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After three years of hoping (and two devastating disappointments) Kevin and I are expecting our first bundle of joy this July. We are beyond excited and can hardly wait to meet our daughter! Despite the dreaded diaper duty and sleepless nights, Kevin and I have been waiting to become parents for so long that we are looking forward to every nitty gritty detail, including that first moment of “I have no idea what to do”. I never thought I would see the day that I was happy not to be able to see my feet, or remove my own shoes, but I am so proud of my burgeoning belly that I don’t mind the loss of independence at all. Right now, we are enjoying bonding with my baby bump and I often find myself staring off into space, daydreaming. I’m sure this is true for most expectant mothers, as we imagine all of the incredible things our little one will one day do and say. When Kevin and I first started talking about being parents the idea of being responsible for a living, breathing human being was overwhelming. Now, as I bask in the pregnancy glow, although the idea is still daunting, I am starting to realize just how wonderful motherhood can be. There seems to be a trend in marketing and society that when thinking about “moms” an image of a young mother with a baby or toddlers comes to mind, occasionally offset by the image of a grandmotherly figure entertaining her young grandchildren. It is rather rare that the middle years are shown, yet this is often where a mother is most needed. As a child rebels, no thought is given to the stress and sleepless nights endured by mom as she supports that
fight for independence. Despite this, with no expectation of acknowledgement, a mother delivers unwavering support, and the occasional reality check, to create a foundation upon which a strong, independent adult can stand. I was lucky to have an amazing relationship with my mom, even during my teen years. She was always available to talk and offer guidance and today I consider her to be one of my best friends. My mother-in-law is also a pillar of support and I feel so blessed to have these incredible women in my life. Not only did I learn many life skills from my mother, I also learned a sense of self-worth and value. She taught me independence and integrity, among so many other important lessons. It is these unspoken lessons that provide the most value as a child learns how to conduct herself from her parents’ example, a series of lessons that continue well into adulthood. It is so easy to become lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, losing track of that which is most important to us. As I prepare to become a mother myself, I hope to be able to bring the same wisdom, humour, patience and support to my daughter as I continue to receive from my mother every day. 0001
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PIC OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Deborah Jones of Bains Corner, who submitted this photo of water drops on her pool deck to the “Pic of the Month” contest for April. Deborah has won a Movie Pass (for two, including drinks & popcorn), compliments of Ossekeag Publishing. “First Blooms” is the theme for May. Karl’s tips: go to the dollar store and get yourself clear plastic pop up dome (little hot houses which stand about a foot tall), they are called "Mini Pop Greenhouse ($2). I like these for a couple of reasons, pop these over your plant and you can stop the wind - a big bonus when trying to shot plants outside. Secondly, you can choose your background by placing a piece of material at the rear of the enclosure. People have gone so far as to take a blurry image of grass and such and
have that as their background. In regards to shooting have fun and experiment. Try selective focus where you bury yourself among the flowers and while using a long lens, manual focus on a plant in the distance leaving creamy, blurry colour in your foreground and a sharp in focus plant to the rear, awesome. This is the time to bring out your macro focus gear. Remember - no people or pets please, digital copies only and photos must be horizontal (landscape) not vertical (portrait). Only photos relating to the current theme will be considered. Submissions are to be emailed, as attachments, to editorial@ossekeag. ca and must be received by the 25th of each month. Contest winner will be notified by email when selection is made and vouchers must be picked up within 30 days. Happy shooting!! 0037
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l-R: Marilyn Campbell, Holly Singh and Lesley Hamilton-Brown
BETA SIGMA PHI ‘LADY OF THE YEAR’ Beta Sigma Phi Saint John City Council celebrated its’ annual Founder’s Day on April 24, 2017. During the banquet Holly Singh was named Lady of the Year. Holly was honored for her entrepreneurial spirit and her remarkable volunteer contribution to Saint John the Baptist/King Edward School Hot Lunch Program. 4506
22nd ANNUAL HRAA DINNER & AUCTION The Hammond River Angling Association is holding its 22nd Annual Dinner & Auction fundraiser on Saturday, May 13 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 are reasonably priced at $50. Please join us for a great meal and a fun evening of raffles, draws, a silent auction, a live auction and more. 2017 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Hammond River Angling Association. Your support will enable the HRAA to continue with its education, conservation and restoration efforts to ensure this valuable resource will be available to future generations. We encourage you to come and celebrate the 22nd year of the dinner with us. For information or tickets, contact the HRAA at 832-1230. 4500
FAMILY MATTERS BENEFITS OF PEDIATRIC MASSAGE Touch is a critical sense for the development of infants and children. The benefits of infant massage has been well documented in studies about touch, especially for its positive effects on child development, emotional regulation and parental bonding. Here are five benefits of massaging your infants and children: 1. Cognitive Benefits. Regular infant massage is reported to aid in the development of babies learning and concentration. Massage increases levels of serotonin, dopamine and neurohormones, which fosters alertness, enhances memory learning and assists in developing better focus, and attention. 2. Language Benefits. Parents are, of course, always encouraged to talk to their children and tell stories while they are massaging their kiddos. Affectionate words enhances the experience as well as helps to develop language skills. Singing, story-telling and music ensure that
massage time is always positive and fun. 3. Social and Emotional Benefits. Babies and children experience many different stresses of which parents are often unaware. Soothing massage techniques designed to aid in the reduction of stress and teach self-regulation can be used by parents to calm their children and get them to sleep. Like adults, babies are social creatures who learn from their interactions with others. When children are provided with healthy opportunities to interact with their parents through massage it deepens their ability to trust and communicate with others. 4. Physical Benefits. Research indicates that massage stimulates baby's’ circulatory, digestive and nervous systems as well as the brain. As infants grow, massage helps to get their bodies ready for sitting, standing and walking. Massage, right up through to elementary school, encourages motor co-ordination balance and strength. Tummy massage for infants is noted to aid with elimination in cases of constipation and relieve symptoms
associated with colic, gas and the digestive system in general. 5. Parental Benefits. The introduction of a new baby into the home is both wonderfully satisfying and stressful. Most families are not prepared for the major impact a new baby will have on their lives. Infant massage can help lessen the stress by providing families with tools to help bond with baby. Parents who massage report improved ability to read their children’s cues. Massage can be included as part of the family bedtime routine and develop into other household traditions. This week don’t hesitate to contact this writer or others trained in pediatric massage and enjoy your parenting j o u r n e y. 0006
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L-r: Megan O’Hara (Kennebec Manor), Chris Kingston (NB Assoc of Nursing Homes), Heather Mason, Jodi Hall (NB Assoc of Nursing Homes) and Dorothy Martin (Kennebec Manor)
NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATED The NB Association of Nursing Homes (NBANH) held its 7th Annual Nursing Home Volunteer Awards Gala Dinner on April 25 at the Wu Conference Centre, as they marked national volunteer week. The theme of the evening was “Nursing Home Volunteers; Our Brightest Stars”. “Our volunteers are a critical component in our ability to provide our residents the quality of life they deserve”, stated Chris Kingston, President of the NB Nursing Home Association. The evening keynote address was delivered by the
Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau; Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. It is hoped that through this evening there will be greater public awareness and understanding of the important role that volunteers play in nursing homes. Ms Heather Mason from Kennebec Manor was recognized as the Region 2 Volunteer Recipient for 2017. For many years Ms Mason has given generously of her time and energy to improve the quality of life for the residents and in the Community. Congratulations Heather! 4507
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For more info or if interested in offering for a position on the Executive, please contact one of your local reps, anyone on the executive, or Cindy Logan at 832-4225. Please let us know of your attendance by Wednesday, May 10 by calling the above number if you have not already confirmed, as we require exact numbers for the dinner. As you can understand, one's confirmation is commitment to pay for the meal. The church is on Robb Court, located up the hill off Keirstead Avenue (which is across from the Town playground on Main Street). Looking forward to meeting lots of new members and "not so old" friends and colleagues. Happy Springtime! 4498
The annual King's County Retired Teachers' Spring Luncheon and AGM will take place Wednesday, May 17 featuring a delicious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings for $18. This year we will be at Hampton United Church with doors opening at 11:00am for registration, 50/50 tickets, punch and social time. Dinner will be served at 12:00noon, followed by entertainment and a short business meeting. If you prefer not to use the stairs, the rear door of the church is mobility friendly. An Election of officers will also be held.
If you love nature and experiencing it first-hand, why not take part in one of the Saint John Naturalists’ Club’s upcoming activities? Saturday, May 13 - visit the Atlantic Wildlife Institute; Sunday, May 28 - “Collecting and Preserving Plant Specimens” with Gart Bishop. For information on registration, timing and locations or to learn more about the SJNC, visit: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or follow us on Facebook as “Nature Saint John”. 2567
L-r: Martha McDevitt, CBZ; Paul Wilkins, Foodland Store Manager; Norma Landry, Foodland 50/50 committee member
FOODLAND DONATION TO ZOO The Ken Val Foodland recently made a $2,000 donation to the Cherry Brook Zoo. Funds for the donation were raised by the local 50/50 draw at Foodland. 4505
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DOLLARS & SENSE WHAT DOES YOUR RETIREMENT LOOK LIKE? When you think about retirement, what do you think about? I think we all have the dream that typically consists of being mortgage free, taking plenty of vacations and worrying less. But will it? No matter your age, you can always have your retirement goals in mind. Now, I am not saying that retiring should be the only thing on your mind, you do have to live a little, but, being aware of how a financial decision you make today can affect you later is important. Many times retirement dreams do not become a reality because people have not sufficiently prepared and have too many financial obligations. Start early is the phrase we hear, and that is true. The earlier you start investing or paying into a pension, the longer you potentially have for contribution (and hopefully return on investment). This also applies to debt and other assets. The
sooner you are debt free or have obtained an asset, the more potential you have to reach your retirement goals. Most of the advice you hear is in regards to investing. So let’s focus a bit on credit. Owing on credit reduces your income, if you bring home $1000 and you have a $200 debt payment, you have essentially brought home $800. We know this, and in our working life we may use bonuses, overtime or potential raises to pay it off. What we do not think of is that if we continue with those debts, we could find ourselves into retirement, on a fixed income, trying to keep up. If your goal is to retire debt free, having a high mortgage or continuous car loans may hinder your goals. If your goal is to travel, having to rely on credit to do so, means that you may have to miss out on the next trip because you are still
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PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road
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St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town
Churches in Quispamsis Reverend Michael O’Hara invites you to join us at:
Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850 2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9am. St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.)
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171 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis P: 849-5111 F: 849-5120 www.stmarksparish.ca stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com
A warm welcome awaits all who come. Masses: Saturday 5pm Sunday 9am &11:15am Facebook.com/stmarkscc @stmarkscc May 9th - May 22nd, 2017
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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 847-5146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: MondayWednesday 2:30-8:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:309:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sundays 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome). Sunday Brunch is served every Sunday from 10:30am-1:00pm. 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, Children under 10 years $4. Everyone welcome. Volunteers For Sunday Brunch - the Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch. In particular a cook on a three-week rotational basis would be appreciated. We also invite anyone else who would like to help with other tasks involved. Please
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PENINSULA RCL #62 1356 Rte 845, Clifton Royal NB, E5S 2B9; rclpeninsulabr62@bellaliant.net, 763-2009 Sundays - 7:30pm, Crib. Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day Brunch, 9:30am-12:30pm. $7/ person for eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, homemade beans, juice, tea and coffee. Children under six eat free. Tuesday, May 16, 23, 30 - 6:15-7:15pm, Senior’s fit over 50 series Flex n Flow fitness classes. free for 50 and over. Tuesday, May 16, 23, 30 7:30-9:00pm, ladies’ line dancing. $50 for six-week class. Thursday, May 18, 25 - 9:0010:00am, Seniors Zumba. Monday, May 29 - 11:30am, Peninsula Pearls Seniors’ Luncheon and meeting. Pub open Saturdays from 6:009:00pm. Stop in and sign up for our snowball, listen to some local entertainment or pick up an application to join the legion, or pick up some information on what Legions do locally, provincially and nationally. There is something for everyone. Peninsula Pearls Seniors’ Group will meets the 2 nd & 4 th Monday for lunch, meeting, entertainment etc. For more information about activities or joining contact Claudia Small, President at 763-2587. Anyone interested in booking the Legion for weddings, receptions, dinners or other events please contact Kelly Newstead at 763-3009. 0014
DIRECTOR’S NOTES SHARING MOMENTS WITH ‘OSCAR’ Whenever I go to Ottawa, I try to spend a few minutes hanging out with Oscar at the corner of Elgin and Albert. Over the last seven years this has added up to a lot of happy moments with just the two of us and a piano. Yes, I am talking about the statue of Canadian icon Oscar Peterson, created by Ruth Abernathy and unveiled by Queen Elizabeth in 2010. Born in 1925 in Montréal, Peterson went on to become Canada’s first jazz star, making his first recording for RCA Victor in 1945 and displaying the piano virtuosity that prompted Duke Ellington to call him “the maharaja of the keyboard.” By the time of his death in 2007, Basie had released more than 200 recordings and become a legend as a pianist, composer, educator and champion of human rights. His “Canadiana Suite” and “Hymn to Freedom” stand as two of this country’s most iconic pieces of music. Today Peterson’s legacy lives on with a public square, an elementary school, a
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university hall of residence and a major York University music scholarship bearing his name. Most importantly though, he lives on in his music. On Wednesday, May 10 at Imperial Theatre we will have the chance to see one of the best jazz ensembles in Canada today pay homage to the great Oscar Peterson. The Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble is bringing their show, “Swingin’ with Oscar” to the Maritimes with stops in Moncton, Fredericton, Chester and Saint John. Bolduc and his band delighted Imperial audiences over the last few years with performances of the music of John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck, and we were excited to invite them back with this project. Bolduc is not only one of Canada’s finest saxophonists and band leaders, he is a McGill professor with a stunning array of knowledge about all things jazz. For this tribute Bolduc is joined by New Jersey native (now Montreal
resident) Taurey Butler, a pianist and composer often compared to the late great Canadian. All About Jazz magazine says his playing is “muscular and showy, as one would expect from a self-professed Peterson lover.” Over the next several months we are going to be hearing a lot about Canada 150. Whatever meaning that anniversary may have for us, at least it may serve to remind Canadians of the artists and activists like Oscar Peterson who have done, and continue to do, the hard work of making this a better place for everyone to live. 0030
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ASK MARY IS IT OKAY TO LET GO OF OLD FRIENDSHIPS? We need to speak frankly about something that is rarely discussed in polite company. I’m referring to when you gradually withdraw from a relationship - ignoring phone calls, unavailable for any social get together - until you are no longer part of their life. Is this terrible? Not really. Obviously, it’s wrong to ignore a person you really care about or someone that physically depends on you but in other situations, letting go may be just practical and necessary. Bad friendships are never easy so it’s wise to let them go early before someone gets hurt. When you are grieving you will find it hard to keep up with everyone, to consistently email or call those friends that have been drifting away. But it’s very unfair to not make any effort and yet still expect them to maintain an intimate connection with you. You can’t ignore a friend when it’s convenient and yet assume that they will drop everything
when you need help or a sympathetic ear. Friendships will die if serious conflicts aren’t addressed, so if your friendship is important to you, you have to have the courage to talk it out or be prepared to let the friendship go. If you are ready to let a friendship go then a few “white lies” of being busy, less calling and fewer and fewer likes to their Facebook page, can be a relatively easy and effective option to distance yourself from them. You could also be honest and clear with statements like “I know I’ve been distant lately, and I’m sorry. But right now I just don’t have the energy to connect as often as I think you want.” Let them know that it’s you and not them. Modifying your behavior or feelings to convince someone that you want to be with them is just too hard to maintain. Forcing yourself to connect with people that no longer fit into your life is never good – for you or for them. I always tell grieving people that they
need to get out and that their friends and family are their life line. But only if those people are positive, supportive and really care about what is going on in your life. If not I’m giving you permission to fade out of those relationships, without guilt, so that you can give your energy to those that do matter. Please email me your questions: mary@ thesisterhoodofwidows.com. 0016
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Wednesday, May 17th at 2 p.m. at Jubilee Hall This informative session will be hosted by Randy Wilcox, Chapter President for the Maritime Region for the Parkinson’s Society. Parkinson Society assists people living with Parkinson's and their families through education, counselling, provision of many personal services, and social activities. This session is free of charge – light refreshments will be served.
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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. Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club. Registration not required. Mondays-Fridays: 10:00am12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, Free oneon-one computer help. Call to book free appointment. Wednesdays: 10:30-11:00am, Preschool Storytime. Registration required; 10:00am-1:00pm, Painters’ Circle. All levels welcome. Registration not required; 10:30-11:30am, Welcome Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome; 2:30-3:30pm, Babies in the Library for parents & babies (birth to 18 months, registration required. Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Day Care 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, space is limited registration required. Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders’ Club. Tuesday, May 9 - 7:00pm, Financial Planning Info Session. All welcome, registration not required. Friday, May 26 - 10:30am & 3:30pm, Puppet Show. All ages welcome. 0018
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066, follow us on Facebook Tuesdays 7:00pm, Starlite Promenaders, for more info contact Pat MacLean at 763-2634. Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm,
TOPS group. Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm. Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 5:45, games begin at 6:50pm. A big thank you to all who attended the dinner in support of our volunteers: Mayor Nancy Grant; Dr. Steve Bryniak; Mary Jane Banks, Town Clerk; The Association's Past President, Jack Logan; and the families of our Past Presidents, Bill Homeney and Al Shipley; Representatives from Girl Guides, Boy Scouts and Cubs, Navy League, the Lions Club, Fire Fighters Association, Rothesay Police Force, KV Old Boys, TOPPS, MADD, KV Food Basket, all our Executive and Trustees, the teens who served and my wonderful sister and brotherin-law who took the day off to help us present a dinner for our dedicated volunteers. It's the volunteers who put the "Soul in Community". Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066. The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035
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It’s Mother’s Day, the perfect time to celebrate that special woman in your life. Whether she is your birth mother, step-mother, grandmother, best friend, confidant, aunt or wife, Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil her rotten. Fortunately, spoiling Mom is fairly easy to do as she often just wants to spend time with the important people in her life. For many, this means dinner out on the town and flowers, but it can also be something as simple as breakfast (that she doesn’t have to make) and a visit with family. In this instance, it
is the thought that counts. This is especially true in growing families. My siblings and I all worked in various restaurants over the years; Mother’s Day is the single busiest day of the year in the restaurant business and this led to long shifts at various times throughout the day. As a result, we often were unable to celebrate Mother’s Day as a family once we hit our teen years, and the day became more of a hodgepodge of activities designed to celebrate in and around our busy work
best to keep us kids occupied, giving Mom as much time as she wanted to browse, despite the fact the my siblings and I were more interested in the ice cream cones, we knew we would be receiving at the end of the trip, than any flower Mom was looking at. I can still remember the smell of marigolds and fresh turned earth, the first lick of mint chip fudge ice cream and the way the sun shone through the plastic coverings of the green houses. schedules. Regardless, Dad always made sure to make the day as much about doing something nice for Mom as possible, whether it was shopping for new flowers or a big family meal.
the air is warm with a comfortable breeze and the family is together. Growing up, before everyone was working shift work and my siblings and I were too busy being teens to realize how important the day was, we would load up the family car I often think of Mother’s Day as and tour around the various garden this sort of idealistic day. In my centers while mom picked out her mind, the sun is always shining, bedding plants. Dad would do his
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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG NEW PERSPECTIVE Going to change tack this summer, going to get to eye level, not your eye level but to critters’ eye level. I was totally blown away a month ago when my wife surprised me with a kayak. She claims that I always guess or have an idea of the gift, but not this time! Sometimes you can get into a photographic rut, especially during the winter and enthusiasm wanes, but not this year. My fingers are sore as I type on this keyboard doing research on kayaks, kayaks and photography. She sits in the garage all set up now, polished and rarin’ to go. What I am imagining is getting up to the smell of coffee before the the sun has risen, savoring the flavour, aroma and moment as I go over a mental check list. Things like a Cotton Carrier for my camera, a sports camera mount on the back to show where we have been and where we are going, a waterproof camera bag that will float should we have a mishap. I believe that this will allow me to get great images and
different images from a different point of view. However, more importantly it will allow me to connect to my surroundings. As we drive by in our automobiles we miss the beauty of the Kennebecasis, Hammond or Saint John rivers; now I will smelling the water, feeling the weather and sun, which could be gift enough but to add images from places only few have seen or experienced will be the best. I see in my mind’s eye images of loons and their chicks, and yes I will use a telephoto lens so as not to make them nervous. Spring migration is on and wood ducks are here, herons have returned as have hawks and falcons. Soon the wading birds and songbirds will make it a photographer's dream. I have glued sound deadening material on touch points around the kayak so as not to spook the wildlife. I may not be loud but the colours of the kayak might well be - mango, a combination of red yellow and orange, are birds colour blind?
I have a spot to lock in my paddle and grab my monopod mounted camera. I will be using a 70-400mm Sony lens and will likely have to shoot at higher ISO in order to keep my shutter speeds as the kayak will be moving about. Also it will be donned with a polarizing filter to take care of the nasty reflections on the water and help with the colour, especially the skies or autumn leaves. Shoot - Print - Share. Edited for space, see full article at: ossekeag. ca. 0032
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Sea Belles’ Spring Fashion Show & Mini Art Auction, 7:00pm, Portland United Church, 50 Newport Crescent. Spring/ summer fashions, auction of several local art pieces, ice cream sundaes, door prizes and entertainment. Tickets ($20) from chorus members or Sue 636-8070. Percentage of profits to Romero House & Sophia Recovery Centre. Glowga, a neon yoga session, at the KV Oasis Youth Centre (26 - A Pettingill Road, beside Pet Corral), 7:00pm. All experience levels and ages are welcome. Glowsticks will be provided. $5 entry fee and all proceeds go towards providing resources for the youth in our community.
Play Cards for Bobby’s Hospice Luncheon, 12:00noon-4:00pm, St. Pius X Church (Somerset Street, SJ). Tickets ($12 each) Leotta Almon at 696-4487. Every year, Bobby’s Hospice cares for over 150 people living with a terminal illness and coping with loss. Info: hospicesj.ca, 6325593, visit Bobby’s Hospice on FB.
Thursday, May 11 Annual Spring Variety Concert, 7:30pm, Grace Presbyterian Church (101 Coburg Street), in support of the SJ Jewish Historical Museum. Tickets ($10) available from SJ Jewish Historical Museum or members of the Board of Directors. More info: 633-1833 or sjjhm@nbnet.nb.ca. Spring Fling, 11:00am-3:00pm, at Kings Way Care Centre, Squire Drive. Market with clothing, crafts, jewellery, fine arts, baked goods and more! All welcome. Friday, May 12 Dessert Buffet & Silent Auction, 6:00-8:00pm, sponsored by St. Mark's Catholic Women's League, at Saint Mark's Catholic Church (backdoor), 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis. $5/person; new-to-you jewelry and purse tables. Saturday, May 13 Salmon Dinner, 5:00pm, St. Bridget's Church Hall, Chapel Grove. Tickets $ 15, reserve by calling Christine at 7632155.
Wednesday, May 24 50+ Friendship Games registration deadline. Games to be held in Quispamsis & Saint John June 5-9. Games. Bowling, golf, bridge and more, Awards banquet. Reg forms/info at: quispamsis.ca and admin office or 633-8781. Saturday, May 27 KVHS Class of 1977 - 4o Year Reunion - an evening of good times with old friends. Meenan's Cove Beach House Quispamsis 6:00pm - 12:00mid-night. Hope to see you there! Quispamsis Town Wide Yard Sale, 8:30am-1:00pm. Register free-of charge online between May 8-19 to be included on the map. Weblink beginning May 8 at: quispamsis.ca. Tuesday, May 30 Sussex Art Club meeting, 1:00pm in the Sobey’s Community Room (upstairs, elevator is available, ask Sobey’s staff for help). Short meeting followed by an interesting art program. New members welcome. Friday, June 30 MADD Memorial Monument - name submission deadline. If your family has suffered loss of a loved one as a result of impaired driving and would like to have his or her name memorialized on the monument, contact Gloria Appleby at 1-866-381-8310 or: gappleby@madd.ca.
Nursing Homes I passed by her room and I heard her pray “Please God, make me a little child just for today” And then there was that new man Jim “I miss my cat Tommy but they said they’d take good care of him. Mrs. Quinn spent so much time alone but said “Her family was so far from home” Esther with her great ball of yarn repeating always how she missed the farm May told us she had met a man who was a honey but said he ran a pyramid scheme and took all her money Mr. Frank sat by the window watching every car “They took away my permit even though I said I wouldn’t drive far” There was a lot more I do recall but it would take a book to mention them all It was awhile ago that I worked there but I recall every face many a-day I troubled in silence why most weren’t in their children’s place
KV CAMERA CLUB All are welcome to the Kennebecasis Valley Camera Club - we meet the third Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm at the Hammond River Anglers Association, 10 Porter Road in Nauwigewauk. 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
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QUISPAMSIS EVENTS 50+ Friendship Games: Adults aged 50 years and older are invited to register by May 24 for the 2017 Games which are being held in Quispamsis and Saint John June 5-9. Included are Bowling, Auction 45s, Golf, Bridge, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Badminton, Awards Banquet with Dinner, and much more! Registration forms are available online and at the qplex Administration Office. Online Community Spring Expo: Check out this online event and the many groups and organizations accepting registrations and providing information for up-coming spring and summer community activities, including soccer, day camps, etc. This is your one-stop place to browse the many options available for you and your family until June 30. Enjoy Life Workshops for 50+: Created with you in mind! Four free-of-charge fun evenings (Tuesdays 7:00 & 8:00pm) of information and education from local organizations focusing on: May 9 – Astronomy: Enjoying the Night Sky & Genealogy: Exploring Your Roots; May 16 – Art: Be Inspired Through Drawing & Quilting: Listen, Watch & Give It A Go; May 23 – Workroom: 50+, The Labour Market
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MEMORY CAFÉ IN ROTHESAY KV Memory Café - we look forward to welcoming those who are affected by the many forms of dementia, their families, and caregivers. This month Rick Benson, Spiritual Director of St Joseph's Hospital will help us to understand mindfulness and meditation. Imagine focusing our minds and relieving stress from our lives during the lovely warm weather to come. Share a time of musical entertainment and partake of some delicious refreshments in an attractive, inclusive environment: Sunday, May 14 from 2:00-4:00pm at St Paul's Anglican Church hall, 4 Church Avenue in Rothesay. For more information please contact Melanie at 634-8722 or email: msaulnier@ alzheimernb.ca. 3460
UNFILTERED NOTHING SAYS SPRING LIKE A GLASS OF ROSÉ! Spring is in the air, and with the warmer temperatures and longer days come backyard barbecues, picnics, and outdoor social gatherings. As the weather lightens up so do our food choices. Gone are the heavy winter suppers of slow-cooker stew and cabbage rolls, now it is time for lighter fare. Time to fire of the barby! Bring on the grilled salmon, Spring salads, and fresh fruit, and as our meals get lighter so should our wine choices. Nothing says Spring like a beautiful glass of good quality Rosé. Rosé has kind of gotten a bad rap over the last few decades because it is often mass-produced, cheaply made and sweetened to the level of Kool-Aid. Unfortunately, this is what comes to mind when many people think of Rosé. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are some great, delicious, quality Rosés available for purchase.
Rosé is typically made from red wine grape varieties that have been left in contact with the skins for only short period of time, thus allowing some colour to be drawn off, but not enough for the wine to be red. It is the best of both worlds. You have the light refreshing qualities associated with white wines, along with the more mouth-filling, fullbodied characteristics of red. The bonus is the beautiful color that can range from lighter salmon-like tones to bolder bright and dark pink hues. Good quality Rosés have pleasant aromas and flavours of candy, fresh fruit, roses, orange blossom, etc. A good quality Rosé will have a pleasant flavour with a long lingering finish. They can range in boldness levels from delicate to bold. They are great stand-alone wines this time of year, but if you are looking some food and wine suggestions, they pair best with
light to medium cheeses, light spring salads, fresh fruit, and salmon. Here are a few dry Rosés to try: La Matua Rosé from New Zealand; Perrin La Vieille Ferme Ventoux Rosé from France; Villa Lorane Saumur Cabernet Rosé from France. 0042
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Rothesay will be flushing watermains as part of its yearly maintenance program, beginning on Monday, May 1st and ending Wednesday, May 17th. The flushing will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Residents may notice a loss of pressure and discoloured water while flushing is conducted in your area. This inconvenience should be limited to the time flushing is conducted on your street. If you experience discoloured water after 4:30 p.m. on the day flushing takes place, allow the taps to run until the water turns clear. For further information, or if problems arise during this operation, please call the Town Hall at 848-6600. Thank you for your cooperation with this required maintenance. Rothesay Municipal Operations Explore our past Explorez notre passe Discover your future Decouvrez votre avenir
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IN THE GARDEN DANDELIONS, EARLY PESTS AND PLANTING PLANNING Roses are red, Violets are blue, but they don’t get around like the dandelions do! ... Slim Acres. Spring really has been dragging its heels this year which has made for a very slow start for gardeners; despite the delay, dandelions are appearing in flower beds along with clumps of grass and other perennial weeds that, if left in place will be a major task to remove. Care still needs to be taken when rooting around in flower borders; this is where the gardener who noted where bulbs were planted wins out; a plan of the garden contents avoids accidents and the production of one is a good New Year’s garden goal as you begin to make visits to nurseries and garden centres. While attending to the weeding, the opportunity presents itself for some early pest control; the cutworms are already out and about, and as with slugs, a handy pair of scissors will dramatically curtail their activities, if the quick chop is not to your
liking, a jar of salty water to pop them into will end their fun, pronto. Earwig traps set out with mixtures that include oil, soap and a small piece of fruit will put paid to them, without introducing harmful chemicals into the environment. As soon as the warm sunny weather appears stores will be filled with wonderfully tempting trees, bushes and plants of all descriptions and as we await this longed for situation, an assessment of the garden area is vital. Far too many people are tempted to place trees and bushes too close to houses, only to realize, too late, that the wee slip of an Oak, Maple etc. is causing rot to roofs, damage to foundations and plumbing, or dense shade in front of a picture window. It is really important when buying any plant stock to check height and spread of the mature item. As well, if your plan includes a flower border, you will need open sunny spots where trees will not cause shade or be close enough to greedily grab the available
water and nutrients; trees are mighty thirsty chaps and can quickly deplete the goodies in the soil. There are many plants that benefit from partial shade and most good garden centres have colour coded pots; these enable quick identification of what kind of conditions are needed for the contents to lead a happy life; this is serious stuff, disregard the instructions and it is like expecting an African to enjoy life in the Arctic without a parka! Deer are still a problem; generally speaking, anything smelly or distasteful will deter them and CD’s strung on posts are effective deterrents. Blessings. 0039
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SCIENCE FAIR & SPELLING BEE Sarah Jane Comeau, one of the winners from the Fundy Regional Science Fair, recently received news that she will be representing Valley Christian Academy
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SJ/KV NEWCOMERS' CLUB Are you new to the area? The Saint John/ Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club welcomes women who have moved or returned to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold Weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), Monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, moms and tots, etc. For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@gmail.com. G112
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FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE & 2 Bedroom cottage, Westpoint PEI, $550/week. Booking now. 832-3333. SINGLE AND DOUBLE apartments available for seniors. Legion Court, 6 Hovey Road, Quispamsis, NB. 506-650-4488.
FOR SALE YAMAHA GRAND ELECTRONIC piano with suitcase $1000, Stage Pass 300 sound system with suitcase and speaker stands $800. OBO. 485-5987. ‘92 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL, low kms, lots of extras, black, excellent shape. Original $16,000. Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door, sedan, loaded 460 4 barrel, original shape, $6000. Call for more details 506-567-6030.
LOST/FOUND LOST - DIAMOND SOLITAIRE Wedding set, Easter weekend in vicinity of St. Alphonsus church, Hampton and Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, Rothesay. Please call 607-4998. Reward offered.
NOTICES SUMMER HOCKEY LEAGUE, Nonchecking, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, High School. 12 weeks, $250, starting June 18. Registration form: yerxahockeyschool. com. 639-3914 or 643-8378. 58th ANNUAL COLLECTORS Show, Chinese Culture Centre, Coburg Street. May 14. Coins, stamps, sport cards. Free admission. Further information call 650-0669. PERENNIAL PLANT SALE $3 each. Saturday May 20th & Sunday May 21st, 9:00am-4:00pm. Debbie’s Roadside
Perennials and Brenda’s Bloomers. Over 1000 pots. 83 Guthrie Road off Highway 121 in Bloomfield. 832-1985.
SERVICES OFFERED KV UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 8327870. 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. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699. B LEMON MASONRY - All types of masonry: Bricks, Block, Stone, and Repainting. 25 years experience. Call Brent 847-5126. 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. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. 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..
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. SHAKLEE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS. Joint comfort in as few as 5 days. Promotes mobility, enhances flexibility. Try our joint health complex. Contact nutritional consultant Connie Titus at 847-2312, rctitus1970@gmail.com. TOP NOTCH TREE SERVICE. Certified Arborist offering safe and efficient tree services, including tree pruning, tree removal, chipping, storm clean up, hazardous tree assessments and more. Free estimates and fully insured. Find us on Facebook. Call or text Pascal at 651-3010. PAPER SHREDDING SERVICE Specializing in Personal and Small Business Shredding. Guarantee of Confidentiality and Security. We recycle all paper and packaging. For a quote: Email: papershred.sj@gmail. com; Phone: 506-652-9447. BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, farm machinery. I pay cash for cars, trucks and machinery. Call 721-4255.
WANTED LAWN CARE. Looking for someone to do lawn care in Hampton & Rothesay. Also looking for someone to do tree cutting in Hampton. 832-3333.
YARD/GARAGE SALES HAMPTON CURLING CLUB will be open for the Town Wide Yard Sale on May 27. Rental space is available. Flea Market from 8:00am-1:00pm and breakfast is served from 8:00am11:00am. New & gently used items for sale, baked goods & crafts. Call for details 832-5348, leave a message and we will call you back! Future Flea Market & Breakfast dates: June 24, July 22, August 26 and September 23.
Advertise in the Community Classifieds! Sell and/or find what you are looking for
Call Today 832-5613 or Email info@ossekeag.ca
May 9th - May 22nd, 2017
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BUSINESS WHO’S WHO QUALITY ROOFING
LANDSCAPING PLUS
S&S Landscaping
OUT’A REACH BUCKET TRUCK SERVICES
∙Residential & Commercial Mowing ∙Hedge Pruning ∙Tree Removal, Mulching & Edging ∙Lawn Maintenance ∙Lawn Installation, Sod & Hydroseed ·Fully Insured
Call Jeffrey Floyd
Call Mike: 636-1244
(506)832-7379 or (506)650-0106 jefffloyd71@gmail.com / Titusville, N.B
MOVING SERVICES
ROOFING CONTRACTOR PLUME’s Roofing
No job too big or small Packing materials Climate controlled storage Free estimates Free loaner wardrobe boxes
650-7548
Tree Trimming & Removal → All Height Services → Tree Trimming/Removal → Cleaning → Parking Lot Lights → Painting, Signs, Windows Gutters/Flues
Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors Old or New Roofs
Serving Kings County, NB & Surrounding Areas Corey Barton - (506) 432-6460
TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
Brian Bailey’s
Trucking & Excavating Licensed Septic Installer Gravel ∙ Sand ∙ Topsoil 645-9230 - 832-4632
Licensed & Insured • Lux Warranty
Matt Plume • 721-7451 plumeconstruction@gmail.com
murphythemover@gmail.com
Call 832-5613 to book your space.
Next Issue: May 23 Deadline: May 16
AT YOUR SERVICE Springfield Firewood Split - Top Quality - Hardwood - Delivered Contact Jim Hodgin Phone: 839-1125 Cell: 434-5039 190 Teakles Road, Norton, NB
Call Us Today For a Fast, Free Estimate! • Spring Cleanup • Lawn Mowing • Aeration, Dethatching • Fertilization Programs • Weed & Insect Control • Garden Maintenance • Landscape Contruction: Decks, Fences, Pergolas, Gazebos, Walkways, Retaining Walls, etc.
Your Local, Dependable Lawn Care Service Serving the KV area since 1998
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The Valley Viewer
847-8862
S&S Self Storage Units
• Vehicle Storage • Boats • Motorcycles • Snowmobiles • All Terrain Vehicles • Household Items • File Storage
Limited Units Available • Monthly Rates 6’ x 12’, 12’ x 13’, 12’ x 20’ and 12’ x 26’ Call Now to Book Your Space
Cell 647-9602 Office 832-3539
55 Robertson Rd, Hampton, NB
about a minute and a half from the highway, Hampton Exit #158
AT YOUR SERVICE Taste and See Restaurant _____________________________
You can print it all Right Here in New Brunswick! 3 Jones Court, Sussex, NB E4E 2S2
609 Main St,
Sussex
433-2555
We appreciate your business!
Saint John 633-1165
Fredericton 459-7981
Atlantic Canada’s Only Licensed Cheque Printer
Hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat: 7am-3pm Fri: 7am-8pm Closed Sun & Mon
10% off breakfast
Offer Valid Until June 30, 2017 Before 11am
Brian W. Blaikie CPA, CA & Associates Independent practical advice for businesses & individuals
Personal Tax Returns Accounting & Bookkeeping Corporate Tax
Sussex 433-2877
Small Business Specialists Financial Statements Quickbooks & Sage Advisors
(506) 216-TAXE (8293)
www.taxstuds.ca
48 Cedar Grove Dr, Quispamsis blaikiebrian@hotmail.com
• Business Cheques • Envelopes • Invoices • Business Cards • Letterheads • Fliers
• Brochures • Newsletters • Tickets
• Coupons • Booklets And much more!
rainbowprinting.ca
877-380-7462
Leonard Dempster
The Master Chimney Sweep & Bricklayer since 1976. (506) 849-0106
Leonard's
Chimney Cleaning . Brickwork . Carpentry & Roofing Our Reputation Has Been Your Safeguard Since 1976.
If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call
Pappy’s Painting & Minor Repairs
“We are not satisfied until you are.”
849-9197
Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates
FREE ESTIMATES
115 Upper Golden Grove Road •Golden Grove, NB E2S 1C6
CALL C.K. ADHESIVES 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
Specializing in Garage Door & Opener Repairs For Fast, Efficient service please call Steve at , visit kvoverheaddoor.ca or text
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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 9th - May 22nd, 2017
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Located at 1468 Rte. 890, Newtown, NB (Smiths Creek Area)
Call or Text 506.869.0547
alldonecamping@gmail.com
Lot Route 15 Shemogue, NB List Price: $15,900 This private 16.5 acre of land has lots of potential and priced to sell! Already equipped with a drilled well, hydro and approximately 400 feet of driveway. Conveniently located on Hwy 15 on the Acadian Coastal Drive and minutes to the Northumberland Strait.
Lot Size: 6.71 Hectares
434-4763 Helena@kw.com
1193 Route 133 Grand Barachois, NB List Price: $124,900
Welcome to 1193 route 133 in beautiful Grand Barachois! Nestled among the sandy beaches of Grand Barachois with Parlee Beach only minutes away, this 2 bedroom house can be enjoyed as a cottage or a year round home. The home features two large living areas, two good sized bedrooms, one bath, a kitchen with water views, and three heat sources. Fully furnished with all major renovations completed, it’s move-in ready! The 1/25 acre landscaped lot features plenty of room to entertain guests camping or with RVs. Some renovations include a mini split 2017, electrical updated 2013 sump pump replaced 2011 additional attic insulation, new oil tank, septic tank and field, plex plumbing, siding, roof all replaced in 2009. Dont miss out! Book your private showing today.
Lot Size: 5091 Square Meters
434-4763 Helena@kw.com
88 Gowland Mountain Rd. Elgin, NB List Price: $73,900
Great value on a year round home or cottage on 1 + acres. Two brand new LG heat pumps were just installed for efficient heat, and AC in the summer. If you are heating with wood you can use the large wood stove that easily heats the entire house. 2 large bedrooms, one, 4 piece bathroom, a spacious kitchen area, and a large rec room. In the rec room is a bar area with a fridge and sink built for entertaining! There’s patio doors opening to a patio area and another covered deck on the other side of the house. Separate recently built 36x24 shelter for firewood, vehicles, boat, toys, animals ... use your imagination! Up to 20 more acres of fields and woodland available for an extremely reasonable price. Land to be subdivided at sellers expense prior to closing.
Lot Size: 1 Acre
434-4763 Helena@kw.com