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Who invented the Banana Split ?

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Because banana splits are so large, they’re often the perfect desserts to share on date night.

Body-conscious reader doesn’t want to wear bathing suit

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DEAR HARRIETTE: Summer is here, which means it’s bathing suit season. I’ve always struggled with my body image. I grew up overweight, so I got used to hiding my body in sweatshirts and sweatpants. But now with the heat, my old tricks won’t work, and I am forced to confront one of my biggest fears: my body.

Beat the rain with container-grown vegetables

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With the historic rains this spring and summer, we’ve doubled — and in some cases tripled — the average for several places in Louisiana. It is no wonder some of our plants, yards and gardens are suffering. We’ve already reached 78% of the annual amount of rain, with another half a year to go.

Assistance provided to parish families for school uniforms

Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish (H.E.L.P.) will begin assisting low-income families needing help with the purchase of school uniforms effective July 19.

Keep the Fun afloat

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For those who enjoy outdoor and active summer lifestyles, water entertainment may be the way to go. Racing the waves with the wind flowing through your hair can be a fun and exhilarating way to enjoy fresh air.

Things you should be asking your pharmacist

An estimated 4.5 billion prescriptions will be filled this year in the United States, with about half of consumers taking at least one prescription medication over the past 30 days.

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Friend develops attitude when she is ignored

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel like my good friend continually inconveniences me. She has no regard for my time. She has a ton of other friends she could bother to do favors for her, yet she seems to ask only me.

Uniform assistance available to Lincoln Parish familiies

Editor’s Note: This is the corrected version of a story that was published in the Leader last week.

Set your cruise control to the 70s — as in the 1970s

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During a recent road trip, we had the opportunity to listen to a countdown of the top 70 “soul” hits of the 1970s as voted by Sirius XM listeners. The list covered everything from smooth rhythm and blues to disco and pure soul.