to their MLA or Conservation Minister Gord Mackintosh.
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