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Spring has sprung and with it comes many changes. As always people are beginning to get that itch to clean house, straighten up their yard, dream of their garden and plan summer vacations. One could say that Ossekeag Publishing has undergone a spring overhaul; we have changed our distribution and our locations all within the span of one month! After much consideration we will no longer be mailing out our publications. As one can imagine this was not a decision we made lightly; however in order to ensure we that we are able to continue providing a quality product, available without cost to our readers, we believe it is the right move for our company. As always, the publications will be free for pick-up at the locations listed on the website and in each issue. For those readers who would prefer the convenience of delivery, we would be happy to accommodate. For lack of a better term, we offer a paid subscription to cover the costs of postage and an envelope - there is no fee for the publication and we are not making money on the subscription. We also moved from Hampton to Sussex; the move felt like coming home for Kevin and me since we both grew up in the area. Kevin also runs two other businesses in Sussex and we are raising our family in Sussex Corner. For these purely selfish reasons I embraced the change in locations, however; moving has also provided us with the opportunity to have a closer look at our goals and dreams while
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, May 2 Fundy Gardeners Meeting at 7:00pm St. James the Less Church, 1760 Rothesay Road, in Renforth. Garth Davey will talk about "Mass Planting - the More the Merrier". fundygardeners.blogspot.com. Thursday, May 3 Dessert & Cards Spring Fundraiser St. Paul’s Anglican Church 4 Church Avenue, Rothesay 1:00-3:30pm. $12/ person (proceeds help send children to camp). Reserve your table 8471812. Rocmaura Auxiliary will be holding their next monthly meeting at 2:00pm in the Boardroom of Rocmaura Nursing Home. All are welcome. Saturday, May 5 Community Yard & Bake Sale Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2 Hammond River Road, Quispamsis. 9:00am1:00pm. Donation of items gratefully accepted. Info; office, 847-0850.
Salmon or Chicken Dinner St. Bridget’s Community Hall, Chapel Grove on the Kingston Peninsula at 5:30pm. Tickets are $15/person, Call Christine to reserve your spot at 7632155. Roast Beef Supper Central Kings Rec Centre, 110 Titusville Road. 4:00-6:00pm, variety of desserts. $14/ adults, $6/ages 6-12, preschool free. Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Upham. SJ Naturalists Club Jemseg Waterfowl and Spring Migrants Field trip with Paul Mansz. Meet at Brundage Point River Centre at 8:30am. Info; saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or Facebook. Spaghetti Dinner Lancaster Baptist Church Hall, 87 Church Avenue SJ. 4:00-6:30pm supporting IODE. $12/ adults, $6/children 12 and under. Salad, Spaghetti, bread/rolls and dessert. Salmon Supper (chicken alternative) St. Augustine’s Anglican Church,
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Tuesday, May 8 Screening of Documentary movie; “Refugee, The Eritrean Exodus”. 7:00pm at St. Mark’s Church, Pettingill Road, Quispamsis. All welcome. Wednesday, May 9 Saint John Naturalists Club, Morning Bird Walk at the Rez. Meet at the Little River Reservoir parking lot at 7:30am. Friday, May 11 Movie Night Holy Trinity Church 2
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Monday, May 14 Saint John Naturalists Club, Tick Talk presentation by Dr. Vett Lloyd. NB Museum, Market Square at 7:00pm. Info; saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or Facebook, Nature Saint John. 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. Tuesday, May 22 Carleton Choristers Present “The Poet Sings” 7:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church, 101 Coburg
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One-Stop Shop for Senior Care For 30 years as a nurse, Judy Lane heard stories from families struggling to find the right services to meet the needs of their aging parents. While many ended up in special care or nursing homes, it wasn’t always what they wanted. “Many seniors struggle to find and coordinate various service providers to meet all of their needs. Canadians want to age in place, I believe that this can happen with a focus on redesign and innovation in the way we care for people. This is my passion,” says Lane. Lane is now using her experience as a nurse, 17 years running a long-term care facility and a business degree to help build a business around aging in place. She got some start-up help through Enterprise Saint John. “ESJ helped me get my business started. Their funding helped me with startup expenses. As well, the funding enabled me to secure a line of credit at the bank.” Home Care By Design offers a variety of mix and match services that allows seniors to continue living in their homes. From basic services such as home support, personal care, transportation and home maintenance to more specialized services such as dementia care, nursing care, rehabilitation, and healthcare navigation. Lane’s new business is set to fill an important gap according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. It released a study in July that looked at more than 59,000 seniors in residential homes across Canada. It found that about 1 in 5 (22%) seniors who entered residential care didn’t really need to be there and could have stayed at home longer with appropriate supports. New Brunswick has one of the highest proportions of older seniors (75 and older) in the country. While many seniors may want to stay at home while they age, Lane finds many are not properly prepared so Home Care By Design is also offering aging in place planning for families. “Our service business is unique in many ways. Firstly, we are a one stop shop for seniors. For many, navigating the health and social care systems is complicated and confusing. We are here to provide custom solutions to match their goals and meet their needs,” adds Lane. While her business is just starting up, the reaction from new clients have been positive. “They love it and are happy to know that they will be able to live at home longer than they are today,” says Lane. Right now, the services are available in Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton. In five years, Lane would like to see the business grow around the province, but she’s also looking to make a difference in another way. “We are a social enterprise company wanting to make a difference in society. Our goal, while helping seniors live well at home, is to help our staff earn a living wage through our profit sharing program. It is our goal for both groups to live a good life,” adds Lane. To find out more information on Home Care By Design, go to homecarebydesign.ca Eleanor MacLean is the Communications Officer at Enterprise Saint John. Connections to Growth is a biweekly report on how ESJ programming and projects are supporting job growth, workforce expansion and strengthening the advantages of the Greater Saint John region. Learn more at enterprisesj.com.
CALLING ALL CAREGIVERS EARN REWARDS FOR BEING YOUR BEST HomeCare by Design is currently seeking compassionate, caring, creative and dependable individuals who want to help seniors live happy and well at home. As a caregiver, you will play a vital role in helping seniors with their physical, social and household activities. At HomeCare by Design, we believe that our success is a direct result of our staff. We offer competitive compensation along with the opportunity to participate in our profit sharing program. If you are looking to make a difference in someone’s life along with earning rewards for doing so, please complete our online application at homecarebydesign.ca or give us a call.
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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: 10:30-11:030am, 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: 10:00am-8:00pm, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Call 849-5314 for appointment. Board Game Cafe: 2:004:00pm, fun for all. Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome. Preschool Storytime: 10:30-11:00am. Registration is required. Painters Circle: 10:00am-1:00pm. 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. Until April 20. 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. 0018
BRIDGE RESULTS Valley Bridge Club results for April 6: 1st Esmee McKenzie & Lynn Dunn; 2nd Donna & John Steeves; 3rd Robert Murray and Pat Watts. April 13: 1st David & Darlene Fraser; 2nd Robert Murray & Pat Watts tied Lane Bishop & Sylvia Logan. Join us on Fridays at 7:00pm in Rothesay (Saint David’s). Lessons available, Mike 847-4167. 4512
KV MEMORY CAFÉ We welcome everyone, whose life has been affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, to this free-of-charge program of the Alzheimer's Society. Our goal is to provide education, entertainment, support, conversation and refreshments in an accessible, safe and inclusive environment. It is a great Sunday afternoon outing for all the family. This month's speaker will be Lisa Erb of Kennebecasis Drugs who will talk about the advantages of adaptive clothing for ease of dressing and the entertainment will be the very popular performers of
KidSing. The KV Memory Café is held on the second Sunday of the month from September to May. Please join us Sunday, May 13 from 2:00-4:00pm at our new location Shannex Parkland in the Valley, Quispamsis in the lounge on the lower level of Jubilee Hall, 19 Shannex Drive. There is a canopied drop off area at the door and signed parking for Visitors around the circle, plus parking at the church next door. For more information please contact Mark Harris of the Alzheimer's Society at 634-8722 or email mharris@alzheimernb.ca. 4953
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LIVE WELL BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE - PART ONE One definition of workplace bullying states that it: is a persistent pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes either physical or emotional harm. It can include such tactics as verbal, non-verbal, psychological, physical abuse and humiliation. When the bullying involves a group of individuals targeting an individual or individuals, it is called mobbing. The leader—manager, co-
worker, or subordinate—rallies others to engage in verbal and nonverbal aggression, personal attacks, social ostracism, isolation, humiliation, rumor, innuendo, and so on with the goal of getting rid of the targeted individual. Women are more likely to be bullied than men; according to the Workplace Bullying Institute, women represented 57% of reported cases. Men, it was noted,
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are more likely to engage in aggressive bullying behavior. Cyberbullying, using the telephone or internet with the intent to shame, ridicule, or harm another, is a relatively new form of bullying brought to public attention by the shocking news of teen suicides attributed to peer cyberbullying. According to psychologist Dr. Sophie Henshaw, mobbing is ‘bullying on steroids,’ a horrifying new trend where a bully enlists co-workers to collude in a relentless campaign of psychological terror against a helpless target. She also stated that at least 30% of bullying is mobbing with a rising tendency. Fear of becoming a target causes many individuals to support bullying behavior. An Australian study, claims that for every reported case as many as eight to 20 cases go unreported. Certain workplace stresses can contribute to mobbing - increased financial pressure due to market demands; organizations driven by bureaucracy, such as government departments; beliefs that support bullying such as personality conflicts; supervisors and managers lacking skills to deal with mobbing and bullying; values not centered on caring for others. Witnesses of bullying or harassment who turn a blind eye are guilty of perpetuating the problem because if nothing changes, nothing changes, and the bullies move on to the next target. What can you do if you are the target of mobbing? First, practice good self-care and get out as soon as possible; document everything in case you decide to take legal action in the future; take the time you need to sort out future plans, and this could include having your doctor prescribe stress leave; find a therapist to help develop coping strategies, a lawyer who can advise of legal recourse; family physician who is informed of the work situation, supportive family and friends; practice good self-care; find activities that help diminish stress—exercis e, creative pursuits like painting or coloring; try to find joy in every day or reasons to smile. 0008 Judy Urquhart MSW, RSW Gentle Path, Executive Director
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Millstream Pastoral Charge SMALL BUT MIGHTYCOMMUNITY OUTREACH AT TEA TIME The Millstream is a small Pastoral Charge in Saint John Presbytery (Maritime Conference) with four preaching points, comprised of Wesley United, Berwick (1845); Carsonville-Headof-Millstream United, Carsonville (1855), Woodland United, Peasonville (formerly a Presbyterian church Woodland joined the charge in 1955); and Lower Millstream United, Lower Millstream (1888). A fifth church, Mount Hebron United, Mount Hebron (1886) is no longer an active preaching point but remains an important part of the charge. Reverend Pam Reidpath has served the charge since 2013; a retired school teacher of 30 years she enjoys the community and sense of belonging found in rural ministry. For the Millstream Pastoral Charge, this sense of community extends to their tremendous outreach efforts which include many causes both local and international. A partial list includes school breakfast programs, food banks/ clothing depots, contribution towards the cost of a new walk-in cooler at the Salvation Army, Canada Food Grains Bank, relief organizations, medical foundations, local needs, and fostering a child through Plan Canada. Funds to support the Outreach budget come from various fundraising events, UCW groups’ givings, and projects that support the general budget for the Charge such as a “Goods and Services” auction, take-home lasagna, and a strawberry festival. They also include such activities as special designation of the collection on Christmas Eve; an “Easter Egg” fundraiser where individuals fill plastic eggs placed in egg cartons with loose change; and a “penny jar” for loose change kept at the back of each church that is
collected towards supporting a foster child. Outreach activities that do not involve money but demonstrate the spirit of this Charge include “candy cane bombing” vehicles in parking lots around town as random acts of Christmas kindness; taking spare Christmas cooking, pickles and other homemade goods to a soup kitchen; visiting and delivering cookies to local households; and hosting a blanket ceremony to begin learning about the history of Indigenous Peoples. For Canada 150 the congregation filled 150 bags throughout the year with hygiene essentials and some warm items (hats, scarves, mittens, gloves), which were delivered and distributed to clients at a soup kitchen in November or December. This year, Carsonville-Head-ofMillstream will be holding their third annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 12 at the Millstream Recreation Center; a day to “come and share”, all women in the community are welcome to stop by for a cup of tea and good conversation, compliments of the ladies of the UCW. Held in appreciate of the community, the ladies serve a proper tea complete with tea pots and china plates; china cups and saucers brought from their own homes. Sweets and sandwiches are also served by the ladies. This year has a 1920’s theme and the ladies are looking forward to dressing as “flappers” during tea service. The men and women of the Millstream Pastoral Charge believe in small, local acts of giving and outreach that reach many people and make a real difference in the world, made by dedicated individuals working 0051 together one day at a time. May 1st - May 14th, 2018
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES NOTES FROM IMPERIAL MAY 2018 Here is something you may not know about Imperial Theatre. I realize you may not know because you have your own life, job, family, hobbies, etc, etc. to think about and the full details of Imperial Theatre (beyond what show you want to see) are not top of mind. Totally understandable. I work at the theatre so of course it’s important to me. Here is it. Oh no…I fear now that I may have built this up much more than was in any way necessary. Temper your expectations please. Here goes. You may not know that Imperial Theatre, while being open all year long, presents our very own Season of shows from September to May annually. These are shows that our Executive Director (Angela Campbell) curates and contracts directly on behalf of Imperial. Now, from the audience perspective it really is all the same to you, but for us these shows hold a special place. These shows
have been chosen specifically to meet a need that we want to help to fill in the city; the need for professional, alternative dance, theatre, music, comedy and more. For Angela and all of us this is an important mission. She likes to say that she wants our region to be able to experience arts right here at home rather than having to travel to Toronto, Montreal or NYC. Of course, we realize that really big shows cannot be staged in a theatre that holds just 850+ but whenever possible, we work to get the best of the best for you. I mention this because as we get close to wrapping up Season 24 it makes me look back at our year with you and take stock. I’d say it’s like the end of the school year but that’s fun and this is a bit of a bummer. I’m sad to see another season end but…excited for the next one. Feelings are mixed. You have taken so many chances on new things this season and come out
to show your support even when you probably were not so sure. A small theatre piece about aging (Victoria) is not exactly blockbuster bait, but you came anyway. We took a chance on a young theatre company from Mumbai (A Passage to Bollywood) and you came out en masse. We offered another annual Mystery Concert (Rosie & The Riveters) and you just kept on taking chances. You really do rock. So as we wind up another season we all want to say a sincere THANK YOU. Thank you for sticking with us. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for coming to the theatre. Keep up the good work. 0030 Here’s to Season 25. B. xo
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BARBERSHOPPER OF THE YEAR Sea Belles of Harmony, Inc., Saint John's ladies' a cappella chorus, recently held a weekend music retreat with certified Singing Judge, Wendy McCoole. The highlight of the weekend was the presentation of the Barbershopper of the Year Award. This year the award was presented to “two women who stood out to the membership as women who went above and beyond, making sure our chorus was happy and thriving,” states Susan Ingraham, outgoing president and last year's recipient of the award. Presenting the award to eight year member Cindy Mayo, Ms. Ingraham had this to say, “This lovely lady is the total epitome of above and beyond being a Sea Belle. As Costume Chair Cindy ensures 50 women look fabulous for every performance and competition, always working her magic with a smile.” Quispamsis resident Ms. Mayo quoted the Harmony Creed in her acceptance words, 'Harmony from our hearts as well as voices, Affection for each other oft expressed, Radiant with our love of barbershop... ', stating, “Being part of a group of almost 50 women who take these words to heart is reward in itself! To be voted as one of
Janes Trites, Cindy Mayo only two Barbershoppers of the Year by these women who exemplify this creed, is pretty special! My heart is full!” Second recipient Jane Trites was recognized by Sea Belles' president for her role as Performance Coordinator. “Jane took her job to a whole new level, keeping the chorus well informed of upcoming performance details. Additionally, her recommended Safety Protocol, more Ergonomic rehearsal space and initiative in arranging a beautiful painted wall mural by local artist, Abi Reinhart, created a better rehearsal space for the whole chorus.”
Ms. Trites reflected on the experience with these words, “This specially engraved trophy reminds me that it's not about singing only but more importantly, the community, friendships and shared experiences along the way.” Kingston resident and retired Kennebecasis Valley teacher, Ms. Trites is a 20 year member of Sea Belles Chorus. The weekend retreat was held to prepare for Harmony, Incorporated Area 1 Convention and Contest May 31 - June 2 at Mount Allison University in Sackville. The public is invited to hear quartets and choruses compete from across the Atlantic region Friday, June 1 afternoon and evening. Sea Belles hope to remain one of Atlantic region's top ranking ladies' a cappella choruses. A 49 voice chorus, Sea Belles is a 49 year chapter of Harmony, Inc., a volunteer international, nonprofit and educational organization for women singers. Its purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and a cappella singing in the barbershop style. Sea Belles welcomes women 14 years and older who love to sing. For more information, visit seabelles.ca. 4948
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My first interview was with Alaina Lockhart, the Member of Parliament representing Fundy Royal. She is the second Liberal to be elected by our riding, and the first woman. Mrs. Lockhart has always been active in her community, from running her own bridal boutique to being a member of the Norton municipal council. She decided to run for the MP position because she wanted to make a difference and create a better Fundy Royal. Alaina feels that it is important to make sure that the citizens of New Brunswick have access to the government and that our voices are heard. “Part of my job is to fight for our piece of the pie,” she said at one point. She dreams of a New Brunswick that the youth can live in, one where they can do what they have always aspired to do. Many young people in New Brunswick sometimes feel as though it’s simply not possible to live here, Alaina wants to change that. During our talk, One issue Alaina brought up was immigration. Our population is both declining and ageing which is impacting on our economy. A smaller population means fewer workers, which in turn means less growth for our local businesses. She was very clear in saying that although immigration is not the entire solution, it is part of the solution. To help with this process, Alaina introduced Bill M-39: Immigration as a Means of Growth
in Atlantic Canada, a bill which passed unanimously. It calls for research on how we can use immigration to increase our population and what effects this will have. Alaina says that this pilot project on immigration will help the government figure out how to handle immigration not only in the Maritimes, but throughout all of Canada. In Alaina’s own words, “If we can do it here, we can do it anywhere.” Since Alaina is the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism, the subject of the Liberal’s proposed tax reforms inevitably came up. The initial proposals by the Liberal government left many small business owners feeling concerned. Alaina said that she thought it was good of the business owners to voice these concerns, because the public backlash made people pay attention to the issue. With more people involved and providing opinions, the government felt it could produce legislation that met the needs of everyone involved. Alaina mentioned that she met with many small business owners in the region and from that data, wrote a 500 page document which was given to the Finance Minister. We discussed the perception that politicians frequently go back on their word. Alaina said that she wished this wasn’t seen as a negative, as politics is an art of compromise and politicians will change their plans in order to create
better legislation. She also stressed the importance of politicians engaging with their voter base and said she wished all politicians did that more. She feels as though that human connection is vital to politicians staying in touch with what their constituents want them to do as well as what the riding needs. She says that while social media is okay, it’s not the best place to have wholesome conversations. She tries not to be combative, and will often offer to meet in person, to better hear suggestions. She feels that it is important to hear opinions other than one’s own. Mrs. Lockhart offered this piece of advice for youth: Take initiative and never be afraid to reach out. People want to empower the youth. And finally, after much consideration, Alaina decided that if she was a crayon, she would be black. She admitted this was an odd choice, but said she chose black because in the same way that black is all the colours coming together, she wanted to be the representation of the many opinions of her constituents coming together. 0011 Edwin Earle Co-Op Student Ossekeag Publishing
RCL KENNEBECASIS BRANCH #58
Donation to KVHS Band
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The Royal Canadian Legion Kennebecasis Branch #58 and NB Command Legion presented a cheque to the KVHS band for $1000. KVHS Band members Devin Boudreau and Emma Peterson with Harold DeFazio and Brian Eisan from Branch #58 Legion receiving their donation. On our cover, Provincial Winners of the Royal Canadian Legion NB Command 2017 Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contest winners were Presented awards. The Royal District Commander, Tony Chevalier and Branch #58 President, Harold DeFazio presented Amy Zhu Second Place in the category of Black & White, Junior, Poster. Amy attends Harry Miller Middle School. Owen Searle won Second place in the category Poem, Junior. Owen attends Rothesay Park School. Congratulations. 4949 Cover photo: Contest Winners
LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 847-5146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net. Branch Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 1:00-6:00pm; Thursday 1:00pm12:00midnight; Friday & Saturday 1:00-9:00pm. 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 9:00am-2:00pm. 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. 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
CONSERVATION DINNER & AUCTION The Hammond River Angling Association is holding its 23rd annual fundraising dinner and auction on Saturday, May 12 at Saint Mark’s Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis. Doors open at 6:30pm and the reception features smoked Atlantic Salmon. The entrée is a roast
hip of beef. Tickets, $60/person. Please join us for a great meal and a fun evening of raffles, draws, a silent auction, a live auction and more. There is also an “early bird” prize for tickets purchased by Monday, April 30. For information or tickets, contact the HRAA at 832-1230 or hraa.ca. 4943
May 1st - May 14th, 2018
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT UNDERSTANDING WHOLE GRAINS There are many benefits to eating whole grains. They contain fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. They also help to keep your digestive system healthy and help to control blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. It is recommended that you make at least half of your grain choices whole grain every day. Aim for ¼ of your plate to include whole grains and fill ½ of your plate with vegetables and ¼ of your plate with protein for a balanced meal. Wondering what grains are actually considered whole grain? Some examples include barley, oats, quinoa, millet, rye, brown and wild rice, bulgur, kamut and spelt. When buying grain products, look for the words “whole grain” in the ingredient list to know the product is made with whole grains. There are many ways to easily incorporate more whole grains in your diet. Start by looking for white
grain products that can be replaced by whole grain options. Switching bread, English muffins and tortillas for whole grain versions is a great way to get started. Choose brown or wild rice instead of white rice. Replace white pasta with whole grain or smart pasta. You could also mix regular rice or pasta with a whole grain version to include more whole grains. Another easy way to add more whole grains to your diet is to look for ways to include them in the meals that you already cook. Start your day with whole grain cereal or oatmeal at breakfast. Use whole grain flour or oatmeal in baking. Enjoy low fat, low sodium popcorn as a snack. Try adding barley, quinoa or wild rice to homemade soups. If cooking with whole grains is new to you, start by cooking the grain according to directions on the package. Double up when cooking whole grains such as quinoa, rice,
bulgur and barley. They freeze well and defrost easily for a quick meal addition on busy nights. Use low sodium broth instead of water when cooking grains to add more flavour. Experiment with different types of grains for new flavours and textures in your meals at home! Sobeys Dietitians offer a variety of free nutrition classes each month. To learn more, call 633-7787 or email caroline.black@ sobeys.com or maryann. petersgallant@ sobeys.com for more information. 0028
Caroline Black, MAHN, RD Sobeys Pharmacy Dietitian
Community Classif ieds FOR RENT TWO 3 BEDROOM COTTAGES fully furnished, on the water, Westpoint PEI, $550/week. Booking now. 832-3333.
PETS BASIC OBEDIENCE & SOCIALIZATION. Classes begin May 2, 2018 at Hampton Arena. Preregistration required. Teamwork Obedience. 832-5854 or suntapis@ gmail.com.
SERVICES OFFERED LAWN MOWING HAMPTON and KV Valley. Retired active couple will mow your lawn for the season or single appointments. We have references and 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.
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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 506-607-2178. 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. 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. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699.
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