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Two Liberal candidates responded to my interview request: Stephanie Tomilson (Rothesay) and Brigitte Noel (GagetownPetitcodiac). While the Liberal Party currently holds a majority, these two seats are held by members of the PC Party, something these candidates are looking to change. Ms. Noel became a politician simply because she wanted things to change in her area, and decided to take some advice her grandfather had once given her, “If you want to change something, stand up and go for it”. Ms. Tomilson has been involved in her community from a young age, so for her, politics was a natural next step.

Ms. Tomilson is a high school principal and so had some things to say about the education system. She believes one of the jobs of the education system is to prepare students to succeed in whatever path they choose, whether that be university, apprenticeship, going straight to work, or something else. She agrees that the education system needs to be improved, but says that she feels progress is being made. Ms. Noel thinks the free tuition plan for post-secondary is a “fantastic initiative” and wants to see more money spent on the education system and the healthcare system. Ms. Tomilson’s parents own a special care home, which she believes has given her a better idea of the system. She says that there are many preventative and early intervention steps that could be taken and that the government needs to communicate more with professionals to move forward.

Crayon time: Ms. Noel is our second black crayon, saying that in the same way that black is what we see when all colours are absorbed, humanity has more strength

when we work as one. Ms. Tomilson said that she would be any colour as long as she was a Crayola Twistable®, which came in plastic tubes that you twisted to “sharpen”.

Ms. Noel stressed the importance to get out and vote. Ms. Tomilson gave a similar message, saying that, “If you think your vote doesn’t matter, and you don’t vote, then you make it so. Decisions are made by those who show up.” She says always tells students not to be afraid of the word ‘no.’

When discussing the topic of the perception that politicians will go back on their word, Ms. Noel said people should pay attention to what politicians are actually doing, and not what they say they’re going to do. Being a politician hasn’t made her any less true to herself and she’s committed to listening and taking action. Ms. Tomilson believes that people who run for public office are running with the best of intentions. She claims that politicians are, at the end of the day, just trying their best to do what they’ve said they’ll do. She says that politics are about people and if someone is in it for another reason than that, they’ll lose their way. Ms. Tomilson says that being a politician has helped her realize just how many good people there are in her community and it also thickened her skin. She finished off her interview with a fairly memorable quote that inspired the title: “I’m not here t o tread water. I’m 0011 here to make waves.”

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KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 847-5146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net.

Branch Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 1:00-6:00pm; Thursday 1:00pm12:00midnight; Friday & Saturday 1:00-9:00pm.

Veterans Banners - Kennebecasis Branch #58 is inviting individuals interested in purchasing a Veterans Banner for their loved one. There are locations available in Quispamsis at the present time. Pictures are required to be brought into the Branch no later than Saturday, August 4. Cost per banner is $130. Please contact Heather McClintock (847-4186) for further details.

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Sundays - Sunday Brunch 10:30am1:00pm, Menu includes juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, tea/coffee. New item cheese omelets. Cost is $8/person, $4/ children under 10 years . Everyone welcome.

Sundays - Shuffleboard at 2:30pm, everyone welcome. Open Mic at 3:00pm. Bring your talent and have some fun. Everyone welcome.

Thursdays Texas Hold-Em Tournaments 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament.

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on a three week rotational basis.

Contact the branch if you would like to volunteer.

Serving the Public: Catering available; facility rentals - two rooms available for functions, business and private meetings. Contact Branch for details.

Veterans Need Help? All Veterans in need of assistance with VAC applications, disabilities, frailty, medical treatment should contact the Service Officer at their earliest convenience. Information available could be of benefit to you. Our Service Officer is Granville Jennings.

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QUISPAMSIS LIONS NEWS The Quispamsis Lions is a volunteer based organization, we are 20 members. Lions International this year coming is celebrating its 100th year in volunteering throughout the world. As of May 31, 2016, Lions Clubs

International had 1,410,605 members in 46,912 clubs in 210 countries and geographic areas* (Lions Magazine).

If interested in joining or learn more about Lions, please call 849-2689.

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this area to be a Lions member. The Quispamsis Lions members consist of volunteers from Quispamsis, Kingston, Rothesay, Hampton, Saint John, and Passekeag . Call 849-2689.

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1. Team competitions 3. Moving down river rapids on a large raft 4. Going on a long journey 6. The act of catching something in water 7. Travelling on a bike

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2. Front crawl 5. Looking up at the night sky 7. Pitching a tent 8. Floating on water using an inner tube 9. Cooking on a grill 10. A show of bright, colourful explosions 11. Traveling in a canoe-like boat, low to the water

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MARKETPLACE WELLNESS CENTRE Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place; 674-4335 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am3:30pm.

Specimen Collection - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:00am-3:00pm, appointments only 648-6681.

Food Bank - Tuesdays only for summer.

Free Health Coach Services. Call Lesley, 608-6498.

Free Gentle Path Counselling Services (state “West”) call 652-7284, press 0.

Produce Packs $10/each. West Side 721-4239 or 674-4307.

Line Dancing - Commence in Fall.

Senior Led Fitness Program/Falls Prevention - for ages 50 & up, “Zoomers”, free. Tuesdays 10:00am and Fridays 11:00am, all participants must have an initial assessment. Call the Centre.

Pickleball - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings. Call Mike, 6729566.

Fundy Fog Chasers - Thursdays (6:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am), runners and walkers welcome, no charge to participate. Check Facebook.

Art Class - (goodwill offering), Commence Fall 2018.

Smoking Cessation Program - call the Centre for an appointment.

Community Garden Plots - Registration in 2019.

Social worker/Dietitian/Counselling (by appointment), call the Centre.

Social Development case worker on site Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm or by appointment. 3250

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Are you new to the area? The Saint John/ Kennebecasis Valley Newcomers’ Club welcomes women who have moved or returned to the Greater Saint John area within the last three years. Join the group for social activities and to meet new friends. We hold Weekly Bridge (all levels welcome), Monthly Coffee Socials, Ladies Who Lunch and Book Club, as well as other member-interest driven activities such as walking, skiing, movie nights, moms and tots, etc.

For more information, see our blog at: sjkvnewcomers.blogspot.com or contact us at: sjkvnewcomersclub@gmail.com.

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DOLLARS & SENSE STAYCATION… TO STAY OR NOT TO STAY On top of dreaming about all the things I can achieve over my summer vacation, I am also looking ahead to the vacation I have booked off work and all the wonderful possibilities of where we could go. With all these ideas and thoughts… and travel costs, I really must look at what is most significant to me and how can I be most cost effective?

First, look at the actual time you have, if you are travelling distances with a lot of plans, your vacation money can be used up quickly with little return on investment.

Do your research, what will the weather forecast be? What are the options if you get rained out? Indoor activities can cost a lot more than enjoying the many beaches and parks. What are the options for free activities? Are there coupons you can pre-print or pre-purchase to stretch your vacation dollar further?

Limited lodging can add up quickly on the cost of your vacation.

Looking at sites that compare cost and accommodation before you go can help determine where you will go on your trip. If it is a popular spot and a long weekend you could be paying a premium, where travelling during the week may save you in the long run. Also, the more accommodation available, likely will be more cost competitive.

Some of the biggest costs are the money gobblers in travel. Think about all the stops that you make, the gum, the pop, the water, the lunches, the

snacks… these costs add up quickly and eat away at your budget. Having a cooler with snacks, sandwiches and water can save you upwards of $40 to $100 just on a simple road trip. It may seem like a lot of preparation, but you will reap the benefits of not standing in line for food, while keeping your cash in your wallet.

The real way to save on costs and still have a great summer vacation whether you stay close to home or not is to plan, research, and prepare.

If you have a budget, allocate cash to certain expenses, that way you will more aware of what you are spending for food, tickets and incidentals. On our website at solveyourdebts.com you can find budget trackers to help.

Most of all, enjoy your summer 0005 vacation, money-worry free.

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Library News KENNEBECASIS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Landing Crt, Quispamsis; 849-5314; kvlibrary.org Monday-Friday: 10:00am-12:00noon & 1:00-4:00pm, one-on-one computer help.

Call or visit to book your free 45 minute appointment.

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings: 10:3011:030am, English Social, for newcomers whose first language is not English. Come and practice your conversational English and make new friends.

Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club.

Tuesdays: Board Game Cafe: 2:00-4:00pm, fun for all.

Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Coffee Hour, drop-in, all welcome. Preschool Storytime: 10:30-11:00am. Registration is required. Painters Circle: 10:00am1:00pm. Bring your paints and canvas.

Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Daycare Afternoon. Open to all daycares in the KV. Please call to register your daycare visit; 6:30-8:30pm, Knit Wits - get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required.

Fridays: 10:30-11:00am, Toddler Storytime.

Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Drop-in Builders’ Club.

Starting in June. Saturday Morning Volunteen Club: 10:00am-12:00pm, Volunteer service hours and get work experience.

WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Lancaster Mall, 621 Fairville Blvd, 6437260 Hours: - Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am-8:30pm; Sunday, Monday & holidays - closed.

Moon & Star Playtime - for ages 10 - 36 months. Wednesdays at 6:00pm.

Time for Tots - for ages 18 - 36 months.

Thursdays at 10:30am.

Story Time - Fridays at 10:30am, ages 3-5.

Reading Buddies - Thursday Evenings at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 2:30pm. Where two or more read together. Volunteers needed.

Paws to Read - Wednesday or Friday afternoons starting at 3:30pm with appointment. Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Dogs and children reading together.

Summer Reading Club 2018, I will be what I read.

French Immersion Students - French films every Tuesday at 10:30am beginning June 30. French programs every Saturday at 1:30pm starting June 30.

Speak out YOUth! Focus Group Wednesdays at 4:00pm. About YOU, For YOU, By YOU. STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art Math, Thursdays at 4:00pm.

What do stuffies do at Night? Bring your stuffed animal for a sleepover with Gunter the Bear. Pick it up the next day and see what happens at the library overnight.

Family Drop-in Table - all day, every day with weekly theme.

LEGO® - Imagine, build, create - all day, everyday.

Pokémon Go® Pokéstop - come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some

rare Pokémon.

Literacy Tutoring - Elementary and Middle school aged children. 643-7260 for a free one-on-one tutoring lesson.

Seed Lending Library: Register at the circulation desk; the seeds must be checked out on your library card; at the end of the season, we encourage gardeners to return some of their newly cultivated seeds to the Seed Library.

Friday Flick Learn to Play Bridge - 6:30pm on Wednesdays.

Knit 2 Together (k2tog) - Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Knit, tea and treats. Knitters are making “Twiddlemuffs” and are seeking donations of buttons, ribbons, fancy yarn, beads, pom poms, regualar yarn and needles.

WBL Gallery - Photograph by Michael Marney.

WBL In the Window & Off the Canvas - Exhibit space available for decorative works of art.

Adult Literacy Tutoring - free one-on-one tutoring session, call 643-7260.

Blankets for Canada Society Inc. Crocheters and knitters make 8 X 8 squares to create blankets for people without shelter in Saint John area. Donations of yarn appreciated.

Computer Lab - Check your e-mail, do research, use the Internet. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free WiFi. Community Room Rental - West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs and limited kitchen facilities.

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PRAISE & WORSHIP St. Mark’s Catholic Church Pastor: Father Owen Burns

171 Pettingill Rd., Quispamsis P: 849-5111 F: 849-5120 www.stmarksparish.ca stmarkschurch@nb.aibn.com

A warm welcome awaits all who come.

Masses Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 10:00am

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To get on the Church Chart, Call 944-5613 or Email info@ossekeag.ca

HOUSE TO HOME TAKE IT OUTSIDE Happy Summer! It’s finally here and as the temperatures rise and the days get longer it’s time to take it outside; time to create an outdoor space that’s a welcoming extension of your home.

The inside of your home is a reflection of your style, and your outdoor space should be the same. With a few special touches, you can transform any patio, deck or outdoor space into a personal oasis that reflects your sense of style.

To get started, consider the size and function of your space to select the right furniture. If you’re looking to create a cozy, personal getaway to curl up with a book, choose a few chairs, a side table and a chaise lounge. If you love to host outdoor parties during the spring and summer months, consider adding a full outdoor dining set, multiple lounge chairs and even an outdoor bar cart. If you want a place for a large family to gather around the bonfire, choose a sectional and maybe some additional seating. Everyone’s outdoor style is different, so think about

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how you envision using the space. Start with what you need, and know that you can always add pieces as your needs change.

Once you’ve chosen outdoor furniture and decided how you’ll use your space, you get to have some fun decorating! This is where you can truly let your personality come through and give your outdoor space the fun touches that will make it shine. Start by choosing your favorite color scheme, summer is a great time to try bright and bold colors! If bright and bold isn’t your style go for a contemporary look with blues, whites and greys. With your color palette in mind, search for outdoor rugs and textiles that create a cohesive look. Then, add finishing touches such as lanterns, twinkling string lights, stylish planters or metal wall art. Have some fun by adding one-of-a-kind personalized pieces to the space to really make it your own. Try adding a hand-painted birdhouse or planter or maybe a homemade wind chime. If you have a green thumb, plant your favorite flowers in unique planters

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Keep in mind, creating a new outdoor oasis doesn’t have to be a pricey endeavor, there are plenty or budget friendly ways to get a new look. Classified sites and yard sales are a great place to find outdoor furniture that can look brand new with a fresh coat of paint or new cushions.

Flowers and décor usually go on sale mid season; leaving plenty of time to enjoy before summer ends. Remember the more creative you can be the more unique and personalized the space will feel. 0049

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Colour and submit for a chance to be published in one of our publications. A random draw will be made monthly.

Enter by email info@ossekeag.ca, via our website www.ossekeag.ca/kidzone or by mail to 486 Main St., Sussex E4E 2S4. Note to Parents: By entering this contest you give permission for your child’s ďŹ rst & last name, age and town name to be published in our papers, on our Facebook and Website pages.

Name: ________________________ Age: ________________________ Phone: ________________________

NAUWIGEWAUK COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS The Nauwigewauk Community Club Inc. Executive Committee would like to advise the public that due to extensive damage sustained to the NCC Hall and former Firehall buildings during the spring flooding, both buildings will be removed from the property.

The buildings were not insured for flood damage and are not eligible to acquire flood insurance because of prior flooding on the property.

A Provincial Emergency Measures Organization assessment of the buildings following the flood revealed that the damage to the buildings is beyond what would be reasonable to repair given the potential for future flooding. Further, upon the NCC Executive Committee review, it was determined that the costs to repair and to mitigate risk of future flood damage is more than is feasible due to financial constraints.

A unanimous decision was made by the NCC Executive Committee and Trustees to have both buildings removed from the property. This decision was not made lightly and the Committee understands the rich history and the emotional attachment community members have to the buildings. No date has yet been set for the removal of the buildings.

The process has begun to acquire disaster relief funding to assist with the cost of buildings removal.

It is the intention of the NCC Executive Committee to maintain and potentially enhance the recreational space on the NCC grounds including the ballfield, walking trail, tennis courts and playground. The NCC Executive Committee has approached local organizations including the Town of Hampton, Nauwigewauk Fire Department and the Hammond River Angling Association to discuss the availability of meeting space and to seek opportunities to collaborate to further enhance the NCC’s recreational offerings.

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TALES FROM THE CAMERA BAG PLAIN VS. SIMPLE Plain according to Google is; ordinary, unembellished, unadorned, unfussed, basic, modest, and unsophisticated.

Simple is defined as; straightforward, easy, uncomplicated and elementary.

These two words are often used together and used in the same sentence as ordinary. As I was going through (& deleting) images I came to realize that I was attracted to the more uncluttered, images, featuring one theme, and uncomplicated colours, textures, lines and contrast.

I've included a simple image of the Kennebecasis river during a sunset, which has been broken down to three elements; the elements within the picture are further simplified by adjusting exposure or other tricks.

For example, the river has been calmed and smoothed out by using a six stop filter, giving me a 30 second exposure, causing the water to become silky smooth. The second component, Long island, is almost featureless as a silhouette since all you can see

are the peaks of the trees. The sky is what brings this image from plain to simple, as it has marvelous if you did not see it for yourself you would not believe it colour. Yes there is some texture in those clouds but the time exposure smoothes those details out.

Another technique photographers can we use to reduce an image to a simpler form is selective colour. I hear the groans from many of you who have been involved with photography for a while, since the use of selective colour is cliche; nonetheless it is effective.

I remember making an image on Grand Manan island, where I found myself behind a rustic and weathered, small fishing shack, the kind where the fisher whiles away the hours repairing nets. Behind this shed was a red wooden bucket. It was such a contrast to the gray, weathered shed. So I made it a black and white image except the red bucket. It may be corny but it still works for me. I encourage you to view the online

version of this article so that you have the opportunity to see the next image I have included. It is a small storage shed on the side of the hill of a well known farm in Sussex. There is a ton of clutter all around this shed, the farm house, farming implements, bales of hay... I focused on just the shed and the glorious light that was on it. White shed on white snow but the roof and door were red and the sky was blue. Edited for space, see full article & photos at ossekeag.ca 0032

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UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS – 70TH ANNIVERSARY This year marks the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. If you go to standupforhumanrights.org you will find ways that individuals and organizations around the world are marking this milestone.

Here in Hampton, The Hampton John Peters Humphrey Foundation decided to create a visual reminder about respect for human rights.

We have done this by the creation of banners that now hang on a number of the Town’s light poles in the centre of our town. The banners have a distinct white on black peace dove in the middle, with John Peters Humphrey’s name on top, and the words “Human Rights Champion” on the bottom. Our intent by creating the banners is two-fold.

The first is to celebrate that the Declaration still symbolizes the power of ideas to change the world and it inspires us to continue working

to ensure all people can gain freedom, equality and dignity. The banners are a visual reminder of the power of the Declaration seventy years later.

The second is to celebrate that the person who wrote the first draft of the Declaration, was a Hampton, New

Brunswick native son. John Peters Humphrey (depicted as a child and as a man in sculpture form in front of the old Court House building) was born in Hampton and upon his death requested that he be buried here, which he is. His education and his career took him to a teaching position at McGill University.

From there he was recruited to New York by Eleanor Roosevelt to work on the creation of a document that would become the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Hampton John Peters Humphrey Foundation exists to honor the legacy of this great Canadian and to educate about human rights. Please visit our website at humphreyhampton.org to find out some of the ways we do this.

If you have questions or comments about the foundation, please give us a call at 832-5881 (Georgie Day, Chair) We welcome hearing from you. 4985 July 10th - July 23rd, 2018

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, July 10 Strawberry Festival at Hampton United Church from 4:00-6:30pm. Potato salad, coleslaw, marinated carrots, ham, brown bread, rolls, $12/person, kids under 12 free.

Music in the Park: Unforseen at the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Court. 7:00-8:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs. Rain location at the qplex Conference Centre.

Wednesday, July 11 Yoga on the Water at 6:30pm on Meenan’s Cove Beach, 199 Model Farm Road. Free event. Bring your mat.

Thursday, July 12 St. Luke’s Annual Strawberry Festival 12 Quispamsis Road, Quispamsis. Two sittings 4:30pm & 5:30pm. $14/adults, $5/ children under 12. Call 849-3241, for Eatin or Take-Out. Tickets-Limited so call early. Roast Turkey.

Friday, July 13 Kitchen Party, Kingston Parish Hall 7:00pm. Sylvia, Fraser, Geraldine, Open Mic and the Long Reach Gang. $5/person.

Proceeds to Parish of Kingston. Contact; Sylvia, 463-2253, 381-6550; Parish Office, 763-3183. Refreshments.

Movie in the Park: Paddington 2 at Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Court at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy free popcorn.

Tuesday, July 17 Music in the Park: Southern Comfort, Mike & Mel at the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Court. 7:008:00pm. Bring your lawn chairs. Rain location at the qplex Conference Centre.

Thursday, July 19 Throwback Thursday Movie in the Park: The land before Time at Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Court at dusk.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy free popcorn.

Friday, July 20 Movie in the Park: Wonder at Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Court at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy free popcorn.

Hampton Take Out Supper 4:00-6:00pm at Masonic Hall, 6 Church Street. Ham, cold plate and all the fixings. $10/adults, $6/children 12 & under, free/under 3.

Must preorder 832-6683, 832-4210 or 8327965.

Saturday, July 21 Strawberry Supper James H. Williams Community Hall, Crystal Beach 4:006:00pm. Salad Plate & Strawberry Shortcake $12/adults, $6/children 5-12 and preschool free. Take out available. By Friendly Quilters.

Sunday, July 22 Codiac Classics Show N Shine Main Street Petitcodiac, 9:00am-3:00pm. $5/ registration or donation. Prizes, dash

plates first 100, Legion Breakfast, Kiwanis BBQ, DJ, 50/50. Info: Robert Dunham, 871-9485; Gordon Bannister, 756-2305.

Friday, July 27 Kitchen Party, Kingston Parish Hall 7:00pm. Sylvia, Fraser, Geraldine, Open Mic and the Long Reach Gang. $5/person.

Proceeds to Parish of Kingston. Contact; Sylvia, 463-2253, 381-6550; Parish Office, 763-3183. Refreshments.

Friday, August 10 Kitchen Party, Kingston Parish Hall 7:00pm. Sylvia, Fraser, Geraldine, Open Mic and the Long Reach Gang. $5/person.

Proceeds to Parish of Kingston. Contact; Sylvia, 463-2253, 381-6550; Parish Office, 763-3183. Refreshments.

Saturday, August 11 Mallory/Mallery Family Reunion Apohaqui Community Center, 16 Jones Memorial Park Road. Registration beginning 1:00pm, Potluck starts at 4:00pm. Please Join Us On Facebook.

Sunday, August 12 Cemetery Service St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Upham. 2:00pm, Refreshments to follow.

Friday, August 24 Kitchen Party, Kingston Parish Hall 7:00pm. Sylvia, Fraser, Geraldine, Open Mic and the Long Reach Gang. $5/person.

Proceeds to Parish of Kingston. Contact; Sylvia, 463-2253, 381-6550; Parish Office, 763-3183. Refreshments.

CHICK’S NIGHT OUT This is not a normal grief support group – it is a social get together both online and face-to-face. It's where women who have lost a loved one share their tears and learn to laugh again. It's about healing and learning to have fun as we get back on our feet. We sometimes have guest speakers,

games or just about anything could be happening. No invitation is necessary, just bring a friend and a potluck dish to share. A special meal with friends is a gift of healing. There are no fees and no obligations – just new friends to meet the first Wednesday of every month.

We meet at Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West from 5:00-8:00pm. For more information contact Mary Francis by email at mary@thesisterhoodof widows. com. G176

COMHALTAS Comhaltas offers Traditional Irish music sessions on Tuesdays at O'Leary's Pub (46 Princess Street, Saint John). The sessions run from 7:0010:00pm. Learners circle runs from 7:00-7:30pm to pick up new tunes.

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The rest of the evening is devoted to playing tunes, songs, stories, poetry, jokes, step dance and much more!

All are welcome, regardless of experience. Feel free to bring your traditional instrument or your voice

and join in - or simply sit with the other bar patrons and enjoy the traditional setting. Listen to: fiddles, bodhrans (Irish drums), harps, tin whistles, and other traditional instruments and songs for free! G092

MORE THAN FITNESS SUPPORT WITHOUT CRITICISM I was so excited when I learned I could write this article, until I sat down to write it. I was actually afraid to disappoint the person who smokes who decides to read this tiny article. So, I aimed for quick, meaningful and motivating.

People who smoke are not just smokers.

Most people who smoke don’t wish to be defined by that. People who smoke are people with family, friends, jobs, educational pursuits, hopes and dreams. They aren’t smokers, they are people who smoke and research says most of them wish they could just stop.

While most people who smoke don’t really want to do so forever, they don’t need to be told by their loved ones that smoking is harmful. They already know.

Has there ever been a time that a loved one told you that you needed to lose 25 pounds? Chances are, you already knew (chances are you imagined throat punching subsequent friends and family who felt compelled to tell you that again).

In Canada, there are somewhere between five and six million people who smoke and over half of them attempt to stop smoking yearly. Most know it is bad and many crave support to stop without any added criticism. What scares me, what made me so nervous to write the article today, is that without additional help, only 5 out of every 100 people who smoke will be able to stop. The good news in this?

With help, in the form of counselling and/ or medications, the chance of successfully stopping smoking is much higher.

If I told you that lettuce was the leading cause of preventable death and disease in those from Hampton, Saint John, and the rest of the world, would you stop eating lettuce? It is very likely that you would.

Lettuce would likely be relatively easy to stop as it doesn’t have addictive properties (there’s no sugar and no nicotine). Of course, lettuce is not the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disease; unfortunately, smoking is. Smoking is

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also difficult to stop because it leads to addiction which is a disorder that can be uncomfortable to cure without assistance.

Do you smoke? When you’re ready to talk, there are people that can support you to develop an individual plan to help you stop. Your family doctor, pharmacist and respiratory therapist are examples of people who can help. Truth is, it is so important to your health that we hope you never hesitate to ask for assistance you need to stop smoking.

You have the capability to stop and your health is worth our 0044 time.

By Guest Writer, Tammie Fournier RRT

KVBA

Summer Hoop Camps with Chelsey Collette

Fun, skilled based camp for girls and boys

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July 23-27 - Jr. Mini (Born 2009, 2010)

July 30-Aug 3 - Sr. Mini (Born 2007, 2008)

F I S H U B I N G N I N G K S

Chris Saunders Memorial Elementary School 9:00am-4:00pm / $175 per week Fee includes t-shirt, basketball and end-of-week report July 10th - July 23rd, 2018

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VTC THANK YOU The floods that hit New Brunswick hard in late April wreaked havoc throughout the province. And that damage has hit close to home in the Town of Rothesay. The temporary closure of the Bill McGuire Memorial Centre due to flood damage has taken a hard hit on adults with special needs.

The entire basement was flooded and ruined. The Town of Rothesay has begun cleanup efforts including stripping out all contents and everything from the floor to the ceiling. It will necessitate all new electrical wiring and a total build out that will take a couple of months to complete. That’s the good news! The bad news is that none of the contents

of the VTC were covered by insurance and we’ve basically lost everything.

Then we received a call from Adam Newhouse of Kent. He had seen and heard of our situation and reached out to let us know that Kent was here to help. For two consecutive weeks in May, Kent stores in Rothesay and East Saint John conducted Saturday BBQs with the wonderful employees cooking delicious burgers and hot dogs while helping our Vocational Training Centre with huge smiles on their faces. Kent customers and employees shared their care through donations totaling an amazing $3,200.

If that was not enough, the Kent IT Dept came up with three laptop

computers that were given to the VTC to replace those that were ruined in the flood. A cheque for $3,200 and the three laptops were delivered to the Bill McGuire Memorial Centre on Friday, June 8 by Adam Newhouse and other members of the Kent Team. Cathy Smith, Centre Director and several clients from the VTC were there to graciously accept this kind donation.

We are so thankful to Kent for all you have done to help us in our time of need. Our community is amazing in how it helps those in need and Kent exemplifies the best of the human spirit! Our VTC Clients, Staff and our community Thank You! 5009 Cover Photo: Kent Presentation

KV OLD BOYS SPRING RAFFLE The KV Old Boys Spring Raffle/Canada Day Draw was held on Sunday, July 1 at the Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park. Congratulations to Prize winners: Robin Garon, Graham Walton and Lisa Williams. Prizes were donated

by: Amsterdam Inn, Quispamsis and Canadian Tire, Rothesay. Special thanks to Canadian Tire, Sobeys and Superstore for opening their doors to our ticket sales. Thank you Jessica Rhaye for drawing the winning tickets.

Thank you Town of Quispamsis for including us in the Canada Day Celebrations. It is because of you, the community, through your support we are able to help others in need. For more information go to kvoldboys.com. 5021

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FOR RENT

TWO 3 BEDROOM COTTAGES fully furnished, on the water, Westpoint PEI, $550/week. Booking now. 832-3333.

LAND FOR SALE 52 ACRES ORGANIC FARM Land and old growth forest, 19km from the Riverview causeway, Nixon Road. Willing to subdivide, priced to sell. 506-534-2369.

SERVICES OFFERED MARTIN’S TRUCKING Yards, basements, clean-ups, tree removal, roofs/chimney repair, painting, interior/exterior. Light trucking. Free estimates. 607-7123.

BRIAN’S MAINTENANCE & Home Repair, carpentry, kitchens, bath, painting, ceramic tile, electrical, etc. Over 20 years experience. Free estimates. Call Brian 839-2296.

BUYING JUNK CARS. I pay cash for cars, trucks and farm machinery and we now also do towing. Call 721-4255.

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LAWN MOWING HAMPTON and KV Valley. Retired active couple will mow your lawn for the season or single appointments.

We have references and offer discounts for seniors. 849-8460.

HENDERSON OVERHEAD DOORS - Sales and services of overhead doors, operators and weather stripping of all models. Phone 485-2151 or 609-8699.

HERITAGE UPHOLSTERY. Residential, commercial, recreational, restyling and customization, repairs, supplies. Offering project classes. Trust your furniture to the professionals. Serving you for almost 40 years. The most upholstery experience around. 849-8008. heritageupholstery.com.

DAVE’S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage, construction & roofing materials, demolition, brush, trees, decks, flood clean-ups. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles, dumpster alternative trailer rentals & deliveries.

653-0026.

KV UPHOLSTERY & SEWING machine repair. RV’s, boat covers, recovering & restyling repairs. 832-7870. HD foam,

T-Trailers, caning, seagrass, canvas. Village Upholstery & Refinishing - Craftsmanship.

REGISTERED FOOT CARE NURSE is now accepting clients. Offering foot care in the comfort of your own home in Hampton & surrounding areas. For professional foot care & details, call Shirley at 506-799-1547 or cell 506-607-2178. Covered with most insurance plans.

ROVER PET CONTROL Sales, installation and training for wireless and underground pet containment systems.

Visit RoverPetControl.com or call Mike at 832-2317.

WE HAUL AWAY junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Small fee for appliances and small scrap. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston. 7632933 or 333-9067.

ADVANCED ARBORIST TREE SERVICE (Formerly Top Notch Tree Service). Certified Arborist offering safe and efficient tree services, including tree pruning, tree removal, chipping, storm clean up. Free estimates and fully insured.

Find us on Facebook. Call or text Pascal at 651-3010.

BUSINESS WHO’S WHO QUALITY rOOFING

rOOFING

rOOFING CONTrACTOr PLUME’s Roofing

Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors Old or New Roofs

Call Jeffrey Floyd

Licensed & Insured • Lux Warranty

Matt Plume • 721-7451 plumeconstruction@gmail.com

(506)832-7379 or (506)650-0106 jefffloyd71@gmail.com / Titusville, N.B

Call 944-5613 to book your space.

Next Issue: July 24 Deadline: July 16

AT YOUR SERVICE If it is time to spruce up your home or office, it’s time to call

Pappy’s Painting & Minor Repairs

“We are not satisfied until you are.”

849-9197

Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates

FREE ESTIMATES

115 Upper Golden Grove Road •Golden Grove, NB E2S 1C6

Tree Care

H.L. PATTON & SON LTD. Tree Pruning, Repair & Removal Serving The Valley For Over 21 Years

Call Dwayne Patton, BSc. Forestry

849-1499

River Valley Septic & Environmental Great Rates & Service

& Landscape Service

www.rivervalleysepticservice.ca

420 Model Farm Rd, Quispamsis, NB E2G 1L5

Lance Betts Owner/Operator

Landscaping, Tank Location, Drainage & Repair Service

Keeping ground water clean

Don’t wait until it’s too late PUMP NOW! Call: 849-PUMP (7867)

Tel: 944-5613 486 Main Street Sussex, NB E4E 2S4 info@ossekeag.ca July 10th - July 23rd, 2018

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will now be available for free pickup at: Atlantic Super Store

Cole’s Convenience

115 Campbell Drive Rothesay 100 Nauwigewauk Loop Nauwigewauk

Q-Plex

20 Randy Jones Way Quispamsis (Administration Desk)

Sobeys Rothesay 108A Hampton Road Rothesay

Kennebecasis Public Library 1 Landing Court Quispamsis

Town of Rothesay

70 Hampton Road Rothesay

Cochran’s Country Market 6 Hampton Road Rothesay

Quispamsis Town Office 12 Landing Ct. Quispamsis

Wine Kitz

184 Hampton Road Quispamsis

Kenval Foodland

1 Market Street Quispamsis

Vito’s Takeout

111 Hampton Road Rothesay

If your business would like to be a pick up location for the Valley Viewer please give us a call at 944-5613. *If you would like to continue receiving the Valley Viewer by mail, please contact Shelley for the price of an annual subscription at 944-5613 or email info@ossekeag.ca.