Out of Helen's kitchen - Flags

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The official dedication marking the move of the Stoney Creek school to its new home at Riverbend Park was held as a part of the 1967 centennial celebrations.

Helen Drysdale
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HELP to receive help

By Heather Gray

Chairperson

HELP (Helping Each Local Project) has planned its annual Christmas event so our nomination buckets are now out. One is located at Westoba Credit Union and the other at Rivers Bigway Foods. Beside each bucket is a list of organizations you can choose from to cast a vote. There are also voting polls in the HELP Facebook group. Please choose one or as many as you would like. Buckets will be removed on Sept. 29 and the polls will be closed for counting.

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DIVAS coming to Gladstone

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Vancouver performer Bonnie Kilroe is bringing her musical comedy impersonation show DIVAS: Vegas meets Vaudeville to Gladstone on Sept. 29 at the Legion. Fresh from Orlando, Florida, at the Sunburst convention for Professional Celebrity Impersonators, Bonnie was inducted into the Hall of Fame for most unique act and won an award for gold showcase judged by local agents.

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Homebodies - Birds eye view

Rita Friesen
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Miss Daisy, Henry Hoover and I were walking down the Trans Canada Trail, the portion just south of the cemetery. To our left was the still gently flowing river, slowed by sundry beaver dams, and a dull green color. Underfoot were crushed acorns, to the right a few chokecherries, glowing burgundy red against the fading foliage. As we rounded the curve, a wave of cool, moist air rose to greet us, and then, a few steps further, out in the open, the air was once again warm and dry. The scents of the fall were rich and intoxicating. In the west was the beginning of another sunset. Rosy hues and golden streaks, perfection.

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Free driver workshop will enhance skills

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Safety Services Manitoba and Home Assistance Neepawa and District are partnering to hold a free workshop in Neepawa. 

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