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| May 2008 Issue If you have
anything for June's newsletter, please give your
information to the Adult Learning Center by May 17th or
call 365-2000. Email us at: CAL.Doaktown@gnb.ca or call to get a
price for your submission. There is no cost
to list your information here on the on-line version of
the Village newsletter. For online only, send to Village of Doaktown's Rural Plan Doaktown Village Council Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Public is Welcome to Attend. PROCLAMATION - DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK (June 1st - June 7th) Whereas, the municipality of Doaktown is committed to assisting citizens with disabilities to participate fully in the resources of our community, and Whereas, many persons living with disabilities face barriers in the areas of employment, access to information, transportation, housing, education, recreation, and other disability-related supports; and Whereas, we believe that more citizens with disabilities with disabilities should have the chance to access appropriate disability related supports to improve their opportunities in New Brunswick; and Whereas, we support the theme “Disability Awareness – Disability Supports Create Self – Sufficiency”; Now Therefore Be It Known That I, Charles E Stewart, Mayor of Village of Doaktown , do hereby request the citizens of Doaktown, surrounding to join with our Council in recognizing persons with disabilities and their potential role in the community by the observance of Disability Awareness Week, June 1st to June 7th, 2008. Signed
and Sealed by Charles E Stewart |
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| Doaktown Community Adult Learning Network Center | ||||||||||||
Esma Brennan is the manager for the Doaktown Adult Learning Center. Please feel free to stop in and visit and have a chat. We are located in the lower end of the Doaktown Consolidated High School. Phone # 365-2000. Fax # 365-2019 , Email us at: CAL.Doaktown@gnb.ca
For more information on our various holiday hours, there is always a voice message on the phone with any changes. A notice will also be placed on our doorway. What's going on this month at the Access Center? Babysitter's Course: This is a computer course that is done at your own pace and you receive a certificate upon completion. $25.00 Online Banking Course: Learn to do your banking from your computer at home or at the center. $10.00 Are you interested in learning how to type? If so please call the Doaktown CAL Net Centre and set up an appointment to learn how. You work at your own pace. Please call 365-2000. We also offer on-line courses, come in to view what is available. Most have a fee of $25.00 per module and you have 3 months to complete. For more info call 365-2000. **************************************** There is a
variety of difference online courses at the Access Center
to select from. Simply Accounting is now available..... work at your own pace! Check out our website at www.doaktown.cnbb.org. We're sure you will find something to interest you on this site including the weather, job searches etc.
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| Doaktown Community Library | ||||||||||||
Contact: Belva Brown,
Library Manager May - Canadian Library Month Events: May 1: Learn the craft of stamping with Michela Henseler of Chipman at Stampin’ Up Card Making/Scrapbooking Workshops. Two sessions will be held at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. where participants will learn how to decorate a pen, a scrapbook page, and a greeting card. Each workshop is limited to 10 people so please call the library to register by Wednesday, April 30. Orders may be placed after each class. May 5: Library Board Meeting in the library at 6:30 p.m. May 7, 14, 21 & 28: The Babies in the Library program is a free four-week half-hour program for parents and their babies up to 18 months old. It will be held every Wednesday morning during the month of May (May 7, May 14, May 21 and May 28) from 11:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Enjoy lap rhymes, stretches, tickles, bounces, songs and a time to share books with your baby. The program capacity is 15 babies and the minimum is 5. Please call the library at 365-2018 to register by May 5. June 5: Everyone is invited to a Perennial Swap on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Bring in perennials to trade with fellow gardeners. You will have an opportunity to share your gardening trips with other participants. Watch for more details in the June issue. |
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| Joan Russell CD | ||||||||||||
| Some years ago the late Joan Russell recorded ten sacred selections on cassette, accompanied on the piano by her daughter Janice Price. These selections have recently been recorded on CD, with a considerably improved quality of sound. The title of the CD is “Follow Me”, and was chosen by Joan for the original recording. It is also the title of one of the ten selections. In view of the fact that nearly all of Joan’s singing during her life time had been associated with her church, the proceeds from the sale of the CD’s are being used as a small fund raiser for the church. The family feels that this might be an appropriate manner to perpetuate her memory. A “capsule of her life” is printed on pages 2 and 3 of the insert. The CD’s are being offered for sale at $20.00 each, and may be obtained by calling: Myles Russell at 365-4652 | ||||||||||||
| Doaktown Legion | ||||||||||||
| Friday
Night Mixed Darts - 8 p.m. (members & non-members welcome, don't need partner.) Registration: 7:30 p.m. Bingo (Ladies Auxiliary) Regular Meetings of the branch will now be held quarterly. The next regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Please attend and show your support. If you haven't already done so it is time to renew your membership for 2008. Cards are available at the Bar which is open Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday afternoon. New members welcome, membership chairperson is Lorraine storey. First place cash winner at the Snowmobile Run was Colton Colford (son of Stacy and Paul) drawn by Ed Johnson. May 10th
– Mother’s Day Dinner Theatre May 29th: Dance: Band - Miramichi Country (9:00 – 12:00 PM) PLEASE NOTE: The use of photographic equipment (this includes cell phones) at Legion dances is strictly forbidden. Anyone in violation of this rule will have equipment confiscated, and said equipment will be returned at the end of the dance. ( This rule does not apply to private functions). Support your Local Legion! Support a Vet! |
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| Southwest Miramichi Celebration "Back to the River Festival" | ||||||||||||
| Are
you planning to have a yard sale this spring? First Annual Southwest Miramichi Celebration “Back to the River Festival” The Southwest Miramichi River from Boiestown to the Enclosure!! Welcoming Back the Salmon and Sports!! Friday, May 16th
– Country Music Showcase Participate
in the 100km Craft, Food & Yard Sale Contacts: WATCH FOR POSTERS!! |
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| Backyard Composting Workshop | ||||||||||||
| Tuesday, May 6th - The Northumberland Solid Waste Commission is hosting a Backyard Composting Workshop, free to the public. Composters will be on sale for 25$ at the event. It is going to be held at the French Fort Cover Eco-Centre in Miramichi at 6:30 PM. | ||||||||||||
| Yard / Food Sale | ||||||||||||
| WHERE:
Orange Hall, McNamee WHEN: Saturday May 10th TIME: 10 AM TO 1 PM “HOT DOGS WILL BE SOLD” |
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| Maritime Idol | ||||||||||||
| MARITIME
IDOL - Coming to Doaktown High School WHEN: 1ST COMPETITION - April 28th Auditions start
on April 28th at 4:30 For more information on how to register for Maritime Idol please contact www.maritimeidol.com |
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| Doaktown Wesleyan Church | ||||||||||||
| COUPLES WEEKEND SEMINAR -
$10.00 per Couple Bev and Noel Facey would like to
invite couples to a Weekend Seminar. Location: Doaktown Wesleyan Church, 292 Main St. Please call 365-7875 to confirm attendance MOTHER”S DAY CONCERT - FREE "On Eagles
Wings" Ministries Appearing: Sunday,
May 11, 2008 This will be an Evening of Hymns and Gospel Music. Please come and bring your Mother, any one who is a mother, or anyone who would love to experience good music and fun. Light refreshments to follow. |
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| Announcements | ||||||||||||
| Thank
You A very special thank you to all those who gave me cards and gifts of money to help with my travel expenses on my trip to Halifax to have special laser done on my eyes due to Diabetes. I have been to Halifax 3 times and have to go again in May. A special thank you to Julie (Erdie) Price and Pastor Cole Price for taking me to Halifax. Thanks to Isabel Munn for having the gospel Benefit for me and to all those who helped her. Thanks to the Ludlow/Porter cove Rec. center for donating the hall and thanks to all the entertainers, also for your many get well wishes, phone calls and prayers. I will always be grateful. God Bless you all! - Darrah Long |
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| Michele Gilks - Columnist/Photographer | ||||||||||||
| Just
a friendly reminder to keep me informed of your upcoming
events. Please email the details to me at least one week
in advance (preferably two weeks for better coverage).
There is no charge for this service if the information
appears in my weekly column, published in the Miramichi
Weekend every Friday. Have a great week! Michele Gilks - Miramichi Leader |
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Hi. My
name is Bev Gaston. I am running for Mayor
in the Village of Doaktown. It would be my
pleasure to servethe citizens of Doaktown for
this great village. I have 40 years experience in
Business and Public Relations,
working as a team member to create successful
prosperity. As Mayor, I will work with Council to
create a “Can-Do”
attitude and move our village ahead to greater growth
and development.
