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THE MENNONITES HAD IT FIGURED IT OUT!

THE MENNONITES HAD IT FIGURED IT OUT!

No need for EV charging station! Today, it looks fun and cozy.  I'm guessing it was less fun for those who had to use them back in the day. Does anyone remember going to school in one of these?

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Batter up! Mennonites and Baseball

Batter up! Mennonites and Baseball

Mennonites did more for recreation than knacking sote on the porch swing!

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Buy one worscht and get one free??!!

Buy one worscht and get one free??!!

The Menno Tribune will keep you informed as more details come in. Tupperware prices at the thrift shop should be coming down as warranty in the future is now questionable.

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Tweibach: The Iconic Bread of the Mennonites

The Steinbach Tribune

Tweibach: The Iconic Bread of the Mennonites

Recently, we were inspired to write an article about the grain millers son Cornelius F. Toews. The inspiration came from some of the “Toews Bakery family" in Steinbach and after having received a copy of the Johan F. Toews autobiography. William (Bill) Toews working in the home bakery, Steinbach. It’s been said that tweibach and bread speak to the heart of the Mennonite culture. So I thought it might be fitting to start with an article about the funny looking “bun” that is so well known. Tweibach are of course part of a bigger faspa tradition - but let’s stick...

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Penner refit of Mount Rushmore

Penner refit of Mount Rushmore

Although I'm somewhat biased because I think there's a lot of great Penners out there (my opinion, just saying) but I think Mount Rusmore could use a more modern refit.  What do you think? Click on the image below to see more fun "Penner humor" items! Plautdietsch word of the day: jebiss Pronounced: yi-biss What is sounds like: a type of natural lip moisturizer Example: Leina and Hein always enjoyed moments to become "lovey dovey". But Leina was a bit grossed out when Hein would take out his teeth and try to be romantic. This of course provides Hein with...

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