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“I thought climate change was only true in fairy tales. Meant for someone else but not for me.” Written by Neil Diamond and Mikie. Thirteen months ago, when we had our woods road bridge put in. The installer checked the drainage area and declared that a four foot culvert is what the data said was needed. Having five years experience with that brook, I knew that was not correct, so we put in the bridge. M4y best guess is that the bridge can handle two to three times the volume of water as the recommended culvert. Since then, we have had two rains in which the bridge was running at full capacity and backing up the water like a dam, and nearly flooding the road. Our last big rain, however, not only flooded the road but actually eroded a stretch about 60’ to 80’ long. Again, my best guess is that there had to be as much water running over the road as was going through the bridge. If my estimates are accurate or even close (and yes they are!!) Our current science (on this property) is under estimating the volume of water flow from heavy rains by a factor four to six times. It also may
be a significant factor as why we saw so much many roads, bridges and culverts wash away. It is, my not very humble opinion, that if we simply replace infrastructure without carefully evaluating what worked and what didn’t and why, we are doomed to have to do this all over again and not in the far off distant future. I would suggest strongly, that we build infrastructure to handle at least twice the volume of rain that we experienced back in September. Only the very young and idiots would assume that we are not going to see worse. Maybe, it is time to take climate change seriously, before we actually experience the very worst that could happen. In order to help with future flooding, Mikie is seeking 200 reasonably priced (free) grain bags or other material suitable for use as sandbags that would be at least two feet long and one foot wide (bigger is OK). Call 832-1977 or email penrest@gmail.com. Thank you!! 0001
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120 Market Place; 674-4335 Specimen Collection Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-2:00pm, appointment, please call 648-6681. Food Bank - Tuesdays & Fridays, 1:00pm3:00pm. Food Purchase Club - clients pay for their bag of fresh produce. Call 674-4335 for information. Smoking Cessation Program - call 6744335 for an appointment. Fundy Fog Chasers - meet Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge. Check our site on Facebook. Monthly Foot Care Clinic - 3rd Wednesday of each month, ($35 fee or covered by insurance) by appointment 657-2773. “Zoomers” - Senior led Fitness/Falls Prevention for ages 50 & up (free) on Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am. Space is limited and registration is required for Fall programs 674-4307. Gentle Yoga - Thursdays, 10:00am. $6 fee. Zumba - (slower pace), Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00am. $4 fee. Pickle Ball - Mondays-Thursdays,
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, October 28 Free Community Breakfast at Trinity Anglican Church (115 Charlotte Street) from 9:00-10:30am. First come-first served. All are welcome. SJ Branch, NB Genealogical Society monthly meeting 7:00pm at the Saint John Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Branch member, David Laskey will update us on the Loyalist Burial Site project. All Guests are welcome. Saturday, October 31 Motorcycle Swap Meet, 9:00am3:00pm at RCL #69 (SJ West), $15/ table, contact Tony Mowery 6361028 or saintjohn@ridefordad.ca. All proceeds, stay in NB, for Prostate Cancer research or Awareness Campaigns. Flea Market, Craft, Bake & Soup Sale, 8:00am-12:00noon, Portland United Church (50 Newport Crescent). Call the church office to rent your table ($10) 632-40308. Singles & Friends dance at Branch #69 Legion, 714 Wilson St W, SJ with band “Sidekick”. Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-midnight. Admission$6 at the door, open to all over the age of 19.
meals, accommodations, all actives covered). More info: Linda Saulnier 696-7604 or e-mail: retreat@nbbcn. org.
Saturday, November 7 KV Old Boys’ 6th Annual Country & Western Evening at KV High School. Tickets ($12) at Beats & Bytes, Morris Music in SJ, Guardian Drugs (Kennebecasis & Hampton), KV Old Boy members. At the door $15. Doors open 6:00, show 7:00pm. Info at: kvoldboys.com. Maritime Fiddle Doo & Pot Luck, 2:00pm at the Lion's Den, Sussex. All fiddlers/musician's invited as well as those who would like to have a toetapping good time. Admission by donation at door. If staying for potluck please bring food item. Info 433-2460. Back to the 50’s Bowl-a-thon in support of the Kidney Foundation, SJ Chapter, at the Saint John Bowlarama 9:30am-2:00pm. More info: kidney. ca/atlantic/bowlathon or 1-877-4529352.
November 6 & 7 Fall Book Sale at Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street, Friday, (4:007:00pm) and Saturday (9:00-11:30am). Softcover $.50, and hardcover $1. Christmas Corner with crafts and foods. Call 693-8558 for details or to donate books.
Sunday, November 8 Roast Pork Supper at Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick. $10/adults, $5/children 6-12, $25/family, preschoolers eat for free. All welcome. Sponsored by the Millstream Rec Council. Sea Belles, a women’s A cappella chorus, presents a Concert Series, to give back to the community, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (91 Waterloo Street) at 7:00pm. Singles & Friends Dance at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson St W, SJ with the band “Partyline” . Doors open at 8:00pm and band plays 9:00pmMidnight. $6 at the door and open to anyone over the age of 19.
November 6-8 Annual Weekend Breast Cancer Retreat, sponsored by NB Breast Cancer Network, at Villa Madonna, Rothesay. Registration fee $45 (Snacks,
Sunday, November 8 Sea Belles, a women’s A cappella chorus, presents a Concert Series, to give back to the community, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (45
Thursday, November 5 Monthly Meeting of the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary will be held in the Boardroom at Rocmaura at 2:00pm. All are welcome.
Dollard Drive, Grand Bay). Proceeds from goodwill offering goes to the church.
Thursday, November 12 2105 Hope in the City Breakfast, sponsored by the Salvation Army 7:30-9:00am at SJ Trade & Convention Centre with guest speaker, Kevin Vickers, Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland. Proceeds to the S A Community Response Vehicle & community social programs. Ticket info: 634-7166 or jane_prosser@can.salvationarmy.org. Friday, November 13 Motorcycle Swap Meet, 7:00pmclosing at at the Pub Down Under (Place 400). $15/table, contact Tony Mowery 636-1028 or saintjohn@ ridefordad.ca. All proceeds, stay in NB, for Prostate Cancer research or Awareness Campaigns Saturday, November 14 Countdown to Shopping Christmas Expo at the Silver Falls Church (corner of McAllister Drive & Loch Lomond Road) 10:00am-2:00pm. A wide variety of vendors. Snack canteen available on site. Saturday, November 21 Support Adult Literacy at READ Saint John’s 5th Annual “Tea & Tales” 1:00-3:00pm at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 389 Main Street, SJ. Refreshments and entertainment featuring Comhaltas Musicians and storyteller Antoinette Sutton. Tickets ($10) purchased by calling 633-2011 or 832-9814. Thursday, November 26 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Artist Dale Cook. Thursday, January 28 SJ Art Club monthly meeting 6:30pm at the NB Museum, Market Square. Short business meeting followed by special guest, Peter Laroque. 849-7119
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AROUND & ABOUT promotion, the placing of the book for sale, the checking to see if they were sold, sending an invoice so you will receive payment, etc. It is very time As a published writer of 15 local books, consuming. I am often asked how one goes about However, on the plus side, it sure beats this. Many people come to me with a having the contents of your book, family book idea, and often they are very good history, memoirs, letters you wrote to ideas, and they even have a few chapters your sweetie, or whatever you’ve written done. About one in a hundred will have filed away somewhere never to be read success in finding a publisher, but the by anyone other than yourself. other 99 should not give up and I try to So that’s why I encourage people to point them in a direction that will work look at self-publishing. It used to be a for them. Usually this is self publishing. dirty word and it can still be fraught It was just a year ago this month that with difficulty. There are numerous my book on Saint John Ghosts came unscrupulous companies out there out. While it has been an eye opening who will promise the world, take your experience to self- publish a book, I money, but not deliver the goods, or if would still prefer to do this through a you do get them, you will pay for every publisher, such as Nimbus, who have copy in advance, and the production job brought out all my other local books. may not be at all satisfactory. So, if you Why do I say this? Because when you go that route, be very careful especially do it yourself, not only do you write the if you do it all over the internet or book, edit the book, lay out the pages, without face to face contact with the T:4.9” insert the photos, and arrange and pay company. If you have even the most for the printing, but you do all the basic of computer skills you can do
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most of the preparation on your own. Get a competent friend or pay someone qualified to act as your editor… read and re-read and read it twice more before you format it for a printer. There are many local companies that can provide you with copies of your work and it can be perfect bound locally so it looks as good anything from a publishing house. I am always willing to answer questions on such a procedure, so don’t hesitate to ask at gosswalk@nbnet.nb. ca. Oh, yes, if you do publish, remember to set a copy aside for the local library, as then your story will be read for decades to come by others who share your interests. 0004
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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 the next session - Tuesdays at 10:30am, November 3, 10, 17 & 24. Time for Tots - Drop-in for children aged 18-36 months Thursdays at 10:30am.
Story Time - Drop-in for all ages consisting of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, Fridays at 10:30am. Thursday Night Homework Help for Elementary/Middle school students, Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Preregister at 643-7260 or westbranch. publiclibrary@gnb.ca. Family Drop-In Table: All day every day! Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets organized around a different theme each week. Wednesday, October 28 - 7:00pm, Chick Lit Book Club Robin and the Chick’s pick - Calling Me home by Julie
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Kibler. New members are welcome! Thursday, October 29 - 1:00pm, Library Social for seniors, newcomers and adults. Social time and light refreshments. Last Thursday per month. Friday, October 30 - 2:00pm, Friday Flic, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Free movie, popcorn courtesy of the Mall. Blankets For Canada Society Inc: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in the Saint John Area. Donations of yarn gratefully appreciated. Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday afternoon 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. Gates 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. Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. 0019
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Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there; Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts,we thank you so much whatever the part. Sincerest gratitude from the Myers, Hamilton & Ferguson Families
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TRAINS IN THE VALLEY The 31st Annual Model Train Show takes place on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Island View Lions Club, 8 Market Street in Quispamsis (behind the Foodland grocery store). There are model trains of many sizes and something for all ages. The HO modular layout is even larger this year and the N scale modellers are well represented with a highly detailed operating display as is an UMG layout from PEI. For the
youngsters, they can drive Thomas the tank engine around in circles and the newest in Lego trains will be shown. In addition to the operating trains there are sales tables both new and used merchandise, static displays and a canteen for breakfast and lunch. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 5 to 11, under 5 free. Family pass $15. The show is a presentation of the Saint John Model Railroaders. 3737
FAMILY PLUS/LIFE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMS Your Centre for Family and Personal Wellness. Our Mission: To Enrich Personal, Family and Work Life throughout Our Community. Active Parenting Now (6 weeks). Learn how to build a stronger relationship with your children, instill self-esteem and apply key discipline methods (parenting 5-12 year olds). Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, November 9 - December 14 with facilitator Lora Durant. All programs are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John, 634-8295. 3677
ADULT BADMINTON IN HAMPTON Adult Badminton in Hampton will take place on Wednesday evenings at the Hampton High School, 8:00pm. For more information contact Ron Clarke at 832-1972. G054
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RCL #69 POPPY CAMPAIGN UPDATE Remembrance is the cornerstone of The Royal Canadian Legion's work in Canada and the Poppy Campaign is the Foundation of the Legion’s Remembrance Program. We provide Canadians with the opportunity to Remember by providing them the opportunity to wear a Poppy and to participate at the Remembrance Day Service. The Legion's Remembrance activity goes far beyond the two weeks leading up to November 11 each year. Canadians are generous when they see our poppy volunteers and the collection boxes in stores. Poppies are not for sale, the Legion makes poppies available to the citizens of Canada who can make a donation to the Poppy Fund Money donated during the Annual Poppy – Remembrance Campaign is placed in Public Trust Funds. Some of the many ways this money is used is to improve life for people in our communities including: Providing assistance to needy ex-service members and their families; Purchasing medical equipment and appliances for community health facilities; Paying for
medical research and training; Building affordable housing for veterans and senior citizens; Paying for bursaries for needy students; Providing support services to senior citizens. Let us all wear a Poppy and stop and reflect in Remembrance on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The Royal Canadian Legion Lancaster Branch #69 will be holding its Remembrance Day Service on November 11, 10:45am at the Cenotaph between Barnhill and Saint Rose Schools on Manawagonish Road Saint John West. There will also be a Service at Cedar Hill Field of Honour on Manawagonish Road at 9:00am on November 11. 2014/2015 Poppy Trust Fund Report for RCL Lancaster Branch #69. The Poppy Trust Fund Year End is September 30 2015. Balance as of September 30, 2014 - $26,311.60; Money Raised in the 2014 Campaign: Poppies - $24,834.90 (Wreaths - $11,253.00, Donations $4730.19, Interest - $561.32); Total Income for 2014/2015 was $41,379.41
(Giving a Total Balance of $67,691.01). Expenditures: Poppies & Wreaths $14,536.80; Bursaries - $4,000.00; Poems & Essays - $895.00; Benevolence $5,836.41; 1777 Army Cadets - $1,000.00; Rodney Sea Cadets - $1,000.00; Royal Commonwealth Ex Service League $750.00; Ridgewood Veterans Wing $2,216.70; NB Command Service Bureau - $1,368.19; NB Command Homeless Veteran Program - $1,368.19; Postage $357.19; Advertising -$8,475; Operating Expense - $1,281.12; Promotional Material - $2,267.35. Total Expenditures for 2014/2015 was $37,026.72; Balance on Hand as of September 30, 2015 - $30,664.29. Lancaster Branch thanks the public for their generous support over the years with the Poppy Campaign. If anyone is interested in assisting the Legion with the Poppy Campaign or any of our other Branch Activities please contact the branch. We are always looking for new members. Larry Lynch, President/Co-Poppy Chairman, RCL Lancaster Branch #69. 3743
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FOOD DRIVE FOR FOODBANK The Westside Foodbank wishes to thank Tevinn, Andrea, Amanda and Steve for their amazing food drive at Drew and Jen's No-frills. Huge thank you to Drew and Jen's No-Frills for thier continued support to the Westside Foodbank. Thank you to Al's trucking for the use of their truck. To the community "Thank You". 3724
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CHRISTMAS KETTLE CAMPAIGN The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign isn’t only about turkeys and toys; it’s about helping all year long those right here in Saint John who are struggling to make ends meet. It’s about providing a meal to a mentally challenged man who finds himself with no food in his fridge. It’s about providing school supplies to a child who wants to do well academically. It’s about supplying a new mom with diapers or formula or assisting with furniture for the elderly woman whose apartment was destroyed by fire. your
neighbour. This Christmas season, give the gift of hope; please give generously and call today to book a few hours manning one of our kettles located throughout the city beginning November 13 and continuing until December 24. Thankyou Saint John for enabling us to give hope! For more info: 634-1633, Shelly McCready, Kettle Coordinator, Community Ministries Coordinator. 3730
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LISTEN IN CELEBRATING NB MUSIC COMMUNITY Timing is everything! I unfortunately missed this year’s Music/Musique NB festival “506” that celebrates our thriving music community in the province, which took place October 15-18 in Moncton. You can find out more about it here at: musicnb.org. I was in the UK at this time on tour with an artist I work with called Bill Wood and The Woodies. So life is pretty good! Visited Warwick Castle and made the religious pop pilgrimage to Liverpool to be a Beatles bum! Let’s catch up with what happened at the “506” festival and awards. We have plenty of talent right here in our greater Saint John region, including artists on the fast track to making it beyond our humble borders: Tomato/Tomato, Mike Biggar, Brent Mason and Jessica Rhaye to name just a few. There are 30 awards that go out to some of the
best in the industry as delegates from around the world come to take part in the showcases, panel discussions and festivities. The dynamic husband and wife duo of Tomato/Tomato won three awards (Hat Trick, Congratulations!) for Folk Artist of the Year, Group Recording of the Year (for So it Goes) and the SOCAN Song of the Year award (for Toss It All Away). Executive Director of Music NB, Jean Surette said this of the talent in NB; “We are very fortunate to have such a dynamic music industry here in New Brunswick”. Other big winners from the area included the Saint John String Quartet for “Classical Artist of the Year”, Brian Baker and The Memphis Knights for “Rock artists of the Year”, Chuck Teed for “Music Industry Professional of the Year”, Nick Fowler for “ Music producer of the Year”, and InterAction School of Performing Arts for “Venue of the Year”. Congratulations to everyone who won and was nominated! Good
work by all involved! I know you can purchase many of the local artists CDs, tapes and vinyl at Backstreet Records in uptown Saint John. If you love local music, make a point of getting out there and seeing and hearing what is happening in your “Scene”! You never know, the next future music legend may be in your own backyard. Don’t take it for granted! Support Local! If you know of someone I should be writing about (musical friend or family member) let me know by sending me a link to: jlibertyartists@aol.com. 0041
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Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. 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.
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NB NATURE TRUST EVENT The Board of Directors of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick invites the public to join our 2015 Annual General Meeting, reception, and a guided nature walk with renowned naturalist Dr. Jim Goltz on Boars Head Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 31 from 1:004:00pm at the National Water Centre, 501 Kennebecasis Drive, SJ (please do not park in the field at the National Water Centre - find overflow parking in Tucker Park). All are welcome to attend, but only Nature Trust members can vote during the meeting. This event will provide a great opportunity to get out, meet and greet with the Nature Trust board, members, staff, and volunteers, as well as learn more about getting involved in conservation and stewardship efforts in the Saint John community.
The guided Nature Walk will be held from 2:30-4:00pm on Boar’s Head Nature Preserve in the Millidgeville area of Saint John on the Kennebecasis Bay (meet in École Samuel-De-Champlain parking lot at 67 Ragged Point Road). RSVP: If you are planning to attend the AGM, nature walk, or both events, please RSVP to Jessica at communications@ ntnb.org or 457-2398. Established in 1987, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick is a registered charitable land conservation organization dedicated to preserving the province’s ecologically significant landscapes. To date, the Nature Trust has conserved over 6,000 acres (2,400 hectares) in more than 40 beautiful and diverse nature preserves in New Brunswick. For more information, visit: naturetrust. nb.ca. 3736
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A cure for Diabetes could be hiding in your closet, thank you for your support! The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline program collects items you no longer want in order to generate revenue to help those suffering from Diabetes. People wishing to donate can call the Clothesline at 1-800-505-5525 for a free home pick-up of your reusable clothing and household items. The Donation Centre is located at 362 Rothesay Avenue. Individuals can also drop off soft items only at one of our drop box locations listed below. Needs Convenience - 75 Wellesley Ave Saint John Lawtons Drugs - 107 Catherwood Drive Saint John RJs Quick Mart - 634 Dever Road Saint John Petro Canada - 5 Hilyard Street, Saint John Family Ties Play Care - 166 River Street, Saint John Pizza Shack & Convenience - 241 Millage Avenue, Saint John
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LEGIONS LANCASTER RCL #69 Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 6358095, www.rcl69.ca. Sunday, November 1 - 1:00pm, Doubles Crib Tournament; 7:00pm. Sunday, November 1 & 29 - 7:00pm, Dance with Jed Pye & Anne Marie Burke in Upper Hall. Sunday, November 8 & 22 - 7:00pm, Dance with Stever & Carol in Upper Hall. Sunday, November 15 - 7:00pm, Dance with WCR in Upper Hall. Sunday, November 29 - 8:00am, Flea Market hosted by 1777 Army Cadets in Upper Hall. Tuesday, October 27; November 3, 10, 17 & 24 - 7:30pm, Doubles Crib in the Upper Hall. Friday, October 30; November 6, 13, 20 & 27 - 7:00pm, Open Mic Night with Don LeBlanc & Friends in PUB 69. Saturday, October 31 - 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69; 9:00pm, Branch #69 & Singles Dance with Sidekick in the Upper Hall. Saturday, November 7 - 9:00pmmidnight, Singles & Friends Dance with Partyline. Doors open at 8:00. Admission $6 at the door and open to anyone over 19. Saturday, November 7 & 21 - 3:30pm, Jed & Moe Show in PUB 69. Saturday, November 14 & 28 2:00pm, Dance with Donny & Delbert in PUB 69. Saturday, November 14 - 9:00pm, RCL #69 & Singles dance with Hooked on County in Upper Hall. 0015
Hestia House, Romero House, the John Howard Society, and more during the holiday season. The donated items are assembled, boxed, and delivered to the organizations by members of the Women in Business forum. Items donated to the campaign may include, but certainly are not limited to, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, soap, body lotion, razors, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, face wash, face cloths and hand towels, deodorant, mouthwash, hair brushes and combs, and more. An easy way to contribute donations to Bare Necessities is to collect miniature toiletries from hotels when you are on business trips or vacation. Items can be dropped at any of the following locations until December 2: The Chamber, 40 King Street; Manchester Shoe Salon, Market Square; CIBC branches in the Saint John region (44 King Street, 1 Main Street West, 70 Consumers Drive, 83C Hampton Road in Rothesay); RBC branches in the Saint John region (100 King Street, 111 Lansdowne Avenue, 800 Fairville Blvd, 169 Hampton Road, 515 Westmorland Road). 3733
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Nordia Saint John helped the United Way in Saint John kick-off their campaign by making a $500 donation! 3742
Cheque presented by Todd Miller, Michelle Madore, Philip Lockyer, and Mike Costello
OPERATION RED NOSE Belmont Health & Wealth and RothesayKings Rotary Club are very excited to announce that we are bringing back Operation Red Nose for the 2015 Holiday season. We will provide service to the Hampton, Grand Bay, KV and Saint John area. Operation Red Nose will operate over the following dates: November 27/28; December 4/5, 11/12, 18/19. We are looking for volunteers to help
with this year's’ campaign. Providing volunteers will help not only ensure that we get to as many clients home safely as possible over the event dates, but help raise money for PRO Kids Saint John and your business recognition and advertising throughout the area. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Paul Boudreau or Jen Butler at: saintjohn@operationrednose.com. 3745
2015 BARE NECESSITIES CAMPAIGN The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce recently a7in Business Forum. The Bare Necessities campaign, currently in its 14th year, encourages people from across the Saint John region to collect toiletries and personal care items to be donated to various community organizations such as First Steps Housing,
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Volunteers for Operation Red Nose
MUSINGS SURROUNDED BY COLOUR As I sit down to write this it is an absolutely stunning fall day. As I drove to work this morning along our little country road I was admiring the beautiful colours. A little rain overnight didn’t hurt, as it enriched the colour and therefore my experience as well. I later took a lunchtime walk through Hampton and again was struck with what a beautiful spot we are privileged to live in, with the trees of yellow, gold, orange and red. Fall is such an amazing time of year. Not only the colour is invigorating, but the air has a different smell (must be all those rotting vegetarians Michael mentioned an issue or two ago!) and the light a different texture. If colour really does influence mood, fall in the Maritimes should be upbeat and full of life as we are surrounded by lively joyous colours every time we step outdoors or even look out the window. As I was walking I noticed how few of the ubiquitous coffee cups and fast food wrappers were along the roadside. This may be because it was quite breezy and they had all blown further afield; or it may be that people are showing greater respect for our land; or perhaps that the regular walkers are picking up after the slobs among us. Perhaps a combination of all those, but regardless it looked lovely with only the litter from the trees along the roadside. As I walked along I could not resist scuffing my feet through the leaves (I would call it child-like, Michael would no doubt say childish). The rustle, rustle is somehow a sound of childhood that all of us can continue to enjoy, even though I am now by most measurements considered in my senior years. Cars cruised past me with their trailing wakes of leaves and the breeze kept them aloft for extended periods of time. As I headed up the final stretch over the old humped-back bridge the breeze was behind me and I actually turned to look, as it sounded like I was being followed by a giant
millipede! Fortunately it was only the wind in the leaves . . . I think. “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables. 0002 Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY REVIEW AND SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Anglophone South District Education Council (DEC) will host Public Consultations as per Provincial Policy 409 Multi-Year School Infrastructure Planning to study the sustainability of Morna Heights School, Grand Bay Primary and Inglewood School. Under Policy 409, the DEC will be holding two public information sessions for each school. The Grand Bay Primary and Inglewood School meetings will be combined. The initial meeting will be to deliver the proposal to the public and to allow the DEC and staff to explain the process involved in a Policy 409 review and be available to answer questions about the process. A second meeting will be scheduled in December to allow the public an opportunity to ask questions about the proposal, voice their concerns and provide feedback to the review. The first meeting for Morna Heights School is scheduled for Monday, November 9th at 6:30 pm at Morna Heights School. The first combined meeting for Grand Bay Primary and Inglewood School is scheduled for Monday, November 16th at 6:30 pm at River Valley Middle School. Everyone is welcome to attend, and encouraged to do so. Throughout this process, written feedback can be submitted via email to: asds.schoolreview@gnb.ca or you may send a letter to the attention of Robert Fowler, Chair, District Education Council, 490 Woodward Avenue, Saint John, NB E2K 5N3. October 27th - November 9th, 2015
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OTHER ANNUAL ANTIQUE SALE at St Luke’s Church Hall - 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis on Friday, November 6
from 12:00noon-6:00pm and Saturday November 7 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Quality furniture, antiques and collectibles. FREE ADMISSION.
SERVICES OFFERED WE HAUL AWAY (BOLD) 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. FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF. All car parts, batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Licensed for refrigeration
unit disposal, $15 charge. Open 7 days/ week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. 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. WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Susan at 644-8907.
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