Fresh Stories and Fresh Air
Q&A with
RUTH ANNE ROBINSON
BY KRISTEN LAWSON
The Hillsborough Women’s Institute partnered with the Town of Riverview and Village of Fundy Albert to provide two new storybook trails this summer. This is the second year that kids and families can follow the trail to read a whole book in Manchester Park, and the third in Gray Brook Ponds. We reached out to HWI volunteer Ruth Anne Robinson, who organizes the project, to learn more:
Q:Tellmeaboutthe HillsboroughWomen's Institute.
A: It's an organization that has been active for over a hundred years. It began in Ontario and has spread across Canada and across the world. The woman who started it lost a child to milk that was not pure, and she wanted to teach women how to feed their families. The original aim was
to teach women better homemaking skills, but then it spread to teaching women anything that they needed for their community.
Their mission statement says that they want to help relieve poverty, improve health and safety, improve education for all and to enhance life skills and to promote community connections and cultural pride.
Q:Therearetwo storybooktrails,right?
A: Yes, this year and last year we've had two. It's one of our ways of getting our name out in the community and one of our ways of giving kids an opportunity to read and learn how important it is to read.
Chandra Smith and Cheryl Conway attaching a board on the Hillsborough Book Trail.
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In this issue, we recognize two seventy-fifth anniversaries – of Fundy National Park and St. John The Baptist Anglican Church. And, If you have memories of Sunday School at Curryville United Church, you can join the community there on August 23rd to walk down memory lane.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for children in need. We spoke with the local chapter’s co-presidents to find out how they help ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town, as the organization’s slogan states.
The Women’s Institute has organized an expanded Book Trail this year, the Albert County Museum will host its annual Quilt Show and Sale, and the summer art and Caseley Park concert programs are back in full swing in Riverview, along with a new Sound Lab.
Evelyn’s Kitchen provides some summery ideas for maple-flavoured nutrition – and treats – with smoothies and ice cream floats.
All of which can only mean – finally, it is summer!
Regular columnists Julie Solbak and Cath Collette provide insights into health and summer reading, and multiple local organizations received generous donations to help with their community work – we have all that in this month’s publication as well.
As always, we hope you enjoy reading about what is happening in your community.
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Q:Ilovetoreadand definitelygotthatfrom myparents.Theyread allthetime,soIthinkit startsyoung.
A: Yes, my kids and my grandkids all like to read.
Q:Howdidtheproject comeintobeing?
A: I had read about it in Ontario (I'm from Ontario). I always liked the idea of a book trail because I love to read and I like to be outdoors. We started one in Hillsborough two years ago and it went well. We put up Be a Pond Detective, about creatures you can find while walking, because the trail goes around the ponds. The one in Hillsborough this year is Piglet’s Night Lights and it's beautifully colored. The children can just walk around the park and
on each post there's a board with a page on it. Since our members are spread out we decided that we would like to have one here in Riverview. We went to Manchester Park because it's a really good place to put one up. Last year we did a book called Dear Girl, and it went very well. Our book this year is Splat the Cat.
Q:Whatagegroupare youtargeting?
A: Oh, about grade three or less.
Q:Areyougetting feedbackfromfamilies usingthetrails?
A: Not as much as we would like to. The receptionist where I go for my chiropractor said, “Oh, I took my grandchildren to the book trail and we're gonna go again”, so I know that they like it. And Ash* takes his daughter and gets all excited about it.
*That would be Ash Arrowsmith, Community Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Riverview, who shared this gem about the Splat the Cat Storybook Trail: “It’s a purrrfect way to combine literacy, outdoor play, and family time. Special thanks to the HWI for sponsoring this pawsitively awesome project!”
Q:Whatrolesdothe townsplayinthe project?
A: The Riverview recreation committee supplies the labor to put up the post boards. We laminate the pages and put them on the boards, and then give them to the town and they put them up and take them down. In Hillsborough my coworker puts the boards in the park up herself.
Q:Doyouplanto continuedoingthis each summer?
A: We'd like to keep trying. Just having someone say they enjoyed it is enough to make it worthwhile, because then there must be other people who also enjoyed it.
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The New Sound Playground
The Riverview Skatepark and Youth Centre teamed up with EQ Music Labs to open a new Sound Lab for local youth. The lab provides a space where aspiring musicians can learn new instruments, hold band practice, or jam with friends.
Since launching in May, The Sound Lab has proven very popular. Ross Smith, manager at the Skatepark and Youth Centre, says that they are attracting lots of young people they weren’t accessing before.
“The feedback has been super positive. Everyone from individuals to families. We have youth booking the space, but then inviting the entire family and they're jamming together.”
The collaboration came about when Smith met EQ Music Labs founder Matt Horseman during National Youth Week two years ago. Their mutual interest in supporting the local music scene resulted in The Sound Lab. EQ provides the software and computer
“The feedback has been super positive. Everyone from individuals to families. We have youth booking the space, but then inviting the entire family and they're jamming together.”
equipment, while the skatepark provides the space and musical equipment, fundraising through their canteen and other activities.
Registration takes place online on the Town of Riverview website.
To prioritize youth, it can only be booked by a person between the ages of 12-25. The fee is $2 each for a maximum of eight people, including adults that the young musicians have invited in, such as family members and music teachers.
Each session can be either open or closed.
Closed sessions are available only to the booker and their guests, while open sessions are available to everyone.
Many people have been
opting to have open sessions because they’re looking to meet other musicians and jam.
“Anyone that wants to join can pay the two bucks and jump in the room. If it's booked, people can always call the park and ask if it's an open session.”
The Sound Lab features an electric guitar, electric bass guitar, electric drum kit, keyboard, microphones and amps. Modern software provides true to life sound samples, rather than the synthesized sounds of years gone by. Budding producers can choose specific types of drums, swipe through amplifier brands, or add different guitar pedals with the computer.
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BOOK VIEWS - BY CATH COLLETTE
If you are looking forward to doing a little reading this summer, here are a few offerings from the New Brunswick public libraries. These books range from light reading to more substantial options.
The novel, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab describes details in a way that is worth remembering. In 1714 France, Adeline’s parents want her to marry a local widower with children. “She said no, and learned how much the word was worth.”
thief, uncatchable and quick.” Addie does make the most of her freedom, living in major capitols all over the world during historic events.
Over her long life Addie has learned a great deal about the moods and desires of the darkness that takes human form. She intends to engage “Luc” in battle. Addie meets many artists and appears in their works over the centuries. The author describes Addie as having “scattered herself like breadcrumbs, dusted across a hundred works of art.”
These books range from light reading to more substantial options.
Like many recent authors, Schwab organizes the chapters to focus on certain dates and places. In this novel the date-focused chapters are important because Addie lives over three hundred years. “It is three hundred years since she knelt in the woods and summoned the darkness, and lost everything but freedom,” that she wanted desperately. Adeline says to the god that answered her, that he can have her soul but only when she does not want it anymore.
The deal she makes for freedom includes a curse. Addie is erased from the memory of her parents, her older friend, Estelle, and anyone that she meets.
Addie patches together a life of suffering as she develops friendships with people that do not remember her a day or a moment later. To obtain food and shelter she becomes “a flawless
Art is certainly the focus of the nonfiction book
First You Pick a Stone from Sculpture Saint John. The text is by Kate Wallace with multiple photographers. The colorful pages of this beautiful book promote the results of art symposiums that were held in Saint John between 2012 and 2022. Artists from nineteen countries had their sculptures installed in cities and villages across southern New Brunswick. Maps of the Sculpture Trail can be found on the site https:// sculpturesaintjohn.com/ sculpture-trail/ In Riverview the sculptures installed are called “Third Wave.” Julie Glaspy’s works are near the Gunningsville Bridge on Coverdale Road. The pieces of art consist of two larger stones that depict the Tidal Bore and three smaller stones that project the motion of water. “The trail
draws the audience down a wavy river path.”
Moncton is home to the sculpture “Dancing Boats” by Marie-Josée Leroux. Near Castle Manor on Mountain Road are shapes of “boats stacked on top of each other” that hold a fragile balance. “The boat is a symbol of exploration, travel, adventure and new projects, but also … exile.”
An impressive sculpture simply titled “Structure” is located near Dieppe’s Uniplex on Rue de College. The artist is Zdravko Zdravkov is from Bulgaria. The sculpture has three large layers that show the movement of air and flight.
All the sculptures in the delightful book, First You Pick a Stone, are worth seeing in picture form or, perhaps, in person.
Other recent additions of nonfiction and fiction books available through local libraries include the following.
• The Showman: Inside the Invasion That Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky by Simon Schuster. This nonfiction gives insight into the entertainer turned wartime president of Ukraine. When Russia bombed Kyiv, one of Zelensky’s first instructions to his people was, “stand up and fight” in any way possible.
• In True Face: A Woman’s Life in the CIA, Unmasked by Jonna Mendez with Wyndham Wood. This nonfiction shows Jonna Mendez as part of the subterfuge of the Cold War, although women operatives were not overly welcome. Her experiences include being recognized as a CIA agent by a terrorist and being at the mercy of his reaction.
• Waiting for the Long Night Moon stories by Amanda Peters. The stories focus on the Indigenous experience. In the title story an older man is living alone in the woods. He says, “It’s quiet out here except for the sounds we were meant to hear.” Still, the howl of the coyote does bother him because it reminds him of his sister, after being in a residential school.
Celebrating family and freedom! Celebrating family and freedom!
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the British North America Act, which united three British colonies into the Dominion of Canada. It's a national holiday, also known as Canada's birthday, celebrating the country's history, culture, and values and freedom.
On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act (now known as the Constitution Act, 1867) officially brought together the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (which would later become Ontario and Quebec). The British North America Act, which established the Dominion, essentially united these colonies into a single, self-governing entity within the British Empire.
Initially called Dominion Day, it was renamed Canada Day in 1982. Canada Day is a day to reflect on Canada's history, celebrate its achievements, and acknowledge the values that define the country
New Brunswick Day is a provincial holiday celebrated on the first Monday of August. It's also a day for residents to come together and celebrate the province's history, culture, and achievements.
Many communities organize events and activities, such as birthday parties for the province, and some award ceremonies to recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to our province.
Celebrate our heritage with friends and family and let’s be thankful for this wonderful place where we can live in freedom!
Hayward Healthy Home Solutions of Riverview presented a 50" Smart TV to the Hillsborough Seniors Club on June 18th. The television, which replaces an old model, has become a focus in the community room of the Caledonia Place complex in Hillsborough. The presentation was made by The River View Sales Manager Brian Lane and Sandi Lane, on behalf of Hayward Healthy Home Solutions, to Doris Pauley.
The Virginia Roses are in bloom, always good for even the smallest of pollinators.
“No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town!”
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Provides Beds For Children
ByKristenLawson
Meet the co-founders of the Greater Moncton chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), Jim Merzetti and MarieClaire Pierce.
SHP builds and delivers beds for kids in need. Merzetti knew he had to get involved as soon as he first found out about it. “I felt called to do this, like I didn't have a choice, so then I had to figure out what I was going to do.”
He approached the Knights of Columbus, where he has volunteered for 45 years, and they provided $5,000.00 in seed money to set up a local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter.
He then asked Pierce, his long-time friend and collaborator, to join the
project as Co-President. She reflects, “it's a lot of work, but it's so, so worth it when you know what the end product helps do.”
Sleep quality has a huge effect on a child’s development, affecting their overall health and happiness. SHP focuses on providing beds for kids aged 3-17 so they can concentrate better and learn more in school.
The new Greater Moncton chapter is now in the process of building core teams, with a social media team to get the word out, a research team to find grants, and a business advisory team to reach out to corporations.
The bedding team works on-the-ground, sourcing new bedding through physical donations and hunting for good deals. Each bed is delivered complete with
a new mattress, blanket, pillow and sheets.
Although they are just getting started, Merzetti and Pierce have many ideas to expand their operations. They are planning a bedding drive for Christmas and hope to meet with the school board to discuss partnering with high school woodworking programs.
Local community groups and businesses seem eager to get involved. In June, The Immaculate Heart of Mary parish youth group volunteered - “Kids helping kids” was their theme and they helped build 10 beds paid for by funds raised by parishioners, and the Chocolate River Quilters are set to start making quilts in September. One individual donated an old trailer, which Work & Play
fixed up pro bono.
“There are two ways in which we do our work. The first way is to go and raise money. Once we get enough dollars to build, let us say, 10 beds, we will do a call to action asking the community to come and help us build them,” Pierce explains.
Anyone who is interested in volunteering can sign up online, no experience necessary. Builds are set up to be fun and safe for all ages; the wood is pre-cut, and trained core volunteers guide the entire process.
The second way is to set up sponsored builds; corporations can choose to sponsor a certain number of beds for the community. If they want to go a step further, employees can build the beds themselves as a team building experience.
Once finished, beds go straight from the build to their new home.
“The delivery part is the heartwarming piece that makes us continue doing what we're doing,” Merzetti shares. “Our first delivery was to a little girl who came here
from Haiti. She was five years old.”
The girl was camera-shy until she got on her new bed and flashed a beaming smile. Her father and grandfather immediately asked how they could help and signed up to build more beds for kids in need.
The Greater Moncton chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides both twin beds and bunk beds. Parents, or organizations referring families in need, can submit applications online at http:// www.shpbeds.ca.
Volunteers receive instructions on bed construction at a recent build at the Dan Bohan Centre.
Marie-Claire Pierce and Jim Merzetti are the Co-Presidents of the Greater Moncton chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
We are pleased to announce that Nilam Chauhan has joined our team as Store Manager. If you think she looks like a familiar face, you would be right. Prior to joining us Nilam was Assistant Manager at the Mountain Road location. Nilam has a passion for pets and customer service and looks forward to meeting new Devoted Pet Parents and reconnecting with those who already know and love her! Drop in, say hi and help us welcome Nilam to our team!
FIRST PERSON - BY BARB MORRISEY
Old Time Sunday School Reunion
The Board of Directors of the Curryville Outreach Centre are excited to announce that there will be an “Old Time Sunday School Reunion” on Saturday, August 23rd from 3:00 – 5:00. All kids from days gone by are invited, along with their children, grandchildren, friends, and anyone else who would like to come. Everyone is welcome. There will be music, sharing of memories, and games for the children, with
a fascinating history. Prior to its current raison d'être, it was the Curryville United Church of 1905. When Sue McLaughlin first learned of the church’s impending closure, she was deeply disturbed because of the many fond memories she had of that church and the former missionaries to Poland who served in the church, Thomas and Frieda Gamble. As she grappled with the situation, Sue began to envision the possibility of the church being
Speaking of walking down memory lane, the Outreach Centre has a fascinating history. Prior to its current raison d'être, it was the Curryville United Church of 1905.
lunch provided. They would love it if you could bring any old photos you have for all to enjoy. It’s going to be a terrific opportunity to join us for a “walk down memory lane.”
Speaking of walking down memory lane, the Outreach Centre has
repurposed as an outreach center so that the sense of community and belonging she had known could continue. She gathered together a small team of people in 1991 to discuss her vision and brainstorm ways of making it happen. This team,
they had an event called “Music with a Mission,” where participants of all ages representing
area provided music and memories. Well over two hundred people attended the event and
busy. Their first fundraiser was held at the Albert County Clay Company
by Judy Tait. People came from everywhere to show their support. What a great jumpstart
$3000 was raised to support the Thomas and Frieda Gamble Memorial Center, a Christian outreach center in Przemysl Poland for refugees. As time went on, Sue and her team held more services and fundraising events, even producing a cookbook with the favourite recipes of people in the community. Alan Bell, a local artist, designed the cookbook’s cover and, although he never personally met Frieda, portrayed her perfectly as a little Polish lady hovering over her kitchen stove in Albert Mines.
By September 5, 2007, a mission statement had been developed, a Board of Directors struck, the Centre purchased for one dollar from the Chignecto Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, and
the facility registered as the Curryville Community Outreach Centre, Inc. In 2009, tax-exempt status as a charitable organization was attained, and by 2016, significant upgrades had been made to the kitchen from monies received from the Horizons for Seniors program. The current board members are Kim Wilmot, Cathy Higgins, Lewanne Solitaire, Angela McDougall, John Derick, and Ian Duncan, along with Judy Tait and Sue McLaughlin, the only two remaining members from the original board. The Curryville Community Centre continues to be a busy spot to this day. There are annual blueberry festivals and hunters’ breakfasts, as well as benefit concerts
and events that have included comedian Anita Renfrew, folk singer and songwriter Cameron Molloy, and poetry
at the Centre are the Douthwrights, Echoes from the Hills of Albert County, Eddie Porier and Grassline, Fundy
By September 5, 2007, a mission statement had been developed, a Board of Directors struck, the Centre purchased for one dollar from the Chignecto Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, and the facility registered as the Curryville Community Outreach Centre, Inc.
readings by James Deahl, Norma West Linder, and Allen Cooper. Some of the musical groups that have performed
Ceilidh with Christine Melanson, Isaac and Blewett, as well as Sara and James Nelson. They host regular “Tales from
the Creek” events as well, where guests share on a range of topics, such as the discovery of Albertite, the ‘Steeves clan’ of Demoiselle Creek, local shipbuilding, and historical photos of Albert Mines. They also publish a Curryville Community Newsletter and provide Christmas Dinners on December 25th for those who live alone and others who are interested.
None of this would have happened were it not for Sue’s original vision, her wisdom in getting others involved, and her tenacity in seeing it through. Early on, Virginia Sheper advised Sue not to worry about starting out small. As she put it, “Don’t despise small beginnings” (Zechariah 4:10). In closing, I quote Sue herself: “The name and the facility have both changed overtime, but the mission has remained the same. Our wonderful Board of Directors have attempted to stay true to the vision of those faithful ones who came before us and are now gone, and for that I am very thankful.” She concluded with, “Little is much when God is in it.”
The Curryville Community Outreach Centre is available to rent for special occasions and events. The building seats approximately eighty people, has kitchen facilities, and a large stage. If interested, please contact John Derick at jcderick1@ gmail.com and be sure to check out their Facebook page.
Fundy National Park Celebrates 75 Years
Fundy National Park is celebrating 75 years.
Interpretation
Supervisor Daniel Sinclair notes that the park’s genesis has its roots in the decades before the park opened in 1950.
“It was in about the 1920s that a conversation started within the provincial government, and the federal government as well, about tourism, about the whole idea of people going places to engage in recreation and not just to visit family or to work.
“So, the conversation about a national park in New Brunswick dates back to then. By 1930, there were surveyors sent from the federal government to start assessing six locations in New Brunswick.
“What we know as Fundy National Park
today was known as the Albert County Site.
There were specific criteria, but if you think of the mountain parks
him, looking back at those first assessments of the six sites, is that the surveyors brought with them
What is today the site of Fundy National Park was selected and in 1948 what was first called New Brunswick National Park was established and development of the park began. It officially opened as Fundy National Park in July 0f 1950.
at the other end of the country, they were very recreation-based, so that became an important criterion: how will people engage in recreation in these places?”
Sinclair says that of particular interest to
the perspective of the western parks.
“People were trying to compare New Brunswick with Jasper and Banff. They were asking, ‘where are the vistas?’ But you cannot compare them!”
Sinclair says that a
site near Point Lepreau was given strong consideration, and the provincial government of the day favoured a site near Mount Carleton, while the Albert County site was considered to be “on the fence.
The Albert County site had one advantage, however. “This of course is R.B. Bennett’s home territory, and he was Prime Minister at the time.”
No decision had been made by the end of the 1930s and “the conversation stopped with the outbreak of the Second World War. But, during that time, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Prince Edward Island National Park were established, so New Brunswick remained in line for the next national park. In 1946, when the war ended, the conversation started
again.”
What is today the site of Fundy National Park was selected and in 1948 what was first called New Brunswick National Park was established and development of the park began. It officially opened as Fundy National Park in July 0f 1950.
The emphasis remained on recreation in the park’s early days. “The golf course was developed, along with the chalets, and it was all about “go to the saltwater pool and watch swimming demonstrations, go to the golf course and watch golfing demonstrations.”
The park takes its name from the Bay of Fundy. But, notes Sinclair, Fundy was not predetermined as the park’s moniker. “The provincial government of the day ran a contest in
the schools. Throughout New Brunswick, students wrote essays on what a national park meant to them, and suggested names.
“The winner was a girl from Salisbury. She won the essay contest, but her name was not chosen. She suggested Edinburgh National Park, reflecting the royalist sentiment of the time.
“The second-place essay suggested Fundy as the park’s name, and that stuck.”
Perhaps that was all to the good – other suggestions included, says Sinclair, “Busy Beaver National Park” and “Moose Haven National Park.”
Fundy National Park is participating in the Canada Strong Pass program until September 2nd, with free admission and discounted camping and overnight stays.
Wishing all of you a wonderful summer!
Rob Weir, MLA for Riverview
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Rob.Weir@gnb.ca
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FIRST PERSON - GINNY MCEWEN OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
CeIebrating 75 years
On a beautiful summer's day, July 30, 1950, 25 dedicated and determined Anglicans gathered in a school auditorium. This gathering of the faithful, was the first Anglican service held in Riverview Heights - as Riverview was called at the time.
The dream of having their own church, was the talk of many conversations. The Rev. D.M. Brown, Priest in charge of the Parish of Salisbury and Havelock, knew of an Anglican church in Waterside, Albert County, which was not being used. It was decided to move this little church to Riverview.
This church had been built in 1938. In order to transport the building to Riverview, the roof was removed and the walls cut into 8 pieces. These pieces were transported over back roads, as well as navigating two covered bridges.
It was with considerable enthusiasm that the men of the parish rebuilt the little church on a new foundation, adding a new roof. This first Anglican church was erected on Bradford East Road, on land donated by Byron Dobson.
This new parish within the Diocese of Fredericton, was a symbol of the faithful and dedicated people of Riverview, who wished to worship together. A church building is a sign to the world that good still prevails.
The community of
Riverview continued to grow and so a larger facility was needed to accommodate the evergrowing church family.
The decision was made in 1973, after much discussion, to sell the beloved little church.
The congregation accepted an offer from St. Paul's United Church to share their building.
The plan was to build a large church for both congregations - this plan did not come to fruition.
Three years after selling the little church from Albert County, it was with eagerness and passion that the Anglican church families, held their first service in their new home on Woolridge
In 1986, 10 stained glass windows were added to each side of the Nave, (the main body of the church). Each window depicts stories from the New Testament and were donated by parishioners, in memory of loved ones.
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On a rather cool February Sunday, in 1977, The Rt. Rev. Harold Nutter, Bishop of Fredericton dedicated the new church. A beautiful stained-glass window was installed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell McFarland in memory of their son,
Andrew.
In 1986, 10 stained glass windows were added to each side of the Nave, (the main body of the church). Each window depicts stories from the New Testament and were donated by parishioners, in memory of loved ones.
As Riverview continued
to grow, so did our church congregation. Being a very active parish, it was felt that we needed more room to accommodate all the activities of our church family.
With much discussion and yes, worry, we made the decision to expand again. So, in 2001 we added a new Narthex (entrance), lounge, choir room, Sunday school rooms and a steeple. A lift was added, going from the main floor to the basement. A beautiful and inspiring stained-glass window was installed behind the Baptismal Font. This window which depicts our Lord's baptism was donated by Doug and
Gloria MacDonald in memory of their son, David.
A lot of fund raising was needed to pay the loan for these additions and to that end the congregation jumped in holding dinners, card parties, kitchen parties, craft fairs etc. It must be said here that while the fund raising was hard work, we had a lot of fun and grew closer to God and to each other.
Canadians are hard workers and the Anglicans of Riverview are no exception, so in 2012 another building project was taken on by the congregation. This time the Sanctuary (front) was renovated, as well as an addition added to the downstairs hall, which now housed a new commercial kitchen. Now in 2025, 75 years after that first service, held in the school auditorium, the home of Riverview Anglicans has become more than just a building. It is a place of worship, yes, but it is also a place of friendships, where God's love embraces everyone who walks through our doors.
St. John the Baptist Church today tries hard to meet the needs of our parish family and the community we are part of. We welcome everyone and do hope you would consider joining us. Every Sunday we have two services. We have 2 ladies' groups, the ACW (Anglican Church Women) which is part of a larger network of ACW's across Canada.
To help celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary, St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Riverview had this banner prepared - it is displayed outside the church on Woolridge Street.
Now in 2025, 75 years after that first service, held in the school auditorium, the home of Riverview Anglicans has become more than just a building.
The Mothers' Union which is an International Anglican society with its headquarters in London, England. The Mothers' Union is in 91 countries around the world.
We have a vibrant men's club, who meet over a dinner, having speakers and organizing
breakfasts, yard sales etc.
We have a Kids Ministry, a choir and an Alter Guild. All these groups welcome new members with smiles and open arms.
As a church congregation we do outreach within our community. We have a
monthly mission focus and a free meal ministry etc.
In 2025, we have a parishioner who turns 100 years old and we have had two baptisms- so far this year. We continue to try to be relevant and to that end this past year we installed an AV system of 5 large screens on which the whole service is viewed in large print.
St. John the Baptist church is a mixed group of faithful people who come together as a community, drawn by the power of faith. Life moves on and so do we, who knows what the next
75 years will bring. Come and join us as we celebrate the past, joyfully live the present and prayerfully look to the future.
Scotiabank Riverview recently volunteered with local Firefighters for their annual Boot Drive to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy. With the help of 5 team members volunteering they were able to match funds and donate an extra $3000. Pictured from left are Junior Gahie, Customer Service Associate; Suzy Read, Branch Manager and Evan MacDonald of Riverview Firefighters Association.
Summer Art Exhibit on Display at the Riverview Library
The fifth annual Summer Art Exhibit is taking place June 17 - July 16. Original artwork from across Albert County is on display at the Riverview Public Library, where viewers can discover local artists and vote on their favourite piece for the Peoples’ Choice Award.
The exhibit is curated by the Art Procurement Committee, which chooses a handful of the submitted works to add to the town’s art collection. They review the works the town already has, then weigh submissions based on criteria such as artistic merit, medium, cost, and whether the artwork is display-ready.
In 2024 the ACP purchased seven pieces from the Summer Art Exhibit, six of their choosing plus the Peoples’ Choice winner, Sandpiper Piping by Hailey Hamilton. These works are currently displayed in the Riverview Town Hall’s Council Chamber and their online gallery.
Each year the Summer Art Exhibit accepts submissions from a range of artistic disciplines, including painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, woodworking, and much more. More information can be found on the Town of Riverview website.
The 2024 People’s Choice Award Winner, Sandpiper Piping, by Hailey Hamilton.
Join the River Striders' Walking Club for a stroll on the Riverfront Trail. The group meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 a.m. in front of the Jean Coutu at 438 Coverdale Road in Riverview (parking available in the side lot). For more information, you can contact Sarah Lord at 506 853 0825.
Live Music All Summer Long
ByKristenLawson
The 2025 Art in the Park summer series kicked off on June 25, featuring youth bands from around Riverview. The series continues with different bands animating Caseley Park every Wednesday until August 13.
While the event is traditionally a concert series, organizers have been branching out in recent years to reach a wider audience. Last year a magician and six
acrobats brought more youth to the park, while this year promises a classic car show and a mystery performance.
Cruising Classics in Caseley invites anyone with a unique ride to show it off on July 9.
Fans can enjoy the cars and eat ice cream while Eddie Chase and Graffiti Four cover classic 50s and 60s rock from the bandstand.
A variety of acts will grace the stage over the summer. Homegrown award-winning bluegrass vocalist Shane Douthwright will
perform with a full band.
Traditional Irish fusion band Tulua is travelling across the pond with their energetic sound, and the mystery performance on July 30 has yet to be announced.
In August French band Les Fins de Siècles will launch their East Coast tour in Riverview with cheeky celtic folk and neo-traditional shanties. For the grand finale the wildly popular Signal Hill is returning with their signature blend of traditional Newfoundland, Irish and Cape Breton music,
along with pop and rock hits.
Community Recreation
Coordinator Paulette Tingley recommends showing up early with a lawn chair or blanket, and some water, to stake out a good spot.
“Whenever we have Signal Hill, it's a couple thousand people.”
Art in the Park also features a prize basket, vendors, and a canteen run by the town’s Junior Leadership team where you can cool off with a sweet treat!
JULY 9 - CRUISING CLASSICS IN CASELEY - EDDIE CHASE AND GRAFFITI FOUR 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm
JULY 16 - SHANE DOUTHWRIGHT AND BAND 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
JULY 23 - TULUA 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
JULY 30 - MYSTERY PERFORMANCE 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm AUGUST 6 - LES FINS DE SIÈCLES 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm AUGUST 13 - SIGNAL HILL 7:00 pm — 8:30 pm
Find more information, including rain locations, at townofriverview.ca.
Now open
Lucky Rabbit Fine Craft
A thoughtfully curated gallery and shop in Riverview, showcasing fCnely handcrafted, functional pieces by artisans across Canada. Discover quality craft, unique home décor, and lifestyle goods—each selected to bring beauty and joy to everyday life.
Open:
Tues/Wed 10am - 6pm
Thurs/Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm
620 Coverdale Road, Unit #7, Riverview (506) 383-7800
49th Annual Quilt Show and Sale Slated for July 17th to 19th
Since 1976, the Annual Quilt Show and Sale has raised funds in support of the Albert County Museum. This year, the forty-ninth annual event is slated for July 17th to 19th at the museum in Hopewell Cape.
Quilters, and members of the volunteer organizing committee, Marjorie Henwood and Linda Rose note that the event is an important fundraiser, a source of community pride, and a community
gathering place. Attendees come from “across Canada and the United States.” This year, there will be on display about two hundred and twenty five quilted pieces, including approximately 90 full size quilts complemented by a variety of small quilts, lap quilts, crib quilts and runners.
Times change but quilting remains popular, they note. Says Henwood, “I started just to cover an old bedspread. I realized, ‘I am really having fun
here.’ I have been quilting now for forty years. It is the only hobby that I ever tried that I stayed with.
“I still hand quilt, but hand quilting is on its way out. Most people long-arm quilt these days or send their quilts out to be long-armed. It is like everything else – technology moves along.
“Young people have grown up with machine quilting. There will be a time where there will not be any hand quilting any longer.”
Long-arming is a process where the quilted pieces are stitched by a special sewing machine designed to handle large pieces of cloth.
Says Rose, family tradition also plays a role in quilting’s ability to keep going strong. “I started because my grandmother quilted. She quilted a double-bed quilt on a treadle sewing machine. I remember her ordering her fabrics by the pound from the Free Press Weekly.
“I have two quilts that I did the applique on and she did the hand quilting.”
Both Henwood and Rose say they remain committed to the museum’s show and sale because of their love of quilting, but also because they value the work the museum does in preserving local history.
Says Rose, “the sale is the primary fundraiser for the Albert County Museum. It has grown and changed with the times,
and we are very excited for the fiftieth anniversary show next year!” The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to five p.m. on its three running days. Admission is $3.00 or free to those who have purchased an Admission Pass for the museum. Highlights include a raffle and special workshops; more information is available on the museum’s website at https:// www.albertcountymuseum.com/quiltshowandsale.
Majorie Henwood and Linda Rose, pictured at the Albert County Museum.
Raffle Quilt
So much more than a service station
Tank up at Point Park Petrocan, but don’t forget our many other services!
Good food, including:
• U-Bake Lasagna, Fresh Pizza, & U-Bake Pizza from Vito’s
• Fresh subs made daily
• Hot dogs Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Even fresh-baked cookies
• Along with popular snacks and drinks
And, our friendly staff will even have a treat for your pup!
We also have available: air for your vehicle’s tires & an RV dumping station
Point Park Petro-Canada
Mark and Irene Knowles, Owners/Operators
Father’s Day!
We are proud to sponsor five student employees who are graduating from Riverview High School in 2025. We have provided each graduate with a $500.00 scholarship, in addition to a $1,000.00 donation to the Friends of the Royals Scholarship Program, for a total donation of $3,500.00. We are proud to support our community!
Hailey Steeves Maria Cormier Peyton Rogers Liam Walsh Olivia Orr
What Summer Heat Does to Your Body COOLING DOWN TO KEEP MOVING:
We wait all year for the summer sun; but when the heat and humidity hit hard, even the most motivated exercisers can find themselves drained, dizzy, or lethargic. Whether you’re working out at the gym, walking outside, or playing sports with friends, it’s important to know how summer heat affects your body and how to adjust your routine so you stay safe, comfortable, and consistent.
When temperatures and humidity rise, your body works harder to keep you cool. Blood flow is redirected toward the skin, sweat increases, and as a result your heart rate can rise higher than it normally would, even during low-intensity movement. You may feel more fatigued, short of breath, or lightheaded; Your face and body may become red and mottled. If you aren’t drinking enough these symptoms could get even worse.
In hot weather, your body loses fluid faster through sweat. It's not just water you’re losing; electrolytes like sodium and potassium also drop, which can lead to muscle cramps, fatigue, or headaches. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink; try to hydrate throughout the day, especially before and after any activity. Adding a pinch of sea salt or a slice of fruit to your water can help replenish lost minerals.
You don’t have to give up your
Summer is a great time to move your body and enjoy the wonderful sunshine on your face but it’s even better when you do it
workouts entirely. You have spent lots of time and effort to build up a good routine so don't throw it all away now, instead try to make a few smart tweaks. Try exercising earlier in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. Consider moving your workouts indoors on the really hot days, or choosing shaded walking routes like in the trails. Lower your intensity slightly, and give yourself longer rest periods. Remember, showing up consistently is more important than pushing yourself to the max every time.
Listen to what your body is telling you and how you’re feeling overall. Dizziness, nausea, fast heartbeat, or chills are signs you need to stop and
cool down immediately. Find shade, drink water, and don’t hesitate to take the rest of the day off from exercising. Pushing through heat-related symptoms can be both dangerous and uncomfortable.
Summer is a great time to move your body and enjoy the wonderful sunshine on your face but it’s even better when you do it safely. A little flexibility and awareness go a long way in helping you stay energized, hydrated, and on track with your goals all season long.
Julie Solbak, BscKin, CKA Owner,
Center
Just Fit Fitness
and Just Move Health Studio
Crossword #6
Water cannon target
Curtail expenses 38. Burrowing animal
Witchy woman 41. Damaged, as a ligament 42. Kirk's command
List of people
Like drumbeats 48. Flock member
Up and about
Embroidered hole 54. Step-in
Crossword #6
Crossword #6
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Crossword #6
Biblical outcast
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Meditative exercise
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Part of A.M.
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Tequila plant
Tequila plant
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Skunk
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22. Keep in custody
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23. Of direct descent
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Give and take
17. Tequila plant
Circle segment
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30. Biased, in a way
32. Water cannon target
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22. Keep in custody
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38. Burrowing animal
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41. Damaged, as a ligament
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42. Kirk's command
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68. Two-at-a-time tow 69. Monopoly payment
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Cooking directions
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Legally prohibit
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Cut up
Spotted animal
45. Spotted animal
Card carrier
44. List of people
44. List of people
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46. Like drumbeats
46. Like drumbeats
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19. Legally prohibit 21. Charlie Hunnam series, "Sons of _____"
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48. Flock member
39. Witchy woman
48. Flock member
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21. Charlie Hunnam series, "Sons of _____"
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49. Up and about
41. Damaged, as a ligament
3. Birthstone after sapphire
52. Embroidered hole
52. Embroidered hole
54. Step-in shoe
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54. Step-in shoe
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66. Mortise's mate 67. Like some tea 68. Two-at-a-time tow 69. Monopoly payment
Waste away 25. Hold on property 27. Kind of race 28. Knee-slapper
24. Waste away 25. Hold on property 27. Kind of race 28. Knee-slapper
Sample 53. Laser printer powder 55. Doctor's order 57. Wine's
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55. Doctor's order
57. Wine's partner
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46. Like drumbeats
29. Fountain drink
56. Pleasant-sounding
56. Pleasant-sounding
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31. Like OR instruments
60. Employee-abetted crime
48. Flock member
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63. Ready for use
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Charlie Hunnam series, "Sons of _____"
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58. Screen symbol
59. Small price to pay
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61. Boxer's punch
52. Embroidered hole
64. Dentist's request
64. Dentist's request
54. Step-in shoe
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60. Employee-abetted crime
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63. Ready for use
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65. Computer command
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29. Fountain drink
drink 31. Like OR instruments 33. Scared stiff 35. Musical sound 36. Ship's staff
37. Where Kilroy was?
printable courtesy of
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SUDOKU
GAME 1
Sudoku 25
GAME 2
ANSWERS:
Sudoku 25 Solution
Sudoku
Sudoku 26
GAME 3
GAME 4
Sudoku 25 Solution Sudoku 26 Solution
Sudoku 27 Solution
Sudoku 28 Solution
GAMES
GAMES
Nature’s masterpieces and local flavours await.
HOPEWELL ROCKS
The tides have been sculpting masterpieces for thousands of years - with more than twenty free-standing sea stacks peppered along two kilometers of shoreline, no Atlantic Canadian vacation is complete without experiencing these icons.
Visit Elephant, Bear, Dinosaur, ET, and even Mother-in-Law. With a little imagination, guests are greeted by new rock-characters around every corner. The Hopewell Rocks is designed to be a self-guided park but helpful
Interpretive staff are available throughout the grounds to answer any questions you may have. Be sure to check our tide times prior to your visit to see when it will be safe to explore our Ocean Floor.
High Tide Restaurant Enjoy a full service casual restaurant focusing on fresh, local flavours that proudly partners with New Brunswick producers. Our dining deck overlooks an incredible tidal flat and offers the quintessential local beer sampling experience.
Low Tide Cafe Nestled near the top of the stairs to the ocean floor, this little haven is here to offer rest, refreshment, and good vibes. Enjoy a hot coffee, cold slushy, ice cream, a manned BBQ, and much more to satisfy all your needs throughout the summer. Come sit under the canopies, enjoy the sea breeze, and sweet treats at Low Tide Café.
Tidal Treasures is more than just a gift shop, it’s a showcase of local artists, crafters, and creations that highlight the gifted members and cultures of Atlantic Canada. Explore handcrafted creations, local flavours, and vibrant trinkets all while surrounded by the world’s highest tides.
131 Discovery Road Hopewell Cape, NB
Rochers HOPEWELL Rocks
