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 Ravings By Mike Hickey
"THANKS"
I want to say a great big thank you first to all our wonderful
readers for a great year and secondly a big hug to all our
advertisers. I know some will think it strange that I first thank
all our free loading readers who pay nothing before I thank the
advertisers who actually allow us to pay our bills. The fact is
though, without enthusiastic and loyal readers there would be
very little value for the advertiser and they would quickly
disappear.
A number of years ago we were visited by a business consultant
(trying to sell us something) who had a pretty close look at
what we do. One observation that he made was that we were "A
trusted source of information" and by golly when I thought
about it he was right on. While smart readers might be a bit
suspicious about reading "Ravings" and only the very naive
would trust that "Musings" thing, the entire balance of each and
every community magazine can be read with complete faith
that the news is entirely accurate (barring occasional error)
and without any hidden agenda to try and influence you.
A recent survey of our staff revealed that every respondent was
proud or very proud to say they worked for Ossekeag
Publishing. I assume that this is because they recognize the
importance of the news that we deliver to our communities and
the amount of positive feedback that we receive from our
readers and advertisers. A recent survey of Debbie and myself,
revealed we were also proud or very proud of the staff that we
get to work with. A great big thank you to you!!!
On behalf of all of us here at Ossekeag, we want to wish
everyone a very, very, Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings.
Mikie now has to get working on his shopping list!! Does anyone
know where I can find 52 large garbage bags full of doggie
treats?? That will take care of the missus!! And for the Jet ... he
just wants peace on earth and a blazing fire in the wood stove,
but he has offered, out of kindness, to help the missus with her
doggie treats if she needs any professional assistance.
As usual we will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve and
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return on January 3 in the New Year. While shutting down for
that long doesn't help the old bottom line, it is a nice break for
the staff and ourselves after a pretty hectic and busy period
leading up to Christmas.
"At this Christmas Season we remember and honour those
who are no longer with us and cherish those who are." 800

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SEA BELLES SOAR!!!
Saint John Sea Belles Chorus can now boast they rank sixth in
North America among Harmony Inc. A Cappella choruses. 22
choruses and 21 quartets qualifying to represent their
respective regions, attended the International Contest and
Convention (IC&C) held recently in Saint John. Almost 700
women of all ages celebrated in song following the
competitions, in Saint John hall ways, elevators, restaurants
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and sidewalks.
“We ranked 12th in North America going into the To meet our increased demands for work,
competition based on our second place standing at the Area 1 Kings County Home Care and Vickers
( Atlantic provinces) competition in June", said Janet Kidd, Home Care have openings for qualified
chorus director. "And our goal was to come back to the 10th
place standing we achieved at last year's competition. So we
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were almost shocked Saturday to find out that we'd placed both in the Rothesay and
sixth! This is an extraordinary group of women,” Kidd added Saint John areas.
“I shouldn't have been surprised that their dedication and Individuals must have
teamwork could produce results like this.”
Judy McNab, 25 year member of Sea Belles adds, “We were
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over the moon with joy and excitement when we heard the a Criminal Record Check.
results.” All chorus members contribute their success to Currently weekend shifts
their “wonderful and amazing” director, who inspires them to are available. We offer Competitive Salary,
be the best that we can be!.
“The competition was awesome!” exclaimed 14 year old
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Sea Belles, as well as with 20 other young women of the Minor
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about Harmony Inc. and join us,” Button added. “I can't wait John at 674-1518, e-mail your
to do this for another 50 years and be there at internationals resume to kingscounty@nb.aibn.com or visit
for Harmony Inc's 100th anniversary!” our Website at www.homecarenb.ca.
Nova Quattro, a quartet comprised of Sea Belles members
Joanne Conrad, Irene Goddard, Marilyn Hickman and Linda
Oliver also competed, improving their ranking by five
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Come share your voice! For more information on Sea Belles www.rcl69.ca.
Chorus, contact Heather Devlin 672-0681. 841 Friday, Decemb.er 24th - 1:00pm, Dance
with Delbert Worden in the Lower Bar.
Saturday, December 25th - Closed
Sunday, December 26th - Closed
Friday, December 31st - 9:00pm, New Year’s
Eve with Donnie & the Trio in the Upper
Hall.
Saturday, January 1st - 1:00pm, New Year’s
Day with Donnie & Delbert in the Upper
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Sunday, January 2nd - No dance. 710

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INDOOR TRACK & FIELD PROGRAM
The Saint John Track Club is offering an indoor program for
youth starting on Sunday, January 9th. For ages 8-11 the Run-
Jump-Throw program offers a fun introduction to track &
field events; and for ages 11 & up we will provide a weekly
training session and opportunities for competition.
Programs are open to all youth. No previous experience is
required. Activities will include general fitness training plus
attend indoor competitions in NB. Sessions will be held on
Sundays 4:00pm at Harry Miller Middle School (Rothesay)
and Thursdays at 5:30pm at UNBSJ.
For more information visit our web site at www.sjtc.ca or
contact Dave Thomas 849-4931, saintjohntrack@yahoo.ca.
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STEWARTON FUNDRAISER CONCERT
January is coming and what better way to beat the "blues"
then to attend a Benefit Concert in support of the Historical
Stewarton United Church, built in 1866. Entertainment will
be provided by Marie Short, Herb Isbill, Alison Inch, Brenda
McLaughlan, Joe Ness, Denny James, Stirling Nickerson,
Donna Stephenson, John Somerville and others on Sunday,
January 16th 2:00pm at Belleisle Regional High School. Door
prizes and lunch will add to the enjoyment of the afternoon.
Admission is $10.00/person and proceeds will go to the
ongoing restoration of the church. 814
FUNDY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Bowling is offered in two places, and you can go to one or both
the KV lanes on Sundays from 7:00-9:00pm; or whenever we
finish three strings at the Bowlarama (West Saint John) on
Mondays 4:00-6:00pm. The cost is $4.00 for three strings.
Floor Hockey for KV Area will Start at the Lakeview
Elementary School on the Pettingill Road, off of Kensington
St. It will be on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm.
Saint John Floor hockey will be at the Carleton Community
Center at 8:00pm on Tuesdays, coached by Ed Lutes and Jeff
Cormier.
Basket Ball will also be offered here on Saturday afternoons
(times have not been announced yet); and swimming is
offered Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30, Saint John High School.
Contact Wayne Crandall 847-7860, Ann Waddell 763-2257,
Linda Walsh 849-6612 or Jeff Cormier at 674-9888. 820
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MILFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sundays & Wednesdays - Exercise classes at 7:00pm. New
session starting in January.
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Zumba Classes (7:00pm on Tuesday
and 7:30pm on Thursday). New session beginning in
January.
Thursdays - 1:00pm, Bridge Club. New members welcome. For
information call Ron at 763-2150.
Monday, January 7th - 7:30pm, Auction 45 Card Parties begin.
Call Jean Poirer at 672-5843 for more information.
The Milford Merrymakers Seniors’ Club is closed for the
winter months and will re-open in the spring.
Rental information: Wheelchair accessible space available
for showers, parties, weddings, etc. There is also a large space
available on the upper level suitable for long term rentals
such as classroom instruction, arts & crafts courses, small
business. For more information contact Jackie at 672-8983.
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P L AY G R O U N D - VO T I N G
Merry
UPDATE
Earlier this fall the committee for the
Porter Memorial Playground entered a
Christmas!
competition funding event called Aviva
C o m m u n i t y Fu n d - a u n i q u e
competition that seeks to lead,
empower and support positive change
in Canadian communities.
Recently Aviva announced that in over
eight weeks, over 2,200 ideas had been
submitted across the country. The most
popular entries will qualify for funding
and Aviva will ensure the best ideas
receive the financial and practical help
they need to get off the ground and the
Porter Memorial Playground - “We Will
Never Forget” - made it to the semi-
finals.
Watch for further information
regarding the finalists and winners.
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 SJ FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
SPRING HOCKEY 2011 1 Market Square, Saint John, 643-7220
Preschool Storytime: 10:30-11:00am, Wednesdays & Saturdays
for ages 3-5. Theme based stories, songs, fingerplays and lots
of crayons too! Younger children welcome with an adult.
Storytime resumes on January 6th.
Hackmatack Reading Club: 3:45-4:45pm, explore, read and
discuss books by Canadian authors nominated for the
Hackmatack Children’s Choice book Award. Geared to
Grades 4-6.
Family Drop-in: Children and their parents/caregivers can
enjoy books and activity sheets based on a theme that
changes weekly. Available anytime the library is open.
Newcomer’s Coffee Hour - Tuesdays from 2:00-3:00pm. Practice
your English in a comfortable setting. Looking for English
speaking volunteers.
Holiday Hours: The library will be closed on December 24th,
25th, 26th & 27th. Regular hours resume on Tuesday,
December 28th. The library will close at 5:00pm on Friday,
December 31st and remain closed until Tuesday, January 4th,
2011. 602

SAINT JOHN TOASTMASTERS

The Saint John Toastmasters meet every Monday night 6:00-
8:00pm at Trinity Anglican Church (115 Charlotte St, Saint
3:15pm - 4:45pm
John). Learn public speaking and leadership skills in a
supportive environment using a proven self-paced program.
TELEPHONE: 1-888-421-0000
EMAIL: SLAPSHOT@NBNET.NB.CA Guests welcome any time. The next Open house will be held
WWW.ATLANTICHOCKEYGROUP.COM on October 18th.
“Reach for the next level” Call 693-2019 for more information;
saintjohn.freetoasthost.org/index.html. 606
ORTHOTICS, FOOTWEAR & PEDORTHIC CARE

THE BIOPED DIFFERENCE OPERATION RED NOSE

Operation Red Nose is back on New Brunswick roads again
this year until December 31st, making sure that motorists get
home safe into the late hours of the night. Are you planning
to celebrate this month - plan to call Operation Red Nose to
get volunteers to drive you home in your own vehicle. This
service is provided free of charge by Operation Red Nose and
its sponsors during the holiday season.
Locally (Saint John), rides provided since the beginning of
the campaign: November 26th - 18, 27th - 25; December 3rd - 35,
4th - 32; 10th - 52, 11th - 27 for a total to date of 189.
Every patient will be assessed, and have their orthotics
Operation Red Nose depends on volunteers to hold its road
made and fit by a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. safety campaign. Thankfully, it’s easy for anyone to become a
Every BioPed has an on-site lab. On-site labs ensure quick Red Nose volunteer; all you
turn-around times and the ability to create orthotics using have to do is go to
a wider variety of materials and casting techniques - all of
which leads to a more positive prognosis.
www.operationrednose.com,
choose the community where Degenhardt’s European
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Follow-up letters will be made available to Physicians
outlining the details of the assessment and treatment you want to volunteer and
provided. find out how to become a
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stockings. have fun while serving your Christmas
community. There is no need
to commit to the entire
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 DONATION TO UNITED WAY
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LIONS DONATION TO CANCER SOCIETY
The Millidgeville North End Lions Club donated $500
recently to the Canadian Cancer Society. The funds were
raised from the Lions Club's weekly bingo. Donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society help fund leading-edge cancer
research, as well as support programs for those living with
cancer in New Brunswick. 721

Reminder: FUNDRAISING THROUGH THE

HOLIDAYS SEASON
Since 2002, PRO Kids has helped
over 4,000 local children and
Neil Banks, treasurer of the Millidgeville North End youth to participate in many
Lions Club, presents the donation to Charlene different recreation activities.
Hayes, Senior Manager, Revenue Development for You can help PRO Kids continue
the Canadian Cancer Society New Brunswick. their great work: Get in shape for
the season by attending Zumba
classes instructed by Robyn
ART FOR FUN Giffin every Sunday evening at
Art for the fun of it for anyone over 50 will be held on 7:00pm until January 9th, 2011 at Glen Falls School.
Thursday afternoons at the Market Place Wellness Centre, SJ Admission is $5/adult, $8 /adult with one child under 12, and
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 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #87
Greenwich, NB

Merry Christmas! Mondays - 7:00pm, Jam Session (none on

Thank you to everyone who employed our
skilled electricians this year. We appreciate
the recent jobs at local construction sites
and electrical work in your homes and
businesses.
Since 1929, IBEW Local 502 has been
devoted to job security, safety, health,
human rights and fair treatment. In the
coming decade, we promise to support
businesses in our local economy and we’ll
continue to support charitable organizations
in our region.
Our members and families wish you a
holiday season of respect, fairness, justice
and dignity in everything you do!
holidays).
Tuesdays - 7:00pm, darts.
Fridays - 7:00pm, Games Room open.
Saturdays - 3:00pm, Games Room open.
Teen Night in the Games Room: the last
Friday of every month for ages 12-18. Lots
of fun to be had - hosted by Cory Vale (468-
1816). Canteen will be open - come on out
and bring a friend. No charge.
Friday, December 31st - New Years Dance with DJ Hunter
Sounds - light lunch - come celebrate New Year’s Eve with
friends and neighbours! $12/person. Anyone is interest in
buying New Year’s tickets can contact Tammy Sousa 738-
1062 or Lynn Vail 468-2927 and Rose Linton 757-2963.
Anyone interest in helping out with any Legion event or who
would like to become a member; the monthly meetings are
held at the Legion on the second Thursday of each month.
Legion Rental: Contact Lynn Vail 468-2927.
Everyone welcome! 711

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Cribbage - partners only ($10/person) every Friday
at7:00pm; 50/50 and canteen. Everyone welcome. 712

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ORIGINS OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE
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in the Garden of Eden. Since no apple trees were available in the
middle of winter to represent the Tree of Good and Evil on stage,
a pine tree with apples tied to its branches was used instead.
The use of a "makeshift" apple tree worked so well that many
churches adopted its use. The "Paradise Tree" eventually became
so popular in Germany that people started to erect evergreen
trees in their homes and decorate them with red apples. Over New Year’s Eve Party for the kids 6pm - 8:30pm
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 ‘CURL FOR CANCER’ EVENT UPDATE
Season’s Greetings The staff at Wyndham Worldwide recently organized their
annual Curl For Cancer event at the Thistle St. Andrews
Curling Club. The 10th anniversary was a record breaking year
Ken & Holly would like to with funds raised totaling $18,500. These funds will support
the Canadian Cancer Society in its mission to eradicate
wish everyone Happy Holidays cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with
and thank their patrons and staff cancer.
The top fundraising team was the Taylor family who raised
for a great year! over $2000. The Internal Fundraising Committee at
Wyndham raised over $4000 prior to the Curling event. 611

Mon-Thurs 11-11, Fri & Sat 11-12, Sun 4-10

Closed for the Holidays on Dec 24, 25 & 26
Re-open on Monday, Dec 27 at 4pm.

33 Canterbury Street Cindy Floyd (second from left) of the Canadian cancer
Society presents a Certificate of Appreciation to the
Saint John staff at Wyndham who were involved with the event.
tel:(506) 648-2377 From left to right Mark Fullerton, Internal
fx:(506) 642-2663 where east meets west Fundraising; Cindy Floyd; Kristine McNamee, co-chair
Curl for Cancer committee; Kim Vessey, Internal
Fundraising and Jill MacKay, co-chair of the
committee.

DANCES IN LORNEVILLE
Lorneville Community Centre Country Dance/Open Mic
every Thursday at 7:30pm. Join the house band, The River
Road Ramblers, on stage or just dance the night away. This is
an alcohol free event.
Admission is $3 at the door. 716

COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM

Free classes in Math & English, lower levels up to GED. Small
Jan 2 vs Quebec Kebs classes, mornings or afternoons, Monday-Friday. Start at your
Jan 6 vs Dayton Airstrikers own skill level, work at your own pace. The program will take
vs Rochester Razorsharks
place at the Carleton Community Centre. Call Jim Burns for
Jan 21
more info at 658- 2815. 610
Feb 3 vs Quebec Kebs
Feb 25 vs Halifax Rainmen

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Come in for our large supply of Ganong Chocolates seconds
including bulk chicken bones, and Bradford Exchange products
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SUPPORT FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Elizabeth Jadoo, Executive Director, United Way (left) and
Danny Jardine, Program Funding Chair (right) present Dave
HMS TRANSPORTATION
St Andrews and Saint John
Delaney of Habitat for Humanity with a cheque in the amount Providing long distance and special occasion luxury transportation since 1972.
of $1,500 towards their community outreach and education
program. 618

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(506) 529-3371 or 1-800-254-LIMO

KOC BRUNCH & CRIBBAGE

KOC MINI-BINGO
The Fr. Thomas Beck Lancaster Council
8094, Knights of Columbus are sponsoring
non-smoking Dabber Mini-bingo at the
Msgr. Osborne Family Centre (basement of
St. Rose School), Manawagonish Road,
Saint John West on Tuesdays, at 6:30pm.
Admission - non-perishable food item, 50
cents for three face card. 703
The Knights of Columbus (#9176) will be
holding ‘Brunch’ the fourth Sunday of
each month from 10:30am-1:00pm at St.
Matthew’s Hall on the border of Saint
John/Grand Bay/Westfield. All are
welcome at a cost of $6.00/adult and
$4.00/child and $20/family of five. The
menu includes: ham, eggs, pancakes,
sausages, beans & toast with assorted
beverages.
KOC #9176 is also holding Cribbage games every
Wednesday evening (7:00pm, $6/person) in the St.
Matthew’s church basement. Small lunch provided. All
welcomed. 702

The staff and tenants of Lancaster mall wish you a

Happy & Peacful Holiday Season
Christmas Hours:
December 24th - Closing at 5:00pm
December 25th & 26th - Closed
December 27th - Open Regular Hours
December 31st - Closing at 5:00pm
January 1st - Closed
January 2nd - Open Regular Hours

621 Fairville Boulevard Thank you for your

Saint John
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Ring in 2011 with our
New Year’s Special
Entree
Grilled Canadian AAA Tenderloin
and roasted Shrimp & Scallop
brochette with Duchesse
potatoes and Garnish
Or
Trilogy of Atlantic Salmon
Escalope stuffed with port-royal shrimp,
Salmon and NB Lobster Cromesquis,
Quenelle of scallops and salmon, with rice,
vegetable garnish, rouille sauce,
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Or
Lamb Duel
Roasted rack of lamb with Robert sauce /
Braised lamb leg with aus jus,
Boulanger potatoes and vegetable garnish
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Cannot be combined with any other offer.
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Appetizer
Etouffade of Atlantic
Bleu Mussels
or
Escargots Méli-Mélo
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Soup
Classic French Onion Soup
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Dessert
Sweet Pleasure
Triple chocolate and bacon
Globe with coco butter powder,
deep fried cheese, berry sauce,
kiwi coulis and
Monte-Carlo whip cream
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SJ MULTICULTURAL & NEWCOMERS
RESOURCE CENTRE
New students and volunteers are welcome at the Saint John
Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre’s English
conversational classes. English classes are held on the fourth
floor of the City Market at the following times: Tuesdays from
5:30-7:00pm and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm. These
classes provide a comfortable, informal setting for people to
practice and develop their English skills. Participants have an
opportunity to carry on discussions and meet new people
from a wide range of cultures. The centre welcomes new
students and volunteers to join our growing groups.
For further information on the classes, or to volunteer,
please contact Nathan White at 642-4242 or
nathan.white@sjmnrc.ca. 608
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
The 4th Thursday of each month at the Saint John Alzheimer
Society office 152 Westmorland Rd, beginning at 7:00pm.
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VOTE FOR JOSHUA GROUP
Bobby Hayes of the Joshua Group has been picked as one of the
top 10 finalists in CBC’s Champions Of Change. This contest
celebrates volunteerism across Canada and Bobby and the
Joshua Group have been chosen - from over 2000 submissions
across the country - to make it to the Top 10.
The Joshua Group is an organization in Saint John which is
dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families
in need and to provide a better quality of life. Using his own
money, Bobby set up a club for local Saint John children to
attend where they could find not only food, but support and
advice. Each Sunday, kids were able to attend a big breakfast
and then spend the day playing games, getting help with
homework or just time to talk with the volunteers.
The Joshua Group has recently lost the church they’ve called
home for the last 10 years and are currently searching for a
new home. They need your support now more than ever!
He has already won $10,000 for The Joshua Group. If he has
the top votes by email the group will win and additional
$25,000. So please help the Joshua Group by going to
http://www.cbc.ca/change/vote2.html and voting for Bobby
Hayes. You can vote up to 10 times for each e-mail address. 616
Church Chart
is now meeting at the
Carleton Community Centre on
Market Place West in Saint John.
If you would like to know more
about the church,
arrange a personal Bible study or
participate in a Bible correspondence course
please telephone Shawn 214 -4214 or
Fred 847-2802.
Meeting time is 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Please come and worship with us!
God cares about you and so do we!
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 DRAGON BOAT TEAM FUNDRAISER UPDATE
Last Minute Breasts Ahoy, Southern New
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Buy 2 get 20% off Funds raised will go towards refinishing the team’s dragon
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BASKETBALL TEAM WINS TOURNAMENT
Open weekdays The Harbour View JV Basketball team recently won their
10am to 8pm third consecutive tip off tournament this season. They
Closed started the season taking the banner home from the Harbour
Christmas Day View’s opening tournament. They then went on to win the
& Boxing Day Simond’s tip off tournament and finally this past weekend
they took home first place in the Fundy High JV tournament.
The final game in this tournament saw HV take on Carleton
North with a score of 40-52. Rebekah Young was given MVP for
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A TALE OF THE EPIPHANY
L'Arche Saint John is happy to present "A Tale of the Your Representative on the West Side
Epiphany" as its upcoming fundraiser event. This wonderful
evening of music, poetry, story and mime will be hosted by If you have Anything to insure. Call Us
CBC's Steven Webb with guest musical performances by
Edmund McDermott, Spencer Belyea and the Saint John Carnaghan Taylor
Chorale, the Assumption Parish Junior Choir, and featuring
the New Dawn Players. Fowler Insurance
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Brunswick's first L'Arche Home!
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The concert will take place at Trinity Anglican Church, 115 CAIB, CIP
Charlotte Street on Thursday, January 6th at 7:30pm. Storm
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CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY CAMPS
The Saint John Y will be holding their annual Christmas Break
SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS SUPPORT Day Camps over the holidays. Located in four convenient
The Saint John support group for Adult Survivors of Childhood locations across the city, youth will enjoy games, outdoor play,
Sexual Abuse (anonymity respected) meets on Saturdays, gym activities, sports, outings, crafts and more! Day Camps will
10:30am-12:00noon and Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm at the be held at Millidgeville Community Centre, Forest Glen
Community Health Centre (130 Bayard Drive, next to St. Community Centre, Quispamsis Recreation Centre and Prince
Joseph’s Hospital). We define this abuse as a sexual encounter Edward Square.
initiated by a family member or extended family member that Camps will run from December 29th-31st and January 4th-7th.
damaged the child. By ‘extended family’ we mean an aunt, uncle, Registration is required and spaces are limited so contact the Y
in-law, step-parent, cousin, friend of the family, teacher, coach, to reserve your spot. For more information or to register call
another child, clergy or anyone that betrayed the child’s trust. 693-YMCA.
For more information please call Ron McCann at 650-9985 or The Saint John Y is a charity, open to all, dedicated to providing
email braveandstrong95@yahoo.ca; or Elsie McGraw at programs and services to help individuals, families and
mcgrame@nb.sympatico.ca. 614 communities grow and develop in Spirit, Mind and Body. 627

Merry Christmas!
From Mike & Debbie and all of
the Ossekeag Publishing family

We wish everyone a very

Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year!
May the season bring you
the best that money can’t buy.

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 DONATION TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
Scotiabank, Main Street West, recently presented a cheque in
the amount of $500.00 to St Patrick's School to assist with
their lunch program; and $500.00 to the breakfast program
at St Rose School.
The employees of Scotiabank West undertook many fund
raising activities while Scotiabank's Team Scotia Community
Program matched their efforts. 725

St. Stephen & St. Andrews 506 467 1001

Grand Manan 506 662 4766
St. George 506 755 0687
Saint John & Kings Counties 506 608 0775
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St Rose School - Wanda Craig, Scotiabank;

Terry Keleher, Scotiabank West Manager;
Victoria Mosely, Principal; Karen Godin,
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Phoenix Dinner Theatre Mike Wilson, Principal; Karen Godin,
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MARCO POLO QUILTERS’ GUILD
Join us at St. Columba, Managwagonish Road first
Wednesday of every month at 7:00-9:00pm and every
Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm. Come and enjoy the
fellowship of quilting. Bring a friend , enjoy the programs
learn a most enjoyable and time-honoured skill.
For further information contact: Sandra Betts 672-4636,
sgbetts@nbnet.nb.ca; or Norah Sullivan-O’Toole 674-1639,
norahsullivan@hotmail.com. 613
KIDS.NOW UPDATE
Kids.Now was well represented at the Volunteer Expo recently
held in Brunswick Square and hosted by the Saint John
Volunteer Centre. Len Riendeau, Program Manager for New
Brunswick was accompanied by Paula Sanchez, National
Programs & Operations Manager, who was in the Port City to
conduct training for the volunteer Coach Mentors already on
board. Though recruitment of new volunteers was not stellar,
a few people did express interest and indicated a desire to
"coach kids to make a positive difference".
Currently, programs are getting underway in Prince Charles
and Hazen White/St Francis schools, as well as in Harry Miller
MS in Rothesay. Anyone interested in making a positive
contribution to the future welfare of our youth is cordially
invited to visit our website at kidsnowcanada.org and go to
the coaches' corner where he or she can fill out the on-line
application and become a coach. Your commitment will be
truly appreciated.
For more information, contact Len Riendeau by emaill at
lriendeau@kidsnowcanada.org or at 506-636-0178. 621
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CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY AFTERNOON
A fun filled afternoon of Christmas activities which are free to
the community is being organized by DayTripping, partnered
with the City of Saint John. This event will take place on
Sunday, December 19th from 1:00-4:00pm and will be held at
the lower level of the Lily Lake Pavilion in Rockwood Park.
Christmas activities include, but are not limited to - healthy
Christmas snack demonstrations, guided walks around Lily
Lake, ornament & cookie making for the kids.
Come out and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of activities to get
you in the Holiday Spirit! All supplies will be provided at the
event. For more information, please contact 657-8747. We
can't wait to see you there! 619
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 DONATION TO CHILDREN’S CHARITIES
Enbridge Gas is marking 10 years in New Brunswick recently
donated toys to United Way Children's charities. Nine

CLEAN AIR agencies serving children are expected to benefit from their
donation. 625

Do you have a VanEE, Venmar, Life Breath

or any other model Heat Recovery Ventilator
or Air Exchanger in your home?
Has it been serviced in the last year?
If not, you should be calling MC Clean Air
for a complete cleaning, service and check-up.
For an appointment, call 631-0841
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PLANNING NEXT YEAR’S L-R: Sandra Voutour, Boys' & Girls' Club; Laurie

BUDGET? Collins, executive director, Big Brothers Big Sisters;

Elizabeth Jadoo, executive director, United Way; and
Robin Hawkes, manager of marketing and sales at
Enbridge Gas New Brunswick.

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your marketing plan for 2011. The Saint John Free Public Library now has more to offer its
print challenged patrons thanks to a $5000 grant from the
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sure to be greatly appreciated by those needing alternate
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Call Roberto where you last stopped listening, there is volume control,
and the speed of the reader’s voice can be adjusted. Fitting
at 658-8984 comfortably in your pocket at a size slightly smaller than a
deck of cards, the Playaway is easily portable.
Ossekeag Publishing The staff of the Saint John Free Public Library look
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BELFAST CHILDREN’S VACATION PROJECT
For an unforgettable family fun-filled summer, host a child
form Belfast. Share your friends, community and Canadian
lifestyle. Details and application at www.belfastkids.ca, on
face book - Belfast Children’s project 2011 or call Terry
Mullin at 633-0236. 811

WESTSIDE CO-OP PRESCHOOL NEWS

The Westside Co-op Preschool was founded in 1974. It
currently consist of 46 members. Every year as a school we
proudly support various charities in our community. Some
examples of this would be The Terry Fox Run, Hop-a-Thon for
MS, collecting donations for the West Side Food bank and
new to us this year is our Animal Rescue League Food Drive.
The Westside Co op Preschool is currently looking to fill two
spots in our three day class which runs from 9:00-11:15am -
Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Children ages 4 and 5. If
interested please call the preschool at 635-8294. 722

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Two of Westside Co-op Preschool’s classes proudly NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 12PM - 5PM TILL CHRISTMAS
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 Musings
By Debbie Hickey

1 Market Square, 2nd level, Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6

11 CHRISTMASES, REALLY!
506.642.SPA5 (7725) Amazing to think this will be our eleventh Christmas with
Ossekeag Publishing. We have spoken of it often, but this
was our first year of participating in the Hampton Santa

TAX FREE Parade with a float. A special thank you to all the members
of our extended Ossekeag family who made this possible.
We had a blast. What a great start to the joy of the holiday

on season, and a reminder that it is about joy, about family and

about community.
As for myself, my shopping is under control, my cooking

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and cleaning always get done (as much as necessary
anyway), and Santa will find us regardless of how clean the
floors are or even if there is a cobweb or two in the corners.
Christmas is about friends and family, love and laughter,
peace and goodwill to all. And if the tree falls down in the
Spend over $100 middle of the night (one year it came down twice), or you
forget to turn on the oven, or the dog eats the turkey (or
in Gift Certificates even only half of it), all of these "disasters" become part of
the family history to laugh about for years to come. There
and get a free gift. is nothing you could buy and gift wrap for me that can
compare to having everyone together for Christmas . . . and
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Mum's amazing Christmas feast that she puts on every
year.
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smiles to our faces every day. Miss you Dad. 801

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EMPLOYMENT
GOT A PLAN "B"? Turn 5-10 hours/week into $1000.00+/month.
Operate a mini office outlet from your computer, FREE evaluation.
www.yourfreedomoffice.com.
ENTERTAINMENT
"C" COMPANY wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Come and see us April 30, 2011 at Sussex High School.
FIREWOOD
SPRINGFIELD FIREWOOD dry, seasoned, split firewood,
delivered. Call 485-2349.
TIRED OF GETTING the wrong size wood? Fire wood cut to
specification. Call Doug 763-3486 or 333-5843.
FOR SALE
YAHAMA ELECTRONE ORGAN double keyboard, full octave foot
pedals, $200. Call after 6:00pm. 485-2220.
PRAYERS
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED Virgin (never known to fail). O Most
Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel. Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven,
Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in my
Necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. O
Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech
you from the bottom of my heart to secure my necessity (make request).
There are none who can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without
sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times), O Mary, I place this
cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days, then
publish it & it will be granted. A.S.
SERVICES OFFERED
MARITIME RIGGING & INDUSTRIAL Supply, traction chains,
lifting, towing, logging safety & netting supplies, custom tarps &
shelters. Action truck caps & accessories, select plus k.d. cabinet
hardwoods & pine boards. Call 832-1198 day/evening, Mon. - Sat.
DAVE'S LIGHT TRUCKING & Cleaning Service, junk, garbage,
construction, demolition, brush, decks, small moving jobs. 7 days a
week. Also picking up unwanted vehicles. 832-3982 or 653-0026.
GETTING MARRIED (Book Early). Civil weddings performed when
and where you choose. Telephone 847-2079.
SEWING JOBS DONE for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children. Hems
done on pants, dresses etc., Merry Christmas. Cloth gift bags
available. Call 672-2599.
HAUL AWAY of junk cars, trucks, tractors and farm equipment. Due
to temporary unforeseen circumstances, unable to pick up
appliances until March. Drop off site 54 Backland Road, Kingston.
763-2933 or 333-9067.
SEWING AND ALTERATIONS, men's, ladies, children and
household. Picked up and delivered, reasonable rates. Call anytime,
486-2030.
FOR SCRAP - Cash for cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers.
mowers, anything made of copper, brass, aluminum. Free drop off
for all metal, items big or small, batteries. 653-0026.
VEHICLES
WAYNE'S AUTO WORLD - In house financing. Buy, sell, lease, rent.
Owner Wayne Ganong, bus. 738-6777, cell: 647-8777. Epworth
Park Road, Grand Bay - Westfield.

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• Winter Tire Ins. needs for Residential and Commercial Establishment,
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