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From Brittany Wallis (MacDonald) I remember getting the yearly call from “Auntie Ree� ( L oree Wedderburn), saying it was time to decide what “the MacDonald girls� were going to sing for the Tarbolton Christmas Eve service.

Every year, Kaila, Dana and I would pick a song to sing, eventually graduating to making up our own “Tarbolton twist� lyrics to traditional melodies. Even after we moved away from home and Kaila moved a province over, it was still important to us to keep our tradition going. We would practice a few times in the freezing car, usually between a few arguments, before performing in front of the congregation. When my sisters shifted away from annual attendance, I decided I would keep singing each year. And so I have.

When Auntie Ree decided she didn’t want to organize the service anymore, I knew right then that I couldn’t see it go. It means so much to me; it’s been part of my Christmas tradition since I was around eight years old.

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coming home (despite the Back row L/R: Meghan fact that I never actually Knelsen, Erich Schmidt, called the Tarbolton disThom Heijmans, Heather Gray,the Liliane Dupuis. Front trict “home�). Through row L/R: Minami Kijima, Haile chaos and changesHubbard, of life, Chassidy Payette, the loss and gain ofMorgan familyRamsay, Bryce Summers, Quinn Hrabok. members; no matter what, that service has always offered a sense of normalcy, warmth and familiarity.

Getting to experience the sense of community - the smiles and laughter of family and friends that cause that little church to come alive. That’s what’s Photo by Sheila Runions it’s all about. I figured others would love to see it carry on, too, for their own reasons, and here we are. I thought we could those By use Sheila Runions Staff feelings even moreBanner in 2020! cans from the school foyer into and Chimo Beach areas for con- put away in the proper place on s r e p or t e d i n t he tion to the schools.

We now have a new Pupils co-ordinated the entire the church basement the after- tributions from the community. the shelving units. They were March 9 edition, the batch of young kids who Grade 12 Interdisci- month-long promotion, which noon of March 21, where the When all was said and done, fantastic! We are very, very have shared their talents plinary Studies in Science class culminated in a ceremonious food was weighed and sorted. the scales at Riverdale Harvest pleased.� with us over the last Collegiate few Elementary school staff memat Rivers planned a presentation on March 20 to Although the project was a sen- noted a total of 434 pounds, “a years, and I look forward project for Riverdale Harvest. Riverdale Harvest president ior students brainstorm, the en- fabulous amount,� says Heather. ber/Harvest volunteer Yvonne tire high school was encouraged “We are so pleased they decided Crouch initiated a similar camDubbed the Boat Load of Food, Heather Gray and Liliane. to continuing the tradition.

Because the snow had melted to participate. The collegiate to help those we serve. A lot paign in her school. That threesecured a canoe from This year thestudents Tarbolton Christmas EveRolling serviceRiver will School Division so much, the canoe could not hosted a poor boy floor hockey of times kids don’t get enough week effort simply encouraged with an intent to f ill it with be portaged across the street to tournament in which to play, credit but this group of students students to leave product in be completely virtual.

You Although the Zion Church (home of River- athletes had to pay with food for certainly deserves some praise. the canoe; 87 pounds of food non-perishables. can watch it oncampaign Facebook was fully organized dale Harvest). Rather, the teens the canoe. Some students also All students stayed behind to was collected from the younger by that class, the original idea carried bags, boxes and garbage canvassed Rivers, Oak River help check expiry dates, sort and group on Thursday, March 22. “Virtual Tarbolton Christfrom a suggestion made mas Eve� Dec.came 24 around by harvest volunteer Liliane 6:30 p.m.

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Augustine Schoolsend had tried vicea Canoe when all is finalised. ers were glowing and as we were still falling around us Still soft big snowflakes and In order to do that, a Fill in conjunction the 10-day to “see� you all there. began our drive, it started to and there was a donkey and beautiful calm night when Facebook message to Brit- withHope Festival du Voyaguer in Winsnow big white snowflakes. a manger outside. Candles, we came out. A perfect tany Wallis if you wish to nipeg in February. It was very Just soft big flakes floating music and stories inside Christmas Eve! From Donna Morken: be in the group,successful or you can and whenever I hear I can’t email me at b.r.wallis@ food bank, my ears always perk remember what down, no wind and just and it was just perfect. The Continued on page 2 outlook.com ifup!� you aren’t year it was, but Al and I a beautiful drive to the candles dropped wax while

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Tarbolton Christmas plans to go virtual on Dec. 24 Continued from page 1

From Donna Falkevitch: My favourite memories of Tarbolton Christmas Eve service are sensory and emotional.

Smells- propane to heat up the church, hot cider in a slow cooker, dainties and freshly cut spruce tree.

Sounds- the creaking and snapping of pew backs as people carefully sat on 100-year-old wooden benches; carols played by piano, violin, cello; singing, storytelling and laughter.

Taste- hot apple cider and dainties. Some of the favourites were Wolfe’s chocolate cookies, shortbread and butter tarts.

Touch- petting the donkey and other livestock, holding tightly to the candle as hot wax dripped onto your fingers (trying not to start a fire), as we all sang Silent Night.

Sights- Ahh, there are so many! The beautiful little old church itself bathed in candlelight (one very cold year the guys left the propane on all afternoon in order to heat up the interior of the church and when we all gathered for the service, the long, tapered candles were all completely bent over from the heat). The nativity scene, complete with animals outside, manger scene inside, Christmas tree beautifully decorated with vintage ornaments; the church packed with family, friends and neighbours gathered inside. One year, an angel shape melted in the snow on the rooftop and another year, the entire group gathered outside after the service, with faces uplifted in wonder and awe as the biggest, fluffiest snowflakes you have ever seen floated lazily down to earth.

The emotions that arise from taking part in this beloved community tradition are many. There is a small amount of sadness and melancholy that some of our loved ones are no longer around to enjoy this special night with us. Also, a tiny dose of anxiety if I was playing cello or singing a duet. But the overwhelming emotions surrounding myself and the jam-packed church congregation were usually deep feelings of joy,

happiness, delight, pride, friendliness, kindness, affection, love, devotion, amazement and wonder. Which I believe, express the true meaning of Christmas.

From Beth English: Our family has enjoyed and looked forward to the Tarbolton Christmas Eve service each year. We missed the first three services but have been a part of every one since. I remember Lorie Wedderburn delivering the invitations for the service each year. Driving to each home throughout the community, so amazing! The decorations were simple but so nice, with the animals

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outside and the baby in the cradle.

I enjoyed playing violin with former students at this service as this Christmas service was put on by our younger generation, some of them sang carols and some showed their talent on their chosen instrument.

The regular piano accompaniment was always dependable, but in later years chose to visit her family, so my husband took over the commitment. After this year we hope to join together again as we have had, as many mention to us how much they enjoyed the beautiful service.

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Please change the channel

Editor’s note: After two weeks away from my desk with surgery and a second bout in hospital with complications, I want to thank all the people who prayed for me. Thank you to son, Mike, for writing a column and wife, Christine, for doing the same. I hope and expect to make a full recovery, but won’t likely be back to full strength for some weeks yet. I have never slept so much in my life before. The care I received in three different hospitals was outstanding. fter spending nine grinding months facing death, despair, fear and frustration, it’s time for Manitoba to change the channel.

I, for one, think the province of Manitoba has done a good job of combatting COVID-19. The government has done a good job, but after all the grinding, it’s time to adopt some new approaches. That Dr. Roussin, his staff and the premier have not strangled someone is a miracle. We need to change the channel. The citizens of Manitoba need hope and a sense of fairness. Our leadership needs to offer hope and fairness and those commodities have been missing for a few months now.

1. The daily death announcements need to be modified. Either tell us if the deaths were “random” or due to underlying conditions or just give us totals. Knowing the age, what care home people lived in at the time of their death or where they lived doesn’t help much in our quest to understand what is actually happening.

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die each day of all causes. It’s morbid sounding, but are we actually losing many more people than other years? The health people must know these facts and if we are expected to take daily gut punches about C-19 deaths, we need to know context.

3. We need to tune out all the media when they simply regurgitate the death counts. Where are the stories about hope and about new treatments? I think the mainstream media has been hiding in their home offices for way too long, not actually applying their skills, resources and talents to finding stories about hope.

It is a sad commentary on our news media, that with combined decades of experience and endless college degrees, that what we have been served up in terms of C-19 coverage by the media, for the most part, has been awful.

4. The majority of deaths by far have been in care homes and among our elderly who have underlying health issues. That does not make the deaths any less sad or hurtful, but it does now show a number of things. It would appear that perhaps if we had done a better job of sanitizing, protecting of residents and screening of staff and visitors over the years, we might have had less deaths from all diseases, such as influenza and pneumonia.

5. I am not sure who is to blame, but we still haven’t done enough to protect our vulnerable. Staffing levels should never be allowed to get stretched as badly as they

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Ken Waddell appear to have been in the worst hit care homes. Hopefully, that lesson has been learned. The Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba says that care has been underfunded for 15 years in Manitoba. In case anyone is keeping track, that covers several governments, both federally and provincially and four different political parties.

6. Given that the spread of C-19, when it has deadly effects, is mostly in care facilities, should we not move mountains to protect our elderly?

7. Given that C-19 spreads mostly in large, unmasked gatherings, should we not adjust our approach on the economy and business? Wash our hands, socially distance unless we wear mask, stay out of large, unmasked crowds, stay at home when you are sick. We can do all that.

8. However, back to hope and fairness.

The government needs to immediately open up all businesses at 25 per cent capacity. It makes no sense to think that C-19 isn’t being spread at Costco or Walmart,

but it is being spread at the local hair dresser or clothing shop.

9. There is also an elephant in the room. While large gatherings are all illegal now, not everyone is obeying those rules. Some communities have repeatedly flaunted the provincial rules. One community has openly announced they plan to allow large Christmas and New Year’s gatherings. Those kinds of reports seem to be the wrong way to go.

10. C-19 is real, it’s not fake, people can be asymptomatic, mildly sick, severely sick or die from it. Let’s change the channel and fight this thing with logic, hope and fairness. If we don’t do that, we will still be taking a daily gut punch of death stats next Christmas and with no progress to show for it.

Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

Unto us a Saviour is born - part seven

I have always enjoyed stargazing, so I was thrilled when I read that Jupiter and Saturn are currently in motion to make a significant conjunction leading up to the winter solstice, that being Dec. 21. A conjunction occurs when two planets align closely, combining to create an unusual light in the sky. From what I’ve read, this will be the closest the two have been for centuries and the event should be visible in the south west.

Some sites are calling it a Christmas Star, but you can google it for more information. Often, when I’m out for a walk on a dark, clear night, I attempt to locate constellations and other phenomena. Constellations are groups of stars that form an outline or pattern that astronomers have named, and I’m sure most of you are familiar with Orion, the Little Dipper (aka Ursa Minor) and the Big Dipper (part of Ursa Major.) When I learned of the event, I realized I hadn’t discussed the star that led the wise men to Bethlehem. Previously, we looked into the narratives of Christ’s birth in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, but Matthew is the one that mentions a star.

The star leading the wise men to Bethlehem has been commonly pictured as a large bright light visible to all, but this was not the case. In Part Three, I told you the wise men were astronomers, and along with their familiarity of Old Testament prophecy, they appeared to be the only ones who knew the significance of the sign in the sky. When they arrived in Jerusalem seeking the one to be King, the Jews were oblivious to what drew the magi to Judea. There have been numerous speculations about what the occurrence may have been, including a comet, conjunction, an exploding star, or

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perhaps a supernatural occurrence.

My intention in writing this series of letters was to bring Christmas’s focus onto the person of Jesus Christ, for this was the intended purpose of the occasion. Reading the endless information available, I firmly believe that Christ wasn’t born at this time of year, but centuries ago, December 25th was chosen as the date to honour His birth. One of the reasons may have been to coincide it with the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, referred to as “the festival of lights.” The Bible makes no mention of Christmas, but I’m fine with it because, along with Easter, they are the two times of the year that we are most receptive to hearing the message of the gospel. Besides, it gives me a good reason to listen to the Christmas Carols I love. Speaking of carols, allow me to list a few well-known lines, followed by some Scripture verses.

• “Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.” John 1:29 - “...Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

•“Good Christian men rejoice, with heart and soul and voice!

Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!”

Luke 19:10 - “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

•“Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.” Revelation 17:14 - “...He is Lord of Lords and King of Kings.”

•“Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord.”

1 Timothy 1:17 - “Now to the King eternal...be honour and

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•“To you in David’s town, this day is born of David’s line.”

John 7:42 - “Does not scripture say that the Messiah will come from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?”

•O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie.

Micah 5:2 - “But you Bethlehem...out of you will come...one who will be ruler over Israel.”

For those who may not be aware, the Son of God existed long before He was born 2,000 years ago; in fact, He is eternal, and The Bible confirms it.

•John 1:3 - “Through Him, all things were made; without Him, nothing was made that has been made.”

•Jesus says regarding Himself in Revelation 22:13 - “I am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Jesus Christ laid aside His eternal glory for a period and dwelt amongst us to become a sin offering upon the cross to give eternal life to those who believe in His name. (Acts 16:31) Regardless of the present circumstances, have a Merry Christmas and look to the only one who can provide the precious gift of eternal life.

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By Rita Friesen The spirit of Christmas’ past

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hat was your favourite Christmas decoration?”, I asked my sisters. One is the eldest in the family, only 18 months older than I, and the other is the youngest, 11 years younger than I. So with the age span, I was prepared to have very differing memories, the youngest often growing up in a time when there was a more fiscally secure home.

I asked because my own early years memories are few and often indistinct.

The shiny, twisted, metal icicles that our mother carefully hung from the tips of the tree branches, allowing them to dance slowly in the air movement of the home was the first memory of my older sister. And then a quick follow up text– and the cardboard crèche that we were allowed to play with.

My younger sister remembers the fragile glass ornaments; a strawberry and snowman, and then, “The cardboard crèche, ‘cause I could set it up and take it down at will!” That is a common memory, for I have a shadow of that one as well. And then, here too, a follow up text, the red glass beads garland with which mom carefully bedecked the tree. In our childhood, it was always a live tree and always set up in the beginning of December and dismantled in the beginning of January.

One of my fondest decorative memories are the lights in my paternal grandparents’ tree. The string of lights looked like little candles with a liquid gurgling within. So strong is the memory of their beauty that I, I who does not buy souvenirs when on a holiday, bought fragile glass ornaments in Moscow and , I may add, transported them safely home! One is a candle that is clipped on the end of a branch and another is a little red bird with white tail feathers that also gets fastened to the tip of a branch.

Also an echo of ones that graced my grandparents’ tree.

There is another Christmas decoration that is a strong memory. My older sister and my mother created stained glass windows from black construction paper and carefully saved bits of foil wrappers from candies and chocolate bars.

These treasure were gently ironed until smooth and gently glued into the opening cut in the arched window frame.

If my memory is correct– and it may be!– they cut the curved openings with a razor blade. This memory holds two prongs– as many memories do– one, their creations were beautiful treasure, and my crafty abilities lean more to hammers and chainsaws so something so delicate and fragile would not be my creation...

We could not speak of Christmas past without food being mentioned! One recalled the fruitcakes, yes, plural.

One would be the dark cake and the other lighter. The pans were the three size graduates, and in a really good year, there would a small one left for dad’s birthday in the end of February. Fruitcake was served for faspa and brought out whenever friends and family stopped by.

Hence, in great demand.

This year, Christmas will be different for many. It is an opportunity to reflect on the gifts of our memories and create more. Blessings and peace to all.

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re we ready for Christmas? How can we be ready? No use doing all the baking if we cannot enjoy it together during this isolation time. Who is going to help us eat the turkey? Why decorate the house? Nobody will come and look how nicely the tree is decorated.

There must be other ways that we can delight in this most festive occasion of the year.

If you have a telephone, call a neighbour or friend and let them know that you are thinking of them.

Have you sent some Christmas cards lately? Surprise someone with a pretty card and a loving message. We like to use the technology available, and I am guilty of that too, and email our Christmas newsletters to our family and friends.

However, we need think deeper and ask ourselves if our heart is ready for Christmas. Jesus tells us in Luke 11:39-43 that we should not only be clean on the outside, but we need the Lord clean us on the inside, so that we can live and be a servant with a clean heart.

Let us get ready for Christmas.

On this day Dec. 18

1869- Canada’s Hamilton Football Club plays its first game.

1892- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet “Nutcracker Suite” premieres.

1904- Wilf Carter, Canadian country and western singer, was born on this day in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia.

1916- Battle of Verdun, longest of World War I, officially ends in German defeat after nine months of fighting and almost 1 million total casualties.

1944- Nazi occupiers of Amsterdam destroy electricity plants.

1950- The 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry arrives in Pusan, South Korea.

The battalion, based in Shilo, Manitoba, left for Korea some three weeks earlier. This is the first Canadian battalion to arrive in the country during the Korean War, which started on June 25, 1950.

1958- Project SCORE, world’s first communications satellite is launched from Cape Canaveral.

1963- “The Pink Panther” film premieres, starring Peter Sellers and David Niven, with theme music by Henry Mancini.

1984- “A Christmas Carol” directed by Clive Donner starring George C. Scott premieres in the US. 1991- General Motors announces closing of 21 plants.

2009- James Cameron’s movie “Avatar” is released on this day in the US; goes on to become the highestgrossing film of all time.

2018- A meteor explodes in huge fireball over the Bering Sea with 10 times the energy of Hiroshima atomic bomb, second largest in last 30 years.

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Christmas Recipes Overnight Egg Nog French Toast submitted by Shelley Foster 1 loaf French bread cubed in a greased pan Mix together: 7 eggs 2 cups eggnog 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp each nutmeg, cinnamon, salt 1.5 tsp rum (optional, or substitute flavouring) Refrigerate overnight or for 8 hours.

Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over top just before baking.

2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped pecans Bake at 350º for 40 minutes.

Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit.

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May the company of loved ones and treasured memories bring you peace as you celebrate Christmas this year.

May the new year bring continued peace, joy, and happiness.

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Whether you’re home for the holidays or on the move, we hope you’re surrounded by the cozy warmth and good feelings of a real old-fashioned Christmas.

Have a very happy and prosperous new year.

Riverdale Municipality MAYOR: T Todd odd Gill COUNCILLORS: Alastair McFadden, David Creighton, Ian Dyer, Everett Smith, Ken Tait, Dave Falkevitch.

ADMINISTRATION: Kat Bridgeman, Laura Eastcott, Bonnie Noort, Dee Wood.

We hope you NAIL down a great season!

The holiday spirit is BUILDING and we wish to say, “Have an excellent holiday!”

Special thanks to our customers for your support this past year; it was our pleasure working with you.

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A Holiday Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba colourful sense of frivolity to the times, appealing especially to the young and young-at-heart. Our celebrations might be a little different this year, but the holiday spirit will certainly endure.

As the Queen’s representative in Manitoba, I am pleased to extend season’s greetings to all citizens, along with my

best wishes for a safe and happy holiday. May the warmth of the season fill your hearts and your homes today, and throughout the coming year.

The Honourable Janice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

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I am so proud of our citizens, charities and numerous other organi zat ions t hroughout the province who have shown remarkable resilience and creativity in continuing their good

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Merry Christmas Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a joyous New Year.

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Holiday message from Greg Nesbitt, MLA for Riding Mountain ber’s Statement. It reflected what we as legislators went through to do our jobs, but also offered a little advice and optimism for the future of all Manitobans.

I hope this little bit of prose brings a smile to your face as you celebrate the holiday season in a safe way this year.

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This past year has been difficult for not only Manitobans, but for the entire world, as we all continue to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic.

No matter whether you are still working or are retired, whether you are young or old, COVID-19 has impacted you in some way.

On Thursday, December 3rd, the final day of the Manitoba Legislature fall sitting, I delivered the following Mem-

“THIS TOO SHALL PASS” Thank you, Madam Speaker It’s the end of a year we’d like to forget, But things will improve next year, you can bet.

But before we all go, I’ll share a few rhymes, To perhaps get a smile, in these challenging times.

Our jobs they have changed, with constrained Chamber seating, As we sit in our offices, in Zoom Legislative meetings.

Sweat pants now can work, when wearing your suit,

But remember that when speaking, please first press un-mute.

Dr. Roussin and Lanette, whose advice we must take, You deniers please listen, this risk is not fake.

Manitobans, we can do this, we’re up to the task, Just maintain your distance, and wear a darn mask!

I know that it’s tough, someone’s mood to apprise, but you can tell if they’re smiling, just look at their eyes.

In QP in this Chamber, some of you are quite vocal, But this year use your voice, and holler out JUST SHOP LOCAL!

These holidays will be difWe can then go watch a ferent, but still can be sweet, movie on the big screen.

So be thankful and kind, Many thanks to the and keep your distance 6 feet. workers, who are on the front Unprecedented times they lines, say, but what do you mean?

Your efforts in this strugDon’t you remember, this gle, are a ray of sunshine. happened back in 1918.

Merry Christmas, SeaThis COVID pandemic son’s Greetings, let’s all raise has indeed cast a pall, a glass, Over life and how we live Please stay home, and it, it impacts us all. remember, this too shall pass.

No concerts, no markets, no festivals to attend, Just think of the party, when it comes to an end.

It’s sad for our teams, we’re unable to cheer, although our Bombers will be champs for two years.

But soon, with the promise of a COVID vaccine,

-----------------------Greg Nesbitt is the Member of Legislative Assembly for the Riding Mountain constituency. He can be reached at 204-759-3313, toll-free 1-844-877-7767 or by email at gregnesbittmla@ mymts.net

Thank you for your continued support.

From the staff of

REJOICE IN HIS LOVE. REJOICE IN HIS LOVE And you will have joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth. Luke 1:14 We send our warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday, and thank you to all those who have supported us in 2020.

Merry Christmas from the whole family at

As the season of celebration approaches, we’d like to extend our warmest wishes to all our good neighbours.

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Christmas memories 1997

Submitted Maggie Smallwood

One of the few upsides to 2020 has been our lovely mild winter so far, with virtually no snow in our area (as of Dec.11).

But there was also a “brown Christmas” in 1997. The photo shows our backyard on Dec. 25, bare except for a skift of snow on the garden.

It wasn’t particularly warm, as I recall, but the sun was shining brilliantly, and courageous family members posed in summer shorts, tees and sandals, along with a beach umbrella. As a contrast, our son and his wife dressed for winter because “...after all, it IS

December, Mom!” Well, I suppose every family

has its poor sports.

Incidentally, our first “big snow” of that winter

arrived Feb. 26-28, 1998.

It was heavy, wet stuff, and school was cancelled.

Riverdale Early Learning Centre

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From all the members of your hometown business district, we wish you a most Merry Christmas.

Have a safe and healthy New Year!

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and executive of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 75 Ladies Auxiliary To all our friends we hold so “deer,” a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Students and Staff at Rivers Elementary School and Rivers Collegiate Institute wish all parents, students and friends a joyous and peaceful holiday season!

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would like to thank our members, and everyone, for your support in 2020.

For those last-minute gift ideas, we have gift certificates available for memberships.

Certificates are available by writing to Riverdale Golf and Country Club, Box 117, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 or by calling Janice at 204-328-5281.

“Merry Christmas!” from the board and staff.

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a time in the morning when we get out of bed and get at Manitou, funnel clouds spotted at Killarney. If there is bulletins, though we may also hear from Manitoba ready for the day ahead. There are exceptions though. anything that the severe weather over the past few weeks Weather Network and other local media outlets more My dad was a shift worker, so his day might begin in has taught us, it’s this: it CAN happen here. There were immediately. A tornado watch is issued when weather December 18, 2020 Rivers Banner 13 are favourable to produce a tornado; however, the middle of the afternoon, or very late in the evening. probably many of us staying tuned over the weekend as conditions the alerts were being issued. a warning is more serious.

A warning indicates that a In the very rst chapter of Genesis, after God started In the event that a tornado warning was issued for your tornado has occurred or has a high likelihood of being to create the world, we read: “And there was evening and there was morning, the rst day.” It seems God’s work town today, do you know what to do? Are you familiar about to occur.

The safest place to be during a tornado is a low spot began in the evening, and that makes sense even now. with your community emergency response plan and the information for the community that is included in that in an interior room away from windows, such as an inIt is in the evening toward what is thein end our day, ways get it right. We are not traditional large gatherings, to celebrate sentative theofManitoba heartily and plan?

It may be time to get familiar with that document ner room in the basement or underneath the stairs to the when we are winding down andLegislature. beginning to rest, when immune to that. I want to we can still take a break responsibly this year, albeit Cliff Cullen so you know what to do to keep your family safe. basement. Rooms that have extra support in the walls we are nally still, that God can get to work onfrom us; when I have heard many reassure you all that public from our busy lives and differently than in years MLA for Spruce Behind only United States, Canada sees the most tor- such as bathrooms are also ideal as bathroom pipes we are better able to be aware of presence, of God’s you over the pastwhen year, safety and the health of all spend time with loved ones. past. Stay Safe!

Woodsand nado activity annually each year – focused on southern provide extra support to the walls. Mobile homes we can hear God’s voice moreparticularly easily. Scriptures in the assure last 10 Ontario Manitobans has remained I would encourage everyone Sincerely, the three Prairie provinces. With the peak camper trailers are very unsafe places to take shelter as us God is always with us, it’s just that it’s harder for us our top and months since COVID-19 priority, and will activity for tornadoes any time between April they are not anchored to the ground. to be with God until our work arrived day is coming an end remain so. We must occurring in our to Province, conand September, we’re right at the heart of a potential Get informed and stay safe. For more information and we can begin to rest in God’s and presence.

I want to thank you emergency tinue to do right all we canOn to average, 43 tornadoes occur visit: Public Safety Canada http://www.publicsafety. now.

Summer is a time when we are more freeout from many reduce pressure on our for reaching to express year on the prairies. gc.ca/res/em/nh/to/index-eng.aspx or Environment demands, when we can slow your downviews and just be for a each as we tackle emergency andthe intensive Do you know difference between a weather watch Canada http://www.ec.gc.ca. while. May summer also be a this timeunprecedented for us to invitepublic our care facilities to ensure that and a weather warning?

Creator to cleanse, heal and renew healthus. crisis. I have had the healthcare is available for opportunity to assist many emergent situations other individual concerns over than COVID-19. I want As we head into what will the year, both COVID- to take this opportunity to be a very different holiday related and not, and I am thank all of our frontline season than most of us happy to continue doing so workers for continuing have ever known, my wife if ever you need assistance. to provide their critical Marilyn and I would like to Please reach out any time services during these chaloffer our warmest wishes for to ask a question or share lenging times.

Here’s hoping your holiday is filled with excitement from beginning to end. a wonderful, safe and very your concerns.

Moving into the holiday Thanks to all our good friends and customers; you’re the driving force behind Merry Christmas, and a Governments around the season, it will be more imHamiota’s our success.

Lakeside Septic Happy New Year.

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Christmas Recipes Christmas Carrot Cake

Slow Cooker Dressing

Submitted by Joan Airey

Submitted by Joan Airey

3 cups of f lour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 18 oz. mixed fruit and /or red and green cherries 4 eggs 2 cups light brown sugar 3 cups of grated carrots 1 cup canola oil 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup dark raisins (washed) Juice from 2 oranges (1/3 to ½ cup) or you can use mango/tangerine juice).

Preheat oven to 350F. Sift together dry ingredients.

Add nuts and fruit to coat. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour batter into two loaf pans.

Bake for 1 hour.

I used Mango/Tangerine juice 1/3 cup and the loaves were nice and moist.

1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup onion chopped 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 10 cups bread cubed ¼ cup butter 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon ½ cups hot water Sauté celery and onion in butter. Put in slow cooker and add all other ingredients. Mix well. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5 to 6 hours.

Carey Douglas shared this recipe with me years ago and I’ve used it ever since for stuffing chickens and turkeys plus made a slow cooker full.

If you need any more recipes let me know. I could provide you with a photograph of the fruit cake. I have a couple of fudge recipes. Let me know what you need and I will try and help out. I write cooking columns every month so have lots of practice at trying recipes.

May your holiday season be bright with joy and happiness!

From all of us at

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to the young and young-at-heart!

We send you our very warmest wishes for a truly delightful holiday season.

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Thinking of you at Christmas May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart and home with peace, joy and contentment.

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

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

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

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

Current starting wage is $15.15/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

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

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

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

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.

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