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Valentine’s Day is an exciting time when children are busy making Valentine’s to take to school. They may also be doing something special for their parents, grandparents or someone special in their lives. For me, a cherished Valentine’s Day memory was when my son was seven years old. Matthew and my husband, Robert, were busy talking and I was not allowed to be in the room. They then announced they were going out, I wasn’t invited and off they went. They had something up their sleeves, I just knew it. A while later I heard the two of them in the backyard. They were talking, laughing, and having a great time outside on what was a beautiful February afternoon. Curious as to what they were up to, I looked out the window to see my son busy shovelling a path in the deep snow. When he had almost shovelled to the ground, he began stomping the remaining snow with his feet. I watched and thought what is Matthew doing? I could see he was determined to do whatever he was doing by himself as he wouldn’t let his father help. He had a plan and the intense look on his face told me he was determined to see it through. Time passed. I tried to go outside, but was quickly told by both Matthew and my husband that I had to stay inside. At least three hours passed before Matthew came into the house, looking
very tired but excited as well. I needed to come outside right away as he had a surprise for me. Surprise me he did! The backyard to our home was a giant heart that Matthew had stomped into the snow. The heart was bright pink made from Cream Soda that had been painstakingly applied with a spray bottle. From the centre of the heart, three Valentine’s Day balloons swayed gently in the breeze. I cried! How could I not. That evening my husband and I sat on chairs we placed in the middle of the heart, bundled ourselves from the cold, sipped hot chocolate and admired Matthew’s handiwork - while Matthew slept soundly, exhausted from his efforts. New Brunswick winters being what they are, the heart was soon covered in snow, but no amount of snow can bury my cherished memory of the Cream Soda heart. 0001
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HEALTH MATTERS TRAVEL CONCERNS I am planning a trip south. Do I need to be concerned about the Zika Virus? There has been much media attention given recently to the spread of the Zika virus. The Zika virus is not new. It was discovered in 1947, and has been known to circulate in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. This year it is circulating in Central, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and some southern states. Based on available evidence at this time (February 8, 2016), the World Health Organization (WHO), The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Health Canada are not recommending any travel restrictions related to Zika for the general public. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are recommended to post-pone their travel plans if possible. Signs and Symptoms - Note that 7580% of Zika infections are completely asymptomatic. When they do appear, symptoms are generally mild and similar to other infections, including fever, skin
rashes, eye infections, muscle and joint pain, malaise, and headache - are usually mild and last for 2-7 days. Hospitalization is rare. There is concern surrounding birth defects related to Zika. Recently in Brazil, local health authorities have observed an increase in babies born with microcephaly (a condition where the baby’s head is unusually small). More investigation is needed on the relationship between microcephaly and the virus. Other potential causes are also being investigated. Prevention - There is no vaccine or specific treatment for Zika virus. As the primary form of transmission is mosquitos, travellers are advised to use appropriate measures to protect against bites - repellants, protective clothing, and bed nets. The CDC has also advised men who reside in or have travelled to Zika-affected regions to use latex condoms during sex with their pregnant partners, or to abstain from penetrative sex during the pregnancy. Canadian Blood Services has placed a
21 day restriction on blood donation for travellers to affected areas. Transmission of the virus via other fluids such as saliva and urine is still unclear. Anyone who develops symptoms within two weeks of travel to an affected area should seek medical care. Infection is diagnosed by symptoms, travel history and laboratory tests. Pregnant women who have travelled should report this to their physician even if they have no symptoms. How is it treated? Treat the symptoms by resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking acetaminophen for fever and pain. For more info on countries with Zika virus transmission: who. int/csr/don/archive/ disease/zika-virusinfection/en; Travel health for Canadians phac-aspc.gc.ca/ tmp-pmv/indexJen Ryan Pharm D, ACPR, FCSHP, eng.php. 0043 Pharmacist Owner.
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LIVE WELL CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR Irritability, meltdowns, resistance, and defiance: we have all experienced it as parents. In fact, we have even given it a name, “the terrible two’s”. But what happens when challenging behaviour still exists at 6, 7, 8… 15 years of age? Then what? Where we once could look at the behaviour empathically as the result of our toddler’s lack of capacity to cope, inability to express his underlying needs and fueled by a lack of language skill to problem solve productively; for older children our empathetic view changes and we begin labeling this challenging behaviour in not so helpful terms. These children are often viewed as out-of-control, manipulative, attention seeking and/ or downright brats. While labels such as those mentioned above are self-limiting, so too are the medical labels which are often given to these children. A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Conduct Disorder (CD) may help to frame the behaviour within a neurobiological or behavioural model, but by itself it does not offer the strategies to address the behaviour. Without the understanding of the underlying issues that contribute to challenging behaviour, resolving it effectively becomes impossible. Parents and care-givers are often faced with just this sort of dilemma. After exhausting many of the mainstream strategies - such as time-outs or
taking privileges - parents may begin to feel overwhelmed, burnt-out and exhausted. A level of desperation can take hold as the child gets older and faces more expectations to selfregulate, problem solve, and be flexible - all while demonstrating a lack of ability to do so. What I am talking about here is a critical skill set called Executive Functioning. It is responsible for self regulation, flexibility, organization, attention, task initiation, working memory, and problem solving. It is thought to be developed in a brain region called the prefrontal cortex. Research demonstrates that this particular brain region is one of the last to develop. Under certain circumstances, the process of its development may be delayed or disrupted due to many neurobiological, physiological and environmental influences. Without developing adaptive skills to cope and lacking the fundamental skills to self-regulate or problemsolve effectively, we begin to see these children as a vulnerable group: at risk for maltreatment, out-of-home placements, school drop-out, social exclusion, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. While the risks are great, the good news is that we can mitigate these risks by promoting the development of these fundamental life skills. We accomplish this by understanding and addressing some of the processes that may have interfered with developing these skills, and
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attend to the factors that inhibit the child’s ability to apply these skills. In conjunction with Gentle Path Counseling Services, I am offering a 6-week strategy/intervention based course for parents, care-givers and educators working with children with challenging behaviour. Please contact Gentle Path Counselling for more details. 0008
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Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:303:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Date st
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LEGIONS LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, February 16, 23 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, February 19, 26 - 7:00pm, Open Mic night with Don LeBlanc & Friends dance in PUB 69. Saturday, February 13 - 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe show in PUB 69. Saturday, February 20 - 2:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Party Line in the Upper Hall. Saturday, February 27 - 3:30pm, dance with Jed & Moe show in PUB 69; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles dance with Jypce Wind in the Upper Hall. Sunday, February 14 & 28 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in the Upper Hall. Sunday, February 21 - 7:00pm, dance with Burke & Pye in the Upper Hall.
MARIGOLD PROJECT The 19th Annual Marigold Project is now seeking sponsors for our children to grow Marigolds. The children start growing the Marigolds next month in their classrooms. Last year over 7,000 children from 50 schools grew and planted Marigolds at 50 sites from St. Stephen to Sussex - The Fundy Region, 200,000 people live here. Two years ago we set the Guinness World Record for the number of people planting flowers at one time. In the past two years years we have even surpassed our own world record - we just keep growing. The Marigolds help the children to understand math, botany, poetry, art and many other subjects in a very fun, action oriented style. They also learn to empower themselves and beautify their community, this develops a greater sense of pride, self-confidence and sense of place. If you would like to help with The Marigold Project please contact: bogden@nb.sympatico.ca. 3912
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Regular Club meeting: March 14, Amanda Didychuk on the ongoing study of bird-building collisions in NB and Laura Tranquilla on Tracking Birds with Automated Telemetry in the Maritimes. Meetings are at the NB Museum at Market Square at 7:00pm. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalists club.org or follow us on Facebook. 2567
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JOIN FENCING The Fundy Fencing Club is open to individuals 10 years of age to adulthood. Our club is for enthusiasts who are interested in the sport as recreation, and for those who are interested in fencing as a competitive sport. They are prepared to compete in tournaments around Atlantic Canada. Three versions of fencing are all taught at our club Foil, Epee, and Sabre.
Where: When: Cost:
Saint John Early Learning Centre, previously known as Holy Trinity Elementary School. Please use entrance at corner of Rockland Road and Burpee Ave. Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Saturdays 12 noon- 1:00pm (Beginner Program) Private lessons on request $30 per month for one session a week; $40 per month with two sessions weekly (Payable by cheque or cash)
Coach: Rick Gosselin, Certified NCCP level 3 Rick has coached 3 national medal winners. In 2003, he was the coach of the Gold Medal Men’s Epee team and in 2007, the coach of Bronze Medal Men’s Epee team. Rick has been involved with fencing in NB since 1968. - Represented New Brunswick at the 1971 and 1975 Canada Winter Games. - Represented Canada at the 1974 Junior World Championship in in Spain. - Coached for Team New Brunswick at the Canada Winter Games in 1995, 1999, 2003 & 2007. - Previously coached with the Renforth and UNB-SJ Fencing Clubs. - Recently retired and looking to develop a program for youth in the Saint John and surrounding areas. What Does My Child Learn from Fencing? - It will build self-confidence and self-esteem. - Learn fair play and good sportsmanship. - Learn to set and meet long term goals. - Improves eye-hand coordination and increases reaction time. - Helps develop decision making abilities. - Improves agility, balance, and coordination. It is one of the few sports in which boys and girls compete on equal terms against each other. A year round sport, with events to interest the competitive and team spirit. Fencing is a great workout and can be played well into adulthood.
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LISTEN IN ETHAN ASH LOVES NEW BRUNSWICK Ethan ash is a twenty something singer/ songwriter making big waves in the UK and has recently been in the KV area enjoying our New Brunswick winter; snowshoeing, performing live and even making video’s. I met up with him the other day for a bit of a chat and we even went skating at the Q-Plex in Quispamsis. After all he never went skating before! What could go wrong? My daughter Sarah (thanks!) lent him skates and we hit the ice. It turns out he is a natural on the ice as well as writing infectious soon-to-be pop hits! I was curious; how did Ethan develop this endearing relationship with us? “A lady from England called Lynne Nash had seen me play several times in the UK and sent some song links to a friend of hers who lives in Quispamsis, a lady called Mary Ann Johnson. Mary Ann subsequently visited England for a holiday and a surprise solo show was arranged for her: it was the first time Mary Ann and I met. Thereafter, both Lynne and Mary Ann became close friends.
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Mary Ann invited Lynne, my girlfriend (Georgia) and myself to visit New Brunswick for several weeks in January 2015. It was a very special time, not least because I had to shoot a last minute video for a song I was releasing called ‘Chasing Your Love’. But most of all I realised that New Brunswick is a special place, populated by special people. I genuinely love the place and if I could I would spend a lot more time here. We returned in January this year. One year without New Brunswick was far too long.” Ethan told me enthusiastically. I wanted to know what some of his most memorable moments have been since visiting our lovely part of the world? “I know a lot of you guys get bored of the snow and the cold but I'm like a child when I come here as I've never seen so much snow and experienced cold like it. I’ve loved snow since I was a baby so it makes me happy. I snowshoed for the first time this year, made me even happier to be on snowshoes in the snow. I’ve been to numerous ice hockey games. I had never watched the
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WAR AMPS “KEY TAGS AT WORK” FOR 70 YEARS The War Amps has begun its 2016 key tag mailing, to New Brunswick residents, with the theme “Key Tags at Work,” marking the 70th anniversary of the Association’s Key Tag Service. In the letter accompanying the key tags, a mother describes how The War Amps has provided emotional and financial support to her family, from the day her daughter, Trinity, 11 was born a left leg amputee. Trinity was enrolled in the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program shortly after she was born. Since then, she has received financial assistance for artificial limbs and attended regional seminars where she and her family meet other child amputees and their parents, sharing experiences and exchanging advice. Trinity loves to dance, ride her bike, swim and play baseball. She also has a specially designed leg for running. “Trinity is one child, but The War Amps programs help amputees across Canada. I want to thank Canadians, on behalf of Trinity, who is able to do what anyone else can - just differently -
because of their support of the Key Tag Service,” says mom, Arlene. The Key Tag Service was launched in 1946 so that returning war amputees could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds for the Association’s many programs. The Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. Should the keys be lost, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag, or deposit them in any mailbox, and the keys will be returned to the owner by bonded courier. The War Amps does not receive any government grants, its programs are possible through public support of the Key Tag and Address Label Service. For more information, or to order key tags, call toll-free 1-800-250-3030 or visit: waramps.ca. 3905
ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, in partnership with Loch Lomond Villa is providing a “Saint John Later Stages Caregiver Support Network” - for caregivers who are caring for someone in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The purpose of this Network is to: Learn - support groups are a place to ask questions and get answers from those who understand your needs and feelings; Share - support groups provide an opportunity to exchange creative and caring techniques and ideas; Express Feelings - support groups offer a safe and confidential place where you can discover you are not alone in your feelings and that others understand what you are going through; Care - support groups provide an opportunity to remember that laughter, taking care of yourself and planning for the future are essential for your well-being. For more information please contact the Alzheimer Society of NB in Saint John: 634-8722/saintjohn@alzheimernb.ca. 3881
Volunteers Needed For Bobby’s Hospice
Join our team of over 60 volunteers who work with our nursing staff to deliver quality care and support to people in our community who are facing the end of life journey. Spring Session: Applications Due: Fall Session: Application Due:
Saturday April 16th & 23rd, 2016 9:00 am - 4:00 pm April 4th, 2016 Saturday, November 5th & 12th, 2016 9:00 am - 4:00 pm October 24th, 2016
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CURL FOR CANCER FUNSPIEL The 13th Annual Xerox Curl for Cancer Funspiel takes place on Saturday, February 20 at the Carleton Curling Club in Saint John. The event, which begins at 9:00am, includes a silent auction, lunch, snacks and medals for the top teams and fundraisers, said organizer Laurie Gale, Inside Sales Xerox Canada Program Manager at Xerox. Ms. Gale, of Rothesay, has organized the Xerox Curl for Cancer for the past 10 years, along with her coworker,
Gary Newman Sales Manager at Xerox. Xerox, however, has been involved with Curl for Cancer for a total of 12 years. Ms. Gale said in 2003, four teams from the company took part in the Curl for Cancer event organized by the former Cendant group. The Annual Xerox Curl for Cancer Funspiel has raised a total of $144,000 for NB and the greater Saint John community. To take part in this year’s Curl for Cancer contact: cmhanb.ca/curl-formental-health/633-1705. 3916
Q: What can bankruptcy do for me? A: Most people focus on the negative aspects
of bankruptcy. However, our bankruptcy laws are intended to provide a number of benefits to an “honest, but unfortunate” debtor. The Bankruptcy laws can: • Give you a fresh financial start by eliminating the legal obligation to pay most or all of your debts. • Prevent or delay a creditor from repossessing a vehicle or other property. • Stop wage garnishments and other legal proceedings by creditors. • Stop collection calls. • Prevent the termination of utility services, such as telephone and hydro. • Provide financial counselling to help you with budgeting and cash management skills. Of course, some conditions apply to these benefits and you will need to get advice from the Trustee on your particular situation. Our Bankruptcy laws were designed to provide Canadians with the opportunity to recover from a financial burden they cannot reasonably carry and to protect their rights as well as the rights of their creditors. The laws are not penal but are rehabilitative in nature. If a bankruptcy or proposal is the right financial option for you, you should not worry about being punished, embarrassed or criticized for seeking the protection it affords you. We are pleased to offer a free consultation to discuss your options and help you get a FreshStart! Grant Thornton Limited (formerly known as Grant Thornton Poirier Limited) provides advice and solutions to individuals and businesses experiencing financial difficulty. Additional information can be obtained on our website or by contacting our office. Wayne Weber, CA, CIRP, Trustee in Bankruptcy
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Saint John Suicide Prevention Committee Sussex Suicide Prevention Committee
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until early May. Open to Grade 12 students who attend schools in the southwest region of New Brunswick and who will graduate in 2016, it is endowed with a $500 bursary prize. Participants submit a story of between 1,000 and 1,500 words, on a topic of their choice, by May 2. A panel of professional writers will judge entries and the name of the winning author will be announced in time for the bursary to be presented during the winner’s high school graduation ceremony. Those interested in receiving an application can email Ana Watts at: awatts@nbnet.nb.ca. 3925
CHERRY BROOK ZOO NEWS March Break at Cherry Brook Zoo takes place Monday, March 7 to Sunday, March 13. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult. Weekday events: Monday, March 7 - Touch Table from 1:00-2:30pm; Tuesday, March 8 - Tiger Feeding at 2:00pm (staff); Wednesday, March 9 - Touch Table from 1:00-2:30pm; Thursday, March 10 - Animal Enrichment at 2:00pm; Friday, March 11 - Meet the Reptiles at 2:00pm. Note: only in winter at the Zoo do you experience a Siberian Tiger hiding behind a snowbank! For more information contact the Zoo at: 634-1440. 2736
HHS THEATRE COMPANY NEWS Rehearsals are now well underway for our spring musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. This famous comedy follows the adventures of a young man named J. Pierrepont Finch as he climbs the perilous ladder to the top of the corporate business world. The leading cast members include Carter Scott as Finch and Sydney Hallett as his
SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST Members of the Southwest New Brunswick Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (SWNB-PWAC) will accept entries to its 2016 short story writing contest
love interest, Rosemary Pilkington. This show was recently staged on Broadway, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Performance dates are April 20-23. Fundraising for our upcoming production at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland also continues. On Monday, February 29 we will be holding a draw for a Yamaha 700 4-wheeler, plow blade and a 624 snow blower. Be on the lookout for our ticket booth at various malls and retail outlets over the next few weekends. Tickets are $25 each, and a maximum of 1,250 will be sold. The lucky ticket holder will win all three items! Tickets can also be purchased at the Hampton High School Learning Commons during regular school hours or call 832-6123. On February 1, we met with members of the Hampton Lions Club to discuss plans for Scotland Bound Evening of Sound, a variety show featuring a cast of community musicians and performers that will be staged on Wednesday, March 16. Further details will be released over the coming weeks. For more information on this or any of our other events, please call 832-6123 or check out the Hampton High School Theatre Company Facebook page. 3911
Alzheimer Cafe
Making More Memories Held monthly on the last Sunday of each month 2-4pm at St. Mark’s Church, 50 Dexter Drive, West Saint John
Education and support services for those living with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Health care professionals are on-hand to answer questions and offer advice with volunteers providing information, entertainment and activities.
For more information contact Ed Sullivan at 672-5286 sulli@nb.sympatico.ca
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THIS GOAL IS FOR THE BOYS! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John has launched an ambitious and urgent call for mentors in an effort to recruit volunteers to serve over 90 boys who are currently waiting for a Big Brother. Throughout the region (Saint John, King’s and Charlotte Counties) there are over 100 children on the waitlist, the obvious majority are boys and some have been waiting over two years. We are not minimizing the need for female volunteers, nor are we dismissing the girls on our waitlist. We are simply striving to meet the critical need for male mentors and volunteers. Challenge to Men: Become a Big Brother, there’s something in it for you! Becoming a Big Brother is a fun and easy way to help strengthen our communities by providing boys with an experience that is proven to help children who face adversity succeed in and out of school. For you, spending time with your Little Brother will give you a chance to be a kid again, learn something new and invest in your community. Big Brothers Big Sisters has served Greater Saint John for more than 40 years and Charlotte and Kings Counties for over eight years, building futures through friendships. As Canada’s leading child and youth
mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. Big Brothers Big Sisters will be hosting a BIG Meet Up! This is an opportunity for former, existing or enquiring "Biggs" interested in learning more about mentoring opportunities with youth.
Mentors are simply adults (of any age!) who want to have fun and make a difference in a child's life. 1 hour/week, 1 year commitment - you can do that! Stop by the Y and visit us on Saturday, February 20, or inquire by phone: 635-1145. Free to attend, and those who do will receive a 3-day Trial Pass for the new YMCA! If you would like to make a difference in the life of a child, call us today at 635-1145. 3915
The Saint John Sea Dogs are proud supporters of the Big Brother and Big Sister’s program
March Break Polar Flip & Dip Camp Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm $125.00 per week or $30.00 per day Mon to Fri 1:30 pm -3:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm All pool toys available come on in for fun in the pool!
Tropical Swims — Leisure Pools Wed Mar 9: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Relax in the warm pools, hot tubs and sauna!
Family Swims Friday Mar 11: 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Families come on in and enjoy an evening of fun in the pool! Baby Sitters Course Monday March 7 th 8:30 am - 4:30pm
Standard First Aid Tuesday & Wednesday Mar ch 8 & 9 th 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Why not Relax over March Break Receive $5.00 off a one hour massage with one of our Registered Massage Therapists from The Healthy Touch Massage Clinic Must present coupon on arrival and coupon expires March 12/2016
Now Accepting Spring 2016 Program Registration visit www.aquatics.nb.ca for more information
February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Fall/winter hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Children’s Programs: Babies in the Library - sign-up for next sessions in February and April. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am. Storytime Drop-in - for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for elementary school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Pre-register at 643-7260 or westbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets with weekly theme. Battle of the Books - Game on! 5 months, 5 West Side schools, 52 classes. 6 pizza
parties. Thanks to sponsors Papa John’s Pizza and Lancaster Mall. Saturday, February 20 & 27 - 10:00am4:30pm, LegoTM Saturday. March 8-12: Magically March, your March Break destination. Magical Movies at 12:00noon, daily; Magical Crafts at 2:30pm, daily; 6:30pm (Wednesday), A Magical Evening; 6:30pm (Thursday), Magical Teen Tech Night. Adult Programs: Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoons drop-in. We have knitted squares, tea and treats; if you have the time drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket. Blankets for Canada Society Inc - crocheters/knitters welcome to make 8x8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the SJ area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service is free. Book
a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Bulletin Board: Check out what is happening in your community. February Food Bank Drive - do it for the love of humanity! For every visit you make to the Library bring a nonperishable food item for those in our community in need. Thursday, February 18 - 7:00pm, Mystery Book Club - Mysteries by Peter Lovesey. New members welcome. Wednesday, February 24 - 2:00pm, Interview Skills Workshop with The Work Room. Call the library to preregister. Thursday, February 25 - 1:00pm, Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults - all welcome. Social time and light refreshments; 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club - Code Name Verity by Elizabeth E. Wein. New members welcome. Friday, February 26 - 1:00-5:00pm, Friday Flick Double Feature viewing Ted and Ted 2.
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LIBRARY NEWS
SNOW GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Blind Date with a Book - going out on a blind date is a lot like opening up a new book, you never know what kind of experience you’re going to have. For the Month of February, select your “date” from the display of specially wrapped books, check it out at the Circulation Desk and then unwrap it. Hopefully it is love at first sight. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 545 Westmorland Road, 643-7250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. The library will re-open on Tuesday, March 1 at 10:00am (regular hours) at 55 McDonald Street (the transit building). 0019
No need to put your clubs away for the winter, instead you should register your team for the 14th Annual Canadian Snow Golf Championships, set to take place Saturday, February 20! Last year we raised a whopping $15,000 for the Children’s Wish Foundation. We are hoping to reach this goal again for 2016 and can only do this with the help of our dedicated teams and sponsors. For those of you who are new to Snow Golf, this is a unique tournament which takes place at Midland Meadows Golf Course in the snow. Midland Meadows, with the help from volunteers, packs down the snow to make a special course to play on and the tournament will have teams of four set out for a day of golf, using a regular golf club and a tennis ball. There is a BBQ, live band, and after the tournament everyone heads to the Norton Legion to warm up with a beverage and a home-style meal. There will also be an auction and prizes. The fundraiser will take place
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diapers (new born to size 5- preferably Pampers) bottle liners (Gerber or Playtex only) bottles (Gerber or Playtex only) jars of baby food baby spoons, dishes and sippy cups baby shampoo & lotions baby washes (Johnson & Johnson bath washes lavender and eucalyptus) baby monitors, bath tubs & face cloths crib sheets receiving blankets baby undershirts baby sleepers bibs & baby clothes (new born 6 months) diaper bags books (baby, mom, educational etc.) journals, pens & picture frames socks
Saturday, February 20 at Midland Meadows Golf Course, 774 Route 855, with registration from 11:00am12:30pm, and the shotgun start at 1:00pm. If you are interested in registering your team or require more information, please visit: snowgolf.ca. 3902
NBM NEWS During the month of February free admission will apply on Thursdays and Sundays at the New Brunswick Museum Exhibition Centre. Thursdays 9:00am-9:00pm and Sunday from 12:00noon-5:00pm February 25 & 28. February is Heritage Month - celebrate leadership and legacy all month long at the NBM! 3913
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February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE The “Bowl for Kid’s Sake” is the most important fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This annual campaign provides funding to support our youth mentoring programs. Our donors and supporters are key participants in making a real difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth who benefit from our mentoring programs. This year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake will be held on Saturday, April 23 (Community Day, 9:00am-7:00pm); Wednesday, May 11 (PALS Partners & School Teams, 6:009:00pm); Thursday, May 12 (J.D. Irving Ltd., teams, 5:30-8:30pm). The event will be held at the Fairview Lanes with teams bowling for 90 minutes. Organize your team of 4 to 6 friends, coworkers or family members and get ready to have a good time! Download the team registration form, fill out your team information, fax or email to sign up and pick your bowling time. Sponsor a Bowler - if you are unable to participate as part of a team in this year's Bowl for Kids Sake, please consider sponsoring one of the bowlers or make a general donation! Become an Event Sponsor - a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for Bowl for Kids Sake. Please consider helping us make a positive difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth each year and enjoy some promotion for your business! Fundraising Options - you can collect pledges online by using our online fundraising tool or through the traditional paper pledge sheet method. Teams can raise funds through bake sales, flea markets or any other creative idea you can come up with! We are looking forward to hearing from
you! Register your team by contacting: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John 635-1145; Fax 506-633-7781; brother@ nb.aibn.com; bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ saintjohn. 3923
FUNDRAISER FOR CHARLIE JAMES FOSTER A fundraiser for Charlie James Foster will be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Quispamsis Civic Centre from 2:008:00pm. The afternoon will include music with the KV Country Band, Willie Owens & Friends, Bake Sale and Penny Auction (2:00-4:00pm), a Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert with tea/coffee or punch (4:00-6:00pm). Silent Auction draw/Live Auction will take place from 6:00-8:00pm. Tickets ($15/person) are available at Kennebecasis Guardian Drugs, 1 Marr Road 847-7581. For more info contact fundraiser coordinator - Donna Harding 647-1347. This Fundraiser is being held on behalf of Charlie and his mom. Charlie was born afflicted with the rare condition, VACTERL. VACTERL stands for multiple conditions which can affect seven areas of a newborn. Charlie has been effected by five of the seven areas. Charlie is now eight months old and will require many trips to the IWK to consult with various specialists and undergo surgeries/procedures to help with progress. At birth Charlie was air lifted to Halifax to the IWK and since that time, he and his family have made a total of 12 visits to date to see his doctors. We are hoping with community support through individuals and/or companies, the stress of dealing with his affliction can be eased. He is one sweet, happy little fellow and although he is having difficulties,
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continues to smile. If you can help, we would be so grateful and welcome your support. Thank you so much. Hoping you come and enjoying the day with us! Our dearest friends and family are working hard to make this a wonderful day! All are welcome. 3922
DO YOU LIKE TO WRITE? Do you love broccoli? How about pole vaulting! Downhill ice cross racing! Long walks on the beach. Arm wrestling butterflies (OK, now I'm just being silly ... but, you never know) Whatever your passion, we want to hear about it. Well, actually, no. We don't! What we want is for you to write about it so everyone else can read about it (us included). If it's of interest to you, it's of interest to us and our guess is it's of interest to a lot of other people as well. It is often said the fear of public speaking is greater than the fear of dying - people would rather die than give a speech. "Public writing" - not even on the list. So, realize your dream of being a published author. Be the envy of your friends, a celebrated celebrity and the topic of stimulating dinner conversations (I may be pushing it a bit here). But, kidding aside, if you have a passion and would like to share it, we want to hear from you. Community newspapers not only report what goes on in the community, but also what the community cares about. If you care about it, we care about it and we want to give you the opportunity to tell everyone else about it. Not sure what you care about is something we'd care about - you might be surprised. Give us a call at 832-5613 or drop us a line at: info@ossekeag.ca. 3910
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FAMILY MATTERS BLOCKS, BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND MAPS Spatial skills - the ability to understand and mentally manipulate shapes and figures - is required in science, technology, medicine, sports and mathematics. Developing and strengthening children’s spatial abilities can be done through play in a variety of ways. 1. Use Spatial Language. The use of spatial words - words that describe the spatial properties of objects - help infants and toddlers to develop their spatial skills. Try using words such as big, small, bent, thick, empty, flat or round when playing with your children. 2. Use Everyday Opportunities To Practice. Spatial tasks are everywhere. Challenge your kiddos spatially by asking questions like: Will all those toys fit in that one box? Does the left shoelace go over or under? What shapes do you get if you cut a sandwich in half (lengthwise or crosswise)? 3. Use Construction Games. Construction games challenge kids
to recreate a design from a picture or model. The picture or model becomes the “blueprint" for the structure they build. At home, parents can use wooden blocks, play dough, Legos, logs, sticks, Tinker Toys, jigsaw puzzles and Tetris games to develop visual spatial thinking skills. 4. Use Maps. Most kids are ready to learn simple lessons about maps by the age of 3 or 4 years. Have your children interpret the map of Canada or the house floor plan. Use the map to have them show you where they live. Use the floor plan to show where the living room is in relation to their room. Older children may be able to handle more information. Use maps and floor plans to describe the distances between three or more points and your children’s relationship to those points. 5. Use Photography. Photography encourages kids to experiment with an object from different angles, distances and orientations.
6. Use Books. Parents can support their children’s spatial abilities by reading spatially challenging picture books. Spatially focused books examine scenes from various locations or perspectives using maps or detailed illustrations. There are many spatial books available for all ages, for example: Yellow Ball, by Molly Bang (ages 1-3); You Are Not Small, by Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant (ages 2-6); Follow That Map by Scot Ritchie (ages 3-5); Lucy in the City, by Julie Dillemuth (ages 4-8), and; Actual Size, by Steve Jenkins (ages 4-9). This week enjoy the parenting journey and find fun creative ways to help develop your children’s spatial reasoning skills. 0006
Anita Hofmann Occupational Therapist
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February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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AROUND & ABOUT LOOKING FOR WALK N’ TALK IDEAS Beginning in June, I will once again offer the popular Walks n’ Talks series of community exploration events. This will be the 39th year I’ve done this and while I have lots of ideas of my own as themes for the walks, I am always on the lookout for areas to explore that I might overlook. So, I make this appeal early enough in the year to allow me to react to any ideas you might have. This is not strictly a Saint John based program, as I have done programs in the past in Grand Bay-Westfield, Lorneville, Mispec, Rothesay, Quispamsis and Hampton; so you might know of a pocket of beauty, or a place of historic interest, or a combination of both that would work. Besides areas that might be of interest, I also look for local experts who can bring the stories of their area alive. I have been very lucky in the past to have had walk leaders like Ruby Cusack, Fred McIntyre, Joan Pearce, George Teed, Russel Cowan, to name a few, who have
actually been the chief commentator in neighbourhoods they grew up in, or knew lots of details about. I am looking for a few new people who can bring their own experiences and stories to one of the walks. I can be reached at 6728601, or gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca. There is another way you can reach me, and that is by visiting my table at the annual Market Square Heritage Fair on Saturday, February 20 from 10:00am-3:00pm in the Atrium of Market Square. I am going to have a two fold display. Firstly, I will have drawings of old Saint John that I have collected, and secondly, I have made a model circus in my workshop during the cold days of January, and I am going to show this and have on display some circus memorabilia and promotions I have excerpted from newspapers. There will also be a story tent adjacent to the tables grouped around the fountain. This will be where the 27 participants
will have a chance to talk for about 20 minutes on some aspect of the display they have mounted. I will talk about “Black and White Saint John,” and I know the library will show off their new 3D printer, and several of the other coin, medal, postcard collectors, local and provincial archivists, librarians, and history buffs will speak too. As of press time, I do not know what their topics will be, but they will be interesting, and it is all free. Do come along with your ideas for walk themes, and visit the displays and get to know our city’s past on February 20. 0004
David Goss Local Historian & West Sider
BOB BURGESS & FRIENDS
COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW Sunday, Feb. 21 - 2pm All Seasons Banquet Room $10 (at the door) 50/50 Draw Canteen Proceeds will go to the Coates Family.
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Guests Include:
Garth Jones, Justin Bannister, Adelaide Dunfield, Ray Phillips NB Hall of Famer & Daughter Charlotte Lockhart
The Band:
Bob Burgess - Drums & Vocals Mike Hanlon - Bass Guitar Scott Medford - Guitar & Vocals Steve Sears - Guitar & Vocals Crystal Jones - Fiddle Steve Lyons - Guitar & Vocals
WHAT’S WHAT’S HAPPENING HAPPENING
VARIETY SHOW FOR ST. MATTHEW’S PARISH
Saturday, February 20 Comhaltas - Traditional Irish session, 7:00pm at the Kingston Parish Hall. All welcome, regardless of experience. Bring your traditional instrument or voice - join in or sit and listen. Snacks & beverages available. Freewill offering at the door goes to Macdonald Consolidated School playground refurbishment. Singles & Friends Dance, with band “PartyLine”, at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson St W, Saint John. Doors open 8:00pm, band 9:00pm-midnight. $6 at the door, open to all over age 19. Best dance floor in the city! Thursday, February 25 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Museum curator of Cultural History & Art, Peter Laroque will be critiquing members’ art (2pcs/member max). Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119. January, February 27 Kings County Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Kings County Museum in Hampton, starting at 2:00pm. Steve Adamson will speak on his mountaineering experiences with some historical content. All are welcome to attend. Friday, March 4 West Side World Day of Prayer Service at Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, West), 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. All welcome. Thursday, March 10 World Kidney Day Breakfast, 7:30am at the Hilton SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Tickets $25. Guest speakers will focus on the importance of preventing childhood kidney disease and ways it can be treated. For tickets contact Jennifer 1-877-453-0533/ jennifer.vienneau@kidney.ca. Saturday, March 12 The Annual SJ Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Manawagonish at Catherwood), with
guest speaker Archbishop Claude Miller, speaking on “Spirituality and Business Life.”. Free-Will Offering for the Saint John Mission to Seafarers. All welcome (including women)!
Sunday, March 13 Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/ adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local non-profit groups. Saturday, March 19 26 Annual Curl for Mental Health at Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club. $250/four person team (including $50 registration). Pledge sheets available upon registration. No experience necessary. Day includes lunch, silent auction and great music. Call 6331705 to register your team of four. th
Thursday, March 24 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Helen Schideler with her art and helpful tips. Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119. Sunday, April 10 Knights of Columbus #6770 Breakfast 9:00am-1:00pm at the Assumption Centre (Chapel Street West). $7/ adults, $3/children. Proceeds support local non-profit groups. Saturday, April 16 Spring Market at St. Mark’s United Church (50 Dexter Drive) from 9:00am-2:00pm. Admission $2. Tables are available for $25 - payable to the Church by March 31. Proceeds support outreach of Senior Adult Ministry. More info 672-3320. Thursday, April 28 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm, NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest TBA, check out saintjohnartclub. com. Public is invited to attend, new members welcome. 849-7119.
In support of St. Matthew’s Parish, a Variety Show will be held at the River Valley Middle School on Sunday, February 28 starting at 2:00pm. The afternoon of great entertainment for the whole family will include music, singing, dancing and lots of laughs with: Ukes 4U, Nova Quattro, Mary Rose Daigle, Monty Python Skits, Mad Hatters, Taylor Breneol, Caleb Hunter, Claire Oliver, Urban Dance Group and more. There will also be a bake sale and 50/50 draw. Tickets ($10/adults, $8/seniors/children under 10; $25/family) can be purchased at Scholten's, Guardian, St. Matthew’s Office and following Masses. Only 198 tickets are available. Snow date - March 20. (call 7382976 for enquiries). 3919
H&S “MUD RUN FOR HEART” After a successful inaugural event last summer, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick is holding its second annual Mud Run for Heart, a 5 km obstacle run at Poley Mountain Ski Resort, on Saturday, June 25. Designed for all fitness levels, the event was the first of its kind in the province where all funds raised remained in New Brunswick. “Over 400 participants came to Poley Mountain to be challenged and support a great cause,” said Donna Gates, Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB. “Our Mud Run for Heart raised over $85,000 in its first year, largely thanks to the incredible support of Poley Mountain and the entire community.” Also new this year is the addition of a Family Mud Run, which is being sponsored by NB EMS. This will be a 2 km run with obstacles appropriate for both parents and children under the age of 14. Registration is now open. The Foundation is offering an early registration rate of $65 (also new this year) for the 5 km course until April 24. Participants registering after that date, including those registering onsite, will pay $75. Participants can select if they would like to race competitively, or recreationally in the 5 km run or as a family in the 2 km run. The cost of the Family Mud Run presented by NB EMS is $30 per participant from now until the event date. To register or to find out more, visit: mudrunforheart. com or coursedanslaboue.com. 3895
February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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H appy E nergetic A ctive L ively T hriving H earty Ahh the golden years . . . retirement . . . senior discounts . . . golf. Wait a minute! When do those golden years start? Age 65? 50? 70? Retirement? The age is getting later and later all the time, sometimes from financial necessity but often a simple desire to stay engaged and useful in the community. Golf. I hate golf. In fact, according to the 2014 survey by the National Golf Foundation only 8.5% of the population age 6 and older played golf at least once in 2014. As to the senior discounts, well a gal (or guy) would be just plum crazy to pass up a discount because of not wanting to identify as “of a certain age”. All of us are aging, whether we wish to acknowledge it or not. And while we cannot slow the actual passage
Healthy Aging of time there are, however, many things we can do that will affect how old we actually feel. The two main concerns shared by most people when they consider their future years are not death and taxes but rather declining physical and mental ability. The good news is that no matter what your current age any positive changes you make today will pay back in a healthier future. There is no question that two key factors for a healthy future are diet and exercise. Eating a healthy diet with lots of whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and not overdoing the “treats”, will provide all the necessary nutrients to maintain a healthy body. Add a daily dose of physical activity, incorporating a range of different activities to maintain and/or increase strength and flexibility, and set you on the
way to a attaining/maintaining a healthy weight. One great idea is a daily walk with a friend or partner, which has the added benefit of hitting one of the other key ingredients to healthy aging, sociability. Numerous studies have shown that staying engaged with a circle of friends and family contributes immensely to enjoyment of life at any age, but is especially important as we age. Staying connected by continuing to work, volunteering, and engaging in activities with friends not only helps you maintain good physical and emotional health but also memory and cognitive function. Staying on top of health issues is important at any age, but becomes even more so as the years add up.
Do you like to have fun, socialize, bake, read, do crafts, garden or enjoy participating in events in the community? We would love to have you come volunteer at Kings Way Care Centre in Quispamsis 847-1131 ext. 2340 or Kennebec Manor in Saint John 632-9628 ext. 102
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ASK THE CHEF NAME THAT DISH Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. We just launched new menu items here at Holly’s and a few people were asking how we come up with the names for our dishes. I thought it was an interesting question and thought I would share it with you. Cooking has been around as long as fire. Once we realized that we could cook food on that fire, man became stronger and a new evolution began. Auguste Escoffier, a french chef, modernized food and formatted recipes which popularized and updated traditional french cooking. He is the Chef whom all Chef ’s look to and aspire to become. He wrote many books, but one that we still use today is called “La Repertoire de la Cuisine”. This is a book that defines the names given to food dishes. For example - if you have a dish, which is presented on a bed of cooked spinach, we would call this Florentine. If you had a dish which was cream based,
with onion, mushroom, garlic and garnished with bacon, we would look that up to fine it could be called Carbonara. Before Escoffier, people would call their dish whatever they wanted. So what is in a name? They say never judge a book by it’s cover but does this apply to menu items? We tend to use exotic words or words of a different language to describe a dish. Best example is Calamari. This is an english pronunciation of the japanese “Squid”. Now if you were in a restaurant and saw deep fried squid on the menu, would you order it? Probably not. Now when you see Calamari, you may know it is Squid but it sounds delicious. Chef ’s also like to name dishes after themselves. An interesting story of a chef named Ben Wenburg - he invented a new dish of lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs and cayenne pepper. He named it Lobster a la Wenburg. It became very popular and therefore Ben wanted
more money and recognition from his employer. The employer fired him and took the first three letters of Wenburg and reversed them and that it how Lobster Newburg was immortalized. So I don’t know if I cleared up any questions on how we name our dishes because there are many ways to do it but because of Escoffier, we have a format to follow. Because of our egos, we can trace items back to a specific chef and because of some greedy owners we realize it can be taken away as fast as we can create them. In the end, we want to put something in front of our customers which scream yum! I want that! Come down and try my Chef ’s Burger. Best burger in town! 0040
Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant
KRISTEN THANKS YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF HER VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT. Thanks to your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, life-saving advances in cardiac surgery continue. And thousands like Kristen continue to come home. Please keep giving. So that we can keep helping. #createsurvivors
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Belleisle Winterfest
Saturday, February 27th
A Project of the Belleisle Watershed Coalition
Breakfast - 8:30-10:30am
Belleisle Community Centre Adults $8 Children under 12 $5; Children under 5 FREE
Smelt Fishing Derby - 9:00am-4:00pm
Hatfield Point Hotel Registration 8:30am-10:30am Adults $15, children 12 and under $5 Hot Food Available 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes- adult and children
Snowman Building Contest
Below the Winery No Charge Judging at 11:00am by MLA Bill Oliver Enter as a family, individual or group
Skating - All Day
Off the Hatfield Point Wharf Hot Drinks and Cinnamon Buns No charge
Square Dancing - 8:00-10:00pm Belleisle Community Centre $5 per person Come out and give it a try! Lots of fun, beginners welcome!
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EMERGENCY MEASURES WINTER VEHICLE SURVIVAL KIT The US Blizzard of January 2016, impacted over 80 million Americans, cancelled thousands of aircraft flights, and stranded thousands of people in their vehicles, for up to thirty hours. This article is going to provide additional details on the vehicle kit so if you are caught in your vehicle you can “Be Prepared -Not Scared”. Your body needs water to burn calories to keep you warm. Plastic water bottles are best as the plastic can expand and reduce the chances of leaks or exploding if they freeze. Plan to have two liters of water per person per day. Replace every six months. Your body will be burning extra calories to keep you warm. Food such as nutrition bars, sugar packages, trail mix, unsalted nuts, fruit cups in syrup, crackers, peanut butter and jams (both in plastic containers) can be placed inside large resealable food bags. These are then placed inside a plastic tote container for ease of storage. I place the same 6-month expiry date on the totes’ top.
Meals ready to eat are available on the Internet and one company offers a selfheating package for making hot food available after 12 minutes. They are expensive but offer of shelf life of years. I found them tasty when I have had to eat them. A windup radio allows you to listen to news broadcasts. A windup flashlight provides illumination when needed and removes the requirement for batteries. Vehicle power chargers for your cell phone and electronic devices are available at many department or electronics stores. They can be used when you are running your engines for heat. Emergency responders recommend that you run your engine for only 10 minutes every hour. You must ensure that your vehicle exhaust is clear of snow. Carbon monoxide has killed people who have run their engine and did not clear the exhaust. Open a non-wind side window about an inch when running your engine. A wide candle and matches can be
stored inside a large metal can such as a coffee can. It can be placed inside the can and lit. This can provide some additional heat or even to warm up a cup of water. Again open up that window a little. Emergency reflective blankets are easily available and provide a reflective heat barrier for your body heat. A large amount of heat leaves through the top of your head so, as my grandmother said “if your feet are cold put on your hat”. These points will help take care of you if you are stranded in your vehicle. My next article will cover additional details on items for your vehicle that can help you avoid being stranded. 0039
Brian Shanks CD, BA, MEP, DTM
SAMMY:
is a 1 1/2 year old short-haired male. He sports a sleek black coat and has beautiful golden eyes. He’s a large cat with a very gentle and quiet disposition, gets along with everyone and loves attention. Arriving at the Sanctuary in April 2015, he is looking for a permanent home. Sammy has been neutered, vaccinated and parasites taken care of.
SAMMY: If interested in Sammy, please contact the Sanctuary via e-mail or fill out an application for adoption on our web-site.
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.
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
February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES OFFERED WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Call 672-2599.
WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Susan at 644-9947. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, U-load trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026.
VEHICLES WAYNE’S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www.waynesautoworldltd. com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
References & Insured 651-5807
Interior/Exterior Painting Garbage/Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree/Brush Removal
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RENOVATIONS & ROOFING
MOVING SERVICES
PLUME’s Roofing
No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
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• Snow Removal from Roofs •
Renovations • Siding Windows • Doors •Roofing • Basement Renovations •
Licensed & Insured • Lux Warranty Matt Plume • 721-7451 plumeconstruction@gmail.com
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Help Save a Life!
Next Issue: March 1st Deadline: February 23rd
Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Hours: Wednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11am to 5pm
Closed on all stat holidays
(506) 642-0920
www.spcaanimalrescue.com | 295 Bayside Drive, Saint John 22
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AT YOUR SERVICE
West Side Home Improvements • Residential & Commercial • Repairs, Renovations & New Work • Decks, Doors, Windows, etc. REGISTERED & INSURED
Phone: Roger 214-3194 Email: r101wilson@gmail.com
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
WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca
Cedar Hill-Greenwood Cemetery Introducing • Double Cremation Lot • All of your burial costs • Plus, an upright monument • As low as $105 per month In Greenwood Cemetery
Please contact the office for more details.
1650 Manawagonish Rd., Saint John, NB, E2M 3Y3 • 672-4309 info@cedarhillcemetery.ca www.chgcemetery.ca
Home of the Hampton Herald, Sussex Herald, Valley Viewer & The Tides
To be included in this page call our office at 832-5613 www.ossekeag.ca info@ossekeag.ca February 16th - February 29th, 2016
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Hawaiian Beach Party Date Change!
April 23rd, May 11th & May 12th Bowl for Kids Sake is the most important fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This annual campaign provides funding to support our youth mentoring programs. Our donors and supporters are key participants in making a real difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth who beneďŹ t from our mentoring programs. Teams of 4 to 6 people bowl for 90 minutes
Saturday, April 23rd Community Day! 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 11th
PALS partners & School Teams 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, May 12th
J.D. Irving, Ltd. Teams 5:30pm - 8:30pm Fairview Lanes To register your team contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John | Phone 506-635-1145 | Fax 506-633-7781 brother@nb.aibn.com | www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/saintjohn We are helping children and youth in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte County lead more productive and fulďŹ lling lives, building stronger communities, and helping create caring and compassionate communities that we can all be proud of.