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Mark your calendar for March 8 to celebrate International Women’s Day. While women have definitely made progress over the past few decades, there is still unfortunately key gaps in many areas of importance. I am sure that everyone has noticed that the vast majority of politicians in Canada are male.

Now I have to say, given my feelings for any number of politicians that I have observed, (yes Rob Ford you are one) I would far sooner trust their wives to bring some intelligence and empathy to the job.

CTV News does report some progress being made amongst doctors. “At a provincial level, Quebec and New Brunswick had the highest percentages of female physicians last year, at 42 percent and 36 percent respectively.

Prince Edward Island, at 28 percent, and Saskatchewan and Manitoba, both at 32 per cent, had the lowest proportions of female doctors.”

As you can see there is still a pretty large gap to reach a full 50 percent participation for women as doctors and I am sure that if we look at the trades such as electricians, plumbers and mechanics, the participation of women would be

much, much lower.

So what I am recommending is this... for young children, whether it is a birthday or Christmas, buy a doll or similar toy and a dump truck or other boy type toy.

Do this for both boys and girls, because we need to free both sexes from the stereotypes that are still going on. Boys can become nurses and child care workers and young females can certainly become mechanics and other trades people, but not if we keep dumping the same girl/boy expectations upon them.

I never bought our daughters’ girl toys and while they never grew up to want to drive the tractor and work in the woods, it wasn’t because we limited their possibilities.

All women and men deserve to grow to their own potential, without artificial limitations.

Happy International Womens Day. 0001 Mike Completed his MBA in 1997, and has been working on a practical PhD since his wife Debbie and he started Ossekeag Publishing in 2000. He is also doing a practical degree in Restoring the Acadian Forest with a tractor and chainsaw. When Mike does come out of the trees he heads up Ossekeag’s fledgling IT department.

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ROTHESAY REGIONAL POLICE NEWS During winter months, it is important to drive cautiously. There are a few things to consider when operating a car in New Brunswick that police officers look for while they are out on patrol.

• Are drivers following too close or driving too fast for the circumstances?

The rule when following another car is to allow one car length for every 10kms/ hour. This distance increases as the weather conditions decrease.

• Do you anticipate traffic light changes and slow down according to road conditions? Vehicles should slow down when road conditions or visibility are obstructed.

• Is your windshield obstructed? (snow, ice, etc.)

• Are you talking on your cell phone or driving while distracted?

• Are you passing other cars illegally? If it is a single lane highway, a driver cannot pass another vehicle on the right; especially when the first vehicle is making a left turn and waiting to turn safely.

If your lane has an obstruction in it, you do not have the right of way and you are

not allowed to crowd over to the other lane forcing oncoming traffic to move toward the shoulder of the road.

You are required to stop until you can proceed with caution around the obstruction.

• Are you extra cautious in school zones and pay attention to children waiting for their buses?

Remember the pedestrian has the right of way from the time they step off of the curb and until they step up onto the other curb before a driver can proceed?

If traveling any distance in inclement weather carry blankets, candles, matches, flashlight, first aid kit, reflectors, a small shovel and nutritious non-perishable snacks in your car and advise someone of your itinerary.

These are a few key reminders that you, as a driver, are responsible for when operating a vehicle.

Accidents usually happen because of excessive speed and distracted driving.

This is critical especially in hazardous weather. By being courteous and obeying the rules of the road we all can arrive at our destinations safely.

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Hon. Hugh J. Flemming, Q.C. Minister of Health - Attorney General MLA Rothesay

Constituency Office 70 Hampton Road Rothesay, NB E2E 5L5

I heard hearing loss and dementia could be related… is that true?

Gradual hearing loss is a common symptom of aging, but in some people it may also be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, a new study suggests.

The risk of dementia appears to rise as hearing declines. Older people with mild hearing impairment – those who have difficult following a conversation in a crowded restaurant, say – were nearly twice as likely as those with normal hearing to develop dementia, the study found.

Severe hearing loss nearly quintupled the risk of dementia.

Hearing loss may lead to social isolation (which itself has been linked to dementia), for instance, or it may interfere with the brain’s division of labor. The brain might have to reallocate resources to help with hearing at the expense of cognition.

That may explain in part why straining to hear conversations over background noise in a loud restaurant can be mentally exhausting for anyone, hard of hearing or not.

We listen with our ears but hear with ours brains; it is not possible to separate audition and cognition. The two conditions may also share an underlying neuropathological process.

A lot of people ignore hearing loss because it is such a slow and insidious process as we age. Even if people feel as if they are not affected, studies are showing that it may well be a serious problem.

506.848.5440 506.848.5442 hugh.flemming@gnb.ca Mon: 9:00-5:00 Tues - Fri: 9:00-1:00 Tel: Fax:

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WHAT’s HAPPENING 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.

MardiGras/Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 4:30-6:30pm at St. Augustine’s Church (corner of Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads) by free will offering. Proceeds to go the KV Food Basket.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Kingston Parish Hall from 4:00-6:00pm. $8/adults, $4/children under 14. Proceeds go to the Anglican Parish of Kingston.

Thursday, March 6 Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary meeting at 4:00pm in the Boardroom of the Nursing Home. All are welcome.

Friday, March 7 World Day of Prayer service hosted by Saint David’s United Church, Rothesay at 7:00pm. This ecumenical celebration is

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on the theme “Streams in the Desert”. Call 847-7137 for more information.

World Day of Prayer, 7:00pm at the Nauwigewauk Christian Chruch.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, March 8 Singles & Friends Dance from 9:0012:00pm at RCL Branch #69 (714 Wilson Street W). Doors open at 8:00pm with Second Time Around. Admission is $6 and is open to singles and couples. Dance schedule is available at: singlesandfriends. ca.

Annual Smelt Fry (or ham), hosted by the Southfield United Church (814 Rte 865) from 4:00-6:00pm. $10/adults, $5/children under 12. To place take-out orders or for information contact Sandra at 839-2326 or Pat at 839-2132.

Tuesday, March 11 Kings County Women in Business networking group (KCWIB) meeting from 8:30-9:30am, in celebration of International Women’s Day, at Timeless

Cottage in Nauwigewauk. Memberships $50/year. For more information email: kingscountywib@gmail.com.

TAOIST TAI CHI™ - NEW BEGINNER CLASS - 4:45-5:45 New Beginner class starts (Tuesdays & Thursdays for 12 weeks) at the NB Community College, Grandview Avenue in the library on the first floor.

Classes also in Rothesay (see classifieds).

For adults of all ages, including teens.

Cost: $140; (students/seniors: $110.) For information: saintjohn.nb@taoist.org.

Voicemail:658-9854.

The Best Me I can Be program from 6:308:30pm at the Hampton Middle School (14 weeks until Tuesday, June 10). Free registration is required - Evelyn 433-8165 or Martha 433-5083.

Saturday, March 15 Community Homestyle Breakfast at St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church in Hammond River from 8:30-10:30am.

Tickets $8 at the door. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, March 16 Desa’s Sunday Night Country Jamboree,

WHAT’s HAPPENING in support of the KV Food Basket, at the Civic Centre in Quispamsis above the Firehall (wheelchair accessible). Doors open at 6:30 & show starts at 7:990m for an evening with special guests, the KV Country Band and MC Bob Henry.

Admission $5 and non-perishable food donations are welcome.

Thursday, March 20 Dementia Support Group - a community group for families of those afflicted with dementia or Alzeimer’s, every third Thursday, 10:00am at the qplex in Quispamsis. All are welcome.

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.

Wednesday, April 9 The Rothesay Kings Rotary Club is hosting a fun evening with ‘Jimmy The Janitor’ at the qplex. Doors open at 7:30, showtime 8:00pm. Appetizer buffet included. Tickets ($50) available by calling 651-8676, Higgins Insurance (28 Pettingill Road), Scholten’s (511 Somerset St & 835 Loch Lomond Road). This event is in support of local Rotary Club projects.

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).

Thursday, April 24 SJ Regional Hospital Auxiliary’s 95th Annual Meeting 12:00noon at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive, SJ West).

Lunch $10/person. RSVP by April 14 email: auxil@HorizonNB.ca or 648-6292.

Sunday, April 27 Warbler Workshop with the Saing John Naturalists Club and led by Jim Wilson. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 0022

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Easter is coming!

Wish that special someone a happy Easter.

Call 832-5613

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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); 1:30-7:00pm.

Wednesdays - 11:30am-1:30pm, Lunch at the Branch (3rd Wednesday/month). $7/ person. All are welcome.

Thursdays - 7:00pm, Texas Hold'em Tournaments. 40 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration tickets are available ahead of time at the Branch. Tournament cost is $20.

Friday, March 21 - 5:00-7:00pm, Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner (includes soup, homemade rolls, vegetables, condiments, dessert, tea/coffee. Cost $14/person.

Tickets are available at the Branch and the deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, March 14. All welcome.

Volunteers for Sunday Brunch: The Legion

Ultimate Public Swims - All Pools Mon to Fri (March 3 - 7): 1:30-3:00pm Players from the Mill Rats will be in attendance come in and play water basketball with them! (Fri, March 7th, 1:30-2:30pm) Fri, March 7th: 6:30-8:00pm Sat & Sun, March 8th & 9th: 2:30-4:00pm

Tropical Swims - Leisure Pools Wed, March 5th: 7:00-8:00pm

Polar Flip ‘n Dip Camp Mon to Fri, March 3rd - 7th: 8:30-4:30pm (early drop off and late pickup included) Standard First Aid Fri and Sat, March 7th & 8th 8:30-4:30pm

Now Accepting Spring 2014 Registrations 50 Union Street (506) 658-4715 www.aquatics.nb.ca

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“Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday, in particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. Please contact the branch if you would like to volunteer.

Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals – two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings.

Contact Branch for details.

Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment.

Please note - all surviving WWII & Korean Veterans should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Comrade Eric Adams is the contact. Please call the Branch for further information.

Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week.

Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information.

Proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need. 0014

Come celebrate with us!

CONTEST WINNERS AT QMS Certificates and awards were recently given out to students of Quispamsis Middle School who did well on this year’s Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster contest.

Grade 8 student, Alison Sears, won for the local Chapter of Jack Kidd and for our Atlantic Region and Internationals. 2657

ROTHESAY RECREATION NEWS Rothesay Arena: Here is the public skating schedule for the 2013-2014 season (no charge). We now have public skating on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:453:34pm: 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. visit: rothesay.ca/recreation/rothesayarena for ice availability for private rentals.

Iris Bettle 90 year Birthday Fred (Norm) Saunders 85 year Birthday Fred & Mary’s 60th Anniversary

At the Q-Plex 2-4pm on March 22 Best wishes only!

No cards, No gifts.

“Sign the Guestbook” A donation for the foodbank if you wish Want updates? If you would like to receive periodical emails from Rothesay Recreation with information on upcoming events please email us to get on the list!

“Like” us on Facebook – facebook.com/ rothesayNB; “Follow” us on Twitter – twitter.com/rothesay_NB; Contact: Keri Flood 847-6363, KeriFlood@rothesay.ca; rothesay.ca. 0032

This notice is to recognize our longest standing employee, Margaret Heans, as she gets ready to retire.

St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church Community Breakfast

Enjoy: Scrambled Eggs Pancakes Hashbrowns Muffins Bacon Jams Sausage Tea, Coffee & Juice Toast Saturday, March 15 8:30 - 10:30am

Tickets $8 at the door

196 Hammond River RD., Quispamsis, NB

Margie has been a part of Higgins since 1995, and was integral in our success. Over her career, she has made personal connections and helped so many of our clients – she will truly be missed in our office.

Although we will miss Margie, she has earned the opportunity to enjoy more time with her family and grandson.

Please join us in congratulating Margie on all of her accomplishments and contributions.

Margie – from all of us at Higgins Insurance, enjoy every minute of your well deserved retirement!

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Phone: Toll Free: Fax:

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

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

Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer: Do you know someone in Quispamsis who should be recognized for their outstanding volunteer efforts? If so, nominate them for the 2014 Volunteer Recognition Award.

These unique individuals will be honoured at a special presentation by Mayor and Council on April 15. Recipients will be presented a certificate and small token of appreciation from the Town. Nomination forms are available at the Town Hall and on-line at: quispamsis.ca . Submissions accepted until Thursday, March 20.

Up-coming: Some additional items for

your calendar: April 16 – Blood Donor Clinic at the qplex; April 17 – Community Spring Expo at the qplex; April 19 – Gigantic Easter Egg Hunt at the Arts & Culture Park: April 22 – A Cleaner, Greener Quispamsis for Earth Day. 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.

Arts & Culture Park Outdoor Rink: The outdoor skating rink is open daily (weather permitting). We encourage you to wear a helmet while skating and for everyone’s safety, the use of sticks and pucks is prohibited on the ice. For current

conditions check out our on-line webcam at: quispamsis.ca/arts_culture.htm to view the skating rink, or call 849-5778.

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 on future programs, registration forms, special events and facility bookings please visit our websites: quispamsis.ca and qplex. quispamsis.ca or drop us a line at 8495778 (Town Hall) or 848-5900 (qplex).

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I gave you shelter You gave me joy.

LIFE’S MYSTERY

Thank you A huge “thank you” to everyone who came out to help celebrate my retirement at Timeless Cottage on January 31, 2014; for all the cards, gifts and phone calls, I’m so grateful.

A special thanks to our daughters, Christina and Tara, for organizing and making the evening special and memorable.

Thanks to Chuck and my husband, Mike for their help.

With Love,

Arnella Bus

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I gave you food You gave me loyalty.

I gave you walks You gave me companionship.

I gave you my heart You gave me unconditional love.

In Memory of Chelsea

Feb. 20, 2000 - March 6, 2013

I came over the mountain Into the Valley of Life I drank from the wordly fountain: Had lots of fun and strife.

I went over the next hill Into the Valley Forlorn Where everything stood still But back in the Valley of Life Another child was born.

Byron Williamson Rothesay

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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 7:30-10:00pm.

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 Gauvin 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

HHS CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION On behalf of the Cooperative Education 120 class of Hampton High, I would like to thank the following businesses and supervisors for taking part in our program during the last semester: Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow School (Terri Landry & Rosemary Wilson); Dr. V. A. Snow Centre (Janice Robinson and Gloria Baird); J. D Irving Woodlands (Leanne Carson); Hampton Elementary School (Jodi Fischer); Hampton Middle School (Sherlyn Cheeks); Macdonald

Consolidated School (Margaret Britt & Beth Toner); Gerry’s Welding (Gerald Gillcrist); Mike Jarvis Auto (Gus Chiswell & Joel MacPherson); Dr. Allison Chorley (Marilyn, Samm and Dr. Chorley); Bonney Construction (Dale Bonney, Rod Kilpatrick, Adam Bonney); The Shadow Lawn Inn (Nancy Fox); Dickinson & Baird Veterinary Services (Dr. Elisha Dickinson-Mills, Candace & Lana); Little Adventures Early Learning Centre (Amy St. Germain & Kim Ringuette); Hampton Dental Clinic (Dr. Bill Merrithew, Allison Arrowsmith & Marilyn McGuire); Simply for Life (Keith McHugh); Shannex

Parkland in the Valley (Jen Reed & Sue Delong); News 88.9 (Allison Mosher).

Cooperative Education 120 is a course in which selected high school students combine studies at school with a work placement in the community. These students learn through participation in the day-to-day operation of an organization.

Learning and experience are combined in an educationally beneficial way.

If you think that your business or organization would like to participate in this valuable program for the 2014-2015 school year, please contact Sonja Travis at sonja.travis@nbed.nb.ca. 2647

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Claudine Palmer ext.5011 Stefanie Richard ext.5014 Joe Knudson ext.5015 535 Westmorland Rd. Saint John, NB

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SEA BELLES CHORUS NEWS Sea Belles Chorus had a busy Christmas season entertaining audiences at various local nursing homes, malls and community events throughout holiday season.

Sea Belles Chorus thanks all who supported performances and activities during 2013. A percentage of all proceeds

from chorus fund raising activities is donated to local charities. Sea Belles' Charity Coordinator, Cindy Mayo, recently presented a total of $1200 in cheques to Carolyn McNulty of Romero House and Janet Bordage of Sophia Recovery Center.

Sea Belles celebrated Harmony Awareness Week (February 9-15) by entertaining residents of Parkland Shannex Retirement Living with a cappella harmonies of love, happiness and good times.

Sea Belles, Cindy Maya presenting donation to Carolyn McNulty of Romero House.

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On Saturday, March 15 the Sea Belles will be at the 2014 Ford World Women's Curling Championship to help with the celebration. The Chorus is delighted to announce they will be singing O Canada in A Cappella harmony during the Opening Ceremonies. Join Sea Belles as they welcome curlers and their fans from around the world to our door!

For more information on these and other Sea Belles' activities, visit: seabelles. ca or the Chorus Facebook page. 2645

Sea Belles, Cindy Maya presenting donation to Janet Bordage, Director, Sophia Recovery Centre.

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FEBRUARY “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to Tim Brown, who submitted this “Close-up” themed photo of a bee on a flower to our “Pic of the Month” contest during the month of February. Tim has won pair of movie tickets (including popcorn & drink), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing.

The theme for March submissions is - “Something Red”. No people or pets please. Happy shooting! 0037

KV LIBRARY NEWS 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 849-5314 Adopt-A-Puppet Drive on Now at the Kennebecasis Public Library - at the Kennebecasis Public Library, we believe in the importance of fostering children’s imagination through lively, interactive storytelling. That’s why on the third Friday of every month, our library puppeteers bring puppets to life on stage for two puppet shows starting at 10:30am and 3:30pm.

The Kennebecasis Public Library is asking for the public’s support to help us expand our puppet family through an Adopt-A-Puppet Drive. Puppets solicited for adoption range from fairytale favourites such as “Mr. Big Bad Wolf ”, loveable woodland creatures including “Prickly Pete Porcupine” and everyday people puppets including a set of multicultural children puppets. A full list of the Library’s desired puppets is available online at: facebook.com/ kennebpl, and inside the Library. For

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All are welcome to attend the Library’s upcoming Adventures of Elephant and Piggie puppet show on Friday, March 21 at 10:30am and 3:30pm. We hope that you enjoy the show! 0018

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION IN KV Are you in a wheelchair and need a drive to church, to the grocery store, to the city, etc. There are now two licensed accessible taxis services in our area which are partially subsidized by the towns of Rothesay & Quispamsis. Call for a reservation: 648-8888 or 638-9223.

For more information on the KV Committee for Disabled Persons visit kvcommittee.webs.com or call 849-2974.

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Saturday, March 8th

is International Womens’ Day

Spring is just around the corner... and so are big changes!

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Email info@ossekeag.ca or visit ossekeag.ca Ossekeag Publishing was created in the summer of 2000 when Debbie Hickey & her husband Mike decided to jump with both feet into the publishing industry. Since then Ossekeag’s vision and direction have been steered by Debbie’s unending commitment to provide communities with local feel good news and events.

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In the coming months you’ll see changes to our four publications to better serve, connect and inform all of our local communities and residents.

We welcome your feedback on our changes, and encourage you to submit them to info@ossekeag.ca.

Tell us what you like, what doesn’t work for you, or something you’d like to see in your community magazine.

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5:45 Mondays at the Civic Centre 6:30 Wednesdays at the Qplex drop-in See more classes at zumbasaintjohn.com 849-2230

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Women’s Day Women in Business Kings County is home to a vibrant community of local women owned & women operated businesses. These businesses represent a broad array across the spectrum, from real estate, to hair cutting, or from restaurant and shops to wine making. That’s just to name of few of the successful women run businesses in our community.

Women’s Day on March 8th seeks to not only celebrate just Women in Business, but all women, and the successes they achieve, the obstacles they overcome and the many, many ways that women help, support and nurture the communities around them.

While you read the feature, you’ll find women from all walks of life who have pursued their passion, chased their dreams and turned them into a successful enterprise that brings value to those around them and offers unique products, and helps their community in one way or another.

On Saturday, March 8th, International Women’s Day take some time to appreciate the women who have enriched your life in one way or another, whether they are teachers, mothers, business owners, cashiers, or friends.

If you asked Robyn if she still loves teaching Zumba after four years of dancing, shimmying, and shaking, she’d tell you that she sure does, because of all the smiling faces and people enjoying themselves at Zumba. It’s the energy in every class that motivates everyone there to get out, dance and have fun. Zumba gives you a great workout, is excellent cardio, and it doesn’t feel like you’re spending an hour exercising. Come to Zumba with Robyn, get into the rhythm, get a great exercise and have a great time. Robyn offers $5 classes and a fast paced Zumba experience for all women.

BUSY B’S RESTAURANT Mon-Thurs: 7:30 - 2 • Fri: 7:30 - 7:30 Sat & Sun: 8 - 3 184 HAMPTON ROAD, QUISPAMSIS

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When you walk into Busy B’s you can feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere that comes from people who love their jobs and have a passion for what they do. Sandra missed her first opportunity to own a restaurant but jumped at the chance to buy Busy B’s a little more than two years ago, and she hasn’t looked back since. Busy B’s offers good home cooked meals, an easy going, laid back environment and people who will come to know your name and probably your order. If you’re looking for great food and great service from nice people, buzz into Busy B’s

The Girls Bra Shop Inc. was designed for women, by women as an exclusive and welcoming place to shop for intimate apparel.

Ann and Tammy are real women who wanted real bras and to feel real beautiful. They are the girls behind The Girls Bra Shop, a bra boutique located in Rothesay, NB and St. John’s, NL. At The Girls Bra Shop you will find an amazing team who will guide women to the styles and items that fit their bodies. Their mission is to help every woman find a quality proper fitting bra that will give her the support she needs while encouraging her to feel pretty and confident. Our fitters are certified for all fits including mastectomy, nursing, sport and everyday. You will also find something for the men, the very popular SAXX men’s underwear.

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The Girls Bra Shop has been thriving in the Valley for the past 5 years. The community has supported us so much. Like family.

That’s why we have always tried to give back to the community as much as possible through donations to the Coverdale Center and many local fundraisers.

One of the great things about coming to our shop is, our staff are like family and when you come through our doors, it’s like coming into our home. It’s relaxed, comfortable and fun.

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Elisha McIntyre, Owner & Certified Aesthetician of Posh Day Spa wants women in the Kennebecasis Valley to experience a “Pinch of Posh”. Elisha fulfilled a long-standing dream when she opened Posh Day Spa in her newly constructed home in February 2013.

Posh Day Spa is designed to offer clients exceptional customer service and a clean and relaxing atmosphere.

You can feel the magic as you enter Posh Day Spa and at that very second, “you” become THE most important person in the world! The decor and ambiance provides a quiet personal sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate. It features a large reception area with a makeup and manicure area, 2 treatment rooms and a full bath ceramic–tiled, walk-in shower, which provides clients a place to clean up after treatments if so desired.

Posh Day Spa offers full Aesthetics services... from the anticipated manicures and pedicures (including artistic gel nails, French polish and personal nail design)… to exceptional skin and body care, eyelash extensions; wax hair removal and specializing in mobile services (make-up for weddings). The possibilities are endless!

Posh is committed to delivering superior service. We want to be a business that is leading by example and respected by clients, staff and community. We strive to achieve a full body wellness experience that makes caring for the body, mind and spirit a way of life.

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your computer needs. PC Butler not only offers great products & in-store services but they’ll also bring their expertise right to your door, for both residential and business clients who need technical support, virus removal and upgrades they can trust to be done right at a fair price. Whether you’re having computer problems, setting up a network at your business or home, or you’re in the market for a new computer, PC Butler is available to

help you seven days a week with their helpful, friendly staff who are ready to answer your questions and meet all your IT needs.

Francine Glover is the co-owner of PC Butler along with her husband Paul.

They originally started PC Butler in Ottawa in 2002 but in 2006 when their son Kevin was a year old, they decided to come back to the Maritimes to give their son the “Maritime” upbringing that we all know and love.

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If you had asked Bonnie Adams in 1993 if she was forging a path for female business owners she would have given you a resounding NO! But 20 years on it appears she has done that very thing.

Barley Malt & Vine has become New Brunswick’s largest independent retailer of beer & winemaking supplies and a leader in brew on premises delivery. Being an entrepreneur means having to wear many hats and Bonnie wears them all with aplomb. If there is a secret ingredient to her success it is her zest for life and resolute belief that “it will all work itself out”.

Prior to opening Barley Malt & Vine, Bonnie took a course at the YMCA Enterprise Center to learn business basics.

This provided a solid foundation & sparked her desire to succeed.

Beyond that, Bonnie exudes genuine warmth and infectious enthusiasm for what she does and her employees echo that behaviour. These key elements established the business when it was just Bonnie behind the counter and they carry on through every transaction 20 years later.

Much has been written about the challenges of being a woman in business, but with typical Bonnie style, she has always thrown them aside. In the early days

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when some of the gruff old timers would ask what a woman would know about wine or beer making, Bonnie would school them with a smile & a history lesson that told how in ancient times, women did all the brewing. Her subject knowledge is beyond mere interest, she is passionate about

every aspect of her business; especially her customers. The store has grown, both in size & product lineup, over the years as Bonnie carved out her niche. The location changed four times over the years growing from 900 square feet to the present 3500.

Remaining as an independent retailer has allowed Barley Malt & Vine to offer an unrivalled selection of the industry’s best products in wine and beer kits and pet food.

Perhaps the biggest challenge Bonnie has faced, greater even than the tribulations of purchasing & renovating the City Road store in 2009/10, was being diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2011. Early detection & successful surgery has meant a full recovery but subsequent treatment revealed a severe yeast allergy meaning that she cannot physically set foot inside her beloved store even though she is fit & well.

As testament to the challenges of being a woman in business and true to character, Bonnie carries on undaunted from her home office with remote computer & video links. Her capable crew has accommodated this unusual arrangement with support and cooperation ensuring that Bonnie Adams and Barley Malt & Vine will continue to forge a path forward.

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New Location Grand Opening!

Saturday, March 15th

After 17 years of business, Darlings Island Bike Shop has moved to

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Open 6 days a week 12 months of the year.

Now selling skis and snowshoes in addition to a huge selection of bikes!

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Last December, Darlings Island Bike Shop packed up and moved their location to the Parkway Mall in between Wacky’s Flooring and Pharmasave facing Boston Pizza. Now known as Consolvo Bikes they are ready and willing to serve you better than ever with over 6,000 square feet, and a wider selection of products available in their new showroom.

Consolvo Bikes carries road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids, BMX bikes, and child carrier systems allowing you to bring your child with you. Every bicycle comes with free tunes-up for a year. They also carry cross country skis and snowshoes.

If you’re in the market for a new bicycle, Consolvo Bikes is your one stop shop. Save gas, get fit.

Barbara Gillcrist has been a nurse since 1974, in 1992 she began specializing in foot care, and in 1994 she became a certified reflexologist.

What can a certified Reflexologist do for you?

Reflexology has been proven to help reduce the effects of stress and tension on the body. It increases the sense of relaxation and helps the body to become more capable of handling the stresses placed on it by daily living and illness. It is also extremely helpful for people with poor circulation as reflexology has been shown to increase blood supply throughout the body.

Reflexology creates a balance within the body and therefore is a great holistic approach to your health. By stimulating specific areas on the hands and feet, reflexology can aid in the alleviation of pain and discomfort. Barbara’s many years of experience lends her the ability to help you manage any difficulties you may be experiencing. Reflexology is covered under some health care plans.

Make an appointment today and feel the difference.

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In 1987 Jean Porter Mowatt and Sharon O’Brien recognized the need for dedicated home care after caring for their own aging parents. They started Senior Watch to meet this need.

Two years later they expanded from home services into education. They offer training programs in Home Support and Personal Support to train people to be able to offer quality, dedicated home care for our elderly.

All of this has been done under the belief that all seniors who gave us so much and gave their time to build our communities deserve to get the best of care. Senior’s watch has received awards for their excellence in training and their work with the elderly.

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Her journey began four years ago when she came to us after suffering 15 years of chronic pain from a shoulder injury. She started a rehabilitation program with Tony and after much hard work, nine months later was pain-free. This new-found lease on life made her want to help others the way Tony had helped her. Three courses and 180 hours later, she became a fully certified Personal Fitness Trainer.

During this time, Jocelyn’s two teenage girls made many sacrifices to help her dream become a reality.

Since then, Jocelyn has helped many individuals achieve their personal fitness goals. As a single mother, she realizes the challenges that come with taking the time to look after yourself. With this in mind, she

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started a class which focused on the importance of women’s fitness.

It brought women of all shapes, ages, and sizes together in a nonjudging group where they could comfortably become stronger and healthier while having a good time.

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advocate for fitness in the autistic community. She has seen real success in her specialized training with youth. One of her clients has made so much progress that he is now able to join in some activities in his gym class at school. Jocelyn hopes to help more youth in this spectrum.

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Sheila’s Day Spa & Laser Centre has been locally owned and operated by Sheila Grimmer since 1986. We are celebrating 28 years in business which all started by introducing a new technology in Electrolysis, leading to other services as our clients requested to meet their needs.

We are a complete hair removal centre from simple waxing to computerized electrolysis (white hair, brows) both laser & Cipl hair removal for larger areas. Our new lasers are 2nd generation and really offer even more comfort and faster results.

Keeping our clients youthful has been Sheila’s focus since 2001 which leads to our new laser for none Surgical face and neck lifts, reducing lines around eyes, lips, between brows.It is so very exciting to be able to offer the intracel service to all our past present and new clients.

Sheila’s now offers email reminders because clients lives are sooo busy and we also phone those who are overwhelmed with emails. We introduced gift cards online for last minute shoppers. Our web site is informative including prices, hrs, and much more.

Your face is important to you and deserves experienced laser technicians. Here at Sheila’s we offer experience, say it again, experience, 28yrs. Place your face in our hands.

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Barb Magee has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. With that much experience you can count on Barb to help you and your family find what insurance fits best for you. Whether you’re looking for a life insurance policy, shopping around for better values on car insurance or you’re a first time home buyer who has no idea where to start. Barb is there for you, with a kind, professionalism that makes you feel like more than a client.

Barb and her staff work hard to make sure everyone who comes through their doors feels at home and gets the respect they deserve and the attention that they need.

They have over 70 years of combined experience that you can trust and rely on. So that if the unexpected happens, you and your family will be ready.

Barb and her team love coming in to work and helping people, finding solutions that work for their clients and offering helpful support in time of need.

Barb is very involved in the local community. She is an active board member of MADD Saint John as well as the KV Figure Skating Club. She supports many teams and groups in the Kennebecasis Valley.

If you’d like an honest, friendly, insurance agent with years of experience to help you meet your needs, give Barb a call and see what she can do for you today.

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LIsTEN IN by Jeff Liberty The Poet and the Songbird Slamming and Singing with Clyde A Wray and Debbie Adshade: Last week, I met up with poet extraordinaire Clyde A Wray and songwriter Debbie Adshade at Wray’s uptown haunt, the Magnolia Café, to talk about their work together and life over cappuccinos and my regular green tea and honey. Adshade is actually a nearby neighbour of mine on the Peninsula. I have been fascinated about both these artists as individuals for years now.

When I heard they were collaborating, I knew I needed to explore this partnership further.

Debbie tells me they first collaborated in the spring of 2011. “We were Facebook friends first”, Debbie says with a laugh.

“I gave a reading and Debbie came out and asked if I wanted to do something together”, Clyde continued. Their first collaborative effort was “Between the Dark and the Light". They then followed this up with "Mood Swings". Debbie explains it as “a weaving of spoken word and song”. Throughout our lengthy conversation, I learn that the process

seems to be very much a collaborative effort with the music, lyrical singing and poetry coming together in a very natural and fluid manner. “There is no ego involved; we let the work take over”, Clyde says in expressing their approach. “It is all about the A-ha! (Eureka) moments”!

Clyde adds in regard to finding what sounds and seems right for the pair.

The duo plays off each other seamlessly, with Clyde’s stirring poetry in a dramatic delivery with a weighty and rich voice I can only liken to the great American actor, James Earl Jones. Debbie, in contrast, sings like an earth-bound angel, playing guitar while she sways back and forth, evoking something between Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. A show that will captivate you with a journey that is worth the ride. I urge all lovers of song and poetry to take in one of their performances.

Both Debbie and Clyde keep a busy individual schedule and work load as well. They both have fascinating projects on the horizon. Clyde just finished two big productions, where he wears many

creative hats in making these projects a success. Debbie’s work with Clyde Wray has also led to her most recent endeavour,”NB Poets”. Debbie has just received a NB Arts Creation Grant to compose 12 songs inspired by New Brunswick Poets. I’m looking forward to that release!

To stay in the know, you can find them both on Facebook, YouTube, as well at myspace.com/debdatso (for Debbie) and clydeawray.com. 0041

Jeff Liberty has been in the music business for over 20 years. Listen to his show “Take Liberty” on CBC 91.3 FM and follow him on twitter @jlibertyartists.

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Ask THE CHEF Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with some answers to many questions this week. I thought I would give you some insights to how to go about getting a caterer. Off-site catering is something I have been doing since the start of my career. Everything from a business outing for 500 people in the middle of a field, to providing food to a tall ships as it took a three-hour cruise, to weddings or just a simple board meeting for ten. All very different but all should come with similar questions.

When dealing with a caterer, you should always have a budget in mind. If you are having an event, come up with a number that you wish to work with and your caterer should be able to fit into that number. If you just ask “how much for a chicken dinner” you will not be happy with what you get. Every business is different and what chicken dinner is to one may not compare to what another may offer. Ask if they are willing to give you samples. This will put your mind at ease and you’ll have an opportunity to make some changes if needed.

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Once you get the price, ask if that includes taxes and service charges. No need to get a big surprise when the bill comes in. 13% tax is an absolute, but service charges can depend on the caterer.

Next is all about the extras. What are extras? Glassware, tableware, table cloths, napkins and more. The list can go on and on. Know what you need or ask what they can provide. Again another area that if not discussed from the beginning, you may end up having to pay for it in the end and now you have just blown your budget. Most caterers will be up front about all of these items, but what started as a $15 chicken dinner has now grown into a $34.95 chicken dinner.

Lastly, I wanted to mention cleanup and removal of garbage. Again cost that you may not be thinking about or even worse, you will have to take care of yourself!

A good caterer should always leave an area the way they found it, but if it is not discussed, then you may be stuck doing dishes and removing garbage after your big event. Trust me, it will be the last thing you will want to be doing.

So the next time the boss asks you to get a caterer in for a meeting, ask him first what is the budget you have to work with. When planning your big day, once you have figured out how many people you wish to invite, work out how much you want to spend on each of them. They won’t all show up so you will have some money left over. When you call around for a caterer, have these questions ready because it will save you a lot of time and money in the end. 0040

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

up, up & Away by ellen tucker Bargain Travel deals to the UK - in the Fall of 2014.

Right now, considering this winter’s severe weather, most people are thinking of a trip to the Caribbean, or another warm place, but now is the best time to start planning your trip to the UK or Europe. The brochures are out, and there are still some early booking discounts available.

Here are a few examples of good value trips that might interest you: 1. Trafalgar, with Air Canada, is offering a 10-night UK tour. Prices vary on every date, but here is an example - leaving Saint John on September 17 and returning on September 28. The package includes roundtrip airfare, including the huge taxes, a 10 night Trafalgar coach tour, with many inclusions, and roundtrip transfers from London Heathrow - all for $2614 CAD. That is a very reasonable price. The tour includes visits to London, Stratford, York, Leeds, Grasmere in the beautiful Lake District, Glasgow for two nights, with an excursion to Edinburgh.

Then a ferry to Belfast, on to Dublin

for 2 nights, followed by Kilkenny and Waterford. Then back across the Irish Sea to Wales, with a stop in Cardiff, over the Severn Bridge to Bath, and then to Windsor, before returning to London.

This is a great first-timer’s tour of the United Kingdom. It has a few two-night stops, so you don’t feel you’re in perpetual motion, and yet it gives you a good taste of all four areas of the UK. 2. Transat Holidays also has some excellent packages to the UK. Air Transat flies weekly, on Wednesdays, from Halifax to Gatwick London Airport. As an example, a one-week London Package from Sep 10 -17 is $1978 CAD. But hold on, here’s what’s included: the round trip flight, 6 nights in a double-room, including breakfast, at the President Hotel, which is a good centrally located hotel, airport transfers, Royal London tour, City of London tour, 24-hour ‘hopon-hop-off ’ bus pass, the London Eye, Madame Tussaud’s and all taxes. Now that’s a good deal!

Don’t be fooled by some of the super low prices you’ll see advertised! Once you add

in all the extras, that are not usually listed, they are often not a good deal at all. It’s important to know all the costs involved with a holiday - before you book it. The inclusions are great in the two options I mentioned above, but there are still a few extras to pay for, such as meals that are not included. Restaurant prices in the UK are high by our standards, so you can count on a minimum of $15 for lunch, and $25 and up for dinner. A knowledgeable travel agent can help you tally all the likely extra costs, so you can budget appropriately, and avoid unpleasant surprises. 0043

Ellen Tucker is the owner and president of Freedom tours. She has over twenty years experience in the travel industry. You can also listen to Ellen talk about travel on CBC 91.3 fm

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very time we have a long period with power outages during the winter I hear horror stories of how people maintained the heat in their homes. From using construction heaters to using barbeques inside, I have heard pretty much everything that people have tried to use to heat or cook during a power outage.

First off, let me say this: if you are using a fuel burning appliance for anything other than the manufacturer’s intended purpose, you are taking a huge risk, as they all produce carbon monoxide.

When I am talking about a “fuel burning appliance” I am talking about anything other than electric fuel. So, wood, propane, oil and gas appliances are all considered fuel fired appliances. Throughout

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years. The building code currently requires a smoke alarm installed on every storey and within 15 feet of every bedroom door (you can use one alarm to satisfy both requirements).

The smoke alarms must also be interconnected, meaning that if one alarm goes off, so do all the others. In the next version of the building code smoke alarms will be required inside bedrooms as well. This is because locating the alarm in the bedroom wakes people about 45 seconds earlier than the unit outside the bedroom door, and since you typically have an average of 3 minutes to escape your home after the alarm sounds, that 45 seconds is a big deal. If you have smoke alarms, but they are not interconnected you could replace them with units that are wirelessly interconnected to save you from having to run wires all through your house and still satisfy the code when your existing smoke alarms need to be replaced.

Most people don’t know there are actually two different kinds of smoke alarms; ionisation and photoelectric. Ionisation alarms are great at detecting flaming fires, where photoelectric alarms are good at detecting smouldering fires. Which type should you have in your home? Both, but if you can only have one, ionisation is your best bet because 93% of home fires are flaming. Also, If your smoke alarm goes off a lot when you are cooking it is likely an ionisation type and you could replace it with a photoelectric type to reduce nuisance alarms.

All fuel fired appliances produce carbon monoxide, and should be vented to the outside. Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide is an

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Even when you are installing a fuel burning appliance that is designed for installation in your home, a carbon monoxide alarm is required (and if you have an attached garage). The carbon monoxide alarm must be installed

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can either switch out the existing unit for a dual unit or you can also get a carbon monoxide alarm that plugs into an outlet. Either units are commonly available at all home improvement stores.

Having a new home emergency plan and going over it each spring with children is a great idea for your families safety. To get the kids more involved have them create the map with you and post it on the fridge where it can be seen daily.

How To Reduce Home Improvement Project Waste The home improvement industry has grown considerably over the last several decades, as homeowners increasingly took steps to turn their homes into personal oasis. But such projects often produce substantial amounts of waste, negatively impacting the environment as a result.

Save salvageable materials. Some materials simply must be discarded when making improvements to a home. But many more materials can be salvaged. When making renovations to a home, separate materials like lumber, hardware, fixtures, and even appliances that can be salvaged from those materials that must be discarded.

Many communities are home to organizations that collect salvageable

materials, and these materials can be reused by fellow homeowners or other organizations down the road.

Speak to contractors about recycling.

Contractors working on a home typically know which materials can be recycled in a given area. When discussing prospective projects with contractors, homeowners can mention their willingness to recycle materials. Wood is a versatile material that can be turned into reclaimed or composite wood products, including decks or other items used around the home.

Old wood being removed from a home may even work as mulch, which homeowners can spread around their yards to add aesthetic appeal and protect plants on hot summer days. Even asphalt and concrete can be recycled into new products, and homeowners should discuss their wishes to recycle as many materials as

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Materials such as drywall, insulation, kitchen countertops, glass tiles, carpeting and carpet padding may include recycled content, and the growing popularity of such products has made them relatively simple for homeowners to find. When working with contractors, homeowners should emphasize their desire to use materials

made from recycled content. Such materials are both pleasing to the eye and the environment.

Embrace adaptability when designing a new home. Rarely do homeowners design their homes with renovations in mind. When building a dream home, homeowners do not consider the likelihood that they will one day move out or even outgrow the home. Estimates vary considerably with regard to how long the average homeowner stays in his home, with some suggesting as little as seven years. Homeowners building new homes should expect to one day move, and ensuring their new homes are easily adaptable is both financially sound and eco-friendly. When a home is built with adaptability in mind, prospective buyers won’t have to make costly overhauls. In addition,

homes built to facilitate future renovations won’t produce the same amount of waste as homes that are less easily adapted.

Many homeowners embrace home improvement projects as opportunities to turn their homes into private sanctuaries. But those who do so with the environment in mind can significantly reduce waste and still end up living in luxury.

Spring Roof Inspection: What to do to keep your house dry.

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Though certain roof issues, like shingles lost to inclement weather, are unforeseeable, many problems can be avoided with routine roof inspection.

Checking roof conditions twice a year can help homeowners avoid potentially costly repair work or even more expensive roof replacement projects.

Spring is a good time to inspect roofs, which are often at the mercy of harsh conditions throughout the winter.

Heavy snow, ice and biting winds can do significant damage, making spring the perfect time to assess if any such damage occurred and address any issues.

Start the inspection in the interior of the home. Before breaking out the ladder and climbing up to the roof, inspect the home’s interior, pinpointing potential problems that may indicate roof damage. Check for stains on the ceiling which may indicate leaks that need to be addressed. Homeowners with attics should enter their attics and look for signs of water damage, making note of any damp or wet insulation.

This will let you know if water has been entering the attic all winter. Pay attention to the location of any wet spots or stains so you can match them up to the exterior of the roof later on.

Musty smells also may be indicative of moisture problems, even if there are no visible leaks.

Inspect the roof outside. Grab a set of binoculars and inspect the exterior

of the roof. Look at the roof flashing, including around the chimney and other areas of protruding pipes and vents. If the flashing is warped or damaged, moisture might be settling underneath. Sealant around dormers or skylights can also degrade, resulting in leaks. Check for spalling on masonry, such as the mortar of chimneys. Porous areas will allow water to infiltrate.

Go directly on the roof and check.

Work with a partner and carefully climb on the roof while someone holds the ladder below. Walk on the perimeter of the roof, looking for peeling or warped shingles, missing shingles, holes, or scrapes. If the roof is compromised in any way, it will need to be repaired. The problem will only grow more significant and repairs more expensive if damage is ignored.

Sometimes a repair can be as simple as patching a leak with a new shingle and roofing cement. Popped nails can be pounded down and any curled shingles can be nailed or cemented back into place.

Consult a roofing expert. If you are unsure if your roof has made it through the winter unscathed and would like a second opinion or if you find there is considerable damage, contact a roofing contractor. This person will offer a professional assessment of what can be repaired or if the roof should be replaced. If your roof is metal or features clay tiles, you may not have the

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GET FREsH WITH FooD Many medical programs in Canada and the USA do not teach any nutrition or plant based healing and nutrition courses are often centred around supplements. There are fantastic doctors that have educated themselves and will talk about natural ways to treat medical problems, but this is often not the case. "Natural" plant-based healing has been stigmatized in many ways, so many patients are more open to a treatment in the form of a prescription, rather than a grocery list. I find this to be unfortunate because much of our modern medicine is derived from plant based sources. In many cases, medicine is manufactured to mimic the chemical composition of what occurs in nature. There are huge problems with this. We know one of these problems as side-effects. I am not denouncing modern medicine. I have a lot of respect for our medical advances and I probably would not have a living mother without them. However, I am very disappointed that our modern medical system stigmatizes plant-based treatments to some of our most common ailments, especially when they can be at least as effective. Modern medicine should place a

higher value on natural sources than artificial sources and both schools of thought should work alongside each other to use the best of both worlds. Manufactured medicine and supplements should be a last resort option or a one-time temporary solution or relief.

Have you ever suffered from clinical depression? Mental health is one of the most under-acknowledged and stigmatized medical disciplines. This is madness (pun intended) because according to the Canadian Mental Health Association, suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds and 16% among 25-44 year olds and approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives. We are so willing to go to a gym to stay in shape, but we assume that those who seek therapy have a "problem." Depression is an extremely serious disorder. Depression is the dysfunction or lack of neurotransmitters to carry the signal between brain cells.

Specifically, it is the lack of serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter that controls mood and emotion. SSRI's, such as Prozac are designed to artificially mask or boost serotonin levels.

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RCL #58 POSTER CONTEST

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Quispamsis Middle School Poster Contest 2013: 1st Place B/W Intermediate Province of NB - Justin Giggey; 1st Place Colour Intermediate, Province of NB - Bryce Miller; Honourable Mention Colour Branch #58 RCL - Kathryn Reilly.

Harry Miller Middle School Poster Contest 2013: 1st Place Colour Branch #58 RCL - Brett Flight; 2nd Place B/W Province of NB - Hayden McKinnon; Honourable Mention Colour Branch #58 RCL - Nick Allison.

To the residents of the Kennebecasis Valley: We should be very proud of the talented students in our community.

These students competed in our Poster and Essay contest for last year’s Remembrance Day. It has been my honour and privilege to work with these students and teachers. Sincerely, Eric J Adams, Poppy Chairman 2013, RCL Branch #58. 2649

The Irish Canadian Cultural Association is sponsoring St. Pat’s week celebrations in Saint John from Friday, March 7 until Sunday, March 16: March 7 - 12:00noon, Flag Raising at City Hall; March 8 - Gala Dinner at the Delta. Contact Marijke 672-0294, Mary 672-9177, Donna 8491358; March 9 - Ecumenical Service (dedication to the Celtic Cross) 1:00pm, St. Patrick’s Square, Corner of Water & Prince William Streets; March 12 - In & Out of the Pub at Harbourview High School, 672-0883 or 642-4528; March 15 - Breakfast at O’Leary’s, Princess Street from 9:00am-1:00pm. Proceeds to L’Arche; March 16 - Family Festival Day, Market Square from 1:30-3:30pm - various activities, cake, performance

by Comhaltas and special guest, Adam McIntyre; March 17 - 12:noon, Mass, Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 12:00noon. 2648

All are welcome to the KVCC Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9:00pm, September to June, at the Kennebecasis Select Funeral home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis.

Meeting agenda includes guest speakers, workshops, audio visual presentations and competitions. Bring your enthusiasm and watch your photography skills grow.

For more information call Karl Maskos 847-4411 or visit our website at: kvcameraclub.com. G14

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Sunday Worship 11:00 am Sunday School starts at 9:30 am

Classes for all ages. Nursery Facilities Available. a 12 week course on walking the journey of grief begins March 11 at 7:00 pm.

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The little a-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road

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Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol

We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55 am Godly Play is spoken here 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.

MusINGs by Debbie hickey THANK YOU, FRIEND Ossekeag is saying good-bye to one of our own as she moves on to a new job.

Sharon has devoted (and I do not use that word lightly) ten years to Ossekeag Publishing and has often joked her blood runs Ossekeag green. (‘Course, we have now changed from green to blue for our corporate colour. . . does that make her a blueblood?) She has worked throughout the whole organization at various times over the years and has a head chock full of all kinds of knowledge garnered from those experiences. Hopefully she will be able to shake some of it out and leave it behind for us to utilize, and to make space in there for the new and exciting things she will be learning in the next few months!

From the Merriam-Webster online dictionary: Serendipity - luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for. Serendipity

brought Sharon to Ossekeag, as Mike met her through another organization and sent her my way. Serendipity intervened again to create a friendship as well great co-worker. Now serendipity takes her on another path that will hopefully continue to intersect with mine.

We often say that when people move on to other positions that they may leave the job, but they remain part of the Ossekeag family. Sort of like moving out West for work. Sharon may not be in the building every day, but she will most certainly always be a member of my “family”, which stretches to include more than those people who may be related by blood to include those related by heart.

Congratulations Sharon, on a job well done, on the legacy of pursuit of excellence you have worked so hard to instill on Ossekeag, and of course on the new job. “May your day be touched by a

bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart, and warmed by the smiles of the people you love.” - Irish Blessing. Or, more appropriately (tho’ less poetically) from me “Live long and prosper”. 0002

Debbie Hickey is the owner & president of Ossekeag Publishing. She is passionate about Ossekeag’s mission to connect communities and people. When Debbie is not at the office you can find her tending her gardens, spending time with her grandchildren, or curled up with a book in front of the wood stove.

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NOTICES Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes Rothesay. Information session and first class– Monday evening 7:00-9:00pm, March 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall. Also in East Saint John Tuesday afternoon 4:45–5:45, March 11 at NBCC Library, Grandview Ave. For adults of all ages, including teens.

Try this body-mind-spirit approach to building health, strength and flexibility.

Cost: $140 (students/seniors $110). Our Instructors and assistants are volunteers.

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

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

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.

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BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296.

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.

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.

WANTED: SMALL RENO JOBS. Low price, high quality. Call 654-1946.

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

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.

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FOOT CARE SERVICE: Registered Foot Care Nurse is now accepting clients for in-home footcare. Please contact Shirley for an appointment at 832-2126.

TRY SHAKLEE’S amazing C0 Q10 for great results. Supports energy production in heart, protects arteries against LDL cholesterol, replenishes blood levels of C0 Q10. Nutritional Consultant Connie Titus 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail. com.

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CARD READINGS BY DONNA Regular playing cards with 100 year old chart, also Angel cards. Contact for prices: i.e.

Individual, party, group. Phone. 506849-0550 or angelcardreader2@gmail. com.

LAVERNE’S TREASURES - New and slightly used household items, collectibles, antiques, jewelry and unique

items. Good prices, tax included, stock changes daily. Now taking consignment.

Come support your local store. Next to Shim’s (Sholten’s). Open Tues-Sat 10am6pm. Call 847-7132.

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Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care Management. Shelly Pasqualetto, LPN, our Foot Care Nurse can come to your home.

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