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installed on the property. This will provide access across the brook that divides the property and allow us to carry out a commercial harvest this winter. Our friends at the Southern New Brunswick Wood Co-op are spearheading this project and the bridge will meet all environmental standards. Along with some further road improvements, this will allow much improved access for Mikie. Even Mikie is unlikely to drive off of a 16 foot wide bridge. Why I could probably even drive over it with my eyes closed. Oh!! Oh!!. A few days ago, we were walking in the woods and just ahead of us two owls flew towards us from each side of the road. We only got a quick glance but with further looking around I spied a third owl sitting 30 feet up in a poplar tree. It was definitely a large barred owl and we watched each other for about 5 minutes and as we started to move along to finish our walk, the owl also decided to join the rest of his family. I have only had one single owl sighting in over 5 years before this one. Hopefully this is a good sign for the future. 0001 Mike Hickey Tech Support, Ossekeag Publishing
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KV COFFEE HOUSE The KV Coffee House is starting up this year on Sunday, October 12 at the Civic Centre in Quispamsis. Show starts at 7:00pm and we're going to have a couple of the finalists from The Voice 2013 to entertain you - Denise Foglein and Aby Llego will be dazzling you with their talents. We will also have John Merrick singing!
Come on down to the Coffee House and enjoy the amazing local talent. Don't forget to tell everyone you see to come and help support the KV Food Basket. If you would like to entertain or help out in the kitchen or bring food to sell in the canteen please call me - Desa at 847-2917. 0046
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ASK THE CHEF by Colin Sifton MAKE OR BREAK THE ROAST Colin Sifton from Holly’s Restaurant and Catering here again with an answer to your question. This past week I had a few people ask me on how to keep their roasts from shrinking and drying out, what is the best temperature to cook a roast and what seasonings they should use. The big secret to cooking a roast is in the temperature. The biggest mistake people make is cooking at a high temperature. A roast should be cooked slowly at a temperature of about 225 degrees for a longer period. A lot of people cook a roast at 300 to 350 degrees, but in the end they lose 25 to 30 percent of the size of your roast and with the price of food these days who has that much to throw away. Meat cooked at a lower temperature for longer will still shrink but but only about 11 percent. Cooking it slower
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Wednesday, October 1 Are You In? Big Rothesay Read, Official Launch & Book Reveal 11:00am at Rothesay High School. All are welcome to attend. For more info: bigrothesayread.com. Thursday, October 2 Fundy Wellness Network will be hosting part 2 of the 2013 Jim Diers workshop as part of Wellness Week. The full day workshop will be held at the HMCS Brunswicker with an evening celebration to honour Wellness Champions. Lunch/light refreshments provided, reg $30. More info: fundywellness.ca. Friday, October 3 The Show Must Go On Awards at Imperial Theatre. Award to be presented to Dr. Thomas J. Condon. Tickets (only 100 available) can be purchased at Imperial Theatre, calling 674-4100. Tickets are $150 each with a charitable
donation receipt for $75 provided. Annual Re/Max IWK Auction at the 3 Mile in Saint John, doors open at 6:00pm, Auction begins at 7:00pm. Band, Hot Fuss will be playing following the Auction. Tickets ($25) include steak and beverage.
Saturday, October 4 Gentle Path Counseling Services’ Annual Fundraising Auction 7:00pm at the Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club (49 Dufferin Avenue). $5, pre-register or pay at the door. For more info 6527284 Ext 0. Quispamsis Lions Club Market from 8:00am-1:00pm. The Club is looking to vendors, tables (2) are $15. Call Don MacDonald at 847-2797. Saturday, October 11 Singles & Friends Dance with “Partyline” at the Br #69 Legion (Wilson St West SJ). Doors open at 8:00pm, band plays 9:00pm-12:00midnight. $6 at the door, must be 19+.
October 17-18 Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Atlantic Regional Conference at the Holiday Inn Express, Saint John. Two members of the National Board will be present along with guest speakers. For more info/ registration contact Roseline Anderson 657-3204. Saturday, October 18 A Fall Celebration, collaboration in music and friendship at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall (12 Quispamsis Road) starting at 7:00pm. The evening will feature George Urquhart and the By-Gones and St. Luke’s Singers. Refreshments will be served following. Freewill offering for missions will be received. Harvest Dance at Simonds High School from 9:00pm-1:00am with a variety of music by DJ and open to all over 19. Sponsored by SHS Alumni. Tickets ($10) available at the school
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October 20-25 Sussex Art Club Show & Sale at Sussex Trinity Anglican Church Hall (corner Main & F0wler). Friday 7:00-9:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. Musical entertainment on Friday and lunch by the ACW. Free admission. For more information 433-3872. Saturday, October 25 A Girl’s Day Out at St. Luke’s Hall (12 Quispamsis Road, Gondola Point) from 10:00am-3:00pm with many vendors. Get some Christmas shopping done or
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TAMMY THE TURKEY I'm not much of a country lass. I live over on the Peninsula, not by choice, but because my parents moved when all their kids were supposed to be out on their own. I was just a little late leaving. I'm home for the summer, working at a call center until I return to Ontario for school in the fall. My mother owns chickens. I'm not much of a bird lover, but chickens are quite funny to watch while they roam around the yard. The other morning, I woke up to a phone call from my mom asking if the door to the chicken coop was closed. I looked out my window and confirmed that it was. She then explained, that the neighbor had emailed wondering if one of our chickens was in her yard. I couldn't wrap my brain around how one of our chickens managed to jump the fence and run across the empty lot next door to the house just on the other side. Our chickens have never left our yard. With my phone pressed up against my ear I walked down to check on the birds. The neighbor was concerned that one of
our roosters that had flown the coop. Confused as to what bird it could've been because both roosters were in their pen. I figured it must of been one of our really fat hens. I trampled across
the empty lot still talking to my mother on the phone, walked down to the neighbour’s back door expecting to lure one of the silly hens back home. To my surprise it was not a hen nor a rooster, it was a turkey! A huge wild turkey! I said "Mom, there is a bird here, but it's not one of ours." Mom replied "well....what is it?!" "A turkey!" I exclaimed. Mom being the bird lover she is, was really excited and asked me to take pictures. The turkey didn't seem frightened. It stood at the window peeping into the house. It was a female, hence the name Tammy the turkey instead of Tom. I stood taking pictures when suddenly the big bird started walking towards me. Birds make me nervous in general and so without hesitation I took off running. Left my poor neighbour in the dust to fend for herself. Just a follow up – there have been several sightings of Miss Tammy by others on the Peninsula! She has eluded capture as far as I know. Submitted by Sarah Robertson. 3113
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POINT OF VIEW COMEDY VERSUS REALITY After a long day of school or work, who doesn't love to snuggle up on the couch and tune in to their favourite television show? At one time, it was pretty easy to pick a show and watch it from start to finish. It likely had something to do with the fact that there were only three channels to choose from – and one of those was French. Nowadays, there are literally hundreds of programs, and any one of a number of devices with which to watch them on. There's no doubt about it, the way we watch television has changed almost as much as what we choose to watch. When I was growing up in the 80's, it was all about the sitcoms (situational comedy), and there were no shortage of great (and funny) shows to choose from. I don't know about you, but I watch television to be entertained. I love to laugh, and it's a great way to relax and unwind. There were just as many great family
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programs to watch. I can still remember rushing home on Friday nights by 9:00pm so our family could watch The Dukes of Hazzard. My brothers loved anything General Lee and I can remember, more than once, asking my mother to “drive like the Dukes.” Little House on the Prairie was another family favourite, and I have photo evidence to prove that I embraced the bonnet trend. Today, the trend in television programming is reality TV a genre that finds its most valuable content in the editing of shameless displays of unknowns as they willingly part with their privacy and dignity for entertainment purposes. There are a handful of these that I watch and enjoy, simply because they're entertaining. Duck Dynasty, Survivor, The Biggest Loser (all their hard work makes me hungry), The Amazing Race and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (it's like a train wreck – I know I should look away, but I can't). Then, there's the exception to my watching for entertainment rule. I can't bring myself to watch the Kardashian family flaunt their
fame and fortune, with not an ounce of talent to back it up. I guess Kim is famous for a leaked sex tape and her big butt. Yup, that's something to be proud of! Television has evolved and image quality has benefited from new technology. However, I'd trade in my remote control and flat screen in a heartbeat, if it meant more sitcoms and less reality TV. Thankfully, new technology has also meant easy access to all the great sitcoms. When I heard my five-year old nephew recently blurted out, “what you talkin' bout Willis?” I knew all has not been lost. It's only been set aside for the next generation to discover. 0032
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NB BREAST CANCER NETWORK The NB Breast Cancer Network is holding its Annual Weekend Retreat, for ladies all over New Brunswick who are Cancer Survivors, from Friday, October 31 (arriving at 4:30pm) to Sunday, November 2 at 1:30pm. The Theme for this year is All My Parts and Pieces. Registration fee is $45 and deadline for registration is October 24. This retreat is for Cancer Survivors no matter where they are in their journey
from newly diagnosed to years of being cancer free. We have a wonderful agenda planned for the ladies, with a Halloween Party on Saturday evening (costumes are optional). Everyone will go home with new friendships, information and memories. This is a great time to just relax and enjoy the time spent with someone who is on the same journey as you and it is nice to know that you are not alone The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Atlantic Chapter is where the Network gets it funding to make this
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retreat possible. Hope to see you there! For more information you can contact Linda Saulnier 696-7604 or e-mail lindacsaulnier@gmail.com or nbbcn. org. 3127
FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS 8 River Road, Rothesay, 847-4066 Upcoming Events: Tuesday, September 30 - 7:00-9:00pm, Fall Fashion Show with Alia & Tan Jay (West). Enjoy wine, chocolate and the fashions while supporting the FOA. Advance tickets ($10 each). Saturday, October 25 - 8:00am1:00pm, Christmas Craft Show; now booking tables ($15 each), phone 8478332. Sundays - 6:00pm, Monthly meetings the first Sunday each month. All members are encouraged to attend. Wednesdays -7:30pm, CRIB, for more info please contact Sam Gauvin at 8478261. Thursdays - BINGO - doors open 6:00; building jackpots. For more info please contact Margaret Chambers at 849-6980. Memberships are available through Paula Patterson at 216-0395. 0035
ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS! Hello nature lovers, the Saint John Naturalists Club (SJNC) has several events happening in the coming weeks. Be sure to check in on our website: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org or our Facebook page under Nature Saint John at: facebook.com/NatureSaintJohn for details and for additions or amendments as they occur. SJNC events are open to one-and-all without charge: October 20 - Club Meeting with speaker - Maureen Toner - Species at Risk in New Brunswick; October 18 - Grand Manan Birding Day; November 10 - Club Meeting with speaker - Dr. Tony Diamond Seabird Research on Machias Seal Island; November 1 - Deer Island Late Migrant Birding Day. For information on the SJNC, contact Hank Scarth at hhcs@bellaliant.net or by calling 216-0624. 2567
FUNDY SOCCER U16 GIRLS The Fundy Soccer AAA U 16 Girl’s team went undefeated this season playing in the New Brunswick U16 Soccer League, winning the regular season championship. Keeper, Brenna Wilson won the top keeper award allowing the least amount of goals during the regular season play. Merissa Petticrew won the regular season league's top goal scorer. During the Provincial finals host by Codiac Soccer, (Moncton) the girls defeated Dieppe in their semi-final match by a 5 to 1 score. In the final, Fundy played the host Codiac team, defeating them 3 to 1, to win the provincial championship, and the right to represent New Brunswick at the National Championship, U 16 Cup in Mount Pearl NL, October 8-13. The team is currently in the process of raising the necessary funds required to attend nationals. They will be out in force tagging, collecting bottles, selling salmon, and raffle tickets, hosting a yard sale, bagging groceries and an online auction at: www.eflea.ca. The team would greatly appreciate any
L-r: Back row: Sam Gallon, Simone Delaney, Leah Houqard, Marissa Petticrew, Olivia Cull, Kate Clark, Sarah Teichman, Hannah Thorne, Janica Schofield, Hayley Lucas, Erin Gentleman, Grace Power, Kevin Talbot - Coach. Front row: Kim Doyle - team manager, Nicole Hebert, Paige Doucet, Brenna Wilson- Keeper, Raine Easton, Sarah Gallon, Alyssa Oram. support from the community during the next few weeks. For further information regarding
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Where Would I Get Smoke Alarms? Many hardware, home supply, or general merchandise stores carry smoke alarms. If you are unsure where to buy one in your community, call your local fire department (848-6601 or 848-6602) and they can provide you with some suggestions.
Are Smoke Alarms Hard To Install? If your smoke alarms are hard wired, that is wired into the electrical system, you will need to have a qualified electrician do the initial installation or install replacements. For battery powered smoke alarms, all you will need for installation is a screw driver. For all smoke alarm installations, be sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions because there are differences between the various brands. If you are uncomfortable standing on a ladder, ask a relative or
friend for help. Your fire department will install a smoke alarm in your home for you. Call your local fire department station 1 at 848-6601 (Campbell Dr.) or station 2 at 848-6602 (Civic Dr.) if you have problems installing a smoke alarm. Helpful Tip When daylight saving time begins and ends is a good time to change batteries in all smoke alarms. If your smoke alarm starts making a “chirping” noise, it is time to replace the batteries.
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Because both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms are better at detecting distinctly different yet potentially fatal fires, and because homeowners cannot predict what type of fire might start in a home, we recommend the installation of both ionization and photoelectric or dual sensor smoke alarms. In addition to the basic types of alarms, there are alarms made to meet the needs of people with hearing disabilities. These alarms may use strobe lights that flash and/or vibrate to assist in alerting those who are unable to hear standard smoke alarms when they sound.
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100 KINGS COUNTY WOMEN WHO CARE We held our 4th meeting September 11 at the Norton Village Hall with a great membership turnout. Three charities were chosen to present to our group and they were Sussex Pregnancy Care Centre, Tanya McCrea; Crosswinds, Wanda Steeves; and Hampton Food Basket, Catherine Peacock. Following the presentations our group voted by ballot and we chose to give our collective donation of $6,800 to the Sussex Pregnancy Care Centre (sussexpregnancycare.com). Congratulations and we know this money will help you continue with providing programs for your clientele. Many thanks to Wanda and Catherine for taking the time to come and inform us on what their charities are all about. We had three new members join, bringing our total to date of 68 members and many more have expressed great interest. This is such an easy way to come together for a one hour meeting, four times a year and make a huge impact in our local communities. If you are interested in joining this group of caring women,please go to our website: 1 0 0 w o m e nw h o c a r e k i n g s c o u nt y. weebly.com/join-us.html, read through all the information and under the “Join Us” tab, fill out the commitment form and you’re in! 3122
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HAMPTON ROTARY BOOK SALE The Rotary Club of Hampton will hold their Annual Second Hand Book Sale at the Hampton Seniors Resource Centre on Friday, October 17 from 5:00-9:00pm and Saturday, October 18 from 9:00am-1:00pm. We will have books of all kinds - childrens'/adults’ fiction and non-fiction, biography, history, science, health, religion, sports, humor, western, romance, etc., etc. There also will be some CDs and DVDs. If anyone has books to donate they can be left at Floyd's store in Hampton before the sale and if anyone needs help in moving a large quantity of books, please call Keith at 832-5383. 3109
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CHERRY BROOK ZOO NEWS Her Royal Highness Princess Aimee welcomes you to the Children's Halloween Fun Day at Cherry Brook Zoo on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00-4:00pm. Come meet superheroes, princesses and other costumed visitors as you walk through the zoo. Come in costumes yourself! There will also be kids crafts, Halloween cake, refreshments, magic box adventures, greet the bunnies and
Guinea Pigs. Each child will receive a treat bag when leaving Zoo. Prepared for ages 12 and younger, this event will not be scarey, just fun. The Halloween Fun Day is a fundraiser hosted by the zoo volunteers, with all proceeds going towards the Animal Winter Care Budget. Regular admission rate applies. For more information contact the Zoo at 634-1440. 2736
SEASIDE LAWN BOWLING NEWS The fourth in the Club Trophy series was contested September 9 with twelve teams competing for the Australian Doubles Trophy. The team of mate Bill Cliche and skip Diana McQueen proved to be the class of the field. The team of mate Phyllis Finkle and skip Ruth Whipple secured the runnerup position with a strong finish. The fifth and final trophy to be contested is scheduled later this month. 3082
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L-r: Front row: Dick Connolly, Bob Orr, Don Shea, Stephen Little, Kerrie Luck (President Elect, NBAOT), Barbara Butler, Lisa Dunnett, Mary Ellen Barry (Occupational Therapists from KV Extra-Mural Program). Back Row: Barry Mullett, Ken Yorston, Russ Finnamore, Stew Rogers, Mike Agar, George Patton and Don Shaw. Members absent: Steve Ball, Doug Gordon, Peter Hastings, Bob Howes, Roy Marr, Norm McKay, Paul Richard, Bill Taylor, Brian Flewwelling, Frank Loomer, Russell Robinson.
FACE CANCER WITH CONFIDENCE Look Good, Feel Better workshops are held on the third Monday of each month. This program is geared towards patients experiencing skin and hair changes due to radiation and/or chemotherapy. The workshop is free of charge and is held in the Oncology Conference Room at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
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LISTEN IN by Jeff Liberty Fog Lit Festival Blows Into Town Oct 1-5 is an exciting time for avid book readers and writers of any level as the wonderful Fog Lit festival blows into town. There will be some exciting events and workshops which are sure to attract all ages and interests. I had the opportunity to e-interview author and “internationally renowned forensic anthropologist Debra Komar is also coming to the festival, here is that chilling and riveting interview. CAUTION – This interview may be disturbing for some Readers! For more info go to http://foglit.com. JL - When did you first want to write your own book(s)? Debra - I loved books as a kid and always knew I wanted to write. When I was in academia, cranking out the textbook and dozens of scholarly articles. When I retired from academia and active service in 2011, I decided the time had come to give it a try and write something for a general
audience. The result is the four book series Goose Lane is currently publishing. JL - Is there a case(s) that stands out to you more than any other you have worked on? Debra - Because I did mass death, the number of cases I did was huge (I stopped counting at 6,000 and that was years before I retired). There are some large-scale cases I will never forget - working on the Saddam Hussein trial in Iraq in 200 or testifying at The Hague in the Srebrenica trials. But a lot of smaller cases from when I was at the medical examiner's offices in Edmonton or Albuquerque also stand out. Cases like that may not grab the headlines the way some of the others do, but they are the reason my job was always fascinating. JL - Does music play a role in your work or personal life? (Name maybe 5 songs by which artist if you could.) Debra - That is actually a great question. I did a lot of major deployments for the United Nations and organizations like Physicians for Human Rights. Each one of those experiences, at least for me, comes with its own soundtrack. War
torn countries have little regard for international copyright laws and within days of a military base being established, young local tycoons would set up "record stores" selling bootlegged CDs, DVDs and video games to the troops stationed there. Every disc was a dollar and they managed to get all the latest releases. Sadly, Europe and Southeast Asia tends to favour dance music, so there was a lot of junk and disco but they would produce these strange mix tape disc. For instance, I was in Bosnia in 1999 and my driver "Fast Eddie" listened to the following CD constantly for six months: 1. Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega; 2. Vida Loca - Ricky Martin; 3. Falling - Alicia Keys; 4. Life during Wartime - Talking Heads; 5. Don't stop till you get enough - Michael Jackson. 0041
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FAMILY PLUS FALL GROUP PROGRAMS Family Plus is pleased to provide group programs to the community, organizations and Employee Assistance Programs. Programs are six weeks in length and are held at the offices of Family Plus/Life Solutions, 199 Chesley Drive, Suite 204, Saint John. Pre-registration required for all groups. Call 634-8295 for more information or to register. Personal Breakthrough for Men Assists men in the development of
positive coping skills/ strategies to help effectively manage anger, stress and conflict. Monday, November 3 December 8, 7:00-9:00pm. Personal Breakthrough for Women - Learn how to be more assertive, let go of barriers and establish healthy boundaries. Wednesday, October 15 - November 19, 7:00–9:00 pm. Introductory session: Wednesday, October 8. 3081
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KV3C FALL SCHEDULE The fall schedule for KV3C, 10:00am-12:00noon: Baby Wonders, Mondays: Quispamsis Civic Centre (12 Civic Drive above the Fire Station). Tuesdays: Playgroup, (please note location correction) St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (239 Quispamsis Road). Playgroup, Wednesdays: Quispamsis Civic Centre. Thursdays: Playgroup at the Bill McGuire Centre (95 James Renforth Drive, Rothesay).
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1. Head coverings 5. Most eaten avocado 9. Harry: the boy who lived 11. Traveled on water 13. Revolves 15. Spanish saloon 16. Popular nail lacquer 17. Conditions of balance 19. Pharaohs’ cobra 20. Being dried & withered 22. Seamen 23. Distress signal 24. 1st state (abbr.) 25. Female sheep 26. Dutch colonist 28. Dress belts 31. Autos 32. Paper-thin tin plate 33. Husk of wheat 34. Airplanes 35. Campaigns 37. Manufactured 38. An association of criminals 39. Radioactivity unit 41. Big London clock 42. Indian dress
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43. Original cosmogony matter 45. A single unit 46. Picture taker 49. In the past 50. Marks of shame 53. Tall cactus 55. Someone from Seoul 56. Exaggerated a role 57. College army 58. Scrape or shave
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15. Fleshy covering on a birds’ beak 18. Wood cutting tools 21. Full of high-spirited delight 26. Bleats 27. Cantankerous 29. Satiate 30. Not hers 31. Superior grade wine 33. Young children 34. Rio de ___ 35. Crocus bulb 36. Eastern greetings 37. Teacher & guide 38. Dutch name for Meuse 40. Temperature measure 41. Small wooded area 42. Glance over 44. A prevailing attitude 47. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 48. Used as a gelling agent in foods 51. Obtain 52. A waterproof raincoat 54. Actress Thurman
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T.C. REUNION - CLASS OF ‘65 Attention all members of the Class of 1965 Teacher’s College: A small team of former Teacher’s College graduates, class of ‘65 are looking for classmates. Plans are being organized to have a 50th Reunion on June 27 & 28, 2015 and the festivities will take place at the Fredericton Inn. Can you help? Please send contact information (for you and your classmates) to: ggilliss@hotmail.ca or phone 457-5607. We hope to hear from you. 3129
LIBRARY NEWS KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Court, Quispamsis; 849-5314 Fall/Winter Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-5:00pm; Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm; Sunday & Monday Closed. Saturday, October 4 - 10:00am12:00noon, Focus on Novel Workshop with Joan Hall Hovey at the Library. This event is sponsored by the WFNB and is open to all ages. Join our Shelfies Facebook contest for a chance to win a free Kobo e-reader! Have you ever heard of a shelfie? Shelfies are like Selfies but for book nerds. Take a picture of your favourite bookshelf, upload your photo to our Facebook album and the Shelfie with the most likes has a chance to win a Kobo e-reader. This contest will take place until Saturday, October 4. Kennebecasis Public Library Teen Trivia Night - please join us on Thursday, October 9 from 7:00-8:00pm for our monthly Teen Trivia Night. Meet new friends and test your knowledge on a number of different topics. This week’s subject is: The Hunger Games. Refreshments provided. Registration is not required. This program will take place in the Atrium on the lower level of the library. 0018
coffee, and tea. Cost $7/person. Next Lunch will be on October 15, all welcome. Texas Hold-Em - 6:45pm registration, 7:00pm games begin. Tournaments held every Thursday. 30 tickets (max) available for each tournament and pre-registration available at Branch. Cost $20. Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals – two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details. Veterans Need Help?: Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment. 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
LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146 Branch Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:308:00pm; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:00-9:00pm (2:00pm, Shuffleboard); Sundays 1:30-7:00pm (3:00pm, Shuffleboard). Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-12:30pm, every week, everyone welcome ($7/ person). The Legion “Brunch Crew” is looking for volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings for brunch; also a cook on a 3-week rotational basis. Please contact the Branch if you would like to volunteer. Lunch at the Branch - 11:30am-1:30pm, soup and sandwich will be served the third Wednesday of each month. Includes choice of 2 soups, 3 sandwiches, dessert, September 30th - October 13th, 2014
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RCL LEADERSHIP CAMP UPDATE Students from Rothesay High School and Rothesay Netherwood School attended NB Royal Canadian Legion 55th Annual Youth Leadership Camp
in July at Mount Allison University Sackville NB with support from Royal Canadian Legion KV Br 58 and NB Command. Vanessa Demerchant from
RNS was the top Female Student at Leadership Camp and she gets a free trip to the Terry Fox center in Ottawa, paid for by RCL NB Command. 3134
Rothesay High School (l-r) Michael Connolly, Katie Northrup, Caroline Grant, Brian Eisan RCL Br 58 KV, Cailee Movsek, Andrew Keyes, Jared Kerr
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Godly Play begins October 5th Study Groups - Tuesday 10:30am and 7:00pm We value our children and youth and prepare them for the future through our ministry with them while they challenge us to see ourselves through their eyes.
St. Mark’s Catholic Church 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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Pastor: Father Don Breen 171 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis Phone 849-5111 Fax 849-5120 Website: www.stmarksparish.ca Email: stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com
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FRESH WITH FOOD TURKEY TALK As a retailer, I have conformed in almost every way to the turkey tradition. In Canada, 3.1 million whole turkeys are sold at Thanksgiving and we are certainly part of that number. However, perhaps the tradition that supposedly started in 1621 is a little bit outdated. Originally, turkey was only a small part of a meal that included other fowl, seafood, vegetables and fruits. Turkey only became popular after 1800. The truth is, we're not eating the same turkey that the Pilgrims hunted, or our ancestors ate a few generations ago. For the large part, we eat artificially bred broad breasted white turkeys that have such poor genetics that they can drop dead of heart problems at any point. A local turkey farmer always tells me, "they drop dead if you look at them wrong." The world is a different place than it was even a century ago. Raising enough turkey to fill everyone's plates in 1900 is a much different process than raising the millions of turkeys we expect in 2014. A century ago, turkeys were all raised outdoors and ate unprocessed plant material and bugs. Today, most of our turkeys are raised inside massive barns, never see the light of day and survive on a diet of processed feed with animal by-products, as well as medications to artificially support their immune system so they can stay alive in an environment that would normally kill any living being. In an attempt to make a better situation out of Kredl's turkey sales conformity, I convinced a local turkey farmer to revert to his methods from decades ago to
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produce a flock of pasture-raised turkeys fed non-medicated feed. It was a huge success last year and although I ordered way too many, we ended up grinding them and creating a huge demand for ground turkey, which we sold out of in March. However, it would be a huge undertaking to raise millions of turkeys in this way, so why don't we update our traditions? The cornucopia of vegetables we have now in New Brunswick are not available FRESH year-round. For me, a holiday in this season is just an excuse to indulge in the most delicious New Brunswick produce. I am an omnivore and I love meat, but I don't see why a selection of meat has to be the centerpiece of a fine meal. Why can't it revolve around the vegetables? One of my absolute favourite autumn dishes is to simply roast vegetables with olive oil, sea salt, fresh-ground pepper and cayenne pepper. My favourite things to roast are carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, garlic, Brussels sprouts, onions and sweet potatoes. They are delicious, filling and colourful. So this Thanksgiving, consider a meal with only New Brunswick produce. If you want turkey, ham or another hunk of meat, make it a side. Honour the vegetables first, then the meat. 0039
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September and October are the perfect time of year to get ahead on your winter chores and get your house ready for our frigid Canadian winters where we all start to wonder if summer was just a lie all along, and if it really will come back.
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The first thing on your fall to do list is to clean your gutters. It may seem like a spring or summer job, but now is the perfect time to get ahead
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COLLABORATION IN MUSIC & FRIENDSHIP with “George Urquhart and The By-Gones” & “St. Luke’s Singers”
A Fall Celebration At St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall (12 Quispamsis Road down by the Kennebecasis River)
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IN THE GARDEN by Betty kennett MORE GROWS IN THE GARDEN THAN THE GARDENER HAS SOWN... Never has a truer word been written than these penned by an unknown writer; of course there are both positive and negative aspects to this reality. I have some magnificent crab apple trees that have grown from fallen fruit and are now well over 20feet high. They produce the most glorious display of blossoms each spring against the backdrop of deep scarlet leaves and an abundance of crimson fruit that produce a truly succulent jelly. Another of the freebies are the brambles that have appeared as I have cleared away overcrowded, uninvited, alders, golden rod and the like; the blackberries now reside in my freezer, ready for mid-winter indulgences. Those fortunate enough to inherit these beauties should make a point of cutting the canes that bore fruit right down to the ground, they
will never bear again and if they are allowed to remain in place will definitely impair the new growth next year. If your resources run to a load of very mature manure or mushroom compost an application of the same around the canes will yield berries of massive proportions, sweet and juicy. As we begin reluctantly to think of the coming of winter it’s a rewarding practice to take some time wandering around the garden and taking a good hike in the woodlands and marshes that we are so blessed to have in our area; all sorts of neat seed pods and fruits from the forest can be garnered for dried flower arrangements and crafts, the available bounty is endless The negative aspects of reaping where you have not sown are apparent in the ‘weed’ type of product, chief amongst the nasties is the clinging burdock; these chaps are the bane of every pet owner as they cling by clusters on even the shortest coat and are a pain for both pet and owner to remove. War needs to be raged on these weeds and the resulting bodies should be
sent to Crane Mountain in the compost bins to be heated to the point where they can no longer reproduce. Despite our best endeavours, many will manage to thwart even the most vigorous eradication methods and will pop up again next spring… not to worry! The young shoots make for very good eating and can be included in stir fries or blanched, with a cream sauce; the young leaves make good eating when used as spinach and even the roots are quite palatable when stripped of their outer casings and fried, these versatile chaps won’t have a chance to produce their irritating seed if the industrious cook keeps on the job! Many very effective medicines have been made from this irritating plant, as with the unsown seed, there’s a good and bad side to almost everything! Enjoy… blessings. 0038 Betty Kennett, Resident Green Thumb
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MUSINGS by Debbie hickey ON REACHING AGE 60: PART 2 A few months ago I wrote about turning 60 and moving into semi-retirement. I spent some time catching up on some long neglected projects, even did some housecleaning (horrors!). Then I started looking around to see what I wanted to do next. I decided that when we got back from vacation I would start looking for a part-time job, because I knew I wasn’t going to be happy for long without something to challenge my brain. Lo and behold an opportunity fell right into my lap . . . and right here in Hampton, too. Actually, what happened is Ossekeag had someone leaving to pursue another opportunity and it was then a question of do I hire for the position or do I go back to working full-time. Well,
that was an easy choice! So here I am. Semi-retirement obviously wasn’t the right fit at this point in my life. I must be way too young yet. Or perhaps, it is that I really enjoy what we do here at Ossekeag Publishing, and I am especially enjoying being more handson than I have been during the last few years. Print advertising is not an easy business to be in these days, but as a valued high school teacher of mine commented recently, nothing really worth doing is easy. Or more eloquently than I can put it: “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt. Obviously I am a very lucky person.
The election has come and gone. Regardless of the results, I hope everyone took the few minutes needed to get out there and vote, because “The government is us; we are the government, you and I.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt. 0002
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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS EMPLOYMENT THE YMCA of Greater Saint John is currently hiring staff for the After School Program in Quispamnsis and Hampton. If you are interested in playing an essential role in the growth and development of children, please apply. For more information visit our website at: saintjohny.com or phone 849-05784. CRAFT SALES th 12 ANNUAL HOURIHAN’S Christmas Craft Sale - October 11, 9:00am-3:00pm Sacred Heart Hall (129 Rte 124 Norton). Fruitcakes, Baking, Crochet, Watkins, Scentsy, Avon, Jewelry & much more. EMPLOYMENT RITE WAY CLEANERS is looking for a reliable person for part-time hours leading into full-time. References, own vehicle, and criminal record check will be required. Looking for energetic person for residential cleaning. Competitive wages. Email: Rite-way-cleaners@ hotmail.com or RiteWayCleaners@ facebook.com. FIREWOOD SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD - quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Servicing new and loyal customers for over 10 years. Call 485-2349. OTHER ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS: Do you want to experience a worry-free winter vacation? I can help ensure this happens. I will house sit for you and look after your home, pets, and plants or whatever else you need done. I am available from Jan to Mar/Apr. Give me a call or email me and we can discuss this. Phone 8320458 or email leniedav@nbnet.nb.ca. PRAYERS PRAYER TO ST. JUDE. O Glorious Apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the trainer who delivered thy beloved Master into the bands of His enemies has caused thee to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes thee universally as the Patron of Hopeless Cases of things almost despaired of Pray for me who am so helpless and alone. Make use, implore thee, of that particular privilege granted to thee to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great
need that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings but in particular, that...(Here make your intention) and that I may praise God with thee and with all the Saints for ever. I promise thee, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mind full of this great favor and never cease to honor thee as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power gratefully to encourage devotion to thee. Amen. D.H. SERVICES OFFERED 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. HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151. WEDDING OFFICIANT - plan ceremony celebrating love & commitment; when, where, how you wish. Book now for best dates. Janet 847-9833. BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296. BUYING JUNK CARS, 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. ARE YOUR DENTURES 5 years or older? Do you have sore gums? Do you need new dentures? IF SO we can help CALL Kim at 639-0061. RITE WAY CLEANERS is now accepting new clients for residential
and commercial cleaning. We also offer one-time cleaning of your house or apartment. 832-3894. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. 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. 653-0026. FOOT CARE SERVICE: Registered Foot Care Nurse is now accepting clients for in-home footcare. Please contact Shirley for an appointment at 832-2126. SHAKLEE’S STRESS RELIEF COMPLEX - A natural approach to stress management. Helps you relax & stay calm without drowsiness. Contact Nutritional Consultant Connie Titus @ 847-2312 or rctitus1970@gmail. com. WINTER STORAGE, CLEAN and dry. Auto’s, RV’s, boats, motorcycles, golf carts, etc. 832-7779. 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. EXCAVATION AND FIREWOOD - Excavation and concrete work of all kinds. Certified ICF installers. Licensed septic installers. Building lots cleared and ready to build. Firewood and buyer of stumpage. 832-7446 STEWART RUSSELL SCRAP metal pickup, on site clean up. Junk Cars. 6508181, 849-0032. IS YOUR IMMUNE system ready for another Canadian winter? Free naturopathic booklet reveals 4 proven strategies to fortify your immune function safely and effectively. Don’t leave yourself exposed to flus and colds. Download now at www.arcanum.ca/ WinterFlu2014. HOUSEHOLD RENO’S. No job too small, 645-1946. WANTED TOP DOLLAR PAID for cars, trucks, 4 wheelers, snowmobiles, tractors, unfinished antique projects for scrap or repair. 653-0026
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Free Estimates, Call Gary 647-7016 gbutton@nb.sympatico.ca
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“We are not satisfied until you are.”
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Prop/Tax Specialist
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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
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