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Messages of holiday greetings Message from Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament 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 that extra effort to help our neighbours and those who may be in 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 who 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,

Message from Stu Briese, Agassiz MLA Merry Christmas!

The holiday season is a time for families and friends to join together and renew friendships and strengthen family bonds. The holiday season provides us an opportunity to step back from the day to day routine and enjoy the festivities of the season. The customs and traditions may vary from household to household, but they are built on the same foundations of love, hope, peace and generosity.

We have so much to be thankful for and are truly blessed to live in this country. Let us not forget those who are less fortunate and remember to honour our men and women in uniform, serving our country to safeguard our freedom.

On behalf of my family and myself, let me extend to each of you all the best for a happy holiday season and a very Merry Christmas. May the season be rich with family love, warm with friendship and happy with life’s goodness.

Stuart Briese, MLA Agassiz

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 River-Neepawa.

Whether it is by speaking in the House of Commons on your behalf, or putting forth your interests in 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 2016!

Robert Sopuck, Member of Parliament Dauphin–Swan River–Neepawa

Have a Joyous 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.

Season!

R.M. of Rosedale

M er r y Christmas All All of us in saying of join us join in wishing “Thank you You”a Joyous Season and Holiday Wish you a From: Board, Staff and Participants Joyous Holiday Season!

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From: Board, Staff and Participants

TOUCHWOOD PARK be filled with May your Holiday ASSOCIATION Joyous Moments and Memories

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

May they bring you much happiness and contentment.

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: PB & J squares Make this square for your favorite child; small or big!

Base: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg yolk

Peanut butter and jelly squares Filling: 3/4 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 egg white 1/2 cup jelly or jam

In a bowl add the flour, oatmeal and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in the egg yolk. Set aside 3/4 cup of crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into an 8x8” ungreased pan. In the same bowl add the peanuts, sugar, peanut butter and egg white. Spread over the crust. Bake in 350° oven for 10 minutes.

Remove and spread jelly over the peanut butter mixture; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes more until golden brown. Cool and slice into squares.

Thank you to Helen Drysdale for the recipes and photos!

Merry Christmas

May good times come naturally this holiday season.

It’s been our joy serving you this year.

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Merry Christmas

We’re displaying our holiday cheer To thank you all for stopping here And after the business day is through Please take our best wishes home with you!

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Bruce’s Sewage Service

204-386-2556 ~ Plumas, MB

Plumas 204-386-2854 May this time

of year be peaceful joyous!

Funeral Home Bob & Eileen, Abilene, Amanda, Greg

Gladstone 204-385-2274 Macgregor 204-685-2012

Phone: 204-476-2639

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Sending Our Best At Christmas

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Season’s Greetings!

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Wherever you go this holiday season, may peace and good fortune be with you, every step of the way. We thank you for you local support this past year.

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Poppy seed chiffon cake The central European countries featured poppy seeds in their baking traditions. We still use those recipes today. This delightful cake’s lemon topping is refreshing after a holiday meal.

Poppy seed chiffon cake 1/2 cup poppy seeds – fill to 1 cup with 1 tsp. vanilla poppy seeds and water water and let stand for two hours Egg white: Dry: 7 egg whites 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar 3 tsp. baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt Topping: 1 cup sugar 1 package lemon pie filling Wet: 1-1 litre Cool Whip, thawed 1/2 cup oil 7 egg yolks Allow the eggs to come two additions carefully touched. When baked, to room temperature as at folding after each addi- invert pan and let cool. that temperature they whip tion. Use a down, up and For the topping make the to a greater volume. Sift over motion and turn the lemon pie filling according together the dry ingredi- bowl before you repeat. to the directions on the ents to insure well mixed. Pour into an ungreased 10” package. When cold whip Make a well in the middle tube pan. Using a knife cut in the Cool Whip. Frost the and add the oil, then eggs, through batter to remove cake not long before servvanilla and lastly the poppy air bubbles. Bake at 325° for ing and keep refrigerated. seeds and water. Do not mix 60-65 minutes or until cake Refrigerate leftovers. until all has been added. springs back when lightly Beat on medium for about 1-2 minutes until smooth and well blended.

In another bowl, beat From together egg whites until Dr. Tanya Anderson stiff, adding 1 tsp. cream and Staff of tartar. When soft peaks form add the 1/4 cup of sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time. Fold 204-385-2892 about 1/4 of the whites Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. into the yolk mixture. Add Closed from 12 - 1PM Monday to Friday. egg yolk mixture into the Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

GLADSTONE VETERINARY CLINIC

Peace and Joy

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

From Garth, Marj and Staff at

JARVIS MEATS Gladstone, MB

Our heartfelt good wishes go out to you and yours.

Board, Management and Staff of

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP

Gladstone Transfer Ltd. Located in Gladstone on Highway 16 Next to the Happy Rock

Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Email: gtl@mts.net www.gladstonetransfer.com

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Candy cane cheesecake Thanks for reading the Banner!

Happy Holidays We’re proud to have you as our friends and customers, and more than appreciative of your loyalty and support. been made to Christmas Cheer!

Staff of Cargill in Carberry 834-3114 Closed December 24-28 and January 1

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The holidays are a wonderful time to share with family and friends.

To help with meal preparations, make-ahead-of-time recipes are wonderful. This is one such delightful dessert recipe.

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

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Candy cane cheesecake Base: 1 1/2 cup chocolate cookie or chocolate chip cookie crumbs $ 00 Balers, Haybines, Discbines 1/4 cup sugar Let the celebration begin, and may you 1/4 cup melted butter carry the magic of this Christmas with Use your CNH Capital Topping: you for many years to come!

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Combine the base ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup for topping and press remaining crumbs into a 9x9” pan. Put in the freezer while you make the topping.

Let cream cheese get to room temperature. Mix it together with the sweetened condensed milk. Reserve 1 Tbsp. of the crushed candy for the garnish. Add the remaining candy and the peppermint extract to the cream cheese. Fold in the Cool Whip. Spread over base. Garnish with remaining candy and crumbs.

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until ready to use.

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Gingerbread cookies For your young ones and the young at heart, these are fun to make, fun to eat and fun to give.

Gingerbread cookies 2 tsp. baking soda cup butter 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp. ginger eggs 1/2 tsp. salt tsp. orange zest 1/2 tsp. cloves Tbsp. molasses cups flour In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, zest and molasses and mix until blended. Mix dry ingredients together until blended and add to the butter mixture. Mix well. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight. On a lightly floured surface roll a portion of the dough to 1/4 inch thick.

Cut out desired shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Because of the color of the dough to begin with, it is a bit hard to tell when they are baked.

Place on racks to cool. Ice and decorate as desired. You can add sprinkles to the cut out cookies before baking and do not need to decorate after baking.

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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

SEASON’S GREETINGS from the

R.M. OF ALONSA Reeve, Council & Staff

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

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

Laurier, MB 204-447-2016

Merry Christmas From Management and Staff

Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services McCreary & Ste. Rose Chapels

204-835-2004 204-447-2444

www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Wishing you all the best!

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Dauphin 204-638-6100

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season!

FIVE & FIFTY Sales & Service McCreary, MB

204-835-2752

Merry Christmas from the

MUNICIPALITY OF MCCREARY

www.exploremccreary.com

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Bubbly fruit salad For a light dessert to serve your guests after a big meal try this sparking apple juice fruit salad made fancy by sparkling rimmed glasses. You can use frozen cut up fruit but do not thaw fruit for a long time before using.

Bubbly fruit salad 1 can mandarin oranges, drained pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into small pieces decorating sugar sparkles cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 bottle sparkling apple juice cup fresh blueberries large kiwi, peeled and diced Dip the rim of your serving glasses in water and shake of the excess water. Put sugar sparkles into a saucer and dip wet glasses into the sugar to coat. Toss the fruit gently in a bowl. Carefully add the fruit to the glasses.

Just before serving add the sparkling apple juice.

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Neepawa Immigrant Settlement Services is wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2nd Floor 342 Mountain Avenue Neepawa, MB

204-476-2055

The Magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest of gifts are family and friends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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

Have a Happy Holiday

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

RM OF GLENELLA-Lansdowne

REEVE, COUNCIL & STAFF

Neepawa Glenella

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

204-476-3341 204-352-4475

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 24th at Noon Open January 4th at 8:00 a.m.

PENNO’S

Machining & Mfg. LTD Eden 204-966-3221

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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 Terri Bray Erin Kinley Chase Critchlow

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Eggnog loaves 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

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

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

Perfect with a cup of tea and company.

Eggnog loaves 2 eggs 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 cup eggnog 2 tsp. rum flavor 2 1/4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 cup raisins 1 cup glazed cherries

In a large bowl beat eggs. Add the sugar and butter and mix well. Stir in the eggnog and rum flavor. In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to the first mix and stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently mix in the raisins and cherries. Put in a greased large loaf pan or 2 smaller loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes and turn out unto wire rack.

Minnedosa & Neepawa 204-867-5124 or 204-476-3400

Thank you to all our customers!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

High Performance Wall Systems With Logix Building Blocks

A Time For Giving

Prairie Redi-Mix

MCU Minnedosa Credit Union

299 1st Ave. NW ~ Minnedosa 204-867-3853

Minnedosa

From the Town of Minnedosa Council and Staff

to all our friends and customers

Les Moffat Inc

MINNEDOSA, BRANDON, WAWANESA, ERICKSON, SANDY LAKE

Community Owned, Community Minded

Happy Holidays!

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Serving the Communities of

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CREDIT UNION LIMITED

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Season’s Greetings

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

Minnedosa 204-867-1999

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From all of us at

Minnedosa 204-867-3356

Municipality of Harrison Park

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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: Whipped shortbread cookies As children we all loved Aunt Ora’s whipped shortbread.

She always doubled the recipe because they disappeared quickly. These delightful morsels require no rolling, just drop from a spoon and decorate.

Whipped shortbread 1 cup butter 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 tsp. salt glaced cherries for decorating

Beat butter until light and fluffy. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to butter by thirds, beating 3-4 minutes between additions on medium/high. Beat for 3-4 minutes after last addition.

Spoon onto baking sheets, decorate as desired or leave as is. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in 325° oven. Bottoms will be starting to turn golden when done. Cool and transfer to rack for full cooling.

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all!

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-2333

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

Dale, Cathy & Staff wish everyone a great Holiday Season

GUINN BROS. MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED 1905

260 Mountain Ave Neepawa, MB 204-476-2903

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

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

Toll Free 1.888.476.8802

Celebrate Everything Bright Beautiful

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Jean & Staff Neepawa - 204-476-7500

TAYLOR LAW OFFICE

Box 309 Neepawa, MB

204-476-2336

Greetings

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

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

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Christmas season!

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Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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Out of Helen’s kitchen: Tomato jellied salad When you are busy entertaining during the holidays, this jellied salad works great, as it can be made ahead.

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

Tomato jellied salad 3-4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups finely diced celery 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 small box of a red Jello (if desired)

1 large package lemon Jello 2 cups boiling water 1 can of tomato soup 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt Dissolve lemon Jello in the boiling water. Stir well to dissolve the Jello. Add the tomato soup, lemon juice and salt and mix well. Pour into a glass bowl. Chill until almost set. Watch carefully! Add the onions, celery, cottage cheese and almonds. Chill in fridge. When set, make the 1/2 package of red Jello and pour over the salad in the bowl. This just makes a prettier presentation and can be omitted if desired.

Happy Holidays

May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!

Wishing you all the best!

Lesley, Kristy & Nicole

Season’s greetings and a happy New Year

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

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Season’s greetings and a happy Year to you and your family.

Best wishesNew in 2016! to you and your family. Best wishes in 2016!

From the staff at Neepawa Branch, 436 Mountain From the staff at the Neepawa Branch Avenue 436 Mountain Ave

Troy Mutch

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

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

272 Hamilton Street 476-2287

Cell: 204-212-1010

476-2287

Warmest Wishes This Holiday Season The MNP team in Neepawa wishes you and yours peace and joy during the holiday season and throughout the New Year.

® Registered trade-marks of Bank of Montreal.

Cell: 204-841-0741

Lisa Adams Sales Associate Cell: 204-841-0741

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 MNP.ca

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

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen: Chocolate fudge Who doesn’t like chocolate fudge? This recipe is a snap to make. Packed in a decorative Christmas tin, this fudge makes a delicious gift.

Chocolate fudge 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/4 cup sifted icing sugar pinch of salt

2-4 Tbsp. of liqueur such as Bailey’s Irish cream, Amaretto, Crème de menthe or Kirsch Decorations such as cherries, almonds, crushed candy canes

In a heavy pot over low heat melt the chocolate chips with the milk. Remove from heat and add the icing sugar, salt and liqueur. Do not miss sifting the icing sugar or you will have small lumps!

Spread in an 8x8” wax paper lined pan. Add decorations on top if desired.

Chill for several hours until firm. Cut into desired size pieces and store in a closed container. Freezes well.

Merry Christmas Beyond the Garden Gate

Thank You for your patronage.

We look forward to seeing you in 2016.

Angela Wilson Hairdresser

I’ll need a appointment on December 26 please.

for making this holiday season a merry and bright one for us!

225 Ellen Street, Neepawa 204-476-5632

Holiday Wish List PBuckwheat hull pillow Pmotion medicine Pheat packs Phemplax

204-476-2597

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

y Happ olidays H ... and a round of thanks to all of you Yellowhead Physiotherapy & Athletic Centre

308 2nd Avenue Neepawa, Manitoba

Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

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Kerreen’s

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

Brent, Tannis, Ginny & Staff

374 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2108 1-800-880-0824

M erry Chirstmas M erry Chirstmas

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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: Cherry coconut tarts A must for the fans of cherries and a great addition to a tray of favorites.

Cherry coconut tarts

2/3 cup chopped mara2 eggs schino cherries 2/3 cup white sugar 2 Tbsp. maraschino cherry 1 cup shredded large flake coconut juice unbaked tart shells 1 Tbsp. flour 2 Tbsp. melted butter In a bowl combine the eggs, sugar, cherry juice, flour and melted butter. Add the cherries and coconut.

Mix well and spoon into prepared shells. Bake at 350° for 18-25 minutes or until golden and set in the middle.

Jim & Candace Jim, Candace and the staff of

JED’SREPAIR REPAIR JED’S SERVICE &&SERVICE Would like a very Would liketotowish wishone oneand andallall a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2014!

Merry Christmas and all the best in 2016!

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

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

Best wishes to you and your family!

From the staff & management of

204-476-3317 mclaughlingm.com

Wishing you bright holidays as Christmas lights up the world.

Mike Anderson & Garth Hunter

Enjoy a vintage holiday season!

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST Mike Anderson Jason Loewen AND BRAKEand SERVICE LTD.

Yuletide Greetings

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST AND BRAKE SERVICE LTD.

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.

– It’s been a pleasure to serve you –

Management and Staff

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

Neepawa: (204) 476-2391

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Test your knowledge of Christmas movies What would the holidays be without snowflakes falling outside, a mug of hot cocoa in hand and a favorite Christmas movie on television?

Television is full of feel-good movies come the holiday season. Choose from among classic flicks you have watched year after year or new movies vying for spots as soon-to-be favorites.

Watching Christmas movies is a holiday tradition for many families. So much so that lines from popular movies are easily remembered and recognized. Those who can recite movies verbatim might enjoy testing their mettle with the following Christmas quiz loaded with memorable quotes from some holiday classics.

7. “Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we’re going to destroy our son’s delusions, I should be a part of it.”

Movie Quotes Quiz

10. “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate you know.”

1. “It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.”

2. “Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed.”

3. “If TV has taught me anything, it’s that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it’s gonna happen to us!”

8. “I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow.”

9. “We’re not just doing this for us. We’re doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa’s lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart.”

11. “I fear you more than any spectre I have seen.

But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not speak to me?”

12. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”

13. “Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!”

4. “I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle.”

5. “Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen.”

6. “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”

15. “Wanna see some magic? OK, let’s watch you disappear!”

16. “That’s not ‘my’ Christmas! ‘My’ Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it.”

17. “That’s neither pig nor pork, it’s beef.”

18. “I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”

May we remember the true meaning of Christmas

Merry Christmas from the management and staff of

ROB SMITH & SON BACKHOE & TRUCKING LTD.

Movie quotes quiz courtesy of Metro News Service.

Best Wishes

Merry Christmas

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

Wishing you a

We look forward to serving you in the New Year.

Christmas!

Bright

Neepawa Drycleaners & Laundromat

MAR-DEE ENTERPRISES 12 Main St. W, Neepawa

204-476-2348

From: Judy, Ken & Staff

204-476-5152

Drayson Bros.

Seed Service Darren and Cheryl Neil, Michelle

All the Best to You and Yours

We’d like to extend our warm wishes and gratitude to all our kind customers this holiday season. It’s been a privilege and a pleasure serving you.

Happy New Year From Everyone at

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

Happy Holidays FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

Nelson Almey and staff

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

We’re posting our best wishes here For a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We’re delivering our gratitude, too To each and every one of you!

Ray and Kelly Theresa, Adam

14. “Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly monsters?”

Neepawa ~ Ph. 204-476-7580

Neepawa, MB

Answers: 1. “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” 2. “Miracle on 34th Street” 3. “The Simpson’s Christmas” 4. “A Christmas Story” 5. “Home Alone” 6. “The Holiday” 7. “The Santa Clause” 8. “White Christmas” 9. “Jingle All the Way”

10. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 11. “A Christmas Carol” 12. “The Polar Express” 13. “The Muppets Christmas Carol” 14. “Gremlins” 15. “Bad Santa” 16. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” 17. “Babes in Toyland” 18. “Elf”

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Exploring the colours of Christmas Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colours of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colours, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

The colours of Christmas are often taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colours became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day.

Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colours evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the colour green as the symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of Yule.

As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ. Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross. Some Christians believe that Jesus

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wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus' blood touched the berries, they turned red.

Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead. Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the colour red to religious masses and celebrations.

Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well.

Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a colour of significance within the Christian faith.

Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn't start the colourful tradition. Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett.

The holiday season is filled with many different colours that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

-Metro News Service

Bright and and Beautiful Beautiful Have a Bright 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 2016!

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

FJ’s

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Wishes Our Patrons...

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

From the family and staff of

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

Our thanks to all who have patronized us in 2015.

Angus and Cathy Ford and Family and Staff at:

John’s Electric Ltd.

PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO NEWS SERVICE

The colours red, green, gold, and silver are prominent during the holiday season, when they can be seen on everything from gift wrap to decorations.

Tim’s Plumbing and Heating Neepawa

We would like to thank all our valued customers who supported us throughout the year!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

from

HILLER ELECTRIC

Holiday Season!

Season!

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Thanks to all our customers Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

From

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

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Did you know? wires can just as easily lead to fires. Plus, plastic tinsel can be a choking hazard for children and pets. One Christmas staple that has lost its status as a safety hazard is the poinsettia plant. It has long been thought that poinsettias

are poisonous to people and animals. While there is some toxicity to the plant, it would require the ingestion of hundreds of leaves to get a toxic dose of a plant’s poison.

-Metro News Service

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Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think...

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

204-476-5919

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Lighting the tree started before electricity was invented.

Many Christmas traditions are older than some celebrants might think.

The tradition of lighting up a Christmas tree, for example, dates back to the days before Christmas lights. Before electric-powered twinkle lights were invented and even before electricity was discovered, people used actual candles to adorn the Christmas tree. As one can imagine, having an open flame next to a dried-out tree was risky, so it was customary to keep a bucket of water next to the tree in the case of fire. As if fire wasn’t enough, the tinsel used to decorate trees was made from strips of silver and even lead -- something that is now known to be a health hazard to adults and

children alike. Although we’ve come a long way since candles and lead, even now trees that are overly dry and decorated with lights that have frayed

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

Mountain & Ellen Neepawa

From Nelson & Staff at

Neepawa Pharmacy 204-476-2315

Denture Clinic

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

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

May Peace & Harmony Ring Throughout The Land ...And may the spirit of Christmas echo in your heart this holiday season.

Thanks for helping to make our year a resounding success!

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.

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.

Dr. Craig Fedorowich, Dr. Allison Simpson and the team at Mountain Dental 452 1st Avenue Neepawa

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