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The Neepawa Farmers are teaming up with the Salvation Army to ensure that everyone this year will have a very merry Christmas. The Tiger Hills Hockey League team has scheduled a community donation drive and teddy bear toss for their next home game at the Yellowhead Arena, on Sunday, Dec. 16.

Neepawa Farmers general manager Rodney White said that when the Salvation Army contacted them about organizing such an event, the team was quick to say yes.

“The Salvation Army is such a wonderful organization that gives so much in the community, it was a very easy decision for us to get involved,” said White. “We’ll have some type of donation box, or something along those lines, set up inside the arena for people to drop off either non-perishable food items or unwrapped

children’s toys. To go along with that, there’ll be a teddy bear toss planned. So after the f irst Farmers’ goal, everyone in attendance in the stands can toss a bear onto the ice. Then, we’ll collect and donate them to the Salvation Army.”

In need of support Neepawa a nd A rea Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale said that the efforts of the Farmers at this time of year are greatly appreciated. She added that every little bit counts because the outlook for this year’s holiday campaign is a bit dire.

“Right now, we estimate that we’ll have at least 118 families from across the region involved with our annual Christmas Hamper program. We already expect that number could increase dramatically within the next week or two. We’re not sure we’ll have the means to cover the need that’s out there right now,” stated

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Left to right: Salvation Army Kettle Campaign coordinator Joy Jeffries, Neepawa and Area Salvation Army manager Amanda Naughton-Gale and Ward Szucki of the Neepawa Farmers stand in front of the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Naughton-Gale. “Anyone who may be able to help, either through donations at

the Farmers game, or even just dropping something off [at the Salvation Army

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In previous years, the community has donated a large amount of toys and non-perishable food items to the Christmas Hamper campaign. The Neepawa and Area Salvation Army is hopeful the same can happen again this year.

Continued from page A1 To go along with the teddy bear toss and the donation drop-off, one of the Salvation Army’s kettles will be on location, accepting monetary donat ions dur i ng t he Dec. 16 game. NaughtonGale said that while the toys and non-perishable items are always gratefully accepted, at this late stage of the campaign, a cash donation would be invaluable.

“Unwrapped toys are definitely going to be a

need. And food, of course.

If there is extra left over, we still have the Food Bank, which runs year round. Nothing donated will ever go to waste. [ For the hampers] we purchase a lot of fresh stuff, so money is always such a great need. A lot of the non-perishables we already have. If people say, wanted to sponsor a turkey, send us $25 to go toward ssomething like that, that would be perfect. We already have our orders in place, so send money, not turkeys,”

Naughton-Gale noted, with a chuckle. “But don’t think that you have to donate any set amount of money. Whatever you may be able to spare, it all adds up and goes a long way towards ensuring every family gets a merry Christmas.”

Back to the game As for the Neepawa Farmers game itself, it will begin on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm at the Yellowhead Arena. Tickets for adults are $7 at the door.

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and the Farmers score their first goal, attendees are encouraged to throw their teddy bear donations onto the ice.

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Have Amero Little Christmas CP Holiday Train rolls through Carberry

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Neepawa’s Roxy Theatre was filled to capacity on Monday, Dec. 10, for the Don Amero Christmas Show. The concert was part of the annual Kaleidoscope Concert Series. Amero performed a combination of Christmas classics and some songs of his own from his music albums.

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Hundreds of spectators braved the cold to welcome the CP Holiday Train to Carberry on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Despite a slight delay to the planned arrival, kids and adults loudly cheered the neon-lit train to the 4th Avenue stop and then enjoyed a short concert, performed by Terri Clark, Sierra Noble and Kelly Prescott. This is the 20th anniversary of the CP train journeying across Canada and parts of the U.S. During that time, 4.3 million pounds of food has been donated and $14.5 million has been raised for local food banks. Mayor Stuart Olmstead accepted a cheque for $1,000 from CP Rail, saying, “On behalf of the Town of Carberry, we would like to thank CP Holiday Train for stopping by, for the $1,000 donation and to all those who donated food today. Now, the less I talk, the more they play!“ Following the concert, the train continued on its journey to Brandon, then stoped in Virden on Dec. 5. The tour concludes in Port Coquitlam, B.C. on Dec. 18.

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don’t know if I have ever been so upset about a topic in all my years of writing a column.

Canada, and especially western Canada, is getting a very raw deal. The federal government’s ill-planned treatment of our oil industry is scandalous.

The Trudeau Liberals have done every thing they can to kill off the oil industry, especially the western Canadian oil industry.

They have made pipelines difficult, if not impossible, to build.

They, and possibly previous governments as well, did not step up and make the pipelines happen.

Now, we are still dependent on Saudi Arabian oil when it is becoming increasingly obvious that relations with that country aren’t a very pleasant experience.

The cruel irony about Saudi Arabia is that it’s opposed to almost everything our Trudeau Liberal government would pledge to support. Abuse of women’s rights and rule of law, corporal and capital punishment are reported to be rampant in Saudi Arabia.

Don’t forget that the 9/11 suicide bombers were reported to be from that country as well.

The opposition to our oil is supposedly based on the idea that Canadian oil is dirty. Have you noticed that oil sands are now called tar sands, a much less appealing term? There is no doubt that burning oil causes some air pollution, especially if the motors aren’t properly tuned up.

But here’s the deal, Canadian oil has been given a bad name, not because it is dirty or of poor quality. It has been given a bad name because there are many U.S. lobby groups that want to protect the American markets and some who want to keep Arabian neepawa

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Ken Waddell oil flowing by ship to the eastern side of the continent.

And here’s another deal, there may well be a day when oil becomes out-dated or obsolete.

There may come a day when electric cars become practical.

The only place electric cars make sense now is where the trips are short. Electric transport trucks and long distance electric cars not only don’t make any economic sense, they don’t exist. There are some electric buses and they were actually in use in Winnipeg decades ago.

How long will it be before oil can be replaced? I don’t know and neither does anybody else. The environmentalists and liberalminded folks can chat all they want about putting a price on pollution and saving energy and a whole lot of other things. The truth is oil is still the backbone of our energy economy, of our agricultural (food), mining, manufacturing and our transportation economies. Electric vehicles, solar energy, wind energy are all wonderful concepts and may be the way of the future. If they become economically feasible, I am all for it. Economically feasible means operating without huge subsidies, like the money that has been poured into wind and solar energy.

Just as a side note, can you imagine anything as dumb as Manitoba Hydro spending many millions of dollars to convince people to use less Hydro? Should it not be self-evident that if people want to save on their electric bills, they can turn down the thermostat, install more insulation or upgrade doors and windows? If the government needs to help people to do those things when they can’t afford it on their own, then it needs to be done under a separate program geared to low income people. Manitoba Hydro is not the correct place to implement those initiatives.

Until the alternatives to oil become viable, we need to encourage our oil industry, not choke it. Canadians are being led down a very divisive path right now and it should be no surprise that there are rumblings about western alienation and possible separation. May God help us and preserve our country.

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ver the next decade, it’s estimated that about $1.5 trillion worth of business assets will change hands in Canada.

The success or failure of this transfer will have a huge impact on Canada’s economy and I’m not convinced we’ve done all we can to prepare.

We knew the day would come MY when Canada’s PERSPECTIVE ageing baby boomer entrepreneurs would look towa rd s transitioning out Kate of their business- Jackman-Atkinson es and towards retirement. According to data from 2014, about half of both small and medium sized business owners were between 50 and 64 years of age. When you add the 12 per cent of small business owners and 14 per cent of medium business owners who are over 65 years of age, it’s easy to see why 72 per cent of Canadian business owners plan to exit their companies in the next decade.

Small businesses are extremely important to the Canadian economy. According to data from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the country is home to over 1 million small businesses– companies that have fewer than 100 employees. Across Canada, 7.7 million people, or almost 70 per cent of private sector workers, are employed by small businesses. These companies aren’t just important for existing jobs, between 2002 and 2014, small businesses created about 100,000 jobs each year, or close to 78 per cent of all private sector jobs created in that time period.

When it comes to timelines, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) data indicates that 8 per cent of business owners looking to exit plan to do so in the next year. The majority, 39 per cent, plan to exit their business in one to five years. But who will take these businesses over? About half of business owners surveyed by CFIB plan to sell their business, with about half of those planning to sell to a family member. About 21 per cent plan to pass their business to family through an inheritance. More troublingly for the Canadian economy though, about 15 per cent plan to just wind down their business, usually because they have no successor or buyer.

The pool of potential buyers is limited, more so than it should be. Entrepreneurship isn’t a bad word, but it’s one we seldom see pushed as a first choice for one’s career. At the high school and post secondary levels, kids are encouraged to get a job, not make jobs. The end result of decades of this mentality is a narrow pool of Canadians who are actively considering entrepreneurship as a career and not just something they fall into. Our failure to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs is likely to have huge ramifications over the next decade.

Despite how important the transfer of these businesses is to the economy, successive federal governments haven’t worked to remedy some of the obstacles that make it harder for these transitions to take place. One of the biggest problems is how the Canada Revenue Agency views the transfer of business assets between family members.

While this is the preferred outcome for many business owners, it comes with a financial penalty. Currently, for such transfers, the difference between the sale price and the original investment is taxed as a dividend. However, when a business is sold to a third party, the difference is treated as a capital gain, which results in a lower tax bill thanks to the lifetime capital gains exemption.

Ensuring the continued operation of existing firms is important, as only half of new businesses survive past their fifth year of operation.

Solving this problem shouldn’t just fall to entrepreneurs looking to sell– from retirees’ disposable income, to preserving Canadian jobs, to ensuring vibrant rural communities, a lot is riding on the successful transition of these businesses over the next decade.

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s t i me p a s s e s , C h r i s t m a s celebrations change because families change. Kids grow up and leave home to pursue educat ion a nd ca reer goals. Their time at home is limited due to work and other commitments. So we adapt our celebrations to their schedules.

Then we learn that we will need extra spaces at the table to accommodate partners and ultimately g ra ndch i ld ren ( I w i l l deal with this scenario next week). So again, we adapt to the fact that our kids will only spend half of Christmas with us. The other half will be w ith people whom we affectionately refer to as “the other side of the family.” Now so far, there is nothing unusual about this. We’re doing what our parents did when we were the ages our kids are now.

They adapted when it was their turn to do so. Now it’s our turn and we have to adapt. Life goes on and so must we.

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein But then, at some time during the year, we get the phone call no parent ever wants to get. “Mom, Dad,” the voice on the other end says, “We’re splitting up.

We’re getting a divorce.

We’ll be sharing custody of the kids.” Suddenly, we r e a l i z e t h a t t h i s Christmas will be very, very different. There will be a missing person at the dinner table. Someone we loved, someone for whom we cared ver y deeply, someone we war m ly welcomed into our family has, for reasons we may never know or understand, decided not to be part of our family any more. So our grandkids will now be spending part of their Christmas with us and the rest with the family of the other parent. It will require another (this time

more painful) adjustment.

Let me offer some tips to help you cope with this awkward situation.

First, respect t he couple’s privacy. This is not a problem you have to jump into and fix. Let the couple go through the process of dissolving the marriage or partnership at their own pace and in their own time. They will reveal such details as they choose to reveal when they are ready to do so. Give them time and space to work things out themselves.

Second, don’t take sides.

It takes two people to make a relationship work.

Rarely is a separation or divorce “solely one partner’s fault.” So please don’t get involved in the blaming game. It’s a game that no one ever wins.

T h ird, be t here for

your children and grandchildren. This is a time to reaffirm your “open door policy.” Assure them that there is always an open door and a place at the table for a child or a grandchild who wants to drop by for a drink, meal, overnight stay or chat.

Finally, keep doing the one thing you’ve been doing ever since your children were born. Pray for them. Pray daily. Pray many times a day if you have to. If you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling, talk to God. You can be brutally honest if you wish. Nothing you say will surprise him; he’s heard it all many times before.

Most of all, let God fill you with his peace. He knows what caused the challenges your children are facing. He k nows what’s best for them. He will guide them as they seek his will for their lives.

Our task is to love, accept and forgive them as God has loved, accepted and forgiven us.

God’s wondrous world

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t is a soft and gentle early winter morning.

T he temperat ure has dipped low enough, on sever a l occa sions, to remind us that even though, technically, it is not winter, it is. Minus 20 w ill do that. This morning, the temperature is a balmy minus six and no wind.

Before the sun is even up, I know the scene that is awaiting me. The heavy fog last night has decorated the world. Hoar frost.

Magical and mysterious, l i ke t he su m mer dew that also sparkles and shimmers. We wait for the sun to rise, the dogs and I. We want to be up and out before the day gets busy.

It is a quiet world out t her e t h i s pa r t ic u l a r morning. A Saturday as I write, so traffic patterns are different, more sedate, less hectic. It is easy to walk and think.

The weather and I have

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen a wonderful relationship.

It dishes out whatever and I seek beauty in it. Years ago, when I was but a teen, a blizzard struck the area. I bundled up and headed into the storm. A neighbour happened to be driving by and stopped and asked if I was okay or , needed a ride. I tried to assure them that I was fine, enjoying the struggle aga inst t he w ind and blowing snow. To this day, I am certain that they did not believe me. What their imaginations envisioned I can only imagine. For the years that we farmed at Riding, it was my custom to go wa l k ing in any weather as well. The first

few times the bachelor brothers met me, they would stop and ask if I needed a ride. I would assure them I was fine and just walking. It became a pattern, they would stop, roll down the window on the battered pick up truck, say, ‘Just walk in eh?’, chuckle, smile and with a nod, drive on. Loved it then and still do!

There have been blizzards that scared me, storm stayed in Portage once. There was a blanket of fog that terrified me. I was out in the boonies in Saskatchewan with my father and the visibility ceased to be. On a strange road, in the dark and in a

thick soup. Too dangerous to stop and too dangerous to turn around. Incredibly thankful, to this day, when we spotted a highway sign w it h d ist ances. Never again, please.

The gift of a drifting mind…this morning is soft and sweet. The world around me a gift. The snow f irm enough that the little dogs do not have snowba l ls for m i ng on their belly and paws. They don’t like that, nor the sink bath that follows to melt the snow and ice. There is a deeper silence when the earth is covered with snow and hoar frost. The cemetery, quiet by nature, is awesome. The only sounds the shuff ling of my feet and the rustling of the leash as it slithers over the snow. Amid the tracks of deer and squirrels we wander. The grounds well loved and cared for. Home to coffee and family. This is God’s wondrous world.

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By Addy Oberlin t is time to collect the presents and start wrapping them.

Some of them are home made, others are bought. It will be fun to see my great grand children rip off the paper, excited to know what will be inside. I just became a great grandmother again and I have a parcel ready to send this new baby. How many of us can not buy gifts this year?

Maybe we just lost our job, or maybe sickness is holding us back from going shopping. What present would we give Jesus? I keep thinking about the hymn “What can I give Him?” by Christina Rossetti. We can find the answer in 2 Corinthians 8:5 “They first gave their own selves to the Lord.” What a wonderful gift. We do not need to give big presents, just give ourselves to the Lord first and then to those around us. Jesus tells us in John 15:12 “This is my command, that you love each other as I have loved you.”

What a beautiful present to give our love to those around us. It is priceless.

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Reinstate road funding Some say we have two seasons in Manitoba– the one where potholes get made and the one where potholes get fixed. Here in the keystone province, we know the importance of fixing our roads, which is why one of the hottest topics of discussion at the recent Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) convention was a resolution signed by 102 municipalities to protest the Pallister government’s decision to cut the Roads and Bridges Program.

Halfway through the past year, Premier Pallister drastically cut the Municipal Road and Bridge Program, which served as an easily accessible pot of money for municipalities to improve the highways and roads rural families rely on. He did this without any consultation with municipalities. The cut left municipalities scrambling to cover the costs of tendered projects and cancel plans for long awaited repairs.

Prior to the cut, the program delivered about $14 million of reliable, stable funding. It was praised by leaders for its streamlined model. But the Pallister government cut the program by over 80 per cent and said it would only provide a one-time, $2.25 million fund to see municipalities through to the end of the fiscal year.

Manitoba’s rural leaders were clear at the AMM convention: the Premier’s cut will have serious longterm consequences for communities and their ageing infrastructure.

It’s time for the Premier stop shorting rural families and invest in our communities.

Wab Kinew ,Leader of the Manitoba NDP

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A very special thank you to John Drinkwater for the fantabulous video he produced of our Country Meadows Show and Shine of classic cars and tractors back in August. It has been on NACTV several times. We need more people like John, who devotes his time to community volunteer work. Thanks again, John.

From the car show volunteers: Terry and Donna Smith and Earl Harding A huge thumbs up to the NeepawaGladstone Co-op for supplying the paint for the interior of our community hall. It was very much appreciated.

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Add the apple juice over the layers. In a bowl, add the sugar, flour, oatmeal, cinnamon and ginger. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle the topping over the layers of apples and sweet potatoes. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. If the topping is browning too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking.

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4 cups brussels sprouts 2 tsp. maple syrup 1/2 cup chopped bacon salt and pepper Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp. butter Cut sprouts in half and boil for 2 to 3 minutes in salted water. Drain and rinse in cold water. Fry bacon until almost crisp and drain on paper towel. Fry brussels sprouts in butter for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add bacon bits, maple syrup, salt and pepper and put in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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By Eoin Devereux

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A new phone scam related to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has star ted mak ing the rounds across Neepawa and area. There have been several reports recent ly of people receiving a call from an individual claiming they represent the CRA. The caller advises the would-be victim that they owe a large amount of money and are directed to purchase gift cards, specifically, Apple iTunes gift cards. In some of these cases, the victim is told by the fraudsters that there was a warrant out for their arrest.

There have been several reports of this scam across Canada in recent weeks, with the scammers even finding a way to spoof the phone number of the CRA or other government agencies.

Neepawa RCMP staff sergeant Mark Morehouse said that this type of scam is based on fear, “In a situation like this, [the scammer] is attempting to make the would-be victim afraid that they’ll be facing serious and immediate consequences if they don’t cooperate.”

Morehouse added that the Canada Revenue Agency will never ask you to send money over the phone and do not issue arrest warrants. He said if you are on a call from someone saying they are from the CRA and they ask you to send a payment via a gift card of any sort, you can be sure this is a scam.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti‐Fraud Centre at 1‐8 8 8 ‐495‐8 501, or report online at www.antifraudcentre.ca

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New life in an old organization One year after the Gladstone Chamber’s near extinction, there’s a sense of optimism

By Kira Paterson

Neepawa Banner & Pr ess

It’s been just over a year since the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce was given new life, thanks to some dedicated individuals who were unwilling to let the organization dissolve. In November of last year, the Chamber had announced that it would cease operations on Dec. 31 if no one expressed interest in joining the committee.

They had sent out letters and put up posters in an effort to get the word out, but there was not enough response for them to be able to continue.

However, by the beginning of the next month, the tide began to turn, thanks to some new blood stepping up.

Outlook was not good On Dec. 4, 2017, Brittany Pollard, who is now the board chair, attended what was to be one of the Chamber’s last meetings and offered to find some more volunteers to keep it running. “I walked into the Chamber meeting and asked them to give me two weeks to pull a committee together,” Pollard recalled.

“The outlook was not great, as they had been calling out for volunteers for a while and no one had joined, so I knew that it wasn’t going to be the easiest task. I made a post on Facebook and was surprised when I had people offer right away to fill some positions.” She was able to find new volunteers to fill every position on the board before the Dec. 31 deadline, ensuring the continuance of the Chamber.

Pollard had no previous experience with the Chamber of Commerce, but she knew that it was important to the community and wanted to do what she could to help. “Both my parents

were/are long time business owners in Gladstone and both members of the Chamber– both spending time in elected positions– but I still really had no idea what the Chamber was or how it worked, nor did I even know how to run a proper meeting!

So the thought of having to chair this committee and keep it going seemed like a huge task, but there was really no other option,” Pollard explained. It was her parents’ involvement that inspired her to step up to the challenge. “I went to that meeting that night because of my mom, Diane Schlamb. My mom was a very active member in the community and the Chamber and I wanted to have a hand in carrying on all the good they do and have done for the community.”

An eventful year Since the revival of the Chamber, the new members have been busy keeping long-standing traditions running and thinking of new projects with which to get involved. “This past year, we have put a lot on our plates, hoping that it would make a big impact on the community and inspire some to get involved,” Pollard noted. “During our town rodeo weekend, we put on a block party with two live bands, a kids carnival with giant inflatables, dunk tanks, carnival games and more. We have also taken on revitalizing our Happy Rock, which is in desperate need of repairs. We also held a haunted house for Halloween, which was a huge success. We are currently still in the process of relighting our town tree for Christmas, which was a long time tradition in town. Since the revitalization of the Chamber, we had very few meetings where we were not

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planning a huge event and everyone just seemed have faith in the new committee and their ideas and jumped right on board.”

Despite having been the one to get the ball rolling, Pollard gives the credit to the other members, past and present, for the success of the Chamber’s survival. “Now being a part of the Chamber, I have realized what a positive impact [previous board members] have made for our community over the years.

They were like the behind the scenes force behind lots of things and I don’t think people realize it,” she stated.

“The volunteers that stepped up were and are really the backbone of this group. They help bring some energy and hope into the future of the Chamber. They came forward with great ideas and were ready to cut time out of their busy lives and put serious effort into the Chamber,” Pollard stressed. “But so much credit still goes to our long-time members.

They have been committed to the Chamber for many years and were still there to back up all of our new plans. They were out doing our heavy lifting, spending hours helping to organize

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Help still needed Although the Chamber has been able to put on such a wide variety of events, it’s not all sunshine and lollipops for the organization.

“Even though I am very proud of all we accomplished and the spirit we have brought back into the community, unfortunately we still are struggling,” Pollard admitted. “It became very apparent that as great as these events were, they take a lot more hands than what we had. There are so many tasks that need to be done when holding these events and being able to spread those out a little lighter would really make a huge difference.” Pollard explained that without the help of more volunteers, the Chamber may have to eliminate some of the events next year, which the group hopes won’t have to

happen. “We saw so many people come together and the community spirit come alive at these events and it would be a shame to lose that momentum, but it is the reality of some volunteer groups in small communities. It is difficult to get more people involved when they are already committed to other groups, work outside of town and are just living busy lives,” Pollard noted.

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Looking Back

DECEMBER 14, 2018

1958: Christmas greetings across seven time zones a first

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Pr ess

110 years ago, December, 1908 Neepawa should surely be the talk of the world for the next few days. The first airship that ever crossed an ocean arrived here Monday afternoon. The occupant and his ship alighted on the immense roof of the J. Brown Co. store, and you may be sure he was highly pleased to reach the earth after such a trip. The aeronaut on being interviewed said he had encountered heavy storms in the vicinity of the north pole, but that the rest of the trip had been entirely satisfactory. Almost every person in Neepawa watched him maneuvering his ship to get it properly alighted, which seemed to be quite a proposition.

He has a special device for carrying Christmas goods which are consigned to Brown’s. We might add that the enterprising firm above mentioned has made arrangements with the aeronaut to remain with them for the Christmas season.

100 years ago, Friday, December 13, 1918 Canadian universities are to teach aviation.

A second contingent of Canadian soldiers has arrived at Vladivostok.

Ger man agents are working assiduously to divide the allies at the peace conference.

Germany has been given an extension of the armistice to permit of complete compliance with the terms.

T he r e a r e 5 0 , 0 0 0 women and ch i ldren, dependents of soldiers’ awaiting transportation from England to Canada.

The organized mothers of Lille, France, have drawn up an indictment of the Kaiser and demand his prosecution for vile crimes committed by his officers and men.

B r it i s h C olu mbi a’s “prohibition” commissioner has been dismissed for illegal traffic in whiskey.

The “flu” has pretty well petered out in Neepawa and the isolation hospital is closed.

90 years ago, Friday, December 14, 1928 Winnipeg is boasting of mosquitoes and butterflies.

France and Germany are arranging for retirement of allied soldiers from the Rhineland in 1929.

We s t e r n C a n a d a’s airmail service delivered 50,000 letters on Monday to Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon.

A me m b e r of t he Newfoundland government suggests selling Labrador to Canada or a United States syndicate for $100,000,000.

The f irst automobile a ssembled i n Reg i na by the General Motors Corporation of Canada was presented to t he Saskatchewan Red Cross Society.

80 years ago, Tuesday, December 13, 1938 New phases in the Nazi anti-Jewish campaign are: A distinguishing mark for Jews, possibly a pink armband; a ban on the use

by Jews of public vehicles, except by special police permit; erection of a number of compulsory labour camps for homeless and jobless Jews.

Ronis Sclerman, 33, Jewish refugee and former professor of botany in the Berlin university, says that in a German concentration camp he was forced to lick dirt, drink dirty wash basin water, was stabbed when he refused to bury other Jews and had the Nazi swastika burned in his right arm.

American friends provided money for his rescue.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin has been banned in Germany.

Germany is backing Italy in the latter’s demand for Tunisia in Africa.

Huge sums of German money are being spent to aid the Ukrainian national movement in Poland.

MayorLaGuardia,of New York, has been threatened with assassination if he persists in attacks on the German Nazi party.

Lord Rothschild claimed in London last week that Jewish children were shot down in Germany in the anti-Jewish wave started there Nov. 10.

The next Nazi AntiSemitic legislation will de c r e e t h at e x i st i n g marriages between Jews and non-Jews either must be dissolved or the Gentile partner will be declared Jewish.

70 years ago, December, 1948 Students of the Neepawa Collegiate presented a fine three-act play, “Spookey Tavern,” last Thursday and Friday evenings in the collegiate auditorium.

Continued on page A17

At left, Donna Warminger in parka symbolizes the far nor thern location o f f o r m e r Yu ko n Telephone Company exchanges recently acquired by CNT. Edna Jones [right] represents Newfoundland, where the entire telephone network of the New foundland Pos t and Telegraphs and microwave system has been operated by Canadian National for several years now. The t wo would exchange Christmas greetings for the first time in 1958.

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On Blake McCutcheon Wed nesd ay, Oc t . sat 24, down and spoke Blake McCutcheon w de- the Neepawa Bannerith feated Adrian de Groot & i n t he mayor a l r ace. Press. The f irst thing he did was thank the public Feature - Section B McCutcheon won t he for their overwhelming Remembrance Day community’s top job with 952 votes, while de Groot vote of conf idence.

2018 “I was surprised at the garnered 283. vote, I admit that. It was A s for t he counci l, newcomers Brian Hed- a tremendous number of people involved, which ley, Darren Pudlo, Jason Nadeau and Marijka Kos- is something you like tenchuk have been elected, to see in a community.

I was very pleased with while Darryl Gerrard and the support I received Murray Parrott were in the only incumbents to retain this campaign. I think their seats. Councillors what the people of NeeIsobel Jerema, Jim Cock- pawa were saying with burn and Dean Dietrich this vote, was that they The Town of Neepawa’s mayor believe it’s time for a PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX were defeated while elect Blake McCutcheon. new Bill direction. I think they’re wanted Stilwell choose to not change and have ing to looking for more engagewith them. Looking seek re-election.

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Remembrance Day 2018

This year, we look back at

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Legion wants local recognition for veterans Geographic location naming should not be just a government domain

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Pr ess Legion Branch #121 at Holland, Manitoba has been in the forefront of honouring those veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, by erecting signage in their honour. To date, four individuals in the Rural Municipality of Victoria have been honoured. The Holland group hopes other Legions will recognize this as a worthwhile project in their area.

Legion spokesman, Jack Ross said, “The naming of lakes, rivers and creeks has been somewhat confined to remote, northern areas.

It is pretty hard to access some of these areas. I think we should be able to name locations right near home, where the veterans lived.”

The current naming policy and process appears to be under provincial government control. Ross is of the opinion that if the signage is on private land and approved by the owner or on municipal land and approved by the council, it should go ahead. He likens it to the school cairns that dot the southern Manitoba landscape With the exception of veteran Joseph Ruttle, the

other three veterans meet the criteria that the Veteran was raised in the muncipality and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Local Holland area landowners instigated the Ruttle project to have the creek [near Ruttle’s cabin] placed on the municipal map and discussion and preparation for the Joseph Ruttle signage was prompted long before the Holland Legion pursued this new landmark naming initiative.

Joe Ruttle was an interesting man. (The writer knew Mr. Ruttle a bit and he was well known to my parents, as we farmed not far from where Mr. Ruttle lived.)

Ruttle was born in 1866 at Carlton Place, Drummond Township, Ontario and his military service included 1882 in the Second Egyptian War, Mounted Infantry Reg. 1229; 18 99 – 1902 in the Boer War, Cape Garrison Artillery Reg. 761; and 1916 – 1918, World War 1, Battalion 222 in Brigade Division, Royal Canadian Field Artillery (Steam Engineer).

After serving his country, Ruttle returned to Holland, where he built himself a small cabin in the scenic sandhills two

miles northwest of the creek now bearing his name. He spent his rugged life quietly, cutting wood, building log buildings and digging wells.

Ruttle was also well known for his mechanical skills and his neighbourliness.

It is Ross’ hope that local Legions will take up the cause and honour their local veterans by naming local lakes, rivers and creeks after veterans from their area. He feels honouring veterans in that way should be a local function and not be left PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN AUSTERBERRY to the whim of a govern- Joe Ruttle Creek was officially christened with a ribbon cutting on Monday, June ment department.

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The community of Neepawa recently helped Gill & Schmall Agencies to celebrate a very special milestone. Gill & Schmall hosted a customer appreciation day on Friday, Dec. 7.

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Team

G W

31 32 31 33 30 32 31

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

32 31 33 32

MJHL Player stats G 1. Josh Tripp (Swan) 22 2. Matthew Osadick (Swan) 18 3. Quintin Sudom (Swan) 11 4. Brendan Martin (Stein) 21 Leading scorers (MJHL)

A 29 24 30 17

Pts

51 42 41 38

5. Brady Goethals (Swan) 19 19 38 Leading scorers (Natives) G

1. Mackenzie Belinski 2. Jesse Gibbons 3. Cam Olstad

Goaltenders W 1. M. Radomsky (Stein) 15

A Pts

15 18 33 7 17 24 8 9 17

L SV% GAA 8 0.924 2.11

2. J. Link (Wpg)

14 11 0.928 2.55

4. D. Dosch (Vdn)

13 10 0.914 2.66

5. N. Moore (Port)

13

3. I. Labelle (Way)

10 13 0.909 2.60 3 0.884 2.75

Game results Friday, Dec. 7

Virden 3-1 Neepawa

First period 16:49 NEEP Belinski (15) ASST: Lieffers (4) PP 19:03 VIRD Andrew (9) ASST: Belcher (130, Paddock (8) PP Second period 01:41 VIRD Thompson (5) ASST: Rands (6) 11:16 VIRD Kanaski (18) ASST: Dalke (150, Sidoni (13) PP Third period No scoring Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 33/36 saves (L), VIRD - Moore 32/33 saves (W) Attendance - 283 at Yellowhead Arena (estimated)

Sunday, Dec. 9

Winnipeg 5-1 Neepawa

First period 15:55 WINN Olson (1) ASST: Bulloch (1) 16:12 WINN Bulloch (1) ASST Hansell (5), Kraus Second period 07:48 WINN Shortreed (8) ASST: Cassie (11), Binda (15) 13:44 Lieffers (3) ASST: Walkington (9), Allison (2) Third period 10:27 WINN Sutherland (6) ASST: Foreman (15) 12:09 WINN Cusack (4) ASST: Stauss (7) Goaltenders NEEP- Anderson 33/38 saves (L).

WINN - Link 26/27 saves (W).

Attendance - NA at MJHL Showcase

Monday, Dec. 10

Steinbach 3-1 Neepawa

First period 08:04 STEIN Westbrook (5) ASST: Bettens (8), McConnell (13) PP Second period 01:47 STEIN Vaeth (14) ASST: Culleton (11), Martin (17) Third period 14:44 STEIN Culleton (2) ASST: Kilroy (5) 18:57 NEEP Olstad (8) ASST: Lieffers (5), Skulmoski (5) PP Goaltenders NEEP- Thornton 33/36 saves (L).

STEIN - Lenz 12/13 saves (W).

Attendance - NA at MJHL Showcase

23 22 21 17 17 16 15 14 13 11 7

L OT/SO PF

6 6 9 12 10 11 13

15 16 21 20

2 4 1 4 3 5 6

PA Pts

154 146 121 104 102 108 91

3 3 1 5

92 98 67 103 109 101 116

86 73 85 80

94 100 131 130

48 48 43 38 37 37 36

31 28 23 19

Tiger Hills Hockey East 1. Neepawa 2. Minnedosa 3. Gladstone

G 9 10 9

4. MacGregor 9

W 8 3 4

L ETL Pts 1 0 16 4 3 9 5 0 8

2 1

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5. Pilot Mound 7 6. Cartwright 7 West 1. Killarney 2. Boissevain 3. Hartney 4. Wawanesa 5. Souris 6. Deloraine 7. Melita

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L ETL Pts 0 0 20 0 1 19 4 0 10 4 0 10 6 0 6 5 1 5 6 1 1

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THHL scoring Leading scorers (THHL)

G 1. Devon LeBlanc (Bois) 17 2. Tyler Dittmer (Bois) 9 3. J. Cardinal-Schultz (Kill) 8 4. Ward Szucki (Neep) 13 5. Matt Saler (Minn) 7

A 19 14 15 9 15

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13 5 10 7

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36 23 23 22 22

22 20 16 16

AAA Hockey Midget Chiefs (Boys)

Dec. 9: Yellowhead 4-3 Pembina Valley Dec. 15: at Wpg Bruins 3:15 pm Dec. 16: at Wpg Wild 1:15 pm

Midget Chiefs (Girls)

Dec. 14: vs. Westman Wildcats 7:30 pm Dec. 16: vs. Wpg Avros 2:30 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Girls)

Dec. 16: at Wpg East Saints 6:45 pm

Bantam Chiefs (Boys)

Dec. 8: Yellowhead 7-5 Brandon Dec. 9: Wpg Monarchs 3-2 Yellowhead Dec. 15: vs. Pembina Valley 7:30 pm Dec. 16: vs. Southwest 12:00 pm.

Club 55 Friday League Ladies’ High Single & Triple -- Marge Fischer 246 & 553.

Men’s High Single -- Frank Porada 231. Men’s High Triple -- Doug Pettigrew 601. Other Scores to Note -- Bev Chapski 160, 177; Marion Single 164; Phyllis Mauthe 185; Jim King 183, 154, 169; Liz Lychak 160; M el v in O s wald 182; Doug Pettigrew 203, 178, 220; Don Denoon 167, 172, 172; Muriel Porada 161; Bob Lychak 171, 180; Gordon Levandoski 177; Frank Porada 155, 199; Barb Grumpelt 195, 160; Lawrence Smith 166; Janice Absteiter 165; Darrell Gabler 161, 166; Norm Kendall 200, 201, 178; Marge Fischer 164; Len Pritchard 171, 195; Eleanor Scott 186, 156, 160.

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Neepawa Farmers continue to win Tiger Hills Hockey League update

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Pr ess

The Neepawa Farmers have hit the mid-way point of the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) regular season with a pair of dominant wins over the weekend.

The first victory was an 11-4 decision over the Wawanesa Jets on Friday, Dec. 7. The tandem of Matt Lowry and Ward Szucki led the charge, with Lowry scoring six points (2 goals - 4 assists) and Szucki accumulating five (3G - 2A).

Daylon Creasy also added five assists over the course of the night. Other notable contributors for Neepawa included Reigan Buchanan (3G) and Lance Nugent (2G - 1A).

Victory over Gladstone Two nights later, on Sunday, Dec. 9, the Neepawa Farmers were simply too much for a severely depleted Gladstone Lakers roster to handle, as they collected an 11-2 win. Gladstone hit the ice undermanned, as they were able to only suit up seven players for the game, including the goaltender. Despite that adversity, the Lakers still put in a tremendous effort but were worn down over the course of 60 minutes.

Once again, it was Szucki and Lowry leading the way, with five points apiece (2 goals - 3 assists each).

Bret Levandoski also had a tremendous game, with three goals and one assist.

Other goal scorers included Tieler Fenning-Cox, Nolan Speiss, Reigan Buchanan and Lance Nugent. Cory Yeroschak scored both goals for Gladstone, with Sean Kubas assisting on each.

Curtis Nelson picked up the win for Neepawa, with a solid

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Goaltender Danny Hall made 50 saves for the Gladstone Lakers against the Neepawa Farmers on Sunday, Dec. 9.

29 save performance, but it was Gladstone’s Danny Hall who was the story between the pipes, facing 61 shots, stopping 50.

With half the season now completed, the Farmers have a solid grasp on first place in the THHL Eastern Division, with an 8-1-0 record, good enough for 16 points in the standings.

Rough weekend for Gladstone The roster woes for Gladstone were also evident in their game the previous night against the MacGregor Wild, as they only had 12 players available for that showdown. That resulted in a 6-1 win for the Wild. Trey Evenson scored the only goal for the Lakers (4-5-0. 8 points), with assists from Dillon Smith and Josh Beaulieu.

Mixed results for Minnedosa The Minnedosa Bombers went 1-1 on the weekend, falling to the Killarney Shamrocks, but bouncing back against the Cartwright

Clippers. The first game, on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Shamrock Centre, would be a 10-2 win for Killarney.

Clay Bergeson and Nathan Stephenson scored for the Bombers.

The next night, the result was much more positive for Minnedosa, as they topped Cartwright by the score of 8-6. Both Russ Huyghe and Matt Saler had five-point nights for Minnedosa, while goaltender Brad Wilson collected the win. These weekend results moved Minnedosa into second place in the THHL East, with a 3-4-3 record, good enough for nine points in the standings.

7:30 pm at the Yellowhead Arena. As for Minnedosa, their next game is not until Saturday, Dec. 22, when they’ll host the Farmers.

Gladstone, meanwhile, has a pair of games this weekend.

The fi st is in Cartwright on Friday, Dec. 14. That will be followed by a game in Melita on Saturday, Dec. 16.

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The Neepawa Farmers’ next home game is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 16, versus the Hartney Blues (5-4-0).

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This is called sarcopenia.

Strength training can slow this process down by helping to maintain good muscle mass and muscle metabolism. Sarcopenia has negative health affe ts for seniors with 30 per cent being aff cted at the age of 65 and 50 per cent being aff cted at 85.

This contributes to higher risks of falls, hospitalization, diabetes, weight gain and osteoporosis.

Weight loss

Muscles are furnaces for burning calories! Muscle tissue burns up to three times more calories than fat tissue.

Studies show that you can increase your resting metabolic rate with increased muscle mass. Many studies show that strength training is more effic nt in losing fat compared to aerobic exercise. It doesn’t end after you leave the gym. Your body is still burning calories for the next 24 to 48 hours, as it works to repair stressed muscle tissues. That’s known as “the afterburn effe t,” another name for excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). The more oxygen you use, both during and after a workout, the greater the EPOC. Studies show strength training is one of the best ways to achieve this.

Lifting heavy loads in short bursts causes the body to make type II muscle fib es.

This is the muscle type that requires the most calories.

Strength training also gets the body producing metabolism-enhancing hormones that cause fat burning and aid in the production of muscle tissue.

Increase your endurance and strength Strength training has repeatedly been shown to help muscle endurance in high performance athletes and the general population.

When your muscles are stronger, they work more efficiently and therefore can work longer. Increased

muscle mass helps with the efficienc of the body’s ability to transport oxygen and maintain an optimal metabolism. This is important for everyone, from the recreational hockey player, the seasonal pickle ball player, or the senior that wants to climb that fligh of stairs.

It helps to prevent broken bones When you put force onto a bone, you lay down more bone tissue. Strength training, even with minimal weights, has been shown to do this. You can decrease risk of hip fractures and all other fractures, as a senior, by strength training. Strength training also helps to reinforce the central nervous system to help muscles react faster, causing better balance and force to the ground.

A strong neuromuscular connection is a primary indicator for longevity and well-being for all ages.

Overall health improvement Strength training has physical and mental benefi s, like all exercise. As mentioned, weight loss is easier to achieve with strength training than aerobic exercise.

With this comes a decreased risk in all metabolic disease, including diabetes, cancers, chronic inflamm tion, cardiovascular diseases and dementia. Strength training later in life has been shown to decrease overall mortality by improving balance, mobility and therefore, fall risks. It’s

the old adage: “Use it or lose it!” ​ Call to action Strength training is essential to maintain good health.

Do not feel that it is a lot of work or that you don’t have the right tools at home to do it. Research shows that three workouts per week with 30 minutes per session is the minimum ideal frequency to gain benefi s.

The best starting point is to do exercises that involve body weight resistance, such as push-ups, squats, lunges, dips, climbing steps, box jumps, back extensions and pull ups. All of these exercises can be done at home without any equipment. Progression to using weights and/or a gym ball will give you more challenge and thus more resistance. Most senior living centres have exercise classes that involve strength work using body weight resistance.

Get out and move!

Lastly, move onto lifting some weight. Starting with large movements such as loaded squats, dead lifts, lunges and rows. Find someone that knows about strength training once you start to lift heavier weight. This will help prevent injury. Visit your local gym to get instructions on how to perform these exercises to ensure you don’t get injured.

Activity Fact: The most weight lifted in a dead lift (lifting a bar with weights on it off the floor to waist height) is 500 kg or 1,102 lbs!

Benefits of Being Active “Balance is the number one indicator for ‘fall and fracture’ rates in seniors.”

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Neepawa Natives falter at MJHL Showcase

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Pr ess

December continues to be ice cold for the Neepawa Natives, as the team has lost its fifth straight game this month. The latest defeat was a 3-1 decision to the Steinbach Pistons in Winnipeg at the 2018 Old Dutch/MJHL Showcase. This loss is also the club’s eight straight defeat overall, as they have not been victorious since Nov. 20, a 5-1 win over the Winkler Flyers.

As for Neepawa’s most recent game against Steinbach, the team was unable to mount any type of consistent offensive pressure over the course of the game, as they registered just 13 shots on Piston’s goaltender Matt Lenz. Neepawa netminder Kolby Thornton was much busier, stopping 33 of the 36 shots he faced.

As for scoring, the Pistons opened things up at 8:04 of the first period on the power play. In the second, Steinbach simply dominated, scoring one more early in the period. But more impressively, they only allowed two shots on goal by Neepawa over the

course of that 20 minutes of play.

In the third period, Steinbach scored one more, making it 3-0 Pistons. Neepawa would break the shutout bid of Lenz with a late power play goal, as Cam Olstad scored with just 1:03 left in regulation.

A case of the Blues Neepawa’s first game at the Old Dutch/MJHL Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 9 was not the showcase for themselves that they had hoped for, as they fell to the Winnipeg Blues 5-1. New arrival Eli Lieffers, who was one of the players brought in from the Scott Mickoski trade, scored the only goal for Neepawa.

Parker Allison had the assist, which was the lone highlight for the Natives.

Oil Caps just too slick The Neepawa Natives ran into the wrong team at the wrong time, as they were facing the Virden Oil Capitals on Friday, Dec. 7 at the Yellowhead Arena.

The Oil Caps have been surging as of late, entering the game having won four in a row. At the end of the night, Virden made it five straight with a 3-1 victory.

The Natives started things off positively, with Mackenzie Belinski scoring a power-play goal at the 16:49 mark of the first period. Virden would score an equalizer, though, before the end of the first.

Then, early in the second period, Virden’s Tristan Thompson scored his fifth of the year, making it 2-1.

Then at the half-way point of the period, Kolten Kanaski added to Virden’s advantage with his 18th goal of the regular season. There was no other scoring, making the final score 3-1 for the Oil Capitals.

Virden netminder Dalton Dosch made 32 saves in regulation, picking up his 12th win of the season, while Kolby Thornton of Neepawa stopped 32 shots.

What’s next?

The Natives are looking to end their recent losing streak against the Winnipeg Blues on Friday, Dec. 14, with a home game at the Yellowhead Arena. The rest of December will see Neepawa travel to Selkirk to face the Steelers on Dec. 15, host Dauphin on Dec. 19 and then go to Portage on Dec. 22, for one final game before the Christmas break.

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Classifieds –––––––––– Coming Events

Neepawa and Area Community Choir presents Christmas Cantata and holiday favorites. Knox Presbyterian Church, Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m. Admission $10. _____________________ Neepawa Christmas Dinner will be held Dec. 25th at 12:00 at the Legion Hall.

No one should be alone for Christmas. Pre-registration preferred. Contact Genie at HAND (476-2009) or Gladys Anderson (476-3027) to register or arrange a ride.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

Obituary Margaret Elizabeth McIvor Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” McIvor passed away peacefully at the age of 87, with family by her side, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Third Crossing Manor.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Hank; her son Allan; parents Russell and Mary Broadfoot; in-laws Henry and Maggie McIvor; brothers Jim Broadfoot and Hugh Broadfoot; brothers-in-law Larry Linstead, Bill McIvor, Mike McIvor, Jock McIvor, Hector Winton and Art Champion; sisters-in-law Martha McIvor, Margaret Champion, Mary Winton and Irene McIvor; nephew Leon McIvor; niece Susan Kalaitzakis; and great nephew Matthew Abrams.

Betty is remembered by her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Nancy (Ken) Lewis, Andrew (Kendell) Lewis, Karleigh Lewis (Jesse Thies); Brent (Wendy) McIvor, Shaun (Jenny) McIvor, Danielle and Parker, Alison (Craig) Vinnell and Daxon, Jessica McIvor (Dan Brunetta); Robert (Nicole) McIvor, Claire, Julia and Blaine; Donna Christie, Alex, Jack and Jordyn. She is also remembered by her brother Ian (Joanne) Broadfoot; sister Moira Linstead; sister-in-law Judy Broadfoot, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was born on April 12, 1931, the second oldest child born to Russell and Mary Broadfoot and grew up on the family farm in the Preston District. She attended school at the Preston School until Grade 9. She then moved to Gladstone during the week to board with a family while attending high school at Gladstone Collegiate Institute, returning home to help on the farm on the weekends.

After graduation, she headed to Winnipeg to take her Registered Nurse training at the Winnipeg General Hospital, which later became Health Sciences Centre.

She graduated in 1952.

Betty worked at the Gladstone Hospital (Seven Regions Health Centre) for many years as a dedicated RN and after retiring, took great pleasure in attending the monthly gatherings of the retired nurses.

Betty married Henry “Hank” McIvor in June of 1955 and they made a home for themselves and their five children on 5th St. in Gladstone, MB. Her home and family meant everything to her, especially having family gatherings at her house for holidays and visits where she could enjoy visiting with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty was an active member of the community, where she volunteered for many years on the Riverside Resident’s Board as well as the Gladstone Figure Skating Club. She regularly attended the Gladstone United Church and was a long standing member of the UCW. She maintained lifelong friendships with her Preston and nursing school friends, colleagues and UCW members.

She will be missed immensely, but the family is comforted by the fact that dad and she will be together again.

Thank you to Dr. Tariq, the Homecare staff at Centennial Apartments and the staff of Third Crossing Manor for your care and compassion shown to our Mom. A Celebration of Life will be held at Gladstone United Church on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Plains Cancer Care or Gladstone United Church.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

–––––––––– Help Wanted

We are looking for 9 experienced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 3 applicants from March 12 to October 15, 2019, 5 applicants from April 15 to Oct 15, 2019 & 1 applicant from April 15 to Nov 15, 2019. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc.

Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-17/hr for 40-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4 appliances included. In Neepawa. Available Jan. 25.

204-212-2331 _____________________ Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-3960988 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, apartment for rent. Available immediately. Phone or text 204-841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

Health Trouble Walking?

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

$2,500 Tax Credit $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates Disability Tax Credit.

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Notice

Trustee Appointment

The Beautiful Plains School Division Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Darian Major as the new Trustee representing the Neepawa and Area Ward.

Darian has been appointed for a 4 year term and brings a wide range of expertise and experiences to our divisional team.

In Memory In Memory of Anne Wardle March 14, 1945-December 13, 2013 Five years have passed since that sad day, The day our world changed forever, In our hearts your memory is cherished, A memory of you, so tender and true.

There’s not a day goes by...

That we do not think of you.

Lovingly remembered and missed by Ken & Pippa Kevin, Kenia, Katelyn, Dylan, Kylie, Anne & Kendall Julia, Craig, Aleigh & Alex

Thank You A sincere thank you to all my friends and family for the visits, food, cards, e-mails, flowers and letters while I was a patient in the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon.

Special thanks to Carolyn and all the Choraliers for their card and gift. It was so good to see many of you when you visited me in the hospital.

Mona Burnside

–––––––––– For Sale or Rent

Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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Manitoba farm for sale: 3200 acre farm between Lake Manitoba and Riding Mountain National Park.

Ten Deeded, Ten Leased quarters in a block suitable for 200+ cattle or mixed farm, designated a Centennial Farm in 2017. Available as land only or complete with cattle, machinery and buildings including 880 sq foot bungalow on full cement basement, 2 br, 2 bath, excellent deep well, pasture access to three lakes, five dugouts with good water supply. Includes boardwalk with hiking trails and viewing deck. Land alone for $926,700; complete unit for $1,400,000. More info: Don and Bev Jarvie, Alonsa, MB. 1-204-767-2248.

Telephone: Fax: Email:

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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires.

726-8199, Brandon

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

Help Wanted Winter Road Haul 2019 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca

Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

The January 1st, 2019 Regular Board Meeting of Beautiful Plains School Division has been cancelled.

Polonia Community Hall Cash Raffle Winners Karen Bone $750.00 Earl Middleton $500.00 Mona Smith $250.00 Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to support our fund raising efforts

Turtle River School Division Pre-Budget Planning Session January 8, 2019 - 7:00 PM at Division Office

The Board of Trustees for Turtle River School Division invites individual taxpayers, parents, or groups, including Parent Councils and Municipal Officials, to attend a pre-budget planning session on January 8, 2019 at 7:00 PM at the Division Office in McCreary.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity to the public to present priorities regarding the enhancement of educational opportunities for the students of Turtle River School Division for consideration for the 2019/2020 operating budget. The Board will not be presenting at this meeting.

The Board will accept written submissions or will allow the opportunity to present at this meeting. Please contact Shannon Desjardins, Secretary Treasurer for more information. Written submissions or requests to present at the meeting must be submitted to Shannon Desjardins by noon on January 3, 2019. If no submissions are received, this session will be cancelled. Please check our website to confirm (trsd.ca).

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Shannon Desjardins.

Shannon Desjardins Secretary Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary MB R0J 1B0 Telephone: 204-835-2067 x 203 Fax: 204-835-2426 Email: shannon@trsd.ca

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MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Autopac Customer Services Rep & General Insurance Broker Neepawa MB 41 Main St. E. Contact Dwight Kinley, Broadfoot Fraser Agencies Box 450, 6 Morris St. N. Gladstone, MB R0J0T0 dwight.broadfoot@mymts.net

Office Reception/Chiropractic Assistant Permanent/Part Time

Looking for friendly, professional individual, to join our team and provide superior customer service, while assisting the Doctors in all areas of office management.

Must thrive in a vibrant, busy environment. Is passionate about being part of a team that improves health and quality of lives for our patients. Must be proficient in computer skills and applications, social media and communications. Must have strong verbal and communication skills, with fluency in English. Ability to prioritize, manage time efficiently, and be flexible in the work environment. Previous experience in health care or Chiropractic an asset.

Only applicants looking for permanent, part time employment will be reviewed.

Position will be approximately 13-15 hours a week including Saturday mornings and would need to be available to cover for employee holidays.

Please submit a cover letter with your resume. Please email resumes to neepawachiropractic@gmail.com, send to Neepawa Chiropractic Cenre, Box 1523, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0, or drop off at the Neepawa Chiropractic Office at 487 Mountain Avenue.

We will be accepting resumes until Mon Dec 31, 2018 Thank you in advance for your interest in this position.

Notice CHRISTMAS GARBAGE & RECYCLING COLLECTION CHANGES

Zone 1 (Mountain Avenue & West) will have garbage & recycling collection for the weeks of December 24, 2018 and January 1, 2019 as follows: Garbage pickup December 24 & January 2 Recycling pickup December 27 & January 3 Regular Tuesday recycling pickup and Wednesday garbage will resume the week of January 7.

Zone 2 (East of Mountain Avenue) remains unaffected.

REMINDER - Gift wrap, ribbon and styrofoam are NOT recyclable.

2019 Pickup Schedule Calendars available @ neepawa.ca under Residents, Garbage & Recycling or available for pickup at the office.

Denis Saquet, C.E.T. Manager of Operations

Box 339 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7600 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 neepawa@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca

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NACI Tigers compete in Victoria Inn Tournament

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Pr ess

The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers hockey team competed at the annual Victoria Inn High School Hockey Tournament. The event, held each year in Brandon, featured 24 teams from across Manitoba and Northern Ontario.

In the round robin portion of the tournament, the Tigers were slotted into Pool Three with the St. John Ravenscourt (SJR)

Eagles and Beaver Brae.

In their opening game, the Tigers lost to SJR by the score of 6-1. The next game for NACI would take place on Friday, Dec. 7, against Beaver Brae. For this matchup, the Tigers fell by the identical 6-1 score.

These defeats in the round robin would place NACI in the consolation playoff bracket with a game against the Transcona Titans. The Tigers would come away from this showdown with a 7-3 victory. From there, the they

would take on the Virden Bears, falling 5-4. The final game of the tourney for Neepawa was a 3-1 loss to Prairie Mountain.

As for the tournament’s championship game, the Sturgeon Heights Huskies defeated the St. Paul’s Crusaders 4-2.

NACI will return to league play this weekend ,with a game in Carberry on Friday, Dec. 14 against the GCB Wildcats. The next night, the Tigers will host Boissevain. The start time is set for 7:15 p.m.

Help Wanted Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home Caring for Special People by People Who Especially Care is currently recruiting for the following senior position

CARE TEAM MANAGER

Full-time, Permanent Ste. Rose du Lac, MB Salary: In accordance with Non-Union Management Salary Scales The Care Team Manager of the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home shall be accountable to the Executive Director, of the Ste. Rose Health Centre and is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, evaluation and operation of programs of the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home.

Qualifications: • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred, health related area or business, or suitable combination of relevant education and experience related to the position.

• Current registration with applicable licensing body.

• Certificate in Health Services Management or Nursing Administration.

• Three years relevant experience in the last five years in a healthcare setting.

• Minimum of two years relevant management experience.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification • Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability.

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in employee and labour relations.

• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

• Demonstrated experience in initiating changes and improvements, including skills in workplace re-engineering within a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) environment.

• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.

• Sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management.

• Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to develop Policy & Procedures.

• Evidence of continuing education and professional development.

• Ability to display independent judgment.

• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.

• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.

• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

• French language is an asset Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Michelle Quennelle, Executive Director at mquennelle@pmh-mb.ca.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and covering letter by December 21, 2018 to: Michelle Quennelle, Executive Director, Box 420, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0; Fax: (204) 629-3456; E-Mail: mquennelle@pmh-mb.ca (MS Word format please).

We thank all applicants that apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cookies for a cause

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Cookie Walk was held on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the ArtsForward building in Neepawa. Organizer Laurie Wahoski said that the purpose of the event was to raise money the Diabetes Canada. Wahoski noted that just over 100 people came out to support the cause and that they were able to raise just over $950. Wahoski was thankful to everyone in the community who support the Walk.

Auction Sales

BRED COW SALE

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 $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/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.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Please check your ad when first published—The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Dispersal of 60

3-4 year old Black & Red cows (mainly blacks) For Roland Dumelie Bred Blk Angus Bulls went out July 6.

For more information please contact Tara at 204-385-2537 or 204-870-9524 Happy Holidays!

First Sale of 2019 - Jan. 15 License # 1108

Tender

McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

LAST SALE FOR 2018!

Estate & Moving Sat Dec 15 10:00 AM

Closed for The Holiday Season!

OPENING SALE FOR 2019

Estate & Moving

Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:00 AM Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Stuart McSherry & Staff!

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Homes For Sale SHOWHOME BLOWOUT ONLY $159,000 1584 sq ft, 9 ft ceilings, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Kitchen island & walk-in pantry. Covered veranda. Tripane windows & fir plywood construction and James Hardie siding.

Don’t miss out. wgiesbrechthomes.ca or 204-346-3231

Real Estate

Invitation to Tender The farm land listed below in the Rural Municipality of Rosedale is available for sale: ***Note: Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Land The SE 1/4 20-18-15 WPM Subject to Special Reservations as to Mines Minerals and other Matters as particularly defined in the original grant from the Crown Acres- Approximately 141.00 Sealed Tenders to purchase the land will be received by: TAYLOR LAW OFFICE, 269 Hamilton Street, P.O. Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until December 18th, 2018 at 3: 30 pm.

Terms & Conditions: 1. Each tender shall be in writing in a sealed envelope, clearly marked as to contents and shall be submitted with a certified cheque OR Bank Draft payable to Taylor Law Office in trust in an amount equal to 10% of the Tender price; 2. If the Tender is accepted, the cheque or draft shall constitute a non-refundable deposit. If the Tenderer fails to complete the purchase of the property, the Seller shall herein retain the deposit as liquidated damages; 3. The balance of the Purchase Price shall be paid by certified cheque, bank draft, or lawyers trust cheque, and trust conditions on possession date; 4. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender; 5. Purchaser shall pay the 2019 real property taxes; 6. The Tenderer shall pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess; 7. Highest or any tender shall not necessarily be accepted; 8. The Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on the Tenderer’s own inspection and knowledge of the land and the titles for the properties, its true condition, possible liabilities and the status of the title hereto independent of any representations by or on behalf of the seller.

www.myWestman.ca

FOR SALE IN PLUMAS, MB

5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes 7 appliances. Could be divided for a multi-family dwelling. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total.

Call for more information or to arrange viewing 204-768-3718 or 204-768-0169

Tender

TENDER

Ducks Unlimited Canada invites tenders to maintain approximately 151 nest structures. All structures are within a 100 km radius of Minnedosa.

The contractor will be required to replace old nesting material with wood shavings for nest boxes and slough hay for nest baskets, as well as collect GPS points of each structure. Nest structure materials and GPS will be supplied.

Approximate starting date is February 1, 2019 and completion date is March 31, 2019.

Tender packages can be picked up at the Ducks Unlimited office in Brandon. Tender closes at 4:30 pm January 25, 2019. All bids to be submitted in a SEALED envelope marked “TENDER”.

Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. For further information, please contact: Ducks Unlimited Canada 545 Conservation Drive Brandon MB R7A 7L8 Heidi Hislop: 204 841 0922

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More local involvement with Gladstone Chamber always welcome thought of the Chamber as a business-only group, but this year especially, we are trying to show that this group is for the betterment of Gladstone and its district. We aim to do things that benefit us as a whole,” Pollard said. She also noted that to reflect this, the Chamber has changed their membership fees to have more affordable rates for home businesses and individuals, to encourage more than just the big businesses to consider joining.

“So to anyone who has had an interest in the Chamber or just wants to be more involved with the community, I encourage you to just come to a meeting, even if

it is just to make a suggestion or be a part of a certain event. Any involvement is welcome,” Pollard expressed. Anyone wanting to get involved with the Gladstone Chamber or just wanting more information is encouraged to check out the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or contact Pollard directly at 204-856-3307.

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Continued from page A7 In light of the shortage of volunteers, Pollard wants to encourage anyone who would like to get more involved in the community to consider becoming a member or just volunteering to help with some of the events. “What I really want to emphasize to people is I had no idea about what the Chamber did, how it was run or anything, but I walked in the doors and was ready to help do what I could do,” she reiterated, stressing that you don’t have to run a business or know everything about organizing events to get involved and help out. “I think people have traditionally

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Over the years....

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60 years ago, Friday, December 12, 1958 This year, operators at the Canadian National Telegraphs public telephone switchboards will exchange Christmas greetings for the fi st time across seven time zones.

50 years ago, Friday, December 13, 1968 The new Beautiful Plains C re d i t U n i o n bu i l d i n g, situated on Hamilton Street, is completed and ready for inspection Saturday, Dec. 14.

40 years ago, Thursday, December 14, 1978 Manitobans will make more than 112,000 long distance calls Christmas Day, compared

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About 47,000 calls will be placed to points outside of Manitoba.

The Tower of London is 900 years old.

30 years ago, Tuesday, December 13, 1988 The Red Cross blood donor clinic held last week at NACI collected 322 units of blood.

20 years ago, Saturday, December 12, 1998 The new Fasgas building arrived early Thursday morning.

The fi st day of business is scheduled for Dec. 27.

Editor’s note: Exact dates could not be collected for the 1908 or 1948 section of this column.

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On the evenings of Dec. 8 and 9, the Whitemud Comedy Group performed a radio play production of It’s a Wonderful Life at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa.

Above left: Preston Jarema and Jill Henderson created the sound effects with dozens of different pieces of equipment.

Left: The Ringtones, an a cappella group, performed some classic Christmas tunes just before the intermission.

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Loading, lunging and showmanship Day of Advocacy a first for Manitoba’s Chamber of Commerce

By Kendra Ott Tenby 4-H news r epor t er

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Pr ess Chamber members from across the province partook in a takeover of the legislature from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 29.

This “legislature take-over” was Manitoba’s first-ever Day of Advocacy. The event was an opportunity for chamber members to meet a number of ministers, as well as party leaders Wab Kinew, of the Manitoba NDP, and Dougald Lamont, of the Manitoba Liberal Party, face-to-face.

Marilyn Crewe, Economic Development Officer (EDO) and Chamber of Commerce member for Neepawa, was present for the meeting.

“We met with Jan Forster, M i n i st er of Mu n ic ipa l Relations; Hon. Ron Schuler, Minister of Infrastructure; Hon. Colleen Mayer, Minister of Crown Services; Eileen Clarke, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations; Cathy Cox, Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage; Hon. Ralph Eichler, Minister of Agriculture; Hon. Scott Fielding, Minister of Finance; and Hon. Cliff Cullen, Minister of Justice

and Attorney General,” said Crewe. “Each of those meetings were about a half hour long.

They were about improved labour market information, the importance of coordinating post secondaries with the needs of the labour market in Manitoba and ways to establish a new framework for better working relationships between government and business. And if you saw the Premier’s state of the province address last Thursday, he did address economic development at a provincial level at that address.”

Crewe added that an initial discussion was led

by Manitoba Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chuck Davidson and ministers discussed items currently in their portfolio.

Those in attendance then had the opportunity to bring forward questions and concerns regarding the local area each chamber member represents.

According to Crewe, the general feel of the event was quite positive, stating, “Since it was the first time, there was a lot of positive feedback from the ministers that we were doing

this at all, and the format that we used.”

The meeting format allowed chamber members to meet with two or three ministers, some with a single minister, and ask direct questions. In turn, the ministers were then able to make face-to face contact with the communities. Crewe noted that the ministers were “very pleased with this opportunity as much as we [the chamber members] were to attend.” “ I t h i n k it’s a g reat opportunity for the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce to be in the sight of our provincial government, so any time we have the chance to represent Neepawa and ask questions about concerns that we have here and bring forward the level of interest that Neepawa would have to be added in an advocacy day looks good for our chamber to have that level of exposure,” the EDO said in closing.

“It was a privilege to be there, to be meeting with those ministers and to be representing the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce.”

The Tenby Equestrian and Stockman’s 4-H Club has been busy learning more about horses.

They have learned how to load a horse, showmanship techniques and practiced riding while lunging.

The group has met twice since the Gladstone Auction in October.

Each new skill the members have developed has led to better riding and improved care for the horses.

When loading the horses, the members were introduced to key steps to getting a horse onto and off of a trailer. Some of the steps were to look forward while moving with the horse and walking ahead to help guide the horse. When moving on the trailer, they did a left turn away from themselves, allowing the members to get the horse into the correct position.

Then to unload, the horse and leader went straight off the trailer. It was also important to keep the 4-H member between the entrance and the horse, so if the horse acts up, the person could get out.

Showmanship was another activity the group was taught. The members had to walk straight, then hold their horse and face the judge and then they had to move to the correct position when the judge went around the horse. This was followed by a short conversation with the judge about the horse. The next step was turning the horse to the right and

trotting the horse back to a given spot, then doing a turn to bring the horse back to face the judge. The girls were challenged to follow the guidelines and control their horses.

The emphasis was put on learning the quarters and why showmanship on halter is an important skill. The girls practiced handling efficiency, safety, ability and presentation of grooming care of the horse.

In the riding ring, the 4-H head leader, Christa Muir, guided the group members through riding skills.

Christa lunged her at the walk and trot, with the girls riding. The girls learned to keep their heels down and their toes up, to help with balance.

Also, to keep their heads up and bums glued to the saddle. In addition, the group learned to lean slightly forward when trotting. In regards to mounted lunging, Christa impressed upon keeping a centred seat and heels down as most important for rider position, as it ensures a secure seat for all gaits and disciplines of riding.

Each rider showed confidence and pride at what they had achieved.

The Tenby 4-H members are always excited for the next meeting.

Each member is gathering new riding skills, developing their abilities to present horses and beginning to understand what is involved in loading a horse. The club’s Christmas sleigh ride and pond party will be held at Klassen Farms on Dec. 16.

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Messages of holiday greetings

Message from Robert Sopuck, MP, Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa As your Member of Parliament, I wish everyone in the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa 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 reflec 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 fille 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, this Christmas season is a special one for me, as I wind down my time as your Member of Parliament, and effecti e when the next federal election is called; set for October 2019. 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, has

always been 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 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 2019!

Message from Eileen Clarke, MLA, 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.

It is an honour and privilege to serve my constituents and I thank you for your support. I am very proud of the work and progress of our provincial government and I look forward to the New Year and the continued work to build a strong Manitoba.

Let the holiday season be an opportunity to step back from our daily routines and reflect on all our blessings.

Throughout the year, many have had to face challenges and difficulti . Some have suffe ed personal tragedies and some of had to endure grief in the loss of a loved one. Find a moment in your day to share a smile or offer a word of encouragement to those you meet, as we don’t always know of one’s personal struggles and a simple act of kindness can go a long way during the holiday season.

As each household gives thanks and celebrates with traditional customs, let’s remember how fortunate we are to live in this wonder-

ful province of Manitoba, and a country that is truly blessed with many cultures and Christmas traditions.

Take a moment this season to give thanks to the many charities, service clubs, individuals, businesses and organizations that have made it their tradition to donate, organize and serve those who are less fortunate.

I am grateful to the many men and women who serve and protect this great country. Let us not forget to honour those men and women in uniform, who continue great work to keep our country safe and

at peace.

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

Enjoy the season’s spirit of love, peace and goodwill with family and friends, cherishing each moment, renewing friendships and giving thanks.

From my home to yours, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, happy holidays and all the best in the New Year!

Message from Blake McCutcheon, Mayor, Town of Neepawa Christmas is a time for friends, family and community to come together to celebrate this festive time of the year.

It is a time for fellowship and to give thanks for all that we have and it is also a time to support people who are dealing with their own diffi lties. Whether it be ill health, the loss of a loved one or those who feel isolated and alone, we can

all make a diffe ence with a smile, a kind word, or a small token of kinship.

As the New Year approaches, it is an opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

Our town population has once again increased this year. We should take the time to pause and to be proud as a community that we have always strived to be inclusive and welcoming to

all those who chose to live in our town.

On behalf of myself, the council for the Town of Neepawa and our dedicated employees, we all want to wish everyone a joyous and peaceful Christmas and prosperous New Year filled with many blessings.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Cranberry Spice Muffins

These spicy cranberry muffins will be a big hit for Christmas morning breakfast.

1 egg 2 Tbsp. concentrated frozen orange juice 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup oil 3/4 cup buttermilk or milk 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice Topping: 1 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate 4 Tbsp. white sugar In a bowl, stir together the egg, orange juice, brown sugar and oil. Stir in the buttermilk.

In another bowl, stir together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.

Gently stir the dry mix to the creamed mix and stir just until it is mixed. Stir in the cranberries and nuts.

Place into papered muffin tins and bake at 375°F for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for a few minutes, then take out and place a teaspoonful of topping on center of warm muffins. Cool on wire rack. Makes 12 large muffins.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Swedish Butter Cookies

Holiday treat for your Christmas cookie tray. For a really festive look, use red and green cherries.

1 cup butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp. cream 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 egg white 1/2 cup chopped pecans for rolling maraschino cherries Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, cream and vanilla. Stir the baking powder into the flour. Add to the creamed mixture. Add the pecans. Shape into 1” balls; dip in egg white and then into pecans. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make a small indentation in center of balls; top with half of a cherry. Bake at 350°F for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until done.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Crescent Rolls

These rich crescent rolls are a nice accompaniment to a meal.

They freeze well, so they can be made ahead of time.

1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup warm water 1 /2 tsp. sugar 2 1/2 tsp. traditional yeast 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 3 eggs 4 cups flour extra melted butter for brushing Scald milk. That means, in a pot on medium heat, heat milk to a near boil. As it is heating up, stir occasionally. When a lot of little bubbles come up in the milk, it’s ready. Scalding makes breads and anything with yeast fluffier and lighter.

Take milk from the heat and add the butter to melt. Leave to cool slightly. As milk is cooling, add the tsp. of sugar to the warm water. Stir in the yeast and leave in a warm place to rise. In a mixng bowl with a bread hook attachment, add the milk, yeast, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. When that is combined, add remaining flour and at medium speed, beat for 5 to 6 minutes.

Grease bowl, add dough, cover and let rise for about 1 hour.

Remove dough onto floured surface. Divide in three sections and roll each section into a circle about 1/2 inch thick. Brush lightly with melted butter. Cut each circle out into 12 to 20 pie shaped wedges. (It depends on the size you want.) Starting with the wide edge, roll each piece up and bend slightly to make a crescent shape. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet; cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk. This takes about 1 hour.

If you prefer a glossy look, beat an egg with 1 Tbsp. water and brush rolls before baking. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until nicely browned.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

These are so dainty and delightful. You are reading it right; there are only five ingredients in these delicious morsels.

2/3 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans

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Christmas wishes

for you and your Family

In a bowl, combine butter and eggs; mix well. Break any lumps that your brown sugar may have. Combine the brown sugar to the eggs and butter. Stir in the flour and pecans and mix until just moistened. In mini muffin tins that have paper cups or have been greased and floured, fill 2/3 full.

Bake at 350°F for 18 to 24 minutes, or until muffins test done.

Remove from tins immediately and cool on wire racks. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

Wishing you all the best!

Dauphin 204-638-6100

Ste. Rose 204-447-1042

Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all!

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa 204-476-2333

Wishing All Our Friends & Neighbours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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

Optometrist

204-476-5919

#205 Highway 16 West 204-476-7700

Merry Christmas 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

STONEY CREEK TRANSPORT

MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE

Dr. Gerard Murray

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!

From Rodney, Kristy & Staff at

Laurier, MB 204-447-2016

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 2nd at 8 a.m.

PENNO’S

Machining & Mfg. LTD Eden 204-966-3221

Thanks for the support in 2018.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

from

HILLER ELECTRIC Ltd.

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018 B7

Out of Helen’s Kitchen Cinnamon Fruit Rolls

The use of whole wheat and oatmeal give a nice nutty complimentary flavour to the sweet fruit filling.

A fresh batch of these delicious rolls can be made in short order for your breakfast quests.

Dough: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups white flour 1 cup oatmeal 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 cup cold butter, cut in cubes 1 cup milk or buttermilk Filling: 1/4 cup melted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2-2 cups diced dried fruits such as raisins, cherries, apricots, currants, apples, prunes etc.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare the dried diced fruit and set aside. In a large bowl, add the flours, oatmeal, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until crumbly. Add the milk and gently stir until a soft dough forms. Roll out onto a floured surface and shape into a ball. Gently roll out a large 24x12” rectangle. Spread the melted butter over the top; then the brown sugar and cinnamon that has been mixed together. Sprinkle fruit over top. Starting at the long side, roll up jelly roll style. Cut into 2-2 1/2” strips, about 12 to 14, and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

...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!

Fashion & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

Merry Christmas From Management and Staff

Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services McCreary & Ste. Rose Chapels

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ROCKY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT

www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Wishing you and yours the best this holiday season from everybody at Rocky Mountain Equipment in Neepawa.

204-835-2004 204-447-2444

204-476-3344

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

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

Have a Happy Holiday

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

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne

REEVE, COUNCIL & STAFF 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

December 25 & 26 January 1

ROCKYMTN.COM

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B8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018

Frosty Days

Holiday Artwork from HMK

Frosty visited Mrs. Pollock’s grade 3 class in the form of an art project. The top photo artwork created by Aaron Dyck. The drawing to the right is by Daphne Kalinisan

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

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

Committed to Neepawa and area

Banner & Press

neepawa

Friday, December 14, 2018

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 Blueberry lemon square

Although perfect for afternoon coffee break, this blueberry shortbread square makes a tempting treat for any occasion.

Crust: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. dried lemon zest or 1 Tbsp. fresh 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup butter Filling: 1 can blueberry pie filling 3 Tbsp. lemon juice Topping: 1 cup shredded coconut or chopped pecans 1 Tbsp. melted butter In a bowl, add the flour, sugar, lemon zest and salt. Mix in the butter with pastry blender. Save 1 cup of the crumbs for topping.

Press the remaining crumbs in very lightly greased 8x8” or 9x9” pan. Add the lemon juice to the blueberry pie filling. Pour over crust. Combine the remaining crust mixture with the coconut and butter. Mix and sprinkle over the filling. Bake at 375°F until filling is bubbling and top is golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

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

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

Merry Christmas

&

Happy New Year

Bruce’s Sewage Service Glenella, MB

204-386-2854 • 204-476-0031 want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

We thank you for your past patronage and look forward to serving you in 2019!

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

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 www.whitesfh.ca

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and our sincere thanks for your loyalty and goodwill throughout the year

Wishing you all the best!

A Note of Thanks to Our Customers

From Everyone at

Light a Candle of Love

50 Main Street Minnedosa, MB 204-867-2292

Lesley, Lesley, KristyKristy & Nicole & Rosemary

Minnedosa

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Craig Frondall Sales Representative Cell: 204-476-4777

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 BNER | ASHLEY MCCAUGHAN 204.212.3733 204.476.6700 204.212.0232

Merry Christmas from the management and staff of

ROB SMITH & SON BACKHOE & TRUCKING LTD.

Prairie Prairie Mounta Mounta Prairie Mountain www.remax-prairiemountain-np www.remax-prairiemountain-np

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

272 Hamilton Street 44 272 Hamilton Street 476-2287

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

T A C Ventures Inc.

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

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018 C3

Out of Helen’s Kitchen Cranberry Pear Sauce

This recipe takes cranberry sauce to a higher level.

With a lovely spicy flavour this sauce may become a new holiday tradition.

1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup diced candied ginger 2-3 medium pears, peeled and diced 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. allspice 1-4 inch stick cinnamon or 1 tsp. cinnamon

Wishing you a season filled with comfort and joy!

Board and Staff

Neepawa Public Library

In a pot, bring water, sugar and raisins to a boil; stir to dissolve sugar. Turn heat down and add the remaining ingredients.

Gently simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. If you used a cinnamon stick, remove it.

Chill and keep in the fridge for up to a week.

May your holidays be filled with love, joy and laughter this holiday season

Peace and Joy Erickson Branch 204-636-7771 1016 Rosser Ave. Brandon 204-729-4800 742 18th St. Brandon 204-729-4820

From Garth, Marj and Staff at

JARVIS MEATS Gladstone, MB

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71 Main Street St. Minnedosa, MB 204-210-1993

Happy Holidays FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

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

Neepawa ~ Ph. 204-476-7580

Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic

Wendy Marlatt, BMR (PT)

Season’s Greetings From all of us at

Municipality of Harrison Park

204-476-3742

We wish everyone Happy Holidays We thank you for your patronage and look forward to serving you in 2019!

May this time

of year be peaceful and

MOUNTAIN PARK PHARMACY 47 Main Street, Erickson

204-636-2361

joyous!

Clarke’s

Funeral Home

Bob & Eileen, Abilene, Amanda, Greg & Sharon

Season’s Greetings

Service: 204-867-2694 Sales: 204-867-2463

214 Main St. North Minnedosa

www.parklineauto.ca

Happy Holidays!

From the Town of Minnedosa Council and Staff

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

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen Honey Nut Tarts

These delightful tarts are filled with the goodness of nuts and sweetened with honey.

12 prepared tart shells 2 eggs 1/3 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cream 2 Tbsp. flour 1/4 cup ground almonds 1/2 tsp. almond extract 2/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, coconut etc.)

1/2 tsp. cinnamon or more to taste Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the tart shells for 5 to 7 minutes. While shells are baking, mix the eggs, honey, sugar and cream. Stir in the flour, ground almonds, almond extract and cinnamon. Add the nuts of choice to the mix. Fill tart shells and continue baking for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle.

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

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 2019!

Wishing Wishingyouyou bright brightholidays holidays and

Happy New Year from the staff at

Thank you

and wish you a very happy

Holiday Season D.M.W. Repair 204-212-2020

from the

BOYD TRUCKING

R.M. OF ALONSA

Minnedosa 865-2335

Reeve, Council & Staff

Wishing you bright holidays

as Christmas lights up the world.

as Christmas up the – It’s been a pleasurelights to serve you world.

– – It’s been a pleasure to serve you –

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

There is no better time to say

SEASON’S GREETINGS

as Christmas lights up the world. as Christmas lightsChristmas up the world.

Merry

we appreciate your patronage.

Onanole 204-848-4663

Merry Christmas – – It’s It’s been been aa pleasure pleasure to to serve serve you you – – RR#2 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

NICK’S SERVICE 1-866-292-6115 NICK’S REPAIR REPAIR SERVICE LTD. LTD. Fax 204-966-3335 Garth Family Garth & & Gail Gail White, White, Family and and Staff Staff sales@tridekon.ca Neepawa Neepawa www.tridekon.ca

Seasons Greetings from NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.

To all our loyal customers who have given us the opportunity and pleasure to serve during the past 39 years.

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

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

Darlene, Neil, Lisa, Shelby and Braden Gillies, Glenn Howe, Andrew Power, Ben Hilhorst and Corbin Mariash

NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018 C5

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Apple Cream Cheese Dessert

Eaten warm or cold, this scrumptious dessert will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Base: 1 cup flour 1 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup brown sugar 3 Tbsp. cold water Filling: 1 250-g cream cheese 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract 1/4 tsp. salt 6-7 cups peeled apple slices, thinly cut 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Topping: 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/3 cup butter 2/3 cup slivered almonds Preheat oven to 350°F. Base: Add the flour, oatmeal and sugar. Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs. Add the water in and mix just enough to make a ball. Press down in the bottom and 1/2” up the sides of a lightly greased 9x13” cake pan. Bake for about 15 minutes, until light golden.

Filling: While base is cooking, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, almond extract and salt together until cream cheese is smooth.

Spread over the crust. In another bowl, add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch and lemon juice together. Spread over the cream cheese mixture.

Topping: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, then cut in the butter. When crumbly, add the almonds and sprinkle over the apples. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until topping is golden and apples are cooked. Cool and store in the fridge until ready to use.

Seasons Greetings From May good times come naturally this holiday season.

It’s been our joy serving you this year.

Channel 30 • Bell ExpressVu 592 • Cable 12 204-386-2075 - Plumas, MB Gary, Kailey and Kevin

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

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

We look forward to serving you in HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING the New Year!

Glenn Wohlgemuth DFA

204-841-0098

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

Holidays!

From all of us at

Neepawa and Area

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 and Staff Meyers Auctions & Appraisals Service Arden, MB

204-368-2333

“Your Community Connection”

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

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

Phone: 204-476-2639

16 W, Neepawa 204-476-5378

Bright and and Beautiful Beautiful Have a Bright

Holiday Season!

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Serving the Communities of MINNEDOSA, BRANDON, WAWANESA, ERICKSON, SANDY LAKE

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)

C6 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018

Out of Helen’s Kitchen Chocolate Banana Bread

It is nice to have homemade “gifts” to give over the holidays. Make everyone’s favourite sliceable snack: banana bread! This moist banana bread recipe combines bananas, cherries and chocolate. Yum. 1/2 cup softened butter 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup mashed bananas 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice or milk 1/3 cup cocoa 1 3/4 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2/3 cup chocolate chips or more 2/3 cup maraschino cherries 1/3 cup walnuts, if desired Cream butter and sugar together. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.

Stir in the bananas and maraschino juice. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

Stir into the creamed mixture. Do not over stir. Add the chocolate chips, cherries and if desired, nuts. Pour into 1 large or 2 small greased loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

PACKED•WITH GOOD•WISHES May your season deliver lots of glad tidings, both large and small. You deserve it!

CLEAN CONSCIENCE 204-476-0163

Have a Joyous

Blessings to you this Christmas season Season’s greetings and a happy New Year to you and your family. Best wishes in 2019!

From the staff at the Neepawa Branch 436 Mountain Ave

Mayor, Council and Staff of the

Town of

www.neepawa.ca

Annette Waldner

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

204-476-3675 • www.promotime.ca

® Registered trade-marks of Bank of Montreal.

Merry Christmas

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.

Linda and Denise

FOXON AGENCIES LTD.

Gladstone 204-385-2993

Ward & Staff wish everyone a great Holiday Season Pay no PST or GST for the winter months 260 Mountain Ave Neepawa, MB 204-476-2903

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

May they bring you much happiness and contentment.

We will be closed: December 25th to January 6th

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Seasons Greetings

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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Neepawa: (204) 476-2391

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Songs of the Season

40th annual Choraliers’ Christmas in Song

On Sunday, Dec. 2, hundreds gathered at the Yellowhead Centre for the 40th annual Choraliers’ Christmas in Song concert. Nine choirs from Neepawa and area performed a selection of holiday tunes to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Above: HMK Choir, Right: NACI Chorale

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

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

Wishing you a Joyous Holiday Season

BEN’S A U T O R E PA I R

TOUCHWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION

135 Main Street, Carberry ~ 204-834-2426

Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All.

FJ’s

From: Board, Staff and Participants

Falk Pharmacy

117 Main Street West Neepawa 204-476-3689

Yvonne Bresnahan and staff wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

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.

ONE BAKE RY ADST L G & Eatery

PLATT LAW OFFICE

BUILDING MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Wishes Our Patrons...

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Francis, Trudi, Robin, Annabel & Jonathan McCarthy

Erickson • Sandy Lake Arthur Platt

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

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.

MNP.ca

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

C8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS DECEMBER 14, 2018

Jolly Visitor

Minnedosa family meets Santa at Boston Pizza

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

HAY TOOL INSPECTION Balers, Haybines, Discbines

10% OFF

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Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season

From

Use your CNH Capital Productivity Plus Account PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER on work orders over all As installed parts part of a seasonal event organized by Neepawa’s Boston Pizza, the Adnum family from $750 and get

Minnedosa enjoyed FREE Pickup/Delivery within lunch and had photos taken with Santa. or the restaurant on Saturday, December 1. Pictured from left: No Interest FREE onsite inspection within 50 km Hydraulic & Air Conditioning hoses prepared on site!

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

“The jolly red-suited guy” attended Abby, Santa, Hannah and Waylon.

No Payments for 90 days!

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

- Thomas Tusser “The Farmer’s Daily Diet”

Book by June 30th Limited time offer!

Mike Anderson & Garth Hunter

Enjoy a vintage holiday season!

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST Mike Anderson Jason Loewen AND BRAKEand SERVICE LTD.

480 PTH Highway #5 North Neepawa, MB I 204-476-2364

177 Hwy 16 West Neepawa, MB | 204-476-2364 www.mazergroup.ca

www.mazergroup.ca

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST AND BRAKE SERVICE LTD.

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

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2019! from Jim & Candace at

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

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!