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I will be the first to admit that I have never been particularly graceful. I participated in very few sports as a child: I seemed to have two left feet and no idea what to do with my hands. I did try figure skating and gymnastics, but never progressed very far with either. I can dance... if by dance you mean move to the beat of the music. My skill set includes stumbling and tripping over my own feet and amassing new bruises without having any knowledge of how I may have injured myself. Then, I reached the second trimester of my pregnancy and suddenly discovered the true meaning of the word “clumsy�. Now in week 30, I have pretty much given up my independence. Gardening requires assistance to get up off the ground and I have pretty much given up sitting in low chairs or on the floor. It's just too dangerous for those around me. I have slammed my belly and the odd, random limb in doors and against furniture. I continuously lose my balance while standing still and have almost taken out other people as I stumble about trying to regain my footing. Thank goodness Kevin is so good natured (and skilled at balancing awkward loads) since on more than one occasion I have almost knocked him over trying to regain my balance after slipping on the kitchen floor or stumbling into the wall. On one memorable occasion I tripped exiting a building, landing on my knees on concrete steps. I suddenly felt like a five year old again as I made my way back inside only to discover both knees were scraped raw, and one required first aid. I find it ironic that my first pregnancy scar will not be from a stretch mark but a scraped knee.
When I first discovered I was expecting, all sorts of thoughts flew through my head: would I be a good mom? How would I handle the lack of sleep? Just how bad would the morning sickness get? The practicalities of dealing with an expanding belly and shifting center of gravity never occurred to me. After all, when you hear pregnancy horror stories, they inevitably revolve around the birthing process, crazy food cravings and all day morning sickness. My sister talked a little about learning to compensate for her big belly after her first son was born, but those comments mostly focused on how she hadn't realized that she adjusted her stance at the kitchen counter until she found she was standing further away than necessary. Now, as I go through my first pregnancy I am so thankful that I can tell her the story of scraped knees and know that she will have an equally insane pregnancy story to share. I'm finding that this type of story is shared more often between mothers and expectant mothers rather than in general company because, honestly, who else can possibly understand the hilarity of falling over a crack in the floor..... while standing still? 0001
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SIMONDS AIR CADETS 527 Simonds Air Cadets receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. The award program was founded by Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1956. The program has four components: community service, physical fitness, skills and an overnight expedition.
The program challenges youth in self-improvement activities and is recognized in over 100 nations around the world. Five cadets from 527 Simonds were presented their bronze award this spring. 4530
SJ NATURALISTS’ CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Sunday, May 28 - “Collecting and Preserving Plant Specimens” with Gart Bishop.
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MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am3:30pm. Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681. Food Bank - Winter hours in effect: Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Gentle Yoga - 9:00am, Mondays & 10:00am on Thursdays, $6 fee. Line Dancing - 10:00am, Mondays, $5 fee. Art Class - 10:00am, Tuesdays (goodwill offering). Contact: kimmy. cookson@gmail.com. Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre. Pickle Ball - Call Mike 672-9566. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays
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2. Japanese Nintendo entertainment system, later released in North America in 1985 7. 1994 Japanese role-playing game where an alien force consumes the world 11. Main hero of Legend of Zelda 12. Remote & nunchuck controller 13. 16 bit console 15. King of the Koopas 16. Nintendo mascot 17. Captain Falcon game 18. Samus Aran
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AROUND & ABOUT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT SUMMER? From the first week in January, when the daylight is increasing only a few minutes a day, I start looking forward to my favorite thing about summer, and that is the longer daylight hours that allow you to enjoy the outdoors late into the evening. Not that I don’t look forward to swimming, cycling, long rambles in local parks, but it is the ability to do these things later in the day that adds to their enjoyment. However, there are exceptions to this. It is something I have to take into consideration when setting up my walk n’ talk schedule. Usually, I want to be finished long before dusk is settling, but this is not the case with the Moon Walks, which of course must be done after dark, and the “Ghost Walks,” as they really are most effective if done when darkness has settled in. There is only one Moon Walk scheduled this summer, and it is set for 8:30 at the qplex on Tuesday, August 8. Since I’ve advertised that Moon Juice and Moon
Cakes will be served, “if we can capture them” it is essential that the walk does not start until the moon is almost ready to appear. Once, I actually goofed on this, choosing the date of the new moon, not the full moon, and we got lost in the Irving Nature Park. Can’t let that happen again and keep my reputation solid! As for the Ghost Walks, I will be doing eight that fit into this category, and all but one will finish when it is dark. That exception is the first Ghost of John walk at New River on June 23. All these walks begin at 8:00 for consistency, and on June 23, the sun will just be sinking over the Pocologan hills as we finish up at Tommy’s Cove. However, on July 7 & 28 and August 11, we will have about a half hour of dark as the walks conclude and on August 25, most of the walk will be mysteriously shrouded in darkness. This is also the case for the last walk in the regular Tuesday night series at Fernhill on August 29.
There are also two ghost walks at Martello Tower, and as these do not begin until 8:30 on July 22 and August 19, participants can count on darkness to aid the enjoyment of the ghostly stories they will hear. For full particulars on these walks, pick up a brochure at tourist bureaus, libraries, and sponsors places of business or ask for one via email by contacting me at: gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca. 0004
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GONE FISHING PADDLERS’ DERBieS This Spring has brought a lot of rain and dreary weather; with that water levels in our lakes and rivers have been higher through May than we would like. If you have been stymied with your fishing trips, keep trying, conditions are going to be right for you soon. For those looking for great opportunities to get out and meet some fellow anglers, there are several friendly events happening around the province in June. Derbies are great ways to get your kids interested in fishing as there will be other kids present at many of these events, giving your child an opportunity to make a new fishing buddy. First up, on Saturday, June 3 is the first of two paddlers events will be held in Oromocto at the Ecological Adventures building. This tournament is a multispecies event meaning you want to catch and photograph as many different types of fish as you can; size doesn’t matter. My youngest, at 4 years old landed 6 different
species two years ago, all with a simple worm on a hook! Events like this are not only a lot of fun, but a great way to learn about so many of the different species that live in our river systems. On Sunday June 4, there is the annual Cassidy Lake fishing derby where you get to explore the lake and fish for chain pickerel. Note, this first weekend in June is the weekend where the province works to promote fishing and no license is required for anyone to go fishing! The following weekend again offers a couple of great options starting with the second in the paddlers mini-series. On Saturday June 10 the multi-species event moves to the YMCA Camp Glenburn on the Kingston Peninsula. For anyone who registers for both paddlers events, there will be a draw for a brand new kayak! Also on June 10, up on Salmon River in Chipman is the annual Monte Farrel Shad Derby. I’ve attended this one the past three years and have had a wonderful
time. The serve a great breakfast, have lots of time to socialize and if you enjoy shad, you’ll be able to bring one home to cook up for the family! There may be even more events open for you and your family coming up in June, you just have to watch out for them. Keep an eye on the NB Anglers Facebook site or for links to the web pages for these and other great events, just pop onto the event calendar on my blog at: nbkayakfishing.ca. 0043
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Whether planning a family vacation or organizing summer activities for the children, summer camps can provide fun and exciting opportunities to discover something new. According to Wikipedia, 70 percent of the Canadian population will attend a summer camp this summer, and the options for different educational, sport and recreational activities increases yearly to accommodate this interest. Whether a “sleep away” style for children, day camp activities or family orientated weekends, the opportunities to explore something new or simply get away from the hustle of everyday life are almost endless. For many, summer camp is an opportunity to expand horizons through outdoor activity. Wikipedia describes this as “outdoor education”,
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one is partaking in environmental awareness or team-building workshops throughout Canada. The Canadian Camping Association describes summer camp as the “ideal environment for a child to learn, grow and have fun. At camp, children are safe, secure, healthy, active and happy. They develop friendships that last a lifetime. Guided and supported by caring leaders who are excellent role models, campers acquire hard skills to enjoy in a lifetime of leisure pursuits. Campers are encouraged to be co-operative, caring, tolerant and respectful – qualities which benefit them beyond camp. They also learn to become more independent and self-confident, they develop leadership skills and acquire an appreciation and respect for nature.” For more information, visit their website at: ccamping.org/parents/the-benefitsof-camp. An excerpt from the research brief, Emotional Intelligence and Summer Camp by Stephen Fine, Ph.D., CCA Research Chair, (ccamping.org/wpcontent/uploads/2015/03/EmotionalIntelligence-and-Summer-Camp.pdf) states that: “Apart from opportunities presented by the inherent social environment of camp life, what particular strategies does camp
teach that can lead to higher levels of emotional intelligence? Ideal learning environments are ones that provides optimal challenges and emotional stimulation within a context of both independence and inter-dependence. This is precisely the learning environment that a summer camp provides. At camp, children are motivated by fun, comradeship, interesting situations and dynamic activities. Additionally, camps now provides coaching and peer mentoring in the areas of antibullying, problem-solving, inclusion, global citizenship and environmental awareness. Camps are dedicated to creating emotionally intelligent young people. Kids who are better able to regulate their emotional states, sooth themselves when they are upset, better at focusing attention, relate well to others, have better friendships, and quite possibly do better in school situations that require academic performance.” Research aside, summer camps offer many opportunities for growth and the expansion of life skills. Children and adults alike can participate in educational and dramatic camps or attend skill building camps such as soccer and horseback riding activities. Summer camp is a wonderful excuse to kick back and avoid work, enjoying the hazy days of summer.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, May 23 “Canadian Kaleidoscope”, presented by the Carleton Choristers, 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg St). Tickets ($12) are available at the door or from chorister members. Director: Christopher Lane. Accompanist: Claire Driscoll.
May 24-June 2 Proclamation, public reading of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, 7:00am-9:00pm (Sunday, May 28, 1:008:00pm), Full Gospel Assembly, 34 Mount Pleasant Ave, East. The public is invited to participate by reading. Register to read or more info: 633-4956, Ext 2. Saturday, May 27 Breasts Ahoy Survivor’s Dragon Boat Team - Annual Open House, 1:00-3:00pm, a 315 Hampton Road. Quispamsis. Breast cancer survivors, family members or friends interested in learning more about dragon boating,
please join us. More info: Joanne Baxter (Team Captain) 639-5187.
May 27 - June 3 Disability Awareness Week (DAW) One Community For All! Variety Show, Simulations, Open House, Town Hall, Walk & Roll Challenge, Sign Language Interpreting & accessible transportation available. For info Greg 658-4709 or Cathy 634-6888 ext. 133. Sponsored and Presented by SJ Ability Advisory Committee. Sunday, May 28 Walk for Alzheimer's - in Saint John. To register on online or for more info visit: alzheimer.ca/en/nb and start fundraising. Gospel Jamboree, 2:00-4:00pm at Lancaster Baptist Church. Featuring: Dorothea Bagley & Light Spot Friends, Bob Johnson, Lorraine Bordage & Pat Crane and Living Waters Trio. Freewill offering will be received.
Monday, May 29 The Saint John Chorale presents, Singing for Love, an evening of music, romance and sweets. 7:00pm at St. Mark’s Church, Greendale (West). Tickets $20 at the door.
Wednesday, May 31 SJ Branch, NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at SJ Free Public Library (Multipurpose Room). Guest speaker - Josh Green, Photo Archivist; Provincial Archives of NB speaking on ”Yes… We Have Old Photos: Research Using Archival Photos at the Provincial Archives of NB”. All guests welcome. Free admission. Friday, June 2 Concert at St. Luke’s Church (corner of Main and Lansdowne), 7:00pm: with Mike Biggar, Matt Hayes and Grant Heckman. Tickets ($15) available in advance from church office (693-4152) and at the door.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, June 3 Church Yard and Bake sale, 8:00am - 12:00pm at the Lancaster Baptist Church (87 Church Avenue, West Saint John) in the CE Center Gymnasium. Huge selection of yard Sale items, baked goods, preserves, houseplants and much more. Annual Flea Market, sponsored by Saints Joachim & Ann Parish, at St. Ann’s Church Hall, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John (behind Stirling’s Apples on Rothesay Ave) 8:00am1:00pm. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Hope Springs Concert in support of L’Arche Creative ArtsInitative, 7:00-9:00pm at KVHS Auditorium. Featuring local talent; Melissa Hunt, Brent Mason, Adam Washburn, The Studio Dance School, InterAction School of Performing Arts, Karen Palmer, The Rusty Hinges, Comhaltas and Members of L'Arche.
Saturday, June 10 Monthly Breakfast/Brunch/Bake Sale, at Church of St. Andrew & St. David (164 Germain Street, side entrance) 9:00 am-12:00noon. Take-outs available. Fundraiser for church. $10/adults, $4/ children under 10; $25/family of 4. Church: 634-3092. Safe Kids Fun Day & Expo, sponsored by Greater SJ Safe Kids Committee, 10:30am-2:30pm at Kiwanis Play Park (Rockwood Park). Music, free BBQ, free wagon rides, and draws for helmets. All welcome. More info 648-6056. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Sunday, June 11 Monthly Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #6770 at Assumption Centre (Chapel Street W), 9:00am-1:00pm. $7/adult, $3/child. Proceeds support the Breasts Ahoy Southern NB Breast Cancer Survivors and KOC Columbian Squires in Southern NB. June 26 - September 1 Cherry Brook Zoo Summer Day Camp, Little Critters ages 6 - 9; Critter Keepers ages 10 - 12; Junior Zoo Crew ages 13 15. Zoo info 634-1440.
KINGS WAY-KENNEBEC MANOR NEWS Our rainy April and first part of May has allowed for some very lush gardens to sprout at Kings Way and Kennebec. We are excited for the warmer and brighter weather that is coming to get out gardening. Anita has got a bit of a head start at KWCC. Last year our garden at the Qplex had an incredibly successful crop of tomatoes. We had so many that we had to give them away. We are hopeful that this season will be just as great. Kings Way residents are also
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LEGIONS JERVIS BAY RCL #53 1016 Bayside Drive 633-0092; jervisbay@ rogers.com Hours of operation - Monday-Friday 2:00-11:00pm; Saturday 12:00noon11:00pm; Sunday 12:00noon-6:00pm. Sundays - 1:00pm, Bingo, canteen open selling hotdogs, chips and chocolate bars. Fridays - Chase the Ace draw, purchase tickets at the bar all week up to Friday evening at 7:45. Ticket draw is at 8:00pm. Attendance for the draw is not mandatory. Hall rental and catering available, contact the Legion at 633-0092 for more information.
LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095 Tuesday, May 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in Upper Hall. Friday, May 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00pm, Open “Mic” Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in Pub 69.
Saturday, May 27 & June 10, 17, 24 - 2:00-5:00pm, dance with Donny & Delbert in Pub 69. Saturday, June 24 & July 1 - 7:00pm, dance with Second Time Around in Upper Hall. Sunday, May 28 & June 18 - 7:00pm, dance with Jed & Moe in Upper Hall. Sunday, June 4 & June 24 - 7:00pm, dance with WCR in the Upper Hall. Sunday, June 11 & July 2 - 7:00pm, dance with Steve & Carol in Upper Hall. 0015
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SJ STRING PROGRAM SALE Attention all music lovers with a green thumb - the Saint John and Area School String Program will be holding a Perennial Plant Sale/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 3 in the Family Centre behind St. Rose school from 9:00am 12:00noon. There will be a huge selection of perennials available at great prices, as well as fresh baked goods on the Bake Sale table. All remaining plants will be 50% off between 11:00am and 12:00noon. Plant donations are welcomed (672-4042 for details). Bring a friend and enjoy a coffee and muffin while you browse through the plants, and support string music in the Saint John schools! 4532
LIVE WELL COURAGE “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.” Mark Twain Courage is defined as the ability to do something that is frightening or having strength to endure painful situations. History is replete with examples of courageous men and women from Moses parting the Red Sea while leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt; Joan of Arc, a peasant girl who led a French army against English occupation; Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran Pastor who spoke out against Nazism; Martin Luther King, a civil rights leader who fought against racial discrimination; Nelson Mandela, who fought against apartheid in South Africa and many, many more individuals too numerous to include in this writing. But courageous people also live among us, often without fanfare, and enjoy quiet lives as workers, husbands, wives, friends, acquaintances, neighbors and even children. How can we recognize these
everyday heroes? They are individuals who stand up for what they believe in even if their beliefs are unpopular; they follow a vision despite obstacles; they keep on keeping on even when there is fear of the unknown; they are willing to sacrifice to make others successful, and they can admit when they are wrong without adding an excuse or explanation for their behavior. Our everyday heroes have compassion for others, strong commitment that may require personal sacrifice, determination, perseverance, can show genuine emotion, and can take an unpopular stand for something they believe in; they have courage to forgive and move past mistakes, theirs or others, and their road to success is often accomplished in incremental steps. Acts of courage occur in everyday life—facing the fear of public speaking, expressing an opinion that is not popular within a group, speaking out about injustice, refusing to go along with the group just to be accepted, experiencing defeat but willing to try again, living with a serious disability or critical illness,
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forgiving self or others for mistakes and choosing to accept them as learning experiences. Reinhold Niebuhr, author of the Serenity Prayer, encourages Believers to ask God to help them accept the things they cannot change, courage to change the things they can and to pray for wisdom to know the difference. It is not always easy to admit when one is wrong, to go against the grain or stand up for truth. Ernest Hemingway wrote that: “Courage is grace under pressure.” So, as you go about your everyday lives, be on the lookout for courageous people, those whose integrity compels them to say “no”, even when pressured to do otherwise, doing the right thing just because it is the right thing and voicing truths, even those that are unwelcome. 0008
Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
Hi, I’m Duncan Kelbaugh. Owner of Brunswick Nurseries for 41 years. Telegraph Journal Garden Columnist for 17 years.
Let’s Talk Gardening!
P O K E M O N D U C N K H U N T
I’ll come to your house with advice on what to do, and estimates for your gardening projects. Deer? No problem. I’ll design you a great looking, deer-resistant garden.
“The Bed Makers” New beds created, old ones made beautiful
We do pruning, edging, weeding, mulching & perennial care. New beds, walls, walkways, patios & ponds. Call Duncan - 645-8222
Brunswick Nurseries Garden Center Open 7 days a Week, 8am to 8pm Knowledgable staff of keen gardeners to help you Do-It-Yourselfers on all your planting plans. HUGE selection of trees shrubs, perennials, mulch & gardening supplies. Fun for the kids too: Petting Farm, Nature Trail & Ice Cream! Check out our Weekly Specials at the Garden Center plus Web Sales on facebook and the website
www.brunswicknurseries.com May 23rd - June 5th, 2017
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LIBRARY NEWS WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 643-7260 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 - Tuesdays at 11:30am. Registration is required for next session. Moon & Star Play Time - Wednesdays at 6:00pm for babies & toddlers - Mommy & Daddy too. Time for Tots - Thursdays at 10:30am for ages 18-36 months. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft for ages 3-5. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary & Middle School aged children call for free one-onone tutoring session. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some
rare Pokémon. Adult Programs: Learn to Play Bridge: 6:30pm on Wednesdays. Monthly Book Raffle: Tickets ($2/one, $5/3) on sale each month for a new group of books. Adult Literacy Tutoring: call for free oneon-one tutoring session. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): 2:00pm, Tuesdays drop-in, with knitted squares, tea and treats. Computer Lab: Check your e-mail, do research, use the internet - free. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. Friday, May 26 - 2:00pm, Friday Flick The Great Wall. Tuesday, May 30 - 2:00pm, Library Friends’ Gathering. Wednesday, May 31 - 6:30pm, Chick Lit Book Club - The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin.
EAST BRANCH LIBRARY 55 McDonald Street (transit building), 6437250, eastbranch.publiclibrary@gnb.ca Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am-8:30pm; Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday - closed. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:00pm, Computer Help. Thursdays - 10:30-11:00am, Story Time with stories, crafts and theme based songs for pre-schoolers; 2:00pm, Scrabble Club. Saturdays - 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Time. Tuesday, May 30 - 2:30-3:30pm, Knit & Crochet Club.. Wednesday, May 24 - 6:00pm, Resume Writing, pre-registration required. Wednesday, May 31 - 10:30-11:30am, Seniors & Newcomers’ Cafe; Plant Exchange - all day drop in. Thursday, May 25 - 2:30-3:30pm, Book Club for Adults. Friday, May 26 - 3:00-5:00pm, Make a Paper Plate Fish Craft. May is Asian Heritage Month - check out our display. 0019
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE ‘92 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL, low kms, lots of extras, black, excellent shape. Original $16,000. 1978 Mercury Gran Marquis, 4 door, sedan, loaded 460 4 barrel, original shape, $6000. Call for more details 506-567-6030.
NOTICES SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE, Nonchecking, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, High
School. 12 weeks, $250, starting June 18. Registration form: yerxahockeyschool.com. 639-3914 or 643-8378.
SERVICES OFFERED ROVER PET CONTROL Sales, installation and training for wireless and underground pet containment systems. Visit RoverPetControl.com or call Mike at 832-2317. 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: 6478777. www.waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO MOVING SERVICES No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
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Specializing in Garage Door & Opener Repairs For Fast, Efficient service please call Steve at , visit kvoverheaddoor.ca or text
Springfield Firewood Split - Top Quality - Hardwood - Delivered Contact Jim Hodgin Phone: 839-1125 Cell: 434-5039 190 Teakles Road, Norton, NB
Scott’s Lawn Care (Since 1987)
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Hedge and Shrub Trimming Removal of Trees, Bushes & Brush [Mention this ad and receive a WWW.WETBASEMENTSAINTJOHN.CA
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Come talk with us about: Work related hearing loss Age related hearing loss Ringing in the ears, etc. Take advantage of a FREE hearing test and demonstration of the newest in hearing aid technology at no charge to you. Registered Providers DVA: Leave the paper work to us!
Linda Dempster HIS/Owner Hampton - 582 Main Street 832-2367 Wed & Fri : 9am-4pm
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Saint John - Lancaster Mall 693-4056 Mon - Fri: 9am-4pm