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As the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic is marked this month, it might be time to note a local connection. On April 15th, 1912 the “unsinkable ship”, which struck an iceberg in the late hours of the previous day, went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean carrying many people to their death. H. Thad Stevens, the Hampton undertaker from 1923-1950, in the early days of his career in the funeral business played a part in the historic event. “Stevie”, as he was known to all, was called from the Pictou area in Nova Scotia to Halifax to help prepare the numerous bodies from this marine disaster. In Hampton “Stevie” helped start the Hampton Village fire department, served as chairman of the local school board for decades, and was caretaker of Princess Louise – the mascot of the 8th Princess Louise Hussars. In 1932 he was honoured in a song at a local community event: “Now, Stevie ran the local school. With pep that makes us wonder, For, though he helps to make the grade, He’s the first to put us under.” About 30 years ago I had the opportunity to interview “Stevie” when researching Reflections: The Story of Hampton, N.B. I recall him telling me about the above episodes, but what I remember most is when he said “turn off that tape recorder and I will tell you some good stories about Hampton.” I did, and he did. I have never told these stories to anyone, nor do I plan to reveal them. David G. Keirstead. 130
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Farmer’s Market meeting
The Kingston Farmers Market will be holding its 2012 Vendor Information and Registration meeting on Saturday, April 14th 10:00am, at the Market in Kingston. New vendors can receive an information package by leaving a message on the Market phone at 763-3490, or by sending a request through the Kingston Farmers Market, Kingston, NB page on Facebook. 406
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