April Issue, 2012 Volume 2 #12
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MONTHLY BULLETIN April Issue, 2012 Volume 2 #12. LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS Promoting local business and people in Petitcodiac, Salisbury, Havelock, Elgin, and River Glade What’s New at the Library! In December, following the departure of is a very gratifying job; one can tell it’s a here in December. I love to write so I want- very popular Cathy MacDonald to the Salisbury library, bedrock institution in the community and ed to share that passion with fellow writers. LEGO Con- Danny Jacobs took over as the librarian of I’m honoured to be part of that. You can tell The Creative Writing Corner is a supportive struction Club the Petitcodiac Public Library. He brings a that members of the community love their forum to talk about writing and share your since I’ve lot of knowledge and enthusiasm and in a library and see it as a place where people of work. Rather than an overly critical envi- started here. recent interview had this to say about his all ages can gather. I encourage everyone ronment, Creative Writing Corner is meant The LEGO new role as head librarian: to drop in for a visit. Whether you want to to foster confidence and a sense of fun in Construction take out a great book, use our free WiFi or writers. No one, of course, is obligated to Club is also a Have you always wanted to be a librarian? computers, browse our ongoing book sale, monthly program where children can come to the library to build and play. LEGO Con- I think many librarians simply began with struction Club happens next on Saturday, a passion March 31st from 2:30 to 4:00. I should also for books, mention our ever popular established pro- reading, grams: we have a storytime every Wednes- and helping day from 10:30 to 11:00 am and our book people. I club meets every second Thursday of the hold two month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Drop in to the degrees in library to get the latest book club book; we English so I always have copies and the meetings are a felt like be- great place to engage in great conversation ing a librarian would be a great career and and have a lot of laughs. a natural fit. I think it’s the ideal job--one is surrounded by books and one gets to help For more information, call the library at people find information. There’s a unique 756-3144 satisfaction in connecting someone with the or e-mail at Petitcodiac.PublicLibrary@gnb. right book or helping someone find the right ca piece of information. The public library is a take advantage of all the programs we have share their writing--they can come just to much needed and very important institution to offer, or just hang out, you’ll be more talk writing in a casual and encouraging set- The Petitcodiac Public Library is wheel- in a culture where free services are becom- than welcome here. ting. The group meets monthly and has been chair accessible ing rarer and rarer. The idea that anyone growing fast since it’s started (we’ve met can have free access-- to books, to comput- What new programs / events have you twice already). We meet next on Thursday, ers, and to programs and services hosted planned for the library? March 29th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Anyone by the library--is a wonderful concept. is welcome! And everyone is accepted at the library. I’m really excited about the creative writing Working at the Petitcodiac Public Library program that I’ve started up since coming We’ve also purchased new LEGO for our LN&V Now Online at our website : www.maritimemotorsporthalloffame.com The Place that Showcases The History Of Maritime Motorsports Hours 7th Annual Petty Autofest Monday to Saturday June 2 10:00 am t0 5:00 pm Located at 5 Hooper Lane Petitcodiac, NB page 2. Local News & Views April From The Editor: Happy Easter to everyone! LOCAL NEWS & VIEWS I want to thank everyone that bought tickets MONTHLY BULLETIN for the 4-wheeler draw and attended the Local News & Views Monthly Bulletin draw. This is a huge help for the Hall Of is published once a month by the Fame. Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Inc. It was a great day for the Wedding/Prom The purpose of the Local News & Gala. Thanks to everyone that took part and Views is to inform the general public they are already talking about next year. what is happening in the Hall of Fame, It is time to start thinking about what you as well as what is coming up with in are going to make for your exhibit, for the each community. Westmorland County Fair starting July 29th It is also a venue for business to through to August 4th. advertise their products and services News for the Soap Box Derby, on June 30th each month. the race will be held in Havelock. Rules and It is intended to assist all the local driver forms for the event may be obtained Service Clubs in their endeavor to at the Maritime Motorsports Hall Of Fame support their communities. at 5 Hooper, Petitcodiac. A new class has Local News & Views will tell the been added this year, “Any thing goes”, for Moore from Ottawa stories of Local people as they go about the adults to have some fun. Another fun their day to day activities making a thing, the Petty AutoFest is being held June On March 12th, our government voted in favour of passing The Safe Streets and Communities Act. We cam- positive difference in their communi- paigned on a promise to crack down on criminals committing dangerous crimes and we are delivering on that 2nd and you may show your carts at the commitment. With the passing of The Safe Streets and Communities Act, our government is tackling crime ties. show. head on by ensuring criminals are held accountable and that victims are provided the justice they deserve. The office is in the Maritime Motor- Guys it is time to get your fishing license sports Hall of Fame located at 5 Hooper and your rods and reels ready as the season One of the greatest responsibilities we have as a government is to protect Canadians and ensure that those who Lane, Petitcodiac. commit crimes are held to account. One of the major components of our legislation targets the source of the opens April 16. Oh yes that is when you illicit drug trade – the drug traffickers. We are stiffening penalties for the production and trafficking of illegal Phone: 756-2110, Fax 756-2094 have to get a permit to have outside fires. drugs. The criminals we are targeting are those who are involved in selling drugs to kids on playgrounds and Email: Your Editor, near schools. [email protected] Winona McLean In addition, the Safe Streets and Communities Act ended house arrest for serious crimes like kidnapping and Business Hours: human trafficking as well as eliminated pardons for certain crimes against children. It also better protects the Mon. to Sat. 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. public from violent young offenders, supports victims of terrorism and prevents the trafficking, abuse and Sunday Closed exploitation of vulnerable immigrants. Editor..............................Winona McLean Canadians deserve to feel safe in their homes and communities and that means keeping dangerous criminals off our streets. We will continue to fight crime and protect Canadians so that our communities are safe places for Ad Layout & Sales..............Jennifer Hebert people to live, raise their families and do business. May Deadlines: Yours sincerely, Editorial.................................April 23 Hon. 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March 10th put on by the women of Elgin. The organizing ladies did a reading “Sis- The theme of the occasion was “Tea”. As ters”, reminding everyone that you will Dr. Yu Ming Ye you would expect there were displays of always need your Sisters, that is any women 506-756-3339 teapots, tea cans and of coarse tea. associated with your life, to talk, to enjoy Elgin, NB Bonny Price was the lady coordinator for life with and grow old with. the occasion. [email protected] A unique game for getting acquainted Many thanks goes out to the women that www.alyssamartinphotography.com was played of finding the right pieces to worked so hard and had so much fun put- 6 puzzles and getting them together. Each ting this together namely: Moranda Van lady received a piece of puzzle, and then Geest, Hazelanna Carter, Linda Goggin, they had to match a color for which puzzle Bonny Price, Julie Kean Marks, Susan Bri- the piece would fit.