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I have been thinking!! Well, thinking may be a bit too strong to describe what I have been doing. Oooh . . . I know . . . I have been MUSING, you know . . .. kind of rambling around not using much brain power. So, I’m just musing around figuring I should do one of them there New Year thingies . . . a resolution. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, up until now, I couldn’t quite grasp onto something that I really felt needed to be changed. However!!! . . . I have spent so many hours going backwards on a tractor while blowing snow, that my face now permanently looks down at my butt. And that’s just not pretty!! Butt, I am not going to sit here and complain . . . no siree . . . This continent was built on millions of people migrating from one country to another and then migration from east to west. New Years resolution # 1 . . . Mikie is migrating south . . . right NOW!! Oops no passport. No problem. I am betting that there are hundreds of proud tractor owners who are very bit as fed up as Mikie. So, what are we going to do?? Do a google search for C.W. McCall and “Convoy” and you
can find music and video about a 1978 trucker movie, where truckers in big rigs just keep smashing through police line after police line. Now, one would think that a smart country like the US of A would welcome a few hundred proud but freezing Canadian tractor owners with open arms. It would be dead simple to identify the real McCoy . . . “Okay , lineup and show your farmer’s tan. Hey, we got one of those yuppie KUBOTA owners over here!” If, however, common sense does not prevail at the border, we’ll just have to pull a “Convoy” and smash our way through (I want to play Kris Kristofferson). So what is the best possible outcome for the Mikie Convoy to warmth and freedom from snow removal?? I figure we might be somewhere in southern Maine by mid-June. Perhaps in retrospect, it might be easier to just resolve to stop smoking, stop drinking, lose weight and exercise. 0001
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What’s haPPeninG Tuesday, February 17 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the the Kingston Parish Hall from 4:006:00pm. $8/adults and $4/children under 14. Proceeds go to the Anglican Parish of Kingston. Pancake Supper at the Glenview United Church starting at 4:30pm. Tickets at the door - $10/adults, $5/children under 12, $25/family. More info Church office 6963773 or Frank 849-8616. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch & Supper at Villa Madonna Retreat House. Lunch sittings 12:00noon & 1:00pm; supper sittings 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00pm. $8/ adult or $25/family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children). More info: Villa at 849-5125 or villamadonna.ca (programs). Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the HOPE Centre (St. Joseph’s Church, 4347 Loch Lomond Road) from 4:00-6:00pm. $8/adults, $5/children. Annual Pancake Supper in the Parish Hall (12 Quispamsis Road) of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Parish of Gondola Point, from 4:30–6:30pm. Freewill
offerings will be gratefully accepted. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Augustine’s Church (239 Quispamsis Road) from 4:30-6:30pm. Free-will offering. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St Paul’s Anglican Church (486 Kennebecasis River Rd, Hampton) from 5:00-07:00pm. Pancakes, Sausages & Baked Beans folowed by Ginger Bread & Whipped Cream. Free-will offering. Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Parish of Gondola Point at 7:00 pm. Saturday, February 21 The Xerox Curl for Cancer at the Carleton Curling Club in Saint John starting at 9:00am. This event is open to the general public and there will be food and prizes for everyone. Singles & Friends dance at RCL Branch #69 (Wilson Street West SJ) with “Kicking Back”. doors open at 8:00pm, dance 9:00pm-12:00mid-night. Admission $6
at the door (ages 19+). Sunday, February 22 Movie & More! Penquins of Madagascar, 1:00‐3:45pm @ the qplex. All ages can enjoy giant indoor board games or outdoor winter sliding before the movie. Popcorn, beverages, etc. for sale at the Q‐ Stop canteen. Tickets available in advance at the qplex (Administration Office and Y Office). 848‐5900 Highland Ceilidh in support of DMNB Humanities Program at 7 pm at Hampton Seniors Resource Centre , Demille Ct Hampton. Tickets 15.00 at the door. Entertainers HeartBeat !Tucker Park Choir, CEOL DMNB Band, Brad Trecartin, Krista Connell and friends, Wendy Stewart and Sue King. Scottish Fare provided and Cash Bar. Scottish Attire Welcomed !!! Monday, February 23 Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by West entrance at Harbour Station - use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live
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What’s haPPeninG music by Ron Maloney. $7 for members, $8 non-members. For more info www. harbourskatingclub or “Harbour Skating Club” on Facebook or call 672-2385 or 672-9424. Wednesday, February 25 PREB Volunteer Recognition Training event, sponsored by the SJ Volunteer Centre, from 12:00noon-2:00pm at the Centre (Waterloo Street). $25/members, $50/non-members, $100/profit/business. To pre-register/more info: Brian Boudreau at 658-1555 or training@nb.aibn.com. Saint John Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will hold their February meeting at 7:00pm at the Saint John Free Public Library, Multipurpose Room. The AGM will follow the program. ALL Guests are welcome. Thursday, February 26 Spaghetti Dinner from 4pm to 7pm at Hammond River Valley School 1759 Route 860, Titusville sponsored by the Home & School Association. Spaghetti,
Desert, tea and coffee will be offered. $5 a plate, children 4 and under eat for free. Takeout available. All proceeds to help fund a new playground. February 26 & 27 SJ Community Suicide Prevention Committee presents an Applied Suicide intervention Skills Training (ASIST) two-day workshop at the Villa Madonna Retreat House (115 Villa Madonna Rd, Renforth). $150 or $100/students. More info/registration 649-2793 or email: Melissa.Horgan@HorizonNB.ca. Saturday, February 28 KC Historical & Archival Society meeting at the Kings County Museum (Hampton) starting at 2:00pm. Chris White will discuss the current, award winning, exhibit “Though Your Lads Are Far Away” and a tour of the exhibit will follow the talk. All are welcome. Monday, March 2 Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by
West entrance at Harbour Station - use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney. $7 for members, $8 non-members. For more info www. harbourskatingclub or “Harbour Skating Club” on Facebook or call 672-2385 or 672-9424. Tuesday March 3 GriefShare is a 13-week seminar series for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. To be held at Kings Way Assembly, 7 Kingsway Dr, Quispamsis, each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30PM, beginning March 3rd. For more information, contact the church at 847-0602; or Brenda Schyf at 763-2808; bschyf@gmail.com. Check us out at www.griefshare.org. Friday, March 6 World Day of Prayer at 7:00pm hosted by St. Luke's Anglican Church at 5 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Immediately following the service, refreshments will be served in the church hall directly across the street from the church.
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KENNEBECASIS REGIONAL POLICE FORCE Pavement markings combine with road signs and traffic lights to give you important information about the direction of traffic and where you may and may not travel. Pavement markings divide traffic lanes, show turning lanes, mark pedestrian crossings, indicate obstacles and tell you when it is not safe to pass. Members of the Kennebecasis Regional
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FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Sundays - 7:00pm, monthly meetings the first Sunday each month. All members are encouraged to attend. Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders square dancing with Jim & Pat MacLean. For more info 763-2634. Wednesdays - TOPS group, contact Brenda Lingley 653-7585 for more info. Crib, doors open at 6:30 and games begin at 7:30, canteen service available. For more info please contact Sam Gauvin at 847-8261. Thursdays - Bingo - doors open 6:00pm, games begin at 6:50. Two Cookie Jars, several building jackpots. For more info contact Chris London 650-1883. Saturday, March 7 - Spring TanJay & Alia Fashion Show & Dessert Party from 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets $10. Advance Tickets only. Tickets also available at Kennebecasis Drugs. For more information please contact 8478332. For more info please call 847-4066 or 847-8332. Follow us on Facebook 0035
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Point oF VieW REMEMBERING DR. DAVE If you looked up the definition of compassion in the dictionary, I'm pretty sure Dr. David Salgado's name would be there. Despite his own lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis, the beloved family physician dedicated his life to the care and treatment of others. So, when he passed away in Toronto last month while awaiting a double lung transplant, it came as no surprise that news of his death hit the community hard. His practice was located in the Town of Hampton, but his patients came from near and far to see him. Over the years, he gained a reputation for being a compassionate doctor who truly cared about his patients. Dr. Dave, as he was commonly referred to, was known to go above and beyond the call of duty. It wasn't uncommon for him to call and check on his patients in the evening or on a weekend, and he wasn't afraid to push for answers on their behalf. While he wasn't my physician, he was for several of my family members. I accompanied one of them to an appointment several months ago, where I met Dr. Dave for the first time. It didn't take me long to figure out why everybody loved him. First off, he was wearing cowboy boots and denim jeans. What better way to put someone at ease than to dress like they would? He was witty, kind and really took the time to ask all the right questions. I didn't know then that that would be the last time I'd see him, but he certainly left a lasting impression on me. He also left a lasting impression on those he knew and treated. Below are a few random quotes that filled my Facebook news feed when people learned of his passing. “Cystic Fibrosis took the life of the greatest medical mind I've ever known today. He was the kind of doctor who cared. Your presence is already missed, Dr. Dave.” “He was such a great doctor and really a walking medical marvel himself for the health issues he had. He lived such a full life with a disease that takes many at a very young age. In any and every interaction I ever had with him, he was
so patient and kind. He will be greatly missed.” “ He took love and compassion to new heights.” “You were truly the best.” “Truly a loss for the community.” “He was a oneofakind gentleman.” “He was an amazing man and doctor.” “One of the greats.” If you have any comments, feel free
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FIRST STEPS HOUSING PROJECT First Steps Housing Project Inc., the only facility of its kind in Atlantic Canada, provides a safe, healthy environment for pregnant and parenting young women and their children who have no safe place to live. In 2006 the Christine Davies Education Centre at First Steps opened its doors to pregnant and parenting young women who were unsuccessful in main stream high school to continue their education and graduate with an Academic High School diploma. Since its inception, the Dr. Christine Davies Education Centre at First Steps has successfully graduated more than 50 students and look forward to adding six more in June 2015, many who have gone on to postsecondary education. Statistics state that educated women decrease long term reliance on public systems. While many graduates
of the Christine Davies Education Centre go on to further their education, with the support of the Knights of Columbus we can offer this opportunity to more students which will result in more moms having the ability to change their future and the future of their child. The Knights of Columbus have been a strong supporter of First Steps for many years and have offered bursaries since 2011. "Continuing Education is very important to our moms and bursaries are instrumental to their success. This gift from the Knights of Columbus is extraordinary and will help so many of our women This is just one more amazing example of the great work the Knights of Columbus does to make a difference in our community. 3292
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper - February 17th - 5:00 to 6:30pm Ash Wednesday Service with St. Andrew’s Kirk QUC at 7:00pm, February 18th St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
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Churches in Quispamsis Archdeacon David Barrett, Rector We welcome you to join us at:
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Service and Sunday School at 11:00 am Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9:00 am Tuesday Afternoon Sunday School at 3:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
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just what you need to get down the mountain this winter, and the knowledgeable staff to help you find the best gear for you. Polka Dots is a provincially licensed daycare facility that’s ready to look after your children while you’re at work. Tours are available days, evenings and weekends, so you can see for yourself how great they are. Kings County Home Care Services office is conveniently located in the Fairvale Mall, ready to provide quality in-home care for anyone who need its. You will find all this and more at 183 Hampton Road in Rothesay at the Fairvale Mall.
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ZOO NEWS Here is some winter reading to take a break from the snow. The happiest animal in the Saint John area is Karma the Siberian Tiger at Cherry Brook Zoo. She loves the cold and the snow. Why not! Siberian species come for the mountains of Asia. Karma is part of a third generation tiger family who has lived at Cherry Brook Zoo. Her grandmother, Pam, was retired from the Species Survival Program (SSP). She lived at your zoo for 14 years. Karma is daughter of Bakail (Pam’s son). Bakail live at CBZ for 10 years. SSP sent Karma to your zoo to grow up. Then SSP will decide when she will breed and where. SSP is an international breeding program for endangered species to improve genetic diversity and increase the captive population. Cherry Brook Zoo has worked with SSP since 1991. All the monkeys and the Snow Leopard are also part of SSP. By the way I made a mistake. There are two animals at Cherry Brook Zoo who love snow and cold. Lexie the Snow Leopard is also joyful for the
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cold weather and deep snow. Lexie has a bushy tail that is longer than her body length. In the snow and cold Snow Leopards wrap that tail around them for warmth. Her paws act like snowshoes. Homelands of the Snow Leopard are the mountains of Asia. The first special event for 2015 is: Cherry Brook Zoo Animals Celebrate March Break. Friday February 27 to Sunday March 8, from 10am to 4pm each day. Kids free when with an adultnote one child per adult. Children under three years are always free admission. The zoo will be participating in Amazatorium Saturday, April 25 at Harbour Station. Hope to see you there. In closing hurrah for our zoo staff for their sincere and continuous dedication to the animal care in all kinds of weather even when snow is up to their waist. Thanks to the many people from the community who helped out at the zoo shovelling and helping to clear pathways and bringing in winter financial donations. Call the zoo 634 1440 for information about catered seminars, volunteering, birthday parties, group tours. 2736
The Saint John Men of Fundy Barbershop Chorus are looking for your voice. This takes no special talents . . . just a desire to sing and be part of great group of men who love to make the world a little better place. If you love the sound of harmony and would like to sit in on some practices just to see if this is something you would love email sing@menoffundy. com or call 847-9575. 3351
ARTS & CULTURE PARK The outdoor skating rink is open daily (weather permitting) 1000am 10:00pm. We encourage you to wear a helmet while skating. For everyone’s safety the use of sticks and pucks is prohibited on the ice. For current conditions check out our on-line webcam at: quispamsis.ca/ arts_culture.htm to view the skating rink, or call 849-5778. 3343
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FaMily MatteRs There are a lot of ideas and opinions about sleep that can overwhelm parents, and especially parents of infants. Sleep trainers, doulas, coaches and experts all offer advice for sleep deprived parents but they may not always consider the unique needs of each family. What we do know is that everyone needs sleep to grow, stay healthy and think/act in appropriate ways. Families who do not get enough sleep may be drowsy, irritable and have decreased concentration, and so the sleep deprivation cycle begins. Children may also display behavioural problems. Here are some considerations to assist families in developing their own family sleep plan. Family Sleep Profile. There are a number of factors that can influence sleep planning but it is always wise to start with establishing some kind of routine. Parents should consider: the age(s), health,
abilities, likes and dislikes of each family member, sleep space, parental shift work, nursing babies, and cultural practices. Also, remember that infant sleep cycles are variable and change frequently within the first year so plan accordingly. Set Up A Sleep Environment. Despite family sleep profile, the bedtime environment should be conducive to sleeping. Begin by tiring to sleep around the same time each night and creating a pleasant and positive bedtime. Ensure there is ample quiet time before bed and clear the room of distractions (such as excessive light, sounds, tv or electronics). Ideally, parents want their children to associate their sleep space with sleep. Falling Asleep. Children may fall asleep easier if they feel safe, secure and loved. Parents can reassure their children at bedtime by including: reading, cuddling, a favorite toy, a bath, massage, soothing music/sounds or guided imagery in their family night time plan. These strategies can eventually teach kids how to fall
KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-8:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 1:309:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-12:30pm, every week, everyone welcome ($7/ person, $4/children under 10). Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets, tea/coffee. Everyone welcome. The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch, in particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. We would 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 sald & sandwich lunch served every third Wednesday (next is February 18) between 11:30-1:30pm. Menu offers choive of two soups (or salad), 3 sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. $7 per person. Texas Hold-Em - 6:45pm registration, 7:00pm games begin. Tournaments held
every Thursday. 30 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration tickets are available ahead of time at Branch. Tournament cost $20. Friday, February 20 - 5:00-7:00pm, Annual Chinese New Year Dinner. Tickets ($14/person) available at the Branch. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals – two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment. Please note - all surviving WWII & Korean Veterans should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience; information is available which could be of benefit to you. Comrade Eric Adams is the contact. Please call the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week. Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information. This is a weekly draw and the prize is dependent on the number of participants entered. Sponsored by RCL#58, proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need. 0014
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asleep on their own using their individual preferences. Night Wakening. Parents whose children wake during the night can help them get back to sleep by staying calm and comforting. Try to limit the amount of fluid intake just before bedtime as well. This will minimize disruptive trips to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Do not hesitate to ask your health professional about specific suggestions for "behavioural or environmental modifications". Anticipate that each developmental stage is likely to bring changes in your sleep planning and be prepared to switch things up a little. Enjoy a healthy nights sleep. 0006
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listen in THE BIG LEAGUE I met the now 22 year old St. George native Nick Gay when he was still a teenager. I met his dad Chris Gay through his CD duplication (and studio) business Sound Expressions. Chris had told me about his son Nick’s guitar chops, as did local singer/songwriter Mike Biggar. In recent years since then Nick has been steadily performing live in local watering holes in the greater area. Things changed for the better when a chance meeting occurred between Nick and another musician Ken Greer, who saw him perform at an open mic night in
ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
There’s a place in Canada they call it Slum Town. Not fit for a cat or a dog to lie down. The women are fighting, the men they are drunk. And the smell there on some days would knock out a skunk. In this world there are places just as bad, That we all know about and it makes us feel sad. It seems that man can’t fix very much, So let’s pray for a miracle and God’s helpful touch.
Hampton at the Shiretown Publicans. “Kenny asked me; do you want to jam sometime?” Nick says in expressing their first meeting. “I had no idea who he was at that time really”, Nick elaborated. As it turned out Kenny was a member of Tom Cochrane’s legendary Canadian band Red Rider. “I was still working at Morris Music and Ken called me and said Hey Tom is playing up in Bathurst , did you want to learn a couple of the songs and come up and play. I got up and jammed a couple of the songs. Met the guys. That has been two years ago now.” Nick says. Nick, who I am talking to from Toronto, goes on to tell me how he is currently rehearsing for the upcoming tour with Tom, Kenny and the guys. Nick is currently “doing some utility stuff ” on the tour which includes playing some mandolin, electric guitar, baritone guitar and even some ukulele. He sounds tired and content although he had a 4am call time for their performance that morning on CTV’s Canada AM. Tom Cochrane’s new album “Take it
Home” is out now and you can catch Tom and his band including our very own Nick Gay at Casino NB in Moncton on March 7th. For all the “Take it Home” tour dates and ticket information go to www. tomcochrane.com Kenny Greer will be headlining a show Feb 28th at the Kent Theatre (24 Coburg St) with guest Nick Gay and Jason Boyle. For more info here is the FB event page - https://www.facebook.com/ events/439720439508369/. You can also find Nick under his name on Facebook and for Kenny - http://www. ken-greer.com Kenny Greer and his wife Cheryl, who live in the area, also manage Nick’s flourishing musical career. Congratulations Nick on all your success! #NBProud Let’s turn up the music! Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists
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MusinGs Going for my Tractor Licence Let me confess right up front, although I grew up on what most would call a farm I never learned to drive a tractor. True, my father sold the cattle the year I started school and after that the tractor was used only occasionally (woods work, our vegetable garden and such), but nevertheless there was always a tractor around the place. I did drive various “dune-buggies”, mostly created from old Volkswagens, but never a tractor. Not until this past weekend. With all of this snow Michael has been kept busy trying to keep the driveway passable. Now this is not an ordinary driveway. It is technically a laneway as there are several households (all family members) on it with us at the very end, about 1000 feet off the road. Being a great believer in preparedness, Michael has not one tractor with snowblower attachment, but TWO tractors with snowblower attachments. On this particular day last weekend, he had already cleared the driveway late the previous day so the morning trip out
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deck to get to the bird feeders (and the shovel since it is normally left out there), then the garage door with the snow half of the way up the door, then my daughter’s place, since the snow was half way up her door too and they were pretty much snowed in, then the heat pump, which altho’ it is rarely used I did not think should be completely buried in a drift, then my mother’s place (thankfully with the assistance of my brother since I was getting a mite tired of shovelling by this point), all the while listening to the sound of Michael running the tractor and snowblower, it occurred to me . . . maybe learning to operate the tractor isn’t a bad idea. “A snowdrift is a beautiful thing - if it doesn't lie across the path you have to shovel or block the road that leads to your destination” ~ Hal Borland 0002
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