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2011 REVIEWGee Whiz, time ies!! Here we are at the last issue o ourpublications or 2011, then it is HO, HO Merry Christmasollowed shortly aerward by Happy New Year and thats it another year gone by, never to come again.

Up until we hit November, I have generally been thinkingthat this was a pretty good year!! Te Jet has grown into his jobas head o security, and a mighty ne job he is doing ... totalbusiness losses due to the or embezzlement - a big at zero!!!!Te missus seems easier to get along with or maybe Im justgetting so in my old age. Te GRAND, grand-daughter hasbeen just grand all year and a pleasure to have nearby. As longas we continue to play hide and seek, have oot races, andimaginative play times together, I know that Im not getting anyolder.Although, under-unded by millions o dollars, my woods road

reconstruction advanced quite signicantly during the yearBetween the lousy wet weather we had and work on the woodsroad, I didnt harvest as much wood as I had hoped to but nobig deal.

So lie has been not too bad in 2011, until November rolledaround. Ten I mashed three ngers while working on my woodchipper, which was ollowed quite quickly with a lung inectionbut that little rough patch seems to be coming to an end. Bothngers and lungs are recovering and I expect by the New Year tobe back in tip-top condition.

November did, however, bring one antastic blessing thebirth o our second Grand-grand daughter, Charlotte RoseCharlie is already getting regular instruction on how to sayGrumpy, although I am willing to accept Bumpy to start o

with, i she ollows the same learning curve as her cousin.o all o the people who make up the Ossekeag Family, readers

advertisers and sta, I want to wish everyone the very besChristmas Season ever. Make sure that you take the time toenjoy amily and riends. Also remember, Feeling gratitude andnot expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. -William Arthur Ward.See you when we return in 2012 or another challenging year as

we seek to Build Better Communities!! 800



Building a Christmas Project?Building a Christmas Project?

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LOOK GOOD FEEL BEERFree Workshops helping women deal with the appearance-related side-eects o their illness. Join us at the FrederictonMedical Clinic on Monday, Janary 9th rom 2:00-4:00pm; ndsupport, li your spirits and gain condence.Registration is required by calling the DECH Oncology Unit at

452-5076 or 1-800-914-5665. 808

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #87Greenwich, NBMondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on holidays).uesdays 7:30pm, Darts.Fridays - 7:00pm, Games Room open.Saturdays - 6:00pm, Games Room open. Satrday, December 31st - New Years Eve,come enjoy the evening with riends, amily and

neighbours. Music by Lonesome Sky - old Country/Blues/Classic Rock. $8/members; $10/non-Members. Light luncheonprovided.

Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or whowould like to become a member; the monthly meetings are heldat the Legion on the second Tursday o each month. Contact

Rose Linton at 757-2963. Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927.Everyone welcome. 711

PASAGE SAIN JOHN INC

PASAGE Saint John Inc. supports adolescents and childrenin making responsible choices regarding substance abuse andaddiction by providing up-to-date inormation and education.We provide support to and work with parents, educatorsand other community agencies in promoting awareness andpreventing adolescent addictions.

Te PASSAGE Saint John Inc summer students are nowavailable to do un and educational presentations or youth inour community. Please call 642-4035 to book a presentationwith them or your group, community centre o youth careprogram during the summer months. 718

INSRuMENS FOR PEACEInstruments or Peace is a group that meets every secondTursday o the month at the Church o the Good Shepherd,668 Manawagonish Road, to explore and promote non-violentsolutions to international conicts.All welcome! 715



SCOuS CANADA VOLuNEER POSIIONCommissioner o the Wabanaki Service Area: TeWabanaki Area comprises the City o Saint John,Charlotte County and the Saint John River Valleyto Westeld area. Te Area Commissioner reportsto NB Commissioner and supervises servicing,training, expansion, screening volunteers, programming andpersonnel issues. Annual appointment or a maximum o threeyears.

Applications should be sent to Peter Kent, NB Commissioner([email protected]) byJanary 11th, 2012 and include a resume andcover letter indicating interest in the role. Applicants shouldhave at least two years experience as a leader in Scouting andmay or may not be currently registered. 731

LADIES VOLLEYBALLLadies Volleyball League plays at the Carlton CommunityCentre on Sundays rom 4:00-10:00pm (one hour play), or ages18 and up. For more inormation contact Jennier LeBlanc at1-506-755-9081. 719

ON OuR COVERLANCASER SANA PARADE uPDAE

Te Lancaster Santa Claus Parade was held on SaturdayNovember 26th under sunny skies. Te parade had 68 entrysand was watched by thousands who came to see Santa. Tisbeing the 7th year or the parade, it was said that this was the bestparade so ar.

Te winners or this years parade are as ollows: Best Band -527 Simonds Air Cadet Squadron; Best Cheerleaders - CarletonAll Stars; Best School - St. Rose Te El Playground; Best SmalCommercial - James Jaguars; Best Large Commercial - ScotiaBank Lancaster; Best Church/Religious - Knights o ColumbuLancaster; Best Individual - Bloomeld Creek Farms; Bes

Community - Musquash AV Club; Parade Marshals Choice -Hamilton Homestyle Day Care.

A special thank you to Saint John Police, especially Sgt. JeLeFrance o the rac Dept; the Saint John Salvage Corp; SainJohn ransit; Saint John Works Dept; the Mayor; the PoliceChie; Dorothy Shepherd MLA Lancaster; and Sobeys on thesuccess o this years parade.Te Saint John West Business Association thanks all the people

o Saint John or the support o the parade and the activitiesthat we sponsor. Community involvement is the heart o ourcommunity. 732



RECREAION & AR SuPPLIESFolks, i you have any o the ollowing at your home and are notusing, Hazen White School is in need o them (I would imaginemany o our schools are in need o these items) and chancesare that many o us have these in our homes not being usedArt canvases and art supplies 4x6, 8x10 etc; Hockey helmets orskating; Game balls or ootball/soccer/basketball/volleyball

volleyball knee pads,; birdies, beanbags, Ner balls.Contact Barry Ogden at 658-5911; [email protected] drop items o at SJHS or Hazen White. 717

AV RIDERSTe Grand Bay-Westeld AV Riders regular monthly meetingsare held the 2nd Tursday o each month at the Grand BayCentrum at 7:00pm. New members always welcome. 724

WESSIDE WELL BABIESAnyone who has a child under the age o two is invited to dropin to have your baby weighed and your questions answered by aPublic Health Nurse and/or Nutritionist. Tis service is availableat the Market Place Wellness Centre - Lower level o CarletonCommunity Centre (82 Market Place) on the seconduesday oevery month rom 9:00-11:00am and thefourth Friday o everymonth rom 1:00-3:00pm.For more inormation please call 674-4335 or 693-8735. 725

LOCAL .O.P.S. CHAPERSOPS Club, Inc., an international weight-loss support group(ake O Pounds Sensibly), town to help residents o Saint John

realize a healthier liestyle, has regular meetings held locallyat: NB5248, Carleton Kirk West Saint John (Monday evenings,weigh in at 6:00 and meeting 6:30pm); NB5247 Crescent Valleyin Saint John North(Carleton Kirk, 55MacLaren Blvd.,Tursday eveningswith weigh in at6:00 and meetingat 6:30pm); andin Millidgeville(Seventh DayAdventist Church,509 Woodward

Avenue with weigh-in rom 6:00-6:03,meeting 6:30-7:30pm)

Your rst meetingis always ree! Forinormation on achapter near youplease contact Donnaor John Buckley [email protected] or call 849-0550.727

CARDPARIES A S.MAHEWSSt. MatthewsWomens Society,Grand Bay, holdscard parties (45s)every Tursdaystarting at 7:30pm.$3 admission and$2 or 50/50. A lightlunch is served. 713



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MARKE PLACE WELLNESS CENERGrowing as a community togetherMarket Place Wellness Center is a community wellness centerthat is located in the Carelton Community Center, designed topromote the health and wellness o the residents o the west sideWe oer a wide variety o programs (most o which are ree) andnew programs are always in the works. Stop by and see us i youhave any questions or call 674-4335.Specimen Collection - uesdays & Wednesdays 7:30am-2:30pmby appointment only, please call 648-6681.Food Bank - uesdays & Fridays 1:00-3:00pm, 674-4335.

Art for Seniors Tursdays 1:00-3:00pm, 674-4335.Monthly Foot Care Clinic every 3rd Wednesday, by appointmen657-2273.Are you over 50 and want to be more active?Join our ree classes- uesdays rom 10:00-11:00am at the Hope Centre and Fridaysrom 2:00-3:00pm at the Carleton Community Center. Pleasecall 674-4335. No charge. Food Purchase Club - or more inormation call West-674-4335One change (old North End) - 635-2035, Crescent Valley - 693-8513, St. Josephs Community Health Center - 632-5537 West Side Community Kitchen Program ree, 674-4335.

Social Development worker on site to answer questions

uesday aernoons rom 1:00-3:00pm. 720

RIVER VALLEY LIONSTe River Valley Lions Club are holding Bingoevery Tursday. Te doors open at 6:00 withquarter games starting at 6:20, early birdgames at 7:00pm ollowed by regular gamesat the River Valley Lions Community Centre,27 Inglewood Drive Grand Bay-Westeld(wheelchair accessible). Canteen is available.706

DANCES IN LORNEVILLELorneville Community Centre Country Dance/Open Micevery Tursday at 7:30pm. Join the house band, Te RiverRoad Ramblers, on stage or just dance the night away. Tis is analcohol ree event.Admission is $3 at the door. 716

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and a prosperousNew Year!

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everyone a Safe andHappy Holiday Season

and a prosperousNew Year!



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A ALE OF HE EPIPHANYLArche Saint John will be presenting A ale oTe Epiphany on Friday, Janary 6th 7:30pmat the rinity Anglican Church (115 CharlotteStreet). Tis will be a wonderul evening o music,poetry, story and mime with guest perormancesby: racy Friars; Spencer Belyea and the Saint

John Chorale; Comhaltas; David Goss; New Dawn Players; withhost Steven Web o CBC.ickets ($15) may be purchased by calling LArche Saint John at

672-6504, or at the door.Storm date if necessary will be Satrday,Janary 7th. 630

SAIN JOHN NAuRALISS CLuBAre you a nature lover? Do you enjoy being outdoors and learningmore about the natural world? Why not consider joining in onone or more o the Saint John Naturalists Club presentations oreld trips? No experience necessary and all events are open toone-and-all, SJNC members or not! Join a Christmas Bird Count: For 112 years, people acrossNorth America, and more recently around the world, havebeen venturing in to the out-o-doors during the holiday periodto conduct annual Christmas Bird Counts. Tese citizenscientists collect data to allow scientists to identiy changes inbird populations and distribution and to support conservationinitiatives.

o aid in planning the counts, please register in advance withthe local co-ordinators: Saint John, esday, December 27th

- Richard Blacquiere 832-2928; Hammond River (includesHampton, Quispamsis areas), Monday, Janary 2nd - JimWilson 847-4506.Te SJNCs regular monthly meeting is held at the NB Museum

at Market Square on the second Monday o the month beginningat 7:30pm. For more inormation, contact Hank Scarth at 647-7511 or at [email protected]; or, visit saintjohnnaturalistscluborg. 620

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOuSI you want to drink,Tats your business.I you want to stop,Tats ours.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous, 650-3114. Daily meetings atseveral locations. 601

MARCO POLO QuILERS GuILDTe Marco Polo Quilters Guild welcomes all those interestedin quilting whether they are beginners or experienced quilters.Join us at St. Columba Church on the rst Wednesday o everymonth rom 7:00-9:00pm and every Tursday rom 10:00am-2:00pm. Come and enjoy the ellowship o quilting. Bring ariend, enjoy the programs, take a workshop, learn a mostenjoyable and time-honoured skill.

For urther inormation contact: Sandra Betts 672-4636,[email protected] or Norah Sullivan-Ooole 674-1639,[email protected]. 613

CAREGIVERS SuPPOR GROuPTe 4th Tursday o each month at the Saint John AlzheimerSociety oce 152 Westmorland Road, beginning at 7:00pm. 604



OPERAION RED NOSE IN SJOperation Red Nose has launched its 5thyear in Saint John - providing holidayparty goers a way to get themselvesand their vehicle home on Fridays &Saturdays through December.

Tis year, Operation Red Nose willbe available to provide rides Fridays & Satrdays, December23rd, 30th and o course, on New Years Eve. As well, OperationRed Nose Saint John will be oering the service on TrsdayDecember 22nd this year. Tis is the rst time Saint JohnsOperation Red Nose has oered a Tursday night.

Founded in Quebec City in 1984 as a way to raise money orthe Laval University swim team, Opration Nez Rouge is thereto provide rides to get people home aer a party with their own

vehicle. Te volunteers work in teams o three a driver and anavigator drive the clients own vehicle home, while the third

volunteer ollows behind in the escort car.Tis year, all donations collected by volunteers will be given

to Te Resource Centre or Youth (RC), which provides a saeand encouraging environment or our youth to explore their ullpotential. You can learn more about RC at www.trc4youth.orgI youre interested in volunteering or in sponsoring Operation

Red Nose, please contact [email protected] orcall 693-6810. o keep up with Operation Red Noses activitiesthis year, ollow us on witter, @ORNSaintJohn or visit us onFacebook Operation Red Nose Saint John. 617

SARAH ARMSRONG BENEFI uPDAETe amily o Sarah Armstrongs children would like to thankOssekeag Publishing and the elegraph Journal or posting thenotice o the benet; and local radio stations that assisted byannouncing the inormation or the event. Many thanks also goout to my Benet Committee, Auctioneer Rudy Hooper, Del

Donnie & Paul and Southern Comort or entertaining us andthe Legion Branch #69 or having us there.A special thank you to Amanda Flavin who has been my rock

in getting many donations and her time throughout this benetand all those who gave us donations. Tis event would not havebeen a success i it werent or everyones generosity.

All unds raised went to help with the childrens educationDonations to the trust und or Sarahs children are still acceptedat any ScotiaBank, under the name Carol Green Armstrongsin rust.Tank you all, and God bless. 623



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RCL CARLEON #02290 Ludlow St. West 635-9919Sundays: 1:00pm, 25 Bingo, ree tea and coee.Everyone welcome.

Mondays: 50/50Bingo, doors open at 5:30pm,Early Bird games start at 6:30 and Regular gamesat 7:00pm. Jackpot $250 (46 no, increasing onenumber/week). Canteen available and 50/50,everyone welcome.Fridays: Meat Dart Shoot register at 7:00 and play at 7:30pmmens & womens teams all welcome.Satrday, December 31st New Years Eve with Sidekicksickets now available, contact the Legion.For Hall rentals please contact Teresa at 672-8012. 712

A MERRY RELAY CHRISMASTe 2012 Grand Bay-Westeld Relay ForLie Committee would like to thank allteams, participants, donors and sponsorsonce again or their support or the 2011Relay For Lie. We wish all o you Happy

Holidays and a Happy New Year.We had so much un last year and we are doing it again! Te3rd annual Grand Bay-Westeld Relay For Lie will be held onFriday, Jne 8th, 2012 rom7:00pm to 7:00am at the River ValleyMiddle School track. Celebrate Cancer Survivors, Rememberloved ones lost and Fight Back against cancer

Te organizing committee is still recruiting volunteers orvarious positions! We also invite all past teams to join us againin 2012 and encourage new teams to come on board. All teamsthat sign-up beforeJanary 31st will be entered into a draw ora great prize. o register a team, please contact Sheila Burtt at757-2525 or Cathy Shannon at 757-8891.

For more inormation or to volunteer, please contact Nadineat the Canadian Cancer Society at 634-6272 or visit relayorlie

ca. 726

DENIS MORRIS COMMuNIY CENREDabber Bingo - every Wednesday evening. Quarter games a5:30; early bird at 7:00; regular games at 7:30pm. Doors open at4:00pm. DMCC Seniors Club meets every Monday at 1:30pm, VMatheson, President.Rentals available or all locations, 672-1046. 705



PROSAE CANCER SuPPOR GROuPA Prostate Cancer Support group or SaintJohn and outlying towns and communitieswill hold regular meetings on the rst meetingon uesday o each month in the social roomat St. James the Less Church located (1760Rothesay Road, Rothesay) at 7:00pm.

Support group members provide emotional support to eachother; demonstrate that one is not alone, and that others sharesimilar experiences and concerns. For urther inormation callDoug Moore, Co-ordinator, at 847-1628. 815

LANCASER LEGION # 69Wilson Street, Saint John, Phone 635-8095, www.rcl69.ca.esday, December 20th, 27th 7:00pm, dancewith Delbert Worden in the Memorial Lounge.Friday, December 23rd, 30th - 9:00pm, Karaokewith Norm Boucher in the Lower Bar.Satrday, December 24th 1:00-3:0pm, Dancewith Delbert Worden in the Lower Bar.

Snday, December 25th Christmas Day, Branch closed.Monday, December 26th Boxing Day, Branch closed.Satrday, December 31st 9:00pm, New Years Eve Band Alberts rio.Snday, Janary 1st 1:00-4:00pm, New Years Day (Delbert &Donnie), monetary donation to the West Side Food Bank. Nodance.esday, Janary 3rd, 17th, 24th - 7:00pm, dance with DelbertWorden in the Memorial Lounge.Friday, Janary 6th, 13th, 20th - 9:00pm, Karaoke with NormBoucher in the Lower Bar.Satrday, Janary 7th 1:00pm, Dance with Delbert Worden inthe Lower Bar; 9:00pm, Dance with Henry Wallace & 2nd imeAround in the Upper Hall, $7/person.

Satrday, Janary 14th

- 1:00pm, Dance with Delbert Wordenin the Lower Bar.Satrday, Janary 21st - 1:00pm, Dance with Delbert Worden inthe Lower Bar; 9:00pm (details BA), $7/person.Snday, Janary 8th & 22nd 2:00pm, Dance with DelbertWorden in the Memorial Lounge; 8:00pm, Dance with Johnny& Sonny in the Upper Hall.Snday, Janary 15th 8:00pm, Dance with Albert & Sam in theUpper Hall. 710



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WES BRANCH LIBRARY NEWSBabies in the Library - newborn to 18 months with songsngerplays and tickles. Please register or the next session -Wednesdays, Janary 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and Febrary 1st & 8th

at 10:30am. Time for Tots - or children aged 18-36 months every Tursdaymorning at 10:30am throughout the school year. Tis hourprogram is lled with action songs, ngerplays, music andstorytelling. Story Time - stories, songs, ngerplays and a cra or allages every Friday morning at 10:30am. Pre-registration is notrequired. Drop by and enjoy a un story time with your amily.Artistic Creations - cras you can design yoursel on Saturdaymornings at 10:30am. Family Drop-In Program - in the childrens area o the libraryBooks, a cra, puzzles and colouring sheets are organizedaround a dierent theme each week. Drop by the library whenyou are in the Lancaster Mall and enjoy a ew minutes readingand sharing a cra together. Ice Cream Party Childrens Reading Challenge - the challenge ison! Get your Challenge Card and check out as many childrensbooks as you can. Every time we read 10,000 books we willannounce the date and celebrate with an Ice Cream Party.

Gates Computer Lab - available to check your e-mail, doresearch and use the internet. Te service is ree. Book a tutoriaand learn basic computer skills. Wi-Fi available.Bulletin Board- check out what is happening in your community Hours: Sunday & Monday - Closed; uesday, Friday, Saturday- 9:00am-5:00pm; Wednesday & Tursday - 9:00am - 8:30pm.

Holiday Hours: Please note that the West Branch Library wilnot be open evenings between Christmas and the New Year.

Drop into the West Branch Library (Lancaster Mall) or cal643-7260 or more inormation. 708

SINGLES & FRIENDS EVENSSingles and Friends rst dance or 2012 will be held onSatrday, Janary 14th at Br #69 Legion on Wilson Street Westin Saint John. Doors open at 8:30 and DJ will be playing rom9:00-1:30am. Admission is $5/members and $7/non-membersA good opportunity to become a member and save $2/dancethroughout the year, as well as discounts on special events likeCamp Pascobac weekend, dinner theatre, Christmas dinnerMembership orms will be available and cost is $20/year. Checkino line 696-1914 i weather is inclement. Open to anyone over19. 819



SJCF REIREMEN CELEBRAIONTe Board o the Greater Saint John Community Foundationhosted a retirement party on November 18th or their ExecutiveDirector, Jane Barry. Tis Celebration event was a greatreection on everything that Mrs. Barry has accomplished orthe Foundation during her tenure. Te new Executive Director,Clare Northcott, was also on hand and is eager to carry onthe tradition o what the mission is o the Greater Saint JohnCommunity Foundation.

A special thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers whohelped to make this evening a success. For more inormationabout the Foundation, visit them at saint-john-oundation.nb.ca. 616

L-r: Jane Barry Executive Director, 2000-2011 and ClareNorthcott, Current Executive Director.

KOC BRuNCH & CRIBBAGETe Knights o Columbus (#9176) arnow holding their Sunday Brunches at SMatthews Church the ourth Sunday oeach month. 702

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L-r: Mike Doyle, FCA, Chair, 2006-2008; Jane Barry, ExecutiveDirector, 2000-2011; Cheryl M.G. Robertson, Chair, 2009-2010Lino J. Celeste, Chair, 1995-2005.



DONAION O RIVER ROAD FOOD BANKTe River Road Co-op Local Council recently donated $1200proceeds o the Weekly 50/50 Draw, to the River Road FoodBank to assist them in their Christmas Campaign. 721

L-r: Brian Boudreau (President Local Council), Sandra Speigh(reasurer River Road Food Bank) and Phil Dufey (Store

Manager).SHOPPING SPREE WINNER

King Lion Allain Gautreau recently congratulated LionsChristmas Shopping Spree Winner Martha Ward. Each all theRiver Valley Lions sell tickets on a three-minute shopping spreeat the River Road Co Op with the proceeds going to support ouChristmas Baskets.Te Lions would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets

or this seasonal project. 722

Martha with her ull shopping cart aer her three minute spreeat River Road Co-Op.



SOPHIA RECOVER CENREAre you emale and needing help to deal with your addiction?Sophia Recovery Centre is a non-residential acility or emaleyouth and women recovering rom addiction. Our centre isthe only one o its kind in NB. Its a sae place or all womenand oers a 12 step spirituality-based program o recovery,proessional counseling and many other services. Tere are nowaiting lists and all services are ree o charge.Our mission at Sophia Recovery Centre is to help you overcome

your diculties and get your lie back. We look orward tospeaking with you; 633-8783 and/or you can attend our regularwomens only open AA meetings on Wednesdays at 7:00pm andAlanon meetings Saturdays at 10:30 am - 83 Hazen Street, SaintJohn.

Check out our website: sophiarecovery.com; email: [email protected] and you can nd/join us onFacebook. 811

A PLEA FOR EMPORARY FOSER CAREca-r-ma.org Saint John isin need o temporarily osterhomes/parents to help ourcats and kittens. We provide

all supplies, such as, litter, ood, toys, and other equipmentnecessary. Doing this gives our organization a little extra timeneeded to nd these urry eline riends their FURever homes.

I you have some spare time, spare room and an obvious loveor cats, please contact us or more inormation, [email protected] or 672-CAS (2287). 806

CRISIS LINES AVAILABLECrisis lines are available to victims o crime and the generapublic: Sexual Assault Crisis Line (call collect) 1-506-454-0437- an answering service will take your call and a crisis counselorwill call you back; CHIMO - Inuit word or riendship open 24/7everyday and holidays - listening and resources or all types olie problems - 1-800-667-5005;Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line

- 1-888-811-3664. Te Saint John Regional Hospital has a SexualAssault Crisis Nurse on call 24/7. 824BREAS HEALH PROGRAMHorizon Health Network in conjunction with the Breast HealthProgram is oering ree Breast Health Awareness sessions togroups and individuals within the region. For more inormationplease contact Christina Milne, Breast health Educator at 632-5796. 822



Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone aWonderful and Safe

New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone aWonderful and Safe

New Year!

Dorothy Shephard, MLA

Saint John Lancaster

649 Manawagonish Rd

643-2900

Open Mon 9am - 4pm,

Tuesday, Wednesday &

Thursday 9am - 1pm

INVESMEN IN COMMuNIYTe Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission has invested onemillion dollars in local community projects rom Saint JohnsSouth Bay area through Grand Bay-Westeld have benettedrom these investments. Te Blueberry Hill Nature Preserverail located on Saint Johns northern boundary will receivethe one millionth dollar invested in the host community by theFundy Region Solid Waste Commission through our partnerCrane Mountain Enhancement Inc.

Schools, scout groups, playgrounds, sports elds, the arenaand local community centres have all benetted rom this undAnother example o how the und has helped the community isthe Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve - the 50 acre land preservewas donated to NB Nature rust has received more than $40,000Te land preserve is an area all residents can enjoy and has abeautiul view o the Saint John River.

Te Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission is responsible orsolid waste disposal and diversion in the Greater Saint Johnarea, including Crane Mountain Landll and the recyclingand compost programs. Te Commission is a non-protorganization governed by representatives o the municipalitiesand local service districts, and it is unded solely through the

various tipping ees at the landll. 728



DONAIONS O LOCAL SCHOOLSRiver Road Co-op Food Market recently made donations tothree local schools o $500 each. 729

o the Westeld Elementary School towards the purchase oBooks or Kindergarten - Mme Michelle Deschenes (Principal)Erik Kraglund (Co-op Council) and Kindergarten Class.

o Grand Bay Primary and Inglewood towards the purchase oiPads - Erik Kraglund (Co-op Council) and Ms. Elizabeth Lewis(Principal).

KOC #6770 BINGO & BREAKFASTe next KOC Breakast will be heldon Snday, Janary 8th rom 9:00am-1:00pm, Breakast. Adults - $6.00, childrenunder 12 - $3.00. Te proceeds rom thisbreakast will go to the Parkinson Society(Maritime Region) and St. Marks Church inQuispamsis.Tursdays 7:00pm, Card game.Fridays Seniors dance. NO dances are held on long weekendsSaturdays Bingo (none on long weekends). Help is always

needed and appreciated, call Yvon Arsenault (214-0755).Activities are all held at Assumption Centre, Chapel Street

West. For more inormation call 672-7691. 701



NEW AFGHANISAN WALL OF HONOuRTis Wall was unveiled at RCL Branch #69 on RemembranceDay by Laurie Greenslade mother o David Greenslade whodied on Easter Sunday 2007 serving with the Canadian Forcesin Aghanistan. 730

Le-R: Base Gagetown Commander Colonel Paul RutherordRCL Lancaster Branch #69 President Larry Lynch and BaseGagetown RSM Claude Chouinard.

NEW PARNERSHIP - YOuH SJTe Boys and Girls Club o Saint John, the YM-YWCA, BigBrothers Big Sisters and the Resource Centre or Youth in GreaterSaint John are coordinating their eorts and activities througha newly ormed partnership called YOUH SJ. Te partnershipwill allow all member organizations to leverage their expertiseto better serve youth throughout Greater Saint John and reducethe potential or duplication o services. ogether, YOUH SJwill speak with one voice to benet the youth o Greater SaintJohn in matters that aect their lives and will strive to supporyouth in shaping their local community and society as a whole.

Te rst priority o the new partnership is the developmento a widely understood and consistent community standard ocare or the regions youth-serving agencies. Te goal is to strive

or a high level o service within the community. Trough closercollaboration and cooperation, this partnership will ensure thatmore resources are accessible or the youth o Greater Saint John

Te partnership has already created a terms o reerenceor operation that will protect the autonomy o memberorganizations while laying out a process or collaboration.Tepartnership will be communicating with the public and otherinterested parties via newsletters and social media.

YOUH SJ will be sharing more exciting news as existingprojects are strengthened and new ones created to increase thequality o lie or our regions youth. 635


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CHILD CARE

FuLLY LICENSED DAYCARE in lower West Side has openings orchildren ages 2+. Educational activities, lots o outdoor and play timeCall 672-3134 or email [email protected] or inormation or

to set up an appointment or a tour.EMPLOYMEN

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FIREWOOD

SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD, quality hardwood, cut, split, deliveredCall 485-2349.

IRED OF GEING HE WRONG size wood? Firewood cut tospecication. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843.

FOR SALE

4 WINER IRES, 205-70-15 on GM wheels, $150. 485-2220 aer6pm.

FOR RENRENOVAED, LARGE, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, Grand Bay-Westeld, $500 & $600/month, heat and lights not included. For moreinormation please call 650-3692.

SERVICES OFFERED

RICHARD SAuNDERS PLuMBING 6541535.

SEWING JOBS DONE or ladies, gentlemen and children. Hems doneon pants, dresses etc., other alterations. Non-smoker. Call 672-2599.

HAuL AWAY o junk cars, trucks, tractors and arm equipmentSmall ee or appliances and small scrap. Drop o site 54 BacklandRoad, Kingston. 763-2933 or 333-9067.

DAVES LIGH RUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbageconstruction & roong materials, demolition, brush, decks, smalmoving jobs. 7 days a week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 8323982 or 653-0026.GEING MARRIED (BOOK EARLY). Civil weddings perormedwhen and where you choose. elephone 847-2079.

SCRAP MEAL DROP Of Site. All car parts, car batteries, lawnmowers, washers & dryers, pots & pans, scrap metal etc. Free jnkcar and trck removal. Open 7 days/week, 187 French Village RoadPhone 847-3569. God Bless you and thank you or your support.

VEHICLES

WAYNES AUO WORLD - In house nancing. Buy, sell, leaserent. Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. wwwwaynesautoworldltd.com, 53 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay- Westeld.

PRICE REDuCED! 2001 Pontiac Sunre, 140,000kms, one owner

non-smoker, interior excellent, A/C, tilt steering, CD, sunroo, 4brand new tires, automatic, comes with 4 steel winter rims, greacondition, $2,400 NEG. Call 485-2242 evenings aer 6:00pm or [email protected].

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HE PERFEC REEI love Christmas. I cannot remember a time I didnt loveChristmas. As December 1st approached, I anticipated haulingout the boxes and bins o Christmas decorations and startedplanning where things are going this year. We have spenttwo Christmas seasons in our new home now, but I am stillexperimenting with where I want old avourites and pickingup the perect thing or new nooks and crannies. Te piecede resistance is o course the Christmas tree. Mike and I havealways had a real tree, and now with living on 170 or so acreso mostly trees one would think the problem would be whichlovely tree to choose. Not so.

Last year we started early . . . like March. We stomped all upand down the woods eyeing every r tree we saw. By earlyDecember I was getting desperate. Finally we agreed that the

best solution was to cut a tall tree and use the top or Christmasand the remaining sowood or campre wood. Except . . . aertwo attempts, still no acceptable Christmas tree. Tose tops thatlook so lovely and lush and ull rom 30 eet down on the groundwere not nearly so appealing at eye level! So . . . we bought a tree.A real one or sure. And it was beautiul. And in spite o manymiles o walking those same acres this year, it looks like we willdo the same again. How it is possible to have all those trees andnot a decent Christmas tree to be ound I do not understand,but it is so.

Much as I enjoy the decorating and eating and the gi giving,the real joy o Christmas is the people. Tis Christmas we havean additional amily member with whom to celebrate, as wehave a new grand-daughter born in November. Welcome to little

Charlotte Rose, your cousin Carmen cant wait or you to get bigenough to join her in ganging up on Grumpy!

I extend a big thank you to all o our readers and advertisers.May you all enjoy this holiday season with amily and riends.May you look orward to 2012 with joy and anticipation. Andmay those who have lost someone dear to them nd personalpeace during this time. Especially, Merry Christmas to Mike(who can drive me crazy but is much loved), to our two beautiuldaughters, to our new son-in-law, to my Mum and to my brother,and to our two lovely grand-daughters. You are all very dear tome. Miss you, Dad. 801


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