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Ravings By Mike Hickey
"AN APPLE A DAY"
If an apple a day really does keep the doctor away, then my
good friend the Corporate Jet won't be seeing a veterinarian
for a dog's age!! We have a number of apple trees on our
property which are starting to shed apples on a consistent
basis. It appears that the Jet is quite a fan of this fallen
produce and makes regular trips to a nearby tree and picks up
one or two and even three of these apples. He then fetches
them back to where I am, spits them all out and then selects
one. After picking up one in his mouth, he will appear to eat it
but then spits it back out again totally unharmed. After
several minutes of this, he finally gets down to the munching
and chewing and fairly rapid demolition of the small morsel.
While the Jet has been fueling up his immune system, I have
been working on my wood supply. I have about half of this
winter's wood already stacked away after drying outside all
summer and should get the rest in shortly. This is early for me
to be doing this, but I have realized that with four or more
trailer loads of wood sitting out in the woods, that I have
limited space to bring out any more.
As we were walking in the woods the other day, I told the
missus that it was my goal before I depart this world to leave
behind 20 or more cords of wood cut and split for her. My
dream you see is that I will be sitting in heaven watching her
work, since I know she is too Scottish to let the wood go to
waste. After nearly 30 years of cutting, splitting and hauling
wood, I would love to pass on this legacy to her. Now the
problem with all dreams is in the implementation. While I am
pretty sure that I can handle the wood part if I last another
year or two, this whole getting into heaven issue might be a
problem. If bribing and bullying doesn't work and I just can't
get in, I may have to see if I can work out a deal with the other
fellow and see if I can watch from below.
I don't know if the fact that I have already been an angel
would help me access the pearly gates. A few years ago I
donned wings and a tutu to help raise funds for the local food
basket as Mikie the Community Angel. Unfortunately to any
number of observers I probably looked more like a fallen
angel and I guess that would put me back underground!!!!
It might be better to follow my friend's lead and by eating six
or more apples a day, just postpone this whole idea. 800

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Raffle - Dinner with Dan: Win a dinner at Opera Bistro with a
FALL: PERFECT FOR PLANTING
Canadian icon - singer/songwriter/author Dan Hill. Tickets
are only $5 and all money from ticket sales will go to the
Quarrington Arts Society. Dinner will be the evening of
Wednesday, September 15th. Tickets are available from
Inprint Books (16 Kings Street), the University Bookstore
and Benjamin’s Books (Rothesay). For more information
please contact the Library.
Wednesday, September 7th - 12:00noon-1:00pm, join us for
our annual recap of summer reading. All are welcome and
pre-registration is required. For more info call643-7237.
Thursday, September 16th - 12:00noon-1:00pm, Words and
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Thursday, September 23rd - 7:00-8:45pm, in Meeting Room 1
in the Central Branch in Market Square NFB - Double Feature
#1 Git Gob (2009, directed by Philip Eddolls), a quick FALL LECTURES & EVENTS
animated comedy snapshot of two creatures with different Sept 4th Labour Day Weekend: We’ll keep you busy spreading
views of the world. Time allowed for brief discussion. mulch!! Bulk mulch, topsoil, and compost, picked up by the yard, 20% off.
Suggested for mature viewers. (delivery, Sept 8th is extra). In store specials on all bagged products too.
Thursday, September 30th - 6:45-8:45pm, Meeting Room 1 in
the Central Branch in Market Square NFB - Double Feature Sept 11th Wiggly Weekend: Actually, it’s Weigela Weekend, pronounced
#2 Sleeping Betty (2007, directed by Claude Cloutier), an (Why-gee-la). Six varieties of this beautiful flowering shrub on for HALF
award-winning animated short film which is a hilarious PRICE ! Lecture 10am:Wonderful World of Weigelas: How to plant, prune, (and
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Thursday, September 30th - 4:00-5:00pm, Special Collection
Sept 18th Lecture 10am: Fall Gardening and Winter Preparation: Bulb
planting, perennial dividing & care, pruning, bed maintenance, leaf
Room Tour. Find out what treasures are hidden behind the composting, vegetable gardens, winter preparation, etc
locked doors of the Special Collections room. All are
welcome. 602 Sept 25th Flower Festival for Hummingbirds & Butterflies:
Several kinds of flowering shrubs and Perennials that hummers and
butterflies love: Butterflybush, clematis, and several more, 30-50% Off!!
AL-ANON/ALATEEN HELP
If your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much Oct 2nd Deer Beater Weekend: Mountbatten Junipers 100cm tall, Reg.
we can help you. Al-Anon/Alateen family group - $79 less 50%!! = $39 each!! Get your free copy of our deer-resistant list of
www.alanon.alateen.org. Message manager number 634- plants. 10% off all deer-resistant plants. Demo of Deer Fence Canada system
8779. All information strictly anonymous. 809 and product there for sale. Free $9 deer-resistant perennial with any
purchase of $20 or more.
Oct 9th Special 2-hour Pruning Clinic (10am-noon): Duncan will
Reaching over 40,000 homes across demonstrate his thinning pruning technique on many kinds of evergreens
and flowering shrubs around the property, which allows you to prune all
Southern New Brunswick every two weeks! species anytime you want, controlling size and shape while keeping the
natural appearance.
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Branch Hours (Summer): Monday-Wednesday 2:30-
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Saturday 2:00-9:00pm; Sunday 1:30-7:00pm.
Sundays - 10:30am-12:30pm, Sunday Brunch
$6.00/person; 2:00-5:00pm, Rummoli every
second Sunday.
Tuesdays - 7:00pm, Executive Committee meeting
the second Tuesday of each month, with General
Meeting following at 8:00pm.
Saturdays - 3:00-6:00pm, Shuffleboard.
Sunday, September 12th - Hosting Vets & Friends.
Friday, September 17th - 5:00-7:00pm, Roast Beef Dinner -
appetizer, roast beef, potatoes veggies, dessert, tea/coffee for
$12/person. Reserve now by purchasing a ticket at the Branch.
Pre-paid reservations close on September 15th.
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Working for Saint John Lancaster Reminder: THE 140 PENINSULA ARMY CADETS
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$35 Million Harbour Bridge loan guarantee The first ‘fall’ meeting for the Peninsula Cadets will be held on
Wednesday, September 8th beginning at 6:15 and concluding at
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$900,000 for New Brunswick’s first 9:00pm. We cordially invite all students between 12-19 years of
residential hospice located in West Saint age to attend. The Cadet movement does not have any
John registration fees and provides all uniforms and educational
material free of charge.
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$425,000 Westside Wellness Centre and For further information please feel free to call Officer C.
Food Bank Donnelly at 849- 7177. We are hoping to see many new faces to
join all the great planned events. 405
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$220,000 for renovations to the Milford
Memorial Centre
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$164,000 for renovations to the Denis SUPPERS AT ST. GEORGE’S
Morris Community Centre Saturday, September 11th - Ham Take-Out at St. George’s
Anglican Church, 100 Watson Street. Tickets are $10 and must
be pre-sold by calling 658-0304 or 635-8620. Pick up time will be
3:30-5:30pm.
Working for our Community Sundays: 4:30-5:30pm, George’s Café is a community free supper
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44 Million dollar Investment in Center of held at St. George’s Anglican, 100 Watson Street and will resume
Excellence for Energy & Construction at for the fall on September 12th. Come and bring your family and
NBCC Saint John friends. If you would like to make a donation to this community
outreach, please call 635-8620 any time. 704
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ANTI-BULLYING NEW NUMBER LOYALIST HOUSE - GUIDES NEEDED
A youth-created Anti-Bullying Website toll-free line for youth, The Loyalist House, 120 Union St., Saint John is owned and
parents, and the general public can be accessed 24/7, 365 operated by the New Brunswick Historical Society. It is the
days a year by anyone in Canada. Anyone may access the Georgian Home of Loyalist David Merritt built circa 1810 and
(new) toll-free number at: (877) 352-4497. 803 is furnished in this period.
Student guides are returning to university and we need of
volunteers to give tours of this lovely home on cruise ship
days during September and October. Training sessions will
SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS SUPPORT be given.
The Saint John support group for Adult Survivors of If you like meeting and greeting people from around the
Childhood Sexual Abuse (anonymity respected) meets on
world, are knowledgeable of our area and are interested in
Saturdays, 10:30am-12:00noon and Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
at the Community Health Centre (130 Bayard Drive, next to history, antiques and learning, we need you. 609
St. Joseph’s Hospital). We define this abuse as a sexual
encounter initiated by a family member or extended family
member that damaged the child. By ‘extended family’ we
mean an aunt, uncle, in-law, step-parent, cousin, friend of the MATURE PROFESSIONALS NETWORK IN SJ
family, teacher, coach, another child, clergy or anyone that “Mature Professionals Network (MPN) a social networking
betrayed the child’s trust. organization for single adults over the age of 40 has been
For more information please call Ron McCann at 650-9985
launched in Saint John. MPN offers a forum to meet and
or email braveandstrong95@yahoo.ca; or Elsie McGraw at
mcgrame@nb.sympatico.ca. 614 exchange ideas, develop friendships and share common
interests. They have a Meet and Greet Social every Friday
night, 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Chateau Saint John, on
Rockland Road. You will be warmly welcomed by a MPNSJ
RCL CARLETON # 02 greeter who will introduce you to other members. A group of
290 Ludlow St. West them also go out to dinner after the Meet and Greet. They
Ladies Auxiliary are holding “25¢ Bingo” every have already participated in several different activities and
Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm. 50/50 Draw, canteen, are looking forward to a lot more interesting things to do
free tea and coffee. through the seasons.
Everyone Welcome. 712 We hope you can find time to join us.” 831

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CRISIS LINES AVAILABLE

Anniversary Crisis lines are available to victims of crime and the general
public: SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE (call collect) 1-506-
454-0437 - an answering service will take your call and a crisis

1 year already! Sale counselor will call you back; CHIMO - Inuit word for
friendship open 24/7 everyday and holidays - listening and
resources for all types of life problems - 1-800-667-5005;
MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE - 1-888-811-3664.
Everything in store is tax free The Saint John Regional Hospital has a Sexual Assault Crisis
Nurse on call 24/7. 824
New coats and jackets
arriving daily: leathers,
wools, down filled
ILLEGAL DUMP HOTLINE
and so much more. Illegal dumps have no boundaries. In New Brunswick they can
be found along public roads, near streams, on private
property, along railroad lines, and other out-of-the-way
places.
Illegal dumping is misplaced solid waste and raises concerns
over safety, property values and quality of life. It is also
referred to as ‘open dumping’, ‘fly dumping’, ‘midnight
dumping’, and ‘wildcat dumping’, because materials are
often dumped in open areas, from vehicles and, at times - late
3RD FLOOR at night.
BRUNSWICK SQUARE An examination of the literature suggests economics and
low risk are factors affecting decisions to illegally dump.
646-0987
More specifically, research indicates those who illegally dump
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do so because they: Lack a sense of ownership; Believe
Sale ends September 11 someone else will clean up what they have disposed of; Lack
public awareness about the health and environmental risks.
If you are aware of an illegal dump site, please contact the
“Illegal Dump Hotline”, or use another avenue, should you
prefer, being sure to provide sufficient information as to
location: Toll-Free 1-877-777-4218; Fax (506) 847-1369; E-
mail report@nbnet.nb.ca. 827

ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ


The people of St. Augustine’s Anglican Church (corner of
Quispamsis & Pettingill Roads) invite you to join them for
their annual ‘Chicken Barbeque’ which will be held on
Saturday, September 18th with sittings at 4:30 & 6:00pm.
The meal includes: chicken, coleslaw, pasta/potato salads, a
homemade dessert and a beverage - for only$10.
Reserve your tickets now by calling 849-8464. 219

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For more information on shows and show
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847-2421 Saint John, NB
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CAREER SCHOOLS
Today's job market demands new
Saint John District Labour Council skills, and career training schools,
both public and private, offer training
Invites all Unions and Friends of Labour that can help you prepare for a new
to come together and celebrate career. But which ones will really help
th you land a job?
Labour Day – Monday September 6 The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
can help you narrow your search. BBB
With their annual fun-filled picnic Reliability Reports show whether the
at Rockwood Park school has been the subject of
complaints from students and others
12 noon to 3 pm and give you information such as who runs the school or how
for a free BBQ. Fun for all! long it has been in business. The reports are available online
at www.bbb.org.
"It pays to check out a school's credentials and its success at
placing graduates," said Don MacKinnon, BBB president and
CEO. "While most vocational schools do a good job of training
students, there are some operators who are more interested
in collecting tuition than in providing valuable training."
Just as with buying a new appliance, it pays to do some
comparison shopping to determine the cost, the course
offerings and other aspects that may make a particular school
the right one for your schedule, your budget and the skills you
need. The following are some tips to help you find the right
school: Obtain catalogs or bulletins from several schools,
both public and private that offer the training you are
seeking. Find out whether it is licensed by your provincial
Department of Education; Compare the courses, rates of
completion, and job placement percentages with those being
Reminder: RECITAL & AUDITIONS offered in your community by public schools, community
The Saint John Men’s Chorus is holding auditions for tenors, colleges, nonprofit and for-profit schools; Talk to employers
baritones or basses. Please contact David Mitchell before in your field of interest. Tell them your objectives and ask
September 13th - 738-8281; larynx@nb.aibn.com. 619 them if training in a career school would qualify you for a job;
Visit the school and inspect its facilities.
Are the facilities and equipment the
On a budget? same as described in the school's printed
materials or its website?; Find out about
Concerned about electricity bills this Winter? the instructor's qualifications. What is
the teacher-to-student ratio and the
teacher turnover rate?; Determine the
Are you tired of being hit with high electricity bills during the costs for tuition, books, materials, lab
Winter when your budget is already being stretched to its limits?
equipment, housing and meals before
...then sign-up for Saint John Energy’s Equalized Payment signing a contract. Ask for details on the
Program. The Equalized Payment Program spreads out the cancellation and refund policy and
bumps and dips so that you pay the same amount every month. whether financial assistance is available;
Your quote is based on your previous year’s consumption
Know the requirements for and terms of
plus a small percentage to account for higher than the financial aid program. Get the facts
expected consumption. The vast majority of our about the institution backing loans,
customers end the year with a credit to be applied grants, or work study programs; how and
against their September invoice.
when funds are disbursed; and how loans
Don’t delay, call today! The Equalized Payment Program are repaid; Be wary if a school
starts in September. For more information or to sign a guarantees you job placement or makes
contract to begin your plan, contact Saint John Energy at: promises about how much money you
will make. Contact the BBB for a
658-5252 Reliability Report on the school at
Excellence in
www.sjenergy.com Electricity Delivery
www.maritimeprovinces.bbb.org or by
calling 902-422-6581. 900
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JUNIOR HOCKEY TRY-OUTS
The Hampton Hurricanes of the New Brunswick Junior
Hockey League will be holding tryouts for the 2010-2011
season beginning in September. Five sessions are scheduled,
beginning Saturday, September 18th and will run Saturdays
& Thursdays until October 2nd. The cost for the tryouts is $60
per player. All sessions will be held at the Hampton
Community Centre.
The September 18th two hour tryout begins at 7:45pm. For
www.sjspeedskaters.ca
more information call Ken McConchie at 839-2474, 432-
sjassc@gmail.com
0703 or John Sherwood at 653-8029. 805

Reminder: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


Volunteers are needed for a large Grand Opening that will be
held for the new office for the Canadian Diabetes Association
in Saint John on 229 Bayside Drive on Saturday, September
11th from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Fundy Funeral Home The SJ office of the Diabetes Society is looking for
individuals, parents with children, and groups to volunteer.
230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB Approximately 40 volunteers are required and six groups to
Phone (506) 646-2424 participate and make this day successful. Those who are
interested may contact: Derek MacFarlane at 693-4235. 616
Helping You Plan
For Tomorrow, Today. RAIN DATE FOR PETS IN THE PARK 2010
The Animal Rescue League is having Pets in the Park and our
19th Annual Dog Jog on Sunday, September 12th!!! Pets in the
Park is one of the fastest growing summer events for the
Call for our Animal Rescue League. It draws hundreds of animal lovers to
an enjoyable day filled with entertainment, demonstrations,
the dog jog, food and trade booths. Pets in the Park is a day
free booklet where families can mingle with other pet lovers and pets can
meet other pets.
Mark your calendars, cancel your plans and prepare your
“A Guide to sneakers as this is an event not to miss. Come out and support
the Animal Rescue League and let your pet have a fun day in
the park! For more information, please call 642-0929 or
Planning Ahead” Rod Anderson
email the ARL at arlspev@nb.aibn.com. 826

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Bridal Showcase
Microwaves, appliances, furniture, computer educational presentations Sunday September 19th
for youth in our community. Fort Howe Hotel
desks, computers, used cars to get rid of? & Convention Centre
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FRV RIDING NEWS
Canada Games Centre Aquatique Hon. Jack Keir, MLA Fundy
Aquatic Centre Jeux du Canada
River Valley, New Brunswick
1985 - 2010 Premier Shawn Graham and
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell
Dexter are urging all
Canadians to vote for the Bay of
Fundy. As MLA for Fundy River
Now Accepting Valley I feel that this is a great
opportunity for us to bring
Fall Registration awareness to the rest of the
Classes Begin on world of the natural
experiences that we have to
Sept. 11/ 2010 offer. We are all very proud to be Maritimers and your vote
Learn to swim: matters. The Bay of Fundy is the only remaining natural
wonder in Canada still being considered by the New7Wonders
Preschool, Swim Kids and Lifesaving Foundation as one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Teen Leadership & The Bay of Fundy is one of only 28 global finalists in a contest
that started with 440 entrants. The contest offers Canadians,
Water Safety Courses and people around the world, an opportunity to support one
of Canada's iconic natural wonders. Other global finalists in
Adult & Youth Water Polo the campaign include the Amazon, Great Barrier Reef, Grand
Canyon and the Galapagos.
Specialty Classes
The Bay of Fundy is best known for the highest tides in the
Including Yoga & Zumba world and has been compared, in marine biodiversity, to the
50 Union St. Amazon Rainforest. The Bay is the summer feeding area for
half the world's population of endangered North Atlantic
Saint John, NB Right whales and 12 other whale species. It is home to the
world's most complete fossil record of the "Coal Age" (300
million years ago) as well as Canada's oldest dinosaurs. The
Bay of Fundy is home to two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves.
So if you would like to join myself and many other New
Brunswickers in promoting the Bay of Fundy please go to
www.new7wonders.com to vote and register.
WE PROTECT, YOU SAVE ... If you would like to discuss this topic or any other please
contact me at my Campaign Office, 738-9665 or email
MLA@JackKeir.ca. 706

KOC MINI-BINGO
The Fr. Thomas Beck Lancaster Council 8094,
Knights of Columbus are sponsoring non-
smoking Dabber Mini-bingo at the Msgr. Osborne
Family Centre (basement of St. Rose School),
Manawagonish Road, Saint John West on
Tuesdays, at 6:30pm. Admission - non-perishable
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SJ VOLUNTEER CENTRE - NOON NUGGETS
The next “Noon Nuggets” at the Saint John Volunteer Centre
will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd and the topic will
be Risk Management “Damage Control - Traps and Tips for
Non-profit Organizations”. Learn more about risk
management with workshop facilitator Christine Fagan Q.C. -
a lawyer and the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of
WorkSafeNB at its Saint John head office. Ms. Fagan has held
many Director positions on non-profit and corporate Boards
of Directors. She is currently a director of the Saint John
Board of Trade, the Saint John YMCA-YWCA, and a volunteer
with BCAPI.
Registration will be from 11:45am-12:00noon and the
Workshop will be from 12:00noon-1:00pm at the Saint John
Volunteer Centre (66 Waterloo Street, Training Room Suite
224). Cost for the workshop is $15 and please pre-register by
calling 658-1555 or email at training@nb.aibn.com. Failure
to notify of cancellation two days prior to Workshop will
result in the fee being invoiced. Prior to registration please
advise if you have any mobility restrictions.
Bring your lunch - coffee/tea provided. All Education
Programs are sponsored by the United Way of Greater Saint
John. 603

ARL - FUNDRAISER
There will be an “all you can
eat” Spaghetti Dinner on
Sunday, October 3rd at the
Pizza Delight Lansdowne
Place - the first sitting will
begin at 4:30pm. Dinner
includes garlic fingers, pop, tea/coffee. There will also be
prizes and a 50/50 draw. This fundraiser, for the Animal
Rescue League, is being held in memory of Laura Cristine
Woolley.
Tickets ($12) must be purchased in advance and are
available from: the ARL 642-0920; Lorna Woolley 672-0744
or Muriel Enman 696-7619; also - a ticket-selling booth will
be set up at the following locations from 11:00am to 6:00pm:
McAllister Place Mall on Friday, September 3rd, Sunday,
September 26th; Brunswick Square on Friday, September
17th & 24th; Lancaster Mall on September, Friday, October 1st.
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COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM
Free classes in Math & English, lower levels up to GED. Small
classes, mornings or afternoons, Monday-Friday. Start at your
own skill level, work at your own pace. The program will take
place at the Carleton Community Centre. Call Jim Burns for
more info at 658- 2815. 610

EAT WELL, BE ACTIVE


The challenge for healthy living Congratulations to Brad Swan and Lorrie Myers on
is on! New Brunswick residents the opening of their new business, Owens Towing.
looking to lead a healthier Brad and Lorrie both previous long time residences
lifestyle can do so through the of Grand Bay-Westfield, now reside in Morna. Brad
Canadian Cancer Society's Eat Well, Be Active program. This and Lorrie named the company after their oldest
12-week program, to start Wednesday, September 15th, at grandson. Owens is committed to providing reliable
service with very reasonable prices, 24 hours a day.
Trinity Church, 115 Charlotte Street in Saint John, will show
Owens is available for all your towing needs,
participants how to adopt healthier eating habits and including boosting and lock out services. They also
become more physically active under the guidance of a remove junk vehicles free of charge. Owens is
registered dietitian. Each person will receive expert looking forward to servicing customers in the Grand
nutritional information, weigh-in sessions every week if Bay-Westfield/Saint John and the surrounding
desired, and lots of encouragement. areas.
Eat Well, Be Active is free of charge for participants. Take the
steps you need towards better health today. Call today
because space is limited. To register or for more information,
contact 1-800-455-9090 or 634-6277. 615

KOC BRUNCH & CRIBBAGE


The Knights of Columbus (#9176) will be
holding ‘Brunch’ the fourth Sunday of each
month from 10:30am-1:00pm at St. Matthew’s
Hall on the border of Saint John/Grand
Bay/Westfield. All are welcome at a cost of
$5.00/adult and $3.00/child. The menu
includes: ham, eggs, pancakes, sausages, beans
& toast with assorted beverages.
KOC #9176 is also holding Cribbage games every
Wednesday evening (7:00pm, $8/person) in the St.
Matthew’s church basement. Small lunch provided. All
welcomed. 702

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The Church of Christ
is now meeting at the
Carleton Community Centre on
Market Place West in Saint John.
If you would like to know more
about the church,
arrange a personal Bible study or
participate in a Bible correspondence course
please telephone Shawn 214 -4214 or
Fred 847-2802.
Meeting time is 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Please come and worship with us!
God cares about you and so do we!
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RELAPSE PREVENTION SUPPORT GROUP MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Hi guys, gals, young & old - after a short recess we are ready to Mondays - 7:30pm, Weekly Card Games, cost $4.00
start up again for another 10+ years, offering support for (delicious refreshments included). For further information
those with any type of addiction issue. The meetings (chaired call Donnie Coholan at 672-4365.
by Ken) will be held every Thursday starting on September Sunday, September 19th - 2:00-4:00pm, Open House. Your
2nd 1:30pm at the Denis Morris Community Centre (330 opportunity to checkout the upgrades to the exterior of the
Greenhead Road West). The Milford Bus stops across the building, sign up for membership or get information on
street. courses being offered this fall.
We are looking for your support to get this rolling again! For Wednesday, September 29th - 7:00pm, Annual Meeting.
more information please call: Ken Warner at 672-8002. 815 Election of officers for the year 2010-2011. Your attendance
is important. We hope to see a good representation of the
residents of the Milford area at this meeting.
Exercise Class: with certified fitness instructor, Maureen
Reminder: “GARDEN OF DREAMS” O’Hara. For more information contact Jackie Blaney at 672-
The Fundy Gardeners are holding their annual Garden Show 8984, or see Maureen at the Open House on September 19th.
on Saturday, September 25th from 9:30am-3:00pm at the Rental information: Wheelchair accessible space available
Kennebecasis Valley High School in Quispamsis. The theme for showers, parties, weddings, etc. There is also a large space
for this years’ show is “Regal Gardens, Riotous Blooms”. available on the upper level suitable for long term rentals
Speakers at the show will be Ed Lawrence, retired Head such as classroom instruction, arts & crafts courses, small
Gardener for Ottawa’s official residences and John business. For more information contact Margaret Wallace at
Armstrong, local Dahlia expert and judge. 672-9118.
Tickets ($15) each are available at: 714
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The 4 Thursday of each month at the Saint
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Fridays: Darts (Meat Shoot), starting at 8:30pm
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BIG BIKE FAMILY DAY
Volunteer today for something that is very good for your
heart! Looking for local talent to perform on stage at the East
Point Big Bike Family Day on Sunday, September 12th! Please
call Tina at 634-1620 or email her at tetmanski@hsf.nb.ca if
interested!
Also, looking for volunteers for the following: bingo tent; car
wash; registration; silent auction; face painting; 50/50
tickets; set up; take down; dunk tank; parking attendants;
watergun; photography.
Come join in on the fun - what a great way to spend time with
your family while participating in something that is making a
difference in the lives of people in our province! Be a part of
something great in your community and help fight heart
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movements designed for health improvement. The tai chi
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FALL PROGRAM AT FUNDY GYMNASTICS
Recreational Gymnastics Programs for Boys & Girls - all
programs run from mid September to the end of May. Please
visit www.fundygymnastics.com for registration forms or call
Pauline Wilson at 738-8677.
Kindergym for 3 & 4 year olds - 45 minute class once a week.
Cost $260 for year + $30 for registration and insurance.
SaintJohnHarbourBridge.com
Recreational classes for Kindergarten and up - one hour per
week. Cost $310 for year + $30 for registration and
insurance. ProKids sponsorship available
Locations and Times: Quispamsis Elementary School -
Monday 4:30pm, 5:30pm & 6:30 (full); Saturday 9:30am,
We’re Upgrading the Bridge
10:30am & 11:30am; St. Patrick’s School West Saint John -
Wednesday 6:00 & 7:00pm; Enterprise Drive, Quispamsis - From May until October 2010, we will be making several
Wednesday 5.00, 6:00 (full) & 7:00pm; Millidgeville North upgrades to the Saint John Harbour Bridge to improve
School - Thursday 6:00 & 7:00pm; Westfield School - Friday
5:30 & 6:30pm.
your travel experience. This will include a new deck and
Other programs at Enterprise Drive: Teen Tumbling - surface, lighting, median and side rails. The Bridge will
Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30pm; Parent and tot classes - to be remain open during construction, but there will be lane
arranged. 807 clousures, which will result in delays during morning and
evening rush hours.
Reminder: AIDS WALK FOR LIFE EVENT
Get out those running shoes! Register for the Scotiabank Our goal is to complete this project as efficiently as
AIDS Walk for Life, which is to be held Sunday, September possible to minimize any inconvenience to you. Once
19th at Fisher Lakes. All money raised remains with AIDS this upgrade is complete, it will be many years before we
Saint John to provide programs and services in south-western have to disrupt traffic to this extent. We appreciate your
New Brunswick. Participate as an individual, or team up with
colleagues, family, friends, social club or athletic group. patience and thank you for continuing to use the
There is no fee for team registration and all pledge amounts Bridge during this upgrade.
are welcomed. Day-of registration will start at 11:00am at the
Fisher Lakes A-Frame, and the walk/run starts at noon.
Y o u c a n r e g i s t e r o n l i n e a t
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Reminder: TERRY FOX RUN IN SJ
For your convenience you can drop off ads This year’s Terry Fox Run is on Sunday, September 19th
starting at the Lily Lake Pavilion and continuing through
and editorial at the following location: Rockwood Park. Registration begins at 12:00noon with the
run beginning at 1:00pm. You can find pledge forms at
Saint John Free www.terryfox.org. To celebrate the 30th year of the Terry Fox
Public Library, West Branch Run, the organizing committee has planned an event
In the back of Lancaster Mall complete with Children’s games, face painting and other
621 Fairville Blvd.
Tues 9am - 5p / Wed & Thurs 9am - 8:30pm fundraising activities.
Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm The Terry Fox Foundation prides itself on the fact that 87
cents out of every dollar goes directly to cancer research. 626
All drop-offs must be in
a sealed envelope with
exact payment, ad, contact
name and phone number

Classified Ads $7.50 for up to 20 words. Plus 20¢ each SJ MULTICULTURAL & NEWCOMERS
additional word. (tax included) RESOURCE CENTRE
New students and volunteers are welcome at the Saint John
Personal Notices: (Thank You’s, Births, Anniversaries, etc.)
Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s English
$25.00 maximum 50 words. + 20¢ each additional word.
conversational classes. English classes are held on the fourth
Duplicate Notices: $10.00. Photos: $10.00. Color Rate:
floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from
Additional 25%. (Tax not included)
5:30-7:00pm and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm. These
Deadline for classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to
Drop offs is practice and develop their English skills. Participants have an
Ossekeag Tuesday at opportunity to carry on discussions and meet new people
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from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new
students and volunteers to join our growing groups.
For further information on the classes, or to volunteer,
Home of the WesTides, Valley Viewer, please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or
Hampton Herald & Sussex Herald.
nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca. 608
Email: info@ossekeag.ca 832-5613

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Girls High School Aged Football (grades 9-
• Fiberglass 12) takes place on Sundays, Tuesdays &
• Cellulose Thursdays, 6:30pm at The New Brunswick
• 2 lb. spray Community College Saint John - no
foam experience necessary, everyone makes the
team and all equipment is supplied. Come out and get active,
take care of your physical and mental health.
Being active improves your learning and your attitude. Meet
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Volunteers are needed for this year’s event - if you are Call Alcoholics Anonymous, 650-3114. Daily
available for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon to help meetings at several locations. 601
out with this wonderful event we would like to have you join
our team. Please call the volunteer hot line at 634-0655 and
leave a message; or send an e-mail to
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PERFORMANCE AT MARTELLO TOWER
The Surf City Synchro club offers a variety Martello Music Series presents the La Tour Baroque Duo at
of programs from recreation to competitive the Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site, 454
levels, starting with swimmers 5 yrs of age. Whipple St., Saint John West. Come join us on Saturday,
September 4th at 7:00pm for an early music performance by
Aqua Squirts Tim Blackmore (recorders) and Michel Cardin (theorbo).
For 5-7 yr olds, a fun based program focusing on breathing, floating, entering the water, swimming skills, Listen to the sounds of the French Renaissance and Baroque
awareness and confidence in the water.
periods inside one of Canada's outstanding historic sites.
Recreation and Pre-Competitive Programs Don't miss this final concert of the 2010 Martello Music
Five different programs, starting at 7-8 years old. Fun based programs focusing on living an active lifestyle and Series. Tickets are $4.90/person and seating is very limited.
teamwork. Developing general swimming skills, body position & posture, synchro skills, general diving skills,
flexibility and music interpretation. For tickets or more information, please call 636-4011. 618
Competitive Programs
For more information please contact Teresa Teskey at: ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #87
SurfCitySynchro@gmail.com Greenwich, NB
Mondays - 7:00-10:00pm, Jam Session every
Monday night. Jammers and spectators are
welcome.

Thank You
Wednesdays - 7:30pm, Bingo: Lucky 7 - $875;
Jackpot - $1,300; Bonanza - $2,500. Everyone
welcome.
Fridays - 7:30pm-1:00am, Games Room Open.
I am not a big advocate of pre-election hype, as it seems in Canteen Open 8:00-10:00pm.
a lot of cases that the before is RAH, RAH, RAH, SIS BOOM Saturdays - 3:00-9:00pm, Games Room Open. Come have fun
BAH, and the after is THANKS FOR THE SEAT, GOOD with friends Shuffleboard, pool, cards and darts. Everyone
LUCK, HA, HA, HA! In the case of Saint John - Lancaster, welcome!
MLA, Abel LeBlanc, it plays out to a different scenario. Saturday, September 11th - 7:00pm, Benefit auction for
Before is, COMMITMENTS MADE, and the after is Curtis Nichol, a young man that was assaulted at the Public
COMMITMENTS KEPT! Landing Wharf. He is currently in rehab in Fredericton.
Recently, I have been made aware that this Liberal (back Donations accepted at the door or the Royal Bank, West Side.
bencher) MLA, of Saint John - Lancaster (our MLA) during There will be a dance after the auction with a DJ.
his current tenure, has secured major funding for numerous Saturday, September 25th - 10:00am-10;00pm, come
projects concerning our community. Millions of provincial Celebrate Allie Pratt's Life. It is a potluck occasion. Bring
government dollars have been procured to assist the
your guitar for a sing a long; play horseshoes. Share your
completion of renovations to the Milford Memorial Centre
Inc., as well as the Denis Morris Community Centre; creation stories.
of the first residential hospice in West Saint John, and the The Legion has had a change of officers. Please contact any
Westside Wellness Centre and Food Bank, which will be used of the following if you have any questions pertaining to these
by residents of Carleton and Lancaster (these make up the events or any other issues at our legion. The President - Rose
current West Saint John); as well as overhauling the complete Linton linton@nbnet.nb.ca, 757-2963; Vice President Ann
kitchen within the Carleton Community Centre. Included in Arsenault - 757 8754; 2nd Vice - Joe Sousa 738-1062;
the funding, financial support for L’Arche Saint John. Then Secretary - Tammy Balemans (506 468 2446) The treasurer is
there is the acquisition of a loan guarantee to the Harbour Lynn Vail (email - lynn38@nb.sympatico.ca phone 506 469
Bridge Commission, so it can complete this phase of 2927. 711
renovations to one of Eastern Canada’s most important links.
These projects along with the day to day supporting of
situations of local business, and of individuals in the riding, KOC #6770 MINI BINGO
would make a person wonder how you could ever measure the Mini Bingo games take place every Saturday starting at
time and effort Mr. LeBlanc has put in to the community. 12:00noon. 50/50 game with 6 games winner takes all. For
I believe that we as a community, no matter what colour more information call 672-7691. 701
your tie is, are very fortunate to have a person representing us
in Fredericton that has the grit and tenacity to say and do
whatever it takes to better his constituency. The people of our
community have and will always come first.
Thank you very much Abel for all your dedication and 103 Old Hampton Road Tel: 849-7776
continuing efforts on our behalf. Rothesay Fax: 847-1094

Sincerely; BACK TO SCHOOL


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WEST BRANCH LIBRARY NEWS Check out what is happening in your community on the
Babies in the Library: 10:30am, Wednesdays, September 1st Bulletin Board.
until Wednesday, October 13th - a program designed for the The library will be closed on Wednesday, September 15th for
very young - newborn to 18 months with songs, fingerplays Employee Development Day.
and tickles - encouraging language development and having In the Gallery: Paintings by Jim Gaunce.
fun with your baby. In the Window: Leisa B Accessories by Leisa Brooker-
th
Time for Tots: begins Thursday, September 16 and is an age Mourad.
appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 Summer hours until September 12th - Monday, Tuesday&
months. This ½ hour program is held every Thursday Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am-
morning at 10:30am throughout the school year and is filled 8:30pm; Saturday & Sunday - closed.
with action songs, fingerplays, music, story and a craft. Fall/Winter hours start Tuesday, September 14th: Sunday &
Monday - closed, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm;
Pre-School Story Time: begins Friday, September 17th at
th Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm. 708
10:30am or Saturday, September 18 at 2:30pm - same
program now offered twice per week (Fridays or Saturdays)
for the pre-schooler ages 3-5. It consists of stories, songs,
fingerplays and a craft. Pre-registration is
not required. Drop by and enjoy a fun
story time with your little one.
Family Drop-In Program: Available in the
children’s area of the library. Books, a
craft, puzzles and colouring sheets are
organized around a different theme each
week. Drop by the library when you are in
the Lancaster Mall and enjoy a few
minutes reading and sharing a craft
together. Having your children busy at
colouring sometimes also gives you a few
extra minutes to choose a book for
yourself!
West Branch Library Ice Cream Party
Children’s Reading Challenge: The
challenge is on! Get your “Challenge
Card” and check out as many children’s
books as you can. The more books you
take home the faster we will reach our
goal of 10,000 books. Every time we read
10,000 books we will announce the date
and celebrate with an Ice Cream Party.
Reading has never been so yummy!
Graphic Novel Book Club: on
Wednesday, October 13that 6:30pm;
come join us for the very first meeting of
our new book club. New to graphic novels?
No problem! Been reading them since
childhood? Awesome! The first meeting
will be a general discussion on what
graphic novels are and what we’d like to
read as a group. Please note: Due to the
mature content of many graphic novels
this club is open to anyone over 16 years
old. This program occurs monthly the 2nd
Wednesday of the month, from October
until June.
Thursday, September 16th - 6:30pm,
Mystery Book Club discussing The Girl Experience the thrill of riding a 2010 Harley- Davidson®
With the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson. motorcycle first-hand at a Demo Ride event.
New members always welcome. Demos are free and open to the general public.
Gates Computer Lab is available to
check your e-mail, do research and use WHEN: Tuesday, September 7th/10 10am-4pm
the internet. The service is free. Book a WHERE: Eldridge’s Harley Davidson
tutorial and learn basic computer skills. 1230 Fairville Blvd, Saint John, NB, 635-1223
Wi Fi available. With the purchase of any new Harley-Davidson® model from an authorized Canadian Harley-Davidson Retailer®, you will receive a free, full one-year H.O.G.® membership. Always ride with a helmet. Ride
defensively. distributed exclusively in Canada by Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada, Richmond and Concord. Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada is a proud sponsor of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. ©2010 H-D.

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Reminder: GAL A DINNER & AUCTION CITY MARKET SENIOR’S CENTRE
FUNDRAISER Meals: Monday thru Friday (except holidays)11:30am-
This year’s Rocmaura Gala Dinner & Auction which will be 12:30pm. Our meals are open to the public at a cost of $5.00
held on Saturday, September 25th at the Saint John Trade for a complete healthy meal - it is the best deal in town:
and Convention Centre. Viewing begins at 5:00pm with Tim Monday - ground beef; Tuesday - turkey; Wednesday - ham &
Isaac as Auctioneer. Proceeds will go towards Phase II of the potato scallop; Thursday - meatloaf; Friday - fish. When
Residents’ Wardrobe Project, creating a home away from Monday is a holiday, we offer Ground Beef on Tuesday, and the
home environment for each resident. menu remains as posted for the rest of the week.
Auction items are still needed such as antique furniture, Bingo: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-2:30 pm
artwork, china, jewelry, etc. To arrange for the pickup of a Cards(45's): Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.
donated item or to obtain tickets, please call Rocmaura Dances: Saturdays 7:30-10:30pm.
Foundation at 643-7090. For further information, contact Paula at 693-8587. We are
For information and/or tickets to this year's Gala Event, accessible by elevator. Paula McCormick, Co-ordinator,
please call the Foundation office at 643-7090. 624 Senior Citizens' Services Saint John Inc. 607

EAST BRANCH LIBRARY


545 Westmorland Road, Saint John - 643-7250 SIGNS OF STROKE
Thursdays - beginning September 16th, Preschool Story Recognize the signs of stroke when you see them: Sudden loss
Time 10:30-11:00am. Enjoy fun books, play games and make of strength or sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even
a cool craft to take home! if temporary; Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding or
Special Saturday, September 25th, 2:30-3:30pm. If you love sudden confusion, even if temporary; Sudden trouble with
to tie-dye then the library is the place to be today! Bring your vision , even if temporary; Sudden severe and unusual
own white T- shirt or canvas bag to decorate! headache; Sudden loss of balance, especially with any of the
Hackmatack Children’s Book Club: Last Wednesday of every above.
month from 6:30-7:30pm for children in Grades 4-6, If you or someone you know is having any of these symptoms,
beginning September 29th. Read and vote for your favourite call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately or
fiction and non-fiction book from our chosen nominees. have someone make the call for you. For more information on
Adult Book Club: Last Thursday of every month from 2:30- the Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick visit
3:30pm beginning September 30th. Like Water For Chocolate www.heartandstroke.ca. 911
by Laura Esquivel will be September’s selection.
Melissa Hanley, Library Assistant. 220

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TERRY’S LETTER REQUESTING SUPPORT
FOR HIS MARATHON OF HOPE
Terry's Letter

The night before my amputation, my former basketball coach brought me a magazine with an article on
an amputee who ran in the New York Marathon. It was then I decided to meet this new challenge head on
and not only overcome my disability, but conquer it in such a way that I could never look back and say it
disabled me.

But I soon realized that that would only be half my quest, for as I went through the 16 months of the
physically and emotionally draining ordeal of chemotherapy, I was rudely awakened by the feelings that
surrounded and coursed through the cancer clinic. There were faces with the brave smiles, and the ones
who had given up smiling. There were feelings of hopeful denial, and the feelings of despair. My quest
would not be a selfish one. I could not leave knowing these faces and feelings would still exist, even
though I would be set free from mine. Somewhere the hurting must stop... and I was determined to take
myself to the limit for this cause.

From the beginning the going was extremely difficult, and I was facing chronic ailments foreign to
runners with two legs in addition to the common physical strains felt by all dedicated athletes.

But these problems are now behind me, as I have either out-persisted or learned to deal with them. I feel
strong not only physically, but more important, emotionally. Soon I will be adding one full mile a week,
and coupled with weight training I have been doing, by next April I will be ready to achieve something
that for me was once only a distant dream reserved for the world of miracles – to run across Canada to
raise money for the fight against cancer.

The running I can do, even if I have to crawl every last mile.

We need your help. The people in cancer clinics all over the world need people who believe in miracles.

I am not a dreamer, and I am not saying that this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to
cancer. But I believe in miracles. I have to.

Terry Fox, October 1979

Terry Fox Run


September 19, 2010
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LANCASTER LEGION # 69 Reminder: QUILT SHOW & SALE
Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www.rcl69.ca. The Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild presents the 30th
Tuesday, August 31st; September 7th, 21st & 28th - Annual Quilt Show & Sale “Asian Inspiration” on: Thursday,
7:00pm, dance with Delbert Worden in the September 16th - 1:00-8:00pm; Friday, September 17th -
Memorial Lounge. 10:00am-8:00pm; and Saturday, September 18th - 10:00am-
Tuesday, September 14th - no dance (250 Wing 4:00pm at the Island View Lions Club (9 Market Street) in
RCAF). Quispamsis. The coveted prize ribbons will be awarded on
Friday, September 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th - 9:00pm, Wednesday, September 15th from 7:00-9:00pm at the Lions
Karaoke with Norm Boucher in the Lower Bar. Den, Market Street, Quispamsis and all are invited to attend.
Saturday, September 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - 2:00pm, Dance For Entry Forms and information call 832-5057 or 847-
with Donnie & Delbert in the Lower Bar. 4134. Admission $5.00 daily or $10.00 all three days
Sunday, September 5th & 19th - 2:00pm, Dance with Delbert The Kennebecasis Valley Quilting Guild has over one
Worden in the Lower Bar; 8:00pm, Dance with Johnny & hundred members with meetings on the second Tuesday of
Sonny in the Upper Hall. each month from October through June and the first
Sunday, September 12th & 26th - 2:00pm, Dance with Delbert Tuesday in September. 802
Worden in the Lower Bar; 8:00pm, dance with Albert & Sam
in the Upper Hall. 710

Reminder: RAT RACE


The United Way “Rat Race” will take place on
Wednesday, September 15th from 6:00-8:00pm,
Reminder: MERCER FAMILY REUNION starting and finishing at the Market Square
There will be a Mercer Family Reunion held on Saturday, Boardwalk.
September 4th & Sunday, September 5th at the home of Registrations - $50/person for teams of four.
Shirley Mercer (17 Mercer Laborde Lane, Norton), with Raise more dollars, earn bigger prized (prize
games, music and fun for all ages. There will be a BBQ on levels - $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000). Wear a costume and
Saturday and a Pot Luck on Sunday.
earn 100 bonus points immediately!!.
For more information please call Shirley at 839-2108 or
There will also be live entertainment and a cheese &
Muriel at 839-2484. 816
crackers party at the finish! To register call: 658-1212 or drop
in at 61 Union Street, 2nd floor. 620

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2010 VITAL SIGNS REPORT RELEASE
Community Foundations in 16 communities across the
country, including Saint John, will release their 2010 Vital
Signs reports on Tuesday, October 5th. The reader-friendly
reports offer a comprehensive look at how communities are
Pet Corner
faring in key quality of life areas such as learning, health,
housing, and the environment. This is the fifth year the
At The
Greater Saint John Community Foundation is undertaking
the report as a community service. All years' reports are
available at www.saint-john-foundation.nb.ca. "Again this
Animal Rescue League
summer, community members will be invited to help grade We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
local progress with an online survey" states Cheryl M.G.
Robertson, Foundation Chair.
Community Foundations of Canada will also release Here is one of the pets up for adoption
Canada's Vital Signs, a national snapshot of issues facing
communities from coast to coast. "Vital Signs gives at the Animal Rescue League:
communities valuable insight into local strengths,
challenges and opportunities. We've seen what a powerful Yes, it is me - Chloe –
tool it can be for community groups, schools, government and I am back at the
and other agencies," said Community Foundations of Canada shelter, hoping to find
President and CEO Monica Patten. my forever home this
"Statistics from Saint John's Vital Signs 2009 Report gave
high marks to low unemployment rates, composting and time. I have called the
recycling rates and the high number of arts-related events shelter home a few
but startling trends in areas ranging from youth times over the past
unemployment and aboriginal education to violent crime and several months, so I
low birth weight were contained in the national data" said
Sara Mudge, Chair of the local Vital Sign's Committee. need someone who will
Community Foundations of Canada is the membership be dedicated to me and
association for Canada's community foundation movement,
represented by more than 170 community foundations. They
help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places
my needs, and give me
a forever home! One of Chloe
to live, work, and play as are one of the largest supporters of the reasons I have
Canadian charities, providing $140 million to local returned to the shelter is that I am a very
organizations in 2009. Find out more: www.cfc-fcc.ca energetic dog and I require a lot of exercise. I
www.vitalsignscanada.ca. www.twitter.com/CFCvitalsigns have some nice people working with me on my
http://www.vitalsignscanada.blogspot.com/.
For further information: Jane Barry, Executive Director,
training, and I am doing quite well. I am very
GSJCF, 672-8880. 916 friendly, but I might be too exuberant for smaller
children.

DENIS MORRIS COMMUNITY CENTRE


Dabber bingo every Wednesday evening. Quarter games WHAT IS THE MANDATE OF
5:30pm; early bird 7:00pm; regular games 7:30pm. Doors THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE?
open at 4:00pm. The Animal Rescue League is a non-profit organization that
Auction 45's, weekly card games, Tuesday Evening 7:30pm. provides rescue, temporary housing, care and assistance to
abandoned and unwanted animals in our community. We receive
705
no government funding and rely on donations and fund raising in
order to continue our work as animal advocates. We do our best

OPEN HOUSE
to find loving, caring and responsible forever homes for all the
animals in our care. We also attempt to educate our community
about responsible pet ownership, the humane treatment of
for animals, and the importance of spaying/neutering your pets.
Howard Hutchinson’s
75th Birthday
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 642-0920
September 11, 2010 Please do not forget to spay or neuter YOUR pet.
2-4pm
at 166 Route 100, Animal Rescue League Janet Foster
~ Executive Director~
Nauwigewauk, NB 134 Taylor Avenue
Saint John, NB
Best Wishes Only. Check out our new Website: www.saintjohnanimalrescue.com
This ad is sponsored by Ossekeag Publishing … Your Community Connection.

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WHAT IS CONTRABAND TOBACCO?
Many of you may wonder what contraband tobacco is. Truth
be told, most of us may have been in the presence of
contraband tobacco or know of people who buy or sell the
product. Under the Excise Act, 2001, a label or tear strip Walkers
must appear on packages of cigarettes and pouches of
tobacco indicating that the manufacturer has paid the
Welcome
relevant duties. The manufacturer's name and address or
permit number must appear on the package. If you purchase
10th Anniversary
cigarettes sold in unstamped cartons, re-sealable plastic bags
or which do not display the Health Canada warnings on the
HAMPTON 5-MILER
package, you are in possession of illegal tobacco products.
PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACE
The consequences of being in possession of contraband &
tobacco products carries a minimum fine of $1000.00 and up
to five years in jail.
The contraband tobacco business is often viewed as
KIDS’ KILOMETRE
inoffensive and simple stretch of the law to save a few bucks. Sunday, September 12, 2010
Traditionally seen as a victimless crime, tobacco trafficking is Hampton High School
now regarded as a significant source of income for all levels of Presented by Late Registration: 8:00 - 9:30 am
organized crime, who reinvest the substantial profits to Race Start: Kids’ Kilometre 9:00 am
support other criminal activities such as drugs, firearms 5-Miler 10:00 am
Hampton
trafficking, prostitution and human trafficking to name a River Runners
Prizes, Race T-Shirts, Post Race Lunch & Awards
Championship Timing
few. A large portion of the readers are probably saying to
Registration forms available at: Alex Coffin Fitness Shop, Saint John Aquatic Centre
themselves, ‘we live in small rural communities, there is no YMCA in SJ, Kredl’s Corner Market, Holly’s Restaurant & Pharmasave in Hampton
such thing as organized crime in this area' - unfortunately 5-MILER EARLY REGISTRATION ONLY $25 ($35 ON RACE DAY)
this is not the case. The Atlantic region has the second largest SPECIAL (UNDER 18) $10 & KIDS’ KM $5 (Register on race day only)
percentage of consumers of contraband tobacco in Canada, Drop registrations at Alex Coffin Fitness Shop or Kredl’s Corner Market
therefore, contraband tobacco product smuggler and register online at www.atlanticchip.ca OR www.runningroom.com
traffickers have a large presence in our region. Furthermore, more information at www.hamptonriverrunners.ca
the presence of contraband tobacco products causes the For further race into contact: Jeremy 832-2710, Joe 832-5511 or Darrell 832-3233
federal and provincial governments to lose hundreds of A Super Series & Timex Series Event
millions of dollars in tax revenue annually, money that could
fund social programs, education, employment programs and
health care. It also causes legitimate businesses to declare provided will be treated confidentially. By working together
bankruptcy and encourages young people to take up smoking as a team we will keep our communities safe.
through the unrestricted access to inexpensive cigarettes. A "J" Division RCMP Customs and Excise Section, Saint John
recent study conducted by GFK Research Dynamics on the Detachment. 808
usage of illicit cigarettes in Canada found that the total
number of illicit cigarettes used in 2008 was estimated at 13
billion, representing approximately $2.4 billion in lost PET BIRD RESCUE
tobacco taxes which increases the tax burden on you the Located at 95 Neck Road, Summerville, “Pet Bird Rescue” is a
taxpayers. non-profit rescue centre for pet birds who have been
Your local RCMP Customs and Excise Section is asking for neglected or cannot remain in their present home. An effort
your assistance in reporting any suspicious activity is made to find homes for them, or a home will be provided
surrounding contraband tobacco. Should you have any until other arrangements can be made. For those who are
information please contact us at (506) 636-5251 or NB. turning in pets - cage, toys and food must be provided.
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). All information For more information contact 506-763-3323. 825

Have a Safe and Happy


Labour Day Weekend
Rodney Weston, MP / député – Saint John
506.657-2500 www.rodneyweston.ca
CALL OSSEKEAG PUBLISHING TO BOOK YOUR COMMUNITY CLASSIFIED!
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SEA BELLES QUALIFY FOR INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER HOURS: COMPETITION
Harmony Inc. association of women barbershop singing held
7 Days a Week its Area 1 Competition recently in Sackville, NB. Area 1
9am - 7pm consists of choruses and quartets from Newfoundland, Prince
Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

GARDEN CENTER Congratulations to Sea Belles chorus of Saint John for


placing 1st in the Singing category and 2nd overall in the
contest. Sea Belles have now qualified for International
While the box store plant section starts to dry up,
Contest and Convention being held in Saint John, NB from
we keep a paradise of plants out here all summer! November 10th-14th. Nova Quattro, the chorus quartet,
Huge selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, mulch placed 5th overall and also qualified for the international
and gardening products competition. Last year Sea Belles placed 10th in North
America, and expect to improve their standing in the year's
The CORRAL is in full swing with a dozen kinds of farm animals competition.
for the kids to see. Bring apples and veggies for them to eat. Sea Belles is a women's chorus that sings in barbershop style
a cappella harmony, under the direction of Janet Kidd, a well
LANDSCAPE SERVICES known Canadian singer and song writer. Sea Belles invites
women of all ages who love to sing, to join their practise each
Tuesday evening beginning in September, at 7:00pm at
MESSY BED? HAVE US MAKE IT FOR YOU. Forest Hills Elementary School. Come "Share your Voice"!
We’ll fix up your old ones, or make you new ones!
For more information, contact Ann Connolly at 847-3884.
Pruning, edging, weeding, mulching, perennial care & transplanting
New members always welcome! 813
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Beds, lawns, walkways, walls, patios & ponds
FREE ESTIMATES 847-8244
THE BED MAKERS
New beds planted. Old ones made beautiful.
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SJ-KENNEBECASIS VALLEY NEWCOMERS


If you are a woman new to this area and would like to join this
national organization, contact Anick at 847-9467 or by e-
mail at sjkvnewcomersclub@gmail.com. We get together for
“YOUR WEST SIDE FUNERAL HOME” monthly lunches and coffees, book club, weekly bridge,
mahjong, walking, Moms & Tots along with other interest
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS groups and social get-togethers.
Get in touch … meet other “newcomers” to the Saint John
area. For more information go to our blog at
www.sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com. 600

David Cunningham
Funeral Director

Castle Funeral Home


“Fallsview Chapel”
309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John 634-1701
www.castlefh.com

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Musings
By Debbie Hickey

SPACE
Mike and I were on the Kennebecasis recently and looking at

NO TAX
the beautiful new homes got me wondering. That can be a
dangerous thing, since I will then need to satisfy my curiosity.
It used to be the encyclopedia or the dictionary that I relied
on to answer all those niggling questions; now it's usually
Google. At any rate, what I was curious about was house sizes.

DRIVE AWAY What I found was that according to the CMHC, the average
size of a Canadian house in 1945 was just over 800 square
feet; by 1975, it was 1075 square feet. A further source stated

PRICES that in 2003 it was 1800 square feet. As family size shrinks,
our houses grow. So then I wondered if this was a Canadian
phenomenon only or more widespread. Well, according to the

WWW.NICECARS.CA National Association of Home Builders, the average home


size in the United States was 2330 square feet in 2004, up
from 1400 square feet in 1970, but the average size of a new

2086 OCEAN WESTWAY home that was completed in 2009 fell to 2480 square feet
from 2520 square feet in 2008. Meanwhile, in Europe the

WEST SAINT JOHN 672-1460 BBC reports the average new home in Ireland is 88m^2 (947
square feet), England a little smaller than Ireland and
137m^2 (1475 square feet) in Denmark during the 2003-
‘03 Chev Tahoe
Loaded $9,495 2005 era. I like the way those Europeans think.
Where am I going with all this? I know a lot of people are
‘07 Dodge Nitro SLT
4wd. Loaded, Moon roof, Fac. Warr. $16,500
envious of those lovely big homes with the beautiful lawns and
grounds. I look at them and think how lucky I am not to have
‘07 Ford Ranger Sport to clean them or mow those lawns! And much as I love my
5 spd, Low Kms, Fac. Warr. $11,900 children, having a big house just encourages them to move
‘07 Chev Cobalt LT back home with spouses and grandchildren in tow. Most
Auto, 4cyl, Loaded $9,495 importantly, the more space, the more Mikie collects! Our
new home is small enough that he had to build a big shed to
‘05 Pontiac Wave
Auto, CD, Great on Gas $5,200 accommodate his latest toys. I shudder to think what he
would be parking in the middle of all those lovely unused
‘06 Toyota Corolla
Auto, Fact. Warr., Air $10,995 rooms in a large house. I would come home to find an old
trailer in the games room, a wood splitter in the library and a
‘04 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4x4 snowblower
Loaded, Mint Cond., Fact. Warr. $14,995 torn apart
‘06 Nissan x-Trial SE and under
4wd, Auto, Loaded $14,995 repair in
the billiards
‘06 Chev Avalanche 4x4
Loaded, On Star, Pwr Pkg $12,000 ro o m . N o
thank you!
‘07 Toyota Yaris
Auto, Air, Pwr wind/lock $10,995 N o w
b i g g e r
a

‘06 Ford Focus Zx4 SE closet for


Loaded, Auto, only 67k $8,300 my clothes,
that I could
‘07 Ford Ranger Sport
4x4, Scab, Auto, Leather, Loaded $15,900 live with.
801
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Community Classifieds
CHILD CARE REAL ESTATE
CHILD CARE AVAILABLE, ONE OPENING, Grand Bay area (Miss Leslie's). NEW PRICE $259,900, Garden Home, 5 Merritt Hill Rd, Quispamsis (end of
Call 738-3663. Gondola Point Rd), superlative water views, John Hart Construction, see
propertyguys.com, ID#118248 or call 847-1243.
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES OFFERED
WANTED, LICENSED AUTO TECHNICIAN, full time position, must have
experience with late model vehicles, be people friendly. Rate based on B. LEMON MASONRY, RESIDENTIAL, commercial, brick, blocks,
stonework, chimney's, repointing. Free estimates call Brent at 847-5126. cell
experience. Email resumes to auto.techs@hotmail.com.
333-0449.
WANT TO WORK IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE? Come work for Senior TAOIST TAI CHI BEGINNER CLASSES, Information session and first class
home in Hampton. First Aid/CPR a must. Call Krissy, 832-4051. Tuesday Sept. 14, Assumption Centre, West Side, 10:00am AND 7:00pm. A
LEARN TO TURN 10-15HRS/WEEK into $1000.00 +/month. Operate a body/mind workout for maintaining health. For information:
mini office outlet from your computer. FREE online training, FREE saintjohn.nb@taoist.org, voicemail: 658-9854.
evaluation. www.yourfreedomoffice.com. GETTING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings performed when and
ENTERTAINMENT where you choose. Telephone 847-2079.
MARIE SHORT COUNTRY CONCERT, Saturday Sept. 11, 7:00pm, Belleisle FREE PICK UP of junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee
Community Centre (Springfield). Featuring Herb Isbill along with our other for appliances and small scrap. 763-2933 or 333-9067.
regulars and special guests, Allison Inch, Matt Hayes, Joe Ness/Brenda COATINGS SUMMER SALE! Coatings for garage floors, pool decks, front
McLaughlan, Vera DeAmbrose, Ralph and Lynn Henderson. This is a special steps, walkways. Residential, business, concrete or wood. Call Bruce, 693-
tribute concert to celebrate HERB and LORRAINE'S upcoming induction to 7730.
the NBCMHF. Admission $10.00 at the door. SEWING JOBS DONE FOR LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN. Hems
FIREWOOD done on pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Quick service and reasonable
prices. Call 672-2599.
TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG size wood? Fire wood cut to
specification. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843. DAVE'S LIGHT TRUCKING & CLEANING SERVICE, junk, garbage,
construction, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a week.
8' LENGTHS OF HARDWOOD FOR SALE, MAPLE, 10% birch. 432-0560 Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026.
before 9:00pm.
SCRAP METAL DROP OFF SITE. All car parts, car batteries, lawn mowers,
FOR RENT washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Open 7 days a week, 187
SMALL 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, NEWLY RENOVATED inside and outside, in French Village Road. Phone 847-3569.
the country on the beautiful Kingston Peninsula. Open concept, very SEWING AND ALTERATIONS, men's, ladies, children and household. Picked
private, matured gardens, trees/shrubs, detached single garage and up and delivered, reasonable rates. Call anytime, 486-2030.
detached office/studio. $950.00/month, phone 506-650-7862 (leave name VEHICLES
& phone number). Serious inquiries only.
WAYNE'S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent. Owner
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT IN ROTHESAY. Reduced rent available for Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. Epworth Park Road, Grand
light janitor services, lawns, snow removal, halls cleaned. Call 832-3333. Bay - Westfield.
FOR SALE WANTED
DINING ROOM ANTIQUE OAK DAVENPORT with mirror, couch, 2 chairs, 2 CARS, TRUCKS WANTED FOR JUNK, quick pick up, 7 days a week. 653-
end tables, coffee table, lamps, dresser, light oak table, 4 chairs, all in good 0026.
condition, reasonably priced. 847-3871 or 847-2260. LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS FOR A CHRISTMAS CRAFT sale on November
13 at Lancaster Legion. $10 a table, phone Karen 657-1371.

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