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RAVINGS CLIMATE CHANGE AND TREES Certainly, most of us have come to expect that climate change could mean things such as: One of the worst winters in history or hurricanes that will do more damage than we have ever seen before. But it is not simply our climate that will change. For instance, melting of our ice caps will raise water levels along our shorelines leading to more flooding and shore erosion. Climate change will affect farming and impact what crops will grow best. A recent study by scientists has reviewed what changes might take place to the composition of our Acadian Forest due to climate change. Does anyone remember what I wrote a couple of years ago?? Okay, so it wasn’t that memorable!! Let me refresh. I questioned the wisdom of our government allowing large forestry companies to plant a single species of trees over hundreds of acres of our very own crown land that belongs to you and me. The main reason I gave is that a single species of tree is a huge gamble when you are not looking to harvest those trees for up to 70 years or so in the future. A whole lot can happen in 70 years. Just picture the world as it existed 70 years ago. . . “1945 “. WOW!! Do you know of anyone who is smart enough to accurately predict what our world, if we
are still around, will look like in 2085??? The climate change study now presents evidence that our forestry companies may just have screwed up even worse than I had anticipated. To the best of my knowledge, the major trees that they have selected for their plantations over the past few decades have been conifers such as jack pine and black spruce (trees which are at the very southern limits of their range). A warming climate will mean that these species of trees will likely suffer and not do well. Had we insisted on species diversification, we would have also planted hemlock and white pine, which are expected to do well in a warmer climate. Frankly I don’t care if politicians want to gamble. Casino New Brunswick will gladly take their money. BUT, they should stop gambling right now with our largest renewable resource and cease turning our forest into plantations. 0001
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LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis, 849-5314 Weekly Children’s Programs: Family Drop-In Table: Check out our family drop-in centre with weekly themes and crafts for parents and/or caregivers and children to enjoy together. Special Events-Children’s Programs: Children’s Matinee Movie: Saturday, June 23 at 2:00pm and the movie will be:
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Our second Family Movie Presentation will be on Friday, June 26 at 2:00pm - Movie Big Hero 6. Puppet Show: Friday, June 19 at 10:30am and 3:30pm. Regular Adult Programs: Knit Wits: Every Thursday from 7:008:00pm. Scrabble Club: Every Monday at 2:00pm.
Adult Movie Program: Every other Monday at 2:00pm. June 15 & 29. Check our Facebook page for details. KV Writers Circle: Meets once a month from 7:00-8:30pm. Next meeting: Thursday, June 11. Library Special Events: Art Exhibits: Art from students at Quispamsis Middle School, paintings by Irène LeBlanc and a display of wood carvings from the KV Woodcarvers. Summer Reading Club Registration: Children of all ages are invited to register for Summer Reading Club, which offers daily programs July-August. Come enjoy stories. Games, crafts, and more at the Library this summer! Registration starts June 19th and will continue throughout the summer. 0018
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Our workshops for women, offered at Saint John Regional Hospital are led by industry-trained cosmetic advisors and hair alternatives specialists who generously donate their time and expertise. The workshops are strictly brand-neutral – no brands, products, salons or services are endorsed - and they do not interfere with medical treatments. In fact, many health care providers believe that the positive outlook gained by many participants can play a tremendous role in the overall medical care and treatment. What happens at our free workshops? For two hours, eight to ten women gather with trained advisors who take them through the program's Signature Steps for skin care, cover-up, eyes and colour, as well as hair alternatives. These volunteers understand the changes that cancer, radiation and chemotherapy can have on a woman's appearance. They provide creative solutions to help women look more like themselves. Beyond the benefits of feeling better about your appearance, you’ll discover a community of inspiration and support. Pre-registration is required at 648-6885. Workshops are held monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month (exceptions in May & December on the 2nd Monday) 1:30-3:30pm. Next Workshop - June 15. 3505
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DOLLARS & SENSE KIDS TODAY HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT MONEY At a recent event I was talking with a lady about what we do and she started telling me a story about how she learned to save. Her teacher, in partnership with the Credit Union, would have her students deposit their savings once a month at the school and would update their passbook. Sometimes it was a dime and sometimes it was a quarter this lady at the time was able to save, but nonetheless the excitement of savings was instilled and the understanding of finances began. A lot of these conversations end in, “kids today have no idea about money.” Fast forward decades and on April 15 was Talk with our Kids About Money Day. Many financial literacy service providers across Canada embraced this theme and headed out to spread the word and importance. We do have a program we deliver to elementary schools called The Grade 4 Read. In our Grade 4 program, we introduce savings and budgeting for the students to take home to their parents and talk about it. The students receive a goal setting exercise sheet and a piggy bank. The piggy bank makes the biggest impression and in the feedback we receive the students plan to use them. Why is the message so important? Some will say it’s an easy answer, debt is rising, incomes are stagnant and students these days just do not know enough about money; but is that the reason why? My answer may surprise you, it is no, those are not the reasons. Yes, in the big picture
they all play a part, but the reality is it’s the society that needs the talk. We are always asked to provide presentations on how to talk to your kids about money, and we do, but what we call it is Modelling Financial Behaviour. The way we look at it is, have you ever had anyone try to tell you how to do something when they don’t do it themselves. If a parent does not budget, and uses credit frequently that is what a child sees and what we see tends to be what we emulate. It is important that finances become a conversation, like we would nutrition and we need increased awareness that our behaviours do not only affect our own pocketbook. When you stop for a moment and look at how we spend, it’s very much on convenience. We stop for coffees, buy our water bottled and take our lunches from the freezer to the microwave. It is not just children who need to learn how to handle money. In an ideal world we would all have a budget with money for savings and only the occasional debt. Helping your child make financial decisions is a good way to start. If they are looking at going on a school trip, have them save for half or give them a budget for their school snacks and have them weigh the decisions on what to buy with that budget. Having conversations about money will bring us all forward. 0005 Tamara Kelly Credit Counsellor
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ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! If you have an interest in wild birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, geology, or any other aspect of our natural world, why not consider attending a meeting of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club (SJNC) or taking part in our diverse selection of workshops and field trips? On Saturday, June 6 Walter Emrich, of the Nature Trust will, lead a walk on the Boar’s Head Trail. On June 13, join club members for a morning of Birding
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QUISPAMSIS LIONS NEWS Quispamsis Lions Club is serving a Big Breakfast on Saturday, June 6 from 8:00-11:00am, menu includes scrambled eggs, toast, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausages, baked beans, coffee,/tea and assorted juices - all for $7/person. This is a fundraiser by the Lions to support community programs. The Quispamsis Lions Club provides a rental service for weddings, banquets and meetings. For information/pricing please call Don at 847-2797. Thank you from all the Lions for your support. Need more information call 849-2689. 3506
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:30-8:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm
every week ($7/person, $4/children under 10). Menu includes 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, in particular a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. We would
also invite others who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - Soup or Salad & Sandwich Lunch served every third Wednesday (June 17) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Menu offers choice of two soups (or salad), choice of 3 sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. $7/ person. All welcome. Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games begin at 7:00pm every Thursday. 30 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration tickets are available ahead of time at Branch. Tournament cost $20. Friday, May 29 - 6:00pm, Chicken & Rib Dinner (music with DJ), menu includes baked potato, vegetables, dessert, tea/coffee - $14/person. Music will be played after the meal as well, for those who wish to dance. 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. Please note - all surviving WWII & Korean Veterans should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience; information available could be of benefit to you. Comrade Eric Adams is the contact. Please call the Branch for further information. Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/week. Anyone interested in participating can come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for additional information. This is a weekly draw and the prize is dependent on the number of participants entered. Sponsored by RCL#58, proceeds go towards supporting the community and those in need. 0014
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GET FISHING GETTING PICKEREL ON THE HOOK This is the season for pickerel fishing! Pickerel, a smaller cousin of the Pike, is abundant in our area and a fish that is a ton of fun to catch. In fact, I have some friends that choose to fish for nothing other than pickerel for most of the year! Most pickerel you find will be around 16”-18” long, with larger ones getting closer to two feet or more. In the Spring, some people choose to keep pickerel for food, but as it warms up, their flesh become very soft, and often susceptible to parasites - not generally considered good for food, but still a great catch and release experience. To find pickerel, aim for water where there are a lot of weeds, pickerel love the grass! Adjacent to the public dock in Hampton is a popular place where you can fish pickerel from shore. I like to paddle my kayak next to a bank of
weeds and then cast my line parallel to the edge of the grass and retrieve it quickly along the surface. A top-water lure like a soft plastic frog or large spinnerbait which stirs up the water as you retrieve it fast would be a great choice; pink and white being the most popular colors. Once a pickerel notices the lure, it will often dart towards it and resemble a torpedo moving quickly through the water. Then the fish explodes out of the water to violently attack! This charge and strike will thrill most anglers, especially when you have a child out to witness it for the first time. Assuming you hook the fish, you then have a fun little fight on your hands. Be ready with your net if in a boat or kayak! Important to note with pickerel is that they have small but extremely sharp teeth and a lot of them! You do not want to ever put your fingers in the mouth of one of these fish. Use pliers to remove the hook. Also, because of these teeth, they may quickly destroy
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ASK THE CHEF THE MYSTERY OF MEASURING Colin Sifton from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering here again with another answer to your question. I seem to get a lot of baking questions, and as a Chef, baking and cooking are very different. Cooking is balancing flavours to produce the best product possible. You don’t need a recipe, but a good sense of taste. Baking is very much like chemistry. It’s very precise in ingredients and if you are off by just a bit, your product will fail. Recovery is easy when cooking but next to impossible to correct when baking. This leads me to my question this week. Some recipes are done in units, like cups and ounces and 1 egg or two, while other recipes are done completely in weight, like grams and pounds. Which is the correct recipe? Many recipes you have in a cookbook are done in units because they produce small amounts of product. It may say two cups
of flour, quarter pound of butter, two eggs and a pinch of salt. When dealing with such small amounts, it is hard to make a mistake. Now imagine making 20, 50, or even 100 times that recipe. When we scale up a recipe, larger margins of mistake can happen. Is every egg the same size? Is the air in your flour consistent all the way through? Is that 2/3s of a teaspoon correct when increased by so much? Probably not. I worked with a pastry chef from France years ago and he would use his baby finger to wipe out the inside of an egg shell because each time a small amount would be left behind. By cooking by weight instead of units we reduce the potential for failure when baking. Imagine having to make five cakes and they all fail. This could be a disaster as you just lost $60 or even $100 because you had to throw out your mixture and start over. I once worked at the Chateau Lake Louise in Banff Alberta in the pastry shop. One day when I came in I was given a long list of items to weigh off. I was preparing the ingredients for fruit cake for the season.
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Whether your child is going away for a week, a month, or maybe it’s just a day camp, keeping a journal about what they did each day and recording the experiences will be a great way to remember their summer for years to come, and it may encourage them to journal on a more regular basis. If your child is going away be sure to include mechanical pencils (and extra lead) for them to journal with. Pens can easily leak on a hot day and ruin an otherwise perfectly good bag of clothes, and regular pencils need to be sharpened regularly, which could make a mess for other campers who are sharing a tent or cabin. If your child will be going away be sure to follow the
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packing list provided by the camp. Some camping gear can get expensive so before you buy anything ask friends and relatives if they have anything your child can borrow. Look through local second hand stores for equipment that was gently used and still in good shape. Be sure to purchase a good whistle and a lanyard (Fox40 works best) for your child if they’ll be spending time outdoors. If they wander
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away from the group or become lost, the whistle will help anyone looking for them find them that much easier. When your child comes home be sure to ask questions about their day, try to make the questions specific and avoid questions that can be answered with a yes or no. Talk to your child about their favourite moment in the day and what they liked about it.
Packing some pre-addressed & stamped envelopes can be a great way to encourage your child to write to you while they’re away at camp. Be sure to tuck the letters away and give them all back to your child when they’re older. If the camp allows it, a disposable camera can be a great way for your child to remember their time at camp, and it won’t be a big loss if it’s lost or stolen.
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clothing. Heavy items should be placed above lighter items and should rest against your back when you’re hiking. This will keep your backpack from pulling down and back against you. If you know you’re going to be hiking over rough or hilly terrain, pack heavy items lower down in your pack to help keep your centre of gravity low to the ground. If you come across unexpected
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shoulder straps correctly. For a normal daypack (similar in size to a large school pack) the top of the backpack should sit one to two inches below your shoulder blades. If you have a hip belt, make sure to have it resting over your hip bones and tight around your waist. The majority of your backpacks’ weight should be carried by your hips and not your shoulders. This will help to ensure that you have a fun and enjoyable day hiking.
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SJHS CLASS OF 1965 Hello Classmates - the 50th Reunion dates are set - July 17-19 and our plans are finalized. We promise you a great weekend with old (I mean former) friends, teachers, fun activities and an opportunity to make even more memories. We need you to spread the word and get the message out for us. Our Committee has been working diligently trying to touch base with all our Classmates. If we haven't already tracked you down please contact us as soon as possible. Our 50th Reunion website is set up to answer all your questions. Go to: sjhigh.ca, click on Alumni, then go to Reunions and there we are. For any further questions or info please contact
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any of our Committee members listed on our web site or you can contact me Lynda (Beyea) Shaw by phone at 8473320 or e-mail: lyndashaw0@gmail. com. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon and hoping for perfect attendance. Lynda (Beyea) Shaw. 3511
UNITED WAY COMMUNITY FUNDING The United Way Serving Saint John, Kings, and Charlotte announced funding of nearly $900 000 to 21 community projects earlier this year based on an initial 52 requests. As of May 4, charities or qualified organizations from Kings, Charlotte or Saint John Counties can submit a brief Letter of Intent to be considered for funding. The deadline to submit the Letter of Intent is July 1. Between now and July 1 the United Way will be offering information sessions throughout the region and will be available to offer guidance. Last year the United Way received 52 applications and expects more this
Starting July 8, 2015 Every Wednesday for eight weeks 2 to 5pm 21 Yandall Drive, Quispamsis Children 5 - 12 years old A variety of art techniques and sport activities Under the gazebo! Jennifer A. Loomer 847-2925
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year. The United Way is eager to see great ideas from charities throughout the region with which we can partner to make a positive impact in our community. Applying for United Way funding is a 3-phased process. The Community Investment Advisory Committee, a team of volunteers who represent investors, individuals with non-profit and business expertise, review each phase and prepare recommendations to the United Way board of directors. The Letter of Intent is the first phase; agencies provide a high level description of the need in the community and proposed solution. The Committee reviews Letters of Intent and a shortlist of applicants is invited to the second phase, full application. The full application is loosely based on the “Lean Business Model Canvas” and is due end of September. The final phase is an interview with Committee members to determine the number of years and size of grant to be recommended. Charitable organizations or coalitions can apply for United Way funding at the following link: agency.e-cimpact. com/login.aspx?org=147855. 3489 Community Business Development Corporation Corporation au bénéfice du developpment communautaire Charlotte/Kings
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CBDC Charlotte-Kings ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date: June 24, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: The Riverside Golf & Country Club 2524 Rothesay Road, Rothesay NB Purpose: • Election of Directors for the following areas • Sector 1 – St. Stephen • Sector 2 – St. Andrews • Sector 3 – St. George/Blacks Harbour • Sector 4 – Campobello • Sector 5 – Grand Bay-Westfield • Sector 6 – Quispamsis • Sector 7 – St. Martins • Sector 8 - Sussex • To receive financial statements for year end March 31, 2015, and the Auditors report thereon; • To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Anyone interested in serving on the Board of Directors from the above noted areas should contact the Executive Director (geoff.knight@cbdc.ca) no later than June 12, 2015.
POINT OF VIEW OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN' Oh, what a beautiful mornin'. Oh, what a beautiful day. I've got a wonderful feelin'. Everything's goin' my way. I went to bed hummin' this classic tune from the hit musical, Oklahoma, and woke up doin' the same. If you were lucky enough to take in Belleisle Regional High School's latest musical production, Oklahoma, you know what I'm talking 'bout, and you probably did the same. From the moment Curly, played by Nigel Boyd, (who also happens to be my cousin) walked onto the stage singing this classic opening song, I was transfixed by the talent and entertained by the performances of this high school cast of characters. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, and is set in Oklahoma territory just
after the turn of the century. The high spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides the colourful background against which Curly the cowboy, and Laurey, a local farm girl played by Tori Armstrong, act out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. The classic tunes and boot-stomping dances carried on throughout the twoplus-hour performance and there was no shortage of laughter as the story unfolded on stage. I can't say enough about how well everyone did, but there were a handful of characters who stood out for me. Seth Anderson, who played Persian peddler, Ali Hakim, had me in stitches, as did Matt Durnnian, who played cowboy Will Parker, and his flirtatious fiance, Ado Annie, played by Madelynn Budd. Jarred Beckerton also did a great job of playing the role of Andrew Carnes, as did Laura Webster,
who played Aunt Eller. Along with the usual performers, it was nice to see a lot of new faces in this year's cast. About one-third of the school is involved in the production in one way or another. From the cast, choreographer, lights and sound to the stage crew, set painting and construction, everyone pulled together to take it from good to great. Director, Andrea Lewis, should be commended for her ongoing commitment to the school's drama program. 0032
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KV OLD BOYS Help others – let us redeem your redeemable containers – until October the KV Old Boys will be at the following locations from 9:30am1:00pm for residents who would like to donate their redeemable containers to charity: 1st Saturday - parking lot, State Farm Insurance, Rothesay (next to Vito’s). 2nd Saturday – parking lot, Sherwood Park Convenience Store, Vincent Road in Quispamsis. 3rd Saturday – parking lot, PetroCanada Service Station in Wells. 4th Saturday – parking lot, Renforth Auto in Renforth. Residents are also reminded that the KV Old Boys will gladly pick up redeemable containers. You can get in touch with the group by: Tel 847-1369, Fax 847-1369 or Email: kvob@nbnet. nb.ca (we’ll reply with an email). KV Old Boys – making a good community better. G094
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Weekly traditional Irish music sessions at O'Leary's Pub, Princess Street, Saint John. Come out on Tuesdays at 7:00pm for the slow session - a great place to learn new tunes or a new 'Irish' instrument! At 7:30 the regular session goes up to 'real' speed until 8:30 where the open mic circle starts! Come out
to participate or just enjoy a beverage and watch. There is sure to be a few tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, and the occasional step dance! All are welcome! G092
KV CAMERA CLUB All are welcome to the Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the first Tuesday of the month at the qplex, 20 Randy Jones Way (please note new location) starting at 6:45pm. Meeting agenda includes guest speakers, workshops, audio visual presentations and competitions. Bring your enthusiasm and watch your photography skills grow. For more information call Karl Maskos 847-4411 or visit our website at: kvcameraclub.com. G014
KAYAK ANGLERS Are you in or around the Saint John area and interested in fishing from canoe or kayak? If so, this is a group that wants to hear from you! We are a group of anglers that initially met on the New Brunswick Fishing Forum. We thought that there were enough of us who enjoy fishing from kayak and canoe that we should start a little group to meet once in a while, help each other with tips and advice, and share each other's company as we hunt for that trophy catch. This group is purely social and is open for anyone to
join. We would want to welcome anyone that wants to try fishing from kayak or canoe. If you don't currently have your own boat, don't let that stop you from reaching out to this group. We may be able to help you find a boat to borrow so that you can join us in a group fishing trip, or help you decide which boat may be best for you to invest in. For more information visit: sites. google/site/gsjyakanglers or facebook. com/GSJKA. G130
SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB The SJKV (Saint John/Kennebecasis Valley) Newcomers' Club is open to women who are new to the area. Join us for social activities and to meet new friends. We offer (weekly) Bridge, and (monthly) Book Club, Coffee Mornings and Ladies Who Lunch. See our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.
blogspot.com or contact us at: skjvnewcomersclub@gmail.com. G112
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SUSSEX DOWNTOWN CRUISE NIGHTS 2015
David Goss latest book, Facts and Folklore of Saint John will be launched at Indigo, East Point Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:308:30pm. Meet the author and enjoy light refreshments. Goss will also sign copies of the book at Coles at Brunswick Square, Friday, May 29 from 12:00noon-2:30pm, and Coles McAlister Place, Saturday, May 30 from 12:00noon-1:30pm, and at Indigo the same day, 2:30-4:00pm. Goss Walks n' Talks begin for season on Tuesday, June 9 with a Saint John Facts and Folklore walk in the uptown leaving from Barbour's General Store at 7:15 (following night if wet). This walk is based on Goss' new book on the subject. Its free and there will be prizes. The full schedule of Tuesday walks until the end of August is available at libraries, tourist bureaus or by contacting: gosswalk@nbnet. nb.ca. 3488
Spring is in the air and the dates have been set for another Cruise night season in Sussex. All events start at 6:00pm weather permitting. June 11 - Peter St. Street Dance (June 25 rain date for dance, otherwise Regular Cruise Night behind Tim Horton’s at 638 Main Street); July 9 - Automotive Heritage Month Celebration behind Tim’s (July 23 rain date for Automotive Heritage Month Celebration, otherwise Regular Cruise Night behind Tim’s); August 6 - Race Car Night behind Tim’s; August 20 - Celebrate Sussex Week Street Dance at Scotiabank (August 21 rain date; September 3 rain date for Race Car Night, otherwise Regular Cruise Night behind Tim’s); September 17 behind Tim’s - final night, grand prize draws. 3469
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Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol Youth Worker: Whitney Walls
We worship every Sunday morning at 9:30am. Sunday School Graduation June 7th.
St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
Churches in Quispamsis Archdeacon David Barrett, Rector We welcome you to join us at:
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Service and Sunday School at 11:00 am Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9:00 am Tuesday Afternoon Sunday School at 3:30pm Youth Group, Bible Study/Discussion, ACW Fellowship and Community Meals
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, May 27 SJ Branch NB Genealogical Society meeting 7:00pm at the SJ Free Public Library (Multipurpose Room). Guest speaker, Christopher Osborne, will show pics from 1900’s to present day, showcasing waterfront/harbour of SJ. Annual Meeting of the Orange Cemetery Kars, 7:30pm at 3044 Rte 124, Kars. The cemetery needs funds for up-keep and assistance would be appreciated. We have applied to become a registered charity. More info: 485-2198 or come to our meeting. Thursday, May 28 Divine Divas Uptown Dance Party 7:00pm at the Imperial Theatre. Divine Divas celebrates women, the impact they have and roles they play. Tickets are $100, includes a $60 charitable tax receipt and may be purchased online or at the Box Office.
Friday, May 29 Annual Spring Yard Sale (2-days) at St. Paul’s Church on the Rothesay Common. Friday 6:00-8:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00noon. Lots of bargains and treasures. Fundraiser for Church outreach projects. Saturday, May 30 Music Event, 'Renewal Through Song' 7:00pm, with The Bygones, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 2 Hammond River Road. Free will offering for Safe Harbour appreciated. Info: 847-0850 or email parishofhammondriver@bellaliant. com. Charity BBQ at the Canadian Tire in Rothesay from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Cost is by donation. Proceeds going to the KV Committee for Disabled Persons. Valley Cruisers Car Show (2-day) at the Rothesay Arena, 65 Hampton Road Rothesay. Saturday 10:00am-
9:00pm, Childfind 11:00am-3:00pm; Sunday May 31 10:00am-5:00pm. $5/ adults; $3/children, children under 12 admitted free with an adult. To enter or info 847-7821/valleycruisersnb.ca. Perennial Plant & Yard Sale 9:00amall sold at the Anglican Church Hall in Apohaqui. Perennials provided by the Church of the Ascension ACW.
Sunday, May 31 Musicians for Missions Concert 6:30pm at Kennebecasis Baptist Church (383 Hampton Road, Quispamsis). Free will offering goes to the 8th Annual Dominican Republic Medical Mission Trip. Info on the mission, Rev. Robert Allaby 633-1387/653-0975. Knox United Church Supper (Roast Beef) from 3:30-6:00pm. In support of Knox United Church in Markemville. Walk for Alzheimer’s at Rothesay
Saint John Bike Share Program is looking for donations of used bikes that are in good condition. Donated bikes are repaired by community volunteers and provided to priority neighborhoods. Please call CVRC - 693-8513 to arrange a drop-off time PLEASE, do not leaves bikes at the CV Resource Centre
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Common. Reg at 12:00noon (St. Paul’s Church), Walk at 1:00pm. Register online or by calling 6348722 and start fundraising. Info at: walkforalzheimers.ca. 73rd Annual Ceremonial Review of 161 C.K. Beveridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron at Barrack Green Armouries, 60 Broad Street, SJ at 2:00pm. Parents, friends & alumni are invited. RSVP by May 20, 632-3215/ admin.161air@cadets.ca. Registration deadline - Teachers’ College Class of 1965 Reunion at the Fredericton Inn (Fredericton). It is 50 years since we graduated and it is time to renew old acquaintances. For information please contact ggilliss@ hotmail.ca or phone 457-5607. Please pass this information along.
May 31-June 5 50+ Friendship Games in Saint John and Quispamsis. $25 includes games participation, opening ceremony and awards banquet.
Wednesday, June 3 Fundy Gardeners’ meeting at St Luke’s Parish Hall, 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. 7:00pm Speaker will be Steve Stenhower, speaking on Alpines. All are welcome. For more info: fundygardeners@blogspot.com. Thursday, June 4 Parks & Trails Day at the James Rolfe Field for a hike through Matthews Brook Trail. Meet at the James Rolfe Soccer field at 3:30pm. Interactive nature walk followed by healthy snack. Friday, June 5 Fundraiser Concert for Muscular Dystrophy Canada 7:00pm at the Fairvale Outing Association (8 River Road, Rothesay), admission $10 minimum at the door. Live entertainment, bake sale, toonie toss. More info: Jeff 849-8459/jeff.sparks@ muscle.ca.
Saturday, June 6 New to You Sale at St. Mark’s Church (Pettingill Road, Quispamsis) 9:00am12:00noon. Drop off donations in good condition June 4 & 5 (9:00am5:00pm). Please - no electronics. Huge 30+ family Yard Sale from 8:00am-12:00noon (rain or shine) at Touchstone Academy (68 Hampton Road, across from Rothesay High). Proceeds to new playground structure for students. St. Ann's Parish - Annual Flea Market 8:00am-1:00pm at St. Ann's Church, 135 Simpson Drive, SJ East (behind Stirling's Apples, Rothesay Avenue). The church hall is wheelchair accessible. Contact the parish office (653-6870) or Barbara (636-7976) for more information. Sunday, June 7 Port Saint John Community Day from Continued on page 24
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Continued from page 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm on the waterfront. Explore the Marco Polo, learn about the Port & its partners, play carnival games, bounce on inflatable castles, enjoy BBQ and more. For all ages. Sausage, Bean, Pancake Supper at the Millstream Rec Centre in Berwick 4:00-6:00pm. $8/adults, $4/children 6-12, $20/family, pre-schoolers eat for free. Sponsored by the Millstream Rec Council.
Monday, June 8 The Annual Meeting of the Titus Hill Cemetery, Titusville will be held in the chapel at the Cemetery at 7:00pm. Saturday, June 13 Craft, Bake, Book & Bauble Sale 9:00am-1:00pm at 840 Loch Lomond Road, East hosted by the Silver Falls United Church UCW. Crafts, baking, etc; new this year - the Simply Silver
Cafe, with lunch items and take-out available.
July 4-10 Six-Day Guided Retreat “Growing Into the Cosmic Christ” at the Villa Madonna Retreat House, with Fr. Michael Crosby OFM. $100 deposit to confirm registration. Remaining $450 due on arrival. For more info call the Villa at 849-5125 (866-783-3300) or visit: villamadonna.ca (choose Program to view flyer). Saturday, July 25 Simonds High Class of 1975 Reunion at Barrack Green Armories with theme Great Amazing Scavenger Race. Registration 2:00, hunt 3:00pm, light supper at 5:00 and festivities to continue. $30/person. Email: simondshigh75@gmail.com, Facebook: Simonds High Grad Class of 1975 or Mary Jane 633 9513. Mud Run for Heart 2015 will push you to overcome obstacles in this
rugged 5-kilometer run, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB. Register at: mudrunforheart.com. KVHS 30th Reunion - looking for graduates of 1985. Call Tanya 8327810 or Teresa 849-9719.
SAFE KIDS’ WEEK Check out the various “Safe Cycling, Safe Roads” events planned throughout the week in different communities at: parachutecanada.org/programs/item/ safe-kids-week. For Quispamsis events please visit: quispamsis.ca. The Greater Saint John Safe Kids’ Committee is pleased to present the 19th Annual Safe Kids Fun Day & Expo on Saturday, June 6 from 10:30-2:30pm Kiwanis Play Park at Rockwood Park; come and enjoy music, free BBQ, free wagon rides, and draws for free helmets Everyone welcome. For more information call 648-6056. No rain date. 3516
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LISTEN IN LOVE’S RECORDS I started seeing Dave at many shows and since it was apparent we were both rabid music fans we struck-up a friendship based upon great music both on record and Live. Music is such a wonderful language that brings people and community together. This feature is about visiting Kingston resident Dave Love and admiring his awesome prominently Canadiana record collection and talking about, you guessed it music. “Before I started buying records I used to listen to the radio. Anytime a Canadian artist came on the radio I’d pay more attention. I remember being 9 or 10 (years old) and hearing bands like RUSH, Eight Seconds, tons of Canadian stuff. The fact they were Canadian meant something. It seemed as though they were people I could know rather than rock gods or whatever.” Dave elaborates on why his collection is such
a Canadian songbook.”I think there are about 7000 records in the collection and a couple thousand CD’s. Vinyl is more in vogue again. There are a couple reasons why. Partially it’s a trend, like a fashion statement and that might pass, the other part is people actually like to have something they can hold on too. The record is the right size. You can sit on your couch and admire the artwork. With a new record you also get a download card (code) so it’s the best of both worlds. I know people who buy the record, put it on the shelf and don’t play it, but they have the download.” Dave tells insightfully. Dave’s collection is partially located between two levels meticulously, upstairs and downstairs. We talk about what turntables he plays is records on? “I have a couple tables, they both sound good. The one upstairs is better quality, it’s from the 1970’s, it’s one of those hard core European tables. The one downstairs sounds fine but it’s just a cheapy, probably from the 80’s. For me I’ve always loved the record.
I’m not super big personally on fidelity, how well it sounds. In the collection there are definite cheapies with a few scratches on them, but they are still listenable. I actually like some of those little scratches, I like a used record, it's got character. Dave was diagnosed with MS a year ago. I wanted to know what music means to him today as opposed to the past. “Music has been a part of my life forever. It was always important in the past. Since my diagnosis I realized; that is why I go to all those shows and listen to this music.” I knew it (Music is therapy and good for your soul), but know I really feel it as well. It lifts you up, it takes you away from the pain or if you’re stressed out. 0041
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Join us at McAllister Place in Saint John for the 31st annual IWK Telethon for Children on CTV. Saturday, May 30, Broadcasting live from 7 – 9 p.m.
May 30 & 31, 2015
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PORT SJ COMMUNITY DAY On Sunday, June 7 make the Port your playground with Port Saint John’s 5th Annual Community Day when thousands of families visit the waterfront for a day of festivity. This event brings community members from all corners of the region and is not to be missed. A wide variety of activities are available for all ages. To name just a few, the Canadian Forces will be on-site with LAV rides and a military equipment displays, there will be bouncy castles, double decker buses, princesses, Little Ray's Reptile Zoo and the launch of the Port’s new mascot and story book - Port City Champ. The waterfront takes on a carnival atmosphere for an afternoon of celebration. Special thanks to copresenting sponsors Irving Oil Ltd and TransCanada, port stakeholders and all involved as the day comes together to showcase the Port and its community. While the event and activities are free, dollar snacks and treats will be sold with proceeds going to PALS, (Partners Assisting Local Schools), a charity
Canadian Forces take part in Port SJ Community Day providing basic needs assistance to students in priority neighbourhoods. Bring your loonies for the barbecue, snow-cone station, cotton candy stands and popcorn machines. Or plan to dunk someone in the pay-for-play dunk tank. Community Day is an opportunity for exploring, enjoying and engaging
with your community. For an afternoon designed to entertain your whole family come to the Marco Polo and Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminals on June 7th from 11:00am-3:00pm. For updates on Community Day visit our Facebook page at: facebook.com/ PortSaintJohn. 3512
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IN THE GARDEN GARDEN CENTRES GALORE!! There is no doubt about it; despite the presence of ravenous deer, the stalwart members of the gardening fraternity seem ever willing to try to beautify their surroundings by purchasing and planting an ever expanding selection of flowers, bushes and trees; the garden centres are bringing in stock that are not often seen in these part, some of it will not over winter, so the buyer needs make sure that the zone that they are in matches with the zone indicated on the plant tag or there will be tears next spring! There is a fair selection of deer repellents on the market and a growing number of potions that gardeners have developed that do a fairly good job; sadly none of these will work on the veggie garden. Salad greens that have been liberally sprayed with concoctions including Murphy Soap Oil and Listerine can really put the damper on supper… so what is a poor
soul to do when the expense of erecting an eight foot fence is beyond their means? GOOD NEWS! Community Gardens are springing up in most communities and well established ones such as the Hampton one, encourages gardeners to grow an extra plot to supply the local Food Basket; along with the joy of being deer free there is an added advantage of working side by side with experienced gardeners who always seem willing to share their knowledge with others. Children are encouraged to join in the project, many flowers can be incorporated into the veggie plot with great advantage, some repel bugs... others collect them for easy capture and dispatch, and still others just make the garden look attractive, great for table decorations as the fruits of your labour are appreciated at meal times. Now that the full moon of June has passed it should be safe to plant almost everything, though care needs to be taken when shopping; plants that seem root bound (bulging out of their containers) are best avoided, or if found irresistible,
should be taken from the pot and set in water for a day with the roots gently teased out before planting. If buying plants from a greenhouse they need to be slowly hardened off; the shock to the system from warm greenhouse to cool earth while sustaining even a brisk breeze can seriously damage the plant....indeed can kill it. So, daily exposure to the outdoors in a sheltered spot and increasing the time spent outside each day will prepare them for life in the garden. If you are in the market for trees, for Heaven’s sake (and for the sake of your roofs, basement walls and plumbing) make sure that the tree you get has enough space to grow to maturity, without causing damage ; check the tag for height and spread, a sugar Maple can grow to a height of 130 ft! Blessings! 0038 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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MUSINGS INDISPENSABLE? The dictionary will define indispensable as absolutely necessary, essential. And for sure most of us would like to think of ourselves as indispensable to someone or something. The truth is that as a species we are actually quite adept at “making do”. How often do we substitute ingredients in a recipe because we just don’t happen to have something at hand, or perhaps we aren’t particularly fond of a particular ingredient. I have always made my lasagna without cottage or ricotta cheese simply because I don’t care for it. No one has complained yet (maybe because they didn’t notice). I made a pumpkin pie one Thanksgiving without pumpkin, something one might consider an indispensable ingredient. Not at all. I was fortunate to have lots of squash on hand when I discovered there no pumpkin of
any kind in the house. The pie was a mite paler in colour than usual, but otherwise unremarked. In the process of seeking a new owner for Ossekeag Publishing I have had to consider how “Indispensable” I am to the business. When you get right down to it though, there is very little that is uniquely me to this business. Sure, I am needed to send the payroll and pay the bills, but that is easily transferable. Yes, I am here most days, but the great team around me takes care of most things, not me. It is much like raising your kids. One day you look around and realize that they are largely selfsufficient. Michael has always said that the goal of a good “boss” is to work yourself out of a job. When you have the right people in place and they have the ability and initiative, the boss becomes largely redundant. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing group that is far more capable and
knowledgeable than I, and who take great pride in what we do. Me? I am the cheerleader and the support person, and sometimes the one that asks odd questions that spark conversation. Indispensable? Not at all. What we do here at Ossekeag Publishing has a little bit of all the personalities of those who have had a hand in it, past and present, and will continue to evolve no matter who is at the helm. As Charles de Gaulle said: “The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” 0002
Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS FIREWOOD SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD - quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Servicing new and loyal customers for over 10 years. Call 485-2349.
FOR RENT 3 BDRM COTTAGE on the water, West Point, PEI. Fully furnished. $550 weekly. 832-3333. 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. SINGLE AND DOUBLE apartments available for veterans and seniors. 58 Legion Court, Quispamsis, NB. 506-650-4488. BRACKLEY BEACH COUNTRY COTTAGES, PEI: brackleybeachcountrycottages.com. 4 log 2-bedroom housekeeping cottages, queen-sized beds, BBQ’s, microwave, TV, covered patio, lawn chairs, picnic
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tables, outdoor fireplaces. Winter: 506485-0905, Summer: 902-672-1939. Dan & Marquita Duplisea. GRAND MANAN RENTAL waterside vacation home. Sleeps 6, fully equipped short walk to Seal Cove Beach, WiFi/ satellite. Info/photos 506-488-2080
FOR SALE QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS and boxspring in excellent condition. $100 or best offer. 847-4700. 2011 DENALI 320RLS 5th Wheel – mint condition trailer with ample living space. Large front bedroom, full bath and more. 847-7484 for more info.
SERVICES OFFERED WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 7632933 or 333-9067. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699.
BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. SERVICE, BUY (working or not), SELL. Lawn Mowers, Lawn Tractors, Garden Tillers, Snow Blowers. 832-4905. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. FREE SCRAP METAL DROP OFF. All car parts, batteries, lawn mowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free junk car and truck removal. Licensed for refrigeration unit disposal, $15 charge. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village Road. Phone 847-3569. HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. RESIDENTIAL, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, 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. 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. 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. 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. SHAKLEE - TRY OUR new blood pressure supplement. It is designed to promote healthy circulation and blood vessels. Contact Nutritional Consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail.com. CASH FOR JUNK, cars, antique cars, trucks, machinery, tractors, 4 wheelers, golf carts, snowmobiles, bikes, aluminum, brass, copper, batteries. By the load 653-0026.
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
ededling1@gmail.com
LANDSCAPING PLUS
SELF-STORAGE SPACES NORTON AREA
S&S Landscaping ∙Residential & Commercial Mowing ∙Hedge Pruning ∙Tree Removal, Mulching & Edging ∙Lawn Maintenance ∙Lawn Installation, Sod & Hydroseed ·Fully Insured
Contact Doug Hall 839-2241 or 433-0103 sandyhall51@gmail.com
Call Mike: 636-1244
BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES
MOVING SERVICES
→ All Height Services → Tree Trimming/Removal → Parking Lot Lights → Painting, Signs, Windows → Cleaning Gutters/Flues
TREE SERVICES Nightingale Tree Services
No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
Pruning, Chipping & Tree Removal Certified & Insured
OUT’A REACH
Serving Kings County, NB & Surrounding Areas Corey Barton - (506) 432-6460
CHIMNEY SWEEP & BRICKLAYER
Leonard Dempster
The Master Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer since 1976. Chimney Cleaning • Brickwork • Carpentry & Roofing
(506) 849-0106
Our Reputation has been Your Safeguard Since 1976.
EXTERIOR STEAM CLEANING AEA PRESSURE WASHING Residential & Commercial Make old weathered siding look new!
654-2960 ~ Fully Insured
Window Cleaning Services Also Available Free Quotes • 10 Years in Business
650-7548
murphythemover@gmail.com
RAILINGS
Craftsmanship In Iron Joe Richard 658-0996 Custom Wrought Iron Railings, Gates, Fencing, Zinc Metallizing etc.
www.nightingaletree.com
(506) 647-1055 steven@nightingaletree.com
TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
Brian Bailey’s
Trucking & Excavating Licensed Septic Installer Gravel ∙ Sand ∙ Topsoil 645-9230 - 832-4632
SELF STORAGE
S&S
• Vehicle Storage • Boats • Motorcycles Self Storage Units • Snowmobiles • All Terrain Vehicles Cell 647-9602 • Household Items Office 832-3539 • File Storage • Outside RV Storage 12’ x 20’ and 6’ x 12’
TRAINING
ECR Heavy Equipment & Construction Training and Versatile Training Solutions
•1 1/2 - 7 Week Heavy Equipment Course • 12 Week Heavy Equipment & Truck Course • Safety Course • Driver Training Class 1, 3, 4 Vehicles • Evaluations Assessments for Experienced Operators www.ecrheavyequipmenttraining.com Text or call 434-4328 • ecr4328@gmail.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space. Next Issue: June 9 Deadline: June 2 May 26th - June 8th, 2015
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AT YOUR SERVICE If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
Pappy’s Painting
Grumpy’s Dumpsters
& Minor Repairs
Specializing in Dumpsters for:
“We are not satisfied until you are.”
-->Home Renovation Waste -->Construction & Demolition -->Roofing Shingles -->Household Cleanup Waste
849-9197
Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates
G DUM
$200.0PS0TERS TIPPING FE ES INCLUDED
Flat Rate on All Dumpsters
Call 506-832-2422 or 506-647-8657
FREE ESTIMATES
115 Upper Golden Grove Road •Golden Grove, NB E2S 1C6
SHINGLIN
Serving Hampton, Quispamsis, Rothesay and Surrounding Areas
Valley View Sales • Do you have a disability? • Would you like to • Are you looking for work? go back to school?
is your ClearWaterDesign Kayaks, Canoes, and Deck Furniture Dealer for NB
T RY BUY BEFORE YOU
(506) 485 - 2343
Our Employment Counsellors Can Help! Call or visit for more information:
clearwaterdesignboats.com 1387 Route 124, Midland NB
165 Union St., Suite 201, Saint John • (506) 652-3977
River Valley Septic & Environmental Great Rates & Service
House Plans, Kitchen Designs & All Other Drafting Needs Home of the Hampton Herald, Sussex Herald, Valley Viewer & The Tides
& Landscape Service
www.rivervalleysepticservice.ca
420 Model Farm Rd, Quispamsis, NB E2G 1L5
Lance Betts Owner/Operator
Spring Special
$20 OFF SEPTIC CLEANING WITH THIS AD ONLY!
Landscaping Tank Location Drainage & Repair Service
Keeping ground water clean
Don’t wait until it’s too late PUMP NOW! Call: 849-PUMP (7867)
VALLEYGREENSCAPES Professional Turf Management valleygreenscapes@hotmail.com Seed & Fertilizer Sales
Lawn Mowing, Aerating, Fertilizing, Overseeding, Topdressing, Moss Control, Stump Grinding, Natural & Artificial Turf
To be included in this page call our office at 832-5613
www.ossekeag.ca info@ossekeag.ca
Office: 506-804-2873 Mobile: 506-645-0050 tel: 832-5613 242 main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca
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AT YOUR SERVICE Call Mike Anderson
832-2317
Serving You Since 1973 ~ Commercial & Residential
SPRING IS THE TIME FOR:
roverpetcontrol.com
Sales, Installation & Training for Pet Safe™ Pet Containment Systems
Complete Landscape Construction & Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Installation Brick Patios & Walkways
Money Back Guarantee
82 Marr Rd. Rothesay 849-4040
Brenda Beyea
Spring Fertilizer • Mulching • Booking your Landscape Projects
658-0330
Full Gardening Services Fertilizer & Weed Control Tree Removal & Trimming
380 Ashburn Road
Ann LaFrance
erniesjl@nbnet.nb.ca
177 Gondola Point Road
577 Main St. Sussex 944-4040
Full Service Year Round Personal Tax Business Service Centre
Retaining Walls Lawn Mowing
NEW 33 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH ELEVATOR COMING SOON • New Home Construction • Apt. Bldg. Construction • Property Management • Renovations
amalcolmprops@hotmail.com Cell: (506) 650-8447 www.amalcolmproperties.ca Fax: (506) 847-9789
General Manager
QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Do you have a VanEE, Venmar, Life Breath or any other model Heat Recovery Ventilator or Air Exchanger in your home? Has it been serviced in the last year? If not, you should be calling MC Clean Air for a complete cleaning, service and check-up. Replacement parts and units available.
CALL C.K. ADHESIVES
Prop/Tax Specialist
CLEAN AIR
Appointments: 631-0841 A Division of MC Ventilation Ltd.
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 of
WHEN YOU NEED US... WE’LL BE THERE!
Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca
tel: 832-5613 242 main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca May 26th - June 8th, 2015
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