February Glade Issue, 2012 LN&V Now Online at Our Website Volume 2 #10
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LOCALPromoting NEWS local business and& peopleVIEWS in Petitcodiac, Salisbury, Havelock, Elgin, and RiverFebruary Glade Issue, 2012 LN&V Now Online at our website Volume 2 #10. www.maritimemotorsporthalloffame.com MONTHLY BULLETIN To The Editor; But we were about to get our first in North America. His dedication and I cannot tell this story without miracle. In early November we held a skill are second to none and all of the mentioning Ronald McDonald family On January 23rd Bailey Sandra Erb yard sale, it was a cold day but warm preparation paid off. On December room – volunteers are on duty 12 hours th was moved from the intensive care hearts conquered the weather – the 13 the team gave us another miracle. a day making cookies, answering the unit (PICU) at I.W.K. and is now being yard sale was supported with many Of course, over the minutes, hours phones, giving directions and doing cared for by her mother (Vanessa) in a donations of articles to be sold and and days following there were more what they do best: making sure that special unit, under the supervision of in a period of five hours we raised gut wrenching, heart breaking times. those who need their services are treated many nurses. What a day for Vanessa, $500.00. Vanessa and I cried! The But Bailey was determined to stay on royally. Darren and Bailey! Although big goodness and generosity of all of those this earth - the love and dedication of As I wrap up my writing I would brother, 3 year old Braeden doesn’t who attended was so overwhelming. Vanessa and Darren as they stood by like to say “thank-you and “God bless understand all that is happening, he I still cry when I think of that day. On her side through some very dark times th you” to each and everyone who gave does know that he has a baby sister the 12 of November we received our has been rewarded by all of heaven. from the heart. I am so proud to live in whom he loves beyond measure. His second miracle- a benefit was held at Bailey was an open chest recovery the Village of Petitcodiac and just as smile says it all when he sees Bailey. the Petitcodiac Branch Royal Canadian patient for several days, the closure Legion – it was our first experience was successful and another hurdle was proud to be associated with the areas As the great grandmother of Bailey I and what we learned would take a jumped – she continued to recover surrounding this generous community, would like to take this opportunity to book to tell it all- there was such an out and was a 5 Star baby in the unit! our businesses may find that they need bring to light what has transpired in the pouring of love and compassion that The expert care given her by doctors to close early and homes locked at night past few months. there isn’t enough words to express and nurses in PICL was phenomenal. but the heart of this community stays our appreciation, our very lives were From December 13th until the week-end open 24-7. In September 2011, Vanessa and changed, because of what others did for of January 14th, Bailey was medically Darren discovered via ultra-sound us, we are so very aware of the needs of immobilized, intravenously sustained that their unborn baby would enter so many others. with minerals and nutrients, A feeding Phyllis Plume this world with a critical heart defect tube was put in place on January 13th and the emotional roller coaster ride Vanessa entered I.W.K. on November and she received her first real post-op On behalf of Bailey’s parents and began. Family, friends and members 24th to await the arrival of Bailey, she meal – skimmed breast milk. On the sibling: Vanessa, Darren & Braeden of the community rallied around wasn’t expected until December 14th but advice of the cardiac specialist she was them. There were donations to help she wanted to see her new world and up graded to “real” breast milk on the Grandparents: Doug and Doris, Patsy with expenses as Vanessa and Darren at 1:13am on December 03rd she made 18th of January and now she is down and Matt, Alan travelled to I.W.K. for extensive tests her grand entrance, weighing in at 7lbs. to the business of moving and eating. Great Grandparents: Phyllis, David and and ultra-sounds that could not be done 2oz.. She became the main focus of Dr. Little Bailey “Brave Heart” Erb has Natalie in Moncton. After two such trips, the O’Blenis and his team as they prepared started (in small ways) her journey of results were in, and everyone directly for an extreme heart re-construction. coming home. What a celebration that Great-Great Grandparents: Clinton & involved were devastated. We were Her surgery was postponed twice due will be! Emily brought to a place that most of us had to the fact that Dr. O’Blenis was in never been. consultation with other heart surgeons The Place that Showcases The History Of Maritime Motorsports Tickets on Sale At the Maritime Motorsports Hall Of Fame. For the 4 Wheeler Draw Draw will take place on March 30, 2012 • Large Selection of Notebook Adaptors • New & Used Computers and Laptops 2nd prize Motor BBQ • Computer Accessories • Great Selection of Cables Ticktes: 1 for $100.00 or 3 for $200.00 • Ink & Toner Cartridges • Xplornet Dealer Located at 5 Hooper Lane Petitcodiac, NB • Shaw Direct Dealer • Computer & TV Repairs Open 6 Days a week Hours.... Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. page 2. Local News & Views February From The Editor: LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS The month of January has been very MONTHLY BULLETIN busy here at the Hall, with meetings Local News & Views Monthly Bulletin and special parties. Thanks to is published once a month by the everyone. Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Inc. The purpose of the Local News & The months of February and March Views is to inform the general public are looking just as busy. If you are what is happening in the Hall of Fame, wishing to book for an occasion you as well as what is coming up with in each community. need to book early in order to be sure It is also a venue for business to of your date. advertise their products and services each month. Congratulations to Jarrett Crossman It is intended to assist all the local and Team Canada for winning the Service Clubs in their endeavor to Bronze medal. support their communities. Local News & Views will tell the The story about the Forest Glen stories of Local people as they go about Bridge had the wrong date, 1950 As we reflect on the past year and enter create jobs, our government will keep taxes their day to day activities making a should have been 1957-58. Thanks to 2012, the world economy continues to face low, reduce red tape and promote Canada’s positive difference in their communi- serious economic challenges. As countries brand as the best place in the world to do all who helped to make the correction. ties. around the world fight growing debts and business. With the success of the economic The office is in the Maritime Motor- We are really looking forward to the deficits, Canada is leading the way in eco- stimulus, our government is introducing sports Hall of Fame located at 5 Hooper nomic growth and creating jobs. Through phase two of our Economic Action Plan. Diamond Ring Dinner on February Lane, Petitcodiac. th our world class banking system and the Building on the success of targeted in- 24 and the Wedding/Prom Expo Gala Phone: 756-2110, Fax 756-2094 th economic stimulus we provided through vestments like the Tax Fairness Plan that February 25 . There are only 100 Email: maritimemotorsports@gmail. the Economic Action Plan, we have the allowed for income splitting for seniors, the tickets for the dinner, so don’t hesitate. com strongest job creation record in the G7 with Pension Income Credit, the Canada Child nearly 600,000 net new jobs created since Tax Credit, and the Home Renovation Tax Business Hours: P.S Hope you are all still keeping your July 2009. Since we formed government in Credit, we are introducing new investments Mon. to Sat. 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. New Years Resolutions! 2006, the Canadian economy has created to maintain our economic advantage. Our Sunday Noon to 5:00p.m. government has introduced a Hiring Credit Your Editor, over 1.1 million new jobs with an unem- Editor..............................Winona McLean for Small Businesses to help create jobs, ployment rate lower than the United States Ad Layout & Sales..............Jennifer Hebert for the first time in three decades. Our a Family Caregiver Tax Credit, a Volun- Winona McLean government is making targeted investments teer Firefighters Tax Credit and we have March Deadlines: that will help Canadian businesses create extended the ecoEnergy Retrofit Home Editorial.................................Feb 23 Program that will help homeowners make good paying jobs for Canadians. Advertising............................Feb 21 their homes more energy efficient. Recently, Forbes magazine ranked Canada as the best place in the world for businesses Our government will continue to support to grow and create jobs. The Interna- Canada’s economy through significant tional Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting investments that will have a positive impact Canada’s economy will be among the stron- on Canadians and that will deliver real gest in the G-7 this year and next.