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“VETERANS” There has been a lot of mention in the news recently about how poorly we are treating our veterans, especially those who served and suffered in Afghanistan. Once upon a time, it was common for political leaders to also lead their troops into battle. You can be darn sure, rightly or wrongly, that King Richard III strongly believed in the Crusades and other wars that he conducted. King Richard was killed in the War of the Roses in 1485, but here is an account of that battle from Wikipedia. “Accounts note that King Richard fought bravely and ably during this manoeuvre, unhorsing Sir John Cheyne, a well-known jousting champion, killing Henry's standard bearer Sir William Brandon and coming within a sword's length of Henry Tudor before being surrounded by Sir William Stanley's men and killed. The Burgundian chronicler Jean Molinet says that a Welshman struck the deathblow with a halberd while Richard's horse was stuck in the marshy ground. It was said that the blows were so violent that the king's helmet was driven into his skull. The contemporary Welsh poet Guto'r Glyn implies the leading Welsh Lancastrian Rhys ap Thomas, or one of his men, killed the king, writing that he "killed the boar, shaved his head". The identification in 2013 of King Richard's body shows that the skeleton had 10 wounds, eight of them to the head, clearly inflicted in battle and suggesting he had lost his helmet. The skull showed that a blade had hacked away part of the rear of the skull. King Richard III was the last
English king to be killed in battle.” Now that is the kind of leadership that we need to bring back for our soldiers. Currently, it is far too easy for the politicians who make the decision to go to war, to also escape the consequences of their decision. You don’t have to be terribly brave to sit in parliament and talk tough and let others suffer the consequences. So we need a new law, entitled “Every politician who supports Canadian soldiers going into a conflict zone must within six months, spend 48 hours at the front lines with our soldiers.” And this is not sneaking quietly into the area for a quick visit but actually out on patrol, doing what our soldiers are doing!! Oh and by the way, politicians injured, killed or otherwise damaged while serving their short time on duty will receive the exact same benefits granted to our soldiers!! Problem solved?? I think perhaps so. 0001
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LegIoNs KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay, NB E2E 5Y8, 8475146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:308:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm (2:00pm, Shuffleboard); Sundays 1:30-7:00pm (3:00pm, Shuffleboard). Lunch at the Branch - 11:30am-1:30pm, the 3rd Wednesday/month. $7/person. Next Brunch April 16, all are welcome. Thursdays - 7:00pm, Texas Hold'em Tournament, registration at 6:45pm. 30 tickets (max) available for each tournament and preregistration tickets are available ahead of time at the Branch. Tournament cost is $20. Sundays - 10:30am-12:30pm, Brunch ($7/ person). The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday, in particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. Please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Friday, April 25 - 5:00-7:00pm, Chicken a La King Dinner (includes soup, homemade rolls,
vegetables, condiments, dessert, tea/coffee). Cost $14/person. All welcome. Tickets available at the Branch. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals – two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment. Please note - all surviving WWII & Korean Veterans should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Comrade Eric Adams is the contact. Please call the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week. Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information. Sponsored by RCL#58, proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need. 0014
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WhAT’s hAPPeNINg April 1 & 2 Villa Madonna, Rothesay is hosting two one-day workshops - “Strengthen Your Non-Profit” with Susan Howlett. Cost is $200/day or $350 for both. Accommodations/dinner available. For more information/registration forms email: villamadonna@nb.aibn.com; villa. admin@nb.aibn.com or phone 849-5125, 1-866-783-3300. Thursday, April 3 Educational Session in Saint John on Attachment and Parent Self-Care with guest speakers. This session is free and open to adoptive parents, those waiting to adopt, foster parents, those waiting to foster and professionals working in the field. Registration (in advance, limited seating) is available by calling 642-3210 or email: catherinederrynbadoption@ gmail.com.
lead initiative to build a school in the Dominican Republic. Fun begins at 7:00pm at RHS. Tickets only $20. Call 847-6204 for details. Simonds Lions’ Caledonian Pipe Band’s 2nd Annual “Tartan Day Ceilidh” starting at 7:00pm at Lions’ Auditorium (Loch Lomond Road). Celebrate Scottish culture: Pipe band, highland dancing, singsong, silent auction, food. For tickets ($15) contact 696-4253 or visit website: slcpb.ca. Quispamsis Lions’ Pancake Breakfast from 9:00-11:00am at the Quispamsis Lions club. $6/person, family rate available.
Wednesday, April 9 The Rothesay Kings Rotary Club is hosting a fun evening with ‘Jimmy The Janitor’ at the qplex. Doors open at 7:30, showtime 8:00pm. Appetizer buffet included. Tickets ($50) available by Saturday, April 5 calling 651-8676, Higgins Insurance (28 Rothesay High School Interact Club Pettingill Road), Scholten’s (511 Somerset presents “A Night at the Races”, on St & 835 Loch Lomond Road). This event Saturday, April 5 in support of a student is in support of local Rotary Club projects.
Thursday, April 10 The Sussex Farmers’ Market vendor’s meeting, 7:30pm at the Dept of Agriculture building (Magnolia Avenue, Sussex), use entrance of back parking lot. For more info: 433-1211 or email sussexmarketmanager@ gmail.com. Saturday, April 12 Singles & Friends dance at Branch #69 Legion, 714 Wilson St West with Hooked on Country. Doors open at 8:00pm, band playing from 9:00pm to 12:00mid-night. Admission is $6 at the door and open to both singles and married people. Our dance schedule now up on our website: singlesandfriends.ca. April 14-16 “Holy Week Retreat” with facilitator Diarmuid O’Murchu (theme Contemporary Spirituality and the Paschal Journey) at the Villa Madonna. $230/ single, $410/double (accommodation and meals). For more information or to register contact Villa Madonna at 849-5125 or visit: villamadonna.ca (click on programs).
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WhAT’s hAPPeNINg Thursday, April 17 Dementia Support Group - a community group for families of those afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s, every third Thursday, 10:00am at the qplex in Quispamsis. All welcome. Friday, April 18 Good Friday Fish & Chips Take-out at the Hampton United Church 11:30am12:30pm & 3:30-4:30pm. Take-out includes coleslaw and roll. $7/1 piece of fish, $9/2 pieces. Sunday, April 20 Desa’s Sunday Night Country Jamboree, in support of the KV Food Basket at the Civic Centre in Quispamsis (above the firehall, wheelchair accessible). Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:00pm with KV Country Band and MC, Bob Henry. Admission $5 & non-perishable food donations welcome. Thursday, April 24 SJ Regional Hospital Auxiliary’s 95th Annual Meeting 12:00noon at St. Mark’s
United Church (50 Dexter Drive, SJ West). Lunch $10/person. RSVP by April 14 - email: auxil@HorizonNB.ca or 6486292. Bridge & Dessert Spring Fundraiser, 1:00pm at 4 Church Street, Rothesay (next to Post Office); sponsored by St. Paul’s ACW, tickets ($12) can be purchased or reserved by calling the Church office 8471812. Proceeds go to sending local youth to NB camps.
Saturday, April 26 Annual Giant Yard Sale from 8:00am1:00pm, at St. Luke’s Parish Hall (12 Quispamsis Road, Gondola Point). Variety of items to buy and tables available for rent ($10) by calling Jean at 847-8928. There will also be a bake table and canteen. Fashion Show & Spring Dessert Tea, “Beautiful Together”, 1:30pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay) featuring Tanjay & Alia Fashions. Tickets ($15) available at the door or by calling Sophia Recovery Centre 633-8783.
Sunday, April 27 Warbler Workshop with the Saint John Naturalists Club and led by Jim Wilson. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. Friday, May 9 14 Annual Senior Wellness Fair from 12:30-3:30 at the Loch Lomond Villa, Simonds Lions Auditorium. Learn about safe & healthy living. Free admission, parking, refreshments & door prizes. For more information call 648-6056. th
Friday, May 16 Knights of Columbus Men's Retreat (May 16-18), hosted by the Villa Madonna ($175/single accommodation & meals; commuters (meals only) is $100). A non-refundable deposit of $75, to Villa Madonna for registration; remainder due upon arrival. To register/ info call 849-5125 or 1-866-783-3300. - Email: villamdonna@nb.aibn.com or visit: villamadonna.ca.
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geT FResh WITh FooD I own a shuttle company in Halifax that I started while I was in university. I know I would like to sell it, but until that is possible, the company just would not continue to operate without Kyle Stewart, my very loyal manager. Kyle comes from a great family, works hard, has a wonderful fiancée and a great job. You would think that he has it all together. However, at the age of 9, it was discovered that Kyle had undiagnosed kidney disease. Born with underdeveloped kidneys, he developed Renal Rickets, which causes his bones to soften, in this case his left hip, leaving him with a slight limp. After puberty, his metabolism slowed and he gained weight. He watched his ability to play hockey and football disappear. Eventually, walking without pain became impossible. At five feet, six inches, Kyle currently weighs 308 pounds with a BMI of just under 50, double the normal of 25 and lives with pain every day, the only relief when he sits. He is 25 years old, 10 days younger than me. Something has to change. Since Christmas, I have been
trying to go to Halifax to drive some of my hard-nosed health advice into him. On March 19, I finally invaded his apartment with a boat load of vegetables and a new Omega juicer. I taught him how to use it and we made our first juice. It was a little rich on the ginger and Kyle was skeptical. We had a healthy meal and sat down to watch Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, a film that follows Joe Cross on his 60 day journey, consuming juice, water and nothing else. In his words, at 310 pounds Joe "was 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease." He lost 82 pounds in 60 days, was allowed to stopped taking his medication and felt better and had more energy than ever. However, for Kyle, it wasn't Joe that blew him away, it was Phil Staples, the truck driver that Joe met at a truck stop, who had the same disease. At over 429 pounds, he was in worse shape at the beginning of his journey. In 61 days, Phil lost 95 pounds and after another eight months of healthy eating, he was down 202 pounds. Oh, and he doesn't take
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medication anymore either! Kyle is taking the challenge, first for 10 days. Feel free to send me messages of support. I'll forward them. When he gets through 10 days, we'll start a Facebook page so we can watch him transform. Like a good Canadian, his dream is to play hockey again. Everyone should watch this film, just Google it. If you want to come talk to me and my staff at Kredl's, we are always excited to show people that their goals are attainable and it’s never too late. 0039
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LIONS DONATE BOOKS TO MCS The Island View Lions have donated 10 books entitled ”Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller” to Mrs. Johnston’s Grade 4 class at Macdonald Consolidated School. These graphic novels are a unique story with a combination of text and visual format. The story begins with the teachings from Annie Sullivan (who was visually impaired) to Helen Keller (who was both visually and hearing impaired) at the young age of six. Annie taught
Helen through a modified version of sign language. Both of these girls went on to get a university degree. Annie Sullivan went on to challenge the Lions group to become ”Knights of the Blind” and they accepted. For the past 89 years, Lions International has concentrated their efforts to helping the blind and visually impaired through recycling eyeglasses, building eye hospitals and providing guide dogs. Macdonald Consolidated wishes to thank the following lions for their gift to us: Royden Brien, Larry Greer, and Don MacDonald. 2694
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER TAX PROGRAM The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) assists thousands of lowincome Canadians each year to prepare and submit current or prior year returns. Volunteers use CRA-approved software and can submit current year returns directly over the Internet (older returns have to be printed and mailed). The program is available free of charge to single taxpayers with income under $30,000, or couples under $40,000. Volunteers do not accept returns for those who are self-employed, in bankruptcy proceedings, or just deceased. This year’s clinic will again be held at the same location (St. Paul’s Church in Rothesay) on Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00noon and 1:00-3:00pm each Tuesday in April. No appointments are necessary; service is on a first-come first-served basis. Clients may, if they wish, fill in an information sheet and leave their returns for completion later (normally by the next week). For a full listing of other clinics in the area (Hampton - Grand Bay), or for further information on the Volunteer Program, visit: cra-arc.gc.ca, or call toll-free 1-855516-4405 for the Saint John area coordinator of the program. 2654
ROTHESAY REGIONAL POLICE NEWS Used Cell Phone Purchases – Beware: The Kennebecasis Regional Police have had several calls where victims have purchased a used cell phone on Kijiji or other online sales sites, only to find that they are a victim of a scam. What occurs in this type of scam is that a person goes to any mobile phone shop, receives a phone at a significant discount or even for free, based on a promotion which involves a contract, which the receiver agrees to abide by. The person may use their own name or a fraudulent name to receive the phone. The receiver of this phone sells the phone on Kijiji or other online sales sites to an unknowing victim. Technically the phone has not been paid for and is now the problem of the victim. The victim has no recourse. In December of 2013 the CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission) implemented a data base system for “fraudulent” phones/accounts to be shared throughout the cell phone industry. That is to say, if a person created a “fraudulent” account, that phone is then
flagged by serial number, as to alert other mobile dealers not to hook up the phone or continue service using that phone. The easiest way to avoid this scam is to advise the seller of the cell phone that you will meet them at any mobile service provider to make the transaction/ purchase. Advise them that you are going to have the mobile service provider check to see if the phone has been flagged in their database. It only takes a minute to have the customer service representative do this for you and this will allow you to know if the phone is okay to purchase. If the person trying to sell the phone hesitates or is not willing to do this, it is best to find and purchase a cell phone elsewhere. Cpl. Mary Henderson. 0031
VA SNOW CENTRE FUNDRAISER Musician’s and Businesses team-up so “little things make a BIG difference”. Musician’s of the Hampton and surrounding area have teamed up with businesses and the community to host
the 4th Annual Dr. V.A. Snow Centre Community Fundraiser. A Musical Concert & Silent Auction will take place on Saturday April 12 at the Hampton High School from 7:00-10:00pm. The Silent Auction has a wide variety of contributions from our generous business communities. Tickets ($12 advance. $15 at the door) are available from: Hampton Pharmacy (Pharmasave); Guardian Drugs – Hampton & Rothesay; Beats & Bytes and Morris Music - Saint John; Dr. V.A. Snow Centre, you can call 832-6210 ext 6217 to reserve your tickets and pick them up at the door. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door. The concert will feature performances by many local area musicians: Steve Lyons, Reg Gallant, Joyce Boone, Marc Durelle, Jeff & Tara Matheson, Living Waters, Fraser Smith, George Boone, Christine Morris, Janet Golding, Ed Bertin, Sam Aucoin, Tim Wallace, Wayne White, Gloria Baird, Hal Williams, the 5th Canadian Division Highland dancers. Get your tickets now and help us as “little things make a BIG difference”. Proceeds will help support the hiring of a summer student in support of therapeutic recreation activities for our seniors. Thank you for your support. 2684
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up, up & Away by Ellen Tucker Beware, and Be Aware!: Shopping around the world can be great fun! We often fall in love with mementos of a particular place, and most travellers bring home souvenirs. Beware! Many of those souvenirs can damage our Canadian homeland. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is not just a nuisance aimed at charging you duty! They are committed to the safety and security of Canadians, and our ecology. When returning from another country, it is vital to advise the CBSA officer of articles acquired outside Canada, because seemingly innocent things can be prohibited entry - for very good reason! Beautiful wood carvings, for example, can harbor insects that could devastate our local forests. So, declare any wood carvings. The officer will know what is permissible, and what is not will be confiscated, for safe disposal. Years ago, when I toured the Keukenhof Gardens in Holland, I wanted to bring home tulip bulbs. The vendor asked where I lived and when I told him, he
informed me that only specially inspected and packaged bulbs could be exported to Canada. It made me realize how careful we must all be when bringing plant life into Canada. For instance, don’t pick wildflowers in Greece, to bring home in your luggage. They’ll dry out, and you’ll throw them away, and dormant bacteria or insects hiding in them will be released - who knows where? Many people like to buy local food, such as Italian sausages, French cheeses, or English pork pies. These are forbidden entry to Canada! Meat products are an especial problem, and although some cheeses are allowed, the difficulty is knowing which ones. My practise is to enjoy these foods in their country of origin, and resist the temptation to bring any home, including fruits and vegetables. Some banned items might surprise you, like dog food, potatoes, and firewood. Yet others are no surprise, namely, fireworks, radar detectors, and assault rifles. Derivatives of endangered species are also forbidden; these often form
part of common souvenirs like clothing, jewelry, musical instruments, herbal or traditional medicines, cosmetic creams or food products. So, for example, if you are in China, do not buy pink coral, nor anything made from ivory. In Guatemala, don’t buy objects made from Cocobolo Rosewood. The list goes on… Be aware before you leave Canada, and consult the “I Declare” brochure, which is available from your travel agency, at airports and on: cbsa.gc.ca. So, let’s be “on guard” for our beautiful country, and for the endangered species of the world. 0043
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Who doesn’t dread bending over in the middle of winter and trying to work the cap off the valve stem to fill up a tire that’s running a little low? With gloves on it can be a banana fingered hassle, without gloves your fingers will turn to icicles before you can get a tire filled up. With spring on the horizon it’s time to look into all the noises, bumps and rattles that we’ve been pretending not to hear all winter long. 5,000 Km is still the reccomended distance to go between oil changes, although some sources say you can stretch that out to 10,000 km. That’s just over 100 trips from the qplex centre to uptown Saint John.
This is also a great time of year to change the air filter in your car. Estimates vary between 15,000 to 30,000km for an air filter, so changing it once a year is a good idea for most drivers especially since it’s been sucking in dust and salt all winter. Fresh air for you, fresh air for your car. Everyone’s happy.
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Check your owner’s manual for how often you should change your spark plugs. Depending on the age and make of your vehicle it could be anywhere between 50,000 to 100,00km. This isn’t something you have to worry about every spring, but if you’ve had your car for three years and never had your plugs changed it might be time to spend some time under the bonnet and put some new fire back in your car. Give your car a good wash, a visual inspection and get it undercoated to keep it alive and running for as long as possible. Dirt and salt will coat the underside of your car all winter long and relying on puddles and Saint John fog to wash it off just isn’t going to cut it. Check the trouble areas (around wheel wells, rocker panels, trunk door) and anywhere water is likely to collect and sit to get ahead of any rust that might be forming on your car.
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The tried and true coin test for tread depth died with the penny, but now experts reccomend that we sub in our quarters to check our tire depth. Hold the quarter and stick the caribou into the middle groove nose first. If you can see the Caribou’s nose, then you know it’s time to get your tire replaced soon. Check your tire in a few spots to get an accurate picture of your tires depth. If you have been braving the cold and checking your tire pressure monthly like you’re supposed to, that’s great but don’t stop now. The warmer air will inflate the tires past the reccomended 32 PSI, so be sure to check them again. Spring is also a great time to look into getting your tires filled with nitrogen. It’s less prone to contracting & expanding, doesn’t hold water vapour and it leaks out slower because of the big nitrogen atoms. Nascar tires are all filled up with nitrogen. Check your fluids, belts and hoses. I don’t know about you, but my belt’s gotten a little tighter over the winter. Car’s belts can also change over the winter months. Our extreme Canadian
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KINGS WAY CARE CENTRE NEWS Peter the Therapy Bunny - in January of this year, Kings Way Care Centre adopted a new member for our pet therapy team, Peter the baby dwarf bunny. As an Eden home, one of our philosophies is that animal companionship is key to combating loneliness and boredom in our residents’ lives. From his very first day with us, Peter has been visiting with
our residents, sitting in laps, receiving hugs and kisses and helping to stimulate conversations of childhood memories. Whether it is when Peter is seen running and hopping in the hallways, or snuggling with one of our folks, he never fails to bring a smile to every face. We are proud as an Eden home (edenalt. org/our-10-principles) to provide our residents with such an absolute treasure Peter, the bunny - who intuitively knows that the people he interacts with are very special indeed! 0025
IT’S A GIRL THING FUNDRAISER Renew your spirit and capture your imagination by attending “It’s a Girl Thing!!!” an eclectic array of exhibitors collected together with women in mind. Gather your Mom, Sister Aunt & BFF to this WOW fundraiser at the Saint John Arts Centre, 20 Peel Plaza (across from new Police Justice Bldg) on Sunday, May 4 from 1:00-4:00pm. Receive tips on everything from skincare to interior decorating, purses, hair care, makeup, jewelry, a walk around fashion show, gardening, cooking & so much more! Live music, door prizes, information, food, free samples & too much fun await you. $6 cover charge goes to the Saint John Vineyard Church Food Pantry & Outreach Program and Romero House. 2691
KV WESLEYAN - FITNESS CLASSES Ladies Community Fitness classes are held Monday-Friday from 8:45-9:45am at Kings Valley Wesleyan. G012
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Ask The CheF Colin Sifton from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering here with another answer to your question. I received a great question this week about using low fat milk instead of whole milk when cooking or baking. Can you substitute one for the other? First, I would like to mention that cooking and baking are very different.
They’re similar in what we are doing, but very different in methods. Baking is very precise. Your yeast must be at the right temperature and your amounts need to be very exact to come out with the perfect product. Cooking you do not need to be precise at all; throw in what you want and as much as you want, season to taste and bam, you have
by Colin Sifton a meal. Try that with baking and you will end up with a mess. Now back to the question. The answer is similar to the margarine Vs. butter question. It can be substituted, but you will end up with a different product. Our bodies crave fat; if we remove one kind of fat we need to add another to make it taste good. You can bake with 1% but you would need to increase the butter to get what you desire. You will also find that your product is not as moist as it is with whole milk and is a little more solid. That 2% of fat will make that much of a difference. When cooking with milk it is much different. Milk curdles at high temperature and you will see the milk solids separate from the liquid. This will also cause a slightly sour taste to your dish. The higher the fat content, the less separation and souring. Think of the last time you made scallop potatoes or fish chowder. Did you have little curds in the liquid? This is the separation or as we call it in the cooking industry, it has broken. You can fix this by adding flour to bind it back together, but the product will not be the same. It’s missing something - The fat that we desire. I know we all work hard at watching what we eat. Often we cut down the fat thinking we are creating a healthier product, but at what cost? Sometimes you should treat yourself and make what you want how it should be made, with the fat content the recipe called for. I guess the trick these days is not to do it all the time and when we do, do it in moderation. 0040
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Colin Sifton is the owner and Chef at Holly’s restaurant in Hampton. He has been a chef for over 20 years. If you have a question about food or food preparation you’d like Colin to answer, send it in to editorial@ossekeag.ca.
KC MUSEUM - WRITING CONTEST The Kings County Museum is developing a new exhibit in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I and as part of the activities, the museum is running a writing contest. We are asking entrants to share stories of the impact of WWI and/or WWII within their own family: Did your family send a soldier to the front lines?; Was there a nursing sister who went overseas to provide aid?; How was life on the family farm changed during or after the war years? Write your family’s story (maximum two pages in length) for a chance to win! Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries: $100 for first place $ 50 for second place $ 25 for third place. All contest entries will be included in a memory book and will be displayed in this summer’s exhibit. Entries must include name and contact phone number. The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 5. Winners will be announced at the exhibit opening on Saturday, June 14. Please mail entries to: Kings County Museum, P.O. Box 1813, 27 Centennial Road, Hampton E5N 6N3 or by email to: kingscm@ nbnet.nb.ca. 2677
with games (on horseback). Each rider needs three volunteers… one to lead the horse and two to walk beside the rider. Some riders just need the volunteers as spotters and others need to be held on. As far as the benefits… riding is a non-weight bearing activity, so easy on joints but great workout for core muscles which is very important, especially for those who have restricted movement. Riding has so many benefits, the riders are able to participate in an activity that is not available to a lot of people; for those in a wheelchair they actually get out of the chair and are at eye
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THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Our program is called Shining Horizons Therapeutic Riding Association and has been in operation for over 15 years. Currently we are riding out of Foshay South Eventing barn and are using a wonderful horse named Parker. We ride Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings for seven to eight weeks starting April 22 and again in the fall. Because we only have the one horse we have 14 riders in the program . We are part of CanTRA (Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association), and is under the Para Equestrian division of Equine Canada - which governs all aspects of horses in Canada. Our group, SHTRA, has a Board of Directors, two certified instructors, an Instructor in Training, 14 riders and amazing volunteers… which we need more of. We teach the riders how to ride English, hold the reins, steer the horse, use their legs, seat and voice to ask the horse to go at different paces, do school figures and of course, we have fun
level with people or above. Exercises are so much more fun on horseback. Sense of confidence is amazing as they are in control of a 1000 lb animal and the horse never judges, he is just happy to do as the riders want. As far as the volunteers are concerned, we would commitment to one evening or Saturday per session and they are required to to go through a two-hour training session at the barn prior to the start of Therapeutic Riding. If you would like to become a volunteer with the program please contact 849-0149 or email: kest@ nbnet.nb.ca. 2710
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CALENDAR OF LECTURES & EVENTS FOR 2014 Gardening tips for Mum and Dad, fun events for the kids. Lectures all start at 10am, rain or shine, as do most of the events, except as posted below. Details, info, and specials, etc, on line at www.brunswicknurseries.com. Watch for Duncan Kelbaugh’s Gardening Column Tuesdays in the Telegraph Journal’s Magazine Section. Send him your questions at www.doctorduncan@brunswicknurseries.com. April 12th -25th EARLYBIRD SEASON Get the best plants as new shipments arrive. RED TAG SPECIALS: 20-50% off selected stock. Earlybird Savings: Show us this ad to get $20 off a $100+ purchase April 19th SPRING EGG HUNT Starts 10am, rain or shine. Kids have a blast hunting for Candy & chocolate eggs in our greenhouses. Special prizes.
April 26th GRAND OPENING Free Ice Cream with a $10+ purchase. Each kid with their parents gets a free seedling to celebrate Earth Day. Every $1 donation to Romero House gets a ticket on a 10’ Maple. Drawing Sunday Apr 27 5pm. May 3rd ICE STORM WEEKEND Sat 10am Lecture: Repair or Replace?? Dealing with ice storm damage to your trees and shrubs. ICE DAMAGE SALE: We’ll replace your worst shrub at 50% off, any others at 20%. Bring in the broken body, any age, any kind of tree or shrub. We’ll give you these great prices on a new plant of same or similar type. Call us for details: 847-8244
May 10th MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND Get your Mum a Gift certificate - 20% off. MOTHERS DAY DRAW: Put your name in for a flowering tree for your Mum. Enter all spring. Draw May 11th 5pm. Other great gift specials too. May 17th 10am. Lecture: Deer Me! How to garden with deer in the neighbourhood. Plants they do and don't like, dealing with damage, protecting plants, designing a deer resistant yard, fencing options, etc. We sell and install great deer fencing. Learn how to do it yourself, or get us to give you a price to install. 20% off our deerproof shrub bed combos all week. May 24th WINDOW BOXING WEEKEND Bring your own containers and window boxes Saturday and Sunday for expert advice on filling & planting containers. We supply design expertise & Free Potting Soil - just bring your gloves and containers & buy the annuals & perennials from our great selection. Selected bagged Potting Soil 50% off. May 31st 10am Lecture: Container Gardening: Learn how to grow great plants in planters, pots, hanging baskets & window boxes; annuals, vegetables, perennials, even shrubs. Soils, techniques, water, fertilizer, winter care. Sunday June 1st ANNUAL FIELD DAY Note: This is Sunday, not Saturday!! Fun new games for the kids! 11am: Kids’ Scavenger Hunt on the Corral Nature Trail. On your marks, get set, go! 38 loonies, 38 toonies, and the grand $38 prize hidden on the nature trail for the kids to find. (been in business 38 years!) 11:15: Baby Boomer Games from Mom & Dad’s days! Potato Sack Races and Spoon & Egg Races 11:45 Hot dog BBQ, Tractor & Wagon rides for the kids June 7th 10am Special Lecture: SUCCULENT CONTAINER GARDENS with Deborah Smith, St. Andrews Garden Club: soil preparation, container choice, and caring for a variety of succulents. Bring your own container (shallow, 8-12” size, unusual if you’d like!) This event co-sponsored by Fundy Gardeners. All weekend: Succulent Potting Workshop at Brunswick Nurseries Garden Center. Free soil and advice. Bring your own containers. Great selection of new succulents special pricing. June 14th 2-HOUR SHRUB PRUNING CLINIC: Duncan’s popular 2-hour pruning demo. Learn how to prune most of the common types of shrubs and trees, such as evergreens, broadleafs, fruit trees & flowering shrubs. Focus on ICE STORM REPAIRS Special offer: Pruners, shears and loppers sharpened free during the lecture. FATHER’S DAY DRAW! Put your name in the draw for a handsome 4-5’ evergreen tree for your Dad. Enter all spring. Draw June 15th, 5pm.
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LIsTeN IN by Jeff Liberty KANSAS Carry On Strong: In high school I had this friend who was planning to attend a recording arts college to learn the craft of sound engineering and music production. I was envious of his academic direction and wished I could follow in his footsteps, but at the time it was too expensive. He was older so he felt it necessary to school me about his two favorite bands, Styx and KANSAS. I listened and soaked it all in as we drove up and down the main drag in town in my 1978 Malibu Classic.That was my introduction to the band KANSAS. Not sure where my old friend ended up or whatever happened after I sold my Malibu Classic, but it’s good to hear KANSAS is still on the road. I was certainly chuffed when I had the opportunity to speak to KANSAS guitarist Richard “Rich” Williams who has been with the band since its inception in 1974. I asked Richard what was it like in the real heady times of fame in the 1970’s and 1980’s? “At the time it seemed pretty normal. In retrospect, I didn’t
have anything to measure the experience to. Now 40 years later (The band has been together 41 years now) I have that experience and I can appreciate those moments more. It’s weird I just turned 64 and I’m a lot smarter now than I was in my 30’s”. Williams says laughing. “I was just floating through life not paying too much attention to it, other than I’m just playing in a band”. On the changing standard music business model over the years and the bands hands-on approach Williams says. “We manage ourselves now so we choose when and what we want to do. So with the control of that it makes it much more relaxing, than being pointed in a direction and kicked along the way. From a point of gratitude. Just to be grateful to be able to do this.” William sincerely states. Curiously I ask what is his secret to staying in a band for so many years. “If we want to keep this going we have to keep this fun. We all have families and a home life. A perfect KANSAS weekend is leave on a Friday morning. I come home on
a Sunday afternoon. We fly everywhere. No buses! We have a good balance.” “Growing up, loyalty was a normal concept for me. You make a decision and you follow through. Understanding there will be good times, bad times and indifferent times. That is what was instilled in me growing up. To be accountable for your choices. KANSAS is who I am. I’m just following my nature”. KANSAS performs Friday, April 11 in Moncton at Casino New Brunswick. Check out the band at: kansasband.com. 0041
Jeff Liberty has been in the music business for over 20 years. Listen to his show “Take Liberty” on CBC 91.3 FM and follow him on twitter @jlibertyartists.
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November. The group formed after Don Shea and his friends lost a dear friend and participated in the Relay for Life in his memory. Shortly afterwards the KV Old Boys was formed. Over the past 11 years the group’s membership has swelled to 22 Old Boys, but despite the name the KV Old
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helping people around them. Over the years they’ve done pictures with Santa, silent auction, yard sales, movie-in-thepark, breakfasts and lunches. This Summer the KV Old Boys will be raising money through bottle collections every Saturday starting in April. You can head over to their website www.kvoldboys.com to find out when they’ll be near you. To date their weekly bottle drives have been their most successful fundraiser, bringing in over $65,000. That’s over one million cans that have been collected, and turned into donations to help make communities better. To join the KV Old Boys call 847-5895 or contact any member; they meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
KV Old Boys Membership (Sadly, since this photo was taken Doug Young has passed away)
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ROTHESAY RECREATION NEWS Renovations
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Kitchens & Bathrooms Sewer Back-up Fire Damage Flooring Wind Damage Painting Complete Restoration Siding Windows & Doors
Rothesay Arena: Here is the public skating schedule for the remainder of the 20132014 season (no charge). We now have public skating on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:45-3:34pm: Family Skating Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45-3:45 (last day April 9); Parent & Tot Skating Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45-3:45pm (last day April 10); Parent & Tot Hockey - Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:15-3:15pm (last day April 10); Seniors’ Skating - Mondays 12:00noon-1:00pm (last day April 7); Seniors’ Hockey - Mondays 1:15-2:15pm (last day April 7). Monday, May 12 - Spring Clean-up, Solid Waste Pick-up - all items must be a curbside by 7:00am regardless of scheduled pick-up day. Monday, May 19 - Spring Clean-up, Organic Pick-up - all items must be at the curbside by 7:00am regardless of scheduled pick-up day. Jumpstart & PRO Kids: Rothesay is a member of the Greater Saint John Chapter of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program, helping young people increase their physical activity. Each year (May & September), funds are allocated to give children in need, an opportunity to register for sports and recreation programs. The process is easy and done in complete confidence. For more information, to make a referral or register, contact David Dobbelsteyn at 642-7529. PRO Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids) is available to Rothesay children & youth who, due to financial limitations, would otherwise be unable to participate in art, culture, recreation or sporting activities. PRO Kids enables more children to experience the many benefits of recreation. For information 642-7529 or prokids@ saintjohn.ca. “Like” us on Facebook – facebook.com/ rothesayNB; “Follow” us on Twitter – twitter.com/rothesay_NB; Contact: Keri Flood 847-6363, KeriFlood@rothesay.ca; rothesay.ca. 0032
QUISPAMSIS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Did you know that the Search Institute has identified Positive Peer Influence as one of the 40 building blocks of healthy
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development that help young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible? Visit: search-institute.org/assets for more information on the 40 Developmental Assets. Blood Donor Clinic: 70 Blood Donors needed! Please visit the qplex on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:00-8:00pm. For more information please call 1-888236-6283 or visit: blood.ca. Community Spring Expo: Do not miss this convenient one-stop registration opportunity created for today’s busy families. Drop by the qplex conference centre and visit the numerous booths for sports, youth service groups, music, crafts and more! Thursday, April 17, 6:30-8:30pm Dinner with an Olympic Champion: Two-time Olympic men's moguls champion Alex Bilodeau is coming to Quispamsis. Bilodeau and his brother Frederic will take part in the third annual Vito's Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, June 5 at 7:00pm at the qplex. For more information, please call 848-5903. Up-coming: Saturday, April 19 – Gigantic Easter Egg Hunt at the Arts & Culture Park, begins promptly at 2:00pm; Tuesday, April 22 – A Cleaner, Greener Quispamsis for Earth Day. Keep Kids Active: Do you know a young person in Quispamsis who would like to take part in sport, recreational or cultural activities this spring / summer, but are unable due to limited finances? Assistance is available through: PRO Kids - David at 642-PLAY/7529 or e-mail: prokids@saintjohn.ca; Canadian Tire Jump Start - Megan at 849-5773 or email: mlucas@quispamsis.ca. Twitter: For the latest on what’s happening at the qplex, such a public skating schedules and walking track hours, follow us on Twitter @Quispamsisqplex. Q-mail: If you would like to be added to our email list please email mlucas@ quispamsis.ca. Once added to the list you will receive emails about upcoming special events and programs. Calendar of Events: The Town website hosts a user-friendly webcalendar, an interaction opportunity for local community groups, etc. Please let us know if you would like to have your upcoming event posted on this Calendar of Events page. For additional information on future programs, registration forms, special events and facility bookings please visit our websites: quispamsis.ca and qplex. quispamsis.ca; phone 849-5778 (Town Hall) or 848-5900 (qplex). Submitted By: Megan Lucas, Program Director. 0008
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LIONS SUPPORT TO NAVY LEAGUE Kennebecasis Lion's helped support the Quispamsis Navy League (268 Bras D'or sea cadets and 170 RM Cromwell Navy League Cadets) with a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 16 at Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay. 2695
From Lions Club: Sean McGuire, Wayne Hicks, John McGuire and Roly Furlong. Navy League Cadets NE L. Fowlie, NE L. Fowlie, and NE L. Nairn. Sea Cadets PO2 A.Savoy, and LS Halcrow. Navy League, Mr. Patterson, Ms McClintock and NCDT Patterson.
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ANNUAL “WALK FOR GUIDE DOGS”
by Caleb Burns
Frozen paws, hands and feet rejoice – spring is around the corner and so is the Hampton Purina® Walk for Dog Guides! The Walk is an event organized by local volunteers who are dedicated to ensuring residents of Hampton who have disabilities are able to receive Dog Guides at no cost. One hundred per cent of the funds raised from the Walk will go towards training and placing Dog Guides. 2678
ROCKIN’ INTO SPRING DANCE Solomon Davis: In the late 1800’s Solomon Davis sailed his ships, the Tobique and the Berteaux, to India and China. The sea captain, who was born and died in Hatfield Point, was involved with the tea trade. In April 1874, onboard the Berteaux, his Wife Maggie accompanied him on a voyage to Bombay India. On the return trip while they were sailing in the
South Atlantic the two of them made a quilt together. The quilt along with other memorabilia and treasures can be found at the Kings County Museum in Hampton. You can find more photos of the Solomon Davis collection on our website at: ossekeag.ca. 0046
The Kennebecasis Lions Club is presenting a “Rockin’ into Spring” 50's & 60's Dance featuring Rocket 88 on Saturday, April 12 from 9:00pm-1:00am (doors open at 8:00) at the Bill McGuire Centre, 97 James Renforth Drive. There will be prizes for spot dances, best 50's & 60's dress and much more!! For Tickets ($12) call Ray at 847-5438 or Tony at 847-1645. 2713
Celtic Woman Concert May 30-31, 2014 Travel with us to see and hear the Irish music sensation.
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Submit a Pic, Get a Flick! Every month we’ll be giving away a free movie night to the winner of our photo contest.
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Cover: KV JUDO COMPETITION UPDATE On March 15 five students from the KV Judo Club competed at the Atlantic Judo Championships in Halifax and won six medals. 2706 Cover Photo: L-R: Jeff Porter (Coach), David Forgeron (Bronze), Peter Halpin (Coach), Ryan Cameron (Silver), Anna Gormley (Gold and Bronze), Sam Porter (Bronze), Jared Cameron (Silver), Richard McLean (Coach).
QMS SUBSTANCE ABUSE POSTERS Certificates and awards were recently presented to several students at Quispamsis Middle School for their
participation in the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Poster contest. 2709
LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER WORKSHOPS Helping women with cancer - Look Good Feel Better free workshops help women deal with the appearance-related sideeffects of their illness. Find support - lift your spirits - gain confidence! Join us in Saint John the second Monday of every month from 1:30-3:30pm in the Oncology Conference room. Registration required - contact Angela at 648-6885. G059
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ChuRCh ChART The little a-frame church on Hampton Road
Kennebecasis Baptist Church
372 Hampton Road
“Showing Kindness, Living Biblically, Focusing on Christ”
383 Hampton Road, Quispamsis Across from KVHS - 847-5822
Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday School starts at 9:30 am Classes for all ages. Nursery Facilities Available.
Contact us for details.506-847-5822 or kubc@nbnet.nb.ca
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www.quc.ca Email: quc@nb.aibn.com
Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol
We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55 am Midweek Lenten Service - 7:00 pm Palm Sunday Communion - April 13 Maundy Thursday - April 17 - 7:00pm
Easter Sunrise Service April 20 - 6:30am Meehan’s Cove Beach
We believe that God’s message is as relevant today as it has been through history and should be communicated in ways that speak to our diverse community about issues that are meaningful now.
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Building & Renovating
Come visit us at the Harbour Station Home Show, April 4-6, for a chance to win a renovations prize of
$2000 Rob Beaulieu 506-651-1380
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MusINgs by Debbie Hickey SPRING? . . . REALLY? As I sit down to write this on the eve of the first day of spring, a look out of the window makes that rather hard to believe. There is snow, snow and more snow, broken only by areas of not bare ground (sigh) but of ice where the snow has been plowed for the driveway and yard. The radio trumpets the forecast. . . more snow (tho’ hopefully changing to rain in this area). I know my memory may be growing a little less sharp as the years accumulate, but I have reason to be aware of the weather at this time of year as one of my daughters was born mid-March. Many years of planning birthday parties are clear in my mind. . . 90% of the time the ground was if not totally bare certainly primarily so by mid-March. And I am very clear in my memory of mid-March two years ago, since my other daughter was hospitalized for a few days and we
were visiting her dressed in shorts and t-shirts! A few days ago I grew so disgusted with the endless winter that I rebelled and refused to wear another cozy sweater to work. In spite of the cold and snow I pulled out a colourful long summer skirt for the day (worn over a pair of leggings for warmth of course, I’m not crazy just fed up with winter). Yesterday a co-worker reported that the annual hummingbird migration is underway and the hummingbirds are in North Carolina. I recommend they stay there (their forecast for tomorrow is sunny and 20 degrees). And yet. . . there are subtle signs that spring is out there somewhere. The days are longer. There is heat in the sun, as evidenced by the melting of the ice in sunny spots (course it refreezes every night and adds to the thick layer in the yard). Yesterday I saw a dead racoon, the first of many roadkills I am sure. And at the office there is a lightening of
the atmosphere. I hear giggles and jokes and laughter. Time spent with friends can uplift even the coldest days and a little laughter sure helps. But. . . does that laughter sound a little maniacal? Perhaps we have simply all gone over the edge... A little madness in the Spring Is wholesome even for the King. ~Emily Dickinson. 0002
Debbie Hickey is the owner & president of Ossekeag Publishing. She is passionate about Ossekeag’s mission to connect communities and people. When Debbie is not at the office you can find her tending her gardens, spending time with her grandchildren, or curled up with a book in front of the wood stove.
CoMMuNITy CLAssIFIeDs FOR RENT ROTHESAY, 2-BEDROOM, newly updated, appliances, Internet included. Clean, secure building, near schools, shopping, bus. No pets. $560/ month. 640-2017. ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment in Hampton. All utilities/ appliances included for $735, plus damage deposit. No pets/smoking. Mature person only. 832-4516. RECYCLING BIN FREE TO GIVE AWAY. 20 cubic foot freezer. Must be picked up. 847-8593. SERVICES OFFERED HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, travel trailers, motor homes, farm machinery. I pay you cash. Call 721-4255.
BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING - Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. 832-7870. RITE WAY CLEANERS is now accepting new clients for residential and commercial cleaning. We also offer one-time cleaning of your house or apartment. 832-3894.
WEDDING OFFICIANT - plan ceremony celebrating love & commitment; when, where, how you wish. Book now for best dates. Janet 847-9833. FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF. All car parts, batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Free refrigeration disposal. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. FIREWOOD CUT, SPLIT and delivered. Good prices. Maple and yellow birch. 839-2967, cell 567-0318. FOOT CARE SERVICE. Registered Foot Care Nurse is now accepting clients for in-home footcare. Please contact Shirley for an appointment at 832-2126. SHAKLEE has harnessed the power of nature for more than 58 years. Treat yourself to their unaltered natural vitamins and minerals. Nutritional Consultant Connie Titus 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail.com. April 1st - April 14th, 2014
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CoMMuNITy CLAssIFIeDs
DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 8323982 or 653-0026.
CARD READINGS BY DONNA Regular playing cards with 100 year old chart, also Angel cards. Contact for prices: i.e. Individual, party, group, or phone. 506-849-0550 or angelcardreader2@gmail.com.
WANTED GOOD CONDITION ANTIQUE double sized maple, acorn or pineapple bed and dresser. Bonnie 647-1840.
BusINess Who’s Who BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES
OUT’A REACH
→ All Height Services → Cleaning Gutters/Flues → Parking Lot Lights → Tree Trimming/Removal → Painting, Signs, Windows
HOME & PROPERTY CARE Executive Property Services Call us for free onsite consulting with your property renovation, maintenance and landscaping ideas.
RAILINGS
Craftsmanship In Iron
Serving Kings County, NB & Surrounding Areas Corey Barton - (506) 432-6460
506-609-3324 exeprop@gmail.com
Joe Richard 658-0996 Custom Wrought Iron Railings, Gates, Fencing, Zinc Metallizing etc.
CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS
LANDSCAPING PLUS
LEONARD`S
S&S Landscaping
RENOVATIONS
Other services include: Roofing & Carpentry Serving Saint John, Hampton & KV Area Our Reputation is Your Safeguard Since 1976
∙Residential & Commercial Mowing ∙Hedge Pruning ∙Tree Removal, Mulching & Edging ∙Lawn Maintenance ∙Lawn Installation, Sod & Hydroseed ·Fully Insured
Basement Finishing Kitchen Renos Bathroom Renos Painting/Crackfilling Flooring Installation Odd Jobs & Debris Removal Decks & Fences Mark Hatfield - 847-3202
Insured & Bonded.
Bruce Rothwell - Director
849-0106
Call Mike: 636-1244
CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
MOVING SERVICES
STUMP GRINDING
MURPHY the MOVER
Valleystumpremoval.com
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
Recycling Services Garbage / Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree / Brush Removal
References & Insured 651-5807
ededling1@gmail.com
No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
murphythemover@gmail.com
DRIVEWAY SEALING
PAVEMENT REPAIR
ASPHALT PROS Driveway Sealing & Repairs
ASPHALT PROS Infrared Seamless Repair
∙ Skid Resistant ∙ Environmentally Friendly ∙ Flat Black ∙ Wireless Payment Avail. www.yardprosinc.com
Jason Crowdis
645-8252
EXCAVATING
∙Utility Cuts/Cracks ∙Potholes www.yardprosinc.com
Jason Crowdis
∙Driveway Sealing ∙Dips/Heaves
645-8252
QUALITY HOMES M. Taylor Construction Ltd.
Choose Your Dream Home - We Will Build It • New Construction • Finish Work
• Floors • Renovations
Mitchell Taylor mtaylorconstruction.nb@gmail.com
GENERAL CONTRACTOR Build your Dream Home with
PLUME Construction Ltd.
• Bathrooms • Custom Homes • Custom Cabinets • Renovations Siding • Windows • Doors • Roofing • Decks Red Seal Carpenters • Licensed & Insured • Free Quotes Matt Plume plumeconstruction@gmail.com
721-7451
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Free Estimates 645-1077
www.homestarinc.ca
Fully Insured Fast, Efficient & Affordable Serving Kennebecasis and surrounding areas.
Nick: 644-9778 for a FREE quote
TRAINING
ECR Heavy Equipment & Construction Training and Versatile Training Solutions
•1 piece - 7 piece Equipment Training • Evaluation Assessments for Experienced Operators • Driver Training for Class 1, 3 & 4 Vehicles, Safety Courses Text or call (506) 434-4328 www.ecrheavyequipmenttraining.com infovts@nb.aibn.com
TREE SERVICES Nightingale Tree Services Pruning, chipping and tree removal • Insured www.nightingaletree.com
(506) 647-1055 steven@nightingaletree.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: April 15 Deadline: April 8
AT youR seRVICe CALL C.K. ADHESIVES Services Offered Include: · Repairs with liquid rubber/epoxy injection · Drain tile repair/replacement · Internal drain tile systems · Repairs to block foundations · Membrane water proofing · Complete excavation services · Video inspection FREE · Environmentally friendly ESTIMATES! 30+ Years
WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
Do you have a VanEE, Venmar, Life Breath or any other model Heat Recovery Ventilator or Air Exchanger in your home? Has it been serviced in the last year? If not, you should be calling MC Clean Air for a complete cleaning, service and check-up. Replacement parts and units available.
CLEAN AIR
Appointments: 631-0841 A Division of MC Ventilation Ltd.
82 Marr Rd. Rothesay 849-4040
577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040
Blaine Campbell of Experience Phone: (506) 832-5071 Email: basement@nb.aibn.com
Pappy’s Painting & Minor Repairs “We are not satisfied until you are.”
849-9197 Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates
FREE ESTIMATES
115 Upper Golden Grove Road •Golden Grove, NB E2S 1C6
GR Top Notch Carpentry Home services for remodeling and new construction
Gavin Raymond Red Seal Carpenter
Brenda Beyea
Prop/Tax Specialist
Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre
• Interior
& Exterior renos Construction • GRANICRETE Installer • New
Ann LaFrance General Manager
506-512-1275
gavinraymond2@hotmail.com
175 Gondola Point Road New Apartment Building Available April 2014 • New Home Construction • Property Management • Apt. Bldg. Construction • Renovations
www.amalcolmproperties.ca Cell: (506) 650-8447 Fax: (506) 847-9789 amalcolmprops@hotmail.com
QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Tel: 832-5613 242 Main Street Hampton, NB E5N 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca April 1st - April 14th, 2014
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New owner - same location, same services, same products and same exquisite style!
When Interiors by Renee came up for sale Lester Wood saw his chance to turn his lifelong dream into a reality. He snapped up the chance to buy the well-known design studio and turn his passion for renovation and decorating into a reality. Lester has previously turned his love of beautiful but liveable spaces into a successful endeavour renovating and selling houses. So far he has renovated and sold eleven houses and is currently working on one in Moncton and one in Rothesay. To add to his knowledge and to ensure
the best service and advise, Lester is enrolled in a diploma program in Interior Design through the Interior Design Institute. His unique style and experience in the business world, gives Lester an interesting mix of design skills and project management abilities. He’ll be with you every step of the way from start to satisfactory finish. With his uncanny ability to mix the new and the old Lester is able to create seamless, beautifully designed spaces that have an organic look and are comfortable to live in. When you come into
the office, you’ll have a chance to talk to Lester and the other decorators and staff at Interiors by Renee, who will soon be joined by the talented Cheryl Grant who is returning from Calgary. You may even be greeted by Mocha, Lester’s adorable pug, who bathes in sunbeams and greets clients at the office. With over 150 suppliers and everything from area rugs to plumbing fixtures, you can be sure that Lester and his team will be able to help you turn your dreams into a stunningly beautiful and livable home at a price point you can afford.