Thumbs up, thumbs down - December 11, 2017
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- Published on Monday, December 11, 2017
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Neepawa Banner & Press
Flags, hats and wallets in the spotlight this week. One thumbs up and a pair of thumbs down for the latest edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
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Homebodies - When is a light fixture more than a source of light?
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- Published on Sunday, December 10, 2017
By Rita Friesen
Neepawa Banner & Press
I get attached to things. Not that I need to buy more or new things. Things from the past that have meaning for me. When our family settled on the farm in the Riding Mountain area, we selected a wagon wheel light fixture to brighten our meals at the family table.
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Observation - Dec. 9, 2017
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- Published on Saturday, December 9, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
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It is a well known fact that animals feel and discern the emotional and physical state of their owners. A horse will react to how his owner feels that day. He will not perform to his highest capacity if the rider is distressed or ill.
My perspective - Visitors wanted
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- Published on Thursday, December 7, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner & Press
Have you dreamed of looking into the Mona Lisa’s eyes, sitting on the beach in Barcelona, or standing in St Mark’s Square in Venice? Across the globe, many people are now making their travel dreams a reality and it’s creating unexpected problems, especially in historically popular destinations.
Right in the centre - In God we trust
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- Published on Thursday, December 7, 2017
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
In God we trust is the official motto of the United States of America. Adopted officially in 1956 by the U.S. government, it is followed to varying degrees by the U.S. government and its citizens. Also to varying degrees, it is held near and dear by other countries and to a greater or lesser extent by individuals everywhere. I say to a greater or lesser extent because how much we trust in God is a matter of choice. Countries and individuals make that choice every day.