Month: December 2011

7th Day of Christmas: Angel Robe

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 31, 2011 / Comments Off on 7th Day of Christmas: Angel Robe

Angel Robe By Jacinta “Momma,” yelled five year old Sebrina, as she rushed through the door. “I’m gonna be an angel.” Then she giggled, “I mean an angel, in the Christmas play. Mrs. Kathy chose me. It is the specialist part in the whole play.” “Most special,” corrected her mother, Audrey. “Do you have to [Read More…]

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6th Day of Christmas: I’m Onto Your Tricks, Mr. Grinch!

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 29, 2011 / Comments Off on 6th Day of Christmas: I’m Onto Your Tricks, Mr. Grinch!

I’m Onto Your Tricks, Mr. Grinch! by Judy Bowman For many, many years the Grinch stole my Christmas right out from under my nose. It was insidious, so quiet and sneaky, that only recently with episodes of flashes of silver joy and moments of deep blue peace, did I realize it had been missing. Had [Read More…]

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5th Day of Christmas: Poetry from Annabel Sheila

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 29, 2011 / Comments Off on 5th Day of Christmas: Poetry from Annabel Sheila

Santa Will Soon Be Here There’s a bustle in the toyshop So much work to be done! The elves are busy as little bees Making toys for everyone! Santa in his work clothes Whistling Christmas tunes! Working right beside the elves Christmas will be here soon! There’s dolls and planes and lego blocks Bikes and [Read More…]

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1ST ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 28, 2011 / Comments Off on 1ST ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA

MCC PRESENTS1ST ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GALAA BLACK TIE EVENTRODD MIRAMICHISATURDAY DEC. 31ST, 2011COCKTAILS START AT 6:30 PMDINNER AT 7:30PMTICKETS- $100/ PERSON OR $900/ TABLE OF TEN- BUFFET DINNER- COMPLIMENTARY COCKTAIL HOUR- LATE NIGHT SNACK BUFFET-…

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4th Day of Christmas: Let it Snow!

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 27, 2011 / Comments Off on 4th Day of Christmas: Let it Snow!

Let it Snow By Anne Lindert-Wentzell I, admittedly, live a frigid lifestyle. I’m not the best conversationalist. In fact, you won’t hear a murmur out of me. Unless of course we meet, unexpectedly, on a cold winter evening, and you’ve partaken in too much holiday cheer! I’ve been known to be a womanizing, alcohol drinking [Read More…]

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3rd Day of Christmas: My Mr. Claus

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 26, 2011 / Comments Off on 3rd Day of Christmas: My Mr. Claus

My Mr. Claus by Kim Drisdelle As I search through my boxes to gather up Christmas ornaments, I slip back in time. I find myself thinking about the many sacrifices my parents, like many parents, make for their children during this ever so meaningful time of year. Over the years, Santa has become the human [Read More…]

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2nd Day of Christmas: Christmas Tuning

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 25, 2011 / Comments Off on 2nd Day of Christmas: Christmas Tuning

Christmas Tuning By Cindy Rule Last Christmas season, about a week or so before the big day, while my daughter Sorcha was eating dinner and I was washing dishes, we started talking about Christmas songs I’m not a big fan of.  The list is many and my reasons lengthy, but what it boils down to [Read More…]

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1st Day of Christmas: My Dancing Snowman

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 24, 2011 / Comments Off on 1st Day of Christmas: My Dancing Snowman

My Dancing Snowman By Myrna Beth Lambert I have celebrated many special Christmas holidays, but I will always remember the Christmas of 1946. I was seven years old and it was my last year of childhood innocence, although I didn’t know it at the time. I believed in Santa, the tooth fairy and magical, dancing [Read More…]

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Mighty Miramichi’s Biggest Loser Challenge 3 a Huge Success

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 22, 2011 /

Mighty Miramichi’s Biggest Loser Challenge 3 ended recently and organizers say it was their best event yet. “Every challenge we’re involved with we learn a bit more to help us make the next one even better,” said Jessica Sargent, one of the three dietitians who coached participants during the competition. “This challenge cost teams a…

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NHL Trip Giveaway Package

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 21, 2011 /
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Miramichi Timberwolves draw just in time for Christmas! MIRAMICHI – Last minute shoppers looking for stocking stuffer ideas need look no further.  The Miramichi Timberwolves Junior A Hockey Club have announced details of their latest fund-raiser.  Team governor Jamie Keays was all smiles with the launch. “This is one of the best draws in franchise…

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Colouring Fun for Kids

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 16, 2011 / Comments Off on Colouring Fun for Kids

We’re full of the Christmas spirit this year at Bread ‘n Molasses and we thought we’d pass it on! So here’s a wonderful little holiday activity you can share with your kids. Click on the picture of the gingerbread house below to make it bigger, then print out as many copies of the drawing as [Read More…]

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MLA Jake Stewart Releases Album

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 7, 2011 / Comments Off on MLA Jake Stewart Releases Album

Southwest Miramichi MLA, and Blackville resident, Jake Stewart recently released an album “Just A Smile Away” that will benefit The Josie Foundation Inc.  The Josie Foundation was developed by Jake in honour of his grandmother Josie Sturge…

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Christmas Food Drive’s

By Giv'er Miramichi / December 6, 2011 / Comments Off on Christmas Food Drive’s

The holiday season is upon us and several businesses in Blackville are doing their part to help out those less fortunate. Blackville Trio Pizza is holding its 2nd Annual Christmas Food Drive between Monday, December 5 and Sunday, December 19.  Bring i…

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