Archive - Giver on the River

November 11, 2005

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Miramichi (Newcastle) is once again getting ready for their Christmas assistance programs. Thanks to donations through their Christmas Hamper program and Kettle Campaign, they are able to provide food and toys to families in need from Sunny Corner & Millerton through to Lower NewcastlePreparing...

November 11, 2005

Time to ReflectTake a few minutes today to reflect on what has happened recently and to put the last week in perspective. What made an impact on you this last week? What do you want to set as a goal for next week? Reflection helps us step back from the...

November 10, 2005

I took a trip to Riley Brook this past weekend to visit my parents and the local wildlife was as friendly as ever. This particular deer will actually tap on the window with her nose looking for a treat.

November 8, 2005

Miramichi Crime Stoppers - A Community Leader in the Fight Against Crime, has added an informational page to the organization's website to inform the public about a new community policing Initiative being implemented in Miramichi - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. The program has already been effective in...

November 5, 2005

The $4 Breakfast.A $4.00 Breakfast is hard to come by these days. Especially a good one. But the folks at the Waterstreet Farmers Market have the market cornered!This picture doesn't quite do it justice because it's crammed into a take-out container. But if you eat in they'll put it on...

November 3, 2005

It's Snowing!!Kinda had a hard time getting a good pic...but you get the idea.

November 3, 2005

St. James and St. John United Church's Annual Christmas MusicalRehearsals are underway for St. James and St. John United Church's annual Christmas musical. The dates are set, the characters cast, and rehearsals have been underway since the first of September for the Christmas musical theatre production at the United Church...

November 2, 2005

Christmas Times a Comin'!!My how time flies! Our local retailers can go from pumpkins to tinsel in 5 seconds flat!Now that Hallowe'en is over, many stores have opened up their "Christmas Rooms". These are wonderfully festive displays that must take hours & hours to create at the hands of some...

November 1, 2005

These pictures were taken last week driving through the Plaster Rock Hwy.Today it is 14 degrees outside.

October 31, 2005

Big Pumpkin!

October 29, 2005

The signs of Fall are everywhere... (click pics to enlarge)

October 28, 2005

Our next door neighbour, and industry association was in the news today...Miramichi's Silicon East offers small business advice on which technology will work best for themBy Amee BarryTIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFFMIRAMICHI — A Miramichi company is trying to help the business little guy find his way through the sea of...

October 20, 2005

Shoebox Gifts Bring Joy to KidsThe Christmas season is coming quickly and with it, many inquiries and questions regarding 'Operation Christmas Child’. Now in its 13th year, Operation Christmas Child provides a practical way for us to share love with children living in countries that have been ravaged by war,...

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