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My Husband and I had a lovely Sunday afternoon, I went shopping while he puttered away at his shop. Arriving home for supper I was absolutely dismayed when Kevin discovered a puddle in the middle of our kitchen floor. I immediately began wondering how I would convince Kevin that it wasn't necessary to re-home my incredibly difficult cat, now that she had decided to use our floor as her litter box. Then a drip from our ceiling vent landed in the puddle and that created a whole new concern. We investigated, thought we solved the issue, cleaned up and settled in for supper. A few minutes later and I realized my Sunday evening had been completely high-jacked as the vent had started dripping again. Then the drip began increasing in intensity and, thanks to our vaulted ceiling, the water was trickling across the ceiling towards the cupboards. My father-in-law was driving in from Pearsonville to have a look, and Kevin left to find a ladder, leaving me alone with the drip. So there I was standing in the middle of the kitchen holding my swiffer dust mop wrapped in paper towel up to the ceiling to soak up the drip, as the bucket system was no longer working, when one of our friends arrived. Talk about being happy to see someone! Kevin had sent him a text when the drip first appeared asking for suggestions and Brent came over to check things out. I learned more about air circulation in the next half-hour than I ever thought I would need to know, but we still weren't certain what exactly was going on. When Kevin and his Dad
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arrived, Brent was elbow deep in our ceiling, soaking up the water pooling in the vent pipe. It was decided that a more thorough investigation was necessary so I spent the next two and a half hours tucked up in bed, out of the way, while the men climbed up and down the ladder, sticking their arms in various vents trying to discover the problem. When it became clear that we needed to wait for daylight, I was left with a bucket sitting on my step stool, which in turn was sitting on a towel in the middle of my kitchen floor. The bucket was collecting water that was slowly dripping from a piece of bendable pipe sticking out of my ceiling. Brent came back on Monday to have another look and, thank heavens, determined there was an ice build up on the roof which has since been fixed. The pipe and bucket need to remain while we wait for the water to dry up, which to a neat freak like me is really hard to look at, but I can't complain because, hey... my cat gets to stay. I'm not sure that Kevin will agree with my assessment given his dislike of the cats but I'll take it as a win. 0001
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NB YOUTH CHOIR 2017 The New Brunswick Youth Choir 2017 takes place May 19-21 at Mount Allison University, Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music, Sackville, NB. The NB Youth Choir is a threeday auditioned choral residency for New Brunswick singers between the ages of 16 and 24 from all across New Brunswick and from both of New Brunswick’s official linguistic communities. It is an intensive weekend of training and education and a unique opportunity for singers to pursue excellence in choral music under the direction of a renowned conductor. It is an opportunity for like-minded students to learn and collaborate with one another, and to meet and connect with their peers. New Brunswick singers aged 16-24 are eligible to audition for the NBYC. Candidates by no means need to be voice students, but they should have some singing experience and it is strongly recommended that they be able to read music. Application deadline is Wednesday, February 22.
For complete details email Leo Macneil at nbchoralfed@gmail.com or under Youth Choir 2017 at: nbcfsite. wordpress.com. 4419
HHS CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION On behalf of the Cooperative Education 120 class of Hampton High, I would like to thank the following businesses and supervisors for taking part in our program during the last semester: Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow School (Terri Landry, Kelti McDermott, Sonya Annear, Christine Davis); Hampton Middle School (Matt Throop); Shannex Parkland in the Valley (Lisa Snodgrass ); Green Acres Farm (Mike O’Brien); Lutz, Longstaff, Parish (Stephanie Jardine); Rock Industrial (Michel Roch); NBCC; Hair in the Big Blue House (Paula Perry, Natasha Breau); Rockwood Park (Emilie Murphy); Outflow Ministries (Laura Duncanson); Town of Quispamsis (Violet Brown); Guardian Drugs (Trudi Buote & Nicole Chiasson); Veniot Law Office (Larry Veniot, Myrtle Moore, Wanda Bradshaw); Centennial Auto (Tim Brown); Alaina Lockhart, MP (Jody Wheaton); Town
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of Hampton (Sherman St. Germain & Marilyn Duplacy); Dr. Allison Chorley (Lesley Sheldrick, Lindsay Northrup, Marilyn Chapman). Cooperative Education 120 is a course in which selected high school students combine studies at school with a work placement in the community. These students learn through participation in the day-to-day operation of an organization. Learning and experience are combined in an educationally beneficial way. If you think that your business or organization would like to participate in this valuable program for the 2017-2018 school year, please contact Sonja Travis at: sonja.travis@nbed.nb.ca. 4414
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DOLLARS & SENSE FOLLOWING THE FINANCIAL ADVICE OF FRIENDLY OTHERS The common mistake that we all make in giving advice, especially financial advice, is we start out with, “well, this is how I do it…” we are too busy explaining how successful we are with a certain aspect of our money that we do not even catch the social cues of the despair we have just set upon someone who is struggling with that very topic. There are no cookie cutters available for dealing with your finances. Even when it comes to budgeting, we could use the same template, but very likely will have different results. We all make financial mistakes; it could be that ‘lemon’ of a car you purchased or that never ending payment plan that you thought you understood. For the most part we can bounce back from those moments in time. Imagine if you could not, and that is where our client’s find themselves. The lemon turns into a more expensive refinanced car, the payment plan gets extended, nothing ever seems to
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end. It is a very isolating feeling. Everyone wants to help, and offer their best practices, I am sure you have even found yourself offering to do a budget for someone struggling. The first step to helping anyone who is struggling financially is to listen to what the person is facing. They are looking for immediate help, not a life change. Changing the way we spend money and understanding our financial behaviours comes with time and practice. Let the person talk out the immediate issue and assist them in weighing out their options. Realize that there are issues bigger than what we can solve in a short time. Sometimes the best help you can provide is sending them credit counselling for budgeting help, as we are able to focus on the immediate and assist in establishing a long term plan. The reason I thought about writing on this topic was not to discourage readers from assisting those that struggle financially, it was to reframe how we
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approach it so that the receiver is able to leverage what they have been able to gather. It is a busy time of year for our presentations on budgeting and credit. A common theme in the discussions during the presentations is when someone finally has their “a-ha” moment and is able to change a financial behaviour that was not in their best interest. They speak to having family tell them to quit smoking, or not to spend more than they have, but it’s not until they practiced different financial skills that they were able to see their way through it. 0005
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FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays 7:00pm, Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm, TOPS group. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm.
Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45, 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
NB ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB JAMBOREE The Southeast Region of NB Antique Auto Club is pleased to announce it will host the Club’s Provincial 2017 Jamboree. The Jamborees are held in rotation around the province and is open to all Club members and guests. It will be held in Sussex on the New Brunswick Day long weekend, August 5-7. The Jamboree is an opportunity
for Club members from across the province and beyond, to come together for a weekend of fun and interaction with like-minded hobbyists, and we are excited to showcase the Sussex area to approximately 125 guests. This gathering will also permit local enthusiasts and the public to further appreciate the collector hobby. 4412
SENIORS’ LUNCHEONS St. Augustine’s Church (corner of Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads) will be serving Seniors’ Luncheons at noon on the last Thursday of February, March &
April. Come join us for a warm, nutritious meal and some great conversation. No change, but free-will offering will be accepted. 4397
SENIORS’ SPRING FEST Seniors’ Spring Fest (for 50+) will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 1:00-4:00pm 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, 6338781. 4372
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WAR AMPS KEY TAGS SAVE $$ Most of us don’t realize how valuable our car keys are until we lose them. In recent years, remote starters and built-in unlock systems have sharply driven up the cost and complexity of the humble car key, with some owners paying hundreds of dollars in replacement fees. War Amps key tags, going out to New Brunswick residents this month, can help prevent this hit to the wallet and the inconvenience of arranging for new keys. Each key tag has a confidentially coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number
on the back of the tag or pl8ace them in any mailbox, and The War Amps will return them to you by courier, free of charge. Key tags also can protect keys for your house, mailbox, or bike. Many people also attach USB sticks and sentimental items to their key ring and are happy to get those items back too. The Key Tag Service was launched after the Second World War so that returning war amputee veterans could not only work for competitive wages, but also provide a service to Canadians that would generate funds
for the Association. The Key Tag Service continues to employ amputees and people with disabilities and has returned more than 1.5 million sets of lost keys since its inception. The War Amps receives no government grants. Donations to the Key Tag Service fund the Association’s many programs for war amputees, and all Canadian amputees, including children. Those who do not receive their key tags in the mail can order them at: waramps.ca or call toll-free 1-800250-3030. 4418
SJ 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, February 25 – at 10:00am and again at 1:30pm, “Birding 101” Workshop with Jim Wilson.
Pre-registration is required - call Joanne Savage at 847-4245 or email davidsavage@ rogers.com. Regular Club meeting at the NB Museum in Market Square, 7:00pm on Monday, March 13 - “The Life of the Turkey Vulture,
Living on the Edge” with Jim Wilson. 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
PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
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Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol
We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55am. Sunday School for all ages. 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 • 847-3670 • fb.me/StLukesGP
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10 am † With Sunday School A church for the whole family to Grow together in the knowledge and love of God
St. Mark’s Catholic Church Churches in Quispamsis Reverend Michael O’Hara invites you to join us at:
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850
2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9am. Mystery Auction and Supper on February 18th at 7:00pm.
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464
239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) - Sunday Service at 11am. Please join us at St. Augustine’s Church for a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 28th (4:30pm-6:30pm). A free will offering would be appreciated.
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A warm welcome awaits all who come. Masses: Saturday 5pm Sunday 9am &11:15am Facebook.com/stmarkscc @stmarkscc
LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am-1:00pm. Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person, Children under 10 years $4. Everyone welcome. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch - the Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a three-week rotational basis would be 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 the third Wednesday (February 15) of each month 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. Saturday, February 18 - A Chinese Dinner will be served at 5:00pm. The meal will consist of oriental soup w/ honey seed rolls, chicken fried rice, veggie egg roll, Chinese vegetables, sweet & sour meatballs, pineapple chicken, dry garlic ribs, tea & coffee. Tickets are $15 and available at the branch. There are 50 tickets available (pre sold only). No tickets will be sold at the door. Everyone 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?: All Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Our Service Officer is Granville Jennings.
Please contact the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/ week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information. Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need.
PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 7632009 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. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
Sounds Not Heard On A Summer Eve I NEVER HEARD THE MOONLIGHT SKIMMING THE WATER’S TOP AND I HAVE TRIED WITH ALL MY MIGHT TO HEAR A LITTLE DEW DROP NEVER HEARD THE TREES THINK OR THE FLOWERS RAISE THEIR HEADS NEVER HEARD THE ROBIN BLINK WHEN THEY DIG IN THE FLOWER BEDS I HAVE NEVER HEARD A STAR TWINKLING IN THE SKY NEVER HEARD THE SANDBAR ASKING THE QUESTION “WHY?”
In Loving Memory of
Barry Hamilton Mar 9/50 - Feb 17/14
SO WHEN THEY SOMETIMES ASK ME ABOUT THE SOUNDS OF A SUMMER NIGHT I WONDER HOW IT WOULD BE IF SOMEONE TUNED IN RIGHT
When every new day has begun, We see your face in the morning sun. When night time falls and the stars shine bright, We see your face in the soft moon light. Missing you, Forever in our hearts
Love Nancy, Christine, Lori & Family
Byron Williamson Rothesay, NB
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG OUR CAMERAS ARE DUMB! Our cameras are dumb! But I can see in my mind's eye that a lot of people are raising their hands in protest, saying my camera can shoot B&W, yellow only, landscape or portrait. I realize that so they are sort of smart, but let me explain. Now that we are living in a winter wonderland we may create images of our kids sliding or that pesky widdle wabbit. Let’s, make that pesky white widdle wabbit in the white snow. You have tried this already and only got a grey rabbit in dull grey snow? That is because those smart folks who invented the light meter quickly realized that they needed to calibrate their meter to be consistent, so they choose 18% middle grey. So what does that mean to you? When you are exposing for snow you must brighten your image from what will be grey snow to white snow after all snow is white. For those of you with manual controls you can adjust aperture or speed or if you are in a Aperture or speed Priority mode you can up your exposure
compensation. Sorry if that is garbly gook for some. Those with a more point and shoot camera go into your picture mode and pick out “ Snow” mode where your camera will adjust that exposure for you. I read between the lines here and I can see those folks in Sydney who work in the mines saying ‘what would happen if I want to shoot a black cat in a coal mine”. Be honest here, if you said to yourself that it would be 18% midtone grey - so good for you because you’d be right. Realizing that black is darker than grey we would need to underexpose because your camera is letting in too much light and greying it out. Unfortunately I don’t believe there is a Sydney Coal Mine mode on you point and shoots. But do play around to find a mode that underexposes your image if you want to shoot a black cat in a coal mine. Now that we got the cogs turning what happened the last time you took an image of someone in front of a bright window or with sun in the background? Yep, that
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dumb camera doesn’t know what you are thinking and did what the engineers of the light meter told it to do - go the middle road. Here however you will learn that when you brighten your exposure manually or via your + - exposure compensation dial that the background will become burned out. That is just the way it is. In order to put enough light on the person's face you also be adding light the sky in the background, overexposing and burning it out but the person's face will be perfect. So get out there, enjoy winter and shoot white snow. ShootPrint-Share. 0032
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FAMILY MATTERS THE BENEFITS OF DATE NIGHT The demands and hectic scheduling of parenthood means couples often don't have enough time to care for their own relationship. However, research suggests great value for couples and the family unit when parents understand the benefits of couple time and date nights. Benefit #1: Spending time away from the kids sends the message to your children that your marriage is important and deserving of alone time. Children can learn a great deal about nourishing caring relationships when it is positively role modelled in front of them. Benefit #2: Parents who feel satisfied and supported by their spouses because they have had time away to grow their relationship are more likely grow and support their relationship with their children. Quality date nights can strengthen a couple’s sense of commitment to one another and their family. Benefit #3: Making the effort to spend time alone together lets your spouse know
that you love being with him/her just a much without the kids. Children do not have to be the glue that holds the family together. Date night allows you to get out of the house and to carve out time where you do not discuss your kids or your chores and instead focus on each other. Benefit #4: Regularly scheduled couple time teaches children a great deal about balance and wellbeing. Going out as a couple with friends teaches your children that you value yourself, self-care and social activities. A family environment balanced with socialization, time for self, work and fun is a healthy family and one that is better equipped to tackle life stressors. Benefit #5: Couple time, away from the house and home responsibilities is a great way to relieve stress and unwind after a tough week. Participating in a night or day of enjoyable activities can provide parents with the time they need to rejuvenate allowing for the creativity and patience required to parent wholeheartedly.
Benefit #6: Date night provides your kiddos with the time to socialize with others like the babysitter or grandparents. Our children can become dependent on us and our presence. By giving them a break from you they can learn important socialization and interpersonal skills. Your kids can also learn to appreciate the time you spend with them the rest of the week. This week schedule in a little couple time and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
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WINTERFEST ACTIVITIES IN KV Winterfest, which runs until February 26, is an event for all ages. There are lots of free activities for ages - visit: fundywinterfest.ca or look up the Facebook page for more information. In Quispamsis on Saturday, February 25 there are lots of free activities going on at the qplex at 20 Randy Jones Way. From 6:30am-10pm - Indoor Walking Track will be open (free-of-charge); 12:00noon-1:00pm - Public Skate with Fleaburn! (free-of-charge); 12:30-1:30pm - Hot Chocolate at Q-Stop canteen (free-of-charge); 12:30-2:30pm Snowsculpting with Rob between qplex and Parks Building; 12:30-2:30pm - Spiderdog Roast between qplex and Parks Building (free-of-charge); 1:30am2:30pm - Giant Toy Room with Crafts in qplex Conference Centre (free-of-charge); 2:30-4pm - Family Movie (Moana) and popcorn in qplex Conference Centre (free-of-charge); 4:15pm - Raffle for Amsterdam Inn stay in qplex Lobby (free-of-charge). The outdoor skating rink at the Arts & Culture Park (12 Landing Court) is open daily (weather permitting) 10:00am to 10:00pm. We encourage you to wear a helmet while skating and for everyone’s safety, the use of sticks and pucks is prohibited on the ice. For current conditions check out the on-line webcam at: quispamsis.ca or call 849-5778. There is also free skating for the public and seniors at the qplex. Days and times vary, check the website: qplex.quispamsis.ca for schedule.
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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The Greater Saint John Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (SeptemberJune) in the Community Hall of the St. James the Less Church (1760 Rothesay Road), starting at 7:00pm. For more information contact Group Co-Ordinator, Doug Moore 847-1628 or dougmoore@live.ca. G002
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ASK MARY DO WIDOWS BECOME INVISIBLE? Being a widow changes how we think about ourselves and how the world looks at us. It’s been years for me but sometimes I still feel like I’m half here and that if I’m not careful I will in time disappear. Some of the widows I talk to say that people look at them different now that they are no longer part of a couple. It makes them feel as though they are invisible and that what they have to say is discounted, as if they have no value. There is this sense that we could fall off the face of the earth and no one would notice for at least a week. In the early days you may find that people avoid you - making you feel less relevant. They may be afraid that they will someday be in your shoes or perhaps they quite simply don’t know what to say or do. Widows can feel invisible - they miss their husbands, the day to day comfort and security of having
someone to share their life with. Most of all we miss the person we were when we were with them. We felt part of something, but now we are no longer anyone’s “special someone”. We must not let the world define us: Be sociable, you may be down but you are not out; Do some decorating – take a room, redo it and enjoy; Take control of your health, finances and social life; Make friends with other “widows” as they really listen; Take time for others - when we connect we are visible; Pay attention to just this one day; Today do something for yourself - what will it be? The first step is sometimes as simple as getting out of the house - don’t let the world define you to the point that you become invisible. You matter so go out there and travel this journey with your head high and it won’t hurt to have a little bit of that “I don’t give a… attitude”. Get support from others who have suffered a loss and will understand
how you feel. If you are a widow there is a “Community Forum” on the “The Sisterhood of Widows” website called sisterhoodofwidows.com/community. This area is a safe place to talk to other widows and share your own tips and advice. It helps to face the world with those that understand your journey. Take care of yourself. Please email me your questions: mary@ 0016 thesisterhoodofwidows.com.
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS 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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DIRECTOR’S NOTES GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO Growing up is hard to do. I don’t know about anyone else, but I wouldn’t go through being a teenager again for all the tea in China. The stories of adolescence do make good theatre though, and there are two of them onstage at the Imperial Theatre in the next little while. First up, and told from the adolescent’s point of view, is I, Claudia. At twelve and three quarters, Claudia is teetering on the brink of teenager-hood, and it all feels overwhelming. She’s got a science project due, her father has a new girlfriend, and she’s not “in” with the popular crowd. Taking refuge in the school basement, she is befriended by the janitor, a refugee theatre manager from “Bulgonia” who helps her use theatre to work through the tangle of her young life. The show is a tour de force for one actress using masks to perform all of the characters. Cleverly theatrical, we see Claudia become the other people in her life, and our understanding grows along
with hers. When this play by Kristin Thomson premiered in Toronto in 2001, it was a huge hit, winning the Dora Mavor Moore awards for both new play and best performance. There will be a performance for schools as well as one for the general public on February 22. This is a mustsee for young people from 10 to 15, but also for adults who love beautiful, wellwritten, deftly performed theatre. Second, on March 2, we have Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter. This time we get an adult’s point of view on their childhood, with memoir author Alison Wearing performing a play based on her bestselling book of the same name. When Wearing’s father came out as gay, her young world changed. With humour and tenderness, she paints a moving picture of family and love that ultimately heals all wounds. She also reminds us what it meant to be gay in the 1980s, in the time of Toronto’s infamous bathhouse
raids, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic and before we all knew what LGBTQ meant. For the literary minded, there are some extra opportunities to interact with the author. She will be reading as part of the Lorenzo Reading Series on March 1, and Imperial is hosting a “Book Club” meeting after her show on March 2. A small group who have read the memoir will gather with Wearing to discuss it. Glad as I am not to have to do it again, I’m looking forward to sharing these two very different coming of age stories with people of all ages. 0030
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Austin: Is a lovely 6 1/2 year old male.
He’s black and white with a medium-hair coat. He has beautiful large amber eyes. Austin is very much a lap cat; affectionate, playful with a mellow personality. He gets along well with the other felines. He’s been neutered, vaccinations are up-to-date and parasites have been taken care of. Paws & Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. Email: paws@bellaliant.net www.pawssussex.ca PO Box 4816 Sussex, NB E4E 5L1
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Austin If interested in adopting Austin, please contact the Sanctuary via e-mail or better still, fill out an Adoption Application Form from our web site.
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PEOPLE OF KENNEBEC & KINGS WAY Inspired by the popular blog, Humans of New York, People of Kennebec and Kings Way features a different Kennebec Manor/Kings Way Care Centre resident every week. In a few short sentences we give readers a glimpse into their lives and who they are as an individual. The week after
their post has been on facebook, we give them a copy of their 'headshot' and all the comments under their photo. So far the featured residents have really enjoyed reading the messages from old co-workers, family, friends and strangers. At Kennebec Manor and Kings Way Care Centre we
really want the community to know that we have a lot of amazing people living with us, who still have a lot of wisdom and joy to share. Visit: facebook.com/KWLCA to check out our featured residents! Make sure to leave them a comment! 4421
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MORE THAN FITNESS WHAT IS HOT FOR 2017? The fitness industry is an ever changing, ever evolving industry and every January, canfitpro takes a look at what will be the top trends taking place for the year ahead. It is always exciting to see what is happening across Canada within the industry and how things here in New Brunswick line up with what is happening in other regions. This year, I was not surprised to see “HIIT” topping the list as number one. High-Intensity Interval Training or “HIIT” as it has become widely known has become increasingly popular as it provides a great workout in a relatively short time frame making it manageable despite busy schedules and hectic lifestyles. This style of training addresses the time crunch that many of us are under while combining cardiovascular and strength drills in intense short bursts for a fully balanced workout. Coming next is the increasingly popular functional fitness, which brings every day
movement patterns and exercises into a program that strengthens the body in such a way as to make day to day activities easier. These programs incorporate balance, endurance and multi muscle group exercises into the routine to get the most of every workout. In third place this year is older adult training which continues to move higher up the list every year based on the ever growing demand from older adults who are looking at adopting healthier habits and making lifestyles changes to maintain and optimize their health going into their later years. Express workouts, circuit training and bootcamps continue to remain steady on the list due in large part again to the time crunch and the desire to fit in a quick and effective workout that will maximize our time and focus on functionality that translates into everyday living. Nutrition and healthy eating programs continue to remain on the list as well as we become more and more aware of the need to balance exercise and healthy eating.
These are just a few of the trends that you will see emerging in 2017. If you are thinking of changing up your routine, make sure you take the time to research the program you are about to embark on. If you are choosing to sign up for a program, ensure that the trainer or instructor leading the program is certified and qualified to teach it. Safety should always be the number one priority of any program. Take a look at what is happening in our community and surrounding areas and try something new – it is always good to shake up your routine! Edited for space, see full version at: ossekeag.ca. 0044
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SELF ESTEEM GRIEF AND SELF ESTEEM From the moment we learn of a loved one’s death, our life changes forever. Our self esteem can easily be impacted by the grieving process. We become more fragile, sensitive and vulnerable when struggling with our loss. As many who have experienced loss know, grief and bereavement can be complicated and no two people grieve the same. However, a common experience that some share is a loss of self esteem. Low self esteem can manifest itself in many ways. Often, we feel we have no control and this can leave us feeling powerless. We lose our identity - we are no longer a mother, daughter, husband, brother, friend, etc. We may also feel that we are no longer needed. Uncertainty for the future may make us feel vulnerable and like a victim. We may set unrealistic goals as to how long it should take us to ‘get over’ the death of our loved one. We most likely feel insecure because our life changes so drastically after a loss. It may
cause us to distance ourselves emotionally. Having low self esteem prior to a loss only complicates grief issues even further. You’ve lost a loved one - don’t lose yourself too! So often, others expect you to ‘get back to normal’ within weeks. This is unrealistic due to the fact that your life has changed and it will never be the same as it was before. The grieving process is healthy and adaptive. There is no time limit! Be gentle with yourself. Deal with your pain. You don’t have to forget the person who has given you so much to remember. Cherish the time you had with them. Speak of your fond memories. Notice the small acts of love and kindness that people bestow upon you and know that you deserve it. Do something good for someone else in need. This is not only good for your self esteem but it is also good for the person you have helped. Find a nurturing support group where you are accepted for who you are. Accept yourself.
Accept that you are hurting. Your pain is natural and is nothing to be ashamed of. You may feel incomplete or ‘less than’ without your loved one. The truth is you are complete, whole and so much more because of them. They helped mold you into the person that you are today. Be thankful. Self esteem is the resource you must boost, to heal yourself and move on. Go ahead and know deep in your heart that your loved one is proud of you. Edited for space, see full article at: Ossekeag.ca. 0027
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UNFILTERED 10 GREAT QUALITY RED WINES FOR LESS THAN $25! With the cold weather upon us, nothing warms us up on a cold winter’s night quite like a glass of good quality red wine (and with all of the health benefits associated with red wine it’s practically a sin to not indulge). Sipping a beautiful glass of Cabernet in front of the warm fireplace is a great way to wait out the snow storm. One of the questions I am most often asked is how much a person should reasonably expect to spend on a nice bottle of wine. Although price alone is not always an indicator of quality the $20 to $25 price range is where the best value for dollar can be found. That being said, not all of the wines in this price range are a great value. The only way to know for sure is to buy it and try it. . So, what makes it great?’ you might ask. The first consideration is that the wine should be a good example of the grape variety (or varieties) it was
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made from. A Pinot Noir should be light and fragrant with light tannins, whereas a Cabernet Sauvignon should be bold and full-bodied. Secondly, a good wine will always be more complex and layered than a wine that is mass-produced. Complexity in a wine is always an indicator of a quality. Another characteristic that sets a great wine apart from a not-sogreat wine is the finish. The flavours should linger in your mouth long after you have swallowed the wine. Having tasted most of the wines currently available at ANBL, I can tell you first hand that there are some bottles that are really fantastic for the $$$. Some hidden gems, if you will. I have listed 10 of them below for your enjoyment. Many of these wines are so good they could probably be sold at higher prices: Greg Norman Limestone Coast Shiraz from Australia @ 23.49; Plot 6 Don David
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LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 8495314 February events at the Library: Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, Free One-on-One Computer Help. Call or come in to book your free personalized appointment. Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club. Registration not required. Wednesdays: 10:30-11:00am, Preschool Storytime, for pre-school children and their families. Space is limited and registration is required Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Painters’ Circle - bring your paints &
canvas. All levels welcome, registration not required; 10:30-11:30am, Welcome Coffee Hour - enjoy casual conversation with complimentary coffee, tea & sweets. Drop-in time for everyone. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Daycare Afternoon, open to all daycares in KV. Activity box & selection of books available for registered groups. Call to register daycare visit. Thursdays: 6:30-8:30pm, Knit Wits, get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required. Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders Club. Saturday, February 18: 2:00-4:00pm,
free seminar - Positive Parenting Playdate: Play-based Q & A for children ages 0-12. Registration not required, all welcome. Tuesday, February 21: 7:00pm, free seminar - Crossroads: Pay down your mortgage or invest in RSVP? Registration not required. All welcome Friday, February 24: 10:30am & 3:30pm, Puppet Show. All ages welcome. Tuesday, February 28: free seminar - Budgeting 1, 2, 3. Registration not required. All welcome. New Adult Book Club - starting in February, time to be confirmed. Please call 849-5314 to have your name added to the list. 0018
ROTHESAY-KINGS ROTARY CLUB NEWS Operation Red Nose had another successful year! The program ran on weekends – November 25, 26; December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and New Year’s Eve. Regardless of inclement weather, in total, we provided 200 rides home for patrons with their own vehicle. We could not have done this without our 150 Volunteers! Thank you so much! Thank you also to all of our Sponsors – Belmont Health & Wealth, Saint John Police Force, K100/Kool 98, Belyea, Colwell, Daley, Beers Neal, JTR Dumpsters and Greater Saint John Community Foundation. We are happy to announce that we made a donation of $5,000 directly to PRO Kids Saint John. Together we all can make a difference in providing activities for our local children. 4424
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A cure for Diabetes could be hiding in your closet, thank you for your support! The Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline program collects items you no longer want in order to generate revenue to help those suffering from Diabetes. People wishing to donate can call the Clothesline at 1-800-505-5525 for a free home pick-up of your reusable clothing and household items. The Donation Centre is located at 362 Rothesay Avenue. Individuals can also drop off soft items only at one of our drop box locations listed below. Needs Convenience - 75 Wellesley Ave Saint John Lawtons Drugs - 107 Catherwood Drive Saint John RJs Quick Mart - 634 Dever Road Saint John Petro Canada - 5 Hilyard Street, Saint John Family Ties Play Care - 166 River Street, Saint John Pizza Shack & Convenience - 241 Millidge Avenue, Saint John
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, February 14 Valentine’s Luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church (Sussex) 11:30am1:30pm. Turkey veg soup, corn chowder, rolls, strawberry shortcake, tea/coffee. $8/adults, $5/children 6-10, preschoolers eat for free. Tickets at church office, UCW members and at the door. Take-out available. All welcome.
Saturday, February 18 Mystery Auction & Supper at Holy Trinity Church (Hammond River), beans & brown bread supper at 5:30, auction at 7:00pm with auctioneer, Canon David Barrett. Bring wrapped item for auction or drop it off at the Church. Please call 847-0850 or 849-3453 for more info. February 20 & 27 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station, 8:00-9:00pm for adults 18 and over. $8/person. Use West Entrance. Hockey, figure or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney. More info - visit
Harbour Skating Club on Facebook; check: harbourskatingclub.ca or call 672-2385, 672-9424.
Wednesday, February 22 SJ Branch, NB Genealogical Society meeting, 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. Guest speaker, Doug McQuinn, will share how five people from coast to coast collaborated on and published a history and genealogy of William McLeod I. All guests welcome. Saturday, February 25 Evening of Music, with Mark's Men and Comhaltas, from 7:00-9:00pm at Saint Mark's Church Hall on the Pettingill Road. $5 at the door. Tea, coffee, pop and snacks available for purchase. All proceeds going to St. Luke's parish in Otuzco, Peru. Hampton Curl for Cancer at the Hampton Curling Club. Registration deadline is February 18 by calling Jill Russell at 634-6263.
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Tuesday, February 28 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Kingston Parish Hall 4:00-6:00pm. Pancakes, beans, sausages, dessert, coffee or tea. $8/adults, $4/children under 12. Proceeds to Anglican Parish of Kingston. Gluten free pancakes available upon request. Contact: Parish Office 763-3183 or parishofkingston@ gmail.com. Sussex Art Club meeting 1:00pm in the Sobey’s Community Room (upstairs, elevator available, ask Sobey’s staff for help). We have a short meeting followed by an art program. New members are always welcome. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, from 4:30-6:30pm, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, at 12 Quispamsis Road. The meal includes: pancakes, sausages, baked beans, dessert and tea or coffee. A freewill offering would be appreciated, proceeds go to St. Luke's ministries. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch & Supper at Villa Madonna Retreat
Non-Profit, Service & Community Groups (Churches, Seniors, Schools, etc) we are currently updating our list of editorial for on-going events, that is those that run on a weekly or monthly basis - meetings, card parties, music, bingo, bowling, breakfasts etc. on-going events information is kept on file and placed as often as space allows. we have not heard from many groups in the past year and are looking to update our contact and event info. in order to ensure all information is current and accurate, by the first of march, any information we have on file which has not been updated this year will be removed. Please let us know if your group would like to update event info. to update your group’s information please call us at 832-5613 and ask for “Editorial”; or email: editorial@ossekeag.ca.
WHAT’S HAPPENING House. 4 sittings: 11:30am; 1:00, 4:30 & 6:00pm. 849-5125 to reserve your table. Pancakes, sausages, beans, homemade raisin brown bread, maple syrup, gingerbread with brown sugar sauce, coffee & tea. Gluten free pancakes available on request. Pancake Supper at Glenview United Church, 4:00-6:00pm, blueberry pancakes, home-fries, sausage, beans, brown-bread and dessert. $10/adults; $5/children 6-12; $25/family up to age 12. More info 696-3775.
Wednesday, March 1 Ash Wednesday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (Gondola Point) at 7:00pm in the Church at 12 Quispamsis Road. Saturday, March 4 Fiddle-Doo & Potluck, hosted by the Maritime Fiddling Assoc & Kim & George Boone, at the Hampton Resource Center (DeMille Court) from 2:00-6:30pm. Bring your favourite pot luck dish for supper.
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KV SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS
Taoist Tai Chi classes for Beginners will commence February 27, 28 and March 2 in Rothesay, Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley. Taoist Tai Chi is a body-mind-spirit approach to health. It begins with learning a sequence of specific, flowing movements, which engage the whole body. Movement is continuous, yet within each there is a focus on balance, stillness and alignment. Relaxation and stress relief often result. The health benefits of Taoist Tai Chi practice can be experienced in many ways ranging from maintaining already excellent health to significant improvements in mobility, flexibility, pain management and circulation. Our programs are offered by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism which is a charitable organization dedicated to making the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi available to all. Classes have been held in Southern NB for over 25 years. The Beginner program runs for four months. The cost is $140 (seniors and students $110). Join us for one of our introductory sessions. There is no obligation. (See classified ad for details). 4426
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. G159
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Memory Café combines education, socialization and activity within a safe and inclusive space.
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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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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT SINGLE AND DOUBLE apartments available for veterans and seniors. 58 Legion Court, Quispamsis, NB. 506-650-4488.
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NOTICES Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes –Kennebecasis Valley. Information session and first class will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, Rothesay on Monday evening, February 27, 7:00-9:00pm and at the Hammond River Angling Association, Nauwigewauk on Thursday morning, March 2, 10:00am-noon for adults of all ages, including teens. Try this body-mind-spirit approach to finding balance and building health, strength and flexibility. Cost: $140; (students/ seniors: $110.) For information: saintjohn.nb@taoist.org. Voicemail: 658-9854.
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55 Robertson Rd, Hampton, NB
about a minute and a half from the highway, Hampton Exit #158
Specializing in Garage Door & Opener Repairs For Fast, Efficient service please call Steve at , visit kvoverheaddoor.ca or text
tel: 832-5613 242 main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca February 14th - February 27th, 2017
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Goshen Snowmobile Club Inc. presents:
Annual Russell Sprott Memorial Snowmobile Poker & Steak Run Goshen Snowmobile club Don Carll Memorial Hall Highway 114 Fundy Park Road Trail number 31-852
Register that day at the Don Carll Memorial Hall or by calling: Les Sherwood 433-3131 Goshen Snowmobile Club 433-1888 Danny McCully 756-8556
Saturday, February 25 Starting at 10:00am
$10/Poker Hand $10/Steak Dinner Free Hot Dogs & Pop for Kids
All proceeds will go to the Canadian Cancer Society, NB to support important cancer research, advocate for healthy public policy and offer support programs and services for those living with cancer and their loved ones. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. If you or someone you know have questions about cancer, please all Cancer Information & Support at 1-888-939-3333 (toll free) or visit: cancer.ca.