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You can tell that it is early in the new year when you spy people counting calories. Actually, it’s not people that I am spying on, just the missus. Apparently she has found a website where she can just tell them what she ate and they will even do the counting for her. Apparently a recent small slice of chocolate cake created a message for her like “You are on the path to obesity and eternal damnation”!! Wow!! That’s telling it like it is. I fully support individuals who are trying to lose weight, as there are unfortunately, very few of us who are not carrying some extra baggage. But I would like to point out a broader approach to a healthy new year. First, worry more about what you see in the mirror, than what you see on the scales. Rest absolutely assured that if a strikingly attractive person walks down the street, the last thing anyone thinks about is “I wonder how much he/she weighs”. Another reason why weight is unreliable is Wayne Gretzky and I are the same height, and he was 5 pounds heavier during his playing days than I am right now, but I have 20 pounds of fat where he had 25 pounds of muscle difference. Instead of just wanting to look good in the mirror, it is generally considered best to try and be “healthy”. And by that I mean working on your flexibility. You can greatly reduce injuries if you maintain a full range of motion in arms, trunk and legs. Also, you should be working on maintaining or improving your body’s strength. Muscle weighs more than fat and burns more calories full time. Again, good muscle tone can prevent lots of injuries. You want to be able to pick up that healthy grand-child

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If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC). The guest presenter at the regular club meeting on Monday, February 10 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square will be Don MacPhail who will merge his interests in wildlife, fossils and astronomy, to provide a layman's look at the pervasiveness and persistence of life. On Sunday, February 16 Samantha Brewster, Manager of the Irving Nature Park will lead a Tracks and Scat workshop. We begin indoors at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre at 10:30, followed by a break for lunch and then off to the Irving Nature Park to put newly acquired knowledge to work. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567

In support of the Hampton Food Basket and Outflow Ministries, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told - the music and story of the late Ira Stanphill will be held on Friday, February 14 (the 100th Anniversary of his birth) at the Hampton United Church at 7:00pm. A nonperishable food item is admission fee and a freewill offering will be received. Various musicians from Hampton and beyond will be participating in this event. For more information please phone 832-4050 or email: urban.camper. productions@gmail.com. 2573

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“Y” MARCH BREAK CAMPS The Y of Greater Saint John will be holding March Break Day Camps over the school break. Located in five convenient locations in Saint John and KV, youth from 5–12 years of age will have the choice of participating in different camp activities. Camps include the popular Adventure Camp, Winter Carnival, Cooking Camp, Dancing Divas, Cupcake Wars, Silly Olympics and Mad Science Camp. Day Camps will be held at Millidgeville Community Centre, Forest Glen Community Centre, Quispamsis Community Centre, Barnhill Memorial School and Prince Edward Square. Camps will run on March 3-7 from 7:30am–5:30pm. The cost varies from $120 to $140 depending on the camp. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Online registration is now available, or you can contact the Y to reserve your spot. For more information or to register call 693-YMCA or log onto the website: saintjohny.com. The Y of Greater Saint John Y is a charity, open to all, dedicated to providing programs and services to help individuals, families and communities grow and develop in spirit, mind and body. 2588

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Individuals with hearing loss, their families, as well as caregivers often feel frustration with the impact that hearing loss has on communication. Even with hearing aids, the following strategies can improve the quality of communication between you and the individual with hearing loss. • Reduce any background noise that may be present. Turn off the television, radio, air conditioner, etc. • Face an individual and get on their level. • Face the source of light. Do not have the light behind you or in your loved one’s face. • The intensity of your voice signiﬁcantly decreases over a distance. Try to be within 4 feet of your loved one and get their attention before you speak. • Refrain from talking from another room or with your back turned. • Speak in a normal voice. Shouting does not enable an individual with hearing loss to understand you. It actually distorts the message. • Keep your hands away from your face while you are talking. • If an individual is having difﬁculty understanding something you are saying, rephrase the sentence. Repeating the misunderstood word will only lead to frustration. Recognize that listening for someone with a hearing loss is hard work! Encourage your friend or loved one to contact our audiologist for a complete hearing assessment and consultation.

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UP, UP AND AWAY by Ellen Tucker Sea of Cortes Adventure The Sea of Cortes is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Jacques Cousteau called it, “The aquarium of the world”, and “The North American Galapagos”. After spending the first week of January exploring it aboard the “Safari Voyager”, I have to agree with Cousteau’s description. Our adventure started at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort, a deluxe hotel, with one of the few swimmable beaches in the area, and fantastic, curved infinity pools overlooking the beach and the sea. The Un-Cruise Adventures team gave us a hearty welcome. We boarded a coach for a 2-hour drive to La Paz, where the ship was docked. The Baja California landscape takes a little getting used to – it’s arid and intriguing, with lots of cactus, rugged terrain and many arroyos (dried up river beds). At the ship the crew met us with refreshing champagne and warm smiles, and we quickly found our cabin. We had chosen the mid-cost cabin, which was

fairly small, especially the bathroom. But it had lots of storage space, a comfortable bed, a pleasing décor, and a large window above the head of the bed. We could crane our necks and enjoy early morning scenery without getting up. We were perfectly comfortable in our cabin, which was comparable to one on a small private yacht. In reality we only used it to sleep and change. We were on an adventure cruise, and most of the time we were on the go, with snorkeling, kayaking or hiking trips escorted by crew members, most of whom had degrees in marine biology. Each morning we awoke to adventures in a new sheltered cove. One day we drove across the mountainous spine of the peninsula to Magdalena Bay, where pangas (local fishing boats) took us out to see grey whales that had migrated from the Bering Sea to breed. Wherever we went we learned about the local flora, fauna and aquatic life. Early one morning we snorkeled among sealion pups, and I encountered one eye to eye. What beautiful eyes!

Each evening after a delicious dinner, we chose our activities for the next day, and enjoyed slide-shows about the area and its denizens. We were loaned our own wet-suit and snorkeling gear for the week, and instruction was available for firsttimers, of which there were a few. What made this travel experience one of my very best was the extensive contact with and knowledge about the inhabitants of the Sea of Cortes, imparted to us by an excellent expedition leader and guides. Ellen Tucker is the President of Freedom Travel. She has shared her love of travel for over 30 years, Ellen also offers her travel expertise on CBC RADIO ONE every Tuesday with Paul Castle. Get in touch with Ellen today to create cherished travel memories. 2579

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ROTHESAY RECREATION NEWS Rothesay Arena: Here is the public skating schedule for the 2013-2014 season (no charge): Family Skating - Sundays 3:004:00pm, Mondays & Wednesdays 2:453:45; Parent & Tot Skating - Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45-3:45pm; Parent & Tot Hockey - Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:153:15pm; Seniors’ Skating - Mondays 12:00noon-1:00pm; Seniors’ Hockey Mondays 1:15-2:15pm. Please email: KeriFlood@rothesay.ca to be added to the “Open Ice” distribution list. Winter Speaker Series: Check out the lineup for our 2014 Winter Speaker Series: Thursday, February 6th Bernard the Magician uses fun, mystery, and a little comedy to provide an unforgettable, funfilled experience. Thursday, February 13th Nancy Lockerbie - certified Wellness Coach. Stress and It's Effects - Most of us realize that too much stress isn't good and that we should do something about it. Come learn why along with some tips to help mitigate its effects. Winterfest: Join us for Rothesay’s Winterfest Activities on Saturday,

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Resident, Thelma Giffin and Volunteer, Pattie Johnson. Art for the Love of It! For almost five years, we have a group of artist friends who gather every 2nd Friday and give of their artistic ability in helping residents express themselves in acrylic paints. For some of our residents, it’s a new experience and others are seasoned arts who want to keep their brushes moving. Ada Onuora, Pattie Johnson, Sandra Hooper, Pat Gionet and Sue Henderson

not only have a love for art, but a love for people. Bringing these two loves together they help others find their creative outlet. Each of these ladies offers a unique expression of love, friendship and practical assistance to our residents. Thank you ladies, for your encouragement, sensitivity and giving of your time. May God bless each of you! 0025

MARIGOLD PROJECT UPDATE The Marigold seeds and trays can now be picked up at Halifax Seed on Rothesay Avenue in Saint John . Please post signs of the name of your school and your sponsor if applicable in your Marigold garden. The signs can be simple and made by the children. I always get inspired by our children's gardens when I see them; whether it’s at the Westfield Ferry/Westfield School, in Apohaqui, Main Street Saint John, driving into the Regional Hospital/UNB Saint John, in the Kennebecasis Valley or at the Ferry Landing on the Kingston Penninsula on a beautiful Saturday summer morning going to the Kingston Market or in front of the Carleton Club in Old West Saint John (over 50 gardens of inspiration). Truly the Marigolds and our children inspire us. This year we are taping the Centennial Elementary School choir singing the Marigold Song. I am sure they would share this with you for your choir to use . We are hoping everyone can plant during the first week of June. Cross Curricular, Multiple Intelligence, Universal Design Learning are all possible with this great inclusive project. Remember, the Marigolds are like our children they need lots of nurturing, water, nutrients, sunshine and the great outdoors to grow. 2595

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ASK THE CHEF Hello everyone, this is Colin Sifton from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another Ask the Chef column. This past week I received an email asking about pie crust. The issue was that her pie crust always seems to shrink a lot and change shape when doing a pre-baked pie shell for a lemon meringue pie. She was wondering what she could do to keep it in shape and keep it from shrinking. This is something I learnt early in my career. When I was at the Chateau Lake Louise, I used to make 50 pies a week. When doing this many pies, I did not have the option of starting over so they all had to be perfect the first time. What we would do is make the pie dough and place it in the pie plate, shaping it like we would want it. We would line the pie shell with parchment paper. This is similar to wax paper, but wax paper will leave a film on your crust and you would not want this in your pie. Fill the parchment with navy beans. Make sure you fill it right up to the top. This will keep the integrity and shape of the pie. The navy beans will heat

up but will not burn or create any added flavour. The bean has enough weight that it will keep the pie crust pushed out and the beans will heat up so you will not be left with any raw dough. Cook your pie crust until the edges start to brown slightly. Allow the pie crust to cool. Pour out the beans and remove parchment paper and you are ready for your filling. Keep the beans in a container and reuse them as often as you want. They are already dried and you can get many uses before they will crack or change colour. Just a note, when cooking anything that

by Colin Sifton contains moisture, you will get some shrinkage from evaporation. Trying this method will keep the desired shape and you will have a lot less shrinkage in your pie shell. I hope this helps. Send me a note and let me know, or the next time you are in Holly’s, stop me so I can put a face to the question. 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. 0040

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday,February 7 Kennebecasis Valley Lions Club Pub Auction at the Bill McGuire Centre starting at 7:00pm. Tickets $10, proceeds for community projects. Saturday, February 8 Quispamsis Lions’ Breakfast (Buffet style, $6/person) from 9:00-11:00am at 9 Market Street, Quispamsis. For more information contact 849-2689. Heritage Fair, Market Square Atrium from 9:30am-3:30pm. Free admission. View artifacts, photos etc., or share stores or historical items with exhibitors. All are welcome. For more information or exhibitor information contact David Goss at 672-8601, gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca; or Byron Thomas 658-1430 or fbthomas@ rogers.com. Storm date: February 15. Provincial Judo Tournament, hosted by KV Judo, at KVHS. For more info visit the Judo NB website. Valentine’s Dance from 9:00pm1:00am at Simonds High School with local DJ. Tickets ($10, ages 19+) may

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(2 Hammond River road, next to bridge). Information & blood pressure checks will be provided by Heart & Stroke NB. No charge, for more info 847-0850 or email: parishofHammondRiver@bellaliant. com.

Sunday, February 9 NB Youth Orchestra under conductor Maestro Antionio Delgado, 2:00pm at the SJ High School. Tickets for the NBYO’s only concert date for the SJ area this season are available at: Kent - SJ, Rothesay and SJ West; toll free at 1-877700-3130 or: tickets.ticketwindow.ca. Greg Halpin Judo Memorial Tournament at KVHS for ages 5-11. For more info visit the Judo NB website.

Sunday, February 16 Desa’s Sunday Night Country Jamoree at the Civic Centre in Quispamsis (Civic Drive, above Firehall, elevator available), doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7:00pm. Evening features the KV Country Band, MC Bob Henry and special guests. Admission $5 and non-perishable food items welcome. All proceeds for the KV Food Basket.

Friday, February 14 NB Competitive Festival of Music entry deadline (April 21-May 3). Syllabus available at: nbfestivalofmusic.ca. Online registration: mforganizer.ca/saintjohn. Valentine Community Lunch, 11:00am1:00pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Thursday, February 20 Community Support Group, facilitated by a volunteer Nurse Practitioner, for families of those afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s at the Qplex in Quispamsis at 10:00am. All are welcome.

WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, February 22 Princess Party, in support of the Canadian World Friendship Fund. Dress as a princess and join local Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers at the Dr. Leatherbarrow Elementary School from 1:00-4:00pm. Tickets ($3) are available by calling 839-1014 or emailing mcknightroxanne@yahoo.com. Hospice Valentine Gala at the Trade & Convention Centre from 6:00pm12:30am with MC, Steve Murphy, CTV News Anchor. Tickets are $125/person by calling 632-5593 or visit: hospicesj.ca. The Theme will be “The Roaring Twenties”, come dressed for the part. All proceeds are for Bobby’s Hospice. The Kings County Historical & Archival Society, Inc. meeting at the Kings County Museum (27 Centennial Road) beginning at 2:00pm. Christine White will speak on “Crime and Punishment in Early Kings County”. Tours of the gaol next door will also be offered. All are welcome to attend.

Annual Hampton Curl for Cancer at the Hampton Curling Club. For more information, to make a donation or to register your team, please call Jill Russell at 634-6263 or by contacting the Hampton Curling Club.

Tuesday, March 4 Pancake Lunch & Supper at the Villa Madonna. Lunch sittings 12:00noon & 1:00pm; Supper sittings 4:00 & 5:00pm. Cost $8/adult $25/family (2 adults, 2 children). Please call to register for a sitting at 849-5125. Monday, March 3 Lenten Day of Reflection registration deadline for March 6 event at the Villa Madonna starting at 9:00am with facilitator Bishop William Hockin. $35 fee includes breaks and lunch. To register call 849-5125. For more information visit: villamadonna.ca.

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. 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 8495125 or visit: villamadonna.ca (click on programs).

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We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55 am Skating Party and Chili Cook-off - February 8th. Check the Church Website for details. Our Annual Congregational Meeting is February 9th! 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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KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay, NB E2E 5Y8 847-5146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:308:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm (3:00pm Shuffleboard); Sundays – 10:30am-12:30pm, Brunch ($7/ person) juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee; 1:30-7:00pm. Volunteers for Sunday Brunch: The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis would be appreciated. We would also invite anyone else who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the branch if you would like to volunteer. 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. Lunch at the Branch: Soup & Sandwich lunch will be served on the third Wednesday of each month between 11:30am & 1:30pm. It will include soup, sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea for $7/ person. All are welcome to attend. Texas Hold-Em: Tournaments will be held at RCL Branch #58 Thursdays at 7:00pm. 40 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration tickets are available ahead of time at the Branch. Tournament cost is $20. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week. Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information. Proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need.

Friday, February 28 - 5:00-7:00pm, Ham & Scallop Dinner (soup appetizer, homemade rolls, vegetables, condiments, dessert, tea/coffee). Tickets ($14) are available at the Legion. Deadline for tickets is Friday, February 14. All are welcome. A Message from RCL Branch #58 Ladies’ Auxiliary: As of December 10, 2013 the RCL Branch #58 Ladies Auxiliary surrendered their charter and will cease to operate due to lack of membership numbers and age of the few that are active. We wish to thank residents of the greater area for the support of our lunches, buying tickets on our baskets as fundraisers, etc over the years. This enabled us to provide bursaries to many students, from the area furthering their education, over the 65 years we were in operation. A sincere thanks to everyone who supported us while manning the poppy trays during the annual Poppy Campaigns. Barb MacGorman, President, RCL Branch #58 Ladies’ Auxiliary. 0014

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FRESH WITH FOOD I feel like we need to come up with some new bold social statements because the current ones do not carry enough weight to attract attention. You are what you eat, yet people still eat junk and don't realize how much damage it does to their bodies and that the food they eat will have a direct effect on the length and quality of their life. If you argue that you really like the unhealthy foods, try eating healthy for a few months. The difference in how you'll feel will make you realize that you don't actually like unhealthy foods and you'll enjoy eating healthy. Another phrase is Food is the best medicine. We have all heard this, yet many of us still rely on supplements to get the nutrients we need. There is definitely a small percentage of the population that have digestive issues inhibiting their ability to get enough of what they need from food and their livelihood necessitates the wonders of modern science. However, the rest of us have the choice to either get our nutrients from supplements or from actual food. I try to imagine the reasons why some people choose to rely on supplements. Is

it more effective? Science has proved that our bodies make better use of nutrients when absorbed directly through food, so this can't be it. Some of us force ourselves to take pills every day. If you are going to go through the effort of feeding yourself pills because you do not like the taste of the healthy foods that your body needs, then force yourself to eat them. Put the same effort into force-feeding yourself healthy vegetables. I bet it will be easier on your bank account too. Junk food is expensive, especially when you have to buy pills to supplement your diet. Why not hit two birds with one stone and just eat healthy? For example, iron supplements are very common, especially with women, but are they necessary? Did you know that 80 grams of raw cacao gives you 100% of your daily required iron? Assume that you are getting half of what you need through your food, meaning you need another 40 grams a day, about 3 tbsp. In case you didn't know, cocoa is raw cacao that has been processed and roasted, meaning most of the nutritional benefits have been lost. So, if you buy some raw cacao and you want to stop spending money

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on iron supplements, do not bake with it. It should be consumed raw. Thankfully, there are many delicious ways to do this. You can add it to plain yoghurt with a little maple syrup for a nice chocolate dessert, add some to a delicious smoothie for a nice chocolate flavour, or, my favourite, make a chocolate pudding with avocados. Before you grimace, try this once. Type into google, "raw avocado cacao pudding recipe" and try any of them. I sampled this to about 30 people at Kredl's on Sunday and every single person was shocked at how delicious it was. They were even more shocked that the main ingredient was organic avocados. We have to eat so many times a day and spend so much our time thinking about food. We might as well embrace it and use this one life that we get to enjoy food, real food, food that our bodies benefit from. Dave Wolpin is the owner of Dave's Produce Packs and Kredl's Corner Market. Dave’s goal is to raise awareness of healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. 0039

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between kindergarten and grade 3 at 33 schools between Grand Bay-Westfield and Hampton. Students are asked to read three books, and keep track of their progress on "Canaport LNG Hat Trick For Reading" bookmarks. Students submit their bookmark ballots for an in-class draw, and are can win a voucher for three tickets to a Saint John Sea Dogs hockey game during the 2013-14 season. Canaport LNG will supply participating schools with gift cards to Scholastic Book Club Canada, for schools to use to purchase books for their libraries. 2589

AKERLEY AREA QUILT GUILD "A quilt is a covering made of padding between two layers of fabric and kept in place with stitching." One of the mandates of the Akerley Area Quilt Guild is to promote and encourage the love of quilting and with this in mind, we will sponsor quilting category for for children 9 - 12 years and 13 -17 years at the Queens County Fair. There are no size restrictions but the majority is to be done by the child and can be hand or machine quilted. Therewill be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd monetary prize for each age group. 0043

KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, 849-5314 Children’s Programs: Story Hour 10:30am, on Fridays free no registration required. All welcome. Rainbow Story Time - The Library and SJ Pride welcome all families to drop-in for inclusive stories, rhymes, crafts and a snack in a safe place. This is a four-week series starting in February on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm. Friday, February 21 - 10:30am-3:30pm, Puppet Show. Free event, no registration required. All are welcome. During the month of February the Kennebecasis Public Library will be hosting a series of four free professional development sessions with real life Human Resource expertise. These sessions are designed to help you achieve your career-related goals! The sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00pm. Topics covered include: February 11 - Interview Skills; February 18 - Dress for Success; February 25 - Work Management. Registration is free and required due to limited seating. Please call 849-5314 to register. Visit us today. 0018

HARRY MILLER MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS The past few weeks at Harry Miller have been very busy! The Varsity Girls basketball team travelled to Bliss Carmen for a tournament and came in fourth place. The Varsity Boys basketball team also travelled to Bliss Carmen and they came in third! Congratulations Blue Bears! The Music Department is now offering Junior Band for all grade levels who want to learn how to play an instrument. Also Drama started again and the cast is studying the play “'Not So Grimm Tales”. The HMMS Ski Club is enjoying their weekly visits to Poley Mountain each Wednesday after school. Lots going on! We would like to thank the Rothesay Superstore who make a generous donation twice a week to our Breakfast program. This donation of fruit is certainly beneficial to our students and helps ensure a successful academic day! Last week, our “January Babies” were invited to the staff room to have a piece of cake in celebration of their birthday. Mrs. Demmons and Mme. McCrea even sang Happy Birthday! We also had our monthly Celebrate Assembly to recognize the Band Student, Art

Student, and Grade Level Student of the month. Congratulations to all who were recognized! Our “Pat on the Back” students were also recognized. These are students who go above and beyond and are “caught” making right choices. One student is recognized each morning during announcements and is called to the office to receive a Dairy Queen Coupon. Mr. Dewar from Dairy Queen has generously matched our purchase, and donated coupons to recognize our students and their right choices. Thank you Mr. Dewar! We have started a new activity for students called Enrichment. Enrichment is a 25 minute period at the end of the day on Wednesdays and Thursdays for students to learn a new activity like chess, hockey, knitting, cooking, arts and crafts, and more. Each activity is one month in duration. We encourage community members who would like to come to HMMS and work with a staff member to offer an activity, to contact the School Administration, Mrs. Demmons or Mme. McCrea t 849-5515. We would love to have you! 0034

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sure you do the dishes as you go along to avoid a nasty post-valentine’s kitchen mess. Get out of your comfort zone and do something you wouldn’t normally do. Find somewhere where you can spend time and interact with each other. Art galleries are wonderful places to go with someone you love. Take the time to examine every piece and offer interpretations to each other on what you believe the artist was thinking. This can be especially fun with some modern art. Go to a live show and enjoy some music in a comfortable atmosphere. Recreate your first date, whether it’s been years or months, stir up the old memories of when you first fell in love. Visit the spot where you first met and create new memories. When you give your special sweetie flowers add a nice vase to put them in, one that you can refill with flowers throughout the year. Valentine’s isn’t about cards and chocolates, it’s about sharing love with another human being and even though this shouldn’t be confined to just Valentine’s Day, there’s no reason not to step it up and go above and beyond on Valentine’s day. Play the romantic, avoid the cliches spend some time thinking about you the person you love and what they would like and set about making their day the best you can.

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LISTEN IN by Jeff Liberty C’mon Everybody – Are you ready to Twist again? I grew up on a farm and spent a lot of time in the basement playing records. Music was an escape and therapy for me. Before I discovered the new wave music of the late 1970’s, I had a healthy musical diet of Country, Disco and Rock ‘N’ Roll. One of the 1960’s Rock “N’ Roll compilation Records of various artists I played incessantly had a song called “The Twist” by Chubby Checker, also known as the “King of the Twist”! The original song was written by Hank Ballard. When I saw a press release announcing that the Iconic pop trend setter, dance stylist and singer, Chubby Checker, was performing in Moncton just down the highway this spring, all those joyous childhood memories flooded back. Chubby Checker, who is now in his early 70’s, is still going strong and is currently

on tour celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the global phenomenon of “The Twist. Apart from The Twist Checker, whose real name is Ernest Evans, has had a slew of Top 40 hits including “Let’s Twist Again” as well as other dance floor crazes’ “The Pony”, ‘The Fly” and “Limbo Rock”. Checker is the original, a true pioneer revolutionizing “Dancing apart to the Beat”. “I’m everything you do on the dance floor” Checker said to me while I talked to him earlier this week by phone between tour dates. “It all happened on American Bandstand, it’s no secret”. Checker continued. “I am the movement, every song that has a beat, that’s The Chubby Checker”. I realize Chubby Checker is a man of enormous conviction over our conversation with a personality and talent larger than life. I wish I had the room here to divulge our entire chat. It was an enlightening and sobering

conversation with a legend! I feel even more compelled now to let as many people know about his story and why you cannot miss this show as a music fan! “I come and really give a good show”. “We are going to kill; nothing will be left standing, except the smoke”, Checker says will a confident laugh. “I love Canada” Checker declares! “All my shoes are from Canada, Master John on Danforth Avenue in Toronto”. “He is gone now, but I own 20 to 30 pairs still” The tickets are available now by calling 1-866-943-8849. Doors open at 7:00pm. This is also an all age’s event and fun for the entire family! What are you waiting for? Put on your dancing shoes and “Let’s Twist Again”. 0041

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ROTHESAY REGIONAL POLICE NEWS Coming home to find your home broken into can be very unsettling. Knowing what to do ahead of time can help you and the police if you find yourself in that situation. Immediately after realizing that your home has been broken into is call the police and wait for their arrival. In a lot of cases you are already inside your home before realizing you’ve been broken into. But by chance you arrive home and see your door open or go to enter and find your door unlocked or ajar then back away and wait for police. The police will want to clear your home or apprehend any persons responsible that may still be inside. If you’ve entered already it is very important not to disturb anything. To be on the safe side you should step outside and again wait for police to arrive. While you wait, you can make note of anything that looks out of place and report it to the officer upon arrival. There may be fresh tires tracks in snow or dirt, footprints around your home, any objects or articles on your property not belonging to you, any doors or windows that are open and any lights on inside that were not on when you left. This

can all be noted while you wait at a safe distance for police. This information can be helpful in determining how a suspect entered or exited your home, if they left on foot or in car and if there is one or more suspects. Inside your home police will be looking for any evidence possibly left behind by a suspect. To avoid any unintentional contamination of evidence do not touch anything, do not walk around your house and do not clean your house. Leave things just as you found them. What may seem trivial to you can be a crucial piece of evidence to crime scene investigators. One single piece of evidence can make or break a case. Members of ‘A’ Platoon. 0031

FAIRVALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066 The Fairvale Outing Association is a non-profit organization available for rentals for weddings, showers, parties and other community events. Home cooked catering is also available. The

hall is also available for benefits at no cost. To inquire about our new lower rates, please contact Jeanie at 847-8332. Sundays: General Meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 6:00pm. Tuesdays: Starlight Promenaders Square Dance Club meets from 7:3010:00pm. For more info contact Pat & Jim McLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays: T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss support group which meets every Wednesday from 6:007:30pm. New members are welcome. For more information contact Brenda bennyl@nb.sympatico.ca or 653-7585. Wednesdays - 7:30pm, Crib, everyone welcome. For more info contact Sam Sauvin at 847-8261. Thursdays: Bingo, doors open at 6:00 and 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 Margaret Chambers at 849-6980. For Memberships contact Ann Smith at 847-4163. Cost is $10/person and $5/ seniors. New members always welcome. Memberships are also available on Thursdays at Bingo canteen or at the bar when it is open for an event. 0035

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ROTHESAY-KINGS ROTARY NEWS For several years, the Rothesay Kings Rotary Club has been supporting local schools with their breakfast programs. It is vital that children have a full tummy to be able to concentrate on their studies. 2593

Photo: Club President, Andre Welland, presents a cheque to Ann-Marie Dingey, Principal at Quispamsis Middle School and to Blair Thompson, Principal at Rothesay Elementary School. Missing in photo is Principal of Quispamsis Elementary School, Barbara Creamer.

KV RESIDENT WINS QUILT Mr. John Richard was the winner of the Hampton Lions Club’s Annual Quilt Draw, held in December. Proceeds from ticket sales on the quilt raised $2,000 for the Hampton Food Basket. A special thanks to “Quilts, Etc” for the

donation of the quilt and to stores in the KV area for allowing us to sell our tickets. Thank you also to all those who purchased tickets on our annual quilt draw. 2592 Photo: L-r: Lions Jim Cameron and Jim Simpkins, draw winner, John Richard and Lion Dave Carr. Ad sponsored by

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CREATING A COMPOST PILE Creating a compost pile in your backyard can be a great idea, especially if you garden. Not only does composting help reduce waste going to our landfills but it also provides you with great fertilizer - for free. Compost piles require very little to turn your unwanted organic refuse into beautiful compost that is rich in nutrients and lovely food for plants. When you start your compost pile make sure you have an area about 1 meter by 1 meter. If it’s too small the necessary chain reactions take longer to occur. Layer some twigs and branches in a criss-cross pattern over the ground to a depth of about 6’ this encourages air flow all around the compost and helps excess water drain from the pile. Kitchen scraps are great to add to a compost pile, but your compost pile will decompose quicker if you also add in dry leaves, dry grass clippings, and occasionally shredded newspaper. A good compost pile is made up of alternating layers of kitchen scraps (nitrogen rich “green” material) and dry leaves and grass (carbon rich “brown” material). Green and brown material should be added in equal parts to the pile. To keep your compost decomposing steadily and evenly be sure to turn it every other week and give it a good mix with an aerating tool, pitchfork, or shovel every two weeks. Add water to the pile every time you turn it; Your compost should be damp to the touch, but not soaking wet. Adding manure from horses, cows or chickens when you start your pile is a great way to kick start the decomposition process. Manure from meat-eating animal is best left out of the compost. Compost is good and ready to use when it has an ‘earthy’ aroma and is deep brown colour. In can be used to enrich your lawn, flower beds and vegetable gardens. Compost is a great way to cut down on waste and improve the quality of your soil. 2510

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MUSINGS by Debbie Hickey HEATING WITH WOOD I read an article recently that 31% of New Brunswickers use wood heat in their homes. This compares to 13% for Canada as a whole. Of course the fact we have a large rural population with lots of private woodlots makes that totally understandable. We installed an air-to-air heat pump as the “primary” heat source when we built (okay, had built, I certainly never wielded a hammer) our new home. As a heat source, it might run 3 or 4 hours a year. We use it as our back-up heat source and have it set to maintain a minimum temperature to ensure the pipes don’t freeze should we be unexpectedly absent for a long period, or to fill in for a short period should the fire go out. Our real primary heat source is a wood stove in the middle of our main living space. Between that and the passive solar we achieve with lots of big south facing windows we are as toasty warm as we want to be all winter long without need of electricity. And will be for at least several years to come, since I think Mike has about five years worth of wood stacked in various locations in the vicinity of the house! There is certainly a “mess” (or as my

youngest grand-daughter used to say “mess-mess”) factor with wood heat, but both the cats and the dog seem to enjoy it. Periodically I have to chase the Jet out of the woodpile by the stove for “grazing” (part beaver?), and the cats have been sighted playing with pieces of bark. The woodpile also gives them an acceptable (to me) place to scratch, far superior (to me) to the furniture! Somehow a wood fire on a blustery winter day provides so much more warmth than an electric baseboard heater ever could, even if the house temperature is the same. There is usually one large black dog and a fat cat stretched out on the floor in front of the stove to add to the ambiance. And for me, there is nothing like curling up with a good book and a blazing fire to make winter pleasurable. “Firelight will not let you read fine stories but it's warm and you won't see the dust on the floor.” ~ Author Unknown. 0002

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CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT unheated $550. 10 Scott Ave. Rothesay. Newly renovated. 832-3333. ROTHESAY, 2-BEDROOM, newly updated, appliances, Internet included. Clean, secure building, near schools, shopping, bus. No pets. $560/month. 640-2017. HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom house. Newly renovated. Close to store and school. Stove, fridge, washer/dryer hook-up. Wood stove or electric heating. Located in quiet are on Route 820. $500/ month. Damage deposit required. Unheated. Available Feb 1st. Call 832-4382. PRAYERS O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman to Jesus Christ, Faithful Intercessor to all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for nine consecutive days. Try it, it works. D.H. 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. WEDDING OFFICIANT - plan 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. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 7632933 or 333-9067. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING - Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. 832-7870. 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. 832-3982 or 653-0026. FOOT CARE SERVICE: Registered Foot Care Nurse is now accepting clients for in-home footcare. Please contact Shirley for an appointment at 832-2126. 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. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. ED’S CLEANING & HOME REPAIR: Spring/Fall clean-up, small tractor

services, snow clearing, lawn maintenance, garbage and recycling services, home repairs. 651-5807, ededling1@gmail.com. SHAKLEE’S PREMIUM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS HAVE CHANGED MY HEALTH. They could change yours. Not all vitamins are created equal. Nutritional Consultant Connie Titus 847-2312 or rctitus1970@ gmail.com. 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. LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS doing all aspects of electrical work from new construction to renovations. 343-4290. LAVERNE’S TREASURES - New to Quispamsis. Come in and browse antiques, collectibles, household and unique items- good prices, tax included. Formally Pizza Girl, next to Shim’s. Call 847-7132. Mention this ad and get 10% off.

WANTED WANTED- HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855. WANTED TO BUY all types of jewelry, gold, silver, costume & sterling flatware. For scrap or good. Buying one item or in lots. 653-0026.

February 4th - February 17th, 2014

BUSINeSS WHo’S WHo AUTISTIC SUPPORT

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

RAILINGS

Roadway Systems Limited

Craftsmanship In Iron

Autistic support for children of all ages Glenn 763-3286 650-3123

◆ Residential and Commercial Electrical ◆ Bucket Truck Service ◆ Underground Conduit Systems ◆ Street, Parking Lot and Sports Field Lighting ◆ Trafﬁc Lights and Infrastructure joelroadway@nb.aibn.com Tel: (506) 343-2844

Joe Richard 658-0996 Custom Wrought Iron Railings, Gates, Fencing, Zinc Metallizing etc.

AUTO GLASS

HONEY DO LIST

RENOVATIONS

Advantage Auto Glass Ltd. Windshields • Safety Glass • Rock Chip Repairs Auto & Marine Upholstery • Boat Tops Insurance Claims Honoured

Call 849-8446 1 Market St. advantageautoglass@nb.aibn.com

Locally owned and operated with 30 years of experience.

BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES

OUT’A REACH

→ All Height Services → Cleaning Gutters/Flues → Parking Lot Lights → Tree Trimming/Removal → Painting, Signs, Windows

TDC CONSTRUCTION Home Improvement Services

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Renos Painting Kitchens Flooring

609-1840

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Carpentry Bathrooms Basement Finishing Top Quality Handyman Service

tdc.construction@yahoo.ca

HOME & PROPERTY CARE Executive Property Services Call us for free onsite consulting with your property renovation, maintenance and landscaping ideas.

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

www.homestarinc.ca

SELF-STORAGE SPACES NORTON AREA

Serving Kings County, NB & Surrounding Areas Corey Barton - (506) 432-6460

Bruce Rothwell - Director

506-609-3324 exeprop@gmail.com

Contact Doug Hall 839-2241 or 433-0103 dougearlh@gmail.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS

MOVING SERVICES

WINDOWS & DOORS

LEONARD`S

MURPHY the MOVER

Other services include: Rooﬁng & Carpentry Serving Saint John, Hampton & KV Area Our Reputation is Your Safeguard Since 1976

849-0106

Insured & Bonded.

No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes

650-7548

murphythemover@gmail.com

JAYMEL

WINDOW SUPPLY INC. YOUR SUPPLIER OF: WINDOWS • DOORS • GARDEN & PATIO DOORS VINYL SIDING & ACCESSORIES • SKYLIGHTS LOCKSETS & HARDWARE

6 Market Street, Quispamsis 849-2247

Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: February 18 Deadline: February 11

A cure for Diabetes could be hiding in your closet, thank you for your support! The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline program collects items you no longer want in order to generate revenue to help those suffering from Diabetes. People wishing to donate can call the Clothesline at 1-800-505-5525 for a free home pick-up of your reusable clothing and household items. Individuals can drop off soft items only at one of our drop box locations listed below. Dalys - 525 Old Hampton Rd Quispamsis Co-op - 1 Market Quispamsis Sherwood Park Convenience - 121 Vincent Road Quispamsis Renforth Auto Pro - 1704 Rothesay Rd Rothesay Canadian Tire - 160 Old Hampton Rd Quispamsis

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