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For nearly 50 years now, I have been a not so proud taxpayer, forking over extra dough because of my sins. You know... those items that we the public have decided are legal, but not something that we want available cheaply. The biggies of course are alcohol and tobacco products, and every purchaser of those products pays an especially high markup because these products while legal, are not good for us.

I have little doubt that sin taxes can be readily justified, since the use and abuse of these products must place a high cost to our health care system and even policing. A problem arises, however, if we look at the individual who drinks a single glass of wine every day as they are likely improving their health, while the person drinking six glasses every day is likely harming their health. So is it fair to charge someone a “sin tax” when perhaps they aren’t “sinning”?? After much thought... and a flip of a coin... I say

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sure. While not perfect, we are unlikely to make it any fairer. Mostly because the majority of us are sinners!!

Today, our healthcare system is facing two major challenges. One, a rapidly aging population. This is one I am having difficulty applying a sin tax towards. Maybe 5 cents for every hour you breathe????? But the next challenge is a major upswing in population obesity that will drive a whole range of healthcare issues and medical services.

Now, I as much of anybody love potato chips and hickory sticks and have been known to eat 800 calories worth of this stuff in one sitting. It feels just about as good as smoking and drinking, and the long-term health consequences are just about as bad. Which is why my regularity of indulging has become less and less.

Foods (maybe better called products) which are high in fat, calories and salt and offer no significant nutritional value, should now be declared “sinful” and subject to a higher rate of taxation (that is directed towards preventative health care such as free exercise programs).

While debate will erupt over many products as to exactly how sinful they are, I believe there are a number of products that are dead simple to target: regular soda pop, potato chips and most of their cousins. Hickory sticks will be exempt because hickory is just good for you. Oh!! Okay, hickory sticks are a big bad sin, too!!

While, I have heard that some feel this may disadvantage the poor who are considered high consumers of these products, does it really make sense to buy fairly expensive products (soda pop instead of water) and get no nutritional value whatsoever for your money.

The time has come to recognize that certain products are damaging our health (when abused) and as such should legitimately be taxed in the same manner as alcohol and tobacco. 0002

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The Quispamsis Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Bras d'Or has a new Coxswain. As Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Savoy (Right) moves on to other adventures, newly promoted Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Rodier takes on his new appointment as the highest ranking cadet in the Corps.

In addition to his many medals, awards and accolades, CPO1 Rodier was awarded the Top Sea Cadet for New Brunswick. He began his time in the Sea Cadets in BC and is looking forward to finishing off here within our community.

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DEFIBRILLATOR FOR LOCAL SCHOOL As part of their continuing program of ‘serving our community’, on October 21 members of the Quispamsis Islandview Lions presented a defibrillator to the Chris Saunders Memorial Elementary School.

Lions members making the presentation were: (l-r) Lion Alick Taylor, Mal Good, King Lion Larry Greer, Lion Randy

CHRISTMAS TREAT FUNDRAISER A Christmas Treat Variety Tray fundraiser is being held in support of the Youth of the Diocese of Saint John.

Each tray includes a selection of treats including: Candy Cane Shortbread Bars, Cherry Balls, Fudge, Lemon Squares, Date Squares, Dipped Pretzels, Chocolate Mint Brownies, Shortbread Cookies, Peanut Butter Squares, Gingerbread Men. Tray sizes are: Small - serves 1-2 - $8; Family - serves 4-6 - $20; Platter serves 10+ - $40.

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Several students were on-hand to receive the defibrillator: (l-r) Georgia Nice, Avery Scichilone, Sarah Orr, Lily Wilson, Emily Roy, Ava Roy, Rachel McGee, Eden Ryder, Megan Skedgel, Emily Singleton, Emma Cormier, Ally Thomson and Aasiya Ather along with Principal Michael Wilson. 4304

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LIBRARY NEWS NOVEMBER AT THE KENNEBECASIS LIBRARY 849-5314, kvlibrary.org November activities at the KV Library: Mondays: 2:00-4:00pm, Scrabble Club.

Registration not required.

Tuesdays: 2:30-4:30pm,Tuesday Movie Matinee. Registration not required.

Wednesdays: 10:30am-11:00pm, Pre-School Storytime. Join us for songs, rhymes, activities and stories.

Registration is required.

Wednesdays: 10:00am-1:00pm, Wednesday Painters Circle. Bring your paints and canvas and experience the encouragement of painting as part of a group. All levels welcome. Registration not required.

Wednesdays: 2:30-3:00pm, Babies in the Library, with fingerplays, songs and stories for parents and babies from birth to 18 months.

Wednesdays: 10:30-11:30am, Newcomers Coffee Hour, for newcomers whose first language is not English and for Canadians who are

interested in welcoming newcomers to our community. Come and practice your conversational English and make new friends!

Thursdays: 2:00-4:00pm, Daycare Afternoon, open to all daycares in the KV. A day care activity box and a selection of books will be provided for registered groups in our multipurpose room. Please call to register your daycare visit.

Thursdays: 6:30-8:00pm, Knit Wits, join our knitting group and get help with your latest project. All levels of experience welcome. Registration not required.

Thursdays: 6:00-8:00pm, November is NaNoWriMo! Come and get together with other writers and inspire each other.

Fridays: 10:30-11:00pm, Toddler Storytime, learn songs, rhymes, do activities and read stories. Registration is required.

Fridays: 10:30-11:00am, Four Week Toddler Storytime for ages 18-36 months.Literacy-based songs, rhymes, activities, stories. Space is limited, registration required.

Saturdays: 2:30-4:00pm, Saturday Drop In Builders Club. Use LEGO blocks to build new creations with friends. 0018

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ASK MARY HOW DO I HANDLE HOLIDAYS IN A HEALTHY WAY? You may wish that you could avoid the whole holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve) by going away or sleeping through it! You may even feel under a great deal of pressure to "get into the spirit". Sometimes we even feel guilty if we do go out and have some fun!

During the holiday season grieving is even more difficult so here are a few tips to help you: Be open to exploring your creativity and look for new ways to celebrate; Start a gratitude journal.

It requires you to find something to be thankful for; Today, do something kind for someone else and don’t tell anyone that you did it; Buy a gift in memory of your loved one and give it to the charity of your choice; If you are feeling overwhelmed by a long shopping list give everyone a gift certificate; Make a list of things to do and rely on your notes to keep you focused; Just because everyone used to come to your house

doesn’t mean that they have to; If you are too tired to create your famous recipe than ask someone else to make it; You don’t have to go to every party that you are invited to.

A lot of traditions are no longer possible when a loved one dies. Keep what traditions you can and be willing to start some new ones.

Keep the lines of communication open with all the family members. Celebrating important events is difficult, but sharing past memories will help you to heal.

Don’t get overwhelmed on the holidays.

Do what you are able to do and eliminate the pressure of doing what two people used to do.

Often there is a fear that saying the name of the deceased person will somehow cause more pain for those around you. Don’t hold back from talking about your loved one.

Get support from others who have suffered a loss and will understand

how you feel. If you are a widow there is a “Community Forum” in the The Sisterhood of Widows website called: sisterhoodofwidows.com/community.

This area is a safe place to talk to other widows and share your own tips and advice. It helps to face the holidays with those that understand your journey.

Please email me your questions: mary@ thesisterhoodofwidows.com. 0016

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KV OLD BOYS’ FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS

Steve Lyons at KVHS in support of KV Old Boys Steve Lyons, and his group of guests took KV High School by storm, once again to a sellout crowd. Reg Gallant, Mark Hill, Scott Medford, Crystal Jones, Sam Aucoin, Mike Hanlon, Tim Wallace, Wayne White, Debbie Harritty, Steve Sears, Marcel Cassie and others brightened the theatre's stage. KV Old Boys thank all those in attendance for their support. This year's 50/50 winner took home $729.

A very special thanks to our sponsors: A.B. Investments, Armstrong Installers, AtEase Home Watching, Atlantic Press 2000, Atlantis Masonry, Bank of Montreal, Bayview Credit Union, CHSJ Country 94.1, CIBC Rothesay, Cochran's Country Market, D&D Sound & Lighting, DeCourcey & Company, Dowd Roofing, Ernie's Landscaping, Foodland, Hampton and Quispamsis Home Hardware, InterMAX Water Group Inc., KV Auto, KV Billiards, Kennebecasis Community

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Funeral Home, Kennebecasis Rentals 1992, LeisureTime RV Center, McDonalds, Oakville Lane Dental, Ossekeag Publishing, Pettingill Dental Clinic, Pita Pit, Polished 2 Perfection, Quality Inn - Amsterdam, Royal Bank - Quispam, Route 1 - Irving Big Stop Restaurant, Scotiabank - Rothesay, Staples Rothesay, Barb Magee - State Farm Insurance, Subway, TD Canada Trust, Town of Quispamsis, Town of Rothesay and WINEKITZ Quispamsis who cover our costs.

Also ticket vendors - Beats & Bytes, Morris Music Saint John, Guardian Drugs Hampton and Guardian Drugs Rothesay.

Net proceeds toward our needy causes - over $8,000.

Thanks to St. John Ambulance Volunteers - Susan & Nina, and to Emily - KVHS lighting tech. 4319

28th ANNUAL Christmas Craft Festival

2 Craft Sales Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm:

1st Sale: November 26 & 27 2nd Sale: December 3 & 4

Over 50 vendors this year! After strolling through the 2 greenhouses stuffed full of all kinds of locally crafted items, be sure to stop at the Kredl’s kiosk to pick up your fresh wreaths, garlands, and boughs.

Cookhouse open for the weekend. Kredl’s Hot and Cold Freshly Pressed Apple Cider (NB’s Best Cider) Order your local Christmas turkeys ~ Fresh, spray-free trees early December Local produce, cheese, meat, fresh baking, maple products and so much more!

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FAMILY MATTERS PARENTAL LISTENING Listening - it's not as easy as it sounds.

Listening to your children improves your bond with them, teaches respect, boosts their self-esteem, encourages them to listen to you and builds their problem solving skills. Further, when we as parents use our listening skills we can gather information about what's going on in our children's lives and how they want to be raised.

The Basics; listening requires understanding a few basic principles.

These principles are critical for our children to feel like they are heard.

Listen Without Speaking. Listen to your children when they want to talk.

Be prepared for all kinds of feelings and thoughts and show your interest by saying such things as, ‘Tell me more about ...’, ‘Really’ and ‘Go on ...’.

Listen Hard. Listen to how your kids are speaking as it can reveal a lot about how they experience their world. Let them share the way they know how, try not to

rush them and when they are done help them articulate what was hard for them to say.

Listen Actively. When you are active listening there is no judgment or evaluation of what your kiddo is saying.

To let your child know you’re listening and make sure you’ve really understood, repeat back what your child has said and make lots of eye contact.

Tips. Many things can interfere with effective and empathetic listening. The good thing is we can plan for many of them by being prepared.

Body Language. Focus on your children’s body language and other forms of nonverbal communication. As parents we can get preoccupied by all that we have to do and this helps us stay focused on our children.

Create a Special Time and Place. Make it a routine and daily habit to listen to your child's day. This will require a time and place free of distractions.

Silence is Ok. It is ok to not know how to respond when your children share openly with you. Being honest about not knowing what to say may teach your children more than simply making up a response.

Don’t Be Pushy. We can push our children for more than they may want to share and/or we want to problem solve for them. Understand that often your children want someone to merely listen to them and just want to vent.

Like any other skill, you get better with practice, so this week take more time to listen and enjoy the parenting journey.

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Friday December 2nd 5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Civic Center (Behind Daly’s Irving, Quispamsis) Light Refreshments will be served Donations to the KV Food Basket appreciated

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Tuesday, November 22 Sea Belles Christmas performance, 6:45-7:30pm at Shannex Concord Building; 7:45-8:30 at Shannex Jubilee Building.

Wednesday, November 23 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 6:30-7:00pm with refreshments and a visit from Santa. No admission. Storm date, November 24 Saturday, November 26 Christmas Bazaar, 9:00am-12:00noon, St. Paul’s Rothesay (4 Church Avenue).

Free admission, proceeds go to foster child, Romero House, Food Bank and other local charities. Christmas Café and New to You Dollar Room.

KV Santa Claus Parade, 6:00pm start at KVHS, along Hampton Road to Marr/Clark Road intersection. Severe storm date November 27. Santa letters, used eyeglasses & non-perishable food

items collected along route. For quiet zone info visit KV Santa Parade on FB. 3rd Annual Holiday Breakfast, 8:3011:00am at Glen View United Church. $8/person, first come, first served - no tickets needed. Christmas Baking & Craft Tables. More info: Church office 696-3773, Linda 696-4635 or Peggy 696-3001.

Sunday, November 27 A Frozen Winter Wonderland fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy at Quality Inn & Suites Amsterdam in Quispamsis for girls & boys, tiaras, Sven antlers, make a tree ornament, Christmas songs, dance, door prize, 50/50 and more. $25/person. Elsa, Anna and Kristoff will be present.

More info on FB page.

Tuesday, November 29 Sussex Art Club meeting, 1:00pm, Sobeys Community Room (upstairs), elevator available ask staff for assistance. Short meeting followed by

art program. New members are always welcomed.

Thursday, December 1 Rocmaura Nursing Home Auxiliary monthly meeting 2:00pm, in the Boardroom at Rocmaura All are welcome.

Friday, December 2 Christmas Shopping event, in support of the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation, 11:00am-4:00pm at Simonds Lions Auditorium (185 Loch Lomond Road).

Free admission. Vendors include: knitting, sewing, baked goods, home sales products and more. All welcome.

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a dramatic reading, music by Stephanie Mainville; celebrity readers, reception, silent auction - at St. Augustine's, Quispamsis 7:00pm. All proceeds to CBC Harbour Lights Campaign.

Reserve tickets ($15) call 849-8464, 849-6268 or email priestpoq@nb.aibn. com.

Goway to the Fabulous Land With Goway, ‘DOWNUNDER’ is anywhere in the

beautiful South Pacific Join Maritime Travel (Brunswick Square) & Aubrey Schmidt from Goway and let us share it with you.

Wednesday, November 23rd • 5:30 PM Amsterdam Inn - Quispamsis Please RSVP by November 21st Maritime Travel - Brunswick Square 506-632-1880  30@maritimetravel.ca  Space is Limited  Door Prizes  Light Refreshments

RWB Company Dancers Alanna McAdie and Yosuke Mino.

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FAIR VALE OUTING ASSOCIATION NEWS

WHAT’S HAPPENING December 2 & 12 Adult Public Skating at Harbour Station (use West Entrance) 8:309:30pm, live music by Ron Maloney. $8/skater (ages 18+), all types of skates welcome. For more info: Margaret 672-9424 or Alison 672-2385.

Saturday, December 3 Craft & Bake Sale, 9:00am to 2:00pm, at St. Augustine’s Church, 239 Quispamsis Road (Corner of Quispamsis Road and Pettingill Road). Admission $1. Table rental info - Dawn at 847-7465 or St. Augustine’s Church at 849-8464.

Annual Christmas Tea, sponsored by the Anglican Parish of Kingston, from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Kingston Parish Hall in Kingston. $8/person.

There will also be a Bake Table.

Everyone welcome!

Advent Social, 1:00-3:00pm at Kennebecasis Baptist Church (383 Hampton Road, Quispamsis) with

special guest Stephanie Mainville. No admission.

Monday, December 5 23 Annual Christmas Gala, Saint John’s Christmas Variety Show features 160 adult and children singers and players, plus a finale sing-a-long at St. Mark’s Church, Greendale West, 7:00pm. Admission $15. rd

December 9 & 10 Festival of Trees at St. David’s United Church (7 Gondola Point Road), Friday 4:00-9:00pm & Saturday 9:00am4:00pm. Amazing display of decorated trees, tree auction, silent auction, bake & jewellery sale, children’s activities.

Admission - donation for the KV Food Bank.

Monday, December 12 Musical Gifts from Treble Clef, 7:00pm at the Silver Falls United Church. Tickets ($10) at the door or from any Treble Clef member.

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Wednesdays - Crib - doors open at 6:30, games begin at 7:30pm.

Thursdays - Bingo, doors open at 6:00, games begin at 6:50pm.

Rental and catering information available by calling 847-4066.

The Fair Vale Outing Association collects non-perishable foods at the Thursday night Bingo. Bring a $1 value food item and you receive a double action bingo card to play. 0035

KIWANIS CALENDARS & GIFT WRAPPING The Kiwanis Club of Saint John begins its Annual Cash Calendar sales & Gift Wrapping on Saturday, December 3 in McAllister Mall at the entrance to Sears.

The SJ Kiwanis Club members will be in their booth during Mall hours until December 24. 4323

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LEGIONS KENNEBECASIS RCL #58 61 Marr Road, Rothesay E2E 5Y8, 8475146, rclkvbr58@bellaliant.net Branch Hours: Monday-Wednesday 2:308:00pm; Thursday 2:30-12:00midnight; Friday 2:30-9:00pm; Saturday 2:009:00pm; Sundays 10:30am-1:00pm (brunch $8) and 1:30-9:00pm (2:30pm, Shuffleboard, everyone welcome).

Happy Hour - 6:00-8:00pm every Friday and 4:00-6:00pm every Saturday at the Branch. Come one and all. Everyone welcome.

Sunday Brunch - 10:30am-1:00pm weekly ($8/person, $4/children under

He travelled across the universe one day And stopped to visit the Earth on His way God picked up some pets that were sad and broken And from his pocket He dropped as a token A little black kitten who sat on the grass But it was picked up by a lady walking past When He looked back He could see her there He knew the kitten would get great care With love the kitten grew day by day And the lady named it “Sugar Gray”

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10); juice, eggs (fried or scrambled), home fries, toast, pancakes, bacon, ham, sausage, beans, cheese omelets (new), tea/ coffee. Everyone welcome.

Lunch at the Branch - Soup (or salad) & sandwich lunch will be served on (note schedule change) Wednesday, December 14 between 11:30am & 1:30pm. Lunch includes choice of two soups (or salad), choice of three sandwiches, dessert, coffee & tea. Cost is $8/person. All welcome to attend.

Christmas Cookie Walk: At the Branch on Saturday, December 3 beginning at 8:00am. Individuals who wish to join in can bring in their favourite Christmas sweets. Come choose from a selection of Christmas Treats. Cost is $3/dozen for cookies & $5/box for fudge & squares.

A breakfast will be available for $5 (eggs, toast, ham, home fries, beans, juice, tea or coffee). All welcome.

Texas Hold-Em Tournaments - 6:45pm registration, games at 7:00pm every Thursday. 40 tickets (max) available per tournament. Tournament cost $20.

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

Contact Branch for details.

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

Please contact our Serivce Officer, Harold Defazio, at 849-0545 or the Branch for further information.

Community Lottery: Tickets are $2/ week; come to the Branch to register or contact the Branch for more information.

Sponsored by RCL #58, proceeds go to supporting the community and those in need.

Remembrance Activities 2016: This year’s Remembrance activities were numerous and well received by all who attended. Remembrance ceremonies were held at various schools in the area.

The sale of poppies by the veterans at Sobeys, Superstore and NBLCC were well

In Loving Memory of a Very Special Husband

Don McNab

When God was making husbands As far as I can see, He made a special soulmate Especially for me.

He was someone I could talk to That no one can replace, He was someone I could laugh with Till tears ran down my face.

He made a perfect gentleman, Compassionate and kind, With more love and affection Than you could ever wish to find.

The next time that we meet Will be at heaven’s door, When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore.

He gave my darling husband A heart of solid gold, He gave me wonderful memories Only my heart could hold,

I will put my arms around you And kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart Will fall back into place.

MISS YOU SO MUCH (author unknown)

ALL MY LOVE - JUDY

LEGIONS received and the veterans were pleased with the support. The annual veterans’ dinner at Sobeys in Rothesay was again well attended and appreciated by the veterans in the area. These activities all led to the Remembrance Day memorial ceremonies held at qplex and the Rothesay Commons. Andrea Gordon, widow of Peace Keeping Veteran Maurice Gordon was this year’s Memorial Cross Recipient (previously designated as the Silver Cross Mother). She laid a wreath on behalf of the mothers and wives of the fallen.

Branch #58 would like to thank the Navy League, Sea Cadet Corps, the KV Pipes & Drums, Technical Services Branch of the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, KVHS Band as well as the combined choirs of RHS & KVHS for their assistance & contributions at the Memorial Ceremony. A gathering was held following the ceremonies at the RCL Kennebecasis Branch #58.

The RCL Kennebecasis Branch #58 would like to thank the local business

community and the public for their support throughout this year’s Remembrance season. RCL Branch #58 would also like to especially thank Sobeys, Superstore, Town of Quispamsis and the Town of Rothesay for their support. All proceeds and donations from the poppy campaign go directly to assisting the veterans and their families throughout the year. “Lest We Forget “ “We Will Remember Them” 0014

ROTHESAY COMMON WINS AWARD With over 30,000 votes cast in the Great Places in Canada Contest, the public determined the 2016 People’s Choice winners. The Rothesay Common was voted as 2016 People’s Choice Public Space.

"This is wonderful news" comments Mayor Grant. "We are so pleased with the upgrade and the use of the Common

by everyone in the community. The fact that this public space is used all in seasons and is open to everyone is fantastic.

We would like to thank everyone who got involved and supported their community, including schools, churches, and community groups. It is wonderful to see the community come together".

Canadians from coast to coast were invited to participate by nominating and voting for a great street, neighborhood, or place. Only one Great Places in Canada was selected for each of the categories: Great Street, Great Neighbourhood, and Great Public Space. Winners were awarded the title of Great Place in Canada by a jury of professional planners. The street, neighbourhood, and place with the most votes received the title of Great Place in Canada - People’s Choice. Voting took place online at The Canadian Institute of Planners website from August 17 until October 17. Winners were announced on November 8 in conjunction with World Town Planning Day events.

For more information please call 8486600 or email Rothesay@Rothesay.ca.

Visit The Canadian Institute of Planners website for more details and to view the full news release. 4317

PRAISE & WORSHIP The little A-frame church on Hampton Road 372 Hampton Road

847-4924

www.quc.ca Email: quc@nb.aibn.com

Minister: Rev. Audrey Lounder Music Director: Terri-Lynn McNichol

We worship every Sunday morning at 9:55am.

Sunday School for all ages.

Mid-week Advent Services begin November 30th at 7:00pm.

We believe that God’s message is as relevant today as it has been through history and should be communicated in ways that speak to our diverse community about issues that are meaningful now.

St. Andrew’s Kirk United Church 196 Hammond River Rd., Quispamsis NB The country church in town

St. Luke’s Anglican Church Gondola Point • 5 Quispamsis Rd • 847-0670 • fb.me/StLukesGP

Invites you and your family to join us for

DIVINE WORSHIP SUNDAY MORNINGS

10 am † With Sunday School A church for the whole family to Grow together in the knowledge and love of God

St. Mark’s Catholic Church Churches in Quispamsis Reverend Michael O’Hara invites you to join us at:

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 847-0850

2 Hammond River Rd. - Sunday Service at 9am.

St. Augustine’s Anglican Church 849-8464 239 Quispamsis Rd. (intersect with Pettingill Rd.) Sunday Service at 11am.

Pastor: Father Don Breen

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 5pm Sunday 9am &11:15am Facebook.com/stmarkscc @stmarkscc November 22nd - December 5th, 2016

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MY FIRST REMEMBRANCE DAY Remembrance Day 2016 was the first time I was on parade in Harbour Station. As I stood waiting to march in, I had an overwhelming sense of pride and nervousness; how many times had my father or uncle stood in the same place? I was that kid who sat in the crowd and smiled with pride as my Dad, my hero, stood up when they called for all those who have or are serving to stand and be thanked. I never thought I would be down on that floor, in front of the crowd, in uniform.

This was the first Remembrance Day that I wasn't with my Dad but I wasn't alone: my second family was standing all around me. I joined HMCS Brunswicker in September of 2015 at the age of 16.

Over the past year I have participated in training designed to prepare me for sea. I have trained with computerized ‘at sea’ simulators, completed First Aid and physical fitness training and have

attended Sea Dogs’ games in uniform and visited the veterans’ wing at the nursing home. The sense of belonging I have found at HMCS Brunswicker has made me the only person in my high school class who actually enjoys going to work.

This past summer I attended Basic Training, also known as ‘boot camp’. As many of my friends sat on beaches, I began a summer of training and making new friends while learning military skills. Basic Training was filled with laughs, tears and a lot of push ups in the

mud. One of my fondest memories was training during a thunderstorm; our platoon name was Thunder.

We yelled in pride every time we saw a flash of light or heard the boom of thunder.

We were on a well-deserved break when thunder struck and we started with our usual yells. Someone called, “Let’s do push ups!” Our platoon Petty Officer asked, “Is that what you want? Push ups?”

To this day I have never seen so many tired, wet humans excited to do push ups in the mud. We were one at that moment, a close group of friends from across Canada brought together by our training; I will never forget it.

That same feeling of oneness is what Remembrance Day means to me. As I stood with my ship I realized why I am the happiest person in my class to go to work, why I want a career with the military; I am proud to be part of something much larger than myself. Ordinary Seaman Jane MacGregor, HMCS Brunswicker. 4324

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LIVE WELL GRATITUDE The dictionary defines “gratitude” as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. This tells us that gratitude is a double action - it is both giving and receiving. If you were asked: “Do you want to feel better about yourself and your life and improve your mental health,” I cannot imagine many of you would say “no thanks.” Research has proven that grateful people are happier, more optimistic about life in general and have better mental health. Being grateful for things given or done out of kindness rewards both the giver and the recipient.

Those who practice an “attitude of gratitude” in their lives, feel good giving and want to pass it on or “pay it forward.”

Having a grateful mindset also means that one does not take things for granted, that one is able to express thanks and not feel uncomfortable doing so. Over the years, I have heard many say that they are uncomfortable receiving, that they would

rather be the giver. But here’s the thing, being uncomfortable receiving is the opposite of being a taker, and as we often hear in our recovery groups: “180 degrees from dysfunctional is still dysfunctional.”

Giving and receiving need to be reciprocal actions if we are to achieve balance and experience the joy that comes from giving and the humbleness of receiving.

To deny others the opportunity of giving is to deny them the opportunity of feeling good about themselves or experiencing the good feelings that come from giving.

What does an “Attitude of Gratitude” look like in everyday life? It means that we are not only grateful for material blessings but also for those things we often take for granted, like the ability to see, hear and be mobile, the basic freedoms enjoyed in a free society, food and shelter, healthcare, education, love of family and friends, the bed we sleep in each night, the warmth of our homes during the winter months, and so on. If you doubt this assertion,

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consider those living in war-torn or third world countries. Upon thinking about other countries where war and famine are occurring, we can all be grateful that we live in a country where we can step outside our homes and not worry about bombs dropping or bullets whizzing overhead as we go about our daily lives.

Even when bad things happen, I believe it helps and comforts to look for those things for which we can be grateful, such as good memories, a helpful hand during a crisis, new doors or avenues that become available to us when others are closed. Don’t you think an “Attitude of Gratitude” is worth seeking? 0008

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ASK THE CHEF EGGNOG Colin Sifton here again with another answer to your question. Yes, Christmas is coming and with it are Christmas parties and get togethers. One of my servers asked about eggnog, What is it and why is it a Christmas time drink.

Love the question because I didn’t have an answer and needed to find out.

Eggnog is a rich, chilled, sweetened, creamy dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk and/or cream, sugar, whipped eggs. This was then mixed with some kind of spirit, depending on what region of the world you came from. Most of us being English descent, it would have been sherry that was used. Germans mixed it with beer and South Americans used mainly rum. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, nog was "a kind of strong beer brewed in East Anglia".

Alternatively, nog may stem from noggin, a Middle English term for a small, carved wooden mug used to serve

alcohol. However, the British drink was also called an Egg Flip, from the practice of "flipping" (rapidly pouring) the mixture between two pitchers to mix it. This drink made it’s way across the Atlantic in the 18th century and started in Maryland. Since brandy, sherry and wine was so heavily taxed, Pilgrims used rum, as it was easier to get and that is why today, most eggnog served in this part of the world is flavoured with rum.

So how can you make your own eggnog? Here is a simple recipe or you can research your own. From American Thanksgiving to the end of Christmas, commercial eggnog is produced and sold, but the rest of the year it is hard to find.

For this recipe, you will need: 4 cups of milk; 5 whole cloves; 2 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp of ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 12 egg yolks; 1.5 cups sugar; 2.5 cups rum; 4 cups cream (35%). Add milk, cloves, vanilla and cinnamon.

Place in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until sugar dissolves. Whisk hot milk mixture from step one into egg mixture. Put all back into saucepan and bring it back to a simmer, stir constantly for three minutes. Strain and set to cool.

Once it has cooled stir in rum, cream and nutmeg and cool over night.

Or you can buy a carton from the grocery store, add rum, shake and garnish with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Your choice but I think you will see a big difference. 0040

Colin Sifton Owner/Chef, Holly’s Restaurant

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festival of trees Saint David’s United Church | 7 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay Friday, Dec 9th Saturday, Dec 10th

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WELL RESTED WHAT REGULATES OUR SLEEP? The first, sleep/wake homeostasis has a long name but is actually quite simple.

This is an accumulation of our need for sleep throughout the day, as we move further away from our wake time. After our long day without sleep, we get caught up with a long period of nighttime sleep, and it refreshes us for our day. You will notice that if you have a poor night’s sleep you will begin to feel sleepy much earlier.

If this were the only system to control our sleep, we would feel our most energetic in the morning with a steady decline in our wakefulness until bedtime, but this is not usually the case.

Do you experience an early afternoon energy “slump” and then perk up in a couple of hours? If so you are like most people. The other system that controls our sleep, the Circadian Biological Clock explains this phenomenon. This sleep regulation system controls our timing of sleepiness throughout the 24 hour day.

Most people experience their sleepiest

time between 2:00 and 4:00am and again between 1:00 and 3:00pm. This is because our body temperature drops to it’s lowest at these times causing sleepiness. When blood levels are monitored, we also see changes in sleep related hormones.

The key to the Circadian Biological Clock control is light. When our eyes are exposed to light, such as in the morning, a group of cells in our brain get a signal from the optic nerve and tell our brain to shut off production of the sleep hormone melatonin and ramp up the wakeful hormone, cortisol, as well and turn up our body temperature. When the sun goes down and light decreases, melatonin production increases, cortisol decreases and our body temperature starts to lower, getting us ready to tuck in for the night.

Exposure to bright lights and screens in the evening can decrease the effectiveness of this system a great deal.

Going to a new time zone can cause “jet lag.” This is a disconnect between

the body’s circadian rhythm and new sleep cues from light. Teenagers have their circadian rhythm shifted a couple of hours later than younger children and adults. This is why they tend to stay up later and sleep in.

To help your body work with its own internal clock, try to minimize exposure to light and screens in the evenings, and wind down in a dim, calm atmosphere.

There are also special light blocking glasses available that can fool your brain into thinking that it is dark causing you to be sleepy much sooner in the evening. 0038

Angie Cummings, BSc RRT, Sussex Sleep Clinic

Finnick:

A lovely grey (marbled) tabby male with light golden eyes. He is 1 1/2 years old. A rather tall and long fellow, with a great personality, who gets along with all of the felines at the Sanctuary (74 at present) as well as with Ginger the dog. He’s a great purrer, comes when summoned and gives head butts and hugs. Loves his creature comforts. Finnick has been neutered and vaccinated with all parasites taken care of.

Paws & Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. Email: paws@bellaliant.net www.pawssussex.ca PO Box 4816 Sussex, NB E4E 5L1 Paws and Whiskers Sanctuary Inc. is a registered non-profit charitable organization operated solely by volunteers.

Finnick If you are interested in adopting Finnick, please contact the Sanctuary by email, or better still, by filling out an Adoption Application Form on our web-site.

Adoption fee for cats in our care is $125 which includes:

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENT We are hosting our Annual Holiday Shopping Event in support of Loch Lomond Villa Foundation!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2016 11AM - 4PM SIMONDS LIONS AUDITORIUM 185 LOCH LOMOND RD GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE & OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Vendors Include: Preserves, Jams & Baked Goods Knitting & Sewing Wood Crafts Jewelry Avon Epicure Mary Kay Sunset Gourmet Seasonal Wreaths Scentsy Steeped Tea And Many More!

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“ME TO WE” Last year the m e m b e r s of Fairvale Elementary School's Me to We Club were involved in a few social change campaigns which resulted in an invitation to attend We Day on November 30, 2016 in Halifax. We Day is an initiative of Me to We and is an educational event which leads young people to local and global change. The goal behind We Day is “to empower a generation to shift from ‘me to we’ through how we act, how we give, the choices we make on what to buy and what to wear, the media we consume and the experiences with which we choose to engage.”- freethechildren.com (email from school above). Fairvale

Elementary School is one of only two elementary schools in Atlantic Canada who have been involved to this 'invite only' event so it speaks volumes of our commitment to local and global causes.

I asked my son what type of things he will be doing as part of this group.

He told me that he wanted to do a bottle drive and raise some money

to donate to the KV Food Bank.

Four friends in the neighborhood, who are all a part of the Me to We team, got together, made posters and handed them out around the neighborhood letting people know what they are doing and what the raised money would be used for.

The following week they all got together and went house to house and got bottles, food and cash donations from the kind people in the neighborhood.

They raised a total of $242 and some food. All funds will be donated to the KV Food Bank. They should be proud of themselves for what they have achieved. Great job. 4320 4320

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SELF ESTEEM HAPPINESS IS LETTING GO Happiness is a choice. I have had people roll their eyes at me when I say that (maybe your eyes are rolling as you read this) but I know it to be true! Much of our unhappiness comes from holding on to the past.

The truth is we have all been hurt at one time or another. Trust has been broken, our hearts have been shattered and perhaps, we have been treated badly.

While experiencing pain is normal under these circumstances, we tend to allow the pain to linger on for way too long. We relive our pain over and over, each and every day. We get trapped in a vicious cycle of anger and hurt. It strains our relationships, possibly ruining them altogether. It distracts us from doing our work properly. We all end up very unhappy.

Letting go can change your life. Letting go is letting happiness in. Holding on is like believing there is only a past. Letting go and moving on is knowing in your

heart that there is a brighter future.

So, how do we let go and move on? First, we must accept the truth and be thankful.

We are who we are today because of our past. Become thankful for the experiences that have made you cry, laugh and scream.

These experiences have helped you learn and grow.

Then focus only on what can be changed. Not everything in life is meant to be modified or perfectly understood.

Learn what you can and can not change.

Make peace with it. If you can not change something, change the way you think about it.

Distance yourself for a while. Sometimes, while doing a jigsaw puzzle it helps to step away. You may have spent hours trying to fit a certain piece. Often, when we walk away and come back later with fresh eyes, we find exactly where that piece fits. Life can be like a puzzle. Returning to where you started is entirely different than never leaving.

Claim ownership of your own life. You are in full control of your life, even if it does not feel like it at times. You are responsible for how you interpret life and how you react to it.

Focus on today. Decide right this moment that the negative experiences in your past will not predict your future.

It is you who knows something about justice and injustice, abuse and respect, suffering and healing. You possess the clarity; courage and compassion that you will need to live the life you want to live. You have the choice. You can let go. You can move on. You can choose happiness! 0027

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It is for those diagnosed with dementia and their families to attend.

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MUSINGS CARBON, METHANE AND YOU I don’t know if any of you had the opportunity to watch Leonardo DiCaprio's recently released documentary on climate change, Before the Flood, but is excellent. It is extremely well-done, scarey but also optimistic, creating a sense of urgency that we must act, but we still have time to reverse the trend. And who is driving this dramatic change in our climate? Us! For those of us “of a certain age” we have enough years behind us to be able to see huge differences in our current world versus that of our childhood. Fifty years ago, a three-bedroom home averaged 1200 square feet. Today it is close to 2000 square feet. A smaller home uses fewer resources and less energy to build, has lower heating and cooling needs, and needs fewer furnishings (all which chew up resources to manufacture). We have added more bathrooms, games rooms full of technology and bigger garages to house a fleet of family vehicles and toys.

At the same time our family size has shrunk. The average household in 1971 was 3.7 people; in 2011 it was 2.5. More space and more “stuff ”! And most of that “stuff ”`is considered disposable. We don't fix, we toss and replace.

The consequence? Look out your window and see for yourself. Extreme weather, flooding, power outages. And the smaller things too. In just that 7 years since moving into our new (smaller) home I seen a dramatic decrease in the number of birds around my birdfeeders.

When we walk the woodlot (which is nearly daily) the woods have become much quieter. Scientists tell us we may have lost almost half the songbirds that I enjoyed in a childhood just 50 years ago.

Climate change is not the only cause, but light pollution and high-rise buildings are big factors in the decline.

What can we do? We are way past the simple solution of changing out our light bulbs for LEDs, but there are things we can do. One thing that I had never heard elsewhere, eat less beef. We have all heard the jokes about cows and methane gas. I

was not aware that the methane’s negative effect on the climate is 23 times higher than that of CO2. Every cow releases about 100kg of methane a year, the equivalent of burning 1000 liters of gas.

If your car uses 8 liters of gas per 100 km, that would be the equivalent of driving 12,500 km per cow. Eat less beef and you will reduce the greenhouse gases.

On the bigger picture, support carbon tax initiatives. I am no fan of paying more in taxes, but I am a fan of leaving a healthy planet for my grandchildren to enjoy. We need to reduce our consumption, and like the “sin” taxes Mike speaks of, we need to curb our over the top use of nonrenewable resources.

When taxes go up, consumption goes down. Since doing it voluntarily has not worked, we need more drastic measures. 0001 Debbie Hickey President, Ossekeag Publishing

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Limited Units Available • Monthly Rates 6’ x 12’, 12’ x 13’, 12’ x 20’ and 12’ x 26’

CALL C.K. ADHESIVES Services Offered Include: · Crack Injection, Concrete Walls & Floors · Drain Tile Repair/Replacement · Internal Drain Systems · Sump Pump Installations · Video Inspection FREE · Membranes ESTIMATES! · Ditching, Complete 30+ Years Excavation Services Experience

Call Now to Book Your Space

Cell 647-9602 Office 832-3539

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55 Robertson Rd, Hampton, NB

about a minute and a half from the highway, Hampton Exit #158

Meadows of Rothesay

175 & 177 Gondola Point Rd.

WHEN YOU NEED US...

WE’LL BE THERE!

Blaine Campbell Phone: (506) 832-5071 www.wetbasementsaintjohn.ca

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

Pappy’s Painting & Minor Repairs

Luxury two bedroom apartment

“We are not satisfied until you are.”

amalcolmprops@hotmail.com Cell: (506) 650-8447

Quality Residential Painting Interior Prompt Service Exterior Reasonable Rates

www.amalcolmproperties.ca

QUALITY BUILDERS • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Jo’s Boutique St. Joseph’s Hospital Lobby

New Fall Arrivals - We carry a wide variety of the latest fashions in clothing, handbags, jewellery, scarves, shoes and giftware

Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary, we provide in-patient support programs to our patients

Drop by with this coupon & receive a 10% discount on your purchase!

849-9197

FREE ESTIMATES

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

Lil Red Grooming Barn Pet Grooming & Pet Supplies

Call to book your appointment

(506) 432-6222 We now have tack.

lilredgroomingbarn@gmail.com

42 Peter St. Sussex, NB

tel: 832-5613 242 Main Street hampton, nB e5n 6B8 info@ossekeag.ca November 22nd - December 5th, 2016

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