rockin relay

Oromocto High School recently hosted a yearly event known as the Rockin' Relay. This event lasts all day long and serves as a fundraiser for the school, and hundreds of students participate. Students make teams of up to 15 people and raise $1000.00 in about two months. Then, on May 23rd of this year, they are excluded from classes and are able to take part in a variety of fun activities. One student from each team is walking, running or jogging around the track at all times, in order to honour the fundraiser's name. This year, the weather was not on their side, as it rained quite a bit all day. However, this did not stop students from enjoying bands, laser tag, sports, and inflatable equipment. With over fifteen teams involved, many fought for prizes of "best campsite", "most laps run" and "best outfits". 

Grade 12 student Kymberley Gillett was the captain of the "Chicks n Hicks" Rockin' Relay team. She has participated in this event for three years, but it was her first year as captain. "It isn't something that I would normally do, so this was a big thing for me. It has helped me realize that I can be a leader." Gillett's team worked hard to raise enough money, and had a blast doing so.

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Why NBIS to Speedway 660?

I have mixed feelings regarding the name change to the racetrack in Geary. The track name was recently changed from the New Brunswick International Speedway to Speedway 660. The New Brunswick International Speedway sounds professional and attractive. i believe that many people, myself included, preferred that name. It sounds classy and dignified. This is why I do not understand the meaning behind changing the name.

Yes, I realize that the speedway is located on Highway 660, so it does make sense as to why the name was changed to that. I just do not see a reason in changing something that was in no need of a change. I frequent the track during the racing season and have heard no complaints regarding the name. In my opinion, it was unnecessary to change something that was already well-known and loved.

On The Road Again

Dale Hiltz is a man with two homes; one of the normal variety and another in an 18-wheeler. Hiltz, who has been a long-haul truck driver for ....... years, drives for Ayr Motor Express, a company based out of Woodstock. Though he loves his job, it has its ups and downs in the family department. 

"Sometimes it's hard being away from your family for that long. You miss out on things. It's tough." Bt, he does enjoy travelling all over Canada and the United States. And he does it in style. His transport is equipped with bunk beds, a microwave, toaster, coffee-maker, and fridge. 

"I have all the comforts of home, right in my truck."

Saving A Life- Times Four

There was no doubt in Tammy Dickeson's mind that she would get a dog when she moved from the city into the country. But she didn't just get one dog-she got four. "I adopted dogs from the SPCA because I wanted to give them a better life. They didn't have a home, and I wanted to give them one." she said, looking at them fondly. 

There are few cons when considering a shelter dog. The workers at the Fredericton SPCA get to know each animal individually, in order to place them with the right family. Certain dogs have specifications that need to be met, like being in a home with no children or other animals. 

However, there are many advantages to adopting a dog. "You have an animal that someone else may not want, and have the opportunity to give it something better. And in return, you get unconditional love." Dickeson explained. 

She has adopted four dogs already, over a period of six years. Each one was carefully thought out and ensured that it would get along with the other dogs in the house. Is there any chance of getting more? "Eventually, yes." she laughs. 

Hundreds pay respects to murdered woman

The Canadian Press
CALGARY - So many people attended the funeral for a Calgary woman slain by her landlord last week that it's standing-room only at the chapel. Amber Bowerman was stabbed to death by Joshua Lall, along with his wife and two of their children, before he turned the knife on himself.
Many of the mourners lined up before the service to take a look at dozens of photos of the 30-year-old freelance writer in happier times.
Pictures included Bowerman with her family, on holidays and, in one case, smiling as she sat on Santa's knee.
Her casket, covered with flowers, is at the front of the chapel.
Bowerman's family came forward Tuesday to remember her as an immensely caring person with an adventurous spirit.

Two ships collide, causing huge oil spill
The Associated Press
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay - Officials say they are fighting a 21-kilometre-long fuel-oil spill caused by the collision of two ships just outside the harbour of Uruguay's capital.
Navy Captain Marcelo Larrobla says an undetermined amount of fuel oil was released after the Greece-registered Syros slammed against the Malta-registered Sea Bird near Montevideo.
Authorities are trying to control the spill with floating barriers.
No one on either ship was injured but the Syros was damaged near the fuel tank, which apparently produced the spill.
Larrobla says the collision was likely caused by a wrong manoeuvre by the Syros, although it is still being investigated.
He says a southeast wind will likely prevent the oil slick from reaching Uruguay's coast.

Angry motorist overreacted to driving mistake
Road rage is deliberately dangerous and/or violent behaviour under the influence of heightened violent emotions, such as anger and frustration, involving an automobile in use.
I was driving my car on Montgomery Street last Saturday. I yielded to go down onto Smythe Street. There were no cars coming and I made a decision to go.
I did make an error and went through a red light. I was lucky there were no cars coming and no one got hurt. At that point I realized that I was not as defensive as I thought and I better start doing my part to be a defensive driver.
As mentioned above, I did make a driving offence. However, the person in the vehicle behind me should have reported the offence to law enforcement, not chased me down Smythe Street, blocked me in my parking spot and abused me verbally. The person almost knocked me down while driving away, and then continued with hand gestures.
Road rage is a relatively serious act; it may be seen as a violation of property rights and endangerment of personal security. When I accidently went through the red light, it was not about the other driver - it was offensive driving.
If I ever experience road rage again, I will be taking down the licence plate and driving directly to the police station. If that is not possible, I will try to find a spot where there are a lot of people around; park my car and, if I am still in danger, I will lock my car, roll up my windows and beep my horn continuously to get the attention of the people around me.
Again, my apologies go out to the driver that was behind me that Saturday afternoon.
Drive defensively.
Jean Murdoch
Fredericton

TEENS' VISIT TO GRANDPARENTS COMES UNDER THEIR PROTEST

DEAR ABBY: Our parents make my sister and me go with them to visit our grandparents one Saturday a month. They live two hours away. We don't like having to waste our Saturday this way. My sister and I are 15 and 16, and we're old enough to stay home alone. When we are there, all we do is sit there bored while our parents and grandparents talk.
Our grandparents show no interest in us, even though they tell our parents how much they "love" seeing us. Our parents say our grandparents are not in good health and may not be around much longer, so one Saturday a month isn't too much to ask.
The other day Mom overheard us in our room talking about how much we hate having to go over there, and she was furious. She said we were selfish and care about no one but ourselves, and she had better not hear that kind of talk again. Please tell us what you think. -- BORED TO DEATH IN SAN FRANCISCO

DEAR BORED TO DEATH: Sometimes when people grow older, they lose the knack of communicating with younger people. While visiting your grandparents may seem like a pain in the neck now, when you're older you may be glad that you did.
One way to bridge the generation gap would be for you and your sister to show some interest in THEM. Prepare a list of questions to ask them before you go to visit. You might be pleasantly surprised to find their answers a fascinating window on the past, and give you an insight about how your parents were raised.
Please consider what I have said. It will make visiting your grandparents less of an ordeal -- and you might even learn something of value.

DEAR ABBY: My long-standing boyfriend, "Peter," and I plan to be married next year. Peter's parents divorced long ago because his father was abusive. Peter told me about a specific incident in which his father pushed him down the basement stairs.
Because of a recent spiritual awakening, Peter decided to forgive his dad, but the man rejected a face-to-face reconciliation with his son. Of course, this has hurt Peter deeply, and it hurts me to see him go through it.
I had always thought that married couples should share the same last name. But I feel uncomfortable taking Peter's name, knowing that it was given to him by a man who abused him and no longer wants him as a son.
A logical solution would be for us to take his maternal grandfather's last name because he and Peter are extremely close. However, I could never ask Peter to give up his last name. Should I alone take his grandfather's name? I realize this problem may not seem important, but it carries a lot of weight with me. -- NO-NAME JANE IN GAINESVILLE, FLA.

DEAR JANE: While you could never "ask" Peter to give up his last name, you should certainly talk to him about your feelings. If he has no objection, you could use his maternal grandfather's name. You could also, as many women do today, continue to use your maiden name.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips.