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March 27, 2012

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“WOODLANDS WALKING”

For the very few of you with good memories, you may recall quite a few years ago, when I wrote about “Garden Boys” and “Garden Gods”. Garden Boys are all the people like myself who do all the gardening scut work like digging and lifting, while the “Garden Gods”, such as the missus, get to decide what plants go where and essentially who prospers and who ends up in the compost pile. So now, that I have decided that our woodlot needs some major pruning, I have become the biggest “Garden God” in our family. I mean the missus is in charge of the fate of maybe a few dozen plants. Hah, ... my best estimate is our woodlot has somewhere in the neighbourhood of 500,000 trees that need their fates decided. With all this responsibility, a walk in the woods has taken on a new dimension. For the missus, a walk in the woods involves putting her head down and following the established wood’s road. While she is quite adept at spotting critter prints in the snow, I personally prefer to look around and see if there is an actual bear, moose or coyote who may be taking an interest in me. But now, I am not only stopping to observe whether critters are about, but I also stop and peer endlessly at trees. “That dying birch should come down, one of those spruce should be thinned, do I eliminate the crooked maple or the fir that are growing together??” With the responsibility for making life or death decisions for half a million residents, I feel compelled to get off the wood’s road and meet as many of them as possible and so side trips are common. So now a simple walk in the woods is never simple. “Have I looked over that knoll, those trees down there seem interesting, etc., etc.” But, I am really having difficulty remembering names. “Are you Mrs Cedar 1542 or are you Mrs Cedar 3647?” At times I find it bothersome that humans should be manipulating Mother Nature. While, there appears to be clear evidence that managing wood lots carefully can improve their productivity and even improve habitat for critters, I still sometimes wonder if man can actually do better. On the other hand, no one seems to think that we should try and live on wild potatoes and carrots. If sowing potatoes and thinning carrots is OK, why not careful management of trees?? Just a few things to think on as I wander about, wondering .. “Where am I??” 800

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KV Coffee House

The next KV Coffee House will be on Saturday, April 14th 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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Reminder: A NIGHT AT THE RACES

A very special fundraising event is happening at Rothesay High School on Saturday, April 14th. The funds raised will support the efforts of 13 Rotary Interact Club students who will build a school in a small and very poor village in the Dominican Republic. Tickets for A Night at the Races are available at the Rothesay High School Office. It is sure to be an evening filled with friends, fun and food and lots of chances to win great prizes like a Miramichi salmon fishing excursion, a $1,500 room makeover, or a $500 weekend getaway at the Halifax Marriot just to name just a few. We hope to see you there! 221

VOLUNTEER TAX PROGRAM

Each spring, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trains volunteers to be able to prepare income tax returns for the current or prior years, using a CRA-approved computer software program. Single clients with income under $25,000 a year, or couples under $35,000, can have their basic tax returns prepared and filed electronically free of charge. A clinic will operate in Rothesay to serve residents of the Kennebecasis Valley at St. Paul’s Parish Centre on the Rothesay Common on Tuesdays until April 24th from 9:00am-12:00noon and 1:00-3:00pm. No appointments are necessary; service is on a first-come firstserved basis. Clients can, if they wish, fill in an information sheet and leave their returns for completion later. Further information on the CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program) is available on the CRA website: cra-arc. gc.ca , or from the local Tax Services Office at 636-5988. 225

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DANCE & AUCTION SUPPORTERS

The 13th Annual Pius King Memorial Dance & Auction was held on Saturday, February 18th at the Fairvale Outing Association. The sponsor, Quispamsis Branch – Navy League of Canada would like to take this opportunity to thank the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who made donations and contributed to this annual fundraiser in support of their two cadets Corps here in the Kennebecasis Valley area (#170 Raymond M. Cromwell Navy League Cadets & #268 Bras d’Or Sea Cadets). Donations received were from the following supporters: All the Wave; Amsterdam Inn & Suites; Asha’s Alterations; Base Engineering; Canadian Tire (Rothesay); Carousel Bridal Shop; CIBC (Rothesay); Cochran’s Country Market; Cooking Mamas; Co-op (Quispamsis); Dr. Schroeter & Dr. Moffett; Furniture Medic; Embroider It Promotionals; Fairvale Outing Association; Golf Rush; Fundy Mutual (M Nickerson); GoodLife Fitness (Quispamsis); Home & Hearth; Herbal Magic; GoodLife Tanning Salon; KV Billiards; KV Bowling; Lanes; Grove Auto Repair & Off Road; Light It Up By Design; McPhee’s Home Bakery; Harmony Hands Massage Therapy; Intuitions; N&M Drywall; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; PC Butler; Kent Building Supplies (Quispamsis); Pettingill Dental Clinic; Leisure Time RV Center; RTD; Royal Bank (Quispamsis); Premium Pools & Spas; Saint John Hyundai; Rothesay Regional Police; Shell Canada (Rothesay); Sherrard Orthodontist; Sobey’s (Rothesay); Soccer Plus; Spa Solutions; Staples (Rothesay); Stylish You Hair Studio; Subway (Rothesay); Superstore (Rothesay); Superstore (Millidgeville); The Bargain Shop; Superstore (Rothesay Ave); The Bell Store; The Crazy Frog; The Girls Bra Shop; The Grape d’Vine; The Window Shop; UPS (Rothesay); Valley Wine Cellar; Wine Kitz; Friends of Cadets/ Anonymous Donors. To all those who attended this annual event we thank you for your contribution and hope you had an enjoyable evening. 220

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I never heard the moonlight Skimming the water’s top And I have tried with all my might To hear a little dew drop. Never heard the trees think Or the flowers raise their heads Never heard the robin blink When they dig in the flower beds. I have never heard a star Twinkling in the sky Never heard the sandbar Asking the question “Why”. So when they sometimes ask me About the sound of a summer night I wonder how it would be If someone tuned in right.

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

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

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Crib Night: The third Saturday evening of the month in co-operation with the Big Salmon River Association. Doors open at 7:00pm, with a $5 entrance fee - draw for partners, and a total of five games. There will be a “hot seat” prize, and prizes for first, second and third places. We’d like everyone to bring finger foods (sandwiches, sweets, etc.) and we will have the snacks after the event. Annual Dinner: Plans are underway for our annual fundraising dinner, and the committee has begun meeting to organize the event for Saturday, May 12th at St. Marks. We’ll need volunteers to assist with the planning committee, obtaining auction items, and helping out at the event. It’s always a great committee to work with and a great event! Annual Anglers Draw: Tickets are available for our Annual Anglers Draw. One lucky winner will get a choice of one of six wonderful prizes. Tickets are $10 each, or three for $20, with the draw to take place April 28th. Want more information about HRAA and our programs? Visit hraa.ca. Keep track of us on Facebook as well, just search Hammond River Angling Association. 401

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8 River Road, Rothesay General Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at 6:00pm; all members are welcome to attend. For 2012 Memberships please contact Ann Smith at 847-4163. Memberships are available Thursday nights at canteen or the bar when open. Tuesdays - Starlight Promenaders Square Dance Club from 7:30-10:00pm. For more info please contact Pat & Jim McLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays – 6:15-7:30pm TOPS, 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. The Fairvale Outing Association is available for rental for weddings, Christmas Parties and other special events. Home cooking catering is also available for large or small events. For rentals please contact Jeanie Saunders at 847-8332. 210

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On Thursday, March 15th School District 6 held their annual District Science Fair. Schools from across the district were represented and over 100 students participated in the event. 60 projects were judged with 13 being selected to represent the district at the upcoming Regional Science Fair, to be held at UNBSJ on Thursday, April 12th. Congratulations to all who participated and best of luck to those students who will be moving along to Regional’s. Local winners were: 1st - Diyasha Sen, Gr 6 HMMS, L’Eau est Glacial; 2nd - Kristy Bethune, Gr 6 HMS, Marshmallow Workout; 3rd Hannah Gillis, Gr 6 QMS, Mnemonics; 1st - Evan Boucher & Noah Boucher, Gr 7 MCS, Wind Power; 3rd - Alex Jung, Gr 7 QMS, Got Sweet Tooth?; 2nd - Stephen Harvey, Gr 8 QMS, Listen To the Music; 3rd - Sun Young Park, Gr 8, HMMS, Best Partner for Mr. Advil. 222

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Seawolves ID Camp

UNBSJ Seawolves Identification Camp will be held on Sunday, April 1st from 12:00noon-5:00pm at the UNBSJ Fieldhouse. For more information visit – seawolvesfootball.ca. 945

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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Farmer’s Market meeting

The Kingston Farmers Market will be holding its 2012 Vendor Information and Registration meeting on Saturday, April 14th 10:00am, at the Market in Kingston. New vendors can receive an information package by leaving a message on the Market phone at 763-3490, or by sending a request through the Kingston Farmers Market, Kingston, NB page on Facebook. 406

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KV camera club

The Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Kennebecasis Select Funeral Home (152 Pettingill Road) at 7:30pm. Every month we have photographic assignments and a field trip. Often we have guest speakers and, of course, we also have an annual camping excursion. Visitors are always welcome; come visit and see if we are a fit for you. Come for the photography, but stay for the people. 402

k.o.c. cribbage

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting Cribbage Games every Thursday evening at 7:30pm. Admission $5 for 8 games. Have fun, meet new friends and win prizes. The games are held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, lower hall (new church on Gondola Point Road). Enter via the back entry on the right. 404

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Spring Flea Market in Bloomfield

There will be a Flea Market, Bake & Book Sale at the Bloomfield Hall on Saturday, March 31st from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The sale will also feature sale of new items/crafts. This event is sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Central Kings. For more information, contact Amy at 832-3229 or Raegan Evans-Hoyt at 832-5152. 217

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 847-7170. 216

QUISPAMSIS SENIORS

The Quispamsis Seniors group (60 plus) meets every Thursday 1:30pm at the Civic Centre for a short meeting and then crib/ auction 45’s; followed by a light lunch and social time. For more information please contact Ruth at 847-8752. 205 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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THE TREE Ah, to again be the sapling Swaying in the warm breeze With birds and squirrels Nesting among my green leaves; While under my inviting boughs Lovers come to carve their names; And the gentle forest creatures Take shelter from the rain. Alas, now I stand alone against A dark forbidding landscape, My heart hollow; my roots Being consumed by broom rape, My branches are bare and twisted; And there is no more song And though their names remain The lovers have long been gone.

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. Monies received from Bingo is used to support various community events. 203

V.O.N. HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

Victorian Order of Nurses offers a wide range of community health care solutions that meet the needs of Canadians. Home Support Services enhance an individual’s quality of life by providing them with the personal assistance and support needed to make them comfortable in their home. Specially trained Home Support workers provide homemaking, personal care and respite care: Homemaking includes laundry, grocery shopping, light house keeping and meal preparation; Personal Care consists of bathing, skin care, dressing, grooming, feeding, exercise & medical supervision; Respite Care: Gives relief to family members or friends who are caregivers to their loved ones. We provide services to clients in the Greater Saint Johnarea. If you are interested in finding out more about our Home Support Services please call our office at 635-1530. 603

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Alzheimer’s Café

Know Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? You are invited to join us for a free coffee and snack on the last Sunday of each month at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive West Saint John from 2:00-4:00pm. Education, support and a friendly atmosphere for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. All Welcome. Please contact Ed Sullivan at 672 5286 or sulli@ nb.sympatico.ca. 612

KV WESLEYAN - FITNESS CLASSES

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

2012 SHORT STORY COMPETITION

The Professional Writers Association of Canada – Southwest New Brunswick chapter (PWAC- SWNB) will provide two $500 awards to Grade 12 students graduating from a high school in Southwestern New Brunswick this June. To be eligible for the prize, students must write and submit an original 1,000 to 1,500 word short story on a topic of his or her choice. The stories will be read and critiqued by a jury of professional writers from PWAC- SWNB who then select the top two entrants. Applications are available at eligible high school guidance offices as well as on the PWAC-SWNB website www.pwacswnb. ca under News. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, May 1st. Funding for the $500 awards is provided by the James Venner Russell Foundation. For more information, contact: Carmel Vivier, chapter president 849-2136; carmelv@nbnet.nb.ca. 807

Reminder: Benefit for Janet Kyle

On Saturday, March 31st Janet’s family and friends will be holding a Dinner & Auction Fundraiser at the Aquarius Tavern (Fairville Blvd, Saint John) to raise money to help Janet in her battle with Cancer. Janet was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2011 and has undergone surgery and will be enduring treatment this spring and into the summer. If you cannot join us on March 31st we are asking for your support in helping Janet by sending a monetary pledge or by donating an item for the Auction. Tickets can be purchased at Glam Tan in Hampton; by email: saintp@nb.sympatico.ca or by phone at 832-4334. All donations can be made at any Bayview Credit Union in the area. 805

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

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Before starting, figure out what your patio needs and stock up on the supplies. Many patios are poured concrete, and a simple pressure-washing could be all that's needed to revive the look. Pressure washers can be rented or purchased. If there are cracks or chips in the patio, some minor patchwork may be able to fix unsightly problems. There are fast-dry patching kits. If the patio is especially damaged, it may be in your best interest to simply replace the patio or cover it with a different material, like wood decking. Some patios are constructed from paving stones. Pavers are usually installed atop a thin layer of sand and then more sand is brushed into the seams between the pavers to set them in place. Over time, the sand may become dislodged causing the pavers to wobble or even grow uneven. Taking the time to brush new sand over a paver patio can keep the stones stable. Because pavers are not a solid surface, weeds can grow in between the stones. Hand weeding and the application of a weed-killing product can help with keeping weeds at bay and from being unsightly. 10 www.ossekeag.ca

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Keep up with mess. If you clean as items become soiled, you won't have to rely on harsh chemicals to remove set-in stains. Replace carpeted mats for rubberized ones. Choose recycled rubber mats, which will require a hose-down instead of shampooing with strong carpet cleaners. Invest in a quality shop vacuum or high-powered vacuum. Routinely vacuum the interior of the vehicle to prevent ground-in dirt. Buy seat covers. Instead of using harsh chemicals to clean upholstery, removable seat covers may be able to be washed in a washing machine and cleaned with eco-friendly detergents. Stock up on dusting cloths. Static-charged dusting cloths can be used to collect dust and debris from the dashboard and instrument panel. This reduces the need for spray dusting products. Replace interior air filters. Most new vehicles have an air filtration system for the interior of the vehicle. Clogged filters can proliferate contaminants inside the cabin of the car. Frequently change the filters to ensure cleaner interior air quality. Leather interior fixer. You don't need expensive or harsh products to condition leather interior. To clean leather seats, for example, use a small drop of eco-friendly dish liquid worked into a damp rag. Clean the stain or seats. Use a damp, clean rag to collect any remaining moisture and soap residue. Buff with a dry cloth. Apply a miniscule amount of olive oil to a cloth and work it into the leather to condition it. Don't use too much or you'll be left with oily seats and a mess. 14 www.ossekeag.ca

What to Look for in Outdoor Furniture Outdoor entertaining areas have always been popular among homeowners. The ability to entertain friends and family or simply relax by yourself is something homeowners cherish, particularly during the warm weather seasons. Finding the right furniture to match your outdoor area, be it a deck, patio or poolside lounging area, is essential to making the most of this special area of the home. When shopping for outdoor furniture, consider the following.

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Weight: Unlike furniture inside the home, outdoor furniture will be moved around quite frequently, such as to protect it from inclement weather or changing seasons. As a result, the weight of the furniture bears importance. While you don't want furniture that's too lightweight and will blow away any time a strong gust of wind comes along, it's a good idea to choose furniture that isn't too heavy. This makes it easier to move should a storm suddenly appear and it won't require the entire household to help move the furniture into and out of the garage when inclement weather arrives. Comfort: The whole idea behind an outdoor entertaining area is to have a relaxing place to spend time outside. So be sure to choose furniture that's comfortable and can handle the elements. Metal furniture, for example, might be durable, but such furniture can also get very hot if out in the sun. Versatility: Many homeowners enjoy changing their home's interior decor from time to time, and it can be just as enjoyable to do the same to a home's exterior decor. That said, look for furniture that can be accented with a variety of accessories, so you can change the look of your outdoor entertaining area easily.

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Fundy gardeners meeting

The next meeting of the Fundy Gardeners will be on Wednesday, April 4th 7:00pm at the Kennebecasis Select Funeral Home (152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis). Guest speaker for the evening will be Glen Peters, who will be speaking on ‘Concrete Décor for the Garden’. All welcome. For more information please visit fundygardeners.blogspot. com. 400

Penobsquis superior school reunion

A reunion is planned for all former teachers and students (accompanied by their families) of the Penobsquis Superior School to be held on Saturday, July 21st at the Penobsquis Community Centre (former school house). Registration will commence at 10:00am followed by a time of renewing friendships and meeting former teachers and classmates. The Penobsquis Superior School was opened in 1912 and closed in 1981. Please bring memorabilia, report cards, photos, newspaper clippings, etc which can be shared with former students to refresh memories and renew acquaintances. Please let former students know and invite them to attend. A registration fee of $15/student or $25/family will be charged to assist in defraying expenses. A light lunch will be served at noon; salad and strawberry shortcake will be served at 4:30pm. For more information contact: Pat (Sear) Ferris, 7 Chessvale Close, Sussex NB E4E 5X6, 433-5036, wpbferris@yahoo.ca; Carol (McPhee) Long, 8 Shady Lane, Alma NB E4H 1N9, 8871811. carol_long@hotmail.com. 824

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Reminder: RECOVERY CENTRE fundraiser

The Sophia Recovery Centre is presenting a signature event - “Pearls Of Wisdom” which will be held at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (Gondola Point Road, Rothesay) on Saturday, March 31st at 2:00pm. Tickets ($25) are available by calling the Recovery Centre at 633-8783. The Sophia Recovery Centre provides a safe and supportive environment offering education, counseling and integration into 12 step spirituality, for women seeking recovery from addiction. 817

Saint John KV Relay For Life June 9th

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QUISPAMSIS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Nominate A Volunteer: 2012 Volunteer Recognition Award. These volunteers will be invited by the Mayor and Council to attend a special presentation in their honour. At the reception, which will open the Council meeting on Tuesday April 17th volunteers will be presented with a certificate and small token of appreciation from the Town. Nomination forms are still available at the Town Hall and on our web-site at quispamsis.ca. Community Spring Expo: Do not miss this convenient one-stop shopping opportunity created for busy families. Drop by the qplex and visit the numerous display booths including tennis, softball, swimming, gymnastics and more. This is the perfect time to register for the upcoming spring and summer activities in your community. We hope to see you on Thursday, April 19th (6:308:30pm). If your organization would like to host a free table please contact 849-5773 before April 1st. Space is limited. Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Children 10 and under are invited to bring their Easter baskets and hop on out to our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7th 2:00pm at the Arts & Culture Park. This year there will be three age categories: 3 and under, 4-6 years, and 7-10 years. Please arrive on time and leave your dogs at home as it is a very popular special event. In the event of inclement weather the event will be cancelled. Walking/Running Routes: Challenge yourself to trying one, or all three, of our walking/running routes. Located in the heart of the community, the routes begin and end at the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park. The 1km, 2.5km, and 5km routes were created to support residents in living a more active lifestyle. A map of the routes is located at the entrance to the park, and colour-coded arrows are placed throughout the streets to assist you in navigating the routes. Individual copies of the map are also available at the main counter at the Town Hall and on our website. Up-coming: Some additional items for your calendar: Saturday, April 21st – A Cleaner, Greener Quispamsis for Earth Day; Friday, May 4th – Beach Volleyball Registration Deadline Twitter: For the latest on what’s happening at the qplex, such a public skating schedules and walking track hours, follow us on Twitter @Quispamsisqplex. Q-mail: If you would like to be added to our email list please email mlucas@quispamsis.ca. Once added to the list you will receive emails about upcoming special events and programs. Calendar of Events: 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 please visit our website quispamsis.ca or give us a call at 849-5778. Submitted By: Megan Lucas, Program Director. 201

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On our cover Spread the Net was covered by Lakefield Elementary School

When a community comes together with one common goal, awesome things can happen, and usually do. Our friends, families, staff members and most important, our students began their work in mid-January and then kept LES moving forward in spreading the word about Spread the Net. Our activities included Bake Sales, Sock Hop, Read-a-Thon, Movie Night, PJ Day, Yard Sale, Knitting, Bracelets/Necklaces, and Book Sales, along with Raffles for Sea Dogs items, Valentine Grams, Cookbook, Samosa Sale, Dessert Trolley, one month’s profit from our school canteen, and tremendous community support. Through this effort we raised $15,884.47 or we were able to purchase 1,588 bed nets to help in the prevention of malaria due to mosquito bites. The Rick Mercer Report arrived at LES on March 19th. The day was filled with lots of excitement as Rick Mercer moved around our school, talking with students and staff members. His warmth put our students at ease and made it possible for his film crew to get those special moments on tape. Highlights for our students ranged from his grand entrance with our students cheering and chanting his name to Rick hanging upside down on our playground equipment having a chat with various students who were also upside down. For our Gr. 3–5 students, it might be his participation in the LES version of Running with the Bulls. What an awesome sport he was being pulled around our gym on a scooter, by our phys-ed specialist, as students propelled one very large ball with the hope of running Rick over! We are sure his time in kindergarten won’t be soon forgotten by either he or the students as they measured Rick from head to toe with cubea-links – him lying on the floor and the students very close at hand. While the official close of Spread the Net was on February 29th, the spirit of caring for others continues to live on in our children. Memories of reaching out will remain with us as our bed nets continue to protect the children of Africa from mosquitoes and malaria. Our goal from the start was to help prevent the death of children from malaria with a hope of winning a visit from Rick Mercer. To everyone, no matter what your donation or contribution was; thank you from Lakefield Elementary School and the nameless children of Africa. 223 Cover Photo: Students Hannah James and Caitlin Brown welcome Rick Mercer in their own way.

Rick Mercer visits LES and thanks them for their generous donation to Spread the Net.

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t.o.p.s. recognition days

In 1948, Milwaukee housewife, Esther Manz, decided she had put on weight over the Christmas holidays. Three of her friends joined her in the weight loss struggle and TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) became a reality. In New Brunswick, TOPS has 93 chapters, with 26 of them in the southern part of the province. TOPS follows the Canada Food guide and promotes portion control and exercise. Weight loss is rewarded by being acknowledged by the chapter members at a chapter level, but is also acknowledged by province wide recognition, which is referred to as PRD or Provincial Recognition Days. This year, the Provincial Recognition Days are being held at the Trade and Convention Centre on April 13 & 14th with upwards of 1000 TOPS members from all over NB attending. This year our special guest will be Barbara Cady, President of TOPS. This is her first visit to Saint John and New Brunswick. For further information and a chapter near you, please contact Donna or John Buckley, Area Captains, Southern New Brunswick at 849-0550 or snbtopnews1@yahoo.ca. 918

Childhood Sexual Abuse survivors

Are you a survivor of childhood sex abuse? Do you personally know at least one survivor? Are you just someone interested in hearing more about the topic of childhood sex abuse? Or maybe you work in the field of health services and understand that this is a timely and important topic affecting thousands of people. The support group for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse invites you to an open information meeting at Lily Lake Pavilion on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:30pm. For further information contact Elsie McGraw at mcgrame@ nb.sympatico.ca. 910

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Pregnancy Centre AGM

Accepting Tenders for Landscaping

The Pregnancy Resource Centre of Saint John will hold its AGM on Friday, April 13th 7:00pm at Rothesay Baptist Church. Please join us for dessert and coffee and hear some exciting news about the Centre. Special music guests will be Mike Griffin, Chris Spencer and Joanne and Alex Daggett. You will also hear some moving testimonials from Centre clients. Come and invite a friend. 602

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Tender closes April 20, 2012

Accepting Tenders for Paving

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Seawolves Football Camp

On Sunday, April 1st the UNB Saint John Seawolves Football Team will be operating a combine/ID camp for High School and returning players - all welcomed. The camp will take place at the Forbes Elliot Athletic Center at UNB Saint John. For more information, contact david.grandy@nbed.nb.ca, or Barry Ogden at bogden@nb.sympatico.ca. 944

NBYO Season Finale

The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra’s Season Finale will be held on Sunday April 1st 2:00pm at the Imperial Theatre, Saint John. Tickets: $22/general admission and $12/students. Tickets are available at Imperial Theatre Box Office 674-4100. 943

Breast Health Program

Horizon Health Network in conjunction with the Breast Health Program is offering free Breast Health Awareness sessions to groups and individuals within the region. For more information please contact Christina Milne, Breast health Educator at 6325796. 911

Quilt for September raffle

So glad you’re back from Flordia, I almost washed the car myself!!

Juliet Nowlan, a member of Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild, is hard at work on this year’s raffle quilt called Floral Pinwheels. Each year members of the guild volunteer their time to create a beautiful masterpiece, which will be raffled off at the September Quilt Show & Sale. The proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets are shared amongst five local charities chosen each year by the guild members. This year’s show is entitled “It’s a Small World”. Soon the members of the guild will be out in full force selling raffle tickets on this beautiful quilt. We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s show. 224

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Moore from Ottawa

On March 12th, our government voted in favour of passing The Safe Streets and Communities Act. We campaigned on a promise to crack down on criminals committing dangerous crimes and we are delivering on that commitment. With the passing of The Safe Streets and Communities Act, our government is tackling crime head on by ensuring criminals are held accountable and that victims are provided the justice they deserve. One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a government is to protect Canadians and ensure that those who commit crimes are held to account. One of the major components of our legislation targets the source of the illicit drug trade – the drug traffickers. We are stiffening penalties for the production and trafficking of illegal drugs. The criminals we are targeting are those who are involved in selling drugs to kids on playgrounds and near schools. In addition, the Safe Streets and Communities Act ended house arrest for serious crimes like kidnapping and human trafficking as well as eliminated pardons for certain crimes against children. It also better protects the public from violent young offenders, supports victims of terrorism and prevents the trafficking, abuse and exploitation of vulnerable immigrants. Canadians deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities and that means keeping dangerous criminals off our streets. We will continue to fight crime and protect Canadians so that our communities are safe places for people to live, raise their families and do business. Yours sincerely, Hon. Rob Moore, P.C, M.P. 226

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Breakfast in nauwigewauk

A Spring Breakfast and Silent Auction will be held at the Nauwigewauk Community Club on Saturday, April 14th. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, beans and toast with your choice of drink for $6.50/adults and $3/children. Breakfast and auction will begin at 8:30am, auction to close at 10:30am. 409

YM-YWCA Forest Glen Community Centre

The Saint John Y’s Community Centre located at Forest Hills School provides a variety of programs and services. Daily childcare is available from 7:00am to 6:00pm. The before school and after school programs provide care for children 5–12 years of age, and has full day availability on school cancellation dates. There are a number of free drop-in activities available for youth (6:00-8:00pm every week night): Monday, Soccer ages 5-12; Tuesday, Ball Hockey and Open Games Room ages 7-17; Wednesday, Gym Games ages 5-12; Thursday, Cheerleading ages 5-12; Friday, Dance ages 5-12; every Thursday (6:30pm) there is an Adult Zumba Class, $5.00/class. For additional information on any of these programs contact the Y’s Forest Glen Community Centre at 658-2816. 929

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KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

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2011 Bikes are up to 25% off! Get a head start this season! Limited sizing for leftover models Pick from Giant, Scott, Kona and KHS bikes starting at $300 New road and trail bikes hitting the floor everyday as well as fresh clothing and gear from Scott, Giro, Dakine and Fox racing

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1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, NB E2E 4R2 849-5314, kvlibrary.org. facebook.com/ kennebpl Children’s Programs: New! Babies In The Library: For children from birth to 18 months and their parents/ caregivers. Wednesdays from 2: 30-3: 00pm, April 4th-25th. Registration is required. Toddler Time: Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00am. Three and Up Club: Fridays from 10:30-11:00am. 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: Kennebecasis Library Book Club: Meets every third Thursday: April 19th, Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Gr@Ph!X Novel Book Club: Meets Saturday, April 14th at 11:00am and will discuss selected Manga titles. Newcomers Coffee Hour: Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am. Knitting Club: Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm. Special Events: Easter Puppet Show on Tuesday, April 3rd at 10:30am. April Movies At the Library: For Adults – Thursday, April 12th at 2:30pm; : for children – Friday, April 20th at 2:30pm and Thursday, April 26th at 2:30pm. Story Sacks Workshops: Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00pm and Thursday, April 12th at 4:00pm. Please register by calling 8495314. 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

Fundy paddlers

Canoeing/kayaking - come out and enjoy the New Brunswick waters. Check out Fundy Paddlers Club at fundypaddlersclubinc.com. Training, tripping and meetings with fellow paddlers. Club meets monthly year round. 403

Stefan Cormier Spring is here! Get ahead of the rest by calling me today. I’ll explain to you why you should buy or sell now. scorm@nb.sympatico.ca stefancormier.ca tel: 506 651-6292 Valley Viewer - March 27, 2012

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CALENDAR OF LECTURES & EVENTS FOR 2012 Duncan Kelbaugh's popular lecture series returns this spring, Saturday mornings at 10am, rain or shine. FREEMAN PATTERSON LECTURE JUNE 9! Come visit the Corral, see the Alpacas, goats, pigs, and all their friends. Bring veggies for them, bread for the ducks. Watch for RED TAG SPECIALS (30 to 70% 0FF) in the Valley Viewer, KV Style and on our website www.brunswicknurseries.com. April 7th to 21st: EARLYBIRD SEASON (Come on out - get your worm!) Get Advice from the experts to start the gardening season off right! First of the RED TAG SPECIALS. Plus: Earlybird Savings - show us this flier to get $20 off any purchase of $100 or more. April 14 th & 15 th: Visit us at Valley Expo at the qplex in Quispamsis. See our products, ask us any question about pruning, perennials, peonies, dahlias, deer, daffs, or whatever you want! Get Show Special Coupons for great deals at the Garden Center just 5 minutes away. April 21st: GRAND OPENING Spring Egg Hunt For the Kids 5000 chocolate eggs to find in our 3 greenhouses. Special prizes. Starts 10am, rain or shine. It’s Earth Day April 22. Shade Trees 22% OFF this weekend - Green up your yard! April 28 th: 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 th: Lecture: Walkways, Walls, and Patios; Base preparation, compacting, drainage, wall height, patterns, block & paver types, cutting pavers, etc. RED TAG SPECIALS again this week. May 12 th: Mother’s Day. Gift ideas for Mum. Gerbera daisies 20% off. Put your name in the draw for a full-size flowering tree for your Mum, delivered and planted if you want. Enter all spring. Draw May 13th, 5pm. Other great gift specials at the garden center. May 19th: ANNUAL FIELD DAY; RED TAG SPECIALS on this week. 11am: Kids’ Scavenger Hunt on the Corral Nature Trail. On your marks, get set, go! 36 loonies, 36 toonies, and the grand $36 prize hidden on the nature trail for the kids to find! (been in business 36 years!) 11:30: Hot dog BBQ, Tractor & Wagon rides for the kids & Pond Games on Piggy Pond. May 26 th: WINDOW BOXING WEEKEND. Bring your own containers and window boxes Saturday or Sunday for expert advice on filling & planting containers. We supply design expertise & Free Potting Soil - just bring your gloves and containers & buy the plants from our great selection. This is also a BLOODY GOOD WEEKEND to get fancy trees: Bloodgood Maples one third off. Other bloody good deals on selected plants. June 2 nd: MAGNOLIA WEEKEND. Lecture: Growing Magnolias in the Kennebecasis Valley. Duncan shows you how to plant and care for these magnificent flowering trees. Free manure and bonemeal with each Magnolia purchased. Brand new varieties arriving for this weekend, some you may not have heard of! June 9th: Rhodo Weekend: Lecture: Rhododendrons & Azaleas: Well-known photographer and rhododendron enthusiast FREEMAN PATTERSON discusses his favourite varieties, planting tips, and cultural methods. We have a great collection of beautiful and interesting rhodos and azaleas to offer you. June 16 th: 2-hour Shrub Pruning Clinic: Duncan’s popular 2-hour pruning demo. Learn how to prune most of the common types of shrubs in a way you can take home and practice immediately. Evergreens, broadleafs, flowering shrubs, etc. Special offer: Pruners, shears and loppers sharpened free during the lecture.

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CHURCH CHART

Easter Sunday Service - Sunday, April 8th at 9:55am Thursday, April 5th 7:00pm - Maundy Thursday Service Sunday, April 8th Find us on 6:30am Meenans Cove Beach Easter Sunrise Service

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.

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Sunday Morning Worship Time 11:00am

Good Friday at 10:00am A combined Good Friday Service at Kings Valley Wesleyan. Easter Sunday at 8:30am Early Morning Service, 9:45am Easter Breakfast and 11:00am is Easter Worship Service Sunday School 9:30am Classes for all ages. Nursery Facilities Available

Good People

A Yiddish Folk Tale An old man sat outside the walls of a great city. When travellers approached, they would ask the old man, “What kind of people live in this city?” The old man would answer, “What kind of people live in the place where you came from?” If the travelers answered, “Only bad people live in the place where we came from,” the old man would reply, “Continue on; you will find only bad people here.” But if the travelers answered, “Good people live in the place where we came from,” then the old man would say, “Enter, for here too, you will find only good people.” CC17

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Sea Belles Spring Fashion Show

Sea Belles Chorus is sponsoring a Spring Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 11th at the Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, Saint John. The show will begin at 7:00pm and the Sea Belles members will be modelling 2012 spring fashions as well as performing a number of musical selections. A light lunch will be provided, all for the cost of $12/ticket. Tickets are available from any Sea Belle member or by contacting Elaine 696-2261. Sea Belles is a women’s chorus that sings in a cappella style harmony, under the direction of Janet Kidd, a well known Canadian singer and song writer. The Sea Belles meet every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm at Forest Hills Elementary School. New members always welcome! For more information, contact Heather at 672-0681. 949

Alzheimer Fundraiser Dinner

The Saint John Alzheimer Society will be hosting their 3rd annual Phoenix Dinner Theatre fundraising event on Saturday, March 31st. The evening will consist of a three-act musical comedy and three-course dinner, along with a live auction. All proceeds raised that evening will enable us to continue providing our education and support services for families, in our own community, who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Tickets to Borderline Crazy: lots of fun and laughter between Canada & the US are only $55 each and available at the Saint John Alzheimer Society in person at 152 Westmorland Road or by phone at 634-8722. The ticket price includes tax and tip, as well as a $20 charitable tax receipt. 956

Art club meeting

The members of the Sussex Art Club will be holding their March meeting at St. Paul’s United Church Hall (4 Morrison Ave., corner of Main and Morrison) in Sussex, on Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00pm. Anyone interested in art and would like to come to our meeting is more than welcome to join us. Hope to see you there. 818

Auxiliary meeting

Holy Week and Easter Services in the Anglican Churches of Quispamsis St. Augustine's Church, corner of Pettingill and Quispamsis Rd. April 1st Palm Sunday, with Procession of Palms 10:00am April 2 - Monday in Holy Week; Holy Communion at 7:00pm April 3 - Tuesday in Holy Week; Holy Communion at 7:00pm April 4 - Wednesday in Holy Week; Holy Communion at 7:00pm April 5 - Seder and Potluck Supper and Holy Communion, 6:30pm April 6 - Good Friday; Solemn Service with multimedia presentation, 10:00am April 7 - Vigil of Easter, Evening Prayer with hymns and readings, 7:00pm April 8 - EASTER SUNDAY! Holy Communion at 10:00am

St. Luke's Anglican Church at 12 Quispamsis Rd. (down by the Kennebecasis River)

Palm Sunday, April 1st at 10am; Morning Prayer Service Maundy Thursday, April 5th at 7pm; Holy Communion Good Friday, April 6th at 11am; The Passion of our Lord Easter Sunday, April 8th 10am; Celebration of Holy Communion

Holy Trinity Anglican Church at 2 Hammond River Rd Palm Sunday, April 1st at 10am; Morning Prayer, Youth Led Service Maundy Thursday, April 5th at 7pm; Holy Communion Good Friday, April 6th at 10am; The Passion of our Lord Easter Sunday, April 8th 10am; Celebration of Holy Communion

The Rocmaura Auxiliary will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, April 12th at 4:00pm in the Boardroom of Rocmaura Nursing Home. 601

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← Deluxe Jump Rocket! Flies with the power of compressed air - up to 300 feet!

Solar Scouts & Alpha III Rockets! Rocket engines make model rocketry one of the most popular outdoor activities. Mineral Radio Gateway Kit • AM broadcasting radio waves, never needs batteries!

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. On April 14th, Jim Wilson will lead a half-day field trip in search of early spring migrants in the Saint John area. The April 16th meeting (a week later than usual) will include a presentation by Paula Noel of The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) who will provide an introduction to some of the incredible protected places around our province. On April 28th, Paul Mansz will lead an outing to the Jemseg area to experience the rich diversity of bird, amphibian, plant and insect life in that area. 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

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUPS IN NB

Parkinson Society Maritime Region now has seven chapters/support groups in New Brunswick. “You are not alone”. To find the one nearest you call 1-800-6632468. 930

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

MATURE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK IN SJ

“Mature Professionals Network” (MPN) a social networking organization for single adults over the age of 40 has been launched in Saint John. MPN offers a forum to meet and exchange ideas, develop friendships and share common interests. They have a Meet and Greet Social every Friday night, 5:30-7:30pm at the Chateau Saint John, on Rockland Road. You will be warmly welcomed by a MPNSJ greeter who will introduce you to other members. A group of them also go out to dinner after the Meet and Greet. They have already participated in several different activities and are looking forward to a lot more interesting things to do through the seasons. We hope you can find time to join us. 914

← Super Spy Phone! Detect sound in the water or through the ground! Tin Can Robot! Have lots of fun building your own robot Kites: Zero percent frustration and 100% fun! • We do Birthday Parties at the store! Come to the L’IL SHOP OF SCIENCE and you will have the most wonderful party ever.

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ROTHESAY RECReATION NEWS

Celebrate Leadership Awards: Do you know an individual, community group, and/or school who has contributed significantly to the wellness of our children and youth through healthy eating, physical activity, mental fitness, and/or other initiatives that promote wellness? Nominate them today! Help the District 6 Health Advisory Committee celebrate the wellness initiatives taking place in our community. Application deadline is Friday, March 30th. Visit district6.nbed.nb.ca for the application form. 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! Rothesay Arena Winter Schedule 2012: Note: These scheduled events may vary due to other special events. Parent & Tot Skating – Mondays 2:45-3:45pm & Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm; Parent & Tot Hockey – Tuesdays 2:15-3:15, Thursdays 2:15-3:15pm – no charge; Seniors Skating – Mondays 12:00noon-1:00pm, no charge; Adult Scrimmage (ages 19 & over) – Mondays & Fridays 9:45-11:45am, $6/person. “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

CURL FOR MENTAL HEATH

On Saturday, March 31st Canadian Mental Health Association , Saint John Branch, will be celebrating the 22nd annual Curl for Mental Health at the Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club. This event has been organized every year in order to raise funds to support education programs and services that are meeting the needs of so many individuals within the greater Saint John area. Curl for Mental Health promises to be a fun-filled day of curling. The entry fee is $50/person or $200/team. There will be lunch for curlers, 50/50 draw, door prizes, great music and some fantastic itmes up for auction. No experience necessary. Hurry … hurry hard in support of a great cause – call 633-1705 to register your team today. 942

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OPENING April 2, 2012

105 Robertson Road, Lakeside, NB E5N 7K5 Monday 8 - 5 ~ Saturday 8 - 12

Drop in or call for appointments 832-1313 PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT 469 ROTHESAY AVENUE, SAINT JOHN

GRAND OPENING TO BE ANNOUNCED IN JUNE! We offer the following services:

Front-end & Suspension Oil Changes Brakes & Exhaust Tire Change & Balance Motor Vehicle Inspection Station

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

∙3 Full time audiologists serving Saint John and Fredericton ∙Bilingual hearing services offered with our newest Audiologist: Joline Poirier ∙Now offering FREE in house hearing tests (some conditions apply)

*Ask about our Referral Rewards Program

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Trevor Menchenton Jennifer Parsons Clinical Audiologist

Clinical Audiologist

Visit one of our two locations to serve you:

Joline Poirer

Leslie Clack

Clinical Audiologist Office Manager Service Bilingue Hearing Instrument Practitioner

14 Wellesley Avenue, Saint John, NB E2K 2T9 506-634-7136

Deborah Bainbridge Office Manager

1115 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3Z2 506-459-1883

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MUSINGS By Debbie Hickey

SAVE YOUR PENNIES . . .

Cause you can’t do much else with them! Time was a penny could actually buy you something. Today their only real value is in making change. In fact, the Royal Canadian Mint spends millions every year making new pennies, because a large percentage of the old ones go out of circulation. They get tossed in jars or simply tossed out and must then be replaced at great cost, since the raw material used to make a penny is worth more than the penny itself. I can’t remember the last time I actually paid for something using any pennies. Now, Michael would no doubt argue that is just my poor memory, but that is another story. To be clear, I rarely use cash at all in these days of debit cards, but when I do use cash it never includes pennies. I complain about the weight of my purse when coin starts to build up and toss the offending pennies in the change jar. A little research (love the Internet!) reminded me that in 2010, a Senate committee recommended that the federal government remove the penny from circulation and that guidelines be established for rounding off purchase prices for cash-only transactions. This is already done in many countries, including New Zealand and Australia. What are we waiting for? And if you think you want to cart around all that weight to go shopping, consider the specifications of the Currency Act before you step up to the cash. Did you know it is illegal in Canada to pay for a 26 cent item in all pennies. The limit is 25 cents. If you are paying for your item in nickels, then its illegal to pay for it in nickels if its over $5. It’s also illegal to pay for something over $10 dollars in all dimes or quarters or something over $25 in loonies. But I did come across this story on the value of a penny: “Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn’t see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded.” ~ Tim Allen. 801

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUCK OR TWO PLUS! franchise opportunity in SUSSEX. A new franchise business opportunity is now available in Sussex, includes inventory, training, POS and home office support. If you have retail experience and you are considering becoming a franchise owner, call Finlay Burt at 1-800-890-8633 for more details or email at fburt@extremeretail.ca. 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. TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG size wood? Firewood cut to specification. Call Doug 763-3486. FOR RENT FURNISHED BED SITTING room, central Rothesay, all services, $400. 847-2387. ROTHESAY, 2 BEDROOM, just renovated, appliances, internet included. Clean, quiet building, near schools, shopping, bus, no pets, $695. 640-2017. 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED cottage, waterfront, PEI, June 16-22, 23-29, June 30-July 6, July 7-13, July 14-20, Aug. 18-24, 25-31, $550/week. 832-3333. FOR SALE 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. 2 TRUNKS, 19” deep, 3’ long $50 each, 9.5’ oak church pew $100, baker’s rack $75, TV stand $65. Call 848-0014. “HALF A LOAF is Better than Broccoli”. Book of hilarious things kids have said during my teaching career. Awesome gift for Mother’s Day or any occasion, $16.95. 847-8825. 4 MOTHER OF THE BRIDE dresses, size medium, ivory, beige, yellow, green. 847-0153. SERVICES OFFERED HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Laforge. Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151. SCRAP METAL DROP Off Site. All car parts, car batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. God Bless you and thank you for your support. 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. 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.

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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. 832-3982 or 653-0026. 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. 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. COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING - Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. 832-7870. 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. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, travel trailers, motor homes, farm machinery. I pay you cash. Call 721-4255. GROUND BREAKING LTD. Mini excavator, backhoe and dump truck. Experienced crew with full liability insurance. Drain tile, small demolition, topsoil, culverts, landscaping, shoreline work and more. Chris 639-8766 or Matt 651-5172. VEHICLES CALL MALCOLM ACROSS FROM NEW KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET. LUBRICO WARRANTY AVAILABLE. SOME TRADES CONSIDERED. DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOT. CALL 333-5811 OR 832-0897. 2004 FORD F150, V6, auto, reg. cab, long box, air, CD, new MVI, 287,000kms, alloys, nice straight truck, no rust, works excellent, $3,300. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2004 FORD F150, V8, auto, reg. cab, long box, air, CD nice straight truck, no rust, works excellent, 315,000kms, $2,400. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 1998 CHEV XCAB, 2wdr, V6, auto, air, 201,000kms, tonneau, alloys, Michelin tires, under coated, nice tight truck, $3,900. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2001 CHEV 2500 4X4, xcab, long box, 6.6 duramax diesel, auto, 276,000kms, looks and works great, $7,900, financing OAC, rate 4.99%, $9,500. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN, cargo van, V6, auto, air, shelving, roof rack, new MVI, 155,000kms, looks and works excellent, $5,900, financing OAC, rate 4.99%. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2006 SUBARU LEGACY GT wagon, AWD, loaded, sunroof, alloys, 4cyl, auto, 84,000 miles, turbo intercooler, DVD, car is like new, $9,900, financing OAC, rate 4.99%. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2003 PONTIAC GT, 3.8, sunroof, loaded, 124,000kms, new MVI, alloys, looks and works excellent, $4,900. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897.

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2001 FORD F650 XLT, xcab, dump, cat diesel, 6spd, 61,000 miles, 10’0” dump with new tarp, 22.5 tires, great landscape truck, $14,500. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2003 FORD 450, super duty, diesel, 6spd, reg. cab with 16’-0” van body, new MVI, 177,000kms, loading ramp, works excellent, $8,900. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, fully loaded, only 105,000kms, DVD, power seats, alloys, nice van, looks and works excellent, $5,900. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT, 4cyl, auto, 114,000kms, one owner, fully loaded, heated seats, new MVI, looks and works excellent, $8,500, financing OAC, rate 4.99%. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. 2009 FORD TAURUS, limited AWD, fully loaded, leather, moon roof, back up monitors, one owner, 64,000kms, looks and works like new, $15,500. financing available OAC, rate 4.99%. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897.

2002 FORD TAURUS, new MVI, V6, auto, 230,000kms, works excellent, $1,900. Call Malcolm 333-5811 or 832-0897. WANTED WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855.

Call

832-5613 to book your Community Classified today

At Your Service... John & Wendy Perkins Quarter Horses Training Boarding Sales Lessons Tack Shop

Specializing in Youth & Amateur Horses, English & Western Butternut Stables Tel: 832-3219 Fax: 832-0721 www.butternutstables.ca 18 Robertson Road, Hampton, NB

BLOW OUT SALE 40% OFF ALL OUTER WEAR 30-40% OFF ALL HARD GOODS Hurry In Sale Ends March 31! (506) 216-1181 83 Hampton Road, Rothesay

Professional Accountants

Ronald Jones, CMA Louise Simpson, CGA Gary Jones, CMA

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42 Marr Rd, Rothesay

848-1210

Fax: (506) 848-0897

www.jonesandassociates.ca

Apparel Snow Ski

BRADLEY A. LOCKHART

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

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BUSINESS WHO’S WHO NEXT ISSUE: APRIL 10 DEADLINE: APRIL 3

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT Keystrokes by Cathy

RAILINGS

Craftsmanship In Iron

Need a few hours help? Microsoft Office Basic Bookkeeping No job is too small!

Joe Richard 658-0996

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

APARTMENTS A. Malcolm Properties Ltd. New 15 unit building in Rothesay. 1-2 bedrooms, 5 appliances included Starting at $900/month.

650-8447

amalcolmprops@hotmail.com

APPLIANCES

Dunbar’s

Major Appliance Service - servicing Propane (fireplace, furnaces) HRV (heat recovery ventalation) Domestic Refrigeration (washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, ranges) Evenings & weekend service available Call - 639-5355

CARPENTRY

DOUBLE DECKERS

Renovation Specialists

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING Valley Pride Landscaping

Don Fennell 849-3116 Cell 663-1883

CARPENTRY PLUS

MACHINE SHOP

Top Quality Work Reasonable Price References Available

Jake of All Trades

Roofing Vinyl Siding New Construction 485-1119

434-4171

Renovation Decks

B lown in insulation

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS Have a fire-safe wood burning season Have your chimney cleaned and inspected NOW!

Our Reputation is your Safeguard

Lynn-Irene Watters RCRT Certified Reflexology Therapist Young Living Essential Oil Member Pet Sessions Available 577 Hampton Road, Quispamsis Phone: 847-0098 Cell: 658-8351

Evening appointments available. watlippy@hotmail.com

RENOVATIONS

For your Detail Work to Minor Repairs... Send your To-Do list to...

• 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

Renovations Finish Work Basements Finished

REFLEXOLOGY

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

www.homestarinc.ca

SPRING CLEAN UP

YARD PROS INC. NOW BOOKING SPRING CLEAN UPS

CALL JASON AT

645-8252

www.YARDPROS.com

Mark McCully

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

BUSMAINTENANCE TOURS PROPERTY

VEGETABLE PACKS

Executive Property Services

Fresh, local, non-sprayed veggies, in-season, weekly drop off. FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO ORDER

Lawn, Garden & General Grounds Keeping for Spring Promotions call

leonard@themasterchimneysweep.ca

849-0106

506-609-3324 www.executive-properties.ca

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

CRACKFILING

PET CONTAINMENT

Mike J Maillet

ROVER P ET C ONTROL Pet Safe Containment Systems

WELLNESS

SHAKLEE

Money Back Guarantee www.roverpetcontrol.com

CALL CONNIE TITUS @ 847-2312

Crack Filling & Painting over 30 years of field experience Quality Work

Call For Your Free Estimate Today

(506)333-3922 or (506)849-8924

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Sales, Installation & Training Call Mike Anderson 832-2317

Healthy Nutrition Healthy Home

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Nominations Nominations will cease April 20th

On February 6, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of the accession to the Throne. In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee a commemorative medal has been created. Medals will be presented to worthy recipients of the Electoral District of Saint John in recognition of their service, contributions and achievements.

Categories: ◆ Veterans/Military

◆ Community Service

◆ Education /Health

◆ Sport

◆ Business

◆ Youth

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this honour a person... ◆ Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need

not necessarily reside in Canada.

◆ Must have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory,

region or community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and

◆ Must be alive on February 6, 2012, the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date.

For Nomination applications visit www.rodneyweston.ca or you may pick up the applications at 90 King Street, Saint John, or you may call for an application to be mailed out to you by calling 657-2500

❦ MP Rodney Weston 90 King Street, Saint John, NB email: westor1@parl.gc.ca 657-2500