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Published on Sunday, December 21, 2014

By Rita Friesen

Most of us catch the meaning of ‘a Charlie Brown’ Christmas tree. We grew up watching the Christmas special and understand that the beauty is in being loved not in how we look! The Charlie Brown Christmas special is the longest running cartoon special in history– 49 consecutive years! 

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The view from my chair - Dickensian edition

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Published on Saturday, December 20, 2014

Submitted by Alan Gillies

G.E.M. Media

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through my shop,

Toys and guitars sat in the light of a Coke machine full of pop, 

Whilst I sat at my keyboards, both computer and piano,

Knowing I wouldn’t sleep until sometime tomorrow;

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My Perspective - What do we want

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Published on Friday, December 19, 2014

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

The Neepawa Banner

Next summer, the lilies will still bloom in Neepawa, but there will be no festival. Last week, the festival board voted 13 to 2 to cease operations, meaning that there will be no future Lily Festivals in Neepawa. 

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Right in the centre - Peace among nations and at home

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Published on Thursday, December 18, 2014

By Ken Waddell

The Neepawa Banner

Normally at Christmas time, an editor might write about the birth of Baby Jesus, the Son of God coming to earth as a baby. It’s usual to point out that Jesus is Our Saviour, come to earth to save mankind from sin and death. The story is well known, just not well followed.

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