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The week of April 10 to 16 is National Volunteer Week. For my family, volunteering is important to us. Volunteering can include many things and each and every act no matter how big or small can have a significant impact on someone’s life. In Canada, there are 12.7 million volunteers. People volunteer for many reasons and this can include something they are compassionate about and something they feel will benefit their community. For me, I volunteer to organizations that are close to me. Recently I visited my mother, Alice, who resides in a secured Alzheimer’s - Dementia unit in a nursing home in Charlottetown, PEI. While visiting with her, entertainment was held on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Men and women came and visited with the residents and for over two hours sang songs they were familiar with, and played instruments including guitars, cello, and the keyboard. The entertainment was lively. The residents were happy, singing and clapping to the beat of the music, while some were up dancing to the songs. After the performance was over, refreshments were served and these wonderful volunteers interacted with the residents. For me, seeing the joy and happiness this entertainment brought to my mother and the other residents in her unit was comforting. As a mother myself of a teenage son who participates in a sport, I volunteer with this organization. As events
and competitions are held, it is not uncommon to see parents coming together to assist our children’s coach, Rick Gosselin. Although we assist Rick, it is he who volunteers his time, week after week with our children, to teach them the sport of fencing which he is so passionate about. To Rick, I give a very special thank you for your dedication to the sport of fencing and the joy that you bring to the children of your club. Volunteering is important to the future of our communities. A dear friend of mine, Deborah Roberts, had a passion to volunteer in another country. Recently her dream was fulfilled and she went to Guatemala where she volunteered her time with an organization that provided healthcare to the citizens of that country. These citizens, young and old, received many services that are available to us, but not to them. These services include immunizations and surgeries. Communities strive because of volunteers. These volunteers can be young or old and each of us has something that can make a positive impact in another person’s life. 0001
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Milk fund, Aids Saint John, KV Foodbank, Doctors without Borders and Stephen Lewis Foundation. If you are interested in donating clean, well taken care of clothes please drop them off anytime at St. David’s United Church (7 Gondola Point Road). If you are interested in selling clothes on consignment please call Lenore at 847-5054. Please drop in to shop at our next sale, Friday, April 29 between 4:00 and 8:00pm or Saturday, April 30 between 9:00am and 12:00noon. By shopping with us you are helping so many others! 4023
ZOO NEWS Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Update about the new lions - the zoo is waiting to hear when the cubs are born. More lion details to follow. Exciting! The weather was great all through March Break at the Zoo. Crowds of people came every day. The tiger was so excited to see all the people! Earth Day celebration with the animals is Saturday, April 23. Receive a tomato plant when leaving the zoo. Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Zoo Summer Day Camp, a weekly day camp for 6 - 12 year olds, runs June 27 until September 2. Space is limited so be sure to register your children. Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to seniors the Zoo Garden volunteers are looking for more members. This group usually works every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00pm. Spring hours at the Zoo: 10:00am-4:00pm. For all zoo information: 634 -1440; cherrybrookzoo.com; noahsarc@bellaliant. net. 2736
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm. Saturday, April 16 - 9:00am-2:00pm, Indoor Community Yard Sale. Tables ($10) are available for rent, contact Tricia 647-9924/triciadoyle15@gmail. com. Proceeds will go to the “Rasing the Rafters” project - roof repair on the bulding. No admission. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. 0035
HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLANT SALE The Kings County Historical & Archival Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, April 23 at the Central Kings Recreation Centre, 110 Titusville Road, Titusville, starting at 2:00pm. Kathy Hooper will speak about her life as an immigrant to Canada, and her work as an artist. All are welcome to attend. The KC Historical & Archival Society will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 21 in the parking lot behind the Hampton Courthouse, starting at 9:00am. There will be a variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees and gardening curiosities. If you will be dividing your perennials, or have other extra plants of various species to donate, they would be appreciated. Please bring them to the parking lot before 9:00am on May 21. Proceeds go towards the operation of the Kings County Museum. Everyone is welcome to attend. 4020
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. Dalys - 525 Old Hampton Rd Quispamsis Co-op - 1 Market Quispamsis Sherwood Park Convenience - 121 Vincent Road Quispamsis Canadian Tire - 160 Old Hampton Rd Quispamsis
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@hotmail.com Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 10:30-1:00 (brunch) and 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm weekly ($7/person, $4/children under 10); juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets (new), tea/coffee. Everyone welcome. The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings, please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be served on the third Wednesday of each month (April 20) between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches (also includes sourdough panini bread), dessert, coffee
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GONE FISHING WHY FISH FROM A KAYAK? If you enjoy fishing in the Kennebecasis or Hammond Rivers, then you likely have seen me on the water fishing from kayak. People often ask why fish from a kayak? For those of us who have tried it, the answer is obvious, but for those who haven’t, hopefully I can help convince you to consider it. First, fishing kayaks are often not the traditional sit inside capsules that one may think of. There are touring kayaks, recreational kayaks and yes even fishing kayaks which are sit inside, but most of the fishing specific models today are designed for the rider to sit on top. They are built with stability, comfort, and versatility in mind. The seats are remarkably comfortable and often can be raised, and have the stability to allow one to stand and fish! The access that a fishing kayak gives you is unmatched by anything else on the water. From a weed bed on the far banks of a river, to a rocky outcropping in the
center of a lake, and even along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, you can go anywhere in a fishing kayak. There may sometimes be areas where a motor boat is restricted by shallow waters or lack of a boat launch; however kayakers have no bounds. The cost of a fishing kayak is only a fraction of the cost of a motor boat. You can get a quality brand fishing kayak for between $1000 and $2000. Compare that to a boat and motor, registration, gas, trailer, maintenance, etc. If you are looking to maximize the ‘bang for your buck’, a fishing kayak really is the way to go. For anyone intimidated by the effort required to go kayaking, the sport does offer a great opportunity for exercise, but paddling along a pond or river does not require a high fitness level. Virtually anyone can paddle a kayak at their own pace, leisurely travel across the water to explore the wonders of nature, and of course fish any locations that look
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Congratulations to Catherine White, who submitted this photo, taken on Darlings Island of evaporating snow in an early spring sunset, to our “Pic of the Month” contest for March. Catherine has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. (Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days.) The theme for April is “Early Spring Blooms”. No people or pets please, digital copies only and photos should be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait) as the vertical orientation does not work with our publication layout. Submissions are to be emailed to editorial@ossekeag.ca and must be received by the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
KV Oasis is the first multifaceted youth centre in New Brunswick. Oasis supports four pillars of well-being: recreation/entertainment, education, mental health, and social interaction for youth ages 12-25 in the Valley area. The primary focus of the Centre is to encourage youth to be proactive when it comes to their emotional and psychological needs. This will be done by providing a safe, recreational facility that also houses psychiatrists, counsellors, family physicians and numerous peer to peer supports. The centre will also seek to enhance and develop important life skills by introducing entrepreneurial initiatives, mentoring programs, cooking classes, budgeting sessions, art, music and theatre, and so much more. By collaborating with local businesses, organizations, and charities, the centre will promote inclusion and reinforce a sense of community and belonging within our youth - something that is vital in our world today. The Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that mental illness directly affects 20% of Canadians and 75% of mental health issues emerge before the age of 25, yet only one out of five youth who need mental health services actually receive them. This is problematic for so many young adults who are suffering silently and are unsure of where go to for relevant support. The centre will be opening its doors in late spring of 2016, offering the Valley and surrounding areas the resources that fill these gaps. On Tuesday, April 26 the KV Oasis Youth Centre's Youth Advisory Committee is hosting a Fashion Show at Rothesay High School with all proceeds going towards the centre. Local celebrities such as James Mullinger, Dr. Ansar Hassan, and principal Stephanie Tomilson, as well as youth from KVHS, RNS, RHS and UNB will be modelling. We will be showcasing fashions from Wear Your Label, LOLE, Boutique Zekara, In Pursuit, and River & Trail; with makeup by Merle Norman. Join emcee Andrea Cyr of K100 for an evening of fun and fashion. Doors open at 7:00pm with the show starting at 7:30.
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB Do you have an interest in the natural world of our region and love to get outdoors to experience it? Why not come to a Saint John Naturalists Club event? Saturday, April 23 - Early Spring Migrants field trip led by Jim Wilson. Meet at the NB Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue at 7:50am; Saturday, May 7 Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants field trip with Paul Mansz. All events are open to one-and-all without charge. For details, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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which are dip in a cornmeal batter and deep fried on a stick to the footlong and now more recently, veggie dogs and turkey dogs. Our fascination with the hotdog has moved from the backyard barbecue to the seveneleven where they sell over 100 million dogs a year. We dress them, up not just with the traditional condiments but with new infused toppings. Restaurants are opening serving nothing but hotdogs and making the ballpark tradition into nouveau cuisine. The hotdog has come a long way from dog sausages to steam carts on the streets to what we see today. 0040
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to keep and what to part with. Items that are still good but no longer wanted can be donated to various non-profit organizations for resale. The Diabetes Society, New Brunswick Association for Community Living and Habitat ReStore are all possibilities depending on the item. Closets! Do we ever have enough closet space? A thorough reorganization can be a rewarding activity, which can be done in an afternoon (or perhaps a weekend, depending on the size of the closet and the length of time since it was last tackled). Haul everything out and sort into piles of what to keep and what to pass along to someone else to enjoy. You can then wipe down or wash the closet interior before putting back only those items you really want to keep. If you haven’t already, this may be the time to install an organization system, which can greatly increase the usable space in your closet. Spring Cleaning was traditionally undertaken in the early spring before the outdoor chores, such as gardening, began. According to Wikipedia “During the 19th century in America, prior to the advent of the vacuum cleaner, March was often the best time for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and
doors (but not warm enough for insects to be a problem), and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house. This time of year is also when coal furnaces wouldn’t run and you could wash all the soot from the walls and furniture left by the furnace.” As part of the process, pack away all of the warm cozy accessories and lighten up the feel of the home with lighter fabrics, and brighter colours. You will feel Spring indoors even if the weather doesn’t co-operate. Get rid of clutter . . . you will be refreshed and renewed immediately. Now that the house is clean, look around and consider small upgrades and projects that can be undertaken at low cost but have big visual appeal. Something as simple as rearranging the furniture in a room can give the feeling of a whole make-over and if you update your paint colour at the same time you will be amazed at the transformation. Artwork on the walls (think bold), painting an old table and repurposing it as a desk, creating a photo gallery on a long wall, or adding a colourful area rug can have major impact. There are tons of ideas available on the Internet and many cost very little. Happy Spring!
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RENFORTH WHARF DAY
We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to those of the Quispamsis Council who showed much concern and interest in the recent months during our time of upset with a project concerning our home and property. In a time of need we reached out to all our elected town officials for help and support in this very upsetting time however only three responded.
Last year we had our first Community celebration in a long time, in the old Village of Renforth. Do you remember the days of the Renforth Regatta? About a dozen individuals and organizations banded together to do an open house event along the Renforth Shore Road. There were free pony rides, bouncy castles, balloon animals, face painting for kids,tours of facilities, other demonstrations and music for all ages. This year we are expanding the day, thanks to the Lions Club, and offering a BBQ dinner and dance with live entertainment at the Bill Mcguire Centre. The whole event will be a fun day for the whole family from 11:00am-11:00pm on Saturday, July 16. We are planning
To Deputy Mayor Libby O’Hara, Mr. Gary Clark, & Mr. Kirk Miller thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being caring, responsible & supportive councilors for which the people of Quispamsis are truly honored to have!!
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We are hosting an open house for both of them at the Nauwigewauk Community Centre Saturday, April 16th from 2:00-4:00pm
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many more booths and vendors this time, including fire, police, boat rides, K9 demo, magic show, crafts, more live music and much more still in the works. If you have something that you think might fit into this special day please give us a call. We are interested in food vendors and things that have to do with water sports particularly. We are also looking for a few more sponsors for some of the items. If interested in getting your local business name out there please call us as well (6430799/facebook.com/renforthwharf ). Your sponsorship will come with a sign that has your company name and the event your are sponsoring. See you all on July 16 at the Renforth Wharf. 4019
Jim’s family would like relatives and friends to come to Meenan’s Cove Beach House in Quispamsis on Saturday April 23rd from 1:30-4 pm to celebrate his birthday with a with a cup of tea and refreshments.
THE BINARY CODE WILL BE A THING OF THE PAST AND THE CUTE LITTLE MOUSE WILL NOT LAST MOLECULAR OPERATION WILL BE THE NEW MODE VIRTUAL REALITY WILL SET THE NEW CODE!
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VOLUNTEER WEEK April 10 to April 16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s nearly 13 million volunteers. Throughout Canada, in cities and rural communities, in homes, schools and organizations, young and old, working and retired, one in two Canadians volunteers their time to serve on boards and committees, canvass for funds, visit seniors and new parents, prepare and deliver food, serve as volunteer drivers, coach children and youth. Volunteers in Canada established the earliest hospitals, orphanages, homes for the aged, and other health and welfare agencies in Canada. Some of Canada’s best-known voluntary organizations have been in existence for well over a century, including the YMCA (established
1851), St. John Ambulance Association (1877), Canadian Red Cross Society (1896), and Victorian Order of Nurses (1897). Over 40% of Canada’s 78,000 registered charities have no paid staff and rely exclusively on volunteers to
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers! Organizations, individuals, local businesses, faith groups and employees have made a great difference in the lives and learning experiences of the students across Anglophone South School District. We are very grateful for their commitment and dedication.
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LISTEN IN SPRING TIME & HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS Last summer I saw the KV Players production of “Shrek”, directed by Suzanne Doyle Yerxa, with my family. I half expected to be wiggling in my seat half way through hoping it be over soon, but instead I was transfixed by the talent on stage and the overall visual component. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and affordable evenings of entertainment I had experienced in quite some time. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Suzanne about this Spring’s season of Musicals and her own thoughts on the high school musical theatre scene. “There are seven musicals from Sussex to Saint John that go on within a four-week period. It’s an exciting season. It’s a lot of fun and the kids make an effort to see the other shows.” When asked about when she started and her initial involvement in area musicals. “I taught at KV for over 32 years and I directed or choreographed the musicals every single year. Bob Doherty did it first and I give him credit for doing such an amazing start-up of that program. Bob really encouraged the
kids and you can trace his influence to every school. Bob stopped doing High school musicals in 1999 and I just continued on.” I was curious about what kept her interested in working with all the young talent after all these years? “Somebody asked me that just the other day. Do you see a difference in the kids? The thing that is interesting is that the kids are exposed to different things today as opposed to when I started teaching (situations, things that have happened, social media et al) that have made their experience (of musical theatre) very different; but I have found, to be honest with you the ages between 15 and 18 years old that have always appealed to me. You first see them as they come in Grade 9. I tell them you can’t even believe to imagine who you are going to be in four years. Holding kids to high standards, watching them meet the standards, and watching them grow as individuals. Musical theatre is a passion for me, it’s about their growth experience. It’s a place to fit in, to feel like you’re part of something bigger than you. That is what a
musical does.” Suzanne has such an honest passion for the art as well as the kids. “I’ve been so fortunate because I’ve been able to surround myself with an amazing creative team.” She says in referring to everyone involved in such a production. “In every high school there is a great talent and that is what we want to cultivate. What life skill is better than be able to stand up there and present yourself.” We went on to talk about a few of the up upcoming production including “Tarzan” at KVHS which Suzanne is involved with making the customs for and “High School Musical” which she is directing. We know family and friends will be there! See the full version of Listen In at: ossekeag.ca. 0041
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, April 12 Community Spring Expo from 6:308:30pm at the qplex Conference Centre with groups/organizations providing information and registration opportunity for spring/summer activities. Wednesday, April 13 Sea Belles Fashion Show & Cookbook launch at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, SJ with spring fashions from Alia n Tan Jay, a light lunch including tastings from their cookbook "Sing For Your Supper 2" ($10). Doors 6:00, show at 7:00. Tickets ($20) from any Sea Bell or 636-8070. Saturday, April 16 2 Annual Slide into Spring Dance fundraiser for Mcdonald Consolidated School playground, 8:30pm-1:00am at the Moss Glen Legion with a silent auction. Admission by donation at the door. Sounds n Lights by the Mercers. Come out for a great night of fun. Indoor Community Yard Sale at the Fair Vale Outing Association from 9:00am2:00pm. Tables ($10) available for rent, contact Tricia 647-9924/triciadoyle15@ gmail.com. Proceeds to the “Rasing the Rafters” project - roof repair on the bulding. No admission. nd
Saturday, April 23 Giant Indoor Yard Sale, St. Luke’s Parish Hall (12 Quispamsis Road, Gondola Point) from 8:00am-1:00pm. Tables are available for rent, $10. Call Barb, 8491512. Managing Stress & Anxiety Workshop at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (2 Hammond River Roa5d) from 10:00am12:00noon. To register 847-0850/ ParishofHammondRiver@bellaliant.com. No charge, free-will offering appreciated. Sunday, April 24 5 Annual Purses of Distinguished Women Luncheon & Auction at the Riverside Country Club, Rothesay at 1:00pm. Hosted by the Salvation Army Auxiliary, Auction will include paintings by local artists. Tickets ($30) available at Kennebecasis Drugs, Walsh Luggage & Salvation Army. Annual Roast Beef Supper from 3:30th
6:30pm in the Apohaqui Recreation Centre, Jones Memorial Park Road. $13/ adults, $6/children (6-12), preschoolers eat for free. $13/takeouts. All welcome! Tuesday, April 26 13 Annual Community Clean-up for Quispamsis. Litter dop-off bins are available at tyhe Quispamsis Memorial Arena and James Rolfe Field parking lot for residents and community groups who clean their local streets & neighbourhoods. th
Wednesday, April 27 50 + Women Who Care of Greater Saint John, meeting 1:30-2:00pm (registration 1:00pm) at St. James the Less Church on Rothesay Road. For more info: Donna 634-1230, Carol 214-4149, Sandy 6524155 or visit: 50pluswomengsj.com. SJ Branch of NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Cal Craig will speak on Loyalist & Military settlers in the St. George area. ALL guests are welcome. Thursday, April 28 Seniors’ Health, Wellness & Safety Fair from 1:00-3:00pm a the St. James the Less Church in Rothesay. Info booths, dietician, pharmacist, info on retirement living and more. SJRH Auxiliary AGM, in the Community Room of the SJ Police Station (1 Peel Plaza). 6:00pm Dessert Reception, 6:30 meeting. Please RSVP by April 22 to judie. domokos@horizonnb.ca or 648-7243. Saturday, April 30 Turkey Salad Plate Luncheon, St. Andrew’s United Church, 196 Hammond River Road, 11:30am-1:00pm. $10/ person. Home baking tables. Free delivery in the Kennebecasis Valley area for 10 or more orders to the same address. Please call 849-2209 or 847-5665 to place your order before April 23. Magical Music, Divine Desserts & Silent Auction fundraiser in support of Fresh Start Services for Women Inc. An evening of music at Hillcrest Church, 476 Lancaster Ave, 7:00pm. Advance $20 at The Bank of Montreal, Lancaster Mall (cash only); 635-4122 (Visa, MasterCard, Debit, cash) at the door (cash).
FES Spring Stop & Shop in the Fairvale Elementary School gymnasium from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tables for vendors (crafters/merchants) available ($30 each). Free admission. For more info/book a table: fairvalehomeandschool@gmail. com. Proceeds to H & S fundraising. Hope Springs with L’Arche SJ at KVHS Auditorium, 7:00-9:00pm. Performers include: Brent Mason, James Mullinger, Interaction School of Performing Arts, and more! Tickets ($25) at Backstreet Records (124 Germain St.) and KV Drugs. Visit us on Facebook, larchesaintjohn.org or call 672-6504 for more info! Basement Players production “The Treasure of Shiver River” 7:30pm at the Silver Falls United Church, sponsored by the UCW. Basement Players portion of proceeds to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund. Annual Spring Violet Luncheon at the Hampton United Church from 11:00am-1:00pm. The traditional menu - variety of tasty sandwiches and decadent desserts. Quilts display. At the door $8/adults, $4/children. Sunday, May 1 Roast Pork Supper, 3:30-6:00pm, at the Millstream Rec Centre, Berwick. $10/ adults, $5/children 6-12, $25/family, pre-schoolers eat free. Sponsored by Millstream Rec Council. All welcome. Saturday, May 7 Annual Spring Tea at the Kingston Parish Hall from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Cost is $8/person. Tea/coffee, sandwiches and sweets. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Kingston. Cloggers Gathering in PEI, rgistration at 8:30am, clogging 9:00am-5:00pm at 514 Malpeque Road, Winsloe, PEI. Admission ($25) includes lunch. Contacts: (Saint John) Pauline savoiepg@nb.sympatico.ca, 696-1844; (PEI) Theresa - chipaluck@msn.com, 902-626-9334. Thursay, May 12 Seniors’ Swing into Spring Party at the Quispamsis Lions club (9 Market Street) starting at 11:45am. Beef Buffet Dinner and music by Delbert Worden. Tickets at the qplex office/848-5900. April 12th - April 25th, 2016
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DROPS OF HERBAL WISDOM TURMERIC - THE GOLD IN “GOLDEN PASTE” One of my regular customers stopped by to pick up a few items and shared with me her new found love of “Golden Paste”. She has good reason to be excited about her new discovery. Turmeric is labeled as an ancient superfood for good reason. Its rhizomes have a long history of use as a medicinal herb in both Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicinal systems. It is regarded as an excellent blood purifier and an effective remedy for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, skin conditions (including psoriasis), and digestive and liver disorders. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, scientific research and clinical trials are providing evidence that this compound is involved in much of turmeric’s medicinal effects. Turmeric’s potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have a protective effect on the liver, have an ability to increase bile secretion and may offer some protection
against the development of gallstones. Because the herb is a liver and gallbladder tonic, it aids in cleansing the body of toxins and helps to resolve chronic skin problems. Turmeric has also been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce harmful cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the development of hardened and blocked arteries. Golden Paste is easy to make and there are many recipes to choose from. Here’s a good one that is fun and easy to make: ½ cup turmeric powder 1 cup of water 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper (this helps with the absorption of Turmeric) 3 TBSP cold pressed olive oil or coconut oil Add turmeric and 1 cup of water to a pan. Heat gently, stirring constantly. Cook until you get a thick paste. Should take 6-10 minutes. If too thick, add more water. If too thin, add more turmeric. Once you have reached the desired consistency, add the
pepper and oil. Stir to combine well and let cool. Keep in a jar in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. Take small quantities of Golden paste 3-4 times a day. Add small quantities of this turmeric paste to your favorite dishes, such as smoothies, teas, soups, curries, rice and salad dressings. Customize the flavor by adding vanilla, clove and cinnamon. Golden Milk/Turmeric Milk is one of the most popular ways to take turmeric into your daily diet. Simply add a small bit to a glass of warm milk and stir. This makes a great night cap. 0042
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Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol
We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55am. Sunday School for all ages. Spring Turkey Supper April 16th 4-6pm Adults $12.00, Seniors $10.00, Children under 12 $5.00 We believe that God’s message is as relevant today as it has been through history and should be communicated in ways that speak to our diverse community about issues that are meaningful now.
St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
St. Mark’s Catholic Church Pastor: Father Don Breen
171 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis P: 849-5111 F: 849-5120 www.stmarksparish.ca stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com
A warm welcome awaits all who come. Masses: Saturday 5pm Sunday 9am &11:15am Facebook.com/stmarkscc @stmarkscc
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Churches in Quispamsis We welcome you to join us for
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Service and Sunday School at 11:00am Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9:00am Wednesday After School Godly Play Program 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
IN THE GARDEN THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM... This column is coming earlier than in former years with an air of optimism and keen anticipation; after the wonderful mild and virtually snow free winter we can get a good start to the gardening season. Given that the ground is still cold, if not frozen, digging and planting outdoors will remain a ‘future activity’, however there’s a pile of useful things that should keep us out of mischief for a few weeks. Chief among these jobs is the need for a thorough clean up of the lawns and walking areas; there are plenty of branches and twigs on the ground which can wreak havoc with lawn mowers and any areas with a build up of fallen leaves would benefit from a raking up, the compost bin would welcome that harvest! I have yet to meet the gardener who accomplished all the ‘Fall’ jobs before the winter set in and the next week or two afford a great opportunity to complete the deadheading of the Lilacs without damaging the leaves that surely will be emerging soon. It is generally held that
the removal of the spent blossoms will greatly enhance the next season’s bloom and ideally this should be done shortly after the blooming period; however, the dead bits certainly detract from the beauty of the blossoms to come so it is well worth the effort. This is also a good time to take a good look at other bushes and trees, lopping of damaged branches and tidying up the shape which could well be lopsided after winter damage is put right. But you want to do some gardening work, getting your hands into the soil? Well there are many vegetables and flowers that need to be planted now and there are many devices on the market for propagating seed in your home; grow lights and a good soil mix or the peat pellets for the things that need a long growing season like tomatoes, peppers, leeks etc. If you hope to mix in a few flowers as companion plants in your veggie patch, a few flats of Marigolds will help out greatly (they are superb slug
traps and assist in keeping tomatoes free of certain beetles). All the information that you need regarding germination times and sowing requirements etc. will be on the packages. Before the soil is really ready for working there is one vital job to do in the flower border, with the alternating cold and warm temperatures, the Iris and some of the crocus have heaved out of the ground exposing roots, they need to be gently eased back below the soil and patted in fairly firmly, if the soil is loose enough, they can be dug up and replanted with great success. Have FUN, enjoy the fresh air! Blessings. For the full In The Garden article, please visit our website: ossekeag. ca. 0045 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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QUISPAMSIS LIONS DONATION The Quispamsis Lions Club recently made a donation to the Peninsula Community Food Bank. King Lion Larry Greer presented a cheque for $1000 to Leonard Wilkins, representing the Peninsula Community Food Bank. 4008
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SEA BELLES' MEMBER RECOGNISED Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., recently held a weekend music retreat. The highlight of the weekend was the presentation of the Barbershopper of the Year Award to 10 year Harmony, Incorporated member, Bernice Blake-Dibblee, for her many hours assisting with chorus fundraising and co-ordinating bass section practices as Bass Section Leader. The recognition award was presented on behalf of the chorus by Margie Fife, last year's award recipient. I am so proud to have been chosen Barbershopper of the year," stated Ms. Blake-Dibblee. "It is very rewarding to contribute to the well being and success of our wonderful chorus. I do not need a formal acknowledgement to compel me to do what I can for my sisters in harmony, yet I am most grateful for this honour. There are so many others deserving of this award so to be chosen for this honour reaffirms the importance of contributing to our successes." added Blake. The weekend retreat was held to prepare for Area 1 Convention and Contest June 2-4 at Mount Allison University in Sackville. The public is invited to hear
choruses and quartets compete from across the Atlantic region. Sea Belles welcomes women 14 years and older who love to sing. For more information, visit: seabelles.ca. 4022
Barbershopper of the Year, Bernice Blake-Dibblee (left) with Margie Fife
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SELF ESTEEM JUST BE YOURSELF “Just be yourself ”. How many times have we been told that? It sounds like an amazing thing to do. Many of us wish we could do that. However, low self esteem has robbed us of our real selves over time. My favourite definition of self esteem that I have ever come across is this: Self esteem is that deep down inside the skin feeling that you have of your own self worth. Having healthy self esteem does not mean that you think you are the ‘greatest thing since sliced bread’. There is a difference between feeling good about yourself and being conceited. To have healthy self esteem means that you like yourself (flaws and all) most of the time. You can have okay self esteem and still have those moments when you doubt yourself. Self esteem is learned and that is good news for us. We have the ability to train ourselves to have healthier self esteem. Attaining healthier self esteem is not a quick fix, but an ongoing process of personal growth. For personal growth and healthier self esteem, try the following: -Reprogram your brain to think, ‘I can and I will’. Believe that you are good and kind. Never put yourself down and don’t let others do that either. -Try new things, no matter the outcome. No one is an expert on their first try. -Avoid fixating on the past. Each one of us has a past. It is just that… passed. One of the unhealthiest approaches to being you is to make the decision to be defined by one particular moment or period in time. -Get in touch with your inner child. This does not mean that you need to eat mud pies; it simply means allowing yourself to have some fun and be happy in the moment. Children don’t worry about “fitting in”. They are not worried that others view them as silly. -Become more aware of your thoughts. Only when you becoming aware of what you are thinking, can you challenge and change your thinking. -Lastly, relax. Laugh at yourself a little. Laughter truly is the best medicine. Low self esteem doesn’t just happen overnight. It has robbed little bits of you
over time. Now is your time to take back what low self esteem has stolen from you. It is possible to “just be yourself ”. Be yourself by celebrating your individually. Learn to express yourself and be happy with the person you have become. For some, being yourself means not hiding who you are or changing things about
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THE CURMUDGEON STORM One definition of poetry is, “lofty thought or impassioned feeling expressed in imaginative words.” How that explains, “spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is” I’m not sure. Spring has sprung. The grass will “riz” once the snow melts. The birdies will return, should it ever warm. Which is all fine and dandy, except that it proves once again that my beloved other half is right – which pains me to absolutely no end. Kathleen – her column on the inside of the front cover signifies her importance. I’m somewhere near the rump of the paper, need I say more. Kathleen insists that every St. Patrick’s Day is accompanied by a storm. Always has been, always will be. A simple fact of nature. Not worthy of further discussion.
Of course, were you to think about this for a moment or so, you might conclude that though storms may occur on St. Patrick’s Day, it is highly unlikely that they will always occur on St. Patrick’s Day. Just doesn’t make sense, as any rational person would quickly comprehend. Should the day actually prove to be clear, Kath will be quick to note that the storm the day before, or the day before the day before, or the day after, or the day after the day after (you get my drift), was actually the St Patrick’s Day storm. As time marches, the storm before or after soon becomes the storm “of ” St. Patrick’s Day. However, this year the storm came on St Patrick’s Day and Kath was quick to point out the accuracy of her prediction. Not being smart enough to leave
well enough alone, I thought I’d do a little research to prove my point. Surely there must be data on this sort of stuff. Surely there are weather records that would support what could only be considered a common sense observation. And, surely there is! The people, who track this sort of stuff, have indeed tracked it. They have even named it. “Sheila’s Brush”! St. Patrick’s Day storms are so common an occurrence, they’ve warranted their own name. Maybe there are reasons why I’m on the paper’s rump. 0002
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Hawaiian Beach Party Date Change! April 23rd, May 11th & May 12th Bowl for Kids Sake is the most important fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our donors and supporters are key participants in making a real difference in the lives of nearly 400 children and youth who benefit from our mentoring programs. Teams of 4 to 6 people bowl for 90 minutes.
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Wednesday, May 11th
PALS partners & School Teams 6:00pm - 9:00pm To register your team contact: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John
Phone 506-635-1145 | Fax 506-633-7781 brother@nb.aibn.com www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/saintjohn
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Thursday, May 12th
J.D. Irving, Ltd. Teams 5:30pm - 8:30pm Fairview Lanes
LIVE WELL BOUNDARIES Having boundaries is important in the development of healthy relationships with others and ourselves. Boundaries are invisible barriers that denote where one begins and ends, and their function is to protect me from others, others from me, and me from myself. For example, saying “no” to others’ requests is setting a boundary. Likewise, disciplining myself to exercise regularly is setting a boundary with myself because my natural inclination might be to invent excuses, like: “I’m too tired… I’ll go tomorrow… I’ll make up for it on the weekend.” And we all know how those excuses play out. Fear, either real or imagined, often keeps us from setting boundaries with others - fear of not being liked, fear of being judged or disappointing others, and so on. Boundaries are also about respect for others and for ourselves. External boundaries refer to our physical and sexual self. Physical boundaries encompass our bodies and personal belongings - purse/wallet, cell phone, Facebook, email, diaries, dresser drawers
and so on. This explains why we feel so violated when someone, without our permission, checks our cell phone, reads our email or goes through our purse or briefcase, or why they become upset if we do this. Sexual boundaries refer to our sexual selves, which means that we (and our partners) have the right to determine who, when, and how we will be sexual. Years ago, young children were taught about “good touch, bad touch” with a little song that said: “My body is nobody’s body but mine, you mind your own body and let me mind mine.” Even in intimate relationships, individuals have the right to refuse any activity that they find offensive, degrading, or unacceptable. Internal boundaries have to do with our thinking, feeling, and behavioral self. This means that I have a right to think what I think, to feel what I feel, and to decide how I want to live in the world with choice of lifestyle, clothing, activities, career and so on. Boundaries are violated when others try to tell us what to think, do, or feel, or when
we do the same to others. Rather than an exchange of ideas or thoughts, when boundaries are absent such conversations can quickly deteriorate into senseless arguments with each person attached to being right and trying to force their opinions on others. Being told that we are too sensitive, silly for feeling a certain way, or having our feelings belittled or dismissed as unimportant are also examples of internal boundary violations. Again, it is important to remember that boundaries work both ways; that is, if I have the right to set boundaries with others, so do they with me! We each model our boundaries through interactions with others. How healthy are your boundaries? 0008
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ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH 2016 Join us as we kick off our May 2016 celebrations with a variety of unique cultural acts at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, April 30 at the Market Square Atrium 2:00pm. Asian Heritage Art Exhibits: On display for the entire month of May at the Saint John and Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Libraries. Lunch n’ Learns: Engaging Cultural Discussions… and free snacks, 12:00nooon at: SJ Free Public Library Wednesday, May 4; West Side Branch Tuesday, May 10; Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Library - Wednesday, May 11; East Side Branch - Wednesday, May 18. Proudly presented and sponsored by The Asian Heritage Society of NB - Saint John Chapter. Sunday, May 29 - 6:30pm, Asian Heritage Cultural Gala at SJ High School, Dennis Knibb Auditorium, 170-200 Prince William Street. Join us for a unique cultural experience showcasing traditional cultural acts. In addition to local cultural acts, this year our Gala will feature a play by the
Kitchener-Waterloo Arab Canadian Theatre group, based on the true story of an Iraqi refugee. Taste of Asia - Culinary Workshop Saturday, May 14 11:00am-2:00pm at the Corner Stone Baptist Church (42 Leinster Street). An afternoon showcase of Asia’s finest cuisine: learn how to prepare a full four-course meal with dishes from four different Asian countries. The Asian Heritage Society of NB - Saint John Chapter includes representatives
from Bhutanese Nepalese Cultural Society, Chinese Community, Japanese Community, Filipino Association of NB - SJ Chapter, Greater SJ Korean Association, Indian Community, Iranian Community, Pakistani Community, Vietnamese Community, Multicultural Association of SJ. In partnership with SJ Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre, Prude Inc.YMCA Newcomer Connections, SJ and KV Free Public Libraries. 4024
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LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER We believe that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with greater confidence. We like to call it a ‘makeover for the spirit’. 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.
Date
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Time
April 18th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
May 9th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
July 18th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
August 15th
Monday
1:30-3:30pm
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Patients can register for upcoming workshop by calling 648-6885
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HHS & RHS EDUCATION FIRST TRIP On March 4, 39 students from Hampton High School and Rothesay High School, along with five chaperones and four adult travellers, flew from Saint John to Toronto where they then took a flight to Frankfurt, Germany, with another connecting flight to Vienna Austria, to start the first leg of their EF (Education First) tour of Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The tour was coordinated by Olivia Donovan, teacher of English at HHS, and by Alvin
Donovan, History teacher at RHS. Highlights included visiting Vienna, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Heidelberg, Munich, the Neuschwanstein Castle (believed to be the basis for the Disney Castle) and Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp that was established in 1933 and liberated by American forces in 1945. The travellers returned on March 13 with incredible memories from the trip -of-a-lifetime! 4021
ASD-S MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP Anglophone South School District is pleased to present an evening for parents and guardians with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill, who will be speaking on child and youth mental health issues and building resilience in our children; resilience is the ability to live well and thrive as well as cope in a healthy way with adversity. There will be time for parent questions and discussion on mental health issues. This event will take place from 6:308:00pm, on Thursday, April 21 in the Donaldson Room at the ASD-S District Office at 490 Woodward Avenue in Saint John (Millidgeville North). 4018
BADMINTON AT KVHS
HEs & RHS students on EF 2016 trip
KVHS hosts adult badminton Mondays & Thursdays from 8:30-10:00pm during the school year. Cost is $2/person and nylon shuttles are provided. All player levels welcome! Find us on Facebook - KV High School Adult Badminton". G150 The Rothesay Kings Rotary Club will be hosting a Meet the Candidate event for candidates of the upcoming election in Quispamsis. All residents are invited to Kings Way Care Centre, 8 Squire Drive, Quispamsis, N.B. E2G 2A7 on Monday, April 25 from 7-8 p.m. Please come and be informed-Your Vote Counts. The Rotary Club will be accepting non-perishable food items for the KV Food Bank at this event.
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FAMILY MATTERS THE BIG FAMILY SPRING CLEAN-UP Spring is a very good excuse to get rid of the year’s clutter and energize your home. This process is all the more important if you have kids. Through de-cluttering you are teaching them organization, responsibility and compromise. Here are a few things you can do to get your kids involved with the clean up. C = Curate Collections and Artwork. Kids are prolific creators, but not all works are masterpieces. Encourage kids to review their artwork and choose those that standout to showcase. Finding ways to display or show off other collections like figurines or cards can also add special meaning to those items too. Additionally, get each child to gather those broken crayons, paper bits and odds and ends to create travel packs of supplies for use during family trips. L = Learn to Donate. Along with your children, sort through pre-loved good condition toys and clothes that
might be wanted by some of the great charities in our community. With their feedback, determine what can live on for next year and what would be better passed on. E = Extra Stuffed Animals and Dress Up Clothes. What child does not have a zoo of stuffed animals in their rooms or a chest overflowing with dress up clothes. Put some music on and have your children try on items in their collection. Encourage them to pass on the pieces they have outgrown. Find a daycare or kinder classroom that would be thrilled to accept them. If extremely challenging, consider displaying stuffies on a fabric shelf in a high corner of the room. A = Attend to Shared Spaces. Compromise is part of de-cluttering shared spaces like the garage, family and bath room. The garage is a usual storage place for sports equipment but most equipment is used only one season. Clean the gear and store what
is appropriate in a bin for next season. Recoup some value from outgrown items by taking them to an exchange or consignment store. N = Neatly Store Items. Encourage your kiddos to go through their rooms to find their favorite things and ways they can store them neatly. Rotate out what is not played with now and keep what is. Managing collections provide early lessons of personal responsibility and organizing. This week find ways of involving the kids in the spring cleaning and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
Anita Hofmann Occupational Therapist
KRISTEN THANKS YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF HER VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT. Thanks to your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, life-saving advances in cardiac surgery continue. And thousands like Kristen continue to come home. Please keep giving. So that we can keep helping. #createsurvivors
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LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 849-5314 Friday, April 15 - 10:30-3:30, Puppet How - The Gingerbread Man funny puppet shows. All ages welcome. Mondays, April 4-25: 10:30-11:30am, Newcomer’s Coffee Hour; 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club, registration not required. Tuesdays, April 12 & 26: 2:00-4:00pm, Movie Matinee, registration not required. Tuesdays, April 19-May 9: 10:3011:00am, four week Toddler Storytime for children 18-36 months. Registration is required. Wednesdays, April 6-26: 10:00am1:00pm, Painters’ Circle. Registration not required. Thursdays, April 7-28: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care Afternoon. Please call to register your daycare visit; 7:00-8:00pm, Knit Wits all levels welcome. Registration not required. Fridays, April 22-May 13: 10:3011:00am, Pre-school Storytime for families and pre-school children. Registration is required. Saturdays, April 2-30: 2:00-4:00pm, Drop-In Builders’ Club. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: Hourly appointments, Saturday, April 9 from 10:00am-4:00pm; Tuesday, April 12 & 26 from 6:308:30pm. Volunteers will help you prepare a tax return if you have low income or a simple tax situation. Remember to bring all your tax slips and forms with you. For more information on the above events please call the Library. 0018
Anglophone South School District is holding a Regional Heritage Fair at the NB Museum in Saint John on Thursday, April 28. Students from grades 4 to 9 who have competed in their school based fair and placed first will be presenting their projects to be judged for a Provincial Showcase in June. Projects may be viewed by the public from 3:00-8:00pm that day. The award ceremony takes place in the Market
Square Atrium at 6:30pm with the 3rd Field Artillery Band playing prior to the ceremony. Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, MLA Ed Doherty, MP Wayne Long and students with their friends and families will be in attendance. The general public is invited to attend and view the wonderful job our Saint John and surrounding area students have done preparing their projects. 4025
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KV ART GATHERINGS KV Art Gatherings are held bi-weekly on Fridays 9:45am-12:45pm. All levels welcomed to come and paint/draw in a peaceful, friendly environment hosted by St. James the Less Church. For more info: Cynthia Cudmore 8492680 or Cynthia.Cudmore@gmail.com. G152
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DAY OF GIVING SUPPORTS SCHOOL Sobeys Atlantic Foodland and Co‐op stores give back both home and abroad. Each year, Atlantic Canada’s Foodland and participating Co‐op store leaders attend a conference in which they also celebrate the community leadership accomplishments of their store teams. This year, the store leaders decided to take that community involvement international, creating a Day of Giving, during which the 180 conference participants fixed up a local school in Dominican Republic that was in desperate need of repair. As the only school in the area in the heart of Bavaro, Dominican Republic, the building houses over 500 students. The physical structure of the school was in poor shape, with crumbling walls, peeling paint and leaking washrooms. To ensure they were going to have the biggest impact, they hired a local contractor to identify the school’s needs prior to their arrival, and then spent the day as a team addressing the priority areas. They installed new ceiling fans, completed plumbing projects, fixed holes, and repaired and
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painted walls. One thing that the group took notice of upon first arriving at the school though, was that there was no playground. Knowing how important play is to children and to a healthy mind, they quickly came to the decision to raise funds to purchase a playground structure so the students would have a space to play every day. Donating personal funds, the team raised over $2,500 for the playground. Knowing they were able to do even more for the kids added to the sense of pride and gratitude the team had for participating in the day. 4017
Members of the Southwest New Brunswick Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (SWNB-PWAC) will accept entries to its 2016 short story writing contest until early May. Open to Grade 12 students who attend schools in the southwest region of New Brunswick and who will graduate in 2016, it is endowed with a $500 bursary prize. Participants submit a story of between 1,000 and 1,500 words, on a topic of their choice, by May 2. A panel of professional writers will judge entries and the name of the winning author will be announced in time for the bursary to be presented during the winner’s high school graduation ceremony. Those interested in receiving an application can email Ana Watts at: awatts@nbnet. nb.ca. 3925
Assistance for school in Bavaro
Opt to Adopt and Help Save a Life! Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Hours: Wednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11am to 5pm
Closed on all stat holidays
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EMERGENCY MEASURES WE MOVED THREE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS I was outside, shovelling the path up to the garage. After 20 minutes I stopped, looked up and noticed that the fire reflecting off the snow made it look like diamonds. Flames off the snow?? The power transformer on the power pole had caught on fire. No lights up and down the street and no lights at my home. Flashlights were somewhere in one of the boxes. So were the candles, emergency kit, electric can opener (useless, no power) and all the other equipment we had for emergencies. Growing up in the city both my wife and I had relied on city water. No such luxury here in the country. A water pump that we had not turned on, as you may have guessed the reason why I was shovelling snow to get to the garage. The question from my wife was “What do we do now Mr. Be Prepared - Not Scared?”
Up to the car, grabbed my vehicle kit for a flashlight, power bars for a snack and a sleeping bag. Only one so you can guess who that was used by. Since we had a propane fireplace we had some heat available to warm us. But what about water for drinking and flushing the toilet? There was a lot of snow available just outside. I gathered snow into a metal pan placed it by the fire and waited. It takes 10 parts snow to melt to make 1 part water. It takes a lot of time, when using indirect heat to melt it. After six hours I had about two quarts ready. I stepped out to the kitchen to grab some instant coffee, and sugar when I heard it! That special sound when a toilet flushes. Since we had already used up the water in the system I asked in horror “Where did you get the water to flush?” In response “Well it was just here by the fireplace. I smiled and said I will be right back and grabbed some
more snow. At present we store water in plastic containers for sanitary use, purchased drinking water in plastic bottles and have food quality plastic bladders for storage of water in the bathtub if enough warning is given for possible power outages. Water in the hot water heater can also be drained if needed. Low sodium beef, chicken and vegetable stock, fruit and vegetable juices make up additional supplies. You can be ready in case you lose access to water if you take the time to plan ahead. 0039
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD FIREWOOD - Got Wood? Aaron does! Great quality wood and true cords, delivered for $270 per cord in the KV area. Call 333-0605 or 832-7773 or visit aaronsgotwood.com to order online.
FOR RENT ROTHESAY: QUIET COUNTRY setting, cozy one bedroom in private home. Full bath, stove and fridge. No pets, non-smoking. Ample parking. $395 per month. Senior discount. 847-7936.
MARK 4 303 RIFLES, all reconditioned. 18” barrel attached mounts for scope. Excellent shooter $300 (2 left). Kimber 223 caliber single shot stainless fluted barrel with 6 x 24 scope, lighted rectacle. Was $1700 new, will sell for $1000 OBO. Tandem single axle utility trailer, 8 x 5 1/2”, 2 ft steel sides, heavy duty tail gate. $750 OBO. R.M.S. AC40 amplifier. 18” long, 17” high. $200 OBO 433-6690. FOR SALE - 2 EZ Dock Port MAX Jetski Docks. Great for Sea-Doos! Asking $1500 each. Also, 1 EZ Port Boat Lift (without hydraulics). Asking $6000. 847-1800.
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TUNE-UP - REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tillers. Wanted To Buy Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tillers. Pickup & Delivery Available. 832-4905. HOUSE CLEANING. COME home to a clean house. Vac, dust mop and more. For more information call Frances at 832-4263.
BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing – Craftsmanship. COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118. KV STORAGE. Contact us for all your self-storage needs! 848-1111 homestarinc.ca. CLEANING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL. HOMESTAR Let’s Make it Happen! 847-3202 or homestarinc.ca. April 12th - April 25th, 2016
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS 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. 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. 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.
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. NEW SHAKLEE LIFE Plan. Proven by science, proven by people, 100% guaranteed. For more information, contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312 or rctitus1970@ gmail.com. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL cleaning 653-0113. Registered, Incorporated and Insured business offering competitive rates on cleaning. TREE SERVICE. Top Notch Tree Service offers tree cutting, lot clearing and maintenance, storm clean-up, climbing work. Free estimates, insured, satisfaction guaranteed. Find us on Facebook. Call Pascal 651-3010.
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.
VEHICLES 2008 IMPALA 150,000+ kms, flex fuel system, LTZ package. Winter rims & tires available as well as summer. $6000 OBO. 506-2141832, leave message if no answer.
WANTED WANTED TO BUY newer good used fridge and stove, used kitchen cupboards and bathroom vanity, plywood and lumber. 832-3982.
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April Sales and Events April 9 - 22 EARLY BIRD SEASON Spring’s Early... We’ve Got Your Plants! 40th Anniversary - The 4 Sale Items this week include selected DWARF ALBERTA SPRUCE all 40% OFF April 17 Sunday 11 am SPRING EGG HUNT. April 23 GRAND OPENING WEEKEND Ice Cream buy one, get one free KIDS- NAME THE PIGGIES CONTEST - 4 Prizes 40th Anniversary - The 4 Sale Items this week include HEDGE BOXWOOD, all at 40% OFF! April 30 40th Anniversary - The 4 Sale items this week include BLEEDING HEARTS all 40% OFF!
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