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Just an update on how “Restoring the Acadian Forest” is going. Just to be clear, this is not trying to get the woodlot to look exactly like it was 400 years ago. Since the first problem would be... I don’t have a clue what it looked like 400 years ago. I have asked the missus, but unfortunately her memory is showing a lot of 400 year old wear and tear. And secondly, there is no sound reason to believe that the woodlot would not have evolved to something at least slightly different over that time period even without human intervention. So... lots of fir are getting cut down, mostly in areas where they are competing with other more desirable trees such as white pine, yellow birch, oak, cedar, white ash and red spruce. We have found one mature sugar maple and one seedling and the hunt continues to find and protect more. And we are still searching for any signs of a mature beech or hemlock tree, which we would expect to find on the property but haven’t. Road work is stopped for the winter other than maybe hauling some more gravel to fix up some wet spots, But, I am hoping to do at least some more cutting throughout the winter if the weather cooperates. Driving around a few weeks ago I spied a couple of spots not too far from home with ugly, ugly clearcuts and I wondered if those of you who may own woodlots understand that there may be sound alternatives. Several studies have shown

that you can do several partial cuts over 40 to 50 years, haul out more wood than by clearcutting, and still have a woodlot full of trees. One research project suggested that it takes 110 years for the forest to recover from a clearcut, and 220 years for your neighbours to forgive you for what you have done. Instead of letting the big forestry companies or other private operators, who may be out to empty your woodlot and fill their pockets, I would strongly suggest that you call the Southern New Brunswick Wood Co-op at 433-9860/1888-762-1555. It costs a whole $5 to join and a great woodlot management plan costs only $200 or so with subsidies and around a $1,000 if the well is dry. You get to decide what your vision for the woodlot is and the plan will show you what you have now and recommend how to get there. They will even manage commercial harvests on your behalf in many cases. Having met a number of the staff, they are great people to deal and work with and your neighbours will love you, and so will the environment. Save a forest clearcut big nasty forestry companies!!!!!!!!!!!! 0001

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KV JUDO CLUB On December 14, 2014 at Oromocto the KV Judo Club participated in The Colours Cup Kid’s Judo Tournament and won best overall club. The results from the tournament were: Tegan Bourgeois - Gold, Scott McMullin - Gold, Hayden Withers - Gold, Marshal Stevenson - Gold, Jason Wilkins - Gold, Aaron Murphy - Gold, Zachary LeClair - Gold, Megan Skedgel - Gold, Liam Skedgel - Gold, Owen Kelson - Gold, Ewan Patterson - Gold, Alex Forgeron - Gold, Harleigh Boutilier - Gold, AJ Tait - Silver, Brandi Lingley - Silver, Jake Hutchinson Silver, Ava Hutchinson - Silver, Ben MacPherson - Silver, Chloe Johnson - Silver, Bryce Stevenson - Bronze, Hazen Laking - Bronze, Egan McLean - Bronze, Elias McLean - Bronze, Owen McMillan - Bronze, Josh London Bronze, Jamie London - Bronze. The KV Judo Club will be hosting the Judo Provincial Championships on February 7 at Harry Miller Middle School. Admission is free. 3315 On Our Cover: Some members of KV Judo with Colour’s Cup

KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, NB. E2E 4R2 (506) 849-5314 Check us out on facebook.com/ kennebpl Weekly Children’s Programs: Toddler Time: For children ages 1836 months. New Time: Every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00am.

Big Kid Storytime: For children ages 3-5. New Time: Every Friday from 10:30-11:00am. Family Drop-In Table: Check out our family drop-in centre with weekly themes and crafts for parents and/ or caregivers and children to enjoy together. Special Events-Children’s Programs: Saturday, January 24 - 2:00pm, Children’s Matinee Movie - E.T. Regular Young Adult Programs: Teen Book Club Every other Thursday at 7:00pm. January 22 - Scott Pilgrims Precious Little Life Vol. 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley. Regular Adult Programs: Newcomers Coffee Hour: Every Monday from 10:30-11:30am. Knit Wits: Every Thursday from 7:008:00pm. Scrabble Club: Every Monday at 2:00pm. Adult Movie Program: Every other Monday (February 2) at 2:00pm. Painter’s Circle: Every Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm. Computer Help: Get one-on-one help with your computer, by drop-in or appointment every Wednesday & Friday afternoon from 2:00-4:00pm. E-Reader Clinics: Offered until January 31. Register for a Friday appointment (10:30am-12:00noon) or drop in on Saturdays from 10:30am12:00pm. Kennebecasis Library Book Club: Meets every third Thursday from 12:00noon1:00pm. Next Meeting: January 29 - Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Library Special Events: January Art Displays - adult area: Quilts by Carla Perkins. Children’s Area - Art work by students from Quispamsis Elementary School. 0018

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Is there a benefit to wearing two hearing aids opposed to just one? For most people, if there is hearing loss in both ears, the answer is a definite yes. There are several important reasons to consider wearing two hearing aids versus one hearing aid. They include: Better hearing in noise: you will understand speech and conversation significantly better than if wearing just one The ability to localize sounds: Your brain uses 3 auditory factors to help locate where sounds are coming from. 1) The slight difference in time it takes for a sound to reach each ear, 2) the difference in the loudness of a sound as heard in each ear, and 3) The slight difference in the pitch of a given sound as heard in each ear. More clarity: If you wear 2 hearing aids, you can reduce the volume on both aids and still hear better and understand more than if you only wore one. This reduces the total volume of sound assaulting your ears- especially in noisy situations. An added benefit is that you will be able to tolerate louder sounds better with the lower volume setting. Prevention of auditory derivation: When you wear 2 hearing aids, you stimulate both ears equally. Some think that the ear with no stimulation may eventually lose its ability to hear and interpret sounds. Wearing 2 hearing aids provides the stimulation your brain needs in order to preserve and maximize the hearing you still have.

January 20th - February 2nd, 2015

WhAT’S hAPPENING Sunday, January 25 4 Annual Warm-up to Winterfest from 1:00-4:00pm at the atrium of Market Square. Free event for all ages with information, entertainment, healthy snacks and more. For more info visit: fundywellness.ca. th

Monday, January 26 Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by West entrance, use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney - $7/members, $8/non-members. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca, “Harbour Skating Club” on facebook or call 6722385/672-9424. Tuesday, January 27 Sussex Art Club meeting (new time for winter) 1:30pm in the Board Room of St. Paul’s United Church, 4 Morrison Avenue (doorbell at right of entrance). All interested in art are welcome.

Wednesday, January 28 50 Plus Women Who Care of Greater SJ (Hampton-Grand Bay) hosting their second meeting at St. James the Less Church (Rothesay Road), registration 1:00, meeting 1:30-2:30pm. For more info visit website: 50pluswomengsj.com or contact Carol 832-0883 or Mary Ann 849-7591. Thursday, January 29 Community Seniors’ Luncheon at St. Augustine's starting at 12:00noon, followed by an afternoon (1:00-3:00pm) of Auction 45’s for only $3. Saturday, January 31 For the Love of Chocolate fundraiser from 7:00-9:30pm at the SJ Trade & Convention Centre. Tickets ($50) available at: Kennebecasis Drugs, East Coast Bistro, Kennebec Manor and Kings Way Care Centre or online: eventbrite.ca. Proceeds from this event

go to Kings Way Care Centre and Kennebec Manor. A Highland Ceilidh, in support of the Dalhousie Medicine Humanities program, 7:00pm at the Hampton Seniors Resource Center (31 DeMille Court). Ticket ($15) for this Highland Kitchen Party with cash bar and Scottish fare are available by contacting Joyce McInnes 832-5591 or Anne MacAndrew 847-2232.

Monday, February 2 Adult (18+) Public Skating at Harbour Station from 8:00-9:00pm. Enter by West entrance, use your hockey, figure, or speed skates. Live music by Ron Maloney - $7/members, $8/non-members. More info: harbourskatingclub.ca, “Harbour Skating Club” on facebook or call 6722385/672-9424. Saturday, February 7 Valentine’s Dance at Simonds

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WhAT’S hAPPENING High from 9:00pm-1:00am with DJ, sponsored by Simonds High Alumni. Tickets ($10) are available at the Power Store, Loch Lomond Road, Simonds High office (8:00-4:00pm) or online by interac e-transfer to simondsalumni@ gmail.com. Dance is open to ages 19+. Valentine’s Dinner & Silent Auction in support of Relay for Life, starting at 7:00pm at the Chateau de Champlain (300 Boars Head Road). Tickets ($35) by calling Jill Russell at 634-6272. Sussex Regional Music Festival registration due date. For more information on participation eligibity for the Festival and syllabus please visit: nbfmf.org and click on link to Sussex Fesitval.

Saturday, February 14 Annual Pancake Supper at the Anglican Church Hall in Apohaqui from 3:30-6:30pm. $9/adults, $4.50/ children 6-12, pre-schoolers eat for free. Sponsored by the Church of the

Ascension ACW, everyone welcome. Storm date: February 15, 3:30-6:30.

Sunday, February 15 Sunday Morning’s Comin’ Down - a southern outlaw style Country Brunch, in support of local food banks, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Shiretown Publicans (274 Main Street, Hampton) with lots of live musical entertainment, Country Music quiz and door prizes. $5 cover charge and non-perishable food items accepted. For more info 832-1782 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. Community News in Your Inbox

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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM LINE-UP Registration is now open for Winter and Spring Education Programs. We are all responsible for taking care of our physical and mental health. Your mental health matters and effective treatments for mental illness are available through the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) in Saint John. Register now and make your mental health a priority.

These are adult programs that help with mental health issues by achieving confidence and skills and are based on the principles of respect, equality, acceptance and self-determination. Depression: Help Can Make a Difference - Tuesdays beginning January 20 from 6:30-8:30pm (6 weeks), is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with depression. A trained facilitator and health care professionals discuss issues that relate to depression, including information on symptoms, treatment options, coping strategies and community resources. Hope & Healing: Coping with the Suicide of a Loved One - Tuesdays beginning March 10 from 6:30-8:30pm (10 weeks) 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. Understanding Anxiety & Panic Disorder - Tuesdays beginning March 10 from 6:30-8:30pm (8 weeks) 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. Mindfulness (Women’s Mental Health) - Wednesdays beginning March 11 from 6:30-8:30pm, is designed for women to learn how to focus on the art of living deeply in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness allows us to calm the mind, and it gives us a deeper awareness and acceptance of who we are. For more info or to pre-register, please contact the Saint John office at 6331705. 3251

IODE DRAW WINNER IODE Duke of Rothesay Chapter congratulates Terrie Olsen on having the winning ticket for the Sarah Christmas Angel music box. We thank all those who so generously and kindly supported us by buying tickets. The proceeds will all go toward local community needs. We also thank Shoppers, Quispamsis for allowing us to sell tickets there. Merry Christmas. 3297

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POINT OF VIEW by diane McMillan SLIPPERY SLOPES Just when I thought I'd heard (or read) it all, I stumbled upon this headline the other night. “Tobogganing bans: Is the beloved winter pastime too dangerous for your kids?” The story stated that several Canadian and U.S. cities have begun imposing bans on tobogganing, because they fear it's simply too dangerous and are worried about lawsuits if someone becomes badly injured on their property. To a point, I get it. Tobogganing can be dangerous. You're essentially sliding down a hill on a piece of plastic, wood or rubber with a limited ability to steer or stop. When I was growing up, sliding parties were a regular winter activity and guaranteed fun for everyone. It wasn't uncommon to walk away with some bumps and bruises, but the laughter and fun we shared far outweighed the risks. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, there aren't nearly as many injuries from tobogganing as there are from other popular winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, skating or snowmobiling. Why, then, is tobogganing the one activity to be considered too dangerous? While I understand the need to be safety conscious, it seems that we're over protecting our kids to the point where common sense isn't required. This generation, more than any other, has become obsessed with shielding our children from any and all adversity. It's a natural instinct to want to protect your child – I do it, and I get it. However, what happens when that child grows up? Are they equipped to function in the real world? Are they too scared to challenge themselves for fear that they could get hurt? The fact is, there is danger all around us. Every time we get behind the wheel, cross the street or board a bus, there are things that could harm us. We'd all love to put our kids in a bubble and shield them from all the bad – forever! The reality is, we can't and sometimes kids just need to be kids. Instead of protecting them from

something that could happen, give them the tools to cope when it does. Fewer and fewer kids actually go outside and play these days. Don't give them another excuse to stay inside with their video games and smart phones. Equip them with a helmet, some common sense and an appreciation for one of winter's best (and inexpensive) outdoor activities.

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ASK ThE ChEF by Colin sifton CHEESECAKE: ORIGINS & HISTORY Welcome to a new year of Ask the Chef. I would like to thank all of you who have enjoyed my little stories about food and its origins. I hope I can continue surprising you again this year. In saying that I thought I would start the year off with a topic that really surprised me and hopefully will surprise you too. Today I am talking about cheesecake. A treat we all enjoy, there are so many varieties of it, but we still just call it cheesecake. What is cheesecake and where did it come from? How old is cheesecake and who were the first to make it? Most people believe cheesecake was invented in New York. Probably because one style of cheesecake is called New York cheesecake. But this is not the case. Are you ready for this? Cheesecake can be dated back to 2000 BC That’s right! Cheesecake is over 4000 years old. It was the Greeks who are credited with the invention of cheesecake. The oldest known recipe

was very basic but still a cake. It read like “pound cheese until soft - add honey and spring wheat flour - heat until one mass cool and serve.” this was the translation. No units of measurement because there were no units of measurement. The Romans conquered Greece and the cheesecake was one of the spoils of war. They took the recipe and modified it by adding eggs and cooking it under hot rocks. Because the Roman empire stretched all across Europe, cheesecake went with them and this is how it made its way into France, England, Germany and therefore the rest of the world. Cheesecake as we know it today is most often made with cream cheese. This was started when the recipes came to the new world and farmers were trying to duplicate the cheese making processes of Europe and instead made what we now know of as cream cheese. This allowed making cheesecake faster and more consistent, in the 1800’s you could not find a restaurant without cheesecake on the menu and this is why they are credited with creating a form

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of cheesecake known as the New York cheesecake. Creamy baked cheesecake with no additional flavours but topped with a choice of chocolate, strawberries or other topping. Other parts of America made small variations to the recipe so they did not have to give credit to New York. In Chicago pastry chefs started adding sour cream to the recipe and that is what makes Chicago style cheesecake. In St. Louis, they enjoy a gooey butter cake, which has an additional layer of cake topping on the cheesecake filling. Even today, all over the world we make cheesecake differently. Italians use ricotta, German prefer a cottage cheese and the Greeks use a feta or mizithra cheese. In the end they all call it cheesecake. 0040

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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 2014, 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

ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? The Monday, February 9 Club meeting, 7:00pm at the NB Museum in Market Square, will feature Sean Haughian, who will tell us all about

liverworts. On Monday, March 9 Remi Rochette will be presenting on lobsterseaweed linkages. Jim Wilson returns the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre on Saturday, March 14 at 9:30am for “Birding 101: An Introduction to Birding”. The series continues at the RPIC on Monday, March 30 at 7:00pm for Don MacPhail on “The Grandeur of Life”. As seating is limited for these three events, reserve ahead at 658-2883 or email: connie. browne@saintjohn.ca. Meetings, workshops and outings are open to one and all without charge, Saint John Naturalists’ Club, members or not. For more information on the upcoming activities and on the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org and follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567

LIONS CLUB DRAW WINNER The Kennebecasis Lions Club recently held a draw for a generator and Matt McCully of Quispamsis was the lucky winner. Congratulations. 3302

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FRESh WITh FOOD by dave Wolpin MY BOND WITH SPAGHETTI Today’s article features a secret super food. It’s the 007 of veggies. What is this Bond-esque vegetable? It is none other than the recently trendy Spaghetti Squash. One of the best parts of this veggie is its diversity. Yes, it can be baked, boiled, and souped like a regular

squash, but it also makes a mean base for any marinara or cheesy topping. It is delicious alongside the traditional beefand-tomato sauce, perfect paired it with a green pesto or can even be turned into a casserole or mac n' cheese. Spaghetti squash is also a good source of fiber, with 2.2 grams in a one-cup serving. It also contains beta carotene, which can help improve eye and skin health, maintain

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a strong immune system, and can help prevent infection. How does spaghetti squash measure up against wheat pasta? Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of expendable energy. They’re the gasoline to your engine; however, you don’t want to overdo them either. One cup of cooked pasta contains 42 grams of carbohydrates; on the other hand, spaghetti squash contains 10 grams of carbohydrates per cup. If you are diabetic or following a low-carbohydrate diet, choosing spaghetti squash over pasta can significantly reduce your carbohydrate intake. In terms of calories, spaghetti squash is significantly lower in calories than traditional pasta. A one-cup serving of cooked spaghetti squash has 42 calories, while one cup of cooked pasta has 221 calories. It proves to be a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional pasta. Spaghetti squash is so easy to prepare. Simply cut it in half, scoop the seeds out and roast it in the oven at 350 for about 30 minutes. It also helps to brush the edge with olive oil. The only thing you can do do wrong is overcook it. Since the actual cooking time depends on the size of squash and type of oven, just keep checking it. When ready, you should be able to scrape the squash off the skin with a fork and it will naturally come apart in spaghetti strands. How sly! One of my favourites ways to prepare spaghetti squash is to make twice baked mac n' cheese. While the spaghetti squash bakes, I roast loads of garlic and onions in a separate pan until slightly browned. I also chop a coloured pepper, shiitake mushrooms and a generous pile of either cilantro or basil and set it all aside. When the squash is ready, turn it into spaghetti and add it to a bowl with the peppers, roasted garlic and onions, mushrooms, your choice of herb, fresh ground black pepper and ground cumin to taste. Mix it all together and pour it into a casserole dish. Top with your choice of cheese and chopped Kredl's bacon. Bake for another 30 minutes until brown on top and it will blow you away like Dave Wolpin 007. 0039 Kredl’s Corner Market

THE 72% Seventy two per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimers are woman. They could be your mother, your sister, your grandmother or yourself. Woman also account for seventy per cent of family caregivers for people living with Alzheimers. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65 and the disease can lie dormant for up to 25 years in the brain before symptoms appear. Women’s increased lifespans put them at a greater risk for Alzheimers and dementia. Right now there are 14,000 New Brunswickers living with some form of dementia, in 20 years this number will be almost double. The Alzheimers society invites all New Brunswickers to visit: alzheimernb.ca to learn about the warning signs of Alzheimers & Dementia which can often go misunderstood or ignored. While there is no cure for Alzheimers, early diagnosis allows for proper treatment and support to let people live as well as possible and start planning for their future needs. Don’t hestitate access the resources available on: alzheimernb.ca to discover what you need to know about Alzheimers & dementia. 3311

FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Sundays - 6:00pm, monthly meetings the first Sunday each month. All members are encouraged to attend. Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders square dance group. For more info contact Jim & Pat MacLean 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. 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. For more information contact 847-8332. For more information, please call 847-4066 or 847-8332. Follow us on Facebook 0035 January 20th - February 2nd, 2015

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CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE UPDATE A grateful “Thank You” from the Saint John Community Christmas Exchange to all the churches, agencies and individuals who supported the Christmas Exchange in 2014. To all who sponsored families, who gave of their time so generously, thank you. Your generous support has seen that over 2,700 families in the Saint John and surrounding areas were looked after for Christmas. Beth Roy, SJCCE. 3313

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I am a wife and mother of two daughters who was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1994. The condition left me disabled, forcing me to resign from my career in business and accounting. Frustration built as I was spending 20 hours a day in bed. This was the result of chronic pain and fatigue, making my life miserable. Headaches and migraines worsened, only adding to the misery of my pain. While living in Alberta, I found my way to a Natural Health Practitioner which sparked the change of direction for me and my family’s life! Over time, I continued to gain back my freedom from this chronic disease. Additional issues which had affected me throughout my life were allergies, infections, repeated injuries and fatigue. Through treatment, all issues were resolved. Finally, I am living free from pharmaceuticals and disability. Discovering natural health has been life changing for me. Once healing started, and the journey to health began, I realized that one day I might be able to return to work. It was holistic health that gave me my life back so that I could become a contributing part of society again. Holistic Medicine became my passion, my goal to help others in chronic health situations; dealing with all types of illness and imbalances. I can help others from becoming ill by creating changes in behavior, beliefs and thoughts – early on if deﬁciencies and

imbalances are recognized and addressed, more severe illness can be avoided. During my time studying Dynamic Health and Dynamic Blood with Hahnemann College, I have been taught how to look at my patient as an individual with unique needs and treatment required. Blood cannot lie and shows very powerful information in assisting patients. By looking at the blood under my microscope, I can see the state of health of my patient, while they can also see the concrete evidence in front of them. The human body is very complex and designed for survival. Recognizing what is happening in the body, and the signals being given to help address the speciﬁc needs, can change the path of the patient’s health. Our bodies are amazing and want to be healthy!

in order to understand the patient and how their body is functioning. Natural health is for those who are ready to take responsibility for their own actions and the resulting effects on the body. As a Christian, I have discovered that the strength of God in the healing process is very powerful. My goal is to give patients an improved quality of life, no matter what condition they are suffering from. During the treatment process, I will consider the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state of my patient, which are all a part of the whole being. Through Journey to Health Inc., I would love to partner with you on your journey to wellness and wholeness.

My education gives me the ability to understand the effect of pharmaceuticals, herbs, and natural medicines in the patient’s body. It also gives me the ability to know what deﬁciencies have been created. The goal is, as the patient returns to health, that it will be recognized by the medical doctor that the pharmaceuticals are no longer needed; the patient will become healthy and there will be no existing need for them. Part of the process is educating the patient about their body and how regimen and behaviors affect their health. In treatment, a complete history is taken

Your first Health & Nutritional consultation includes a full discussion of health issues & medical history. Your individual health situation will be considered by looking at your diet, nutritional status, activity level & how your body is actually functioning. Rather than treating symptoms we will figure out what the root cause of your health issues are and address them in a direct & gentle way. A Dynamic Blood Analysis can be done on site with a microscope. The client will see immediately, specific information, such as, is enough water being consumed? Is digestion of fat,

protein & carbohydrates being handled properly? Are organs functioning properly? and much more. At Journey to Health we will look at the results of your Dynamic Blood Analysis and give you a plan of action designed only for you and your individual needs to help get you to a healthier state and feeling better! Common Issues dealt with - Sleep Disturbances - Stress & Anxiety - Depression - Bowel Issues - Diabetes

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FAMILY MATTERS by anita hofmann THIS YEAR RESOLVE TO ‘PLAY’ MORE Play is the most common occupation of children. Play is important to their development and wellbeing and for that reason, we as parents should be actively involved in the play of our kids. When playing at home, children and their parents have the freedom to be creative without the unnecessary constraints of reality. When given plenty of opportunity to play at home, school and at organized activities and sports, children can: learn body awareness and self-control; develop social interactions; improve their school performance; develop fine and gross motor skills; improve visual motor processing; increase creativity, concentration and problem solving; increase overall fitness levels; develop language skills; and improve self-confidence. There are numerous benefits to play for parents too. When parents promote

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play with their children they help them to develop critical skills necessary for life. Playing with their children reminds parents of the importance of having fun as a family and the magical neverending energy of children. Play also allows us to troubleshoot for childhood struggles because for some children appropriate and useful play can be difficult, despite the fact that we think that children should be naturals at it. Playing with their children gives parents plenty of opportunity to evaluate their children’s: play approach (alone, group, passive, assertive), play skills, preferred play environment (inside, outside), preferred play activities (toys or with other children) and, reasons for play. To help us determine whether we are promoting PLAY we can use this easy abbreviation. P indicates that PARTICIPATION in activities should be fun. L means that all LEARNING opportunities should incorporate play and enjoyment as well as LIMIT the use of electronics. A is for ACTION

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ORIENTED activities that make for more memorable play and learning. Y is for choosing play activities that YOU and the children can do together to enjoy. For all the reasons mentioned above, play should be a part of a child’s day, every day. Play permits children to practice skills, learn and be creative. When activities are presented as playful and fun, children will be motivated to continue to explore and rehearse skills. After all, we all know how difficult it can be to work or gain a new skill when it isn’t presented in a fun or enjoyable manner. Incorporate play each day and have a fun filled New Year. 0006

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SKATING - ARTS & CULTURE PARK The outdoor skating rink is open daily (weather permitting) 10:00am10:00pm. 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 our webcam at: quispamsis.ca/arts_culture.htm to view the skating rink, or call 849-5778. For additional info on programs or events visit: quispamsis.ca. 3324

KENNEBECASIS REGIONAL POLICE We have had many questions lately about how someone can prevent becoming a victim of a break and enter. Unfortunately there is no foolproof answer to this question. However there are some very easy things we can do to make our home less vulnerable to thieves. Thieves are drawn to places they can hide. If your home has tall trees or large shrubs in front of it, criminals can hide behind them while assessing how they are going to break into your home. By trimming shrubs and bushes to a manageable height and cutting tree limbs away from the front of your house, it can discourage someone from using them to hide or gain entry into your home. Investing in timers for indoor lights gives the appearance that you are home and criminals don’t want to take a chance someone may still be there. Also having a TV or radio playing just loud enough that it can be heard at the door may fool someone into thinking you are home when you are not. This is good for short absences. If you are going away for a long period of time you should contact the

newspaper and inform them to stop delivery. Nothing says “No one’s home” like a pile of newspapers at the edge of a driveway. Have someone mow your lawn or plow the driveway regularly so it looks like someone is keeping up with the house work. Please refrain from announcing you are going away for an extended period of time on social media sites. It’s easier than you think for someone to find you on these sites and track down your address. Only close family or friends should know you’re going away so they can check your house for you. Thieves take advantage of these kinds of situations; we don’t need to advertise for them. Finally, if you notice something is off in your neighbourhood (suspicious vehicle or person) please contact police. We often get told "well we didn't want to bother you". Please bother us! We would love to come and check out any suspicious activity; especially if it prevents a crime. Cst. Krystal Daley, Community Relations Officer. 0031

Forerunner 1975 READING THE CUPS SHE SHOWED NO FEAR, THE GUESTS LOOK ANXIOUS AT WHAT THEY MIGHT HEAR. WITH SPECIAL CARDS SHE MADE A STRANGE BED, THAT TOLD FORTUNES THAT WOULD TURN YOUR HEAD. THEY RETURNED OFTEN BOTH NIGHT AND DAY, THIS IS ALL FOR FUN AND GAMES SHE WOULD SAY. THEY OFFERED MONEY AND GIFTS OF EVERY KIND, BUT SHE RESPONDED “I COULDN’T CHARGE FOR A PIECE OF MY MIND”. ONCE SHE BOLDLY PREDICTED WITH A LOOK I’VE NEVER SEEN, THAT TWO GREAT FORCES WOULD CLASH IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN. THE PEOPLE OF EARTH THOUGHT IT COULD NEVER BE, SO WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT TO FIND WHAT WE WILL SEE.

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DECEMBER “PIC OF THE MONTH” Congratulations to Ben Phillips, who submitted this photo of a beautiful blue spruce in his yard to our “Pic of the Month” contest for the month of December. Ben has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. The theme for January is “light”. No people or pets please, and digital copies only. Deadline for photos is the 25th of each month. Happy shooting!! 0037

QUISPAMSIS LIONS NEWS The Quispamsis Lions is serving “The Big Breakfast” on Saturday, February 7 from 8:00-11:00am. The breakfast includes, scrambled eggs, toast, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausages, baked beans, coffee, tea, and assorted juices, all for $7/person. The Quispamsis Lions Club is located behind the Co-Op. The Lions are assisting Romero House in collecting, sleeping bags, mitts , gloves, and winter coats. You may drop these items off on any Sunday after 5:30

until 9:00pm, or during our Breakfast on the first Saturday of the month at the Lions Club. This is another community service by the Quispamsis Lions Club. 3323

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4th ANNUAL WARM-UP TO WINTERFEST Come in from the cold and join us for the 4th annual Warm up to Winterfest event on Sunday, January 25 from 1:004:00pm in the atrium of Market Square. This is a free event for people of all ages to visit a variety of wellness/community information booths and have the opportunity to fill out a passport to win a prize, be entertained by performances on the main stage, have a photo taken with visiting mascots and to enjoy healthy snacks and activities. This will be a fun filled afternoon that is guaranteed to warm you up and get you get you ready for Winterfest 2015. Please visit: fundywellness.ca for more information on displays and entertainment lineup. 3293 January 20th - February 2nd, 2015

QMS HERITAGE FAIR The 12th Annual Quispamsis Middle School-Wide Heritage Fair took place on December 11. 45 projects from grades 7 & 8, all who were selected as top projects from their individual homeroom classes, competed for one of six spots at the Regional Heritage Fair to be held in May.

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The projects were outstanding and the judges’ panel needed to meet and revisit projects, following an initial walk through, to arrive at their Top Six. The students who will represent QMS at the Regional Heritage Fair, and their projects listed alphabetically by last name,

are: Josh DeJong - The Canadarm; Ben D'Entremont - La Compagnie Ganong/ The Ganong Company; Chantal MacLean - Le Violen du Canada; Charlotte Pollard - The Canadian Mint; Harrison Ward Wallace Turnbull and the Variable Pitch Propeller; Micah Wilson - Terry Fox. 3295

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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 Youth Worker: Whitney Walls

We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55 am Join us Tuesday morning or evening for our study of Painting the Stars We value our children and youth and prepare them for the future through our ministry with them while they challenge us to see ourselves through their eyes.

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

St. Mark’s Catholic Church Pastor: Father Don Breen

171 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis P: 849-5111 F: 849-5120 www.stmarksparish.ca stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com

To get on the Church Chart Call 832-5613 today!

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A warm welcome awaits all who come. Masses: Saturday 5pm Sunday 9am &11:15am Facebook.com/stmarkscc @stmarkscc

DIRECTOR’S NOTES by Lee Bolton IT’S NOT EASY BEING COOL It’s not easy being cool. I wasn’t a cool kid, and having reached a “certain age” it seemed unlikely I ever would; that was before I took over programming the Imperial Theatre. Because even without the attitude, I get a lot of cool points for having the inside track on the best, newest and coolest performers in the world. For extra cool, every January I go to New York for APAP, the largest performing arts marketplace in North America. For five days, hundreds of agents pitch thousands of artists to buyers like me - from big names to unknowns, from comedy to music to “not sure what that is.” Best shopping trip ever! Imperial’s first show of 2015 was an APAP discovery. Maripat Donovan’s Late Night Catechism shows are a series of partially-improvised, audience-interactive comic plays featuring “Sister” - a funny nun portrayed by a cadre of actresses who combine comedy skill with extensive

knowledge of Roman Catholicism. She’s been to Imperial four times and this January 24th it’s Sister Strikes Back, a chance for all of us to be reminded that, “Sometimes we feel guilty because we ARE guilty.” Nothing quite raises one’s cool quotient like being able to say, “I saw them when.” I’m expecting to get that chance someday with Ten Strings and a Goat Skin. These three young lads from PEI are already making waves as they embrace “trad” in a way that is so cool you just know they are going places. Starting with the Imperial on February 6. The other great thing about getting Ten Strings to the Imperial “when” is that they’re open to anything. They’re going to show a new generation that trad can be cool with their school show. They are also going to lead a post-show “Onstage Jam Session” so bring your instruments along. Contact the box office at 674-4100 to sign up. Sometimes being cool means risktaking. When Emily Molnar took over Ballet BC in 2009 the company was nearly bankrupt. Some thought the way out was

to scale back and stick to safe repertoire but instead Molnar recruited eighteen strong young dancers with both classical and contemporary training and took on cutting edge work from high-profile choreographers. Today Ballet BC is a force to be reckoned with internationally. Having seen the company perform in Vancouver, I desperately wanted to share them with Saint John - but it almost didn’t happen. Travel, schedules and most of all budget made it look impossible. They were going to tour the East Coast and pass us by. At the last possible moment I decided I couldn’t live with that and got on the phone. They are here on February 13. All in all, pretty cool. (SG) Lee Bolton, Executive D i r e c t o r, Imp e r i al Theatre. 0030 Lee Bolton Executive Director, Imperial Theatre

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LISTEN IN by Jeﬀ Liberty in a project she was hoping to film in Saint John. Check out: butterfliesfilm. com. Jeff - Did you enjoy the process of making the movie? Gavin - To me, the process of filmmaking and, in this instance acting, is similar to the process of making records in that you keep making takes until you are happy with the result. I went in to do the best job I could and didn’t really think about being nervous or insecurities or enjoying the experience. If there are any hardships it is trying to get a useful take. However that’s not something I thought about while we were working. Jeff - Any other acting plans on the horizon? Gavin - I have been working on a feature length film with my friend Jarrod Hachey. We have been working on it since September and are just finishing the last bits of shooting now. What is your Top Five favorite songs and by whom?

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I have known 20 year old Rothesay resident, Gavin Downes for many years. His Dad is an old friend of mine and we used to talk about music for hours. It’s amazing to see how Gavin has come into his own as an artist over the years. Gavin has big things happening as an aspiring actor and as a musician and singer/songwriter these days and I caught up with him about his current artistic endeavours. Here is our e-chat! Jeff - I didn't know you acted and here you are with a starring role in this movie "Butterflies". How did this happen? Gavin - Butterflies Director, Cayman Grant, did a workshop at the Interaction Children’s Theatre while I was enrolled (a number of years ago). In 2013, she contacted me asking if I would be interested in participating

ROTHESAY Speaker Series 2015

1) “I am Two Francs” by Plaster Lungs off a split they released last year with a band called Contention. HEAVY. 2) “Distracted” by Reagan’s Rayguns. 3) “Iraqi Emos” from Learning’s upcoming album. 4) “If I Give You My Heart To Hold It Will Break When I Fall” by Tooth and the Fang. 5) “Movin’ Movin’” by the Telecasts. Defunct Saint John rock outfit who played at the first gig I ever played. They were a staple of my Saint John music experience. They defined cool for me. 0041

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MUSINGS by debbie hickey TOUCH YOUR TOES? I have recently had the need for physiotherapy because of an odd knot in my back that refused to go away. This is the second time in a couple of years that I have had a similar issue, the previous one being a “frozen shoulder”. So, being the curious person that I am (Michael would no doubt say snoopy), I like to understand the how comes and why fors. I have learned that my muscles are very tight, in other words I am not very flexible, which can certainly be a significant factor in such issues. Well dang! I can well remember as a child my father demonstrating his ability to scratch his ear with his foot. Since Dad was 40 when I was born, he was closing in my current age when he was

still able to perform this trick. And no it wasn’t when he was “lubricated” with alcohol and would be unable to move the next morning after pulling half a dozen muscles! If flexibility is in the genes obviously I did not inherit them from my father. We all start our lives totally flexible. We have to be to spend 9 months curled into very limited space! If you watch kids play, they remain very flexible. So what happens to us as we age? Pretty simple, most of us stop moving. We spend our days at a desk, we drove to the office to get to that desk, and we drive home and sit all evening before going to bed. Michael tells me spending a few hours every week stacking wood is the perfect solution. I hate to say it but I suspect he is largely correct that modifying my activity to replace some of my daily walking with activities

involving bending and stretching would be beneficial. After all, my father never had a back problem in his 80 plus years of living, but of course he was much more physically active than I. I don’t plan to attempt scratching my ear with my foot anytime soon, but it seems apparent that I do need to modify my activities to ensure my remaining years are not mobility impaired. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn. 0002

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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR PART time employees for a senior home in Hampton. Up to date CPR and First Aid a must. Call Crystle or Krissy at 832-4051.

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SERVICES OFFERED 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. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151.

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By Jaymee Splude - January 2015 Saint John, NB – Locally owned and operated Loch Lomond Mitsubishi has announced that they have broken ground for a multi-million dollar expansion taking place at their home at 1265 Loch Lomond Road in Saint John. Owner/operator Randy Defazio was born here in Saint John, and has been an active member in the auto community for twenty seven years. Although Mitsubishi has been a permanent staple in the auto market in North America since the 70’s, Mitsubishi is only five years new to Saint John, and Mr. Defazio credits a great product and a great community to Loch Lomond Mitsubishis’ outstanding success and growth during the past five years. “We are enthusiastic about our contribution to the local economy”, says Mr. Defazio, “and thanks to the residents of Saint John, as well as Mitsubishi offering the best warranty in Canada, we have been able to double our growth every year, and have now outgrown our current location.” This expansion was a long time coming, states Mr. Defazio, and appreciates his customer’s patience while they grow. According to Stats Canada the unemployment rate in Saint John is 8.3% as of September 2014, and Mr. Defazio states that with this expansion his biggest pride is having the opportunity to reduce this number. The expansion will allow Loch Lomond Mitsubishi to increase it’s workforce by 60%. “Being able to create jobs in this city is an honour,” says Defazio, “we are all advocates for the improvement and sustainability of our Renaissance City and it’s surrounding areas. ‘Buy local’ is no longer a slogan, it’s a must in order to regenerate income and to keep the financial flow inside of our community.” Mr. Defazio further notes that all contractors working on this immense project will stem from local businesses. About Mitsubishi Canada Originating in 1917, Mitsubishi has continuously made a name for itself in innovation and has since forged as an industry leader in both design and technological advancement. Constantly growing and expanding in automotive enhancements, in recent years Mitsubishi has been applauded for creating the world’s first mass produced electric car, the i-Miev, and in 1990 Mitusbishi won the award for being the first Auto Maker to create an electric car that was able to go 2000kms in 24 hours. In 2008, Mitsubishi announced their new Drive@Earth campaign, pledging to create vehicles that can exist in complete harmony with people, society, AND the environment. The technological advancements conceptualized by Mitsubishi has led the world to enjoy the opportunity to own a 100% electric vehicle that costs approximately $2.24 per charge. Mitsubishi also holds many awards for creating vehicles that place first in their class for fuel efficiency, including sub-compact cars and Crossover Utility Vehicles. Pioneering the advancements to four wheel drive and safety for North Americans, Mitsubishi uses their designers to fill the automotive needs of it’s purchasers here in the great white north, including four wheel drive sedans and coupes, as well as forward mitigation control, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control, allowing the vehicles to slow down on it’s own while in cruise control, adapting to traffic while remaining in ‘cruise’. Giving Back …. To Canadians Over the past seven years, Mitsubishi Canada has raised nearly $2 million in support of Right to Play, an organization that uses sports and games to teach local children the life skills they need to overcome the devastating effects of poverty and conflict. A portion of every Mitsubishi Canada retail sale goes to support Right to Play. Loch Lomond Mitsubishi also personally donates at least $10,000 per year to local sports teams, charity races and events, and community driven projects. This year they will offer an ‘oldies car show’ on Fathers’ Day. Expansion Details Set to complete in the early months of 2015, Loch Lomond Mitsubishi will remain open in both service and sales during the expansion, and invites the curious to stop by and watch the stages of development. For more information please contact General Manager Fred Chamberlain at 506-634-1765.