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Jibber Jabber News Online Edition
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News that missed the paper:- TOBIQUE-MACTAQUAC – Although summer seems like a long time away, organizations need to plan now for activities under the Celebrate Canada program. Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac, reminds local groups that the deadline to apply for funding to hold Canada Day (July 1), National Aboriginal Day (June 21) and Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) events is Feb. 28. “People in the riding are very patriotic and we always enjoy the celebrations in our communities, so I encourage all eligible organizations to get their applications into the Department of Canadian Heritage before the end of the month,” said the Chair of the Conservative Atlantic Caucus. “Applications postmarked after Feb. 28, will not be accepted.” Those eligible for funding include non-profit organizations, Canadian businesses with projects that are non-commercial in nature, educational institutions, municipal governments and other municipal and provincial institutions. Funding is available for promotional expenses, communications, entertainment, supplies and equipment. For Canada Day, birthday cake is the only eligible food expense, but for National Aboriginal Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day, ceremonial and traditional food may be eligible. Fireworks may also be eligible, along with administrative costs. Funding applications can be found at www.celebratecanada.pch.gc.ca. Organizations may also contact Celebrate Canada! Program, 1045 Main Street, Unit 106 Moncton, N.B. E1C 1H1 or call 1-506-851-7052 or 1-800-561-7146 for more information. “We live in a great country and it’s important to celebrate
Canada, as well as the diverse cultures that make up the national population
and that of Tobique-Mactaquac,” said Mr. Allen. “I look forward to attending as
many of the local events as I possibly can this summer.” For additional information call: Wendy Marr Office of Mike Allen, MP 325-1340 (office) or 323-0152 (cell) In the Paper:- March is Nutrition Month! Young Children (newborn to age 5) are welcome to bring their parents to KVMS on Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. or Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. so they can have fun learning with other Preschoolers! Research proves that young children grow and learn more rapidly in the first five years than in any other time of their life. The Social Movement Artistic Readiness and Talking skills young children develop while interacting with others prove to be VERY important for their future success! Don’t let your child miss out on the fun! Stories and crafts for March will include St. Patrick’s Day and Nutrition. Children’s books, CD’s and educational toys may be signed out during either time. Upper Stone Ridge Bridge to be Replaced; Route 109 to be Improved Federal and provincial governments are making joint investments in the replacement of the Upper Stone Ridge covered bridge and in the upgrading of Route 109. The announcement late last month was made in Burtts Corner by Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen and New Brunswick Transportation Minister Denis Landry. Fire destroyed the Upper Stone Ridge covered bridge in October 2008. Construction of a new bridge will begin in June, with completion expected in September. The bridge is located on the Keswick River in York County. “When the Upper Stone Ridge covered bridge was destroyed, the community lost its only access to Morehouse Corner across the Keswick River,” said Allen. “The Government of Canada is proud to partner with the Province of New Brunswick to help rebuild this important bridge. “Through our Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Government of Canada is not only creating jobs and stimulating the economy, we are also helping communities have access to important infrastructure, such as the bridge and highway we are announcing today.” The federal government is making a contribution of $180,000 under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to replace the bridge, while the province is investing a matching amount, arriving at a total of $360,000. “This cherished landmark was the last covered bridge that spanned the Keswick River,” Landry said of the Upper Stone Ridge covered bridge. “I am pleased that the federal government has joined us to replace this piece of rural infrastructure, which will benefit people and this region. These investments will deliver immediate benefits and will be the foundation of sustainable long-term economic growth and self-sufficiency.” The federal government is also making a contribution of $362,500 under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to improve Route 109, with the provincial government making a matching investment, for a total of $725,000. Work will include pavement repairs from the Trout Brook area to Tobique River #3. The federal $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is a component of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. The fund invests in construction-ready infrastructure projects that can be completed by March 31, 2011. Thank You to the Gentlemen Who Helped Me When… My silver VW went off the road on the 105 next to the generating station the morning of January 29th. The roads were quite slippery and my car ended up in the snow bank on the opposite side of the road. It was very dark and I was alone in my car. Thank you for checking on me and also for getting my car back on the road so quickly. Without your help I would have needed a tow truck. Your kindness on that morning means more that you may realize. Sincerely, Lisa St-Onge Local Fiddler Launches CD New Brunswick fiddler Katherine Moller will be launching her new CD “By Request” on March 12th at 8pm at the Lougheed Pub in Harvey and on March 13th at 7pm at the Charlotte St. Arts Centre in Fredericton. The new album features a diverse collection of Old Time and classic fiddle tunes arranged with help of Nova Scotia multi-instrumentalist Skip Holmes.Katherine will be joined by Skip Holmes, Danny Crain, and Different Folk. For more information please contact Katherine at 440-3123 or katherine@katherinemoller.ca Local Schools Collect Pennies for Haiti Releif A brief update on “Pennies/Coins for Haiti”, received at Keswick Valley Memorial School and Millville Elementary School. Millville received $662.90, KVMS received $1300.92, for a total of $1963.82 going to the Red Cross for Haiti. Thank you to students, parents, volunteer penny counters and wrappers, and other community members who supported this effort. Sleigh Bells Ring......... Looking for a fun group activity. Want to spend a couple hours by an open fire in the out of doors. Sleigh rides available, with a stop by an ourdoor firepit, bring some refreshments and have a good time. Upper Hainesville NB. Forty five minutes from Fredericton, five minutes from Crabbe Mountain. Please contact Kendall Morgan at 463-2377. ____________________________________________________________________________________ |
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