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Is a time of year with many family traditions. Growing up, my parents made Easter a special time of year. This included spending time with my grandparents, other relatives, the Easter egg and chocolate bunny hunt, going to church, and having a special Easter family dinner with my grandparents, aunts and uncle joining us. In the younger school grades we made cards for our parents and grandparents. At home we decorated our house and my mother always had her Easter Lily on the coffee table in the living room. My parents hid our treats; however, having a younger brother who was extremely excited about finding any chocolate, it was no time at all before he would find all the surprises that had been hidden for my sister and I. Although my husband and I grew up with different family traditions for Easter, in our family we have made our own tradition that includes spending time with our son’s grandmothers and other close relatives, going to church, having a special egg and chocolate bunny hunt and a special family dinner. My son’s chocolate hunt is not a normal hunt. Matthew does not eat the treats, so these treats can be hidden anywhere where our beloved family dog, Browny, can’t get into them. My husband writes up clues and the treats start to be hidden a couple of days before Easter. Then with the clues in his hand, Matthew is sent on a scavenger hunt. At times he has had to call relatives in another province for pieces of the clue that my husband had
sent to them. Some treats are found quickly while others might take time to figure out what the answer is and where the treat precisely is - is it in our home, at his grandmother’s, a neighbour’s or maybe they are even hidden elsewhere. The eggs are hidden in many different places including, in past years, a light fixture (Matthew spent a while going from room to room taking down the fixtures before he found one lonely egg), in the toilet tank (not a problem where he doesn’t eat them), in with pieces of board games, boots, and between a mattress and box spring. At our home we have a community mailbox. A fond memory of a hiding place that I will always remember was when we had hidden Matthew’s Easter treat in our mailbox. After spending quite a bit of time going through the mail in our home, he finally figured out that the treat was in our mailbox. Matthew went to our mailbox, reached in the box to pull out his chocolate surprise, and instead of a chocolate surprise he pulled out a thank you note from our mailman thanking us for the Easter treat we had left in the mailbox for him! 0001
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ZOO NEWS Springtime at the Cherry Brook Zoo. The twin Nilgai, born December 27, 2015 are growing bigger and beautiful! Update about the new lions - the zoo is waiting to hear when the cubs are born. More lion details to follow. Exciting! The weather was great all through March Break at the Zoo. Crowds of people came every day. The tiger was so excited to see all the people! Earth Day celebration with the animals is Saturday, April 23. Receive a tomato plant when leaving the zoo. Sunday, May 1 is the official Spring re-opening of the Vanished Kingdom and Claws Mini Golf Course (weather permitting). Zoo Summer Day Camp, a weekly day camp for 6 - 12 year olds, runs June 27 until September 2. Space is limited so be sure to register your children. Join the zoo volunteers: age 16 to seniors the Zoo Garden volunteers are looking for more members. This group usually works every Wednesday night 5:30-8:00pm. Spring hours at the Zoo: 10:00am-4:00pm. For all zoo information: 634 -1440; cherrybrookzoo.com; noahsarc@bellaliant. net. 2736
SAINT JOHN NATURALISTS’ CLUB Do you have an interest in the natural world of our region and love to get outdoors to experience it? Why not come to a Saint John Naturalists Club event? Monday, April 11 - Pam Novak of the Atlantic Wildlife Institute will speak on the rehabilitation of injured animals at the NB Museum in Market Square at 7:00pm; Saturday, April 23 - Early Spring Migrants field trip led by Jim Wilson. Meet at the NB Museum, 277 Douglas Avenue at 7:50am; Saturday, May 7 - Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants field trip with Paul Mansz. All events are open to one-andall without charge. For details, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
QUISPAMSIS LIONS NEWS The Quispamsis Lions Club was established in 1973 and is a volunteer non-profit service group serving Rothesay, Quispamsis and parts of the
Kingston Peninsula. Need a hall and a banquet for your wedding day, call the Quispamsis Lions Club for pricing. We offer fully licensed bar, time to decorate, reasonable rates for a banquet and quality service from the Lions. Call 849-2689,or email qlionsmarket@gmail.com. The Lions are also actively collecting eyeglasses. We collect prescription, non-prescription, safety and sunglasses. They are recycled for use by the less fortunate around the world. You can drop your used glasses at most eyeglass retailers in the Valley area. Bingo is held at our hall (9 Market Street, Quispamsis, behind the Foodland Store) every Sunday. Doors open at 5:30pm, games start at 6:30. and canteen services are available. “Chase the Ace” every Thursday from 7:00-9:00pm, with the Quispamsis Island View Lions Club. Proceeds from all March Chase the Ace events will go to a local family to help offset the costs of on-going IWK care. Must be in attendance to win. Cash bar open during event. The Lions meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; if interested in joining call 849-2689. 3990
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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
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BENEFIT FOR CATHY LAWLOR A benefit for cancer patient Cathy Lawlor, featuring the Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings and a Silent Auction will be held on Friday, April 1 at the Hope Centre, 4347 Loch Lomond Road from 7:00-10:00pm. A 50/50 draw, toonie board and photo booth will also be included. Doors will be open at 6:00pm for viewing of auction items. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from: The Hope Centre, Sandy Spear 651-5293, Annette Chanyi 8472798 and members of the Cool Chicks & the Ugly Doclings. 3985
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Stress and anxiety are leading causes of illness. This workshop, being held on Saturday April 23 from 10:00am12:00noon at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, will provide practical techniques and tips to reduce the effects of both. Please join us for an uplifting morning with special guest, Pam Driedger, director of Spiritual and Religious Care for Horizon Health Network. To register call 847-0850 or email ParishofHammondRiver@bellaliant. com. This event is free of charge, however a freewill offering for parish mission would be appreciated. Holy Trinity Church is located at 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis (beside the Hammond River Bridge). 3993
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Come one - come all to the 2nd Annual JP Collins Celtic Festival May 6, 7 & 8. Comhaltas Saint John is sponsoring the weekend of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and culture. Take in a concert! Try your hand at music, dance, or language workshops! Take part in a lively ceili dance or other cultural moments! All will take place at the Sanctuary Theatre, 228 Germain Street, Saint John. For more information: collinsfest.ca, pre-register at tickets.collinsfest.ca or contact Adam McIntyre at 654-2217. 3984
FOOT ‘PRINTS’ PLANTAR WARTS Plantar is the medical term for the sole of the foot. A wart is a virus infection that is passed from person to person. Warts on the hand stand out from the skin. On the sole of the foot they are forced into the skin and press on small blood vessels, often causing black spots, and on nerve endings, often causing pain, particularly upon rising in the morning. The healthcare system is presently in the same position with virus infections as we were with bacteria infections before the development of antibiotics. There are no pills that cure this condition. In the case of a wart virus our advantage is its' size. The wart is small and localized, and the host is large. This allows us to physically destroy the area. The virus cells and some of the host cells are destroyed. The virus is completely destroyed, but the host will replace his/her lost cells within the
week. This localized destruction is the object of all plantar wart treatments. To catch a plantar wart, you have to put your bare foot on an area that is moist and warm; where someone with a plantar wart has previously stood. You do not catch plantar warts from dry areas. If you have a plantar wart you should not walk barefoot anywhere. When using the shower or tub, the bathroom should be completely dry before anyone else uses it. A plantar wart left untreated will, in 85% of cases, spontaneously disappear in approximately four years. We tend to treat plantar warts because of the risk of infecting other people and because they are very painful. The longer you have a plantar wart, the harder it is to treat. Some plantar warts are very resistant to treatment. A plantar wart may be removed in one treatment or it may take many treatments. This can be very frustrating for both the patient and the doctor.
Treatment Plan: 1) The first day, the callus that covers the wart will be removed and a chemical treatment and laser treatment applied; 2) You will then obtain the Duoplant Plantar Wart removal system or equivalent (see pharmacist) from the foot care section of the pharmacy. Apply as directed; 3) If the wart does not go away, return to the office and we will apply more powerful chemicals to the wart weekly; 4) If you experience pain from any of the treatments, put your foot in a bowl of warm (tub temperature) water with four tablespoons of table salt. This will neutralize the action of the chemical being used; 5) If the area around the wart becomes very painful, red and swollen, and particularly if a red line is seen, go to the emergency room immediately. 0025 Dr. Brian Johnson D.Pod.M., D.P
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GONE FISHING MOVING INTO SPRING FISHING This winter of 2015-16 has been a strange one, and left us rather quickly. With mild temperatures for most of the season, it has been a short and challenging season for the ice fishermen. I hope those of you who do enjoy getting out in your shacks and catching a feed of smelt for the family were all able to get some quality time on the ice! Now that we are into Spring, my favourite time of year is here: Fishing Season! Did you know that you do not need to wait till the opening of fishing season on April 15 to start fishing? For non-sport fish in tidal waters you are able to fish essentially all year round! I was able to first get out catching Sturgeon this year in my kayak on February 28! Any weekend now you are likely to find me with guided fishing clients, friends or my kids all in kayaks enjoying fantastic catch-photo-release fishing for 3–4 foot long shortnose Sturgeon! As April moves on and we get into
May, the seasonal run of Gaspereaux and then Shad will come into our rivers. There is also the annual run of Sea Run Trout in the rivers, plus Bass and Pickerel start to become more active in lakes and ponds. Really, come May there are more options for fantastic fishing adventures right here in our part of the province than any one person can cover in a single year! In 2016 I hope more and more people resolve to try the sport of fishing, especially if you have kids. As I have seen written on a meme going around Facebook, “Kids need less XBoxes and more tackle boxes”. Get your children away from video games, give them a rod, simply set up with a hook and a worm, and watch their excitement when they reel in their first fish! T h e public dock in Hampton is a fantastic and safe place that is easily accessible to bring a young child to catch their first perch or sunfish, as I did with my boys a few years back.
For anyone in the Greater Saint John area who may want to get into the sport and are unsure where to start there are lots of great resources available. There are Facebook groups and online forums dedicated to fishing in New Brunswick, filled with friendly people able to offer advice, the staff at some local retailers are full of knowledge and suggest places to try casting a line that may meet your needs, or you can contact me through my website. Personally I love fishing from a kayak, which I’ll get into in the next article, but would be happy to help offer advice to anyone looking to fish from shore or motorboat as well. 0034
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WHAT’S HAPPENING 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.
Friday, April 1 Community Lunch, 11:30-1:00pm, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (2 Hammond River Road, next to Hammond River Bridge). Presentation on Telestroke Program 11:00-11:30am. Freewill offering. Info 847-0850.
info on classes and to register before April 4. Visit: KingsWayAssembly.ca for directions.
Tuesday, April 12 Community Spring Expo, 6:308:30pm at the qplex Conference Centre with groups/organizations providing information and registration opportunity for spring/summer activities.
Wednesday, April 13 Sea Belles Fashion Show & Cookbook launch at Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent, SJ with spring fashions from Alia n Tan Jay, a light lunch including tastings from cookbook "Sing For Your Supper 2" ($10). Doors 6:00, show at 7:00. Tickets ($20) 6368070.
Saturday, April 2 Pancake, Sausage & Bean Supper from 4:00-6:00pm at the Millstream Rec Centre (Berwick) with gingerbread/ apple crumble. $8/adults, $20/family. Lions Big Breakfast (8:00am12:00noon) & Spring Market (9:00am2:00pm, 40 vendors) at the Quispamsis Lions Club behind the Foodland Store. info 849-2689. Youth for Youth Singer-Songwriter Circle in Support of Safe Harbour’s Teen Resource Centre, 7:00pm in the Theatre Susan B. Ganong at Rothesay Netherwood School (40 College Hill Road, Rothesay). Info & tickets ($15/ adults & $10/students) available on website: y4y.ca.
Wednesday, April 6 Fundy Gardeners meeting, 7:00pm at St James the less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road. Don McAlpine will be speaking on the Amphibians in our NB Gardens. Info - fundygardeners@blogspot.com.
Saturday, April 9 “Spring’s-A-Bloomin” Bazaar at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Road, 10:00am-3:00pm. Free-will offering is admission. Over 50 vendors offering food, cosmetics, jewellery, crafts, etc. SJ Model Train Club "Display Day" in the former Blockbuster location at the Lancaster Mall from 11:00am5:00pm.Bring the children and let them run "Thomas the Tank Engine" by themselves. Free for all. Knitters, Scrapbookers, Quilters etc - crafter’s day at King's Way Assembly 9:00am-6:00pm. Snacks provided - bring lunch. $15 - call Bonnie at 847-0602 for March 29th - April 11th, 2016
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THE CURMUDGEON AGING My son likes to say I am older than dirt. He will also point out that dirt is insulted by the comparison. I have been thinking about aging a lot, lately. I recently celebrated a birthday, putting me one notch closer to the end and what seems much farther from the beginning. It would be fair to say I have passed life’s equator. I remember a conversation a few years back with my doctor. I was commenting on a poster in his waiting room and explaining how I planned to live to be one hundred. His response was simple, direct, brief and concise, “Ain’t gonna happen”. It’s one of things I like about him. I’ve never left his office unsure of where I stood. I say “celebrated” not because of any party I attended. Birthdays tend to be close family affairs. Last year I ran late for the planned dinner and cake. I arrived home to find my wife and
son had started without me, eaten half the cake and (so they say) accidently dropped and kicked the other half across the kitchen floor. At least they stuck a candle in what remained. I can still feel the love. I say “celebrated” because there is one thing about aging that is truly wonderful and trumps whatever aches, pains and loss of clear sight that seems inevitable as we grow older and seemingly shorter. That one thing is the alternative. Yep, all things considered, any day I wake up on the green side of the sod is a good day. Which is something you don’t oft think about when you’re a feisty twentysomething with more gumption than sense. Another, albeit lesser benefit of aging: you get to use words like feisty and gumption without young-uns staring at you as if you had time travelled from some distant time, pre-Snapchat. They
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays - Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm. The March Country Jamboree with Steve Lyons and Bob Burgess was a great success. Everyone enjoyed 8 yr old "Elvis" Zelda
Rose Norman. We will be doing it all again on Sunday, April 3 from 2:00-5:00pm at the Fair Vale Outing Association. The proceeds of the Fair Vale Outing Association Charity Bingo Game for December/January, a total of $257, was presented by Heather Wright, representing the bingo players, to Lee Bishop of the KV Food Basket. Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. 0035
just assume you’re eccentric and a bit old-person-crazy; keeping a wide berth when passing you at the park bench. When you are young, filled to the brim with vim and vigour, about the only time you consider the act of waking to be a fortuitous life event is typically after a night of derring-do and danger filled shenanigans. It’s waking to have the sun sucker punch you in the eyes that you realize the night before was a “there but for the grace of God” moment and that yes, being alive is a good thing. However, as you age, the hijinks become fewer and less severe, or so it’s hoped. As your clock ticks closer to life’s inevitable, you come to appreciate that a sunrise can be more beautiful than a sunset. Waking up is an accomplishment worth celebrating in and of itself and the alternative . . . well, it just sucks. 0002 Robert Cole
KV ART GATHERINGS KV Art Gatherings are held bi-weekly on Fridays 9:45am-12:45pm. All levels welcomed to come and paint/draw in a peaceful, friendly environment hosted by St. James the Less Church. For more information contact Cynthia Cudmore at 849-2680 or Cynthia.Cudmore@gmail.com. G152
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The Knights of Columbus Council #6766 will again be sponsoring a cribbage night every Thursday evening 7:30pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in the downstairs hall. There will be eight games with a light lunch after the fourth game. The cost is $5 for the eight games and 50/50 tickets will be sold at $1 for one ticket or three for $2. There will be a high hand pot of $1 each if desired. Come, have fun and meet new friends. For further information, call Norm at 849-2825. G111
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ASK THE CHEF TEA - TRADITION OR CULTURE? Colin Sifton here again from Holly’s restaurant and Catering with another answer to your question. We were talking this week about caffeine and which product has the most caffeine. Well coffee of course, with an average of 80 to 130 mg per six-ounce serving. Black tea, which most people drink has 86 mg per six-ounce serving and hot chocolate has anywhere from 14 to 70 mg per serving. Tea is the oldest of caffeinated drinks. Tea has been around since 2737 BC and can be linked back to China and was first created by Shennong. Shennong translates to mystical farmer, who is credited with creating the Chinese diet and herbal healing. The tea plant, is called Camellia Sinensis, growing mainly in subtropical areas and is part of the evergreen plant. It take many years for a plant to be ready for harvesting and when it is, they only remove the top layer of the plant. Tea preparation is categorized by six colours: White - wilted and unoxidized; Yellow - unwilted and
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unoxidized, but allowed to yellow; Green - unwilted and unoxidized; Oolong wilted, bruised, and partially oxidized; Black - wilted, sometimes crushed, and fully oxidized ('red tea' in China); Postfermented - green tea that has been allowed to ferment/compost ('black tea' for the Chinese). Red Rose or King Cole would be black tea. Herbal tea is a beverage made from an infusion or decoction of herbs, spices and other plants that have been boiled in water but do not have any of the tea plant in them. Most herbal teas are decaffeinated but it all depends on what is in the mixture. Herbals teas, like regular tea, can be drank either hot or cold. Many cultures have created their own version of herbal teas to be used as medicine, ceremonial and spiritual beverages. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, next to water. Tea may be made differently depending on area or culture, but they all stem from the same place. In our neck of the world, you
see people lined up waiting to get a crappy cup of Tim’s, but in most of the world, people are boiling up some herbs in a tea bell or squeezing out that last bit of flavour from a bag of black tea leaves because that is their double double. My mother and my grandmother both needed a cup of tea at the end of dinner. I know many of you do the same or know those who have tea at the end of the meal. Is it a tradition or a culture? Tea drinkers started to become fewer, but now we see specialty shops offering hundreds of varieties of teas to be sampled. Stop in and try it. Like they say, a billion Chinese cannot be all wrong. 0040
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The Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club is open to women who have moved to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, Moms & Tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@ gmail.com. G112
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KVHS hosts adult badminton Mondays & Thursdays from 8:30-10:00pm during the school year. Cost is $2/person and nylon shuttles are provided. All player levels welcome! Find us on Facebook - KV High School Adult Badminton". G150
EMERGENCY MEASURES SHELTER IN PLACE While the risk is small of a hazardous chemical spill in the area, you should take some time to examine the concept of “shelter in place”. Shelter in place is the use of a structure and its indoor atmosphere to temporarily separate you from a hazardous outdoor atmosphere. You may not have time to evacuate your home as the release may be approaching or may soon be released before you are safely out of the impact area. You may be contacted via a telephone call, media alert, or by first responders travelling through your neighbourhood and alerting via a public address system. Upon notification, you should bring all children and pets indoors and ensure all doors and windows are closed and locked. All ways in which the outside air could enter the home must be closed. This includes air conditioners, fireplace dampers, heat pumps and climate control systems. An inside room, preferably
without windows, should have been predetermined. The room should have either access to water or have water stored there. Wet a towel and place it against the bottom of the door to block it. Your pets can also be placed in an area with similar precautions, but this area should be picked to allow easy cleanup of waste products. Sheltering in place is only for a short time, so concern about Carbon Dioxide (CO2) buildup is minimum. However, a CO2 monitor would be of great assistance if you are concerned. This assumes that there is no fuel burning system being used. You will not have to have 72 hour’s worth of supplies for a shelter in place event; but having snacks, flashlight, wind-up radio to monitor news broadcasts and water will make the time less stressful. If you are in your vehicle and close to home, your office or a public building that is open, go there and go inside. If
you have been in the contaminated air, you must remove your outer clothing to reduce spreading the chemicals. If you cannot get home or to a building, pull over to the side of the road. Stop your vehicle in the safest place possible, turn off the air conditioning or heating and then the engine. Close all windows and vents and if possible block the air vents with duct tape or other material. Listen to your radio for instructions and advice on the situation. By thinking about the actions you can take if you are asked to “shelter in place” you can “Be Prepared - Not Scared”. 0039
Brian Shanks CD, BA, MEP, DTM
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ASK MARY DO MEN GRIEVE DIFFERENTLY THAN WOMEN... Although we all experience grief when we lose a loved one, women seem more likely than men to express their feelings of loss. But just because women are more expressive it doesn’t mean that they grieve more than men do. One theory is that men understate their grief, meaning they experience grief just as much as women but they don’t seek counsel for it. Another possible reason for the difference is often how social expectations and gender roles affect how we grieve. Ever since playschool girls have always surrounded themselves with girlfriends and this is important for support and healing. But for men their best friend may be their wives, while women continue their girl friendship throughout their married life. This makes it easier for a new widow to maintain a social life and even to travel. But a man may struggle to socialize and you almost never see two men travelling together.
It is a rare thing for a friend or family member to approach a widow within the first year and try to match her up with someone else. But I have heard from several widowed men that they are encouraged to date because their friends and family don’t think they can be happy on their own. A man’s way of healing may be less visible and more subtle than a woman’s. But just because he is more silent does not mean he isn’t grieving. The world may not see a grieving male as the bereaved person they are because in our society they may be seen as the support person – a role that they have probably played well. As a grown man they may have been taught from an early age that “big boys don’t cry” and so may not be comfortable with showing their emotions. But the advice is the same for both women and men - don’t hold the grief in. Find someone to share with, someone who is comfortable with your grief.
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So, in answer to the question “Do men grieve differently than women when they lose their spouse?” The answer is “No”. Men grieve their loss just as strong as women, but social upbringing and culture has a strong affect on how they express their grief. When we lose a loved one we often start wearing a mask, saying that we are doing OK and showing a brave face to the world. Unfortunately men may have learned to wear their mask so well that it becomes hard for them to express their grief for all to see. 0016
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@hotmail.com Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; 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 Wednesdayof each month (April 20) between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches (also includes sourdough panini bread), dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $7/person. All welcome to attend. 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.
PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Thursday, March 31 - 10:00-11:00am, Seniors’ Zumba; 6:30-8:00pm, 140 Peninsula RCACC Marksmanship Training. Sunday, April 3 - 7:30pm, Crib. Pub open Saturdays from 6:00-9:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors Group meet the 2nd & 4th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 763-2587. 140 Peninsula Army Cadets meet at MCS school for regular training on Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm. Boys and girls aged 12-18 are welcome to attend. Contact Bob Beyea at 763-2277 for more information. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
Classes start April 6 & 7. Join the FUN!
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Ages 3 to 99.
Q. I am self-employed. What can I do to reduce my taxable income? A. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Keep an accurate accounting of your expenses so you have the information available at year end. 2. If you maintain a home office, claim a percentage of the costs of maintaining your home. See the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) website for details and eligibility on claiming Home Office Expenses. 3. If your spouse is helping you in your business, consider paying your spouse a wage commensurate with their position. This will help reduce your taxable income and provide for income splitting with your spouse. 4. If this is your first year of being self-employed, consider making quarterly installments of the estimate of income taxes payable. If you have been self-employed for more than a year, then when you filed your income taxes the previous year, CRA would have told you what your required quarterly installment payments are on your notice of assessment. If you think that your income is going to be more than previous years, consider increasing your installment payments. 5. Open an RRSP account and make monthly contributions to the RRSP. Not only does this reduce your taxable income but it sets something aside for your retirement. 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.
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG LIARS Shortly after joining the KV Camera Club one of the group invited me to the local restaurant where a bunch of guys meet every Friday morning to have breakfast. I wanted to be cool, clever, witty and as I entered the restaurant I said with nervous anxiety, “is this where we swap lies and tell tales of our photographic prowess?” Well, I should have gotten to know the lads a bit better before I dropped that one. One of the gentleman is known as our academic, as he is an intellectual; I wish you could have seen his face as he scrambled for a retort. He was about to say that he doesn’t lie when the whole group erupted in laughter, Phew, saved by the laughter. After that we started to call ourselves the “Liars Group”, very similar to the Group of Seven I should think. We evolved to include more members and the term Liar’s has also evolved. During one of our monthly meetings a new prospective member arrived, a senior woman - well dressed, coiffed and mannered. Soon, she was in conversation
with another member when the topic of manipulating photos came up. They were talking about removing a telephone pole here or an obnoxious uncle there; it was at this point of the discussion that our mild mannered senior strongly voiced her concerns about such manipulations and called us a bunch of liars. Well, we giggled but unfortunately, we didn’t see her again. Now, we do wear a new moniker with pride. So what is the point of this silly storey? It is about friends who share their interest in photography. Because the group is so diversified I can ask them anything from studio lighting and flash setups to macro photography. One friend is co-owner of a Nature Park and he has worked extensively with the likes of Freeman Patterson and Andrea Gallant. He is also an avid outdoorsman, so when it is nature and landscape I want to shoot all I have to do is call and he will be on my doorstep at four in the morning anticipating the perfect sunrise. We pull each other up when we are not “
feeling it”. When I have an image that just doesn’t seem right to me I can post it and trust that I will get honest, respectful and critical feedback. We have travelled from Maine to the Gaspe’ and many points in between, with each excursion always ending in a slideshow and another reason to get together to spill wine and tell lies. I realize that we are very fortunate that we have found each other and the gift that we offer each other is unique and special. Some of my images maybe good, but my friend’s are great. This, and the last column served to introduce you to me and my passion for photography. Next month we will have some travel tips for you. Shoot- Print- Share. 0032
Karl Maskos Local Photography Enthusiast
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. We believe that God’s message is as relevant today as it has been through history and should be communicated in ways that speak to our diverse community about issues that are meaningful now.
St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
Churches in Quispamsis We welcome you to join us for
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Service and Sunday School at 11:00am Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9:00am Wednesday After School Godly Play Program 3:30pm - 4:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
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DOLLARS & SENSE A CRYSTAL BALL FOR TODAY’S ECONOMY? With all the Financial Turmoil, What shall I do with my Money? If you were to read the news articles today, you would have varied opinions on what to do in today’s economy. Everyone seems to have their own crystal ball that they using to predict what will happen this year. I do not have a crystal ball, nor would I profess that I have all the answers to take away your financial woes, but I do know how you can make the most of the rocky road we could be on for the next little bit. Let’s go with what we know: -Interest rates are low. Some may say borrowing is cheap, but I look at it as a time to pay off that debt. This is the time to leverage that extra dollar to reduce your overall interest cost and free up money for the future. The longer you carry debt, the less disposable income you have to do the things you want. -Mortgage rates are low (they have fluctuated a little bit, but are still lower
than they were five years ago). If you have a mortgage renewal approaching, seek out a lower rate and then keep your principal payment the same, this could take years off your mortgage and save you thousands of dollars in interest. As well, when rates do go up you will have more principal paid, and again less interest charged overall. -Markets are fluctuating. This can be a time where people start to panic on their portfolios and can make quick decisions that have long-term consequences. I am not an investment adviser so I cannot give you advice on whether to buy or sell. If you are nervous, talk to your investment adviser, there are always options. This may be the time to focus more on debt, but you should also keep setting money aside so that you have it for when you are more comfortable to start investing again. Save money where you can and use that money to benefit you in the long term. We tend not to think about how a dollar
here and there could save us a bundle. The other advice to keep top of mind is always weigh your options, ask for advice (from multiple areas if you wish) and take a moment to look at your full financial picture and where this decision fits. If you are struggling with knowing how to proceed with your finances, a not for profit credit counsellor is a great resource to look through your full cash flow and financial situation. They are equipped with the knowledge and experience to give you unbiased advice and appropriate referrals when needed. 0005
Tamara Kelly Director of Education, Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada
Hugh J. Flemming, Q.C. MLA Rothesay
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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LISTEN IN NEELY G MUSIC FESTIVAL Last summer a new folk & roots music festival sprouted life in Long Creek NB, just about 15 minutes from Sussex. It’s a beautiful spot for such an event surrounded by nature in a community where everyone is welcome and the air is fresh. These sweet sounds that ride those warm July summer breezes have a deeper meaning and are a tribute to the late Neely Gillcrist. I spoke to Neely’s mom, Sheree Gillcrist who is also the festival's Artistic Director, about the Neely G Music Festival. “My daughter passed and the festival is in her name, in her honor and in her memory. We lost her almost three years ago. As a parent it doesn’t make any sense, that you’re still here and she isn’t.” Sheree tells me in what sparked the festival’s existence. I asked Sheree where the love of music and the special bond her daughter and she shared for the music came from. “I always had to travel out of province to see the quality of acts that I wanted to see. When Neely
was eight years old I started taking her with me. It was the mother and daughter roadshow.” She tells me fondly of those memories. “I can find Neely in most of the lines of the songs that people play at the festival. She was a budding musician, she wrote a lot. We were both respectful and we felt honoured and privileged to have this access to these independent artists. We wanted to celebrate something good about her life because we both took great comfort and joy in the music of independent artists. We liked their independence and perseverance.” I asked Sheree what it was like trying to get the festival off the ground. “Last year was our first year. It was a learning curve, but it was the most amazing experience during those three days of the festival. It was a communion of performers, the people who came and our Neely G team. Everyone felt like family. My daughter is always with me. This how I’m sharing what a wonderful
person she was. Sheree, through her years of travelling and making friends in the artist community, was able to bring together quite an amazing line-up of some of the best of what NB has to offer and the world (seriously!). “If we build this will you come?” She asked her many music friends. “Stephen Fearing has a really great line; “Friend of the heart, friends of the road”. “I’m very grateful for the kindness of the people I’ve met”. Sheree sincerely says. This is sure to be an amazing annual event and it’s so close to home! It all happens exclusively through July 15, 16 and 17. Make your plans now! For a full list of performers and other details go to: neelyg.com. 0041
Jeff Liberty Columnist, @Jlibertyartists
BLACKIE & THE RODEO KINGS DAVE GUNNING SUZIE VINNICK THOM SWIFT ASHLEY CONDON RPR ANDREA ENGLAND CATHRYN CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, April 9th, 10am-3pm
IAN FOSTER & NANCY HYNES THE DIVORCEES TWIN KENNEDY UNION DUKE
15 16 17 JULY 2016 R10 Venue, New Brunswick
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R10 Venue, 11761 Route 10, Long Creek, New Brunswick, E4C 1H7 Phone 506 802 8518 - 506 362 1460 email office@neelyg.com
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Bonuses for New Membership sign up & renewals, Door prizes, Golf Shop Sale, Bar & Grill open and more! Come see what Hampton Golf Club has to offer you in 2016!
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD FIREWOOD - Got Wood? Aaron does! Great quality wood and true cords, delivered for $270 per cord in the KV area. Call 333-0605 or 8327773 or visit aaronsgotwood.com to order online. FOR RENT ROTHESAY, 2-BEDROOM, newly updated, wood floors, appliances, new self cleaning stove, Internet included. Clean, secure building, near schools, shopping, bus. No pets. $625/month. 640-2017. SELF-CONTAINED COZY 2 bdrm apt, semi-detached, one level, own entrance & laundry hook-up. Shared deck with large back yard. Ideal for mature person or couple. $670/month. Available May 1st. 832-7322
FOR SALE HILL MANUFACTURING LTD. Sales, Service and Installation of Overhead Doors, Electric Openers, parts available. Springs, Cables, Rollers and Weather Stripping. 485-1994. TWO SILVER GLIDE Home Stair Lifts, 6 and 7 step. Great Condition, Rarely Used. $1,500 each or $3,000 both 847-1386 after 5:30 898-0712. 235/50 R17 ALL SEASON Michelin tires. Were on 2013 Fusion. Very low mileage. $400 OBO 847-9806. Hammond River. PETS LOOKING FOR GOOD homes for Apricot Miniature Poodles. Born Feb 4. Vet checked, 1st needle. Don’t shed. $450. Call 756-8325.
REAL ESTATE BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF land, approx 10 acres on Canaan River. Mostly cleared. Great for camping, canoeing, fishing. 1 bdrm farmhouse with good septic & well. Includes small barn. No reasonable offer refused. 871-0719.
SERVICES OFFERED REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699.
Opt to Adopt and Help Save a Life! Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue Hours: Wednesday , Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11am to 5pm
Closed on all stat holidays
(506) 642-0920
www.spcaanimalrescue.com | 295 Bayside Drive, Saint John March 29th - April 11th, 2016
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, repairs, supplies. Offering project classes. Trust your furniture to the professionals. Serving you for almost 40 years. The most upholstery experience around. 849-8008. heritageupholstery. com. KV STORAGE. Contact us for all your self-storage needs! 848-1111, homestarinc.ca. DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, dumpster alternative trailer rentals & deliveries. 653-0026. CLEANING SERVICES RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL. HOMESTAR Let’s Make it Happen! 847-3202 or homestarinc.ca. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc.
Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255. COUNTRY HAIRSTYLING 234 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis. Great prices, great hours. Look forward to seeing you. Sandra Smith 849-2118. VILLAGE UPHOLSTERY & REFINISHING Craftsmanship. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing - Craftsmanship.
NEW SHAKLEE LIFE Plan. Proven by science, proven by people, 100% guaranteed. For more information. Contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail. com. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL cleaning 653-0113. Registered, Incorporated and Insured business offering competitive rates on cleaning. TUNE-UP - REPAIR Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tillers. Wanted To Buy Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tillers. Pickup & Delivery Available. 832-4905.
WANTED WANTED TO BUY newer good used fridge and stove, used kitchen cupboards and bathroom vanity, plywood and lumber. 832-3982.
BUSINESS WHO’S WHO CLEANING & HOME REPAIRS Ed’s Cleaning & Home Repairs
Renovations Property Maintenance Spring/Fall Clean-up Small Tractor Service
References & Insured 651-5807
Interior/Exterior Painting Garbage/Recycling Water Damage Lawn Care Tree/Brush Removal
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Carpentry 10 Year Warranty TY • New Home Construction LI • Renovations & Additions A U S Q NT • Custom Kitchen Cabinets N Cell 647-7344 E OU Office 832-3539 WH C
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Siding • Windows • Doors • Roofing Licensed & Insured • Lux Warranty
Call Mike: 636-1244
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MOVING SERVICES
SELF STORAGE
No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
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S&S
• Vehicle Storage • Boats • Motorcycles • Snowmobiles Self Storage Units • All Terrain Vehicles Cell 647-9602 • Household Items • File Storage Office 832-3539 • Outside RV Storage
PET BOARDING
B&D Pet Resort
• SPCA Inspected • Weekend Spa Promos • Boarding & Daycare • Small & • 24 Hour Care Medium Breeds • Grooming Service Call: 650-5151 ◆ Smithtown, NB. E-mail:banddpetresort@gmail.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space.
AT YOUR SERVICE If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
CALL C.K. ADHESIVES
Pappy’s Painting
Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience
& Minor Repairs
“We are not satisfied until you are.”
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WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca
FREE ESTIMATES
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Health & Integrated Services Inc.
506-607-2701 | info@eehis.com |www.eehis.com Yo u r I n d o o r E n v i r o n m e n t a l S p e c i a l i s t s Indoor Air Quality Testing - VOCs - Particulate - Mold Radon Testing for Air, Water & Soil - Most Accurate Results in 72 hrs O Remediation for Mold, Bacteria & Odour Removal Residential & Commercial Building Inspections Specializing in Air Quality Inspections
QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Home of the Hampton Herald, Sussex Herald, Valley Viewer & The Tides
Maintenance Plumbing Electrical Debris Removal Painting
Renovations Bath Remodels Kitchen Renovations Basement Refinishing Windows & Doors Flooring
Disaster Clean-Up Water Damage Sewer Backup Fire Damage Wind Damage
To be included in this page call our office at 832-5613
www.ossekeag.ca info@ossekeag.ca
or homestarinc.ca 82 Marr Rd. Rothesay 849-4040
Brenda Beyea
Prop/Tax Specialist
577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040
Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre
Ann LaFrance General Manager
tel: 832-5613 242 Main street Hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca March 29th - April 11th, 2016
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