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For nearly 50 years now, I have been a not so proud taxpayer, forking over extra dough because of my sins. You know... those items that we the public have decided are legal, but not something that we want available cheaply. The biggies of course are alcohol and tobacco products, and every purchaser of those products pays an especially high markup because these products while legal, are not good for us. I have little doubt that sin taxes can be readily justified, since the use and abuse of these products must place a high cost to our health care system and even policing. A problem arises, however, if we look at the individual who drinks a single glass of wine every day as they are likely improving their health, while the person drinking six glasses every day is likely harming their health. So is it fair to charge someone a “sin tax” when perhaps they aren’t “sinning”?? After much thought... and a flip of a coin... I say sure. While not perfect, we are unlikely to make it any fairer. Mostly because the majority of us are sinners!! Today, our healthcare system is facing two major challenges. One, a rapidly aging population. This is one I am having difficulty applying a sin tax towards. Maybe 5 cents for every hour you breathe????? But the next challenge is a major upswing in population obesity that will drive a whole range of healthcare issues and medical services. Now, I as much of anybody love potato chips and hickory sticks and have been known to eat 800 calories worth of this stuff in one sitting. It feels just about
as good as smoking and drinking, and the long-term health consequences are just about as bad. Which is why my regularity of indulging has become less and less. Foods (maybe better called products) which are high in fat, calories and salt and offer no significant nutritional value, should now be declared “sinful” and subject to a higher rate of taxation (that is directed towards preventative health care such as free exercise programs). While debate will erupt over many products as to exactly how sinful they are, I believe there are a number of products that are dead simple to target: regular soda pop, potato chips and most of their cousins. Hickory sticks will be exempt because hickory is just good for you. Oh!! Okay, hickory sticks are a big bad sin, too!! While, I have heard that some feel this may disadvantage the poor who are considered high consumers of these products, does it really make sense to buy fairly expensive products (soda pop instead of water) and get no nutritional value whatsoever for your money. The time has come to recognize that certain products are damaging our health (when abused) and as such should legitimately be taxed in the same manner as alcohol and tobacco. 0002
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lIbRARy NEwS Sussex Regional Library 46 Magnolia Avenue, 432-4585 Library Hours: Sunday & Monday closed, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am‐5:00pm, Wednesday 12:00noon‐8:00pm. Note: the Library is open Tuesday-Saturday year round; we no longer switch to a different schedule for the summer. Upcoming Events: SRL Walks - Tuesdays, 9:00am join staff for a stroll around O’Connell Park. Play Group - Tuesdays, 10:00-12:00pm, playtime for preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime & Toddlertime - Thursdays, 10:30am – all preschoolers welcome! Youth Zone - Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm, hangout time for teens and pre-teens. Seniors’ Coffee Hour – Fridays, 2:30pm. Wednesday, November 16 - 6:00pm, Aboriginal Film: Is the Crown at War With Us? Wednesday, November 23 - 6:00pm, Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange, please call 432-4585 to register. Friday, November 18 - 2:30 pm, Kijiji Computer Tutorial . Friday, November 25 - 10:30-11:30am & 2:30-3:30pm, Basic Computer Q&A – Drop-in. Friday, November 25 - New Release Fridays, check out our new materials! Coffee and cookies served all day. Saturday, November 26 - 10:00am, Book Club: Colony of Broken Dreams. Saturday, November 26 - 2:30pm, Barbie Club. Wednesday, November 30 - 6:30pm, Build with LEGO. For more information please call the library at 432-4585 & like us on facebook for further updates! Cambridge-Narrows 2216 Lakeview Road, 488-3971 (leave voicemail), cnrl@nb.aibn.com, cambridgenarrowsregionallibrary.ca Regular Hours - Tuesdays 10:00am4:00pm; Fridays 10:00am-1:00pm; Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm. Wednesdays: Pre-School Drop-In, in partnership with Care and Share Family Resource Centre, from 9:3012:00. For a morning of reading, play
experience, meet & greet for children and parents alike. No registration required. Any questions? Call the Library and leave a message. Check our website for up-coming events. 0017
DIABETES LEARNING SERIES A Diabetes Learning Series of information sessions will be held during November, in the Conference Room of the Sussex Health Centre, on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-10:30am. November 22: Get a Grip on Your Blood Sugar - Have you ever wondered why your blood sugar is higher at a certain time of day? Are you confused about what makes your blood sugar go up or down? This class will focus on using our home blood sugar testing to make changes for better control. November 29: Surviving the Holidays Tips and strategies to keep your blood sugars controlled during the holiday season. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all sessions. Call 432-3251 to reserve your seat. 4272
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We have exciting news for kids age 5-18 no party without you. in and around the Sussex area! It's time that your voices were heard and we are To all the musicians giving you that opportunity! Please join very enjoyable. us on Monday, November 21 at 6:30pm at the Sussex Regional Library for our very first meeting for 100 Kids Who Care Thank-you for all cards, gifts, Sussex. flowers and to those who How is works is that two different non-profit organizations will make a travelled to be there. presentation to the kids outlining the work they do in the community. The To my family members kids will then be able to vote for one who worked behind the organization they feel needs our support for that month. The organization which scene, and put together a has the most votes will receive the wonderful event. donations raised by the kids for that month. There are four meetings a year and we ask that you commit to all four if And last but not least, at all possible. thank-you for the fireworks Give your kids the chance to not only The perfect “bang up” learn about different needs in our community but to do something about ending to a perfect day. it! If you have any questions or if you know of a non-profit organization that would like to present please contact us on May God bless you all, our Facebook page 100 Kids Who Care Eleanor Lavoie Sussex, NB or call Samantha at 756-3797 or Erin at 435-4354. 4305 November 15th - November 28th, 2016
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uNFIlTEREd QUALITY WINE VS. QUANTITY WINE One of the questions that I am often asked is “Can you really tell the difference between a $12 bottle of wine and a $50 bottle of wine?” My answer is absolutely, unequivocally yes! This being said you can’t always judge a wine based on price alone. I have had some really great inexpensive wines and some not-so great high priced wines. So why do some wines cost more than others? There are so many different factors to consider. Things such as the cost of land, the cost of labour, taxes, levies, supply and demand are all obvious factors, but when it comes to quality there are many other things to take into consideration. It costs more to produce quality wine. Here are some points to keep in mind; Are the grapes harvested by machine, or are they hand-harvested. Hand harvesting is much more labour intensive and time consuming, but the grapes are in better condition to make wine. Are the grapes from newly planted vines, or old
vines? Old vines give much lower yields but the grapes that they produce are much more concentrated and flavourful. Most new vines require at least 5-10 years before they will produce quality. Another expensive factor is ageing. If your wine has been aged in an oak barrel it will have developed many new flavors and aromas and it’s tannins will be better integrated. A new barrel costs approximately $1200. “Quantity” producers will often use ‘oak essence’ or wood shavings instead to mimic the oak flavouring, but it is not the same. The weather and environment can also have a huge impact on the quality of the wine. In a perfect year the warmth, sunlight, and water distress during ripening will combine to result in ‘perfect’ grapes that will be picked at the ‘perfect’ time when the acidity and sugar levels in the grapes are ideal. Of all of the factors that go into making a great bottle of quality wine, the most important is passion. Wine making is
art form, and a great wine that has been made with a lot of care and attention will always taste better than the rest. Taking all of this into consideration, while price isn’t always an indicator of quality, it can be used as a general guideline. You should expect a $30 bottle to have more concentrated flavours and a longer finish than a $10 bottle. Once in awhile you may be disappointed and other times pleasantly surprised. If you would like to be pleasantly surprised try these: Anciano Tempranillo from Spain @ $15.29 (aged 7 years); Twisted Old Vine Zinfandel from USA, also @ $15.29 ( goes great with BBQ Ribs). 0042
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wEll RESTEd WHAT REGULATES OUR SLEEP? The first, sleep/wake homeostasis has a long name but is actually quite simple. This is an accumulation of our need for sleep throughout the day, as we move further away from our wake time. After our long day without sleep, we get caught up with a long period of nighttime sleep, and it refreshes us for our day. You will notice that if you have a poor night’s sleep you will begin to feel sleepy much earlier. If this were the only system to control our sleep, we would feel our most energetic in the morning with a steady decline in our wakefulness until bedtime, but this is not usually the case. Do you experience an early afternoon energy “slump” and then perk up in a couple of hours? If so you are like most people. The other system that controls our sleep, the Circadian Biological Clock explains this phenomenon. This sleep regulation system controls our timing of sleepiness throughout the 24 hour day. Most people experience their sleepiest
time between 2:00 and 4:00am and again between 1:00 and 3:00pm. This is because our body temperature drops to it’s lowest at these times causing sleepiness. When blood levels are monitored, we also see changes in sleep related hormones. The key to the Circadian Biological Clock control is light. When our eyes are exposed to light, such as in the morning, a group of cells in our brain get a signal from the optic nerve and tell our brain to shut off production of the sleep hormone melatonin and ramp up the wakeful hormone, cortisol, as well and turn up our body temperature. When the sun goes down and light decreases, melatonin production increases, cortisol decreases and our body temperature starts to lower, getting us ready to tuck in for the night. Exposure to bright lights and screens in the evening can decrease the effectiveness of this system a great deal. Going to a new time zone can cause “jet lag.” This is a disconnect between
the body’s circadian rhythm and new sleep cues from light. Teenagers have their circadian rhythm shifted a couple of hours later than younger children and adults. This is why they tend to stay up later and sleep in. To help your body work with its own internal clock, try to minimize exposure to light and screens in the evenings, and wind down in a dim, calm atmosphere. There are also special light blocking glasses available that can fool your brain into thinking that it is dark causing you to be sleepy much sooner in the evening. 0038
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wHAT’S HAPPENINg Tuesday, November 15 Fall Meeting of the Roachville Cemetery Association, 7:00pm, at the Smith Creek Hall. All lot holders, family members of lot holders and interested people are invited to attend. For more meeting info: 433-3837. Thursday, November 17 Christmas Dinner in Sussex meeting, 6:30pm in Common Room at Imperial Dutch Haven (35 Imperial Drive, behind Kents), for those who would like to help organize this year’s
The Family of the Late
Terry A.T. Thorne We wish to thank everyone who has supported us through this difficult time. A special thank you to the Sussex RCMP, EMT services, the nurses and Dr. Gilmore of the Sussex Health Centre for the care they gave Terry. Also a very special thank you to Jeanette Cosman for the heart felt service in honour of Terry’s life, Sarah and the compassionate care from Wallace Funeral Home and our friends and family for all the cards, prayers and food that was brought to the house. Special thanks to Melissa Gowlett, Janet Martin and Judy Wheaton.
We will always love you Terry
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Friday, November 18 There’s “Music” in the Air, evening of music and fun at Salisbury United Church (Smith Street), 7:00pm, with Becky and the Men in Black (13 men from different locations in the area). Light refreshments. Good will offering. All welcome. Saturday, November 19 Annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the Saint Andrew’s ACW, from 11:30am-1:30pm in Petitcodiac. There will be a soup luncheon, rolls, cookies will also be served ($6). Country Music Show Fundraiser, 7:00pm at St. John’s United Church Hall in Sussex Corner. Music with Band and special guests. Canteen, 50/50 tickets and door prizes. $8 at door. Proceeds to upkeep of the Hall and other community projects. Paint Night, sponsored by Havelock Homecoming Committee, at the Havelock Legion starting at 3:00pm - painting winter wonderland scene. Tickets ($40) to be purchased in advance as seats are limited. Call 7560385 or Havelock Paint Night on FB for more info. Codys WI Lunch at the Hall (Rte 710, by Post Office), from 10:00am to 5:00pm, during Christmas in Codys. Muffins, soup, chowder, rolls, biscuits, desserts. All proceeds to Coles Island Lions Club to help with travel funds for cancer patients. Breakfast in Barnesville, 8:0011:00am at the Barnesville Presbyterian Church (1257 Rte 820 Barnesville). $6/ adult, $3/child. Take-outs available, call 832-7790. Craft Sale at Smith Creek Hall, 9:00am-3:00pm. More info: 433-2816. All proceeds go to Waterford Senior’s Group. Sunday, November 20 Lamplight Service at the Stewarton United Church, 3:00pm with Rev. Jane Johnson. Come help us continue to celebrate 150 years of this church’s history. Chili and rolls, and shared refreshments will be enjoyed after the service.
Monday, November 21 Canaan-Washademoak Watershed Assoc meeting, 7:30-9:30pm at the Municipal Building in CambridgeNarrows. Guest speaker, Scott Murphy discussing project on murky water in Washademoak Lake. All welcome. Thursday, November 24 AGM for Sussex Vale Transition House, public meeting, 7:00pm at the All Seasons Inn (1015 Main Street, Sussex). Please RSVP 433-1649. All welcome. Saturday, November 26 Christmas Craft & Bake Sale, 9:00am2:00pm, at the Belleisle Community Centre. Students entrepreneurship works, crafts, knitting, homemade pies and many other items. Refreshments and lunch will be available. Sponsored by Entrepreneurship class of BRHS and St. Simon St. Jude’s ACW. No admission. Monthly Pancake Supper (beans, potato scallop & sausages), hosted by First North River Baptist Church, 4:00-6:00pm at the Christian Education Centre (374 Wheaton Settlement Road). Suggested $10/ adult, $5/children under 12. For more information 756-3755. Roast Pork Supper, Bloomfield Hall (45 Station Road, Bloomfield), 4:006:30pm. $12/adults, $6/children ages 5-12, pre-schoolers eat for free. Tickets at door, take-outs available. More info: 650-2063. Ham, Potato Scallop & Beans Supper at St. John’s United Church Centre (Sussex Corner), 3:30-6:00pm. $10/ adults, $4/children 6-12 years, preschoolers eat for free. November 26 & 27 Queens County Heritage invites you to Tilley House and Loomcrofters Studio (69 Front Street) 10:00am5:00pm. Traditional Loyalist decor, hot apple cider, gingerbread cookies and a special Christmas tree. More info: info@queenscountyheritage.com or visit us on Facebook.
wHAT’S HAPPENINg Sunday, November 27 Christmas Musical Concert, 3:00pm at the Kiwanis Hall (28 Railway Street, Petitcodiac), hosted by Petitcodiac Lighthouse Assembly. Special guests Living Water, Richard & Heather Brown, Wanda Moore & Jared Fenwick. More info: 433-6972. Monday, November 28 Nature Sussex meeting, 7:00pm at St. Mark's Parish Hall, 4 Needle Street Sussex Corner. Come enjoy 'A Pictorial Introduction to some NB Shrubs by guest presenter, Liz Mills. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, November 29 AGM for the Westmorland County Agricultural Fair, 7:00pm at the Bob & Bert Saunders Activity Centre (Fair Grounds, Petitcodiac). Sussex Art Club meeting, 1:00pm, Sobeys Community Room (upstairs), elevator available ask staff for assistance. Short meeting followed by art program. New members are always welcomed. Wednesday, November 30 Golden Years Fellowship (55+) 10:00am-1:00pm at Penobsquis Baptist Church. Theme “Emmanuel - Prince of Peace”, music by Al Smith. Turkey dinner, games, singing and more. Bring a $5 wrapped unisex gift and one nonperishable item for Food Bank. Free will offering. Bring a friend. Friday, December 2 Annual Christmas Carol Service, 7:00pm at Mercer Settlement Church.
Reception to follow at Teakles’ residence, ladies please bring refreshments. Hope to see you there.
Sunday, December 4 Annual Angel Service at Kings Kirk United Church (Belleisle Creek), 2:00pm. Angels are placed on Christmas tree in memory or celebration of a loved one. Angels ($3) available by calling Linda 485-2353 or Joyce 485-2491. Special music & refreshments to follow. All welcome.
OPEN MIC IN SUSSEX CORNER Roy Clayton’s Sussex Corner Open Mic at the St. John’s United Church “Centre” Sussex Corner. Join the “Country Gold Band” for an evening of great music “Where the Star is You!” from 7:00 to 10:00pm every Tuesday night. Band Members Include: Greg Stevens (lead guitar and vocals), Ray Cassie (steel guitar), Herb Isbill (rhythm guitar and vocals), Mike Hanlon (bass), Mike Macquarrie on drums, and Don Baker as your Emcee and vocalist. We welcome all types of instruments and music, Admission is $5. Canteen, door prizes, 50/50 draw. The evening is not a concert or contest, just good folks who enjoy playing and listening to some good tunes and a bit of fun! For more information contact Roy Clayton at 847-9328. G153
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ASK THE CHEF POUTINE - CANADIAN, EH? Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. This week it is me asking the question. Why is Poutine considered Canada's contribution to the culinary world? What is poutine? Where did it come from and why is this associated with Canada? Poutine started is Quebec back in the 1950’s. Many communities take credit for inventing poutine but no one place has been given this credit. Poutine is french fries topped with cheese curds and drowned in brown gravy. Many places have given their own twist on this dish, but that is the original poutine. In recent years, as this dish has become more popular, cooks and chefs have begun adding different and exotic ingredients to their Poutine. Examples are Lobster Poutine with chunks of lobster strong cheese and lobster sauce. Pulled Pork Poutine or Foie Gras Poutine. Taking a simple recipe which
was served outside bars or in pubs and making it hote cuisine. So where did this come from? The Acadian french created a dish called poutine rappee. This was shredded potato which was then wrapped around ham and cheese and formed back into what looked like a peeled potato. This was then cooked in chicken stock and served as a meal. Perhaps this is where it all started but it was someone taking a traditional Acadian dish and turning it into something with similar components to keep the name. So why is this considered Canada’s contribution to the culinary world? Well because most everyone has tried this dish at some point and often when people visit Canada they are encouraged to have some. As mentioned, this started in Quebec in the 50’s, but only started showing up around different parts of Canada - 70’s in Ontario, the 80’s in the Maritimes and as people moved west for
jobs, took this dish with them and now you can find it all across Canada, but only in the northern parts of the States. You would be hard pressed to find this dish in other parts of the world. This is not to say that eventually, the rest of the world will catch on, put their own twist on this dish and still call it Poutine. Just like pizza started in Italy and has taken on many different shapes and sizes, one day poutine will be everywhere and when asked who invented it, the answer will be Canada. 0040
Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
• 2 lb Spray Foam • Fiberglass & Cellulose • Old & New Homes We know that for many among us the approach of the holiday season will bring bittersweet memories of those who won’t be with us at this special time of the year. As families gather, thoughts of loved ones who have died will often bring both smiles and tears. Though they may have gone they are very much alive in our hearts, especially during the holidays. With this in mind, we will host a service of remembrance, asx we pause to reflect on the season and those who have shared seasons past. Our Tree Lighting Service will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00pm in the chapel here at Reid’s Funeral Home. All those who are remembering a loved one this holiday season are invited to join us. Come share in a time of fellowship and in the beauty of our very special Christmas Tree dedicated to the memory of those we have lost.
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For those who wish to participate, a $5 donation in support of the Hampton Food Basket will add a light to our tree in memory of your loved one and place their name on the Honour Roll which will be read at the service, please call 832-5541 by November 28
BENEFIT FOR ARNOLD BELDING A Silent Auction & Musical Benefit will be held for Arnold Belding on Sunday, November 20 at the Royal Canadian Legion Sussex (Magnolia Avenue). Musical entertainment will be provided by: Mike MacQuarrie (drums), Raymond Thebeau (bass), Clifford Bertin (guitar), Maureen Bertin (piano), Art Boyd (guitar), Clayton Magee (fiddle); emcee for the afternoon will be Daryl Belding Jr. There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 draw and bake table. Admission is by donation at the door. Proceeds will go to assist Arnold with ongoing costs of travel, medications and other health needs associated with cancer treatments. All welcome. 4296
The family of the late
Margaret (Jackson) Keirstead would like to thank all who expressed sympathy, sent cards or flowers, made memorial donations, visited us at the hospital and our homes, brought food, attended the reception at the Belleisle Community Centre and performed other acts of kindness. Thank you to Rev. Chris VanBuskirk and Rev. Alden Crain for your support while Margaret was a patient in the ICU and for the beautiful funeral service. Thanks to Theresa Hickman for your gift of music, Michelle Keys for the touching eulogy, and Jack Carpenter & Mark Marr for looking after the grave. Special thanks to Harry & Donalda Storey and Holly Lackie for helping with the horses and allowing us to once again use the Storey carriage to take Margaret for her final ride. Thank you to Cathy Morrell, Dawn Perry, Shawney McLean, and Sharlene Jackson for bringing us meals at the hospital, and Vicky Keirstead for visiting and sitting with us each day. Thank you to all those who organized and catered the reception at the Belleisle Community Centre. A special thanks to those anonymous individuals who paid the rental fee for the Centre. Thank you to Daryl McKiel and Linda Belyea for staying with Bertha and to all the others who have been there for her. To the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital Emergency, Cardiac and Intensive Care Units, we have nothing but praise for the care Margaret received and the kindness shown to our family. Thank you to Sherwood’s Funeral Home, Norton for your compassion and professionalism. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we’ve received from our neighbours, friends and co-workers. These few words of thanks seem immensely inadequate. God bless you all. In appreciation, a donation has been made to the Belleisle Home & School Association Bursary Fund in Margaret’s memory. November 15th - November 28th, 2016
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INVESTINg IN youR FuTuRE DISCUSS YOUR ESTATE PLAN NOW Some things are difficult to talk about with family – and death leads that list. The reluctance is understandable but now is the time to have a conversation about death and money with your loved ones – it’s the best way to iron out estate planning issues, reduce potential inheritance hostilities and a possible reduction in estate assets. Here are the top five reasons to discuss your estate plan with your loved ones now: 1. Eliminate surprises: If your estate isn’t left in the manner your beneficiaries expect, the results can be resentment and even litigation. So, if you’re planning to do anything out of the ordinary, now is the time to provide your reasons. 2. Ask about special requests: You might assume you know which assets are important to each child but your guesses could be wrong. For example, the child you assumed wants the cottage may not be interested all. Now is the time to ask your beneficiaries about their special
requests. 3. Manage expectations: For example, you have appointed only one of your two children as Executor. The child you have not appointed may feel that the appointed sibling somehow influenced you to give them more power over the estate. You may have a good reason for doing so - perhaps because the nonappointed child is a non-resident of Canada. Now is the time to provide your reasons. 4. Introduce your advisors: Your family may not know the professionals who know the history behind your estate plan, the location of your will and assets, and other important information. Now is the time to introduce your beneficiaries to your lawyer, accountant and/or financial advisor. 5. Explain unequal divisions: You may have decided that one child should receive less of your estate because they have already received money from you
(perhaps for a house or car or to start a business) or to give specific assets to specific children that are of unequal value, which can lead to resentment. That’s why now is the time to discuss any unequal divisions, the reasons for them, and potential solutions such as one child purchasing sufficient insurance on your life to “buy out” a large asset from their sibling(s) with the insurance proceeds. Talking about estate planning issues now avoids difficulties later. Your professional advisor can help you include the right strategies for you and your loved ones. 0036
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obITuARIES MARGARET JEAN KEIRSTEAD
The death of Margaret Jean Keirstead, Midland, occurred October 10th, 2016 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Margaret was born January 9th, 1963, the daughter of Bertha L. (Jones) and the late John Y. Jackson of McDonald’s Point. She grew up on the farm her grandparents settled when they emigrated from Scotland in 1931, in a house filled with fosterchildren, family and friends. Margaret graduated from Belleisle Regional High School as Valedictorian in 1981 and NBCC Saint John in 1984. On October 19th, 1991 Margaret married Richard B. Keirstead and together they had son Garrett (Taylor McLean) and daughter Lauren. Besides her husband, mother and children, Margaret is survived by brothers John (Beth) Jackson, McDonald’s Point; Paul (Heather) Lockhart, Joliff ’s Brook; Robert (Melissa) Noel, Jeffries Corner; several other fostersiblings; parents-in-law John & Helen Keirstead, Norton; brothers-in-law
Reg and John (Vicky) Keirstead; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and co-workers. Margaret worked for J.D. Irving Ltd. as a Data Analyst at the Sussex Tree Nursery until the birth of Lauren in January 1995. She then cared for children in her home. In July 2001 she became a Customer Service Representative for Service New Brunswick in Sussex. In 2008 Margaret transferred to the Hampton office and currently held the position of Deputy Registrar of Deeds and Land Titles for the Province of NB. While her children were young Margaret taught Sunday School at Trinity Anglican, Springfield and Kings Kirk United, Belleisle Creek and was a ready volunteer during their participation in 4-H. This past summer she fulfilled a life-long dream of connecting with her Scottish roots by visiting the farm where her father was born in Hawksland, Lanarkshire and meeting several cousins in Edinburgh. A private funeral service was held on October 14th, 2016 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Parish of Wickham, Carpenter conducted by Rev. Chris VanBuskirk and assisted by Rev. Alden Crain. Organist Theresa Hickman sang “How Great Thou Art”, “In the Garden” and “Consider the Lilies”. The eulogy was given by longtime friend Michelle (Gillespie) Keys. Margaret’s brother John, husband and children carried her ashes from the church by horse and carriage - the same carriage in which she left the church following her wedding 25 years earlier - for interment at Day’s
Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were her children, Garrett and Lauren. A public reception celebrating Margaret’s life was held on October 16th at the Belleisle Community Centre, Springfield. In addition to the family flowers, other arrangements were received from Ceylon & Rick Reicker; John & Elaine Perry; Ron, Karen & Family; Ontario Aunts, Uncles & Cousins; Keirstead Family; SNB Saint John; Kings County Historical & Archival Society; Michelle, Kevin & Coralie; Patty McEwen; Eva Goldsworthy; Lauren’s AVC classmates Meg, Berdien & Emily; Linda Belyea and Family. Memorial donations were made to NB Heart & Stroke; Kidney Foundation; MS Society; Midland, Riverbank, Day’s Point and Bayview Cemeteries; Midland Baptist, Central Wickham Baptist, Tabernacle Baptist, St. Paul’s Anglican, St. Mark’s Anglican, St. Andrews United, Hampton United and Kings Kirk United Churches; Canadian Diabetes Association; NB Retired Teachers Association (Bathurst Branch) Scholarship Fund; Belleisle Home & School Association Bursary Fund; Terry McDonald Scholarship Fund; Gideon Bibles; Canadian Bible Society; Extra-Mural (Sussex); Sussex Area Community Foundation; IWK Foundation; Hampton Food Basket. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Sherwood’s Funeral Home, Norton. Several floral arrangements were received as well as memorial donations to numerous 0007 charitable organizations.
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lEgIoNS SUSSEX RCL #20 66 Magnolia Avenue, Sussex; 432-6699 Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am4:00pm. Bar Hours: Monday - closed; Tuesday 12:noon-5:00pm; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12:00noon-10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm (exception of special events). Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Executive Meeting - 1st Tuesday each month at 6:00pm. General Meeting - 1st Tuesday each month at 7:00pm (September-June). Wednesdays - Weekly 50/50 Legion Lottery draw (open to public, tickets available at Superstore, Toni's Grocery, Needs Convenience, Star Lite Video, and the Sussex Legion); Bingo - Early bird 6:30pm, regular 7:00pm (open to public). Thursdays - 8:00pm, Crib (doubles). Fridays - Chase the Ace, tickets $5 for 3, ticket sales only from 5:00-7:00pm, draw at 7:15pm, must be present to win; 7:30pm, Crib (singles). Sunday, November 27 - Vets & Friends at Hampton #28. HAVELOCK RCL #86 4684 Rte. 880, Havelock, 534-8285 2nd Monday of each month - 7:00pm Executive meeting; 8:00pm, Regular meeting. Tuesdays - 7:00pm, Crib League, more info Raymond 534-1107; Men’s City League Darts. Wednesdays - 8:00pm, House Dart League; 8:15pm, Chase the Ace draw. Thursdays - 7:00pm, Bingo & drop-in cards “200” ($5)
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Saturdays & Sundays - Bookings. Friday, November 18 - Darts for Meat. Saturday, November 19 - Paint Night Homecoming Committee, call 534-2592 Alicen Thorne for information. Sunday, November 20 - Christmas Tea Craft/Vendor event - tickets now available $5 each, light lunch served and come see what our local crafters/vendors have to offer. Saturday, November 26 - Benefit for Ronah MacLaren. Supper, silent auction and dance. For more info call Tammy Black 756-0549. Sunday, November 27 - Vets & Friends at Hampton #28. Saturday, December 31 - 9:30pm1:00am, New Year’s Eve Dance with Shindiggers, $15/single, $25/couple. Purchase ticket and get into Levy for free. Light lunch at Midnight. DD Driver may be available upon request. For tickets call Susan 331-0161, Dana 756-0475 or Kim 756-0245. Hall Rental - Hall Only - $50; Hall and Bar $75; Hall and Kitchen $100; Hall, kitchen & bar $150. To book the Hall call Heather at 534-2237 or Kim 756-0245.
PETITCODIAC RCL #41 18 Kay Street, 756-3383 Mondays - F. P. MacLaren Air Cadets, # 639, is at 6:00pm. For information on Cadets, please contact - C O David Budd - 872-1397; Phillip Candy 433-6450. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 9:0010:00am, Walking Club. Wednesdays - 7:00pm, Dominoes. Wednesday Dinners ($10) - 12:00noon: November 16 - Meatloaf; November 23 - Roast Beef; November 30 - Cod Fish. Friday, November 18 & 25 - Chase the
Ace - tickets sold from 6:00-8:00pm. Ticket draw at 8:15pm, sharp, 50/50 draw. Come and meet your friends and listen to some live music. For more information, call the Legion at 756-3383. Thursday, November 24 - 9:00am5:00pm, Foot Care Clinic at the Legion. For an appointment call 384-2273, Press "0". Saturday, November 26 - Goshen Snowmobile Club Annual Giant Cash Draw & Dinner - doors open at 5:00, Roast Beef Dinner at 6:00pm. Draw starts at 8:00pm. For more information, call Adam Alward at 756-8822. Please check out our new page, Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 41, Petitcodiac, NB and "like" it. The Petitcodiac War Museum can be visited by arrangement. Call Cathy at 756-2068. Chairlift facility available. Hall Rental: If you wish to rent the hall for a wedding reception, birthday celebration or any other function, please call the Legion for more information.
NORTON RCL #76 1935 Rte 121, Norton NB Mondays – 8:00pm, Auction 45’s. Tuesdays & Saturdays – 8:00pm, Double Crib. Wednesdays – 8:00pm, Summer Darts (open to all, no set teams). Thursdays – Family Charitable Bingo. Children are welcome to play if accompanied by an adult. Fridays - Chase the Ace Fundraiser for Belleisle Community Pool 5:00-7:00pm, Minimum Jackpot of $1,000. Tickets 3 for $5, 7 for $10, 15 for $20. Must be over 19 and present to win the draw at 7:15pm; Texas Hold’em Poker, registration begins at 7:00pm, play starts at 7:30. Ticket to play $20 with one rebuy at $20 allowed until the first break at 8:30pm. Saturdays - (evenings) Single Crib. Sunday, November 27 - Vets & Friends at Hampton #28. 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
DONATION TO VICTIMS SERVICES UNIT
In Memory of
Murray F. Tait
L-r: Richard Wood, NB Antique Auto Club Flea Market Committee; Sarah Smith, Director Sussex RCMP Victim Services Unit; George Parisella, Southeast District RCMP Member; Muriel McCullum, Past Director Sussex RCMP Victim Services Unit
Richard Wood recently presented a cheque to Sussex VSU for $1,000 in honour of the 50th Anniversary of the NB Antique Auto Club, and the 35th Anniversary of the Flea Market. NBAAC announced at the cheque presentation that they have signed on with the Town of Sussex until 2030 to hold the Flea
January 24th, 1925 - November 14th, 2012
Market in conjunction with their Club. Sussex VSU aids the RCMP with persons in crisis, via domestic violence, crime against property, sudden death or other traumatic incidents. We are a group of 12 community members on call 24 hours, in operation since 1982. 4306
Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Lovingly remembered by, Margaret & Family
SUSSEX & AREA SENIORS’ CENTRE NEWS 50 Perry Street, Sussex 433-8480; sasc@ nb.aibn.com The Centre is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm (unless otherwise noted) and memberships Monday, November 21 & 28 - 9:00am Games, Cards, Chat & Art Class with Fred Harrison; 1:30pm Auction 45’s; 4:00pm, Rughookers. Tuesday, November 15, 22, 29 - 9:00am Cards, Chat; 9:30am Silverados; 10:00am Rughookers and Rummoli; 12:00noon Lunch $6; 1:30pm Bingo for members; 6:30pm Shuffleboard. Wednesday, November 16 - 9:00am
Games, Cards, Chat; 10:00am, Fitness Class with J. Jonah; 1:00pm Crib & Line Dancing; 3:30pm Aktion Club; 7:00pm Countryside Music Jam. Wednesday, November 23 & 30 - 9:00am Games, Cards, Chat; 10:00am, Fitness Class with J. Jonah; 1:00pm Crib & Line Dancing; 7:00pm Countryside Music Jam. Thursday, November 17 & 24 - 9:00am Cards, Chat; 9:30am Bridge; 1:00pm TaiChi with Jane Achen. Friday, November 18 - 9:00am Games, Cards, Chat; 10:00am Rummoli. Friday, November 25 - 9:00am Games,
Cards, Chat; 10:00am Rummoli; 2:00pm Travel Club. Sunday, November 20 & 27 - Bingo, 6:30pm Early Bird and 7:00pm Bingo. 0024
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY
Friday October 28 was Random Act of kindness Day and Local CUPE 2397 took some special time to help others at the Sussex Superstore by taking and placing their groceries in their cars. It was a great success. 4309
PRAISE & woRSHIP All Welcome
Sunday 10:30am Worship & Kingdom Kidz (ages 2-11) Youth Classes (ages 12-18) 6:30pm Evening Service Wednesday 7:30pm Adult Bible Study U-Turn (ages 12+)
Pastor Youth Pastor Rev Dwight Cole Rev Charles Kennedy 485-2635 dwightfcole@icloud.com cwkennedy@live.ca 2129 Rte 124, Hatfield Point • Church ~ 485-2257 “...I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
You Are Invited! Are you interested in knowing more about the Bible? Do you enjoy discussing God’s Word with others? If so, why not consider joining our small group Bible Study on Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00. This FREE Bible Study offers opportunity to learn, discuss, and ask questions about various topics in the scripture. For more details please contact Dwight Cole at 485-2635 or simply show up. Outreach Pentecostal Church 2129 Rte 124, Hatfield Point
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item that will be donated to the Sussex Sharing Club. For more information please call 432-4573.
Community Christmas Party
Saturday, November 26 7:00pm – Sunday, November 27th 12:00am Poley Mountain Ski Resort, Poley Mountain Road, Waterford Whether your office consists of Mayor’s Christmas Tree 4, 24, or 64 colleagues; no matter Lighting Ceremony the number, celebrate together at Poley Mountain’s Community Friday, November 18 Christmas Party. Enjoy a traditional 7:00-8:00pm holiday Roast Turkey Supper Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre, Burton Park, Sussex served with mashed potatoes, To help get everyone into the at 7:00pm.There will be lots of dressing, vegetables, cranberries Christmas spirit, the Town of Sussex hot chocolate, carols, and a visit and gravy from 7-8pm. You choice would like to invite everyone out from Santa himself who will help of dessert includes, apple crisp, for the 5th annual Christmas Tree Mayor, Marc Thorne light the rice pudding, or chocolate mousse. Lighting. This event will be held at tree. We encourage everyone Following supper, Hone the Craft the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre to bring a non-perishable food cranks up their electric set from
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Open House Thursday, November 24th Open until 8:30pm
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8pm to 12am. Supper + Music = $30 (including hst + gratuity) If you want to join us just for the entertainment portion of the evening with Hone the Craft from 8-12am, admittance will be $10 at the door. For more info please email info@ poleymountain.com.
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.
CBC Radio Information Morning remote
Thursday, December 1, Live@ Tim Horton’s Downtown location In support of the annual Harbour lights campaign.
Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 3 starting at 6:30pm Theme: Inside Santa’s Workshop The parade will begin at 6:30pm and will be leaving from Jubilee Hall. To enter a float, visit www.
COMPUTER REPAIR
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• Data Backup and Transfer • Hardware Upgrades • Virus & Spyware Removal • Wireless Networks • Reload Operating Systems • Printing & Faxing Services
Sussex Artisan Christmas Show & Sale
November 26 10:00am-5:00pm and November 27 12 noon- 4:00pm Legacy Lane Fiber Mill, 56 Vail Ct, Sussex NB Featuring Legacy Lane Fiber Mill, Jamie Brown Designs, Terra Bijou Jewelry, Potter Linda Homenick, East Coast Leather Cheyenne Williams, Painter Sarah Sackville, Soap Works Ann Ophaug. Tickets will be sold on a gift basket of artists products, with all proceeds collected to be donated to the Sussex Sharing Club. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items also for the Sharing Club.
You Still Have Time for Christmas Wine Gift Certificates Available
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Monday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Tues-Wed: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Thurs: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm • Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm • Sunday: Closed
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Kids Christmas Painting Workshop Saturday, December 10, 10:00am – Noon Golden Jubilee Hall, Perry Street 50, Sussex Participants will be able to paint a canvas holiday inspired portrait. The class will be taught step by step and is a great for the experienced painter or someone just starting out. Also, there will be an opportunity for kids to do their letters to Santa
Donations will be accepted at the door for the Sharing Club.
Carols at Kingswood: “Advent Lessons and Carols”
Sunday, December 11, 6:00pm Kingswood University Chapel FREE event for the community. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Reception to follow.
New Year’s Eve Family Celebrations
Saturday, December 31 or tell Santa himself what they 2:30 – 4:30 pm want while he visits. In addition, 8th Hussars Sports Centre, there will be refreshments Leonard Drive, Sussex and lots of holiday music. Join us for a free skate, cool party You must pre-register by contacting music, celebration cake and lots of fun the Community Services for the whole family. See you all there! Department in advance at 432-4573.
Sussex
Christian School
Friend Day Sample Classes Lunch Provided Fun Activities Calling all KIDS: K to Grade 12 You are invited as our FRIEND Friday, November 25th For the School Day K - Gr.2: 8:15am-2:00pm Gr. 3-12: 8:15am-3:00pm Parents Info 2:30-3:15pm
For more information, or to sign up, contact the school at 433-4005 or www.sussexchristianschool.ca MUST pre-register
Middle School Drama
True Patriot Love In honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday 2017
Thurs. Nov. 17th 7:00pm Free-will offering
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Open House Nov. 24th 6:00-9:00 Refreshments, draws 10% off storewide
Drop by to see our great gift ideas for Christmas 568 Main St., Sussex
Colouring Contest Sponsored by the Sussex Downtown Business Association Entries can be dropped off at Crafter’s Vineyard by November 28th. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 - APPRECIATION DAY DOWNTOWN SUSSEX Come in for refreshments and social time at stores and businesses downtown November 15th - November 28th, 2016
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG MAKING B&W IMAGES Seated behind my hand-crafted oak desk, in my dimly lit studio I gaze out my window only to see the wind and rain peeling the colour off the trees; this had me thinking of black and white photography. Many think that good B&W images are easy to create. But, nothing could be further from the truth. I once read that if you shoot a colour portrait you shoot their clothes, if shoot a black and white image you photograph their souls. What do we look for to create a dynamic B&W image? Shoot in RAW. I realize that many readers only shoot jpeg because their cameras can’t shoot RAW or that they have no desire to do any post processing. However, if you have the option to, shoot RAW; many cameras will also allow you to shoot RAW and jpeg - bingo best of both worlds. For post processing I am a Lightroom user and like using a free program from Google's Nik software called Silver EFex pro. The things you can do with
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this program will have you playing for days as you discover it potential. Keeping in mind that composition is always King, look for: Contrast - it seems like bad weather is great for B&W, white storm clouds over dark, shadowed landscapes. Ansel Adams devised a 10-point contrast scale where on one end was pure white, on the other was pure black and eight points of gray in between. Look for these tones in your next image, as the contrast will be dynamic and the grays in between beautiful; Lines - we now look at the components of good composition. Leading lines, like looking along a railway track as it disappears into the horizon. Or, a tree lined lane leading to the barn; Shapes and Patterns - as literal as wheels on the bus or conceptual like an arial view of plowed fields creating a visual quilt of shapes and patterns; Texture - texture is especially accentuated when side lit. It can be from top, bottom or from either side, but not frontlit. Ever notice the gritty
portraits of people who live outdoors. The image maker will often shoot with dramatic lighting that will emphasize the wrinkles of life on the model’s faces. To help you see in black and white take one image in colour, then switch to scene mode and B&W and take the same image. Notice how your eyes moves to different parts of the image vs colour. Also look through a red coloured lens. Shoot- PrintShare. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag.ca. 0032
Karl Maskos Local Photography Enthusiast Photo by: Sheila Chapman
EXERCISE FoR HEAlTH SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON The festive feasting has already begun, bazaars, fundraisers, charity events, work parties and of course family gatherings. Food choices are never ending this time of year, comforting favorites passed down from grandmothers, mothers and fathers, childhood comfort treats that we all remember fondly and there is always something new to try. Even Facebook or the Web always has something to perk up our taste buds, making us think we need to eat. Allow yourself to experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the holidays, but plan ahead. Do not starve yourself waiting for the evening’s offerings. Arrive with a content appetite and a well fed stomach, a starving belly has no control. Look over all the bites that are offered so you can make wise choices instead of filling your plate then seeing something you missed, but just have eat a little of that too! Pick foods that have
some nutritional value. When you have the option fruits, veggies first then meat and cheese, leave sweets until last and limit the amount you consume. Use a small plate or napkin when collecting your nibbles, this will make you feel you have lots, instead of a large plate that is half full making your feel like you need more. Seasonal beverages can also add up the calories with a high sugar content which can ruin your energy levels and sleep afterwards. Pop, juice and alcohol can pile up the empty calories very quickly but do nothing to curb your appetite. Fill your glass with lots of ice, this cuts back on the beverage in the glass making the drink more refreshing plus your body burns calories warming you back up. Tips to try: Have an orange or small salad before social eating, they have lots of fiber and are quite filling; If the hostess needs a hand, help serve, you eat
less when you are busy; Have a glass of water after each seasonal beverage, you will drink less empty calories and the water keeps you hydrated; Do not seat yourself beside the food where it makes constant nibbling too easy; Mingle lots, engage in conversation, make it about the people not the food. When it is your turn to host an event offer lots of healthy options, your guests will appreciate your efforts. If possible have a friend with you that supports your healthy eating efforts. Relax and enjoy! 0046
Lisa Cooper Owner, Curves Sussex
Finnick:
A lovely grey (marbled) tabby male with light golden eyes. He is 1 1/2 years old. A rather tall and long fellow, with a great personality, who gets along with all of the felines at the Sanctuary (74 at present) as well as with Ginger the dog. He’s a great purrer, comes when summoned and gives head butts and hugs. Loves his creature comforts. Finnick has been neutered and vaccinated with all parasites taken care of. Paws & Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. Email: paws@bellaliant.net www.pawssussex.ca PO Box 4816 Sussex, NB E4E 5L1 Paws and Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. is a registered non-profit charitable organization operated solely by volunteers.
Finnick If you are interested in adopting Finnick, please contact the Sanctuary by email, or better still, by filling out an Adoption Application Form on our web-site.
Adoption fee for cats in our care is $125 which includes:
• Two veterinary examinations • Treatment for worms, ear-mites & fleas • Nail clip • Vaccinations with booster • Neuter/Spay • 30-day health guarantee
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SACF FALL GRANTS 2016 Sussex Area Community Foundation (SACF) celebrated their Fall Grants on October 26 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall. SACF provides community grants two times per year from an application process for projects in the Sussex area. The following recipients received a Fall Community Grant: Agricultural Museum of NB received a grant to purchase display cases for artifacts; AX: Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex will purchase display equipment for the Arts Centre; Belleisle Regional High School will start “An Immersion in Books” program where students complete book-based challenges; Canadian Cancer Society grant will help provide wigs and turbans to cancer patients in the Sussex Area going through treatment; Crosswinds Occupational Centre will purchase a Smart Board for the Workplace Essential Skills Program to help improve skills and literacy for employment; The Fog Lit Festival will partner with local schools and the Sussex Library to link grade 4 and 12 students to find a “good fit”
book that encourages students to read; Hospice Sussex will receive a grant to provide training for volunteers; Kings County Family Resource Centre will offer an infant CPR program; Kiwanis Nursing Home received a grant for their “A Place Called Home” renovation project; NB Federation of Music Festivals will offer students a music festival in the spring of 2017; Portage Atlantic received a grant to provide school supplies to support students leaving the facility; Sussex Middle School Breakfast Club will
purchase two new stoves for the Club; The Community Multi-Sensory Room at Sussex Middle School received a grant to acquire equipment; Sussex District Chamber of Commerce will begin a Junior Achievement Club at SRHS to help students learn how to be successful in business; Sussex Skating Club will build their sledge can-skate program with a SACF grant; Sussex Area Victim Services will participate in training for crisis specialists. As well, a grant was provided to Danny Byers on behalf of the Penobsquis Community Enrichment Committee from a PotashCorp donation to the community. In 2016, Sussex Area Community Foundation has returned $104,000 to the Sussex Area in the form of community grants thanks to donations to the community from local citizens and companies. For more information or to make a donation, please contact the SACF office at sacfi@nb.aibn.com or (506)433-6244. 4311
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muSINgS CARBON, METHANE AND YOU
I don’t know if any of you had the opportunity to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's recently released documentary on climate change, Before the Flood, but is excellent. It is extremely well-done, scarey but also optimistic, creating a sense of urgency that we must act, but we still have time to reverse the trend. And who is driving this dramatic change in our climate? Us! For those of us “of a certain age” we have enough years behind us to be able to see huge differences in our current world versus that of our childhood. Fifty years ago, a three-bedroom home averaged 1200 square feet. Today it is close to 2000 square feet. A smaller home uses fewer resources and less energy to build, has lower heating and cooling needs, and needs fewer furnishings (all which chew up resources to manufacture). We have added more bathrooms, games rooms full of technology and bigger garages to house a fleet of family vehicles and toys. At the same time our family size has shrunk. The average household in 1971
was 3.7 people; in 2011 it was 2.5. More space and more “stuff ”! And most of that “stuff ”`is considered disposable. We don't fix, we toss and replace. The consequence? Look out your window and see for yourself. Extreme weather, flooding, power outages. And the smaller things too. In just that 7 years since moving into our new (smaller) home I seen a dramatic decrease in the number of birds around my birdfeeders. When we walk the woodlot (which is nearly daily) the woods have become much quieter. Scientists tell us we may have lost almost half the songbirds that I enjoyed in a childhood just 50 years ago. Climate change is not the only cause, but light pollution and high-rise buildings are big factors in the decline. What can we do? We are way past the simple solution of changing out our light bulbs for LEDs, but there are things we can do. One thing that I had never heard elsewhere, eat less beef. We have all heard the jokes about cows and methane gas. I was not aware that the methane’s negative
effect on the climate is 23 times higher than that of CO2. Every cow releases about 100kg of methane a year, the equivalent of burning 1000 liters of gas. If your car uses 8 liters of gas per 100 km, that would be the equivalent of driving 12,500 km per cow. Eat less beef and you will reduce the greenhouse gases. On the bigger picture, support carbon tax initiatives. I am no fan of paying more in taxes, but I am a fan of leaving a healthy planet for my grandchildren to enjoy. We need to reduce our consumption, and like the “sin” taxes Mike speaks of, we need to curb our over the top use of nonrenewable resources. When taxes go up, consumption goes down. Since doing it voluntarily has not worked, we need more drastic measures. 0001 Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
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FOR RENT KODIAC PLACE AFFORDABLE housing apartments. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available. Includes cable TV. The building is secure & we have a common room. Close to all amenities. Call Bev @ 860-0338.
FOR SALE FOR SALE - 14ft dual axle trailer with four new tires. 10hp Tecumseh gasoline motor. 433-2963.
NOTICES SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE Ceremony. November 19th, 7:00pm at the Rotary Outdoor Amphitheatre in Sussex. CHRISTMAS TEA. HAVELOCK Legion,
Havelock Sunday, November 20th, 2016 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets at door $5. Light Lunch Provided. Over 12 vendors, some are Scentsy, Jazz’s Angels, Avon, Epicure. CHRISTMAS SALE PETITCODIAC Legion December 10th, 2016 9:00am to 2:00pm. Over 25 tables of great gift ideas - come support our local vendors and crafters. Door prize and 50/50. No entrance fee. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN House, 27 Church Street, Petitcodiac, 9:00am to 1:00pm. Homemade soaps, Jazz’s Angels, Epicure, Mother’s Touch Crocheting, Christmas Sweets, Avon, Scentsy and more.
SERVICES OFFERED RELIABLE WOMAN LOOKING to do housework in Sussex area. References available. $15/hour. Please call 567-0593. 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. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. MARITIME RIGGING SUPPLIES Traction chains - wire rope cable - chain - towing & lifting - tie down products... Action Car & Truck Accessories... Tonneau Covers - Aluminum Utility truck boxes etc. Sale. Aluminum truck utility box $269. 12,000 lb Mile Marker winch $559. 4500 lb Mile Marker winch $379. 3700 lb Warn winch $389. 1700 lb Warn winch $139. Various Bug Deflectors & Vent Visors $29 - $45. Please call 832-1198 Day or Evening. CALL JD’S YARDMAN for all your mowing, mulching, trimming, edging, and for fall fertilizing of your lawn. We also do fall clean-up. We provide Handyman services for anything else in and around your property. If it is in your yard we do it. Call 434-5843.
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