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For those of us who celebrate Christmas, one of the most daunting tasks must be the shopping for, and wrapping of, gifts for friends and family. For me, it is also one of the most rewarding as it is so steeped in memories of my father. Although Mom has told me that Dad wasn’t initially a fan of the season, from the time I can remember, he was totally immersed in the Christmas preparations. He loved picking out the Christmas tree, decorating outside and in, sampling Mom’s baking, and finding just the right gift for everyone on his list. One of my favourite Christmas memories is going shopping with Dad for a gift for Mom. It was the night of the Christmas Parade, and Dad, my siblings and I were walking downtown early to shop before meeting mom and watching the parade go by. It was one of those magical December evenings, not too cold, with snow falling gently down. Once we arrived at the store, Dad gently guided us to the gift he had already chosen; he was quite clever at it as my siblings and I had no idea until years later that we hadn’t chosen the gift ourselves. We were so proud, and I believe my love for gift giving was born that night. We discovered curly ribbon not long after, and Dad and I practiced our ribbon skills on birthday gifts through the year so that our Christmas wrapping would proceed smoothly. It was a bit of a competition for a couple of years to see which of us could produce the most colourful, curly-cued bows. In
later years, after Dad found the ribbon more difficult to work with, he would wrap and I would ribbon, setting up a production station at the dinner table and spending the afternoon together, listening to Christmas music and enjoying each other’s company. My sister and I have carried on the tradition of wrapping gifts together. We pick an afternoon; send her kids to the sitters and then get down to business. Whether we both wrap and ribbon, or split the tasks, there is always Christmas music in the background and good food to be enjoyed. And Pepsi… mustn’t forget the Pepsi, which is like an afternoon tea break for Becca and me. We might not get all the wrapping down in one afternoon, but there is something special about being able to spend those few hours together-it really kicks off the season for me. 0001
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THANK YOU FROM KV OLD BOYS On Saturday, November 4 Steve Lyons and his group of Guests took KV High School by storm, once again to a sellout crowd. Reg Gallant, Scott Medford, Crystal Jones, Sam Aucoin, Mike Hanlon, Tim Wallace, Wayne White, Bob Burgess, Carol Perry, Bev Dean, Amy Dow, Jessica McLaughlin, Anna Marie Golding and Bobby Burke brightened the Theatre's Stage. KV Old Boys thank all those in attendance for their support. This year's 50/50 winner took home $776. With Net proceeds toward our needy causes - over $8,000. A very special thanks to our sponsors: A.B. Investments, Armstrong
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Over 40 Vendors with a HUGE Variety of Gifts! Support Local this Holiday Season. With so many vendors & businesses to choose from, this event will check many names off that list of who you are buying for!
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KIWANIS CALENDARS & GIFT WRAPPING The Kiwanis Club of Saint John begins its Annual Cash Calendar sales & Gift Wrapping on Saturday, December 2 in McAllister Mall at the entrance of the former Sears location. The SJ Kiwanis Club members will be in their booth during Mall hours until December 24. 4780
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LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Crt, Quispamsis; 849-5314; kvlibrary.org Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, one-on-one computer help. Call or visit to book your free 45 minute appointment. Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care Afternoon. Open to all daycares in the KV. Please call to register your daycare visit; 6:30-8:30pm, Knit Wits - get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required. Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders’ Club. 0018
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1. White and red striped candies 3. Cookie made with butter, flour, and sugar. 4. Pie filled with dried fruits and spices served during Christmas 6. Poultry meat consumed at Christmas Dinner and other occasions 9. Dairy beverage tradionally consumed during Christmas
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FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 8474066, follow us on Facebook. Tuesdays - 7:00pm, Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 7632634. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm, TOPS group. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30pm, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45pm, games begin at 6:50pm. Saturday, November 25 - Christmas Vendor sale 9:00am-2:00pm. Sunday, December 10 - Seniors Christmas Dinner. $10/person, available at KV Drugs, at the Hall or by calling 650-1883. Sunday, December 31 - New Year's Celebration with rock band Rampage 2.0. Tickets $20/person, available at KV Drugs, at the Hall or by calling 650-1883. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Valley Duplicate Bridge Club takes place on Fridays, 7:00pm at St. David’s Church in Rothesay. Lessons are available by calling Mike at 847-4167. G161
DOLLARS & SENSE AVOIDING THE HOLIDAY SPENDING CRUNCH I was debating what to write about as my first thought went to “Top Ten Ways to save on Christmas” or the “Five Ways to Keep Away from Credit this Christmas.” I didn’t choose either. While both are worthy topics, your checklist for the holidays should be more personalized and applicable to your situation. It is easy to say, “shop early,” but let’s face it, it’s November. For me this year, I don’t know if it was the good weather or that the Fall was busier than usual, but it’s been a struggle to get into the festive purchasing mood. Now for some that’s normal, but for me, I am usually finished by now and trying to remember what I bought people as the gifts are even wrapped. A couple reasons I like to buy early are; the money spent is spread out over a couple months; the pressure to come up with a gift idea has already passed; I feel I have more time to
be creative/thoughtful on the gifts; I have no patience for line-ups. A couple of the drawbacks are that I can forget what I have purchased, I am likely not keeping track as I have the sense I saved a lot of money by buying early and I can end up buying additional gifts on impulse. So, what if I wait until the last minute? You could spend more; your stress level, with a time crunch can lead to more spending; you miss out on enjoying the time as you are consumed with gifts. In the end, as I said it is November, and there are still lots of ways to save on your Christmas gifts and holiday entertainment. Here are best practices for shopping this month (and all year round); leave the credit card home; shop with a plan; set spending limits for gifts; use cash. We at Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada wish you the happiest
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FAMILY MATTERS LESSONS ON LOSING AND SPORTSMANSHIP Do your children get upset when they lose? Good sportsmanship is an important social skill to teach your children. No one likes to lose, but we all do at some point. Even when we feel like we gave it our all. From board games to school competitions, coping with loss is a skill kids should learn. Here are some points to consider for fostering a winning attitude when your children lose or face disappointment. Role Model. Good sportsmanship starts with parental role modelling. It starts by telling your children that everyone should be treated with respect. Additionally, when your kiddos are just about to play a game unfamiliar to them, it helps to explain the objective of the game, the rules and the circumstances that allow a player to win. Knowing the rules before your children start makes it seem less shocking when they lose. Teamwork Focus. Focusing on teamwork at competitions and/or on family game night can teach your children how to be
graceful winners and losers. Nurturing teamwork can quickly bring rise to problem solving and clever strategizing. Let Your Children Lose. It’s tempting to save our kids from loss and failure, unfortunately if we repeatedly do our children miss out on important life lessons. Allowing your children to lose gives them an even better gift than winning – the ability to cope with disappointment. By allowing your kiddos to lose, you’re helping them develop perseverance. Praise. Provide words of encouragement and support with each period, step or move of a game. Praise your children for any behavior you want to see continue and for not giving up. When you provide applause and cheer, your children will praise and support each other – fostering respect and sportsmanship required in sport and school. Show Empathy. With losing, your kiddos will be become more resilient and better able to cope with disappointment
but initially, learning to lose won’t be pretty. Remind yourself and them this is normal. Learning how to manage loss and disappointment isn’t easy so show some empathy and communicate your own stories about losing with them. Parents can shy away from playing competitive games with their kids – we anticipate negative reactions to loss and having to console crying kids. This week, participate in a little friendly family competition. Highlight all the benefits of winning and losing with your children and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
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KV CAMERA CLUB All are welcome to the Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Hammond River Anglers Association, 10 Porter Road in Nauwigewauk. Meeting agenda includes guest speakers, workshops, audio visual presentations and competitions. Bring your enthusiasm and watch your photography skills grow. For more information call Karl Maskos 847-4411 or visit our website at: kvcameraclub.com. G014
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BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE DONATION The Boy Scouts dropped by after their summer hiatus to collect their cheque from the Fair Vale Outing Association
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The Greater Saint John Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (September-June) in the Community Hall of the St. James the Less Church (1760 Rothesay Road), starting at 7:00pm. For more information contact Group Co-Ordinator, Doug Moore 847-1628 or dougmoore@live.ca. G002
PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES NOTES FROM IMPERIAL I love Saint John for so many reasons: the river, the great old buildings uptown, the market, the people. But I think what I love most are the old-school traditions that Saint Johners hold dear that just do not necessarily happen in other places. Things like all traffic stopping for funeral processions (so lovely), the fierce pride in our city and the tendency to give directions based on the landmarks that no longer exist (“turn right after the old Aquarius Tavern” or “it’s right next to where Leisure Time used to be”). Just so we’re clear, this is not something that you hear in other places and I LOVE IT. Somewhat new to me after being out of the city for 15+ years is the general rule that you do not directly promote anything Christmas-like until after Remembrance Day. I know that it is an unspoken rule in most places in Canada but here in Saint John it is a serious, hard and fast rule. It would be disrespectful and is just not done. I really like this rule. It displays a deep
respect for the past, our country and those that have fought for us. These days where else do you sing God Save the Queen while standing next to a typically reticent pal who tears up with pride and nostalgia? In my experience, only here at home. Once November 11 is respectfully honoured we can then, and only then, let loose our holiday excitement. And at Imperial we can begin to promote our holiday season line-up. Y’all love your holiday shows and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. We have a wonderful line-up on our stage. Shows that are presented by us at Imperial Theatre, the Saint John Theatre Company, Symphony NB and Gala Ballet. There is everything you would want to make your season bright. So take a look at the shows on our website (imperialtheatre. nb.ca) under Events or Buy Tickets and make some choices for yourself. And also stop by a grab a Gift Certificate for that hard to buy for relative or friend. FT
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UNFILTERED TIPS FOR HOSTING THE PERFECT WINE TASTING PARTY With the cooler weather upon us, now is the season for indoor entertaining. Why not consider hosting an in-home wine tasting party? They are becoming more popular every year as people become more interested in learning about wine in an informal, friendly and fun environment. They allow your guests to try and learn about a variety of different wines and wine styles, and they are much easier to pull off than you might think. The first decision to make is which types of wines will you be tasting. Some folks choose the wines to pair with certain foods, such as for a dinner party for example. Another option is to choose A particular wine region: France, Italy, Argentina, etc. or a particular grape variety such as; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay etc. or style (sweet, sparkling, fortified). The possibilities are endless. Here are a few great tips that I would like to share; Ask your guests to bring a bottle of wine for tasting with them in lieu of a hostess
gift. This takes the pressure off you and allows your guests to introduce you to a great bottle of wine that may have discovered; Ask your guests to avoid where scented products, and ensure the room is also free from overwhelming scents that will interfere with the wine tasting; Supply your guests with pen & paper so that they can jot down their thought and impressions of the wines to share with the group; Always use very clean, clear wine glasses. If they have been previously washed in the dishwasher rinse them with very hot water to ensure there is no residue left behind; Have a few palate cleansers available for guests if you will not be serving food. Palate cleansers do exactly what you would expect them to do. They help to erase the flavours of the previous wines from your palate. Great examples include, slices of French bread, mild cheeses and crackers. You will also want to have water available, as well as spit cups; Finally, the order that the wines
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Over 50 vendors this year! After strolling through the 2 greenhouses stuffed full of all kinds of locally crafted items, be sure to stop at the Kredl’s kiosk to pick up your fresh wreaths, garlands, and boughs.
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submit your artwork for a chance to be featured in our publications! grand Prize draw date dec. 5 (random draw). Enter by email info@ossekeag.ca, via our website www.ossekeag.ca/kidzone or by mail to 242 Main st., hampton E5n 6B8. note to Parents: By entering this contest you give permission for your child’s ďŹ rst & last name, age and town name to be published in our papers, on our facebook and website pages.
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG DIGGING DEEP November, the worst month of the year for me. Bleak, cold, dark, and colourless. Acclimatizing to the new temperatures, warming your car, cranking up the heat in your home and don’t get me started on all the additional layers we need to stay warm, arg. All this tends to kill any motivation to make images. So we have to dig deep. I have often said I enjoy shooting with my granddaughter as she sees with unbiased eyes and not encumbered by conventions, where I will shoot at eye level she will drop onto her back, She has taught me to shoot at different levels. I will often work a scene by shooting from high, eye level and very often close to the ground. I listened to a friend speak once and he was saying that he was going out for walk when he saw the way the light played on his leather jacket, he never did get out for that walk, but he did have fun shooting close ups of not only his jacket but the light play in glass. Getting close means we will begin to see things differently. Seeing textures, patterns and details. Many of these images will become abstract images and perhaps spawn new ideas. I was once housebound by the weather but I wanted to shoot. I looked about my office and settled on a pack of sticky notes. I discovered that they joined accordion-like and when laid on their side they make a wonderful star-like pattern. It wasn’t long before I had a light source underneath and created some very unique images. As photographers we realize that it is about light, so get out when the light is good. One good thing about November is the getting up for sunrise is not difficult and you can catch a sunset on the way
home. The other day my son and I were shooting Split Rock, Duck Cove near St. Martins and it was fantastic; the golden light on those red rocks was magical. We left all pumped up bragging of the thousands of dollars we will earn when we sell the rights to our work, when we noticed the dark textures in a silver pond. It was like a spine from an ancient creature popping up through the surface. If you don't have a car to get sunrise and sunsets, you don’t have leather coats, glass bobbles or sticky note pads, then try time exposures. One of my favorite ways to shoot is with a neutral density filter a.k.a sunglasses for your lens. This allows me to use shutter speeds up to 30 seconds or more. Try it on moving water or as cars pass by for interesting effects. Another suggestion might be use your zoom lens creatively, by zooming in or out while shooting. This works best when you have a slightly longer exposure, simply twist the barrel of your zoom lens while taking your picture and see what you can create. Shoot - Print - Share. 0032 See photos at ossekeag.ca
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ASK MARY IS IT OKAY TO SKIP CHRISTMAS I used to love the holidays, but this is my first year without my spouse and the kids have all moved away. I just don’t have it in me. Is it “Okay to Skip Christmas” or am I being selfish? Absolutely – There is nothing wrong with taking a break from the holidays, especially when your grief is fresh. A break can mean turning down invitations to parties or to step back from parts of the holiday season that are too difficult to share without your spouse. Some take a trip away so they don’t have to deal with any of the festive season. Others redefine what the holidays are like and they start new Christmas traditions which bring them peace and serenity during a stressful time. If taking a break from the holidays isn’t quite acceptable, here are some ways to make this time easier: Acknowledge that this Holiday Season will be different; Try to visit a few very close family members or friends; Accept your grief and don’t feel
guilty; Express your feelings by – talking, writing, music, prayer; Plan ahead – share tasks and know your limitations. Sometimes it quite simple – you just don’t want any part of the season. You are grieving and need the time to do so without pretending to be happy. Don’t feel guilty for something that is normal and healthy. You have to grieve before you can heal. If you find the season just too much to bear, than skip what you can. Find time for yourself and don’t worry about socializing if you’re not up to it. For a grieving person, anxiety and sadness is normal and part of the healing process. Our mistake is trying to keep everything the same as if our life was still normal. It’s not normal, in fact it has been forever changed, so the best approach is to face it head on and be prepared. I wrote a 40 page “Guide for Holidays and Special Occasions” to help grievers get through the holidays. It can help you
do some planning and it’s the perfect map for your journey through all the occasions, with all their emotional up’s and down’s. To have a look at a few pages, just go to “Just For You” section under my website and click on the Guides link. Best wishes if not for a joyous holiday, at least for a peaceful one. Please email your questions to mary@ thesisterhoodofwidows.com. 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
The Sobeys float will be collecting items for the Kennebecasis Food Basket. Please bring your item/s to donate to the Santa Claus Parade. There will be volunteers walking behind the Sobeys float wearing bright yellow vests that read “Kennebecasis Food Basket” written in black. They will gather the donations. Donations can be dropped off any Monday morning of the week as well at 346 Hampton Road (beside Quispamsis Arena). Helping Canadians Eat Better. Feel Better. Do Better
The people of the Kennebecasis Valley have been so supportive of the food basket in the past and we appreciate their generosity during this
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Celebrate The Season DILEMMAS OF CHRISTMAS, WHERE IS THE MEANING? This is it! Once again we have reached that time of year where the trees make their way indoors and the lights find the eaves of your house. Kitchens fill with the smell of baked good from apple pies to scotch cookies; children start a wish list and seasonal tunes hit the radio. The Christmas season has begun!
Salon & Spa would like to welcome two NEW members to their TEAM!
Brittany Hay
has been a licensed aesthetician for the last 8 years and has recently moved back to this area. She is very excited to start building a career in her hometown, reconnecting with old friends, clients and making new ones. *Brittany would like to offer a Pedicure with Gel Polish for $35 (reg $50)
Chelsea Edwards
is a passionate hairstylist who has been licensed for over 10 years. She offers a wide range of services and takes pride in making sure that every client leaves happy. *Chelsea will be offering 10% off any follow-up appointments that are rebooked between Dec. 1 & Jan. 31.
Buy any 3 products receive 10% off!
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As per usual with every season, both bigbox and trending shops mark down prices and slap the big old sale sign on the window, ready to rope-in consumers and capitalize on the gift-giving season. Of course there is the majority of us who wait until the last minute to grab a gift for that distant cousin-in-law who grunts when you speak to him and laughs when you don’t; but for the bigger-than-we-think percentage of Christmas-keeners out there, this is just the start they need! Of course there is the small problem of knowing what to get your family members for Christmas, it is the ultimate first world dilemma; after all, gift cards only go so far and you can’t exactly resort to socks for the five year old in your life. You can try to keep up with what is hip and cool in the toy boxes of today but to be honest, you’d be far better off tackling the problem of world peace. The simple answer to the gift-giving problem is to call or text the child in question and ask what they want; scary concept? Definitely. It’s not like we all have hundreds of dollars laying around for the latest and greatest technological feats of the world, not to mention the magnitude of video game requests. Then comes the rest of the family tree and this is no small task. The biggest problem, when it comes to the mature portion of the family, is the problem with double gifts. Just take a moment and picture this: you wake up, make your way to the tree where all the presents lay in wait. You pick up your gifts
and begin to unwrap them only to find that they are all red and green Christmas towels from the 99-cent store…great. You can see the predicament, can’t you? Now the solution to this is obvious isn’t it? Coordinate for gifts with the other members of the family! For those you out there who have tried this method and done so successfully, my deepest congratulations and please do pass on how you managed this! But if, like the abundance of families who have tried and failed, this is not to be recommended. The endless stream of phone calls saying where is this and did you pick up that? Why on earth would you want to put yourself in that position? So if you cannot gift electronics, don’t keep up with the trends of children toys, should not coordinate gifts and, due to the unique way that the world has been shaped, gift cards are out of the question; what can you do? The answer is so simple and yet extremely forgotten, almost as obscure as that video of your high school principle falling in the parking lot; embrace Christmas for what it is, a time to spend with your family.
When you envision the perfect Christmas, what do you see? I see my whole family, all 30 of us, crowded in my grandparents’ living room. The fireplace on high and the heat nearly unbearable, especially with the amount of bodies in the room. Grandma and Grandpa surrounded by us kids, telling stories and asking about our hobbies. Then one of our family friends enters the house and bringing with her all the sweets that you could imagine; peanut butter balls, scotch cookies, sugar cookies and my personal favourite ginger snaps! Everyone crowds around the table and shares stories while adding an abnormal amount of sugar to their systems: it is simply marvelous. After all isn’t that what this season is all about? Students get two weeks off school and most adults receive about a week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s. This is not provided to wander around a store picking out junk from shelves that nobody really needs nor wants, but for sitting around a table in a warm kitchen with mugs full of eggnog and laughter reverberating off the
Saturday November 28 25th - Sunday November 29 26th from 10am - 5pm
Two days of unique shopping opportunities. Products made by local artists and artisans. Take this opportunity to visit many studios, shops, homes and Restaurants!
walls. Regardless if you celebrate the season for religious reasons, or just appreciate the day off, the concept of family remains at the core of this holiday.
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JOSHUA’S BARE NECESSITIES Hi, My name is Joshua London and I am a grade seven student at Rothesay Park School. During a visit to the hospital this summer I noticed a basket of soap and shampoo, with a note attached saying if you need one take one. I began asking my mom, what this was all about. She explained to me that not everyone has the bare necessities we take for granted every day. When we got home, I began to do some research on the less fortunate in Saint John. After some long talks with my family, and a lot of reading online I began emailing some people. I was able to arrange a conversation with a couple of foundations around the city. They certainly opened my eyes about the need in our city. I decided to my own foundation, called Joshua’s Bare Necessities, to try and help raise awareness and to collect times these groups are desperately in need of. With Joshua’s Bare Necessities, I would like to be able to collect and keep collecting all the items the foundations have informed me they are in need of. As well, I would like to be able to raise money to purchase the items that normally do not seem to be donated, or items foundations
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MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Casual
(Saint John and surrounding area) Bayview Credit Union is the largest Credit Union in New Brunswick with 8 branches in Saint John, Kennebecasis Valley, Hampton, Sussex and St. George. For more information on our services please visit our website at www.bayviewnb.com • Do you enjoy interacting with people? • Would you like to make an impact with meaningful work? • Do you see people first, not a number? • Can you pride yourself in accuracy and attention to detail? We are recruiting casual Member Service Representatives (tellers) to join our front line team of professionals in the Saint John and surrounding area. This could lead to other opportunities and advancement. The successful candidates must operate with a high level of integrity and customer service orientation, and have experience working with and balancing cash. Obtaining an up to date clearance letter from the Police/RCMP, credit check and eligibility to be bonded are conditions of employment. Please send your resume (including work related references) in confidence to: Ginny Hourihan, CHRP Human Resources Manager Bayview Credit Union by email ginny.hourihan@bayviewnb.com
Although we appreciate all applications, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Bayview Credit Union.
November 26th 7:00pm-10:00pm Dance $7.00 at the door Steve Lyons (Country Hall of Fame Artist) *Be sure to watch for future dates November 29th 2:00pm-4:00pm Seniors Cafe FREE Musical Entertainment by George Urquhart
Friday Evening Darts FREE 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Prizes Steak, Pork, Bologna Trays For more info on club events call 847-4066 (leave message)
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are critically low on. Here is a list of some of the items we will be looking for shampoo, deodorant, conditioner, hair brush/comb, lotion, shave cream, vaseline, nail clippers, foot powder, Q-tips, powder, alcohol free mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, body wash, socks, mittens, hats, ponchos, umbrellas, wipes, Bandaids, lip balm, diapers, books, board games, school supplies, cleaning supplies, sleeping bags, new pillows, art canvases, gum, detergent, art supplies, laundry baskets, shave cream, candies, chocolates, Dixie cups, hardcover journals, pens, small blankets, underwear, gloves, ear plugs, garbage bags, scarves, Polysporin, cleaning supplies, key chains, new make up, gift cards, playing cards, razors, wallet or change purse, soap, bubble bath, cologne, gently used household items, gently used clothes, gently used toys, Kleenex, and hair elastics. I have had the opportunity to meet or chat with five amazing foundations over the last months. These are the five foundations that Joshua’s Bare Necessities would like to start fundraising and gathering for: include Romero House, Coverdale Center for Women, Outflow Ministry Men’s Shelter, Safe Harbour and Bobby's Hospice. This year I would like to be able to provide at least one to two truck loads of items that each foundation has requested, as well as, I would like to be able to help Romero house with their Christmas bag campaign. The Christmas bag campaign provides Christmas bags to those in need with new and practical things most people take for granted in their Christmas Stockings. As for fundraising, I would like to sell 50/50 tickets, host a change challenge at school, PJ day at school, sell tickets on a Toonie board, host a bottle drive and hopefully acquire items to have a raffle. I have contacted the local middle schools, to see which school will win the bragging rights of Most Charitable School in the Valley. I am just waiting to hear back from the principals. If you, your family or your business would be interested in helping this worthy cause I would greatly appreciate it. I am able to pick up donations (items or financial donations), email or message on Facebook. I am looking forward to hearing from you, and would like to thank you in advance for helping to make someone’s day a little brighter or easier. Info: joshuabarenecessities@gmail.com or like us on Facebook - Joshua’s Bare Necessities.
LADIES FUN BOWLING LEAGUE
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We welcome new bowlers to join our League this Fall - a fun league of ladies of different ages and bowling abilities. We come from all areas of Saint Johna and Kings County and bowl at the Fairview Lanes in the North End of Saint John on Mondays at 10:00am. If you would enjoy a morning of exercise, laughs and fun please call Kathy at 833-1086. Everyone welcome. G154
The Quispamsis Seniors meet every Thursday at 1:30pm at the Civic Centre, (September until June) for a short meeting followed by cards Auction 45s and Crib - and a light lunch. All seniors are invited to come, meet new friends and have a nice afternoon out. For further information you may contact Ruth McMackin at 847-8752. G113
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm. This year’s Remembrance activities were will received by all who attended.
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Remembrance ceremonies were also held at various schools in the area. The sale of poppies by the Veterans at Sobeys, Superstore and NBLC were well received and the Veterans were pleased with the support. The annual Veterans’ dinner at Sobeys in Rothesay was again well attended and appreciated by the Veterans in the area. Superstore and Lions Club held breakfasts for
the Veterans. These activities all led to the Remembrance Day memorial ceremonies held at qplex and the Rothesay Commons. Andrea Gordon, widow of Peacekeeping Veteran Maurice Gordon was this year’s Memorial Cross Recipient (previously designated as the Silver Cross Mother). She laid a wreath on behalf of the mothers and wives of the fallen. Branch #58 would like to thank the 170 Navy League Cadet Corps (RM Cromwell), 268 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Bras D’Or), KV Pipe Band, Technical Services Branch of the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, KVHS Band as well as the combined choirs of RHS & KVHS for their assistance and contributions at the Memorial Ceremony. A gathering was held following the ceremonies at the RCL Kennebecasis Branch #58. The RCL Kennebecasis Branch #58 would like to thank the local business community and the public for their support throughout this year’s Remembrance season. RCL Branch #58 would also like to especially thank Sobeys, Superstore, Town of Quispamsis and the Town of Rothesay for their support. All proceeds and donations from the poppy campaign go directly to assisting the veterans and their families throughout the year. “Lest We Forget “ “We Will Remember Them” Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 2 from 8:00-10:00am. Cookies are $3.50/dozen or $10/three dozen. Join us for breakfast during this event. Fruit crepes, juice, coffee & tea for $5/person. Pancake stacks for the kids. Shuffleboard - Sundays at 2:30pm, everyone welcome. Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am-1:00pm. Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person, Children under 10 years $4. Everyone welcome. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch - the Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a three-week rotational basis would be
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LEGIONS appreciated. We also invite anyone else who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - This is a special Soup & sandwich lunch and will be held on Wednesday, December 13 between 11:30am & 1:00pm. Lunch includes choice of Seafood a la king, Chicken a la king or egg salad sandwich served with tomato basil soup, whipped potatoes and glazed carrots. A dessert table will be available with coffee & tea. There are only 60 tickets that will be pre sold (until December 11) and can be purchased at the branch. Cost is $8/person. All welcome. Veterans Banners - Kennebecasis Branch #58 is inviting individuals interested in purchasing a Veteran’s Banner for their loved one. There are 23 locations in Quispamsis and 7 locations available in Rothesay at the present time. Please contact Heather McClintock (847-4186) for further details. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm
registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20. Darts - The branch is looking into hosting darts on Friday evenings. This is open to everyone. Please contact the branch if you are interested. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals - two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: All Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Our Service Officer is Granville Jennings. Please contact the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/ week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information. Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need. 0014
The Quispamsis Lions is a volunteer based organization, we are 20 members. Lions International this year coming is celebrating its 100th year in volunteering throughout the world. As of May 31, 2016, Lions Clubs International had 1,410,605 members in 46,912 clubs in 210 countries and geographic areas* (Lions Magazine). If interested in joining or learn more about Lions, please call 849-2689. By the way you don't have to live in this area to be a Lions member. The Quispamsis Lions members consist of volunteers from Quispamsis, Kingston, Rothesay, Hampton, Saint John, and Passekeag . Call 849-2689. G079
CARD PARTY AT ST. ANNE’S Weekly Card Party (45's) is held at St. Ann's Church, 135 Simpson Drive, Saint John, on Wednesdays from 1:003:30pm. Admission is $3. 50/50 tickets are available. Wheelchair accessible. G004
ANGLOPHONE SOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL CLOSURES & DELAYS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER For detailed information on procedures for closures or delays due to inclement weather, please visit our website at www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca School and bus run cancellations or delays will be announced using the following: • Local radio stations • District website www.asd-s.nbed.nb.ca • District twitter account: http://twitter.com/ASD_South • District Information phone line - for school closures Toll free 1-855-535-7669 [SNOW] • Subscribe online for email notifications at https://asdsbp.nbed.nb.ca and choose the Parent Portal The priority in the decision to close schools is the safety of students. If schools remain open and you feel conditions are not suitable, you make the final decision on attendance. Students will not be penalized for being absent on these days. Zoë Watson, Superintendent
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SELF ESTEEM BECOME YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND The longest relationship we will ever have will be with our self, yet we constantly neglect ourselves. As a child, most of us had a best friend. We played tag, we visited each other's' houses, we may have even been in the same class. We treated our best friend with love, respect and kindness. Aw, yes, the golden rule....treat others as you want them to treat you. The problem with that though, is that we rarely learn how we are supposed to treat ourselves. To become your own best friend means that you trust your own judgment. You rely, support and comfort yourself. Who are you? We often turn to others for answers, however, it is easier to like and respect yourself when you truly understand yourself. Your attitude toward yourself reflects on others and vice versa. You become an even better best friend to another by liking yourself a bit more. Use the good relationships you have with others as a role model for the relationship
you should have with yourself. Becoming your own best friend means that you enjoy your own company too. Minimize distractions. Embrace change. Challenge yourself. Get used to your own company and appreciate it. Enjoy your alone time. We have conditioned ourselves to enjoy the company of others but it is possible to enjoy our own as well. Take yourself on a date. Go to dinner or a movie. Have a spa day or go to the park. Going by yourself will make you more aware. You may find yourself paying more attention than if someone else was with you. You could possibly enjoy it more. Best friends tend to shower us with attention and affection. Each of us have the power to do that for ourselves. Compliment yourself. This will help you to focus on the positive aspects of your day rather than the negative. Would you ever call your best friend names? Or put them down? If you wouldn't talk to a friend that way, do
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not talk to yourself that way either. Take times throughout your day to simply be you. Do things that you enjoy. Treat yourself to random acts of kindness. How do you treat your best friend? Most likely, you accept them (flaws and all), honor their needs, show them compassion, bestow kindness and the occasional gift. That is indeed what a best friend does. Become your own best friend and you will automatically become a better version of yourself. 0027
Martha Chown Mental Health Facilitator/ Coordinator
9 Market Street
Christmas Market & Breakfast Saturday December 2nd / from 8am – 12pm - a donation of a non perishable food item, school items, eyeglasses, sleeping bags, mitts, winter jackets, or old towels would be greatly appreciated.
Big Breakfast is served from 8am – 12pm $7.00 per person
Another Community Service by the Quispamsis Lions Club
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FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCE Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month. 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 December 11
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1:30-3:30pm Register for upcoming workshops by calling 648-6885
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MORE THAN FITNESS HEALTHY EATING FOR BEST RESULTS We have entered into the time of year where we are surrounded by sweet treats and temptations from rich foods. After just coming off Halloween, already we are beginning to think about the upcoming holidays and all of the festivities and events that come along with it. While you may be working out hard with your fitness routine, all the hard work we accomplish in the gym can be quickly undone if we are making the wrong food choices. One of the big culprits that we all get too much of is sugar. In fact, you may be eating a lot more sugar than you think. Most of us consume twice the daily recommended amount. A diet high in sugar causes tooth decay, heart disease, diabetes and weight gain. So how can you cut down on sugar intake? Read labels - The easiest way to determine sugar content for packaged products is to look for sugar in the nutritional information. It will tell you how many
grams of sugar each serving has in it. Learn sugar aliases - Sugar is called many things on nutrition labels. High fructose corn syrup, dried cane sugar, invert sugar, molasses and sucrose are just a few of the names you will find. Anything ending in “-ose” is a sugar. Buy unsweetened - Look for foods that advertise themselves as unsweetened or “no sugar added”. But you still have to read the label as it might contain an artificial sweetener. Gradually cut down on sugar - Sugar is addictive, so if you try to ditch it cold turkey, your craving for it will win out and you will be right back where you started. Instead, slowly wean yourself off with an eventual goal of getting off of it altogether (or at least reduced down to a minimum). For example, if you normally use two packets of sugar in your coffee, use just one instead. Eat more protein - Many of the foods containing carbohydrates are also loaded with sugar. So instead think proteins. Protein helps stabilize out blood sugar spikes by slowing down the
release of sugar into your bloodstream. Avoid artificial sweeteners - While it may seem like a good idea, if you are trying to cut down on the amount of sugar you eat, don’t switch to foods sweetened with artificial sweeteners. What happens when you eat or drink something sweetened artificially, your body thinks it is real sugar and therefore expects the calories and nutrition associated with sugar, but it doesn’t get it. In the short term, it increases your appetite and in the end, you gain weight. Kicking the sugar habit is not easy. But by using these tips, it can help you slay the sugar beast! 0044
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Order a top quality cultivated Balsam Fir Christmas Tree by
Monday, December 4 to help support women and children facing homelessness in Saint John Pick up your beautiful tree at 2 Fisherman’s Road on Saturday, December 9 from 9:00am-9:00pm
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WOmen’s fundraising dinner
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HAMPTON-PIGGS PEAK NEWS What an amazing event last night. The meal was beautiful. The feeling in the room was so loving and giving. The video from Esther so enlightening and profound. We are so lucky to be from this town and to be partnered with Piggs Peak. Thank you to all who have made it happen and continued the sharing. These were the words from one of the many women who attended the Hampton-Piggs Peak Partnership’s Women Celebrating Women fundraising dinner on November 4. By all accounts it was a great success! The Resource Centre was full of women who enjoyed the meal; the presentation by Esther Dlamini; the performance by Aryelle Morrison; and, not to be overlooked, the fellowship shared by everyone there. We live in a special community – one that extends its compassion and generosity well beyond the borders of Hampton, all the way to Piggs Peak in the African Kingdom of Swaziland. Esther Dlamini, who spoke to the women at the dinner by video, said, Hampton is a family, it is a life line for over 150 different people in the small town of Piggs Peak in Swaziland. It provides people with hope, hope of a better tomorrow because the hardest thing people face in the country is rejection due to not being educated. Hampton gives help to those that really need help
and have no other way of getting it. The funds raised by the dinner will be used in our efforts to help women in Swaziland escape from what Esther calls the harsh reality of Swaziland – that women live in a society where men are dominant and oppressive. We will pay for the education of girls who are being cared for by their grandmothers, providing a means for the girls to rise above oppression while also providing relief for their over-burdened gogos. An event like the Women’s Dinner does not happen without a dedicated effort by a lot of people. There are too many to mention in this space but special thanks are due to Maureen Robichaud and Jill Darrah who lead the organization of the event. Extra thanks to Maureen who went so far as to grow and harvest all the vegetables for the meal! Thank you, Aryelle, for the awesome music; and Nancy Fox, Susan MacIsaac, and Krista Brown McCallum who volunteered their time in the kitchen. I will let Esther close this article with her words, “I hope each one of you will play a part in creating a better tomorrow for the young men and women in Swaziland. Let us help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, with educating the children of today so they can educate the ones of tomorrow. It takes one person to make a difference and I hope that one person is you." 0010
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Perched on the deck rail Or on a tree My pet crow Bernie Waits for me I named him Bernie, And what’s more He comes close to meet me At the deck door. His feathers are so ruffled You can see his down He brings me laughter He’s quite a clown. Seeing me coming He starts cawing away If I didn’t respond He would caw all day With all the cawing He draws others around I feed them as well I can’t turn them down. One day some distance from Home - a few miles or so I heard cawing and I thought “Is that Bernie? Oh no!”
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, November 21 Sea Belles’ Christmas performance at Shannex Parkland (19 Shannex Drive, Quispamsis) 7:00-9:00pm. No admission charge. Wednesday, November 22 TIFF film Circuit Saint John presents the French-language film, Back to Burgundy. Tickets ($11.50) at tifffilmcircuitsj.com. Cineplex Saint John at 7:00pm. Get there early to get a good seat. Quispamsis Christmas Tree lighting at Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park from 6:30-7:30pm. Refreshments and a visit from Santa along with lighting ceremony. Storm Date: November 23. November 23, 24, 25 Luxor Shriners, Feztival of Trees Simonds Lions Auditorium, 185 Loch Lomond Road. Thursday 10:00am6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. $2/adults, Free/children 12 & under.
November 24 & 25 Annual Festival of Trees Saint David’s United Church, 7 Gondola Point Road. Friday, 6:00-9:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Jewellery sale, silent auction of trees, wreaths and gift items. Admission is by donation. Saturday, November 25 KV Santa Clause Parade 6:00pm starting at KVHS and travels along the Hampton Road to Marr Road and ending at Clark Road. Bring letters for Santa, used eyeglasses and a nonperishable food item. Storm date: Sunday, November 26. St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar 9:00am12:00noon at St. Paul’s 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay. Proceeds for Foster child, Romero House, KV Firefighters, Food Bank etc. Shop for gifts, goodies, decorations, jewelry, etc. Meet Local Author Nuala Reilly at Kennebecasis Public Library 2:00pm. In partnership, Kings County Retired œuvre / work: Steve Jones
Teachers’ Association and KV Public Library. All welcome. SJ Naturalists Club Feeding Birds in Winter workshop at Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre, 9:30am. Seating is limited so preregister at davidsavage@ rogers.com or call 847-4245. Monthly Breakfast St. Luke’s Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John 8:00-11:00am. $6/person with proceeds to outreach ministries. Sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, home fries and beverage.
Sunday, November 26 Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus Christmas Performance 3:00-4:00pm at Brunswick Square, 39 King Street, Saint John. SJ Naturalists Club A Billion Years of Rocks, field trip. Meet at 2:00pm at 1360 Route 100 (Rothesay Road) 50 meters North of the Brockville Lime entrance. Monday, November 27 Adult Public Skating at Harbour
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. harbourskatingclub.ca.
Thursday, November 30 Vendor Expo at Lakefield Elementary School 6:00-9:00pm. Admission/freewill offering for playground fund. For table rentals or info: lesvendorexpo@gmail. com. Photo booth, Santa Claus, face painting, crafts, etc. December 1 & 2 Christmas Creche Festival Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis. Lunch, kitchen party, bake sale. To display Nativity scene or info, 847-0850, parishofhammondriver@bellaliant.com. Friday, December 1 Multiple Myeloma Support Group for Saint John area meets first Friday of the month, 10:00am-12:00noon, West Side Sobeys Community Meeting Room. Patients, family and friends welcome. Info; Susan, 648-9084 or email: saintjohn.myelomasuppgrp@gmail. com. Christmas Carol Sing 7:00pm at the Mercer Settlement Church will be lit by
oil lamps and candle light, and warmed by a wood stove. Reception to be held at the Teakles residence, ladies please bring refreshments.
Around the World” 7:30pm. Grace Presbyterian church, 101 Coburg Street, SJ. $12/person at the door or from chorister members.
Saturday, December 2 Annual Christmas Tea Kingston Parish Hall, Kingston, 11:30am-1:30pm. For Info; Parish Office, 763-3183 or parishofkingston@gmail.com. $8/ person, all welcome. Held by Anglican Parish of Kingston. Christmas Craft Sale at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Quispamsis 9:00am2:00pm. Vendors call Gail Brown 8472570. Holiday Extravaganza Hampton Elementary School 9:00am-2:00pm. Crafts, jewelery, local vendors, Christmas basket draw and much more. For Info go to our Facebook page, HESHolidayExtravaganza.
Wednesday, December 6 James Mullinger’s Christmas Variety Show 7:30pm at KV High School, 398 Hampton Road, Quispamsis. For tickets: Quispamsis Town Hall; KV Police station; ticketpro.ca (search for KV Outreach) or jamesmullinger.com.
Monday, December 4 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:009:00pm. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/per skater, ages 18+. Info Margaret, 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385. harbourskatingclub.ca. Tuesday, December 5 Carleton Choristers present “Christmas
Thursday, December 7 Monthly meeting of the Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary in the boardroom at 2:00pm. All Welcome. Saturday, December 9 Saint John Chorale Christmas Gala 7:00pm St. Mark’s United Church, Dexter Drive West. $20/person. SJHS Concert Choir, Lakewood Heights & K Park Choirs, Michael Molloy, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment band. Sunday, December 10 Surviving the Holidays, video presentation by GriefShare, for those who have lost a loved one in death. Kings Way Assembly, 7 Kings Way Dr, Quispamsis from 6:00-7:00pm. Info: 847-0602 or 3430993.
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD FIREWOOD - GOT WOOD? Aaron does! Great quality wood and true cords, delivered for $250 per cord in the Hampton area. Call 333-0605 or 832-7773 or visit aaronsgotwood.com to order online.
FOR SALE IBANEZ MONTAGE GUITAR, all builtin sound effects, beautiful condition, cost was $1400, selling for $500. Two 303 British MK4’s all refurbished, 18” barrel with special mounts & scope, $400 each, 22 Magnum Marlin bolt action, excellent condition, $350. New & used good quality rifle scopes available, reasonable price. 433-6690. CHRISTMAS TREES U-Cut and Pre-Cut.
Bring your family for an outing! Opening on November 25 and 26 from 10:00am5:00pm. Laura & Ray Folkins, 92 Route 870, Kierstead Mountain, 433-4229.
SERVICES OFFERED HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off
site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 7632933 or 333-9067. REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. KV UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing - Craftsmanship. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255.
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN, and dog sitting available. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855. HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, repairs, supplies. Offering project classes. Trust your furniture to the professionals. Serving you for almost 40 years. The most upholstery experience around. 849-8008. heritageupholstery.com. 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, dumpster
alternative trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026. SHAKLEE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS Is your immune system being challenged? Try one of our immune support products: Nutri Feron, Defend & Resist, Vitalized Immunity. Contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail.com. ADVANCED ARBORIST TREE SERVICE (Formerly Top Notch Tree Service). Certified Arborist offering safe and efficient tree services, including tree pruning, tree removal, chipping, storm clean up. Free estimates and fully insured. Find us on Facebook. Call or text Pascal at 651-3010.
VEHICLES 1997 GMC YUKON, 4-door, SUV, strong V-8 motor and 4 wheel drive transmission, all working good, power everything, auto start, tow package with electronic brakes. Body is fair, licensed to July 2018. Make a great work or hunting truck. Needs new battery, $1000. Call for more information 433-6690.
WANTED YOU CAN’T KEEP your dog? Needed, a hunter or a herder, house-trained or an older dog. References. 506-488-2673.
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