April 24 2012 Valley Viewer

Vol. 12, No. 16

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“THE LAST TREE - PART 2”

The last Ravings was about the hemlock and fir screw up of successful tree identification. To set the record straight, I am NOT a total tree dummy. I can usually identify cedar, birch, white pine, maple, and a few others without any difficulty. I can even identify fir once again, after the hemlock white stripe confusion.

So armed with more information, we again head back to the woods, better prepared to identify the desired hemlock tree.

Walking along the woods road it is fir, spruce, spruce, fir, fir, and then suddenly HEMLOCK. A careful examination by both the missus and I and we agree it is indeed a HEMLOCK. YAHOO!!

The only problem is, this particular hemlock had been CUT DOWN by me during the pruning process, in order to free up space for a white pine and a white birch!! Oh Dear!! Okay, this is only an 8 foot tree, the momma tree has to be around somewhere.

Nope, can’t find it?? The problem of identifying little trees with needles hanging where you can easily examine them becomes much more difficult as you crane your head way back and stare at branches that are often 20 and more feet above your head.

While hemlock can grow just about anywhere, they apparently prefer the edge of swamps, other wetlands and northern slopes.

So it is off to tour the edge of our cedar swamp. Three hours or so later ... no hemlock!!! Several walks later … still no hemlock!!

A two hour walk back and forth across a northern slope … no hemlock!! Is this a matter of tree ignorance and the inability to identify the rascals or has Mikie indeed killed the last hemlock in the 170 acre wood??

What is readily apparent so far from these adventures (misadventures) is that Mikie should have gotten a degree in forestry. Also apparent, is that Mikie and chainsaws are very dangerous. And ... good intentions guided by ignorance are continuing to further degrade our forests.

Now, one family source claims that my father-in-law, who worked and roamed these woods for well over 60 years, once claimed that there was no hemlock on the property. Indeed, I may have inadvertently insured that the claim of no hemlock is still true to this day.

Like most things in life, if you screw up, you are obliged to fix it. So over the next few years we will be planting some hemlock cones, trying to find some small trees to transplant and otherwise do what is needed to re-establish a hemlock population. 800

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RCL KENNEBECASIS BRANCH #58

61 Marr Road, Rothesay, NB E2E 5Y8 847-5146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-8:00pm; Friday 2:30pm-12:00mid-night; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sunday 10:30-7:00pm.

Sundays – 10:30am-12:30pm, Brunch ($6/person); 1:30-7:00pm, Rummoli every second Sunday.

Tuesdays – (2nd Tuesday of each month) 7:00pm, Executive meeting and General meeting at 8:00pm.

Wednesdays – (2nd Wednesday of each month) 7:00pm, Ladies’ Auxiliary.

Saturdays – 2:00pm, Shuffleboard.

Friday, May 18th – Roast Beef Dinner will be served from 5:007:00pm. Tickets ($12/person) available at the Branch. Deadline to purchase ticket(s) is Wednesday, May 16th. Everyone welcome.

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 contact Comrade Norman Gaillard (847-5991) or the Branch.

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KOC CRIB

The Knights of Columbus Council #6766, is hosting Cribbage Games every Thursday at 7:30pm. Admission $5 for eight games. Have fun, meet new friends, win prizes. To be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, lower hall on Gondola Point Road, Rothesay. Enter via the back door on the right. 208

spring Events at St. David’s

A sale of “nearly new” spring and summer clothing will be held at Saint David’s United Church on Friday, April 27th from 4:008:00pm and Saturday, April 28th from 9:00am-12:00noon. In addition to clothes there will also be toys and baby equipment for sale. Proceeds from this sale will be used by the Outreach Committee for local and international projects such as the KV Food Bank, Romero House, Stephen Lewis Foundation and Doctors Without Borders.

The Saint David’s United Church Women’s group is hosting a Ham/Cold Salads Luncheon on Wednesday, May 9th at 12:00noon in the Church hall at 7 Gondola Point Road. Reserve tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Church office Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Call 847-7137 for more information. 220

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Dessert & Coffee Party update

Sophia Recovery Centre had a wonderful event at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on March 31st. The “Pearls of Wisdom” Dessert and Coffee Party was an enjoyable success. The staff and Board of the Centre wish to thank Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and all who attended and donated their assistance to this event.

On the day of the event the raffle for a $2000 diamond necklace was drawn. The winner, Lee VanWeston of Saint John, is shown here with past Executive Director Sr Arleen Brawley Sic. and current Executive Director, Janet Bordage.

If you have any questions or if you are a female wishing to walk away from addiction call Sophia Recovery Centre 633.8783. 605

Distinguished Persons’ purses

The Salvation Army Auxiliary Saint John is hosting their 3rd “Distinguished Persons Purses” event on Sunday, May 6th 1:00pm at the Lily Lake Pavilion in Rockwood Park. To date we have 21 commitments of purses from well known women all across Canada (Natalie MacMaster, Senator Catherine Callbeck, Nazanin Afshin-Jam McKay, to name a few). Oftentimes when we receive a purse it has “treasures” tucked inside - a gift certificate, event tickets, a scarf, chocolates, etc. Our goal is to have 30 purses, of which approximately 5-10 will be used for a live auction. In addition to the silent and live auction of purses we usually have a number of original paintings from well known artists that will also be on the auction block. Liz Izaac, has generously agreed to act as auctioneer again this year.

Tickets ($20) must be purchased in advance and are available at Cochrans in Rothesay, Pictures Plus on King Street and the Salvation Army office on Waterloo Street in Saint John. Seating is limited to 200 for a sit down luncheon of soup, sandwiches, dessert and tea/coffee.

The Salvation Army Auxiliary may be contacted through the Community Church on Waterloo Street or the Centre for Hope, St. James Street. 606

CHURCH CHART We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55am Sunday School for all ages.

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Join us for our Turkey Supper on April 28th - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

We value our children and youth and prepare them for the future through our ministry with them while they challenge us to see ourselves through their eyes.

Wise Woman’s Stone

A wise woman who was traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry, and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He knew the stone was worth enough to give him security for a lifetime. But a few days later he came back to return the stone to the wise woman.

“I’ve been thinking,” he said, “I know how valuable the stone is, but I give it back in the hope that you can give me something even more precious. Give me what you have within you that enabled you to give me the stone.”

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RE-ELECT BETH THOMPSON QUISPAMSIS COUNCIL

A NEW GARDENING SEASON

COMMUNITY COMMITTMENT FORWARD-THINKING

Winter is past and spring is here, There’s work to be done and debris to clear; New shoots have emerged and the joy will be ours, When we’ve cleaned up the bed for the burst of bright flowers.

What a wonderful time of year as we see the renewal of life all around us! We were particularly blessed with a very mild winter and most perennials and bushes are showing signs of vigorous life, however, the joys of diminished snow fall actually rendered the winter the second driest one in 60 years.

At the time of writing the ground is very dry already which doesn’t bode well for spring planting, any transplanting of perennials needs to be done with that fact in mind, be sure to water well morning and evening, or at the least in the evening, the hot sun of the day will simply evaporate the ‘juice’ and draw the roots to the surface for a rapid ‘fry up’.

Day Lilies and Siberian Iris can be divided; a sharp curved Japanese saw is quite the best job for this, easily cutting through the toughest of roots and seemingly impervious to the inevitable rocks that seem to breed with gay abandon in the root systems.

This is quite the best time of year to edge the borders, even rather blunt edgers will slice through the turf easily at this time of year and as you go about this task it’s the work of a moment to hoik out the weeds and tufts of grass beyond the edge, a couple of feet of weed free border makes the whole garden look as if a ‘pro’ is in residence, a welcome sight as you wander through the garden with a cuppa!

Perhaps the most productive thing one can do for the plants is the rather tedious job of removing all the dead leaves and clearing around the clumps of perennials, keeping a watch out for the overwintering nasties that have used that protection as a free hotel during the winter. Having a pair of garden scissors handy to dispatch these chaps before they can lay eggs is a must (and quite the most merciful speedy way to be rid of them).

A top dressing of compost mixed with a little well rotted manure around the clumps, will complete their joy, and, ultimately, yours!

Have a great Gardening Season. 805

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“salt of the earth” Award

Rothesay High School principal, Roger Brown, is retiring after 39 years as a school teacher and administrator in Hampton, Quispamsis, and Rothesay. When members of the Rothesay High Parent School Support Committee discussed possible retirement gifts for Mr. Brown, we knew he would want us to do something for students. Some of us had heard him say he wished there was more recognition for those students who might not be academic or sports stars but are “the salt of the earth”, all round good kids, the students you can count on to show up and participate.

We are now accepting donations from former students, family of students and former students, fellow educators, and other members of the community whose lives have been enriched by Roger’s warmth, wisdom, and wit. This money will be used by Rothesay High School’s scholarship committee for the Roger Brown Award which will be given to a salt of the earth student when he or she graduates from Rothesay High. If you would like to contribute, please contact Robin Stanley at 847-9801 or stanleyr@nb.sympatico.ca or give your donation to Bonny Lafferty at the school office. 412

SJ Volunteer Centre Noon Nugget

Workplace bullying has many labels but common aspects are repetition and persistence. It consists of offensive, unsafe, unwanted, or intimidating behaviors and abuse of power in the workplace. Unresolved bullying escalates and influences workers’ intent to stay in the workplace. Bullying has negative effects on physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial health and on relationships and careers.

People are bullied by both men and women. People are bullied by bosses, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Bullying takes place in all kinds of workplaces. It is important to learn to see and name behaviours as inappropriate so we can stop them.

This interactive session to be held on Wednesday, May 16th, with facilitator Dr. Judy MacIntosh, BN; MSc; PhD, explores what workplace bullying is, talks about some workplace bullying myths, looks at impacts on people and workplaces, and explores ways to begin to address it.

“Noon Nugget” events are held at the Saint John Volunteer Centre, 66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite 224. To pre-register call 658-1555 or email - training@nb.aibn.com.

Registration: 11:30-11:50am, Workshop: 12:00noon to 1:00pm.

Fee: $15/members & $20/non-members. Failure to notify of cancellation two days prior to Workshop will result in the fee being invoiced.

All Education Programs are sponsored by the United Way of Greater Saint John. 906

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“It’s a Girl thing!”

Renew your spirit and capture your imagination by attending “It’s A Girl Thing!” - an impressive array of exhibitors collected with women in mind. Gather your mom, sister, aunt & BFF to this WOW fundraiser at the Saint John Arts Centre (20 Hazen Avenue) uptown Saint John on Sunday, May 6th from 1:004:00pm.

Receive tips on everything from skin care 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. A $6 cover charge goes to Saint John Vineyard Church Food Pantry & Outreach Program and Romero House. 918

“A day in her shoes”

You don’t want to miss this special night in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association – hot shoes, fabulous women, great prizes, not to mention “Canada’s Sweetheart” – Elizabeth Manley! There is no better way to celebrate Mental Health Week.

Tickets are on sale now and available at the Canadian Mental Health Association office located on the 15th floor of City Hall and Manchester Shoe Salon in Market Square. “A Day in Her Shoes” event will be held on Wednesday, May 9th 6:00pm in the Market Square Atrium.

For more information contact 633-1705 or visit sjcmha.ca. 925

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Walk for memories

On Saturday, May 27th the Alzheimer Society of Saint John will be hosting their annual “Walk for Memories” at Wolastoq Park (behind Reversing Falls) starting at 12:00noon. To register and to request a Pledge form please contact the SJ Alzheimer Society in person at 152 Westmorland Road or call 634-8722.

Information also available on the website walkformemoriesatlantic.ca. 827

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INDOOR FLEA MARKET

Church of St. Andrew & St. David, 164 Germain St. (between Horsfield and Duke) will be holding a Giant Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, May 5th from 8:00am to 12:00noon, rain or shine with books, music, toys, purses, housewares, knickknacks etc. Free Admission to the sale and the facility is wheelchair accessible. A Canteen will be available and there will be a Collectibles table.

This is a Raising Bread Committee Fundraiser and proceeds will benefit the work of the Church of St. Andrew & St. David.

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ANNUAL USED CLOTHING SALE

The Annual Used Clothing Sale will be held on Friday, May 4th from 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday, May 5th from 9:00am12:00noon at the Fairvale Outing Association (River Road, Rothesay - off Gondola Point Road). The sale will feature a large selection of mens’, women’s and children’s clothing.

For more information about the sale or to donate clothing, please contact Kelly at 847-7698 or Theresa at 216-0132.

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KV Coffee House

The next KV Coffee House will be on Saturday, May 12th at the Quispamsis Civic Centre (Civic Drive, over the Fire Hall by the big Daly’s store). Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00pm with a mixture of country and folk music. The list of entertainers will include: The Coffee House Girls; John Merrick; Anita Arsenault and Desa, just to name a few. Come one, come all - enjoy the music and help support the KV Food Bank. The Civic Centre is wheelchair accessible by elevator.

If you are interested in performing or helping at the Coffee House please call Desa at 847-2917. Here’s hoping we can make this a best year yet! 218

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In recognition of the 170th Anniversary of Saint Andrew’s Kirk, the UCW is sponsoring a Salad Plate Luncheon on Saturday, April 28th with two sittings - 11:30am and 12:15pm at the church, 196 Hammond River Road. Cost for the Luncheon is $8/person with home baking and treasures also available. 410

New Brunswick Right to Life 2012 “Focus on Life” Benefit Dinner will be held on Monday, April 30th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay (for directions call 849-5116).

The guest speaker will be Rebecca Richmond, Executive Director of National Campus Life Network at the University of Ottawa. Event includes dinner, silent auction and 50/50 draw.

Tickets $40/adult or $15/student.

Call Beth at 832-5008 for more information. 409

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SJ Ladies Softball League

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Looking to have some fun and get some exercise this summer?

The Saint John Ladies Softball League is looking for players 16 years of age and older. We start at the end of May and are a whip and orthodox pitch league which is looking to grow. If you are interested please contact Sam or Melissa at saintjohnladiessoftball@hotmail.com, or phone Melissa at 7382772 by May 31st.

We would love to have you join us and look forward to hearing from you. 932

VOTE FOR DR. NANCY GRANT Building A Healthy, Safe and Prosperous Community Nancy’s vision includes support for: ▪ Families: by developing outdoor activities and venues that support a healthy lifestyle

Loyalist Celebrations in Saint JOhn

May 18th marks the 229th anniversary of the landing of the first Loyalist fleet in 1783, as well as Saint John’s 227th birthday, as Canada’s first incorporated city, in 1785, a direct result of the Loyalist landings. It was also a direct result of Loyalist landings that New Brunswick became a separate province from Nova Scotia in 1784. We are very excited about this year’s Loyalist Day celebrations and hope to have more people than ever participating with us, as once again the Lieutenant-Governor, His Honour Graydon Nicholas, will be speaking and St. Mary’s Band will be performing at this year’s ceremonies.

The celebrations begin on Sunday, May 13th at 10:30am with a special Loyalist Day church service at historic Trinity Anglican Church on Germain Street, with members of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association attending in period dress. On Friday, May 18th ceremonies at City Hall Plaza begin at 10:15am, featuring the Lieutenant-Governor, St. Mary’s Band, local school children’s presentations, and members of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association in period dress. Local dignitaries will speak briefly at this occasion. Other highlights of the program for May 18th include the Loyalist Day proclamation by the town crier (in period dress), flag raisings, and the Mayor, serving Saint John’s birthday cake. At noon on Pugsley Wharf, the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment will fire canons - Saint John having the unique privilege of being the only non-capital city in Canada accorded the honour of firing a 21-gun salute in the absence of a member of the Royal Family.

Loyalist House and the New Brunswick Museum will also be open to the public with free admission in the afternoon. In the evening of May 18th, there will be a Roast Beef Dinner at St. George’s Church Hall, 100 Watson Street West, Saint John – reception at 6:30pm, dinner at 7:00pm, $28/person. All are welcome; please contact Jim McKenzie at 832-5334 or Valerie Teed at 847-1465 for reservations by May 4th.

We hope to see you at this cultural activity of such great significance to our city and province. 908

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KENO’s Renovations “Renovations with meticulous worksmanship” •Installation Hardwood, Laminate, Engineered, Cork, Tile Floors, and stairs (custom rounded treads).

•Sanding Sand and finish all types of Hardwood flooring with a Dust Containment system. Custom stains are also available.

•Renovations Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Basements from new drywall, electrical wiring, plumbing to just a new paint job.

FAIRVALE OUTING ASSOCIATION

8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066 General Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 6:00pm; all members are welcome to attend.

Tuesdays - Starlight Promenaders Square Dance Club from 7:30-10:00pm. For more info please contact Pat & Jim McLean at 763-2634.

Wednesdays – 6:00-7:30pm, TOPS meeting, for more information contact Marg Titus at 847-0395; 7:30pm Crib, everyone welcome. For more info please contact Sam Gauvin at 847-8261.

Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:55pm.

Regular games, specials, early & late games, building jackpots for Bonanza, Lucky 7, Pyramid, and Treasure Chest games. For more information please contact Richard Smith 847-4163.

Memberships $10 or $5/seniors. Contact Anne Smith at 8474163. Memberships also available on Thursday nights at canteen or when the bar is open for an event.

The Fairvale Outing Association is available for rental for weddings, Christmas parties and other special events. Home cooked catering is also available (turkey, roast beef or ham dinners) for large or small events (sandwich, veggie, fruit and sweet trays). For more information call David Smith at 8474647; or for rentals please contact Jeanie Saunders at 847-8332.

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BRIDGE FOR SENIORS

At the Kennebecasis Seniors Club we play Bridge and 45’s every Tuesday from 1:30 to 4:00pm at St. David’s Church in Rothesay.

Casual and friendly atmosphere. We just play for fun! All beginners and experienced players welcome. Free lessons for beginners.

We are recruiting new members now and we need you! Please call us at 849-3267. 212

KV Toastmasters

Are your presentation skills exciting or excruciating? Do your knees shake when you have to speak in public? Do you wish you had better speaking skills or knew how to run a business meeting? KV Toastmasters (where you’ll learn skills that will transform your presentations from tired to admired) meets on Tuesday evenings – 7:00-9:00pm at Rothesay High School (in the library) - only on days school is in session - check our website for more information.

Visit www.KVtoastmasters.org or phone Jean at 763-3923. 219

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Fundy gardeners meeting

The next meeting of the Fundy Gardeners will be on Wednesday, May 2nd 7:00pm at the Kennebecasis Select Funeral Home (152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis). Guest speaker for the evening will be John Armstrong, who will be speaking on ‘All About Dahlias’.

All welcome.

For more information please visit fundygardeners.blogspot. com. 400

Community Yard Sale

Beth

FITZPATRICK FOR MAYOR OF

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Listening to you.

A Community Yard Sale of crafts, plants, books and “still great items” will be held at the Nauwigewauk Community Hall on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00am-1:00pm. A few tables will be available for rent ($10 each).

Proceeds from this event go to the Community Hall. For more information please contact: Elizabeth Forgie at 832-5135 or April Preston at 832-5763 411

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Quispamsis Lions Bingo

Lions’ Bingo is held every Sunday at the Quispamsis Lions Club. Doors open at 5:30pm. Full Canteen Service (try the hot dogs). Jackpot full card prize of $1000. This is the Quispamsis Lions main fundraiser.

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KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, NB E2E 4R2 849-5314, kvlibrary.org. facebook.com/kennebpl Children’s Programs: Toddler Time: Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00am.

Three and Up Club: Fridays from 10:3011:00am.

Family Drop-In Table: Check out our family drop-in center with weekly themes and crafts for parents and/or caregivers and children to enjoy together.

Young Adult/Adult Programs: Newcomers Coffee Hour: Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am.

Knitting Club: Thursdays from 7:008:00pm.

April Movies At the Library: for children – Thursday, April 26th at 2:30pm.

Hackmatack Author Visit: Stéphanie C. Dubois. Mardi, 24 Avril. Pour renseignements, téléphoner 849-5314.

Give your new baby the gift of lifelong learning: Are you having a baby? Do you know someone who is? You can welcome the new arrival with a gift that can start them of the road to lifelong learning – a library card.

See you at the Library! 405

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HRAA NEWS

Angling Season open now!: Please remember that there is no open season for salmon angling on the Hammond River, or any other river flowing into the Bay of Fundy. Unfortunately, at least one large female salmon was killed, and was found in the river on Monday. If you are fishing anywhere salmon could be present, remember to use a single, barbless hook, as it greatly increases the survival rate for released fish. Lakes open here on May 1st and with the mild weather conditions, fishing should be very good. Also, remember to wear your PFDs, the air may be warm, but the water is still cold!

Annual Dinner: Tickets are selling fast for our annual fundraising dinner to be held on Saturday, May 12th at St. Mark’s. If you don’t have your tickets yet, please contact a committee member right away, as we are close to selling out! We’ll need volunteers to assist with the planning committee, obtaining auction items, and helping out at the event. If you have anything to donate, please drop it off at the centre, or contact committee members.

Locally-tied flies always are a hit in the silent auction.

Coffeehouse: The Coffeehouse planned for the Monday, May 28th will feature a line-up consisting of Ian MacDonald singer songwriter, The Usual Suspects, and The Band With No Name, a 50/50 draw, raffles and refreshments. New member’s forms and membership renewal forms will also be available. As well, the winning ticket for the Annual Anglers Draw will be drawn during the event, so there will be a last-minute chance to buy your tickets early in the evening.

Found on Hammond River: Have you lost a box of trout flies on the upper Hammond River, somewhere above Scoodic Brook?

They seem to have been in the river all winter, but are now cleaned and dried. If you can identify the box, it can be returned it to you.

Fly Pattern Books for Sale: The Dieppe Fly Tyers club has very generously donated to HRAA a number of their recentlypublished book “Atlantic Salmon Flies”. This book is bilingual, and is coil-bound so it lies flat on your tying bench. The price is $20, with all the funds going to support HRAA’s conservation programs.

Hammond River Classic: The next kayak fishing tournament is planned for Saturday, August 25th with lots of great prizes in t he line-up already. A website is being developed for the event at: hammondriverclassic.ca.

Contact: Remember to visit our website at www.HRAA.ca and you can also reach us on Facebook: search Hammond River Angling Association. 401

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The Saint John Y will be offering a Wilderness First Aid Course on May 4th-6th at Camp Glenburn (311 Route 850, Kingston). The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special content and techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours.

To reserve your spot in the course ($275+ tax, room and board included) or for more information please call 646-2104 or email: glenburn@saintjohny.com. 817

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“MOTHER’S DAY” SPRING TEA

Belleisle Creek 485-1010 www.mcmillanforest.com St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (corner of Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads) will be hosting a “Mother’s Day Spring Tea” on Saturday, May 12th at 12:30pm. The menu will include: Turkey salad, potato salad, jellied salad, coleslaw, tea biscuit, gourmet yard sale in Gondola Point cake and beverage for $10.

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Gondola Point is having its Annual To reserve a ticket, call 848-2448. Prizes to be won! 229 Yard Sale on Saturday, April 28th from 8:30am-1:00pm in the Parish Hall at 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Why not rent a table for $10 and sell all those items that are cluttering up your Rothesay Nursery ‘fundraiser’ home but which are too good to throw out? This is also a great A Family Fun Fair & Silent Auction in support of Rothesay opportunity for crafters to sell the results of their winter work.

Nursery School will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 1:00- Hotdogs, coffee/tea and pop will also be available.

The Anglican Church Women’s group meets each week to 3:30pm at the Bill McGuire Centre. There will be many games, activities & prizes for kids. The Auction closes at 3:00pm. quilt and help provide meals for various organizations. The money raised from the sale will be used by the group for various Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome.

Contact 847-1810; rothesaynurseryschool@gmail.com or visit outreach projects. rothesaynurseryschool@blogspot.com for more information. If you are interested in renting a table, please call Jean at 8478928. 406 407

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“I Spy What’s AWESOME” Event

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314 Rothesay Avenue, Saint John (506) 634-1050 Monday-Friday 8-5 www.fairweathertire.ca Saturday 8-12noon

To those who donated, those who bought, and those who helped make the auction a success, your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.

We are very graciously overwhelmed.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you more than words can say.

Rick Shephard and Family

Between February 22nd and March 2nd students, staff and members of the community had the opportunity to log-on to our I SPY what’s AWESOME website and share with us what was AWESOME in their world.

Building on the international best seller series The Book of Awesome and the website 1000awesomethings.com by Canadian blogger Neil Pasricha.

Sometimes it’s tempting to feel that the world is falling apart.

But awesome things are all around us. It seems like maybe these tiny little moments make an awesome difference in many of our crazy busy lives.

As an event of the ‘Celebrate What’s Right with the World’ initiative in both districts, ‘I Spy what’s AWESOME’ demonstrated how we can improve areas of our lives when we are intentional about celebrating what is right with the world. It was a great week of recognizing what is awesome…a wonderful way to continue to reflect on the positives and remind us that the best things in life are free.

Over 7300 entries were received from the greater Saint John community! This figure combines the 3,658 entries from School District 6 and the 3,695 entries from the School District 8 region.

The schools in each category – elementary, middle and high school – with the highest participation will receive $250 to donate to a charity of their choice. There were several close races and the winning schools with the highest percentage participation are (District 6): High School - Pals Hampton; Middle School Quispamsis Middle School; Elementary - Apohaqui Elementary School. 825

SJVS/HVHS Scholarship fundraiser

In support of the SJVS/HVHS Scholarship Fund, an SJVS/ HVHS Alumni Country Show will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00pm in the HVHS Auditorium. Tickets are available at Guardian Drugs, Grand Bay; KV Drugs; Morris Music; Beats & Bytes and Mike’s Jewelry.

The school is elevator and wheelchair accessible. 818

Beef Supper in Upham

The Anglican Parish of Upham is having a Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, May 5th from 4:00-6:30pm at Central Kings Rec Centre (110 Titusville Road). Cost for the supper is $12/adults, $4/kids 6-12 years and pre-schoolers eat for free.

Money raised from the supper are for repairs to Church properties. For more information please contact: Philip Sherwood at 832-7463 or Stewart MacDonald at 832-7253. 803

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KV GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.

Softball New Brunswick would like to announce the creation of a new non-profit incorporated association for Girls Softball in the Kennebecasis Valley; the KV Girls Softball Association Inc (KVGSA). The KV Girls Softball Association is an organization founded by volunteers dedicated to the promotion of fastpitch softball. Our objective is to provide for our members of all ages and skill levels and give them the opportunity to play softball for their enjoyment, their improvement, and the improvement of the game in an atmosphere in which our players support and respect each other. KVGSA runs fun and competitive girls fastpitch softball programs for girls aged 7 to 18 in the Kennebecasis Valley.

KV Girls Softball Association has the support of Softball New Brunswick and has certified Learn to Play coaches and CANPitch Certified trainers.

Online registration, which accepts PayPal, credit card and debit as forms of payment, as well as cash and cheque, is available.

More information is available on the website: kvsoftball.ca and Schembri Sports on the Hampton Road is the drop-off location for payment and paper registrations. KV Girls Softball is also available on Facebook and Twitter. 224

Apohaqui church anniversary

You are cordially invited to attend a service of celebration in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the Church Of Ascension, Apohaqui, of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis which will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 10:00am. Rev. Wally Collett, interim priest, will be leading the service. Guest speaker for this occasion will be John Leroux of Fredericton, a well known architect and art historian. Mr. Leroux takes a holistic view of his profession, seeing beyond the buildings themselves into the cultural, intellectual and physical landscapes to which they contribute.

A special invitation is extended to the youth to join us as we have planned a special time of interest just for them. A reception will be held following the church service in Medley Hall where everyone is invited to attend for a time of fellowship with new and old friends.

Spring fundraiser at St. Paul’s Mark your calendar for this special occasion and for more Dessert & Card Party Spring Fundraiser will be held at St. information contact Marylou Wiggins at 433-5796. 820 Paul’s in Rothesay on Thursday, April 26th from 1:00-4:00pm.

Tickets are $10/person with all proceeds going to ACW local QUISPAMSIS SENIORS and outreach projects (this year including Perth Andover flood The Quispamsis Seniors group (60 plus) meets every Thursday 1:30pm at the Civic Centre for a short meeting and then crib/ relief).

Phone the Church Office 847-1812 or Cassie 849-1051 to auction 45’s; followed by a light lunch and social time. For more information please contact Ruth at 847-8752. 205 reserve your table. Thank you for your support! 217

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Ladies Night Out Dinner

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The Kennebecasis Lions Club will be holding their annual “Ladies Night Out” on Friday, May 11th and tickets are being sold for $50 again this year. You have your choice of a lobster or steak dinner with entertainment provided by Terry Moses.

The grand prize this year is being donated by W. Smith & Co Jewellers Ltd and is a diamond ring valued at over $2000. The second prize, donated by Ritchies, is an electric fireplace valued at $500. Proceeds this year will be going to Sophia House and Passage Saint John.

The doors will open at 6:00pm and the dinner will be served between 7:00-7:30 with entertainment to follow. Tickets can be purchased from any Kennebecasis Lion Member or by calling 847-1645. 222

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The Ken Val Co-op’s advisory council recently donated $1,104 to Habitat for Humanity. Funds were raised through the 50/50 program.

On hand for the presentation (L-R) Dave Delaney from Habitat and Norma Landry, Ken Val Co-Op Advisory Council. 221

Call Karen, “The Lobster Lady” 672-6419 Price subject to change with market

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ADULT VOLLEYBALL

Adult volleyball ($4.00/person) will be held every Wednesday evening (September-June) from 8:00-10:00pm at the Rothesay Park Middle School.

For more information contact Allan at 832-7713 or Susan at 635-8830. Please note that if schools are closed/cancelled during the day, volleyball will also be cancelled. 214

SPRING VIOLET LUNCHEON

The Annual Spring Violet Luncheon will take place at Hampton United Church (24 Robb Court) on Saturday, April 28th. Delicious sandwiches and delectable desserts will be served from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door at: $7/adults, $3/children ages 6-12, and no charge for children under 6.

Check out our New to You Jewellery table and admire the quilts displayed around the hall. Everyone is welcome, and the venue is handicapped accessible.

The Spring Luncheon is a yearly event hosted by the Hampton United Church Women in support of our many projects in our community and in the world. 833

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SINGLES & FRIENDS events

Singles and Friends will be hosting a dance on Saturday, April 28th at the Br #69 Legion, Wilson Street West in Saint John.

Doors open at 8:30 and music by Neil Wheaton from 9:00pm12:30am. Dance is open to anyone over the age of 19. Branch 69 Legion has one of the most spacious dance floors in the city and although our dances are no longer exclusively for singles, there is a higher ratio of non-couples there than traditional dances.

Therefore, if you love to dance but don’t have a dancing partner there is always some willing partners to enjoy a dance with.

Admission is $5/members and $7/non-members.

Breakfast for Singles continues every Sunday 10:00am at Holly’s Restaurant in Hampton and weekly volleyball on Wednesday evenings 8:00-10:00pm at Rothesay Park Middle School (cost $4) open to all adults - married or single.

The purpose of the Singles group is to organize activities for single people to participate in and we welcome your input and suggestions. Our phone line is 696-1914 for updates as to what is happening and our email is singles696-1914@live.ca. 819

2012 SHORT STORY COMPETITION

New Brunswick English and French language Grade 12 students, attending school in the counties of Kings, Queens, Charlotte or Saint John, are encouraged to write and submit a short story between 1,000 and 1,500 words for the South Western chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada’s (SWNB PWAC) short story contest. SWNB PWAC is offering TWO prizes of $500 thanks to generous funding assistance from the James Venner Russell Foundation.

The deadline for entries is Tuesday, May 1st and applications are available at high school guidance offices as well as on the PWAC-SWNB website at pwacswnb.ca/news.htm. 807

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BRADLEY LAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE

The Bradley Lake Community Centre can accommodate up to 150 people is available to rent for weddings, receptions, birthday parties (includes a large kitchen).

For more information or to make a booking for an event please call 847-8442 or 8477170. 216

KV WESLEYAN FITNESS CLASSES

Ladies Community Fitness classes are held Monday-Friday from 8:45-9:45am at Kings Valley Wesleyan. 215

ATV POKER RUN - UPHAM

There will be an ATV Poker Run held on Saturday, May 12th with registration from 9:00 to 10:00am in Dave Bevans’ meadow off the Myron Road, Upham. The run starts at 10:00am and the cost is $10/hand. Barbeque will be available, for purchase, on the trail. All safety equipment is mandatory.

A delicious country breakfast, a fund-raiser for St. Peter’s Anglican Church, will be available at the WI Hall (#2117 Route 820) starting at 8:00am, cost - $6/plate.

For further information, please contact Wendy McGee at 8327601. 826

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Simonds High Alumni event

On Saturday, May 12th the Simonds High School Alumni will be hosting the opening night for the Water Street Dinner Theatre’s play, “Flight 69”. The play will be performed in the Simond’s cafeteria with the tickets being sold for $50 each - this includes a three act show, three course meal, and a dance to follow until 1:00am.

Tickets are available at the Simonds High School office, or by contacting Niki Doiron at 721-4230 (tickets will not be sold at the door). The show starts at 6:30pm and the doors will be opened at 6:00. All members of the community are welcome, not just Simonds’ graduates! 962

Critters in Crisis Draw

The Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue will be holding a “Critters in Crisis” Draw with $2,500 Early Bird draw on Saturday, May 16th and $10,000 Grand Prize Draw on Saturday, September 8th. Tickets are $10 for one or $25 for three.

For more information or to order tickets – by phone at 6420931, email at: arladmin@nb.aibn.com or visit us in person at 295 Bayside Drive, Saint John. 963

Habitat for Humanity info session

Habitat for Humanity Saint John Region will be hosting an Information Session on Tuesday, April 24th from 6:30-8:00pm at the South End Community Centre, 210 Wentworth Street, Saint John. Find out how Habitat for Humanity opens doors to Homeownership for low-income families.

Habitat is currently looking for two partnering families (homeowners). Applications for Homeownership will be available along with volunteers to help answer your questions.

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Be a donor

National Organ & Tissue Donor Awareness Week is April 22nd28th – register as a donor, inform your family, save a life, give life. Over 4,000 Canadians are waiting for an organ, 30% will die waiting.

Join us on Friday, April 27th at Long Wharf from 12:noon1:00pm and attempt setting the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Awareness Ribbon – our goal is 4000 people.

Come by the Market Square Atrium from 11:00am-2:00pm and learn about being a donor through, not only organ and tissue, but stem cell, bone marrow and blood donations. 945

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Church of the Ascension Anniversary

You are cordially invited to attend a service of celebration in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the Church Of The Ascension, Apohaqui, of the Parish of Upper Kennebecasis on Sunday, May 6th at 10:00am. Rev. Wally Collett, interim priest, we be leading the service and guest speaker will be John Leroux of Fredericton, a well known Historical Architect.

A special invitation is extended to the youth to join us as we have planned a special time of interest just for them. A reception will be held following the church service where everyone is welcome to attend.

Mark your calendar for this special occasion, more details will follow. Contact Marylou Wiggins - 433-5796. 822

Joshua Group fundraiser

Silver and Soap Soiree (swah-rey)...”a party or social gathering held for a particular purpose” will be held on Friday, May 4th from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Shadow Lawn Inn, Rothesay. Come and join Kelly Ethridge and Kathy Curwin for an unforgettable evening in support of The Joshua Group and their bid to acquire a permanent home for the children. There will be door prizes, a cash bar, and light refreshments. Sharing their talent will be local musician, Apryll Stansfield and local artist Fabiola Martinez. Admission will be $5.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what a perfect way to celebrate with Mom! 83% of all proceeds will be donated to The Joshua Group and all free Silpada jewelry benefits created will be auctioned off at the Phoenix Dinner Theater fundraiser for The Joshua Group, later in May. 602

Beef Supper in Apohaqui

Mark your calendar now - the Annual Roast Beef Supper will be held in Apohaqui on Sunday, April 29th from 3:30-6:30pm at the Apohaqui Recreation Centre (16 Jones Memorial Park Road).

The beef dinner includes strawberry shortcake for dessert; cost for the meal is $12/adults and $6/children ages 6-12. Preschoolers eat for free. 830

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UPCOMING LECTURES & EVENTS April 28: 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 or install great deer fencing. Learn how to do it yourself, or get us to give you a price to install. RED TAG SPECIALS this week.

May 5: Lecture: Walkways, Walls, and Patios: Base preparation, compacting, drainage, wall height, patterns, block & paver types, cutting pavers, etc. RED TAG SPECIALS again this week.

BRUNSWICK NURSERIES LANDSCAPING SERVICES “THE BED MAKERS”

Messy bed? Let us make it for you: Pruning, edging, weeding, mulching, perennial care & transplanting.

Spring clean-ups & brush hauling!

One Year 100 Men update

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John launched “1 Year 100 Men” six months ago in September. This campaign is geared toward finding mentors for the 88 young boys currently on the waiting list. To date Big Brothers Big Sisters have matched 48 boys with mentors.

This 1 Year 100 Men campaign is helping to inform potential volunteers of what is required to become a mentor and hopefully eliminate any misconceptions that mentoring is too time consuming. Although the campaign is geared toward male volunteers, Big Brothers Big Sisters is still actively recruiting Big Sisters as well.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John serves over 200 children and youth from Hampton to St. Stephen. To become involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters please call 635-1145. 941

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Come visit the Corral!

See the alpacas, goats, pigs, and all their friends.

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Zoo Volunteer recruitment

Cherrybrookzoo.com, noahsark@bellaliant.net, 634-1440 A volunteer recruitment takes place at your Cherry Brook Zoo on Wednesday, April 25th at 6:00pm or Sunday, April 29th at 1:00pm at the zoo canteen. Learn about what zoo volunteers do and how their work benefits your local zoo. Volunteer ages are 16 years to seniors. Refreshments will be served. Your local zoo needs your time and talents.

Your Cherry Brook Zoo celebrated Easter on April 7th. A newborn Mouflon lamb was the Easter zoo star!

Two new Zebra arrived last fall and have settled in just fine.

Damara Zebra are one of the rarest zebras species. They are a distant relative of the extinct Quagga species, which is remembered in the Zoo`s Vanished Kingdom Park. Rory the male zebra was born in 2006 and Rosa the female was born in 2009.

All stripes and spots on animals are unique to each animal like our fingerprints. A baby zebra must memorize it’s mom’s stripe pattern and voice in the first 10 minutes of his life or it will die.

Zebras do not adopt lost fowls.

Zebras are threatened and in decline in some areas. Zebra are prey for many animals but zebra have great tools for protection from these predators: keen eyes, excellent hearing, great sense of smell (and lions do smell!). Living in a herd is wonderful protection as is their strength and speed - zebras can run 110km/65mph. Their color is a unique tool called Disruptive Coloration - lions try to see a young, old or injured zebra in the herd but all the stripes make the lions confused.

Upcoming at your Zoo: May 13th, Mother’s Day, all day mothers and grandmothers receive a potted plant when visiting the zoo How can you financially help your local zoo and the animals: visit your zoo, become a yearly member, become a volunteer, visit the zoo gift shop, become a monthly sponsor.

SOPHIA RECOVERY CENTRE Zoo hours daily: 10:00am to 5:00pm(last admission 3:30pm). For Are you female and needing help to deal with your addiction? more information call the Zoo. 949 Sophia Recovery Centre is a non-residential facility for female youth and women recovering from addiction. Our centre is the Marigold award only one of its kind in NB. It’s a safe place for all women and offers a 12 step spirituality-based program of recovery, professional Dianna MacEachern, a strong advocate for children (VP of Joshua counseling and many other services. There are no waiting lists Group) and Cindy Flemming a teacher at Centennial Elementary School, who is a also a tireless worker for children and has been and all services are free of charge.

Our mission at Sophia Recovery Centre is to help you overcome involved with the Marigold Project for 15 years, are the recipients your difficulties and get your life back. We look forward to of the Marigold Award this year. The Marigold Award, presented on behalf of children will be given out on speaking with you; 633-8783 and/or you can attend our regular to citizens who work th by two children.

Wednesday, June 6 women’s only open AA meetings on Wednesdays at 7:00pm and The Marigold Project has grown to 50 schools at 40 different Alanon meetings Saturdays at 10:30 am - 83 Hazen Street, Saint locations in the Fundy Region. Thousands of children will be John.

Check out our website: sophiarecovery.com; email: info@ planting tens of thousands of Marigolds they have grown during sophiarecoverycentre.com and you can find/join us on Facebook. the last week of May and the first two weeks of June .

The Marigold Project now has a web site - marigolds.ca. 946 907 • Serving the public for 20 years KVMHA Meeting Director of the Saint • Check my Listings: StefanCormier.ca Kennebecasis Valley Minor Hockey Association will holdBoard their John Real Estate Annual General Meeting and Awards •Ceremony on Monday, Very energetic and at Rothesay High May 7th 7:00pm at the Science Lecture Theatre goal oriented Roof: Are there sagging, swollen or obviously School. damaged areas or missing shingles? • 100% Award, 2012 Forifmore Plumbing: Turn on the water, then check to see thereinformation are any dripsvisit: fromkvmha.com. the pipes. 231 Showers & Tubs: Step into the tub, feel for any soft spots that may be a sign of rotted floors.

Check the Windows: Is there discoloration, swelling or cracking?

Foundation: Is it on a concrete foundation?

Doing these things will help you determine if the house is even worth looking into.

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Service all makes and models of Motorcycles, ATVs, Snowmobiles and Watercraft.

Great Selection of Tires!

We sell used Motorcycles, 937 Hillcrest Rd. Tel: 506 633.5950 ATV’s, Sleds, and Parts.

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ROTHESAY RECReATION NEWS

Rothesay Arena: Public Skating including Senior Skating, Senior Hockey, Adult Scrimmage, Family Skating, Parent and Tot Hockey, and Parent and Tot Skating has finished for this season. We look forward to see you back next season.

Summer Programs: Registration for our summer Day Camp and Playground Program starts on Monday, April 30th at Town Hall. Info and registration forms available online or at Town Hall (70 Hampton Road).

Beaches: Renforth Wharf and K-Park beach will open on June 25th and are guarded from 11:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday; Renforth Beach is also guarded Saturday-Sunday 11:00am5:00pm.

Due to low usage of the Jordan Miller Beach, lifeguard supervision will not be provided at the Jordan Miller Park this summer.

Want Updates?: If you would like to receive periodical emails from Rothesay Recreation with information on upcoming events please email us to get on the list!

“Like” us on Facebook: facebook.com/ rothesayparksandrecreation; “Follow” us on Twitter twitter.com/rothesay_rec or contact: Keri Kent at 848-6652, kerikent@rothesay.ca, rothesay.ca. 213

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Play Cards for Hospice Luncheon

Plan to attend the Play Cards for Hospice Luncheon on Thursday, May 24th 12:00noon at St. David’s United Church in Rothesay. Enjoy a very special lunch with friends and stay to play cards if you choose. Tickets are $12 per person.

Everyone who attends is eligible for the special prize draws. Call Betty Bowes at 648-9595 for tickets.

All proceeds will be used to provide care at Bobby’s Hospice, Atlantic Canada’s first and only 10-bed community palliative care facility. Since opening in November 2010, Bobby’s Hospice has cared for 160 patients and families on the end of life journey and helped to free up over 3,700 acute care bed days at the Saint John Regional Hospital. For more information on Bobby’s Hospice and a photo tour, visit hospicesj.ca. 225

ST. JAMES THE LESS ACW

The St. James the Less ACW meets for quilting every Thursday from 1:00-4:00pm. For more information contact 847-3268. 211

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Attention Nature Lovers!

Mother’s Day Special

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Borderline Crazy Show Dates

April 28th - June 15th

Fundraising Dates Available. Call Now!

When the hottest hangout in town straddles the Canada/U.S. border, you get the best of both worlds: strong Canadian beer at weak American prices, and the hottest entertainment on either side of the line.

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If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, wildflowers, geology, astronomy or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? The meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at the NB Museum at Market Square beginning at 7:30pm and feature fascinating presentations. The May 14th meeting welcomes Dr. Thierry Chopin of UNB who will talk about “Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) - one of the solutions for the Turquoise Revolution (the greener Blue Revolution) in the Bay of Fundy”.

On Saturday, April 28th Paul Mansz will lead an outing to the Jemseg area to experience the rich diversity of spring bird, amphibian, plant and insect life in that area.

The annual Nature NB “Festival of Nature” will be held in the Saint John region on the weekend of June 1st-3rd. There will be 22 field trips involving the full spectrum of nature’s diversity in the Fundy region from geology, birding and botany to insects, marine life and nature photography instruction. Learn more by visiting saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and consider joining the fun while learning much about our local nature.

There is no need to be a member - all SJNC meetings, workshops and outings are open to one-and-all. For more information, contact Hank Scarth at 216-0624 or visit saintjohnnaturalistsclub. org 927

Spring coin show

The local Saint John Coin Club is hosting the Spring Coin Show on Sunday, May 27th from 9:30-3:30pm at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Main Street in Saint John. The General public is welcome to bring all coins, gold or paper money in for appraisal or for sale.

For more information please contact Tom at ycart@ nb.sympatico.ca or 650-0669. See you there! 936

M. Gerald teed school fundraiser

The M. Gerald Teed Home & School Association is pleased to present The Cool Chicks & Ugly Doclings on Saturday, May 12th 7:00pm at the Milledgeville Community Centre, 151 Black Street. Tickets are $15 and will be available in advance at M. Gerald Teed School (658-5352) and the Milledgeville Pharmasave (696-0000). Refreshments will be provided.

All proceeds from this event will go towards school initiatives.

So come on out for some laughs and good music in support of the kids. 938

The Potting Shed & Flower Shop Located in Hammond River 849-6206

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10 Year Anniversary April 28th & 29th

Come and celebrate with us!

Saturday 9-5 Sunday 11-5

Great New Solar Gazing Balls and Bird Baths!

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Saturday Garden Tea Party Sunday Fundrasier BBQ by Kennebecasis Fire Fighters Union

Many New Garden items just in time for Mother’s Day! There’s something special for everyone Free Draws all weekend!

Super Specials!

Come and get your picture taken in our big chair!

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Nathan’s

Friends of the 1999 graduating class of Hampton High School have joined together to help fellow graduate, Carrie (Whalen) Beaudoin’s son Nathan. Nate, who just turned one, has a rare and complex congenital heart condition called Right Atrial Isomerism/Heterotaxy. More accurately, Nate has a whole body disease affecting most organs. He has no spleen and only the right half of his heart.

Nate’s only hope of survival is a complex heart surgery that is only offered in Boston. The estimated cost for this surgery is approximately $300,000 not including accommodations or travel expenses. Nate is scheduled for surgery on June 7, 2012, approximately 50 days from today.

Please join Nate’s friends at Shiretown Publicans in Hampton on Saturday, May 12th at 6pm for an auction and entertainment to raise funds and help get him to Boston for his June 7th surgery. Festivities include a 50/50 draw, auction and entertainment

by Fredericton based band, Southern Drive, who were featured on Canada’s Got Talent.

We are graciously accepting items, services or monetary donations for this event. If you or anyone you know are in the position to make a donation, please contact fundraising coordinator, Kate (Dempster) McCann at 832-2603 or 647-7771 and we will arrange for pick up.

Sincerely, Kate (Dempster) McCann, Erin (Rupert) Duncan, Julie Snodgrass, Kate Shannon, Katie Kilpatrick and Miranda Kilpatrick.

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Pipe band “Open House”

The Simonds Lions Caledonian Pipe Band is hosting an “Open House”, on Saturday, May 5th from 1:30-4:00pm at the Loch Lomond Villa Auditorium. This is an invitation for former members and players, and for those interested in the band, who may wish to join to learn to play the pipes and drums.

The format will be a “meet and greet”, with displays and music for those interested in learning about the history of Saint John’s only currently operational pipe band and its 104 year history.

The band is actively recruiting new and former members to increase the band numbers for the many requests for parades, concerts and competition opportunities that will provide the continuation of piping and drumming in the Saint John area.

Enquiries can be made to David Galbraith at 696-4253 for further information, or reach us through our website at: slcpb. ca. 607

KVMHA Meeting

Kennebecasis Valley Minor Hockey Association will hold their Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 7th 7:00pm at the Science Lecture Theatre at Rothesay High School.

For more information visit: kvmha.com. 231

P.R.O. Kids dinner

Prompt and Courteous Service SERVING THE KV AREA More Vehicles • Van Service Faster Service • Students & Seniors Discount

VALLEY TAXI

• Smoke Free Vehicles • Boosting • Parcel • 24 Hr Service • Group Rates

Airp o Ser v r t i ce

849-9000 1-800-668-2455

Please join us on Thursday, April 26th as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of PRO Kids at the Delta Brunswick Hotel. We will celebrating with our original committee members and sharing success stories. Since its inception, P.R.O. Kids has removed financial barriers for over 5,000 local children and youth with the support of our generous community. Currently, we are faced with a waiting list of over 250 youth.

Tickets are $100 each with a $60 tax receipt available. Corporate table sponsorship is $800. You may also contribute to the event with the donation of an auction item.

To order tickets (or to make a donation to PRO Kids) please call 642-PLAY or email Prokids@saintjohn.ca. 961

VON FOOT CLINIC IN QUISPAMSIS

VON Foot Clinics in Quispamsis are held at St. Mark’s Church (Pettingill Road) every Wednesday.

For more information/appointments please call the VON Office at 635-1530. 209

Florence nightingale dinner

Ossekeag Publishing and The Kennebecasis Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Valley Taxi to the Chamber’s membership.

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Celebrating Registered Nurses – past, present & future – the 6th annual Florence Nightingale Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 12th at the Lily Lake Pavilion. Cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:00pm. Tickets are $30 and there is no reserved seating.

Tickets can be purchased at the SJRH Foundation office in the lobby of the SJ Regional Hospital Deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, May 4th. For more information contact Lori Burke at 648-6064. 947

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BOTTLE DONTATIONS DESIRED

My name is Jordan London and I am a grade 6 student at Rothesay Park School and I have been working very hard to raise money for the 2012 Relay for Life-Hampton, Snow Angels team.

I made the decision to join the Relay and raise money for cancer research because I have had too many family members suffer from this mean disease called Cancer. I have lost my grandfather (Arthur London Sr) and my great-grandmother (Annie Hull) to this devastating disease; as well my grandmother (Jackie London) is a cancer survivor, along with many many other family members.

From now until May 30th I am organizing a bottle drive with the help of my parents (Art & Michelle London) and my two brothers Josh age 6 and Jamie age 5, my cousin Wyatt aged 12 and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Last year we were able to pass our goal of $1000; with the help of our family, friends and community we were able to raise a total of $2303.45 during the bottle drive. I would be honoured to be able to raise this amount again this year, in memory and in honour of all of those who have battled cancer.

If you could please donate your bottles to this wonderful cause, we may be able to beat this disease. Please contact us at 3334223 (you can leave a message), at jjjqis@nb.sympatico.ca, or on facebook (please feel free to invite anyone you would like to the group as well.)

Thank you for your support, and “thank you” to everyone who has already donated their bottles. 413

Ossekeag Publishing and The Kennebecasis Valley Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Perma Dry to the Chamber’s membership.

Reminder: Kids Fun Run

The 2nd Kids Fun Run plus 10k & 5k race will take place on the Saint John Airport runway - Saturday, May 5th with starting time at 8:15am.

We expect to have at least 150 kids and 300 adults taking part in this event. Entry forms are available at Running Room stores and Alex Coffin’s Fitness Shop For more information contact 214-1085 or garth@seelystreet.com. 604

Granding Opening!

April 26, 27 & 28

Mother’s Day Tea and Bazaar

The Parish of Hammond River ACW is sponsoring a “Mother’s Day Tea & Bazaar” on Saturday, May 12th from 1:00-3:00pm at Holy Trinity Church, Hammond River, Quispamsis. Tea tickets - $3/adults.

Free admission for crafts, home cooking and new to you table. All are welcome. 414

On our cover “Day of Champions”

The KV Atom C Devils captured the Southern NB Minor Hockey, Atlantic Atom C Division “Day of Champions” on Friday, March 23rd. 230 Photo: Coach - Ron Lockhart, Assistant Coaches - Keith Nason, Richard Boyd & Shane Chapman (absent from photo).

Players: Andrew Butler, Gaven Bourque, Emily Lockhart, Connor McDougall, Carter Nason, Isaac Grenier, John Watts, Eric Despres, Nathan Law, Will Ross, Olivia Chapman, Sophie Cormier, Max Barry, Brett Hood, Blaise Boyd, Ben King.

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Brunswick Square

Thursday - Friday 10am to 8pm · Saturday 10am to 6pm

Special D through raws out t weekend he !

Handcraftered Collars Leashes Spring Rain Coats Cat & Dog Toys for your Pooch Crates and Mats Giftware for Pet Lovers have just arrived!

Bring this coupon for 10% off your purchase.

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The Big Rothesay Read

You are what you eat, It’s true for pets too...

Premium Pet Foods Have Real Meat (Fresh ingredients, organic minerals, vitamins, fruits, vegetables etc.)

By Nature Organic Blue Seal Life Stages Orijen Taste of the Wild Nutro Ultra Holistic

Now! Go! Purina Pro Plan Hills Science Diet

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If your dog is scratching, and doesn't have fleas, it's probably the food he’s eating...

Dry, flakey, itchy skin & a dull coat are usually a sign of feeding low end super market food with pretty packaging.

Corn, wheat and soy are cheap fillers that can cause allergies in your pet.

Poultry by-products are rendered parts of the slaughtered carcasses of poultry such as necks, feet, intestines etc.

You'll feed less premium food than super market food resulting in much less stool.

Most supermarkets brands use artificial colours, flavors and preservatives, by-products and cheap fillers.

Check the ingredient list on the bag to see what is in your pet’s food.

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The Big Rothesay Read gets bigger and better every year, but this year it has truly attained new heights. The Rothesay High School Engineering Club recently launched this year’s book title “The Book of (Even More) Awesome”, by Neil Pasricha, along with a payload containing cameras and other instruments, to a height of over 33 km – essentially to the edge of space. The photos and videos returned are quite striking, and the curvature of the earth is visible. From this altitude, the cameras were able to see much of New Brunswick, as well as parts of Nova Scotia and Maine.

“This is something the Engineering Club has been working on for a long time”, says JoEllen Jensen, a RHS language arts teacher and founder of The Big Rothesay Read. “The conditions, weather, winds, everything had to be perfect for the balloon’s launch, so it just turned out that the timing was perfect to include our Big Rothesay Read book as well!” “One of the students came to me and asked if they could launch the book, but it ended up being too heavy ... in the end they took the cover off one of the books and sent it up into the stratosphere along with the rest of the payload.”

“I’ll bet the author, Neil Pasricha, would think that was pretty awesome!”

The flight took two hours and at times experienced temperatures of -60 C and 110 km/h winds. The air pressure was about 1% of what it is at sea level. Conditions were more like those on the surface of Mars than on Earth. Photos, videos, and data from the flight are available on the website: rhsspaceflight.wikispaces. com.

Neil Pasricha, author of “The Book of (Even More) Awesome”, will visit Rothesay on Friday May 11th for two public talks and Q&A’s.

Groups participating in The Big Rothesay Read can enter a draw to win a Java Moose coffee party with the author at benbooks@ nbnet.nb.ca. 227

Annual Salmon Supper!

St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (239 Quispamsis, Road, Quispamsis) is holding their Annual Salmon Supper (salmon, side dishes, dessert and beverage) on Saturday, May 5th with sittings at 4:30 and 6:00pm (alternate meal is a chicken breast meal). Tickets ($12 each) are available through the church office (849-9464), or through Art Scott at 849-2430 or email: churchsuppers@gmail.com.

For more information visit parishofquispamsis.com. 228

www.homestarinc.ca homestar@homestarinc.ca

847-3202

Landscaping

Maintenance

Disaster Cleanup

Renovations

Lawn Installation Retaining Walls Brick Walkways Mulching Tree Removal

Lawn Mowing Lawn Dethatching Lawn Aeration Spring Cleanup Debris Removal Gutter Cleaning Window Washing

Water Damage Sewer Backup Fire Damage Wind Damage Complete Restoration

Garages & Barns Decks & Fences Siding Windows & Doors Basement Finishing Flooring Painting Kitchen & Bathrooms

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QUISPAMSIS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Did you know that the Search Institute has identified School Boundaries as one of the 40 building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring and responsible?

Visit search-institute.org/assets for more information on the 40 Developmental Assets.

Beach Volleyball: The 4-on-4 Meenan’s Cove courts action begins at the end of May. Team registrations will be received until May 4th. Applications are also being accepted for referee positions.

Schedule – evenings 6:30-7:30pm or 7:30-8:30pm: Recreational League – Mondays; Competitive League – Tuesdays; Youth League (middle & high school students, recreational) – Thursdays.

Town-Wide Yard Sale: Participate in the popular annual Quispamsis Town-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 26th from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Drop by the Town Hall before May 4th to register and be included on the map. 2000 copies will be distributed.

Arts & Culture Park: Plans are underway for the 7th season of our summer series at the Arts & Culture Park. From June to September the Park will be hosting weekly music and movie series for your entertainment. The schedule will be available in our summer brochure. If your business is interested in co-sponsoring these popular events please call 849-5773.

Swimming: Improve your child’s swimming & water safety skills by enrolling them in our Red Cross Swim Program. The preschool and 10-level programs will be offered in four two-week sessions at the qplex. Adult classes are also available. Half-hour lessons will be held daily, excluding holidays. Advanced courses are also available through a partnership with the New Brunswick Lifesaving Society. Included are Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and NLS Pool & Core. Please visit our website for more information.

Student Bursaries: The Town of Quispamsis has two (2) $750 bursaries that will be awarded to graduating Quispamsis residents.

These bursaries are available to Quispamsis students attending Kennebecasis Valley High School or Rothesay High School.

Applications are available at the KVHS & RHS Guidance Offices, Quispamsis Town Hall and (quispamsis.ca). The application deadline is June 1st.

Up-coming: Wednesday, May 16th – Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, 2:00pm at the qplex.

Twitter: For the latest on what’s happening at the qplex, such as 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: On our website is a user-friendly webcalendar, an interaction opportunity for local community groups, etc. Please feel welcome in posting your upcoming event on this Calendar of Events page.

For additional information on future programs, registration forms, special events and facility bookings please visit our website - quispamsis.ca or drop us a line at 849-5778.

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Spring

Has Arrived!

Open daily starting Saturday April 28th

Gift certificates available, perfect for Mothers day!

Specials *Saturday Only Specials all day include viola and pansy hanging baskets Reg. $12.99 Now 6 pack pansies and violas Reg. $4.29 Now

$9.

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506-466-5926 506-847-9735 Route 170 1626 Rothesay Road St. Stephen Saint John Open 7 Days a Week www.mayfieldgardens.ca like us on

It is Pansy Planting Time. Pansies can take the cold and add some instant color to your garden or pots. Great time to bring in your baskets and planters for custom planting and a headstart in our sunny greenhouses.

Bobbex deer repellent – Apply now to save your shrubs and flowers from destruction.

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MUSINGS

By Debbie Hickey

LIFE GETS AWAY

I started my day yesterday with at least the semblance of a plan of what I wanted to accomplish, one of which was to write my Musings. I had a couple of time specific appointments in the morning and the rest needed to fit in around those. But . . . the day came to an end and other than those two appointments not one thing on my To-Do list could be crossed off! Where did the day go? Well, let’s see.

Things got off on the wrong foot right from the beginning, as I awoke at 4:45 am and was unable to get back to sleep. Now you might think that gives me a great headstart on my day, but not so. Instead of hopping out of bed and starting my day with a half hour to 45 minute walk, I was dragging around and settled in with my book until my usual walking time. BIG mistake. Park me with a book and time mysteriously just disappears. And it did. So instead of starting my day’s list early, I ended up actually running late on my morning routine. And tired.

The first appointment was for 9:00am. That went fine. I then came home for a half hour before leaving for a 10:30 meeting at the office. So far so good. Still a little behind on my daily walking target, but doing okay. Got to the office in plenty of time . . . and received a phone call that the person I am to meet with is running a little behind and will not arrive until 11:00. No big sweat, there is plenty I can be doing at the office. But instead of being back home by noon as expected it was 12:45. Time for lunch and an hour long walk in the woods. So far the day was going along at least close to the plan. But then it took a turn in an unexpected direction and the rest of what was on the agenda went out the window.

A phone call from our daughter had Mike and I heading to town to assist in her renovations. She has a great old house in uptown Saint John, but it needed a lot of work when she bought it a few years ago. They have found a lovely old home in Hampton they want, so the final renovations on the current house have suddenly gone on a priority list to get the house ready to list and sell. Instead of a day spent outside on a lovely spring day I was sanding walls and scrubbing down cupboards. And not writing Musings. By the time we got home in the evening my brain could no longer function sufficiently to string two words together, let alone 3 or 4 hundred. So here it is the next morning, completing a task from yesterday’s list that didn’t get done . . . and I am late for my morning walk. Out of step for the day already! Gotta go and catch up! “It gets late early out there” ~ Yogi Berra. 801

Spring Cleaning?

Why not sell your extra stuff in our Classifieds!

Call 832-5613 to book your Classified Ad Ossekeag Publishing “Your Community Connection”

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CHILD CARE FIRST WONDERS DAYCARE has openings for children 2-5 years old. Government licensed, we follow the New Brunswick curriculum framework for early learning & child care. Located off the far end of the Hampton Rd. in Quispamsis 849-4106.

EMPLOYMENT BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turn 5-10 hours/week into $1000+/ month. Operate a mini office outlet from your computer, FREE evaluation. www.yourfreedomoffice.com.

FIREWOOD SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD, quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Call 485-2349.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, good prices, ranked in truck. Call Ken 832-4326.

FOR RENT ROTHESAY, 2 BEDROOM, just renovated, appliances, Internet included. Clean, quiet building, near schools, shopping, bus, no pets, $695. 640-2017.

GRAND MANAN vacation home, near Seal Cove Beach. Whales, golf, rugged scenery, walking trails, much more. Sleeps 6, fully equipped. Details/photos, 506-488-2080.

4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH, house in Rothesay area, $1600/month.

Phone 333-5318.

FOR SALE DECK & YARD FURNITURE, window boxes, Adirondack chairs, tables, benches etc. To order call Al at 847-0043.

BEAUTIFUL SOUNDING UPRIGHT piano, tuned nicely.

Must go before May 10th; moving. No reasonable offer refused.

832-2514 BACKHOE FOR SALE, 1989 JCB, Cummins diesel, good condition, no rust-new paint, Meenan’s Cove Road, Quispamsis, $8,900. 847-3483.

USED APPLIANCES, 24” electric stoves in stock, exterior/ interior doors, tires (most sizes), new sky light, used windows, and household items. 218 Main St. Norton. 839-2628.

NOTICES SAINT JOHN COIN CLUB Coin Show May 27th, Howard Johnson Hotel, Main Street Saint John, 9:30am-3:30pm, free admission.

Contact Tom, ycart@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-650-0669.

“SPRING INTO THE SEASON” at our Women’s Extravaganza!

May 6th, 10am-3pm at the Carleton Community Center, Market Place West, Saint John. Everyone welcome, $2 admission. Spend the afternoon shopping with friends and find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! For more info. please send emails to melcob@gmail.com.

SIMONDS LIONS CALEDONIAN Pipe Band “Open House”, May 5, 1:30pm-4pm, Loch Lomond Villa auditorium. Meet and greet, learn about the band, inquire about joining for pipes, drums and management. All are welcome.

PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel. Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my Necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure my necessity (make request). There are none who can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray

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for us who have recourse to thee (3 times), O Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days, then publish it & it will be granted. L.M. REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE every Sat. & Sun. 2-4pm starting April 7, 22 Fairmont Drive, Hampton, $169,900. Nicely landscaped, 3 bedroom bungalow, paved driveway, baby barn, new roof, windows, well pump and water softener. All appliances included, hardwood floors throughout, main floor laundry with stackable w/d, beautiful, private back yard. Drop in or call 832-3231. MUST BE SEEN! SERVICES OFFERED FREE PICK UP of scrap metal in Hampton area. Will take almost anything metal that will fit on back of pickup, no vehicles or fridges please. Email rarice3110@gmail.com.

FREE HEAT, central boiler classic, outdoor wood furnace. Call today 506-435-1661.

SOLID WOOD CARPENTRY, wall units, bookcases, display cabinets, TV stands, occasional tables, wardrobes, armoires, closet organizers, shelving units, headboards, night stands, patios, decks, steps, railings, lawn and garden furniture, garages, barns, storage sheds, gazebos, pergolas, cabins, yurts, kitchen and bath renovations, basement finishing, timber frame structures, log home kits and cedar log siding, floating docks, boat sheds, etc.

If you have a plan, a picture, or just an idea, we can turn it into a memorable addition for your home or cottage. Serving KV and Saint John area. Phone 647-6899 or email swcarpenter@bellaliant. net for further information.

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES, general bookkeeping, payroll, banking, filing and remittance services for small business, professionals, contractors and home based business owners.

Experienced in QuickBooks and Simply Accounting. Weekly and monthly updates. Small business planning and consulting services. Reasonable rates. Serving KV and Saint John area. Phone 647-6899 or email 3tbooks@bellaliant.net for more information.

REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients.

Offering in-home professional foot care for basic, advanced & diabetic feet. Please call Shirley at 832-2126 for more details.

Covered with most health insurance plans.

WEDDING OFFICIANT - plan unique ceremony celebrating love & commitment; when, where, how you wish. Book now for best dates. Janet 847-9833.

BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical etc. Over 20 years experience.

Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296.

COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis.

Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118.

HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization. Trust your furniture to the professionals.

The most training and experience in the Kennebecasis. Serving you for 30 years. Offering project classes. 849-8008.

RITE WAY CLEANERS now has openings for residential and commercial cleaning. We offer de-cluttering, organizing and will clean your house from top to bottom. For a free estimate call Fallon, 832-3894.

GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079.

HAUL AWAY of 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.

NORSESUN 216-2628 John Deere home & workshop products; air compressors, generators, grills, heaters, powertools, pressure washers, tool chests, truck boxes, jobsite boxes. Call 216-2628 DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 8323982 or 653-0026.

BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, travel trailers, motor homes, farm machinery. I pay you cash. Call 721-4255.

VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING - Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. 832-7870.

HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Laforge. Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151.

GROUND BREAKING LTD. Mini excavator, backhoe and dump truck.

Experienced crew with full liability insurance. Drain tile, septic system, demolition, landscaping, shoreline work and more. Chris 639-8766 or Matt 651-5172.

VEHICLES 2005 FORD FREESTYLE, 125,000kms, V6, traction control, AC, CD/ MP3, reverse sensing etc, senior owned, in excellent condition, $5,900.

977-1711.

WANTED WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855.

YARD/GARAGE SALES MAY 5 & 6 (rain date May 19 & 29), 10am-6pm, 63 Bloomfield Ridge, South Road, Exit 166 off of Highway 1.

April is Cancer Month

Join the fight

Sign up now for the Saint John/KV Relay For Life.

Go to relayforlife.ca or call 634-6277

Sponsored by Ossekeag Publishing

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BUSINESS WHO’S WHO NEXT ISSUE: MAY 8 DEADLINE: MAY 1

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT Keystrokes by Cathy Need a few hours help?

Microsoft Office Basic Bookkeeping No job is too small!

Call Cathy at 849-2456 keystrokesbycathy@gmail.com www.keystrokesbycathy.yolasite.com

GARAGE DOORS

HILL MANUFACTURING We sell and install Garaga, Commercial and Residential doors & openers.

GARAGA DEALER

We Sell the Best and Service The Rest!

485-1994 or 1-866-606-6158

APARTMENTS

HANDYMAN

A. Malcolm Properties Ltd.

For your Detail Work to Minor Repairs...

Send your To-Do list to...

New 15 unit building in Rothesay.

1-2 bedrooms, 5 appliances included Starting at $900/month.

650-8447

amalcolmprops@hotmail.com

PERCY the HANDYMAN 645-1520 densmper@nb.sympatico.ca Percy Densmore, Quispamsis, NB

PET FENCING

D & H INGROUND DOG FENCING

Sales, installation and training provided.

This week’s special:

Wireless Containment: #390 tax incl.

Lowest price & Satisfaction Guaranteed

BUSMAINTENANCE TOURS PROPERTY

Executive Property Services Book by the end of April & SAVE THE TAXES

Spring clean-ups, landscaping & lawn maintenance

506-609-3324

www.executive-properties.ca

Dunbar’s

LANDSCAPING

TOURS PROPERTYBUS MAINTENANCE PLUS

Valley Pride Landscaping

VALLEY PRIDE LANDSCAPING

We Service Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Ranges, Dishwashers, Washers, Dryers Propane Appliances 639-5355 Servicing Saint John, KV, Hampton & Surrounding Areas

• 4x4 Kubota Tractor / Loader / Backhoe • Drain tile / Driveways / Trenching • Natural stone work / Retaining walls • 6x12 Dump Trailer service for Topsoil, Mulch, Gravel, Stone etc.

Mike Upshon owner/operator 639-1919

CARPENTRY

LANDSCAPING PLUS

RAILINGS

DECKS ARE OUR SPECIALTY

S&S Landscaping Residential & Commercial Mowing & Lawn Maintenance

Craftsmanship In Iron

APPLIANCES

Major Appliance Service

DOUBLE DECKERS Wood Composite Glass Railings

Top Quality Work Reasonable Rates References Available

Lawn Installations, Sod & Hydroseed, Hedge Pruning & Tree Removal, Mulching & Edging

Don Fennell 849-3116 Cell 663-1883

Call Mike 636-1244

CARPENTRY PLUS

MACHINE SHOP

Jake of All Trades

Roofing Vinyl Siding New Construction 485-1119

434-4171

Renovation Decks

B lown in insulation

Tree / Hedge / Brush Trimming Mulch Beds / Edging Power Rake / Leaf Blowing

High-Pressure Wash Lawn Installation / Grading / Mowing Dump Trailer / Debris Removal

Mike Upshon Owner/Operator

638-1919

Joe Richard 658-0996

Custom Wrought Iron Railings, Gates, Fencing, Zinc Metallizing etc.

RENOVATIONS

Mark McCully

MaCHINE SHOP Equipment Repair, Railings a Specialty 20 Vincent Road, Quispamsis 849-2213 or 645-8090

Basement Finishing Kitchen Renos Bathroom Renos Painting/Crackfilling Flooring Installation Odd Jobs & Debris Removal Decks & Fences Mark Hatfield - 847-3202

www.homestarinc.ca

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS

SPRING CLEAN UP

We also do roofing, decks & other carpentry services

YARD PROS INC. NOW BOOKING SPRING CLEAN UPS

Have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually

645-8252 www.YARDPROS.com

Our Reputation is your Safeguard

CALL JASON AT

849-0106

leonard@themasterchimneysweep.ca

PET CONTAINMENT

VEGETABLE PACKS

ROVER P ET C ONTROL Pet Safe Containment Systems

Fresh, local, non-sprayed veggies, in-season, weekly drop off.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO ORDER

Sales, Installation & Training Call Mike Anderson 832-2317 Money Back Guarantee www.roverpetcontrol.com

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call Silver Shoes Emu Ranch 433-4479 or Goddard Farms 433-2544

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At Your Service...

Silver Shoes Emu Ranch Natural Emu Oil · Quality since 1995

John and Wendy Perkins Quarter Horses

• 100% Natural • Highly Penetrating • Deeply Moisturizing

Training - All breeds Boarding Showing Clinics Tack shop Lessons English & Western

18 Robertson Road Hampton, NB, Canada E5N 6N9 Phone - (506) 832-3219 Fax - (506) 832-0721

Soft Skin

Available at these fine retailers: à Kingston Farmers Market à Cochran’s Country Market à Ken-Val Co-Op

Tel: 1-506-433-4479 Ã Kredl’s Corner Market 13586 Route 10 Ã Aura Whole Foods Berwick, NB, E5P 3C9

www.butternutstables.ca

Inspected Once.

Inspected Right!

Dennis Anderson CHI Serving Rothesay / Sussex Area

83 Belleisle Road, Norton, NB E5T 1S5 Cell: (506) 435-2221 Fax: (506) 839-2447 dennis.anderson@abuyerschoice.com www.abuyerschoice.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

DC’s

Small Engine Express

small-engine-express@bellaliant.net

(506) 647-6522 Dwayne Campbell

Avoid the rush!

Get your spring tune-ups done early “NO NEED TO HAUL On-site repairs available JUST CALL!” Tune-up specials include pick-up and delivery Licensed mechanic with over 25 years experience

Snow Blowers

Mowers Tractors Trimmers Generators & More!

Chain Saws

HAMPTON ROAD

BARBER SHOP & HAIRSTYLING 128 Hampton Road 216-HAIR (4247)

Tuesday - Friday 10 - 2

SENIOR SPECIAL

Great Service, Great Prices

Owner/Operator - Jeanette Spearing Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 10 - 5 Thursday 10 - 7

Friday 10 - 6 Saturday 9 - 1

BRADLEY A. LOCKHART

www.getrdugrentals.ca Phone: 506 650-6305 Fax: 506 847-3499 Email: info@getrdugrentals.ca

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bi-weekly for 60 months, amorized over 84 months plus tax.

20,995

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bi-weekly for 60 months, amorized over 84 months plus tax.

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