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It is not just baseball players who should be out doing their spring training. Most of us... yup... you too... have been under-exercised this past winter. Hibernating as we have been doing, burns few calories and flexes even fewer muscles, except for those used in snoring. I can think of two very good options for getting your spring training started . . . You could join an official exercise program at a local gym. Unfortunately, this option is not available to me. Once upon a time, when I worked for the YMCA (Saint John and Moncton) I used to run around in little blue shorts with white stripes and a snug fitting T-shirt. Since then my bulges have rearranged themselves. In order to hide my current bulges, my exercise outfit is more likely to be loose ratty shorts and a very old sweat shirt. Customers at a commercial establishment would have one of two very different opinions. Spandex one would be “Yuck, I am NOT going
anywhere near him!!”, while Spandex two is saying “How nice of him to feel comfortable enough to wear his home comfort clothes in public!!” So the “stay-at-home-and-wear-whatyou-want-spring-training” program is this. . . shoveling snow!! Yes... strange I know but the snow is delightfully heavy this time of year making for a great workout. The temperatures are moderate, meaning light weight clothing is possible, but here are the real benefits. First, you’ll be in great shape for the next winter from hell or in my case ready to work in the woods!!! Secondly, if you have a nice patch of bare ground where the sun will shine brightly, you have a snow melting factory. Shovel that snow from where you don’t want it (the garden that the Missus misses) onto that sun warmed ground and just watch it slowly but surely melt it’s rotten soul upon the ground. I am estimating that we will see real spring (flowers,etc.) at least 2 and a very possible 4 weeks sooner than just letting mother nature run her course. And... best of all... I might get a bit of shifting of the bulges!! 0001
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ST. VINCENT’S ALUMNAE St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association is trying to sell some left over yearbooks. The following is a list of what is available. Books are $10 each. Please contact Suzanne Buckley 847-1580. Updated yearbook list April 17, 2015: 2 from 1967 damaged; 1 - 1969 damaged; 6-1978; 6-1979; 37-1980; 46-1981; 14-1992; 11-1993; 6-1994; 2-1995; 231996; 47-1997; 17-1998; 2-1999; 4-2000; 7-2001. 3466
NB COMPETITIVE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC The 79th New Brunswick Competitive Festival of Music began on April 20 and runs until May 2. Each day performers will compete in the following venues: Portland United Church (Vocal & Musical Theatre); Carleton-Kirk United Church (Strings); St. Mark's United Church (Piano & Community Choirs); Saint John High School (School Choirs & Orchestras); Harbour View High School (Bands); Bayside Middle
School (Elementary School Choirs). All sessions are open to the public. Admission: $5 daily pass will allow you to enjoy any of the performances. For more information contact the Festival Administrator 647-0253 or visit our website: nbfestivalofmusic.ca. 3443
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Sundays - 7:00pm, regular monthly meetings the first Sunday each month. Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders square dancing with Jim & Pat MacLean. For more info 763-2634. Wednesdays - Crib, doors open at 6:30 and games begin at 7:30; for more info please contact Sam Gauvin at 847-8261; TOPS group, contact Brenda Lingley 653-7585 for more info. Thursdays - Bingo - doors open 6:00pm, games begin at 6:50. Two Cookie Jars, several building jackpots. For more info contact Chris London 650-1883. Saturday, May 30 - 9:00pm12:00midnight, Spring Dance (rescheduled), classic rock music with
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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? SJ Naturalists’ Club events for May: Sunday, May 3 Don MacPhail will lead a morning birding walk in Rockwood Park; Saturday, May 9 Paul Mansz will lead a field trip to the Jemseg area for waterfowl and spring migrants; Sunday, May 10 Hank Scarth will lead a birding outing in the Irving Nature Park; Monday, May 11 regular club meeting, 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square, features Connie Browne of Rockwood Park who will present her work on documenting the turtles of Rockwood Park; Sunday, May 17 birding outing with Hank Scarth, location TBA; Sunday, May 24 an inter-tidal beach walk in St. Andrews led by Jim McElman. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge,
Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. To confirm the details about the timing and location of the field trips and for more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”: facebook.com/NatureSaintJohn. 2567
DONATION TO SHINING HORIZONS Saint John couple, Kelly Patterson and Peter Buckley, have generously given a $10k donation to help forward the local therapeutic riding association’s goal of building their purpose-built facility. "We are inspired by the love and dedication the people of Shining Horizons bring to the important work they do. We are thrilled to be able to support their efforts”, said Kelly Patterson. This generous donation will help with immediate requirements of the horses, student and coaching staff and help to ensure that the Association can continue to touch the lives of kids in the Saint John area. Check out the Association on facebook. 3467
QUISPAMSIS LIONS NEWS Incoming President Lion Larry Greer of the Quispamsis Lions recently presented a donation of $1000 to KV Food bank representative Lee Bishop. The money was raised from our recently held Easter Market and Breakfast fundraiser. Thank you to all the participants and vendors that made this happen. The next Big Breakfast is Saturday, May 2 at the Quispamsis Lions Club, from 8:0011:00am. 3461
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POINT OF VIEW PET PEEVES I believe pet peeve is the polite way of saying it, but I like the dictionary definition better – something that annoys or bothers a person very much. Let's face it, we all encounter things in our lives that irks us, and I am no exception. The subject of pet peeves popped up, literally, the other day when I was smack dab in the middle of a good read. If you're an internet user, you know of what I speak. They're called pop ups, and they're really annoying. You click on the link, get right to the best part of your story and, bam, an ad pops up and covers the text you're trying to read. It's impossible to ignore, as much as you want to, because it's effectively blocked out your story and there's only one way to fix it. You have to stop what you're doing, click on the pop up and pray it disappears. Slow drivers are, without a doubt, another of my biggest pet peeves. I sometimes
wonder if these folks were put on the earth just to make my life miserable. I can't begin to count the number of times I've set out for an important appointment only to get stuck behind someone out for a Sunday drive......on a Tuesday! Why is it that law enforcement only hand out tickets to those who exceed the posted speed limit? Why not give out tickets to those who drive far below it too? I guess I just can't sympathize with people who choose to drive 40 km in an 80 km zone. If they want to drive slower, the right thing to do is find a safe place to pull over, let the long line of traffic that's stuck behind them go by, and then proceed. Oh, and while we're still on the subject, the left lane on the four-lane highway is called the passing lane for a reason – just sayin'. Going to the movies is expensive so, when I go, I want to enjoy the experience. But, without fail, I get stuck behind the loud mouth in row 7 that really just came to spend her two hours texting and talking to her friends. Maybe the low
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lights, loud volume and the fact everyone else is shutting up is a sign that everyone should shut up. Just a thought. Saggy pants! Some call it a fashion trend, I call it annoying. Underwear are called underwear for a reason. They're meant to be under your pants, not the top part of your pants. I don't need proof that you're wearing underwear, honestly. Now that I've managed to get annoyed just writing about it, I'll leave you with a few of my other pet peeves. The duck face (save it for the ducks), bad grammar, texting and driving, cutting in line, loud chewing, motion activated hand dryers, animal cruelty and gulping. 0032
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LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 849-5314 Weekly Children’s Programs: Toddler Time: For children ages 18-36 months every Tuesday 10:30-11:00am. Big Kid Storytime: For children ages 3-5 every Friday 10:30-11:00am. Family Drop-In Table: Check out our family drop-in centre with weekly themes and crafts for parents and/ or caregivers and children to enjoy together. Special Events - Children’s Programs: New! Babies at the Library - you and your baby will participate in songs, rhymes and stories to enjoy together. Registration is required. Children’s Matinee Movie - Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm “Brave”; Saturday, May 23 - Muppets from Space. Puppet Show - Friday, May 15 at 10:30am & 3:30pm. Regular Adult Programs: Mondays: 10:00am-1:30pm, Quilt Nook in the Library’s Multi-Purpose
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room; 10:30-11:30am, Newcomer’s Coffee Hour; 2:00pm, Scrabble Club. Wednesdays 10:00am-1:00pm, Painter’s Circle. Thursdays - 7:00-8:00pm, Knit Wits. Adult Movie Program - 2:00pm, Monday, May 11 - Monty Python’s the Meaning of Life; May 25 - The Hundred Foot Journey. Thursday, May 14 - 7:00-8:30pm, KV Writer’s Circle. Special Events: May Art Displays - Art from students of Rothesay Park Middle School; in celebration of Asian Heritage Month an art exhibit on the Peking Opera. Wednesday, May 7 - 7:00pm, KV Memory Project Launch - joint history book project by local students about the soldiers from the KV who participated in WWI and display. Saturday, May 9 - 1:00pm, 3D Printer Demo. Wednesday, May 13 - 12:00noon, Asian Health & Wellness Lunch and Learn. 0018
ATTENTION CAT LOVERS! The Chickadee Cat Club is now seeking Fabulous Felines for their Cat Show “The Cat of The Rings” at the Capital Exhibit Centre in Fredericton on June 6 & 7. We will have 10 Licensed Judges from across North America. Now is the time to contact us to about entering your cat – just $25 for Household Pet entries! Volunteers also needed for this fun and educational family event. For information contact 459-2780 or ChickadeeCatClub9@gmail.com. 3380
MEMORY CAFÉ An Alzheimers Society program that combines education, socialization and activity in a safe and inclusive space for those diagnosed with dementia and their loved ones. Join us Sunday, May 10 from 2:00 to 4:00pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, 4 Church Ave, Rothesay. There will be a talk on Connecting with your loved one and musical entertainment. For more information contact Emily Blaney at 634-8722 or email: saintjohn@ alzheimernb.ca. 3460
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The Kennebecasis Valley Figure Skating Club would like to congratulate Madison Herrington who attended the Atlantic Canada Figure Skating Championships in East Hantz, NS March 27 – 29th. Madison brought home a gold medal in the Jr. Silver Freestyle event. Well done Maddy. April 28th - May 11th, 2015
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-8:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm every week ($7/person, $4/children under 10). Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets, tea/coffee. Everyone welcome. The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings, in particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. We would
also invite others who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup or Salad & Sandwich Lunch served every third Wednesday (May 20) from 11:30am1:30pm. Menu offers choice of two soups (or salad), 3 sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. $7/person. All welcome. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, 7:00pm games begin every Thursday. 30 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration tickets are available ahead of time at Branch. Tournament cost $20. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals – two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details.
Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment. Please note - all surviving WWII & Korean Veterans should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience; information available could be of benefit to you. Comrade Eric Adams is the contact. Please call the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week. Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information. This is a weekly draw and the prize is dependent on the number of participants entered. Sponsored by RCL#58, proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need. 0014
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St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
Churches in Quispamsis Archdeacon David Barrett, Rector We welcome you to join us at:
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Service and Sunday School at 11:00 am Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9:00 am Tuesday Afternoon Sunday School at 3:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
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LIVE WELL DISCOVER 5 STEPS TO BALANCED LIVING Are you feeling stressed? Fatigued? Overwhelmed with daily demands? Experiencing anxiety and depression? Perhaps you’re feeling angry and frustrated? These are the things that happen when your life is out of balance. In this fast paced society, this can easily happen if you are not taking time for yourself. As a Registered Professional Counsellor and Empowerment Coach, I have devoted time to examining the steps you can take in your life to begin feeling more energized, empowered, and of course, balanced. Step 1: Clarify Your Values - Values are the things that you care about the most in your life. They act as a set of guiding principles for decision making. Clarifying your values provides you with direction, purpose, and focus. Step 2: Set Priorities Based on Values - Once you have clarified your values the next step is to make them a priority in your life. Pay attention to how you spend your time. Are your actions aligned with your value system? Don’t spend all of your energy doing what is urgent; make time for what is important. Step 3: Become Clear About What You Can and Cannot Control - When you are focused on the things beyond your control you will experience feelings of depression, anxiety, and frustration. You can also get stuck in a victim or martyr mentality which negativity impacts your relationships.
When you turn your attention toward the things you can control, you will step into your power and begin making positive changes in your life. Step 4: Develop Healthy Thinking Patterns - This step supports all the previous ones by ensuring your beliefs and self-talk are conducive to long-lasting changes. Monitor your self-talk and begin replacing negative thoughts with healthy, supportive ones. Balanced thoughts will lead to a balanced life. Step 5: Take Time for Relaxation - This step addresses the physical component of balance. If you are always busy your body can get stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode. This causes the release of stress hormones that lead to uncomfortable physical sensations associated with stress and anxiety. Breathe deeply, slow down, and allow your body to return to its natural state of balance. By Kara Melendy, MA, RPC, counselor, Gentle Path. 0008
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R.E.S. FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER SOCIETY A group of students at Rothesay Elementary School recently organized a used book sale to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. The event was held in honour of their Grade 5 classmate Jonathan Young - who lost his battle with cancer in 2014. The children raised more than $900 during the sale, where most books were priced at $1. 3463
L-r: Madison Foley, Meghan Greer, Claire Noftell, Jill Russell, Southern District Manager for the Canadian Cancer Society NB, Nicholas Ashfield, and Will Gallant
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Quispamsis Middle School is pleased to announce that two of our students will be advancing to the Canada-wide Science Fair in Fredericton, May 1116. Ben d’Entremont’s (gr. 7) project tests what depth of parabolic reflector can gather the most heat when pointed at a heat source. He built four different parabolic reflectors out of foam and aluminum foil, each with a different depth and focal point but the same area. The temperature from a heat lamp was measured and recorded into a log book. Pareidolia: Reilly Sullivan (gr. 8) tested the limits of our minds. Reilly took a familiar song and mixed it with a static noise file then slowly tuned out the music until there was only static. Surprisingly, her test subjects continued to hear the non-existent song lyrics in their brains. Reilly discovered that her test subjects heard the music lyrics for as long as 25 seconds after only white noise was playing. 3450
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r ’s Day e h t o M Ha ppy After all the snow has melted (hopefully), and Spring is well under way, we take the time to say thanks to our Mom on the second Sunday of May. And who is more deserving of a holiday in her name, than the lady who raised you since you were a babe. So, we go with our offerings of flowers and cards, and we pay our thanks for a debt that can never fully be repayed. How many of us owe our kindness and heart to the gentle mothering we recieved when we were still young. From before we were born she carried us, and until her last breath she will walk by our side, ready and willing to comfort and console, help and love. For, to be a Mother is more than a job, it’s a life long commitment sealed with love. One day a year, we offer our thanks to the woman who has spent her whole life giving us all. From kissing bruised and scrapped knees, to running us to the doctors, a true superhero in the flesh
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with the strength and will of ten. No statues will be raised in her honour, no days will bear her name, there won’t be bells ringing or fireworks, but we can celebrate her all the same. For the untold hours and days she’s given. For fevers broken with a cold cloth, or for diapers changed. For encouraging our passions long before talent arrived, before we can realize all that she’s done. The best gift we can give her, is to share the love and kindess she taught us to everyone. For that is being a mother.
Thanks, Mom.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Thursday, April 30 Community Seniors’ Monthly Luncheon, at St. Augustine’s starting at 12:00noon. Hampton Education Centre Speak Out Competition at the Hampton Middle School 6:30-8:30pm. Students from Rothesay to Sussex will be competing at the middle/high school level. Friday, May 1 Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner (lobster & buffet) & Auction, sponsored by Loch Lomond Villa, at SJ Trade & Convention Centre. $120/ ticket. Limited tickets available: 6437110, foundation@lochlomondvilla. com; lochlomondvilla.com. Beach Volleyball - last day for team registrations. Applications also be accepted for referee positions. Saturday, May 2 Fundy Gardeners’ “Garden of Dreams”
seminars & trade show 9:30am-3:00pm at KVHS. Guest speakers, book launch, raffles/door prizes. Ticket ($20) includes am/noon refreshments. Contact: pat. mcgill@bellaliant.net, 849-4353 or jan. wilshaw@gardener.com, 849-6401. Entertainment & Roast Beef Dinner (full course), sponsored by Hampton Rotary, at Hampton Seniors’ Resource Center. Doors open 6:15, performance at 6:45pm. 50/50 draw, cash bar. Tickets ($50) John/Rosemary 832-5884 or email: rojobarn@rogers.com. Old Fashioned Church Supper at Saint David’s United Church (7A Gondola Point, Road) 5:00-7:00pm. $12/adults; $6/children 12 & under. Tickets - 8477137 Monday-Thursday 9:00am12:00noon. Salad Plate Luncheon, St. Andrew’s United Church, 196 Hammond River Road, sittings at 11:30am & 12:15pm. $10/person. Bake sale tables. HRAA Spring Tackle Swap, 9:00am1:00pm. Tables $10. Raffles & door prize. Info/table reservations - Steve
at 651-1468 or sdelaney@rogers. Big Breakfast at the Quispamsis Lions Club, 8:00-11:00am, $7/person. Info 849-2689. Annual Roast Beef Supper, at Central Kings Rec Centre (110 Titusville Road, Upham); $14/adults, $6/ages 6-12, pre-schoolers eat free. Info - Brenda Fowler 832-1851.
Sunday, May 3 Hampton United Church Choir joint concert with Sea Belles Women's Barbershop chorus at 7:00pm. Reception and light refreshments following. Roast Pork Supper at the Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick from 3:306:00pm. $10/adults, $5/children 6-12 years, $25/family, pre-schoolers eat free. All welcome. Thursday, May 7 Rocmaura Auxiliary meeting 2:00pm in the Boardroom of Rocmaura Nursing Home. All are welcome.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Friday, May 8 “Just the Four of Us” at Long Reach United Church (3232, Route 845), 7:30pm an evening of music fundraiser for Long Reach United Church, free will offering. Community Lunch & Quilt Display, 11:00am-1:00pm at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2 Hammond River Rd, Quispamsis (next to the bridge on the Old Hampton Highway). Info 847-0850. Free will offering for mission projects. Saturday, May 9 Annual HRAA Dinner & Auction at St Mark’s Church (171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis), doors open at 6:30. Tickets $50; early bird prize for tickets purchased by April 30. More info: HRAA 832-1230. Clogging Reunion 9:00am-4:30pm at the Milford Community Centre (248 Milford Road, SJ), registration at 8:30. Registration $10/person, goes to hall rental. Got Drugs? - Drop off your expired/
unused medications (also pet meds) at McAllister/Lancaster Mall 10:00am12:00noon - look for the tents. Program is free. “Magical Music & Divine Desserts”, fundraiser for Fresh Start Services for Women, at Hillcrest Baptist Church (476 Lancaster Ave) 7:00pm with Cook Chicks and Ugly Doclings, a draw, silent auction and dessert reception. Tickets ($20) available at Bank of Montreal (Lancaster Mall, cash only), 635-4122 or at the door. Provincial Cheerleader Finals at UNBSJ from 12:30noon-4:00pm including Simonds High, Harbour View High, Saint John High and Kennebecasis Valley High. Mother’s Day Luncheon at St. Augustine’s Church (329 Quispamsis Road) 1:003:00pm. Salads, cakes & beverage. $12/ person. 849-8464/848-2448 to register. Wheelchair accessible.
Monday, May 11 AGM & Dinner for Canadian Federation of University Women, 6:00pm at Shadow
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Tuesday, May 12 Spring Bridge & Dessert fundraiser, to help send youth to summer camps, 1:004:00pm at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 4 Church Ave, Rothesay. Phone church office (847-1812) to reserve your table soon. $12/person and all that amount goes to camp placements. Thursday, May 14 Seniors’ Swing into Spring Party starting at 11:45am in the qplex Conference Centre - lunch and music with Delbert Worden. Tickets are available 848-5900. Big Night Out in support of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters 6:30-11:00pm at Rothesay Netherwood School (Heritage Hall). Buffet dinner, entertainment, auction and ‘Westjet Cares for Kids’ draw. $75/person, at BB/BS, 3rd Level Brunswick Square, Garden Street Irivng; KV Guardian Drugs, bignightoutsj.com or 635-1145.
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After my recent dining experience at the China Coast Restaurant in Rothesay, I refer to this hidden gem of a restaurant as the coast with the most......food I’ve ever seen! As a lifelong lover of Chinese food, I’ve tried, tested, enjoyed and notsoenjoyed dishes from many different restaurants. So, when a coworker asked me if I’d like to join her for lunch at China Coast, I couldn’t say no. After all, we had been graciously invited by the restaurant’s general manager and coowner, Helen Hua, to come by and try some of their signature side dishes. When I walked through their front door, the first thing that caught my attention were the wonderful aromas drifting from their lunch buffet. After we were greeted and seated by a couple of friendly staff, we made a beeline for the buffet table. We didn’t know then that Helen’s husband, Kang, was already busy preparing about six of their signature side dishes for us too. When I inspected the large selection of buffet items, I immediately loved the fact that their individual serving trays are much smaller than you see in many restaurants. That tells me that they only prepare small amounts at the time, so your food is always fresh and hot. I loved this concept, and wish more restaurants did the same. After taking my first bite, I was surprised by all the flavor. I didn’t realize how bland other Chinese food I’d tried really was, until I tried their lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork and Singapore style vermicelli. The vermicelli, which is of their spicier dishes, isn’t something I would normally try, but it wasn’t so hot that I didn’t enjoy it. Surrounded by six huge servings of their signature dishes, which also include: Szechuan chicken, curry chicken, gai ding, gai pan and house fried noodles, we were getting some funny looks from our restaurant neighbours. They clearly thought we went a little overboard. Helen shared with us that they opened their doors in 2003 and, at the time, were the first and only Chinese restaurant in town. Their goal, she said, has always been to provide patrons with a quaint and comfortable dining atmosphere. They take pride in providing their customers with excellent food prepared with quality ingredients and special attention to flavor. Speaking from my own experience, they’ve done a great job of both. In addition to a large selection of appetizers and soup, they offer dine in and take out dishes categorized by vegetable, pork, chicken, beef, rice, seafood, chow mein, noodle and egg foo young. They also have several combination plates to choose from. If you’re really hungry and savour the flavor, China Coast Restaurant won’t disappoint. It gets my huge stamp of approval. ~Diane McMillan
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ASK THE CHEF MICROWAVES, GOOD OR BAD? Colin Sifton here again with another answer to your question. This week we were talking about microwave ovens and whether they are a good thing or a bad thing? What does it do to food and the health value? I remember going to Ottawa to visit friends of the family back in the eighties and they just got a microwave oven. This was a strange new thing and I was very interested in it. I remember watching the middle son put a hotdog in the oven and 2 minutes later it was cooked. It looked all shrivelled up and not like the hotdogs I was used to, but interesting. It was many years later when we got our first microwave and I could play with this new toy. The easiest way to explain how a microwave works is that it cooks inside as well as outside at the same time. Cooking in a pan or oven will cook the
outside then heat makes its way to the center. A microwave hits a specific area in the food with 1600 degrees and then the heat spreads out, cooking everything in its area until the heat drops below 80 degrees. This is apparent sometimes when you get a spot which is much more done and has a lack of moisture. One trick is to let the food sit for a minute after the microwave has stopped. This allows all the heat to work throughout the food. Hundreds of cookbooks dedicated to microwave cooking are on the market. We have all tried microwave cooking, but for the most of us we have gone back to the traditional stovetop and oven way of cooking because it makes the food look and taste how we want it. One item I do like to cook in a microwave is vegetables. What I do is place the vegetables in a microwaveable bowl, add a teaspoon of water, seal tightly, cook for 2 minutes and let stand for one minute. It turns the bowl into a steamer which captures all the vitamins and colour of
the vegetables. The best part is that it can be done while you are plating the rest of your meal. By the time everything else is on plates, your vegetables are done. Microwaves have found their place in our kitchens. They serve a purpose but not what they were originally made for. Life is busy and microwaves were going to give us more time but in the end, food is always better when cooked on the stove or in the oven, slowly and full of flavour. Other items that we will find in most homes in a few more years, which have perfected what microwaves were to be, are induction burners which use electromagnetic heat and combi ovens which use both moist and dry heat to speed up cooking. 0040
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These are examples of activities that we want to do, and I would also stretch to say we need to do. But how can you make the most of it without going overboard financially? I am not suggesting that you map out every potential activity with an evaluation of cost, which would be impractical for many of us (although I do know people that rather enjoy the exercise). By looking at your financial goals while planning your summer activities, you will find that you will stay on top off your money in and especially your money out. Take the time to plan your summer activities whether they are during a vacation or not. If your plan to do something with family/friends every weekend, you need a realistic budget that allows for the extra cost involved for travelling, incidentals and food. Leave your credit card at home. It is a lot easier to step outside your budget when you have credit readily available. Using a credit card is convenient but it also can make us spend more than we had planned. Along with the credit card, leave the debit card home and use cash. With using cash you are limited to the amount you have chosen to spend on the activity. Make sure you determine the cost of the activity and take that in physical money and stay within that limit. This will help you say no to expenses that can creep up because you are more active. Look for freebies. There are a lot of activities where the cost is covered or minimal. Seek out these opportunities, paying for an activity does not make the activity more enjoyable, sometimes the most enjoyable activities are those that you can find in your own backyard. You need to be realistic with your wants; it does not mean that you are doing something wrong if you indulge. We have to enjoy some of the money we make, we just have to be able to set limits and prioritize and by doing that you may free up money from deciding not to do an activity that was less of a priority. In the end you are always in control of your finances, just be careful that you are making choices that suit your lifestyle. 0005
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LISTEN IN ELTON JOHN I have recently been on a real Elton John music kick of late. My wife Cynthia told me of an old high school acquaintance of hers who’s mom, a Kennebecasis Valley resident who had once been on a date with a young Elton John. I had to find out more and looked into how this local woman met Sir Elton! I made contact with Suzanne Young over Facebook and asked her if I could get the story from her sometime and she obliged and gave me her cell phone number. Let’s cut to the chase - “I was 21 and I was in Europe. I went to Europe in March. We were in Switzerland and we were in a youth hostel. At the train station we met these two guys, sitting across from us.” Suzanne tells me about her chance encounter of meeting Elton John in Europe during the Spring of 1971. During this time John would have been in the midst of working on
his brilliant album “Madman Across The Water” that hailed the now classic hits “Levon’ and “Tiny Dancer”! Suzanne was telling me about the movie “Love Story” that they were all talking about in 70/71. If you’re not familiar with the movie it’s considered to be one the most romantic movies of all time. It starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. “I had already seen the film in London.” Suzanne says of the film they saw together in Switzerland. “On the way to the theatre people were looking at him.” Suzanne elaborated on how people were reacting to seeing him. “It’s kinda a cool story”. Yes it certainly is Suzanne! When Elton John performed in Saint John in 2008 Suzanne was out of town, but he did a “Shout out” to her, friends told her. Thank you Suzanne for telling me your wonderful story! Onwards with my Elton John kick! I reached out to Caleb Quaye who was Elton’s original guitarist and was also a member (along with Reg Dwight later
known as Sir Elton John) of Long John Baldry’s backing band Bluesology. Along with Elton, Caleb has worked with Hall & Oates, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Harry Nilsson and Pete Townsend to name but a few. Who else is there, really?! Caleb has a wonderfully inspiring story of how his life changed one night for the better, so we talked about that story which is covered is his book, “A Voice Louder Than Rock & Roll” and his up-coming Documentary! Caleb was in California and I was in Kingston, NB but we still were able to do the interview face to face via Skype. Get the rest of the interview online at: ossekeag. ca/category/ listening-in. 0041
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kv REGIONAL POLICE NEWS There are many different types of frauds out there and every year there are variations on old frauds or completely new ones pop up. The Canadian AntiFraud Centre (CAFC) has received several complaints regarding a fraud that requires a person to pay a sum of money to “unlock” their infected computer. Ransomware is malware that restricts access to infected computers and requires victims to pay a ransom in order to regain full access. This type of software is usually spread through email attachments. Once opened, the malware installs itself to the computer and encrypt a variety of file types such as images, documents and spreadsheets. The malware searches for files to encrypt on all drives and in all folders. This is all done in the background; you won’t know it is happening. Once the software is installed on the computer, a pop up appears claiming the files are blocked and that the data will be lost unless the private key is obtained. In order to obtain the private key, a ransom payment is demanded to be paid
by Bitcoin, UKash, Green Dot or other digital payment systems. The user is given approximately 72 hours before the private key is “destroyed” and the files are lost forever. Once the malware has encrypted files on a victim’s computer there is no way to decrypt them without the private key and by paying the ransom there is no guarantee that the files will be decrypted. How To Protect Yourself: -Avoid opening email and email attachments from unknown sources. -Make sure your anti-virus software is active and up to date and regularly schedule scans to search and remove already existing malware. - Keep your operating system and software up to date. - Make regular backups of important files. - Be vigilant against clicking on links within emails. Cst. Krystal Daley, Community Relations Officer. 0031
KINGS WAY CARE CENTRE NEWS At Kings Way Care Centre, some residents do not get the opportunity to get to the
mall or shopping of any kind. A couple of times of year, we hold a sale at our home - this fun event is open to the public as well. Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There is surely something for everyone - crafts, jewellery, clothing, baked goods, jams & jellies, skin care products, etc. Drop by – you just never know what you may find. 0025
HAMPTON REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR The public is invited to attend the Regional Heritage Fair for the Hampton Education Centre of Anglophone School District - South. Viewing of the Heritage Fair projects will take place on Tuesday, May 5 from 7:00-8:00pm at the Kings Valley Wesleyan Church, Quispamsis, with the Awards Ceremony being held at 7:30. Students in Grades 6-9 from the Sussex area to Rothesay will be participating in this fair. These students have already competed at their school fair, and winners at the school level have the honour of competing at this Regional Heritage Fair. 3468
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2015 ASIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS The Saint John Chapter of the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick (AHSNB-SJ) has been celebrating the May since 2008. This May, our celebrations include: Opening Ceremony: Sunday, May 3 at 2:00pm, Market Square Atrium. Asian Culinary Workshop: Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am, St. John Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street; Saturday, May 16 at 11:00am, Thai Pho, 165 Union Street. Asian Heritage Gala: Sunday, May 24 at 7:00pm, Dennis Knibb Auditorium, Saint John High School, 170-200 Prince William Street. Asian Heritage Art Exhibit: at the Saint John and Kennebecasis Valley Free Public Libraries. Lunch & Learns: Kennebecasis Free Public Library: Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00noon, Asian Wellness & Health; Saint John Free Public Library: Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00noon, Asian Wellness & Health. Public are invited to experience the rich Asian heritage and ethnic food. All
events are free admission. Proudly Presented and Sponsored by the Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter, Chairperson Dr. Li-Hong Xu Email: ahsnbsj@hotmail.com or visit: ahsnb. org. The Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick - Saint John Chapter includes representatives from Bhutanese Nepalese Cultural Society, Chinese Community in Saint John, Japanese Community, Filipino Association of NB, SJ Chapter, Greater Saint John Korean Association, Indo-Canadian Community, Iranian Community, Pakistani Community, Vietnamese Community, Multicultural Association of Saint John. 3413
SEA BELLES' DIRECTOR NAMED MODEL OF HEALTH Janet Kidd, Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc.'s director for 22 years, was recently chosen as one of this year's Model of Health for the Heart Truth Fashion Show Gala and Concert Series. The gala and concert will be held May 9 at Casino New Brunswick and features award winning singer-
songwriter Jann Arden. It will also be a night of fun and fashion and raise awareness for the number one cause of death for women in Canada, heart disease. Janet was one of eight out of 16 New Brunswick women nominations for models, who will have a red dress designed for them by fashion designers of the Fredericton School of Art and Design. Ms. Kidd, an accomplished professional singer, choir and chorus director for more than 40 years, was nominated for her use of music in promoting healthy heart, lungs, and emotional well being. Kidd has twice brought Sea Belles to the top ranking ladies' Harmony, Inc. chorus in Atlantic Canada, placing sixth Internationally in 2010. The public is invited to a concert at Hampton United Church 7:00pm on Sunday, May 3 with Janet Kidd directing the church choir, Sea Belles and Heartbeat. Refreshments following concert. Free will offering in support of church activities. The chorus meets Tuesday evening, Forest Hills School, 7:00-9:30pm and welcomes women 14 years and older who love to sing. For more information, visit: seabelles.ca. 3456
Mama’s treasures is a new business in the valley! Owned and operated by mother and two daughters!
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We are a unique home decor store. We offer handcrafted item as well as refinished antique furniture. We make custom furniture and decor. We are retailers for Miss Mustard Seed Milk paint which is a milk paint that can be used as a paint or a stain and is suitable for indoor and outdoor furniture,etc Miss Mustard Seed Milk paint is environmentally friendly and is made in Canada. We also are retailers for FAT chalk Paint which is another type of furniture paint and has No Voc’s, FAT paint is also Canadian made. Both milk paint and chalk paint are easy to use and require No sanding or priming.
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MUSINGS DEER VS GARDENER A few years ago our daughter gifted us with a number of raspberry plants. The first year we got a few berries, the second year we had LOTS of lovely large raspberries, and the third year the deer found the berry patch. Last year they were so persistent that I had very few berries and lots of aggravation! Grrr . . . I know the deer were here first. After all we did build our new home close to the edge of the woods, but it isn’t like they can’t find ample food during raspberry season. No, it is more they have discovered that the stuff people plant in their gardens is just plain tastier! In fact, they will walk right past all the lovely tender little cedar in the woods to come out to my brother’s cedar hedge, which by the way he transplanted from the bunch they just ignored in the woods. Go figure. Still, when I was a kid growing up on the very same piece of land where we
now live, it was a rare event to see a deer. Today, from spring throughout the summer and the fall, it is a rare day I DON’T see a deer. Since this is the new reality, I need to find a way to enjoy the fruits of my labour . . . raspberries, blueberries, apple trees . . . rather than provide a free buffet for the wildlife. Research has suggested a ton of possible solutions. There are the applications of various noxious smelling and tasting sprays (including coyote urine, yuck!), but they need to be reapplied, are equally stinky for us humans, and you must ensure they do not get on the fruit you are trying to protect. Then there are the various motion detecting devices which will spray water on the intruders, shine bright lights on them, or activate a noisemaker of some sort to (hopefully) frighten them off. Given the proximity of the planting area to my residing area, not a great solution for me. It is just as likely to frighten me out of lovely sleep as it is to protect my garden. So, it looks like a fence of some sort is my best choice. I
have read of just using fishing line strung 2 or 3 free above ground level with some tin can noisemakers attached. The theory is the deer will not see the line and will be frightened by the noise. Hmmm . . . think I need something a little more substantial. We could go with electric or with traditional fencing. I really don’t want to construct a palisade; I would like to be able to see my garden. There are metal fences and netting fences, but cost is also a factor and the netting fences seem to deteriorate over time. A final decision is still pending, but I am leaning toward electric. Hopefully this year, the raspberries are mine! “Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade.” ~ Rudyard Kipling. 0002
Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
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Exploring the Excellence of Chinese Cuisine from Here...
China Coast
Licensed Dining
Mon - Closed Tues to Thurs: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Order by Phone: 506.847.4448 506.847.5556
Appetizer
Beef
A1. Spring Roll $1.75 A2. Egg Roll $1.50 A3. Deep Fried Wontons (16 PCS) $8.95 A4. Deep Fried Chicken Wings (12 PCS) $9.95 A5. Onion Rings $3.50 A6. French Fries $3.50 A7. Fish and Chips $9.50 E1. Wonton Soup $4.95 E2. Chicken Egg Drop Soup $4.95
R1. Steamed Rice $3.00 R2. House Special Fried Rice $8.95 R3. Veg Fried Rice / Mushroom $6.95 R4. Shrimp Fried Rice $9.25 R5. Yeung Chow Fried Rice $8.95 R6. Chicken Fried Rice $7.50 R7. Beef Fried Rice $7.50 R8. BBQ Pork Fried Rice $7.50 R9. Seafood Fried Rice (Shrimp & Scallop) $11.95
V1. Garlic Fried Mixed Veg $9.95 V2. Garlic Fried Broccoli $9.95 V3. Garlic Friend Bokchoy $9.95 V4. Vegetable Chow Mein $8.50 V5. Stir Fried Mushroom $9.95
Pork
P1. Sweet & Sour Pork $10.75 P2. BBQ Pork Chow Mein $9.50 P3. BBQ Pork Mixed Veg (Sliced) $11.45 P4. BBQ Pork Ding (Diced) Mixed Veg $11.45 P5. Honey Garlic Ribs $11.95 P6. Spare Ribs with Black Bean $11.95 P7. House Spare Ribs $12.95 P8. Pork Chop with Onion $12.95 P9. Pork Chop with Spicy Salt $12.95 P10. BBQ Pork Slices $9.50
Seafood
S1. Sweet & Sour Shrimp $11.95 S2. Sweet & Sour Scallop $14.95 S3. Shrimp Chow Mein $12.95 S4. Tai Dop Voy (BBQ Pork, Chicken, Shrimp & Mixed Veg) $13.95 S5. Chow Scallops $14.95 S6. Szechuan Shrimp $14.25 S7. Curry Shrimp $14.95 S8. Shrimp with Mixed Veg & Almond $12.95 S9. Chow Hoy Shin (Stir Friend Seafood) $17.95 S10. Seafood with Broccoli $14.95 S11. Seafood with Celery & Snowpeas $16.95
Chicken
C1. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls $10.95 C2. Lemon Chicken $10.95 C3. Pineapple Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls $10.95 C4. Breaded Chicken Breast (Soo Gai) $11.45 C5. Chicken Chow Mein $9.50 C6. Chicken Bokchoy $11.45 C7. Szechuan Chicken $11.45 C8. Curry Chicken $11.45 C9. Gai Ding (Diced Chicken) Veg with Almonds $11.45 C10. Gai Pan (Sliced Chicken) Mushrooms $11.45 C11. Chicken Green Pepper with Black Bean Sauce $11.45 C12. Gai Pan (Sliced Chicken) Mixed Veg $11.45
Chicken Chow Mein Chicken Balls Chicken Fried Rice
No. 4 $8.95
Egg Roll Chicken Chow Mein Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken Fried Rice
Special Combinations No. 2 $9.75
Egg Roll Honey Garlic Ribs Chicken Balls Chicken Fried Rice
No. 5 $9.25
Noodle (Vermicelli/Thick Noodle)
Rice
Vegetable
No. 1 $8.95
Chow Mein (Bean Sprouts) M1. House Special Chow Mein $12.95 (BBQ Pork, Chicken & Beef with Bean Sprouts) M2. Chicken Chow Mein $9.50 M3. Beef Chow Mein $9.50 M4. BBQ Pork Chow Mein $9.50 M5. Shrimp Chow Mein $12.95
B1. Beef Mixed Veg $11.45 B2. Beef Chow Mein $9.50 B3. Beef Broccoli $11.45 B4. Beef Green Pepper $11.45 B5. Beef with Mushroom $11.45 B6. Szechuan Beef $11.45 B7. Curry Beef $11.45 B8. Ginger Beef $12.95 B9. Beef Bokchoy $12.95
Soup
No. 3 $10.25
Egg Roll Chicken Chow Mein Chicken Balls Honey Garlic Spare Ribs Chicken Fried Rice
Egg Roll Chicken Chow Mein Lemon Chicken Chicken Fried Rice
Buffets
Lunch Buffet (Thurs to Fri: 12pm - 2pm) $10.99 Dinner Buffet (Tues to Sun: 5pm - 8pm) $14.99 Buffet to Go $7.49/lb Kid’s Buffet: Under 2 - Free Above 2 - Charged by Age
83 Hampton Rd., Rothesay
N1. Canton Style Fried Noodles $14.95 N2. Chicken/Pork/Beef Fried Noodles $13.95 N3. Beef Broccoli Fried Noodles $14.95 N4. Shrimp Fried Noodles $15.95 N5. Seafood Fried Noodles $15.95 N6. Chicken/Pork/Beef Lo Mein $14.95 N7. Veggies Lo Mein $12.95 N8. Home Style Vermicelli $14.95 N9. Singapore Style Vermicelli $14.95 N10. Shanghai Style Thick Noodles $14.95 N11. Seafood Fried Thick Noodles $15.95 N12. House Fried Noodle $13.95 N13. Beef Fried Thick Noodle $14.95 N14. Chicken Celery Fried Noodle $14.95 N15. Black Bean Beef Fried Noodle $14.95
Egg Foo Young
F1. Mushroom Egg Foo Young $10.95 F2. Mixed Veg Egg Foo Young $10.95 F3. Chicken Egg Foo Young $11.95 F4. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $11.95 F5. Beef Egg Foo Young $11.95 F6. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $13.95 F7. Scallop Egg Foo Young $13.95
Special Dinners
Dinner for 2A $21.95
2 Egg Rolls Chicken Chow Mein Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken Fried Rice 2 Fortune Cookies
Dinner for 4 $46.95
4 Egg Rolls Chicken Chow Mein Chicken Mixed Veg Sweet & Sour Shrimp Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken Fried Rice 4 Fortune Cookies
Dinner for 2B $23.95
2 Egg Rolls Chicken Chow Mein Chicken Balls Chicken Fried Rice 2 Fortune Cookies
Dinner for 5 $56.95
Dinner for 3 $36.95
3 Egg Rolls Chicken Chow Mein Sweet & Sour Shrimp Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken Fried Rice 3 Fortune Cookies
5 Egg Rolls Sweet & Sour Shrimp Beef with Veg Canton Style Fried Noodle Chicken Balls Honey Garlic Spare Ribs Chicken Fried Rice 5 Fortune Cookies
Dinner for 6 $66.95
6 Egg Rolls Chicken Soo Gai Chicken Balls Almond Gai Ding Canton Style Fried Noodle Sweet & Sour Shrimp Honey Garlic Spare Ribs Chicken Fried Rice 6 Fortune Cookies
For Corporate Reservations or suggestions, please contact our General Manager Helen by calling 506.639.7933 or email chinacoast.rothesay@gmail.com
Extra Sauce
Small $1.00 Medium $2.00 Large $3.00 Fortune Cookie $0.25
Dishes Highly Recommended by the Chef
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