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So long, adieu, goodbye, farewell. As I am writing this, we are well along with the sale of Ossekeag Publishing. The odds are very good that you will see your community news arrive again in the New Year, under the ownership of K and A. Due to the pressure of finalizing details everyone (except Mikie) is way too busy to work out an introduction strategy. But I am sure that either somewhere in this issue or possibly not until January that the new owners will fully introduce themselves to you. In all likelihood, if you are a regular visitor to the office, you will still see the missus around and about until such time as the new owners are fully familiar with our operation!! The chances of seeing me are much less likely but if you do ever wish to contact me, my personal email is penrest@ gmail.com. I certainly want to thank all of our many supporters for their loyalty and kindness. Our staff, who have been loyal through some rough times are the best, and I wish them continued success with the new owners. To all of our faithful customers, many thanks and I hope that you continue to support your local community news. To those customers who have been enticed by great deals from our competitors, be sure to thank and reward K and A for stepping in and allowing you to avoid monopoly pricing. Please share your advertising budget with Ossekeag Publishing in order to avoid major price increases
from alternative suppliers. As we enter the Holiday Season, please think kindly of others, stay as close as you can to family and remember, thoughtfulness is still the very best gift of all!! On a sadder note, our beloved lab, The Jet, has passed away. In August he was diagnosed with cancer, but he enjoyed the best apple season ever, our walk in the woods continued daily and he fortunately was a happy dog until the very end. To the most faithful companion ever, I thank you for 7 1/2 great years together. You, my dear friend are sorely missed!! Have a wonderful 2017 to all. 0002
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KVHS RIVERBOAT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Are you looking for an exciting local sports event to help alleviate those postChristmas blues? Well then, come on down to Kennebecasis Valley High School on January 12 - 14 to watch some of southern New Brunswick’s best varsity basketball talent duke it out on the hardwood. Our KVHS Crusaders varsity teams are hosting 10 other teams from NB and NS in this annual tournament in its 31st year. Teams appearing in the girls division are Fredericton High, Bernice MacNaughton, Sussex Regional, Horton (NS) and Miramichi Valley. On the boys side, visitors include Leo Hayes, Dartmouth (NS), Rothesay Netherwood, Saint john High and Fredericton High. Games kick off on Thursday, January 12 with the Crusader ladies playing Fredericton at 6:00pm followed by the Crusader gents playing Leo hayes at 8:00pm. Action continues on Friday and Saturday with games split between KVHS and Rothesay High School. Championship games are on Saturday with the girl’s finals at 3:00pm and the boys at 5:00pm. Both final games are played at KVHS. Grab your basketball swag and head
on down to catch some great courtside action!! Admission is $2/game or $5/pass for students and seniors and $5/game and $10/pass for adults. A canteen is on site. Full schedule will be availabe at: kvba. pointstreaksites.com - after the first of January. Let’s cheer on your 2017 KVHS Crusaders!! #2017riverboat. 4361
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 7632634. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night Bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Hugh J. Flemming, Q.C. MLA Rothesay
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SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB NEWS If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Saturday, January 14 - “Feeding Birds in Winter” workshop, 10:00am-12:00noon at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre, pre-registration required: call Joanne Savage at 847-4245 or email davidsavage@rogers.com. Regular Club meetings at the NB Museum in Market Square at 7:00pm: January 16 - Enjoy wonderful photographs and other presentations by members; February 13 - “Who Killed Buddy the Dinosaur?” - the mass extinction of 66 million years ago. For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
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Seniors’ Spring Fest (for 50+) will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 1:004:00pm at Exhibition Park. This annual event will include bingo (cards are 1 for $2 and 3 (max) for $5), musical entertainment with Delbert Worden and Debbie Harrity. Refreshments provided. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale at the Seniors’ Resource Centre, Brunswick Square, Level III, on Wednesday, March 15, 9:00am and at Exhibition Park at 10:00am. For further information, please call the Seniors’ Resource Centre, 633-8781. 4372
DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE 330 Greenhead Road, West SJ Wednesdays: Weekly Bingo - 5:30pm, Quarter games; 7:00pm, Early Bird; 7:30pm, Regular games. Doors open at 4:00pm. Sundays: 1:00-4:00pm, Sunday Quarter Games. Rentals available for all occasions receptions, meetings etc. Call 672-1046. G044
Electrical Workers Local 502 support to Hestia House Local Electrical Contractors and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 502 responded to a fundraising request from Hestia House, a Saint John shelter for abused women and their children, by relamping the premises with energy efficient LED lighting. Replacing conventional incandescent bulbs with energy efficient LED bulbs will result in a $3,500 annual reduction in energy costs. Saturday morning RFI Industrial Contractors Ltd and Omega Electric together with volunteers from IBEW
local 502 installed LED bulbs throughout the Hestia House premises and replaced those fixtures not compatible with the LED bulb. Switching to energy efficient lighting represents a great opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and save on energy costs. Replacement fixtures were supplied by RFI and Home Depot. Refuse container provided by Matt Joyce at JTR Dumpster We thank all Saint John Electricians and Apprentices who volunteered their time to support their community and this great cause. 4368
ROTHESAY WINTER MAINTENANCE Rothesay requests the public’s assistance in conducting winter maintenance activities. • Any vehicle left on Town streets, roads, or sidewalks so as to impede snow removal or maintenance to roads or sidewalks will be towed away at owner’s risk and expense. • Any person removing snow from private property onto Town streets, roads or sidewalks is liable to a fine. MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS 4
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 10:30am-1:00pm (brunch $8) and 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Holiday Hours: December 24 - closing at 6:00pm; December 25 & 26 - closed, Branch re-opens December 27. Sunday, January 1 - 12:00noon-7:00pm, New Year’s Levee. Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am-1:00pm. Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person, Children under 10 years $4. Everyone welcome. Sunday Brunch will resume January 8. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch - the Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a three-week rotational basis would be appreciated. We also invite anyone else who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be held on Wednesday, January 18 for the month of December between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $8/person. All welcome. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per
tournament. 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 should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Please contact our Serivce Officer, Harold Defazio, at 849-0545 or the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/ week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information. Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need. RCL Branch #58 would like to take this opportunity to thank the public and business community for their generous support throughout the past year. We would also like to extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to one and all.
PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Pub open Saturdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors Group will meets the 2nd & 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining
contact Claudia Small, President at 7632587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets training at MCS school for regular training on Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm. Boys and girls aged 12-18 are welcome to attend. Contact Bob Beyea at 763-2277 for more information. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
RAPS SOCCER ROGRAM Circle K is providing major sponsorship of the Regional Academy Program South (RAPS) soccer program. RAPS has turned Circle K’s funds into high quality jerseys, which the players are very excited about. The sponsorship is also used to lower everyone’s registration fees, fund coach training, and provide funding for kids in need. RAPS enables over 40 motivated young Southern Region soccer players to improve their physical and mental skills as well as experience more challenging competition. The program runs from September through April and the players, ages 9-14, come from every club in the region. New for 2016 RAPS has added a quickly growing Girls program. The Academy trains every week. RAPS staff organize local competitions and the program sends teams to provincial tournaments three times during the winter. For more information, see the RAPS website: srsl.goalline.ca/page.php?page_ id=88748. 4358
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EMERGENCY MEASURES HOW HIGH’S THE WATER? The last months have been a challenge for individuals in the US and Canada, including Cape Breton. Heavy rainfall and flooding, have devastated communities and individuals. One common scene on the TV, are the numbers of vehicles seen driving through the flood water hoping I think, that some divine intervention will carry then through. During my experience of emergency response, three events came to mind. I was staffing a road block in East Saint John as heavy rains and spring high tides had flooded out Glen Falls. From the top of the hill I had a grand view of the lake that had formed. A Volkswagen bug came to a screeching halt at my roadblock. The driver demanded that he be let through to deliver his pizza to the hill on the opposite side of the Glen. I explained that he had to go around as the Glen was flooded. “Wait a minute you’re not a cop! Get the %$#@ out of my way.” He proceeded to speed down the hill toward
the water. SPLASH! If by magic the bug was floating and moving along. But that was only for a moment as the vehicle slowly started to sink. Out came the pizza on the roof of the bug, followed by the driver. As the bug settled in the two feet of water the driver called out for help. The pizza was not delivered on time and so he had to pay for it as well as a new vehicle when the water subsided. The second event was also in Saint John, at the railway overpass on Rothesay Avenue. A TV crew was out filming the flood and watched as a driver came up to the barricade. Stopped the vehicle, went over to the barricade and moved it out of his way. Back into his truck and, since he had raised his vehicle and added larger tires, drove through. A few minutes later a car came along and drove into the water. SPLASH!! The vehicle engine was flooded and the driver had to exit via the driver’s window. The third story is from Quispamsis. First
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responders answered a call for assistance from a driver stuck in his car. The event, as related, was that the driver knew the roadway had flooded and was wondering if he could get his car out in the morning to go to work. “I drove out of the garage picked up speed to drive through the water. SPLASH!!! And the engine died. I wonder if my insurance will pay for the damage?” Sometimes you can BE Prepared – Not Scared but your neighbours may have a different way of looking at the event. 0039
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DONATION TO IMPERIAL THEATRE
LADIES FUN BOWLING LEAGUE We welcome new bowlers to join our League this Fall - a fun league of ladies of different ages and bowling abilities. We come from all areas of Saint Johna and Kings County and bowl at the Fairview Lanes in the North End of Saint John on Mondays at 10:00am. If you would enjoy a morning of exercise, laughs and fun please call Kathy at 833-1086. Everyone welcome. G154
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Marilyn Lester and Angela Campbell Mrs. Marilyn Lester, President of the New Brunswick Children's Foundation recently presented a $5000 cheque to Imperial Theatre's Assistant Executive Director, Angela Campbell. This wonderful donation will help
to fund Imperial's 2016-2017 School Series and help ensure professional theatre is made available to every child in Saint John and surrounding area. 4369
All are welcome to the Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Hammond River Anglers Association, 10 Porter Road in Nauwigewauk (please note new time & location). Meeting agenda includes guest speakers, workshops, audio visual presentations and competitions. Bring your enthusiasm and watch your photography skills grow. For more information call Karl Maskos 847-4411 or visit our website at: kvcameraclub.com. G014
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FAMILY MATTERS GROWING CREATIVITY Research indicates that fostering creativity in children can not only benefit them academically but it builds their resilience and communication skills. With imagination and freedom, experts unanimously report that amazing things can manifest when children are provided unbounded creativity time. With attention to everyday activities, parents can play a big role in helping their children develop their creative skills. Here are a number of ways families can be creative! B - Be a Superhero. Devise superhero identities using imaginative play by asking your children what superpower they wish they had. Have them design a superhero logo and their own power suit with pillowcases, old clothes or blankets. E- Exceptional Leader. Without setting too many parameters, invite your children to think about what it would be like to be a childhood leader. Have them create speeches and use their creative expression on how they would rule the world.
C - Comic Relief. Discover laughter and the creativity that comes from reading the comics. Read comics with your kiddos and ask them to create their own comic strips using templates available online. R - Read and Write. Start a book club or write your own family book where your children can imagine the various ways the story can end. E - Experiment with Music. Promote the playing of music using instruments or items from around the house and encourage creative song writing. A - Act and Perform. Children love a good TV show and nothing invites imagination more than getting them to put together a skit or movie. Have your kiddos designate parts and roles and don’t forget to record their originality. T - Time to Design. Using straws, toilet paper rolls or boxes children can build buildings and play structures. To foster their creativity, emphasize the process rather than the construction and encourage them to think about
others ways their construction could be designed. I - Invent a New Holiday. Celebrate your own special family day. What would it be called, what could you do and how would you celebrate it? V - Visit Other Countries. Curiosity about other cultures is a great way to stir imagination. Using a map, take your children on a world tour and discuss what it would be like visiting people from other countries. E - Experiment with Paint and Sketching. Creating is fun when we participate in activities we enjoy. This week find more ways to be creative and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS Depression: Help Can Make a Difference
Tuesday Evenings Beginning January 24th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This six-week program is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues that relate to depression, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources.
Building Assertiveness Skills
Thursday Evenings Beginning January 26th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This six-week program is designed to teach women how to stand up for their personal rights expressing thoughts, feelings and beliefs in direct, honest and appropriate ways while still respecting the thoughts, feelings and beliefs of others.
Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder
Tuesday Evenings Beginning March 14th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This eight-week program is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety and / or panic disorders. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues related to anxiety and panic disorders, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources.
Hope & Healing: Coping with the Suicide of a Loved One
Tuesday Evenings Beginning March 28th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This ten-week program is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. A trained facilitator and health care professionals offer information on the grieving process, self-care, coping strategies and community resources.
Mindfulness
Thursday Evenings Beginning March 30th, 2017 6:30 to 8:30 PM This six-week skill-based program is designed to teach individuals the benefits and practices of mindfulness and how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness to calm the mind and to improve both mental and physical health. For more information or to register for these programs, please contact: CMHA of NB Saint John Office Phone: (506) 633-1705 Sponsored by:
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, December 21 Handel’s Messiah, 7:00pm at Trinity Church, SJ. Spencer Belyea conducts the 80-voice Symphony Chorus & Chamber Orchestra, with professional soloists - Jessica McCormack, Heather Flemming, Colin Frotten, Paul Bustin. Advanced ticket sale - Imperial Theatre (674 -4100). Saturday, December 31 Free afternoon skate, sponsored by the Town of Quispamsis at the qplex from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Complimentary light refreshments are also available for your enjoyment at the Q-Stop canteen. January 2, 9, 16 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm (new time) for 18 years or over, use West Entrance. Hockey, figure or speed skates. Live music with Ron Maloney. More info - visit “Harbour Skating Club” on Facebook; harbourskatingclub.ca; 672-9424. Saturday, January 7 Big Breakfast at the Quispamsis Lions Club (9 Market Street, behind Foodland) from 8:00-11:00am. Scrambled eggs, toast home fries, bacon, sausages, baked beans, pancakes, coffee/tea, juices. $7/person. January 8 Annual Christmas tree mulch drop-off deadline. The two dropoff locations will be: 11 Recreation Centre Road (lower parking lot by Parks Department) and 18 Municipal Drive (parking lot by Walter Jewett Ballfield). Trees must be dropped off before January 8.
COMHALTAS Come join in the fun listening, playing and enjoying Irish Music and culture in a traditional setting! Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The session begins at 7:00pm; this is a great opportunity to sit with experienced musicians and learn tunes at a slower pace. We transition to an 'up to speed' session at 7:30. At 8:30 the circle welcomes individual tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, step dance and much more! All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your traditional instrument or your voice and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Spread the word! Bring your
Lobsters Try The Humane Way
Caught with traps in the bay, Put in glass cages on display. Huddled together on one side, It looks to me like they’re trying to hide. Then I think “this is insane,” But I’m assured they feel no pain. But I reply “they taste, eat and mate, So I don’t think there’s much debate.” In parts of our world it’s very true, Please don’t ask what they do. But if you must, they’ll surely say: “How do you cook your lobsters from the bay?”
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KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM UPDATE The Kings County Museum in Hampton is closed for the winter. However, the museum is open now on Saturdays from 1:30-5:00pm and starting on January 9 it will also be open on Mondays from 10:00am-2:00pm. These times are for research purposes only. The charge is $10 for non-members of the Kings County Historical Society, and free for members. 4365
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Food Basket
We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket at the Santa Claus Parade, as well as those who have so graciously given cash donations. Your generosity will be helping to ensure that many Valley families will have a wonderful Christmas Season.
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Tuesdays 9:30am - 12pm
Holiday Hours for Donations: December 19 - 23, 8am - 5pm 346 Old Hampton Road
Closed from Christmas - New Year’s
Byron Williamson Rothesay, NB
Thank You for Your Continued Support
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.
friends! Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, accordions, guitars, mandolins and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092
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HAMPTON ROTARY PAUL HARRIS AWARDS
Holly Singh
At the November 14 meeting of the Hampton Rotary, three members were presented with Paul Harris Awards. The awards were presented by Past District Governors Don Richards, Dale Somerville and President Duncan McRae, to Holy Singh, David Keirstead and Heather Avery. Rotarians Peter White and Ivan Henry also received Paul Harris Awards on November 14. Beverley Lyons received a Paul Harris Award from Past President Gary Rent at an earlier date. This award is in honour of Paul Harris, Founder of Rotary International. It is given to those citizens of the community
Beverley Lyons who live by our motto “Service above Self ” and are involved voluntarily in support of the community we share together. 0003
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ASK MARY GETTING AROUND GIFT GIVING I just don’t want anything to do with gift giving and celebrating the season. Any advice on how to get around it? I know you aren’t in a festive mood but whether we are ready for it or not, the season of gift giving isn’t going to go away. Here are some easy tips to help you: Stick to just one present per person. People who receive one big or thoughtful present are more impressed by the gift than when it’s paired with less expensive or personal gifts. As a result, one great present makes you appear more generous. Get them to go online and put what they want on their “wish list”. Ask them for links to their online wish lists and then you can easily pick out a gift within your budget. Do last minute shopping and get the best discounts. Typically savings can be as high as 50% off their original prices. Christmas is a time to reach out and help the less fortunate. Get great last-minute holiday cards from UNICEF where 75% of sales go towards good works.
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to really impress people. All it takes is letting them know why you selected that present for them, writing the reason on the card – “when I saw this, it made me think of you and…” Just knowing the thought that went into picking a present makes them appreciate it even more. Instead of focusing on what money can buy, give a gift that will never be discarded, such as money into a college fund or doing a gift for others or donating your time. Set price limits for gift among family and stick to it – making no apologies. Also, don’t shop with your credit card, instead leave it behind and take cash only. For more advice check out my “Survivor’s Guide – to Holidays and Special Occasions” on my website. There are also lots of free articles on my blog dealing with grieving and the holidays. It’s a stressful time but you don’t have to do it on your own.
It helps to focus on others - our brains light up when we do a kindness for someone else. And it’s the small things, from crafting a homemade stocking to making fruitcake from scratch that gives the most pleasure with the least amount of money being spent. These gifts are true gifts of the heart because they are made and given with love. Please email me your questions: mary@ thesisterhoodofwidows.com. 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
Dr. Michelle Power
Dr. Joy Carmichael
KV Dental is pleased to welcome Dr. Joy Carmichael who is relocating her practice from Saint John to the valley to join with longtime colleague Dr. Michelle Power. Dr. Carmichael has over 14 years clinical experience in all aspects of family dentistry including advanced dental implant restorations, paediatrics and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Carmichael is the president of the local Saint John Dental society as well as the elected Saint John representative on the provincial New Brunswick Dental Society board. She is originally from Newfoundland and has lived in the KV area for over ten years with her husband Dr. Kevin MacDonald (Periodontal Dental Specialist) and their children. Dr. Carmichael’s current patients are invited to call KV Dental to arrange an appointment at 847-9836. New patients welcome. Friday appointments available. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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SELF ESTEEM MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS MERRY Christmas, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The carollers sing about it. The church goers talk about it. The smell of eggnog or hot apple cider wafts through the air. Children are excited for Santa’s upcoming visit. We give and receive gifts. What’s not to love about this time of year? Unfortunately, the most wonderful time of the year can be the most dreaded time of year for some. If only Christmas had the decency to not come. Some will spend their first Christmas without their loved one, either through divorce or death. Some have no family to share the holidays with. Single parents often feel overwhelmed at Christmas and unknowingly pass this emotion onto their children. Some don’t even bother with this dreaded holiday and hibernate until it is all over. Many of us struggle throughout the year but especially at Christmas. Even Mary and Joseph struggled at Christmas. The Roman Emperor Augustus wanted to be sure everyone paid their taxes, so he ordered everyone to return to the town they originally came from. Mary and Joseph travelled approximately 70 miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem. A pregnant Mary rode very slowly on a donkey. Upon arriving in Bethlehem,
they had problems finding somewhere to stay. The only place available to them was a lowly stable with animals, hay and very dim light. Not the greatest conditions for one about to give birth! However, in that place where the animals slept, the Son of God was born. Loneliness, depression, emotional insecurity, fatigue and dread face many of us at this time of year. We simply throw our hands up and shriek, “What’s the point”? I feel the point is this: We all need reassuring and healing messages that we are worthy, loved and cherished. Each of us experience the holidays differently and that is okay. Our traditions (or lack thereof) should be as unique as each of us. Christmas can be so commercialized, so out of hand. Christmas is about the Christ child who was born to save us. Even if you are not a ‘believer’, believe this… you deserve to have a joyous Christmas, you deserve to celebrate your individuality, and you deserve happiness. Heave those old holiday traditions. Create new ones that express the real you. Christmas will come. You can choose whether it will be merry or not. It has been a real pleasure to share my
thoughts with you over the past few months. I thank Ossekeag Publishing for this opportunity. I thank you for reading, sharing and all of your kind words and support. If you have a facebook account, feel free to look me up. I have a P.O.W.E.R (Pumping Ourselves With Esteem Regularly) page. This page, much like my articles, is all about attaining healthier self esteem. I also have a youtube channel, Martha’s Musings. I record short videos in hopes that people feel a sense of togetherness, acceptance and love. Merry Christmas and may 2017 be your year to become your truest self. 0027
Martha Chown Mental Health Facilitator/ Coordinator
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UNFILTERED WINE FOR THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is almost upon us, and I can’t think of a better time to gather with friends and family to enjoy a great bottle of wine. Whether you are hosting an intimate family get together or a large Christmas party you want to choose the best quality wines to enjoy. Many people are perplexed as to how much money they should spend to get a good quality bottle. Prices can range from $9 a bottle up to $300. However, price itself is not always an accurate indicator of quality. Some wines are of better quality than others. There are many contributing factors that go into the final price for a bottle of wine. For more information on this topic you can check out my blog @ unfilteredbyvictoria.wordpress.com. The $20 price range is, in my opinion, where you are most likely to find the best value for the dollar. This however does not mean that all bottles in or around the $20 range are a great value. A great wine should have a variety of different flavours, complexity, pronounced aromas, a nice
long finish, and most importantly be enjoyable to drink. The wines that I have listed below are wines that are not only fantastic but also a great value for the price. I have had the unique opportunity to have tasted most of them, and have listed some of the best for you. Reds - Greg Norman Limestone Coast Shiraz from Australia $23.49; Plot 6 Don David Malbec from Argentina $20.49; McManis Cabernet Sauvignon from US $20.49; Columbia Crest Merlot from US $21.49; Matua Pinot Noir from New Zealand $20.99; Torres Ibericos from Spain $19.49; Wolftrap red blend from South Africa $16.29; Bon Pas Plan de Dieu from France $18.49; Novas Carmenere-Cabernet $17.49; Mark West Pinot Noir from US $19.29. Whites - Quail’s Gate Chardonnay from Canada $23.99; Mission Hill 5 Vineyards Pinot Grigio from Canada $18.99; Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling from Washington State $20.49; Don David Torrontes from Argentina
CHRISTMAS TREE DROP OFF JANUARY 7, 2017 ROTHESAY RESIDENTS ONLY
Rothesay, in co-opera�on with Urban Organics, is working to promote Compos�ng by diver�ng Christmas Trees from the Regional Landfill
DROP OFF LOCATIONS Bill McGuire Centre Parking Lot East Riverside-Kinghurst Park Rothesay Arena (Front Parking Lot) Entrance to the Wells Recrea�on Field
THIS IS A ONE DAY ONLY DROP OFF Christmas Trees will NOT be collected as part of regular garbage or compost pickup.
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$17.29; Thelema Mountain White Blend from South Africa $16.49; Famille Bourgier Vouvray From France $20.49; Chloe Chardonnay from US $20.29; Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand $20.49; Wild Olive Chenin Blanc $15.50; Tinhorn Creek Gewurtztraminer $22.49. Sparkling Wines - Freixenet Cava from Spain $17.29; Hungaria Grand Cuvee from Hungary $15.29; La Marca Prosecco from Italy $20.49. So Merry Christmas to you and yours. May your holiday season be filled with great friends, happy times and great wine. 0042
Victoria Mccormick WSET Level 3 certified in wine and spirits Owner, Unfiltered Wine Consulting
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WELL RESTED DON’T SLEEP AND DRIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON When driving, we all make sure that we are fit for the task. With the holidays just around the corner, we are being reminded that it is not ok to drink and drive. Being sober, awake, and aware of our surroundings and paying attention to the road ahead and other people around us are all essential for safe driving. We expect other drivers sharing the road to be in the same frame of mind. But what happens if a medical condition prevents a person from being able to drive a vehicle safely? Would you take the steps to make sure you were not putting other people at risk, or even you and your own family? What if it was a medical condition you didn’t even know you had! Sleep Apnea is just such a condition. It is only obvious at night when you are asleep. You don’t even know that it is happening! Sleep Apnea is usually marked by heavy snoring, pauses in breathing, gasping for air and daytime sleepiness. Other common symptoms in OSA are morning headaches, a large neck circumference,
being overweight and high blood pressure. Drowsy driving is risky driving. Did you know that driving when not having a full night of sleep has the same effect on your reaction time as being several times over the legal limit of blood alcohol level! As you would suspect, those with chronic poor quality sleep are at a much higher risk for car accidents and fatal crashes. Most of us need to drive, but for some, driving is their entire livelihood. We depend on truck drivers to transport the things we need back and forth across Canada and the US and to keep themselves and the public safe while doing it. They have a tough job. The pressure is always on to get their load to the customer, turn and burn back home to see their families, all while staying safe. But what if they are not getting the sleep they need? Their job makes getting sleep hours hard, they need to have a good quality of sleep while they are in bed. Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration Advisory Committee made recommendations for truck drivers regarding screening for Sleep Apnea. They recommended that those with a Body Mass Index over 40 (example) immediately undergo a sleep study to rule out Sleep Apnea or get treated. BMI’s 33-39 should be screened if they show any three other symptoms such as is older than 42, is male, is a postmenopausal female, has diabetes, has a large neck size, has high blood pressure, has a history of heart disease, snores loudly, has witnessed apneas among others. Keep your family, and your job safe. Talk to your doctor about sleep apnea. 0038
Angie Cummings, BSc RRT, Sussex Sleep Clinic
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A Visit from St. Nicholas “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, more commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas” and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837. Some commentators now believe the poem was written by Henry Livingston, Jr.
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the newfallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.
The poem has been called “arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American” and is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today. It has had a massive impact on the history of Christmas giftgiving. Before the poem gained wide popularity, American ideas had varied considerably about St. Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” eventually was set to music and has been recorded by many artists.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash,
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“Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly! He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself! A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose! He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!” Info sourced: wikipedia.org/wiki/A_ Visit_from_St._Nicholas
BETA SIGMA PHI DONATION Gail Brown, President of Kings County Coordinating Council, Beta Sigma Phi recently presented a cheque to Kathy Woodhouse RN, BN in the amount of $2,300. Kathy is the Nurse Case Manager of the Breast Health Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital. This money was raised at the yearly Mystery Auction in Hampton where all the Sorority Chapter in the Council take part. Most of the items auctioned off are wrapped and attendees do not know what they are bidding on. It is always a lot of fun and enjoyed by all members who attend. Some sorority members make items and sell these at the auction and donate the proceeds to the auction. All the Sorority Chapters bring refreshments that everyone enjoys. 4325
Gail Brown and Kathy Woodhouse
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club is open to women who have moved to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet
new friends. We hold weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing,
movie nights, Moms & Tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
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10:00AM Family 10:30AM Pond Hockey 11:00AM 10am-12pm 11:30AM Public Skate Public Skate 12:00PM 10am-3pm Public Skate 12:30PM Public Skate 10am-3pm Public Skate 10am-5pm 10am-5pm 10am-5pm Public Skate 1:00PM 12-3pm 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM FLOOD Under 13 Under 13 Pond 3:30PM Pond Hockey Hockey 3-5pm 4:00PM 3-5pm 4:30PM 5:00PM FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD Public Skate 5:30PM 3:30-8pm 6:00PM Public Skate Public Skate Public Skate Public Skate Public Skate 6:30PM 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 5:30-8pm 7:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD FLOOD 8:30PM Public Skate Pond Hockey Public Skate Pond Hockey Public Skate Public Skate 9:00PM 8:30-10pm 8:30-10pm 8:30-10pm 8:30-10pm 8:30-10pm 8:30-10pm 9:30PM 10:00PM CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
SUNDAY 10:00AM Family 10:30AM Pond Hockey 11:00AM 10am-12pm 11:30AM 12:00PM 12:30PM Public Skate 1:00PM 12-3pm 1:30PM 2:00PM 2:30PM FLOOD 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 5:00PM Public Skate 5:30PM 3:30-8pm 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:00PM 7:30PM FLOOD 8:00PM 8:30PM Pond Hockey 9:00PM 8:30-10pm 9:30PM CLOSED 10:00PM
PUBLIC SKATE FAMILY POND HOCKEY UNDER 13 POND HOCKEY POND HOCKEY ICE MAINTENANCE
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SEA BELLES EARN INTERNATIONAL RANKING Sea Belles Chorus, Saint John's only chapter of Harmony, Incorporated, an international organization of female a cappella singers specializing in the barbershop harmony style, recently earned high honors at an international competition, placing 16th out of more than 24 choruses across the United States and Canada. The competition, held in November, took place in Providence, Rhode Island as part of an annual convention featuring educational sessions, various categories of competition, and performances by past and current championship choruses and quartets.. Sea Belles was one of only two Atlantic choruses represented at the competition, the other being Halifax's ScotionAires. Harmony, Inc. has hosted the International Convention & Contests for more than 50 years, gathering female singers of all musical backgrounds and experience levels to participate in a series of competitions for quartets and choruses. Participants are adjudicated by a panel of trained judges evaluating categories that encompass what songs
the performers elect to sing, the skill with which they sing those songs, and how they present the songs, which can include emotionally connecting with the audience. “Sea Belles offered a truly memorable performance in Providence,” says Sandra Dunlop, Harmony, Inc. president. “To even earn a spot on the international stage, the chorus had to qualify earlier in the year at an area competition. This positions Sea Belles as one of the top representatives of our organization, and we appreciate the talent that these women bring to the barbershop harmony genre.” With approximately 50 members, who live between Sussex and Brown's Flats, Sea Belles A Cappella Chorus is directed by Janet Kidd of Darlings Island. The chorus presented two songs at the international contest to earn its placement, My Foolish Heart and Alexander's Ragtime Band. These selections are a small sample of the chorus’s extensive repertoire, which is ideally suited for a wide range of audiences and events. For more information. 4328
KV SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS Fundy KV Special Olympics offers many different activities for our athletes, we also offer friendships, friendly competitions, get togethers etc. In the winter program we offer: - Bowling (KV Bowling Lanes on the Old Hampton Road from 7:00-8:30pm, cost is $6, shoes are free) and at the Saint John Bowlarama on West side on Mondays from 4:00-6:00pm; - Floor Hockey is off the Pettingill Road at Lakefield Elementary School from 7:00-9:00pm on Tuesdays, no charge. - Basket Ball is Wednesdays 7:009:00pm at the Hillcrest Baptist Church (Lancaster Avenue, West) no charge. Swimming is at the Saint John High School they have a Beginners class from 6:30-8:30pm and second class is 7:308:30pm, no charge. This year Sussex has started swimming from 4:00-6:00pm at the Potash Civic Centre. For more info on events/activities email or call: Wayne Crandall 847-7860; Linda Walsh 849-6612; Ann Waddell at 7632257 or email: waddell@levesqueonline. com. 4288
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We are currently looking for outgoing, friendly volunteers to help in our gift shop at St.Joseph’s Hospital. Retail experience is not necessary; we can teach you all you need to know. All of the profit from the shop goes back into the hospital to provide in-patient support and support to programs such as Spiritual Care and the Recreation Dept. So if you have a few hours to spare between 9am and 4pm on weekdays please consider donating your time. We would love to have you join our team. Please call Paulette Furey at 632-5716, auxilsjh@horizonnb.ca for more information.
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Held on the second Sunday of the month 2pm - 4pm St. Paul’s Church 4 Church Ave, Rothesay, NB
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MUSINGS THE LONG GOODBYE I know I said this last December, but this time it really is my last Musings! After this, my 17th Christmas Musings, Ossekeag will be moving forward under new leadership and I will be moving forward to retirement (or perhaps just something different, we shall see). I have always believed like Frank McKenna that 10 years is long enough to lead a province, or a company, so as Michael would be happy to tell you, I am well past my best-before date! It is time for new ideas and new vision and new energy. I look forward to many more years of receiving my Hampton Herald. I also look forward after sixteen and a half years of seeing it in bits and pieces for days and weeks ahead of publication, to being able to just sit down and read it! Throughout the years we have had amazing people work with us. We have seen marriages and divorces, births and deaths; we have had people leave for many reasons, but all have left their imprint on Ossekeag Publishing. Like any family we have had our “moments”, but
we have loved and supported each other through the rough spots and celebrated the achievements. Thank you to all of you, past and present, you have made this so much fun and I will miss you. Switching gears . . . I am a lover of all things Christmas. I love the whole concept of Christmas, of peace, joy, family, goodwill to all, kindness and love. Christmas brings forth warm memories of Christmas as a child, of the magic of our own children on Christmas morning, of family dinners, the smell of the tree and the baking. It wraps us in a warm glow that takes us into the new year with a sense of optimism. I look forward to Christmas Day surrounded by my family and the traditional turkey dinner at my mother’s house. Although I have hosted Thanksgiving for the past couple of years, Christmas remains at my M other’s, an amazing woman who is truly the heart of our family. To our readers and advertisers, thank you for your generosity in sharing our
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TOP NOTCH TREE SERVICE
Pascal Frenette / Forestr y Technician * Hazardous Tree Removal * Tree Pruning * Storm Clean Up * Chipping Services FREE ESTIMATES - INSURED 506.651.3010 - pascal.frenette@hotmail.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: January 17 Deadline: January 10 22
The Valley Viewer
AT YOUR SERVICE If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
Meadows of Rothesay
175 & 177 Gondola Point Rd.
Pappy’s Painting & Minor Repairs
Luxury two bedroom apartment amalcolmprops@hotmail.com Cell: (506) 650-8447
www.amalcolmproperties.ca
QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
“We are not satisfied until you are.”
849-9197
Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you for your patronage.
115 Upper Golden Grove Road, FREE ESTIMATES Golden Grove, NB E2S 1C6
Season’s Greetings!
Christmas Hours: Saturday, December 24th 9-5 Sunday, December 25th CLOSED Monday, December 26th CLOSED Re-open - Tuesday, December 27th 9-9 Regular Hours
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WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
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Brian W. Blaikie CPA, CA & Associates Independent practical advice for businesses & individuals
Accounting & Bookkeeping Personal Tax Returns Corporate Tax Financial Statements QUICKBOOKS & SAGE Advisors Small Business Specialists
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(506) 216-TAXE 48 Cedar Grove Dr, Quispamsis blaikiebrian@hotmail.com
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• Vehicle Storage • Boats • Motorcycles • Snowmobiles • All Terrain Vehicles • Household Items • File Storage
Limited Units Available • Monthly Rates 6’ x 12’, 12’ x 13’, 12’ x 20’ and 12’ x 26’ Call Now to Book Your Space
Cell 647-9602 Office 832-3539
55 Robertson Rd, Hampton, NB
about a minute and a half from the highway, Hampton Exit #158
tel: 832-5613 242 Main street Hampton, nb E5n 6b8 info@ossekeag.ca December 20th - January 16th, 2017
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Praise &
Worship
The
Parishes
of Quispamsis & Hammond River and the Reverend Michael O’Hara invite you to come celebrate Christmas! St. Augustine’s Church (corner Quispamsis and Pettingill Roads) will celebrate with services on
December 18th Lessons & Carols at 11:00am December 24th Christmas Eve at 6:30pm
Holy Trinity Church (Rte 100. next to the Hammon River bridge) will celebrate with services on December 18th Lessons & Carols at 9:00am December 21st Blue Christmas at 7:00pm December 24th Christmas Eve at 9:00pm December 25th Christmas Day at 10:00am
Regular Sunday Services: Holy Trinity - 9:00am. Call 847-0850 for more information. St. Augustine’s - 11:00am. Call 849-8464 for more information.
The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
847-4924 www.quc.ca
Email: quc@nb.aibn.com
Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol
May all the Blessings of the Christ Child be yours this Christmas Season! Please join us for one of our Christmas Services: December 21st 7:00 pm – Longest Night Service Christmas Eve 6:30pm – A Family Christmas Eve 10:30pm – Christmas Communion Service December 25th at 9:55am – Christmas Day Service From all the people of Quispamsis United Church, we hope your Christmas Season is one of faith, hope, peace, and love! 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. Luke’s Anglican Church Gondola Point • 5 Quispamsis Rd • 847-0670 • fb.me/StLukesGP
Invites you and your family to join us for
DIVINE WORSHIP SUNDAY MORNINGS
10 am † With Sunday School A church for the whole family to Grow together in the knowledge and love of God
To get on the Church Chart Call 832-5613 today!