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When we built our new house just over 5 years ago, we designed 3 storage areas under our work island. One was for garbage, one for compost and one for recyclables and returnables. When the recycling bin gets full or overflowing, the missus takes the plastic pail out to the garage and sorts it into the appropriate location. A large garbage can holds the returnables, while a storage shelf holds about 6 large plastic totes or boxes where the recyclables are further sorted according to the blue bins. With this kind of storage, we can usually go 3 to 4 months before we need to make a trip to the blues bins, but it is a full-car trip. The trunk is packed (we use the plastic bags to stuff all the nooks and crannies) and the back seat is piled almost to ceiling height and the missus of course is up front in the passenger seat (I’m still trying to figure out if she is returnable or recyclable). There is currently some thought and debate going on in the Fundy Solid Waste Region as to whether or not we can afford to add curbside pickup of recyclables and here is the answer. We currently have bi-weekly pickup of compost. As I drive around on compost weeks my best guess is that no more than 50% of households are sorting their compost. If we had recyclables, I would venture that the number of participants will not be any higher than the number of composters. There are only two methods that I see are viable for the long range environmentally sound management of our waste.
One, garbage must go into clear bags and any bags containing compost or recyclable materials will be rejected ... or... Two, each household can put out 2 bags of garbage every 2 weeks and all additional bags must be paid for. Once we have mandated that residents must be responsible in managing their household waste, then... adding curbside pickup of everything makes great sense. I think it is fair to say that the percentage of people who will behave in a consistent manner for the benefit of the environment is well below a majority. Imagine the difference between lowering the speed limit on our highways by 10 kph in order to reduce greenhouse emissions through better fuel economy and simply asking people to voluntarily slow down. And yes I realize that there will still be speeders, but with rare exception those now doing 120 and over will likely drop their speed by the 10 kph. It’s called not wanting to stand out in a crowd!! We need to mandate that people do the right thing or else like Buffalo find out what eight feet of snow looks like up close. 0001
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Christmas Community Concert with a Carol Sing and more on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00pm in the Trinity Chapel of Ease, 1622 Rte 124 in Springfield. Sing all your favourites with your friends and neighbours. Hear the old pump organ come alive and enjoy local guitarists for Silent Night. The 1820 chapel will be decorated with yuletide greens, candles and a manger. Come early, doors open at 1:00pm and enjoy the display by Belleisle Bay artists: Paintings by Ida Neill, wood sculpture by Ron Davis, braided lap rugs by Marsha Vail, wood workings by Friedrich May and hooked country scenes by Diane Bishop. Refreshments will be served. Gifts of non-perishable food items for the local food basket welcome. For more information, contact bbwatch124@gmail.com. This event is sponsored jointly by the Belleisle Watershed Coalition and the ACW of Trinity Church. 3226
Enjoy Christmas cake and hot chocolate, kid’s crafts, Christmas mystery boxes, kid’s gift basket draw, carnival games on Saturday December 6 from 1:00-4:00pm. Santa & Mrs Claus will arrive at 1:30 and Miss Piggy & Claws, the Tiger will also be in attendance. Zoo volunteers will have some animals visiting the party depending on the animal’s comfort and stress level. This event is created and presented by the zoo volunteers with all money raised going toward the Animal Winter Care Budget. For information call the zoo 634-1440. The zoo animals, staff and volunteers wish you and your family a very happy holiday season and happy New Year in 2015. 2736
PETITCODIAC SENIORS Petitcodiac Seniors 50+ members of NBSF (New Brunswick Seniors Federation) meet on the first Monday of each month at 2:00pm (except August) in the Kiwanis Building. Come join us even if you don’t feel like a senior. G019
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ASK THE CHEF by colin Sifton Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. Stuffing or dressing? Which one is it? Christmas being just a few weeks away I thought I would tackle the great debate of stuffing and dressing. We all grew up with one or the other. It was a fixture at all Christmas or Thanksgiving feast. Rarely was it made any other time of the year. So what is it and why must we have it? Stuffing is exactly that; a mixture that we stuff inside the empty cavity of the bird. This dates back to the Roman times when they would stuff most anything. It commonly consisted of grains, nuts, old cereal, dried fruit, liver, brains and other organ meats. Luckily for us, some of that has gone away over the years. Today we have a general consistency with our stuffing. It is often dried bread, onions, savoury, salt and pepper with a few variations. For example I like to
put finely chopped carrots, onions and celery which has been sweated off before adding it to my stuffing. I also like to add mashed potatoes because I find it give my stuffing a better texture. What I like about stuffing is that it is one of those great recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation with very little change. We may make a few minor changes to make it better (in our opinion) but the core of the recipe is still there and it has the ability to take us back to a simpler time when we were growing up and I think that is what we really like about stuffing. So what is dressing? I have worked all across Canada and I have cooked Christmas dinner at every place I worked. The difference between stuffing and dressing is nothing. They are the same thing. Some call it stuffing as in you are stuffing the bird. Others call it dressing as in you are dressing the bird. They mean the same thing. Someone once said it was because one is stuffed inside and the other is cooked outside
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the bird. Could be, sounds possible, but from my travels I have found both stuffed inside the bird. A few years back, Health Canada released a report saying that it was unhealthy to stuff your bird as it may increase your chances of salmonella. I never stopped stuffing my turkeys because of it. Follow the correct cooking methods and you will be safe. I would suggest not leaving the dressing in the bird as it cools but don’t let a your traditions disappear over a little paranoia. Enjoy your Christmas feast whether you are dressing your turkey or stuffing it. Merry Christmas to you and your families from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering! 0040
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If you have students that like to travel, then this is a great opportunity for them to experience a new culture. On July 8-24, 2015, we are looking for students who would like to visit China at a minimal cost to them. Total cost of the trip $2500 but all those selected to participate will receive a $1000 bursary toward their travel through Atlantic Education International, bringing expenses to $1500 (not including immunization & spending money). Students will spend time at Beijing, Anhui, Changsha & Shenzhen Concord Colleges as well as visit major cultural and historic sites. The program, consisting of classroom instruction, will visit major cultural and historic sites. At the same time. Students must be 15 years of age as of June 30/15. For more info contact school principals or visit: aei-inc.ca/summercamp. There is an application process and the deadline to apply is December 15, 2014! 3213
Sussex Regional High School is proud to present Acts of Courage: An Evening of Short Dramas. The amazing students of SRHS are showing off their talents in three unique and interesting one act plays on December 4, 5 & 6. Come and experience beautiful stories of hope, despair, love, and redemption. Show times begin at 7:00 and tickets are $5/students and $8/general public. All proceeds stay in the school Drama Program. 3206
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, December 4 Belleisle Watershed Coalition meeting, 7:00pm in the Bates Room, Belleisle Community Centre. Plans are underway for 2015 - projects, fundraising, etc. More info - bbwatch124@gmail.com, or Belleisle Watershed Coalition on Facebook. Friday, December 5 Christmas Carol Service at the Mercer Settlement Church 7:00pm, with Rev Richard & Dr. Janet Starks, an old fashioned carol sing lit by oil lamps & candle light, warmed by a wood stove. Reception to follow at the Teakles residence, ladies please bring refreshments. Hope to see you there. Saturday, December 6 Giant Christmas Bazaar at the Havelock United Baptist Church (2046 Rte 885) from 9:00am-1:00pm with new-to-you items, home baking, crafts
and much more. To reserve a table ($10) call Shirley 756-2894. Proceeds to an outreach in the community. Danny & Jessica Angel Foundation are having their annual Christmas Craft Fair from 9:00am-4:00pm at Saint Francis Xavier Hall, 110 Church Ave. Sussex We have something for everyone. Come and help us raise money to help children in our area. Havelock Lions Club’s monthly Pancake, Bean & Sausage supper from 4:00-6:00pm at the Havelock Memorial Hall. Cost$8/adults and $4/children. A Christmas Celebration, reflecting the true meaning of Christmas with a tour of a collection of Nativities followed by refreshments from 5:00-8:00pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints (177 Villa Drive, Hampton). Nativities/creches to be included in the display are welcome, contact 832-7965.
Sunday, December 7 Sussex Choral Society presents its 20th
Annual Christmas Concert 7:30pm, at St. Francis Xavier Church on Church Avenue,with director David Mitchell, Karen Gallagher, the award-winning chorus & The Scholars Quartet. Tickets ($15) available at Winterwood Health Food Store, Connie's Collectables, from chorus members or at the door. Christmas Angel Service at Kings Kirk United Church, Belleisle Creek 2:00pm. Enjoy an afternoon of music, stories and angels. To place an angel or have someone place one for you, please call Linda 485-2353 or Joyce 485-2491. Angels are $3 each. Refreshments to follow, everyone welcome. Annual Community Lamplight Service 6:30pm at Mt. Hebron Church.
Saturday, December 13 Breakfast in Barnesville from 8:0011:30am at the Barnesville Presbyterian Church (1257 Rte 820). $5/adult, $3/ child. Takeouts available 832-7790. Note: date change due to Christmas.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Candlelight Service at the Bethal United Baptist Church (3316 Rte 124, Kars) at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome, please bring a candle or light and enjoy a Christmas message and carols. Please bring refreshments to enjoy in the Kars Community Hall following the service. Big Time at the Old Church - 3:00pm, Trinity Chapel of Ease (1622 Rte 124 Springfield). Concert and carol sing with local guitars for Silent Night. Doors open 1:00pm with displays by local artists. Refreshments will be served. Non-perishable food items for local basket welcome. Ham, Bean & Scallop Supper, sponsored by the Practical Nurse Students from NBCC SJ to help support their graduation, at the Millstream Recreation Centre in Berwick from 3:30- 6:00pm. Price $10/adults, $25/ family, children 12 and under eat for free. Country Music Night at the “The Centre” in Sussex Corner from 7:00-
10:00pm, sponsored by the St. John’s United Church Men’s Group. Great lineup of entertainment, including Michael Whalen, Justin Bannister, Cornerstone and many more. Craft Sale at the Smith Creek Hall from 9:00am-2:00pm. Hot lunch (take out only) will be available. For more info 433-2816. Variety Show, sponsored by the Salvation Army, 7:00pm at the Jubilee Hall (Senior’s Centre, Perry Street). 50/50 tickets, door prizes, canteen. Admission by donation. Proceeds for Christmas Kettles.
(2046, Rte 885) with supper at 5:00 and concert, featuring “Feast of Famine” and others, at 6:30pm. Join us for a time of fellowship and celebrating the Season. Annual Christmas Service at the Knox United Church in Markhamville at 7:30pm. Special music by Cornerstone. Everyone welcome. Singles & Friends’ Christmas Dance at Br #69 Legion (Wilson St W, SJ), music by “Partyline”. Doors open 8:00pm, band from 9:00-12:00midnight. Admission $6 at the door and open to anyone over age 19. Reunite with old friends and share the Christmas spirit.
December 13 & 14 Musical Cantata at Faith Bible Baptist Fellowship on Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 6:00pm. For more information contact 433-4685. Saturday, December 20 Christmas Music & Pot Luck Supper at the Havelock United Baptist Church
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LEGIONS SUSSEX RCL #20 66 Magnolia Avenue, Sussex; 432-6699 Sundays - closed Bar Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00-5:00pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - 1:00-10:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am-6:00pm. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Wednesdays - Foot Clinic; Bingo - doors open at 6:00pm, Early Bird at 6:30pm and regular games at 7:00pm. Thursdays – Crib. Fridays – Singles Crib. HAVELOCK RCL #86 4684 Rte. 880, Havelock, 534-8285 Mondays: 1st monday Executive Meeting; 2nd Monday, Regular Meeting, both at 8:00pm. Wednesdays: 11:00am, Seniors, $5 includes light lunch; 8:00pm, House League Darts. Thursdays – 7:00pm, Bingo. Fridays - 8:00pm, Darts for Meat every other week .
PETITCODIAC RCL #41 18 Kay Street, 756-3383 Mondays - #639 F.P. MacLaren Air Cadets at 6:00pm. For information on Cadets please contact: C-O David Budd 872-1397; Fred MacLaren 872-3106 or Phillip Candy 433-6450. Wednesday Dinners ($8): December 3 - Meatloaf; December 10 - Ham, Scalloped Potatoes & Baked Beans; December 17 - Turkey Dinner (last dinner for 2014). Tuesday, December 2 & 16 - Kiwanis Dinner at the Kiwanis Building. Saturday, December 6 - Petty Trailblazers Christmas party - Turkey dinner at 6:00pm and Dance from 9:00pm-12:00mid-night with Lost connections. Monday, December 8 - Merry Makers 2. Tuesday, December 9 - Golf Course Christmas Party at 6:30pm. Thursday, January 1 - 1:00-4:00pm, New Year’s Day Levy with music,
refreshments and finger foods. Please note: the Legion will be closed Christmas & Boxing days. New Year’s Eve is still open to book. Notice, Hall Rental: We do not charge for the use of the Hall for a ‘fundraiser’, if you wish to rent the hall for a wedding reception, birthday celebration or any other function the price is $141.25. Petitcodiac War Museum - can be visited by arrangement. Call Cathy at 756-2068. Chairlift facility available.
NORTON RCL #76 1935 Rte 121, Norton NB Mondays – 8:00pm, Auction 45’s. Tuesdays & Saturdays – 8:00pm, Crib. Wednesdays – 8:00pm, House Darts. Thursdays – Family Charitable Bingo. Children are welcome to play if accompanied by an adult. Fridays - Texas Hold’em Tournament. Registration from 6:00-7:00pm, play starts at 7:30, sharp. Ticket to play $25, only 40 tickets available. Monday, December 8 - 7:00pm, Legion
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S LEGIONS executive election, all members need to be present. Anyone with over one year Legion service is eligible for an executive position. Wednesday, December 31 - 9:00pm1:00am, New Year’s Eve event tickets ($20 each) are now available and only 150 will be sold. The evening includes a Chinese/Canadian Buffet and entertainment with Lou McNamara. For tickets: Gordon 432-0779/8491601, Sandra 433-4965, doug 512-2908, or the Legion 839-1908. Break Open Tickets - $.50/ticket for a chance to win up to $250. Tickets are available at the Legion. Portion of the proceeds go to the IWK. Are you a veteran who does not receive a pension or health care benefits? For more information contact Gordon McKenzie, Service Officer RCL #76 at 432-0779. The Legion Hall is available for rent (birthdays, anniversaries, showers, etc) by contacting the Legion or Sandra at 433-4965. 0013
HHS PRESENTS “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” The Hampton High School Theatre Company will be performing the Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations, December 3-6. The story centers around an orphan named Pip who, with the help of a mystery benefactor, is given the opportunity to become a proper English gentleman. This play features some of Dickens most famous characters, including the wealthy spinster Miss Havisham; the escaped convict Abel Magwitch; and the kindhearted blacksmith Joe Gargery.
Principal cast members include Carter Scott (Pip), Jodi Hayley (Estella), Patrick Donovan (Joe), Alex Fraser (Jaggers), Ashley Henderson (Miss Havisham), Luc Goddard (Magwitch) , Colton Scott (Mr. Pumblechook) and Dustyn Forbes (Herbert). Tickets ($12 advance/$15 at the door) are available at Hampton Pharmasave and the HHS Library Learning Commons. Curtain time for all four performances is 7:30pm. For more information, please call 832-6024. 3255
2014 HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM In 2007, The Hampton John Peters Humphrey Foundation hosted human rights activist Richard Blaquiere of Woodstock to speak at that year's Human Rights Forum. Unfortunately, Mr. Blaquiere had to return home before his presentation due to an unfortunate car accident involving a family member. We are pleased that he will be returning to Hampton this year as our guest speaker on International Human Rights Day, December 10. Richard, a retired educator, has dedicated much of his adult life to hands-on activism addressing humanitarian relief. His most recent efforts focused on the building, and recent unveiling, of The Sgt. Mark Gallagher Memorial Vocational School in Haiti where he was Project Coordinator. His presentation will focus on international development in relation to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Also that evening, the foundation will honour the work of Sister Angelina Martz, a Sister of Charity, Admission is free. 3237
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December it can be just plain cold. Alas, Canada is not the place to live if you want to enjoy the sun on your back and garden year round. However, herb gardens can provide the same enjoyment as an outdoor garden and can also be very tasty. If you know someone who loves to cook and loves to garden, why not roll those two into one gift and get them everything they need to start a small herb garden in the winter. Maybe you can even start one yourself. Raise your hand if you love music. Ok, now raise your hand if you play video games. Does anyone still not have a hand in the air? This gift may not be for you but it may be for your friends. As anyone who uses headphones on a regular basis will know: cords can be a major pain. They seem
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friends and loved ones from this fate. Wireless headphones, while still costly, are coming down in price. The downside is that batteries are required, but the upside of being cord-free is a huge advantage to any audiophile or gamer. PS. If you’re buying for a gamer make sure to get a pair with a microphone so they can still yell at the noobs.
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Has nothing struck your fancy so far? Maybe I haven’t covered anything that you’re interested in? Maybe you think I’ve gone way of track. What if I told you that I have a gift idea that will save you from stepping out your door. One that is so easy you don’t even have to wrap it. A gift idea so perfect that they’ll use it all year and it’ll suit practically
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anybody. I understand if you think I’ve gone around the bend, but bear with me here. What’s the one thing we all have in common? Everyone, absolutely everyone you know, has a hobby or interest. Maybe they love fast cars, expensive guitars, or home decor. Surely I’m not suggesting you buy them a car or a house, and I’m not. I’m suggesting
you get them a magazine subscription they’d love. Best part is magazines are always cheaper when you subscribe, and quite often they’ll have deals for the holidays when you buy them as a gift for someone else. That’s like twelve gifts in one that they’ll continue receiving for the whole year. What could be better? Two magazine subscriptions, let’s not
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FAMILY MATTERS by anita hofmann PARENT’S ROLE IN CHILDHOOD STRESS Although we would like to think that childhood should be stress free many of us know otherwise. Children, like adults, will encounter different stressful events. Those with the skills to manage stress are less likely to suffer from stress’s negative consequences. Although temperament and environment influence how children respond and cope with stress, parents play a critical role in the understanding and management of it from a very early age. Signs of Stress in Children. Each child has a different threshold for stress and that threshold can change depending on the situation. In any case, there are some several signs of childhood stress parents should watch out for. Kids who experience stress (either episodic or chronic) may have difficulties with: participating in social/leisure activities by withdrawing or avoiding; self-care
and carrying out daily routines; fatigue and/or concentration; learning and speaking up in class, and; sleep. Worry, restlessness, fatigue, irritability and muscle tension are also common side effects of stress in children. Identifying the Causes of Stress. By recognizing the impacts of stress on their children, parents can work with them to identify the cause(s) of their stress. It is important for parents to remember that although their child may not want to participate in soccer, it might not be soccer itself that is causing the child to feel stress. Parents should explore the causes of stress through safe and supportive communication and develop a plan to deal with it. Some situations may even require clever detective work. Stress Helpers. At home there are number of ‘stress help’ approaches parents can use. Firstly, it is important to listen. Allow children to openly share their nerve-racking experiences and how it makes them feel. Encourage relaxation, positive self-talk, journaling,
participation in leisure activities the child enjoys and family time to promote healthy stress management. Class presentations, changes in school schedules and exams are only a few of the stressful events that can impact children’s ability to function. What some children find stressful might not seem stressful to their parents or even to other children, but it’s real to them. Helping kids understand that stress is a normal and a part of life is a valuable first step in teaching children about stress. Children improve their ability to handle stress when they feel they were successful in managing previous hair raising situations and when they have the support of their families. 0006
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In Memory of
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Ralph Elliot The family of the late Ralph Elliot, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those that brought us comfort and support during our time of loss. Your generosity of food, cards, flowers, phone calls, e-mails, donations and visits will always be treasured. A special thanks to Carol & Cathy for their support over the past few years, Sussex Ambulance, Sussex Health Centre. Steve & staff of Wallace Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Sharon Redden and Rev. Scott Hillier for the funeral service and ongoing family support. In lieu of thank you cards, a donation has been made in Ralph’s name to the Sussex Health Centre.
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Gone, but not forgotten In Memory
Robbie Bunnell
Sadly Missed, Wife Juliette & Family
Born Dec. 23, 1967 - Died Dec. 7, 1989
25 years have come and gone since God in heaven took you home, yet we still mourn. Forever missed and always loved until we meet again.
Mum, Dad Tammy & John, Matt & Families
Dorothy (Dot) Anderson In loving memory of our Aunt, whom God called home December 7, 2009.
Always in our hearts, The Lynch Nieces & Nephews
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Mt. Hebron Candlelight Service with carols and stories Berwick December 14 Carsonville - Head of Millstream December 21 Lower Millstream Carsonville - Head of Millstream Community Service December 24 Berwick - Candlelighting/Communion Service January 4 Pearsonville
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KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM WINS AWARD
Remembering with love our dear Mother,
Annette MacKenzie,
The Kings County Museum recently won the 2014 Award of Distinction from the Association Museums New Brunswick. The award was in recognition for the exhibit "Though Your Lads Are Far Away: Kings County in WWI". The exhibit was created with the help of many volunteers from the Kings County Historical Society,
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We were so very blessed to be your children. You will be loved and treasured in our hearts forever.
and the local community. The Kings County Museum wishes to thank everyone for a spectacular effort! The exhibit will continue at the Museum until the end of August 2015. Contact the Museum at 832-6009 or online at: kingscountymuseum.com for hours. 3230
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BENEFIT THANK YOU We would like to thank everyone for coming out and for all donations; also thanks to Tom & Alta for all their help, the musicians and anyone else for their support to make this happen. 3245
Several of the dedicated volunteers who helped with the project: Barb Pearson, Ella MacLeod, Faye Pearson, Audrey Dodge, Laurie Mills, Lil Anderson, Lynn Godwin, Lilas Reid, John Elliott, Chris White, David Fyffe, Janet Saunders Cunningham, Borden McLellan, and Peter Reid.
RSC8 Wishes You a Joyful Holiday Season! Replacing batteries in your Christmas decorations and toys? Batteries are considered Household Hazardous waste and do not go in your blue bag. Get rid of these used batteries FOR FREE without the need to wait for HHW Day.
RSC8 currently has 20 battery collection locations across the region. Locations include: - Berwick Irving - Route 10, Berwick - Canadian Tire - Gateway Mall, Sussex - Norton One Stop - Route 124, Norton - Toni’s Corner Grocery - 1149 Main Street, Sussex Corner - Valley View Sales - Route 124, Midland For a complete list of battery collection locations and information on upcoming events, please visit our website (www.rsc8.ca) or check us out on Facebook!
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The Holiday Season can be a chaotic time, especially with all the extra trash and recycling that accumulates. A few reminders to make blue/green sorting a breeze: - Christmas cards, wrapping paper and ribbon go in your BLUE bag. - Glass is always BLUE. Broken glass such as Christmas bulbs and ornaments should be wrapped in newspaper before being placed in your blue bag. This helps to keep your hauler safe! - Food scraps, absorbent pads from meat trays, paper towel, parchment paper and waxed paper go in your GREEN bag.
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LISTEN IN by jeff liberty FROM MEMPHIS TO VEGAS AND NOW SAINT JOHN Most of us have traditions we do every year around the Christmas Holidays. One of my most vivid memories I have of my youth was playing Elvis Presley’s “Elvis Christmas album”. Yes that was the title, pretty catchy eh? Evan all these years later that feeling of putting on that record and singing along with the “King” has left an indelible mark on me. I still play that record every time the festive season blows into town. Now I’m introducing my kids to this special family tradition. A couple days ago I had a chat with the globally renowned Elvis impersonator Thane Dunn who in my estimation is probably the closest thing to seeing and hearing anything as real as Elvis himself. Thane leaves no detail unturned and brings you on a musical ride you will never forget.
“Hey Jeff! We will be in Saint John doing our first ever Elvis Christmas and Gospel show Dec 4” Thane tells me when asking when the holiday tour kicks off. In discussing my early memories of Elvis’ music around the holiday’s and how he was able to perform Rock N’ Roll material as well as gospel. Thane expanded on the subject. “Elvis has become such an intrical part of Christmas. A man that could sing “Blue Suede Shoes” which was considered raunchy at the time and then break into a song like, “'How Great Thou Art” and pull that off and carry that. So many other entertainers wish they could pull that off, but probably couldn’t”. Altogether on stage along with the choir (Wow!), Thane’s band will number an astounding 25 musicians and singers! “There is going to be a lot of soul on the stage” Thane says with a laugh. “It’s going to make the show over the top. With the crowd singing along to (ie: Silent Night) it’s going to feel like one big Christmas Carolling.”
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“With this show, we’re hitting three different bases, Elvis’ Christmas songs, his Gospel works and I’ve also added some of his worldwide hits. So fans will still hear those songs intermingled throughout the show.” It’s going to be a stellar evening and a great way to kick off your holiday season, if you haven’t already. The show entitled” Thane’s Ultimate Elvis Christmas show” features his eight piece band, The Cadillac Kings, along with the UFC Gospel choir. It all happens on Thursday, Dec 4 at the beautiful Imperial Theatre! Thane has a lot of cool things on the horizon including a Christmas radio show. For ticket info and more go to: ThaneDunn.ca. What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now! I’ll see you there Jeff Liberty baby! 0041 Columnist, @Jlibertyartists
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Congratulations to Al Brown of Plumweseep, who submitted this photo of Hoar Frost on a sunny morning to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of November. Al has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for December is “Christmas”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
The Belleisle Watershed Coalition is sponsoring a “Belleisle Community Library”, which is a free library. Readers are welcome to drop in during ‘open hours’ to pick up a book or books to read; or feel free to just sit and browse through the contents of a book of interest or read your choice in this quiet spot. The Library is located a 9 Church Loop Road, Hatfield Point in the home of Ron Davis and hours for the library are 11:00am-7:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (please use the main door). Book donations are welcome! G135
PETITCODIAC KIWANIS CLUB The Kiwanis Club of Petitcodiac meets every other Tuesday, 6:30pm at the Kiwanis Community Centre. Join the fun and our mission of serving the children of the world. Visitors always welcome. For more information call John 7562011 or Dan 756-1084. G027
ADULT BADMINTON Adult Badminton in Hampton will take place on Wednesday evenings at the Hampton High School, 8:00pm. For more information contact Ron Clarke at 832-1972. G054
GREATER FUNDY GROUND SEARCH & RESCUE The Greater Fundy Ground Search & Rescue is a volunteer/non-profit organization funded through community support, meeting every first & third Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm in Sussex. If you are interested in serving your community, love the outdoors and enjoy the company of like-minded people then this should be of interest to you! Our mandate is to locate and rescue lost persons. We work closely with the RCMP and also assist them on evidence searches. Search and Rescue volunteers play an important role in helping individuals, families and communities, often during difficult and sensitive situations. Those considering membership in GFGSR must be compassionate, empathetic, sensitive, non-judgemental, level-headed, teamoriented, safety-conscious, tactful and able to deal with difficult situations. G087 Send us your events and community celebrations
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POINT OF VIEW DIFFICULT DECISIONS Weeks after Brittany Maynard ended her own life under the Death with Dignity Act, the firestorm of controversy surrounding her death shows no signs of slowing down. For those who aren't familiar with her story, Maynard was the 29 year old American woman who garnered worldwide attention for announcing her intention to end her own life on November 1. Her terminal brain cancer diagnosis and subsequent choice to end her life put the right- to-die debate back in the media spotlight. Maynard moved from California (where she grew up) to Oregon with her family in order to access that state's Death with Dignity Act. Oregon is one of only three states that currently have death with dignity laws in place. She ended her life with a fatal dose of drugs prescribed by a physician, which terminally ill people who meet specific criteria can do legally in that state. What began as a personal choice for Maynard soon turned into an international
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debate after she launched an online video campaign with the help of an end of life advocacy organization called Compassion & Choices. Her goal was to pass death with dignity laws across the United States, something her family will continue to fight for. Maynard's story struck a chord with many people, myself included. By all accounts, she loved life and certainly didn't want to die. She was an only child, married and desperately wanted to start a family of her own. Many people have judged her and condemned the choice she made. This past week, a Vatican official called Maynard's choice “reprehensible” and “an absurdity,” forcing Maynard's mother to defend her daughter's decision. "My 29 year old daughter's choice to die gently rather than suffer physical and emotional degradation and intense pain does not deserve to be labelled as 'reprehensible' by strangers a continent away who do not know her or the particulars of her situation," I don't know if I would have made the same
decision she did. However, I do know that it had to have been an extremely difficult one to make. I commend her for her courage to do what she felt was best for her and her family. She did not want to suffer and she did not want her family to witness her suffering. The truth is that nobody wants to face their own mortality. We would like to think we'll live long and healthy lives, free of sickness and suffering. But, the reality is that most of us have been faced with these harsh realities at one time or another. We don't have to agree with her decision, but I don't think we have the right to condemn it either. If you have any comments, I'd love to hear from you. My email is diane@ossekeag. ca. 0032
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Is a petite (in other words, as long as she is wide) medium-haired dark tabby with a bushy tail, tufted ears and lovely green eyes. She arrived at the Sanctuary on the 30th of June and is eleven months old. In poor shape when rescued - dull coat, thin, full of parasites and very little hair on her tail - she now looks absolutely lovely. Bright eyed, full of confidence, acts like a little princess as she prances around reminding you she loves attention. Let’s not forget that she also loves to play. Jenny is ready for a permanent home. Please contact the Sanctuary if you are interested in adopting her.
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Arrived at the Sanctuary in good health. She is a 20 week old tabby kitten with white on her chest and paws. Her eyes are amber color. All to say, a real cutie. She made herself at home as soon as she arrived at the Sanctuary. Affectionate, great cuddler, purrs at will and is very playful of course; moving toes under the bedsheets are a great target for her to pounce on and attack. If you are interested in adopting Jenny and/or Lizzie, please contact the Sanctuary.
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LIBRARY NEWS Sussex Regional Library 46 Magnolia Avenue, 432-4585 Fall/winter hours are: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 12:00noon-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am5:00pm, closed Sunday & Monday. Our Annual Family Christmas Party and Open House will be on Saturday, December 6 from 3:00-4:30pm. Children of all ages are invited to the library for Christmas stories, a puppet show, crafts, games, pizza & cookies! There will also be hot beverages and treats for all patrons as we thank you for your patronage and another wonderful year of reading. The Inspirational Book Club and The Page Turners Book Club will meet together to celebrate the season on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00am. Up for discussion is To Everything There is a Season: A Cape Breton Christmas Story by Alistair MacLeod and An Orange From Portugal: Christmas Stories from the Maritimes and Newfoundland. Copies of both books are available at the front desk and new members are always welcome! We offer free preschool programming every Thursday morning beginning at 10:30am. Storytime for 3-5 year olds is 45 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. Toddlertime for little ones 1835 months and their caregivers is a half hour of stories, songs and playtime with toddler toys. Both of these programs are a wonderful way to introduce your little one to the pleasures of their free public library. Please note that December 11 is the Christmas Party for both of these programs. We will take a little break for the holidays and both programs will resume in the new year on January 8. Our Holiday Hours are: December 24, 25 & 26 closed; December 27 - 10:00am5:00pm, December 28 - 10:00am5:00pm, December 31 - 10:00am5:00pm and January 1 - closed. For more information on any of these programs, please call the library. Like us on Facebook to receive our updates. Just search “Sussex Regional Library” at facebook.com. 0017 Petitcodiac Public Library 6 Kay Street, 756-3144, petitcodiac.
publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm & 2:00-5:00pm; Thursdays 1:00-5:00 & 6:00-8:00pm. Teen Pizza Contest (ages 13-18) - to celebrate Canadian Library Month, the library will enter your name in a draw for a free pizza each time you check out
books in October! Preschool Storytime - every Wednesday from 10:30-11:00am for ages 2 - 5. Songs, fingerplays, and stories on books and iPad for young children! These programs are offered free of charge. For more information contact the Library. 0017
Last Post Fund Unmarked Grave Program
On June 11, 1996, the Last Post Fund amended its Letters Patent to create the “Unmarked Grave Program” whose objective is to provide a permanent military-style marker for eligible Veterans who lie in unmarked graves. The Program is available to eligible Veterans whose grave has not had a permanent headstone or foot marker for five years or more, and who have not previously received funeral and burial funding from the Last Post Fund or Veterans Affairs Canada (as a marker may be provided under another Program).
Under the program, the LPF may provide funeral and burial assistance to:
• a former member of the armed forces or any predecessor naval, army or air forces of Canada or Newfoundland; • a Merchant Navy Veteran of the Second World War or the Korean War; • an Allied Veteran who served with the Allied Forces during the Second World War or the Korean War and has also lived in Canada for at least 10 years, or lived in Canada prior to enlisting and was living in Canada at the time of death.
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FRESH WITH FOOD by dave wolpin I’LL HAVE MY GREENS YEAR ROUND, THANK YOU First, I am sorry my column has been absent. The last few weeks have been very busy, but I am going to do my best to stay on track from now on. It is the end of Autumn, a time in the harvest season that has our palates well accustomed to root vegetables and brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, etc). While, remnants of the harvest season persist, root vegetables and storage crops are abundant and imported produce becomes the norm. There are also many underrated crops that are becoming trendy, like celeriac, beets and Brussels Sprouts. Celeriac is my favourite. It resembles a turnip, but bears a mild celery flavour. It can be used in soups and stews, but I like Celeriac best cut into sticks and roasted with EVOO, Himalayan salt, fresh cracked pepper and loads of fresh chopped thyme. However, perhaps the most ignored
foods of this part of the season are the fantastic autumn greens that are still full of life, even in these temperatures. For the home gardeners, it is easy to build a small hoop house to enjoy greens well into the darkest days of the year. At Dave's Produce Packs, we have large hoop houses, but you can easily build a mini version that fits in your backyard garden. Admittedly, many of the greens at Dave's Produce Packs have been damaged by the cold beyond what is commercially viable, but for the home gardener, they are still perfect for a meal-time salad. With a little hoop-house you can protect your kale plants well into January and protect August sown greens like spinach, mizuna, arugula, mustard greens, tatsoi and so many other greens, well into the darkest days, even if it gets covered in snow. Even more, you can leave crops like
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carrots, daikon and parsnips in the ground to be harvested through the winter or even in the spring. When spring comes, add some compost and start sowing seeds all over again weeks before anyone else. Like anything it takes maintenance and care, but eating from your garden year-round is something everyone with access to a piece of dirt could be doing. 0039
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Attention all former students of SJVS or HVHS - the SJVS/HVHS Alumni will be holding their Christmas dinner on Thursday, December 4 at the Lancaster Legion on Wilson Street. Happy hour at 5:30pm and a roast beef dinner served at 6:00pm. Following dinner there will be musical entertainment for your dancing or listening pleasure and a Christmas Sing-ALong. For further information contact Joan 6423516, Adelaide 693-7314 or June 696-5027.
Breakfast will be held the second Saturday of each month 7:30-10:00am at the WI/Seniors’ Hall (2117 Rte 820) in Upham. Come and enjoy a really filling breakfast with your friends and neighbours for only (please note price change) $7/person - or have just toast & coffee for $2. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish Churches of Upham. For more information contact 8327463 or 832-1851. G033
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WATERFORD CARD PARTIES There is a card party in Waterford every Thursday at 1:30pm. G021
SUSSEX TOASTMASTERS An Activity That Improves Your Leadership And Public Speaking Skills: try something new this season and visit Sussex Toastmasters, a club where you “learn-bydoing” and where men and women hone their leadership and speaking skills in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. There is no instructor in a toastmasters club; instead, members conduct the meetings. A typical meeting is broken into three areas: 1. Prepared speeches, where members work in a communication program manual that has a series of 10 speaking assignments designed to instill a basic foundation in public speaking. 2. Evaluations, which are the cornerstone of Toastmasters and afford the speaker immediate feedback on what members liked and identifies areas for improvement. 3. Impromptu talks or “thinking on your feet” where a member responds to various topics. Toastmaster members have the opportunity to serve as officers in various leadership roles and learn parliamentary procedure. Best of all, in Toastmasters, you can go at your own pace. Meetings are held every other Wednesday evening at 7:00pm at the Sussex Middle School library. For more information contact Trish Smith at trish.e.smith@gmail.com or check out our website at: 5386.toastmastersclubs.org. G131
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LOCAL BUSINESSES RE-OPEN Namaste and Outdoor Elements have recently reopened in new locations after fire tore through downtown Sussex two years ago. John McNair, Outdoor Elements is glad to be re-open and serving the community. It was a struggle for him to find the right location for the store in the small community. John says that the new location, right in the heart of downtown would be the silver lining to the tragedy that struck two years ago. The store resembles a ski chalet and is double
the size of the new store. Support from customers and friends began before the store opened and has continued since. John plans to use the increased space to offer seminars and workshops as well as stock kayaks during the summer months. Karen Kirk was blowing up balloons to celebrate her fourth year in business and looking forward to a fifth when she found out about the fire. She took it as a sign from the universe that maybe it was time for the business to be closed. Namaste was burnt to the ground on the eve of
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celebration, who wouldn’t see bad omens in such an occurrence. Now, two years later she is back in business and loves her new location. The small shop is tucked away in the quiet atmosphere of Winter Street and has a welcoming energy about it. Loyal customers came from as far as Chipman on opening day to celebrate Karen and welcome her back. The new store has the same selection of spiritual wellness products and will also be offering special events in the future. Welcome back! 3257
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Santa Claus Parade Theme: A Story Book Christmas
The parade will begin at 6:30pm and will be leaving from Jubilee Hall. To enter a float, visit www.sussex.ca or visit the Community Services Department. Categories include: Best Theme Float, Best Non-Commercial, Best Christmas Spirit, Best Youth Entry, Best Commercial & Best Band.
Winter Lights Contest 2014 Closes
On December 15th, a Google map will be available online at www.sussex.ca to help guide you around to all the beautifully decorated homes in the area. Judging will take place on December 20th. This event is sponsored by Sobeys
Breakfast with Santa
Come to Jubilee Hall at 9:30am to have a delicious pancake breakfast. There will be lots of Christmas music and time to make your list for Santa. At 10:30am, there will be a visit from Santa and a chance to have your picture taken with him. You must pre-register by contacting the Community Services Department in advance. Donations will be accepted at the door for the Sharing Club. This event is sponsored by Sobeys
Christmas Day
The 8th Hussars Sports Center will be closed (Closed at 4:00pm on Christmas Eve) MERRY CHRISTMAS
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15TH ANNUAL RCMP COMMUNITY ANGELS PROGRAM The RCMP in Hampton will once again open their lobby this Christmas Season for the collection of non-perishable food items; “new” toys, books and clothing, all in support of the Hampton Food Basket. Please do not bring used clothing and items. All donations are recognized by way of a “Community Angel” being placed on our office window. Show your community support and help cover our windows this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at 530 Main Street in Hampton between 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays until December 17. Financial contributions should be made direct to Treasurer, Hampton Food Basket, 39 Tilley Street, Unit 2, Hampton, NB E5N 5B4. For information call 832-5566. 3242
BINGO & CARDS IN UPHAM Card Party on Mondays at 7:30pm, $5/person, light lunch and Bingo on Wednesdays at the WI Seniors Hall in Upham (2117 Route 820). G35
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUTREACH IN SUSSEX Some Warning Signs of Domestic Violence: Does your partner ever hurt you in any way? Does your partner break objects when angry? Does your partner threaten to hurt you, your family or pets? Does your partner force you to have sex when you don’t want to? Does your partner put you down or criticize you? Is your partner overly jealous? Does your partner decide what you do and where you go? Does your partner take control of all of the money? Does your partner humiliate you in front of people? - these are just some common signs of abuse, there are many others. If you suspect that you are being abused or just need to talk call, Community Domestic Violence Outreach Services 433-6579 G100
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Worrying or Planning? I am writing this as we are under a Winter Storm Warning here in the Hampton area (Hazardous winter conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are expected.) and there is a Snowfall Warning for the Saint John area. This is Wednesday, the snow is coming tonight, heavy wet snow. . . probably some power outages. At home, we have a woodstove and Michael wired in the generator over the summer. We will have a source of heat, a stove to cook on and water to flush the toilet. Add to that, yesterday was my grocery shopping day, so the cupboards are well stocked. We are as prepared as we can be for a power outage. The situation we face at work is a little different. Thursdays are our normal press day. By early afternoon of every Thursday we are transmitting our files to our printer to print our two community magazines that are to be delivered by the post office the following Tuesday. But. . . that would be mighty hard to do if our power should be out. We have never missed a press day, and I certainly do not want this to be the first. So this morning everyone shifted into super-overdrive. We all picked up
the pace and pitched in to do things that are not normally on our plates to do. The goal, to send at least one (and hopefully both) of the publications to the printer this afternoon, 24 hours earlier than normal. We did it once before when a postal strike threatened. We are doing our darndest to make it happen again. We could have just worked along, following our normal timelines and routines, and worried about the storm. And maybe we would have been fine. But we prefer to plan instead of worry. Now I need to get back to work! “If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV. 0002
Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD - quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Servicing new and loyal customers for over 10 years. Call 485-2349.
FOR RENT KODIAC PLACE ADULT living apartments. 1 bedroom $507, 2 bedroom $572, includes cable. Large common room. mail, grocery, and pharmacy delivery. Secure building and close to all amenities. Call Beverly at 860-0338. BACHELOR SUITE for rent in Lower Cambridge Narrows Road. $500/month - electric included. Fully furnished, everything included. Phone 506-4882000 or 506-988-0267.
FOR SALE TRAILER, GALVANIZED 5x10, used approximately 300 km, can haul up to 2200 pounds, includes new spare tire. Call 506-383-3625 or 506-871-0719. SMALL WALNUT CHINA CABINET (approx 4’ high, 3.5’ wide), including all the china and crystal. Call 506-871-0719. NUMEROUS YARD SALE items including dishes, ornaments, pots & pans, foot stools, camp couch. Too numerous to list - call with inquiries. 506-488-2000 or 506-988-0267. ULTRAMATIC BED, wireless remote control. New memory foam mattress. $1,200. Kenmore Ultra Stitch 10 sewing machine and cabinet. $500. Call 8474937. Leave Message.
NOTICES CHRISTMAS PAINTING SALE at Harvey Mitchelmore’s, 32 Brookview Crescent, off Magnolia Avenue, Sussex, NB. Saturday, December 13 from 10:00am–4:00pm.
REAL ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE. Clean 3 bedroom bungalow on a quiet street in Petitcodiac. New roof and windows in 2010. Oil heat. Appliances, washer & dryer and window coverings included. Immediate occupancy. Interested call 534-2226.
SERVICES OFFERED HIGHEST QUALITY HARDENED steel “Traction Chains” Forestry, farm & road December 2nd - December 15th, 2014
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service. Full line of rope, chain & wire rope. Days/Evenings 832-1198. MOBILE HAIR STYLIST, perms, cuts, etc. Will come to your home. Call 432-7620. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing – Craftsmanship. ARE YOUR DENTURES 5 years or older? Do you have sore gums? Do you need new dentures? IF SO we can help CALL Kim at 639-0061. WATKINS: Pain liniment, natural cleaners, baking extracts & more. Call Amy Brown #398561 (506)756-2774. www.jrwatkins.com. Call JD’s YARDMAN for all your yard maintenance needs and odd jobs at 434-5843. Offering yard maintenance, mowing, trimming, eaves-trough
cleaning, and odd jobs. Find us on Facebook. ADDED TOUCH DOG GROOMING Licensed groomer, 14 years experience. Now taking new clients (new staff added). Location: Corn Hill. 756-2880.
YARD/GARAGE SALES NORTON FLEA MARKET. Antiques, Collectables & Quality Used Items. Glassware, China, Bottles, Tools, Oak Hall Tree, Cedar Chests, Trunks, Caned Chairs, Roll Top Desk, Tools, Gas & Oil Advertising, Birds Eye Maple Chairs, Gate Leg Table & More. 218 Rte 184 Norton. Thurs, Fri & Sat 9A-3P.
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BUSINESS WHO’S WHO APPLIANCE REPAIR & SERVICES PARLEE APPLIANCE REPAIR & SERVICES
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COINS & COLLECTABLES We Buy and Sell Gold & Silver Coins, Gold & Silver Jewelry and Sports Cards.
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→ Cleaning Gutters/Flues → Tree Trimming/Removal → Painting, Signs, Windows
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Now cleaning:
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Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: December 16 Deadline: December 9 30
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AT YOUR SERVICE CALL C.K. ADHESIVES Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience of
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Camerons Tree Removal You Call, I Cut!
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Prop/Tax Specialist
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Home of the Hampton Herald, Sussex Herald, Valley Viewer & The Tides
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tel: 832-5613 242 Main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca December 2nd - December 15th, 2014
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