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There has been talk recently in the news about the lack of sleep children are receiving, how much sleep they need to be able to learn in school, and to live a healthy life. The lack of sleep can cause health problems that can have negative results for years to come. As I listened to one report recently, the main focus discussed how social media was a cause for children and teens not receiving enough sleep to be able to function properly in school. I understand children today have much more technology to communicate with their friends than I could have ever imagined growing up, with cell phones, texting, the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, YouTube, and other sources of communication available to them. My son has a cell phone and other things that I refer to as "gizmo gadgets". He is not on these gadgets much and with his cell phone he has never reached his usage minutes and I have never paid a bill more than $30 per month. Many times his phone is dead and needs to be charged. However, my son is up late during school nights, and the cause of this is not social media or extracurricular activities, but the amount of homework that is assigned to him with the courses he is taking. My son participates in a sport one evening per week, yet different times he cannot attend this because of homework. He goes to school all day with classes from 8:30am to 3:30pm, has spent lunch times doing school work, then after a
day of being in school, he comes home and begins his homework. He takes approximately a half hour off while we have supper. .. he then goes back to his studies and most nights he is finishing near midnight. I have seen where he has had 3 tests in one day plus other assignments that were due. I have seen him doing homework to 2:00am then getting up at 6:00am to review his notes before he goes to school. If it is difficult for an adult to function on 4 to 6 hours of sleep, how can we expect our children to function on this? I realize social media can have a negative effect on our children's learning, with some children up late socializing with their friends when they should be sleeping. I feel there are different reasons why teens are up late and with regards to homework being assigned, maybe teachers can limit the amount they assign so that a child can complete all the assigned homework from the different teachers at a reasonable time. Then our children who are up late because of homework are able to go to bed at a reasonable time and be rested for the next day at school. 0001
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QUISPAMSIS LIONS’ NEWS Recently, on behalf of the Quispamsis Lions Club, President Larry Greer made four $500 donations to the following organizations: Community Autism Center of SJ, Lynn Stevenson; CNIB of NB, Theresa Lyon; NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, Donna Gates; KV Outreach, Laun-Marie Scott. The presentations were made at the Lions’ Sunday Night Bingo. Need a place to have your wedding,
meetings, or banquets - call the Quispamsis Lions Club, which is located behind the Foodland Store on Market Street, Quispamsis. We are a fully licensed club, with ample parking and time is given to decorate for that special day. Meal pricing includes the rental fee. Call for pricing 849-2689 or call Don at 847-2797. 3887
Rhonda Finlay B.A., M.S.c. Audiologist An old man was wondering if his wife had a hearing problem. So one night, he stood behind her while she was sitting in her lounge chair. He spoke softly to her,” Honey, can you hear me?” There was no response. He moved a little closer,” Honey, can you hear me?” Still no response. Finally he moved right behind her and said,” Honey, can you hear me?” She replied, “For the third time, Yes!”
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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2016 “Receive children. Receive me”, Christian Women in Socialist Cuba. The National Flower of Cuba is the White Butterfly Jasmine. Cuban women have used the flower for hair adornment, transmitting messages during liberation wars and as a sign of their being Cuban. This emblem is chosen for the 2016 WDOP service written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Cuba. The service transmits their witness and experience of being Cuban and Christian, even when their faith meant isolation within their own country. On Friday, March 4 Christians in over 170 countries and 2000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba. Please join us and invite family and friends to attend the World Day of Prayer 2016. Two local WDOP services will be held locally: Christ Church, Bloomfield at 2:oopm; St. Andrew’s United Kirk (195 Hammond River Road) at 7:00pm. 3867
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There are millions of people from all walks of life burdened by hearing loss; however, they do not seek help. Yet, when one member of a family has a hearing problem, it affects the entire family. It changes lifestyles and the quality of life. A major complaint among couples and families, with regard to hearing loss, is the breakdown of communication. Families find it increasingly more difficult to talk with one another and hearing loss exacerbates this problem. The inability to properly communicate with a spouse, family member or friend places incredible strain on relationships. Not only do misunderstandings occur, but often people become annoyed, frustrated, and even angry. The quality of a person’s life is often associated with relationships, especially with loved ones and friends. No one wants to feel alone. Being able to understand and communicate with loved ones is critical to keeping and cultivating healthy relationships.
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@hotmail.com Branch Hours: MondayWednesday 2:30-8:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:309:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 10:30-1:00 (brunch) and 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm weekly ($7/person, $4/children under 10); juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets (new), tea/coffee. Everyone welcome. The Legion “Brunch Crew� is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings, please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch third Wednesday each month (February 17) 11:30am-1:30pm. Menu offers choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. $7/ 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. Please contact our Service Officer, Emery Hyslop at 944-0660 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. For more information on Branch activities or the Legion in general please contact the Branch.
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PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Pub open Sat from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment, pick up an application to join the legion or some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 763-2587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets meet at MCS school for regular training on Wednesdays 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
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KOC #6766 CRIBBAGE The Knights of Columbus Council #6766 will again be sponsoring a cribbage night every Thursday evening 7:30pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in the downstairs hall. Eight games with a light lunch after the fourth game. The cost is $5 for the eight games and 50/50 tickets will be sold at $1 for one ticket or three for $2. There will be a high hand pot of $1 each if desired. For further information, call Norm at 849-2825. G111
SUNDAY BRUNCH FUNDRAISERS The monthly Sunday Music Brunch/ Lunches in support of local music, the food basket and the Canadian Cancer Association (50/50 draw) will continue until April at the Shiretown Publicans (274 Main Street, Hampton) from 11:00am1:00pm. The event always features ECMA Winner Jason Haywood and his Trio + guests. The cover charge is $5 plus one non-perishable food donation (Brunch is extra). Kids under 12 admitted for free! All ages! All Welcome!
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In addition to Jason Haywood Trio: February 14 - CBC "Take Liberty" artist of the year ZWERG (Theme is LOVE); March 13 - Debbie Stanton & Del Worden (St. Paddy’s day theme); April 10 - Clinton Charlton, Sandy Mackay & Bill Preeper (trio). More more info: facebook.com/ events/491380217729044, jlibertyartists@ aol.com, Jeff Liberty 658-8639. 3862
L'ARCHE - CREATIVE ARTS INITIATIVE L'Arche Saint John is pleased to welcome new participants to their expanded Creative Arts Initiative. The Initiative offers a joyful and supportive setting in which individuals with a variety of abilities can develop their creativity while sharing in an atmosphere of encouraging friendship. Participants can attend full day, morning or afternoon sessions. The Creative Arts Initiative takes place every Friday from 9:30am-3:30pm, at All Saints Church Hall at 35 Park Avenue. Additional sessions are held uptown every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 at the Saint John Arts Centre. The sessions explore a variety of media including paint, paper, and clay. Some instruction
and materials will be provided, but participants may also feel free to bring their own creative supplies or continue with existing projects. Tea and coffee will be on hand. Friday participants should bring a bagged lunch. L'Arche is a faith-based, ecumenical organization founded in 1964 by Canadian Jean Vanier and is now present in 35 countries. Its members, people with and without intellectual disabilities, are encouraged to develop their potential to the full – nurturing personal growth and sharing their gifts in a spirit of friendship and service. For more information or to make arrangements to visit L'Arche Saint John please contact Jocelyn Worster at larchesaintjohn@nb.aibn.com and 672-6504. 3882
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produced at the festival, all winning playwrights will receive script support from an established New Brunswick playwright and cash prizes of $150 for the Site-Specific series and $100 for Taking it to the Street. Winners of Acting Out will receive a $200 prize. Writers interested in entering the contest should consult the full contest rules and guidelines at: nbacts.com. Questions can be posed to Artistic Director, Len Falkenstein, at lfalken@unb.ca, or 4587406. The deadline for entries is April 23.
PROVINCE-WIDE PLAYWRITING CONTEST The NotaBle Acts Theatre Company is once again searching for great plays by New Brunswick writers for its annual province-wide Playwriting Competition. NotaBle Acts is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2016. In that time, the company has presented over 184 new plays by 94 different New Brunswick playwrights at its annual summer theatre festival. If you’d like to add to those numbers and be part of this year’s lineup, NotaBle Acts invites submissions in three separate categories. The Site-Specific series seeks three 15-30 minute scripts, to be set in unconventional public locations in Fredericton. Our Taking it to the Street contest seeks 7-10 minute scripts for production outdoors in downtown Fredericton, with four winners selected. The third category, Acting Out, is for submissions of one-act plays 30-50 minutes in length. The winning scripts and runners up in this category will be showcased during the festival either as workshopped productions or staged readings. In addition to having their work
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TALKING ABOUT ADOPTION The New Brunswick Adoption Support Network, a Program of the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation, presents: Talking with your Community about Adoption, with guest speakers: Erin Jean Harris (Resource Teacher), Joan Pye (Adoption Social Worker), Francoise Corbin-Boucher (Provincial Coordinator NB Adoption Support Network), & JoAnn O’Blenes (Teacher). This information session will be held on Thursday, February 11, 7:00pm in the Community Room, 1 Peel Plaza,
Ultimate Swims
Monday to Friday: 1:30-3:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 2:30-4:00pm All pool toys available, come on in for fun in the pool!
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Wednesday:7:00-8:00pm Relax in the warm pools, hot tubs and sauna!
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Friday, March 11th: 6:30-8:00pm Families come on in and enjoy an evening of fun in the pools!
March Break Polar Flip ‘n Dip Camp Monday to Friday: 8:30-4:30pm Drop off your children to enjoy fun in the pool, swim lessons, outdoor activities, crafts and so much more.
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Saint John. This free event is open to the general public, pre-adoptive & adoptive parents, pre-foster & foster parents, professionals in the field, and anyone interested in adoption. Registration required, space is limited. Register by contacting Catherine Derry at 642-3210 or adoptnbsaintjohn@gmail. com. 3888
MEMORY CAFÉ The Memory Café is a program of the Alzheimer's Society, for those who have been diagnosed with dementia and their loved ones. The next Café will be held Sunday, February 14 at St Paul's Anglican Church, 4 Church Avenue Rothesay, from 2:00-4:00pm. This month Lisa Muckler of Lifeline will present us with options for seniors who want to stay at home safely. Come and ask all your questions about aging in place. There will also be musical entertainment and refreshments as we celebrate Valentine's Day. Come join us in an accessible, inclusive and social environment. For more information contact Emily at saintjohn@alzheimernb.ca or 6348722/1-800-664-8411. 3460
LISTEN IN LOCAL SPOTLIGHT ON JEFF MCGRATH Saint John West resident Jeff McGrath is a sharp dressed (somewhere between James Bond and singer Robert Palmer), 31 year insurance broker and father of two. He is also a singer/songwriter, multi instrumentalist, and producer who recently left the familiar confines of his home studio to venture onto the local live music scene. “Apryll Aileen was a huge reason to be honest, because when she came out of her corporate world and into music full time.” Jeff says in what was part of his inspiration to getting out there musically. “Apryll said; you really need to stop being that guy in his living room. You should get out there and do something about it.” “The “Bad Moon Rising” cover was the big one that we (Jeff & Apryll) did. It has a really cool feel to it” This song is part of a yearlong project where Jeff will release 52 productions containing covers, collaborations and originals all at his home studio in Saint John. Music
has always been a lifetime passion for Jeff and it’s wonderful to hear about this artist coming into his own. “I have been playing music all my life and love writing and producing songs for myself and other artists. I began playing guitar at the age of eight when I found an abandoned Yamaha in my mother's closet. Growing up listening to my parent’s collection of eight-tracks and vinyl I was quickly influenced by artists like Janis Joplin, The Doors & Neil Young to name but a few.” I’m always curious to hear when an artist discovers their own artistic personality apart of from their parents’ record collection (important none the less). “I grew up on Nirvana and those great bands of the 90s. Simple chord stuff. The Beatles, and old records that Mom and Dad had. By the time I was 15-16 years old we could pretty much find anything we wanted on the net, as far as learning how to dissect a song. Music has always been a huge thing for me.”
Jeff elaborates on his own musical discoveries. I’m curious about his plans beyond the “Covers” project and what he hopes to accomplish as a songwriter. “The ultimate vision for me as a songwriter is to create an audience, some hype and some awareness through social media and hit people with something original. There is an original project in the preproduction stage now. The deadline (release) for that is for December, 2016.” Jeff ’s has been playing a residency gig every few weeks at O’Malley’s on Rothesay Avenue. Come on out and see Jeff live and support another local rising star. His next performances there are; February 5 and February 20. 0041
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EMERGENCY MEASURES A STANDBY GENERATOR I finally made the decision to buy a standby generator for the house. Actually it was my wife decided to purchase one after we lost our power for seven days. The next step was to decide what Systems would be powered during a power outage. First the heat pumps will provide cooling and heating for the house. Second the water pump at the wellhead would have to be added. We decided that we did not have to use the water heater. The two freezers were added because of the large amount of food that we would lose if they thawed out. The hot tub was added not for use during the power outage but to stop it from freezing and spend thousands of dollars to remove and/or replace. The refrigerator in the kitchen plus a plug to run a kettle or toaster joined the list. Finally three plugs in the bedroom
will be needed. One to power medical equipment, one for a table lamp and the other to charge flashlights, batteries and cellphones. Added up and doubled, to cover startup surge, we required at least 18 kilowatts for the required systems. The fuel to power the generator was easy to decided upon. We had propane already running our emergency heating system so we added another tank and ran an additional line to the generator. Better than storing and handling the large amount of gasoline required. A contractor was chosen who would source the generator, obtain the permits and install an automatic transfer switch and pony panel. The transfer switch turns on the generator when regular power is off and disconnects the generator from the normal grid. When grid power is returned it disconnects the generator
and turns it off. The installation must be done by a licensed electrician to ensure a safe install and to maintain our insurance. If not properly installed and damage caused by the generator would not be covered by our home insurance. By taking the time to decide what your needs are and ensuring they are safely meet, you can “Be prepared not Scared”. 0039
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ROTHESAY COMMON ICE SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm & 4:30-10:00pm, public skate. Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00am-2:30pm & 4:30-8:30pm, public skate; 2:304:00pm, U13 pond hockey; 8:3010:00pm, pond hockey. Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon: family pond hockey; 12:00noon-3:00pm & 3:30-10:00pm, public skate. Saturday: 10:00am-12:00noon: family pond hockey; 12:00noon-3:00pm, public skate; 3:30-8:00pm, public skate; 8:00-10:00pm, pond hockey. Helmets recommended for all on-ice activities and required for pond hockey. Please check: rothesay.ca for updates and changes to the schedule. 3859
OUTDOOR SKATING IN QUISPAMSIS The outdoor skating rink at the beautiful 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/our-community/webcams/artsculture-park to view the skating rink or call 849-5778. 3891
140 KINGSTON PENINSULA ARMY CADETS The 140 Kingston Peninsula Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00pm at Macdonald Consolidated School, Kingston (from KV - just cross the Gondola Point Ferry, turn right and travel 5 km). This program is open to youth ages 12-18. It's free to join, uniforms are provided and cadets are paid to go to summer camp. For more information visit: KingstonCadets.ca, or call Captain Daniel Wheaton at 639-2965. G143
ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, in partnership with Loch Lomond Villa is providing a “Saint John Later Stages Caregiver Support Network” - for caregivers who are caring for someone in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The purpose of this Network is to: Learn - support groups are a place to ask questions and get answers from those who understand your needs and feelings; Share - support groups provide an opportunity to exchange creative and caring techniques
and ideas; Express Feelings - support groups offer a safe and confidential place where you can discover you are not alone in your feelings and that others understand what you are going through; Care support groups provide an opportunity to remember that laughter, taking care of yourself and planning for the future are essential for your well-being. For more information please contact the Alzheimer Society of NB in Saint John: 634-8722/saintjohn@alzheimernb.ca. 3881
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4. These birds that mate for life are a symbol of love 5. What fruit is also known as the ‘Love Apple’ 6. Which company first made ‘Conversation hearts’ (hearts with sweet messages on them) 7. In what Shakespeare play is St. Valentine’s Day mentioned 8. On Valentine’s Day Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent on what 11. What card company is the top seller of Valentine’s cards in America 13. Which country does not celebrate Valentine’s Day 15. In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of this deity 16. What you need to kiss to turn it into a prince
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1. Greek name for Cupid 2. The wife of Cupid 3. The most famous lover in the world 9. Live, laugh, ____ 10. The item most given on Valentine’s Day 11. Wearing a wedding ring on the 4th finger was believed to connect to the vein of love, it ran from this finger directly to the ___ 12. Mickey Mouse’s Valentine 14. Which sign of the Zodiac would you be if you were born on St. Valentine’s Day 15. What does the word Valentine stand for or mean
Answers on page 20.
DONATION TO HAMPTON FOOD BASKET In December the Kenval Foodland donated $500 to the Hampton Food Basket. 3864
On hand for presentation (l-r): Paul Wilkins, Store Manager; Catherine Peacock, Hampton Food Basket; Donna Horgan, Front End Manager Kenval Froodland
TAOIST TAI CHI It’s not too late to dust off those New Year resolutions about getting in shape and taking care of yourself. A mid-winter Taoist Tai Chi™ class will introduce you to the benefits and enjoyment of a health-giving martial art based on physical, mental and spiritual practices evolved over hundreds of years. Taoist Tai Chi™ impacts on all the physical systems: respiration, digestion, circulation and muscular-skeletal. This ancient art can also help with stress management, energy levels and relaxation. Taoist Tai Chi™ classes have been available in the Saint John area for many years. In beginner classes men and women, who often come as couples, or accompanied by friends, practice the basic moves of the ‘set.’ The atmosphere is friendly, and there is no competition. Taoist Tai Chi™ is practiced as a series of foundation exercises called jongs, and a 108-move set, which involves turning, stretching and carefully structured movements. There is a challenge in the process of learning
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which stimulates the mind. The physical practice results in a sense of well-being throughout the entire body. Tai chi works holistically, building strength and endurance, improving balance and flexibility, and in many cases reducing pain. It is appropriate for all ages and health conditions. Continuing classes are available for those who wish to learn more. Beginner classes will be starting as follows: Rothesay, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help – Monday, February 8, 7:00pm; Quispamsis, QPlex Thursday, February 11 - 10:00am; Saint John, Assumption Centre Tuesday, February 9 -,10:00am and Thursday, February 11 - 7:00pm. All classes are two hours, and include classes until the end of May. The cost is $140 ($110 for students/seniors). The Fung Loy Kok Institute is a world-wide non-profit, charitable organization. More information can be found on our website: taoist.org. Call our voicemail (658-9854) for further information or email saintjohn.nb@ taoist.org. 3889
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ASK THE CHEF TO PRE-HEAT OR NOT PRE-HEAT Colin Sifton here from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question; When should a pans be pre-heated before cooking and how can I tell if they’re hot enough? It really depends on what you are cooking but for the most part, all pans should be pre-heated as well as ovens. Putting cold food into a cold pan and letting them heat up together tends to make your product sweat and will not give you the desired outcome. When frying meat, chicken or fish you will need a very hot pan. By cooking in a pre-heated pan with a small amount of oil, you will seal your product, trapping in all the juices and flavours which gives you a proper product. If you add any of these to a cold pan, you will see moisture beginning to appear in your pan. This has come from your meat and it has now made it less moist as well as more tough: two things you never want out of the main ingredient
of your meal. There is a really easy way to tell if your pan is hot enough. We call it the smoke point. This is when the oil in the pan just begins to smoke. This is the point where the oil begins to break down and will not get any hotter. All oils have a different smoke point. Canola oil has a smoke point of 200 degrees Celsius, where extra light olive oil is about 242 degrees C and is better for you. The oil right now that has the highest smoke point is avocado oil at 271 degrees C. You should never cook in butter, even though everyone does. The smoke point of butter is 177 degrees C but the bigger problem is that butter has milk solids as well as oil and these milk solids burn before your food is ready and some studies has shown that it may cause cancer. If you like cooking with butter, may I suggest microwaving the butter first to separate the oil from the milk solids and then use the oil to cook
with. Your oven should also be pre-heated for the same reasons as the pans. If you start with a cold product in a cold oven not only are you going to lose moisture and tenderness, but it will take longer for your oven to come to temperature. If you are following a timed recipe, this will no longer be accurate. I know a lot of people do not take the time to pre-heat as it takes time to coordinate the next step in your preparation, but try it and I promise you will see a difference in the end product, more compliments on your meal and a healthier meal for your family. 0040
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Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Regular Club meetings: Presentations - February 8, Dr. Stephen Turnbull on Porbeagle Sharks and Finback Whales in the Bay of Fundy; March 14, Amanda Didychuk on the ongoing study of birdbuilding collisions in NB and Laura Tranquilla on Tracking Birds with Automated Telemetry in the Maritimes. Meetings are at the NB Museum at Market Square at 7:00pm. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club members or not. For more information on these activities and to confirm the details about registration, timing and location of the field trips or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook at. 2567
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Fair Vale Outing Association is a 95 year old Community Association established in Rothesay; available for all types of events such as family birthdays, anniversaries, company retirement parties, Christmas parties and other activities! For more information please telephone 647‐8332. Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders - square dancers - for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - BINGO - doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm. Various building jackpots. For more info please call Chris at 650-1880. For rentals please contact 847-4066. 0035
CADETS IN KV In the KV area there are two cadets programs available to youth: #170 Raymond M. Cromwell Navy League Cadet Corps - youth ages 9-12 years. Training nights are every Monday at 6:30pm-830pm at the Fairvale Outing Association (8 River Road, Rothesay). If you would like further information, please feel free to drop by on training nights or call the Corps at 847-4186; #268 Bras d'Or Sea Cadets - youth ages 12-18 years. Training nights are every
Tuesday 6:30-9:00pm at Kennebecasis Valley High School. If you would like further information, please feel free to drop by on training nights or call the Corps at 849-6801. To be a Branch member you do not have to be a cadet parent - you can be another relative, a friend, a neighbor, or an interested community member. The Branch holds monthly meeting at KVHS on the second Friday of every month (7:00pm). G006
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ADULT BADMINTON IN HAMPTON Adult Badminton in Hampton will take place on Wednesday evenings at the Hampton High School, 8:00pm. For more information contact Ron Clarke at 832-1972. G054
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PIC OF THE MONTH WINNER Congratulations to Katherine Holmes, who submitted this photo of winter fog and snow in the KV Valley to our “Pic of the Month” contest for December. Katherine has won a Movie Pass (for
two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. Please note: Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. The theme for February is “Shadows
and Nature”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Photos must be received by the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037
PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
847-4924
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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. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Feb. 9th, 5:00-6:30pm. Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 10th at 7:00pm
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
Churches in Quispamsis 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 Thursday After School Godly Play Program 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
To get on the Church Chart Call 832-5613 today!
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BADMINTON AT KVHS KVHS hosts adult badminton Mondays & Thursdays from 8:3010:00pm during the school year. Cost is $2/person and nylon shuttles are provided. All player levels welcome! Find us on Facebook - KV High School Adult Badminton". G150
LADIES VOLLEYBALL Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 3:00-9:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 755-9081. G040
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION IN KV Are you in a wheelchair and need a drive to church, to the grocery store, to the city, etc. There is now a licensed accessible taxis service in our area which are partially subsidized by the towns of Rothesay & Quispamsis. Call for a reservation: 631-0968 (A2B) & 638-9223 (Ecotrans). For more information on the KV Committee for Disabled Persons, visit: kvcommittee.webs.com or call 8492974. G016
UPHAM BREAKFAST BUFFET Breakfast will be held the second Saturday of each month 7:30-10:00am at the WI/Seniors’ Hall (2117 Rte 820)
in Upham. Come and enjoy a really filling breakfast with your friends and neighbours for only $7/adult, $4/ children under 12, pre-schoolers eat for free - or have just toast & coffee for $2. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish Churches of Upham. For more information contact 8327463 or 832-1851. G033
HAMPTON SENIOR'S RESOURCE CENTER NEWS Mondays - 9:00am-1:00pm, the "Monday Morning Craft” group gathers to quilt and do other crafts; At 1:00pm the "Swedish Weavers" gather to do some very attractive weaving and have a cup of tea/snack; At 8:00pm the Hampton Hoedowners gather to enjoy Square Dancing followed by a cup of tea and a snack. Tuesdays - 1:00-4:00pm, Computer course; 7:00pm, Bridge players gather, if you would like to join them, call Barry Kilpatrick at 832 - 5701. Wednesdays - 10:00am, Flex & Flow exercise class; 7:00pm, Auction 45s. Thursdays - 10:00am, musicians gather and you will hear some music and vocals until 12:00noon, when a good home cooked dinner is served ($4/members & $5/non-members). Membership is $10 again this year. Thursdays - Open Mic at 7:00pm will be starting on February 5. If you have a Birthday or Anniversary we send you "Best Wishes" anyone sick or in hospital we wish you a "Speedy Recovery". For more information or updates, visit our website: hamptonseniors.ca. Submitted by Mary Long. 0009
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HAMPTON HISTORY Slumbering In The Rain As I lie here alone in my bed tonight Really amazed at that flash of light And the noise of the thunder in the sky Loudly denoting a heavenly cry And I am so lonely that I could weep But the dramatic scene brings forth a sleep. And as I stroll in Dreamer’s Land I and my love are side by side Should I take hold of her alluring hand? Lest I forget her childlike pride; But the pounding thunder sound Takes from me the hidden fear That there might be others around If I should smile and hold her near
Byron Williamson Rothesay
“Written in my late teens, in Cape Breton”
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HAMPTON CURLING ‘OUTSIDE AND IN’ “On the first Thursday in December 1890 [Dec. 2], there met at the residence of MR. E. L. Whittaker, Messrs. G. M. Wilson, Cecil S. March, J. Ernest Whittaker, D. J. Bruce, J. M. Humphrey, F. M. Humphrey, L. W. Peters, H. Ernest fowler, W. O. Stewart, F. W. Hall and E. L. Whittaker to consider the advisability of forming a Curling Club in Hampton. It was so unanimously resolved so to do and those present were enrolled as charter members. Its first officers were then elected: G. M. Wilson, president; J. E. Whitaker, secretary; Cecil March, Treasurer; and a managing committee consisting of Messrs. F. W. Hall. G. M. Wilson and F. M. Humphrey. It was decided to buy eight pairs of news [sic; shoes?]. They arrived on Christmas Eve and the first curling was done on Christmas day. Very little curing was done that winter as they had to play on the river [Ossekeag Creek] the ice of which was never level and good curling thereon was impossible. One match was played that winter against the Thistle Club of St. John, who won the game. The next year the members met and re-elected the old officers. They still used the ice on the river for curling. Two matches were played that winter, one each with the Thistles and St. Andrews clubs of St. John, in both of which the club was defeated. At a special meeting held in the following summer it was decided to buy a piece of ground and build a rink. Those who suggested building only expected a rink enclosed by a rough shed to keep out the snow, and not the fine building which the club at present owns[s]. Mr. J. Ernest Whittaker consented to try and get a donation from each of the members and also get new members. Mr. Whittaker succeeded far beyond his
expectations and the membership reached twenty-nine. Those who contributed and are not members of the club were Messrs. H. D. McLeod and Philip Palmer of St. John and here I might state that it was due mainly to the efforts of J. Ernest Whittaker, G. M. Wilson and E. L. Whittaker in the first instance and later on with the able assistance of Mr. F. G. Evans that the club has such a fine rink today. The ground was bought and the contract given to construct the building; it is to be completed in time for curling the winter of 1893.” (KCN, January 3, 1895) 3. “Pioneer Spirit Helped Build Hampton Curling Club … Celebrating their 75th Anniversary with a two-day bonspiel in a new rink just completed last fall, some of the “old timers” reminisced about the days gone by and predicted a bright future for the club. … Mr. [Alen N.] MacGowan said that the club members built a two-sheet rink in 1892 which was used right up until this season when the new $55,000 rink was built by John Walker Construction Ltd. of Fair Vale.” (ETG, January 8, 1966) [Note: Mr. MacGowan, because of his contributions to curling, is a member of the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame and is a member of the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame.] CODE: KCR Kings County Record (published in Sussex); ETG Evening TimesGlobe (published in Saint John; KCN Kings County News (published in Hampton). Edited for length, see full article at: Ossekeag.ca. 0031 David G. Keirstead Local Historian
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES DISCOVERING THEATRE Hans Christian Andersen was really on to something in 1843 when he wrote "The Ugly Duckling." Not only is it the prototype for all the "it gets better" messages since, it reminds us all of the importance of giving our offspring the chance to peer into many nests to discover where they might discover their beauty. I think about this story a lot when working on the Imperial Theatre's school programming. Not just because of the worlds that children can see onstage, but because of the world they become part of just by attending the theatre. Some families are into sports, and their kids will have the chance to attend professional games and get a feel for the world of the athlete. They will be encouraged to learn and play sports, and if these are their gifts, they will excel on the playing field. Some families value scholarship and the naturally bookish child will shine there. Some families encourage outdoor pursuits and the
junior camper will find their soul reflected in nature. Some families are into the arts, and their children will be offered music and theatre as a path to their future. Life being what it is, it's impossible for any one family to provide all the possible experiences for their children. Sometimes a bookish child is born to a family of artists, or an artist to a family of athletes. Sometimes those children spend years feeling like the Ugly Duckling, out of step with their nest-mates. This is where schools come in. Teachers have always known the importance of giving children a wide variety of experiences, especially beyond the school grounds. Every "field trip" has the potential to change a child's life. If that seems too dramatic, I can say without doubt that I am only in theatre because my grade seven teacher fought for my class to go on a field trip to Stratford. I had never seen a play of any kind (although I had been on a lot of camping trips) and I doubt that I really
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understood "Othello" but I got back on the bus knowing that the theatre was the right nest for me. So when I plan out the series of shows we offer every year for elementary, middle and high school students; when the team puts together the materials to send out to schools; when we see those yellow buses pull up on King Square, I picture that one child who's going to make the same discovery. There are three school shows left in our season. Ramshackle Theatre provides a modern multi-media experience for high school students, "Mistatim" is a beautiful play for middle schoolers about two children reaching beyond their differences, and Sheesham and Lotus take elementary school students on a trip into the past with their old time music. 0030 Lee Bolton
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Are you in a wheelchair, need accessible transportation to get to church, go into the city, run errands in KV, etc.? There are two licensed accessible taxis services in the KV area which is partially subsidized by the Town of Rothesay & Quispamsis. Call for a reservation: 631-0968 (A2B) or 638-9223 (Ecotrans)
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, February 3 Fundy Gardeners meeting 7:00pm at St James The Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road in Renforth. Steve Nason will give tips on photographing our gardens. New members/guests always welcome. For more information go to: fundygardeners@blogspot.com. Thursday, February 4 Rothesay Winter Speaker Series with Kurt Fuerniss from 7:00-8:00pm in the Common Room at Town Hall. The free speaker sessions are open to the public. Visit: rothesay.ca for more info. Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting in the Boardroom at Rocmaura at 2:00pm. All are welcome. Saturday, February 6 Big Breakfast at the Quispamsis Lions Club, from 8:00-11:00am. Usual great menu, $7/person. A special event for this breakfast, light entertainment with Cathy Hutch, 9:30-11:00am. This is a fundraiser by the Quispamsis Lions Club. More info: 849-2689. Valentine’s Dance, 8:00pm-midnight, Simonds High School cafeteria, ages 19 and up. DJ with music for all tastes and ages. Tickets ($10 each) available at the Power Store on Loch Lomond Rd, Simonds High School office, by interac e-transfer to simondshighalumni@ gmail.com or call Troy 651-9390. Singles & Friends Dance (with “Sidekick”) at the Branch 69 Legion, 714 Wilson St W, SJ. Doors open at 8:00pm, bands play 9:00-midnight. $6 at the door and open to anyone over 19. Best dance floor in the city. Judo NB Provincial Championships, in partnership with KV Judo, at Harry Miller Middle School for U14 and up. Begins at 11:00am. More info: Jeff Porter 832-0117. Sunday, February 7 Greg Halpin Memorial Kids Tournament, sponsored by KV Judo for U6-U12. Opening ceremonies at 10:30am. Proceeds from registration
fees to Halpin family’s chosen charity. More info: Jeff Porter 832-0117. Monday, February 8 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West entrance), 8:00pm, for adults 18 years and over with hockey, figure or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skate night. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca; “Harbour Skating Club” on FB, or 6722385/672-9424. February 8 & 11 Taoist Tai Chi™ Beginner Classes info session/first class of 12 week series, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hall, Rothesay, 7:00-9:00pm; QPlex, Quispamsis on February 11, 10:00amnoon. Adults of all ages including teens. (See classifieds). Info: saintjohn. nb@taoism.org. Voicemail (message): 658-9854. Tuesday, February 9 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Kingston Parish Hall, 4:006:00pm. Pancakes, beans and sausages including dessert, coffee/tea. $8/adults, $4/children under 14. Proceeds go to the Anglican Parish of Kingston. Pancake Supper at St. Augustine’s Church, 239 Quispamsis Road (corner of Quispamsis and Pettingill Roads) from 4:30-6:30pm (includes sausages, beans, strawberry shortcake and tea/ coffee). Cost – free will offering. Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch & Supper at Villa Madonna Retreat House with sittings at 12:00noon, 1:00 & 4:00, 5:00 & 6:00pm. $8/adult, or $25/family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children). No charge for children under 5. 849-5125 to reserve. St. Luke’s Pancake Supper 4:306:30pm at St. Luke’s Parish Hall (12 Quispamsis Road), overlooking the Kennebecasis River. The meal includes: pancakes, sausages, baked beans, dessert and tea or coffee. Cost – free will offering.
Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday Service at St. Luke’s Anglican Church’s, (12 Quispamsis Road), 7:00pm. All welcome. Thursday, February 11 Church Home Supper Club at the Church of St. John and St. Stephen Home Inc (130 University Ave, SJ), 6:00pm. Menu (prepared by Red Seal Chef): Soup, pot roast and veggies, sticky date pudding with ice-cream, tea/coffee. Tickets ($25) by calling 643-6004. Saturday, February 13 The Cool Chicks and The Ugly Doclings concert at Hampton High School Community Theatre (storm date Sunday, February 14). Proceeds to Hampton Rotary community projects. Show begins at 7:00pm and tickets are $15. Valentine’s Dance at the Quispamsis Lions Club from 8:00pm-12:00midnight, with the Cathy Hutch Band. $10 at the door, spot dances, door prizes, cash bar. Doors open at 7:30. For more info call the Lions Club 849-2689. Monday, February 15 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West entrance), 8:00pm, for adults 18 years and over with hockey, figure or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skate night. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca; “Harbour Skating Club” on FB, or 6722385/672-9424. Saturday, February 20 Comhaltas - Traditional Irish session, 7:00pm at the Kingston Parish Hall. All welcome, regardless of experience. Bring your traditional instrument or voice - join in or sit and listen. Snacks & beverages available. Freewill offering at the door goes to Macdonald Consolidated School playground refurbishment.
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LEISURE LEARNING 2016 SAINT JOHN WINTER COURSES Music
Guitar - Alternate Tunings Song Writing Acoustic Guitar 2 - Beyond the Basics Acoustic Guitar 4 - Up the Neck
Writing and Theatre
Self-Publishing and Marketing Intro to Stand-Up Comedy Freelance Writing 101 Writing Creative Non-Fiction Stand and Deliver Writing With Purpose
Visual Arts
Illustrating Graphic Novels Window Mosaic Mandala in Mosaic Drawing Level 2 Basic Drawing Skills
Languages
Spanish Level 2 in Saint John Spanish Level 4 French Intermediate 2 in Rothesay French Level 2 in Saint John French Level 2 in Rothesay Acadian French French Level 4 in Saint John
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DIY Handy-Woman’s Course Bollywood Dancing ABCs of Investments/RRSPs Raising Urban Chickens
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KV TOASTMASTERS Are you practicing when it comes to presentations? Are you learning new skills or reinforcing bad habits? Because when you practice the wrong skills, practice makes permanent not perfect. Kennebecasis Toastmasters will help you toss those bad habits and catch some credibility and confidence. Join us... learn the right skills... so that your practice really does make perfect and not just permanent. The KV Toastmasters meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-9:05pm at RCS Nethewood in the Math Lab (signs will be posted). Meetings run SeptemberDecember and January-June. For more information contact Alain Bilodeau at 216-0819 or visit: kvtoastmasters.org. G015
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 memberinterest 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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FOR RENT ROTHESAY, 2-BEDROOM, newly updated, wood floors, appliances, new self cleaning stove, Internet included. Clean, secure building, near schools, shopping, bus. No pets. $625/month. 640-2017.
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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 8, 7:009:00pm, and at the QPlex (Alpine room), Quispamsis on Thursday morning, February 11, 10:00am- noon. Classes are 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. LEARN TO DANCE Salsa! Regular classes at the Qplex every Thursday (8:009:00pm) and Sunday (3:00-4:00pm). For registration/info call Brent at 607-0402 Visit us at: facebook.com/kvlatindance.
PRAYERS O HOLY ST. JUDE, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman to Jesus Christ, Faithful Intercessor to all who invoke your special
patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present urgent petition, in return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said for nine consecutive days. Try it, it works. E.K.
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JOIN FENCING The Fundy Fencing Club is open to individuals 10 years of age to adulthood. Our club is for enthusiasts who are interested in the sport as recreation, and for those who are interested in fencing as a competitive sport. They are prepared to compete in tournaments around Atlantic Canada. Three versions of fencing are all taught at our club Foil, Epee, and Sabre.
Where: When: Cost:
Saint John Early Learning Centre, previously known as Holy Trinity Elementary School. Please use entrance at corner of Rockland Road and Burpee Ave.
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm Saturdays 12 noon- 1pm (Beginner Program) Private lessons on request $30 per month for one session a week; $40 per month with two sessions weekly. (Payable by cheque or cash) It is one of the few sports in which boys and girls compete on equal terms against each other. A year round sport, with events to interest the competitive and team spirit. Fencing is a great workout and can be played well into adulthood.
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORSSales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. HOMESTAR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES. Let’s Make it Happen! 8473202 or homestarinc.ca. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing - Craftsmanship. I WILL MAKE YOU SEW HAPPY! Reasonably priced custom sewing. Table cloths, napkins, runners, tree skirts, hemming, and basic alterations. 640-0345. HOMESTAR KV STORAGE. Contact us for all your self storage needs! 8481111; homestarinc.ca. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath,
painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118. HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, repairs, supplies. Offering project classes. Trust your furniture to the professionals. Serving you for almost 40 years. The most upholstery experience around. 849-8008. heritageupholstery. com. REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot
care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL cleaning 653-0113. Registered, Incorporated and Insured business offering competitive rates on cleaning. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255.
VEHICLES TRUCK WANTED 1/2 or 3/4 ton, 4X4. Plow or not. Suitable for work, in need of repair or MVI OK. 653-0026.
WANTED WANTED HOUSES TO CLEAN. Reasonable rates. References available. Call Tammy at 333-4855.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
References & Insured 651-5807
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Interior/Exterior Painting Garbage/Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree/Brush Removal
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Carpentry 10 Year Warranty TY • New Home Construction LI • Renovations & Additions A U S Q NT • Custom Kitchen Cabinets N Cell 647-7344 E OU Office 832-3539 WH C
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PLUME’s Roofing • Snow Removal from Roofs •
Renovations • Siding Windows • Doors •Roofing • Basement Renovations •
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• Vehicle Storage • Boats • Motorcycles • Snowmobiles Self Storage Units • All Terrain Vehicles Cell 647-9602 • Household Items • File Storage Office 832-3539 • Outside RV Storage
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HARDWOOD
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Old floors made new for a reasonable price
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AT YOUR SERVICE If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
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Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience
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WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
Grumpy’s Dumpsters Specializing in Dumpsters for: -->Home Renovation Waste -->Construction & Demolition -->Roofing Shingles -->Household Cleanup Waste
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Renovations
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QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 82 Marr Rd. Rothesay 849-4040
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Prop/Tax Specialist
577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040
Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre
Ann LaFrance General Manager
tel: 832-5613 242 Main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca February 2nd - February 15th, 2016
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“When it comes to your building, we’re on top of it!” We’ve built a solid reputation on our service and top quality products. We owe our continued success to dedicated & enthusiastic professionals, best quality materials, timely & efficient deliveries, personalized service and of course, our commitment to our clients.
Specializing in: • Trusses • Floors • Wall Panels • Steel Roof Siding • Logix ICF (Insulated Concrete)
Norton, NB / Tel: 839-2946 / Fax: 839-2498
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