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It is Environment Week in Canada as I write this, so you will be getting it after the fact, but that is OK because with any luck at all the environment will still be around. If there is one issue that concerns me on the political front is how governments typically think short term and often not further than the next election. I ask you ... when was the last time that you ever heard a politician of any political stripe talk about 100 years down the road let alone 1000 years ahead. So I wonder sometimes whether they believe the country will even be around that long. And you know, without some long range thinking ... they might be right!! Politicians, however, are simply reflecting the thinking of the majority of Canadians. In general we prefer jobs now, lower taxes now and to heck with everything else. Politicians wont change until Canadians change!! As a country Canada is still extremely dependent on the extraction of natural resources for much of our prosperity. Currently we must face two key issues. Firstly, much of what we extract ... oil, natural gas, gold, potash, zinc, nickel and so on are in absolutely limited quantities and will NEVER return. When the oil is gone ... it is gone forever or at least a few hundred thousand years. Gold and zinc will never return no matter how long the planet exists. Secondly, some of our resources, such as forestry and fishing, are renewable but only within certain limits. The Atlantic cod fishery has been largely decimated and neglect of our woodlands could certainly effect our future production. There are probably few things that Canadians love more than our children. Well, there might be one ... our grandchildren. But what about our great, great, great, great, great grandchildren?? Does anyone give a hoot?? Most of us wont be around to hold them and burp them and thank goodness no dirty diapers, but do we care what their lives will be like?? Do you think that they deserve clean air?? How about clean water?? Do you think that a few minerals and petroleum left in the ground would be ok or are we starting to spoil them?? How about healthy forests, healthy oceans and lots of healthy animals and fish to make them come alive?? Mikie youre really starting to go crazy here!!! Those of you who understand the basics of financial management know that you cannot spend every last dime and still have money for emergencies. We need to spend some and save some!! The less we spend today ... the better we are off tomorrow!! A belated Happy Environment Week!! 800

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Morna Heights School Choir recently won gold at the NB Competitive Festival of Music

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Our theme for June is Sharing Whats Right with the World! School District 8 encourages others to Celebrate Whats Right with the World by looking for the good in people and searching for the positive in situations. Thought for the Month: How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single minute before starting to improve the world. ~Anne Frank~ Celebrating our Youth: Over the past school year, thousands of students from School District 8 demonstrated, many of the concepts of Celebrate including Be Your Best for the World, Take Yourself to the Edge, and Recognize Abundance! From neighbourhood clean ups, to penny drives, to food drives, to major fundraising for international/national/local disaster relief, to building a school in third world countries, to helping their fellow classmates, to peer helpers, the youth of School District 8 are indeed showing us that they are making a difference. They continue to search for the positive in situations and look for the good in each other a definite inspiration for all! We Celebrate our youth for all that they have done and all that they will do! Keep on Celebrating! For more information on the Celebrate whats RIGHT with the world initiative, contact Joan Wilkins, Coordinator, School District 8 at 643-6884. Joan Wilkins, Celebrate Coordinator, School District 8. 720

CElEbraTE WhaTs righT WiTh ThE World

New this year, the Saint John Y is hosting a co-ed 4 on 4 teen beach volleyball league on the boardwalk - a great opportunity for teens looking for a fun way to spend their Friday nights this summer to get out and play volleyball with their friends. Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are welcome to join the beach volleyball league. The league includes eight weeks of play and two additional weeks for playoffs. The action begins on friday, June 24th and space is limited. Dont miss your chance to have fun in the sand and play beach volleyball this summer. For more information or to register contact the Saint John Y at 693-YMCA or email: membership@saintjohny.com. 618

Co-Ed bEaCh vollEyball for TEEns

Please join us on sunday, June 26th 2:00pm at the Court House Museum in Gagetown to celebrate the opening of The Lamp and the Union: Nursing in 20th Century New Brunswick. This exhibition was produced by the New Brunswick Museum and will run until July 17th. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Gary Hughes, curator of the exhibition. Copies of Agnes Warner and the Nursing Sisters of the Great War by Shawna Quinn will be available for sale at $16.95. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please call the Court House Museum at 488-2483. 839

nursing ExhibiT in gagEToWn

The annual Strawberry Festival at the Bloomfield Hall will be held on Thursday, July 7th from 4:30-6:30pm. The menu includes: potato salad, ham, coleslaw, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, rolls, strawberries, squares. Cost for the supper is $10/ adults, $4/children 6-12 and pre-schoolers eat for free. Proceeds from this event will go to upkeep for the hall. 811

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There are two new chapters in town to help residents of Saint John realize a healthier lifestyle. TOPS Club, Inc., an international weight-loss support group, has started two new local chapters, NB5248, Carleton Kirk West Saint John and NB5247 Crescent Valley in Saint John North. Weekly meetings will be held at Carleton Kirk on Monday evenings, weigh in at 6:00 and meeting 6:30pm. Crescent Valley, 55 MacLaren Blvd., meets on Thursday evening with weigh in at 6:00 and meeting at 6:30pm. Your first meeting is always free! For information on a chapter near you please contact Donna or John Buckley at topscaptain@ yahoo.ca or call 849-0550. 727

nEW T.o.P.s. ChaPTErs

There will be a reunion for descendents of Lemuel & Augusta Lackie on sunday, august 7th at the Lackie Camp (Carsonville Road, Mt. Hebron). There will be contests and games for children and adults. Pot luck meal at 4:00pm. Rain date if necessary will be sunday, august 14th. 838

laCkiE family rEunion

The Millstream United Churches are sponsoring the 107th Strawberry Festival at the millstream Recreation Centre in Berwick on Tuesday, July 5th from 2:30-6:30pm. The menu will include: potato salad, home baked beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, layer cakes, rolls, brown bread, strawberry shortcake or fresh berries. Cost for the meal will be $10/adults, $4/children (6-12) or $25/ family. Live musical entertainment on site all afternoon. Takeouts available. 813

millsTrEam sTraWbErry fEsTival

saturday, July 2nd - Singles & Friends will be hosting a dance at Branch #69 Legion, Wilson St W, Saint John. Doors open at 8:30pm with music by DJ Natasha starting at 9:00pm. This dance is open to anyone over age of 19. Volleyball continues on Wednesday evenings at Rothesay Park Middle School, 8:00-10:00pm at cost of $3; and Breakfast for Singles at Hollys Restaurant in Hampton Mall on Sundays at 10:00am. If you would like some more info about the purpose of our group, membership or on any of the above please email singles696-1914@live.ca or phone 6961914 for recorded info and feel free to leave a message to have someone call you. 819

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The final plans are now being made for the 2nd annual Canada Day celebrations on the Belleisle Bay at Hatfield Point. The celebration for 2010 was a great success, ending an awesome fireworks display and this year promises to be even better. The day will begin with a breakfast fundraiser at Outreach Pentecostal Church (8:00-11:00am) along with their annual yard sale (8:00am-2:00pm). The cost for the breakfast is $6/adults and $3.50/children under 12. Yard Sale tables are available for rent ($10 each) by calling Patti at 485-0008. Coffee and donuts will be available all day court in support of MAD@poverty - sponsored by the Midland Baptist Church. The local ACW will have tea, sandwiches & sweets available at the hotel in the afternoon At 10:00am the parade will leave the Belleisle Regional High School and continue to Hatfield Point. Anyone interested in taking part in the parade may contact Krista (485-2495) or Kathy (485-2812). The afternoon will include music/entertainment and activities for all ages including face painting, dunk tank, lawn mower races, horseshoe competition, archery and prizes. There will also be 50/50 draws and a silent auction. Food will also be available with a BBQ, Pig Roast and a Strawberry Supper in Springfield great variety something for everyone. Enthusiastic amateur photographers are welcome to take part in the, new for this year, Photo Contest which will be adjudicated by James Wilson. All photographs should be available in Hatfield Point by saturday, June 24th. The one day show will open on July 1st at Pleasant View (old hotel). Best in show will be displayed at public buildings in the area over the next year. For registration forms and more information contact sunning2@gmail.com or 485-1913. The day will finish off with Cemetery Stories starting at 7:30pm in the Bayview Cemetery interesting tales of some, now buried in the cemetery, whose lives helped weave local history often more interesting than we realize. Music in the evening and fireworks will beginning at dark (approx 10:00pm) will top off the day. The fireworks were great last year should be even better this year not to be missed! For more information on Canada Day on the Belleisle please contact Laurie at 485-1913. See you on the Belleisle for Canada Day 2011! 840

Canada day on ThE bEllEislE

Dabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. Quarter games at 5:30; early bird at 7:00; regular games at 7:30pm. Doors open at 4:00pm. DMCC Seniors Club meets every Monday at 1:30pm, Vi Matheson, President. Rentals available for all locations, 672-1046. 705

dEnis morris CommuniTy CEnTrE

Do you like to play cards? A Seniors card group meets on Mondays from 1:00-4:00pm at Market Place Wellness Centre (basement of the Carleton Community Centre, come in the glass doors on the parking lot level). Cash prizes, lunch and 50/50 draw. Just drop in! If you have any questions, please call 6744335. 717

sEniors Card grouP

The 50th Annual Memorial Service of the Titus Hill Cemetery will be held in the cemetery on sunday, July 10th at 3:00pm. If the weather is unfavourable, the service will be held in the Central Kings Recreational Centre, 110 Titusville Road, Upham. 828

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The National Youth Orchestra of Canada is the premiere training venue for young musicians seeking to develop professional playing skills and contacts. Founded in 1960 by the noted conductor Walter Susskind, the NYOCs primary focus is to provide world-class training to Canadas best young orchestral musicians. Alex Cho, grade 12 SJ High School, concertmaster of FLO (local chamber orchestra), has been accepted into this years orchestra. Alex, who is just 17, and a Grade 12 student in the IB programme at Saint John High School, is justifiably excited about his upcoming summer with the orchestra. Unfortunately the requirement that he begin the training session on June 18th means that Alex will have to pass on his graduation exercises, including prom, at Saint John High. While this was initially quite disappointing to him, he feels that the opportunity to play with a group of the caliber of the NYOC is not to be missed. FLO will be holding a concert on saturday, June 25th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay, where they will be performing the Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings with guests Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves, otherwise known as Duo Concertante, from Memorial University. There will be no admission cost for this concert, but a free will offering will be appreciated. Unfortunately Alex will miss this concert and following the summer with NYOC, Alex will be heading off to St. Johns himself to enroll at MUN and to study with Nancy. 802

ChambEr orChEsTra ConCErT

Join us for a Prime Rib Dinner at the St Bridgets Church Hall in Chapel Grove on sunday, June 26th with sittings at 4:30 & 6:00pm. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/child or $25/amily of four. For tickets, please call Judy at 763-2646. 842

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blossom TimE for surE, buT..... What a glorious time of year, blossoms everywhere to enchant the eye and fragrances that are rich enough to make one quite giddy, however many of the blossoms we see are considered undesirable. At this season of the year there are more jobs to do in the garden than most of us have time for so we need to be very selective in what gets done, to be most effective with that valuable time its best to get to the weeds that are on the verge of seeding first thus preventing hundreds of new plants from infesting lawns and gardens. However all is not negative even with the detested Dandelion, excellent wine can be made from the flower heads, the young leaves are great in salads and sandwiches and the ground up dried roots were valued during depression times as a coffee substitute. The deer are still a major problem for local gardeners and the repellent arsenal is almost as numerous as our undesirable monster Bambis. To date the most successful ones seem to be; one part of Ammonia to nine parts water with a little soap and vegetable oil mixed in sprayed on the objects of our affections, repeat spraying after multiple rainfalls and new growth is required; or hanging fresh sheeps wool in knee highs on stakes amongst the flowers; if you use the darker beige ones they rather resemble ladies slipper and from a distance give the impression that a master gardener is in residence. A most effective way of making an overgrown garden look as if it should be a center fold in Canadian Gardening, is to take

an edging tool and whistle it around the flower bed taking just enough time to weed a three foot swathe behind the edge. The eye is caught by the clean crisp edge and the fact that there are weeds further back in the area is scarcely noticed, especially if the larger blooming weeds have been disposed of. Having taken a short cut to a good looking plot its wise to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor (just think, if you had harvested those dandelion flowers and made wine last year, you could relax in style!!). 805

Instruments for Peace is a group that meets every second Thursday of the month at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 668 Manawagonish Road, to explore and promote non-violent solutions to international conflicts. All welcome! 731

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Senior Goodwill Ambassadors have been appointed for a new mandate by Social Development Minister Sue Stultz, who is also minister responsible for seniors, housing and community non-profit organizations. The Senior Goodwill Ambassador Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and I thank all of our ambassadors, both past and present, for their dedication to representing our province, said Stultz. The program encourages seniors to make a difference by being actively involved in their communities while also promoting all that our province has to offer. As part of their mandate, the ambassadors are invited to greet visitors to the province; address community groups; participate in and organize community activities; and encourage travellers to extend their visits to New Brunswick. They participate in conferences, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, presentations, and help guide visitors. Seniors are a vital resource for our province as they spend countless hours improving the lives of others not just in their own neighbourhoods but throughout New Brunswick, Stultz said. This program is a wonderful opportunity to provide seniors with another avenue to give back to their communities and their province through volunteering. There are 29 senior goodwill ambassadors distributed in every region of the province. Individuals or organizations interested in benefiting from the services of these ambassadors may contact the Senior and Healthy Aging Secretariat at 506-457-6811. Senior Goodwill Ambassadors locally appointed were: Jean Hartlen, Hampton; Alyson Hamilton, Quispamsis; Murray Carpenter, Douglas King and Erik W. Kraglund of Saint John. 631 A Benefit Dance/Silent Auction Wheels for Walter will be held on saturday, June 25th from 7:00pm-1:00am at the Bradley Lake Community Centre. Admission will be by voluntary donation. Wheels for Walter is a fundraising effort with the goal of supplying a wheelchair for Walter Mullet. Walter lives in your community and was a carpenter and volunteer Firefighter until he was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a moose and became a quadriplegic. The cost of a new van is approx $20,000 and the cost to convert the van for Walters wheelchair is another $34,000, for a total of approx $54,000. This event is being conducted in the hope that a new van may be purchased and outfitted within the year. Several fundraising events are being planned as well as requests for private and corporate donations. For more information contact Deborah Stewart, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Wheels for Walter at 696-6368. 632

sEnior goodWEll ambassadors aPPoinTEd

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The team Atlantic Midget Girls Lacrosse 5km Poker Run fundraiser will be held on sunday June 26th at the Barnhill Middle School (750 Manawagonish Road). Start time will be 10:00am and the race fee is $20 per runner - 2.5km out Manawagonish Road and back. Runners get a card at each km marker for total of five cards to form a poker hand. The top three runners (male and female) get extra cards to get chance at better hand. There will be a grand prize for best hand and more prizes for next best two hands, with draws for some door prizes. Race day registration starts at 8:30am or you can register online at runnb, or trackie.com/online-registration. For more info contact Mike at 645-9174 or mikerobinson47@live.com. All proceeds from this event will go to Team Atlantic Midget Girls Lacrosse Club members who will be competing at National Midget Girls Lacrosse Championships in Westminster BC on July 23rd-28th. They need your support. 626

laCrossE TEam fundraisEr

The Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in solving a break and enter at a camp on Lake Road in South Oromocto Lake which occurred sometime between June 1st, 2011 and June 6th, 2011. Several items were stolen including propane lamp, propane stove, tools and a gas can. The Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP is also asking for the publics assistance in solving a break and enter at a residence on Woolastook Drive in Grand Bay-Westfield which occurred sometime between 08:30hrs and 14:30hrs on June 7th, 2011. Several items were stolen including a laptop computer and jewelry. If you have any information which could lead to identifying the persons responsible for these crimes, contact the Grand BayWestfield RCMP at (506)757-1020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS(8477). If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs, you could be eligible for a cash award. 736

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The annual Allaby-Gray Reunion will take place on sunday, July 10th at the Midland Community Hall on Rte 124. The reunion begins at 2:00pm and there will be a potluck supper. 808

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There will be a Canada Day Community Celebration at the Lancaster Baptist Church (in the parking lot) at 87 Church Avenue, West Saint John. Please wear red & white, bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free BBQ while you take pleasure in the many activities from 11:00am-1:00pm. All West Side residents are encouraged to attend. SonSurf Vacation Bible School will be taking place at the Lancaster Baptist Church from sunday, July 3rd to Thursday, July 7th 6:00-8:00pm each night. There is no cost to attend. Please call 635-8980 to register or for more information. 728 Greenwich, NB Mondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on holidays). Thursdays 7:30pm, monthly meeting every second Thursday (next meeting June 9th). Fridays - 7:00pm, Games Room open. Our Canteen is open to everyone now on Friday nights come sit in and eat, or take-out orders available by calling 468-2604. Saturdays - 3:00pm, Games Room open. friday, June 24th 7:00pm, Darts Meat Shoot, everyone welcome, $5/person. Canteen open. Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or who would like to become a member; the monthly meetings are held at the Legion on the second Thursday of each month. Contact Rose Linton at 757-2963. Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927. Cost of rental is donation only. Everyone welcome. 711 The 8 Annual Dr. David Stephen Memorial Motorcycle Run will be held on saturday, June 25th (rain date if necessary will be sunday, June 26th). Registration will be from 9:00-11:00am at the Ken Val Co-op. Registration fee is $25/hand. 630
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mEmorial moTorCyClE run

The River Road Co op Advisory Council is now accepting applications from non-profit organizations in our host area for participation in our 50/50 draw. Please drop off application at the River Road Co-op store with organizations name, contact name and phone number. The deadline for applications is friday, July 22nd. If you require further information, please call Brian Boudreau at 738-3216. 732

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Friends and volunteers of the MADD Saint John & Area Chapter gathered on Saturday, June 11th at Rockwood Parks Fisher Lakes, raising over $11,000 at their 6th annual Strides for Change Walk event! Saint John Radio kicked off the day by providing great music while MADD Saint John & Area Chapter President, Rick McNulty, led the walkers in a warm up. Rick McNulty, said it was wonderful to see so many people out to support our mission to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime. This money stays in our community and helps us to continue with that mission. We want to thank MLA Carl Killen for coming out to show his support, and to everyone who supported our walk today, whether through prize donations, pledging a walker or walking themselves. He then asked for a moment of silence for all those who have been impacted by impaired driving. The sun tried to peek through as walkers took to the trails. A BBQ, provided by the managers of our local Sobeys Stores, awaited hungry walkers who enjoyed delicious hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments. As the walk was coming to an end, Mark McNultys name was drawn from a large drum of entries as the winner for a one week RV rental from Leisure Time Sales & Service! Congratulations to Mark and thanks to Leisure Time Sales for the sponsorship! 634

a Cool day for a Walk in ThE Park

10th Anniversary Year bring your instruments for lots of fiddling, singing and fun at the Frances Smith Memorial Hall (Long Reach, Rte 845 Kingston). Admission $5 at the door for church and hall repairs. Light refreshments. Kitchen party dates for this year: fridays July 1st, 15th, 29th; august 12th, 26th and september 9th. For more information please contact: Sylvia 386-4601 or 763-3393; Fraser - 7632559. 843 The annual Camp Gagetown Picnic will be held in New Jerusalem on sunday, July 3rd and everyone is welcome. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic lunch. For more information please contact 832-4520. 815

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reminder: CamP gagEToWn PiCniC

The Knights of Columbus (#9176) wish to take this opportunity to thank all our patrons who attended the Brunches at St. Matthews Church. We are closing for the Summer months and will resume again on the fourth Sunday starting in september. Again, thanks to all. 702

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A youth-created Anti-Bullying Website toll-free line for youth, parents, and the general public can be accessed 24/7, 365 days a year by anyone in Canada. Anyone may access the toll-free number at: (877) 352-4497. 803

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Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada invites you to a Meet & Greet at McAllister Place Mann on saturday, June 25th from 11:00am-3:00pm (near the food court). Come meet beautiful retired racers and their knowledgeable owners. Is a Greyhound the right dog for your family and lifestyle? Come by, ask questions and find out. Contact 672-0571 or www. gpac.ca. Bred to run, born to love! 627

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This series is now in its 34th year, and again this summer will offer themed Tuesday night walks. Walks will be rescheduled for Wednesday nights if it is wet and miserable on Tuesday with this information recorded at 6:00 at 672-8601. Call if unsure. Walks are approximately 1.5 hours and about 3 km in length. Walkers assume all risks for their own safety. Whirligigs and walking sticks and other prizes awarded on most walks. Free walks scheduled for June & July: June 21st- 7:15pm, Schools-Almost-Out Walk at Wolastoq Park, Lancaster Avenue. June 28th - 7:15 Meet Frank Hatheway (impersonated) at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre and walk the trails and explore this mans life and contribution to Saint John. friday -July 1st - 11:00am- Tribute to the Fathers of Confederation. Walk leaves from the office of Fernhill Cemetery, 200 Westmorland Road. friday -July 1st - 8.00- 9:30pm, Ghostly Gallivant. Several uptown ghosts to visit on a self guided walk. Ghost location directions at 7:50pm at the lighthouse nearest the Hilton Hotel. Marking Stuart Truemans 100th year, his ghost stories will be the featured. July 5th - 7:15pm, Martello Tower Walk - Meet at the Tower on Whipple Street and learn what was going on in Saint John as the Tower was being built for the war of 1812. July 12th - 7:15pm - Campfire Capers - Rockwood Campground for stories, songs, skits and stunts. While strolling the parks trails will share some of the campfire fun Prize for best costumed hobo! July 19th - 7:15pm Pirate Dave Comes to the Irving Nature Park (Kiosk area) Come in costume with prizes awarded for the best. For more information on these and other walks hosted by David Goss contact: gosswalk@nbnet.nb.ca or 672-8601. 616 Main Street Baptist Church will be holding VBS from July 11th-15th, for ages 4 - grade 5, from 9:00am-12:00noon at the Milledgeville North School. The theme for this years VBS will be Pandamania Where God is Wild about You!. A bus will leave Main Street Baptist church at 8:30am and return at 12:30pm. For more information go to www.mainstreetbaptist.ca or call 642-8060. 730 Ladies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton Community Centre on Sundays from 4:00-10:00pm (one hour play), for ages 18 and up. For more information contact Jennifer LeBlanc at 1-506-755-9081. 719

Walks n Talks 2011

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After Bobby Hayes won the CBC Champions of Change for his work with the Saint John Joshua Group, Ossekeag Publishing printed a special feature for him to help raise awareness of the children and their families that cope with daily struggles in our community. It was our honor to help support the Joshua Group with this awareness campaign as well as offer a contribution to assist in the ever growing need for financial assistance. The Joshua Group works to assist underprivileged children in a variety of ways including financially and through consulting to assist with problems they may have. Many of these families reside in unsafe environments, where crime does not exist in a distant city, but at the next doorstep. For further information on the Joshua Group, contact them: The Joshua Group, P.O. Box 4436, Rothesay, New Brunswick, E2E 5X2; contact@thejoshuagroup. ca; 645-9664 (Bobby Hayes); www.thejoshuagroup.ca and on Facebook. 623

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Debbie Hickey, Bobby Hayes, John Higgins (in front of Bobby) and Jacob Yeomans (beside Bobby).

The Hampton United Church will be holding their Annual Strawberry Festival on Tuesday, July 12th from 4:006:30pm. The menu will include: potato salad, coleslaw, marinated carrots, salad, ham, brown bread, homemade rolls and a scrumptious strawberry shortcake made with homemade biscuits. The price is $10/adults; $4/children 6 12 years of age; children 5 and under free. 822

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aTTEnTion amaTEur PhoTograPhErs This could be your chance to click and win. Have you taken that nearly perfect photo well, send it to us it could be chosen as Ossekeag Publishings Pic of the Month, sponsored by participating Subway locations. The first of each month we will be choosing one photo, from those submitted during the previous month, to be our Pic of the Month photo. The chosen photo will be published in all four publications and the winner for that month will receive a voucher for a Footlong meal deal from participating Subway locations. Check out the contest rules and get snapping: One winner chosen per month; Submissions should be original photos, not composites and without borders; Photos submitted must be in high quality jpeg format (300 dpi and at least 8x10 in size) and emailed to info@ossekeag.ca; Please include the location of the photo and name of photographer (and contact info); Digital copies preferred; Photos of public interest only not people. Submission of photos authorizes Ossekeag Publishing the right to print and display your photo (with photographer credit) in any of our four publications - WesTides, Valley Viewer, Hampton Herald and Sussex Herald, our yearly calendar, website and Facebook group. If no photo of suitable quality is submitted, judges can elect to choose no winner for that month. 821

The Meet and Greet program at the Saint John Airport has begun again for the 2011 season. Visitors to the Greater Saint John area arriving via the Saint John airport are greeted by friendly, helpful volunteers dressed in cheerful red vests. The Meet & Greet program has proved popular over the years and is indicative of the hospitality available across the region. The committee is issuing a call to anyone who is interested in being part of this social activity. Volunteers indicate which flights they are interested in greeting, typically volunteering for two hours, one day a week. Volunteers are able to choose which days of the week suits their schedule and are able to select the time of day they prefer. Anyone interested in further details is encouraged to contact Colleen Mitchell at 638-5584 or by email at cmitchell@saintjohnairport. com. Expenses for volunteers such as parking, coffee, vests, and other incidentals are covered by the Airport. Meet & Greeters offer tourism information, answer questions about the region, and hand out small gifts to arriving passengers. For further information, contact: Colleen Mitchell, Director of Marketing and Communications at cmitchell@saintjohnairport. com; 638-5584. 619

volunTEErs for mEET & grEET Program

The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders regular monthly meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Grand Bay Centrum at 7:00pm. New members always welcome The Grand Bay-Westfield ATV Riders are holding a raffle draw for a chance to win a 2011 Yamaha Grizzly 700 Limited Edition. Tickets are $20/each or $100/6, and the draw date is august 6th. For more details & tickets please phone 757-8787, or e-mail: angelaarthurs@grandbay-westfieldatvriders.ca. 724

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The Local Saint John Chapter of the Canadian Liver Foundation is holding a fundraising raffle for Live(R) to Ride to support Canadians suffering from liver disease. Buy your tickets until september 17th for a 2012 Harley Davidson Touring Street Glide Motorcycle. The draw will be held on saturday, september 17th between 12:00noon-5:00pm at Kaceys Kitchen located in Haymarket Square. Come out and enjoy the afternoon, and you may go home riding the Grand Prize 2012 Harley Davidson Touring Street Glide Motorcycle. Tickets are only $50 each, and limited to 800 tickets offering ticket holders great odds to win! Tickets may be purchased by contacting the local chapter by phone 506-214-3511 or email saintjohnchapter@liver.ca or visiting KV Billiards in Quispamsis, Eldridges, or Kaceys Kitchen. The Saint John Chapter hopes to bring awareness to the issues of liver health while raising funds for research, education, and prevention of liver disease among Canadians. Liver disease affects children, women and men with equal and sometimes fatal consequences. The Canadian Liver Foundation mandate is to promote liver health and to reduce the incidence and impact of all liver disease. To achieve this goal, we work through volunteers and chapters across the country to improve public awareness and understanding of liver health and disease. All proceeds support research and education programs to the general public, patients and their families, and the medical community. 834

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Kidney Foundation Drive for Life Golf Classic will be held on Thursday June 23rd at the Westfield Golf & Country Club with a 1:00pm shotgun start. Your $600 team registration includes green fees for four, a barbecue lunch and awards banquet. Many great prizes to be won including hole in one prize of a 2011 RX350 Lexus. To register your team or for more information please call The Kidney Foundation at 634-0519. 733 Every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00pm you are invited to play Radio Bingo on Country 94 CHSJ in support of the Animal Rescue League - Jackpot $3,500, plus Cookie Jar plus many other great prizes! Bingo Books ($5) are available by calling 642-0920. Thank you for supporting your animal shelter! 836

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Christ Church in Bloomfield is celebrating its 225th anniversary this year. The Kings County Historical Society is going to make certain that everyone one has an opportunity to explore the landmark yellow and brown church and its community on saturday, august 13th in the afternoon. The Historical Society will provide an Antique ID and a Genealogy Fair where you can find your Kings County roots and the value of treasured items. With the help of the Kings County museum, there will be a cemetery tour where the life and times of some of the permanent residents there will be portrayed. If you have a family member with a story to tell from the Bloomfield area, contact the museum for help writing a script and finding a costume. A house and garden tour is also being organized along with an old fashioned hymn sing. The day will conclude with a Lobster Roll supper prepared and served by Christ Church ACW. For more information, contact: cunning2@gmail.com. 825 A Princess Tea Party will be held on sunday, June 26th from 1:00-3:00pm, at the Riverside Country Club (2524 Rothesay Road, Rothesay). There will be cupcakes & refreshments, live entertainment and tickets for sale on a dollhouse. Bring your camera to have your picture taken with our princesses. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets must be purchased in advance (none will be available at the door) and are available at the following Scotiabank locations: Main Street West; Westmorland Street East; Main Street North; King street (uptown) and Hampton Road, Rothesay. All funds raised from this event will be donated to Hestia House. For more information, contact 634-7570 or visit hestiahouse.ca (under fundraising). 622

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Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www.rcl69.ca. Tuesday, June 21st, 28th; July 5th, 12th, 19th - 7:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden in the Memorial Lounge. friday, June 24th; July 1st, 8th, 15th - 9:00pm, Karaoke with Norm Boucher in the Lower Bar. saturday, June 25th; July 2nd, 9th, 16th - 2:00pm, dance with Donnie & Delbert in the Lower Bar. saturday, July 16th 1:00pm, Bike Draw in the Upper Hall. sunday, June 26th; July 10th - 8:00pm, dance with Johnny & Sonny in the Upper Hall. sunday, June 20th; July 3rd, 17th - 8:00pm, dance with Albert & Sam in the Upper Hall. monday, July 18th 7:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden & Friends in the Upper Hall. 710

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Mrs. Molloy and the Morna Heights School Choir recently won gold at the NB Competitive Festival of Music. They were the recipients of the Saint John Energy Trophy for the highest ranking elementary school choir in West Saint John. Mrs. Molloy received the Gretchen Betts Trophy for the teacher of the highest ranking elementary school choir competing in this years festival. 726

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There will be a reunion for those who attended Rothesay Regional High School during the years 1957 to 1964. The date for the Reunion is July 29th-30th. For more information please contact Ken Moore at 506-363-2480 or kmoore@nbnet.nb.ca. 826

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St. Vincents Alumnae Annual Reunion Dinner is being held on friday, July 8th at UNBSJ (Thomas J. Condon Student Center). Registration deadline is June 30th. Tickets: $35 (includes $5 dues). For further information please call 635-1884, e-mail: alumnae@stvincents.ca, or visit the website at www.stvincents.ca. 847

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I am writing this as a caution to people who may be looking into purchasing or already own plots in local cemeteries. It seems that some cemeteries set some very high fees and it is unclear if the fees for plots that were purchased some time ago are covered by sale agreement at that time or if and what new agreements apply. It also would seem that some cemeteries require that headstones should be purchased through them; and if purchased elsewhere there could be a substantial fee charged before it is installed on the plot. Some companies who supply headstones are reluctant to deal with certain cemeteries due to issues incurred in getting headstones installed which were not purchased through the cemetery. Additional charges may also apply for having name/ date info changed on a headstone applied by the cemetery not the headstone retailer. I had a situation related to me where selling a plot created some difficulty at a local cemetery; plots to be sold within the family were to be charged a certain fee plus tax but if the plot was to be sold to someone outside the family the cost was substantially more a percentage above current plot cost plus a deed transfer fee. This seemed to also apply to plots that had been purchased years ago under old agreement. Often these details are left unchecked until burial plots need to be used, which is a time when additional stress is not needed. It is important to know what your plot contract involves and/ or what conditions the cemetery owners have put in place that might effect pre-purchased plots. You may want to check on things like fees for opening & closing, especially if you already own a plot; and what constitutes a single/double opening/closing. You could be saving your grieving family members a lot of stress. B. Ward. 723

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The Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue League is hoping to help local animals by giving out pet food rather than soliciting donations of it. The economic downturn has forced many owners in the Saint John region to give up their dogs and cats because they just cant afford them anymore or because they must relocate for work and leave their pets behind. The shelter is full to capacity at the moment, so the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue wants to help owners keep their pets by making food available to those unable to provide for their pet. They have recently become the seventh Kibble Pet Food Bank to open in New Brunswick and have recently been added as a sponsored shelter for all of their dry pet food by Royal Canin. The local animal shelter is short on space, limited on supplies and face budget cuts. The poor economy has resulted in fewer people being able to adopt pets, so even the pets currently at shelters often have to wait much longer than before to find new homes. Poore says to date this year the shelter has brought in 402 cats and 130 dogs and that number is rising daily. Weve been completely overwhelmed with requests to take pets and theres no end in sight. says Poore. Having a full shelter does not enable us to take in those animals, but we want to do what we can during this time of crisis. Food is available direct at the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue. Poore said the SPCA Animal Rescue is still in need of funds to help them provide more services in the region and is hoping to raise the necessary funds through its Critters in Crisis fundraiser. A draw for a $25,000 cash prize will be held on saturday, June 25th. Tickets are $20 each, or three for $50; and can be purchased at the Shelter, Bayview Credit Unions, both Pet Corral locations or online at crittersincrisis.eventbrite.com. For more information, please contact: Kari Poore, Executive Director at 642-0921. 633 Rouses! Come one come all, to the Rouse Reunion on saturday, July 23rd starting at 10:30am at the Sussex, Jubilee Hall. If you have any questions contact Stacey Rouse-Charlton by e-mail staceych@nbnet.nb.ca or by phone at 434-1787. 829

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I was reading an article on heroes recently that encouraged everyone to look around us for people we can reach out and help without expectation of payment or recognition. Each of us can do a little part to make our community, and by extension the world, a better place. And tho there will be the naysayers around us who will be quick to say that our little bits are drops in the bucket that wont ultimately make a difference, it is my philosophy that every bucket is filled one water droplet at a time. During work days I generally take a half hour walk at lunchtime. Usually with one or two co-workers, but if our schedules dont mesh it may be just me. The route goes down Main Street, past the high school around and over the hump-back railroad bridge and back to the office. About a half hour (thats some 4000 steps if youre counting, and I am). Before I left today, a co-worker had someone in the parking lot looking under the hood of her car as it had quit on her just as she arrived at work. Whether family member, friend or professional, that was someone going out of their way to assist . . . a drop in the bucket, but I am sure a rainbow in the eyes of the person with the car problem. As I crossed the road in front of the office (in my long dress and big sneakers, classy huh?), I noticed a dead bird just on the white line ahead of me. Or so I thought. As I got closer, the bird started to kick it legs and I realized it was injured but not dead. It managed to flip over and was moving out into the traffic lane. I redirected it away from the road, but it was very persistent in wanting to go that way, not toward the roadside. I managed to prevail (but if I spoke the language I am sure I was told!) and it went under the guardrail and down a small bank into the grass. Hopefully it was merely stunned and is now cruising the skies, but if not, at least it was not left to bake on the side of the road, but spend its last time in the cool grass. When I returned to the office I googled it and confirmed it was a Northern Flicker, a beautiful woodpecker. My own little rescue. Neither of these events will bring world peace or end poverty or cure cancer. So what. They bring a little ray of sunshine into the world, a positive moment, and who knows perhaps that flicker will someday be the subject of an award winning photo that would not have occurred if not for my intervention today. All of us can do a little bit. If you cant feed a hundred people, then feed just one. ~ Mother Teresa. 801

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Child CarE WEST SIDE CO-OP PRESCHOOL, accepting registration now for fall classes. Call Caroline at 642-3401 befire 9:00pm. Spaces available in toddler class, 2 day class & 3 day class. EmPloymEnT EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER, part time work, holidays, references. 634-7312. LOOKING FOR one part-time employee, involves weekends, shifts 7-3, 3-11, 11-7. Need to be available for all 3 shifts. First aide/CPR a must, Riverdale Manor Senior Care Home, Krissy 832-4051.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Turn 5-10 hours/week into $1000+/ month. Operate a mini office outlet from your computer, FREE evaluation. www.yourfreedomoffice.com. firEWood sPringfiEld firEWood, quality hardwood, cut, split, delivered. Call 485-2349. TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG size wood? Fire wood cut to specification. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843. for rEnT LOG CABINS FOR RENT, 1 bdrm, air-conditioned, completely furnished, private cove, 15 minutes from Sussex, boating, fishing and golf. $600/month, mature couples only. (506)362-2633 or (506)852-0203. 2 COTTAGES for rent weekly on the ocean at West Point, sunroom, all amenities, from Saturday 5:00pm to Saturday 10:00am. 832-3333. PETs 3 YEAR OLD PERSIAN cat, owner moving. 634-7312. rEal EsTaTE WATERFRONT LOTS, Lower Saint John River at Tennants Cove, Route 124 to East Tennants Cove Rd., gorgeous 1+ acre lots, no flooding. Call 506-485-2462 or 506-645-9343. NEW PRICE, $255,000. Garden home, 5 Merritt Hill Road, Quispamsis (end of Gondola Point Road), superlative views, John Hart construction. See propertyguys.com, ID#118248 or call 847-1243. CAMP LOTS FOR SALE at Erb Settlement, McGuinnis - Patton Road, $2,500 per acre (min. 5 acres). Phone 434-4994 or email enelson@nbnet.nb.ca. sEnior CarE ONE ROOM VACANCY at Riverdale Manor in Hampton for a senior. 24/7 care, very relaxed, homey, resident driven atmosphere. Call Krissy 832-4051. sErviCEs offErEd B. LEMON MASONRY, RESIDENTIAL, commercial, brick, blocks, stonework, chimneys, re-pointing, walkways. Free estimates call Brent at 847-5126, cell 333-0449. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079. haul aWay of 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. SEWING JOBS DONE for ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems done on pants, dresses etc, other alterations. Quick service and reasonable prices. Call 672-2599. sCraP mETal droP off site, 187 French Village Road. Free to dump wheels, tires, all appliances, anything that plugs in or runs by gasoline, oil tanks, furnaces, propane tanks etc. Fill your junk car up with junk and we will haul it away for free. Cars will be crushed, not back on the road, guaranTEEd. 847-3569. riChard saundErs Plumbing 654-1535. CASH FOR CARS, truck, vans, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, motorcycles, trailers, aluminum boats, copper wire, brass & more, for scrap. 653-0026. DAVES LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026. vEhiClEs WAYNES AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. www. waynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay - Westfield.

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