Bed in a van...

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Left image from left: Rick and Tammy Turner pictured with Kim, Franziska, Melody and Antoine. 

Right image: Franziska (left) and Kim sit in the back of their van, where they built a bed to sleep in when they travelled across the country..

 

By Diane Warner

Neepawa Banner & Press

Traveling across a foreign country by oneself, not knowing where you are going to stay or if you have somewhere to stay, could be quite intimidating. But cousins Melody Terrasse (28) and Antoine Auriate (29), from Lyon, France, and best friends Franziska Kuner (19) and Kim Willman (19), from Donaueschingeu, Germany, are enjoying doing so.

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NACI HOPE group update

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Did you know that our overflowing landfills are filled with materials that could be recycled and reused? Although Canadians have been recycling 60 per cent more materials than in 2000, we could still do better.

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Citizens honoured at Rotary banquet

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Special guests and recipients at the Neepawa Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship banquet included (Front row L-R) District Governor Peter Neufeldt, Brad Mummery, Helen Drysdale, Pat Gawaziuk,Glen Cummings. (Back row L-R) Ron Nordstrom, Don Schmall and Dave Bennet.

 

By Ken Waddell

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Rotary Club of Neepawa #5550 met on Apr. 26 for their annual Paul Harris Banquet. Paul Harris Fellow pins and certificates were awarded to a number of volunteers and members.

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Take a hike

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About a dozen people participated in the late morning walk of Neepawa’s new hiking club on Monday May 6.

 

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Hiking Club has taken its initial steps in the community.

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Out of Helen's Kitchen - Rosemary

Helen Drysdale

Neepawa Baner & Press

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. I grow it in my garden every year and if I chop onions I remove the onion smell from my hands by running them through a stem of rosemary. Ancient Greek students wore rosemary garlands in their hair to improve memory. Placed under your pillow it is said to prevent bad dreams. For centuries it was used in wedding bouquets as it is a symbol of fidelity, love and friendship. My favorite use for it is in soups and stews.

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