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Top photo: Ken Waddell and Christine Waddell (owners, publishers) Right: Back row left to right: Diane Warner, Jessica Morton, Gloria Kerluke, Eoin Devereux, Micah Waddell, John Drinkwater.

Bottom row left to right: Kay De'Ath, Kate Jackman-Atkinson, Sandra Unger, Shannon Robertson, Tatiana Sarigumba.

Missing from photo: Berni Myker, Betty Pearson, Linda Braun, Lori Brooking, Colin Whelan, Connie Morton, Matthew Gagnon.

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Messages of holiday greetings

Message from Robert SopuckMP Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa As your Member of Parliament, I wish everyone in the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa Constituency, “Best Wishes for the Christmas and Holiday Season”!

Christmas is a time for us to reflect on what is truly important: our families, our friends and our communities. As you celebrate this wonderful time of year, take the opportunity to count your blessings and reflect on Canada’s good fortune, rejoice in the memories of the year past, and look forward with hope to the days ahead.

The holiday season reminds us to reach out to those who may be less

fortunate and who may be living with hardships. It is important that we all make an extra effort to help our neighbours who may be in special need.

As we look back on this year, we can be thankful for the great prosperity we have as a country, even though the global economy remains fragile. Canada can be proud of being a model for other nations and being considered as one of the world’s best countries to live in!

We can be proud of the key position our nation has filled in supporting the development of values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law in other

countries that are facing important challenges. We are extremely proud of the men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces and other law enforcement personnel, who are instrumental in protecting us from the violence of terrible regimes and everyday crimes. Please keep them in your prayers, not just during this Christmas season, but throughout the New Year.

On a personal note, I thank you for your support and confidence to represent our Constituency’s values in the House of Commons. My goal, as your Member of Parliament, is to ensure that the

government recognizes the values of the towns, rural communities and farms that make up the riding of Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa. Whether it is by speaking in the House of Commons on your behalf, or putting forth your interests to the many Standing Committees, I have enjoyed working on your behalf. I will continue to defend our resource industries and the rural way of life as the “Critic for Wildlife, Conservation & Parks Canada”.

My wife Caroline and I wish you and your family a truly blessed and peaceful Christmas season, and a healthy, happy 2018!

Message from Eileen ClarkeMLA Agassiz As your Member of the Legislative Assembly for Agassiz constituency, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy holiday season.

Let the holiday season be an opportunity to step

back from day to day routines; spend time with loved ones and cherish those moments; to renew friendships and strengthen those special bonds.

As each household celebrates traditional customs

serve and protect this great country.

I thank all of those who give from the heart throughout the year and make a difference in the lives of others in our communities, in our province and our great country.

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

All the best for 2018!

with love, hope and peace lets remember how fortunate we are to live in this wonderful province of Manitoba. We are truly blessed with an array of cultures and traditions in this province and have so much to be thankful for.

This holiday season take a moment to share, care and be compassionate for those less fortunate and let us not forget to honor the men and women who

Merry Christmas Light a Candle of Love

Since Christmas is a time for remembering, we are lighting a candle in our funeral homes for all the families we have served.

As you enjoy this Christmas season, we hope this gesture will serve to remind you of the holidays past and the importance of family.

May the quiet peace of Christmas fill your heart and home.

White’s Funeral Home Neepawa—(204) 476-2848 Carberry—(204) 834-2629

&

Happy New Year From Everyone at

P. Baker Backhoe Service Neepawa ~ 204-476-0712

293 Mountain Avenue Neepawa, MB Phone: 204-476-3232

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends and customers!

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

From

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

Highway 16, 160 Main Street West | Neepawa, Manitoba | R0J 1H0 Phone: (204) 476.8888 | Fax: (204) 476.8889

Toll Free 1.888.476.8802

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Lemony crunch square This super, simple to put together square is delightfully lemony with a hint of ginger. This can be eaten warm for dessert or cold as squares for your dainty tray.

Lemony crunch square 1 cup sugar 1 cup oatmeal 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 1/2 cups of flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2/3 cup butter 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/2 cup candied ginger, cut into little pieces In a large bowl mix the sugar, oatmeal, ginger, flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Spread one half the oatmeal mix into a lightly greased 9x9” or a 7x11” pan. In a small bowl add the condensed milk, lemon juice, zest and candied ginger and mix well. Pour over the bottom crust and cover with remaining crumb mix. Bake at 350° about 25 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

Recipes and photos courtesy of

Helen Drysdale, Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Season’s greetings and a happy New Year to you and your family. Best wishes in 2018!

From the staff at the Neepawa Branch 436 Mountain Ave

God’s gift of love... ...became our gift of life

Merry Christmas

HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

from

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Glenn Wohlgemuth DFA 204-841-0098

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Come for a Christmas Tour (204) 777-0909

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Hoping everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We will be closed: December 28 to January 8th

Annette Waldner

annette.promotime@gmail.com 269a Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB

204-476-3675 • www.promotime.ca

Warmest Wishes This Holiday Season Thank You for your patronage.

We look forward to seeing you in 2018.

The MNP team in Neepawa wishes you and yours peace and joy during the holiday season and throughout the New Year.

MNP.ca

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Orange raisin scones A lovely raisin laced scone with a great orange flavor.

Great for brunch, a coffee gathering or any occasion.

Orange raisin scones Soak together: 1 cup chopped raisins 1 cup orange juice Measure into a large bowl: 3 cups flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. cloves 2/3 cup butter 2 eggs Mix the dry together then with pastry blender cut in the butter until small crumbs. Add the two eggs to the juice and raisins and stir well. Add the wet to the dry and stir just to blend. Do not over stir. If it is too dry add a little milk. Pat out onto a floured board into a long oblong. Cut into wedges. Bake on a cookie sheet in a 400° preheated oven for about 12-18 minutes or until golden brown. Glaze if desired with 1/2 cup icing sugar and 2-3 tsp. orange juice.

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

Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season

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.

From: Board, Staff and Participants

TOUCHWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION

Ward & Staff wish everyone a great Holiday Season Pay no PST or GST for the winter months

GUINN BROS. MEMORIALS

260 Mountain Ave Neepawa, MB 204-476-2903

ESTABLISHED 1905

www.guinnbros.com

Committed to Neepawa and area Merry Christmas

Mountain & Ellen Neepawa

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Lemon poppy seed fruit salad A light fresh fruit dessert; the perfect way to end a large meal.

Lemon poppy seed fruit salad Dressing: In a double boiler combine: 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 eggs beaten 1/2 cup honey Cook over water until mixture is thick, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in: 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds Cool.

Stir in: 1 cup sour cream Fruit: 3 cups seedless grapes 1 large sliced banana 1 small can pineapple pieces, well drained 1 large orange, cut into small pieces 1 large red apple, cut into small pieces

Happy

Fold into dressing and chill until ready to use. Garnish top with fresh fruit of your choice.

Wishing you all the best!

Holidays!

Lesley, Lesley Kristy & Kristy & Nicole

From the Management & Staff

Neepawa McCreary

Prairie Mounta Prairie Mountain www.remax-prairiemountain-np

204-476-2287 www.remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com 272 Hamilton Street

272 Hamilton Street 476-2287 Neepawa Immigrant

Mike Anderson & Garth Hunter

Enjoy a vintage holiday season!

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST Mike Anderson Jason Loewen AND BRAKEand SERVICE LTD.

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST AND BRAKE SERVICE LTD.

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

A Note of Thanks to Our Customers Jim Beaumont and Staff of

RAINKIE’S SEWAGE Neepawa, MB

want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

We thank you for your past patronage and look forward to serving you in 2018!

2nd Floor, 342 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB

204-476-2055

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 2018! 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)

We would like thank everyone who supported us in 2017.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

from

HILLER ELECTRIC

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Chocolate cherry balls Indulge your sweet tooth with these easy to make delectable chocolate cherry cookies.

Chocolate cherry balls 1 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour 3/4 cup of graham crumbs 1/4 cup cocoa 1 Tbsp. instant coffee 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup chopped walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 cup diced maraschino cherries Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Mix flour, graham crumbs, cocoa, instant coffee and salt together and add to the creamed mix. Blend in the nuts and cherries and chill dough for an hour. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a very lightly greased cookie sheet. Do not flatten.

Bake at 325° for 20 minutes. It does take around 20 minutes to set these cookies. If desired, you may dust with icing sugar or pipe icing on top with a decorating bag. You read it right--there is no baking powder/soda or eggs in these.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

I’ll need an appointment on December 26 please.

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Yellowhead Physiotherapy & Athletic Centre

Prairie Forest Products #205 Highway 16 West 204-476-7700

225 Ellen Street, Neepawa 204-476-5632

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Kerreen’s

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l Merry Christmas to al Year and to all a Happy New

May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!

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

Troy Mutch Sales Associate 406 Mountain Ave, Neepawa406 Mountain Ave (204) 476-3331 Neepawa Cell: 212-1010 Lisa Adams Troy Mutch (204) 476-3331 Email: troy@century21westman.com Sales Associate Sales Associate Cell: 204-212-1010

Cell: 204-841-0741

Lisa Adams

of the

Town of

www.neepawa.ca

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all!

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-2333

W

e send the warmest wishes to all our faithful friends for a bright, glowing holiday.

Ian Thomson Cherie Thomson Ken Kinley Gail Kinley Myrna Denbow Lorraine Hockin Lorraine Cavers Michelle Gibson Pat Evans Sandi Kinley David Ferguson Cindy Tibbett Erin Kinley Chase Critchlow

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Honey gingerbread loaf Very moist, very spicy and very good to give as a gift.

Double the recipe and keep one in your freezer.

Honey gingerbread loaf 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups of flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1/2 cup diced candied ginger 1 cup raisins 1 cup boiling water Cream butter, sugar and eggs together. Stir in honey and molasses. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices; stir into the first mixture.

Add the candied ginger and raisins. Add the boiling water and stir to blend. Do not over mix. Pour batter into one large or two smaller greased loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Baking time will depend on the size of your loaves.

302 Ellen Street, Neepawa, MB 204-476-8852

Kevin, Jennifer & Family wish you a wonderful holiday season.

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

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

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

ineke.itstime@me.com find us on facebook!

371 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa Phone: 476-2345 Toll Free: 1-877-476-2345 www.gillandschmall.com

Channel 30 • Bell ExpressVu 592 • Cable 12

Phone: 204-476-2639

“Your Community Connection”

Merry Christmas

ALL THE BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF

This holiday season, we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to express our gratitude for our freedom, family and friends.

We’re proud to serve this community.

Gill & Schmall Agencies

Seasons Greetings From

Our thanks to all who have patronized us in 2017.

Angus and Cathy Ford and Family and Staff at:

John’s Electric Ltd.

NEEPAWA

Phone 476-3636

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Tova’s dog biscuits Everyone loves cookies but dogs may be the most appreciative recipients of all! For your dog’s stocking, get your kids to help make these yummy biscuits, as they can help stir, roll and cut them out. I have a cutter that is shaped like a dog biscuit but you could use another shape or cut strips out with a knife. You will need to save your bacon fat as I am sure that is the secret ingredient that dogs love.

Tova’s dog biscuits 1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp. sugar 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup rye flour (substitute whole wheat if you do not have rye) 1 cup Red River cereal 1 cup corn meal 2-3 cups white flour 1 Tbsp. beef soup flavor 3 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 Tbsp. salt 1/2 cup bacon fat 2 eggs 3 cups beef broth Dissolve sugar in warm water and add yeast. Set aside to rise. In a large bowl add the whole wheat flour, rye flour, Red River cereal, corn meal, 2 cups of the white flour, beef soup flavor, parsley and salt. In the microwave, melt the bacon fat, stir in to the eggs and broth. Add to the flour mix. If you need more flour, add from the remaining cup of flour. Form dough into a ball.

Roll out pieces of the dough on floured surface until 1/2 inch thick. Cut out desired shape and place on very lightly greased cookie sheets. They can be close together as they will not spread. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes. Leave in oven for several hours or overnight so they will dry out. Makes a large batch.

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Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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

At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year.

We look forward to serving you in the New Year.

- Thomas Tusser “The Farmer’s Daily Diet”

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MAR-DEE ENTERPRISES 12 Main St. W, Neepawa

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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

Creamed turnips and carrots This creamy sauce dresses up turnips that even the non-turnip eater will like your veggie side dish.

Creamed turnips and carrots 3-4 cups sliced turnips 2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup water 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1 cup water 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 finely chopped celery 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated cheese Cook together the turnips and carrots with the salt, ginger and water until just tender. Drain well. Sauté the onions and celery in the butter for five minutes. Add the flour, salt and pepper and stir in. Stir in the milk gradually and cook, stirring till the sauce is smooth and thick.

Add the cheese and stir gently until melted. In a bowl, do layers of turnips and sauce. Serve immediately. This can be made ahead and warmed in the microwave oven.

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas from the management and staff of

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

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

ROB SMITH & SON BACKHOE & TRUCKING LTD. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers and friends!

T A C Ventures Inc.

Waste Management & Contracting Jack Falk (Owner) Cell: 204-476-0002 Bus: 204-476-5125

Neepawa ~ Ph. 204-476-7580

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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

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

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Apricot raisin square

This delightful not too sweet square can be eaten warm or cold and keeps well, if it lasts that long.

Apricot raisin square Crust: 1 1/2 cups flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sour cream

Filling: 1 1/2 cup raisins 3/4 cup sour cream 2/3 cup apricot jam 2 egg whites 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup coconut

Combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir egg yolks and cream together and add to the flour mix. Press into a lightly greased 9x9” or a 7x11” pan. Bake at 350° for metal pan or 325° for glass pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until very light brown.

Mix the raisins, sour cream, and apricot jam together. Pour over the base. Whip the egg whites, add the sugar when whites are stiff. Fold in coconut and gently top the second layer with the egg whites. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Merry Christmas From

May Peace & Harmony Ring Throughout The Land

Neepawa Motel

204-476-2331 ~ Neepawa, MB

Harris Pharmacy & Harris Home Health Supporting all your home health needs.

Neepawa Art, Kevin & Lorilee Harris and Staff

Board and Staff

Neepawa Public Library

Wishing you the finest joys of a bright and happy Christmas... with much appreciation.

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

From the family and staff of

Tim’s Plumbing and Heating Neepawa

...And may the spirit of Christmas echo in your heart this holiday season.

Thanks for helping to make our year a resounding success!

Wishing you a season filled with comfort and joy!

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE

Box 309 Neepawa, MB

204-476-2336

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year Our heartfelt good wishes go out to you and yours.

Board, Management and Staff of

Thanks for your patronage

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Curried stuffed eggs Appetizers have long been a part of our celebrations and this one is a twist on an old favorite.

Curried stuffed eggs 6 hardboiled eggs 2 tsp. vinegar 1 Tbsp. mayo 1 Tbsp. sour cream 1 Tbsp. finely minced onion 1 tsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. curry powder 1-2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Wishing you a

Bright

Christmas!

Neepawa Drycleaners & Laundromat

Halve the shelled eggs and remove the egg yolks. Mash the yolks and mix the remaining ingredients in with the yolks. Using a piping bag, fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture. Garnish as desired.

From: Judy, Ken & Staff

204-476-5152

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!

PACKED•WITH GOOD•WISHES

RYAN’S Denture Clinic

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

Wishing All Our Friends & Neighbours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Dr. Gerard Murray Optometrist

204-476-5919

Wishing you bright holidays

May your season deliver lots of glad tidings, both large and small. You deserve it!

Angela Wilson Hairdresser

308 2nd Avenue Neepawa, Manitoba

204-476-2597

CLEAN CONSCIENCE 204-476-0163

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

BEN’S A U T O R E PA I R 117 Main Street West Neepawa 204-476-3689

as Christmas lights up the world.

Seasons Greetings

May you and your family enjoy the many blessings that give true meaning to the holiday season.

From all of us at CIBC

Holiday Wish List PBuckwheat Hull Pillow PMotion Medicine PFoam Rollers PHemp

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Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic

Wendy Marlatt, BMR (PT)

– It’s been a pleasure to serve you –

NICK’S REPAIR SERVICE LTD. Garth & Gail White, Family and Staff Neepawa

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.

From Nelson & Staff at

Neepawa Pharmacy 204-476-2315

204-476-3742

FJ’s

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Wishes Our Patrons...

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Francis, Trudi, Robin, Julie, Annabel & Jonathan McCarthy

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Fudge

A taste of homemade candy brings back memories from our childhood. So for your favorite sweet tooth, bring a taste of Christmas past with these homemade treats.

Maple walnut fudge

Chocolate peanut fudge 1 2/3 cups white sugar 2/3 cup Carnation milk 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts

3 cups lightly packed brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup cream or evaporated milk 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp. maple flavoring In a heavy bottomed pot, add the salt, sugars, cream and butter. Stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches a soft boil stage. That is 236° on a candy thermometer or when a little is dropped in cold water and it forms a soft ball. This will take about 5 minutes or more. Remove from heat and let cool till lukewarm. Beat until fudge loses its gloss. You can do this by hand or use your beater. Quickly stir in the nuts and flavoring.

Pour into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan. Cool and cut into squares.

In a heavy bottomed pot, add the sugar and milk.

Bring to a slow boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add the peanut butter and marshmallows. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla and salt. Stir until smooth. Add the peanuts. Pour into a 9x9 inch square pan. Cut into squares when cool.

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

Merry Christmas

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

Laurier, MB 204-447-2016

from the Management and Staff at

Welcome Stop Motel Jct. Hwy 16 & 34 Gladstone 204-385-2921

Peace and Joy

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

Rejoice in the Gifts of the Season Howard and Kay McKay would like to thank our customers for their business this past year, and wish them a Merry Christmas, and all the best for the New Year.

Closed December 22nd at Noon Open January 2nd at 8:00 a.m.

PENNO’S

Machining & Mfg. LTD Eden 204-966-3221

From Garth, Marj and Staff at

JARVIS MEATS Gladstone, MB

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

SEASON’S GREETINGS from the

R.M. OF ALONSA Reeve, Council & Staff

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

Brad, Tracey and Staff Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service Arden, MB

204-368-2333

May this time

of year be peaceful and

joyous!

Clarke’s

Funeral Home

Bob & Eileen, Abilene, Amanda, Greg & Sharon

Gladstone 204-385-2274 MacGregor 204-685-2012

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18 ideas for making holiday memories Counting down to Christmas Day means many different things to people across the globe. Although families likely have several different traditions they anticipate each year, it can be fun to incorporate some new merrymakers into the festivities. Here are some festive ideas to include in the days leading up to Christmas — a special family calendar of fun finds.

1. Annual memento: Have the kids or adults make one new handmade ornament each year. This way the tree is always evolving, and everyone can track milestones.

2. Cookie day: Devote one day to making Christmas cookies. Invite friends or family members over.

Distribute some cookies to elderly neighbours.

3. Holiday classic: Spend a night in and watch a classic Christmas flick you’ve never seen before. Streaming movie services often

put classics and obscure titles into rotation during the holiday season.

4. Christmas concert: Host a gathering of children where they can sing or perform their favorite tunes for an audience.

Take it on the road to a nearby nursing home.

5. Dine out: Take a break from cooking, shopping and hosting and stop into a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try. Keep it local to support nearby businesses.

6. Adopt a child/family: Volunteer with a charitable organization that provides for less fortunate families.

Answer the Christmas desires of a needy child or family by purchasing an item on their wish lists.

7. See the sights: Pack the children into the family car to tour nearby areas and look at Christmas lights displays. Bring along cookies and hot chocolate.

8. Trim a tree: Get together with adult friends

Tis the season for us to say, “Hope you enjoy a grand holiday.”

May it be filled with joy and contentment, Along with laughter and love and old-fashioned sentiment! from the Staff at

Carberry MB

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1-888-661-9420

at a tree-trimming party.

Rotate the hosting house each year.

9. Play dress-up: A gentleman can dress up as the man in red and pop into a friend’s holiday gathering.

10. Wilderness walk: Enjoy the crisp air and snow and see a local park from a winter perspective.

11. Acts of kindness: Choose any act of kindness and make it happen this Christmas. It can include feeding the hungry or helping a disabled person shop for the season.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

12. Kids’ Secret Santa: Spread the joy of giving by having the kids choose a sibling or friend’s name from a hat and purchasing or making a gift for that person.

13. Hand out hot chocolate: Make a big thermos of hot chocolate and give it out to shoppers or workers who have been out in the cold.

14. Read religious stories: Understand the true meaning of the season by reading Biblical passages.

15. Camp-in: The first night the tree is decorated, allow the kids to sleep beside it under the glow of Christmas lights.

16. Scavenger hunt: Plan holiday-themed trivia questions and hide small trinkets for children to find.

17. Surprise box: Put a gender and age nonspecific gift into a box. On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the person who finds a hidden gift tag under their chair at dinner gets to open the box.

18. Family portrait: Wear your holiday finery and pose for a portrait that actually will be printed and framed.

– Metro News Service

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How to succeed with your New Year’s resolution While it’s difficult to gauge just how many people make New Year’s resolutions each year, various factors suggest millions of people resolve to improve their lives each January. Television segments devoted to healthy resolutions and discounted memberships are just two of many indicators suggesting resolutions are popular and potentially big business.

As popular as making resolutions may be, reports indicate that they’re more popular to make than commit to. For example, a 2015 report from U.S. News & World Report indicated that 80 per cent of resolutions fail. So how can men and women become part of the minority who see their resolutions through to fruition? The following strategies may help.

• Plan on being patient.

Men and women who expect immediate results may be in for some disappointment, and that can compromise their future efforts. Recognize that resolutions rarely produce overnight results, and that commitments to losing weight and saving more money take time. If necessary, set small goals that can serve as markers on your way to achieving the larger goal.

• Be as specific as possible. In addition to being patient, being specific when deciding on a resolution can increase the likelihood that the successful pursuit of that resolution will have as positive an impact on your life as possible. For example, a nonspecific resolution to lose weight may be successful if you only shed a single pound. But men

and women who resolve to lose weight typically want to lose more than one pound. By resolving to lose a predetermined and specific number of pounds, you might be more likely to commit to your goal, and more encouraged the closer you get to achieving that goal.

• Don’t be shy. Sharing your resolution with others is a great way to generate support for your pursuit. And that support can motivate you if you hit a rough patch and keep you on track as you progress toward your goal.

By sharing your resolution with others, you’re also indirectly inviting others who might have set similar goals in the past to offer incite and/or advice, which can prove invaluable.

• Expect setbacks. Just like it’s important to be patient, it’s equally im-

portant to recognize there will be setbacks. Men and women who resolve to save more money and have set specific monthly savings goals should not allow one monthly shortfall to derail all of their efforts. An unforeseen expense such

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back on track in time to meet your next goal.

Successful New Year’s resolutions might be hard to come by. But there are ways to stay the course and see resolutions through to realization.

– Metro News Service

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Let’s cherish the spirit of Christmas and the joy of friendship.

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The origins of some beloved holiday traditions Christmas time is here.

The presents are being purchased and wrapped.

The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor.

Tradition is integral come the holiday season.

Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year.

But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.

Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today may be a byproduct of various traditions.

One such tradition dates back to a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return.

Another origin story of Christmas stockings

can be traced to the 12th century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts, fruit and tangerines for the poor. This is why some people still put tangerines in Christmas stockings.

Christmas tree Christmas Trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and giftgiving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as a reminder that spring would arrive anew.

Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them.

Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help

the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became infamous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus.

The jolly persona came later when 20th century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile.

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath are

encouraged to share a kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits. The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe before the person could be kissed.

When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services,

including Christmas mass.

During Christmas midnight mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jin-

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gling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer.

Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.

– Metro News Service

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