Out of Helen's Kitchen - wives

During the 1950s the housewife was urged to keep her house clean, feed her family properly and have meals on time, ask her husband about his day, but never complain about hers, change into a pretty dress, brush her hair and refresh her makeup before her husband cams home, clean the children up as well and have them play quietly, always be cheerful and ready for anything he may suggest. The goal was to make your home a place of peace and quiet so hubby can relax when he comes home! 

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Rural Council Clips - Aug. 27, 2017

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RM of Oakview, July 20: The personnel committee meeting on July 12 recommended that council advertise for a full-time assistant CAO  and a part-time water treatment plant operator/relief town foreman.

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2017: the return of the driver’s Civic!

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photo by Dan Cowell
The 2017 Honda Civic Si has an excellent quality interior and a number of unique, model specific features.

2017 Honda Civic at a glance

 Powertrain: 1.5 litre four cylinder turbo with 180 horsepower, 177/(162) pound feet of torque, 6-speed manual/(CVT auto), Civic hatch; 1.5 litre four cylinder turbo with 205 horsepower, 192 pound feet of torque, 6-speed manual (Civic Si sedan); 2.0 litre four cylinder turbo with 306 horsepower, 295 pound feet of torque, 6-speed manual (Civic Type R hatch).
 Trim levels: Sport, Sport Touring, Si, Type R
 Starting price: $25,290 (Sport Hatch manual), $28,495 (Civic Si sedan manual), $40,890 (Civic Type R Hatch manual)
 Price as tested: $28,495 (Si Sedan manual)
 Highway fuel economy: 6.2 L/100 km (Sport/Sport Touring/Si); 8.3 L/100 km (Type R)
 Test fuel economy: 7.1 L/100 km combined (Civic Si Sedan manual))
 Warranty: 3 years/60,000 kilometres bumper-to-bumper; 5 years/100,000 kilometres powertrain
 Service interval: Variable as per oil life monitor

By Ben Castle
The Neepawa Banner

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Miles for Mental Health a success

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Photo courtesy of Diane Martin

By Kira McCormick-Adema
The Neepawa Banner

On Sunday, Aug. 20, approximately 75 to 80 people participated in the Miles for Mental Health walk, which gave local families and businesses the chance to support those struggling to maintain mental wellness. Individuals of all ages and backgrounds went down to the Flats in Neepawa, to participate in the event.
Event co-ordinator Diane Martin said the support from the community was incredible.

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A new place to play at HMK

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Photo by Kira McCormick-Adema

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