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Village of Dorchester
Newsletter
Volume 17 Issue 2
January 30, 2015
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
sponsored by the
Trinity Anglican Church Women
on Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
at Dorchester Veterans Community Hall (St. Ed’s)
4955 Main St., Dorchester
Cost: Adults $6.00 / Children under 12 $4.00
Join us for pancakes, sausage,
baked beans and various sweets
Tantramar Climate Change Week Feb 1-7, 2015
The third annual Tantramar Climate Change Week is set for
February 1-7th across the Tantramar-Memramcook region.
Climate Change Week has become an opportunity for local
residents to learn more about climate change and energy issues,
to take action, and to celebrate solutions. Some of the highlights
include Tuesday evening, February 3rd, from 5:00-6:30pm at the
Sackville Town Hall, when the Sackville Emergency Measures
Organization will be hosting an evening about preparing for
flooding in Tantramar. The public is invited to learn more about
the dykes, Sackville’s emergency plan, and how to prepare for
flood events at home. Wednesday evening, February 4th, Divest MTA will be hosting an
evening about green investing and airing the documentary “Do the Math” about
divesting from oil in the Mount Allison University Library Theatre at 7:00pm. The
Tantramar Family Resource Centre is organizing an afternoon of eco-friendly crafts
Thursday, February 5th at the Sackville Library (2:30-4:30). That same day EOS will
be hosting a climate change story time and activities at the Dorchester Library from
3:00-4:00pm. Friday evening, February 6th, from 6:30-8:30pm the Tantramar Alliance
Against Hydro-Fracking will be hosting an evening with David Coon at St. Paul’s
Anglican Church in Sackville. The public is invited to attend to hear more about
renewable energy and Mr. Coon’s plans for the future of New Brunswick. The week
finishes Saturday, February 7th with a talk about living off the grid with Wendy Keats
and Jim Brown, off-grid pioneers from southeast New Brunswick. The talk takes place
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at the Dorchester Veteran’s Community Centre (formerly St. Ed’s
Hall) from 1:00-4:00pm. Throughout the week EOS Eco-Energy is
organizing hands-on activities about renewable energy in local
schools, including in Port Elgin and Memramcook. Residents are
encouraged to visit www.eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015 to
download and submit a Climate Action Pledge Sheet for a chance to win a 72 Hour
Emergency kit and energy efficiency prizes. The deadline to enter is Saturday,
February 7th. Check out the Tantramar Climate Change Week schedule at
http://eosecoenergy.com/en/tccw2015
or
contact
536-4487
or
[email protected] for more information All events are free and everyone is
welcome. Funding for Climate Change Week is provided by the New Brunswick
Environmental Trust Fund.
Sunday, February 1st ~ Climate Change Week Kick Off - 2-4pm
Tantramar Veteran Memorial Civic Centre, 182 Main St., Sackville
Visit the Climate Change Week booth during Sackville’s Winterfest activities at the
Civic Centre to grab a schedule of events for the week, a climate action pledge sheet,
a free cookbook, and more! Enjoy some fun hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Learn more about climate change and what we can do about it. Find out more about
Winterfest at: www.sackville.com
Monday, February 2nd ~ Meatless Monday
Celebrate the power to reduce your environmental impact by going meatless today
and every Monday! Find recipes and information at www.meatlessmonday.ca and join
the local “Meatless Monday – Tantramar” community on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/MeatlessMondayTantramar.
**Please note that the Monday evening session about Lorne St. in Sackville
has been postponed.
Tuesday, February 3rd ~ EOS Renewable Energy Experience—Port Elgin
Regional School - Students will learn about climate change and renewable energy
with fun, hands on activities! Students will also have a chance to contribute their
ideas to Port Elgin’s community plan to save energy!
Preparing for Flooding at Home ~ 5:00-6:30 pm, Sackville Council Chambers,
31 Main St.—Join Sackville EMO for an informative evening on how to prepare and
protect your home from flood events. Learn more about how our local EMO is
preparing for climate change.
Wednesday, February 4th ~ “Do the Math” and Green Investing—7:008:30pm, Mount Allison University Library Theatre, 49 York St., Sackville—Join
Divest MTA to watch the documentary “Do the Math” and learn more about divesting
from oil and re-investing in green funds. For more information contact:
[email protected]
Thursday, February 5th ~ EOS Renewable Energy Experience—Dorchester
Consolidated School, 18 Harrop Avenue - Students will learn about climate
change and renewable energy with fun, hands on activities! Students will also have a
chance to contribute their ideas to Dorchester’s action plan to save energy!
Eco-Friendly Crafts with the Tantramar Family Resource Centre - 2:30pm4:30pm, Sackville Public Library, 66 Main St. - Join the TFRC after school to
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create beautiful and useful things out juice jugs,
milk cartons, egg cartons and toilet paper rolls!
Great for kids of all ages! For more info contact:
939-tfrc
Climate Change Story Time ~ 3-4pm, Dorchester Library, 3516 Cape Road—
EOS Eco-Energy will be visiting the library to read stories and do climate change
activities. Great for all ages. For more info: 536-4487 or [email protected]
Friday, February 6th ~ Environmental Story Time with the Tantramar Family
Resource Centre - 10:30-11:30am, Sackville Public Library, 66 Main St.
Preschoolers and their parents are invited to join the TFRC to learn all about climate
change and simple actions they can take to help.
An Evening with David Coon - 6:30-8 :30pm, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 125
Main St., Sackville—Hosted by the Tantramar Alliance Against Hydro Fracking, learn
about renewable energy and David’s vision for the future of New Brunswick. For more
information contact : [email protected].
Saturday, February 7th ~ Living off the Grid - 1-4pm, Dorchester Veterans
Community Centre (St. Ed’s Hall), 4955 Main St., Dorchester - Learn about solar
energy and the experiences of those living off the grid in SE NB!
DORCHESTER CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL NEWS
Friday, Jan. 30 ~ Family Literacy Day
• 10:30 - 11:30am ~ Regular classes for middle school
Family Literacy activities for the K-4 as outlined (in your mailbox). Parents
are invited to attend with their child. The music room, lunch room, tech
room and gym will be used as stations.
• 11:30 – 12:00pm ~ K-4 students will “picnic” in the gym or music room and
hallway on blankets. Parents invited to attend.
• 12:30 – 1:15pm - “Watch Me Grow” in the music room.
Friday, Feb. 6 ~ Grade 7/8 travel to TRHS Wetlands with Mrs. LeBlanc.
February 23-27 ~ Winter Carnival Activities at DCS.
March 2-6 ~ March Break, no school.
SNOW LINE—If you are unsure about road and weather conditions for school
closures, please call 856-7669(SNOW) for a recording. As well, the local
radio stations start broadcasting at 6:00am.
The Dorchester Volunteer Association is in need of
volunteers to assist at the local food bank.
If you have a few free hours a couple of days a month and are
interested, please contact Linda LeBlanc at 379-2566.
We also need people to serve on the Volunteer Committee. If
you are interested, please let me know.
Thank you, Food Bank Committee
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Violence: Ending the Silence
Our roles in ending intimate partner violence
February 13th-09:30-2:30-Tantramar Regional High School
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an all too real issue that
victims around the world face every day. For those who seek to
help victims, various hurdles can present themselves and prevent
them from offering support. For example, many people lack knowledge of resources
available in their community. Some do not know how to approach a victim and offer
assistance, or they feel uncomfortable doing so. A caregiver may not recognize signs
and symptoms of victimization from IPV. It is these obstacles that we hope to
address with this event.
As “it takes a village to raise a child”, it also takes a village to provide assistance for
those suffering from IPV; not only in reparation, but through prevention as well.
In Tantramar, how do we help and support our fellow community members suffering
from IPV? What are the warning signs that an employee may be living in an abusive
relationship? When we suspect that they are, or once they disclose that abuse is
occurring, what can we do to help? What do we say? Who can we call? How do we
equip ourselves with the tools necessary to intervene appropriately? What resources
exist here in Tantramar that can help? What can we do to help change the culture of
violence and create a safer Tantramar?
What are our roles in ending intimate partner violence? We will address these
questions and more during this informational and networking event.
Through our work and/or personal lives, each member of this event’s organizational
committee has encountered obstacles of one kind or another in trying to offer
support to someone suffering directly or indirectly from intimate partner violence.
One by one, we reached out to one another looking for solutions, recommendations,
contacts, anything that could help!
Four things were quickly apparent:
Intimate partner violence, like everywhere in the world, is very much present in
our community.
Caregiver, educator or employer: we don’t always know how to react when
someone comes forward looking for help and guidance on this issue.
There are many organizations and resources in and around Tantramar that offer
support, guidance and counselling for this very issue!
There are a lot of people in our community who are affected by this issue and
who want to make a difference.
That sequence of events is how this event came about. We wanted to know how to
address IPV, who can help us and how to effect change in ending the silence on IPV.
We would like to take a minute to thank each and every one of you for your time
and attendance. Registering for this event is a vote towards making a difference,
towards helping your community members that are in need and towards creating a
safer, healthier Tantramar community.
We would also like to extend our thanks to everyone who participated in the
planning of this event, namely the Tantramar Regional High School for granting us
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this great space, the Sackville Co-op Food Market for their sponsorship, the Sackville
Memorial Hospital for their partnership, Apple Swan Catering for the tasty refreshments
and Graeme Meshaud for his great poster design.
Sincerely,
Your Violence: Ending the Silence – Our roles in ending intimate partner violence
committee members are:
Amélie Jarvis-Lavoie: Community Program Officer, RCMP
Raeghann Lister: Executive Director, Tantramar Family Resource Center
Melody Petlock: Sexual Harassment Advisor, SHARE and Executive Directors, Daybreak
Activity Center
Margaret Tusk-King: RCMP Liaison Town Councillor, Sackville Town Council and
Executive Director, Open Skye Cooperative
Kim Robichaud: Family Violence and Sexual Assault Outreach Worker, Coalition Against
Abuse in Relationships Inc.
Cheryl Laliberte: School Program Coordinator, Anglophone East School District
Amber Fortin: Student, Mount Allison University; Peer Educator with Sexual
Harassment and Assault Response and Education Service (SHARE); Creator of Break
Free
Rogan Porter: Student, Mount Allison University and Peer Educator with SHARE
Speakers include
KIM ROBICHAUD - Family Violence and Sexual Assault Outreach Worker - Coalition
Against Abuse in Relationships (CAAR)
Kim Robichaud currently works as the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Outreach
Worker for The Coalition against Abuse in Relationship Inc located in Moncton. She
provides assistance to victims through crisis intervention, advocacy and by helping
clients obtain basic needs such as housing, transportation, food, counselling etc. She
frequently facilitates presentations related to the issues of domestic violence and sexual
assault in the Greater Moncton area as well as in rural communities. Kim is a Registered
Social Worker through the New-Brunswick Association of Social Workers. She completed
a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work as well as a bachelor’s degree, majoring in
Psychology at the University of Moncton.
AMBER FORTIN - Student - Mount Allison University, Peer Educator - Sexual
Harassment and Assault Response and Education Service (SHARE), Creator - Break Free
Amber Fortin is a 4th year student at Mount Allison University finishing a Bachelor of Arts
degree with a double major in International Relations and Sociology. At 21 years of age
she has a passion for social justice. She has been working with the Mount Allison
S.H.A.R.E. program since the Spring of 2013. She created “Break Free”, a program to
educate and encourage young people to recognize the signs of emotional abuse and to
know that these are the precursors to physical violence. Amber’s work is inspired by her
own experiences with interpersonal violence. Amber was born and raised in Alberta and
moved to British Columbia with her family in 2010. Amber is thankful for her family and
says that without their support and love she would be lost. See Amber’s videos on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/breakfreeofemotionalabuse and You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XN74H5JwsY
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ROGAN PORTER - Student, Mount Allison University, Peer Educator, Sexual
Harassment and Assault Response and Education Service (SHARE)
Rogan Porter is a second year Mount Allison University student majoring in Canadian
Studies. He is from Oxford, a rural small town in Nova Scotia. In Rogan’s words, “I’m a
passionate kid who loves good tunes, strong coffee and meaningful books.” He is
transgender and uses he/him pronouns, meaning he was born female but identifies as
male. Rogan is on the executive team of Catalyst, Mount Allison University’s queer/
straight alliance. Rogan is also involved with the S.H.A.R.E. Peer Educators program,
working to educate about gender-based violence on campus. He does public speaking
and poetry performances in a spoken word format. Rogan typically focuses on
discussing relationships and all of the complicated emotions that come with that. He
likes to tell stories and hopes to help people with openness and communication about
his life, experiences, identity. Rogan is a public figure of sorts on campus. Students can
reach out to him about gender issues, emotional abuse, and queer rights. Here’s a link
to one of Rogan’s poems: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?
v=1487590864825424&set=vb.100007235730986&type=3&theater
RINA ARSENEAULT - Associate Director, Muriel McQueen Ferguson Center
Rina Arseneault is the Associate Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for
Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick and has held this position
since November 1993. From 2001 to 2003, she held the position of Social Worker at
the Psychiatry Emergency Services and the HIV/AIDS Clinic at the Ottawa Hospital.
Rina received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the Université de Moncton and is
a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in the Province of New Brunswick.
Rina is recognized as an activist and educator on issues related to family violence,
intimate partner violence and violence against women and children. She has worked
with a large number of community based organizations, individual researchers,
government agencies, the media and victims of violence. She contributed in the
development of the 8-course credited UNB Certificate Program in Family Violence
Issues and she has also taught courses in the program. She has organized and
coordinated numerous research efforts, training and educational events and workshops.
Rina has received numerous honours during her career including her appointed in
December 2013 to the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada, one of our country’s
highest civilian honours, recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the
community and service to the nation. She has been recognized for her contributions as
a researcher, activist, author and educator working in the field of family violence.
In 2002, she received the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Foundation Award, for her work in
violence against women and family violence.
In 1997, Rina was honoured with the NB Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Recognition Award for her contribution to improving the status of women in New
Brunswick.
MELODY PETLOCK - Sexual Harassment Advisor, Sexual Harassment and Assault
Response and Education Service (SHARE) at Mount Allison University - Executive
Director, Daybreak Activity Center
Melody Petlock is an Adult Educator and Community Worker with 30 years’ experience
developing awareness programs and supporting people living with, and moving beyond,
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abusive relationships. Melody has served as Sexual Harassment Advisor at Mount
Allison University – administering complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault,
homophobia, trans*phobia, unhealthy relationships and abuse -- since 1998. Last year,
Melody’s office at Mount Allison (S.H.A.R.E.: Sexual Harassment and Assault Response
and Education service) produced a performance, information fair and speaker event
featuring the Atlantic Ballet’s Ghosts of Violence, a ballet depicting and educating about
intimate partner violence which was attended by over 500 students and community
members. Since 2000 she has also been the Executive Director of Daybreak, a
community-based, member-driven mental health activity centre offering psychosocial
skills and recreation rehabilitation programs in Sackville. Melody is also the former
Chairperson of STAR – Stop Tantramar’s Abusive Relationships which was active in
community-based research and education during the 2000-2005 provincial World of
Women Moving Forward initiative. Melody is excited to be involved with the new IPV
Committee in Sackville.
TIME
Activity
Speaker
Location
9:30-9:50
Coffee and Conversation
Foyer
9:50-10:00
Housekeeping and Welcome
MC
Auditorium
10:00-10:10
“What IPV Can Look Like”
Drama Group
Auditorium
10:10-10:40
ASK Toolkit: How to
Kim Robichaud (Coalition Against
Abuse in Relationships)
Auditorium
10:40-11:10
Testimonials
Amber and Rogan
Auditorium
11:10-11:50
Impacts and Realities of IPV
Today and the Need for Support
Rina Arseneault (Muriel McQueen
Ferguson Center)
Auditorium
11:50-12:40
Lunch and Networking
Kiosks, No-Excuse campaign &
Spoken Word poetry by Rogan
Porter
Foyer &
Cafeteria
12:40-1:00
Many Faces of Abuse
Melody Petlock (MTA)
Auditorium
Process of Reporting to the RCMP
RCMP
Auditorium
1:15-1:40
Discussion Groups
Discussion Groups facilitated by
local resources
Foyer &
Cafeteria
1:45-2:15
Engaging Men and Boys in
Preventing Violence
CAFI
Auditorium
2:15-2:30
Closing Comments
MC
Auditorium
1:00-1:15
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The Parishes of Dorchester and Sackville
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES—February 1 to March 25, 2015
Trinity Anglican Church Services - 5005 Main Street
February 01, 2015, Septuagesima
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 02, 2015, CANDLEMAS
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock & Blessing of Candles
February 04, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 08, 2015, Sexagesima
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 11, 2015, St Caedmon, Poet
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 15, 2015, Quinquagesima
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 18, 2015, ASH WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock with Imposition of Ashes
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville with Imposition of Ashes
February 22, 2015, The First Sunday in Lent
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 24, 2015, ST MATTHIAS
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
February 25, 2015, Ember Wednesday in Lent
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 04, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 08, 2015, The Third Sunday in Lent
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
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Trinity Anglican Church Services - 5005 Main Street
March 11, 2015, Eve of St Gregory the Great
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 15, 2015, Lent IV / Mothering Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 18, 2015, Eve of St Joseph / Thomas Ken
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 22, 2015, Lent V / Passion Sunday
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Ann’s, Westcock
9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer, Trinity, Dorchester (Church Hall)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
March 25, 2015, THE ANNUNCIATION
7:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, St Paul’s, Sackville
DORCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Books Worth Another Look
Krista Johansen
WebMage, by Kelly McCullough ~ Guest Review by Hilda
Ravirn, a child of the Fates, is a computer geek trying to pass his
college midterms. He is a wizard at hacking viruses and programs.
Ravirn's Great Aunt Atropos, one of the three Fates, wants to rid
humanity of free will using a digital virus called Puppeteer.
Ravirn believes in free will and refuses to help Atropos and all hell
breaks loose.
Even with the help of Ravirn's sidekick Melchoir -- "Mel" -- his webgoblin/familiar, it’s
going to be a close call. WebMage is a gripping urban fantasy for adults and older
teens.
Announcements
EOS Eco-Energy Kids’ Climate Change Corner ~ Come to the library for this
after-school program to learn about climate change and simple things you can do to
help. Thursday, February 5th, 3:00-4:00pm
Heritage Event ~ Join us from 7:00-8:00pm on Thursday, February 12th, for a
Heritage Week presentation by Freya Milliken and Alanna Mitton on aspects of the
First World War. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served.
Poster Exhibition! ~ Please join us any time between 1:00 and 3:00pm on the
afternoon of Saturday, February 21st for the launch of our exhibition of posters
created by students at Dorchester Consolidated School to celebrate reading. “Let’s
Read / Lisons-nous! / Egiljeieg!” Admire the artwork, take a library tour, enjoy a
snack, and, if you don’t have one, get a free library card! Kids: bring your families!
Draw your own poster to add to the wall!
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DORCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Used Book Rummage Sale, February 26th to 28th ~ Beat the February Blues!
There’s still a month to go till spring. The library is having a three-day used book
rummage sale to raise funds for new books. Come investigate some of our boxes of
used books and fill a bag for $5.00.
Explore your past – imagine your future...@ your library. If you don’t have a library
card, come in and get one. Library membership is free. If you’re under 13, bring
your parent or guardian and identification.
Our phone number is 379-3032, email is [email protected] and our after-hours book
drop can be found next door behind the counter of the Dorchester RiteStop
Convenience store, during their regular hours.
FALL/ WINTER HOURS:
Thursday
1:00pm - 5:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ATTENTION CRAFTERS
Hi my name is Michelle Folkins and I am an independent
demonstrator for Stampin' Up! I offer a variety of classes for all skill
level. So whether you are just learning or are a seasoned stamper
I have a class for you!
Classes include all supplies needed for the class. My upcoming
classes are:
Feb 5th---Stamp Club*---5:30pm. We will be making 2 birthday cards using
couple of new stamps sets. Cost is $8
Feb 19th---Card class---5:30pm. We will be making 5 all occasion cards. Cost
$25
Feb 24th---Stamp Club*---5:30pm. We will be making 2 birthday cards using
couple of new stamps sets. Cost is $8
*Stamp clubs are free for members, if you would like to find out how to become
member please contact me.
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I also offer the following:
*Cards for any occasion for sale.
**Children's parties ages 4 & up, where kids make their own scrapbook albums.
***Home/book parties where you, the hostess could earn free products from
Stampin' Up.
****Private classes in your home or mine for scrapbooking, card making or 3-D
projects. These classes can be one on one, or for a group of you and your
friends. Always a laugh or two to be had at these events.
If you don't see a time that works for you, or you have any questions, or you are
interested in any of the above, please contact me at 379-0072 or
[email protected].
You
can
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check
out
my
website
at
mypapercraftin.stampinup.net for some pictures of the upcoming classes.
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Shepody Chapter IODE 1939 to 2015
Celebrating 75 Years of Community Service to Dorchester and
the surrounding areas.
IODE Week - February 8 – 15, 2015
Shepody Chapter IODE would like to thank the community of
Dorchester for their part in our successful year in which we
fund-raised approx $5000.00 to support our projects.
Donations were made to Dorchester Consolidated
School & Tantramar Regional High School to support the
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Heritage Month Projects – Learning our community history
The Win-It-Program
The Grace LaVassier Awards—Grades 7 & 8
Subscription to National Geographic
Bursaries to two 2014 graduating Tantramar students
Contributions to support:
Summer reading program at the Dorchester Memorial Library
Born to Read Program – a literacy program for newborns initiated in NB by IODE
Portage – adolescent drug and alcohol recovery program, items for the residents
school program, subscriptions to National Geographic and Canadian Geographic.
IWK Children’s Hospital – Kidney Research
Born to Read Program – monthly books for children 5 years and under, easy
registration required, link below or see pamphlet at Dorchester Library, Post office
or
Dorchester
School.
http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASE-E/CommunitySchools/Partnerships-Programs/Pages/The-Imagination-Library.aspx
Direct Service to the Community:
Crises Pregnancy Centre: baby items including diapers and formula.
Crossroads for Women: Books, clothing, bedding and comfort bags
Canadian Cancer Society – Daffodil Campaign
Dorchester IODE flowerbed in Village Square
Mountain Top House
Many volunteer and service hours in the community
Women Working Together for Canada
Please Join Us to Make Our Community
a Better Place to Live
Contact Susan Spence, Co-President 379 – 6695 or
Bernice McMaster 536-1623
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The Dorchester Lion’s Club welcome guests, visitors, and potential
new members to our monthly meetings on the second and fourth
Monday of every month. The next meetings are on Monday,
February 9th and 23rd held at the Lion’s Den (over the Library) at
7:00pm.
The Dorchester Lion’s Club will be holding their
Monthly Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, February 28th
at Dorchester Veterans Community Center (previously St. Ed’s Hall)
4955 Main St, Dorchester, NB
7:30am to 10:30am
Cost: $7.00 and children ages 12 and under $3.00
Children’s breakfast includes:
1 egg, 1 sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 piece of toast and 1 serving of beans
Come on out, enjoy a wonderful breakfast,
& help support the Lion’ s Club!
Proceeds to help support:
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
2015 Breakfast Schedule
March 28th / April 25th / May 31 / June 28
The VON BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS will be held every two weeks with
the next sessions on February 10th and 24th at 10:00am. The stairs still
need to be built at the Recreation centre, so it will be held at the Veteran's
Hall (4955 Main St) until further notice. For more information please call
VON Sackville 536-0750 or VON Moncton 857-9115.
SANDPIPER FESTIVAL
A meeting of the Sandpiper Festival Committee will be held on Monday,
February 9th at 6:30 pm at the village office, 4984 Main Street. Please join us
with your ideas and opinions. Organizations should consider sending a
representative in order to be included in the scheduling of events.
THINGS TO DO IN SOUTH EAST NEW BRUNSWICK
We have a deadline!!! This information is needed no later than Wednesday,
February 18th or it might not make the brochure on time. We are currently in the
process of collecting any activities, festivals, or events for the 2014 “Things to Do”
brochure. The event information we require would include the following:
The name of the event; the dates and time frames of the event; a brief description
of the event and be sure to let us know if there is a special feature involved; the
location and address where it is being held; contact information should include a
phone number or two, an email address if you have one, a website if you have one;
and if you have the information translated, even better.
Please call Sam Malenfant-Edgett at 379-3030 or 379-1087 with your information. I
will try to help you as much as I can. We have to submit this info translated and ready
to go in the brochure as we want the brochure ready for the Saltscapes Consumer
Trade Show and for distribution throughout the province.
The committee must have it in plenty of time to ensure accuracy and layout.
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The Dorchester Village council invites Dorchester residents, business owners, and
representatives from local organizations to a community dessert party and planning
session on reducing energy use in the village.
Robert Robichaud of NB Power will be discussing energy-saving (and money saving!!)
tips for homes and businesses.
Amanda Marlin, Executive Director of EOS Eco Energy, will then lead a community
action planning session where participants will decide how the village (homes,
businesses, and institutions) will save energy ands reduce emissions.
Dorchester has been a member of the national “Partners for Climate Protection”
program since 2001. The PCP program is a 5-step process to save energy and reduce
carbon emissions at the municipal level. In 2011, the community undertook a
baseline emissions study and discovered that while municipal operations released 185
metric tonnes of carbon monoxide into the atmosphere, while the community released
6,402 metric tonnes into the atmosphere.
Last year the village council passed motions to reduce their municipal emissions by
20% and community emissions by 6% by the year 2021. The village council is
currently working on their action plan to reduce emissions from all municipal
operations, which is being led by EOS Eco-Energy with funding from the New
Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund.
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Dorchester Recreation presents
Dorchester Veterans Community Center
4995 Main street
Friday, February 13th
Admission is Free
7:00pm BoxTrolls
Rated: PG Action, some peril and
mild rude humor
Running Time: 97 min
9:00pm Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles
Rated: PG-13 Sci-fi action violence
Running Time: 101 min
Concessions
Popcorn small $0.50 large $3.00
Cans of pop/Juice $1.00
Juice box $0.50
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Winter Family Fun Day
Saturday February 14th
10:00am
till
11:00am
1:00pm
till
4:00pm
Come on out to the rink for a lively
game of Broom Ball. No Skates
required, it’s played in boots. Do bring a
helmet, don’t want anyone
hurt falling on the ice.
Come on over to Coastal Cranberries on
Station Road. Bring your sled for some
fun sliding. Come skating on the pond.
Enjoy a cookie and/or a hot chocolate.
While you roast yourself a hotdog on
the bonfire. How artistic can you be?
Come show us your artistic side with
some snow painting.
While out, don’t forget to fill in a
ballot for the FIFA drawing courtesy
of Dorchester Recreation.
Come on outside
Join in the fun, laughs and the snow
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VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING ~ The regular council
meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2015 at
6:30pm at the Municipal Office, 4984 Main St, Dorchester.
The public is always welcome to attend.
Masonic Lodge Sussex # 4, Dorchester, NB
Grand Lodge of New Bsdrunswick-http://www.glnb.ca/index.html — To Be One - Ask One
About Canadian Freemasonry
The next Communication with the Sussex Lodge # 4 will be held on
Wednesday, February 18th at 7:30pm. The following date for the
next communication will be held on March 18, 2015 at 7:30pm. You
can visit our Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sussex-Lodge-4-FAM/959546540726546?sk=timeline
The banquet hall and kitchen facilities are available for rent for small
events up to 60 persons, call 379-2211 or 379-0678.
The Sussex Lodge has blocks of 2 KG weight ADL Cheese for $28
each in the following varieties: Extra old white cheddar; extra old,
old, medium, mild orange cheddar as well as marble, mozzarella, 2
kg blocks of cream cheese and Swiss cheese. There are a number of varieties of
Sauerkraut now available also: Shredded, Chopped, Red, Garlic and Organic. Items
may be ordered from: Gaius at 379-2439, Peter at 379-6695, or Macx at
379-2211. Blocks of cheese are also sold at the Farmer’s Market in Sackville
on Saturday Mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
The members would ask the residents of the Village of Dorchester and the
Tantramar Area to participate in the upcoming events over the next several months
in the celebration the landmark 175th Anniversary of the establishment of the
Lodge of Freemasonry in the Village of Dorchester in 1840.
RADIO COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ~ I continue to
make announcements on Wednesdays for non-profit organizations
that have items of importance for the residents of Dorchester and
surrounding areas on the local community radio station between
8:30 and 9:00am. For those who wish to have an announcement
made, please have it submitted by 8:00am on Tuesday mornings
at 379-2211 or at email [email protected].
PIANO LESSONS
Classical and contemporary
Beginners welcome / Family rates available
Bilingual Teacher - Over 30 years' experience
McGill University (Montreal) educated and affiliated
Call Mrs. Irene Mallin at 379-9197 (4942 Main Street, Dorchester) or
[email protected]
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e-mail
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #26 (Sackville)
This is the list of Legion events for February 2015:
Sackville Legion Bingo, every Tuesday evening
open at 6:00pm. No person under 16 years of age.
6:45pm. Doors
FEBRUARY 20, 2015 ~ 11:00AM—1:00PM
MEAT PIES & POTATOES
VEGETABLES AND GRAVY
CUPCAKES
$10.00
Take-outs available, call 364-9900
Call for Free local deliveries ~ All are welcome!!
All regular events are at the Sackville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 26, 15 Lorne St., Sackville NB. For more events at the Legion, please
watch the sign in front of our building. If you want to be on the Legion Branch
email list please email [email protected]. For hall rentals or more information
please call 364-9900.
DORCHESTER WALKING CLUB
This walking club meets in the Dorchester Consolidated School gym
every morning Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 9:30am at 18 Harrop
Avenue.
Clean gym sneakers are required in order to protect the gym floor. For
more information please call 379-3000.
“Where every Moment has an Image”
Anyone interested in collecting books for either a hobby or as
an investment send your name to the email address below and
indicate your main interest with collecting books. There may be an
opportunity to become better informed on what it takes to know what
to look for and how to build a better collection.
www.theshiretownimagemaker.com
http://thoughtsofacommomman.blog.com/
Facebook link for the People's Choice Photo Exhibit and Contest:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520253058230717/
Freelance writer/Photography, Basic Photographic Instruction, presentation
preparation, New/Used collectible books, Co-sponsor of the Annual People's Choice
Photo Exhibit.
WG Macx MacNichol at 379-2211 or 379-0678
or by email at [email protected]
The Shiretown Image Maker, 64 Woodlawn Road, Dorchester, NB E4K 3A8
"Home of Shep, the World's Largest Sandpiper”
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I am planning a midweek farmers market and would like to talk to interested
vendors. I have secured an excellent location for both inside and outside
vendors with access to washrooms and lots of parking. Rates will be reasonable
and based on a sliding scale that would factor such things as square footage
used, power requirements for food safety and floor/outdoor position location.
This is modelled similar to the Sackville Farmers Market. Would you like to have
a presence without being in attendance? A consignment table is being
considered. Let's talk about it.
The timeframe would be Wednesday or Thursday evenings from mid-May to as
late into the fall as reasonable. Midweek would allow vendors who already have
a committed weekend event another opportunity to grow locally. What start and
end times do you think would work? Riverview’s runs 4:00 – 8:00pm. Covering
the shift change at the Penitentiary may be beneficial. Do you have a preference
for Wednesday or Thursday?
As with any growth, in order to succeed we need a few things: Vendors
committed to the effort, a good location, advertising and people to shop. I
believe in our community and our people. I am excited about the possibilities
and hope you’re willing to partner with me and create something great right
here at home. Being able to provide produce, crafts, specialty foods, teas and a
small sitting area to the community or to draw tourists into the community
would be great for Dorchester! Vendor applications and guidelines are currently
being developed based on other successful markets. This is not to be a flea
market.
If you are interested in participating please call or email to discuss further and
for a more detailed plan and details of table/space costs. Facebook Group
Dorchester Farmers Market Friends; Email [email protected] or
call 506.232.1402 leave a message if I'm not available and I will call you back.
Wade Settle, Dorchester NB
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2015 Shiretown Days Festival
June 24, 25, 26, & 27
The Planning Committee will be holding meetings every second Tuesday of each
month with the next meeting to be held February 10th at 6:00 pm at the
Dorchester Veterans Community Centre, 4955 Main Street.
Please come and bring come and bring some new, fresh ideas to make this year’s a
festival to remember.
Summer Fun Basket
The Shiretown Days Festival committee is selling tickets on a
“Summer Fun Basket” to help fund festival events.
Anyone wanting to help sell tickets or buy tickets can contact
Wendy Hunter-379-6215 or Susan MacDonald 379-2586, Linda
LeBlanc, or Daphne Tester.
Approximate value $200. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5
Thank you for your support.
APARTMENT FOR RENT
Large house for rent on Main St, Dorchester. The house has
2 apartments with 3 bedrooms each. The house can interconnect so the
preference is to rent the entire house as one large unit. Please call for
details 506-343-5761.
SNOW REMOVAL ~ For snow removal and
many
other
services
such
as
tilling,
bushwhacking & mott mowing. Please contact
All Season Tractor Services at 856-0006.
The Bakery at Cranewood
Now OPEN (939-3133)
Located at 113 Main Street, Sackville, NB
Business Hours:
OPEN Tuesday thru Fridays 11AM till 5PM
OPEN SATURDAYS 9AM TILL 2PM
Come on in and relax in our historic manor house bakery/café. Check out our
Facebook page ~ Bakeryatcranewood - featuring updated photos of all our yummy
treats. Or email us: [email protected]
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Country Style Breakfast
Pancakes & Waffles with sausage,
bacon & 7 different toppings
March 21, 2015
7:30 to 11:00am
$6.00 ea. free for 10 and under
Masonic Hall
2 Harrop Ave, Dorchester, NB
Help support the 2015 Tantramar High School
graduating class & other community activities
Europe, One Step at a Time
Many of you have heard about my hike of 6,000 kilometres
across Europe. I have now written a book about that
experience. “Europe One Step at a Time” is available from
Tidewater Books in Sackville. After all my walking and writing, I
can now go back to a quiet retirement in Dorchester Cape.
Thank you for your interest in my book.
Joseph Koot
LAWNS R US
We make your job easier. (But we don’t work on holidays). Give us a call
if you need any yard work done. Call us ahead of time to make
arrangements. We use our own lawnmower, wheelbarrow, rakes, shovels
and gloves. We only work in Dorchester.
The things we do:
Mow lawns
Rake leaves
Pile wood
Shovel snow
Call us at:
(506) 878-9974 Jacob
(506) 379-2236 Devin
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
dorchesterfire.com
Current: January’s cold weather and
snow provides us with a different
environment for our Search & Rescue
training, so keep an eye out for us to be
out and about in our PPE (Personal
Protection Equipment). We also have a
paramedic coming in to share some more
medical training at the end of the month.
• Have
heating
equipment
and
Training for the Superbowl!: Sara
chimneys inspected by a professional
Boyce and Nancy Milner created a very
every year before cold weather sets in.
cool commercial to compete in a Jones • Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO.
Soda contest. The winning commercial will
Only use them outside.
be
played
during
the
upcoming • Never use your oven or stove to heat
Superbowl! Awesome exposure for our
your home.
department as well as a year’s supply of • A generator should be used outdoors.
Jones Soda to be won. So hop on your
Use in a well-ventilated location away
computers and check out the YouTube
from windows, doors, and vent
video Jonesin’ by Enviro000 (http://
openings
youtu.be/TqTEBdk-cCg)
Did You Know
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is called the
invisible killer because the gas cannot be
seen or smelled. The danger of this gas
increases in the winter months as we try
to heat our homes and avoid spending
time in the bitterest cold. Many people
simply don’t know what to look for or how
we are exposed to CO levels. Here are a
few tips to help keep you and your
precious family, safe this winter.
• When warming a vehicle, move it out
of the garage. Do not run a fuelled
engine indoors, even if garage doors
are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe
of a running vehicle is not blocked,
clear snow away.
• During and after a snowstorm, make
sure outside vents for the dryer,
furnace, stove and fireplace are clear
of snow build-up.
• Open the damper when using a
fireplace for adequate ventilation.
Winter Emergency Response: Let’s
face it, nobody likes to shovel snow or
spend time out in the frigid cold weather
of Maritime winters. Imagine though that
there has been an emergency in your
home, fire or ambulance services are at
the end of the driveway, but their
response has been hampered by an
unplowed driveway or icy path. If you are
waiting for critical medical aid the last
thing you want slowing them down is for
them to fall on an icy walkway. Please
take the time to clear your walkways and
driveways as soon as
possible. If your home
has a fire hydrant it
would also be a good idea
to clean out around that
as well, the village will
get to it in time, but it
could
mean
several
minutes difference if the
fire fighters have to
shovel it out themselves.
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Dorchester Recreation’s having a Draw
for FIFA Women’s World Cup Tickets
Games being played in Moncton
There will be 2 names drawn on
Tuesday, May 12
for a 4 pack each of stadium half passes.
The first person drawn will have the
choice of pass 1 or 2
STADIUM HALF PASS 1 DATES:
9 JUNE - GROUP MATCH
17 JUNE - GROUP MATCH
STADIUM HALF PASS 2 DATES:
13 JUNE - GROUP MATCH
15 JUNE - GROUP MATCH
For details on the matches go to
http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/matches/index.html
To enter
You need to attend the movie at the rec nights
and/or the Winter Family Fun day.
1 Ballot per person per event.
It’s open to everyone*
*Not
Eligible: Employees of Dorchester Recreation or direct family members of Councillor Corkerton
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Gitpu Tobacco & Gas Bar
Stop in at 6 Cherry Burton Road,
7 days/week from
7:00am—10:00pm.
Gift Certificates NOW available
We continue to have our $25 weekly draw
with a minimum purchase of 25 litres of
fuel.
THE SQUARE CUT SPA
1 Woodlawn Avenue
Sweetheart of a Deal - Friday, Feb. 13th only!
50% off a regular manicure & pedicure
Mardi Gras Monday, Feb 16th - get 15% off a manicure
Fat Tuesday Feb 17th - get 15% off a pedicure
Gift Certificates available
Regular Mani & Pedi $30
Shellac Manicure $20
Paraffin Pedicure – Men’s $20 / Women’s $25
Jamberry Nails $15.
Free Nail Art
Call now or anytime for an appointment
Debbie and Rhonda will be pleased to help you. 379-6680
HOURS
Now open on Mondays – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday & Friday – 7:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday – 7:00am to 12:00pm
Congratulations to Kayla Nye; she won the Christmas basket.
Tammy is no longer with us, so we are looking for a hairdresser.
Please contact Debbie at 379-6680.
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Better Protection for Animals ~ Dogs are an important part of family life for many
New Brunswickers. They bring us great joy, and we need to care for them properly
and protect them.
New - Tethering Restrictions ~ Tethering dogs for an extended period of time
increases their level of stress, protectiveness and vulnerability, as well as their
potential for aggression.
Effective December 1, 2014, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
(SPCA Act) will restrict province-wide tethering of dogs during the nighttime. The
tethering of dogs will not be permitted for more than 30 minutes between the hours
of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., unless the owner or person responsible is outside and within 25
meters of the dog. The associated fine for not complying with this restriction will be a
minimum of $500 to a maximum of $200,000. Restricting tethering will ensure that
dogs are not tethered 24 hours a day.
Other enhancements ~ Responsible pet ownership includes vaccination against
rabies. As of December 1, 2014, the fine for failing to have a dog vaccinated against
rabies will be $140 to $640. Other offences, such as permitting a dog to run at large,
will carry the same fine.
The Provincial Dog Regulation under the Municipalities Act
(for local service districts) will make these penalties
consistent with those available in municipal animal control
by-laws.
In local service districts, seized dogs will be allowed to be
impounded for three days (72 hours), a change from two
days (48 hours). The daily impound fees for dogs will
increase from $5 to $15 per day in order to more
accurately reflect the cost of impounding a dog.
Multi-year licenses ~ Beginning in 2015, dog owners in local service districts will
have the opportunity to choose a multi-year dog license. The rate for a one-year
license will remain the same at $15, while the rate for a two-year license will be $25
and a three-year license will be $35. Dog licenses will continue to be available for
purchase from any NB SPCA Dog Control Officer or Animal Protection Officer, as well
as many Service New Brunswick Centres and SPCA Animal Shelters in the Province.
The protection of animals will continue to be overseen and enforced by the
New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NB SPCA).
To report neglect or abuse, call the NB SPCA at 1-877-722-1522
VILLAGE SQUARE TAKE OUT
We are looking forward to Spring. The take-out is reopening in April
plus we will be adding an Ice Cream Parlour this year.
We are looking for part-time student workers for the ice cream parlour.
Drop off your resume to Debbie or Gary.
For more information call 379-6680.
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KEILLOR HOUSE
We would like to alert all students interested in summer employment to register for
the SEED program that can be picked up at the Service New Brunswick office in
locations such as Sackville. The other option for registering for senior students
(college
or
University
level)
is
the
Young
Canada
Works
site
www.youngcanadaworks.ca. It is important to register so that we can hire.
Since most of us at Heritage no longer have students in the school system we may not
always know who in the area is available so it would be nice to have them contact us if
they are interested in working at the Keillor House or the St. James Textile museums
this summer. They can do so by E-mail ([email protected]) or calling 3796620, leave a message and we will return your call or E-mail.
Thank you, Alice Folkins
PLEASE NOTE: The above E-mail or phone number can also be used for information
or assistance for Heritage Week projects for our local school students.
2015 DOG TAGS—DOG CONTROL—Village of Dorchester
The Village of Dorchester’s 2015 dog tags are available for purchase. Proof of
rabies vaccination should be presented. Rabid wild animals have been found
in both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, so the rabies shots are very
important. Spayed and neutered dog tags are $10.00 each and unsprayed
and non-neutered dogs are $15.00 each. For more information contact the Village
Office at 379-3030.
The public is also reminded that dogs must be under the owner’s control
at all times. Dogs are wonderful pets and great companions; however,
when not under the owner’s control, they can sometimes create problems
and put other dogs and individuals in danger. Dogs depend on the owner
to ensure they are safe and away from danger. Please do your part to
protect your pet and others.
Freya, Denyse & David would like to thank our Secret Santas who left
a huge bag of fresh vegetables and a big box of gifts for Freya. Your
thoughtfulness and kindness touched us deeply, and we wanted to say
thanks so much for thinking of us :)
Anyone with a vehicle capable of picking up small
packages, in the Tantramar Region, basic computer skills
in Microsoft, Excel and emails, a storage area for short
periods of time and interested being their own boss
while making a basic income with the possibility of
increasing it through effort. Call Diabetes Clothesline
Trust at (506) 693-4232 for further information.
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Masonic Lodge Sussex Lodge # 4
175th Anniversary (1840 – 2015)
Village of Dorchester, NB
Over the upcoming months the members of Masonic Lodge Sussex Lodge # 4 will
be celebrating the 175th anniversary of the establishment of a Masonic Lodge of
the Fraternity of Free & Accepted Masons of New Brunswick in the Village of
Dorchester, NB, by the Duke of Sussex in 1840.
There will be numerous special events taking place during this anniversary year
including the regularly scheduled events:
Country Style Pancake/Waffle Breakfast
Roast Beef Dinner
Re-Dedication of the Lodge
Shiretown Days Breakfast
Public Open House at the Lodge
Open Widow’s & Wives Tea
21 Mar. 2015, 7:30 to 11:00 am
26 April 2015, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
06 June 2015, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
27 June 2015, 7:30 to 11:00 am
25 July 2015, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
26 Sept. 2015, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
The Regular communications for Sussex Lodge # 4 are held on every third
Wednesday of each month with announcements of additional events or special
occasions.
“To be one ask one”
The Officers and members of Sussex Lodge # 4 for 2015 are honoured to be
entrusted with preserving this local Heritage, established in Dorchester 175 years
ago and preserved for them by past members who were mostly residents of the
Dorchester area. These early Masons faithfully upheld the centuries old values of
the Fraternity of Free & Accepted Masons and it continues in Dorchester today.
Everyone is invited to participate in the publicly scheduled events and learn how
Freemasonry is beneficial to the local community.
For further information: Contact the local Lodge Secretary at 379-2211
or mail to: [email protected];
mail to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sussex-Lodge-4-F-AM/959546540726546?sk=timeline
BARBARA’S SEWING ~
Repairs & Alterations, Custom Sewing,
Free Estimates, Quick Quality Service, Pickup & Delivery available. 4895 Main
St (please use ramp at front door) Dorchester NB.
SAME GREAT SERVICE—NEW PHONE NUMBER—334-1152.
[email protected]
FOR SALE - Seasoned dry hardwood—Cut, split and
delivered. 100% hardwood. Call James 379-2743.
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Dorchester Lions Club
Christmas Light Up Contest 2014
The weather was more co-operative for the Dorchester Community Light up Contest
than last year. The temperature hovered around the freezing mark with a mixture of
rain and ice pellets. Although a dusting of snow would enhance the effect of the light
displays, they were really impressive. The judging committee, consisting of Lions Warren Folkins, Jim Birch, Leslie Gratton, and Dan Matthews, had a difficult time selecting
winners.
As we meandered through the Community, from Route 106 East to Upper Dorchester,
out the Cape Road, and Woodlawn Road, we were all impressed with the effort put
forth and the quality of the lights and displays.
Prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place winners. There were some
honourable mentions that must be included. The best display for a business goes
to the Square Cut on the corner of Woodlawn Road and Main Street. The town has
acquitted itself with a nice display that brightens the Square. Lion Grant MacDonald,
on Church Street, had the best display for a Lions member. Ray Cormier’s light show
brightens up Woodlawn Road and earned him the runner up display.
Water Street was the location of the winner this year. Mike Shea’s efforts were
impressive enough to sway the judges’ decision. There was a significant amount of
scrutiny and discussion over the awarding of all of the prizes. The judges found the
second place winner up on the Fort Folly reserve at Doug Crosthwaite’s illuminating display. The third place prize goes to Ray Cormier on Main Street in Dorchester.
Although the judging started at 6:00pm, it was 10:00pm before the vehicle was
parked back in the yard. The Dorchester Lions Club wants to thank the residents for
their efforts. All of the Lights certainly brighten up the town and promoted the holiday
spirit.
The Bell Inn Restaurant
Phone: (506) 379-2580
Website: www.bellinnrestaurant.com
Email: [email protected]
Dorchester, thank you so much for all your support during our
first season! We couldn’t have chosen a better community to
live and work in! It’s the people that make it amazing and we
wanted to thank you all so much.
We hope to open in mid-March, but will have to wait and see
what Mother Nature has in store for us.
You can check our website for updates.
Thanks again Dorchester and we will see you in the spring!
-Andrew, Sara and Jeff
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Photo Exhibit
Pg 1
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Photo Exhibit
Pg 2
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ECO-CONTAINER CO.
Should you be looking for ways to save
money in unique and environmentally
conscious manner, it can be done by using
re-cycled plastic containers that are now
available in ample supply in the village of
Dorchester at 64 Woodlawn Road. There
are both Food Grade and Non-food
Grade class 2 plastic barrels and
containers of various sizes from 4 litres to
1000 litres, round or square and in colours of white, blue, dark blue and black. A
number of these plastic containers can be modified and installed to meet your needs
either for a business or private residence. Some of the uses for these durable long
lasting plastic Food Grade containers are great for: rain collection for irrigation
systems, fresh water transportation and storage, reservoirs for plumbing systems at
camps and cottage based on elevation and gravity and wine making or other
consumable goods and we have plastic food grade containers from 2 gal. to 275 gal. in
various formats. Non-food grade containers can be used for waste collection and
disposal, flooding docks, planters/patio pots, composters, garbage cans, spraying
systems, portable watering systems, firefighting reservoirs, animals field feeders and
water troughs just to name a few ways of recycling. New barrels
with lids are very suitable for garbage cans.
A new shipment of recycled plastic 4' x 4" pallets
(depending on model). These pallets
are long lasting, moist resistant, very
light and stack-able when not in use.
Other re-recyclable items available
include plastic pallets, very lightweight
metal hay holders to field feed animals of various sizes and 55
gallon barrels with removal lids and lock rings great for feed
barrels and for secure storage and shipping valuable items.
There is now available an energy free Water Collection and Irrigation system
which is very environmental friendly and great for conserving water. To view
such a system call 379-0678 or 379-2211 or email [email protected].
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/EcoContainersCo?ref=br_rs
Plan your projects and get your order in for items you may need
Scouts Canada ~ The Scouting Program is available in
Sackville on Monday nights 6:30 - 7:30pm for Beavers
age 5-7 and Scouts age 11-14. Meetings held at St. Paul's
Anglican Church hall on East Main Street.
We are always looking for adult volunteers who may be able to
help bring quality programming to the youth of the area. Stop by to see
for yourself and talk with leaders.
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WATER LOSS
The municipal staff have noticed a marked increase in water use or
loss and are asking for the public’s help in locating the problem. It
was thought to have been cleared up; however, there has been a
daily increase in water loss and this could be potentially serious.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Should you find/notice a problem, you may contact the Water Treatment Plant at 3796785 and leave the information with the staff or leave a message.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The residents of the Village of Dorchester should be advised that
we will be going on the blue/green bag system in May. This
means that black garbage bags will not be picked up by the
collector, so you are advised to use them up while you still can.
Garbage will need to be sorted according to the sorting guides.
Dry waste consists of items that are recyclable (rinsed/wiped) as
well as non-recyclable items that will not contaminate the recyclables such as toys,
stickers, balloons, etc.
Wet waste consists of items that are compostable as well as items that will contaminate
the recyclables in the bleu bag. These can include yard waste, food, wood shavings,
diapers, used paper towels, etc.
More information will be provided in the next newsletter.
The wet/dry hotline is 877-1040.
Good Move! Sackville, N.B.
Residential and commercial moving service
We offer:
√ LIGHT TRUCKING!!
√ PACKING SERVICE!!
√ AFTER MOVE CLEANUP
√ LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICE!!
√ ATTIC, AND BARN CLEANUP!!
√ FREE ESTIMATES!!
Please call Rae @ 536-0702 or 540-1431
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TANTRAMAR ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Tantramar Adult Learning Center
ADULT UPGRADING PROGRAM
in ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, SOCIAL STUDIES and
GED PREPARATION at NO COST
CLASSES ARE HELD YEAR-ROUND ON WEEKDAY MORNINGS,
AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS AS WELL AS ON SATURDAYS WHEN
THERE IS A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF STUDENTS.
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Each student receives an academic assessment by a qualified,
licensed teacher
Each student receives an individualized program geared to
his/her needs in both the pre-GED and GED program areas
Each student receives one-on-one teaching
When needed, the GED online program is combined with
individual tutoring.
A BASIC COMPUTER COURSE IS OFFERED TO
THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE UPGRADING
OUR HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE IN ORDER TO
MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS
FOR PLACEMENT, CALL: CYNTHIA ADAMS at 536-0245
Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre—182 Main Street, Sackville
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER:
Monday, February 23, 2015
VILLAGE NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
Any items to be published in the Village Newsletter can be sent to the email
addresses below or a message can be left at the Village Office. Should you wish a
confirmation please indicate and include a phone number.
Contact: Dorchester Village Office or
[email protected] and [email protected]
Or call 379-3030 & Leave a Message
Email Reminders are sent one week prior to Newsletter Deadline
CHECK OUT THE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER AT www.dorchester.ca
March Issue deadline—Monday, March 23, 2015
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Dorchester Community Calendar
FEBRUARY 2015
Sun
February 1
*EOS Climate
Change Week
Feb 1st-7th
8
*IODE Week
Feb 8th-15th
Mon
Thu
Fri
30
31
5
*EOS Kids Corner
@ Library 3-4pm
6
7
13
14
4
9
10
*VON Clinics @
Veterans Hall
@ 10am
11
12
*EOS Dessert Party *Heritage Night
@ Veteran’s Hall
@ Library 7-8pm
6:30-8:30pm
*Sandpiper
Festival Meeting
@ 6:30 pm
village office
16
23
*NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
*DCS Carnival
Week
*Lions Club
meeting @ 7pm
@ Lions Den
*Dorchester
Food Bank
11-3pm
17
18
*Shrove Pancake
Supper @
*Masonic Lodge
Veteran’s Hall
Meeting @
4:30-6pm
7:30pm
19
24
*VON Clinics @
Veterans Hall
@ 10am
26
*Used Book Sale
@ Library
*Farmer’s Market every Saturday
on Bridge Street
9am-12pm
*Dorchester Walking Club @
Dorchester Consolidated School
7:00-9:30am
25
*Dorchester
Recreation Movie
Night @
Veteran’s Hall
7 & 9pm
20
*Legion
Luncheon
11-1pm in
Sackville
LIBRARY HOURS:
THURSDAY 1-5; 6-8
FRIDAY 10-12; 1-4
SATURDAY 10-12; 1-3
3516 Cape Road
379-3032
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Sat
January 29
3
*Regular
Council
Meeting @
6:30pm
22
Wed
2
Groundhog Day
*Lions Club
meeting @ 7pm
@ Lions Den
15
Tue
*Family Fun
Day
10-11am @
Rink and
1-4pm
Coastal
Cranberries
21
*DCS Poster
Exhibition @
Library 1-3pm
27
28
*Used Book Sale
*Lions
@ Library
Breakfast @
Veterans Hall
7:30-10:30am
*Used Book
Sale @ Library
*Knitting/Crocheting Club @
Library Thursdays @ 6:30pm
(please note the club does not meet
when other programs are scheduled)
Dorchester Community Calendar
MARCH 2015
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
4
5
6
10
*VON Clinics @
Veterans Hall
@ 10am
11
12
13
18
*Masonic Lodge
Meeting @
7:30pm
19
20
Sat
7
*MARCH
BREAK
2ND TO 6TH
8
Daylight
Savings Time
9
14
*Dorchester
Food Bank
11-3pm
15
16
*Regular
Council
Meeting @
6:30pm
17
St Patrick’s
Day
21
*Legion
Luncheon
11-1pm in
Sackville
*Masons’
Country Style
Breakfast @
2 Harrop Ave
7:30-11am
SPRING!!!
22
29
23
*NEWSLETTER
DEADLINE
24
*VON Clinics @
Veterans Hall
@ 10am
25
30
31
01
26
27
28
*Lions
Breakfast @
Veterans Hall
7:30-10:30am
02
03
04
10-1 IODE
Coffee & Muffin
Party
*Farmer’s Market every Saturday
on Bridge Street
9am-12pm
*Dorchester Walking Club @
Dorchester Consolidated School
7:00-9:30am
LIBRARY HOURS:
THURSDAY 1-5; 6-8
FRIDAY 10-12; 1-4
SATURDAY 10-12; 1-3
3516 Cape Road
379-3032
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*Knitting/Crocheting Club @
Library Thursdays @ 6:30pm
(please note the club does not meet
when other programs are scheduled)