A senior’s story - Reta Harper
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- Published on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Wayne Hildebrand
The Neepawa Press
“Getting an education in the 1930’s was not as important as it is today,” Reta reflected. “We had a large family. Education was not the priority. I remember my dad saying, ‘We have a large family to do the work.’ Children did not have all the after school activities like they have today. It was a different time. Early in life we were taught to work: housework, milking cows, chores and looking after little ones with no modern conveniences. Aside from not having extra money, my father generally regarded other activities as wasted time. After Reta Harper told me some of her life story, I thought her work ethic lessons probably helped her through her life.
Helping, one paw at a time
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- Published on Tuesday, August 22, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Press
Three days after graduation, Emma Gerrard packed her bags and travelled half-way around the world to help some four-legged friends in need. This summer, Gerrard, of Neepawa, spent a month volunteering at Rescue Paws, an animal rescue in Hua Hin, Thailand, about three hours south of Bangkok.
1987: It’s monster tomato time in Neepawa
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- Published on Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The old C.N.R Rundhouse being torn down where the chicken corral now stands.
Cecil Pittman
The Neepawa Press
Henry Lepp: A tale of seven Chevelles
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- Published on Monday, August 21, 2017
photo courtesy of Henry Lepp
The first (1965) and last (1970) of Henry Lepp’s 454 cu in Chevelle SS.
By Ben Castle
The Neepawa Banner
The Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized car produced over three generations, between 1964 and 1978. It was a contemporary rival to the Ford Fairlane and Plymouth Belvedere and was available with a series of in-line six cylinder and V8 engines. Based on the GM A-body platform, the Chevelle was available in sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon and pickup (El Camino) body styles, with some production taking place in Oshawa, Ont. and Sainte-Therese, Que. Higher-end models were also badged as Malibus in Canada, which is the nameplate that took over in 1978 and still exists to this day as Chevrolet’s mid-size sedan offering.
Making a difference: Rotary is making things happen world-wide
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- Published on Sunday, August 20, 2017
By Ken Waddell
The Neepawa Banner
Rotary District Governor Peter Neufeldt has been a Rotarian for almost 40 years. Based out of the Regina Eastview Rotary Club,Neufeldt addressed the Neepawa Rotary Club noon meeting on Wednesday, August 9. He spoke on the theme of Rotary making a difference focusing on six Rotary themes, namely, humanitarian services, water & sanitation, disease prevention & treatment, maternal health, basic education & literacy.
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