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Growing up, I didn’t display many maternal instincts. I had “career Barbie” long before it was fashionable. My Barbie was a lawyer or a doctor or a pilot… she was always well dressed and I spent a great deal of time styling hair and deciding which briefcase best fit the career of the day. My sister on the other hand was very maternal. She had a set of “quint” dolls and generously offered to share the babies with me so that my Barbie could also be a mom but I declined. So while my Barbie was off being professional, my sister’s Barbie was home being domestic. The same pattern held true when playing dolls, My Little Pony or a myriad of other games all little girls play. As adults I embraced my career. I liked knowing what my daily schedule would be, knowing that I would be able to dress in pretty clothes, style my hair, do my nails, and experiment with makeup. I enjoyed the challenge posed by working with tight deadlines and the thrill of contributing to a “win” for my employer’s clients. The little rush that I would get when I found that elusive bit of case law, the missing piece of a puzzle that could mean the difference between a common-law spouse receiving a fair division of assets or losing everything served as a natural high for me. My sister on the other hand is known as “mother nature”. She is now a mom of four boys, a step-mom to an adult son and a grandmother to her step-son’s
two children. She also babysits, runs a playgroup and is hoping to re-open her pre-school in the fall. She presides over a hectic menagerie comprised one ten month old who has just learned how to pull himself up on things and has a fascination with water, one three year old who personifies every action word known to man, a seven year old who knows no fear , a ten year old taking notes on how to be a lawyer, a husband who drives long-haul truck, two large, hyperactive dogs, two slightly psychotic cats, one nonlitter trained bunny, and however many hamsters happen to be in the three cages at any given time. The running joke between Becca and her husband is that they “are one pony away from a hobby farm”. Despite our differences, my sister and I have always been incredibly close (with the exception of our teen years when we both loved and hated each other at any given time). We can talk about anything and everything, although when it comes to our different lifestyles we often tell the other-“I don’t know how you do it”. 0001
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KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net. Branch Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 1:00-6:00pm; Thursday 1:00pm12:00midnight; Friday & Saturday 1:009:00pm. Saturdays - Open Mic 3:00pm, Bring your talent, instruments & join in the fun. All welcome. Sundays - Sunday Brunch 10:30am1:00pm, Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person, $4/children under 10 years . Everyone welcome. Sundays - Shuffleboard at 2:30pm, everyone welcome. Open Mic at 3:00pm. Bring your talent and have
some fun. Everyone welcome. Thursdays Texas Hold-Em Tournaments 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20. Saturday, May 19 - Legion Open House. We are having a yard sale from 9:00am2:00pm. Activities include perennial table, bake table, etc. Table rentals are available at $10/table and can be reserved by calling Heather at 847-4186. A BBQ will also be available beginning at 11:00am. Hamburgers & chicken burgers will be served. The open house begins at 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome & information will be provided on what the Legion has to offer the community. Saturday, June 23 - Lobster Supper 5:30-8:30pm. The menu includes a 2Lb lobster, mussels, potato salad, rolls,
desert, juice, coffee & tea. Advance tickets only $40/person and are available at the branch until Friday, June 15. Everyone welcome. Volunteers for Sunday Brunch wanted. We are in need of a cook on a three week rotational basis. Contact the branch if you would like to volunteer. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals - two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: All Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Our Service Officer is Granville Jennings. Please contact the Branch for further information. 0014
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Wednesday, May 16 Hospice Play Cards Luncheon from 12:00-4:00pm at St. Pius X Church, Somerset Street. $12/person. Info call Leotta Almon, 696-4487. Enjoy lunch with friends, play cards and support Hospice. Rotary Club of Saint John Gala 2018 Honouring Frank McKenna and Special Recognition to Tracy Friars & Friars Family. Info: Mike Schuize, 634-2712; rotarysaintjohn@gmail.com; sjrotary. ca; Facebook. Saint John Naturalists Club Morning Walk at the Irving Nature Park. Meet in the parking lot overlooking the pond and mazes on Sand Cove Road at 7:30am.
Sunday, May 20 Saint John Naturalists Club Morning Walk in Rockwood Park. Meet at the Interpretation Centre at 7:30am. For more info; saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or Facebook Nature Saint John.
Saturday, May 19 Saint John Naturalists Club Morning Walk at the Rez on Loch Lomond Road. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30am. Info; Saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or Facebook, Nature Saint John.
Saturday, May 26 Monthly Breakfast at St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne, Saint John. 8:00-11:00am, Sausages, bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast, home fries, $6/per person. SJ Y Service Club and St. Luke's, proceeds to outreach ministries.
Monday, May 21 Annual General Meeting for the KV Food Basket. 7:30pm at St. Augustines Church, 239 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Tuesday, May 22 Carleton Choristers Present “The Poet Sings” 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg Street. $12/person at the door or from chorister member.
Quispamsis Town Wide Yard Sale Rain or Shine from 8:30am-1:00pm. Register between May 14 - 21 to be included on the online map. Visit quispamsis.ca for the weblink beginning on Monday, May 14. Plant, Book, and Home Baking Sale. Sponsored by the UCW of Saint Andrew's Kirk United 9:00am-12:00pm at S.A.K's Church Hall, 196 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis. Betty, 8325555.
May 26 & 27 2nd Annual Auto Swap Meet at Princess Louise Park, Sussex from 9:00am5:00pm. Hosted by The NB Antique Auto Club. Info: info@canadianrods. com; Steve Clements, 455-6658; nbaac. org/swap-meet. Sunday, May 27 Walk for MS in support of Multiple Sclerosis. Rothesay High School, 61 Hampton Road. Registration at 11:00am, walk starts at 12:00noon. Info: mswalks.ca or Tanya, 832-3236. Join the
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WHAT’S HAPPENING fight to end MS. Sussex Choral Society Annual Spring Concert 7:30pm, St. Francis Xavier Church. Tickets $15, available at Backstage Music, Winterwood Food Store, and at the door. Guest soloists & small ensembles. Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History Rockwood Park, registration 12:00noon, walk at 1:10pm. For info go to atlanticwalk@cysticfibrosis.ca. Lunch, music and fun. Standing for Water meeting at the Kennebecasis Library 7:00pm. Open to the public. For information call Phyllis, 847-5408. Saint John Naturalists Club Morning Walk in Rockwood Park. Meet at the Interpretation Centre at 7:30am. For more info; saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or Facebook Nature Saint John.
Wednesday, May 30 Woman of Distinction Awards Ceremony will be held at Delta Marriott, Saint John from 6:00-9:00pm. Hosted by YWCA in Partnership with Fresh Start Services. Friday, June 1 Parks & Trails Day Qplex’s James Rolfe Field entrance from 3:15-4:30pm. Trail walk, scavenger hunt, tips on healthy eating & activities, refreshments, mascot and chance to win a prize bag. 849-5788. Saturday, June 2 Indoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale 8:30am12:00noon at St. Luke's Church Hall, corner of Metcalf & Lansdowne, Saint John. Proceeds to St. Luke's ministries.
Pasta Supper and Silent Auction at All Saints Anglican Church Park Avenue, East SJ from 4:30-6:00pm. $12/adults & $6/children. Spaghetti, lasagna, macaroni & cheese, salad, rolls & cakes. Annual Spring Tea at the Kingston Parish Hall from 11:30am-1:30pm. Cost is $8/person. Tea, Coffee, Sandwiches and Sweets will be served. Sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Kingston.
Sunday, June 3 Greater Saint John Walk for Arthritis James Rolfe Field behind the Qplex, Quispamsis. Registration 8:30am walk starts at 10:00am. 1 km or a 5 km walk. To register please go to walkforarthritis. ca. June 4 - 8 50+ Friendship Games must register by Friday, May 18. Registration forms available at quispamsis.ca, qplex administration office or 633-8781. Lots of fun with Awards Banquet, Dinner and so much more. Wednesday June 6 Fundy Gardeners Meeting St. James the Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road, Renforth, 7:00pm. Iain Jack speaking on The History of Ferns. Fun, food, facts, & freebies. Fundygardeners.blogspot.com. All Welcome. Friday, June 8 Community Lunch & Movie Matinee 11:00am-1:00pm Movie Matinee at 1:00pm featuring Maudie. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis. Free will offering for mission. 847-0850.
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG NON PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR YOU NEED As many of you might know my wife is a Paramedic and she loves and is very proud of her profession, She likes to educate and volunteer to teach others the skills of those in the paramedic field. The other weekend she volunteered to work the Amazeatorium and she had help from
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Now, at my age I am about as graceful as a hog on ice so having a spare change of clothes is a must, not only because I am clumsy and fall down but at other times I just want to see what’s on the other side of the stream. For those times it is helpful to have a third leg or even a forth so I stow trekking poles as well. My favorite thing to shoot is the seashore so I carry both knee high boots (one insulated pair for winter and one not) also a pair of hip waders and why is it that the waders are never high enough, every time I put them on to take shot of a stream or waterfalls a little trickle of water sneaks over the top? Also, in the clothing department I carry a “Buff ”. A tube like headwear that is used as a neck warmer, skull cap, face mask, beret. I have also used it to clean, wipe and signal. Food, I have some dehydrated food, all you do is add is boiling water and let it stand. Which means I also need water, fuel, burner pots… But I don’t always carry that often, most often I just carry energy bars and water. My family says I have a thing for small multi purpose knives and flashlights. I carry both a small hand light and a head lamp (or two) in my camera bag and a swiss army knife in my pocket. Flash lights are so handy when searching in your camera bag at night or pointing a light beam out into the night to service as a focal point. My knife has been used to cut bread and cheese, uncork a bottle or two and cut paracord to tie down my tripod. Edited for space, see full article at ossekeag.ca. 0032
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THE CANADA 55 + GAMES NEED YOU The Subway Volunteer Drive has been launched in an effort to recruit more than 600 volunteers for the Games, which will be held in Saint John, Quispamsis this summer. Over 1500 athletes and their families are coming to compete in 24 events that are set to take place at over 25 venues from August 21-24th. In addition to the competition, the Games, which are held every two years, include Opening & Closing Ceremonies and nightly entertainment. The local host committee and corporate partner Subway Restaurants need over 600 volunteers with positions available before, during and after the event. Folks are required to assist with a variety of areas, such as food, safety services, transportation, athlete services and with the specific events themselves. “We’re thrilled with the passion, enthusiasm and support we’ve seen thus far,” said Barb Curry, co-chair of the local host organizing committee. “I’d encourage everyone to sign up today to as we officially kick off our Drive to 600. You can help us show the visiting participants from all over the Country our #saintawesome hospitality.” For more information please visit: 4945 canada55plussj.ca/volunteers.
PLANT SALE The Kings County Historical & Archival Society, Inc., will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 19 in the parking lot behind the Court House in Hampton, starting at 9:00am. Those wishing to donate plants to the sale can take them to the sale before 9:00am. There will be a wide variety of plants available for sale, as well as a few garden curiosities. All profits go towards the operation of the Kings County Museum in Hampton. 4965
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2. Insect related to the grasshoppers. The male produces a chirping sound. 3. Dies after it stings 4. Wingless external parasite of mammals and birds 5. Winged insect that pierces host's skin to suck their blood 9. A small beetle, typically red with black spots
BRIDGE RESULTS Valley Bridge Club results for April 20: 1st Carol McLennan & Rose Anderson; 2nd Bette Doherty & Mike Reinhart; 3rd Esmee & Roger McKenzie. April 27: 1st Lois & John Sherwood; 2nd Robert Murray & Marilyn Dalton; 3rd Rose Anderson & Carol McLennan. Join us on Fridays at 7:00pm in Rothesay (Saint David’s). Lessons available, Mike 847-4167. 4512
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2017 Backroad Ball The sound of motorcycles will echo throughout Kennebecasis Valley from June 15-17, but this isn’t your typical biker crowd. For the past two years, female motorcyclists from the Maritimes and beyond have arrived in Penobsquis for a weekend of music, tattoos and winding back roads. The Backroad Ball - a women's motorcycle adventure weekend & campout - was created in 2016 to inspire a sense of community amongst female motorcyclists in Eastern Canada. The annual event has drawn bikers from as far as Pennsylvania and Alberta. This year, female-identifying motorcyclists will be treated to a live show with the
Maritime’s own hard rockin’ Christine Campbell and Kylie Fox and the Hound (Saint John, NB). But that’s not all - there will be karaoke, moto-games, tarot card readings, food vendors and much more! Registration is open to all licensed female-identifying motorcyclists as well as moto-curious women regardless of motorcycle make or type, club affiliation, or age (19+). Registration is open until Saturday, June 9 and ranges from $60-$70, which includes two nights of camping, all music, entertainment and something to remember the event by such as a sticker, patch, or poster. Registration and event info available online at thebackroadball.com. 4886
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The Saint John Branch of the NB Genealogical Society will hold their May meeting on Wednesday, May 30 at 7:00pm at the Saint John Free Public Library, in the Multipurpose Room. Our speaker will be Faye Marks on the topic St. Martins' Shipbuilders - Between 1803 and 1900 over 500 vessels were built and launched in over a dozen shipyards along the beaches, coves and rivers in and around St. Martins. Faye has been a member of Quaco Historical Library Society and gives tours and talks at the Quaco Museum. For more info contact Dave Fraser at 506849-7922 or dfraser@nbnet.nb.ca. 4967
KOC #6766 CRIBBAGE The Fr. M.A. Harris Knights of Columbus Council #6766 will host Cribbage games Thursday evenings 7:00pm, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall in Rothesay. Eight games played $6, High Hand for $1. 50/50 draw held and a light lunch served after the fourth game, tea/ coffee free. G111
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If your home is your palace, then your backyard is your oasis. Using your backyard as an extension of your house is worth a thought and could be well worth the effort. It’s a place to entertain, a place to relax, and in some cases quite an enjoyable hobby. Let it take the place of the cottage idea and enjoy your backyard on evenings you wouldn’t even think about heading to the cottage, like the evenings when the sun peeks out through the clouds an hour before sunset and lights up the sky, a great time to be chilling in your favourite place. Whoa, hold on though... Before you get too excited though and make rash decisions to jack up the available credit limit on your MasterCard, put a little thought into how much your backyard vision will cost, and how much it will add to your property’s
overall value. Some would get back every penny, but others might realize you’re in a neighbourhood where homes are quite similar and there is a bit of a ceiling on home values, in which case watching your spending would be very smart. Make sure your neighbourhood and area can support the extra value you’ll be putting into your backyard reno before you go breaking ground. When in doubt, a good Realtor will be able to help you determine potential values of each idea you have for your backyard and your home in general, so having your Realtor over for coffee to discuss might be the best $1.90 you ever spent.
your life in your backyard space and get your creative juices flowing. Is a games area like horseshoes or washers toss going to be incorporated into your design, or will your space have more of a relaxed vibe with lounge areas, water features, a hot tub, and a fire pit? Working your design around natural features you have out back already is something worth thinking about as well. I had clients last year that made a hill in their backyard into the most incredible water feature you could imagine, pumping water back up the hill and having it run into multiple fishponds and waterfalls before it made its way back down through the beautiful shrubs and plants and back down to the bottom. There were multiple patios throughout as well as a fire pit area, cool staircase, gazebo, and so much more. Have I got you thinking with this? If so, get dreaming, crunch some numbers, and maybe even get planning... making your backyard a true extension of your home could be one of the best decisions you will ever make.
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Library News KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Crt, Quispamsis; 849-5314; kvlibrary.org Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, one-on-one computer help. Call or visit to book your free 45 minute appointment. Tuesday & Thursday Mornings: 10:3011:030am, English Social, for newcomers whose first language is not English. Come and practice your conversational English and make new friends. Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club. Tuesdays: Board Game Cafe: 2:00-4:00pm, fun for all.
MY HOME TOWN
Oh! How I remember my old home town With all it’s clean streets And all the times I had wandered down The road that winds to the beach. For in the houses of my home town That’s where the sparrows built their nest And all the people of my home town Were the people I loved the best. And I remember the flood. All those hearts that were torn; Of all the people who had to leave The town where they were born.
Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome. Preschool Storytime: 10:30-11:00am. Registration is required. Painters Circle: 10:00am1:00pm. Bring your paints and canvas. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Daycare Afternoon. Open to all daycares in the KV. Please call to register your daycare visit; 6:30-8:30pm, Knit Wits - get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required. Fridays: 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Storytime. Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders’ Club. Starting in June. Saturday Morning Volunteen Club: 10:00am-12:00pm, Volunteer service hours and get work experience.
WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed. Moon & Star Playtime - for ages 10 - 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Time for Tots - for ages 18 - 36 months. Thursdays at 10:30am. Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5. Reading Buddies - Thursday Evenings at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 2:30pm. Where two or more read together. Volunteers needed. Paws to Read - Wednesday or Friday afternoons starting at 3:30pm with appointment. Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Dogs and children reading together. Speak out YOUth! Focus Group Wednesdays at 4:00pm. About YOU, For YOU, By YOU. STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Thursdays at 4:00pm. What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your
stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight. Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme. LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday. Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon. Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle school aged children. 643-7260 for a free one-on-one tutoring lesson. Learn to Crochet - Tuesday, May 15 at 2:00pm. Mystery book Club - Thursday, May 17 at 7:00pm. Mysteries by Shirley Wells. Friday Flick - Friday, May 25 at 2:00pm - Viewing: All the Money in the World. Learn to Play Bridge - 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:30pm. Knit 2 Together (k2tog) - Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Knit, tea and treats. Knitters are making “Twiddlemuffs” and are seeking donations of buttons, ribbons, fancy yarn, beads, pom poms, regualar yarn and needles. WBL Gallery - Photograph by Michael Marney. WBL In the Window & Off the Canvas - Exhibit space available for decorative works of art. Adult Literacy Tutoring - free one-on-one tutoring session, call 643-7260. Blankets for Canada Society Inc. Crocheters and knitters make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in Saint John area. Donations of yarn appreciated. Computer Lab - Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free WiFi. Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities. 0018
50+ FRIENDSHIP GAMES
Byron Williamson Rothesay, NB Thinking of everyone who has been affected by the flood.
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This years Friendship games are running from Monday, June 4 to Friday, June 8. The 50+ Friendship Games are open to people in the Greater Saint John and surrounding areas with 31 events plus a closing banquet. Events range from such
activities as auction 45, cribbage, swimming, horseshoes, chess, pool, bridge and tennis. Entire cost is $30 ($15 extra for golf). For applications and information, contact the Seniors’ Resource Centre, Brunswick 4952 Square, Level 3, 633-8781.
ASK MARY FEELING GUILTY AND CONFUSED I loved my late husband very much, but lately I’ve been thinking of dating again. I feel guilty and confused – what should I do? Many people mistakenly believe that if we truly loved someone, then we will always grieve and never want to date again. While this may be true for some, it is not true for everyone. Life goes on they say, but how can it, how dare it without our loved one? To fully heal our hearts, we must give ourselves permission to be happy. Eventually, as our heart heals, we will still miss them, but the dominant feeling becomes the warmth of our memories. More tragic than any death is to be half alive, as if our life ended with theirs. When you're hurting write out your feelings. Write out your wants, needs and wishes. One way to work through your guilt above these feelings is to write a letter to yourself as if it were from your late husband. Put into words the support and understanding that
he would give to you. Write another letter stating what you're thankful for, and what you plan to do in the near future. With these insights you can get in touch with your feelings. We often become unbalanced by nurturing others before ourselves. We are brought up with the idea that it is better to give than to receive and we forget to pay attention to our feelings, to be creative and to take time for ourselves. We need to build up our self-esteem because we are important. If in your past relationship you were the "giver" then you were usually responsible for everyone's happiness. Before dating again, you need to become balanced in your giving and in receiving so you can receive as well as give. Learn in time to grow through loneliness to the stage of “aloneness”, where you are comfortable being by yourself. You choose to be home alone or to go out, but you don’t choose based on being lonely. Instead it’s based on what you want to do.
When the time is right, you may choose to date, rather than needing to date to overcome loneliness. We are 100% responsible for our reactions to the things people say and do. This is crucial, because if not, then you could settle for less than you deserve. Loving again can fill us with joy, pierce our loneliness and bring us true happiness, but only if we choose wisely. For more on dating and remarriage check out my “Dating Guide for Widows” on my website thesisterhoodof widows.com, along with blog postings I’ve written on this subject. 0016
Mary Francis Early Intervention Field Traumatologist(EIFT) And Recovery Specialist
WALK TO MAKE CYSTIC FIBROSIS HISTORY Join us on Sunday, May 27 at Rockwood Park in Saint John for the 2018 Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. The Walk is Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s largest fundraising event, held every May during Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. This year’s Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis
History opening ceremony will begin at 1:00pm followed by a 3 km walk in the park. After the walk, participants will enjoy a light lunch, live music, and children’s activities followed by a closing ceremony at 2:30pm. Participants of the Walk are raising funds for vital cystic
fibrosis (CF) research, care and advocacy initiatives funded by Cystic Fibrosis Canada to help people with CF live longer, healthier lives. Register, fundraise or donate to the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada today at cysticfibrosis.ca/walk. 4969
50TH ANNUAL RICK WALL MEMORIAL LOBSTER STAG The Kennebecasis Lions Club will be hosting its 50th Annual Rick Wall Memorial Lobster Stag on Friday, May 25 at the Bill McGuire Centre in Rothesay. Doors open at 5:00pm with dinner being served at 7:00pm.
This Men Only event will feature an incredible Lobster Feast. The tradition continues with good times with friends including the Winners & Losers Draw that always brings down the house. The Grand Prize,
donated by Ritchie’s, is a BROIL KING Stainless Steel BBQ valued at $2,800. This fun night out is a terrific value as ticket prices are $60 per person. All proceeds go to local community 4962 neighbourhood causes.
SPELLING BEE WINNERS True Life Church hosted the KV District Spelling Bee on Friday, April 27 with 74 students from eight different schools being represented. The three winners are as follows:
First Place – Cameron Steeves – Valley Christian Academy, grade 6; Second Place – Isaac Mullet – K Park Elementary, grade 4; Third Place – Eliza Gallagher – Rothesay Park
Middle, grade 8. Congratulations. 4964
Cover Photo: Cameron, Isaac and Eliza May 15th - May 28th, 2018
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FUNDY SHOOTING SPORTS DONATION
KINGS WAY ADVENTURE
Alex Niles, Bill Nason-Club President, and Blake Tibbetts-Club Vice President.
The Fundy Shooting Sports donates $1000 to National Level Biathlon Competitors. Alex and Collin Niles, who compete at the national level in the challenging sport of biathlon, each received a donation of $500 to support their efforts. Both athletes are accomplished members of the Biathlon New Brunswick Team and are working very hard toward representing our province at the Canada Winter Games
in 2019. As part of the mandate upon which our club is founded we advocate and support youth education in safe and responsible use of firearms for sporting activities. Fundy Shooting Sports Inc. is celebrating 30 years of service to the firearms community of Saint John. For more information visit our website at fundyshootingsports.org. 4946
TEE OFF FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Cst. Marc Hussey Saint John Police Force and Chair Tee Off for Mental Health; Heather Beckett, Scotiabank Lancaster; Dawn O'Dell, CMHA of NB Saint John Office; Suzan Snaggs-Wilson, Scotiabank; Chris Hawkins, Scotiabank Lancaster
The Saint John Police Force and Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick (CMHA of NB) are pleased to announce Scotiabank as our Dinner Sponsor for the 3rd Annual Tee Off for Mental Health taking place on Friday, September 21. Tee Off for Mental Health will feature 18 holes of golf at the Rockwood Park Golf Course, reception and dinner at Lily Lake Pavilion. We are planning an exciting day 12 The Valley Viewer
full of fun and lots of laughs. There are many opportunities to win prizes through best dressed, hole-in-one, closest to the pin, longest drive and best overall scores for 1st to 3rd place teams! Last year’s Tee Off for Mental Health tournament raised over $27,000 to support mental health initiatives provided by Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick within the greater Saint John area. 4947
Folks from Kings Way Care Centre are always up for an adventure! This week our adventures took us to KV Golden Gloves boxing gym where some of our residents took part in a boxing class with owner and coach Tim Hayes. Tim volunteered his time and took the residents through a warm up, some bag and pad work. Everyone had an amazing time and can't wait to go back! Our oldest participant was 92 and they were great on the speed bag! It didn't matter if the individual could walk or used a wheelchair to move around, everyone participated equally and had a good workout and a great laugh. You're never too old to try something new. You may just find a new hobby that you love when you do try something new. 4958
THE CRAYON BOX TAKE A CHANCE ON GREEN
The party that got back to us the earliest was the Green Party. They currently hold one seat and are hoping for some big change this September. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing John Sabine (Hampton), Ann McAllister (Rothesay), and Marilyn Merritt-Gray (Gagetown-Petitcodiac). I started off my interview with Mr. Sabine by asking about someone who has inspired him. He responded that his mother was the most important person in his life. She had a college education, rare for a woman to have at that time. She was down-to-earth and logical and Mr. Sabine says that to him, “motherhood is the most important job in the world.” When Ms. MerrittGray was asked the same question, she told me about Alma Brooks, an elder at St. Mary’s First Nation who advocates for many causes. Ms. MerrittGray said she’s a wise, reasonable lady who is a straight-shooter. Policy-wise, the candidates agree on
many ideas, most falling under the six party principles. They all expressed a wish to focus on local food rather than importing in from far away. The term “living within our means” came up a lot, from the financial sector, to the health sector, to the environment. They are all against the spending habits of the current Liberal party, as they believe people in general should not consume more than they can safely produce. For Ms. McAllister, this means finding renewable energy sources and increasing the efficiency of our transportation system. Plus, she wants to see buildings where a whole bunch of different health services can be found under one roof, as she believed this would speed up waiting times for specialists. Mr. Sabine drew attention to the fact that storms made worse by climate change are costing taxpayers more and more money and that weaning ourselves off of fossil fuels would be, for him, an important
project. However, he also pointed out that change doesn’t happen overnight. Ms. Merritt-Gray desires stronger economies in our rural areas. She points out that if the rural people don’t speak up and vote, then policy will be dictated in a way that might not favour them. She also wants the government to pay more attention to our homecare sector, as she feels as though the voices of seniors have not been heard. Next time, we’ll look at the Green Party’s opinions on democracy. To be 0011 continued…
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DOLLARS & SENSE PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED I am sure the last thing you want to think about this month is planning for the unexpected. We cannot guess what will happen, that is why it is unexpected. But, we can look at ways to prepare as best we can so that in the middle of a crises you can find the things you need. Ask yourself, if you had to suddenly leave your home what would you want to take with you? What would you need to take with you? And what is realistic for you to take with you? We recommend having a household binder or folder that contains the personal and financial information for your household. This binder would contain copies, originals and contacts. The binder would be safely located in an area where you could grab it easily and quickly. In this binder you would have the following information.
Personal information, such as: birth/marriage/divorce certificates, copies of passports and driver’s licenses, list of family members and contacts, sentimental pictures, school transcripts, degrees/diplomas. Health information, such as: list of medications, doctors and specialists, vaccinations, history of surgeries. Financial information, such as: credit card statements, mortgage documents, account information and bank contact numbers, investment certificates and statements. Copies of insurance policies, such as: home, car, life, credit, pet. Pet information, such as: immunizations, veterinarians, health concerns. It is always best to have a bit of cash available as well, because you never know when your debit card may not work.
I am sure for some people, their emergency binder will be as big as a tote bin for them to grab, while others, it may be quite compact. The key is to have something so that if needed, you could sit and make contact or track down what is needed. You will be thankful that you did. For other tips, visit our web site at solveyourdebts. 0005 com.
Tamara Kelly
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PLANT SALE PERENNIAL PLANT SALE, Black Dog Gardens 83 Guthrie Road, Bloomfield. Saturday, May 19 & Sunday May 20 from 9:00am-4:00pm. Over 1000 plants and Shrubs, everything $3 each. 832-1985.
SERVICES OFFERED FOOT CARE SERVICES Are now being offered at Assesments Plus, 128 Old Hampotn Road. May 17 & June 7 clinics, 10:00am-3:00pm. To book an appointment, please call Leona Johnson, 651-3198. Walk-ins welcome. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. LAWN MOWING HAMPTON and KV Valley. Retired active couple will mow your lawn for the season or single appointments. We have references and
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offer discounts for seniors. 849-8460. 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. 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. KV UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 8327870. HD foam, T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing - Craftsmanship. 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 506607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans. 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. ADVANCED ARBORIST TREE SERVICE (Formerly Top Notch Tree Service). Certified Arborist offering safe and efficient tree services, including tree pruning, tree removal, chipping, storm clean up. Free estimates and fully insured. Find us on Facebook. Call or text Pascal at 651-3010. B. LEMON MASONRY - All types of masonry, bricks, block, stone, and repointing. Over 25 years experience. Call Brent, 847-5126. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. BUYING JUNK CARS. I pay cash for cars, trucks and farm machinery and we now also do towing. Call 721-4255.
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1 Market Street Quispamsis
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