General Interest

MVHS Students Build Washer Boxes

By Giver Miramichi / May 12, 2015 / Comments Off on MVHS Students Build Washer Boxes

Miramichi Valley High School carpentry students and their teacher, Raymond Innes, pose in front of a wall of washer toss boxes and score-holders. These students, under the supervision of Mr. Innes, built all the boxes and score-keepers for the upcoming tournament, as well as painting the washers they are holding in Rotary colors. Materials for […]

Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser Variety Show

By Giver Miramichi / May 12, 2015 / Comments Off on Juvenile Diabetes Fundraiser Variety Show

There will be a variety show fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the CWL Hall in White Rapids starting at 7 pm. All proceeds will go toward the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk for a Cure. Local entertainment includes singers, dancers and actors. Fudge, sugar cones, chips, pop and water will be sold…

Council Update from Tony (Bucket) Walsh

By Giver Miramichi / May 11, 2015 / Comments Off on Council Update from Tony (Bucket) Walsh

Hi everyone, as I said I would I kept my ears and eyes opened and my mouth shut(as best I could) while learning the ropes. I have been named chairperson of Public Works and co-chair of Leisure and Recreation. I also sit on on the Chatham Historical Committee for Business and the Chatham Library Committee. […]

Provincial & Federal Funds to Repair Centennial Bridge

By Giver Miramichi / May 11, 2015 / Comments Off on Provincial & Federal Funds to Repair Centennial Bridge

The provincial and federal governments will partner to fund repair work for the Centennial Bridge in Miramichi. The work is planned over the next nine years and will receive funding consideration of up to $44.2 million from the provincial government as part of its Strategic Infrastructure Initiative and up to $38.6 million from the federal…

Open Air Church Service For Spring Fest

By Giver Miramichi / May 11, 2015 / Comments Off on Open Air Church Service For Spring Fest

When was the last time you carried a rack of ribs into a church service? Maybe not that often, but you’ll have the opportunity to do just that at an outdoor church service at the downtown Newcastle Waterfront on Sunday, May 24th at 11 AM as part of Rotary Spring Fest. This special service is…

2015 Memorial Scholarship in honour of Bill Richards

By Giver Miramichi / May 9, 2015 / Comments Off on 2015 Memorial Scholarship in honour of Bill Richards

The 2015 Rotary Club of Newcastle Memorial Scholarship will honour the late Bill Richards. Bill Richards was a business man on the Miramichi, he owned and operated the Uptown Theater and was quite active in many community projects. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Rotary Club of Newcastle, […]

Josie Foundation Annual Dinner Set for June 6

By Giver Miramichi / May 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Josie Foundation Annual Dinner Set for June 6

A meeting of the Josie Foundation board was held at the Blackville School on April 28th to plan for the Annual Salmon Dinner to be held at the Kin Centre in Miramichi on Saturday, June 6.  Tickets for the event are $40 and are available at Town Hill Jewellery or by calling Lois Tozer at…

Lungs for Life

By Giver Miramichi / May 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Lungs for Life

In support of one of their own, students and staff of the Ian Baillie Elementary School hosted a Lungs 4 Life fundraiser for Charlene MacIsaac. Charlene will be undergoing a double lung transplant next month in June. Students and staff hosted week long events with all proceeds going towards Charlene’s medical expenses. The school hosted…

Mount St. Joseph’s Longest Running Fashion Show

By Giver Miramichi / May 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Mount St. Joseph’s Longest Running Fashion Show

The annual Spring Fashion show sponsored by the Mount Saint Joseph Auxiliary was held on Thursday May 7th in the St. Michael’s church hall. The sold out event had fashions provided by Northern Reflections and Tip Top Tailors. A lively and energetic group of ladies and gentleman modelled the fashions. To view more pictures of the…

Canadian Tire Grand Opening

By Giver Miramichi / May 8, 2015 / Comments Off on Canadian Tire Grand Opening

Canadian Tire is having their Grand Opening this weekend following the completion of their newly renovated store. The first 100 lucky customers received a $20 gift certificate this morning (Friday). Lots of specials happening through the weekend until Sunday.

Free Backyard Composting Workshop

By Giver Miramichi / May 6, 2015 / Comments Off on Free Backyard Composting Workshop

Would you like to help the environment by reducing your food and yard waste but don’t know how? Join us for a free composting workshop and reduce your organic waste by 40% or more! Everyone is welcome to attend this free workshop on Wednesday May 6th beginning at 6:30 pm at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre, 100 Newcastle Blvd around the square…

Gospel Music Night Benefit for Amy Vickers

By Giver Miramichi / May 6, 2015 / Comments Off on Gospel Music Night Benefit for Amy Vickers

On Saturday, May 9 there will be a Gospel Music Night Benefit for Kendell & Amy Vickers at Hillside Church in Blackville. Amy has Cystic Fibrosis and has had two lung transplants. She now needs to go back to Ontario to be on the waiting list for yet another lung transplant. The benefit begins at…

Rachel Barry Spending Year in Belgium – Rotary Youth Exchange Program

By Giver Miramichi / May 5, 2015 / Comments Off on Rachel Barry Spending Year in Belgium – Rotary Youth Exchange Program

Rachel Barry, daughter of Paul and Rhonda Barry, will be going on a long term student exchange to Belgium during the 2015/2016 Rotary year, following graduation in June. The Rotary Club of Newcastle will be welcoming an exchange student from Brazil during that same period. Rachel is pictured with District Governor elect Wayne Wornes, receiving […]