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It’s a beautiful spring like morning even though it’s winter. The temperature is warm even though it’s March. It’s 5:30am and I’m out walking in the fresh air with my sneakers and light jacket on. Gone are my winter boots, hat, mitts, and scarf! As I’m walking I see individuals out with their pet dogs, walking and jogging. I think back to my childhood and our neighbour’s pet cat “George” who used to be at our home all the time. George was a member of our family and he brought so much joy and happiness to all of us. Although I have many fond memories of growing up with George, one memory in particular was when I was five years old. George was an older cat, black and white in colour, and who allowed me to dress him up. On one particular day I took my younger brother’s baby clothes, his knitted blue coloured hat, booties and sweater and dressed him up. After dressing George in my brother’s Sunday clothes, I wrapped him in my brother’s baby blanket, put him in my doll stroller and off we went. George and I went to visit a resident at the Sacred Heart Home, a nursing home across the street from where I grew up and the original owner of George. I was very excited for her to see him. When we arrived at the nursing home we went onto the elevator to the 4th floor. When the elevator door opened there were women standing there and
one asked if she could see the baby. Still wrapped in the blanket, I proudly lifted him out of my doll stroller and said this is “George”. When she went to peek inside the blanket I pulled it back, then she could see his face and whiskers poking out with his blue bonnet still on. The next thing I remember was this resident screaming because of the shock of seeing a cat and not a baby!!!!!! The staff were very nice and George and I continued on our journey to visit with our friend and she was so excited to see and spend time with her precious George. However, when I got home my parents told me I could not take George back to the nursing home as the administrator had called and said pets were not allowed in the building. How could this be I thought because George brought so much joy and love to this resident and to my family. Today we see pets being an important part of resident’s lives in nursing homes and pets can be an important part in a family's life where they can bring love and comfort. For me growing up, George was the best pet I could ever have asked for. 0001
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15TH ANNUAL GORDON FLOYD MEMORIAL CASHPIEL The Adib Samaan team from Riverside Country Club won the top prize of $800 at the Gordon Floyd Memorial Curling Spiel, which was held January 22-24 at the Hampton Curling Club. Samaan and his team of third Shawn Boyle, second Mike Martin and lead Danny MacDonald defeated Terry Roach, Andrew Buckle, Bill Gates and Cheryl Roach 7-4 in the final on Sunday afternoon. Other results from the championship round: “A” Consolation - Denise Nowland 8, Heidi Hanlon 6; “B” Section - Brian Kilpatrick 7, Kathy Hicks 1; “C” Section - Greg Hanlon 8, Sara Mallais 3; “D” Section - Peter Myers 8, Gerrit Elsinga 6. 10 curlers qualified for the “Draw to the Button” competition. The final round was won by Paul Arseneau, who covered the button and won a GE freezer. A sincere thank you to Wayne Bennett, Cecil Fletcher, John Barnstead and all of the volunteers at the Hampton Curling Club for a very successful weekend. 3932
Wayne Bettett, Chairperson; winning team - Adib Samaan, Shawn Boyle, Mike Martin, Danny MacDonald
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JOIN US FOR A FREE INFORMATION SESSION Planning makes everything feel easier. Let us provide you with some insight into things you should consider and know for your retirement living years. Brought to you by Ann Secord - Lifestyle Consultant at Parkland in the Valley and Mary Schryer - Former member of the municipal government in Quispamsis and provincial MLA and Cabinet Minister; current Board Member of Horizon Health Network A FREE information session on what retirement living can be, and things every senior should know about navigating through your plan or providing options for a loved one.
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PREPARE YOUR TAX RETURN FOR FREE Was your 2015 income under $30,000 for singles or $40,000 for couples? Is your tax situation relatively simple – i.e., no self-employment, business expenses, bankruptcy, newly deceased relatives, or newly immigrated? Then you qualify to take advantage of the free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Returns for 2013, 2014 and 2015 are sent directly over the Internet, resulting in faster processing; older returns ( as far back as 2006) have to be printed and mailed. We can even adjust prior-year returns. This year’s clinic will take place every Tuesday in March & April, 9:00am12:00noon & 1:00-3:00pm at St. Paul’s Parish Centre on the Rothesay Common. No appointments – if you cannot wait, you can complete an information sheet and leave your slips for processing later (normally by the next week). Further information on the Volunteer Program at: cra-arc.gc.ca or calling toll-free 1-855-516-4405. 3920
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FAMILY PLUS/ LIFE SOLUTIONS SPRING PROGRAMS Family Plus will be offering the following two Spring programs: April 6-May 11: Personal Breakthrough for Women on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00pm with facilitator Janice MacMillan. Introductory session will be held on Wednesday, March 30. This program is for individuals experiencing the challenge of understanding their feelings, handling their stress and communicating effectively. Through a goal-setting approach, you will learn a variety of skills and techniques to help you manage stress, feelings and selfesteem. May 5-June 9: Co-Operative Parenting after Separation/Divorce on Thursdays from 7:00-9:30pm (pre-registration) required. This is an innovative program that puts children first while creating promising solutions which focus on education and the prevention of parental conflict in situations of family separations. The goals of the program include: Assisting parents in shifting
their role from former spouses to coparents; educating parents regarding the impact of parental conflict on their child’s development; helping parents identify their contributions to conflict while increasing impulse control; teaching parents anger management, communication and conflict resolution skills. Please call Family Plus/Life Solutions at 634-8295 for more information/ registration for these programs. 3962
DAFFODIL DAYS Join the Canadian Cancer Society in the fight against cancer by supporting Daffodil Month. From March 16-22, volunteers will be selling bunches of fresh daffodils for $8 at locations throughout New Brunswick. Money raised through the sale of flowers funds life‐saving cancer research and local support programs that help cancer patients and their families. Support Daffodil Month and let people living with cancer know they’re not alone in the fight. To order daffodils or find out more about Daffodil Month, please call 1‐800‐455‐9090 or visit: cancer.ca. 3973
FAMILY MATTERS TRANSITIONING TO PARENTHOOD New parents will hear countless common wisdoms to help with the transition to parenthood. While each child and family are unique, the roles and responsibilities can overwhelm even the most seasoned parents. Here is a brief survival guide to help new parents land more softly. Talk About Expectations before Baby Comes. This includes: how to divide the housework, parenting strategies, sleep and feedings. Setting out expectations can limit stress down the road, so set clear boundaries. Developing a plan for support, family and friends, ahead of baby, allows parents to prioritize for their expanded roles and reduces anxieties. Self-care. Self-care is crucial for establishing a healthy family dynamic. Self-care also means time for self and learning to be patient and non-judgmental if you don’t know what to do. Identify when emotional, physical and mental self care needs nourishing. Tag team or ask for family or professional help if needed.
Be Flexible and Pragmatic. Most of us go into parenthood with ideas of how we are going to raise our kids. Most of us come out the other side with radically reorganized views. It is great to set intentions for healthy living and loving relationships, but be flexible and pragmatic. Holding too tightly to any belief can cause frustration. Avoid making parenting a goal-oriented project and remember as baby grows, strategies will also have to change. Practice Self-soothing Methods and Mindfulness. Find tools before baby is born that are calming and soothing. Mindful breathing, yoga, walking, and meditation serve as healthy reset buttons that can balance busy lives. Trust Yourself. Books and websites can be helpful in giving insights and pointers into how to transition into parenting, but ultimately it’s your own wisdom that will guide you in doing what is right. Trust and accept the randomness of parenting. Relationship Fun. When adapting to
the new tasks and responsibilities of parenthood don’t forget each other. Establish a ritual for just you and your partner. Set aside time where both of you can take a break together. Join a Facilitated Group. Studies show that participation in peer groups helps with breastfeeding, limits isolation and makes for an easier transition to parenthood. Having a trained facilitator helps address common topics and provides solutions for dealing with concerns. Groups are a great way to get out and connect socially. This week embrace the rewarding moments transitioning brings and enjoy the parenting journey. 0006
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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 - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be served on the third Wednesday (March 16) of each month between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches
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(also includes sourdough panini bread), dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $7/person. All welcome to attend. St. Patrick’s Week Celebrations: Branch #58 will be hosting various events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. These include: Wednesday, March 16 - 11:30am1:30pm Soup & Sandwich. Friday, March 18 - 5:00pm, Fish & Chip Dinner, including coleslaw, ice cream sundae, tea & coffee. Tickets are $10, everyone welcome. Saturday, March 19 - 8:00pm, Keg Party at the Branch. Draught beer, door prizes, snacks, and food will be available. Tickets are $15 per person. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends. 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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LEGIONS Monday March 27 - 10:30am-12:30pm, Easter Brunch, $7/person. Pub open Sat from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors Group meet the 2nd and 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 7632587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets meet at MCS school for regular training on Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm. Boys and girls aged 12-18 are welcome to attend. Contact Bob Beyea at 7632277 for more information. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
2016 TRANSPLANT TROT Join us for the 2016 Transplant Trot, in support of the New Brunswick Branch of the Canadian Transplant Association. The Transplant Trots are fundraising and awareness running & walking events held across Canada each year to raise awareness about organ donation and celebrate the success of transplants in saving lives. Join us in Saint John on Friday April 15, Moncton - April 16 and/or Fredericton April 17 for one event or all three! Register directly through the running room website or visit: transplanttrot.ca for more information. Adults are $25 each race and youth $20, kids’ fun runs $10. Register online before April 1 to guarantee you’ll receive 2016 Transplant Trot tech shirt! Any participate who registers for one of the Transplant Trot walk/runs in all three NB cities (Saint John, Moncton & Fredericton) will receive a fourth medallion commemorating your completion of the Investors Group Tri-City Challenge and limited edition Canadian Transplant Association toque! One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Talk to your loved ones about your
wishes, today. Thanks to our event sponsors Running Room, Investors Group, Kool98, K100, CFBC and the Atlantic Superstore. 3972
BENEFIT FOR EMMETT TOTTEN A Benefit for Emmett Totten, infant son of James & Ashley Totten, will be held at the Belleisle Community Centre on Saturday, April 9. The doors will open at 6:30pm with games (casino, silent auction, finger food) from 7:00-9:00, followed by music and dancing. Emmet is at the IWK fighting a rare respiratory problem; his father recently lost his job at the potash mine and so also lost his medical coverage. Emmett could be at the the IWK for several weeks, and will then move to the SJRH. When he is able to come home, he will need machines to assist with his breathing and 24-hour care. Proceeds from this event will assist the family with expenses incurred while Emmett is at the IWK as well as medical supplies. For information regarding donations, please contact Kim at 433-0391. 3971
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LIBRARY NEWS KV LIBRARY NEWS 849-5314, kvlibrary.org Wednesdays: Painters Circle: 10:00am1:00pm, bring your paints and canvas and experience the encouragement of painting as part of a group. All levels welcome. Registration not required. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care Afternoon. Open to all daycares in the
Kennebecasis Valley. A daycare activity box and a selection of books will be provided for registered groups in our multipurpose room. Please call to register your daycare visit; 7:00-8:00pm, Knit Wits, join our knitting group and get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required; 7:00-8:00pm, Kennebecasis Writer’s Group. Join our
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writing group and get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration is not required. Monday, March 21: 10:30-11:30am, Newcomers Coffee Hour for newcomers whose first language is not English and for Canadians who are interested in welcoming newcomers to our community. Come and practice your conversational English and make new friends; 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club, group meets weekly to challenge each other. Registration not required; Tuesday, March 15 & 29: 2:00-4:00pm, Movie Matinee - new releases as well as classics on the big screen. Registration not required. Tuesday, March 15: 10:30-12:00noon, Computer Workshop - Ready to Start a Business. Call the Library to register. Tuesdays, March 15-April 5: 10:3011:00am, 4-week Toddler Storytimes for children ages 18-36 months. Program includes literacy-based songs, rhymes, activities, stories. Registration is required. Saturday, March 26: 2:00-4:00pm, Saturday Drop-In Builders’ Club, make new friends and new creations at the library! Saturday, March 19: 10:00am-4:00pm (hourly appointments), Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Volunteers will help you prepare a tax return if you have low income or a simple tax situation. Remember to bring all of your tax slips and forms with you. One-On-One Computer Tutorials: (until March 19) on weekdays 2:00-4:00pm; & Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:004:00pm. We can help you with your electronic device! Please call to register. 0018
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED! READ Saint John is currently recruiting tutors for our adult literacy training sessions taking place in April. If you are a community-minded spirit who loves to read, enjoys learning and welcomes working with an adult learner, we need you. To inquire about our program and up coming training sessions give us a call at 633-2011 or email us at: readsj@ nb.aibn.com. 3967
THE CURMUDGEON I’M AT THAT AGE WHEN . . . Completing the Canadian Business magazine’s on-line life expectancy quiz seemed like a fun Sunday evening’s entertainment. The good news: I’ve a better than fighting chance of reading this when it appears in print. Statistics Canada estimates the average life expectancy of a New Brunswick born male to be somewhere around 78 years. Canadian Business magazine gave me an additional year. Whoo-hoo! The magazine’s quiz took into account several lifestyle factors, such as smoking, drinking and eating way too much good food. So . . . then I started thinking – which, as my wife will attest, ain’t necessarily a good thing. What if, all other things being equal, I smoked, drank way too much and generally just out did myself in the deadly sin of gluttony? Well, I
surmised, common wisdom being what it is, I’d probably be dead by now. So, I re-ran the numbers, keeping all things equal except now I smoked two or more packs a day, drank a fish bowl or two of the demon whiskey weekly and ate enough meat to garner my own PETA campaign. And, drum roll please, with all this added sinning, I’ll kick that bucket of moonshine one year sooner – or, more accurately, I’ll live as long as Statistics Canada has already said I would. So, here I am, staring at life’s sunset wondering if maybe this would be the time to take up these vices. I mean what have I got to lose? You do only live once and what’s a year anyway? A mere rounding error, I’d suggest. Of course, neither Statistics Canada nor Canadian Business factored in my loving spouse’s response should
I decide to do something this stupid. That response, I can reasonably assure you, would seriously jeopardize my chances of living long enough, or at the least being healthy enough, to read this in print. I’ll go back to my dry toast and tea now . . . 0002
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NAUWIGEWAUK DARLING SENIORS’ NEWS Spring is approaching and most of us will enjoy some time outdoors. The Nauwigewauk Darling Seniors Publication has lots of interesting stories from the lives of our seniors and the travels they have enjoyed. One of our members is a valuable addition of the Embroiderer's Guild of Canada and has travelled to Australia to attend various conferences. Her handwork is exquisite. One member went to work
at age 12 in a textile factory as a silk weaver and remained at this work until her marriage. The story of the CANLOAN Officer who worked in the British Army is also interesting. Make sure you get a copy of this publication, which sells for $30. All proceeds go to the Nauwigewauk Darling Seniors Club. Call J. Hill at 832-5304 to obtain your copy. Respectfully submitted, J. Hill. 0036
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SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST Members of the Southwest New Brunswick Chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (SWNB-PWAC) will accept entries to its 2016 short story writing contest until early May. Open to Grade 12 students who attend schools in the southwest region of New Brunswick and who will graduate in 2016, it is endowed with a $500 bursary prize. Participants submit a story of between 1,000 and 1,500 words, on a topic of their choice, by May 2. A panel of professional writers will judge entries and the name of the winning author will be announced in time for the bursary to be presented during the winner’s high school graduation ceremony. Those interested in receiving an application can email Ana Watts at: awatts@nbnet.nb.ca. 3925
PURSES OF DISTINGUISHED WOMEN The Salvation Army Auxiliary, Saint John is hosting their 5th Annual Purses of Distinguished Women fundraiser. On Sunday, April 24 at 1:00pm, a luncheon will be held at the Riverside Country Club located in Rothesay. The event will feature Live and Silent auctions showcasing purses from notable Canadian women in politics, media and the arts, sports and entertainment as well as local business women. All funds raised from this event will be used by the auxiliary to help meet the needs of existing programs within the Salvation Army here in the greater Saint John region. Tickets ($30) are available at The Salvation Army on Waterloo Street, Walsh Luggage in Market Square and Kennebecasis Drugs in Rothesay. For more information or to book a table please contact the Event Coordinator Adele Wallace at 608-7330 or visit their Facebook page “Purses of Distinguished Women.” 3969
There is lots coming up in the Sussex area to celebrate the end of Winter and the return of Spring. Here is just a sample: Kiwanis Home & Lifestyle Show April 8-10 8th Hussars Sports Centre, 8 Leonard Drive This is the 25th Annual Show; the place to come for inspiration for your spring and summer projects. Crimestoppers Country Music Show April 16, 7:00pm Sussex Regional High School Tickets on sale at Backstage Music, $12 each. Enjoy a great evening of musical entertainment emceed by Terry Ferris. Across Town for Crosswinds May 29, 8:00am 8th Hussars Sports Centre, 8 Leonard Drive 5k, Half Marathon, Kid’s Fun Run (12 and under) and 10k (Super Series Event) This event will be Crosswinds’ kick-off to Disability Awareness Week 2016 and help raise money for a planned expansion of the facility.
Town Wide Yard Sale in Sussex June 4, 1:00pm Maps will be available beginning June 2nd at Town Hall, Sharp’s and the Ultramar at a cost of $1. Vendor registration ($10) is being accepted at Town Hall until May 29th. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Canada Day Celebrations. Drop your unused items off at the Salvation Army Drop Box located at Gateway Plaza. For more information please call the Community Service Department at 432-4573. NB/PEI Regional Dog Agility Championships June 10-12 Princess Louise Show Centre Coming Soon
Through the generous donation of the Sussex Rotary Club, the Town of Sussex now has a first-class outdoor performance venue for music, theatre, movie productions, and more. The Town is currently developing a Summer Entertainment Series to establish the Sussex Rotary Amphitheatre as a destination for family entertainment and summer fun, drawing audiences from the local area and beyond. In addition to outdoor movie screenings, there will also be four nights of music and entertainment. Stay tuned for details!
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BATON EXPLOSION NEWS Baton Explosion Inc., hosted their 1st Annual SDP Skills Development Program – Badge Clinic in the afternoon on February 13th, 2016 in Saint John, N.B. Athletes from Baton Explosion Inc., Saint John and Baton Atlantik, Moncton participated in this event. First session was for Badge, Ribbons and Pins, White Ribbon to Bronze Pin. The winner of the Valentine Basket draw was Stephen Middleton. The winning ticket was drawn at the Valentine PreCompetitive Events Champions on Saturday, February 13 in Saint John. Thank you for everyone’s support of Baton Explosion Inc., fundraiser for Team Jackets. 3970
Nursery Rhymes Holly Molly had a Dolly, Which never was alone, Because Holly Molly’s Dolly, Never stayed at home. Silly Dilly Willy, Was a Pussy Cat, He was born in Scotland, What do you think of that? When they played the Bagpipe He would always scratch the mat, Because Silly Dilly Willy Was a Pussy Cat
First Session, L-r, back row: Sophie Babineau, Mireille LeBlanc, Hailey LeBlanc & Rebecca Crosby. Front Row: Harmony Doucet & Andrea MacPhee-Bell
Second Session, l-r: Kendra MacPhee, Stephanie Coulombe, Isabel Doiron, Emily Plewes, Clara Stanert, Grace Farley, Alexie Richard and Chloe Smith
Chucky-Wucky was a Ducky But all he did was Weep Whenever he tried to Quack All he could do was Peep.
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LISTEN IN THEY ARE FOX FARM - THEY MAKE MUSIC I had the pleasure of catching up with Greg Hemmings, this past week. Greg is the CEO of Hemmings House Pictures here in the city, a very talented filmmaker, content creator, visionary and entrepreneur. Greg can now add Drummer for Fox Farm to his impressive resume. On this conversation I wanted to talk to Greg about his other love, music and his band Fox Farm. I talked about Fox Farm on my CBC “Take Liberty” music column a while back as they were on this fantastic local release, “It's Always Sunny In New Brunswick” compilation with their amazingly infectious song “Firecracker”. Greg has since sent me two other songs that they are about to release on their bandcamp page which are some of the most melodic and hypnotic songs I have heard in recent history. With a sound that cradles classic Pixies and Nada Surf melody’s, melding happily The Polyphonic Spree and grooves that run as deep as the heaviest Radiohead moments. “Hey thanks man! And nobody in the world has heard them. They are fresh out
of Curtis Basque’s Church (studio).” Greg tells me with a laugh when I say how much I love the new songs! Their song “Firecracker” from the compilation was recorded at John Mclaggan’s Porch Light studios. The whole thing started as a “Dad” band. Three dads’ that knew each other, forever. Ray and I used to play together in high school. I was in “Playdough Fish” with Chuck Teed and John Mclaggan (et al..). Ray was in a band called “ Toms Hampster”! We all use to play together. After high school our bands broke up. Every time we would see each other we would say we should get together sometime and jam. We would say it all the time. It would never happen. Finally all three of us (Jake, Ray and Greg) had our first kid and we thought it even be harder to get together. “Eventually they were asked to play a show and they grabbed the opportunity, initially as a duo calling themselves “Father Time”. “Either the lamest name or the coolest prog-rock band name ever.” Greg says with
a laugh. A year later the band properly readied themselves for the same annual gig, rounding out what is now the full band/collective “Fox Farm” (although for a brief moment they called themselves “The Biggest Band In The World”) which included, Greg Hemmings, Stephen Foster, Nick LeBlanc, Ray Seaward and Jake Swan. “We weren’t just dads anymore with now Stephen and Nick in the band”. The band even played their first real gig together at Evolve festival a few years ago! Not bad for a first gig, eh? The band only plays “interesting gigs” as Greg tells me. If you get a chance make sure you catch this band live. Or as great tells me it’s a “classic dad band”! You can also find them as well on twitter, facebook and Instagram # Fo x Fa r m Mu s i c 0041
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Constituency Office 70 Hampton Road Rothesay, NB E2E 5L5 506.848.5440 506.848.5442 hugh.flemming@gnb.ca Mon 9:00-5:00 Tues - Thurs 9:00-1:00 Tel: Fax:
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, March 19 26 Annual Curl for Mental Health at Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club. $250/four person team (including $50 registration). Pledge sheets available upon registration. No experience necessary. Day includes lunch, silent auction and great th
music. Call 633-1705 to register your team of four. Easter Shopping Extravaganza from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Bill McGuire Centre, 93 James Renforth Drive, Rothesay. Admission by donation to support Touchstone Academy Playground Fund.
Sunday, March 20 Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tea at St. Ann’s Church, 135 Simpson Drive, SJ 11:00am1:00pm with sandwiches & sweets, and a white elephant table. Tickets, $5 - only 200 are available and pre-sold at the weekend masses or by calling Barbara (636-7976). Remaining tickets available at the door!7 Monday, March 21 CFUW meeting, 2:00pm at the RCL Branch #69 (Wilson Street West) with guest speaker, Joyce Walker-Haley, who do a presentation on Gender Identity.
WINTER AT PARKLAND IN THE VALLEY
Friday, March 25 Good Friday Fish & Chips Take-out at the Hampton United Church, 11:30am2:00pm. $7.50/1 piece; $10/2 pieces (includes coleslaw). Place orders by Monday, March 21 - 832-5050 or huc@ nb.aibn.com. Leave name, phone number and 1 or 2 pieces of fish. Saturday, March 26 Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Arts & Culture Park, 2:00pm start for children 10 and under. Please arrive on time at the Park’s clock and please leave your dog at home. If weather is inclement - will be held at qplex Conference Centre. For more info 849-5778.
No shovelling, scraping or expensive utility costs. Enjoy a spacious suite, five-star dining, world class amenities and one monthly bill. Featuring Parkland’s Harmony Wellness Experience - A holistic approach to promoting and managing health & wellness.
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Kings County Historical & Archival Society, meeting at St. John’s United Church Hall, 5 Needle Street, Sussex Corner, starting at 2:00pm. Wayne Vail will speak about his new book, “Yesteryear – Sussex”. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, March 30 NB Genealogical Society SJ Branch meeting in the Multipurpose room of the SJ Free Public Library at 7:00pm, with guest speaker, Bruce Thomson, sharing the genealogical resources of Queens County Heritage, Gagetown. All guests welcome.
Thursday, March 31 Senior’s Luncheon - ham dinner - at St. Augustine’s Church (239 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis) at 12:00noon. A Free Will offering would be appreciated. All welcome.
LIVE WELL CAREGIVER STRESS Being a caregiver can be very rewarding however, it is essential that you remember to look after yourself as well. It is important to recognize the signs, symptoms and potential risks of caregiver stress so you can realize the importance of self-care and make it part of your daily routine. “One goal of the mindful caregiver is to find ways to not feel ‘dis-eased’ in the caregiving process.” ~ Nancy L. Kriseman, The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey. The office on Women’s Health states that “Caregiver stress can take many forms. You may feel frustrated and angry one minute and helpless the next”. Some of the common signs and symptoms of caregiver stress include: Feeling tired, sad, worried overwhelmed and alone, having trouble sleeping, experience fluctuations in weight, frequent head and body aches, lack of energy and losing interest in things that you enjoy. It is very important for caregivers to practice Self-Care. The office on Women’s
Health indicates that caregiver stress can lead to: Depression and Anxiety; A weak immune system; Obesity, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and diabetes; A higher risk of developing chronic diseases and may lead to problems with short-term memory and being able to stay focused. Elizabeth Scott, a stress management expert states that “Self-Care Makes You a Better Caretaker: People who neglect their own needs and forget to nurture themselves are at danger of deeper levels of unhappiness, low self-esteem and feelings of resentment. Also, sometimes people who spend their time only taking care of others can be at risk for getting burned out on all the giving, which makes it more difficult to care for others or themselves. Taking time to care for yourself regularly can make you a better caretaker for others”. Self-care is essential for our overall wellbeing and help us to stay focused on our goals. Staying in touch with our inner self helps us to recognize our triggers and the resulting physiological symptoms. Some
techniques that can help address the symptoms are relaxed breathing, yoga, progressive muscle relaxation and other mindfulness exercises, which focuses our attention to the present moment. It is also very important to remember that you are not alone. Asking for help is a sign of strength, we are, after all, only human and therefore have limitations as to what we can handle based on our own personal experiences. It is very important to grow your support system. The Saint John Human Development Council provides a list of community resources and support services on their website (sjhdc.ca). Some other possible resources that you may find helpful are: thecaregivernetwork.ca and thefamilycaregiver. com. 0008
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PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
847-4924 www.quc.ca
Email: quc@nb.aibn.com
Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol
We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55am. Sunday School for all ages. Lenten mid-week services Wednesdays at 7:00pm March 24 th at 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service with Linnea Good. March 25th at 10:30am Good Friday Service at Saint David’s. March 27th at 6:30am Sunrise Service at Meenan’s Cove Beach. March 27th at 9:55am Easter Cantata Service. 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 Easter Week Services in the Anglican Churches in Quispamsis
Good Friday
11:00am Combined Service All five Anglican Churches in KV being held at St. Paul’s, Rothesay
Easter Sunday Services 9:00am at Holy Trinity
2 Hammond River Rd. (down by the bridge)
11:00am at St. Augustine’s 239 Quispamsis Rd. (at Pettingill Rd.)
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St. Luke’s Anglican Church Gondola Point • 12 Quispamsis Rd • stlukesgondolapoint.ca
Easter Services
Come and join us † All are welcome Maundy Thursday - March 24 at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday - March 25 - Joint Service of 5 Parishes at St. Paul’s, Rothesay at 11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday - March 27 at 10:00 a.m.
SINGER-SONGWRITER CIRCLE FOR TEEN CENTRE The Youth For Youth Singer-Songwriter Circle in support of Safe Harbour’s Teen Resource Centre for homeless and atrisk youth is being held on Saturday, April 2 at 7:00pm in the Theatre Susan B. Ganong at Rothesay Netherwood School, 40 College Hill Road, Rothesay. Tickets, $15/adults and $10/students, are available on our website, y4y.ca. This is a community event and anyone is welcome to attend. Fredericton-based artist Josh Bravener is the headliner, and other performers will be students from Saint John High School, Kennebecasis Valley High School, Rothesay High School, and Rothesay Netherwood School. Proceeds from this event support the Teen Resource Centre at 28 Richmond Street, Saint John which provides a safe environment for youth aged 1224 to grow into their full potential. The Centre offers health resources - both
physical and mental, and help for youth interested in volunteering, leadership, or career opportunities. They also support youth who are homeless or living in unstable conditions, and encourage exploration of hobbies and passions. Also available are the recreation-based afterschool programs, and the ‘TRC Case Management Program’, where Case Managers provide encouragement and assistance to at-risk youth. Their primary goal is fostering an enthusiastic youth population, and reducing the risks homelessness, crime, and addiction present to today’s youth. This promises to be a fantastic event for a great cause. Please Like our page on Facebook, Youth For Youth, to stay upto-date on new information regarding the event and our performers, and visit our website, y4y.ca, for more information or to purchase tickets.
LUNCH & TELESTROKE PRESENTATION You are invited to attend a Community Lunch at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis (next to the Hammond River bridge) on Friday, April 1 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The event will also feature a very exciting presentation about the new Telestroke Program designed to reduce death and disability from stroke. The presentation, from 11:00 to 11:30am, will be given by Patti Gallagher, a renowned neuroscience nurse. The community Lunch will be held from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both events! A freewill offering for mission projects would be appreciated. For information contact the parish office at 847-0850 or: anglicanparishofhammondriver.ca. 3978
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PRAISE & WORSHIP A warm welcome awaits you 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis • Phone: 849-5111 stmarksparish.ca • stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com Facebook.com/stmarkscc
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The Celebration of Easter Holy Thursday - March 24th
Saturday - March 26th
Good Friday - March 25th
Easter Sunday - March 27th
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm Easter Vigil 8:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Principle Celebration of the year (Reception to follow) 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Young Children’s Service 11:00 am Good Friday Service 2:00 pm Way of the Cross 7:00 pm
Services - 9:00 am & 11:15 am
Regular Weekend Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am & 11:15 am
If you have been away from the Church, know that you have been missed. March 15th - March 28th, 2016
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Q. Can bankruptcy help me with my tax problems? A. Income tax debts are unsecured debts and, as
such, the debt will be extinguished as a result of bankruptcy. HST is also an unsecured claim in bankruptcy. If you were self employed and owe HST, then your bankruptcy will extinguish your obligation to pay the outstanding HST. If you were self-employed and have unpaid source deductions then that claim, too, is extinguished through the bankruptcy process, although the claim ranks first against non-exempt assets. Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has the right to garnis h wages , but this right c eas es on bankruptc y. Thus if you owe tax and have not yet filed for bankruptcy, CRA can send a garnishment notice to your employer which will result in a portion of your wages or salary being withheld and sent to CRA. Once you file for bankruptcy, the garnishment will be stopped immediately as CRA cannot continue with collection proceedings once a person is bankrupt, just as a credit card company or other unsecured creditor is prohibited from continuing collection activities. Income taxes, HST and source deductions that arise for the period after bankruptcy must, however, be paid as they are “post-bankruptcy” debts. Grant Thornton Limited (formerly known as Grant Thornton Poirier Limited) provides advice and solutions to individuals and businesses experiencing financial difficulty. Additional information can be obtained on our website or by contacting our office. Matthew J. Munro, CGA, CIRP, Trustee in Bankruptcy
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Senior wellness fairs across the province, are becoming a great way to do “one stop shopping” for information and education on ways to promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Senior wellness fairs offer information from many different venues such as non-profit health organizations, educational and hobby groups, government agencies, retirement homes and community organizations. They offer seniors the opportunity to speak with groups and organizations about issues that concern them as well as learn something new and interesting. Wellness fairs bring people together for a social and informative afternoon. One such fair, the 1st annual Renforth Seniors Health, Wellness and Safety Fair, is being organized by St. James the Less Church and Go Ahead Seniors on Thursday, April 28 (1:00-3:00pm) at the church in Rothesay. This fair will have many timely information booths such as the Seniors Resource Center, a dietician and pharmacist, info on apartments/retirement living and a local lawyer to name a few. There will also be a free Health Check (glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure), healthy snacks and a Zumba Gold demonstration which will make it an informative and fun afternoon! Renforth Seniors Health, Wellness and Safety also does monthly seminars on a variety of topics and issues concerning seniors. These are free information sessions which encourage questions and comments from seniors attending. Watch the Town of Rothesay electronic sign for details each month.
Basement Players are back on stage this year - The Treasure of Shiver River’. Meet the scoundrel Rod Enreel, who will be up to all sorts of ‘no good’, from ranch take over to treasure seekin’. Of course, every good drama has a ‘love story’ and Heidi Claire is being sought after by the good guy and the villain… how will that turn out. Be sure to catch the 2016 performances by Basement Players locally: Friday, April 8 at the Norton Catholic Church Hall, sponsored by the Sussex High girl’s hockey team; Saturday, April 19 at the Lorneville United Church, sponsored by the Unified Board; Friday, April 15 at Belleisle Regional High, sponsored by The Basement Players Inc; Saturday, April 30 at the Silver Falls United Church, sponsored by the UCW. Each year the Basement Players donates their portion of the proceeds from performances to a charity and this year, the donation will go to the Shriner’s Transportation Fund. All monies raised in New Brunswick stay in the province, providing assistance to NB families who need to travel to Sick Kids’ Hospitals. Come on out and have some laughs while helping the Basement Players raise funds for this worthwhile charity.
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EMERGENCY MEASURES FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN The easiest action you can take to “Be Prepared – Not Scared” is to create a family emergency plan. To start you need to think about: safe exits from your home and neighbourhood; meeting place for family members to meet; if you have children in school designate another person to pick them up, list the name with the school and to ensure they are authorized to pick up the student; contact persons in and out of town; health and insurance information; if you have pets, how they are going to be taken care of; what risks are in your region and the location of fire extinguishers, water valve, electrical power shut off. Do you have at least two exits from every room? Have you talked about and done a fire drill? Where is the meeting place after you leave? If you live in the KV, their Fire Department will do a safety check of your house for free. If you have to evacuate, what are the exits from your area. Have you established a place to meet in case the family is not all
together? Ensure that the school or daycare have updated telephone numbers for yourself and designated individuals so in case of emergency you can be contacted. Health information about any special medical conditions, prescriptions, allergies, vaccinations, Doctor contact information, and vision needs. My pharmacy, at Sobeys, provides me with a printout of all my medications and dosages. If you have pets, they also have to be taken care off. During an evacuation the best thing to do to keep them safe, is to take them with you. Many reception centres and hotels will not allow pets, so having planned for a friend, shelter of “pet friendly hotel” outside of the area to take care of them is the best. What are the risks in your area? Snow storms, rain storms, flooding and power outages are prevalent in the region. However, risks associated with major transportation lines, highways and trains
The Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department has a simple question to ask:
Are your smoke alarms ready to save your life? Location, age, and type of smoke alarms are just some of the items we cover when we visit you for a free home safety inspection.
After one home inspection, we received this email: “I just had a home inspection done tonight and wanted to thank you for the service. It is a great thing that more people should take advantage of. The crew was very professional. I will take the recommendations made and try my best to fix them. Thanks again.” Sean – Rothesay This is a free service provided by your fire department. For more information call us at 848-6601 or find us online at kvfire.ca/wordpress/home-safety-check/ Twitter @KVFire | kvfire.ca | Facebook.com/KVFire
or ports should be considered. Hazardous material leaks may require you to shelter in place until it is safe to leave. Do you know how to “shelter in place”? Forest and wildfires are a concern of many. On May 15-16, 1986 one thousand were evacuated in the Upper Gagetown and Burton area. This was one wild fire of over 100 wildfires burning in Eastern Canada at the time. List the emergency and non-emergency numbers of first responders, your municipal government and family and friends. The web site - getprepared.gc.ca has a Family Plan that you can complete on the screen and printout or printout and fill in by hand. 0039 Brian Shanks CD, BA, MEP, DTM
Easter Sunday Brunch, March 27th, 12pm - 2:30pm BREAKFAST ITEMS Eggs Benedict, French toast, bacon, sausage, home fries OMELETTE STATION Omelettes made to order with an assortment of fillings COLD SELECTIONS Assorted New Brunswick greens Homemade dressings Avocado -lime shrimp salad Lobster couscous salad with a citrus vinaigrette Potato and green bean salad Cranberry apple pecan quinoa salad Cheese, cured meat, smoked salmon and crudité display with dips and spreads SOUPS FROM THE KETTLE Seafood chowder / Beef & barley HOT MAIN COURSE SELECTIONS Prime rib with beef jus (Chef carved) Lemon, garlic & herb marinated chicken breast with a creamy tarragon sauce Salmon Florentine Mushroom ravioli Vegetable rice pilaf / Roasted red skin potatoes Seasonal vegetables DESSERT A selection of assorted pies, cakes, squares and sweets Chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries, pineapple and other fruit $45.00 per person (tax & gratuity not included) 7 – 12 years: ½ price / Children 6 years and under : free For reservations please call : (506) 694-4725 1 Market Square | Saint John | NB E2L 4Z6
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SNOWMOBILE RUN FUNDRAISER UPDATE The second annual BRAAAAP for Boobs Kingston Snowmobile run, in support of the Erin Appleby Breast Health Fund may not have had snow, but the snowmobilers who make this a success still raised much needed funds for the fund. The group would like to thank everyone who supported this cause, including Heather Crossman who created our branding and t-shirt design, to those who donated via pledges, purchasing tickets, T-shirts and other initiatives including the Kingston ATVers and Project Solutions that came forward with very generous donations. In 2015, the run raised $1,425 which was fantastic. Even in light of the lack of snow this worthwhile cause still spearheaded lots of interest and donations - the 2016 event raised $2,477. We are now actively planning for 2017 and are already wishing for snow. The Erin Appleby Breast Health fund was created in memory of Erin Appleby who bravely lost her battle with breast cancer in 2006 at the age
of 30. The goal of the Erin Appleby Breast Health Fund is to assist breast cancer patients by offsetting their household expenses during treatment, enabling them to concentrate on the most important thing....getting well.
Erin was a Hampton High Graduate and a former co-worker of mine at Air Canada. It will be 10 years this year since she passed. Event Chair, Denise Miller. 3974
Denise Miller, Event Chair; Center, Natasha Jordan, Event Co-ordinator, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation; and Helen Comeau, Event Co-Chair
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Saturday, April 2nd from 9am - 2pm Donation of non-perishable food items Breakfast ($7) is Served from 8am - 12pm Quispamsis Lions Club
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ASK THE CHEF THE MAKING OF CORNBREAD Colin Sifton here from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. I was away on vacation to the Caribbean last month and of all the food I tried, it was the cornbread that got most of my attention. Corn bread is a generic name for any sweet bread made with cornmeal. So when someone says “I make the best cornbread.” you should reply “which one.” Native Americans were using corn as food for thousands of years. It was introduced to the rest of the world, once the Europeans finally came over. They would take dried corn and crush it to add to most everything and one of these was bread. Cornbread is a popular item in Southern cooking, enjoyed by many people for its texture and aroma. Cornbread can be baked, fried or, steamed. Steamed cornbread is mushy, chewier and more like cornmeal pudding than what most consider to be traditional cornbread. Cornbread can also be baked into corn
cakes. So how do you make corn bread. Well as there are so many different versions as I said above, I will talk about how I make cornbread. You will need 1 cup of cornmeal 1 cup AP flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter, soft almost melted 1/3 cup of packed brown sugar. this just means to pack it down, not loose. 2 tbls honey 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk ( you can also use whole milk) 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels. Now it is easy. Add all your dry ingredients together is a bowl; Add all the wet ingredients in a another bowl; Mix both together and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Place in a pan about 8 inch squared and cook at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
remove and serve. Corn bread is always best served hot or warm. If you do not eat it all, you can reheat your cornbread by wrapping it in foil and placing it in a hot oven or microwave for about 30 seconds. You can also play with this recipe by adding other things to your cornbread. You can add cheese if you were having pasta or chopped jalapeños to give it some heat. You can add anything that comes to mind and I think this is what I like best about corn bread. It is so versatile that you can create a great number of different breads, making this another living recipe that can change to fit into your meal. 0040
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COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. KV STORAGE. Contact us for all your self storage needs! 848-1111 homestarinc.ca. CLEANING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL. HOMESTAR Let’s Make it Happen! 847-3202 or homestarinc.ca.
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BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255. 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. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING - Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing – Craftsmanship. 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. March 15th - March 28th, 2016
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Residential & Commercial Building Inspections Specializing in Air Quality Inspections
tel: 832-5613 242 main street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca March 15th - March 28th, 2016
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