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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press On the evening of Dec. 6, on Hwy. 5, just north of Neepawa, a northbound car, driven by an Alberta man, struck a deer. According to a police report from Spruce Plains RCMP spokesperson, Sgt. Mark Morehouse, the northbound car struck a deer.

The deer was thrown up in the air and struck the windshield of a southbound car. The deer reportedly went through the windshield and struck the female passenger, a 58 year old woman from the RM of Cornwallis (near Brandon).

Morehouse said reports from the scene stated that while part of the deer struck the passenger, part of the animal also went through the rear window of the southbound vehicle.

Morehouse said that the Jaws of Life were not needed and that the passenger was out of the vehicle and was receiving CPR before the ambulance arrived.

The passenger died from her injuries. The driver, also aged 58 and from the RM of Cornwallis, was hospitalized, but Morehouse believes he has since been released from hospital. The driver of the northbound vehicle was not injured.

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On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Neepawa branch of BMO held their second annual Season of Giving event. A total of 10 businesses set up tables in the foyer of the bank, with a selection of affordable gifts for kids to buy for their family and friends. Parents could bring their kids, with a budget and a list of who to shop for, then the parents would sit in a separate space, while a volunteer from the NACI HOPE group or a BMO employee helped the kids do their Christmas shopping. See more on Page A16.

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Seedz ‘N Sprouts daycare now up and running

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

The newest addition to the Budz ‘N Bloom family of daycares in Neepawa has finally flowered. Seedz ‘N Sprouts has been set up and waiting to open for over a month now, however, they had not been able to confirm an opening date until all permits were approved and construction on the Neepawa Middle School had nearly finished.

Now that both factors have been looked after, the new daycare can finally start operating.

The finishing touches were being put on last Thursday, with the only thing left to do being a dishwashing system in the kitchen. Crystal Murray, Seedz ‘N Sprouts director, explained that a dishwasher has been installed, but the inspector wanted a different system for drying the dishes than the set up they

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currently have, so they hope to have that finished sometime in the new year.

Despite that minor detail still in the works, Seedz ‘N Sprouts has already opened.

For the first month or so, the kids attending will just need to bring a packed lunch, until the kitchen gets final approval.

The “soft opening” of the early learning centre took place on Monday, Dec. 9, with the first batch of kids coming in. Murray noted that because they were only able to notify parents of the opening early last week, not all the registered children started attending on Monday. She explained that some parents registered to be on the waitlist so that they will have a space in the future, but they don’t need child care yet. She added that some people may have never registered because the process of opening has taken so long, but if there’s anyone who will be needing

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child care, she emphasized to get on the list now so that Seedz can get a clear idea of how many spots are needed.

The daycare has seven employees right now, three of which they just hired for the new centre. To operate at full capacity, there would have to be 17 employees, 11 of whom would need to be trained as level two early childhood educators, which is what they’re focusing on hiring now. But with the smaller number of kids coming to start with and Christmas holidays coming up, the centre won’t need to be at full capacity just yet.

Murray noted that there are some upsides to having a slow, soft opening. “Having the kids trickle in is nice, so they can get used to the routine and the staff can get used to the new kids. So having a slow start isn’t a bad thing,” she said.

Murray added that it’s also good for kids who haven’t been to a daycare, so they don’t get overwhelmed by a large group of other kids.

With the long wait for an opening date now over, Murray noted there’s more than just the construction workers and the staff who are to thank for getting to this point. “The community support has been amazing and we definitely appreciate everything that’s come from the community. We definitely wouldn’t have

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Seedz ‘N Sprouts early learning centre, located adjacent to the Beautiful Plains School Division office in Neepawa, officially opened on Monday, Dec. 9. Above is one of their three preschool rooms.

gotten this far without that support,” she expressed.

Murray added that because of the slow start and a few more things that need

to be organized, Seedz isn’t planning a grand opening until sometime in the new year, possibly in February or March.

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Carberry group on a mission to help kids

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Some relative newcomers to the Carberry community have undertaken a life-changing mission trip to the Philippines, to build homes and help starving, homeless Filipino children.

Ten young Carberry men took the 32 hour flight, from Winnipeg, to Vancouver, to Tokyo to Manila, on Dec. 1.

Due to a typhoon, they were storm stayed for one day in Tokyo. They plan to return to Carberry Dec. 20.

Four Fast brothers: Marcus, Thomas, Dennis and Kevin; brother-in-law Sam Scherf ling (Diane's husband); three Hoffman brothers: Reuben, Stefan and Phillip; Matthias Winkler and Genadi Prudrikov, chose to make a lot of sacrifices for a fantastic opportunity to help some less fortunate people and children.

Each person was permitted two pieces of luggage, one for clothes and one for equipment (nailer, taping etc.) or non-perishable food and gifts. They plan to hand deliver them to the children.

Their main plan is to work

Marcus Fast holds an orphan in the House of Hope Orphanage, in the Philippines.

Reuben Hoffman (on ladder) helps with construction.

with homeless, starving children. This whole project was planned by a B.C. gentleman.

The weather is hot and humid (34ºC) and their time zone is about 15 hours ahead of us.

These newcomers to Carberry are very hard working folks, quite religiously oriented and musically inclined. Their 25 voice youth choir was impressive at the community

a Christmas bake sale Dec. 3, with proceeds going to the House of Hope Orphanage in the Philipines. Watch for later reports.

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ast week’s column raised some serious questions as to how the Christian church might better serve Christ’s intentions and the wellbeing of His followers. All Christians should be thankful for the Christmas season, the message and the full meaning of Christmas. Christ was born as a baby in Bethlehem. He is the Son of God, but he came to earth to be our Saviour. The message is over 2000 years old, usually revered, but sometimes rejected.

It is a message that is one of the most prominent of messages in the history of mankind. For the Christmas season, for the message of a Saviour, I am truly thankful.

No other holiday (Holy Day) in all the world has the attraction of Christmas.

Over the centuries though, the Christian church has made some errors that need to be acknowledged and avoided in the years to come. Here are some examples that come to mind.

The idea that Roman Catholic priests and nuns must be celibate was not adopted until over 1,000 years after Christ walked this earth. It is a silly notion that has caused the church much grief.

Choosing not to marry, or to be chaste, should be an individual decision, not a compulsory thing foisted upon men and women by church rules. Being married, or not married, has nothing to do with how well a person may function as a church leader.

Churches have made some bad choices over the centuries. The Crusades certainly could be questioned. On the surface, they were intended to defend the Christian faith and drive out the Muslims.

The problem is that Jesus never asked his followers to go and kill people in his name. He did ask, pretty strongly, that we love our neepawa

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Churches have made some bad choices over the centuries.

neighbours though. Many wars seem to have been unavoidable, but it would be hard to prove the case that the Crusades were such.

In more recent times, the Christian church has taken stands that may have seemed good at the time, but proved to be less than productive in the long run.

Although not entirely lead by the Christian church, attempts to prohibit alcohol consumption proved pretty unfruitful, turning the booze trade into the mainstay of the criminal element. It might have been better to enforce laws against public drunkenness and drinking and driving, than to have put North America through the prohibition era. The Christian bible is pretty clear that we shouldn’t be “drunk” and that is an obvious truth. I choose not to use alcohol, but that is a matter of choice and for certain, God gives a freedom of choice. The consequences of our choices are a different matter.

Probably the biggest mistake churches have made over the centuries is to impose rules that have little or no basis in the teachings of Jesus. The Ten Commandments are the basic rules of Christian living. Jesus summarized them

saying, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

He didn’t say dancing would send you to Hell. He didn’t say smoking or drinking would do it either. He didn’t tell churches to practise harsh judgement on their members. He didn’t say not to eat certain foods.

There are lots of practices I don’t like and that I don’t think I, or others should do, but they are preferences, not a matter of Heaven or Hell. I don’t like tattoos, or body piercing and wild hair colours, but these are all matters of preference, Like I said last week, it is my belief that churches have overloaded others with actions and rules that have nothing to with Christ or Christmas. Love yourself, love your neighbour and love Jesus.

Merry Christmas to all.

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s we close in on Christmas, businesses are anxiously looking at their books to see just how they’ve done this year. This is especially important for the small businesses that run up and down our MY Main Streets, PERSPECTIVE many of whom rely on end of year purchases to keep them Kate profitable.

Rural com- Jackman-Atkinson munities are reliant upon their small businesses, without them, we wouldn’t have much for business at all. Beyond the obvious— they offer us the products and services we need, where we need them— they are integral to our communities. These are the businesses that provide jobs, they sponsor our fairs, Have you spent your festivals and our sports teams, and money on a vibrant support our comcommunity? munities through their taxes.

According to Industry Canada, this country is home to over 1.14 million small business. While big businesses might get the spotlight and the high profile government hand outs, it turns out that most Canadian businesses are in fact, small. According to Statistics Canada data, of the 1,167,978 private businesses active in Canada, 54.1 per cent are micro-enterprises, that is, firms with 1 to 4 employees. If you add to that the number of business with less than 20 employees, these small business account for 86.2 per cent of Canada’s private employers. If you add up all the small businesses, defined as those with fewer than 100 employees, about 98 per cent of Canada’s businesses fall into this category.

If you look around your town, chances are the majority of businesses are small. But when you look beyond the storefronts, there are many more small businesses. For example, in the rural staple sectors of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, small businesses rule. Of the 47,397 businesses recorded by Statistics Canada’s December 2015 Business Register, 47,121 had less than 100 employees.

Customers are spoiled for choice, but every choice has an impact, beyond where you buy your widgets. Beyond the concerns of price and availability, a consumer needs to think about where their money is going. Will it be reinvested in the community or go out of country? Will it benefit workers or further enrich multi-millionaires? Will it help expand the products and services available to the consumer? These never used to be concerns, but times have changed. Our small businesses do need to work to earn their customers’ support, but customers also need to recognize the impact of their spending.

While the internet has allowed Amazon to bring its low prices to any rural resident, the internet has also allowed businesses located in rural communities, especially those in niche or speciality markets, to sell far beyond their natural market.

The internet is not all bad for small businesses.

Small businesses bring life to our communities— their owners live here and want to see their community flourish. They want to employ people and see their town host events and grow.

They want to make a living, but the bottom line isn’t the only thing that matters.

As you wrap up your Christmas shopping season, think about what you’ve bought, beyond the gifts. Have you spent your money on a vibrant community?

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A perfect fit

any years ago, I heard a Christmas ser mon given by the late Rev. Dr. Lance Morgan, who, at that time, was Senior Minister of First Baptist Church, Prince George, BC. His sermon was titled “Jesus, the Perfect Gift.” It was a typical Lance Morgan talk– lots of stories (all hilarious), with a punch line that gave you a lot to think about.

On this occasion, he shared stories of inappropriate gifts he had received over the years. One of those gifts was a shirt. He told us that it was a nice shirt.

He loved the colour and he could tell that it was an expensive shirt. The problem was that it didn’t fit. It was two sizes too big– so he offered to give it to anyone who could use it. Then he made the point that the gift God gave us in Jesus Christ is a perfect fit. He is able to forgive every sin, heal every disease, help us overcome every trial and enable us to

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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein face each day with dignity, courage and optimism.

To this day, I have never forgotten that sermon. I thought of it again last week, as I was reviewing the lectionary readings for Dec. 29. The gospel for that Sunday is the story of the time Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus spent as refugees in the land of Egypt.

They had gone there deliberately, at God’s command, because the ruler of the Roman province of Judea, a man who called himself “King” Herod, had sent his security forces to Bethlehem to find the infant Jesus and kill him. Egypt provided the holy family with a safe place in which to hide until Herod’s death.

Having been a refugee himself, Jesus can identify

with the struggles faced by today’s refugees. But can he identify with the struggles faced by children and youth? Yes, he can, because he had to learn how to eat, drink, walk and talk just like we did. He had to go to school. He had to learn how to read and write. He had to learn how to live as a responsible, caring and law-abiding human person in his time and culture.

Although Jesus was an excellent student, there were certainly times when he must have found the challenges a bit overwhelming.

Can he identify with working people? Yes, he can. Like all teenaged boys of his time, he learned his father’s trade (in this case, carpentry) and worked in his family’s business.

He would do this until he reached the age of 30, when he began his public ministry.

Can he identify with the poor and homeless? Yes, he can. He never owned a home. He and his disciples lived from day to day, often staying with friends and faithful followers when they visited a town or village. He knows the challenges faced by the poor in our society and his heart is broken whenever he hears their cries for help.

The Scriptures tell us that Jesus was tested in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He understands the hardships we face. He cares for us just as he cares for every part of the universe he helped create and he will run swiftly to the aid of all who seek his help in their time of need.

Today, he says to us: “Whatever you need, ask and you will receive.”

Ever evolving

orty-five years ago, my first Christmas as the matriarch of a blended family, I decided that it would work well to start a new tradition– all new tree decorations. I chose my favourite colours of blue and silver. Garlands and baubles and do-dads.

The balls were wrapped with fine threads, really quite pretty.

T here were severa l things wrong with this idea.

For one, we had a house cat that loved the tree, and batted balls and baubles everywhere, tangled string all over the place. That wasn’t the real problem.

Christmas is tradition.

Christmas, for a family, is hand made decorations, school projects and gifts lovingly given. An eclectic collection of memories all hung on the tree and strung around the home. I was forgiven.

The family embraced Christmas, more decorations made and bought every year. Big ones and

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen small ones. Gaudy ones and spiritual ones. Our home was a riot of colour, noise and laughter. We cut our own tree. First at a tree farm, then from the road allowances, and the turning point was the year the tree was cut from the shelter plant we had so carefully planted and watered.

Then we got a fake tree.

Big enough to fill the bay window, window to window and floor to ceiling, a tree big enough to bear with grace the abundance of memories strung from its branches.

This year, I down-sized the tree. The select few decorations that I cherish are enough to make the tree my tree. Red and gold now, several pieces I brought

home from Moscow, some handmade, all chosen.

Going through the storage box, memories galloped. A shoe box labelled “Christmas Balls” in my second son’s young printing. A flat box containing crocheted snow f lakes, “Rita”, in my mother’s handwriting. An aside here, the snowflakes were starched with a sugar solution and Henry Hoover has eaten more than one! I am looking for more, there were a dozen and now there are seven.

Going through the box, ready to discard some, gift others, I came across some that needed to hang on my tree. There is a Christmas stocking, no more than four inches long, hand quilted by

a process called paper quilting, by the sister-in-law that just passed away. It hangs where I can draw comfort from seeing it as I sit in my comfy chair.

Not far from it, and also front and centre, is a clear ball cradling a white feather.

A gift from one of my extra grand daughters the Christmas after Ed passed away.

Low, safe because the dogs don’t eat paper! Is a miniature songbook, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, a gift from one of my youngest daughter’s friends in thanks for the support we offered when she headed out on a mission term.

The one decoration that is not like the others– at all– is a three dimensional Snoopy, the cartoon dog from the Peanuts series.

Snoopy is a family favourite, the books, the cartoons, the movies.

Over the years, the look of my tree has evolved. Today, it is me and it is mine. I am thankful for my journey.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin ave you started your preparations for Christmas yet? When I look around in my little 55+ Village here, many of the homes are brightly decorated.

It gives a festive look. During the summer, people would come and view the beautiful flowers that covered the decks and now they can enjoy the lights. However, how many of us do not feel like celebrating anything? We are hurting, maybe physically, mentally or financially and Christmas becomes a time to endure.

Now just think what we celebrate at Christmas time.

It is not the gifts or the parties. Because God loved us so much that He sent His son ( John 3:16) to shed His blood, just once for all, so we can have redemption of our sins.

Jesus came to us as a baby and became a man so He could endure what we experience in this world.

This is what we look forward to at Christmas time. The birth of our Redeemer. We need to spread the Word that He came and why, through song and message this week.

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs Up to the Municipality of West-Lake Gladstone for purchasing the pots at the 4 Way in Gladstone and for the volunteers who decorate them each season!

KJ Bennett Gladstone, MB

Thumbs up to the staff and volunteers at Country Meadows for planning, preparing and serving five tasty Christmas meals (one for each wing on separate days) for the residents and their invited guests.

Rosemary Parrott Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to HMK for phoning a “disappointed Nana” about the decision to cut the Kindergarten children from the Christmas concert this year, because of safety concerns. Too many children on stage and too many family members in the audience doesn’t comply with fire codes. That made more sense to me than, “they can’t learn the words and are too nervous.”

Sheila Thiessen Minnedosa, MB Thumbs up for Ken Waddell's editorial on why church involvement has deteriorated, considering the last 30, 40 or 50 years.

Local churches tend to turn over local decisions to head offices in Winnipeg, Saskatoon or other distant places who get a huge say on choice of pastor, minister or priest. The credentials and inner workings of the church are laid out by committees and conferences. “While many churches ‘say’ they welcome local input, they really don't.”

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Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words.

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Central School memories

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Gift giving

By Rick Sparling Neepawa Banner & Press

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of shopping for the perfect gift, do you ever wonder where the custom came from? I discovered it has a long history. It began as a Roman festival celebrating “Saturnalia”, a feast dedicated to the agricultural god known as Saturn, which lasted from December 17 to 23. During this week-long holiday in the cold, dark of winter, pagans would lift their spirits by drinking to excess and giving one another gifts. They believed the generosity of gifts would bring good fortune in the year to come. As the Romans became Christians, new followers of the faith preserved the custom of gift giving, but now in a Christian context. In the New Testament, the Kings are described as honouring the newborn Savior with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The gifts that were given were to remind us that this baby was far more than a future king, but God’s selfless gift to humanity.

The Santa Claus gift giving traces back to what is now Turkey. It began with St. Nicholas of Myra, a real-life, 4th century Byzantine monk, who handed out bags of money to the poor. In Europe, he was loved for his kindness and the gifts he left in children’s shoes or stockings (depending on the country). Later, Dutch settlers took the old stories and customs of St. Nicholas to the “new world” with them. “Sinterklaas” eventually became “Santa Claus”. In 1822, Clement Clarke Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his daughters, titled “An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas”, which most of us know as “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”.

His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The dear old man had more changes made over the years. The most famous change came in 1931, with the famous advertisements created for the Coca-Cola Company.

Santa was a portly, white-bearded gentleman, dressed in a red suit with a black belt and white fur trim, black boots and a soft red cap. He remains the generous holiday figure of Christmas, who delights children in the surprise presents he leaves behind on Christmas.

Giving does not need to be connected with lots of purchased gifts. It is the thought that counts. So with that in mind, put on some Christmas carols, entice the kids into the kitchen and make this delightful loaf recipe for the special people in your lives. This recipe makes one large loaf or two small loaves of moist goodness. Double the recipe and enjoy one with the children.

Pecan pumpkin loaf 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cloves 2 eggs 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup oil 1 tsp. butter pecan flavouring or vanilla 1 cup cooked pumpkin 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2-1 cup chocolate chips Mix the first seven ingredients together, set aside. Mix the eggs, sugar and syrup together. Add the oil, flavouring and pumpkin and mix well. Combine the flour mixture into the creamed. Add the nuts and chips. Spoon the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes for one loaf, 40 minutes for two small loaves, or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let sit in the pan for 8-10 minutes before turning out on a rack to cool.

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This week, a couple of memories that Cecil Pittman recalled.

The teachers used to take deserving pupils out in the hallway to deliver “the strap” and Cecil remembers, one day on his way to the washroom downstairs, he walked by Miss Dalgleish, who was wailing away on some poor soul. It wasn’t uncommon to witness this type of discipline at least a few times a week. In those days, if you were caught playing hooky (it was usually on a Friday afternoon) you would be sure to face “the strap.”

When Cecil was caught, he tried to justify not being at school by saying, “How about Barry Baxter? Why isn’t he getting the strap?”

Wes McAmmond replied, “Barry was learning a trade.

Now hold out your hand!”

(Barry was working at his apprenticeship at Partaker’s shoe repair shop on Friday afternoons)

At this point, for the uninformed, let me describe the strap. It was made of leather early on, but in the 1960s, was made of 3-ply industrial transmission belting (rubber). It was usually black in colour and was manufactured at 15 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide and the 1971 price was set at $1.50 I don’t think the teachers really enjoyed using it, but...well...maybe some of them did! I have been told that once in a while, given the right thrust, the belt would hit your palm and then wrap around to contact your wrist, which could really bring a tear to your eye.

It became illegal to strap a Canadian student, officially, in 2004, when the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that corporal punishment was an unreasonable application of force in the maintenance of classroom discipline.

For the moment, I will end the discussion about the strap other than to say that

the writer experienced the pain on at least one occassion during his many years in the educational system in Neepawa.

One of the jobs assigned to the Grade 8 class was raising the flag in the morning and lowering it after classes had finished for the day. Cecil remembers the flag pole was situated on the southeast corner of the school. He, along with other class-mates, were asked to take that responsibility a couple of times a month.

He recalls that every fall, students from the shop would go to the water treatment plant and haul out the boards for the Central School ice skating rink. That was quite a task, preparing for the next skating season. Whenever the girls were out practicing their figure skating, the boys took it easy with their rough-housing, but once there were no girls on the ice, it was “every man for himself!”

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On Nov. 25, the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce hosted an informational evening focused on business security. A Minnedosa RCMP member and Glenn Parrott, of Glenndosa Glass, spoke about ways to keep staff safe and businesses secure from would-be thieves and vandals.

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RCMP: Lock your doors this Christmas

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

PHOTO BY KATHLEEN SULZ

The year may be almost over, but harvest 2019 is still ongoing. On Dec. 10, as the temperatures dipped below -20°C, this crop of sunflowers between Arden and Neepawa was being harvested.

Stronger consequences for impaired driving come into effect Dec. 16

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Tougher and more timely consequences for drinking and driving in Manitoba will come into effect Dec. 16, including new sanctions that will see drivers temporarily lose their vehicles for registering a “warn” on an approved screening device, Justice Minister Cliff Cullen announced Nov. 7.

T he new approach, called immediate roadside prohibition, increases sanctions for drivers who register a “warn” level on an approved screening device. It also provides a faster alternative to the breathalyzer test and resolves matters outside of the criminal justice system for drivers who refuse or fail an approved screening device test for the first time.

However, the immediate roadside prohibition approach is not intended to be used in cases where the impaired driver kills or injures another person or if there are other significant aggravating circumstances.

The new sanctions for drivers who register a

“warn” on an approved screening device include a new monetary penalty of $400 for a first violation, escalating to $500 for a second violation and $600 for a third or subsequent violation. The timeframe for vehicle impoundments also escalate, from three days for a first violation, seven days for a second or 30 days for a third or subsequent violation.

For first-time impaired drivers who register a “fail” on an approved screening device and cause no bodily injury or death, police will have discretion to impose a $700 monetary penalty as well as a mandatory ignition interlock of one year rather than proceeding with a criminal charge.

The new sanctions would be comparable to those applied post-conviction and would be applied on top of the existing pre-conviction 90day licence suspension, 30day vehicle impoundment and mandatory remedial programming.

Individuals who refuse the screening will face the same sanctions as a “fail”, with vehicle impoundment extending to 60 days. In addition, a “warn” reading will result in the driver receiving five demerits on their Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) driver safety rating scale, increasing to 10 demerits for either a “fail” or refusal.

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Spruce Plains RCMP have a warning for people in the Town of Neepawa, keep your doors locked! On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Sgt. Mark Morehouse presented a report to Neepawa Town Council. In it, he indicated that there had recently been five break and enters reported within the town limits. In a correspondence with other nearby communities, he noted that they, too, have been dealing with a spree of break-ins.

“Checked with some other communities, there had been 11 [break-ins] in one night. So, it might be a ring that is going around, it may not be. But this is the time of year everybody is out and about, maybe doing their Christmas shopping. Reminding everyone to keep their car doors locked, shed doors locked, the houses locked, because we’ve had people just walk into the house and take some things [as well]. So, if they can do that, it would be much appreciated,” stated Morehouse.

Morehouse added that the item most taken is cash, which suggests the thefts could be drug related. Councilor Murray Parrott asked if there had been changes to the drug scene, Morehouse acknowledged that just like any other community, the rise in popularity of methamphetamine is a concern. He said that is the drug of choice and that it is here and likely here to stay.

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Traffic incidents have also increased, which was expected during the holiday season. Several tickets have been written up the last week, and police will remain vigilant over the holidays, and be keeping a close eye on the roads.

Morehouse also asked the community to respect officers out near the side of the road by slowing down. He said there have been two incidents within the last two weeks, where an officer was nearly hit. Morehouse reminded the community that on the highway, the legal passing speed near an officer along the side of the road is 60 km/h in a 100 km/h zone, and 40 km/h in and 80 km/h zone.

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Looking Back 1979: Hopper cars derail at Neepawa, no injuries A8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, December 10, 1909 What is that noise like the roll of distant thunder that is heard daily in the bush on the mountain side?

Is it a signal of some lonely woodman calling for a mate to share his little Hamlet? Or is it just a racket to keep the spooks away? Shakespeare’s Melancholy Dane may not only have a namesake but a counterpart gone into seclusion.

Hammersley Bros. will be sawing west of here (Riding Mountain) about the first of the new year.

100 years ago, Friday, December 12, 1919 T he cost of l iv i ng continues to rise and is now 131 per cent higher than in 1914.

90 years ago, Friday, December 13, 1929 Por t a g e l a P r a i r ie had a $100,000 fire on Wednesday, the Robb block being destroyed.

M a n i t o b a’s h e a l t h department is engaged in sizing up the feeble minded, of whom it is claimed there is 5,000 in the province. The problem is how to dispose of them after they are located.

80 years ago, Tuesday, December 12, 1939 Large numbers of people in Britain are buying diamonds and burying them until the war is over.

There is no depreciation in them and bombs cannot destroy them.

Ger many last week war ned sma l l neutra l nations to stay away from the League of Nations assembly.

Dec. 15– All Jews in the Warsaw district must wear a Jewish star on a yellow armband.

Dec. 15– Japan generals who r ec ent ly v i s ited Germany predict a Nazi victory on the basis of new chemical weapons she had devised.

70 years ago, Thursday, December 15, 1949 Uranium is now being prospected for “from the air” in airplanes especially equ ipped w it h new detection devices that react to radioactivity.

60 years ago, Friday, December 15, 1959 A near-perfect fire loss record for the year went up in smoke Monday morning, when a flash fire caused considerable damage in the workshop at the rear of the Wm. Whitmore Ltd. building on Hamilton Street.

The major damage, estimated between $2,000 and $4,000 occurred to the building itself. Several tools, including a number of power tools, also received varying amounts of damage…

The fire occurred while Mr. Whitmore and three of his employees were out of town. They were attending a showing of 1960 farm equipment in Bar Harbour, Florida…

The fire started in the northeast corner of the workshop, next to a car on which two employees were working. Another employee was working near a tractor, next to the car, and a fourth was at a workbench beyond that. All were within about 30 feet of the source.

Vern Tremaine was on his back underneath the car at the time, and George Walker was working inside it. Tremaine said he wouldn’t use the word explosion in describing the start of the fire; there was just a “Woof” sound similar to that which occurs when gasoline is ignited.

There was a leak in the

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car’s carburetor, and it is believed some gasoline had leaked onto the cement floor.

A spark may have ignited it, but no one knows where the spark may have come from…

The fire was the most serious in the town this year, and fire department officials consider it the worst (in terms of damage caused) since a Christmas holiday season fire in the J.B. Jewellery store in 1957.

50 years ago, Thursday, December 11, 1969 A dream which has been fostered by a local businessman for the past five years has become a reality this week when his new factory went into production.

Bill Tinkler, who has been successfully expanding his lumber and building supply service in the former CNR roundhouse near the west side of town, announced this week that his new aluminum window and door manufacturing plant is now in operation.

The new building, 30 feet by 50 feet, has been constructed on the grounds of the lumber yard and special equipment has been installed…

Bill Tink ler started Neepawa Lumber and Supply six years ago, in November, 1963.

40 years ago, Thursday, December 13, 1979 Two of the nine hopper cars derailed here Saturday were a twisted, shredded

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Pictured above is the result of a train related mishap, involving hopper cars, that occured in Neepawa in 1979. No injuries were reported.

mass of metal and were declared a complete writeoff. The other seven cars were replaced on the tracks and were hauled to Winnipeg to be repaired.

The cars were hauling potash and fertilizer. The incident occurred [at] about 12:20 p.m.

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20 years ago, Monday, December 13, 1999 West German criminologist Christian Pfeiffer, writing in the

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To assist the organizers in assessing nominations, nominators are asked to provide supporting information in a letter of nomination.

Please email or mail nominations to the Chamber office info@neepawachamber.com or Box 726 Neepawa MB R0J 1H0.

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A magical night of lights in Minnedosa

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Minnedosa’s annual Santa Parade took place on the evening of Friday, Dec. 6 and was attended by hundreds of delighted onlookers. Colourful lights and inflatable seasonal figures added to the decorated floats. Lots of Minnedosa businesses took part, from equipment dealers to agricultural organizations and more!

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Business getting comfortable in downtown Neepawa Orv’s Appliance Sales & Services set to open on Dec. 16

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press Next week, Neepawa will once again have its own furniture store, when Orv’s Appliance Sales & Service officially opens its new showroom. Located in the former Neepawa Furniture Centre building on Mountain Ave., the store will feature not only appliances, but also mattresses and furniture, including dining sets, couches, tables, bed frames and decor. The store will officially open to the public on Monday, Dec. 16.

Aaron and Carla Van Den Bussche bought the appliance service and repair company in 2015, from founder Orv Grant. “I always wanted to own my own business,” said Aaron.

At the time he purchased the business, growing it into a full service home store wasn’t the plan. The growth happened as customers kept asking for more products.

Aaron explained that as he did service calls, people began asking about buying appliances, leading them to begin stocking and selling new appliances as an exclusive General Electric (GE) dealer. Then they expanded into selling mattresses, something that wasn’t available for purchase in Neepawa. “You can have variety, without having to pick colours,” explained Aaron of their decision to start their expansion into furniture with mattresses.

The mattresses sold well and Aaron said, “People began to ask for furniture,” which led them to bring in

smaller items. This past summer, they became an Ashley Furniture dealer, giving them access to a full range of furnishings.

To showcase their expanded offering, Aaron and Carla had a showroom set up at their yard, south of Neepawa. In November, Orv’s Appliance took possession of the downtown store and began the process of turning it back into a home store. The space has been repainted and treated to new flooring.

Based on their experience, Aaron said they keep in stock the most popular appliances and mattresses.

Anything not in stock, which includes items ordered from the Ashley catalogue, will come in one to two weeks. Aaron adds that they can price match any advertised price, giving customers peace of mind.

With the expanded offering, Aaron has no plans to cut back on the appliance service part of his businesses. “We haven’t dropped service, just added products to the line up,” he said. For now, the store will be open four days a week, including Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon, allowing him to both work with customers in the store for sales and in their homes for service.

Reflecting on the growth of his business, Aaron said he wanted to see it grow, but didn’t expect it would happen so quickly. “I’m really looking forward to Monday,” he said.

PHOTOS BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

Top photo: Aaron Van Den Bussche stands with some of his wares at the new location for his business, Orv’s Appliance Sales & Services, on Mountain Ave., in Neepawa.

It’s more than appliances at Orv’s! Pictured above are a selection of beds and, pictured right, one of the living room furniture items available at the business. You can find this, and more, at Orv’s!

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A thrilla for the little Manila Inaugural Little Manila Cup deemed a success

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The effort to honour the Westman region’s Filipino population through the game of hockey has received some positive reaction. On Dec. 6 and 7, the Neepawa Natives and Waywayseecappo Wolverines played a pair of games, as part of an event dubbed the Little Manila Cup. The series, which was the brainchild of Natives board member Ross McBride, was created to increase interest among and to also honour the large Filipino population in both the Neepawa and Russell areas. Waywayseecappo draws fans from Russell, while Neepawa has a large number of Filipino residents.

The f irst game was played in Waywayseecappo on Friday, Dec. 6 and saw the Wolverines win in overtime, 4-3. The next night at the Yellowhead Arena, the Natives came out on top, by the score of 3-1. With the goal differential at +1, the Natives would claim

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Top picture: The Neepawa Natives and Waywayseecappo Wolverines pose with the Little Manila Cup at the end of the game on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Neepawa at the Yellowhead Centre. Above left: Neepawa Natives captain Brad Marshall and Waywayseecappo Wolverines captain Nick Doyle took part in a ceremonial puck drop. Above right: Bill Syrik hyped up the crowd throughout the night, by waving the Philippines flag.

bragging rights for this year.

For the game in Neepawa, the festivities included

Filipino flag bearers and the singing of the national anthem of Philippines,

along with the Canadian anthem. The Red Line Grill also served spring

rolls, which were very well received and may end up becoming a permanent

addition to the menu.

Neepawa Natives board president Ken Waddell commended everyone who worked so tirelessly to make this event a success.

“The Neepawa Natives management and board, and especially Ross McBride, have been planning this event for months and it went really well. HyLife was the game sponsor and gave out tickets to employees. Many Filipino people joined the crowd to cheer on the team. It was great to win the cup in a homeand-home two game series with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. It will hopefully be an annual event,” said Waddell.

McBride was also quick to share the accolades with others, who were involved.

“There are a lot of people who worked to make this happen,” noted McBride.

“It’s very satisfying to see how it all turned out. The Natives, Waywayseecappo [Wolverines], just everybody came together to make it happen.”

Neepawa awaits decision on rural nursing program

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press We could know within the next 30 days, whether or not Neepawa will be home for a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) course. At a town council meeting, held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, economic development of f icer Marilyn Crewe updated councilors on where the process currently stands.

Crewe confirmed that a submission has been sent to Assiniboine Community College (ACC), who are in the midst of establishing a new rural LPN program.

In early November, ACC had put out a request for proposals for two rural communities to host their rotating training site. A local group, consisting of representatives from Prairie Mountain Health, Settlement Services, Westlake Employment Services and the Town of Neepawa prepared an application.

To go along with the application, there also had to be a level of interest shown from the community itself. A

public meeting on the topic held last month attracted about 80 interested parties, far exceeding the requirement. It’s not known publicly how many other communities submitted applications to ACC. The two-year LPN program would begin in either in September 2020, or January 2021.

Hanging basket tender Vanstone Nurseries, of Portage la Prairie, have been selected to provide hanging flower baskets to the Town of Neepawa for the next five years. The tender process closed on Nov. 18, with the Town

receiving four separate bid s . A d m i n i st r at ion recommended to council that Vanstone was the best option to operate the contract from 2020 to 2024.

The baskets are hung through the summer and fall along Mountain Avenue and portions of Hamilton Street.

Council reports Councilor Murray Parrott provided an update to the conversion of the Town’s garbage pro-gram. Last month, council unveiled details of a planned shift from a manual pick up to a cart system, similar to what is currently in effect in Winnipeg and Brandon.

The new system will see

garbage and recyclables collected on a bi-weekly basis for private residences and weekly for businesses.

The new plan is expected to be operational in January 2020. Parrott stated that notices are being distributed to homeowners, explaining the transition process.

Parrott was part of the local delegation that attended the Association of Manitoba Municipality (AMM) annual general

meeting, recently held in Brandon. He noted there were some constructive discussions over the course of the event.

Deput y m ayor a nd councilor Brain Hedley provided separate updates on Home A s s i st a nc e Neepawa and Distr ict (HAND) and the Neepawa Fire Department.

Councilor Jason Nadeau discussed preparations of a strategic plan by the

Western Manitoba Library Regional Library that will be launched in January.

C ou n c i lor M a r ij k a Kostenchuk of fered an update from the Handi-Van committee and the work it has been doing throughout the year. To date, 8,553 trips have been made through the Handi-van program this year. As well, they have recently been able to purchase a new van.

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Neepawa Farmers defeat Clippers

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Yellowhead Chiefs face Eastman in Neepawa

Trio of Neepawa based-players a part of this year’s bantam roster

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neepawa Farmers forward Robby Moar takes a shot in close on Cartwright goaltender Troy Chandler.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

What’s it going to take to beat this guy!? That was likely the lament which echoed across the bench of the Neepawa Farmers on Sunday, Dec. 8, during their game against the Cartwright Clippers.

Though Neepawa would ultimately prevail by the score of 2-1, Cartwright goaltender Troy Chandler made them earn it with an outstanding performance between the pipes.

While the shot on goal numbers are not regularly compiled in the Tiger Hills Hockey League, it’s fair to say that Neepawa outshot Cartwright over the course of regulation by at least a 2-to-1 margin. Chandler, however, stopped almost everything that came his way, frustrating the Farmers to no end.

Neepawa would score in the first period at the 11:07 mark, with Clarke Rempel snagging the glory.

That was his first goal of the season. Less than three minutes later, however, Cartwright’s Jaden Johnson tied it up at 1-1.

For the majority of the second and third periods, it felt as though the Zamboni driver only needed to clean one end of the ice, as most of the action took place in Cartwright’s end. The Farmers put consistent pressure on the Clippers, but simply could not get a second goal past Chandler.

The breakthrough would finally happen with just 1:51 left in the third period, as Neepawa’s Bret Levandoski was able to quickly slip a shot past Chandler, making it 2-1. This victory moved Neepawa (4-4-0. 8 points)

into a tie for second in the Eastern Division with Cartwright (4-5-0. 8 pts).

The Farmers, however, currently hold the tiebreaker advantage.

Gladstone fall to MacGregor The MacGregor Wild’s grip on top spot in the Eastern Division got a little bit firmer with a 7-4 win over the Gladstone Lakers on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Wild (6-3-0. 12 pts) were, for the most part, able to neutralize the scoring prowess for Gladstone’s Jesse Toth and Sean Kubas, holding them to just an assist a piece. Josh Beaulieu, Mike Orange, Ethan Winters and Cody Danylchuk scored for the Lakers (3-5-0. 6 pts).

Meanwhile, the game between Gladstone and the Hartney Blues that had been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 had to be postponed due to road conditions. It has been rescheduled for Jan. 8.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Jory Kulbacki (10), Cooper Kasprick (12) and Rylan Bray (6) of Neepawa, all had the opportunity to play in their hometown on Friday, Dec. 6, as the Yellowhead Chiefs faced the Eastman Selects at the Yellowhead Arena.

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The Yellowhead AAA Bantam Chiefs recently took a trip down to Neepawa to play a game within the friendly confines of the Yellowhead Arena. The Chiefs faced off against the Eastman Selects on Friday, Dec. 6. This game served as a bit of a homecoming for a trio of players on the Yellowhead roster, as forwards Jory Kulbacki and Cooper Kasprick, along with defencemen Rylan Bray, all hail from Neepawa. As for the final results on the ice, it was Eastman who would be victorious on the night, winning 3-2.

Max Collyer, of Onanole, and Reegan Kominko, of Shoal Lake, scored for the Chiefs.

Yellowhead returned home to Shoal Lake the

next day to face the Brandon AAA Bantam Wheat Kings. In this game, Yellowhead prevailed, by the score of 6-2. Then on Sunday, the Chiefs travelled to Hartney

to play the Southwest Cougars. The Cougars would win that game, 6-4. These recent results leave the Bantam Chiefs with a regular season record of 7-7-2.

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MJHL Standings

(To Wednesday, Dec. 11)

Team

1. Steinbach Pistons 2. Portage Terriers 3. Swan Valley Stampeders 4. Wayway Woverines 5. Winkler Flyers 6. Dauphin Kings 7. Virden Oil Capitals 8. Selkirk Steelers 9. Winnipeg Blues 10. OCN Blizzard 11. Neepawa Natives

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Game results Friday, Dec. 6

Wayway 4-3 OT Neepawa

First period 03:58 NEEP Carlson (4) ASST: Highet (5), Patrick (4) PP 16:22 WAY Bassi (8) ASST: Doyle (19) Second Period 03:14 WAY Bladen (8) ASST: Ripley (15) 09:16 Charko (1) ASST: Moffatt (10), Bilka (10) 11:39 NEEP Gudnason (6) ASST: Bremner (8), Marshall (4) 19:07: NEEP Lieffers (11) ASST: Lapointe (8), Morrison (8) Third Period No scoring Overtime 02:29 WAY Bassi (9) ASST: Bilka (11) Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP WAYWAY 1 2 0 0 6 1/4 NEEPAWA 1 2 0 1 1 0/6 Goaltenders NEEP- Davis 32/36 saves (L), WAY - Tereposky 20/23 saves (W) Attendance: 275 at Wayway Arena

Saturday, Dec.7

Neepawa 3-1 Wayway

First period No scoring Second Period 12:54 NEEP Lieffers (12) Unassisted 18:46 NEEP Bremner (3) ASST: Malchuk (11), Lieffers (19) PP Third Period 01:48 WAY Charko (2) ASST: Moffatt (11), Thompson (8) 06:40 Mowbray (3) ASST: Morrison (9) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WAYWAY 0 0 1 1 0/4 NEEPAWA 0 2 1 3 1/5 Goaltenders NEEP- Green 25/26 saves (W); Davis 2/2 saves. WAYWAY - Lahmon (L) 23/26 saves (L) Attendance: 560 at Yellowhead Arena

NFBL Results Saturday, Dec. 7

Bisdak Sr. 67-64 Cagayan Amigos

Bisdak Jr. 64-63 Virden

Leading scorer OcnorbSemaj Cruz Bolanio - 25 pts

Lakay 96-71 Chosen Guys Leading scorer - Bradley 19 pts

Dumaguete 65-56 Uprising

Leading scorer - Christday Sarte 12 pts

Sunday, Dec. 8

Oragon 71-67 IWC

Leading scorer - J. Rosales 15 pts

Shipping Sr. 71-63 Gladstone Leading scorer - Velasco 20 pts

Mba Kings 67-53 Shipping Jr. Leading scorer - Small 22 pts

Mixers 69-53 Bulldogs

Leading scorer - Collado 21 pts

Mustangs 81-79 Aces

Leading scorer - Luka Doncic 19 pts

15 17 19 25

2 1 3 4 4 5 4

101 118 117 116 115 125 127

2 2 2 2

104 102 81 71

72 77 92 112 100 115 121

113 125 117 133

G 1. Nakodan Greyeyes (Daup) 17 2. Grady Hobbs (Daup) 21 3. Kolten Kanaski (Vdn) 19 4. Mikol Sartor (Wpg) 15 Leading scorers (MJHL)

5. Hunter Cloutier (Vdn)

46 45 41 40 38 37 34

32 28 22 12

A 33 23 24 25

Pts

50 44 43 40

18 20 38 G A Pts

Leading scorers (Natives)

1. Eli Lieffers 2. Parker Malchuk 3. Bradley Marshall

12 19 31 3 11 14 8 4 12

Goaltenders 1. M. Lenz (Stein)

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2. C. Johnston (Port)

8

3 0.903 2.29

4. N. Moore (Port)

14

5 0.892 2.72

5. T. Phinney (Way)

13 11 0.887 3.17

3. M. Foucher (Swan) 11

7 0.922 2.41

Tiger Hills Hockey East G W 1. MacGregor 9 6 2. Neepawa 8 4 3. Cartwright 9 4

L ETL Pts 3 0 12 4 0 8 5 0 8

5. Gladstone 8 3 6. Pilot Mound 8 2

5 6

4. Minnedosa

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L ETL Pts 0 0 18 2 1 15 1 0 14 3 1 11 4 0 8 5 0 7 11 0 0

ETL refers to extra time losses (Overtime and shootout losses)

THHL scoring Leading scorers (THHL) 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 2. Rylee Zimmer (Bois) 3. Matt Varnes (MacG) 4. Mike Reydal (Wawa) 5. Jesse Toth (Glad)

G 15 9 11 5 11

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Neepawa Farmers scorers G

A Pts

Matt Lowry Lance Nugent Bret Levandoski

4 6 6

7 5 3

11 11 9

Club 55 Bowling

Dec. 6: Ladies’ High Single: Bev Chapski 228. Ladies’ High Triple: Janice Absteiter 553.

Men’s High Single: Len Pritchard 219. Men’s High Triple: Jim King 619. Other Scores to Note: Lawrence Smith 170; Muriel Porada 167, 162, 172; Doug Pettigrew 176, 157; Gordon Levandoski 150; Janice Absteiter 174, 202, 177; Frank Porada 197, 166. 153’ Jim King 191, 217, 211; Ellen Grudeski 150; Bob Lychak 153; Darrell Gabler 165, 178; Carole LeBoutillier 178, 161; Melvin Oswald 153; Phyllis Mauthe 184; Doreen Smith 169; Barb Grumpelt 214, 162; Len Pritchard 157; Don Denoon 199, 201, 206.

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Signs of life from the Neepawa Natives Team looking to turn the corner in second half of MJHL season

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

On paper, the first half of the MJHL regular season doesn’t look all that good for the Neepawa Natives. For anyone who has watched the games, however, there are reasons for optimism going into the second half.

In the first 30 games of the year, Neepawa had a record of 4-24-1-1, good enough for just 10 points and 11th place in the MJHL standings. The roster has averaged just 2.23 goals per game, a difficult number with which to win consistently. Natives general manager and head coach Ken Pearson said that while these numbers are irrefutable, they don’t tell a complete story.

“The results are not indicative of the effort put out there on the ice on a nightly basis. The group that we have here now works hard every night. What we’re lacking right now is scoring.

I think that coming into the season, we felt as though we’d have enough scoring options to be competitive.

Decisions by some players not to return to the team certainly took a chunk of our scoring away. But that’s a reality all teams have to deal with in one way or another,” stated Pearson.

“We knew there was going to be some time and patience needed to bring in new ideas and new things.

I think that over the last 10 games, we certainly have

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Natives forwards Brad Marshall and Konnor Carlson watch as a shot goes past Waywayseecappo goaltender Ethan Lahmon, during the Natives 3-1 win on Saturday, Dec. 8.

seen that change, where the guys have started to slide into some more defined roles and know what their expectations are.”

Still putting in the work While scoring has been a concern, Pearson noted that other aspects, such as the power-play and penalty kill, have gradually improved over the course of the year.

He added that another real big positive he’s seen from the first half is that the effort level has not changed due to the compilation of losses.

“The guys still, despite what our record is, are still coming out to the rink everyday, coming to practice and working to be better. Wanting to learn, to improve their game. That’s important. I know when

things aren’t going right, sometimes [players] can turn the switch to auto-pilot.

I haven’t seen that [here in Neepawa]. Our veterans have done a great job of making sure that everyone has continued to come to practice every day and bought in.”

What to expect The Neepawa Natives started off the second half of the season with an impressive 3-1 win over the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Saturday, Dec. 7. Before the end of 2019, they’ll play five more games, with three of

those on the road. Pearson said all they can do is focus on the task at hand.

“We’re still motivated to move up in the standings.

The window of opportunity is still open to move up and we’re going to continue to play hard. If we don’t play hard, we’re cheating ourselves and cheating this community. We’re not going to do that. I don’t think anyone wants to be thought to have quit on this season.

Things have been tough, we’ve gone through a bit of adversity, but it’s the type of thing that will make us better.”

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International students Wildcats have appreciate new opportunities three good daughter, Brovi, to many games. The Wheaties play a fast, skillful and entertaining brand of hockey.”

Garcia has three younger brothers and loves rugby and rec hockey, while Johnstone has one sister and likes basketball and hiking. He has joined the Cougars basketball team.

Garcia studies math and physics here and will enter a chemical engineering program when he returns to Spain. Johnstone really likes biology and sports psychology, but has no idea what his future holds. He is hoping this experience in Canada will broaden his outlook and help him with the right direction.

Garcia outlined an exciting week in Barcelona annually known as the “run with the bulls”. It's crazy, but really exciting! Bull fighting is a big sport, but Garcia, like this writer, is not a big fan.

Both international students appreciate the welcoming attitude of Carberry Collegiate and the options available.

This is, indeed, a win-win situation, for both Carberry and two courageous, fine young men from Spain and Australia.

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By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Glenboro, Carberry, Baldur (GCB) Wildcats collected five of six points in three Westman high school hockey league games this week. They visited Neepawa Dec. 11, will host Minnedosa Dec. 14 and play Killarney/Wawanesa in the Christmas Classic Dec. 20.

At Minnedosa, Dec. 5, the host Minnedosa/Erickson Chancellors won 5-4 in overtime over the Wildcats, who trailed 2-1 and 3-2 at the period breaks. Carter Hedley notched the winner after 3:20 of overtime.

Liam Bachewich scored a pair.

Scoring a goal and an assist each for the visitors were captain Bayley Creasy, Ethan Bjarnason, Josh Van Schie and Trey Sattler. The Chancellors served six of nine minor penalties.

In Hamiota, Dec. 6, the GCB guys edged the Hamiota/Shoal Lake/Strathclair Huskies 5-4.

Bayley Creasy's second goal, assisted by Johnny Meyers, on the power play, was the winner. Single markers for the Wildcats came from the sticks of Will Van Schie, Trey Sattler and Deegan Campbell. Five penalties went to each team. The visitors were ahead 2-1 and 4-3 at the intermissions.

In Souris, Dec. 8, Johnny Meyers and Trey Sattler each dented the twine twice, as the Wildcats won 7-3 over the hosts. Single markers were sniped by Brett Janssens, Deegan Campbell and Tyson Sholdice.

Bayley Creasy recorded six assists and Ethan Bjarnason collected a pair of helpers as the GCB squad was up 3-1 and 6-2 at the intermissions. Each team took four minors.

In Wawanesa, the Christmas Classic ends the first semester of the hockey season.

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Obituary Malcolm Neil McDonald

March 6, 1945 – November 30, 2019 Malcolm was born March 6th, 1945 Malcolm’s passion for hunting was #1; he loved chasing the in Brandon, MB, to Sam and Doris elusive big buck! He achieved that goal in 1993, with a buck McDonald of Pleasant Point. that scored 213 1/8 making the Manitoba Big Game Record Book. Malcolm always had the knack for finding the big Malcolm was a beloved bucks; in fact, he has nine magnificent trophy bucks on the Husband, Dad, Papa and walls of his home. This does not even take into account the Great Papa. He is survived by amount of horns that he has in his shop, shed and hunting his wife Carol Ann, daughters Annette (Steve), Marcy (Jeff) cabin. This was the first year Malcolm did not purchase a hunting license since he was 12. Malcolm passed on his and Nicole.

Grandchildren hunting passion and marksmanship to his daughter Marcy Ashley (Bryce), Cody (Bec), and grandsons Cody, Jesse and Tyler.

Jesse, Taylor and Tyler. Great

grandson Brody Malcolm and a second great grandson Blake on the way. Brother Nelson (AJ), sister Jeanette, brother-in-law John (Pat) Watts and sister-in-law Lynn Watts (Brian). His parents Sam & Doris McDonald predeceased Malcolm.

Malcolm married Carol Ann on June 24th, 1967 and together, they raised three beautiful daughters. In 1967, Malcolm and Carol Ann began farming potatoes and grain until the early 1990s, when they retired. After retiring, Malcolm enjoyed helping Conway and Troy Reynolds for 15 years. He would help them with seeding and harvesting.

Malcolm always enjoyed playing and coaching sports. He loved playing baseball, curling and golf. If you have ever been in Malcolm’s home, you know that his achievements in all these sports are simply amazing, as trophies & plaques cover the walls. Malcolm started coaching the Carberry Royals in 1970 and retired in 1985. They won five titles in 6 years, 1979-1984. Many victory celebrations were held at Malcolm’s home with the Royals, pool parties and barbecues. Malcolm and team were inducted in to the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame June 2009. This was Malcolm’s proudest sports achievement in life; in fact, he was still making sure people saw the trophy just days before he passed. Malcolm passed on his skills, competitiveness and knowledge of baseball to his girls and grandchildren.

He encouraged them to play hard and to be the very best they could be. He loved following his girls and grandchildren everywhere to watch them play games & compete in the Provincials.

Curling was another sport he enjoyed. Malcolm made many friends along the way and always had interesting and funny stories to share with us about his curling days. Malcolm passed his curling skills down to his girls and grandson Jesse. He encouraged them to be competitive but, at the same time, enjoy the game of curling.

Golf was a sport that Malcolm enjoyed. Malcolm’s proudest achievement was when he made a hole in one at the Carberry Golf Course on #5 hole. He still has that golf ball in a trophy. He was also very proud of being on the winning team at the Clear Lake Ronald McDonald Children’s Charity Golf Tournament in 1997. Malcolm golfed many years with the legends, or as he referred to them as, “the old boys!” As the years moved forward, Malcolm enjoyed every morning at the Carberry Golf Course having coffee with all the “old boys.” The stories he would come home with and tell us from his coffee mornings were hilarious to listen to. Malcolm continued to enjoy his coffee mornings up until 6 weeks ago.

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In 1984 Malcolm, along with his dear friends, Gary Vidnes, Rick Willson, Anne Reddon, Gary Crellin and brother-in-law John Watts, moved a hunting cabin into the woods. Many years of hunting, stories, singing and laughter were spent at this cabin. This cabin was still a favourite place to go for Malcolm and he will be missed so much by everyone that continues to enjoy this little hideaway. Malcolm’s son-inlaw, Steve, spends countless days at the hunting cabin and continues to ensure everything is taken care of for Malcolm.

Malcolm and Carol Ann enjoyed going down south to their winter home in Weslaco, Texas for 15 years. Malcolm played fastball for about 11 years in Texas. He loved keeping track of his homeruns! In fact, every time he called home the conversation would start with “Guess how many homeruns I hit today.” Malcolm and Carol Ann enjoyed golfing down south and made many friends along the way.

Malcolm, Dear Husband, Dad, Papa and Great Papa, left us 2 weeks after he was diagnosed with ALS in his favourite chair at his home he lived in for 52 years, surrounded by his loving family, which was his wish. Every day we visited with dad, he would always have a big smile on his face and tell us everything will be okay as he hugged us. In the last few days of his life, he watched the Bombers win the Grey Cup with his grandson Tyler and beloved wife. Malcolm was so happy when they won after 29 years. He had a $5 bet with his friend Gary Vidnes that the Bombers would win. Oh my was he happy to win that 5 bucks from Gary! Every time we visited him, you could guarantee he was watching sports, baseball, football, hockey and curling. Malcolm was the most loving, caring man anyone could meet and he would give you the shirt off his back. He made sure his wife, daughters and grandchildren were well looked after and had everything they needed. He protected his family and will continue to protect his family going forward. One final comment about Malcolm, if you ever needed to know who won the World Series and Stanley Cup for decades past, all you needed to do was ask him.

Rest in peace my dear, sweet Husband, Dad, Papa and Great Papa! We will meet, talk and laugh again! We miss you so much and love you dearly.

Donations can be made to: Monster Buck Club Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 http://www.monsterbuckclub (ALS) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Manitoba.

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Health

Obituary Nettie Marie Dagg Nettie Marie Dagg passed away Nov. 15, 2019 at the Neepawa Hospital, with family by her side.

She was 79 years old. Nettie was born Feb. 5, 1940, the youngest daughter of the late Tony and Pearl Mushumanski of Angusville, MB. She got her schooling in Angusville and on Sept. 19, 1959, she married Lionel Dagg. They started their journey in Dauphin, MB, Sandy Lake, MB and finally, Neepawa, MB. Nettie worked at the Yellowhead Centre for many years, she was a matron (guard) at the local RCMP office and became a magistrate for 10 years. Nettie also worked at East View Lodge and the local hospital. Nettie also worked for McCaffrey Realty.

Nettie was predeceased by infant twin girls, her father Tony and mother Pearl. Surviving are her husband Lionel, three daughters, Kimberely Szucki (Dale), Mavis Kulbacki (Kelly) and Tracey Dagg. Three grandchildren, Bryce Kulbacki, Kelsey Kulbacki, Devilla and Devin Epp. One great grandchild, Lucas Devilla, one sister, Ann Stillar of Pine Falls, MB and many nieces and nephews.

Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. She will be missed by many.

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.

It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.

Thank You Thank You The family of the late Nettie Dagg would like to thank everyone who sent cards, baking and took the time to stop and share their kind words and memories.

Thank you to the ambulance staff, the doctors Wareham, Poetteker, Cram and the staff at the Neepawa Hospital. Special thanks to Mary Ellen Clark, Carol Bates and Gladys McQuarrie, you made the last few days of Nettie's life meaningful, to Brian James of White’s Funeral Home. She will be missed by many.

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Application 01-19 Technical Review Committee File No. TRC 12-057 On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representation from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE under the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA ZONING BY-LAW 15-02 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO HEARING: The Rural Municipality of Alonsa Council Chambers 20 Railway Ave, Alonsa MB DATE & TIME: Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. APPLICANT: Eddystone Farm Joint Venture SITE LOCATION: NE 33-25-12WPM PROPOSAL: To establish a 9,600-space pig grower and finisher operation (1,373 AU) SUBJECT PROVISION: Conditional Use required as per Table 5-1 of Zoning By-Law 15-02. Provincial Technical Review required by the Province of Manitoba, according to the Planning Act (completed: TRC 12-057) FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: The Rural Municipality of Alonsa Office: 204-767-2054 or rmalonsa@inetlink.ca The Technical Review Committee report and other documents related to this matter are available for inspection at the Alonsa Municipal Office (20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, MB) during regular office hours. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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‘Season of Giving’ at BMO

Help Wanted Class 1 drivers Gladstone Transfer Ltd is looking for hard working class 1 drivers that are looking to drive long haul within Canada. We are a 3rd generation company that’s been in business for 67 years that specializes in agricultural commodities.

Qualifications: Essentials: • Must possess a class 1 licence • Must have experience driving in the mountains • Must be willing to reset out on the road every second week • Strong verbal and written communication skills, (Speaking and writing English is a must) • Must have be able to receive and send messages via text and email • Must be physical fit to be able to climb in and out of hoppers, to clean inside of trailers Preference: • Must have a minimum 3 years experience driving with a class 1 • Experience pulling super B’s is an asset Gladstone Transfer Ltd thanks you for your interest in our company. However, only those that will are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates can apply to info@gladstonetransfer.com with a resume, and current drivers abstract.

WANTED Class 1 “Spare” Driver with Super “b” H.B. Experience Running MB & SK No weekend work.

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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $22.10 per hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

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Please submit your resume to: Human Resources Director Box 1149 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: jmiddleton@touchwoodpark.ca

Customer Service Representative In business for over 65 years, Gladstone Transfer Ltd is a 3rd generation transportation company specializing in the movement of agricultural commodities. The company continues to grow at a steady pace, proving that small town roots, can provide success on a global scale.

As a member of our team the successful applicant will work closely with the dispatcher and planner to maintain efficiencies, while keeping customer requirements, operator and equipment utilization and safety at the forefront.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include: - Under the direction of the Operations Manager, work collaboratively with the Planning/Dispatch Manager - Monitor the location of the fleet respective of planning and delivery/drop off - Communicate with drivers respecting Hours of Service and ability to arrive on time for loads, and need for dispatch.

- Communicate with farmers, elevators, and clients in general on appointments, arrivals - Communicate all the above to Dispatch/planning to ensure the continued success of the fleet - Continually review list of loads and their respective points of origin, destination and pick up/deliver times What will you bring to the team: - Experience in trucking, brokerage, supply chain management, or agriculture - Knowledge of the transportation and agricultural industry - Excellent geographical knowledge - Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment that can change quickly - Excellent negotiating and problem solving skills - Learns quickly and is open to change - Approachable and calm composure What we offer: - A team-orientated environment - Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications - Benefits available after 3 months Interested candidates can apply by email at info@gladstonetransfer.com or by phone at 1-204-385-2947 or in person at 1 Mason Street in Gladstone MB.

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Under Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar of the Neepawa Land Titles Office the following land will be sold at auction on Tuesday the 7th day of January, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Court House building, 282 Hamilton Street, 2nd Floor, Neepawa, Manitoba: AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOT 2 PLAN 21586 NLTO IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM (TITLE NO. 2218711/5) The house at 153 Mill Street, Neepawa is a two and a half storey detached home built circa 1900 on a 76 x 99’ lot.

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The second level is 762 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and a 4 piece bath.

The third level is 361 sq. ft. with a den and 2 piece bath.

The property is sold subject to sale conditions approved by the District Registrar of the Neepawa Land Titles Office.

Property taxes are paid for 2017 and partially paid for 2018. The balance of 2018 taxes being $1,932.55 plus penalties and the 2019 property taxes are the buyer’s responsibility as are outstanding water bills, if any.

The property will be sold subject to a RESERVE BID to be announced at the sale.

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Conceptual design of the proposed residential property layout.The concept could be altered subject to demand and zoning requirements.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press With a shortage of homes and a growing population, many people in Neepawa are very excited to see what happens when it comes to housing development on the former C.N. property; Stone Cliff Builders owners, Dimitri and Inna Schiller can relate to that excitement. Earlier this year, the Schillers, who own and operate Stone Cliff Builders Inc., of Steinbach, purchased 46 residential single lots on the land for a total purchase price of $1.725 million. Now, after several months of work behind the scenes alongside administration with the Town of Neepawa, Stone Cliff Builders is ready to unveil some of the details for this expansion of the community.

Schiller noted to the Banner & Press that the next step in the process is the establishment of an office here in Neepawa. It will open on Saturday, Dec. 14, on the second floor of the Neepawa Building (341 Mountain Ave.), above of the Team Electronics location. The office will be open every Saturday for interested parties to come in and learn more about the project’s details.

As for phases of construction, Schiller stated that there will be two stages of development. Phase one will have four construction styles of houses that will be offered (bi-level, duplex, bungalow and townhouse). Details of phase two will be revealed later.

A one per cent option Schiller added that another aspect of the housing development which could generate

a lot of interest is focused upon the financing.

Currently, a five per cent down payment is the requirement for the purchase of a home.

Stone Cliff Builders has devised a plan that could see them assist with the coverage of four per cent of that initial requirement.

Schiller said they’re doing this to ensure they can help whoever wants to have a house.

“It’s really for everyone who wants to have their own new house,” said Schiller.

“This is also not just for first time home buyers. But also, we’ve got a program that the bankers are working on for first time home buyers, as well. The young family starting off. Giving them the help they need to get through the process.”

Building plan Of the 46 residential housing lots that are a part of the plan, construction will begin on around seven or eight lots starting in the spring. As for the Town’s work on the property, it will complete the water and sewer in the spring in one shot, ensuring that the construction can get underway as quickly as possible.

Neepawa’s economic development officer, Marilyn Crewe, said that everyone has been working very hard to reach this point in the process.

“Dimitri and Inna Schiller have been here a lot, working closely with [Neepawa & Area Planning District’s] Jeff Braun, manager of operations Denis Saquet, CAO Colleen Synchyshyn and myself to make sure that this is going to meet the needs of the community,” stated Crewe. “[This project is] an overnight success that took five years.”

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Happy 100th!

Letter to the editor Getting taxed out of our homes

Property taxes on Manitoba homes assessed at $60,000 or less have risen, in some cases more than 200 per cent in the last year. These homes are generally found in small towns and owned by seniors and low income working families– people who are least likely to be able to afford the increase. Manitoba's Minister of Finance, Scott Fielding, in the last provincial budget, changed the application of the Education Property Tax Credit Advance and affected these homeowners disproportionately.

If you live in one of these houses, assessed at less than $60,000, and have seen your taxes double or triple in 2019, if you are worried about having to sell your home in the next few years, if you are uncertain where you will go if you do have to sell it, let the Minister of Finance, Scott Fielding (Room 102, Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0V8 or minfin@leg.gov.mb.ca) know about your predicament. Contact your MLA, start a petition, don’t lose your home without a fight.

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a political catchphrase, when you suddenly discover that what was once an affordable home is being taxed out from under you. Given that decent subsidized housing is becoming scarcer to find and in greater demand as the population ages, any budgetary provision that helps keep you in your own house is critical. As one Erickson senior was overheard to say recently, “Where do we go if we lose our houses? There are no bridges to live under around here!”

Mary Hutchings Erickson, MB

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Happy belated birthday to Elizabeth Yakiwchuk from the Banner & Press and her family! Yakiwchuk marked her 100th birthday on Nov. 2 with friends and family alike. Dale Butterfield extends thanks to those who were able to attend.

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18.33 acres, 3 bed, 2 bath. Beautiful private yard. A must see!

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This week’s feature home is located at 122137 Hwy. 5, in McCreary, MB. This bungalow makes for an excellent family home, measuring 1,596 sq. ft. and situated on 13 acres of land. The bungalow features three bedrooms and has two bathrooms.

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2.72 acre lot in a nice, quiet, private cul de sac in Parkview Estates in RM of Harrison. Close to RMNP. Seller motivated! Check it out & get ready to build your dream cottage!

268 Emma St, Neepawa.

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Open concept, ideal location.

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- 270 Main St E, Neepawa. MLS#1931776.

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Here is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to own their own thriving business.

The Plumas Inn has great ratings and is a community-minded Restaurant, Lounge, Beer Vendor and Inn, serving the town of Plumas and the surrounding farming community. It is a popular place to meet for all kinds of Special Events like watching the current Sports Game, Bonspiel or Meat Draws, Holiday Celebrations and meetings.

MLS# 1922129

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with main floor laundry and an attached garage was built with loving care in a mature neighbourhood between the elementary and high schools in Neepawa. It features a vaulted living room ceiling, central air, central vacuum, HRV and a fully finished basement.

For the handyperson, collector or hobbyist, there is a 16x24 shop, 8x10 storage shed & extra parking in the back.

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Are you looking for recreational, development land, or pasture/hay land near Clear Lake? These two beautiful quarters are situated near Onanole, not far from Riding Mountain National Park. This land is situated along the shore of Octopus Lake which slices through the west quarter.

This fenced land is presently used for pasturing beef. There are two dugouts on the property as well.

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On Dec. 6 and 7, the Arden Dinner Theatre presented the production “The CEPAS Convention”, a murder mystery set at an Elvis Presley impersonator convention. A total of 213 people came out over the two nights, raising almost $3,800. The money raised went to Lansdowne Rec Commission, both Neepawa and Gladstone Palliative Care, Central Plains Cancer Services, Neepawa Area Christmas Dinner and the Neepawa Rotary Club.

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Breaker 16 coming back for a new life Equipment rentals the planned mainstay of the business the Breaker 16 name, it still has a neat ring to it with many nuances. Located on Hwy.16 and named after a CD radio call name, it was long known as a place where a trucker or traveller could take a break and grab a rest and a meal. Reimer says

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press A business name from the past is about to reappear at Neepawa, at its former location. Breaker 16 is coming back to life, but in much different format. Breaker 16 was a truck stop east of Neepawa on Hwy. 16 many years ago. It’s about to emerge as an equipment rental centre. Henry and Lynne Reimer, of Plumas, in an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press this week, laid out the plans for the new business.

Henry has been in the concrete business for many years and is planning to redirect his experience with equipment and his own equipment into a rental business. Reimer said, “We are a Hilti dealer and a Max dealer. We have a high hoe, three skid steers, Herman Nelson heaters for sale or rent, ground thaw units, grapple forks and a chain trencher. We plan to have smaller tools too.”

his long-time personal cell phone number already has 16 in the middle of it and the business phone number will be 476-1616. The Reimers hope to be open for business by mid-January or the first of February.

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Henry and Lynne Reimer are expecting to have Breaker 16 Equipment Rental open for business early in 2020. The business is located on east side of Neepawa, on Highway 16.

They also plan to sell Bissett fasteners. A storage and repair shop may be added next year.

For now, renovations are ongoing to make a board room and some offices for rent. The Breaker 16 name is still in the backs of many truckers’ minds and while

meals won’t be on the menu, there may be a place for truckers to pull in and take a rest or a shower.

The ideally located property has access onto Hwy 16 and a municipal road.

Many years ago, it was gas station, even before its life as Breaker 16 when it became

a restaurant and truck stop.

In 2006, it was renovated and became Kerreen’s Clothing and Brahma’s Restaurant. The business changed hands again and after a few seasons closed down.

Reimer said he was fortunate to be able to register

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Messages of holiday greetings

Message from Dan Mazier, MP, Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa This hol iday season, I encourage everyone to spend time with friends and family as we gather with each other to ref lect on the year and look forward to the year ahead.

Christmas is a time of year to spread joy and goodwill

a mong st ou r neighbou r s and communities and spread generosity amongst those of less fortune. Whether you are spending this holiday season away from home or sharing the natural beauties and services of our riding

with others, I encourage you take some time to enjoy the winter season.

O u r r id i n g i s f u l l of people who are thank ful and generous; let’s showcase these important qualities by sharing them with others

during the holidays.

My w ife, Leigh, and I wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year full of good health and prosperity.

Message from The Honourable Janice C. Filmon C.M., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba T he fe s t i v e s e a s on i s now upon us– a time of g o o dw i l l , g r at it ude a nd celebration. This time of year always brings out the best in Manitobans of all ages and faiths, as we all bask in the warm, community spirit for

which our province has so long been admired.

As we look for ward to Manitoba 150 fest iv it ies, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a province that offers such an outstanding quality of life,

where citizens look out for each other and are always happy to lend a helping hand to those in need.

As the Q ueen’s representative in Manitoba, I a m plea sed to ex tend holiday greetings to all, along

with my sincere best wishes for a safe, happy, festive season. May the wonder of this special time light your hearts and your homes and further strengthen the bonds we share as citizens of this great province.

Message from Eileen Clarke, MLA, Agassiz The holiday season is upon us once again, and as your Member of the Legislative Assembly for the constituency of Agassiz, I would like to extend to you and your family best wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season.

It is a pleasure and privilege to serve the constituents of Agassiz and represent rural Manitoba. I would like to thank you for your strong support and confidence in 2019.

It is a true honour to continue in my role as your MLA and Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations.

This past year has been full of exciting announcements and opportunities for our communities and our province.

I look forward to the continued work and progress of our provincial government.

We truly have so much to be thankful for, a constituency of cultural diversity, community

spirit and warm, wonderful people. Let the holidays be an opportunity to enjoy the many festivities and holiday spirit with family and friends.

May you f ind t ime to celebrate your blessings and reach out to those less fortunate and let us not forget to honour the men and women in uniform who work to serve and protect this great country.

I thank all of those who give from the heart throughout the

year and make a difference in our communities. May the spirit of compassion and goodwill remain with each of us throughout the New Year. I look forward to the upcoming new year, as we celebrate Manitoba 150 and all that our great province has to share!

From my home to yours, I wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

All the best for 2020!

Message from Blake McCutcheon, Mayor, Town of Neepawa This is the time of year when we ref lect on what goals we have achieved over the last 12 months and to establish new goals for the New Year.

Neepawa continues to be a growing community full of opportunity, well on our

way to 6,000 people. We will continue to take steps that build for the future. To ensure we are ready for this growth, we will always strive to provide our residents with the best services, allowing Neepawa to become the best

community in which to live, to work and to play At this time of year, as we celebrate with our friends, families and colleagues, we should also remember our newcomers, neighbours, the elderly and those living alone.

On behalf of the Council for the Town of Neepawa and our dedicated employees, I would like to extend wishes of peace, joy and happiness to all during the Christmas season and a happy and healthy New Year.

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A walk down memory lane...

Can you guess who is who?

Our Banner & Press employees decided this year they wanted to share some childhood Christmas memories and we were wondering if our readers can guess who is who!

Staff participating: Ken Waddell, Chris Waddell, Kay De’Ath, Sandra Unger, Gloria Kerluke, John Drinkwater, Cassandra Wehrhahn, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Kira Paterson, Eoin Devereux, Diane Warner, Shannon Robertson, Berni Myker. Answers will be in next week’s issue of the Neepawa Banner & Press! Good luck!

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Speculaas

In the Netherlands, the Feast of St. Nicholas takes place on Dec. 6 with Speculaas traditionally being served on this day and throughout the Christmas season. These crispy, spiced cookies are stamped or molded before baking, to imprint an image into them, such as a windmill or the figure of St. Nicholas. I cut mine out with a cookie cutter and decorate with sliced almonds or large sugar crystals.

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature • 1 tsp. baking powder • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1 large egg • 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tsp. orange zest • 1/2 tsp. vanilla • 1 1/2 cups flour • sliced almonds or large sugar crystals • 1/2 cup ground almonds (for decorating) Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and blend well.

Whisk all of the dry ingredients together and slowly add to the butter mixture, combining well. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough fairly thin and cut with cookie cutters. Place the cut cookies on an ungreased baking sheet and decorate them with sliced almonds. Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for several minutes on sheet, remove to finish cooling.

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We thank you for your past patronage and look forward to serving you in 2020!

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To all our loyal customers who have given us the opportunity and pleasure to serve during the past 40 years.

Best wishes to you and your families from our locally owned and operated family business.

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Glenn Howe, Andrew Power, Corbin Mariash, Leo McLeod, Parker Malchuk and Ayden Willerton

Wishing you and yours a dose of good cheer and a large measure of happiness this holiday season.

We’re proud to care for people like you, and thank you for your trust in us.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Biscotti

Biscotti flourishes throughout Italy, with various regions creating their own specialties. Classics, such as almond, anise, hazelnut and pistachios, compete with flashier newcomers, such as gingerbread, maple walnut, mint chocolate chip and pecan. Biscotti are baked twice, which gives them a lovely crunch, and are great for dipping in your afternoon coffee.

Oatmeal cranberry ginger biscotti • 2 1/4 cup flour • 1 cup oatmeal • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice • 2 large eggs

• 4 Tbsp. honey • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 2/3 cup sugar • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 1/2 cup diced candied ginger • 1 cup dried cranberries • 1/4 cup icing sugar for sprinkling

Pre-heat oven to 350ºF. In a bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside. In another bowl, mix eggs, honey and vanilla and set aside. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium, cream together butter and sugar for about 3 minutes. Stir in the eggs, honey and vanilla. Turn mixer speed to low and gradually add dry mixture, just until mixed, do not overmix. Stir in chopped ginger and cranberries. Split the dough in half. On a parchment lined baking sheet, roll or press each half into logs 12 inches long and about 3 inches wide. Bake until the loaves are golden brown and just beginning to crack on top, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 325ºF. On a cutting board using a serrated knife and a sawing motion, slice on an angle 3/4 inch thick. Place the slices cut side down about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes and turn the slices over and bake another 8-10 minutes, until the slices are golden brown. Transfer the biscotti to a wire rack and lightly sprinkle with icing sugar.

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At this time of year we stop and look back and thank everyone for their patronage. We know that it is the customers who make our business. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all a happy and safe holiday season and a great New Year.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Gizzada

Coconut is a staple of Jamaican cuisine and this delightful Jamaican coconut tart will satisfy your sweet tooth. They are seriously delicious! On the islands, fresh grated coconut is used and they make little pastry bowls with pinched edges for the shells, called “pinch me round”. I used premade tart shells and this filling recipe makes about 16 tarts.

Pastry: • 1 2/3 cup flour • 1 Tbsp. sugar • 1/2 cup butter • 6 tsp. cold water or more as needed

Filling: • 2 cup brown sugar • 1 cup water • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tsp. grated nutmeg • 2 cups shredded coconut • 2 Tbsp. melted butter • pinch of salt • cherry halves to decorate if desired

Pastry: Combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Work in butter with pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, a little at a time, and mix to form dough. Roll out dough on floured surface into a thin sheet. Cut into size needed for tart shells. Bake for 10 minutes at 350ºF. Filling: Over low heat, add sugar and water to a heavy bottom pot. Boil gently for 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla, nutmeg, coconut, butter and salt and continue to boil gently for another 8-9 minutes. Put into tart shells and, if desired, place half a cherry on top. Bake for 12-20, minutes until the dough is golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

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Our thanks to all who have patronized us in 2019.

Thank you for allowing us to assist with all your electrical needs.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Christmas pudding

The British “Christmas pudding” has had various stories told about it over the years. One old story says that the pudding should be made with 13 ingredients, to represent Jesus and His Disciples. As well, when being made, the pudding should be stirred by every member of the family with a wooden spoon, from east to west, in honour of the Wise Men. For the working class, the Christmas pudding was a “big deal” and money was carefully set aside during the year to be able to afford the special ingredients required. This pudding recipe used suet, however I always use butter and much less than recommended, and it turns out just fine.

Charles Dickens certainly ingrained the tradition of the Christmas pudding in our minds as a very British custom. This excerpt was taken from “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

“In half a minute, Mrs. Cratchit entered – flushed, but smiling proudly – with the pudding, like a speckled cannon ball, so hard and firm, blazing in half of half-a-quartern of ignited brandy, and bedight with Christmas Holly stuck into the top. Oh, what a wonderful pudding!”

• 1 cup flour • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 tsp. baking soda • 1 tsp. cinnamon • 1/2 tsp. allspice • 1/2 cup butter • 1 cup raisins

Christmas pudding • 1 cup candied fruit peels • 1 egg • 1/4 cup molasses • 1 cup buttermilk • 1 cup dried bread crumbs • 1-2 cups dried fruit of your choice (a mixture of candied ginger, cherries, dates, nuts, etc.)

In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon and allspice. With a pastry blender, work in the butter until it forms a crumbly mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. In a separate bowl, stir the egg, molasses and buttermilk together, then mix in to the flour mixture. Add the bread crumbs. Put into a greased mould of your choice, making sure the mould is no more than 2/3 full.

Cover with wax paper, then foil and tie with a string. Steam for 3 hours or until firm in the middle. Turn out of the mould immediately and cool.

Brandy sauce: • 1/4 cup butter • 1 /4 cup flour • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 1/2 cups milk • 1/4 cup brandy In a pot, melt the butter. Mix the flour and brown sugar together and add to the butter. Stir well. Add the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring all the while, until sauce thickens. Stir in the brandy and serve hot over the pudding.

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Signs of the season Elf delivery!

When the CP Holiday Train stopped in Neepawa on Dec. 3, local volunteer “elves” Preston Jarema and Gary Forgue were busy collecting food donations and handing out candy canes.

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May the coming season bring tidings of harmony and joy to you and your loved ones.

May the New Year bring health, happiness and prosperity.

The many businesses featured in this Christmas Greeting section wish all the best to you and yours.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Buckwheat cabbage rolls

Ukrainian Christmas festivities begin on Christmas Eve. Sviata Vecheria (Holy Supper) brings the family together to partake in special foods and many meaningful customs and traditions.

There are twelve meatless dishes symbolizing the twelve Apostles who shared the Last Supper with Jesus Christ. The dishes are prepared with vegetable oil, omitting all animal fat and milk products, because Ukrainian Christmas is preceded by a period of fasting.

When the children of the home see the first star in the night sky, it is time to begin the Sviata Vecheria.

Cabbage rolls (holubtsi), which literally means “little pigeons,” are served at this special supper. My favorite holubtsi are buckwheat. This recipe uses oil but I always use butter.

Enjoy.

• 2 cups buckwheat • 1 large head green cabbage • 4 cups water • 1 onion, finely diced • salt and pepper to taste • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 medium onion, finely diced • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil I toast my raw buckwheat, for a nice, nutty taste. To toast: place buckwheat in dry frying pan over medium heat, stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Put the buckwheat in the water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. While the buckwheat is cooking, fry the onion in the oil. When the buckwheat is cooked, mix the onions, salt and pepper in. Set the pot of buckwheat aside.

Core the cabbage and place in a large pot of boiling water. Cover and let cook. Remove the leaves as they become soft. Cool and drain the leaves and remove any remaining core. Cut the larger leaves into smaller pieces, depending on the size of the leaf. While Wishing you a cabbage is cooking, sauté the other onion, garlic and oil.

Put a tablespoon full of buckwheat filling into each leaf Joyous Holiday Season and roll it up, tucking in the edges of the leaves as you roll.

Grease a casserole dish and place a few leaves of cabbage From: Board, Staff and Participants to line it. Place the rolls in layers. Between the layers, add TOUCHWOOD PARK some of the sautéed onion and garlic. Place some cabbage leaves over rolls to prevent the top from drying. Pour warm ASSOCIATION water over all until it reaches 2/3 up the layers. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or foil and bake at 325°F for approximately 2 hours or until cabbage is tender. Sometimes it does take longer, as each cabbage cooks different.

All the best to you and your family this Holiday Season.

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We wish everyone Happy Holidays We thank you for your patronage and look forward to serving you in 2020!

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Coconut curried carrot soup

The ingredients of the curry powder and the style of preparation varies greatly in many cuisines around the world.

It doesn’t get any simpler to make this tasty curried soup, which is delicious enough for company and wonderful for a cold winter’s evening.

• 2 Tbsp. oil • 1 large onion • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp. grated ginger • 2 tsp. curry powder • 2 tsp. cumin • 4 cups carrots, sliced • 1 potato, diced • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth • 1-2 bay leaves • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk • 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper • sour cream for garnish

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In a large pot, heat the oil, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for several minutes. Add the ginger, curry and cumin and cook for 2 more minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Remove the bay leaves. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Garnish individual bowls with sour cream.

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Municipality of Harrison Park

Restaurant

440 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. MB Ph:204-476-2226

FJ’s

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Wishes Our Patrons...

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Francis, Trudi, Robin, Annabel & Jonathan McCarthy

406 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB 204-476-3331

May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!

Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Troy Mutch Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

Craig Frondall Sales Representative Cell: 204-476-4777

Santa got new glasses this year!

He knows if you have been naughty or nice!

Merry Christmas from

Valley Optical 499 MOuntain aVe.

Dr. Derek papegnies OptOMetrist

FOr appOintMent please call:

204-476-2002

On behalf of the R.M. of Rosedale Staff & Council, we wish to extend our season’s greetings. May you and your families enjoy good health, peace and prosperity.

R.M. of Rosedale

Neepawa and Area

C4 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 13, 2019

Out of Helen’s Kitchen Palacsinta

Hungarian crepes, or palacsinta, are thin, delicate crepes that can be made with a variety of fillings, both sweet and savoury. The dessert palacsinta can be filled with jams, vanilla or chocolate pudding, apple sauce with cinnamon, fresh or cooked fruits or just sprinkled with sugar. They make a quick dessert or a special occasion brunch.

In Hungary, brandy or wine is often added to the batter for taste.

• 2 1/2 cups milk, or more as needed • 3 large eggs • 3 Tbsp. melted butter • 1/2 tsp. salt

• 2 Tbsp. brandy (optional) • 2 cups flour • oil for cooking

Whisk together the milk, eggs, butter, salt and brandy in a mixing bowl, then whisk in the flour to form a smooth batter. Cover and refrigerate for at least half an hour, or up to overnight, to allow the batter to thicken. To make the palacsinta, add 1 tsp. oil in a 10-inch non-stick pan and rub it over the bottom. Heat the pan over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of the batter to the centre of the pan. Lift the pan from the heat, tilting and rotating until the batter is in a thin layer. Cook just until the surface of the batter changes from wet to dry and the underside turns light brown, about 30 seconds. Flip it over and cook until barely browned. Stack on a plate. If the first crepe seems too thick, stir more milk into the remaining batter to get the desired consistency. Make the rest of the crepes in the same manner, brushing the pan with a little oil as needed and using all the batter. To serve, place one crepe on a flat surface and spread the filling on one side, about 1 inch in from the edges. Gently roll the crepe. Stack 3 or 4 on each plate and sprinkle icing sugar or sauce of choice over the top.

O, COME LET US ADORE HIM HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

Serving the Communities of MINNEDOSA, BRANDON, WAWANESA, ERICKSON, SANDY LAKE, StRAthCLAIR & RIvERS

Merry Christmas

Glenn Wohlgemuth DFA 204-841-0098

A world of thanks and best wishes to our neighbors, customers and friends. We feel fortunate to serve great folk like you!

INCOME TAX AND GLENN WOHLGEMUTH DFA INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING AND GLENN WOHLGEMUTH DFA ACCOUNTING

Brad and Staff Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service Arden, MB

Merry Christmas

204-368-2333

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and best wishes for the holidays and New Year.

From Management and Staff

Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services McCreary & Ste. Rose Chapels

... and a round of thanks to all of you for making this holiday season a merry and bright one for us!

204-835-2004 204-447-2444

www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Fashion & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

Bright and and Beautiful Beautiful Have a Bright

Holiday Season!

Season!

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We extend our heartfelt thanks. We feel fortunate to serve great folks like you!

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2020! from Jim & Candace at

JED’S REPAIR AND SERVICE 204-476-5354 - Neepawa

Hope Hopetotosee seeyou you again, soon. again, soon.

Dustin, Sherry, Dustin, Sherry and Brian Corwin, Tyson and Brian

30 Gill Drive - Neepawa 30(North GillofDrive - Neepawa Nick’s Repair Service

(North of Nick’s Repair on Hwy #16) Service on Hwy #16)

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB (204) 476-5986

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Holiday Joy May your holiday be a great time to reflect and relax. We appreciate your continued support.

K.K. Penner Tire Centers 490 - #5 Hwy. North Neepawa, MB 204-476-5566

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 13, 2019 C5

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Orange muffins

This flavour combination is one of my favourites, orange and cloves with the sweetness of the raisins. A perfect addition to a holiday breakfast table. Candied orange peel can be purchased at bulk stores and makes a delightful addition to muffins and loaves.

You may substitute candied ginger for the orange peel.

• 3/4 cup sugar • 1/3 cup oil • 1 egg • 3/4 cup buttermilk • frozen orange juice concentrate • 1 tsp. orange flavouring or vanilla • 2 cups flour

• 1 tsp. baking soda • 1/2 tsp. cloves • 1/2 tsp. salt • 2/3 cup Sultana raisins • 1/2 cup candied orange peel • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 tsp. cinnamon

In a bowl, combine the sugar and oil. Add the egg and mix. To the 3/4 cup of buttermilk add enough frozen orange juice concentrate to make 1 cup (about 2 Tbsp. juice).

Mix the flour, baking soda, cloves and salt. Add the dry to the wet and stir just to mix.

Add the raisins and candied orange peel. Fill the paper lined cups 2/3 full and sprinkle with the combined cinnamon sugar. Place in 350°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Ward & Staff wish everyone a great Holiday Season GUINN BROS. MEMORIALS

260 Mountain Ave Neepawa, MB 204-476-2903

ESTABLISHED 1905

www.guinnbros.com

With Our Thanks At The Holidays

Another great season is in the bag, and we hope it’s filled with good times for you and your family. We really appreciate your shopping with us this past year.

Falk Pharmacy 135 Main Street, Carberry ~ 204-834-2426

Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT Wishing you and yours the best this holiday season from everybody at Rocky Mountain Equipment in Neepawa.

204-476-3344

December 25 & 26 January 1

Mountain & Ellen Neepawa

ROCKYMTN.COM

Helen Drysdale

Let the celebration begin, and may you carry the magic of this Christmas with you for many years to come!

Municipality of North Cypress - Langford 204-834-6600

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May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Best Wishes To you and your family as you welcome the peace and joy of the Christmas Season into your home.

We look forward to serving you in the New Year.

MAR-DEE ENTERPRISES 12 Main St. W, Neepawa

204-476-2348

Eileen Clarke MLA for Agassiz

agassizmla@outlook.com 204.385.2469

C6 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 13, 2019

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Rødkål (red cabbage)

Sweet and sour cabbage is a dish served at Christmas in Scandinavian homes. It is eaten warm with the Christmas meal and often cold on a Smörgåsbord. This tasty dish can be made a day in advance and reheated when needed.

• 3 lb. head of red cabbage • 1/4 cup butter • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cup apple cider or white vinegar

• 1 tsp. salt • 1 whole cinnamon stick • 4-5 allspice berries • 1/3 cup raisins • 1/4 cup red wine (optional)

Remove any old outer leaves from the cabbage, cut into 4 pieces. Slice the cabbage. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven and add the cabbage. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and cook gently for 1-1 1/2 hours. Check occasionally to see if it needs more water. When the cabbage is tender, remove the spices and taste to see if it needs more seasoning. If it is too sour, add a little bit more sugar.

Greetings from the North Pole ...And from us, too!

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

A Note of Thanks to Our Customers

Bruce’s Sewage Service Glenella, MB

204-386-2854 • 204-476-0031

Laurier, MB 204-447-2016

Happy Holidays!

Sending warm wishes this festive season.

westoba.com 1-877-WESTOBA

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want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

We thank you for your past patronage and look forward to serving you in 2020!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

FROM THE WHOLE CRE W AT

FARMHOUSE 50

50 Main Street N, Minnedosa, MB (204)867-2292

500 PTH #5, Neepawa, MB

May the joy of Christmas fill your heart and home as you remember past holidays with cherished memories of family and friends

For Take Out or Delivery call:

204-704-5000

Happy Holidays FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

May this holiday bring love and joy to you and your family. Thank you for your patronage.

“Serving our communities with dignity and respect”

White’s Funeral Home

Neepawa - Minnedosa - Carberry

Best wishes for a joyous holiday season!

#205 Highway 16 West 204-476-7700

204-476-2848 • 204-867-3868 • 204-834-2629 owned by Brian James & Nathan White

www.whitesfh.ca

Neepawa ~ Ph. 204-476-7580

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 13, 2019 C7

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Lemon raspberry scones

The name scones is derived from the Gaelic word “sgoon”, with the Scottish pronunciation being skon which rhymes with gone. You will find many different varieties, from plain scones, dried fruit scones, cherry scones, date scones, savoury cheese scones, treacle scones and whole wheat scones. They are just the best when they’re still warm from the oven.

Lemon raspberry scones • 1/2 cup cold butter • 1 lemon, zested (about 1-2 tsp.)

• 3/4 cup buttermilk or cream • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries

• 2 cups flour • 1 Tbsp. baking powder • 1/4 cup sugar • 1/2 tsp. salt

Glaze • 2-3 Tbsp. lemon juice • 2/3-1 cup icing sugar

Preheat oven to 400° F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and lemon zest in a large bowl.

Mix to combine. Add butter to the dry ingredients and with a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add 1/2 cup frozen raspberries to the mixture and toss to coat. Stir the lemon juice into the buttermilk and add evenly over the flour mixture. Toss with a fork, scraping up from the bottom, until the dough starts to clump together. Stir gently and as little as possible in the bowl until it comes together in a ball. Avoid over working the dough. Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into a circle. Using a knife, divide the dough in half diagonally and each half into 4-6 slices. Place on baking sheet and add remaining raspberries wherever it needs one. Bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Glaze: To prepare the glaze, combine lemon juice and 1/2 cup icing sugar in a small bowl.

Whisk to combine. Add more sugar as needed to create the desired consistency for glazing. Cool scones for at least 10 minutes before glazing.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Dr. Tanya Anderson and Staff

GLADSTONE VETERINARY CLINIC 204-385-2892

Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed from 12 - 1PM Monday to Friday.

Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

After Hours Emergency Service

Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas surrounded by family and friends!

Wishing you an old-fashioned Christmas that glows with good cheer.

We value your patronage and look forward to serving you in the coming year.

PLATT LAW OFFICE Erickson • Sandy Lake Arthur Platt

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE

Box 309 Neepawa, MB

204-476-2336

Have a Joyous Season!

We hope you make the most of the holidays with family, friends and festivities.

May they bring you much happiness and contentment.

Mayor, Council and Staff of the

Town of

MNP Holiday Season Office Closure MNP’s Neepawa office will be closed over the holidays starting Tuesday, December 24, 2019 and will reopen Thursday, January 2, 2020.

We wish all our valued clients and the community a festive holiday season and a happy New Year!

Visit MNP.ca to contact a Business Advisor near you.

www.neepawa.ca

C8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 13, 2019

Christmas artwork Season’s Greetings

Thank you for all the support over the last year, have a Merry Merry Christmas

Brian Kilborn, Owner

(204) 725-1200

“We Don’t Serve Fast Food,We Serve Good Food.”

1850 - 1st Street North Brandon, MB R7C 1A9 www.beefandbarrel.ca

Neepawa Immigrant Settlement Services is wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

On Friday, Nov. 29, about 20 kids ages 2 and up came to the Neepawa Library to write letters to Santa and colour in some Christmas pictures. Some kids kept their colouring neatly inside the lines, while others took a more abstract artistic approach!

The letters were for Santa’s eyes only, so we couldn’t share those!

2nd Floor, 342 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB

204-476-2055

438 MOUNTAIN AVENUE 204.571.5900 WWW.SUTTONHARRISON.COM

Sutton-Harrison Realty AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

Happy Holidays FROM OUR NEEPAWA AGENTS: NIKKI FREE | HARVEY EBNER | ASHLEY MCCAUGHAN 204.212.3733 204.476.6700 204.212.0232

Thank You for your patronage.

We look forward to seeing you in 2020.

May good times come naturally this holiday season.

It’s been our joy serving you this year.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

204-386-2075 - Plumas, MB Gary, Taylor, Tom and Kevin

Merry Christmas and thank you for your patronage. We look forward to working with you in 2020.

Holiday Hours:

sunrisecu.mb.ca

Closed December 24th & 31st at 3PM Closed December 25th & 26th Closed January 1st, 2020

From

Comfort Electric Ltd 1-204-476-6730 - Neepawa, MB

Best wishes to you and your family as you welcome the peace and joy of the Christmas Season into your home.

We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

RYAN’S Denture Clinic

Neepawa - 418 Mountain Ave. 204-476-2864 • 1-800-887-2458

GIANT VALUE GIANT SAVINGS GIANT TIGER We know you’ve been really good, especially to all of us, and we wish you the very best this holiday season!

300 MOUNTAIN AVE. NEEPAWA

WITH OUR THANKS!